thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Why the British Bulldog was the UK's answer to Hulk Hogan

Better late than never .
It was officially announced today that Davey Boy Smith will finally join Federation Era legends like Hulk Hogan , Randy Savage , Andre the Giant and Ultimate Warrior in the WWE Hall of Fame .
Yes , at the 2020 induction ceremony , on the eve of WrestleMania 36 in Tampa , Florida , the British Bulldog , from Golborne , Wigan , will take his rightful place alongside the ring greats .
He does n't feature much in classic video packages and retrospectives on WWE programming .
Nor does he seem to be mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
And yet the Bulldog 's legacy , ability , style , and impact on pro wrestling as a British athlete is just as huge as the aforementioned icons .
Today , Norfolk 's own Nick Aldis carries the NWA World Heavyweight Championship .
Today , Ayr born Drew McIntyre is the No .
1 Contender for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania , where the Scotsman will look to dethrone Brock Lesnar .
And today , WWE has even created the brand NXT UK specifically to satiate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrestling talent from the British Isles .
Just like how American wrestling would not be where it is today without the Hulkster , British wrestling talent would not be where it is today without the Bulldog .
Here , Mirror Sport 's Sam Benjamin looks at why : He blazed his own trail Davey Boy Smith forged a route for British wrestlers wanting to break America .
And he did it when British wrestling was on its knees .
Emerging as 'Young David ' just as ITV was about to kill the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bulldog crossed the pond to Stu Hart 's Stampede Wrestling with the Dynamite Kid .
Through determination , skill , talent and hard work he would eventually land a contract with the WWE .
After tag team gold he would evolve into a singles superstar and became the only Brit holding his own among a roster of marquee wrestlers in the early 1990s .
In his day , movies , TV and entertainment was dominated by American cartoon , movie and comic book characters from Batman to Rambo to Power Rangers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , huge muscles , red white and blue Union Jack tights , and his heroic babyface attitude , the British Bulldog was the only figure of UK heritage who came even remotely close to the dramatic heroes from the US of A .
He was a true role model to youngsters growing up on these shores when they did n't have a superhero of their own to root for .
SummerSlam 1992 was one of the biggest wrestling gates of all time with a crowd of more than 80,000 gathering in the old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main event ?
Who won the Intercontinental Championship that night ?
Who was the poster boy for the show ?
The Bulldog .
Take nothing away from Bret Hart 's role in the success of this event , but there 's no doubt that Davey Boy was the heart and soul of one of the biggest pay-per-views of all time .
It was he who the UK fans paid to see triumph .
At that stage the Hulkster was Mr WrestleMania in America , but Bulldog was the equivalent in Britain .
Hulk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adrenaline-fuelled style influenced countless future superstars like The Rock and John Cena .
But British Bulldog 's unique-for-the-time blend of high work rate , muscled up power moves , speed , and high flying athletics is the formula many of today 's modern superstars adopt .
Look at Drew McIntyre , Braun Strowman , Pac , Cesaro , or even Bianca Belair and her combination of quick agility and press slam showboating .
Shades of Davey Boy can be seen in the best of today 's performers .
He crossed over into mainstream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a household name to non-wrestling fans ?
Hardly any .
But in Davey Boy 's era , it was n't uncommon for the bus driver , the woman at the off licence and the postman to know who the British Bulldog was .
Like 'Stone Cold ' Steve Austin or The Rock ... or indeed the Hulkster , he was a known icon and celebrity , who was so larger-than-life , everyone was aware of him .
He established the prestige of a WWE title You ca n't think of Hulk Hogan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Title .
Similarly , the red and gold adorned WWE European Championship is a prize synonymous with the British Bulldog .
He was the first to hold it , the only European wrestler with enough star power to carry it , and some might say it would n't have even been created if not for the presence of Davey Boy Smith on the roster .
Some have argued that it was created entirely to appease Bulldog 's hunger for the world belt .
While Davey Boy wore the Euro belt with pride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the Bulldog will always be the greatest wrestler never to wear the world title .
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Opinion: WWE has announced The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 36 and he hugely deserves the honour
Better late than never.
It was officially announced today that Davey Boy Smith will finally join Federation Era legends like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Andre the Giant and Ultimate Warrior in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Yes, at the 2020 induction ceremony, on the eve of WrestleMania 36 in Tampa, Florida, the British Bulldog, from Golborne, Wigan, will take his rightful place alongside the ring greats.
He doesn't feature much in classic video packages and retrospectives on WWE programming. Nor does he seem to be mentioned in conversations about the greatest of all time.
And yet the Bulldog's legacy, ability, style, and impact on pro wrestling as a British athlete is just as huge as the aforementioned icons.
Today, Norfolk's own Nick Aldis carries the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Today, Ayr born Drew McIntyre is the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania, where the Scotsman will look to dethrone Brock Lesnar. And today, WWE has even created the brand NXT UK specifically to satiate the rabid fan hunger and bottomless pit of wrestling talent from the British Isles.
Just like how American wrestling would not be where it is today without the Hulkster, British wrestling talent would not be where it is today without the Bulldog.
Here, Mirror Sport's Sam Benjamin looks at why:
He blazed his own trail
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Davey Boy Smith forged a route for British wrestlers wanting to break America. And he did it when British wrestling was on its knees. Emerging as 'Young David' just as ITV was about to kill the only outlet for British wrestlers on national TV, Bulldog crossed the pond to Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling with the Dynamite Kid.
Through determination, skill, talent and hard work he would eventually land a contract with the WWE. After tag team gold he would evolve into a singles superstar and became the only Brit holding his own among a roster of marquee wrestlers in the early 1990s.
He was a Patriotic Superhero
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In his day, movies, TV and entertainment was dominated by American cartoon, movie and comic book characters from Batman to Rambo to Power Rangers. But with his beaded and braided hair, huge muscles, red white and blue Union Jack tights, and his heroic babyface attitude, the British Bulldog was the only figure of UK heritage who came even remotely close to the dramatic heroes from the US of A.
He was a true role model to youngsters growing up on these shores when they didn't have a superhero of their own to root for.
He sold out Wembley Stadium
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SummerSlam 1992 was one of the biggest wrestling gates of all time with a crowd of more than 80,000 gathering in the old London stadium. Who was in the main event? Who won the Intercontinental Championship that night? Who was the poster boy for the show? The Bulldog.
Take nothing away from Bret Hart's role in the success of this event, but there's no doubt that Davey Boy was the heart and soul of one of the biggest pay-per-views of all time. It was he who the UK fans paid to see triumph. At that stage the Hulkster was Mr WrestleMania in America, but Bulldog was the equivalent in Britain.
His in ring style dominates today's business
Hulk Hogan's spectacular, promo driven, adrenaline-fuelled style influenced countless future superstars like The Rock and John Cena . But British Bulldog's unique-for-the-time blend of high work rate, muscled up power moves, speed, and high flying athletics is the formula many of today's modern superstars adopt.
Look at Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, Pac, Cesaro, or even Bianca Belair and her combination of quick agility and press slam showboating. Shades of Davey Boy can be seen in the best of today's performers.
He crossed over into mainstream culture
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How many wrestlers in their day are a household name to non-wrestling fans? Hardly any. But in Davey Boy's era, it wasn't uncommon for the bus driver, the woman at the off licence and the postman to know who the British Bulldog was. Like 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin or The Rock... or indeed the Hulkster, he was a known icon and celebrity, who was so larger-than-life, everyone was aware of him.
He established the prestige of a WWE title
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You can't think of Hulk Hogan without thinking of the Winged Eagle WWF World Title. Similarly, the red and gold adorned WWE European Championship is a prize synonymous with the British Bulldog.
He was the first to hold it, the only European wrestler with enough star power to carry it, and some might say it wouldn't have even been created if not for the presence of Davey Boy Smith on the roster. Some have argued that it was created entirely to appease Bulldog's hunger for the world belt.
While Davey Boy wore the Euro belt with pride, one can't help but wonder if the Bulldog will always be the greatest wrestler never to wear the world title.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Dr Christian Jessen says Italians scared of coronavirus 'just want siesta' in outrageous remark

