thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Live music returns to UK this summer with drive-in concerts - with strict rules

Open air music concerts are being planned by Live Nation amid the coronavirus pandemic .
By changing how the live events run and putting measures in place music fans will be able to see some of their favourite acts perform from July at 12 venues across the country .
And already a number of big names such as Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet , Russell Watson , Gary Numan and The Streets have agreed to perform over the summer as part of the Utilita Live From The Drive-In shows .
Other stars performing include Ash , Brand New Heavies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bjorn Again Brainiac live , Brand New Heavies , Camp Bestical Live , Cream Classical Ibiza , Dizzee Rascal , Embrace , Kaiser Chiefs , Lightening Seeds , Nao , Nathan Dawe , Reggae Roast vs Gentleman 's Dub Club , Russell Watson , Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason and Skindred .
Some of the new rules put in place by the entertainment company are sure to thrill some fans - such as being allowed to bring their own booze - but other measures such as not allowing people to leave the venue may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major shake-up will be that fans will drive-in to the concerts and listen from their vehicles .
and there will be a maximum of 300 cars per venue and each automobile can have seven people inside .
Ticket holders will be allowed to get out of their cars to an allocated small space , where they are allowed to bring folding chairs and their own booze .
However they ca n't veer from their own designated area .
They also ca n't leave the venue – and if there is an emergency they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Music bosses have secured a number of large venues to stage the series of shows including Teesside International Airport , the University of Bolton Stadium , Cheltenham Racecourse , Leeds East Airport and Lincolnshire Showground .
Other shows are in Liverpool , London , Milton Keynes and Newmarket Racecourse .
Talking about the series of gigs , Peter Taylor , Live Nation Promoter said : “ This outdoor concert series was created as a way to reimagine the live music experience during a time of social distancing by allowing fans to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Each event will comply with all official Government guidelines in order to protect fans , artists , crews and staff .
We look forward to announcing some of the biggest names across U.K. music and bringing these fantastic artists to a city near you ” .
Tickets go on sale Monday June 22 at 8am at Livenation.co.uk Do you have a story to sell ?
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Tony Hadley thanks fans for support after being replaced by a younger model in Spandeau Ballet
Tony Hadley thanks fans for support after being replaced by a younger model in Spandeau Ballet
Live Nation are going to put on concerts from next month but it will be a whole new experience for concert goers due to the coronavirus pandemic
Open air music concerts are being planned by Live Nation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By changing how the live events run and putting measures in place music fans will be able to see some of their favourite acts perform from July at 12 venues across the country.
And already a number of big names such as Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet, Russell Watson, Gary Numan and The Streets have agreed to perform over the summer as part of the Utilita Live From The Drive-In shows.
Other stars performing include Ash, Brand New Heavies, Embrace, Jack Savoretti, Beverley Knight Bjorn Again Brainiac live, Brand New Heavies, Camp Bestical Live, Cream Classical Ibiza, Dizzee Rascal, Embrace, Kaiser Chiefs, Lightening Seeds, Nao, Nathan Dawe, Reggae Roast vs Gentleman's Dub Club, Russell Watson, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason and Skindred.
Image: Redferns) Redferns)
Some of the new rules put in place by the entertainment company are sure to thrill some fans - such as being allowed to bring their own booze - but other measures such as not allowing people to leave the venue may be a surprise to others.
Another major shake-up will be that fans will drive-in to the concerts and listen from their vehicles. and there will be a maximum of 300 cars per venue and each automobile can have seven people inside.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Ticket holders will be allowed to get out of their cars to an allocated small space, where they are allowed to bring folding chairs and their own booze.
However they can't veer from their own designated area. They also can't leave the venue – and if there is an emergency they have to put their hazard lights on.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Music bosses have secured a number of large venues to stage the series of shows including Teesside International Airport, the University of Bolton Stadium, Cheltenham Racecourse, Leeds East Airport and Lincolnshire Showground. Other shows are in Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes and Newmarket Racecourse.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Talking about the series of gigs, Peter Taylor, Live Nation Promoter said: “This outdoor concert series was created as a way to reimagine the live music experience during a time of social distancing by allowing fans to enjoy concerts in the safest way possible.
"Each event will comply with all official Government guidelines in order to protect fans, artists, crews and staff. We look forward to announcing some of the biggest names across UK music and bringing these fantastic artists to a city near you."
Tickets go on sale Monday June 22 at 8am at Livenation.co.uk.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Tony Hadley on his delight as one of first acts for Live Nation's 'drive-in' gig

Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley has spoken of his delight at being among the first live acts back on stage next month – with a “ drive-in ” gig .
The frontman , who is now solo , is one of several acts signed up by promoters Live Nation for a series of mega-concerts situated across 12 venues in the UK .
Fans will be able to drive into the show and are allocated a small space outside of the car where they are allowed to bring folding chairs to sit on .
Other artists taking part in the Utilita @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lightning Seeds , Russell Watson and The Streets .
In an exclusive interview with the Mirror , Tony , 60 , said he was honoured to be chosen for the series of shows which kick off in July .
And he joked how some fans might get frisky when he sings his famous song True – and make the most of their cars .
“ There could be that True moment when all those old memories come back , ” he laughed .
“ To be honest there will be so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down , I do n't think anyone will have much chance of any of that hanky-panky .
Can you imagine them saying : 'come on , stop that . '
” There will be a maximum of 300 cars in each venue with up to seven people inside .
However the car occupants ca n't veer from their own designated area to watch the show , although are allowed to go to the toilet and buy food and drink , which will be carefully managed to ensure social-distancing .
Tony said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being forced to scrap a series of dates over the summer because of the Coronavirus .
And he said Brits were similarly desperate to let their hair down and enjoy themselves .
“ The husband or boyfriend will be driving , she will have a bottle of Prosecco and dance alongside the car .
As long as you are safe and all distanced , then it should be absolutely fine .
“ We 're assured that the whole staging is absolutely first-class .
`` I would n't be surprised if some of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They want it as much as we do .
Everyone has been starved of a bit of culture .
“ People out there just want to get out and have that sense of being together again .
And for people who may be worried about going out again , they may very well embrace this drive-in concert.
” The frontman left Spandau and went solo for a second time in 2017 after a string of bust-ups with his bandmates including Martin and Gary Kemp .
He first left in 1990 after a high-profile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but returned 19 years later for an unexpected reunion .
But after quitting for a second time , he has forged a succesful solo career with 2018 solo album ‘ Talking To The Moon ’ released to rave reviews .
In February and March 2020 Tony embarked on a spring solo tour to Japan and Australia and managed to get back just before lockdown started .
