thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Cafe owner attacked three people after they wouldn't let him take dog for walk

A drunken cafe owner has been jailed for assaulting three people and pulling out a knife when he was stopped from walking a dog .
Colton Clark had given the dog to a friend but then said he wanted to keep it for himself and turned up at an address in Brentry , Bristol , demanding to be able to take the pet out .
Bristol Crown Court heard a fight broke out and the 23-year-old picked up the knife and assaulted a man and two women .
James Le Grys , prosecuting , said in July last year Clark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept with her mum Kerrie , Bristol Live reports .
However he turned up drunk at Brook 's home on February 29 and asked to take the pet for a walk before a fight ensued when she said no .
Mr Le Grys told Bristol Crown Court that Clark grabbed a knife and headbutted both women .
When neighbour Matthew Brunt intervened outside the property Clark squeezed his testicles as they struggled but was restrained before police arrived .
Ramin Pakrooh , defending via Skype due to the coronavirus lockdown , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past and he was very remorseful for what happened .
He said his client had a traumatic background and the incident amounted to an escalation in offences .
Clark , from Westbury-on-Trym , admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm , affray , threatening with a knife and two common assaults on February 29 and was jailed for two years .
Judge Julian Lambert told him : `` You are prone to offending with a temper .
`` It 's drink and drugs behind this .
`` You took leave of your senses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ awarded compensation from an accident and hoped it would be more than just a place to eat and planned to help those in need .
He previously told Bristol Live serving breakfasts , salads and sandwiches was his dream business .
He added : `` I grew up in Southmead and was surrounded by a lot of crime .
`` When I got this money I wanted to use it on something worthwhile . ''

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Intoxicated Colton Clark, 23, from Westbury-on-Trym, grabbed a knife and headbutted two women before grabbing the testicles of a male neighbour who came to their defence after a row broke out
Cafe owner attacked three people after they wouldn't let him take dog for walk
A drunken cafe owner has been jailed for assaulting three people and pulling out a knife when he was stopped from walking a dog.
Colton Clark had given the dog to a friend but then said he wanted to keep it for himself and turned up at an address in Brentry, Bristol, demanding to be able to take the pet out.
Bristol Crown Court heard a fight broke out and the 23-year-old picked up the knife and assaulted a man and two women.
James Le Grys, prosecuting, said in July last year Clark bought Brook Muckley a dog which she kept with her mum Kerrie, Bristol Live reports.
However he turned up drunk at Brook's home on February 29 and asked to take the pet for a walk before a fight ensued when she said no.
Image: Bristol Live WS) Bristol Live WS)
Mr Le Grys told Bristol Crown Court that Clark grabbed a knife and headbutted both women.
When neighbour Matthew Brunt intervened outside the property Clark squeezed his testicles as they struggled but was restrained before police arrived.
Ramin Pakrooh, defending via Skype due to the coronavirus lockdown, said the women had helped his client in the past and he was very remorseful for what happened.
He said his client had a traumatic background and the incident amounted to an escalation in offences.
Clark, from Westbury-on-Trym, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray, threatening with a knife and two common assaults on February 29 and was jailed for two years.
Judge Julian Lambert told him: "You are prone to offending with a temper.
"It's drink and drugs behind this.
"You took leave of your senses."
Clark opened his cafe after being awarded compensation from an accident and hoped it would be more than just a place to eat and planned to help those in need.
He previously told Bristol Live serving breakfasts, salads and sandwiches was his dream business.
He added: "I grew up in Southmead and was surrounded by a lot of crime.
"When I got this money I wanted to use it on something worthwhile."


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--60,000 families forced onto benefits by Covid-19 to be hit by two child limit

Around 60,000 families forced onto Universal Credit by Covid-19 could have essential support restricted by the government 's hated 'two-child limit ' .
Families who have to claim the benefit because of job losses and illness will find they are denied support for more than two children .
Ministers have refused to scrap the policy , even temporarily during the coronavirus crisis .
Work and pensions secretary Therese Coffey yesterday insisted she has no intention of changing the `` fundamental principles or application '' of UC and dismissed calls to end the five-week wait for a first payment or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricts child allowances in Universal Credit ( UC ) and tax credits - which are worth up to £50 per week per child - to the first two children in a family .
It applies to all children born after April 2017 , when the policy was introduced .
A new report by the Church of England and Child Poverty Action Group said the virus crisis had exposed the injustice of the policy , which mostly hits working families .
The 60,000 new claimants likely to be affected by the policy according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimated 230,000 families and 860,000 children who have already been affected since April 2017 .
Alison Garnham , chief executive of the Child Poverty Action Group said : `` As millions of families grapple with the deep financial impacts of COVID-19 , the injustice of the two-child limit is being laid bare .
`` Sadly , many parents who could comfortably support a third or subsequent child before the pandemic will be shocked to find that as their financial security falls away because of the virus and they are forced to rely on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in universal credit for their third or subsequent child– born in better times – only for his or her older siblings .
`` That is n't right .
It is at odds with our shared belief that all children are equally entitled to support . ''
She added : `` No parent can see into the future with certainty – no parent could have seen COVID-19 coming .
`` The two-child limit is arbitrary and very damaging for children .
More than any other single policy , it is driving up child poverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects of the pandemic , which will further increase hardship . ''
Shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds called for the benefit cap to be temporarily suspended , and said the two-child limit should be lifted , adding : `` People three years ago could not have been expected to make family choices based on the likelihood of a global pandemic shutting down our economy .
`` The Government has suspended sanctions during the crisis but the two-child limit is effectively an 18-year sanction on the third and fourth child in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Reynolds said the five-week wait for the first payment of Universal Credit `` should not exist at all '' .
Ms Coffey replied : `` Our older systems , the legacy benefit systems , it 'd take , I understand , quite some time - and I 'm talking about several months - to get this to change in the process that we have .
`` That 's indicative , if I can give an analogy , of when we make changes to benefits that tends to happen about four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come through because that is how long it takes our computer systems to work . ''
Ms Coffey highlighted other changes which could help people , including mortgage holidays and stopping renters being evicted .
She said : `` I am conscious that for the benefit cap we are still talking outside London about an income of potentially £20,000 over the year being given to benefits claimants , or £23,000 in London - I 'm conscious that that could be something like a £25,000 to £30,000 take-home salary effectively after you 've taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So I do think it 's not necessary to be changing the benefit cap . ''
On the five-week wait , Ms Coffey said : `` There 's no intention to change that . ''
SNP work and pensions spokesman Neil Gray described the Government 's support schemes as `` bureaucratic '' , adding : `` Millions have been forced on to a still inadequate UC . ''
He said Airdrie food bank had reported a 47 % increase in demand for its services since the onset of Covid-19 , adding : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coffey said she was `` conscious of the increase in food bank usage '' as she pointed to the work of ministers in `` making sure that we can work with them in order to make sure that food can get to people most vulnerable in society '' .
Launching the report , Rt Revd Paul Butler , Bishop of Durham said : `` Whilst acknowledging the significant decisions made to improve support through Universal Credit in the wake of the coronavirus , we must highlight that families affected by the two-child limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic fallout of this pandemic – denied support for their children when they need it most .
`` At a time like this , we understand more than ever that life is unpredictable , and that it is important to help one another through difficult times .
The Government should lift the two-child limit and protect all children . ''

Ministers have refused to temporarily scrap the policy - which will leave families claiming because of illness and job losses denied support for any more than two children
Coronavirus: 60,000 families forced onto Universal Credit 'to be hit' by two child limit
Around 60,000 families forced onto Universal Credit by Covid-19 could have essential support restricted by the government's hated 'two-child limit'.
Families who have to claim the benefit because of job losses and illness will find they are denied support for more than two children.
Ministers have refused to scrap the policy, even temporarily during the coronavirus crisis.
Work and pensions secretary Therese Coffey yesterday insisted she has no intention of changing the "fundamental principles or application" of UC and dismissed calls to end the five-week wait for a first payment or to scrap the two-child limit.
The policy restricts child allowances in Universal Credit (UC) and tax credits - which are worth up to £50 per week per child - to the first two children in a family.
It applies to all children born after April 2017, when the policy was introduced.
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A new report by the Church of England and Child Poverty Action Group said the virus crisis had exposed the injustice of the policy, which mostly hits working families.
The 60,000 new claimants likely to be affected by the policy according to the research is on top of the estimated 230,000 families and 860,000 children who have already been affected since April 2017.
Alison Garnham, chief executive of the Child Poverty Action Group said: "As millions of families grapple with the deep financial impacts of COVID-19, the injustice of the two-child limit is being laid bare.
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"Sadly, many parents who could comfortably support a third or subsequent child before the pandemic will be shocked to find that as their financial security falls away because of the virus and they are forced to rely on social security, there is no support in universal credit for their third or subsequent child– born in better times – only for his or her older siblings.
"That isn't right. It is at odds with our shared belief that all children are equally entitled to support."
She added: "No parent can see into the future with certainty – no parent could have seen COVID-19 coming.
"The two-child limit is arbitrary and very damaging for children. More than any other single policy, it is driving up child poverty in the UK – even before the effects of the pandemic, which will further increase hardship."
Shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds called for the benefit cap to be temporarily suspended, and said the two-child limit should be lifted, adding: "People three years ago could not have been expected to make family choices based on the likelihood of a global pandemic shutting down our economy.
"The Government has suspended sanctions during the crisis but the two-child limit is effectively an 18-year sanction on the third and fourth child in a family and surely it should go too."
Mr Reynolds said the five-week wait for the first payment of Universal Credit "should not exist at all".
Ms Coffey replied: "Our older systems, the legacy benefit systems, it'd take, I understand, quite some time - and I'm talking about several months - to get this to change in the process that we have.
"That's indicative, if I can give an analogy, of when we make changes to benefits that tends to happen about four or five months before the actual changes come through because that is how long it takes our computer systems to work."
Ms Coffey highlighted other changes which could help people, including mortgage holidays and stopping renters being evicted.
She said: "I am conscious that for the benefit cap we are still talking outside London about an income of potentially £20,000 over the year being given to benefits claimants, or £23,000 in London - I'm conscious that that could be something like a £25,000 to £30,000 take-home salary effectively after you've taken into account taxation and similar.
"So I do think it's not necessary to be changing the benefit cap."
On the five-week wait, Ms Coffey said: "There's no intention to change that."
SNP work and pensions spokesman Neil Gray described the Government's support schemes as "bureaucratic", adding: "Millions have been forced on to a still inadequate UC."
He said Airdrie food bank had reported a 47% increase in demand for its services since the onset of Covid-19, adding: "That should focus minds."
Ms Coffey said she was "conscious of the increase in food bank usage" as she pointed to the work of ministers in "making sure that we can work with them in order to make sure that food can get to people most vulnerable in society".
Launching the report, Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham said: "Whilst acknowledging the significant decisions made to improve support through Universal Credit in the wake of the coronavirus, we must highlight that families affected by the two-child limit are among the worst affected by the economic fallout of this pandemic – denied support for their children when they need it most.
"At a time like this, we understand more than ever that life is unpredictable, and that it is important to help one another through difficult times. The Government should lift the two-child limit and protect all children."


