thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Pubs could start selling food and drink from street stalls within weeks

The government is poised to let England 's pubs and restaurants sell food and drink from street stalls .
Sources confirmed ministers are looking at letting firms set up 'market-style ' stalls for takeaways within weeks .
There is a big condition , though - these firms must have a licence for tables and chairs at the front of their premises .
The plan , which is still being considered , could let some pubs creak slowly back into life before they can actually open their doors .
Existing plans say pubs , cafes and restaurants could start to reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dining areas would be included in this first wave .
Sources have made clear pubs have next to no chance of reopening fully in July , and may not even open in July at all .
So according to the Sunday Telegraph , Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick will issue guidance to give pubs a tiny bit more freedom .
The guidance will reportedly say shops , restaurants and pubs can set up stalls out front - but only in areas where they already have a licence to place tables and chairs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a `` more vibrant style of continental town centres in the summer '' .
Pubs , cafes and restaurants are already able to run as takeaways during the pandemic .
And separately , outdoor market stalls that sell food are already allowed to carry on running .
However , these two different rules have not been formally combined until now .
But those hoping for a return of beer gardens will be left disappointed .
There is still no sign that any seating areas of any kind , even outdoors , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , people might be expected to take their food or drink and move away to a public open space like a park , where they are allowed to sit down .
People must still stay two metres apart and gatherings of more than two are banned unless you 're from the same household .
If two people from different households meet , they must sit two metres apart .
It seems likely any guidance would only apply to England , because Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have all set out their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs and trade bodies calling on the Government to go further and let them open beer gardens , as long as tables are spread out .
Peter Borg-Neal , founder of Oakman Inns , told the Mirror last week : “ We could use free standing screens to separate tables , or use a natural gap of two metres , have staggered bookings , contactless payments and handwash stations .
Pub , cafe and restaurants will only begin after England enters `` step three '' of easing the lockdown .
Step one happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being able to exercise unlimited times per day and sit still in an open space .
Step two , from June 1 at the earliest , will involve reopening primary schools and some non-essential shops in a `` phased '' way .
Step three , from July 4 at the earliest , will allow the first reopenings of venues in the hospitality industry .
But all the dates could be knocked off course if there is a spike in the virus , and Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland are on different timelines @

The government is looking at making clear pubs, cafes or restaurants can set up 'market stalls' - but there's no sign beer gardens will reopen
Pubs could start selling food and drink from street stalls within weeks
The government is poised to let England's pubs and restaurants sell food and drink from street stalls.
Sources confirmed ministers are looking at letting firms set up 'market-style' stalls for takeaways within weeks.
There is a big condition, though - these firms must have a licence for tables and chairs at the front of their premises.
The plan, which is still being considered, could let some pubs creak slowly back into life before they can actually open their doors.
Existing plans say pubs, cafes and restaurants could start to reopen from July, but only limited open-air dining areas would be included in this first wave.
Sources have made clear pubs have next to no chance of reopening fully in July, and may not even open in July at all.
So according to the Sunday Telegraph, Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick will issue guidance to give pubs a tiny bit more freedom.
The guidance will reportedly say shops, restaurants and pubs can set up stalls out front - but only in areas where they already have a licence to place tables and chairs.
A Whitehall source said it could lead to a "more vibrant style of continental town centres in the summer".
Pubs, cafes and restaurants are already able to run as takeaways during the pandemic.
And separately, outdoor market stalls that sell food are already allowed to carry on running.
However, these two different rules have not been formally combined until now.
But those hoping for a return of beer gardens will be left disappointed.
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There is still no sign that any seating areas of any kind, even outdoors, will reopen at all before July.
Instead, people might be expected to take their food or drink and move away to a public open space like a park, where they are allowed to sit down.
People must still stay two metres apart and gatherings of more than two are banned unless you're from the same household.
If two people from different households meet, they must sit two metres apart.
It seems likely any guidance would only apply to England, because Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all set out their own lockdown easing plans.
It comes despite pubs and trade bodies calling on the Government to go further and let them open beer gardens, as long as tables are spread out.
Peter Borg-Neal, founder of Oakman Inns, told the Mirror last week: “We could use free standing screens to separate tables, or use a natural gap of two metres, have staggered bookings, contactless payments and handwash stations.
“Simple common sense, carefully applied with trained staff should work.”
Pub, cafe and restaurants will only begin after England enters "step three" of easing the lockdown.
Step one happened in the last week, and involved being able to exercise unlimited times per day and sit still in an open space.
Step two, from June 1 at the earliest, will involve reopening primary schools and some non-essential shops in a "phased" way.
Step three, from July 4 at the earliest, will allow the first reopenings of venues in the hospitality industry.
But all the dates could be knocked off course if there is a spike in the virus, and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are on different timelines.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Steve Bruce says there is "no way" Premier League can restart until end of June

Steve Bruce has claimed the Premier League season will not resume until the end of June at the earliest .
The Newcastle United boss voiced concerns about player fitness levels and a lack of preparation time amid 'Project Restart ' .
The Premier League is set to return on 12 June but Bruce believes there is `` widespread opposition '' to the season resuming so early .
The last Premier League game was almost 70 days ago and teams are only just returning to group sessions at training grounds .
And the Magpies boss believes it will take a considerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to peak fitness .
`` We ’ ve listened to what has been said and , with the precautions taken , we will get back to work and start phase one [ return to limited training ] , '' Bruce told The Telegraph .
“ Phase one will be mainly fitness work , four or five players on a pitch .
Let ’ s see how we get on .
“ You have to remember that they have had eight weeks off and that is probably the longest break some of these players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If we were doing pre-season , we would have six weeks and probably have six friendly games to get them ready for the first league match . ''
Bruce has set his eyes on the return to full team training allowed by phase two of Project Restart .
But he insists that coaches from across the Premier League share his concerns about a lack of preparation time .
Bruce added : `` So , we need a good stretch of time here to get them ready .
Certainly once we get into stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We need enough preparation time to get these players into shape or they are just going to fall down like a pack of cards .
`` Most of the managers have the same concerns .
We would need at least six weeks .
I don ’ t see how we can play games until the back end of June.
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The Newcastle United manager believes players will need longer than they are being given to return to fitness - and believes 'Project Restart' should be pushed back
Steve Bruce says there is "no way" Premier League can restart until end of June
Steve Bruce has claimed the Premier League season will not resume until the end of June at the earliest.
The Newcastle United boss voiced concerns about player fitness levels and a lack of preparation time amid 'Project Restart'.
The Premier League is set to return on 12 June but Bruce believes there is "widespread opposition" to the season resuming so early.
The last Premier League game was almost 70 days ago and teams are only just returning to group sessions at training grounds.
And the Magpies boss believes it will take a considerable amount of time for players to return to peak fitness.
Image: John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus/REX) John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus/REX)
"We’ve listened to what has been said and, with the precautions taken, we will get back to work and start phase one [return to limited training]," Bruce told The Telegraph.
“Phase one will be mainly fitness work, four or five players on a pitch. Let’s see how we get on.
“You have to remember that they have had eight weeks off and that is probably the longest break some of these players have had in their careers.
“If we were doing pre-season, we would have six weeks and probably have six friendly games to get them ready for the first league match."
Bruce has set his eyes on the return to full team training allowed by phase two of Project Restart.
But he insists that coaches from across the Premier League share his concerns about a lack of preparation time.
Bruce added: "So, we need a good stretch of time here to get them ready. Certainly once we get into stage two, that is vitally important.
“We need enough preparation time to get these players into shape or they are just going to fall down like a pack of cards.
"Most of the managers have the same concerns. We would need at least six weeks. I don’t see how we can play games until the back end of June.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Zoom down as users report video and audio problems when using app

Video conferencing service Zoom is down after its users said they were experiencing audio and video issues .
The problem has been ongoing since 9am and is mainly affecting people in the UK , according to website DownDetector .
Social media users described being unable join meetings and said they were having audio issues .
The Silicon Valley-based tech company has not yet acknowledged the problem which has been widely discussed online .
The video conferencing software has rapidly grown in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic as millions turn to its group video calling features in order to work and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here The company said last month it has about 300 million daily meeting participants , up from 10 million in December .
The platform has come under scrutiny over a number of security issues , including the practice known as 'Zoombombing ' where strangers break into group chats and show other participants explicit material .
Concerns over using video app Zoom are `` normal speed bumps '' in the rise of a new service , an executive at the firm has said .
Zoom chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why some schools and businesses have chosen not to use the app over security concerns .
Earlier this month , a church claimed a hacker broke into its virtual Bible study and streamed porn during the class .
Smutty content was played during a Zoom call hosted by Saint Paulus Lutheran Church in San Fransisco on May 6 .
Elderly parishioners were forced to watch the x-rated video , leaving them `` traumatised and helpless , ” a lawsuit brought on behalf of the church reads .
St Paulus ' is now suing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the adequate protection to keep the hacker out .