“ Not soon after every festival and show all went and were cancelled , We had a zoom meeting with my band to keep in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we said yes straightaway .
“ We are all desperate to play again.
” Music bosses have secured a number of large venues to stage the series of shows including Teesside International Airport , the University of Bolton Stadium , Cheltenham Racecourse , Leeds East Airport and Lincolnshire Showground .
Other shows are in Liverpool , London , Milton Keynes and Newmarket Racecourse .
Other stars performing include Ash , Brand New Heavies , Embrace , Jack Savoretti and Sigala .
Tony explained how the show will be a challenge for the artists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Each of us will have to drive to the show individually , “ he says .
“ We ca n't share cars or buses or anything like that .
Then I thought we could get an immunity test to see if we 've got the anti-bodies but that does n't really mean anything .
We love each other dearly in the band , but we need to be sensible.
” Despite all his shows being cancelled , Tony has been busy in lockdown releasing his new single ‘ Obvious ’ earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the small matter of turning 60 two weeks ago .
“ We had a lovely Barbie and several bottles .
We had a village party planned , all sorts of lunches ... but we had to throw it all out the window .
I think it would have cost a fortune !
” Talking about the series of gigs , Peter Taylor , Live Nation Promoter said : “ This outdoor concert series was created as a way to reimagine the live music experience during a time of social distancing by allowing fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible .
`` Each event will comply with all official Government guidelines in order to protect fans , artists , crews and staff .
We look forward to announcing some of the biggest names across UK music and bringing these fantastic artists to a city near you . ''
Tickets go on sale Monday June 22 at 8am at Livenation.co.uk Do you have a story to sell ?
Get in touch with us at webcelebs @ trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033

Tony Hadley thanks fans for support after being replaced by a younger model in Spandeau Ballet
Tony Hadley thanks fans for support after being replaced by a younger model in Spandeau Ballet
Former Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley is delighted to be one of the first acts chosen by Live Nation for a series of gigs across 12 venues in the UK
Tony Hadley expresses delight as one of first acts for Live Nation's 'drive-in' gig
Spandau Ballet legend Tony Hadley has spoken of his delight at being among the first live acts back on stage next month – with a “drive-in” gig.
The frontman, who is now solo, is one of several acts signed up by promoters Live Nation for a series of mega-concerts situated across 12 venues in the UK.
Fans will be able to drive into the show and are allocated a small space outside of the car where they are allowed to bring folding chairs to sit on.
Other artists taking part in the Utilita Live From The Drive-In include Gary Numan, Lightning Seeds, Russell Watson and The Streets.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, Tony, 60, said he was honoured to be chosen for the series of shows which kick off in July.
And he joked how some fans might get frisky when he sings his famous song True – and make the most of their cars.
“There could be that True moment when all those old memories come back,” he laughed.
“To be honest there will be so many yellow jacket health and safety people patrolling up and down, I don't think anyone will have much chance of any of that hanky-panky. Can you imagine them saying: 'come on, stop that.'”
There will be a maximum of 300 cars in each venue with up to seven people inside.
Image: Redferns) Redferns)
However the car occupants can't veer from their own designated area to watch the show, although are allowed to go to the toilet and buy food and drink, which will be carefully managed to ensure social-distancing.
Tony said he was desperate to perform again after being forced to scrap a series of dates over the summer because of the Coronavirus.
And he said Brits were similarly desperate to let their hair down and enjoy themselves.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
“The husband or boyfriend will be driving, she will have a bottle of Prosecco and dance alongside the car. As long as you are safe and all distanced, then it should be absolutely fine.
“We're assured that the whole staging is absolutely first-class.
"I wouldn't be surprised if some of them clamber on top of the cars. They want it as much as we do. Everyone has been starved of a bit of culture.
“People out there just want to get out and have that sense of being together again. And for people who may be worried about going out again, they may very well embrace this drive-in concert.”
Image: PA) PA)
The frontman left Spandau and went solo for a second time in 2017 after a string of bust-ups with his bandmates including Martin and Gary Kemp.
He first left in 1990 after a high-profile legal case against Gary over songwriting royalties, but returned 19 years later for an unexpected reunion.
But after quitting for a second time, he has forged a succesful solo career with 2018 solo album ‘Talking To The Moon’ released to rave reviews.
In February and March 2020 Tony embarked on a spring solo tour to Japan and Australia and managed to get back just before lockdown started.
Image: Surrey Advertiser) Surrey Advertiser)
“Not soon after every festival and show all went and were cancelled, We had a zoom meeting with my band to keep in touch so when this drive-in came up, we said yes straightaway.
“We are all desperate to play again.”
Music bosses have secured a number of large venues to stage the series of shows including Teesside International Airport, the University of Bolton Stadium, Cheltenham Racecourse, Leeds East Airport and Lincolnshire Showground. Other shows are in Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes and Newmarket Racecourse.
Other stars performing include Ash, Brand New Heavies, Embrace, Jack Savoretti and Sigala.
Tony explained how the show will be a challenge for the artists too when it comes to social-distancing regulations.
“Each of us will have to drive to the show individually, “ he says.
“We can't share cars or buses or anything like that. Then I thought we could get an immunity test to see if we've got the anti-bodies but that doesn't really mean anything. We love each other dearly in the band, but we need to be sensible.”
Despite all his shows being cancelled, Tony has been busy in lockdown releasing his new single ‘Obvious’ earlier this month.
And he even had the small matter of turning 60 two weeks ago.
“We had a lovely Barbie and several bottles. We had a village party planned, all sorts of lunches...but we had to throw it all out the window. I think it would have cost a fortune!”
Talking about the series of gigs, Peter Taylor, Live Nation Promoter said: “This outdoor concert series was created as a way to reimagine the live music experience during a time of social distancing by allowing fans to enjoy concerts in the safest way possible.
"Each event will comply with all official Government guidelines in order to protect fans, artists, crews and staff. We look forward to announcing some of the biggest names across UK music and bringing these fantastic artists to a city near you."
Tickets go on sale Monday June 22 at 8am at Livenation.co.uk
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--ADVERTORIAL: Britain's 22 top dogs who have kept their owners going during lockdown

We asked you to tell us about your four-legged Lockdown Heroes – and boy , did you have some tales to tell .
We received thousands of entries , describing how dogs lifted the spirits of owners who are key workers , gave comfort to people facing lockdown alone or were constant companions for children separated from their friends .
Among the fantastic finalists in our Butcher ’ s Nourishing Food For Dogs competition is Olly the wonder whippet ( below ) , from Scotland , who has helped owner Lee raise funds for pet food parcels for those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter ( above ) , from Liverpool , who has become a lifeline to those feeling isolated in lockdown .