Dr Christian Jessen , star of Embarrassing Bodies , has made a controversial comment about Italians and the coronavirus .
The celebrity doctor made an ill-advised joke about the deadly virus , claiming Italians are using it as an excuse to have a siesta .
Appearing on FUBAR Radio ’ s Access All Areas , Christian was asked his opinions on coronavirus by host Stephen Leng .
He replied : “ This might be a little bit racist to say this , but you ’ ll have to make apologies , but do you not think it ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italians , any old excuse to , you know , shut down everything and stop work for a bit and have a long siesta !
” When asked if he agreed with Boris Johnson ’ s decisions to delay closing schools , the star of Channel 4 ’ s Supersize vs Superskinny explained : “ I do agree with him actually , I think it ’ s an epidemic lived out more in the press than in reality .
“ I mean if you think about flu right , without getting too heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When told by Stephen that the recent figures are that TEN people had died in the UK from coronavirus so far , he added : “ Now I know that ’ s tragic for those involved but it ’ s not exactly huge numbers is it compared to flu which is thousands .
“ It doesn ’ t affect mothers , it doesn ’ t affect pregnant women , it doesn ’ t affect children so far as we know .
So why this massive panic ?
“ This is like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be honest.
” When asked if the press were scare mongering , he answered : “ Totally .
Totally .
I think it ’ s a Daily Mail epidemic .
I don ’ t think it ’ s a – it ’ s a real epidemic .
`` Well it ’ s obviously a real epidemic but I think we are more worried than we need to be .
“ Now I might have to eat my words and I really hope I don ’ t !
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The TV doc claimed people are being scare mongered about coronavirus and that Italians currently on lockdown are using it as an excuse to have a nap in a bizarre interview
Coronavirus: Dr Christian Jessen says Italians 'just want siesta' in outrageous remark
Dr Christian Jessen , star of Embarrassing Bodies, has made a controversial comment about Italians and the coronavirus.
The celebrity doctor made an ill-advised joke about the deadly virus, claiming Italians are using it as an excuse to have a siesta.
Appearing on FUBAR Radio’s Access All Areas, Christian was asked his opinions on coronavirus by host Stephen Leng.
Christian replied: “This might be a little bit racist to say this, but you’ll have to make apologies, but do you not think it’s a bit of an excuse?"
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“The Italians, any old excuse to, you know, shut down everything and stop work for a bit and have a long siesta!" he quipped.
When asked if he agreed with Boris Johnson ’s decisions to delay closing schools, the star of Channel 4’s Supersize vs Superskinny explained: “I do agree with him actually, I think it’s an epidemic lived out more in the press than in reality.
“I mean if you think about flu right, without getting too heavy, flu kills thousands every single year."
When told by Stephen that the recent figures are that ten people had died in the UK from coronavirus so far, he added: “Now I know that’s tragic for those involved but it’s not exactly huge numbers is it compared to flu which is thousands.
“It doesn’t affect mothers, it doesn’t affect pregnant women, it doesn’t affect children so far as we know. So why this massive panic?
“This is like a bad cold really, let’s be honest.”
Appearing to have second thoughts, : "Now I might have to eat my words and I really hope I don’t!”
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thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Arsenal expect next two games to be cancelled after Mikel Arteta contracts coronavirus

Mikel Arteta has tested positive for the coronavirus - and that will plunge the Premier League into crisis .
Arsenal ’ s game at Brighton on Saturday is now set to be postponed with Arteta and the club ’ s first team squad plus anyone who has come into contact with him ordered into self isolation .
The Premier League has now called an emergency meeting on Friday morning when fixtures will be discussed - and just two hours after insisting this weekend will go ahead , it could be off .
Arteta is understood to have felt ill a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms and then underwent a test which tested positive .
Players and staff who came into contact are now in self isolation and the club has also ordered the closure of their London Colney training ground .
The illness is understood NOT to be related to have been caught from Olympiacos Evangelos Marinakis who also had the illness and was at the Emirates for their Europa League tie two weeks ago .
Staff and players were put into self isolation after that and also Arsenal ’ s game at Manchester City on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that several clubs - including Arsenal - believe the authorities should be doing more and feel that football will simply not be able to continue .
The Premier League put out a statement on Thursday early evening to insist this weekend ’ s games go ahead even with Leicester ’ s trip to Watford in doubts as Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers says three players have shown symptoms and will take tests .
Arteta is understood to be confident of making a full recovery , is very fit and is just disappointed that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games in the next two weeks to be off , including Brighton and the FA Cup trip to Sheffield United .
Arsenal Managing director Vinai Venkatesham said : “ The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is .
Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits .
“ We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately , and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raul Sanllehi added : “ Mikel and the full first-team squad , players and staff , will be fully supported , and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows .
Obviously Mikel ’ s full recovery is the priority now for us all.
” Arteta added : “ “ This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly .
I will be at work as soon as I ’ m allowed .
”

The Premier League are under pressure to postpone games after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta contracted coronavirus meaning the Gunners upcoming games are likely to be off
Arsenal expect next two games to be cancelled after Mikel Arteta contracts coronavirus
Mikel Arteta has tested positive for the coronavirus - and that is set to push the Premier League into postponing this weekend’s fixtures.
The Premier League has called an emergency meeting on Friday morning and clubs will ask for games to be called off with football heading into meltdown.
Arsenal’s game at Brighton on Saturday has now been postponed with Arteta and the club’s entire first-team squad ordered into self isolation along with more than 100 staff while the training ground has also been closed.
The Arteta development has finally pushed the Premier League into taking action with several clubs annoyed they have not done more already as they believe it is inevitable the bug will sweep through football as it has done in Italy and Spain.
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Arteta is understood to have felt ill a couple of days ago, displayed some symptoms and then underwent a test which tested positive.
The illness is understood NOT to be related to have been caught from Olympiacos Evangelos Marinakis who also had the illness and was at the Emirates for their Europa League tie two weeks ago.
Staff and players were put into self isolation after that and also Arsenal’s game at Manchester City on Wednesday night was postponed.
It is understood that several clubs - including Arsenal - believe the authorities should be doing more and feel that football will simply not be able to continue.
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The Premier League put out a statement on Thursday early evening to insist this weekend’s games go ahead even with Leicester’s trip to Watford in doubts as Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers says three players have shown symptoms and will take tests.
Arteta is understood to be confident of making a full recovery, is very fit and is just disappointed that it has happened.
Arsenal now expect their games in the next two weeks to be off, including Brighton and the FA Cup trip to Sheffield United.
Arsenal Managing director Vinai Venkatesham said: “The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is. Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits.
“We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately, and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows.”
Head of football Raul Sanllehi added: “Mikel and the full first-team squad, players and staff, will be fully supported, and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows. Obviously Mikel’s full recovery is the priority now for us all.”
Arteta added: “This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Premier League to hold emergency meeting on Friday morning to discuss fixtures

The Premier League are to convene an emergency club meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures in the division following the news that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus .
Earlier in the day they had announced that all Premier League games scheduled for this weekend would go ahead despite other top European leagues such as La Liga and Serie A being suspended .
But the news of Arteta has forced them to reconsider , and they released a statement on Thursday evening with details about the meeting .
`` In light of Arsenal 's announcement tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19 , the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures , '' it read .
`` The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting . ''
It is expected that football will be suspended until further notice , but some have criticised the Premier League for their perceived slow reaction .
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville posted on Twitter saying : `` It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act !
Embarrassing leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League/EFL you are making a right mess of this one ! ''
The statement from Arsenal about Arteta read : `` The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is .
Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits .
We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately , and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows.
” Arteta himself added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the test after feeling poorly .
I will be at work as soon as I ’ m allowed . ''
It has also been revealed that three Leicester City players have tested positive for the pandemic .

Arsenal confirmed that their manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday evening and the Premier League will now discuss this weekend's games
The Premier League are to convene an emergency club meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures in the division following the news that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus.
Earlier in the day they had announced that all Premier League games scheduled for this weekend would go ahead despite other top European leagues such as La Liga and Serie A being suspended.
But the news of Arteta has forced them to reconsider, and they released a statement on Thursday evening with details about the meeting.
"In light of Arsenal's announcement tonight confirming that their first team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures," it read.
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"The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting."
It is expected that football will be suspended until further notice, but some have criticised the Premier League for their perceived slow reaction.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville posted on Twitter saying: "It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act! Embarrassing leadership from the Premier League.
"Hey Premier League/EFL you are making a right mess of this one!"
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The statement from Arsenal about Arteta read: "The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is. Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits. We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately, and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows.”
Arteta himself added: "This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed."
It has also been revealed that three Leicester City players have tested positive for the pandemic.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Misbehaviour review: Disappointingly tame account of real-life sleaze pulls all punches

Feminists rock the Royal Albert Hall in this disappointingly tame and light-hearted account of the controversial true events of the 1970 Miss World beauty contest final , a competition which back then enjoyed a bigger global TV audience than the first moon landing or World Cup final .
There ’ s some great British talent on show as Keira Knightley and Jessie Buckley lead the charge as activists disrupting the show with rattles , flour bombs and water pistols .
Knightley is engaging and earnest as always , and well cast as the posh single mother and mature student who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activism after being belittled in academia .
When Knightley meets a sneering commune dweller she becomes a key player next to the usually brilliant Buckley , in sadly the least interesting performance of hers I ’ ve seen .
Sympathy is given to the thinly sketched contestants who see the substantial cash prize as the means to a better life , and Gugu Mbatha-Raw offers dignity as the eventual winner Miss Grenada .
Her best moment is when she points out to Knightley how the struggles of white Western women are very different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women – but generally she wrestles with the weak script along with everyone else .
Rhys Ifans gives a clownish turn as impresario and Miss World founder Eric Morley , and Greg Kinnear gives a listless and unflattering portrait of showbiz legend and host Bob Hope .
Billed as a comedy-drama but less than compelling on either front , its refusal to portray any sleazy or predatory behaviour – Bob Hope aside – weakens the dramatic impact , which undersells the women ’ s achievement in garnering global publicity and kick-starting the feminist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always pulling its punches , it barely hints at any possible influence the Prime Minister of Grenada may have exercised on the contest as a member of the judging panel .
Despite its best intentions Misbehaviour is as shallow a celebration of sisterhood as the contest itself .