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Corrie's David Platt in danger after confronting drug dealers

David Platt will be in danger next week when he confronts a gang of drug dealers on Coronation Street .
@ @ @ @ @ Jack P Shepherd , will find himself at the centre of new drama after overhearing @ @ @ @ @ estate .
Earlier on in the day , Gail informs Sarah and David about her @ @ @ @ @ she expects them at 6pm .
But later in the Kabin , David listens in @ @ @ @ @ the gang wars on the Hylda Baker estate and David decides to form a plan @ @ @ @ @ Gail for her birthday tea and it sadly becomes apparent that no one else will @ @ @ @ @ of letting her daughter become downhearted , Audrey cracks open the wine and the pair @ @ @ @ @ , David heads down o the estate and spots some drug dealers and bizarrely jumps @ @ @ @ @ car .
Unsurprisingly , they are n't too happy with that and end up chasing @ @ @ @ @ ok ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Corrie's David, played by Jack P Shepherd, will find himself at the centre of new drama after overhearing about gang wars on an estate
David Platt will be in danger next week when he confronts a gang of drug dealers on Coronation Street.
The hairdresser, played by Jack P Shepherd, will find himself at the centre of new drama after overhearing about gang wars on an estate.
Earlier on in the day, Gail informs Sarah and David about her birthday soirée and says that she expects them at 6pm.
But later in the Kabin, David listens in as Craig and Bernie discuss the gang wars on the Hylda Baker estate and David decides to form a plan.
Meanwhile, Audrey joins Gail for her birthday tea and it sadly becomes apparent that no one else will turn up.
But instead of letting her daughter become downhearted, Audrey cracks open the wine and the pair get stuck in.
Later, David heads down o the estate and spots some drug dealers and bizarrely jumps on the bonnet of their car.
Unsurprisingly, they aren't too happy with that and end up chasing him.
Will David be ok?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Corrie's furious Alya tells Yasmeen's friends Geoff has been abusing her

Alya Nazir will confront her grandmother Yasmeen 's friends next week as she tells them that Geoff has been abusing her next week on Coronation Street .
In harrowing scenes last week , viewers watched in horror as Yasmeen was forced into a corner by her vile husband Geoff .
As he brandished a knife and menacingly suggested that he kill her as no one would miss her , Yasmeen was forced to defend herself .
Grabbing a bottle from the side , Yasmeen smashed a bottle into Geoff 's head before slashing him again with the broken glass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened and rushes back to the cobbles to be with her grandmother .
Things wo n't get any easier for Yasmeen as she is charged for attacking Geoff .
This week , Yasmeen sits in her police cell as the police search No 6 for evidence , though they are unaware that they are being filmed on Geoff 's CCTV .
On Friday , Alya tells Sally that Geoff has been controlling Yasmeen for months and that she never had a drink problem .
Alya later appears in the Rovers and speaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police interview Yasmeen and Imran watches as an upset Yasmeen is charged .
Next week , Yasmeen attends her bail hearing as a furious Alya swears she will unmask Geoff .
She then calls in at the Rovers and tells Sean that Yasmeen is a victim of domestic abuse .
Will the Weatherfield residents believe her ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

In harrowing scenes on Coronation Street last week, viewers watched in horror as Yasmeen was forced into a corner by her vile husband Geoff
Coronation Street's furious Alya tells Yasmeen's friends Geoff has been abusing her
Alya Nazir will confront her grandmother Yasmeen's friends next week as she tells them that Geoff has been abusing her next week on Coronation Street.
In harrowing scenes last week, viewers watched in horror as Yasmeen was forced into a corner by her vile husband Geoff.
As he brandished a knife and menacingly suggested that he kill her as no one would miss her, Yasmeen was forced to defend herself.
Grabbing a bottle from the side, Yasmeen smashed a bottle into Geoff's head before slashing him again with the broken glass.
Alya is left horrified after discovering what has happened and rushes back to the cobbles to be with her grandmother.
Things won't get any easier for Yasmeen as she is charged for attacking Geoff.
This week, Yasmeen sits in her police cell as the police search No 6 for evidence, though they are unaware that they are being filmed on Geoff's CCTV.
On Friday, Alya tells Sally that Geoff has been controlling Yasmeen for months and that she never had a drink problem.
Alya later appears in the Rovers and speaks to Yasmeen's friends.
Later, the police interview Yasmeen and Imran watches as an upset Yasmeen is charged.
Next week, Yasmeen attends her bail hearing as a furious Alya swears she will unmask Geoff.
She then calls in at the Rovers and tells Sean that Yasmeen is a victim of domestic abuse.
Will the Weatherfield residents believe her?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--ADVERTORIAL: 'We’re coming together to give NHS staff healthy meals'

The United Kingdom is pulling together as one , with people from all regions doing what they can to help each other in the current crisis .
Frontline NHS workers at Cardiff hospitals never go hungry after a long shift as local businesses have been delivering more than 1,000 free meals to their door each day .
Kasim Ali , who runs the city ’ s Waterloo Tea cafe is one of many ordinary people doing extraordinary things .
He ’ s brought together local restaurants , cafes and caterers to provide a steady stream of fresh and nutritious meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales ( Heath ) and Llandough .
They ’ ve now delivered 23,000 meals and 5,000 desserts to frontline workers through the Feed the Heath project .
“ We offer dishes like shepherd ’ s pie , soup and healthy salads , plus vegan and halal options , ” Kasim says .
“ There are about 25 companies in and around Cardiff who ’ ve got involved – from local , independent business to Michelin starred chefs.
” Kasim closed down his tea shops just before lockdown because he didn ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I think it ’ ll be about a year until we get back to where we were , ” he says , “ so we ’ re doing what we can to help others .
“ I ’ ve got friends at the hospital and they ’ re grabbing whatever ’ s there to eat because they don ’ t have time – chocolate , pizza , cans of Coke .
I wanted them to have a healthy meal at the end of their shift .
We drop off hot meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in particular to the wards where staff are unable to leave and grab food because they ’ d have to take off all their protective gear and have a shower so they don ’ t risk contamination.
” Kasim developed a system where small kitchens could produce food safely and distribute it efficiently .
“ A lot of people who are working together in kitchens are family members but we make sure others have safe distances between them .
A local removal company , Go Panda , has a refridgerated van to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off to the hospital , so staff can take them home to heat up later .
We ’ re delivering 1,050 meals a day.
” The generous businessman started a fundraising campaign at the beginning of lockdown and within 48 hours he ’ d raised £8,000 .
That figure has now swelled to £66,000 .
What started out as a target to deliver 100 meals a day has risen to 10 times that .
“ We have enough money to keep us going for about another month and anything left over will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hospital staff once the crisis is over.
” And staff at the two hospitals have been delighted with the meals .
“ They ’ ve said , ‘ You ’ ve stopped us eating junk , ’ ” says Kasim .
“ It ’ s something for them to look forward to in the middle of their shifts .
Knowing they ’ ve got a good meal coming helps take their mind off things and at the end of the shift they might have something chilled to take home if they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” All the companies involved also love what they ’ re getting out of the initiative too .
“ We ’ re learning from each other all the time , ” says Kasim .
“ And it works because we ’ ve all got a shared goal.
” If you want to donate to this great cause , find more information here .
Michey Chan from London is bringing fine dining to some very happy schoolchildren .
“ I ’ m head chef for staff at The Dorchester Hotel , so I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals a day but now I ’ m helping to feed key workers ’ children and staff at Manorfield primary school in East London .
“ It ’ s been hugely humbling .
Manorfield primary itself is such a warm and inviting environment and the children are friendly and very accepting .
We hosted a Chinese day and created a full menu from scratch , featuring sweet and sour chicken balls , tofu fried rice and much more .
Many of the children said it was the best food they have ever had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in need in the area and we ’ re also feeding up to 450 of them with care parcels going out every week .
“ Since doing this I ’ ve realised I love the teaching side of it now and I ’ d love to teach children all day if I could !
” Stenhousemuir Football Club is supporting hundreds of local families by delivering school meals to pupils during the coronavirus lockdown .
Since the Scottish football season shut down in mid-March , the Falkirk club have assembled an 80-strong team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month , they managed to deliver more than 130 meals to children in the community .
They ’ re also carrying out tasks such as shopping and dog walking for those struggling in isolation .
Stenhousemuir chairman Iain McMenemy said : “ Scottish football faces an uncertain future but there are other , more important matters to think about .
The health and wellbeing of friends , neighbours and members of our community should be our top priority .
“ We ’ re still looking for volunteers as we ’ re only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is probably on this being extended for two months.
” Helping Hands Cheadle Hulme was set up by Lauren Henshaw ( right ) and Roshini Latham with the aim of sharing advice and matching people in need with volunteers or goods .
“ Roshini and I are constantly monitoring requests and manning the volunteer phones , ” says Lauren .
“ We also liaise with people offering services , dropping off goods and applying for council grants .
I nip out to drop off donations when my toddler is napping and thankfully , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drops .
“ We ’ re also setting up a fundraiser to pay for a storage container for donations , cleaning products and ingredients for more meals .
It ’ s just about keeping busy and making a bad situation better for everyone , isn ’ t it ?
” 'Working in unity is what our grandparents did - that 's what we need to get back to' GAIL Redmond of registered charity Via Wings in Dromore , County Down , Northern Ireland , says redundancies have hit the area hard .
Via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has noticed a sharp rise in requests for help .
The charity normally gives out 85 food bags a month to people in need .
“ Last week we gave out 105 , many of which are going to people who are self-isolating , ” Gail explains .
“ One guy who contacted me on Friday , said : ‘ I have never asked anyone for help like this before .
But I have lost my job and can ’ t afford to feed my kids right now ’ .
You could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation and so humble .
“ We have told pensioners not to answer their door when we deliver , but one old lady insisted .
“ We told her she shouldn ’ t be doing that , but she replied : ‘ I just want to say thank you ’ .
“ The older generation are so apologetic when asking for help , they all say that they ’ re really sorry to bother you.
” Via Wings works with local schools and churches , social workers , care workers and other agencies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unity is what our grandparents used to do , and that is what we need to get back to doing , caring for each other , ” Gail adds .