The regional winner for Wales was faithful Macsen ( above ) who has shown that a dog really is human 's best friend , by helping 20-year-old Osian Morris as he continues his rehabilitation after surgery to remove a tumour .
While Manchester 's regional heat was won by Hattie the Cocker Spaniel ( also above ) who has been accompanying owner Andrew Bacon to work at the Lancastrian Office Centre and putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities team and key workers who have carried on working there during the lockdown .
These are just some of the Lockdown Dog Heroes who have made it through from the thousands of entries we 've received during our campaign , which is being supported by Butcher ’ s Nourishing Food For Dogs .
Thousands of you voted for your favourites , helping us find 22 inspirational regional winners from around Britain and it 's now time for the nation to decide on the overall winner .
Congratulations to all Britain ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown just how wonderfully unique and diverse our dogs are !
Voting closes at midnight on June 22 2020 - good luck to all of our finalists !
Terms and conditions apply , see below for details .
***VOTING WIDGET TO GO HERE*** • Butcher ’ s recipes provide all the goodness they need , with delicious meals that are made with natural ingredients from British and Irish farms .
There ’ s no nasties , just packed with food full of good stuff that dogs love .
100 % complete and balanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed for bouncing energy and total enjoyment .
To find out more visit butchersdogfood.co.uk • By entering this competition you agree that you have read and understood the terms and conditions associated with Lockdown Dog Heroes and agree to Reach Plc and Butcher ’ s Pet Care Ltd publishing your entry on any of their sites , papers , and/or newsletters .
• The closing date to receive entries was at midnight on Friday June 5 2020 .
• An independent judging panel selected 20 of the very best pictures and stories from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • These 20 entries were shortlisted and placed in round one of a public vote .
Votes opened between 05.00 June , 9 and midnight on June 10 , 2020 .
• The entry with the most votes at the end of this period was crowned round one winner and received a £100 of Butcher ’ s Food For Dogs Vouchers and qualified to go through to round two - the final round of voting • 22 newsbrands from across the UK in total are running this same competition .
Round two will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 newsbrands ( listed below ) to be put into the final round of public voting .
• For round two the entrant with the most votes from the public will be crowned the overall winner .
Votes will open between 00:01 Jun 19 and 00:00 June 22 .
• One overall national winner ( round two ) will receive £1,500 towards a dog friendly break + A Year ’ s Supply of Butcher 's Food for Dogs .
• Each Round one winner will each receive £100.00 Butcher 's Food for Dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no whole/part cash alternatives , delivered within 28 days of competition closing date • Online entry only .
Proof of submission is not proof of receipt .
• Reach Plc supports the prevention of cruelty to animals and in no way seeks to encourage readers to submit photographs or images which might endanger the wellbeing of animals and we reserve the right not to publish inappropriate pictures .
• Employees of ReachPlc , Butchers Pet Care Ltd and their families , and anyone professionally connected to the promotion are not eligible to neither @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • None 22 Regional/Website prizes are syndicated as follows :

From a fundraising whippet to a cocker spaniel who delivers post - we're celebrating Britain's finest lockdown dogs with Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs
Britain's 22 top dogs: The canine companions across the UK whose support has kept their owners going during lockdown
We asked you to tell us about your four-legged Lockdown Heroes – and boy, did you have some tales to tell.
We received thousands of entries, describing how dogs lifted the spirits of owners who are key workers, gave comfort to people facing lockdown alone or were constant companions for children separated from their friends.
Among the fantastic finalists in our Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs competition is Olly the wonder whippet (below), from Scotland, who has helped owner Lee raise funds for pet food parcels for those in need.
Another finalist is 17-month-old Cockapoo Hunter (above), from Liverpool, who has become a lifeline to those feeling isolated in lockdown.
The regional winner for Wales was faithful Macsen (above) who has shown that a dog really is human's best friend, by helping 20-year-old Osian Morris as he continues his rehabilitation after surgery to remove a tumour.
While Manchester's regional heat was won by Hattie the Cocker Spaniel (also above) who has been accompanying owner Andrew Bacon to work at the Lancastrian Office Centre and putting a smile on the faces of the facilities team and key workers who have carried on working there during the lockdown.
Nourishing every dog, no matter what your soulmate needs Congratulations to all Britain’s Lockdown Dog Heroes – your stories have shown just how wonderfully diverse our dogs are! Butcher’s know every dog is different and have a range of recipes to suit each one, no matter what their age or individual needs. Puppy Perfect recipes have all the vitamins and minerals needed for bouncing energy and healthy growth, while Adult meals are bursting with essential nutrients, herbs and oils that dogs need to be at their best. And for those dogs who can’t get out as much as they’d like, Butcher’s Lean & Tasty recipes use the leanest cuts and wholegrain rice for satisfying meals that are lower in fat and will keep your dog’s energy levels up. The Joints and Coat range uses salmon oil and added Omega-3 and Omega-6 for shiny coats, healthy skin and to help ease joint pain. And for soulmates who have sensitive tummies, the Simply Gentle range is made with added prebiotics and easy-to-digest wholegrains. So here’s to keeping all our heroes happy and healthy!
These are just some of the Lockdown Dog Heroes who have made it through from the thousands of entries we've received during our campaign, which is being supported by Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs.
Thousands of you voted for your favourites, helping us find 22 inspirational regional winners from around Britain and it's now time for the nation to decide on the overall winner.
Congratulations to all Britain’s Lockdown Dog Heroes – your stories have shown just how wonderfully unique and diverse our dogs are!
Voting closes at midnight on June 22 2020 - good luck to all of our finalists! Terms and conditions apply, see below for details.
Butcher’s recipes provide all the goodness they need, with delicious meals that are made with natural ingredients from British and Irish farms. There’s no nasties, just packed with food full of good stuff that dogs love. 100% complete and balanced recipes with all the vitamins and minerals needed for bouncing energy and total enjoyment. To find out more visit butchersdogfood.co.uk
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--ADVERTORIAL: The two people stuck alone on a tiny Welsh island since lockdown began

Spending nearly nine months of the year living on remote Skomer Island , National Lottery-funded wildlife wardens Nathan Wilkie and Sylwia Zbijewska , both 29 , are used to life “ off the grid ” .
But when the coronavirus crisis struck , the two of them were plunged into compulsory lockdown on the beautiful 720-acre isle off the Pembrokeshire coast .
With only seabirds for company , the situation has left them even more isolated than usual .
Sylwia , who is using her spare time to learn the ukulele , says : “ Every few weeks we take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order from friends , and we alternate cooking duties .
“ You need to be OK with being in isolation , and not being able to just pop to the shops .