Zoom has seen its demand skyrocket to 300 million daily meeting participants in the space of six months as users adopt the service to contact friends, family and work colleagues during the coronavirus lockdown
Zoom down as users report video and audio problems when using app
Video conferencing service Zoom is down after its users said they were experiencing audio and video issues.
The problem has been ongoing since 9am and is mainly affecting people in the UK, according to website DownDetector.
The Silicon Valley-based tech company has not yet acknowledged the problem which has been widely discussed online.
Social media users described being unable join meetings and said they were having audio issues during calls. Log-in issues were also being reported.
As of 4pm on Sunday, around 1,400 unresolved problems were being reported with the service.
The video conferencing software has rapidly grown in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic as millions turn to its group video calling features in order to work and study from home.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
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The company said last month it has about 300 million daily meeting participants, up from 10 million in December.
The platform has come under scrutiny over a number of security issues, including the practice known as 'Zoombombing' where strangers break into group chats and show other participants explicit material.
Concerns over using video app Zoom are "normal speed bumps" in the rise of a new service, an executive at the firm has said.
Earlier this month, a church claimed a hacker broke into its virtual Bible study and streamed porn during the class.
Smutty content was played during a Zoom call hosted by Saint Paulus Lutheran Church in San Fransisco on May 6.
Elderly parishioners were forced to watch the x-rated video, leaving them "traumatised and helpless,” a lawsuit brought on behalf of the church reads.
St Paulus' is now suing video streaming service Zoom for not providing the adequate protection to keep the hacker out.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--UEFA chief issues update on Euros amid fears tournament could be scrapped

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists the Euros will go ahead next summer - but the tournament may happen in a reduced number of cities .
There are major doubts about the Euros as they have been postponed from this summer and pushed back to 2021 , although there are no guarantees that football and travel will be back and safe by then because of the coronavirus .
Ceferin , the most powerful figure in European football , conceded the initial 12 host cities may not all be able to stage matches , but is adamant the competition will take place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay in the same cities , ” he said .
`` We have had conversations with nine cities and everything is set .
`` With three cities , we have some issues .
So we will discuss further , and in principle , we will do it in 12 cities .
But if not , we are ready to do it in 10 , nine or eight Ceferin has claimed football can bring “ positive energy ” amid the global pandemic .
He claimed he believes that “ 80 per cent ” of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and praised the Bundesliga for the way they have got their season up and running again .
The Bundesliga became the first major European league to restart after the coronavirus and the Premier League is now looking on at the German example as English football is braced for Project Restart .
Ceferin said : “ We trust Germans , their authorities are very serious… It ’ s not only about football .
`` It ’ s about people being depressed because we are locked down , because there is so much uncertainty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level [ back to normal ] .
“ Football brings positive energy .
It ’ s easier to be home if you can watch sports !
So I think it ’ s a great [ example of ] cooperation between the German league and the German government .
`` I hope , and think , they will be very successful .
“ The national leagues are a separate thing and they will decide separately how they want to proceed .
About the national leagues – it ’ s hard to say .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting a bit later , some will start normally .
But as I said before , I think at least 80 per cent will finish the season.
” But it has now given UEFA hope they will be able to complete their own club competitions with the Champions League and Europa League due to finish in August .
Manchester City beat Real Madrid in their last 16 first leg in the Champions League while Manchester United and Wolves are also still in the Europa League .
UEFA have an executive committee meeting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirm the Champions League and Europa League will be completed in August and could stage a mini tournament in the final venues of Istanbul and Gdansk respectively .
Ceferin told beIN Sports : “ We have a concrete plan of finishing the European season .
Of course , this summer we will have to play without spectators at the stadiums .
I think the majority of leagues will finish the season .
“ As things look now , I ’ m sure… that we can finish the European season and this means UEFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we have to wait for the executive committee of UEFA to confirm the dates .
I can say that the European season will be finished , if everything is as it is now , in August .
“ For now , it looks as though the calendar will not be affected much , especially the calendar of UEFA competitions .
`` The calendar is very dense , so we don ’ t have much space to change things .
My opinion is that it will stay the same .
”

Aleksander Ceferin is adamant Euro 2020 - already postponed by a year - will go ahead, but admits it may be in a reduced number of cities
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists the Euros will go ahead next summer - but the tournament may happen in a reduced number of cities.
There are major doubts about the Euros as they have been postponed from this summer and pushed back to 2021, although there are no guarantees that football and travel will be back and safe by then because of the coronavirus.
Ceferin, the most powerful figure in European football, conceded the initial 12 host cities may not all be able to stage matches, but is adamant the competition will take place.
“The idea is that we stay in the same cities,” he said. "We have had conversations with nine cities and everything is set.
"With three cities, we have some issues. So we will discuss further, and in principle, we will do it in 12 cities. But if not, we are ready to do it in 10, nine or eight
Ceferin has claimed football can bring “positive energy” amid the global pandemic.
Image: FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
He claimed he believes that “80 per cent” of national leagues will now complete their fixtures and praised the Bundesliga for the way they have got their season up and running again.
The Bundesliga became the first major European league to restart after the coronavirus and the Premier League is now looking on at the German example as English football is braced for Project Restart.
Ceferin said: “We trust Germans, their authorities are very serious… It’s not only about football.
"It’s about people being depressed because we are locked down, because there is so much uncertainty, and football brings life to a usual level [back to normal].
“Football brings positive energy. It’s easier to be home if you can watch sports! So I think it’s a great [example of] cooperation between the German league and the German government.
"I hope, and think, they will be very successful.
“The national leagues are a separate thing and they will decide separately how they want to proceed. About the national leagues – it’s hard to say.
“Some say that they are thinking of starting a bit later, some will start normally. But as I said before, I think at least 80 per cent will finish the season.”
But it has now given UEFA hope they will be able to complete their own club competitions with the Champions League and Europa League due to finish in August.
Manchester City beat Real Madrid in their last 16 first leg in the Champions League while Manchester United and Wolves are also still in the Europa League.
UEFA have an executive committee meeting on May 27 when they are expected to confirm the Champions League and Europa League will be completed in August and could stage a mini tournament in the final venues of Istanbul and Gdansk respectively.
Ceferin told beIN Sports: “We have a concrete plan of finishing the European season. Of course, this summer we will have to play without spectators at the stadiums. I think the majority of leagues will finish the season.
“As things look now, I’m sure… that we can finish the European season and this means UEFA competition.
“We have an idea but we have to wait for the executive committee of UEFA to confirm the dates. I can say that the European season will be finished, if everything is as it is now, in August.
“For now, it looks as though the calendar will not be affected much, especially the calendar of UEFA competitions.
"The calendar is very dense, so we don’t have much space to change things. My opinion is that it will stay the same.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Menthol cigarettes banned in the UK from next week to stop youngsters smoking

Menthol cigarettes will be banned in the United Kingdom from next week in a bid to discourage young people from taking up smoking .
The ban - part of a European Union initiative - will come into effect on Wednesday , May 20 .
Under the new directive , flavoured rolling tobacco and `` skinny '' cigarettes will be outlawed .
Experts believe youngsters use flavoured cigarettes as they relax airways and lower the severity of smoke .
While it is commonly believed that menthol cigarettes are less harmful than their regular counterparts , they are actually just as damaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes from the EU 's new Tobacco Product Directive laws , which prohibit all menthol cigarettes .
In 2018 , nearly one in eight UK smokers rated menthols their favourite .
Deborah Arnott , chief executive of public health charity Action on Smoking and Health , told the Liverpool Echo : `` Research shows that menthol in cigarettes makes it easier for children to try smoking and to go on to become addicted smokers .
`` Getting rid of menthol cigarettes will reduce the likelihood of young people taking up smoking , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Under the new regulations , no person may produce or supply cigarettes or hand rolling tobacco with : ( a ) a filter , paper , package , capsule or other component containing flavourings ; ( b ) a filter , paper or capsule containing tobacco or nicotine ; or ( c ) a technical feature allowing the consumer to modify the smell , taste , or smoke intensity of the product .
According to Cancer Research , two-thirds of smokers start before the age of 18 with tobacco smoking causing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
Amanda Sandford , information manager at ASH , welcomed the ban and said she hopes the move will lead to less young people smoking .
She explained : `` It is naturally hard to inhale smoke and for many the first time they smoke it is repugnant , but people persevere with it and that 's when they become addicted .
`` There is evidence that menthol cigarettes relax the airways and the flavour masks the harshness of the smoke , therefore younger people find it easier to smoke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are harmful and menthol cigarettes are just as dangerous as normal cigarettes . ''
You can find more information about how to stop smoking here .