The United Kingdom is pulling together as one, with people from all regions doing what they can to help each other in the current crisis.
When Rachel Jobling heard nurses had blisters behind their ears from wearing masks all day, she desperately wanted to do something to help. So she found a pattern for ear protectors that make frontline staff who have to wear PPE more comfortable.
Rachel is working full-time and running her slogan T-shirt printing business Glam Rocks Boutique, as well as being mum to five-year-old Holly. But she still finds time to help others.
“I saw a post in a Facebook group about nurses having to wear face masks for 13-hour shifts and getting blisters,” she says. “It sounded horrific and I wanted to do something.
“So I’m making ear defenders that make wearing masks more comfortable. At first I made them out of document folders – I cleared out B&M in Sunderland! – then I found a template from a designer in America.”
Rachel got to work producing them and has now made more than 400 that she’s sent out to nurses all over the country.
She’s one of many community heroes delivering amazing acts of kindness as the United -Kingdom pulls together as one.
Rachel is now working round the clock to make even more. “I’m doing my normal job -in the day – I work for the water board – then I put my five-year-old daughter Holly to bed. After that I have a shower and crack on with my T-shirt-making and -cutting more ear protectors for the NHS,” she says. “My slogan T-shirt business has completely boomed since we’ve been staying home. I can’t complain, I’ve had triple my usual orders.
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“But in the first week of lockdown, it was a bit quiet. I’d seen photos of nurses who were struggling. People were making hairbands with buttons on to make wearing a mask and visor more comfortable, but I know that not everyone likes wearing a hairband. Since then, things have really taken off.
“I’ve now had 5m sheets of plastic delivered. I’m only using a little machine I use to make vinyl for my T-shirts and I’ve had to buy extra blades because they were going down so quickly.” Rachel’s ear protectors have gone out to staff in care homes, community midwives and NHS workers. “I’m making as many as I can,” she says. “Frontline Covid wards have messaged me asking if I can send them some. Quite a few messages came from A&E, and it’s not just local – I’ve sent them all the way to Scotland and Cornwall. How mad is that?”
Rachel pays for all the materials -herself. “I’m happy I can do something to help,” she says. “It’s not the most obvious thing people would think of, but the template is out there to use, and if I can make nurses’ lives a bit easier, I’m happy.”
Messages of thanks have been flooding in. “I’ve had loads,” she says.
“People say it’s totally made a difference and they’ve sent photos of them wearing them. I was a bit -worried because I’m not a nurse and I don’t know if they’ll work, but a couple have said how brilliant they are.
“I’ve also been told they help to give your mask a closer fit on your face. It’s so heartwarming when I get those messages, it makes it all worthwhile.”
Chinese treats for struggling families
Michey Chan from London is bringing fine dining to some very happy schoolchildren.
“I’m head chef for staff at The Dorchester Hotel, so I’d usually be preparing up to 1,000 meals a day but now I’m helping to feed key workers’ children and staff at Manorfield primary school in East London.
“It’s been hugely humbling. Manorfield primary itself is such a warm and inviting environment and the children are friendly and very accepting. We hosted a Chinese day and created a full menu from scratch, featuring sweet and sour chicken balls, tofu fried rice and much more. Many of the children said it was the best food they have ever had.
“There are so many families in need in the area and we’re also feeding up to 450 of them with care parcels going out every week.
“Since doing this I’ve realised I love the teaching side of it now and I’d love to teach children all day if I could!”
Football club scores with lockdown locals
Stenhousemuir Football Club is supporting hundreds of local families by delivering school meals to pupils during the coronavirus lockdown.
Since the Scottish football season shut down in mid-March, the Falkirk club have assembled an 80-strong team of volunteers.
On just one day last month, they managed to deliver more than 130 meals to children in the community.
They’re also carrying out tasks such as shopping and dog walking for those struggling in isolation.
Stenhousemuir chairman Iain McMenemy said: “Scottish football faces an uncertain future but there are other, more important matters to think about. The health and wellbeing of friends, neighbours and members of our community should be our top priority.
“We’re still looking for volunteers as we’re only in week seven and the smart money is probably on this being extended for two months.”
Man sets up project to send 100 free meals to NHS...ends up supplying 23,000
Frontline NHS workers at Cardiff hospitals never go hungry after a long shift as local businesses have been delivering more than 1,000 free meals to their door each day.
Kasim Ali, who runs the city’s Waterloo Tea cafe is one of many ordinary people doing extraordinary things. He’s brought together local restaurants, cafes and caterers to provide a steady stream of fresh and nutritious meals to hard-working staff at University Hospital of Wales (Heath) and Llandough. They’ve now delivered 23,000 meals and 5,000 desserts to frontline workers through the Feed the Heath project.
“We offer dishes like shepherd’s pie, soup and healthy salads, plus vegan and halal options,” Kasim says. “There are about 25 companies in and around Cardiff who’ve got involved – from local, independent business to Michelin starred chefs.”
Kasim closed down his tea shops just before lockdown because he didn’t want to put his 60 staff at risk. “I think it’ll be about a year until we get back to where we were,” he says, “so we’re doing what we can to help others.
“I’ve got friends at the hospital and they’re grabbing whatever’s there to eat because they don’t have time – chocolate, pizza, cans of Coke. I wanted them to have a healthy meal at the end of their shift. We drop off hot meals to be dispersed across the hospital campus, in particular to the wards where staff are unable to leave and grab food because they’d have to take off all their protective gear and have a shower so they don’t risk contamination.”
Kasim developed a system where small kitchens could produce food safely and distribute it efficiently.
“A lot of people who are working together in kitchens are family members but we make sure others have safe distances between them. A local removal company, Go Panda, has a refridgerated van to pick up chilled meals and drop them off to the hospital, so staff can take them home to heat up later. We’re delivering 1,050 meals a day.”
The generous businessman started a fundraising campaign at the beginning of lockdown and within 48 hours he’d raised £8,000. That figure has now swelled to £66,000. What started out as a target to deliver 100 meals a day has risen to 10 times that.
“We have enough money to keep us going for about another month and anything left over will go towards helping the wellbeing and mental health of hospital staff once the crisis is over.”
And staff at the two hospitals have been delighted with the meals. “They’ve said, ‘You’ve stopped us eating junk,’” says Kasim. “It’s something for them to look forward to in the middle of their shifts. Knowing they’ve got a good meal coming helps take their mind off things and at the end of the shift they might have something chilled to take home if they’re too tired to rustle something up.”
All the companies involved also love what they’re getting out of the initiative too.
“We’re learning from each other all the time,” says Kasim. “And it works because we’ve all got a shared goal.”
If you want to donate to this great cause, find more information here.
Volunteers offer a Helping Hand
Helping Hands Cheadle Hulme was set up by Lauren Henshaw (right) and Roshini Latham with the aim of sharing advice and matching people in need with volunteers or goods.
“Roshini and I are constantly monitoring requests and manning the volunteer phones,” says Lauren. “We also liaise with people offering services, dropping off goods and applying for council grants. I nip out to drop off donations when my toddler is napping and thankfully, a team of volunteers helps with soup drops.
“We’re also setting up a fundraiser to pay for a storage container for donations, cleaning products and ingredients for more meals. It’s just about keeping busy and making a bad situation better for everyone, isn’t it?”
'Working in unity is what our grandparents did - that's what we need to get back to'
GAIL Redmond of registered charity Via Wings in Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland, says redundancies have hit the area hard.
Via Wings is a charity that supports families and has noticed a sharp rise in requests for help.
The charity normally gives out 85 food bags a month to people in need.
“Last week we gave out 105, many of which are going to people who are self-isolating,” Gail explains.
“One guy who contacted me on Friday, said: ‘I have never asked anyone for help like this before. But I have lost my job and can’t afford to feed my kids right now’. You could tell he was absolutely mortified about his situation and so humble.
“We have told pensioners not to answer their door when we deliver, but one old lady insisted.
“We told her she shouldn’t be doing that, but she replied: ‘I just want to say thank you’.
“The older generation are so apologetic when asking for help, they all say that they’re really sorry to bother you.”
Via Wings works with local schools and churches, social workers, care workers and other agencies in the area.
“Working in unity is what our grandparents used to do, and that is what we need to get back to doing, caring for each other,” Gail adds.