There’s some great British talent on show as Keira Knightley and Jessie Buckley lead the charge but its refusal to portray any sleazy or predatory behaviour – Bob Hope aside – weakens the dramatic impact
Feminists rock the Royal Albert Hall in this disappointingly tame and light-hearted account of the controversial true events of the 1970 Miss World beauty contest final, a competition which back then enjoyed a bigger global TV audience than the first moon landing or World Cup final.
There’s some great British talent on show as Keira Knightley and Jessie Buckley lead the charge as activists disrupting the show with rattles, flour bombs and water pistols.
Knightley is engaging and earnest as always, and well cast as the posh single mother and mature student who’s drawn into the world of activism after being belittled in academia.
When Knightley meets a sneering commune dweller she becomes a key player next to the usually brilliant Buckley, in sadly the least interesting performance of hers I’ve seen.
Sympathy is given to the thinly sketched contestants who see the substantial cash prize as the means to a better life, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw offers dignity as the eventual winner Miss Grenada.
Her best moment is when she points out to Knightley how the struggles of white Western women are very different in scope to those of black African women – but generally she wrestles with the weak script along with everyone else.
Rhys Ifans gives a clownish turn as impresario and Miss World founder Eric Morley, and Greg Kinnear gives a listless and unflattering portrait of showbiz legend and host Bob Hope.
Billed as a comedy-drama but less than compelling on either front, its refusal to portray any sleazy or predatory behaviour – Bob Hope aside – weakens the dramatic impact, which undersells the women’s achievement in garnering global publicity and kick-starting the feminist movement in the public consciousness.
And always pulling its punches, it barely hints at any possible influence the Prime Minister of Grenada may have exercised on the contest as a member of the judging panel.
Despite its best intentions Misbehaviour is as shallow a celebration of sisterhood as the contest itself.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Voice of the Mirror: The reality of coronavirus has begun to strike home

The reality of coronavirus is now starting to strike home .
The message from Downing Street last night was that we should prepare for worse to come .
Britain is judged to be four weeks behind Italy , the worst-affected European nation , and our outbreak will not peak for 10 to 14 weeks .
We can not avoid the fact that more lives will be lost and more families will mourn .
Disruption will last several months but the PM insists our response is guided by science .
Many will be reassured by the measured and authoritative tone of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chief Scientist Sir Patrick Vallance .
On their advice the Government is not taking the drastic action of other countries .
Only time will tell if this is the correct course .
Many will rightly question if more could be done now to protect the elderly and prevent more people from succumbing .
The outcome of this crisis will depend on political as well as medical judgments .
Lives depend on Boris Johnson getting these calls right .
The BBC Director General has admitted 90-year-olds could be dragged to court for failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put any elderly person in this position is deplorable and Ministers should wake up to the implications of the decision to axe free licences for over-75s .
They are removing a much-valued benefit from millions of elderly people , many of whom rely on the telly for companionship .
And they are putting hundreds of thousands of pensioners through the stress of being harassed and taken to court for non-payment .
The Government needs to do the right thing and reverse this terrible policy .
Much of Britain will grind to a halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone who picks the winner will be jumping with joy – just like the horses .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

The authoritative advice given by Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and the Chief Scientist Sir Patrick Vallance has underlined how serious the coronavirus outbreak now is
Coronavirus: The reality has begun to strike home - Voice of the Mirror
The reality of coronavirus is now starting to strike home.
The message from Downing Street last night was that we should prepare for worse to come.
Britain is judged to be four weeks behind Italy, the worst-affected European nation, and our outbreak will not peak for 10 to 14 weeks.
We cannot avoid the fact that more lives will be lost and more families will mourn.
Disruption will last several months but the PM insists our response is guided by science.
Many will be reassured by the measured and authoritative tone of the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and the Chief Scientist Sir Patrick Vallance.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
On their advice the Government is not taking the drastic action of other countries.
Only time will tell if this is the correct course. Many will rightly question if more could be done now to protect the elderly and prevent more people from succumbing.
The outcome of this crisis will depend on political as well as medical judgments.
Lives depend on Boris Johnson getting these calls right.
Licence hell
The BBC Director General has admitted 90-year-olds could be dragged to court for failing to pay their TV licences.
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To put any elderly person in this position is deplorable and Ministers should wake up to the implications of the decision to axe free licences for over-75s.
They are removing a much-valued benefit from millions of elderly people, many of whom rely on the telly for companionship.
And they are putting hundreds of thousands of pensioners through the stress of being harassed and taken to court for non-payment.
The Government needs to do the right thing and reverse this terrible policy.
Pure gold
Much of Britain will grind to a halt at 3.30pm for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Anyone who picks the winner will be jumping with joy – just like the horses.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Universal Studios to close until the end of the month

Universal Studios is closing until the end of the month due to coronavirus .
A spokesman for Universal Studios Hollywood said the health and safety of guests and team members is their top priority for their parks .
The California attraction will shut on Saturday amid the rapid spread of the disease across the US .
`` We are in frequent contact with health officials , our own health experts and others in our industry and we are closely monitoring the situation , '' spokesman Tom Schroder told The Hollywood Reporter .
`` We are communicating with our team members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procedures .
We are also educating them on basic preventive measures . ''
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk '' In addition , we are reviewing and enhancing our already aggressive cleaning protocols .
And for the comfort and convenience of our guests , we are increasing the number of hand-sanitizer units in our parks .
`` We will continue to closely monitor the situation and be ready to act as needed . ''
It comes after the Disneyland Resort in California announced it was closing its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co said it was responding to an executive order by the Governor of California , which limits public gatherings to 250 people in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19 .
The Disneyland Resort , commonly known as Disneyland , is in Anaheim , California and is home to two theme parks - Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure .
It also comprises three hotels , a leisure complex and the Downtown Disney shopping , dining and entertainment complex .
Disney Parks News said that though there were no reported cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were closing the parks until April .
They said in a statement : `` We are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure , beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month . ''
The park will close on Saturday until the end of the month .
The resort said refunds will be provided to anyone who have made bookings for during the closure period .
The statement added : `` The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday , March 16 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel arrangements ; Downtown Disney will remain open .
`` We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies .
`` Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time .
`` Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to change or cancel their visits , and will provide refunds to those who have hotel bookings during this closure period . ''

Universal Studios and Disneyland Resort in California have both closed following a restriction on public gatherings over coronavirus fears amid the spread of the deadly virus across the US
Coronavirus: Universal Studios to close until the end of the month
Universal Studios is closing until the end of the month due to coronavirus.
A spokesman for Universal Studios Hollywood said the health and safety of guests and team members is their top priority for their parks.
The California attraction will shut on Saturday amid the rapid spread of the disease across the US.
"We are in frequent contact with health officials, our own health experts and others in our industry and we are closely monitoring the situation," spokesman Tom Schroder told The Hollywood Reporter.
"We are communicating with our team members and reinforcing our best-practice health and hygiene procedures. We are also educating them on basic preventive measures."
Have you been affected by the closure? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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"In addition, we are reviewing and enhancing our already aggressive cleaning protocols. And for the comfort and convenience of our guests, we are increasing the number of hand-sanitizer units in our parks.
"We will continue to closely monitor the situation and be ready to act as needed."
It comes after the Disneyland Resort in California announced it was closing its doors due to coronavirus.
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Walt Disney Co said it was responding to an executive order by the Governor of California, which limits public gatherings to 250 people in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19.
The Disneyland Resort, commonly known as Disneyland, is in Anaheim, California and is home to two theme parks - Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
It also comprises three hotels, a leisure complex and the Downtown Disney shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
Disney Parks News said that though there were no reported cases of COVID-19 at the Disneyland Resort, they were closing the parks until April.
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They said in a statement: "We are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month."
The park will close on Saturday until the end of the month.
The resort said refunds will be provided to anyone who have made bookings for during the closure period.
The statement added: "The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday, March 16 to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements; Downtown Disney will remain open.
"We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies.
"Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time.
"Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to change or cancel their visits, and will provide refunds to those who have hotel bookings during this closure period."