You have to plan ahead and be able to enjoy the changes in the weather.
” In normal times , Skomer attracts up to 250 visitors a day , drawn by the chance to see the island ’ s wildlife - but coronavirus cut this off virtually overnight , and the Wildlife Trusts was faced with having to withdraw the wardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from The National Lottery Heritage Fund – part of a wider £600m National Lottery allocation to help good causes affected by the pandemic ’ s impact – Nathan and Sylwia can continue protecting Skomer ’ s unique bird habitats .
While living on the island , Nathan initially came down with symptoms of the coronavirus and had to self-isolate for two weeks , then the pair struggled to get food deliveries But now they ’ re embracing the situation .
Their work involves collecting data on breeding seabirds , including puffins and Manx @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from other species – humans among them .
“ The island is really fragile , ” says Nathan .
“ Puffins and shearwaters nest in burrows , so the ground is like a honeycomb .
It ’ s important that people stay on the paths.
” Both are missing their families on the mainland , though .
Nathan is also craving ice cream , while Sylwia pines for fresh strawberries .
Meanwhile they , and two other wardens , have been sharing their work online via video blogs .
And despite the crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We know how lucky we are to have a job on a remote island , ” says Nathan .
“ We appreciate all the support from The National Lottery and the people who play it.
” “ It ’ s a very special place to work in and it ’ s definitely a privilege , ” Sylwia adds Next we hear from another duo who have been separated from their loved ones in lockdown in Slough and find out how they 've been making the most of it too ... Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mehta have found being separated from their family in lockdown a challenge .
But the couple have made the most of their time by turning their lounge into a yoga and dance studio , thanks to online classes run by a local National Lottery-funded community group .
Rajinder , 75 , and Usha , 68 , live in Slough .
While they ’ ve at least been able to see their son and two-year-old youngest granddaughter from a distance , they have also managed to stay close to their wide circle of friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups , regular phone calls and even cooking challenges .
The couple have been active members of the National Lottery-funded Apna Virsa voluntary community organisation for four years .
It was co-founded by friends Seema Kamboj and Bobbi Johal in 2007 , with the aim of bringing together members of the vibrant South Asian community in the Slough area .
Since then it has grown to have hundreds of members , and works in close partnership with other community groups , running yoga , pilates , wellbeing and bhangra dance classes , alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a broad age range and uniting people from many different cultures .
“ Social isolation is a big issue , particularly among older members of the community , and early on we also recognised a need around people 's health , ” says Seema .
“ We ’ ve always consulted with the local community about the kind of services they want , and the classes we run have proved really popular .
“ When lockdown hit , we knew we had to keep bringing people together , so we ran with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s been amazingly successful , and our reach has risen from a maximum of 35 people in a class pre-lockdown , to as many as 10,000 views for one of our Facebook Live dance sessions .
We even had the charity Shelter ask us to share our social media tips !
” Apna Virsa was awarded National Lottery funding for its Wellbeing Matters project , launched in March 2019 , and some of that money has now supported it going virtual .
“ People have been sharing videos and photos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook and a recipe of the week shared via WhatsApp , ” says Seema .
“ It ’ s all these little things in lockdown that keep people positive and motivated.
” Usha adds : “ We look forward to getting sent the links for our online yoga and bhangra classes , and we cast them to the TV set – with a little help from our son !
“ The classes keep our bodies active and our minds occupied , and help to reduce anxiety in what has been a tough few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recipes with friends and speak to them on the phone .
Staying in touch with people has never been more important .
“ I normally play The National Lottery with some former work colleagues .
I think it ’ s great that people who play are helping others to do good work.
” • None Visit national-lottery.co.uk/news to learn more about how you ’ re helping

National Lottery-funded wildlife wardens tell us what it's been like living on tiny Skomer Island surrounded only by puffins, plus we catch up with another duo who have been separated from their family in Slough
The two people stuck alone on a tiny Welsh island since lockdown began
Spending nearly nine months of the year living on remote Skomer Island, National Lottery-funded wildlife wardens Nathan Wilkie and Sylwia Zbijewska, both 29, are used to life “off the grid”.
But when the coronavirus crisis struck, the two of them were plunged into compulsory lockdown on the beautiful 720-acre isle off the Pembrokeshire coast.
With only seabirds for company, the situation has left them even more isolated than usual.
Sylwia, who is using her spare time to learn the ukulele, says: “Every few weeks we take our boat to collect our online supermarket order from friends, and we alternate cooking duties.
“You need to be OK with being in isolation, and not being able to just pop to the shops. You have to plan ahead and be able to enjoy the changes in the weather.”
In normal times, Skomer attracts up to 250 visitors a day, drawn by the chance to see the island’s wildlife - but coronavirus cut this off virtually overnight, and the Wildlife Trusts was faced with having to withdraw the wardens.
However, thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund – part of a wider £600m National Lottery allocation to help good causes affected by the pandemic’s impact – Nathan and Sylwia can continue protecting Skomer’s unique bird habitats.
How you have helped raise £600m to support good causes through the coronavirus crisis National Lottery players have raised £600m which will support good causes through the coronavirus. We’re facing exceptional times brought about by the global pandemic. But thanks to you, essential funding is being distributed over the next few months to charities, projects and the good causes most impacted by coronavirus. Click here to learn more about how you are helping - or visit national-lottery.co.uk/news
While living on the island, Nathan initially came down with symptoms of the coronavirus and had to self-isolate for two weeks, then the pair struggled to get food deliveries But now they’re embracing the situation.
Their work involves collecting data on breeding seabirds, including puffins and Manx shearwaters, and helping to protect them from other species – humans among them.
“The island is really fragile,” says Nathan. “Puffins and shearwaters nest in burrows, so the ground is like a honeycomb. It’s important that people stay on the paths.”
Both are missing their families on the mainland, though. Nathan is also craving ice cream, while Sylwia pines for fresh strawberries.
Meanwhile they, and two other wardens, have been sharing their work online via video blogs.
And despite the crisis, the pair are counting their blessings.
“We know how lucky we are to have a job on a remote island,” says Nathan. “We appreciate all the support from The National Lottery and the people who play it.”
“It’s a very special place to work in and it’s definitely a privilege,” Sylwia adds
Next we hear from another duo who have been separated from their loved ones in lockdown in Slough and find out how they've been making the most of it too...
Pensioners transform lounge into yoga studio
Like many loving grandparents, Rajinder and Usha Mehta have found being separated from their family in lockdown a challenge.
But the couple have made the most of their time by turning their lounge into a yoga and dance studio, thanks to online classes run by a local National Lottery-funded community group.