The ban - part of a European Union initiative to discourage young people from taking up smoking - will come into effect on Wednesday, May 20
Menthol cigarettes banned in the UK from next week in bid to stop youngsters smoking
Menthol cigarettes will be banned in the United Kingdom from next week in a bid to discourage young people from taking up smoking.
The ban - part of a European Union initiative - will come into effect on Wednesday, May 20.
Under the new directive, flavoured rolling tobacco and "skinny" cigarettes will be outlawed.
Experts believe youngsters use flavoured cigarettes as they relax airways and lower the severity of smoke.
While it is commonly believed that menthol cigarettes are less harmful than their regular counterparts, they are actually just as damaging to people's health.
The ban comes from the EU's new Tobacco Product Directive laws, which prohibit all menthol cigarettes.
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In 2018, nearly one in eight UK smokers rated menthols their favourite.
Deborah Arnott, chief executive of public health charity Action on Smoking and Health, told the Liverpool Echo : "Research shows that menthol in cigarettes makes it easier for children to try smoking and to go on to become addicted smokers.
"Getting rid of menthol cigarettes will reduce the likelihood of young people taking up smoking, and make it easier for smokers to quit."
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Under the new regulations, no person may produce or supply cigarettes or hand rolling tobacco with:
(a) a filter, paper, package, capsule or other component containing flavourings;
(b) a filter, paper or capsule containing tobacco or nicotine; or
(c) a technical feature allowing the consumer to modify the smell, taste, or smoke intensity of the product.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
According to Cancer Research, two-thirds of smokers start before the age of 18 with tobacco smoking causing an estimated 100,000 deaths every year in the UK.
Amanda Sandford, information manager at ASH, welcomed the ban and said she hopes the move will lead to less young people smoking.
She explained: "It is naturally hard to inhale smoke and for many the first time they smoke it is repugnant, but people persevere with it and that's when they become addicted.
"There is evidence that menthol cigarettes relax the airways and the flavour masks the harshness of the smoke, therefore younger people find it easier to smoke."
She added: "All cigarettes are harmful and menthol cigarettes are just as dangerous as normal cigarettes."
You can find more information about how to stop smoking here.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--People flock to the beach on hottest day since lockdown eased in England

Many flocked to beaches on the hottest day yet since the lockdown eased in England .
As of Wednesday , the changes permit exercising more than once a day , sitting and sunbathing in parks and on beaches , and going for a drive .
You can now also meet up with someone from another household in the park - as long as you maintain a 2m distance from each other .
Photographs taken over the weekend show people enjoying the sun including on Brighton beach , Southampton and in Poole , Dorset .
Some went for a stroll while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people were back again today on the hottest day since Wednesday , with highs of 20C .
Pictures showed people in their swimming gear while others ate their breakfast on the beach .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here The vast majority of the measures imposed on March 23 still apply , with Boris Johnson previously warning it was `` not the time simply to end the lockdown this week . ''
But the overall message has switched from `` stay at home '' to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has prompted alarm and anger .
Many say even the limited easing comes far too soon - with England still seeing thousands of new Covid-19 infections and hundreds of deaths per day .
And Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have all stopped short of easing the lockdown in the way Mr Johnson has .
Despite the new freedoms in England , people were asked ahead of the weekend to `` think carefully '' before visiting national parks and beaches .
Police forces , tourist boards and park authorities across the country urged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and North Yorkshire Police issued statements alongside the North York Moors National Park Authority asking the public to avoid large gatherings .
Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker , of Cleveland Police , said : `` As we move into a new phase of eased restrictions and many of us are now able to spend more time outdoors , personal responsibility is now key .
`` Please think carefully about where you are going and how you will be able to keep your distance from others . ''
Similarly , the Peak District National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area `` crucial breathing space to recover by staying local '' .
It also warned that facilities such as toilets , visitor and information centres , cycle hire and hospitality businesses remain closed .
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency ( MCA ) has urged beach goers to stay safe at sea and the RNLI suspended lifeguards during lockdown so there are no guards on the 240 beaches it normally patrols .

Revellers head to Bournemouth Beach for the first time since lockdown eased
Revellers head to Bournemouth Beach for the first time since lockdown eased
As of Wednesday, the changes in England permit exercising more than once a day, sitting and sunbathing in parks and on beaches, and going for a drive
People flock to the beach on hottest day since lockdown eased in England
Many flocked to beaches on the hottest day yet since the lockdown eased in England.
As of Wednesday, the changes permit exercising more than once a day, sitting and sunbathing in parks and on beaches, and going for a drive.
You can now also meet up with someone from another household in the park - as long as you maintain a 2m distance from each other.
Photographs taken over the weekend show people enjoying the sun including on Brighton beach, Southampton and in Poole, Dorset.
Some went for a stroll while others relaxed on sun loungers yesterday - and people were back again today on the hottest day since Wednesday, with highs of 20C.
Pictures showed people in their swimming gear while others ate their breakfast on the beach.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
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The vast majority of the measures imposed on March 23 still apply, with Boris Johnson previously warning it was "not the time simply to end the lockdown this week."
But the overall message has switched from "stay at home" to "stay alert" - a situation that has prompted alarm and anger.
Many say even the limited easing comes far too soon - with England still seeing thousands of new Covid-19 infections and hundreds of deaths per day.
And Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all stopped short of easing the lockdown in the way Mr Johnson has.
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.) Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
Despite the new freedoms in England, people were asked ahead of the weekend to "think carefully" before visiting national parks and beaches.
Police forces, tourist boards and park authorities across the country urged caution.
On Thursday, Cleveland Police and North Yorkshire Police issued statements alongside the North York Moors National Park Authority asking the public to avoid large gatherings.
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Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker, of Cleveland Police, said: "As we move into a new phase of eased restrictions and many of us are now able to spend more time outdoors, personal responsibility is now key.
"Please think carefully about where you are going and how you will be able to keep your distance from others."
Similarly, the Peak District National Park says people can help give the area "crucial breathing space to recover by staying local".
It also warned that facilities such as toilets, visitor and information centres, cycle hire and hospitality businesses remain closed.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has urged beach goers to stay safe at sea and the RNLI suspended lifeguards during lockdown so there are no guards on the 240 beaches it normally patrols.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--England v Scotland TV channel and live stream information in Euro 96 rerun

ITV ’ s rerun of Euro 96 continues today with England ’ s group game against Scotland being shown .
With Euro 2020 postponed by 12 months , ITV is showing every match from the summer football came home throughout May , culminating in the final on Friday May 29 .
On Monday they showed England v Switzerland - the very first match from the tournament that ended in a 1-1 draw - on ITV4 .
Today it ’ s England ’ s second Group A game against arch rivals Scotland , originally played at Wembley on June 15 1996 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group game , holding the Netherlands to a 0-0 stalemate at Villa Park .
Coverage of Scotland v England ( Scotland were officially the home team ) starts at 6.45pm and runs until 9pm as the full match is being shown .
It ’ s one of two matches being shown on Sunday .
Fans can also enjoy the Group B match between France and Spain from Leeds ’ Elland Road stadium from 3pm .
England fans can watch the game on ITV4 tonight from 6.45pm-9pm .
For anyone not in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be streamed on the ITV Hub at the same time .
France v Spain is being streamed on the ITV Hub , as only England games ( and the final ) are being shown on ITV4 .
Manager Terry Venables stuck with the same XI that drew 1-1 with Switzerland .
That included a midfield of Paul Gascoigne and Paul Ince , flanked by Darren Anderton and Steve McManaman on the wings , and Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham up front .
Scotland , managed by Craig Brown , included a defence led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in midfield and Gordon Durie in attack .

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The second match of England's Euro 96 campaign is being shown on ITV today. England v Scotland features that iconic goal by Paul Gascoigne
Euro 96: What time is England v Scotland? TV channel and live stream information
ITV’s rerun of Euro 96 continues today with England’s group game against Scotland being shown.
With Euro 2020 postponed by 12 months, ITV is showing every match from the summer football came home throughout May, culminating in the final on Friday May 29.
On Monday they showed England v Switzerland - the very first match from the tournament that ended in a 1-1 draw - on ITV4.
Today it’s England’s second Group A game against arch rivals Scotland, originally played at Wembley on June 15 1996.
Scotland had also drawn their first group game, holding the Netherlands to a 0-0 stalemate at Villa Park.
What time is England v Scotland?
Coverage of Scotland v England (Scotland were officially the home team) starts at 6.45pm and runs until 9pm as the full match is being shown.
It’s one of two matches being shown on Sunday.
Fans can also enjoy the Group B match between France and Spain from Leeds’ Elland Road stadium from 3pm.
England v Scotland TV channel
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England fans can watch the game on ITV4 tonight from 6.45pm-9pm.
For anyone not in front of a TV, the game will also be streamed on the ITV Hub at the same time.
France v Spain is being streamed on the ITV Hub, as only England games (and the final) are being shown on ITV4.
Team news
Manager Terry Venables stuck with the same XI that drew 1-1 with Switzerland. That included a midfield of Paul Gascoigne and Paul Ince, flanked by Darren Anderton and Steve McManaman on the wings, and Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham up front.
Scotland, managed by Craig Brown, included a defence led by Colin Hendry, captain Gary McAllister in midfield and Gordon Durie in attack.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Strictly Come Dancing bosses eye TikTok superstar Holly H for new series