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Corrie's Oliver rushed to intensive care after suffering horrifying seizures

Leanne Tilsley and Steve McDonald 's son Oliver will be rushed to hospital and put into intensive care after suffering a spate of terrifying seizures .
The young boy has already suffered a nasty seizure , however his parents are left terrified next week when Oliver 's seizures become even worse .
When Steve meets up with Leanne at the nursery school they are looking at for Oliver , the head offers to show them around .
However , the pair return home and Leanne is horrified when she heads to the bedroom to check on Oliver and screams .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lets the paramedics in as Leanne explains Oliver had a seizure but that he now seems calmer .
They later describe Oliver 's symptoms symptoms to a doctor , frantic to find out what is wrong with him .
Unfortunately , Oliver suffers another horrible seizure when Nick is reading a story to him .
The paramedics arrive in an ambulance and try to treat him but Oliver continues to fit .
Leanne and Steve are both terrified when a doctor tells them that Oliver is still fitting and has been moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Meanwhile , Nick manages to get David to talk to Leanne about living with epilepsy .
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Young Oliver terrifies his parents on Coronation Street and is admitted to intensive care as he is unable to stop fitting
Leanne Tilsley and Steve McDonald's son Oliver will be rushed to hospital and put into intensive care after suffering a spate of terrifying seizures.
The young boy has already suffered a nasty seizure, however his parents are left terrified next week when Oliver's seizures become even worse.
When Steve meets up with Leanne at the nursery school they are looking at for Oliver, the head offers to show them around.
However, the pair return home and Leanne is horrified when she heads to the bedroom to check on Oliver and screams.
Steve calls for an ambulance and later lets the paramedics in as Leanne explains Oliver had a seizure but that he now seems calmer.
They later describe Oliver's symptoms symptoms to a doctor, frantic to find out what is wrong with him.
Unfortunately, Oliver suffers another horrible seizure when Nick is reading a story to him.
The paramedics arrive in an ambulance and try to treat him but Oliver continues to fit.
Leanne and Steve are both terrified when a doctor tells them that Oliver is still fitting and has been moved to intensive care.
Will Oliver be ok?
Meanwhile, Nick manages to get David to talk to Leanne about living with epilepsy.
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Liam Payne fears over haunted flat as he sets trap to catch ghosts on camera

Liam Payne has found a new hobby during lockdown - ghost hunting .
The singer , 26 , said that he was woken up by a banging in the middle of the night , and now has his mind set on showing that there 's something going on in his flat .
He explained on his YouTube channel : `` I was in bed the other night and there was a bang .
`` I tried to do the whole Ghost Adventures recording thing .
`` I 'm sat in my room going , 'Is anybody there ?
Did you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then the wardrobe light in my room came on and the door of the wardrobe was closed , so something had to move .
`` It was a freaky moment for sure . ''
He added that he was going to have a crack at filming a ghost to prove there 's something up .
`` I 'm going to do a video of something , investigating , to see if I can find something because I like this stuff , '' he continued .
`` It scares the cr*p out of me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it 's fun . ''
Liam 's admitted he believes in ghosts before - he said that ex and mother of his son Cheryl refused to stay overnight at his LA pad because a ghost `` in our top bedroom . ''
`` I 've never seen him but I knew lights were coming on at 3am , '' he said .
While he grapples with spirits at night , during the day he 's putting his time to good use by volunteering at a nearby foodbank amid the coronavirus crisis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ humbling to get involved at my local food bank yesterday , and to meet some of the incredibly passionate people like Carla , Dorothea and Helena who are working tirelessly during these incredibly tough times . ''
Liam exclusively told the Mirror about the `` humbling '' experience , saying : `` The numbers are crazy .
`` It 's just disturbing to know how many people are without food in these circumstances .
`` I hope enough people out there know about these food banks and can get down to them .
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One Direction star Liam was determined to show that there have been some spooky goings on in his London pad as he's awoken in the middle of the night by mysterious noises
Liam Payne's fears over haunted flat as he sets trap to catch ghosts on camera
Liam Payne has found a new hobby during lockdown - ghost hunting.
The singer, 26, said that he was woken up by a banging in the middle of the night, and now has his mind set on showing that there's something going on in his flat.
He explained on his YouTube channel: "I was in bed the other night and there was a bang.
"I tried to do the whole Ghost Adventures recording thing.
"I'm sat in my room going, 'Is anybody there? Did you just make that knock?'
"Then the wardrobe light in my room came on and the door of the wardrobe was closed, so something had to move.
"It was a freaky moment for sure."
He added that he was going to have a crack at filming a ghost to prove there's something up.
"I'm going to do a video of something, investigating, to see if I can find something because I like this stuff," he continued.
"It scares the cr*p out of me, don't get me wrong, but it's fun."
Liam's admitted he believes in ghosts before - he said that ex and mother of his son Cheryl refused to stay overnight at his LA pad because a ghost "in our top bedroom."
"I've never seen him but I knew lights were coming on at 3am," he said.
Image: Laim payne/Instagram) Laim payne/Instagram)
While he grapples with spirits at night, during the day he's putting his time to good use by volunteering at a nearby foodbank amid the coronavirus crisis.
The star wrote: "It was humbling to get involved at my local food bank yesterday, and to meet some of the incredibly passionate people like Carla, Dorothea and Helena who are working tirelessly during these incredibly tough times."
Liam exclusively told the Mirror about the "humbling" experience, saying: "The numbers are crazy.
"It's just disturbing to know how many people are without food in these circumstances.
"I hope enough people out there know about these food banks and can get down to them."


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Covid-19 patient in coma given just 20% chance of survival has miracle recovery

A grandad-of-three battling coronavirus is now on the road to recovery after his family were told he had just a 20 per cent chance of survival .
Lee Seddon , from Swinton in Manchester , no longer has Covid-19 but is now learning how to walk again and use a knife and fork following his month-long fight with the killer bug in hospital .
The 45-year-old began suffering with flu-like symptoms on March 22 and was initially diagnosed with gastroenteritis when he followed advice from his GP and visited a coronavirus centre , Manchester Evening News reports .
Lee 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his breathing , even when simply visiting the bathroom , so his GP advised his wife Rachel to take him to A & E at Salford Royal Hospital .
He tested positive for the virus and was taken to a special isolated ward for treatment which would be the last time Lee would be with his family for weeks .
On April 2 he was taken to the ICU and was treated for four days with a CPAP hood to restore his oxygen levels but he kept in touch with his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve so doctors were forced to put Lee in a coma and treat him with a ventilator where they told Rachel he had just a 20-30 per cent chance of surviving the virus due to mucus build-up on his lungs .
Rachel told the M.E.N : `` They called to me to say he tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` My whole world fell apart , it fell underneath me .
But I stayed focused and positive .
`` He was still FaceTiming me and we were communicating with him .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , do n't give into anything ' .
I would then put the phone down and my heart would be breaking .
`` He FaceTimed me on April 6 , he said he was really struggling , that was the last time I heard from Lee .
`` The doctors called me and said they had no choice but to put him on a ventilator .
As you can imagine , I was distraught then , having to tell my children that their dad was poorly .
`` He was given a 20-30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said 'Your dad needs one per cent , he has got fight in him .
He wo n't give up , he will fight it .
`` They put him in the prone position , it was n't plane sailing .
It was up and down from day one .
They did call me saying he was a cause for concern . ''
By April 18 , Lee had improved and was brought around from the coma but he stayed on the ventilator for another day and a half .
Rachel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a ventilator to feel comfortable while awake but it marked the start of the road to recovery .
Lee did struggle to even lift his hand to wave to Rachel on FaceTime but his oxygen levels are starting to return to stable levels and he is being treated with just a nasal cannula .
Lee is now coronavirus clear and but receiving rehabilitation treatment and learning to walk again before he can return home .
Doctors initially thought Lee may have suffered a stroke due to the difficulties he was having on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave him the all all clear .
Rachel said : `` He could n't even lift his hand to pick up his mobile phone .
He did a little wave with his fingers closed , that is all he could do .
`` Initially when he woke up he thought he had been kidnapped .
The medics asked if he would like to do a FaceTime with me , even though he could n't speak and he did the tiny wave .
From then on he started to recover .
`` He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time without a zimmer-frame .
`` He has had to learn to walk , he has had to learn to use a knife and fork , personal care , he has had to learn everything again .
But he is very strong and focused .
He is very determined .
`` He is my hero , he is a miracle , but I knew he would never have given in .
`` He is now Covid free .
He has moved out of the coronavirus ward and is on rehabilitation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He is having physio , - everybody in that hospital has been outstanding there are no words to describe .
`` I ca n't stress how amazing Salford Royal has been .
The care team , every day they would ring and give updates . ''
Lee 's family are still unable to visit him due to the lockdown measures , but his three granddaughters have been keeping him going by singing to him over video calls .
He will be allowed to return home once his oxygen levels have returned to @ @ @ @