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Brendan Rodgers urges Premier League bosses to stop season over coronavirus fears

Brendan Rodgers insists “ there is absolutely no doubt ” the Premier League should be stopped because of the coronavirus .
It comes after Leicester were one of five clubs who were caught up in health scares , even though fixtures will be played as normal this weekend .
Leicester boss Rodgers revealed three of his players had been put into self isolation after showing symptoms and claimed their game with Watford on Saturday could be postponed .
Chelsea players did not go to their Cobham training ground as the club decided to undertake a deep cleansing process as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any symptoms .
Arsenal will be allowed back into training on Friday after coming into contact with Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis , who has contracted the virus .
Wolves asked for their trip to Olympiakos to be postponed amid health fears but were made to play .
It can also be revealed that Watford were due to train at a local health club but , because of fears about the virus , they were told to stay away .
It has left Rodgers insisting that health must come first rather than the carry-on-regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are telling English football there is no need to stop or play games behind closed doors .
When asked whether the league should be stopped , Rodgers said : ” There is absolutely no doubt , from a logical perspective .
There 's the public health and ethical side as well .
`` Players could be going into games and they could be unclear if opposition players are infected .
You think of how it all connects with the throw-ins .
`` Ultimately there should be no risks taken in the public 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League , FA and EFL all held talks on Thursday to discuss the crisis .
The EFL said games will go ahead as planned even though privately they would want the league to be postponed rather than played behind closed doors because of the financial impact on clubs .
But they are only being guided by Government advice - while that may change after Tuesday ’ s UEFA video summit with all 55 member associations invited .
But there is confusion as to whether Olympiakos and Austrian club LASK will even be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg of their Europa League ties next week .
Manchester City ’ s Champions League tie with Real Madrid is off after the Spanish club ordered their players and staff into isolation after a player at their basketball club tested positive .
The Government held a Cobra crisis meeting on Thursday where it was decided that football should carry on as normal this weekend , but one club executive insisted that it was “ highly likely ” games would be played behind closed doors .
The virus is not supposed to reach its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do not want to overreact with worse times to come .
However , the English attitude - especially within football - is causing disbelief in the rest of Europe with supporters , clubs and players shocked at how little is being done .
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas tweeted about the decision not to shut schools and wrote : “ Why not do it now and avoid more trouble ?
” Another top European executive blasted England ’ s “ shocking ” attitude with games being postponed left , right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portugal and Spain together with Major League Soccer have now all followed Italy by suspending their leagues with some games in Germany behind closed doors .
Chelsea ’ s trip to Bayern Munich next week is expected to go ahead without fans .
But England is not taking similar action despite the growing fears of the worst health crisis for a generation .

The Leicester City boss has called on the Premier League to put an end to the season as the coronavirus crisis starts to take a hold of clubs
Brendan Rodgers insists “there is absolutely no doubt” the Premier League should be stopped because of the coronavirus.
It comes after Leicester were one of five clubs who were caught up in health scares, even though fixtures will be played as normal this weekend.
Leicester boss Rodgers revealed three of his players had been put into self isolation after showing symptoms and claimed their game with Watford on Saturday could be postponed.
Chelsea players did not go to their Cobham training ground as the club decided to undertake a deep cleansing process as a precaution but insisted no players had shown any symptoms.
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Arsenal will be allowed back into training on Friday after coming into contact with Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who has contracted the virus. Wolves asked for their trip to Olympiakos to be postponed amid health fears but were made to play.
It can also be revealed that Watford were due to train at a local health club but, because of fears about the virus, they were told to stay away.
It has left Rodgers insisting that health must come first rather than the carry-on-regardless attitude shown by the Government, who are telling English football there is no need to stop or play games behind closed doors.
When asked whether the league should be stopped, Rodgers said: ”There is absolutely no doubt, from a logical perspective. There's the public health and ethical side as well.
"Players could be going into games and they could be unclear if opposition players are infected. You think of how it all connects with the throw-ins.
"Ultimately there should be no risks taken in the public's health which is key.”
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The Premier League, FA and EFL all held talks on Thursday to discuss the crisis. The EFL said games will go ahead as planned even though privately they would want the league to be postponed rather than played behind closed doors because of the financial impact on clubs.
But they are only being guided by Government advice - while that may change after Tuesday’s UEFA video summit with all 55 member associations invited.
But there is confusion as to whether Olympiakos and Austrian club LASK will even be allowed to travel to England for the second leg of their Europa League ties next week.
Manchester City ’s Champions League tie with Real Madrid is off after the Spanish club ordered their players and staff into isolation after a player at their basketball club tested positive.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The Government held a Cobra crisis meeting on Thursday where it was decided that football should carry on as normal this weekend, but one club executive insisted that it was “highly likely” games would be played behind closed doors.
The virus is not supposed to reach its peak in England for weeks yet and they do not want to overreact with worse times to come.
However, the English attitude - especially within football - is causing disbelief in the rest of Europe with supporters, clubs and players shocked at how little is being done.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas tweeted about the decision not to shut schools and wrote: “Why not do it now and avoid more trouble?”
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Another top European executive blasted England’s “shocking” attitude with games being postponed left, right and centre.
Leagues in Holland, Portugal and Spain together with Major League Soccer have now all followed Italy by suspending their leagues with some games in Germany behind closed doors. Chelsea’s trip to Bayern Munich next week is expected to go ahead without fans.
But England is not taking similar action despite the growing fears of the worst health crisis for a generation.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Virgil van Dijk issues defiant response to critics after Champions League exit

For a side about to write history with their first title triumph in 30 years , there is an eerie sense that Liverpool ’ s season is over .
Yet despite two crushing cup defeats in the space of a week , for Virgil van Dijk the concept of ‘ nothing more ’ to play for is ridiculous .
The Reds have waited three decades to be crowned champions of England .
So even if a maximum of two wins are required to confirm the title , those two games – and particularly the visit to Everton on Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – are still huge .
“ If you don ’ t see that , you have a problem , ” said Van Dijk .
“ Of course there are things we want to improve .
We would have wanted to be still in all competitions .
But if you ’ re 25 points ahead of the opposition , you can ’ t say it has been a bad season .
“ So let ’ s go out there ( at Goodison ) and enjoy it and don ’ t forget why we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is another huge game , everybody has to be ready for another intense game .
And we will be ready .
Everyone wants to play those kind of games.
” It could turn out to be an historic game because , if Manchester City lose at home to Burnley tomorrow , then that 30-year wait for the title will ride on the short journey across Stanley Park .
When asked about that prospect recently , Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti said : “ Why Goodison Park – there are a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” But Van Dijk knows what is at stake whether it comes at Goodison , Anfield or anywhere else in England .
“ People only judge you on the last match you played and then conclude it must be a bad season if you lose some games , ” he said .
“ But we ’ re talking about six points ( to win the title ) .
We ’ ll be playing Everton away , a very tough match , and Crystal Palace at home , always tricky , and then City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anything can happen .
But we should stay very confident .
“ We need to get a good result at Goodison but that is going to be very tough .
They are not in the best moment either so we will try everything to get a result , but we know how difficult it will be .
That has to be our focus .
Forget about everything else , we need to be ready for this kind of intense contest .
”

The Reds' dreams of a treble have been ended over the course of just a week as their FA Cup loss to Chelsea was followed by defeat to Atletico Madrid in Europe
For a side about to write history with their first title triumph in 30 years, there is an eerie sense that Liverpool ’s season is over.
Yet despite two crushing cup defeats in the space of a week, for Virgil van Dijk the concept of ‘nothing more’ to play for is ridiculous.
The Reds have waited three decades to be crowned champions of England.
So even if a maximum of two wins are required to confirm the title, those two games – and particularly the visit to Everton on Monday, which could yet be the title decider – are still huge.
“If you don’t see that, you have a problem,” said Van Dijk. “Of course there are things we want to improve. We would have wanted to be still in all competitions. But if you’re 25 points ahead of the opposition, you can’t say it has been a bad season.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
“So let’s go out there (at Goodison) and enjoy it and don’t forget why we are 25 points clear at the top.
“It is another huge game, everybody has to be ready for another intense game. And we will be ready. Everyone wants to play those kind of games.”
It could turn out to be an historic game because, if Manchester City lose at home to Burnley tomorrow, then that 30-year wait for the title will ride on the short journey across Stanley Park.
When asked about that prospect recently, Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti said: “Why Goodison Park – there are a lot of other stadiums where they could win it.” But Van Dijk knows what is at stake whether it comes at Goodison, Anfield or anywhere else in England.
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“People only judge you on the last match you played and then conclude it must be a bad season if you lose some games,” he said. “But we’re talking about six points (to win the title). We’ll be playing Everton away, a very tough match, and Crystal Palace at home, always tricky, and then City. And an international break in between. Anything can happen. But we should stay very confident.
“We need to get a good result at Goodison but that is going to be very tough. They are not in the best moment either so we will try everything to get a result, but we know how difficult it will be. That has to be our focus. Forget about everything else, we need to be ready for this kind of intense contest.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Premier League players visited by health expert to provide hand-washing guidance

Premier League stars have been getting special coronavirus advice - on how to wash their hands .
A health expert has gone into several clubs to talk to the players about new hygiene guidelines with regular hand washing top of the list .
They have been told how they must use soap and hot water , wash hands for 30 seconds , get in between the webbing of their fingers and then avoid hot air blowers as they can actually spread germs .
It was part of a guideline on how to limit spreading the killer bug with dressing rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading germs through showers , towels and being in close proximity .
Club doctors have also been giving out advice while the Professional Footballers ’ Association have also sent out guidelines to players on hygiene and spotting symptoms .
Several clubs have also been proactive in getting “ deep cleans ” done at their training grounds and stadiums with Arsenal and Chelsea already making sure they are safe for players and staff .
Meanwhile , one senior club exec fully expects the Premier League to be completed - even if it means going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , one move is becoming more likely and that is stopping pre-match press conferences for fear of germs being spread at club training grounds .
Several clubs have asked the Premier League to lift the strict rules on always staging press conferences and post-match interviews in mixed zone areas .
EFL clubs want their fixtures to be suspended rather than played behind closed doors as lost gate revenue would be devastated .
But the shocking circumstances have given a glimpse into the future for TV rights as the EFL ’ s iFollow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket holders or be given as a one-off for games .
It could actually provide the test as to whether showing games at 3pm on a Saturday would actually work with one club executive convinced it is the way forward and would provide them with revenue they would not otherwise get .
Arsene Wenger was a winner at Arsenal - and is still a winner now .
Former Gunners boss Wenger was a high-profile investor in the PlayerMaker boot sensory to track player statistics .
The gadget has been shortlisted for the Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports Technology Awards 2020 .