Rajinder, 75, and Usha, 68, live in Slough. While they’ve at least been able to see their son and two-year-old youngest granddaughter from a distance, they have also managed to stay close to their wide circle of friends through shared virtual exercise classes, WhatsApp groups, regular phone calls and even cooking challenges.
The couple have been active members of the National Lottery-funded Apna Virsa voluntary community organisation for four years. It was co-founded by friends Seema Kamboj and Bobbi Johal in 2007, with the aim of bringing together members of the vibrant South Asian community in the Slough area.
Since then it has grown to have hundreds of members, and works in close partnership with other community groups, running yoga, pilates, wellbeing and bhangra dance classes, alongside community meet-ups and other services catering for a broad age range and uniting people from many different cultures.
“Social isolation is a big issue, particularly among older members of the community, and early on we also recognised a need around people's health,” says Seema. “We’ve always consulted with the local community about the kind of services they want, and the classes we run have proved really popular.
“When lockdown hit, we knew we had to keep bringing people together, so we ran with the challenge and moved our classes online. It’s been amazingly successful, and our reach has risen from a maximum of 35 people in a class pre-lockdown, to as many as 10,000 views for one of our Facebook Live dance sessions. We even had the charity Shelter ask us to share our social media tips!”
Apna Virsa was awarded National Lottery funding for its Wellbeing Matters project, launched in March 2019, and some of that money has now supported it going virtual.
“People have been sharing videos and photos, we’ve had weekly highlights on Facebook and a recipe of the week shared via WhatsApp,” says Seema. “It’s all these little things in lockdown that keep people positive and motivated.”
Usha adds: “We look forward to getting sent the links for our online yoga and bhangra classes, and we cast them to the TV set – with a little help from our son!
“The classes keep our bodies active and our minds occupied, and help to reduce anxiety in what has been a tough few months. I’ve also shared recipes with friends and speak to them on the phone. Staying in touch with people has never been more important.
“I normally play The National Lottery with some former work colleagues. I think it’s great that people who play are helping others to do good work.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Coronavirus 'no longer causing excess deaths as figures drop to normal levels'

The UK 's weekly death rate has returned to normal for the first time since the lockdown , the Health Secretary has said .
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic more than 22,000 deaths from all causes were recorded each week - but this has now fallen dramatically , Matt Hancock said .
He told the Downing Street press briefing that the number of fatalities has finally dropped to normal levels for this time of year .
Mr Hancock stated : `` For the first week since mid-March , the number of people who died in this country in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - was no higher than is normal at this time of year .
`` So that demonstrates that the number of deaths is coming right down .
`` In a normal June week , in a normal year , it 's statistically equivalent . ''
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 10,709 deaths were registered in the week up to June 5 .
That remains higher than the five-year average of 9,977 , but is significantly lower than figures recorded in mid-April , when the daily coronavirus death toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the year , there have been 64,000 more deaths than the five-year-average .
Figures in the latest report show that between December 28 and June 5 , a total of 47,387 deaths involving coronavirus were recorded .
In England alone , the number of deaths that occurred up to June 5 , but registered up to June 13 , stood at 45,432 - and 2,313 in Wales .
According to the Department for Health , the UK 's death toll is 42,288 , with a 13-day-old boy among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Matt Hancock: Over-50s to get priority on vaccines as manufacturing gets underway
Matt Hancock: Over-50s to get priority on vaccines as manufacturing gets underway
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that for the first time since the lockdown, the number of deaths in the UK has returned to normal. Since the start of the year, there have been 64,000 excess deaths
The UK's weekly death rate has returned to normal for the first time since the lockdown, the Health Secretary has said.
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic more than 22,000 deaths from all causes were recorded each week - but this has now fallen dramatically, Matt Hancock said.
He told the Downing Street press briefing that the number of fatalities has finally dropped to normal levels for this time of year.
Mr Hancock stated: "For the first week since mid-March, the number of people who died in this country in total - from coronavirus and anything else - was no higher than is normal at this time of year.
"So that demonstrates that the number of deaths is coming right down.
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
"In a normal June week, in a normal year, it's statistically equivalent."
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 10,709 deaths were registered in the week up to June 5.
That remains higher than the five-year average of 9,977, but is significantly lower than figures recorded in mid-April, when the daily coronavirus death toll topped 1,000.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Official figures show that since the start of the year, there have been 64,000 more deaths than the five-year-average.
Figures in the latest report show that between December 28 and June 5, a total of 47,387 deaths involving coronavirus were recorded.
In England alone, the number of deaths that occurred up to June 5, but registered up to June 13, stood at 45,432 - and 2,313 in Wales.
According to the Department for Health, the UK's death toll is 42,288, with a 13-day-old boy among the latest victims of the killer virus.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Kim Kardashian to 'produce and host crime podcast' as she furthers career move

It seems Kim Kardashian is furthering her new career move as she 's set to `` produce and host '' her own crime podcast while currently studying to become a lawyer .
The 39-year-old reality star is launching her own Spotify podcast on prison reform , according to the Wall Street Journal .
And it 's reported that mum-of-four Kim , who is embarking on a career change , is going to co-host and co-produce the new series alongside TV producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi .
A date for the new podcast is yet to be confirmed .
Kim 's reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last two years seeking clemency for inmates who were given too harsh a prison sentence .
According to the WSJ , Kim 's new podcast will follow Lori 's investigation into Kevin Keith 's case - who was convicted of three murders back in 1994 .
He has maintained his innocence and has appealed the conviction several times .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and has been studying hard to become a lawyer through an apprenticeship programme .
Speaking about her new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an episode of KUWTK , she said : `` It 's kind of crazy because I 'm learning it all as I go .
`` I spend more time on this than I do anything else .
It 's insane but it 's so fun to be around people that are super smart and get it and want the same thing . ''
The superstar revealed in an interview with Vogue last year that she hopes to achieve her goal of taking the bar in 2022 when her four-year apprenticeship ends at her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in February she was preparing to take tests required for her to become a lawyer .
Admitting it 's `` so hard , '' Kim added : `` I just finished year one .
I 'm about to take the baby bar in a few months , which is a necessity in order to continue on for the next three years in California .
`` So it feels good , having finished year one .
It 's very hard ! ''
It 's unknown what Kim could rake in financially from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a great next step for Kim 's impressive career history .
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KIM AND KANYE SPLASH OUT ON LAVISH FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR NORTH'S BIRTHDAY
KIM AND KANYE SPLASH OUT ON LAVISH FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR NORTH'S BIRTHDAY
Kim Kardashian, 39, is said to be co-hosting and producing a podcast on criminal-justice in a bid to educate fans further as she takes on new career move
Kim Kardashian to 'produce and host crime podcast' to educate fans on prison reform
It seems Kim Kardashian is furthering her new career move as she's set to "produce and host" her own crime podcast while currently studying to become a lawyer.