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UK coronavirus death toll closes in on Italy as highest in Europe after rise of 288
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Lee Seddon, 45, from Swinton, first suffered flu-like symptoms which was misdiagnosed as gastroenteritis before he tested positive for coronavirus and was put into a coma to save his life
Coronavirus patient in coma given just 20% chance of survival has miracle recovery
A grandad-of-three battling coronavirus is now on the road to recovery after his family were told he had just a 20 per cent chance of survival.
Lee Seddon, from Swinton in Manchester, no longer has Covid-19 but is now learning how to walk again and use a knife and fork following his month-long fight with the killer bug in hospital.
The 45-year-old began suffering with flu-like symptoms on March 22 and was initially diagnosed with gastroenteritis when he followed advice from his GP and visited a coronavirus centre, Manchester Evening News reports.
Lee's condition began to deteriorate and he struggled with his breathing, even when simply visiting the bathroom, so his GP advised his wife Rachel to take him to A&E at Salford Royal Hospital.
He tested positive for the virus and was taken to a special isolated ward for treatment which would be the last time Lee would be with his family for weeks.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
On April 2 he was taken to the ICU and was treated for four days with a CPAP hood to restore his oxygen levels but he kept in touch with his family using FaceTime.
But his condition failed to improve so doctors were forced to put Lee in a coma and treat him with a ventilator where they told Rachel he had just a 20-30 per cent chance of surviving the virus due to mucus build-up on his lungs.
Rachel told the M.E.N: "They called to me to say he tested positive for Covid-19.
"My whole world fell apart, it fell underneath me. But I stayed focused and positive.
"He was still FaceTiming me and we were communicating with him. I was telling him 'You are a fighter, don't give into anything'. I would then put the phone down and my heart would be breaking.
Image: Rachel Seddon) Rachel Seddon)
"He FaceTimed me on April 6, he said he was really struggling, that was the last time I heard from Lee.
"The doctors called me and said they had no choice but to put him on a ventilator. As you can imagine, I was distraught then, having to tell my children that their dad was poorly.
"He was given a 20-30 per cent chance to survive. But I said 'Your dad needs one per cent, he has got fight in him. He won't give up, he will fight it.
"They put him in the prone position, it wasn't plane sailing. It was up and down from day one. They did call me saying he was a cause for concern."
By April 18, Lee had improved and was brought around from the coma but he stayed on the ventilator for another day and a half.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
Rachel said it can be a struggle for people on a ventilator to feel comfortable while awake but it marked the start of the road to recovery.
Lee did struggle to even lift his hand to wave to Rachel on FaceTime but his oxygen levels are starting to return to stable levels and he is being treated with just a nasal cannula.
Lee is now coronavirus clear and but receiving rehabilitation treatment and learning to walk again before he can return home.
Doctors initially thought Lee may have suffered a stroke due to the difficulties he was having on one side, but an MRI scan gave him the all all clear.
Rachel said: "He couldn't even lift his hand to pick up his mobile phone. He did a little wave with his fingers closed, that is all he could do.
"Initially when he woke up he thought he had been kidnapped. The medics asked if he would like to do a FaceTime with me, even though he couldn't speak and he did the tiny wave. From then on he started to recover.
"He has just managed to walk 26 metres for the first time without a zimmer-frame.
"He has had to learn to walk, he has had to learn to use a knife and fork, personal care, he has had to learn everything again. But he is very strong and focused. He is very determined.
"He is my hero, he is a miracle, but I knew he would never have given in.
"He is now Covid free. He has moved out of the coronavirus ward and is on rehabilitation. His oxygen levels still need to improve. He is having physio, - everybody in that hospital has been outstanding there are no words to describe.
"I can't stress how amazing Salford Royal has been. The care team, every day they would ring and give updates."
Lee's family are still unable to visit him due to the lockdown measures, but his three granddaughters have been keeping him going by singing to him over video calls.
He will be allowed to return home once his oxygen levels have returned to a normal level.


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Arsenal Invincible Lauren explains how Man Utd ace Ryan Giggs made him 'suffer'

Former Arsenal Invincible Lauren has opened up on how Ryan Giggs made him `` suffer '' every time the Gunners played Manchester United .
As a right-back , Lauren was usually the man charged with keeping left winger Giggs quiet - which was easier said than done because the United winger was so `` unpredictable '' .
But Lauren remembers one game when he felt he got the better of Giggs - when Arsenal beat United 1-0 in May 2002 to win the title at Old Trafford as part of a historic league and FA Cup double .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the league at Old Trafford , ’ Lauren told Arsenal ’ s In Lockdown podcast .
`` I think in that game , in my opinion it was one of the best games I played in as a defender because personally I was suffering a little bit because of Ryan Giggs .
`` Giggs was unbelievable .
He was one of the most intelligent players I played against because he knew the movement , he was always looking behind , he didn ’ t stand still , he was unpredictable .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would go outside , sometimes he took on players , sometimes he played one touch , two touch , so you could never guess his movement .
`` I didn ’ t want to anticipate , I didn ’ t want to stay , so I was thinking how to stop this guy . ''
Lauren played for Arsenal from 2000 to 2007 , replacing Lee Dixon as the Gunners ' regular right-back .
As well as helping the Gunners do the double in 2001/2 , the Cameroon defender was a key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League title without losing a game in the 2003/4 season .
He was also an FA Cup winner with Arsene Wenger 's side in 2003 and 2005 .
But that early game shackling one of the best players of Sir Alex Ferguson 's United era was a standout moment for Lauren .
`` I think when we finished that game it was one of my best games because I managed to find out how to cope in this position and I managed to cope against this top player , '' he @ @

As Arsenal's right-back, Lauren was usually the man tasked with keeping 'unpredictable' Giggs quiet - and he remembers one Old Trafford game when he ended up the winner
Former Arsenal Invincible Lauren has opened up on how Ryan Giggs made him "suffer" every time the Gunners played Manchester United.
As a right-back, Lauren was usually the man charged with keeping left winger Giggs quiet - which was easier said than done because the United winger was so "unpredictable".
But Lauren remembers one game when he felt he got the better of Giggs - when Arsenal beat United 1-0 in May 2002 to win the title at Old Trafford as part of a historic league and FA Cup double.
"I mean 2001/02 was unbelievable because finally we won the league at Old Trafford,’ Lauren told Arsenal’s In Lockdown podcast.
"I think in that game, in my opinion it was one of the best games I played in as a defender because personally I was suffering a little bit because of Ryan Giggs.
Image: Getty Images Sport) Getty Images Sport)
"Giggs was unbelievable. He was one of the most intelligent players I played against because he knew the movement, he was always looking behind, he didn’t stand still, he was unpredictable.
"Sometimes he would go inside, sometimes he would go outside, sometimes he took on players, sometimes he played one touch, two touch, so you could never guess his movement.
"I didn’t want to anticipate, I didn’t want to stay, so I was thinking how to stop this guy."
Image: PA) PA)
Lauren played for Arsenal from 2000 to 2007, replacing Lee Dixon as the Gunners' regular right-back.
As well as helping the Gunners do the double in 2001/2, the Cameroon defender was a key member of the Invincibles team who won the Premier League title without losing a game in the 2003/4 season.
He was also an FA Cup winner with Arsene Wenger's side in 2003 and 2005.
But that early game shackling one of the best players of Sir Alex Ferguson's United era was a standout moment for Lauren.
"I think when we finished that game it was one of my best games because I managed to find out how to cope in this position and I managed to cope against this top player," he said.


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Katie Price ventures out with all five of her children after six weeks apart

Katie Price could n't wipe the smile from her face as she finally reunited with all five of her children after not seeing them for six weeks .
The former glamour model was pictured enjoying her daily exercise with Harvey , 18 , Junior , 14 , Princess , 12 , Bunny , six , and Jett , five , in tow - for the first time since the lockdown was put into place .
Katie 's kids looked equally delighted to be in each other 's company as they held hands as they walked along together .
41-year-old Katie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Dreamboys stripper pal Al Warrell for the last few weeks while her four youngest children stayed with their fathers Peter Andre and Kieran Hayler .
Speaking of the moment she finally got to see her kids , Katie admitted she was so overwhelmed she burst into tears .
`` I welled up , it ’ s been a tough six weeks not being able to hug them .
`` After five minutes together it was back to the usual fun and craziness , '' she told The Sun .
Katie,41 , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than usual after Junior came down with symptoms of the coronavirus last month and it was decided it was better for the teen to stay with his dad .
Her youngest children Jett and Bunny have also been staying with their father Kieran Hayler and his fiancée Michelle Pentecost .
Mum-of-five katie said she hoped to have all of her children with her by the weekend .
`` My children are my perfect pieces of heaven - they have kept me strong through thick and thin , '' she explained .
Katie 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road from her husband Peter Andre and his wife Emily 's place .
In the latest episode of her reality series My Crazy Life , Katie said she may never return to her 'mucky mansion ' again .
The former glamour model recently told that she was kickstarting a new chapter in her life after a rough 2019 .
Opening up about her past troubles , Katie said : `` Because my head was so numb with stuff , my reaction was ‘ oh just another thing , just another thing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act like , Just no emotion .
`` So that ’ s why I turned to something to escape from that , and mine ended up being the coke .
This is why I can ’ t go back to my house , the times I ’ ve done coke there , all the parties there.
” Clearing out draws and dressers with a pal , Katie told : `` It 's all fake .
When I look back , everything was fake .
`` Kieran cheating constantly , I 've lost two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've had two kidnap threats here . ''

The mum looked delighted to have all five of her kids back together
Katie Price ventures out with all five of her children after six weeks apart
Katie Price couldn't wipe the smile from her face as she finally reunited with all five of her children after not seeing them for six weeks.
The former glamour model was pictured enjoying her daily exercise with Harvey, 18, Junior, 14, Princess, 12, Bunny, six, and Jett, five, in tow - for the first time since the lockdown was put into place.
Katie's kids looked equally delighted to be in each other's company as they held hands as they walked along together.
41-year-old Katie has been living alone with Harvey and her Dreamboys stripper pal Al Warrell for the last few weeks while her four youngest children stayed with their fathers Peter Andre and Kieran Hayler.
Image: w8media) w8media)
Speaking of the moment she finally got to see her kids, Katie admitted she was so overwhelmed she burst into tears.
"I welled up, it’s been a tough six weeks not being able to hug them.
"After five minutes together it was back to the usual fun and craziness," she told The Sun.
Katie,41, had gone without seeing her kids for longer than usual after Junior came down with symptoms of the coronavirus last month and it was decided it was better for the teen to stay with his dad.
Her youngest children Jett and Bunny have also been staying with their father Kieran Hayler and his fiancée Michelle Pentecost.
Mum-of-five katie said she hoped to have all of her children with her by the weekend.
"My children are my perfect pieces of heaven - they have kept me strong through thick and thin," she explained.
Image: Quest Red) Quest Red)
Katie's new home is just 10 minutes down the road from her husband Peter Andre and his wife Emily's place.
In the latest episode of her reality series My Crazy Life, Katie said she may never return to her 'mucky mansion' again.
The former glamour model recently told that she was kickstarting a new chapter in her life after a rough 2019.
Opening up about her past troubles, Katie said: "Because my head was so numb with stuff, my reaction was ‘oh just another thing, just another thing,’ which wasn’t normal to act like, Just no emotion.
"So that’s why I turned to something to escape from that, and mine ended up being the coke. This is why I can’t go back to my house, the times I’ve done coke there, all the parties there.”
Clearing out draws and dressers with a pal, Katie told: "It's all fake. When I look back, everything was fake.
"Kieran cheating constantly, I've lost two dogs, lost two horses, I've had two kidnap threats here."