There are worries that footballers could spread the virus throughout changing rooms and they are being advised on the best ways to limit the threat
Premier League stars have been getting special coronavirus advice - on how to wash their hands.
A health expert has gone into several clubs to talk to the players about new hygiene guidelines with regular hand washing top of the list.
They have been told how they must use soap and hot water, wash hands for 30 seconds, get in between the webbing of their fingers and then avoid hot air blowers as they can actually spread germs.
It was part of a guideline on how to limit spreading the killer bug with dressing rooms and training grounds a hot spot for spreading germs through showers, towels and being in close proximity.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Club doctors have also been giving out advice while the Professional Footballers’ Association have also sent out guidelines to players on hygiene and spotting symptoms.
Several clubs have also been proactive in getting “deep cleans” done at their training grounds and stadiums with Arsenal and Chelsea already making sure they are safe for players and staff.
Meanwhile, one senior club exec fully expects the Premier League to be completed - even if it means going behind closed doors after this weekend.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
However, one move is becoming more likely and that is stopping pre-match press conferences for fear of germs being spread at club training grounds.
Several clubs have asked the Premier League to lift the strict rules on always staging press conferences and post-match interviews in mixed zone areas.
Crisis offers glimpse into future
EFL clubs want their fixtures to be suspended rather than played behind closed doors as lost gate revenue would be devastated.
But the shocking circumstances have given a glimpse into the future for TV rights as the EFL’s iFollow broadcaster could be made free to season ticket holders or be given as a one-off for games.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It could actually provide the test as to whether showing games at 3pm on a Saturday would actually work with one club executive convinced it is the way forward and would provide them with revenue they would not otherwise get.
Wenger back to winning ways
Arsene Wenger was a winner at Arsenal - and is still a winner now.
Former Gunners boss Wenger was a high-profile investor in the PlayerMaker boot sensory to track player statistics. The gadget has been shortlisted for the Best Technology for Elite Performance award at the Sports Technology Awards 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Man Utd confident of Jadon Sancho signing if they qualify for Champions League

Manchester United believe they are in pole position to get Jadon Sancho - but their biggest competitor could be Paris Saint Germain .
Borussia Dortmund are ready to sell , United are going all out to get him but PSG are also in the mix .
There is a feeling at Old Trafford , however , that if they get Champions League football they will get their man .
Sancho has been in superb form again this season , with the player scoring 17 goals and creating 17 assists in all competitions for the Bundesliga side .
He has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , and was dropped and fined in October when he returned back late from international duty .
It is thought Dortmund would be willing to let Sancho go if they receive an offer they ca n't refuse , and they value the 19-year-old at around £130m .
United and PSG could therefore be set for a bidding war for Sancho , who is one of the most highly-sought after young players in the world .
Meanwhile United also want a centre forward this summer , and although they are thought to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move permanent following his impressive start to his Old Trafford career , they also want another high-profile name to accompany him and Marcus Rashford .
If they do wish to bring in Sancho and a striker United may be forced to sell , and one of those likely heading out of the door is Paul Pogba .
Pogba has returned to training outside but Juventus are unlikely to be able to afford to sign him this summer without being able to use a player as a bait and to help fund the deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba returns to the starting line-up when he finally recovers from injury , with the Frenchman having made just seven appearances all season after struggling with ankle problems .

The Red Devils are likely to face strong competition for the transfer with Paris Saint Germain said to also be desperate to sign the 19-year-old winger
Manchester United believe they are in pole position to get Jadon Sancho - but their biggest competitor could be Paris Saint Germain.
Borussia Dortmund are ready to sell, United are going all out to get him but PSG are also in the mix.
There is a feeling at Old Trafford, however, that if they get Champions League football they will get their man.
Sancho has been in superb form again this season, with the player scoring 17 goals and creating 17 assists in all competitions for the Bundesliga side.
He has not always seen eye-to-eye with his employers, however, and was dropped and fined in October when he returned back late from international duty.
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It is thought Dortmund would be willing to let Sancho go if they receive an offer they can't refuse, and they value the 19-year-old at around £130m.
United and PSG could therefore be set for a bidding war for Sancho, who is one of the most highly-sought after young players in the world.
Meanwhile United also want a centre forward this summer, and although they are thought to be keen on making Odion Ighalo's loan move permanent following his impressive start to his Old Trafford career, they also want another high-profile name to accompany him and Marcus Rashford.
If they do wish to bring in Sancho and a striker United may be forced to sell, and one of those likely heading out of the door is Paul Pogba.
Image: ARMANDO BABANI/EPA-EFE/REX) ARMANDO BABANI/EPA-EFE/REX)
Pogba has returned to training outside but Juventus are unlikely to be able to afford to sign him this summer without being able to use a player as a bait and to help fund the deal.
It remains to be seen whether Pogba returns to the starting line-up when he finally recovers from injury, with the Frenchman having made just seven appearances all season after struggling with ankle problems.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Gary Beadle delays wedding to Emma McVey to care for sick baby daughter

Gary Beadle has revealed he 's delayed his wedding to Emma McVey after their three-month-old daughter was hospitalised .
Baby Primrose has been in and out of hospital since she was born in December , due to stomach problems .
The tot is now fully recovered , but while she was sick Gary and Emma had no time to even think about planning their wedding .
Gaz proposed to model Emma in November , and they already share two-year-old Chester .
He told The Sun : `` The last three or four months it 's been so hard to even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids is a massive test .
I think it 's important to have kids before you get married because getting married is easy , it 's just a label .
`` You hear a lot of people break up in the year after having kids , you 're sleep deprived and it 's totally brand new , it 's really hard .
But , he added , the difficulties and sleepless nights have only made them stronger .
Gary explained he will wait until Primrose is about two-and-a-half to get married , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to understand the wedding .
He confirmed his wedding would be a small affair somewhere abroad , and that his Geordie Shore cast mates would not be invited .
During an exclusive chat about the second series with Mirror Online , Gaz dished on how much he loves his new calmer lifestyle , and how Emma managed to tame him after his wild days .
He told us : `` I would n't say she 'tamed ' me , it was just the right time .
`` We 'd been speaking for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only girls as well who was never a***d about going to showbiz events and getting papped .
`` She does n't mind Instagram stuff , she DMs mums and likes talking about the babies , but if I asked her to do a pap shot she 'd say no .
`` She 's just so down to earth .
Even now , I 'll say , 'Let 's go to M & S ' and she just says 'No let 's just go to Asda ' .
`` It 's nice to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand you could have someone who 's really pretentious and materialistic and she 's not , she 's just so dedicated to them kids .
Gary is currently starring in MTV 'S Geordie OGs , which follows the original cast members , and where he stars alongside Aaron Chalmers , Holly Hagan , Marnie Simpson and Sophie Kasaei .
His ex girlfriend Charlotte Crosby has not yet signed up to the show - but Gaz insisted he would n't be bothered if she did .
He added that their split was five years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Gary Beadle has had no time to think about planning his wedding to fiancé Emma McVey as his baby girl Primose has been in and out of hospital since birth
Gary Beadle has revealed he's delayed his wedding to Emma McVey after their three-month-old daughter was hospitalised.
Baby Primrose has been in and out of hospital since she was born in December, due to stomach problems.
The tot is now fully recovered, but while she was sick Gary and Emma had no time to even think about planning their wedding.
Gaz proposed to model Emma in November, and they already share two-year-old Chester.
He told The Sun : "The last three or four months it's been so hard to even think about the wedding.
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"Having kids is a massive test. I think it's important to have kids before you get married because getting married is easy, it's just a label.
"You hear a lot of people break up in the year after having kids, you're sleep deprived and it's totally brand new, it's really hard.
But, he added, the difficulties and sleepless nights have only made them stronger.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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Gary explained he will wait until Primrose is about two-and-a-half to get married, because he wants her to be old enough to understand the wedding.
He confirmed his wedding would be a small affair somewhere abroad, and that his Geordie Shore cast mates would not be invited.
During an exclusive chat about the second series with Mirror Online, Gaz dished on how much he loves his new calmer lifestyle, and how Emma managed to tame him after his wild days.
He told us: "I wouldn't say she 'tamed' me, it was just the right time.
"We'd been speaking for a while and she's one of the only girls as well who was never a***d about going to showbiz events and getting papped.
Image: gazgshore/Instagram) gazgshore/Instagram)
"She doesn't mind Instagram stuff, she DMs mums and likes talking about the babies, but if I asked her to do a pap shot she'd say no.
"She's just so down to earth. Even now, I'll say, 'Let's go to M&S' and she just says 'No let's just go to Asda'.
"It's nice to have someone like that because on the other hand you could have someone who's really pretentious and materialistic and she's not, she's just so dedicated to them kids.
Gary is currently starring in MTV'S Geordie OGs, which follows the original cast members, and where he stars alongside Aaron Chalmers, Holly Hagan, Marnie Simpson and Sophie Kasaei.
His ex girlfriend Charlotte Crosby has not yet signed up to the show - but Gaz insisted he wouldn't be bothered if she did.
He added that their split was five years ago and he now has two children.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Pregnant Katy Perry on 'lockdown' and cancels interviews over coronavirus fears