TikTok megastar Holly H is said to be high up on Strictly Come Dancing bosses ' wish list .
The platform could be represented for the first time on the BBC show , it has been claimed .
And Holly is just one of the celebs said to have been approached for the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up - if it goes ahead , that is .
The Sun say execs have asked celebrity bookers to get Holly on the dancefloor when the new series eventually hits our screens .
Following the success of YouTubers Saffron Barker , 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are keen to appeal to the younger generation .
The colourful social media phenomenon , full name Holly Hubert , is the UK 's most popular TikTok star .
The 23-year-old has 16million followers , with teens sure to tune in if they can lure Holly through the door .
A source said : `` Holly is the No1 target this year .
The producers are obsessed with drawing in younger viewers . ''
They appear confident of landing the young star - but it 's not good news about another target .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chance to be Strictly Come Dancing 's `` dream signing '' .
The 32-year-old former Coronation Street star is not looking for the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of her husband Mark Wright on to the Strictly dancefloor .
Michelle is thought have been the BBC 's `` number one choice '' for many years , as she has been popular with TV audiences since her soap days A source has told The Sun : “ Michelle loves Strictly and enjoyed supporting Mark when he competed in 2014 but the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
“ There are so many more pressing things in the pipeline that she ’ s more passionate about , like big drama . ''
There are claims bosses could turn their attention to singing star Cheryl Cole .
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CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD SAYS STRICTLY CURSE COULD BE IN FULL SWING AS COUPLES MAY BE QUARANTINED TOGETHER
BBC bosses are desperate to draw in a younger crowd - and 23-year-old Holly, who boasts a jaw-dropping 16million followers on the popular platform - fits the bill perfectly
TikTok megastar Holly H is said to be high up on Strictly Come Dancing bosses' wish list.
The platform could be represented for the first time on the BBC show, it has been claimed.
And Holly is just one of the celebs said to have been approached for the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up - if it goes ahead, that is.
The Sun say execs have asked celebrity bookers to get Holly on the dancefloor when the new series eventually hits our screens.
Following the success of YouTubers Saffron Barker, 19, and Joe Suggs, 28, they are keen to appeal to the younger generation.
The colourful social media phenomenon, full name Holly Hubert, is the UK's most popular TikTok star.
Image: hollyh/Instagram) hollyh/Instagram)
The 23-year-old has 16million followers, with teens sure to tune in if they can lure Holly through the door.
A source said: "Holly is the No1 target this year. The producers are obsessed with drawing in younger viewers."
They appear confident of landing the young star - but it's not good news about another target.
Michelle Keegan appears to have ruled out the chance to be Strictly Come Dancing's "dream signing".
Image: PA) PA)
The 32-year-old former Coronation Street star is not looking for the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of her husband Mark Wright on to the Strictly dancefloor.
Michelle is thought have been the BBC's "number one choice" for many years, as she has been popular with TV audiences since her soap days
A source has told The Sun : “Michelle loves Strictly and enjoyed supporting Mark when he competed in 2014 but the show is just not on her radar right now.
Image: hollyh/Instagram) hollyh/Instagram)
“There are so many more pressing things in the pipeline that she’s more passionate about, like big drama."
There are claims bosses could turn their attention to singing star Cheryl Cole.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Mohamed Salah's former coach details why Liverpool star spurned Real Madrid move

Mohamed Salah turned down Real Madrid because he is “ comfortable ” at Liverpool , claims Egypt ’ s former assistant manager .
Hany Ramzy claims Salah discussed Real ’ s interest with him and former Egypt boss Hector Cuper during a training camp in March 2018 before the World Cup in Russia .
Ramzy says Real were prepared to make the Egypt star a lucrative offer to quit Anfield for the Bernabeu after just one season .
Ramzy claims he rejected Real and Liverpool rewarded him with a new five-year contract in July 2018 in recognition of his haul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his debut campaign .
“ When I was working with Hector Cuper , we had a training camp in Switzerland , ” said Ramzy .
“ I was talking to Salah and he told me that Real Madrid had sent him an offer .
“ The offer was really good , but Salah discussed it with me and Mr Cuper , and he decided to stay with Liverpool because he was comfortable there.
” Salah may also have been put off the move to Real Madrid after being injured during a tangle with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 Champions League final .
Italy great Giorgio Chiellini claims Ramos `` was aware '' that he could have injured Salah during the coming together .
`` He , Sergio the master , has always said that it was unintentional , '' wrote Chiellini in his autobiography , as reported by Spanish publication AS .
`` But he was aware that falling in the way that he did , without loosening his grip on that hold , nine times out of 10 you can break your opponent 's arm . ''
Liverpool lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the injury in the 2018/19 season .
The Egyptian helped the Reds avenge the anguish of the 2018 final by clinching the Champions League trophy .
And Salah 's 22-goal haul in the Premier League saw him win a second Golden Boot alongside teammate Sadio Mane and Arsenal 's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang .
The 27-year-old has scored 16 goals and assisted six times in the current campaign to lead Liverpool to the verge of their first league title in 30 years .
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The Anfield favourite had the opportunity to move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018 after his blistering debut season with Liverpool - but he turned down Los Blancos
Mohamed Salah turned down Real Madrid because he is “comfortable” at Liverpool, claims Egypt’s former assistant manager.
Hany Ramzy claims Salah discussed Real’s interest with him and former Egypt boss Hector Cuper during a training camp in March 2018 before the World Cup in Russia.
Ramzy says Real were prepared to make the Egypt star a lucrative offer to quit Anfield for the Bernabeu after just one season.
Ramzy claims he rejected Real and Liverpool rewarded him with a new five-year contract in July 2018 in recognition of his haul of 44 goals from 52 games from his debut campaign.
Image: NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX) NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX)
“When I was working with Hector Cuper, we had a training camp in Switzerland,” said Ramzy.
“I was talking to Salah and he told me that Real Madrid had sent him an offer.
“The offer was really good, but Salah discussed it with me and Mr Cuper, and he decided to stay with Liverpool because he was comfortable there.”
Salah may also have been put off the move to Real Madrid after being injured during a tangle with Los Blancos veteran Sergio Ramos in the 2018 Champions League final.
Italy great Giorgio Chiellini claims Ramos "was aware" that he could have injured Salah during the coming together.
"He, Sergio the master, has always said that it was unintentional," wrote Chiellini in his autobiography, as reported by Spanish publication AS.
"But he was aware that falling in the way that he did, without loosening his grip on that hold, nine times out of 10 you can break your opponent's arm."
Liverpool lost the final 3-1 but Salah bounced back from the injury in the 2018/19 season.
The Egyptian helped the Reds avenge the anguish of the 2018 final by clinching the Champions League trophy.
And Salah's 22-goal haul in the Premier League saw him win a second Golden Boot alongside teammate Sadio Mane and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The 27-year-old has scored 16 goals and assisted six times in the current campaign to lead Liverpool to the verge of their first league title in 30 years.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Man, 76, banned from Asda store after breaking lockdown rules to use toilet

An elderly cancer survivor has been banned from his local Asda store after he breached lockdown rules to go to the toilet .
Retired oatcake shop owner Graham Dunn says he is now barred from the branch in Tunstall , Stoke-on-Trent following the incident .
The 76-year-old revealed he suffers from bladder cancer which means he needs the toilet every 15 minutes during the day .
On Monday , he was forced to stand in the queue after missing the special OAP shopping hour by 30 minutes .
By the time he reached the front of the queue he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules to rush to the toilet .
Four security guards and a member of staff demanded he leave the store once he emerged from the men 's facilites .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here The grandad-of-15 , from Stoke , said : `` The previous four Mondays I had been to Asda and there had been a queue , but usually pensioners are allowed to go ahead of it .
`` On this particular day I had got there at about 9.30am because the post office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to go there first .
`` I was stopped just before the door , but because of my bladder cancer I need to go to the toilet every 15 or 20 minutes in the day and hourly during the night .
`` I said to a security guard , 'how is it we 've not been to allowed go straight into the store ? '
and he told me the NHS and pensioner hour is 8am to 9am .
`` He told me I could not go straight to the toilet and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aisles first .
`` But I went anyway and then started my shopping .
The next minute , four security guards and a member of staff told me to get out or they would phone the police . ''
The great-grandfather-of-three added : `` I felt terrible .
I was upset all day when it happened and had nothing to eat .
I was just shaking .
I do n't feel anyone listened to my side of the story . ''
Graham says he has had previous dealings with the member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 'past incidents ' involving him .
He added : `` I 've had a chat with him before over cakes which were out of date by one day .
I have been told they have body-cam footage of me swearing but I did not swear .
I have asked to see the footage and if I did swear then I will apologise . ''
Asda has confirmed Graham is now banned from the store .
A spokesman said : `` We do not tolerate any form of abuse or violence towards colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now been banned from our store .
`` Banning customers is always a last resort .
However , given the nature of this , and past incidents involving this customer , we feel this decision was necessary on this occasion . ''