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Piers Morgan replaced on GMB and unsure when he'll return after COVID-19 fears

Piers Morgan confirmed he did n't have coronavirus on Monday night , having been tested over the weekend after suffering symptoms .
The Good Morning Britain host was replaced by Ben Shephard on Monday , after having to miss the show while he awaited his test results .
He 's now said he 'll be back as soon as he can , awaiting the get go from his doctor .
GMB have now confirmed to Mirror Online that with Piers not returning on Tuesday morning , Ben will be back in his place alongside presenter Susanna Reid .
Piers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's better , with him updating fans after earlier revealing he 'd been tested for the virus .
Speaking to his Twitter followers on Monday , he said : `` UPDATE : My COVID-19 test was negative .
`` I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible coronavirus symptoms , and was entitled to do so as a Govt-designated essential worker .
`` I 'll be back on @ GMB as soon as my doctor advises I 'm OK to return to work . ''
He also explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from some users who claimed the test should have gone to an NHS or healthcare worker instead .
Piers and the GMB team are considered essential workers , as they are updating the public on the news .
With Piers ' absence confirmed , Ben will take his seat yet again - while it 's not known how long for .
It 's also not known when Piers will be back , but he will most likely keep his fans updated on Twitter .
Just weeks ago , Piers upped his weekly episodes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Monday to Thursday , with Susanna .
While many have hit out at his approach on the show , he 's also faced praise from viewers with his continued vow to get answers amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Some said his break from the show might make for a calmer viewing , as others confessed it was n't the same without him .
Piers originally confirmed his ill health on Sunday in a Twitter post .
It read : `` UPDATE : On medical advice , and out of an abundance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in past 48hrs , I ’ ve had a test for COVID-19 and so won ’ t be working on @ GMB until I get the result back , which should be tomorrow . ''

Good Morning Britain's Piers Morgan tested negative for COVID-19 after suffering with illness over the weekend
Piers Morgan replaced on GMB again and unsure when he'll return after coronavirus fears
Piers Morgan confirmed he didn't have coronavirus on Monday night, having been tested over the weekend after suffering symptoms.
The Good Morning Britain host was replaced by Ben Shephard on Monday, after having to miss the show while he awaited his test results.
He's now said he'll be back as soon as he can, awaiting the get go from his doctor.
GMB have now confirmed to Mirror Online that with Piers not returning on Tuesday morning, Ben will be back in his place alongside presenter Susanna Reid.
Piers will be taking a telly break until he's better, with him updating fans after earlier revealing he'd been tested for the virus.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking to his Twitter followers on Monday, he said: "UPDATE: My COVID-19 test was negative.
"I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible coronavirus symptoms, and was entitled to do so as a Govt-designated essential worker.
"I'll be back on @GMB as soon as my doctor advises I'm OK to return to work."
Image: ITV) ITV)
He also explained why he was tested after a backlash from some users who claimed the test should have gone to an NHS or healthcare worker instead.
Piers and the GMB team are considered essential workers, as they are updating the public on the news.
With Piers' absence confirmed, Ben will take his seat yet again - while it's not known how long for.
It's also not known when Piers will be back, but he will most likely keep his fans updated on Twitter.
Just weeks ago, Piers upped his weekly episodes on the show to four a week from Monday to Thursday, with Susanna.
While many have hit out at his approach on the show, he's also faced praise from viewers with his continued vow to get answers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Some said his break from the show might make for a calmer viewing, as others confessed it wasn't the same without him.
Piers originally confirmed his ill health on Sunday in a Twitter post.
It read: "UPDATE: On medical advice, and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that arose in past 48hrs, I’ve had a test for COVID-19 and so won’t be working on @GMB until I get the result back, which should be tomorrow."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Lydia Bright thanks fans for their support after cruel trolling for wine snap

Lydia Bright is standing her ground after mum-shaming trolls attacked her for enjoying a glass of wine .
The former TOWIE star , 30 , who gave birth to baby Loretta in February , has offered her thanks to fans after she was flooded with supportive DMs .
Sharing an adorable video of a sleeping Loretta , she penned : `` Could you be the most beautiful girl in the world ?
`` I 'm loving sharing with you our daily vlogs on my Instagram Stories .
The real ups and downs of motherhood .
`` So grateful for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Over the weekend , she shared a snap on social media of herself holding a bottle of wine , and the next morning admitted she was suffering from a hangover .
Now she 's shared some of the harsh messages she 's received , trying to shame her for drinking while she looked after Loretta .
But Lydia 's come back to them with a level-headed , perfect response .
One comment read : `` Hungover ?
?
It 's just you and your baby , wise to be getting drunk is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You should n't be drinking while looking after your baby .
That 's abuse you know . ''
Lydia penned : `` After a year of no alcohol , due to being pregnant , I had my first glass of wine this week .
`` Last night I had a couple of glasses .
I was n't drunk falling over and Loretta was in bed .
`` I have a small hangover , which is already lifting because clearly my body is n't used to alcohol after such a long time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ new mum , Lydia told of her concerns about raising a child amid the coronavirus pandemic .
`` Naturally , when you have a newborn , especially first time mums , you 're very protective , '' she told new !
magazine .
`` At nighttime , if she does n't make a noise , I 'll jump up because I 'm scared she 's not breathing .
I was so panicky those first few days anyway , then with this I 'm even more on high alert . ''

Lydia, who gave birth earlier this year, had no time for trolls who targeted her after she shared a snap of herself enjoying a glass of wine while looking after baby Loretta
Lydia Bright thanks fans for support after mum-shamers blast her for drinking wine
Lydia Bright is standing her ground after mum-shaming trolls attacked her for enjoying a glass of wine.
The former TOWIE star, 30, who gave birth to baby Loretta in February, has offered her thanks to fans after she was flooded with supportive DMs.
Sharing an adorable video of a sleeping Loretta, she penned: "Could you be the most beautiful girl in the world?
"I'm loving sharing with you our daily vlogs on my Instagram Stories. The real ups and downs of motherhood.
"So grateful for all your DMs, love and support."
Over the weekend, she shared a snap on social media of herself holding a bottle of wine, and the next morning admitted she was suffering from a hangover.
Image: instagram) instagram)
Now she's shared some of the harsh messages she's received, trying to shame her for drinking while she looked after Loretta.
But Lydia's come back to them with a level-headed, perfect response.
One comment read: "Hungover?? It's just you and your baby, wise to be getting drunk is it?"
Image: Lydia Bright/Instagram) Lydia Bright/Instagram) Image: Lydia Bright/Instagram) Lydia Bright/Instagram)
Another user wrote: "You shouldn't be drinking while looking after your baby. That's abuse you know."
Lydia penned: "After a year of no alcohol, due to being pregnant, I had my first glass of wine this week.
"Last night I had a couple of glasses. I wasn't drunk falling over and Loretta was in bed.
Image: Lydia Bright/Instagram) Lydia Bright/Instagram)
"I have a small hangover, which is already lifting because clearly my body isn't used to alcohol after such a long time.
"Give a girl a break!"
Always honest about her experiences as a new mum, Lydia told of her concerns about raising a child amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"Naturally, when you have a newborn, especially first time mums, you're very protective," she told new! magazine.
"At nighttime, if she doesn't make a noise, I'll jump up because I'm scared she's not breathing. I was so panicky those first few days anyway, then with this I'm even more on high alert."


thedailymirror--2020-05-04--Innocent wife of ex-England star released after been held for 'attempted murder'

The wife of a former England international footballer was reportedly arrested following a knife attack which left a young man in a critical condition .
Julie Phillips , partner of ex-striker Kevin Phillips , spent two nights at a police station following the incident on Saturday before being released without charge , it is claimed .
Mrs Phillips , 49 , was said to have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder alongside two other suspects .
The mum-of-four told the MailOnline : `` Yes , I was arrested but I have been released .
I was a witness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of legal reasons . ''
A man , named locally as 20-year-old Aigars Lipentis , was found by paramedics in a criticial condition at the property in Lichfield , Staffordshire , after trouble broke out , according to The Sun .
Kevin has also spoken about the incident .
The former Sunderland , Southampton and Aston Villa striker , who won eight England caps , stated she was taking beers to a house .
“ Julie was a witness to the incident and she was released without charge , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was very traumatised .
“ But as regards to any other suggestions , they are complete nonsense.
” In a statement after the stabbing in Lichfield , Staffordshire , police said : `` Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports of an altercation in Lichfield last night .
`` Officers attended a property in Reynolds Close shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday 2 May after receiving a call from colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service reporting a man had been stabbed .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paramedics where he remains in a critical condition .
`` Two men – aged 20 and from Lichfield – remain in police custody alongside a 49-year-old woman from Rugeley . ''
In a later statement the force said Nathan Michaels , 19 , has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article .
The force said : `` Three people – originally arrested on suspicion of attempted murder – have all been released with no further action . ''

Julie Phillips, partner of ex-Three Lions striker Kevin Phillips, was reportedly arrested following the knife attack in Lichfield, Staffordshire, but was released without charge
Wife of ex-England star Kevin Phillips released after being held for 'attempted murder'
The wife of a former England international footballer was reportedly arrested following a knife attack which left a young man in a critical condition.
Julie Phillips, partner of ex-striker Kevin Phillips, spent two nights at a police station following the incident on Saturday before being released without charge, it is claimed.
Mrs Phillips, 49, was said to have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder alongside two other suspects.
The mum-of-four told the MailOnline: "Yes, I was arrested but I have been released. I was a witness.
"I can't say any more because of legal reasons."
A man, named locally as 20-year-old Aigars Lipentis, was found by paramedics in a criticial condition at the property in Lichfield, Staffordshire, after trouble broke out, according to The Sun.
Kevin has also spoken about the incident.
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The former Sunderland, Southampton and Aston Villa striker, who won eight England caps, stated she was taking beers to a house.
“Julie was a witness to the incident and she was released without charge," he said.
“As you can imagine, she was very traumatised.
“But as regards to any other suggestions, they are complete nonsense.”
In a statement after the stabbing in Lichfield, Staffordshire, police said: "Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports of an altercation in Lichfield last night.
"Officers attended a property in Reynolds Close shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday 2 May after receiving a call from colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service reporting a man had been stabbed.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital by paramedics where he remains in a critical condition.
"Two men – aged 20 and from Lichfield – remain in police custody alongside a 49-year-old woman from Rugeley."
In a later statement the force said Nathan Michaels, 19, has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article.
The force said: "Three people – originally arrested on suspicion of attempted murder – have all been released with no further action."