The 39-year-old reality star is launching her own Spotify podcast on prison reform, according to the Wall Street Journal.
And it's reported that mum-of-four Kim, who is embarking on a career change, is going to co-host and co-produce the new series alongside TV producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi.
A date for the new podcast is yet to be confirmed.
Kim's reported new move comes after she's spent the last two years seeking clemency for inmates who were given too harsh a prison sentence.
Image: Getty Images for ABA) Getty Images for ABA)
According to the WSJ, Kim's new podcast will follow Lori's investigation into Kevin Keith's case - who was convicted of three murders back in 1994.
He has maintained his innocence and has appealed the conviction several times.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and has been studying hard to become a lawyer through an apprenticeship programme.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Speaking about her new venture into the world of law on an episode of KUWTK, she said: "It's kind of crazy because I'm learning it all as I go.
"I spend more time on this than I do anything else. It's insane but it's so fun to be around people that are super smart and get it and want the same thing."
The superstar revealed in an interview with Vogue last year that she hopes to achieve her goal of taking the bar in 2022 when her four-year apprenticeship ends at her current San Francisco firm.
Kim said back in February she was preparing to take tests required for her to become a lawyer.
Image: MDM) MDM)
Admitting it's "so hard," Kim added: "I just finished year one. I'm about to take the baby bar in a few months, which is a necessity in order to continue on for the next three years in California.
"So it feels good, having finished year one. It's very hard!"
It's unknown what Kim could rake in financially from the podcast, but it's guaranteed to be a great next step for Kim's impressive career history.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Marcus Rashford has shown up our ignorant and indifferent government ministers

Matt Hancock has been getting plenty of stick for referring to Marcus Rashford as Daniel Rashford .
Rightly so .
If he does not have the name of a national hero who has forced HIS Government into an embarrassing U-turn , ingrained in his mind , there is something unhealthily wrong .
But to cut the hopeless Hancock some slack , if you were in charge of a nation ’ s health at a time when the pandemic victims were piling high enough to fill Old Trafford , you might be forgiven for being a bit flustered .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found yourself at the heart of one of the world ’ s worst responses to this Covid-19 crisis , you might be a touch discombobulated .
And getting a footballer ’ s name wrong has not always been the prompt for vilification .
It was a hallmark of our national treasure , Sir Bobby Robson .
“ What does the manager ( Robson ) call you ?
” a journalist once asked a black Newcastle United player , Shola Ameobi .
“ Carl Cort , ” came the reply , referring to another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not , it seemed funny at the time .
In the context of 2020 , maybe not so funny .
Which brings us to a couple of far more worrying ministerial utterances this week .
On a conference call , Nigel Huddleston was asked if it was time for a widespread introduction of the Rooney Rule .
The Sports Minister replied : “ You ’ re going to have to tell me the Rooney Rule .
I ’ ve heard of it but … ” This is not solely Huddleston ’ s fault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political system that elevates people into positions of power in fields in which they are not experts .
Not even close .
Hence , Hancock in charge of the country ’ s health .
But the Rooney Rule is one of the most significant developments and most debated ideas in the governance of modern sport .
And the best the Sports Minister of the United Kingdom can do ?
To be fair to Huddleston , he spoke well on a range of other sporting-related subjects , including the issue of whether central government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should run itself .
White turkeys are not going to vote for Christmas .
White sporting executives are not going to vote for greater diversity if it means they are redundant .
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the Rooney Rule was not on their agenda .
That is why the Government , and Huddleston , have to intervene .
They are quick to wallow in their ‘ achievement ’ of getting a few Premier League matches broadcast on free-to-air TV .
Maybe they will now clearly see the players on one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a collective force for change that , I suspect , we have not seen for a long time .
But change will not be enforced by administrators compelled , in some instances , to pay only lip-service to equal rights .
It will be enforced by those in real power .
A nation ’ s elected officials .
But when those officials do not even know what the Rooney Rule is – for their information , it is a rule that requires a sporting organisation to interview a BAME candidate for a vacant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what hope have those fighting for equality in sport and life got ?
And what hope have they got when the second most powerful politician in the country thinks the act of taking a knee comes from Game of Thrones ?
What hope when Dominic Raab - the Foreign Secretary for goodness sake - believes the subject trivial enough to joke about only going down on one knee for the Queen and the ‘ missus ’ ?
Actually Raab and his missus can not remember if he did propose in that manner because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champagne at the time ’ .
I am all for the odd gag but when such a key Government figure responds to football ’ s emotive protests with flippancy and glibness , it speaks volumes for their nonchalance .
Raab ’ s conciliatory tweet could not conceal his instinct .
After the game at the Etihad , both Raheem Sterling and Pep Guardiola spoke powerfully of how football is making a statement , how it is becoming a force for change .
But it will have to be some force up against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Raab and their leader .
If the likes of Sterling and Guardiola dropped to a knee in sheer despair , you would not blame them .
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PM didn't know about Rashford until yesterday because there are 'so many things going on'
PM didn't know about Rashford until yesterday because there are 'so many things going on'
Matt Hancock getting Rashford's name wrong was just the start, with Nigel Huddleston and Dominic Raab showing lack of understanding of equality issues within sport and society
Marcus Rashford has shown up our ignorant and indifferent government ministers
Matt Hancock has been getting plenty of stick for referring to Marcus Rashford as Daniel Rashford.
Rightly so. If he does not have the name of a national hero who has forced HIS Government into an embarrassing U-turn, ingrained in his mind, there is something unhealthily wrong.
But to cut the hopeless Hancock some slack, if you were in charge of a nation’s health at a time when the pandemic victims were piling high enough to fill Old Trafford, you might be forgiven for being a bit flustered.
If you had been promoted beyond your capabilities and found yourself at the heart of one of the world’s worst responses to this Covid-19 crisis, you might be a touch discombobulated.
And getting a footballer’s name wrong has not always been the prompt for vilification.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
It was a hallmark of our national treasure, Sir Bobby Robson.
“What does the manager (Robson) call you?” a journalist once asked a black Newcastle United player, Shola Ameobi.
“Carl Cort,” came the reply, referring to another black Newcastle black player.
True or not, it seemed funny at the time. In the context of 2020, maybe not so funny.
Which brings us to a couple of far more worrying ministerial utterances this week.
Image: PA) PA)
On a conference call, Nigel Huddleston was asked if it was time for a widespread introduction of the Rooney Rule.