Graham Dunn, from Stoke-on-Trent, suffers from cancer of the bladder and has to use the toilet every 15 minutes prompting him to defy social distancing rules
An elderly cancer survivor has been banned from his local Asda store after he breached lockdown rules to go to the toilet.
Retired oatcake shop owner Graham Dunn says he is now barred from the branch in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent following the incident.
The 76-year-old revealed he suffers from bladder cancer which means he needs the toilet every 15 minutes during the day.
On Monday, he was forced to stand in the queue after missing the special OAP shopping hour by 30 minutes.
By the time he reached the front of the queue he was so desperate he defied the social distancing rules to rush to the toilet.
Four security guards and a member of staff demanded he leave the store once he emerged from the men's facilites.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: Stoke Sentinel / BPM Media) Stoke Sentinel / BPM Media)
The grandad-of-15, from Stoke, said: "The previous four Mondays I had been to Asda and there had been a queue, but usually pensioners are allowed to go ahead of it.
"On this particular day I had got there at about 9.30am because the post office doesn't open until 9am and I had to go there first.
"I was stopped just before the door, but because of my bladder cancer I need to go to the toilet every 15 or 20 minutes in the day and hourly during the night.
"I said to a security guard, 'how is it we've not been to allowed go straight into the store?' and he told me the NHS and pensioner hour is 8am to 9am.
Image: Mercury) Mercury)
"He told me I could not go straight to the toilet and that I would have to go down the aisles first.
"But I went anyway and then started my shopping. The next minute, four security guards and a member of staff told me to get out or they would phone the police."
The great-grandfather-of-three added: "I felt terrible. I was upset all day when it happened and had nothing to eat. I was just shaking. I don't feel anyone listened to my side of the story."
Graham says he has had previous dealings with the member of staff. But disputes Asda's version of 'past incidents' involving him.
He added: "I've had a chat with him before over cakes which were out of date by one day. I have been told they have body-cam footage of me swearing but I did not swear. I have asked to see the footage and if I did swear then I will apologise."
Asda has confirmed Graham is now banned from the store.
A spokesman said: "We do not tolerate any form of abuse or violence towards colleagues or customers which is why this customer has now been banned from our store.
"Banning customers is always a last resort. However, given the nature of this, and past incidents involving this customer, we feel this decision was necessary on this occasion."


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez sparks fresh pregnancy rumours

Georgina Rodriguez gives her pet cat the best spot in the house as she cradles it under her top in a new video that is bound to lead to fresh pregnancy speculation .
The stunning 26-year-old mummied her four-legged friend as it dozed on her chest on her leopard-print sofa .
She picked a song called Mami by Romeo Santos as the soundtrack for her new Instagram Stories footage - and at one point appeared to pat her stomach .
She chose the song despite the fact the American singer got Cristiano Ronaldo 's ex Irina Shayk to star in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Russian beauty 's split from the then-Real Madrid striker .
The music collaboration , featuring Irina in a love triangle where she strips to a tiny black bikini , sparked headlines at the time suggesting she had swapped Cristiano for Santos .
Georgina posted the video just days after uploading a picture of the the scary-looking hairless Sphynx cat alongside a new enigmatic 'Baby Girl ' message .
The model dressed her puss up as a baby and took a picture of it being kissed by Cristiano 's two-year-old son Mateo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted the snap alongside the caption 'Baby girl ' by a heart wrapped in a bow , the same words and emoji she used earlier this month to illustrate a photo of her chewing gum , which first sparked pregnancy rumours .
All the more intriguing , Georgina has previously revealed the cat 's name is Pepe , which is a man 's name .
The former shop worker was the subject of speculation she was pregnant in June 2018 while she was at a swimwear fashion week in Gran Canaria , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo on Instagram of him with his hand on her belly .
She denied she was expecting again in a subsequent interview with glossy Spanish magazine Hola !
, but added : `` In the future we would like to add to our family . ''
Explaining why she looked a little big bigger around the midriff at the time , she added : `` I 've been from plane to plane and I 've eaten pasta four days in a row .
`` I 'm human .
I retain liquids , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still recovering from my first pregnancy.
” Juventus star Cristiano confessed in July 2017 he wanted to take his tally of children to seven .
He made the admission during a Chinese TV interview while he was with the Spanish giants .
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr , the footballer 's nine-year-old son , is said to have been born to surrogate mums like his twins .
An Italian gossip magazine claimed last year Georgina and her partner had tied the knot during a secret ceremony in Morocco , although Cristiano 's representatives later rubbished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star 's mum said of Georgina during a magazine interview about her son 's love life , children and his alcoholic dad Dinis who drank himself into an early grave in September 2005 : `` She is the mother of my grand-daughter .
She is a future daughter-in-law .
She 's not my daughter-in-law yet .
She 's a future daughter-in-law .
She 's a very calm person . ''
Cristiano told Piers Morgan in September last year his most-treasured goal , an overhead kick for former side Real Madrid against Juventus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex with his Spanish partner .
The footballer and his family returned to Italy on May 3 after nearly two months in Madeira .
While on the island they stayed at his seven-storey apartment block in Funchal , home to his mum Dolores and brother Hugo , before transferring to a £3,500-a-week rented house near the fishing village of Canical a half-hour drive away .
Yesterday , Portuguese media reported work has started on a new mansion on land they said Cristiano has purchased on an upmarket residential estate close to the seaside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisbon .
One Portuguese magazine described it as a future retirement home for the footballer once he leaves the game .

Georgina Rodriguez, who is mother to Cristiano Ronaldo's youngest daughter Alana, appears to have dropped a new hint that she's expecting
Georgina Rodriguez gives her pet cat the best spot in the house as she cradles it under her top in a new video that is bound to lead to fresh pregnancy speculation.
The stunning 26-year-old mummied her four-legged friend as it dozed on her chest on her leopard-print sofa.
She picked a song called Mami by Romeo Santos as the soundtrack for her new Instagram Stories footage - and at one point appeared to pat her stomach.
She chose the song despite the fact the American singer got Cristiano Ronaldo's ex Irina Shayk to star in a video with him in January 2015 after the Russian beauty's split from the then-Real Madrid striker.
Image: georginagio/Instagram) georginagio/Instagram)
The music collaboration, featuring Irina in a love triangle where she strips to a tiny black bikini, sparked headlines at the time suggesting she had swapped Cristiano for Santos.
Georgina posted the video just days after uploading a picture of the the scary-looking hairless Sphynx cat alongside a new enigmatic 'Baby Girl' message.
The model dressed her puss up as a baby and took a picture of it being kissed by Cristiano's two-year-old son Mateo as he clutched a doll.
She posted the snap alongside the caption 'Baby girl' by a heart wrapped in a bow, the same words and emoji she used earlier this month to illustrate a photo of her chewing gum, which first sparked pregnancy rumours.
Image: georginagio/Instagram) georginagio/Instagram)
Image: MDM) MDM)
All the more intriguing, Georgina has previously revealed the cat's name is Pepe, which is a man's name.
The former shop worker was the subject of speculation she was pregnant in June 2018 while she was at a swimwear fashion week in Gran Canaria, a month after she and Cristiano shared a photo on Instagram of him with his hand on her belly.
She denied she was expecting again in a subsequent interview with glossy Spanish magazine Hola!, but added: "In the future we would like to add to our family."
Explaining why she looked a little big bigger around the midriff at the time, she added: "I've been from plane to plane and I've eaten pasta four days in a row.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I'm human. I retain liquids, my hormones play their part and I'm still recovering from my first pregnancy.”
Juventus star Cristiano confessed in July 2017 he wanted to take his tally of children to seven.
He made the admission during a Chinese TV interview while he was with the Spanish giants.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the footballer's nine-year-old son, is said to have been born to surrogate mums like his twins.
An Italian gossip magazine claimed last year Georgina and her partner had tied the knot during a secret ceremony in Morocco, although Cristiano's representatives later rubbished the reports.
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
In 2018 the Juventus star's mum said of Georgina during a magazine interview about her son's love life, children and his alcoholic dad Dinis who drank himself into an early grave in September 2005: "She is the mother of my grand-daughter. She is a future daughter-in-law. She's not my daughter-in-law yet. She's a future daughter-in-law. She's a very calm person."
Cristiano told Piers Morgan in September last year his most-treasured goal, an overhead kick for former side Real Madrid against Juventus in April 2018, was nothing compared to sex with his Spanish partner.
The footballer and his family returned to Italy on May 3 after nearly two months in Madeira.
Image: PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com) PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com)
While on the island they stayed at his seven-storey apartment block in Funchal, home to his mum Dolores and brother Hugo, before transferring to a £3,500-a-week rented house near the fishing village of Canical a half-hour drive away.
Yesterday, Portuguese media reported work has started on a new mansion on land they said Cristiano has purchased on an upmarket residential estate close to the seaside resort of Cascais a short drive from Lisbon.
One Portuguese magazine described it as a future retirement home for the footballer once he leaves the game.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Hero nurse sent daughter final photo before dying of coronavirus 'without a hug'