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Lucy-Jo Hudson thanks fiancé for 'loving her unconditionally' on 37th birthday

Lucy-Jo Hudson has thanked her fiance Lewis for his unconditional love after he made her 37th birthday in lockdown extra special .
The Coronation Street star took the time to thank her man for being her `` backbone '' as they spent the day together holed up at home .
Sharing a sweet snap of Lewis cuddling their son Carter Ray , as well as her daughter with Alan Halsall , Sienna-Rae , Lucy-Jo wrote : `` What a picture , '' alongside heart emojis .
`` My lockdown birthday has been more special than I could have ever imagined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect ! ''
She continued : `` I know I ’ m being soppy , but with the way the world is right now I just feel blessed to have my 2 Beautiful kids with me and my amazing and bloody gorgeous man by my side @ lewisdevine .
`` Thankyou baby for being so amazing with sienna and carter , for being my backbone , and for loving me unconditionally .
`` I love you so much and today you have made me feel so special . ''
She added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t wait to celebrate properly after lockdown with all our family and friends .
Thankyou for everything ! ''
And Lewis penned a special birthday message to Lucy-Jo , as they celebrated her special day at home amid lockdown .
He wrote : `` Happy birthday to my gorgeous @ lucyjo-hudson , I hope you have the best day babe with our little fambo we love you XXX . ''
Gushing over the sweet post , Lucy-Jo re-posted the snap to her Instagram Story , writing : `` Thank you baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the brunette bombshell last month opened up about her public fallout with her ex-husband Alan and admitted co-parenting can be 'challenging ' .
The former couple , who met on the set of Coronation Street , split in 2018 after a nine years of marriage and continue to be co-parents to their daughter Sienna together .
Their relationship appeared to hit a frosty note earlier this year when Lewis seemed to unintentionally strike up a feud with Alan after calling Sienna his 'own ' on social media .
Alan then hit back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to imply Lucy-Jo was unfaithful , and warned Lewis not to call his daughter Sienna his own .
In a since-deleted Instagram story , Alan fumed , “ You ’ re welcome to keep the lying cheating one & call her your own !
But not my daughter.
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The Coronation Street star took the time to thank her man for being her 'backbone' and making her lockdown birthday extra special
Corrie’s Lucy-Jo Hudson thanks fiancé for 'loving her unconditionally' on 37th birthday
Lucy-Jo Hudson has thanked her fiance Lewis for his unconditional love after he made her 37th birthday in lockdown extra special.
The Coronation Street star took the time to thank her man for being her "backbone" as they spent the day together holed up at home.
Sharing a sweet snap of Lewis cuddling their son Carter Ray, as well as her daughter with Alan Halsall, Sienna-Rae, Lucy-Jo wrote: "What a picture," alongside heart emojis.
"My lockdown birthday has been more special than I could have ever imagined. These 3 have made it just perfect!"
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She continued: "I know I’m being soppy, but with the way the world is right now I just feel blessed to have my 2 Beautiful kids with me and my amazing and bloody gorgeous man by my side @lewisdevine.
"Thankyou baby for being so amazing with sienna and carter, for being my backbone, and for loving me unconditionally.
"I love you so much and today you have made me feel so special."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She added: "I love our life, and I can’t wait to celebrate properly after lockdown with all our family and friends. Thankyou for everything!"
And Lewis penned a special birthday message to Lucy-Jo, as they celebrated her special day at home amid lockdown.
He wrote: "Happy birthday to my gorgeous @lucyjo-hudson, I hope you have the best day babe with our little fambo we love you XXX."
Image: @lucyjo_hudson/Instagram) @lucyjo_hudson/Instagram)
Gushing over the sweet post, Lucy-Jo re-posted the snap to her Instagram Story, writing: "Thank you baby. Love you."
It comes as the brunette bombshell last month opened up about her public fallout with her ex-husband Alan and admitted co-parenting can be 'challenging'.
Image: @alanhalsall/Instagram) @alanhalsall/Instagram)
The former couple, who met on the set of Coronation Street, split in 2018 after a nine years of marriage and continue to be co-parents to their daughter Sienna together.
Their relationship appeared to hit a frosty note earlier this year when Lewis seemed to unintentionally strike up a feud with Alan after calling Sienna his 'own' on social media.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Alan then hit back in a furious Instagram post which seemed to imply Lucy-Jo was unfaithful, and warned Lewis not to call his daughter Sienna his own.
In a since-deleted Instagram story, Alan fumed, “You’re welcome to keep the lying cheating one & call her your own! But not my daughter.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-05--At least 15 more children hit by mysterious coronavirus-related illness

At least 15 more children have been struck down by the mysterious coronavirus-related illness , doctors have revealed .
The illness is being described as an ‘ inflammatory syndrome ’ similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome , and has affected children in at least six countries .
Now , health officials in New York have revealed that 15 children are being treated for the mysterious illness .
The children range in age from two to 15 , and have required medical intervention in intensive care , according to a bulletin posted by the New York City Health Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required blood pressure support , while five needed ventilation .
Thankfully , none of the reported patients have died .
Dr Demetre Daskalakis , deputy city health commissioner for disease control , said : “ Clinical features vary , depending on the affected organ system , but have been noted to include features of Kawasaki disease or features of shock .
However , the full spectrum of disease is not yet known.
” According to the alert , all 15 patients had a fever , while more than half also experienced abdominal pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rash .
Meanwhile , four of the patients tested positive for coronavirus , and a further six were found to have previously been infected with the virus .
While the alert highlights 15 cases , it ’ s likely there could be many more .
Dr Daskalakis added : “ Only severe cases may have been recognized at this time.
” Doctors have now reported a total of more than 100 cases in the UK , the US , France , Italy , Spain and Switzerland .
The first reports were in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be at least 12 cases .
Meanwhile , France ’ s health minister , Olivier Veran , revealed last week that the illness has been seen in ‘ about 15 children of all ages.
’ Speaking to Franceinfo , Mr Veran also confirmed that cases have been reported in Spain , Italy and Switzerland , listing fever , digestive issues and vascular inflammation as key symptoms .

Matt Hancock 'very worried' about new coronavirus-linked condition in children
Matt Hancock 'very worried' about new coronavirus-linked condition in children
Health officials in New York have revealed that at least 15 children are being treated for the mysterious coronavirus-related illness
Coronavirus: At least 15 more children hit by mysterious virus-related illness
At least 15 more children have been struck down by the mysterious coronavirus-related illness, doctors have revealed.
The illness is being described as an ‘inflammatory syndrome’ similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome, and has affected children in at least six countries.
Now, health officials in New York have revealed that 15 children are being treated for the mysterious illness.
The children range in age from two to 15, and have required medical intervention in intensive care, according to a bulletin posted by the New York City Health Department.
More than half of the group required blood pressure support, while five needed ventilation. Thankfully, none of the reported patients have died.
Dr Demetre Daskalakis, deputy city health commissioner for disease control, said: “Clinical features vary, depending on the affected organ system, but have been noted to include features of Kawasaki disease or features of shock. However, the full spectrum of disease is not yet known.”
According to the alert, all 15 patients had a fever, while more than half also experienced abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhoea, and a rash.
Meanwhile, four of the patients tested positive for coronavirus, and a further six were found to have previously been infected with the virus.
While the alert highlights 15 cases, it’s likely there could be many more.
Dr Daskalakis added: “Only severe cases may have been recognized at this time.”
Doctors have now reported a total of more than 100 cases in the UK, the US, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
The first reports were in the UK, where there are believed to be at least 12 cases.
Meanwhile, France’s health minister, Olivier Veran, revealed last week that the illness has been seen in ‘about 15 children of all ages.’
Speaking to Franceinfo, Mr Veran also confirmed that cases have been reported in Spain, Italy and Switzerland, listing fever, digestive issues and vascular inflammation as key symptoms.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to Man Utd pair after telling stars he was retiring