The Sports Minister replied: “You’re going to have to tell me the Rooney Rule. I’ve heard of it but …”
This is not solely Huddleston’s fault. This is the fault of a political system that elevates people into positions of power in fields in which they are not experts. Not even close.
Hence, Hancock in charge of the country’s health.
But the Rooney Rule is one of the most significant developments and most debated ideas in the governance of modern sport.
And the best the Sports Minister of the United Kingdom can do?
“I’ve heard of it.”
To be fair to Huddleston, he spoke well on a range of other sporting-related subjects, including the issue of whether central government should become more proactive in how sport should run itself.
It should.
White turkeys are not going to vote for Christmas. White sporting executives are not going to vote for greater diversity if it means they are redundant.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the Rooney Rule was not on their agenda.
No surprise there.
That is why the Government, and Huddleston, have to intervene.
They are quick to wallow in their ‘achievement’ of getting a few Premier League matches broadcast on free-to-air TV.
Maybe they will now clearly see the players on one knee, wanting change.
Image: PA) PA)
This is a collective force for change that, I suspect, we have not seen for a long time.
But change will not be enforced by administrators compelled, in some instances, to pay only lip-service to equal rights.
It will be enforced by those in real power. A nation’s elected officials.
But when those officials do not even know what the Rooney Rule is – for their information, it is a rule that requires a sporting organisation to interview a BAME candidate for a vacant coaching or senior administrative post – then what hope have those fighting for equality in sport and life got?
And what hope have they got when the second most powerful politician in the country thinks the act of taking a knee comes from Game of Thrones?
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
What hope when Dominic Raab - the Foreign Secretary for goodness sake - believes the subject trivial enough to joke about only going down on one knee for the Queen and the ‘missus’?
Actually Raab and his missus cannot remember if he did propose in that manner because they had ‘obviously had too much champagne at the time’.
I am all for the odd gag but when such a key Government figure responds to football’s emotive protests with flippancy and glibness, it speaks volumes for their nonchalance.
Raab’s conciliatory tweet could not conceal his instinct.
After the game at the Etihad, both Raheem Sterling and Pep Guardiola spoke powerfully of how football is making a statement, how it is becoming a force for change.
But it will have to be some force up against the indifference and ignorance of Hancock, Huddleston, Raab and their leader.
If the likes of Sterling and Guardiola dropped to a knee in sheer despair, you would not blame them.
Thankfully, they won’t.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--EastEnders' Carter family: The grisly deaths and dramatic exits over the years

EastEnders has gone off air for at least the next five weeks as the show has run out of episodes due to the coronavirus lockdown .
It 's not yet known when the show will return , but it could be as late as September , with cast and crew expected to return to filming at the end of the month with new social distancing guidelines in place .
On Monday , instead of the usual episode there is a special show dedicated to the behind-the-scenes secrets , hosted by Stacey Dooley .
She will be chatting to Mick and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bright , exploring their relationship and gossip , on and off screen .
But as Mick and Linda celebrate selling the Queen Vic to Sharon Watts and Ian Beale , we take a look back at the other Carters who have come and gone .
Stan Carter first appeared on EastEnders in 2014 , and he was the father of Shirley ( Linda Henry ) and Tina ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ) .
His character departed from the show in 2015 after he was killed off .
While battling terminal prostate cancer , Stan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assist him with suicide , and Tina agreed but Mick refused , and stopped her , leading to him and Stan feuding .
His condition was revealed by Aunt Babe at Lee 's 22nd birthday party , after Stan had tried to keep it a secret .
He found out that his cancer was pushing on his spine , and so it was unlikely he would ever walk again .
While in hospital , Babe and Cora visited him and he proposed to Cora , which broke Babe 's heart because she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave them her blessing .
Stan was sent into a hospice against his will , and he intended to marry Cora from his hospital bed , and he was joined by Shirley , who had been fighting with the family but had decided to make amends .
Before he could marry Cora , Stan 's condition deteriorated that night and he died peacefully , shortly after encouraging Shirley to make peace with the rest of the family .
Lee Carter , played by Danny-Boy Hatchard , is the son of Mick and Linda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean ( Shona McGarty ) but left the soap when their relationship broke down .
He first appeared on the show in 2014 and was romantically involved with Lucy Beale , and was originally a suspect in her murder .
He was unfaithful to Whitney , and their troubled romance combined with his fall on to baby Ollie 's high chair which caused the baby to have a seizure , led to Lee suffering from mental health problems .
To try to make extra cash , he organised a robbery of the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving .
He returned two years later and tried to help his mum Linda with her alcoholism , and also made amends with Whitney , agreeing to be friends with her .
He left early this year after asking Mick and Linda to stop fighting , and the door is open for him to return .
Low-key character Johnny , son of Linda , did not get much screen time during his four-year stint on the show , but he is still alive and so could return .
Played by Sam Spike and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen leaving in a cab to head to Manchester for a new job .
He had moved to Italy with hid boyfriend Gianluca , with whom he was absolutely besotted , but their relationship went sour and he returned to tell his family they had split up , shortly after Linda was raped , and the Carters told Johnny about it .
His character caused outage in 2017 when he looked perfectly healthy and without a scratch on him after being shot by Ted and nearly dying when his ambulance crashed .
Viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to his third incarnation if he should return to Walford .
Babe Smith , otherwise known as Aunt Babe , is the aunt of Shirley and Tina Carter , and the sister of Sylvie .
She was last seen when she was thrown out of the Queen Vic by Mick because she served alcohol with breakfast to an undercover detective , landing them a £20,000 fine .
After a fight with sister Slyvie , Babe left her to die by the canal in the rain and she also threatened Shirley to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Badland , Babe was a great villain and Annette believed she had an `` ugly end '' when the new show executive had not wanted the character any more .
Babe left the soap in 2017 , but Annette revealed she would love for her to return one day , so we could be seeing her back on our screens .
Nancy Carter , played by Maddy Hill , is Mick and Linda 's daughter who was on the soap from 2014-2016 .
She battled with the fallout after Linda 's rape and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vicious feud with brother Lee , culminating in the fight that ended with baby Ollie being badly hurt , infuriating Mick .
She went to Italy with her boyfriend Tanwar and bid farewell to her family , though Mick later received a call to say Nancy had been injured when she was hit by a car in Bulgaria .
But she survived , and in 2019 the Carters learnt that Nancy and Tanwar had got engaged while in Australia .
Sylvie ( Linda Marlowe ) was in the soap from 2014-2017 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electrocuted in the bath after enjoying a 60s themed party with her family .
The character had dementia , and she brought her stereo in the bathroom with her plugged into the mains , leading to her death .