A hero nurse sent her daughter a final photo of herself on breathing apparatus just days before dying `` alone without even a hug '' .
Resy Manalo , 64 , was today named as the latest healthcare worker to have died of coronavirus .
Her daughter has spoken of the pain and heartbreak of not hearing from her mum after receiving one last photo of her in hospital .
The Filipino grandmother , who worked in a care home in Birkenhead , Merseyside , died in hospital after losing her fight in intensive care .
Shortly before becoming infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , her daughter said .
Charizze said : “ Two weeks before she was taken to hospital , she told me that she was worried because she was exposed to a resident who later died from coronavirus .
“ Then a few days later , she told us she was not feeling well . ''
Resy , who described herself as `` proud to be a nurse '' , died on May 7 .
A spokesman at Colleagues at County Homes said they have always had access to a plentiful supply of PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Resy 's daughter , Charizze , 34 , who lives in Japan , revealed her last messages from her mum .
She said : `` The last time I heard from her was when she sent me her photo , wearing a breathing apparatus .
“ After that , the medics informed us that she would be intubated .
I never heard from her again .
`` I can ’ t imagine another family going through this kind of pain .
It ’ s heartbreaking .
“ I miss her so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Resy , who was a qualified registered nurse , worked as a nursing assistant at County Homes care home in Woodchurch , Wirral .
Friends said she spent her last days caring for the elderly “ as if they were her own ” .
Charizze claimed her mother rang 111 for guidance after her condition worsened but was told her symptoms were not serious enough to warrant hospital treatment .
She said : “ Prior to her hospital admission , we were still able to hear back from her but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There were days that she would only send one-line replies and there were days when she wouldn ’ t answer our calls.
” Friends are fundraising towards Resy ’ s funeral costs and eventual repatriation of her remains to the Philippines .
Charizze added : “ Mum was a very caring person , not only to her patients , but both to her immediate and extended family .
“ She was a loving wife and a doting mother to me and my brothers , she was well loved by her siblings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adored by her friends .
“ She dearly loved her grandsons which was her source of her strength and happiness .
`` She couldn ’ t miss a day without seeing them .
She was a selfless person who would put others before herself.
” HC One , the care group that operated County Homes , said it was “ deeply saddened ” by Resy ’ s death .
The group said no concerns had been raised by staff over PPE and that it was supporting her family .
A spokesman said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had access to a plentiful supply of PPE and it has been used correctly .
“ We have complied with the government ’ s guidance at all times .
“ However , the guidance itself has changed 25 times since the start of the pandemic .
`` As just one example , wearing a mask only became compulsory at all times at the end of April . ''
To donate to help her family , click on this gofundme link .

Resy Manalo, 64, a qualified registered nurse who worked in a care home in Birkenhead, Merseyside, died in hospital on May 7 after losing her brave battle with Covid-19
Hero nurse sent daughter final photo before dying of coronavirus 'without a hug'
A hero nurse sent her daughter a final photo of herself on breathing apparatus just days before dying "alone without even a hug".
Resy Manalo, 64, was today named as the latest healthcare worker to have died of coronavirus.
Her daughter has spoken of the pain and heartbreak of not hearing from her mum after receiving one last photo of her in hospital.
The Filipino grandmother, who worked in a care home in Birkenhead, Merseyside, died in hospital after losing her fight in intensive care.
Shortly before becoming infected she had expressed concerns over protective equipment, her daughter said.
Charizze said: “Two weeks before she was taken to hospital, she told me that she was worried because she was exposed to a resident who later died from coronavirus.
“Then a few days later, she told us she was not feeling well."
Resy, who described herself as "proud to be a nurse", died on May 7.
A spokesman at Colleagues at County Homes said they have always had access to a plentiful supply of PPE and followed government guidance at all times.
Image: Midlands Media Agency) Midlands Media Agency)
Resy's daughter, Charizze, 34, who lives in Japan, revealed her last messages from her mum.
She said: "The last time I heard from her was when she sent me her photo, wearing a breathing apparatus.
“After that, the medics informed us that she would be intubated. I never heard from her again.
"I can’t imagine another family going through this kind of pain. It’s heartbreaking.
“I miss her so much and I wish she was still here."
Image: Midlands Media Agency) Midlands Media Agency)
Resy, who was a qualified registered nurse, worked as a nursing assistant at County Homes care home in Woodchurch, Wirral.
Friends said she spent her last days caring for the elderly “as if they were her own”.
Charizze claimed her mother rang 111 for guidance after her condition worsened but was told her symptoms were not serious enough to warrant hospital treatment.
She said: “Prior to her hospital admission, we were still able to hear back from her but she rarely picked up our video calls.
"There were days that she would only send one-line replies and there were days when she wouldn’t answer our calls.”
Friends are fundraising towards Resy’s funeral costs and eventual repatriation of her remains to the Philippines.
Charizze added: “Mum was a very caring person, not only to her patients, but both to her immediate and extended family.
“She was a loving wife and a doting mother to me and my brothers, she was well loved by her siblings, nieces and cousins, and was even adored by her friends.
“She dearly loved her grandsons which was her source of her strength and happiness.
"She couldn’t miss a day without seeing them. She was a selfless person who would put others before herself.”
HC One, the care group that operated County Homes, said it was “deeply saddened” by Resy’s death.
The group said no concerns had been raised by staff over PPE and that it was supporting her family.
A spokesman said: "Colleagues at County Homes have always had access to a plentiful supply of PPE and it has been used correctly.
“We have complied with the government’s guidance at all times.
“However, the guidance itself has changed 25 times since the start of the pandemic.
"As just one example, wearing a mask only became compulsory at all times at the end of April."
To donate to help her family, click on this gofundme link.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Ex-Fiorentina star Bacis' eight-year-old son dies after falling from balcony

Former Fiorentina defender Michele Bacis ' eight-year-old son has died after falling from a balcony .
The child was playing on the balcony at his house on Saturday night when he lost his balance and fell three floors , according to reports from Italy .
The young boy was rushed to the San Donato Hospital in Arezzo , but was declared dead upon arrival .
Police are investigating .
A neighbour told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera : `` We heard a dull thud coming from the street , we looked out and saw the child 's body and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The heartbreaking incident comes just weeks after Baci lost his uncle to COVID-19 .
Bacis ' career in football began at Atalanta , where he came through the youth system before moving to Triestina in 1999 .
The defender made his professional debut with Triestina and went on to make a further 100 appearances for the club in the following four years .
From there the defender moved to Fiorentina before spells with Arezzo , Genoa , Avellino , Cremonese , Monza and Paganese .
Bacis returned to Arezzo in 2010 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and taking up coaching .
The 40-year-old worked as a youth coach for three years before leaving Arezzo .
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The eight-year-old child was playing on the balcony at his house on Saturday night when he lost his balance and fell three floors, according to reports from Italy
Former Fiorentina defender Michele Bacis' eight-year-old son has died after falling from a balcony.
The child was playing on the balcony at his house on Saturday night when he lost his balance and fell three floors, according to reports from Italy.
The young boy was rushed to the San Donato Hospital in Arezzo, but was declared dead upon arrival. Police are investigating.
A neighbour told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera: "We heard a dull thud coming from the street, we looked out and saw the child's body and then we heard the screams of the parents."
The heartbreaking incident comes just weeks after Baci lost his uncle to COVID-19.
Image: Buzzi/PA Images) Buzzi/PA Images)
Bacis' career in football began at Atalanta, where he came through the youth system before moving to Triestina in 1999.
The defender made his professional debut with Triestina and went on to make a further 100 appearances for the club in the following four years.
From there the defender moved to Fiorentina before spells with Arezzo, Genoa, Avellino, Cremonese, Monza and Paganese.
Bacis returned to Arezzo in 2010 before calling time on his playing career and taking up coaching. The 40-year-old worked as a youth coach for three years before leaving Arezzo.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Xavi explains why Barcelona should not sign Aubameyang or Mane