Katy Perry has cancelled a series of interviews over coronavirus fears during a trip to Australia , it has been reported .
The pregnant singer , 35 , jetted to Sydney after performing at a concert dedicated to the bushfire relief in a neighbouring state .
As a result of safety concerns , the Fireworks singer is reportedly now on 'lock down ' in her hotel , a source has told the Daily Mail .
The singer 's coronavirus cautions comes at the same time that her fiancé Orlando Bloom revealed he had been sent home from filming and ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram , the actor pulled a sad face as the cast of TV show Carnival Row were forced to halt work in Prague amid coronavirus fears .
The cast were then ordered to go home from the Czech Republic .
It appears the decision came just in the nick of time as the U.S ban on entering the country from Europe comes into play at midnight on Friday 13 March .
`` It seems really crazy this whole corona thing , but do the right thing by you and your family and stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll beat this bad boy , '' he told his followers as he left the set .
Katy Perry 's parents are also believed to be avoiding contact with their pregnant daughter over fears about the spread of the virus .
Whilst speaking on an Australian radio show on March 9 Katy revealed that her parents fist-bumped their daughter , much to the singer 's surprise .
`` I was like , 'What ?
Okay .
I do n't know .
.
.
cool ' .
I came out of them and everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , yeah . '
That 's what watching the news forever will do , I guess ! ''
she said on the show .
As of today there have been 126 confirmed cases of coronavirus and three deaths recorded in Australia .
US actor Tom Hanks also recently revealed that he tested positive for the virus alongside his wife whilst in Australia .
Although allegedly cutting down her public appearances , Katy did manage to grab a sunny picture of the Sydney Opera House .
In the snap , the word 'Wash ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is believed linked to growing concerns over the virus in Australia .
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The singer had pulled out all the stops for an amazing performance in Victoria dedicated to the bushfire relief before allegedly cancelling appearances
Katy Perry has cancelled a series of interviews over coronavirus fears during a trip to Australia, it has been reported.
The pregnant singer, 35, jetted to Sydney after performing at a concert dedicated to the bushfire relief in a neighbouring state.
As a result of safety concerns, the Fireworks singer is reportedly now on 'lock down' in her hotel, a source has told the Daily Mail .
The singer's coronavirus cautions comes at the same time that her fiancé Orlando Bloom revealed he had been sent home from filming and ordered to go into quarantine.
Taking to Instagram , the actor pulled a sad face as the cast of TV show Carnival Row were forced to halt work in Prague amid coronavirus fears.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
The cast were then ordered to go home from the Czech Republic.
It appears the decision came just in the nick of time as the U.S ban on entering the country from Europe comes into play at midnight on Friday 13 March.
"It seems really crazy this whole corona thing, but do the right thing by you and your family and stay safe and in a few weeks we'll beat this bad boy," he told his followers as he left the set.
Image: orlandobloom/Instagram) orlandobloom/Instagram)
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Katy Perry's parents are also believed to be avoiding contact with their pregnant daughter over fears about the spread of the virus.
Whilst speaking on an Australian radio show on March 9 Katy revealed that her parents fist-bumped their daughter, much to the singer's surprise.
"I was like, 'What? Okay. I don't know . . . cool'. I came out of them and everything, but I was like, 'Sure, yeah.' That's what watching the news forever will do, I guess!" she said on the show.
As of today there have been 126 confirmed cases of coronavirus and three deaths recorded in Australia.
US actor Tom Hanks also recently revealed that he tested positive for the virus alongside his wife whilst in Australia.
Although allegedly cutting down her public appearances, Katy did manage to grab a sunny picture of the Sydney Opera House.
In the snap, the word 'Wash' is written in the sky, which is believed linked to growing concerns over the virus in Australia.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Arsenal confirm manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus as the pandemic continues to affect the sporting calendar around the world .
The club released a statement on Thursday evening confirming the news , as worries continue to grow over the well-being of other figures in the sport .
The statement read : “ The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is .
Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits .
We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows.
” Managing director Vinai Venkatesham added : `` Mikel and the full first-team squad , players and staff , will be fully supported , and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows .
Obviously Mikel ’ s full recovery is the priority now for us all.
” It follows after three Leicester City players also tested positive for the virus , as well as Juventus player Daniele Rugani .
Arteta himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I took the test after feeling poorly .
I will be at work as soon as I ’ m allowed . ''
The news comes just hours after the Premier League confirmed this weekend 's round of fixtures would go ahead , something that is not happening around Europe , with La Liga , Serie A and Ligue 1 .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier today that the government were considering suspending large gatherings such as sporting events , but were not at the stage where it was necessary yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures , '' Johnson said .
“ The scientific advice is that this will have little effect on the spread but there 's also the issue of the burden such events can place on public services .
”

The Gunners boss is the latest high-profile figure to be affected by the COVID-19 virus as it continues to spread across the United Kingdom
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus as the pandemic continues to affect the sporting calendar around the world.
The club released a statement on Thursday evening confirming the news, as worries continue to grow over the well-being of other figures in the sport.
The statement read: “The health of our people and the wider public is our priority and that is where our focus is. Our thoughts are with Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits. We are in active dialogue with all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately, and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows.”
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Managing director Vinai Venkatesham added: "Mikel and the full first-team squad, players and staff, will be fully supported, and we look forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice allows. Obviously Mikel’s full recovery is the priority now for us all.”
It follows after three Leicester City players also tested positive for the virus, as well as Juventus player Daniele Rugani.
Arteta himself added: "This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed."
The news comes just hours after the Premier League confirmed this weekend's round of fixtures would go ahead, something that is not happening around Europe, with La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
Image: Graham Hunt/ProSports/REX) Graham Hunt/ProSports/REX)
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier today that the government were considering suspending large gatherings such as sporting events, but were not at the stage where it was necessary yet.
“We are considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures," Johnson said.
“The scientific advice is that this will have little effect on the spread but there's also the issue of the burden such events can place on public services.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Dani Dyer fumes as she dashes to supermarket to panic buy to find shelves empty

Dani Dyer shared her supermarket ordeal with her online followers as she rushed to the supermarket to 'panic buy ' supplies only to find others had beaten her to it .
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the UK , people have been dashing to the shops and stock piling items amid fears they will be forced to self-isolate .
And today Dani joined them as she admitted her fears to her 3.4 million Instagrams .
`` Maybe I 've gone mad ... '' she began .
`` Anyone else panic buying ?
Is there anything I need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest .
2020 , what a year ! ''
said Dani , who split up with her boyfriend this week .
After listening to her followers advice , Dani made a shopping list that included toilet rolls , water and pasta .
`` I 'm going to follow the crowd , '' she added .
But when Dani arrived at the supermarket she was horrified to find the crowd had already been and stripped the shelves bare .
The stunned Love Island starlet shared multiple snaps of empty aisles as she struggled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been the only person having issues , some supermarkets have been forced to ration certain items as people panic buy due to the the coronavirus .
Aldi and Asda were reported to have limited hand sanitiser to two per person while some Tesco stores were limiting pasta to five packets a customer and the same for longlife milk .
It 's been a testing week for reality star Dani .
Before her supermarket disappointment she was pictured moving into her nan 's house after splitting up from boyfriend Sammy Kimmence .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Love Island beau Jack Fincham .
After seeming very cosy together and even moving into their own flat , Dani shocked fans by taking steps to unfollow Sammy on social media and untagging him from all of her photos .
A source said Sammy 's court case was behind the split .
He was in court accused of scamming elderly men by posing as a financial investor .
The break-up came just after Dani treated herself to a tattoo of Sammy 's initial on her right wrist alongside a love heart .