Patrice Evra has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to two Man Utd players after announcing his decision to retire in the club dressing room .
Fergie stepped down from his role at Old Trafford in 2013 after 27 trophy-laden years at the helm .
But despite rumours circulating that he was set to leave his post , the decision still came as a shock to United 's players , none least than Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa .
The duo had only joined United in the summer , with van Persie 's arrival conditional on Ferguson remaining at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UTD Podcast : `` After two weeks , we were in the dressing room waiting .
When we arrived at Carrington , I see all those cameras and I was like : ‘ Wow , someone has done something wrong .
Maybe a player is the story again !
Someone has done something wrong , we are in trouble.
’ '' But we arrived and people said , 'Guys , you have to stay in the dressing room because the boss wants to have a chat ' .
And when the boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to everyone , it 's never good news .
`` He came , and he said , ' I 'm really sorry .
Some people have said that I 'm going to retire even before I say it myself .
That 's why you saw all those cameras .
But I will retire because my wife needs me ’ .
`` He apologised to [ Robin ] van Persie , he apologised to Shinji [ Kagawa ] , because he just bought them .
He apologised to them especially . ''
Van Persie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hope that Ferguson would be in charge for years to come , but still managed to spearhead the club 's title charge in his boss ' final season .
The Dutchman left the club two years after Fergie had departed , having failed to win another major trophy during his time with the club , by which time Kagawa had already moved on the summer prior .
When asked last year about Ferguson 's decision , van Persie told Planet Football : `` I did ask him the question how long his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years so that was in my mind when I decided to make the move from Arsenal .
`` Would I have changed my decision if I knew Sir Alex would be leaving at the end of that season ?
It is a good question and one that I can ’ t answer .
He was one of the big reasons why I signed , for sure .
`` The news that Sir Alex was retiring was a surprise , but I did not feel let down by him .
Something happened with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more important than football .
`` I can ’ t judge him on that or have an opinion on it because I don ’ t really know what happened .
It is always important if you choose your family first . ''

Ferguson's decision to retire at the end of the 2012/13 season came as a sudden shock to Man Utd players, fans and staff, particularly to two players he'd only just brought to the club
Patrice Evra has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to two Man Utd players after announcing his decision to retire in the club dressing room.
Fergie stepped down from his role at Old Trafford in 2013 after 27 trophy-laden years at the helm.
But despite rumours circulating that he was set to leave his post, the decision still came as a shock to United's players, none least than Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa.
The duo had only joined United in the summer, with van Persie's arrival conditional on Ferguson remaining at the club for the foreseeable.
Evra told the UTD Podcast: " After two weeks, we were in the dressing room waiting . When we arrived at Carrington, I see all those cameras and I was like: ‘Wow, someone has done something wrong. Maybe a player is the story again! Someone has done something wrong, we are in trouble.’
Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Man Utd via Getty Images)
"But we arrived and people said, 'Guys, you have to stay in the dressing room because the boss wants to have a chat'. And when the boss came into the dressing room to talk to everyone, it's never good news.
"He came, and he said, 'I'm really sorry. Some people have said that I'm going to retire even before I say it myself. That's why you saw all those cameras. But I will retire because my wife needs me’.
"He apologised to [Robin] van Persie, he apologised to Shinji [Kagawa], because he just bought them. He apologised to them especially."
Van Persie had left United's rivals Arsenal in the hope that Ferguson would be in charge for years to come, but still managed to spearhead the club's title charge in his boss' final season.
The Dutchman left the club two years after Fergie had departed, having failed to win another major trophy during his time with the club, by which time Kagawa had already moved on the summer prior.
When asked last year about Ferguson's decision, van Persie told Planet Football : "I did ask him the question how long his intentions as to stay and he said three years so that was in my mind when I decided to make the move from Arsenal.
"Would I have changed my decision if I knew Sir Alex would be leaving at the end of that season? It is a good question and one that I can’t answer. He was one of the big reasons why I signed, for sure.
"The news that Sir Alex was retiring was a surprise, but I did not feel let down by him. Something happened with his personal life and that is always more important than football.
"I can’t judge him on that or have an opinion on it because I don’t really know what happened. It is always important if you choose your family first."


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Liam Gallagher regrets being a 'idiot' with his kids and breaking up marriages

Liam Gallagher voiced his regrets about being a `` f****** idiot '' with his kids and breaking up his marriages .
The rocker , 47 , has children Lennon , 20 , Gene , 18 , Molly , 22 , and Gemma , seven , from four different women from his marriages and affairs over the years .
Famously the former Oasis star was estranged from his first daughter Molly until they met for the first time in May 2018 .
Liam has been married to Patsy Kensit and later to Nicole Appleton but both marriages crumbled during their time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview , the singing sensation explained his biggest regrets were `` personal stuff '' involving his broken down marriages and his relationship with his children .
He told Q magazine of his regrets : `` Probably personal stuff .
Breaking up marriages , being a bit of a f****** idiot with the kids .
`` D****** people about , upsetting them .
But other than that… haha ! ''
Molly was his firstborn and a love child from his affair with Lisa Moorish while he was married to his first wife Patsy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lennon with Patsy , born the year before the couple got divorced in 2000 .
The rock star had his second son Gene with Nicole Appleton in 2001 .
Liam and Nicole did n't marry until 2008 but they went their separate ways in 2014 .
After an affair , the songwriter had a love child Gemma with Liza Ghorbani in 2013 .
Liam has plans to walk down the aisle for a third time to Debbie Gwyther .

Liam Gallagher shared his regrets involved the treatment of his kids and breaking up his marriages
Liam Gallagher regrets being a 'idiot' with his kids and breaking up marriages
Liam Gallagher voiced his regrets about being a "f****** idiot" with his kids and breaking up his marriages.
The rocker, 47, has children Lennon, 20, Gene, 18, Molly, 22, and Gemma, seven, from four different women from his marriages and affairs over the years.
Famously the former Oasis star was estranged from his first daughter Molly until they met for the first time in May 2018.
Liam has been married to Patsy Kensit and later to Nicole Appleton but both marriages crumbled during their time in the limelight.
In a new interview, the singing sensation explained his biggest regrets were "personal stuff" involving his broken down marriages and his relationship with his children.
He told Q magazine of his regrets: "Probably personal stuff. Breaking up marriages, being a bit of a f****** idiot with the kids.
"D****** people about, upsetting them. But other than that… haha!"
Molly was his firstborn and a love child from his affair with Lisa Moorish while he was married to his first wife Patsy.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Also, the singer has a son Lennon with Patsy, born the year before the couple got divorced in 2000.
The rock star had his second son Gene with Nicole Appleton in 2001.
Liam and Nicole didn't marry until 2008 but they went their separate ways in 2014.
After an affair, the songwriter had a love child Gemma with Liza Ghorbani in 2013.
Liam has plans to walk down the aisle for a third time to Debbie Gwyther.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Granddaughter thrown into the air by granddad as they're finally reunited

A granddad was so overcome with joy at being reunited with his granddaughter after two months apart he threw her into the air .
Domenico di Massa , 72 , is used to seeing five-year-old Cecilia every week .
But the coronavirus lockdown in Italy meant the two were forced to spend two months apart and have at long last been reunited .
Grandmother Mariantonia Gangemi , 70 , looked on at the emotional reunion as the family started the first phase in getting to know each other again , wearing masks .
Mr di Massa said : `` During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to get the Mirror ’ s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email '' Now I can ’ t even speak for how excited I am ... too excited . ''
`` When I saw her my heart stopped , it seemed to be a century since I have seen her but now I ’ m happy because I will take her to the sea with me , ” said grandmother Mariantonia .
`` I got excited because I couldn ’ t hear or see them , I could only talk to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who couldn ’ t stop smiling .
Many Italians would normally leave young children with grandparents in July before talking holiday from work in August .
This year it will probably be a much longer time for many Italians needing help from grandparents .
`` The main change will be having to go back to work and not being able to stay with my daughter because schools are closed and therefore she has to go with her grandparents and so I will see her during weekends , '' said mother Josephine di @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she ’ ll be fine , she ’ ll be with her grandparents , she ’ ll go to the beach , I have a job ...
I can ’ t complain , I ’ m in a good situation , '' she said .
Schools are not due to re-open until September .
Under the new rules , 4.5 million Italians can clock back in , construction work can resume and relatives can reunite .
While some old rituals returned , many curbs stayed in place to try to prevent a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29,000 Italians since its outbreak emerged on February 21 .
Today the UK 's total exceeded the one reported in Italy with the USA currently having suffered the most deaths due to the deadly bug .

Emotional moment grandparents see their granddaughter for the first time in two months
Emotional moment grandparents see their granddaughter for the first time in two months
Domenico di Massa, 72, was overcome with joy when he finally got to see his five-year-old granddaughter Cecilia after two months apart during the Covid-19 lockdown
A granddad was so overcome with joy at being reunited with his granddaughter after two months apart he threw her into the air.
Domenico di Massa, 72, is used to seeing five-year-old Cecilia every week.
But the coronavirus lockdown in Italy meant the two were forced to spend two months apart and have at long last been reunited.
Grandmother Mariantonia Gangemi, 70, looked on at the emotional reunion as the family started the first phase in getting to know each other again, wearing masks.
Mr di Massa said: "During the quarantine we were desperate.
Sign up to get the Mirror’s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email
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"Now I can’t even speak for how excited I am...too excited."
"When I saw her my heart stopped, it seemed to be a century since I have seen her but now I’m happy because I will take her to the sea with me,” said grandmother Mariantonia.
"I got excited because I couldn’t hear or see them, I could only talk to them on the phone,” said Cecilia, who couldn’t stop smiling.
Many Italians would normally leave young children with grandparents in July before talking holiday from work in August. This year it will probably be a much longer time for many Italians needing help from grandparents.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"The main change will be having to go back to work and not being able to stay with my daughter because schools are closed and therefore she has to go with her grandparents and so I will see her during weekends," said mother Josephine di Massa.
"I’m lucky, she’ll be fine, she’ll be with her grandparents, she’ll go to the beach, I have a job...I can’t complain, I’m in a good situation," she said.
Schools are not due to re-open until September.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Under the new rules, 4.5 million Italians can clock back in, construction work can resume and relatives can reunite.
While some old rituals returned, many curbs stayed in place to try to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19 that has killed almost 29,000 Italians since its outbreak emerged on February 21.
Today the UK's total exceeded the one reported in Italy with the USA currently having suffered the most deaths due to the deadly bug.