Barcelona icon Xavi has advised his former club not to sign Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Liverpool winger Sadio Mane .
While the Spaniard praised their qualities , he has serious doubts over whether the duo could adapt to Barca boss Quique Setien 's style of play .
Aubameyang and Mane are two of the Premier League 's biggest stars and shared the Golden Boot last season , alongside Mohamed Salah .
The Gunners man has failed to agree an extension on his current deal - which expires next year - and is linked with a move to La Liga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giants Barcelona and Real Madrid , though he is contracted at Anfield until 2023 .
But Xavi has warned against Barcelona signing either forward , claiming they would struggle to fit in at Camp Nou .
`` Mane and Aubemayang can kill you in open space , '' Xavi said .
`` But Barcelona need players who know how to move in small spaces .
`` I am thinking about player who would adapt to Barcelona and it ’ s not easy to find one .
Samuel Eto ’ o was perfect as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Current striker Suarez is now 33 and Barcelona have been linked with £97million-rated Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez .
Long-term Liverpool target Timo Werner is also on their radar , but Xavi would be most excited to see Neymar return from Paris Saint-Germain .
He added : `` Football-wise , he is among the three or five best in the world .
I hope that he returns to Barcelona .
He was his teammate .
He would add a lot .
`` A positive character .
It would be an extraordinary signing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the French giants in 2017 in a world-record £198million transfer .
The 28-year-old Brazil star has won five major honours in his three years at Parc des Princes but has consistently been linked with a move back to Barcelona .
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The midfield legend highlighted the Arsenal striker and Liverpool winger's quality - but he believes they would struggle to adapt to Barcelona boss Quique Setien's style
Xavi explains why Barcelona should not sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Sadio Mane
Barcelona icon Xavi has advised his former club not to sign Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Liverpool winger Sadio Mane.
While the Spaniard praised their qualities, he has serious doubts over whether the duo could adapt to Barca boss Quique Setien's style of play.
Aubameyang and Mane are two of the Premier League's biggest stars and shared the Golden Boot last season, alongside Mohamed Salah.
The Gunners man has failed to agree an extension on his current deal - which expires next year - and is linked with a move to La Liga.
Mane is equally sought-after by Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, though he is contracted at Anfield until 2023.
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But Xavi has warned against Barcelona signing either forward, claiming they would struggle to fit in at Camp Nou.
"Mane and Aubemayang can kill you in open space," Xavi said. "But Barcelona need players who know how to move in small spaces.
"I am thinking about player who would adapt to Barcelona and it’s not easy to find one. Samuel Eto’o was perfect as is Luis Suarez right now."
Current striker Suarez is now 33 and Barcelona have been linked with £97million-rated Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
Long-term Liverpool target Timo Werner is also on their radar, but Xavi would be most excited to see Neymar return from Paris Saint-Germain.
He added: "Football-wise, he is among the three or five best in the world. I hope that he returns to Barcelona. He was his teammate. He would add a lot.
"A positive character. It would be an extraordinary signing to become a difference-maker."
Neymar joined the French giants in 2017 in a world-record £198million transfer.
The 28-year-old Brazil star has won five major honours in his three years at Parc des Princes but has consistently been linked with a move back to Barcelona.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Britain's biggest family share video of garden they renovated in two days

Britain 's biggest family have shared a video of their revamped garden after they worked together to transform it during the coronavirus lockdown .
The Rafdords have also created a mini water park for their children to play .
A clip shows the family working together to renovate their garden - which they completed in just two days .
Mum Sue , who recently gave birth to her 22nd child , said it took a lot of hard work to complete the renovation .
The Radfords filmed a video of the transformation process - showing a mountain of ramble and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even two-year-old Archie was `` in his element “ and helped his dad Noel together with his siblings .
In just 48 hours , they created a water park and play area in their back garden .
It includes a swing set , slide , climbing frame as well as a mud kitchen .
They have also added some cute personalised sofas , with a comfy seating area for the whole family .
Sue now plans to get a projector to create a small outdoor cinema for a family movie night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The family shared videos of the outdoor set-up on their social media pages showing their family enjoying the garden and eating some ice lollies .
They also shared the video on Facebook , where many fans commented .
One wrote : `` Garden looks fab , Sue and Noel you both deserve a hot tub . ''
Another person said : `` Well done great teamwork there .
So jealous of your garden . ''
One fan added : `` It 's so satisfying seeing the end of a lockdown project .
Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off for all of you now .
Enjoy summer ! ''
In the clip , some of the children can also be seen playing in the garden with their dogs .
The couple bought the Victorian property , a former care home in Morecambe , more than 15 years ago .
The Radfords welcomed the 22nd baby to the family back in April with Sue announcing the news on Facebook .
Born on April 3 , Sue and Noel revealed the name of the baby girl was Heidie Rose a few days later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 31 , Sophie , 25 , Chloe , 24 , Jack , 22 , Daniel , 20 , Luke , 19 , Millie , 18 , Katie , 17 , James , 16 , Ellie , 15 , Aimee , 14 , Josh , 12 , Max , 11 , Tillie , nine , Oscar , eight , Casper , seven , Hallie , four , Phoebe , three , Archie , two , and Bonnie , who turned one in November .
Sue recently told how people give them `` death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a walk during the Covid-19 lockdown as onlookers think they 're having a social gathering .
She said : “ It is funny really .
“ We are getting death stares from people .
They think we are having a kids ’ birthday party or something .
“ It looks like a small parade .
I understand why people might give us looks , but there is nothing we can do . ''

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The Radfords have created a mini water park for the children to play, as well as a relaxing area with sofas. Mum Sue now plans to get a projector for outdoor movie nights
Britain's biggest family share video of garden they renovated in just two days
Britain's biggest family have shared a video of their revamped garden after they worked together to transform it during the coronavirus lockdown.
The Rafdords have also created a mini water park for their children to play.
A clip shows the family working together to renovate their garden - which they completed in just two days.
Mum Sue, who recently gave birth to her 22nd child, said it took a lot of hard work to complete the renovation.
The Radfords filmed a video of the transformation process - showing a mountain of ramble and the kids playing while helping their dad.
Even two-year-old Archie was "in his element“ and helped his dad Noel together with his siblings.
Image: The Radford Family/Youtube) The Radford Family/Youtube)
In just 48 hours, they created a water park and play area in their back garden.
It includes a swing set, slide, climbing frame as well as a mud kitchen.
They have also added some cute personalised sofas, with a comfy seating area for the whole family.
Sue now plans to get a projector to create a small outdoor cinema for a family movie night, as well as some outside lights.
Image: The Radford Family/Youtube) The Radford Family/Youtube)
The family shared videos of the outdoor set-up on their social media pages showing their family enjoying the garden and eating some ice lollies.
They also shared the video on Facebook, where many fans commented.
One wrote: "Garden looks fab, Sue and Noel you both deserve a hot tub."
Image: The Radford Family/Youtube) The Radford Family/Youtube) Image: The Radford Family/Youtube) The Radford Family/Youtube)
Another person said: "Well done great teamwork there. So jealous of your garden."
One fan added: "It's so satisfying seeing the end of a lockdown project. Well done!! The benefits can pay off for all of you now. Enjoy summer!"
In the clip, some of the children can also be seen playing in the garden with their dogs.
Image: The Radford Family/Youtube) The Radford Family/Youtube)
The couple bought the Victorian property, a former care home in Morecambe, more than 15 years ago.
The Radfords welcomed the 22nd baby to the family back in April with Sue announcing the news on Facebook.
Image: The Radford Family/Youtube) The Radford Family/Youtube)
Born on April 3, Sue and Noel revealed the name of the baby girl was Heidie Rose a few days later.
They also have children: Chris, 31, Sophie, 25, Chloe, 24, Jack, 22, Daniel, 20, Luke, 19, Millie, 18, Katie, 17, James, 16, Ellie, 15, Aimee, 14, Josh, 12, Max, 11, Tillie, nine, Oscar, eight, Casper, seven, Hallie, four, Phoebe, three, Archie, two, and Bonnie, who turned one in November.
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Sue recently told how people give them "death stares" when they go out for a walk during the Covid-19 lockdown as onlookers think they're having a social gathering.
She said: “It is funny really.
“We are getting death stares from people. They think we are having a kids’ birthday party or something.
“It looks like a small parade. I understand why people might give us looks, but there is nothing we can do."
Watch the family's full YouTube video here.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Wayne Rooney details moment that finished Gerard Pique's Man Utd career