Dani Dyer went panic shopping but only came back with Uncle Ben's rice
Dani Dyer went panic shopping but only came back with Uncle Ben's rice
The newly single star hasn't had the best week...
Dani Dyer fumes as she dashes to supermarket to panic buy to find shelves empty
Dani Dyer shared her supermarket ordeal with her online followers as she rushed to the supermarket to 'panic buy' supplies only to find others had beaten her to it.
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the UK, people have been dashing to the shops and stock piling items amid fears they will be forced to self-isolate.
And today Dani joined them as she admitted her fears to her 3.4 million Instagrams.
"Maybe I've gone mad..." she began.
"Anyone else panic buying? Is there anything I need to get? I am scared to be honest. 2020, what a year!" said Dani, who split up with her boyfriend this week.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
After listening to her followers advice, Dani made a shopping list that included toilet rolls, water and pasta.
"I'm going to follow the crowd," she added.
But when Dani arrived at the supermarket she was horrified to find the crowd had already been and stripped the shelves bare.
The stunned Love Island starlet shared multiple snaps of empty aisles as she struggled to get her essentials.
Image: danidyerxx/Instagram) danidyerxx/Instagram) Image: danidyerxx/Instagram) danidyerxx/Instagram)
Dani hasn't been the only person having issues, some supermarkets have been forced to ration certain items as people panic buy due to the the coronavirus.
Aldi and Asda were reported to have limited hand sanitiser to two per person while some Tesco stores were limiting pasta to five packets a customer and the same for longlife milk.
It's been a testing week for reality star Dani. Before her supermarket disappointment she was pictured moving into her nan's house after splitting up from boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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The pair had got together after Dani split from her Love Island beau Jack Fincham .
After seeming very cosy together and even moving into their own flat, Dani shocked fans by taking steps to unfollow Sammy on social media and untagging him from all of her photos.
A source said Sammy's court case was behind the split. He was in court accused of scamming elderly men by posing as a financial investor.
The break-up came just after Dani treated herself to a tattoo of Sammy's initial on her right wrist alongside a love heart.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--I’m A Celebrity bosses 'desperately trying to sign Eric Cantona' for this year’s series

I 'm A Celebrity bosses are reportedly desperate to sign football legend Eric Cantona for this year 's series .
Manchester United star Eric , 53 , would be a dream signing for the hit ITV show as he 's known for his outlandish and quirky persona .
Show producer Richard Cowles has said that he reckons the Frenchman would be a great hire for 2020 .
He said at an RTS Q & A : `` I just like the idea of Eric Cantona talking in French and coming up with really profound things . ''
Eric is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Man United fans in the 90s after impressing with his skills .
However he also got himself into hot water after a kung-fu kick assault on a Crystal Palace fan during a match in 1995 landed him in court .
However Eric won an appeal to be spared jail and said : `` When the seagulls follow the trawler , it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.
” Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa was crowned queen of the jungle last year , beating fellow finalists Coronation Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Soap actress Jacqueline was utterly stunned to have been named 2019 's champion and was speechless after being handed the crown .
Speaking to Ant and Dec afterwards , she said : `` I ca n't believe I 've done all that stuff . ''
In an emotional moment , she said that she felt the show had been a `` turning point '' in her life .
`` I feel like I 've gone in there was one person and come out as a different person , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in confidence . ''

I'm A Celebrity producer Richard Cowles has said that he would love to see Manchester United legend Eric Cantona on the show
I’m A Celebrity bosses 'desperately trying to sign Eric Cantona' for this year’s series
I'm A Celebrity bosses are reportedly desperate to sign football legend Eric Cantona for this year's series.
Manchester United star Eric, 53, would be a dream signing for the hit ITV show as he's known for his outlandish and quirky persona.
Show producer Richard Cowles has said that he reckons the Frenchman would be a great hire for 2020.
He said at an RTS Q&A: "I just like the idea of Eric Cantona talking in French and coming up with really profound things."
Eric is now an actor but first became a favourite with Man United fans in the 90s after impressing with his skills.
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However he also got himself into hot water after a kung-fu kick assault on a Crystal Palace fan during a match in 1995 landed him in court.
However Eric won an appeal to be spared jail and said: "When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.”
Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa was crowned queen of the jungle last year , beating fellow finalists Coronation Street's Andy Whyment and DJ Roman Kemp.
Image: Tom Dymond for UNICEF/SAP/REX) Tom Dymond for UNICEF/SAP/REX)
Soap actress Jacqueline was utterly stunned to have been named 2019's champion and was speechless after being handed the crown.
Speaking to Ant and Dec afterwards, she said: "I can't believe I've done all that stuff."
In an emotional moment, she said that she felt the show had been a "turning point" in her life.
"I feel like I've gone in there was one person and come out as a different person," she said. "I feel like I've grown in confidence."
*I'm A Celebrity returns in November on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Dan James claims he 'offers a lot more than goals' after ending Man Utd drought

Dan James scored Manchester United 's second goal of the night as they comfortably beat LASK 5-0 in the Europa League .
It ended a run of over 25 games without a goal for the Welshman following his initial purple patch at the start of the season .
James scored on his debut against Chelsea and then against Crystal Palace and Southampton .
He concedes that a lack of goals will inevitably affect a forward thinking player but was adamant that he contributes even when he 's not finding the back of the net .
He told MUTV : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do n't score ) , but you have got to be head on .
The games come thick and fast .
Just every game you 've got to improve and look back and what you can do more .
`` I think as a player I give a lot more than goals , try to create , work hard for the team .
Today it was about getting off the mark , and can I capitalise and get more now .
`` Maybe I haven ’ t scored as much as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a good start , but maybe not been at standards I wanted to be .
Thanks to all the coaches and the manager trusting in me and for working with me everyday . ''
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was extremely impressed with the `` high , high quality '' goals scored by the visitors .
It effectively seals their progress into the last eight despite LASK still having the return leg at Old Trafford to play .
United are in a rich vein of form and their Norwegian manager was immensely impressed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can say professional , but also a very good job .
It wasn ’ t just professional and efficient , but quality football .
We got more or less everything we asked from the boys . ''

Dan James was back on the score sheet for Man Utd after a lengthy goal drought as the Red Devils hit five past LASK in the Europa League
Dan James scored Manchester United's second goal of the night as they comfortably beat LASK 5-0 in the Europa League.
It ended a run of over 25 games without a goal for the Welshman following his initial purple patch at the start of the season.
James scored on his debut against Chelsea and then against Crystal Palace and Southampton .
He concedes that a lack of goals will inevitably affect a forward thinking player but was adamant that he contributes even when he's not finding the back of the net.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He told MUTV: "It always does (affect you when you don't score), but you have got to be head on. The games come thick and fast. Just every game you've got to improve and look back and what you can do more.
"I think as a player I give a lot more than goals, try to create, work hard for the team. Today it was about getting off the mark, and can I capitalise and get more now.
"Maybe I haven’t scored as much as I wanted to recently.
"Got off to a good start, but maybe not been at standards I wanted to be. Thanks to all the coaches and the manager trusting in me and for working with me everyday."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was extremely impressed with the "high, high quality" goals scored by the visitors.
It effectively seals their progress into the last eight despite LASK still having the return leg at Old Trafford to play.
United are in a rich vein of form and their Norwegian manager was immensely impressed with their showing in Austria.
"“You can say professional, but also a very good job. It wasn’t just professional and efficient, but quality football. We got more or less everything we asked from the boys."


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--SAS hunting down killers of British soldier who died in Iraq rocket attack

The SAS are hunting the killers of British reservist Brodie Gillon in Iraq .
The 26-year-old female medic died along with two US soldiers when an Iranian-backed militia fired 30 Katyusha rockets at her base north of Baghdad .
She is the first British woman killed in Operation Shader , the UK mission to train Iraqi troops .
Colleagues of the unmarried combat medical technician from Ayr , Scotland , praised her dedication , describing her as larger than life .
Commanding officer Lt Col William Leek said : “ She was hugely popular in the Scottish and North Irish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have served with her .
“ She was a larger-than-life soldier who was determined to deploy on operations , help others , develop herself and gain practical experience.
” L Cpl Gillon , who juggled military training with a civilian career as a self-employed sports physio , was among 400 troops taking part in Operation Shader .
Last night UK and US special forces , together with a western intelligence cell in Iraq , were urgently trying to track down the militia leaders who fired the devastating volley from a single lorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside Camp Taji , wounding a further 12 military personnel from various countries , five seriously .
Within hours US jets hit back at the Hashed al-Shaabi network of Iranian-linked Shia fighters in Iraq , killing 18 .
With forces braced for more attacks and amid fears of escalating tension with Iran , Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vowed : “ Those who committed these acts will face justice.
” US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said : “ We will not tolerate attacks against our people , our interests , or our allies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is believed the attack was retaliation for the American assassination of Iran ’ s clandestine operations chief Qasem Soleimani in January .

The SAS are hunting down the killers of British soldier Brodie Gillon after her death in Iranian-backed militia strike on a military base north of Baghdad, in Iraq, on Wednesday
SAS hunting down killers of British soldier who died in Iraq rocket attack
The SAS are hunting the killers of British reservist Brodie Gillon in Iraq.
The 26-year-old female medic died along with two US soldiers when an Iranian-backed militia fired 30 Katyusha rockets at her base north of Baghdad.
She is the first British woman killed in Operation Shader, the UK mission to train Iraqi troops.
Colleagues of the unmarried combat medical technician from Ayr, Scotland, praised her dedication, describing her as larger than life.
Commanding officer Lt Col William Leek said: “She was hugely popular in the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry and we are proud and humbled to have served with her.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“She was a larger-than-life soldier who was determined to deploy on operations, help others, develop herself and gain practical experience.”
L Cpl Gillon, who juggled military training with a civilian career as a self-employed sports physio, was among 400 troops taking part in Operation Shader.
Last night UK and US special forces, together with a western intelligence cell in Iraq, were urgently trying to track down the militia leaders who fired the devastating volley from a single lorry on Wednesday evening.
Eighteen rockets landed inside Camp Taji, wounding a further 12 military personnel from various countries, five seriously.
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Within hours US jets hit back at the Hashed al-Shaabi network of Iranian-linked Shia fighters in Iraq, killing 18.
With forces braced for more attacks and amid fears of escalating tension with Iran, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vowed: “Those who committed these acts will face justice.”
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said: “We will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests, or our allies. All options are on the table”.
It is believed the attack was retaliation for the American assassination of Iran’s clandestine operations chief Qasem Soleimani in January.


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Zara and Mike Tindall bring royal glamour as punters splash £30million at Cheltenham

Punters will wager £30million on Cheltenham ’ s Gold Cup on Thursday as the famous racing festival comes to a roaring climax .
More than 60,000 punters are expected to pack out the Gloucestershire course .
They will rub shoulders with the stars at the famous festival and guzzle Guinness to mark St Patrick ’ s Day , which is on Tuesday .
Numbers have dipped slightly this week but Cheltenham bosses have been so many have refused to let the coronavirus put them off .
Yesterday ’ s attendance was 66,218 , down from 70,000 last year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Carol Vorderman , Sir Alex Ferguson , Mike Tindall and wife Zara and actress Emilia Fox , who was with her boyfriend Luc Chaudhary .
Al Boum Photo is the 7/2 favourite to defend his Gold Cup crown , with Santini at 4/1 and Delta Work at 5/1 .
Ladbrokes reckons Colin Tizzard ’ s 6/1 shot Lostintranslation could be a dark horse and there will not be a dry eye if it romps home .
Owner Paul Taylor lost his little son Charlie three years ago and decided to get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jockey Robbie Power will race in the blue and yellow of the Minions , Charlie ’ s favourite film characters .
Part-owner Richard O ’ Dwyer said : “ We love this horse .
We ’ ve owned him for three years and loved him the day that we got him .
“ The colours are very important to us .
Charlie passed away and we tasked ourselves with finding a horse to race in the Minions colours , which are his favourite colours , to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in spirit and he ’ ll be having a good chuckle .
I think there ’ ll be a tear or two.
” Power , who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Sizing John in 2017 , said : “ It would be fantastic for the owners .
They deserve success and hopefully he can deliver what he was bought for – the Gold Cup .
“ It ’ ll be a fantastic story and hopefully Charlie will be giving us plenty of help on the day as well.
” There was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Stayer ’ s Hurdle , when favourite Paisley Park was beaten into seventh place by 50-1 Lisnagar Oscar .
New mum and winning trainer Rebecca Curtis shared her delight .
She said : “ I gave birth just 14 weeks ago .
She ’ s here with me , she has been all around the country with me .
“ It wasn ’ t difficult preparing for Cheltenham so soon after having a baby .
You just get on with it.
” Bryony Frost last year became the first female jockey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Cheltenham , riding Frodon in the Ryanair Chase .
But it was not their day yesterday , as they finished fourth in the same race .
Nicola McGeady , of Ladbrokes said : “ We couldn ’ t have asked for a better result in the Stayers ’ Hurdle with Lisnagar Oscar causing a huge upset .
“ Wins for Samcro and Min were also great results but with the Gold Cup still to come , we ’ re not getting ahead of ourselves.
” “ The Gold Cup is the pinnacle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of money set to be gambled nationwide .
Ms McGeady said : “ With a £30m betting bonanza on the cards , we could be in for a record-breaking year .
”

Famous stars and gallons of Guiness are expected to be fixtures during the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup on Thursday when tens of thousands of punters are expected on the Gloucestershire course
Punters will wager £30million on Cheltenham’s Gold Cup on Thursday as the famous racing festival comes to a roaring climax.
More than 60,000 punters are expected to pack out the Gloucestershire course.
They will rub shoulders with the stars at the famous festival and guzzle Guinness to mark St Patrick’s Day, which is on Tuesday.
Numbers have dipped slightly this week but Cheltenham bosses have been so many have refused to let the coronavirus put them off.
Yesterday’s attendance was 66,218, down from 70,000 last year.
The bug also failed to deter famous faces like Carol Vorderman, Sir Alex Ferguson, Mike Tindall and wife Zara and actress Emilia Fox, who was with her boyfriend Luc Chaudhary.
Image: Roland Leon/Daily Mirror) Roland Leon/Daily Mirror)
Al Boum Photo is the 7/2 favourite to defend his Gold Cup crown, with Santini at 4/1 and Delta Work at 5/1.
Ladbrokes reckons Colin Tizzard’s 6/1 shot Lostintranslation could be a dark horse and there will not be a dry eye if it romps home.
Owner Paul Taylor lost his little son Charlie three years ago and decided to get a horse to cheer the family up.
Jockey Robbie Power will race in the blue and yellow of the Minions, Charlie’s favourite film characters.
Part-owner Richard O’Dwyer said: “We love this horse. We’ve owned him for three years and loved him the day that we got him.
“The colours are very important to us. Charlie passed away and we tasked ourselves with finding a horse to race in the Minions colours, which are his favourite colours, to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Image: PA) PA)
“I suspect Charlie will be with us in spirit and he’ll be having a good chuckle. I think there’ll be a tear or two.”
Power, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Sizing John in 2017, said: “It would be fantastic for the owners. They deserve success and hopefully he can deliver what he was bought for – the Gold Cup.
“It’ll be a fantastic story and hopefully Charlie will be giving us plenty of help on the day as well.”
There was a shock in yesterday’s big race, the Stayer’s Hurdle, when favourite Paisley Park was beaten into seventh place by 50-1 Lisnagar Oscar.
New mum and winning trainer Rebecca Curtis shared her delight.
She said: “I gave birth just 14 weeks ago. She’s here with me, she has been all around the country with me.
“It wasn’t difficult preparing for Cheltenham so soon after having a baby. You just get on with it.”
Image: PA) PA)
Bryony Frost last year became the first female jockey to win a Grade One obstacle race at Cheltenham, riding Frodon in the Ryanair Chase. But it was not their day yesterday, as they finished fourth in the same race.
Nicola McGeady, of Ladbrokes said: “We couldn’t have asked for a better result in the Stayers’ Hurdle with Lisnagar Oscar causing a huge upset.
“Wins for Samcro and Min were also great results but with the Gold Cup still to come, we’re not getting ahead of ourselves.”
“The Gold Cup is the pinnacle of the festival, with a staggering amount of money set to be gambled nationwide.
Ms McGeady said: “With a £30m betting bonanza on the cards, we could be in for a record-breaking year.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Premier League games to go ahead as planned following government coronavirus advice

This weekend 's Premier League games will go ahead after advice from the Prime Minister suggested no cancellations were necessary .
England 's top flight is one of the few major European leagues not to take action to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
On Thursday three Leicester players were told to self-isolate as they begun showing symptoms of Covid-19 .
Manchester City 's clash with Arsenal at the Eithad Stadium is the only domestic game to be postponed so far because of coronavirus .
But all ten games scheduled for this weekend will go ahead , including Monday 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A statement from the Premier League read : `` Following the latest update from Government issued this afternoon , all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend .
`` While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now , he also indicated that Government is considering banning major public events , like sporting fixtures .
`` We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs , Government , The FA , EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .
`` The welfare of players , staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly .
`` We will keep everyone updated as appropriate . ''
All of this weekend 's EFL games will also go ahead .
It is of stark contrast to the methods employed by UEFA with plenty of Champions League games postponed or played behind closed doors .
Manchester City 's game with Real Madrid next week has been postponed while there are suggestions the competition will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on affect to this summer 's European Championships with some reports suggesting the international tournament will be put off until next summer .

All ten of this weekend's Premier League games will take place as planned after the authorities chose to heed the advice issued by the government
Premier League games to go ahead as planned following government coronavirus advice
This weekend's Premier League games will go ahead after advice from the Prime Minister suggested no cancellations were necessary.
England's top flight is one of the few major European leagues not to take action to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
On Thursday three Leicester players were told to self-isolate as they begun showing symptoms of Covid-19.
Manchester City's clash with Arsenal at the Eithad Stadium is the only domestic game to be postponed so far because of coronavirus.
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But all ten games scheduled for this weekend will go ahead, including Monday's Merseyside derby and Tottenham vs Manchester United .
A statement from the Premier League read: "Following the latest update from Government issued this afternoon, all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend.
"While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now, he also indicated that Government is considering banning major public events, like sporting fixtures.
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"We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs, Government, The FA, EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change.
"The welfare of players, staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly.
"We will keep everyone updated as appropriate."
All of this weekend's EFL games will also go ahead.
It is of stark contrast to the methods employed by UEFA with plenty of Champions League games postponed or played behind closed doors.
Manchester City's game with Real Madrid next week has been postponed while there are suggestions the competition will get delayed.
That would have a knock on affect to this summer's European Championships with some reports suggesting the international tournament will be put off until next summer.