Wayne Rooney has pinpointed the poor performance which led to Gerard Pique 's departure from Manchester United in 2008 .
The Spanish defender spent four years at Old Trafford before Sir Alex Ferguson decided he was not suited to the Premier League .
Pique was sold to his former youth team Barcelona for £5million and has since become one of the best centre-backs of the past decade .
He has won eight La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues with Barcelona - beating United in the finals in 2009 and 2011 .
But few could have predicted Pique 's rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bullied '' during a game with Bolton Wanderers in 2007 , according to Rooney .
`` Bolton away more or less finished Gerard Pique ’ s career at United , '' the Derby County man wrote in the Sunday Times .
`` He was young and got bullied there and I think that ’ s when Fergie decided that , physically , he wasn ’ t right for the Premier League .
`` I always remember Vidic : if we were going to Bolton — and it was the same when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be in the gym for two or three days before , pumping himself up . ''
Pique was substituted on 59 minutes and United were beaten 1-0 by the Trotters thanks to Nicolas Anelka 's early goal .
Rooney remembered that trips to the Reebok Stadium were always hard-fought battles , adding : `` Bolton away was always horrible .
`` It was physical and you knew you had to win the fight to win the game .
I remember [ Patrice ] Evra saying about Kevin Davies : ' I hate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kevin would go and pin the full back with his elbows all over their face and in challenges when the ball went down the line he would leave his foot in .
`` Bolton had bits of quality too and the way they fought and worked as a unit , then found moments to use that quality , was typical of how a team can beat better players by being more than the sum of its parts . ''
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United legend Rooney recalled the game which convinced Sir Alex Ferguson that Pique would not cut it in the Premier League - prompting him to be sold to Barcelona
Wayne Rooney says ex-Man Utd star Gerard Pique was "bullied out" of Premier League
Wayne Rooney has pinpointed the poor performance which led to Gerard Pique's departure from Manchester United in 2008.
The Spanish defender spent four years at Old Trafford before Sir Alex Ferguson decided he was not suited to the Premier League.
Pique was sold to his former youth team Barcelona for £5million and has since become one of the best centre-backs of the past decade.
He has won eight La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues with Barcelona - beating United in the finals in 2009 and 2011.
But few could have predicted Pique's rise to the top after he was "bullied" during a game with Bolton Wanderers in 2007, according to Rooney.
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"Bolton away more or less finished Gerard Pique’s career at United," the Derby County man wrote in the Sunday Times.
"He was young and got bullied there and I think that’s when Fergie decided that, physically, he wasn’t right for the Premier League.
"I always remember Vidic: if we were going to Bolton — and it was the same when he was about to face Didier Drogba — he would be in the gym for two or three days before, pumping himself up."
Pique was substituted on 59 minutes and United were beaten 1-0 by the Trotters thanks to Nicolas Anelka's early goal.
Rooney remembered that trips to the Reebok Stadium were always hard-fought battles, adding: "Bolton away was always horrible.
"It was physical and you knew you had to win the fight to win the game. I remember [Patrice] Evra saying about Kevin Davies: 'I hate this person.'
"On throw-ins Kevin would go and pin the full back with his elbows all over their face and in challenges when the ball went down the line he would leave his foot in.
"Bolton had bits of quality too and the way they fought and worked as a unit, then found moments to use that quality, was typical of how a team can beat better players by being more than the sum of its parts."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-17--UK is ‘cocaine capital’ of Europe as Class-A drug use soars by 300% in a decade

Britain has become the `` cocaine capital '' of Europe after its use soared by 300 per cent in less than a decade .
It comes as Brits took an estimated 115 tonnes of the Class-A drug last year , an investigator with the National Crime Agency said .
Lawrence Gibbons , head of drugs threat at the National Crime Agency , said that the estimated amount trafficked had risen from 30 tonnes in 2011 .
He told The Times : `` The UK is the biggest user of powder cocaine in Europe .
`` A lot of the consignments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain , Belgium or the Netherlands mainly — a significant proportion is destined for the UK .
`` In the 1980s it was seen as a middle-class drug , a commodity for bankers and professionals .
That ’ s no longer the case , it doesn ’ t distinguish any more . ''
Mr Gibbons said `` education and treatment '' are needed to stop the demand - as arresting everyone would not be feasible .
He added : `` People need to understand the harm that is done to families , loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should learn about the reality of a trade that is run by criminal gangs who use guns , violence , trafficking and debt bondage . ''
Even during the lockdown , cocaine dealers are finding ways to deliver their drugs as some of them are using drones to avoid standing out on empty streets .
It is believed customers place bright towels in their gardens as markers to spot from the air .
The drug-loaded drone lands and the buyer collects their bag before meeting the dealer in a car park later to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is the perfect way to beat lockdown .
Dealers are worried about being pulled over if they go out but this lets them peddle from their own homes .
Its a real boon.
” One dealer in Cheshire said he loads his drone , controlled via a tablet , with up to ten £50 bags of coke .
He said : “ The police are stopping everyone so it ’ s risky driving drugs around .
You stand out a mile .
“ I forked out a grand and a half for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten bags a time .
That ’ s £500 a go .
`` I just fly it out from mine then make sure there ’ s a visible landing pad – something bright I ’ ll get customers to put on the ground .
Then I ’ ll just control the landing , drop the gear off .
Job done .
“ I ’ ll collect the cash at supermarket car parks .
That way I don ’ t have to be carrying any gear .
“ I only ever have to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and collect cash.
” Sussex Police said they are making “ far more arrests ” in the lockdown .
Last month , National Crime Agency director general Lynne Owens said some dealers are dressing as key workers to exploit the lockdown .
She said : “ They are having to find new ways of working .
Dealers recognise that with fewer people on the streets they are more visible.
” Police seized 9,645kg ( 9.6 tonnes ) of cocaine in 2018/19 - the largest amount since records began in 1973 .
Last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor Dame Carol Black found that middle-class drug takers were still heavy cocaine users .
The trade is largely controlled by Albanian organised criminals who manage the supply from source in Latin America through transportation into Europe and onwards into Britain .
However , county lines gangs who deal mainly in crack cocaine and heroin have also moved into the powder cocaine trade .
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police stopped a driver on the M5 last week and they found £25k worth of cocaine inside his van .
Police said the driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the van , but failed as the window was closed , Birmingham Live reports .
Officers tweeted : `` This van was stopped on the M5 on its way into Devon .
The white powder is approx £25000 worth of cocaine which was scattered all over the cab after its owner tried to throw it out of the window ( which was closed ! )
.
`` Great Team effort with Firearms , Traffic and Scenes of Crime . ''
At the end of April , two men were charged with conspiracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth £3 million was discovered in a secret compartment in a lorry that had come by ferry from France to Dover .
Last month officers also found cocaine worth more than £1 million hidden in a consignment of protective face masks in a Polish-registered van en route to the UK through the Channel Tunnel .

Lawrence Gibbons, head of drugs threat at the National Crime Agency, said 'education and treatment' are needed to stop the demand. Brits took an estimated 115 tonnes of the Class-A drug last year
Britain is ‘cocaine capital’ of Europe as Class-A drug use soars by 300% in a decade
Britain has become the "cocaine capital" of Europe after its use soared by 300 per cent in less than a decade.
It comes as Brits took an estimated 115 tonnes of the Class-A drug last year, an investigator with the National Crime Agency said.
Lawrence Gibbons, head of drugs threat at the National Crime Agency, said that the estimated amount trafficked had risen from 30 tonnes in 2011.
He told The Times : "The UK is the biggest user of powder cocaine in Europe.
"A lot of the consignments we see coming into Europe — through Spain, Belgium or the Netherlands mainly — a significant proportion is destined for the UK.
"In the 1980s it was seen as a middle-class drug, a commodity for bankers and professionals. That’s no longer the case, it doesn’t distinguish any more."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Mr Gibbons said "education and treatment" are needed to stop the demand - as arresting everyone would not be feasible.
He added: "People need to understand the harm that is done to families, loved ones, children.
"And users should learn about the reality of a trade that is run by criminal gangs who use guns, violence, trafficking and debt bondage."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Even during the lockdown, cocaine dealers are finding ways to deliver their drugs as some of them are using drones to avoid standing out on empty streets.
It is believed customers place bright towels in their gardens as markers to spot from the air.
The drug-loaded drone lands and the buyer collects their bag before meeting the dealer in a car park later to pay.
A source said: “It is the perfect way to beat lockdown. Dealers are worried about being pulled over if they go out but this lets them peddle from their own homes. Its a real boon.”
One dealer in Cheshire said he loads his drone, controlled via a tablet, with up to ten £50 bags of coke.
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He said: “The police are stopping everyone so it’s risky driving drugs around. You stand out a mile.
“I forked out a grand and a half for this Phantom 4. I can attach ten bags a time. That’s £500 a go.
"I just fly it out from mine then make sure there’s a visible landing pad – something bright I’ll get customers to put on the ground. Then I’ll just control the landing, drop the gear off. Job done.
“I’ll collect the cash at supermarket car parks. That way I don’t have to be carrying any gear.
“I only ever have to leave the house to reload on the product and collect cash.”
Sussex Police said they are making “far more arrests” in the lockdown.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Last month, National Crime Agency director general Lynne Owens said some dealers are dressing as key workers to exploit the lockdown.
She said: “They are having to find new ways of working. Dealers recognise that with fewer people on the streets they are more visible.”
Police seized 9,645kg (9.6 tonnes) of cocaine in 2018/19 - the largest amount since records began in 1973.
Last year a Home Office drug review led by Professor Dame Carol Black found that middle-class drug takers were still heavy cocaine users.
The trade is largely controlled by Albanian organised criminals who manage the supply from source in Latin America through transportation into Europe and onwards into Britain.
However, county lines gangs who deal mainly in crack cocaine and heroin have also moved into the powder cocaine trade.
Image: PA) PA)
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police stopped a driver on the M5 last week and they found £25k worth of cocaine inside his van.
Police said the driver had tried to throw his illegal haul out the van, but failed as the window was closed, Birmingham Live reports.
Officers tweeted: "This van was stopped on the M5 on its way into Devon. The white powder is approx £25000 worth of cocaine which was scattered all over the cab after its owner tried to throw it out of the window (which was closed!).
"Great Team effort with Firearms, Traffic and Scenes of Crime."
At the end of April, two men were charged with conspiracy to import Class A drugs after cocaine worth £3 million was discovered in a secret compartment in a lorry that had come by ferry from France to Dover.
Last month officers also found cocaine worth more than £1 million hidden in a consignment of protective face masks in a Polish-registered van en route to the UK through the Channel Tunnel.