She was supposed to be assessed by social services after she became confused and violent with Kathy Beale , and Tina was considering putting her into a care home , which Sylvie was terrified of .
Not remembering who Tina was and thinking she was a stranger , Sylvie told her she was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loving them , making Tina cry .
Her body was discovered by a horrified Tina after the lights fused and alerted her that something was wrong upstairs .
*EastEnders : Secrets From The Square airs on Monday at 8pm on BBC One .

MICK AND LINDA CAUGHT PHIL MITCHELL OUT OVER QUEEN VIC SALE IN THEIR VERY FIRST EPISODE
MICK AND LINDA CAUGHT PHIL MITCHELL OUT OVER QUEEN VIC SALE IN THEIR VERY FIRST EPISODE
Monday's EastEnders will be a special focused on Mick and Linda Carter, but what happened to the other Carters who are no longer in the soap, and which could return?
EastEnders has gone off air for at least the next five weeks as the show has run out of episodes due to the coronavirus lockdown.
It's not yet known when the show will return, but it could be as late as September, with cast and crew expected to return to filming at the end of the month with new social distancing guidelines in place.
On Monday, instead of the usual episode there is a special show dedicated to the behind-the-scenes secrets, hosted by Stacey Dooley.
She will be chatting to Mick and Linda Carter actors Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright, exploring their relationship and gossip, on and off screen.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But as Mick and Linda celebrate selling the Queen Vic to Sharon Watts and Ian Beale, we take a look back at the other Carters who have come and gone.
Stanley Carter
Stan Carter first appeared on EastEnders in 2014, and he was the father of Shirley (Linda Henry) and Tina (Luisa Bradshaw-White). His character departed from the show in 2015 after he was killed off.
While battling terminal prostate cancer, Stan told Tina and Mick he wanted them to assist him with suicide, and Tina agreed but Mick refused, and stopped her, leading to him and Stan feuding.
Image: BBC) BBC)
His condition was revealed by Aunt Babe at Lee's 22nd birthday party, after Stan had tried to keep it a secret.
He found out that his cancer was pushing on his spine, and so it was unlikely he would ever walk again.
While in hospital, Babe and Cora visited him and he proposed to Cora, which broke Babe's heart because she had always loved him - but she gave them her blessing.
Stan was sent into a hospice against his will, and he intended to marry Cora from his hospital bed, and he was joined by Shirley, who had been fighting with the family but had decided to make amends.
Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) BBC/Jack Barnes)
Before he could marry Cora, Stan's condition deteriorated that night and he died peacefully, shortly after encouraging Shirley to make peace with the rest of the family.
Lee Carter
Lee Carter, played by Danny-Boy Hatchard, is the son of Mick and Linda, and he was married to Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) but left the soap when their relationship broke down.
He first appeared on the show in 2014 and was romantically involved with Lucy Beale, and was originally a suspect in her murder.
He was unfaithful to Whitney, and their troubled romance combined with his fall on to baby Ollie's high chair which caused the baby to have a seizure, led to Lee suffering from mental health problems.
Image: BBC) BBC)
To try to make extra cash, he organised a robbery of the Queen Vic, before splitting from Whitney and leaving.
He returned two years later and tried to help his mum Linda with her alcoholism, and also made amends with Whitney, agreeing to be friends with her.
He left early this year after asking Mick and Linda to stop fighting, and the door is open for him to return.
Johnny Carter
Low-key character Johnny, son of Linda, did not get much screen time during his four-year stint on the show, but he is still alive and so could return.
Played by Sam Spike and later Ted Reilly, Johnny was last seen leaving in a cab to head to Manchester for a new job.
Image: BBC) BBC)
He had moved to Italy with hid boyfriend Gianluca, with whom he was absolutely besotted, but their relationship went sour and he returned to tell his family they had split up, shortly after Linda was raped, and the Carters told Johnny about it.
His character caused outage in 2017 when he looked perfectly healthy and without a scratch on him after being shot by Ted and nearly dying when his ambulance crashed.
Viewers have tweeted to say they are looking forward to his third incarnation if he should return to Walford.
Aunt Babe
Babe Smith, otherwise known as Aunt Babe, is the aunt of Shirley and Tina Carter, and the sister of Sylvie.
She was last seen when she was thrown out of the Queen Vic by Mick because she served alcohol with breakfast to an undercover detective, landing them a £20,000 fine.
Image: BBC) BBC)
After a fight with sister Slyvie, Babe left her to die by the canal in the rain and she also threatened Shirley to watch her back.
Played by actress Annette Badland, Babe was a great villain and Annette believed she had an "ugly end" when the new show executive had not wanted the character any more.
Babe left the soap in 2017, but Annette revealed she would love for her to return one day, so we could be seeing her back on our screens.
Nancy Carter
Nancy Carter, played by Maddy Hill, is Mick and Linda's daughter who was on the soap from 2014-2016.
She battled with the fallout after Linda's rape and also suffered from epilepsy and had a vicious feud with brother Lee, culminating in the fight that ended with baby Ollie being badly hurt, infuriating Mick.
Image: BBC) BBC)
She went to Italy with her boyfriend Tanwar and bid farewell to her family, though Mick later received a call to say Nancy had been injured when she was hit by a car in Bulgaria.
But she survived, and in 2019 the Carters learnt that Nancy and Tanwar had got engaged while in Australia.
Sylvie Carter
Sylvie (Linda Marlowe) was in the soap from 2014-2017, and was brutally killed off when she was electrocuted in the bath after enjoying a 60s themed party with her family.
The character had dementia, and she brought her stereo in the bathroom with her plugged into the mains, leading to her death.
She was supposed to be assessed by social services after she became confused and violent with Kathy Beale, and Tina was considering putting her into a care home, which Sylvie was terrified of.
Not remembering who Tina was and thinking she was a stranger, Sylvie told her she was a bad mother but that she never stopped loving them, making Tina cry.
Her body was discovered by a horrified Tina after the lights fused and alerted her that something was wrong upstairs.
*EastEnders: Secrets From The Square airs on Monday at 8pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Charlotte Hawkins leads host of celebs dressed up at home for Ladies' Day

Hats off to Charlotte Hawkins for dressing up on Royal Ascot ’ s Ladies ’ Day – as she watched from her sofa .
The racing went ahead behind closed doors yesterday , as it has all week .
And Good Morning Britain ’ s Charlotte jockeyed for position with a host of fans tuning in at home in the who ’ s-got-the-best-outfit stakes .
The presenter , who would have been at the event , said : “ It ’ s been such fun ...
I love that people have been getting dressed up.
” Formula E host Nicki @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Styled With Thanks challenge in aid of health charities .
As the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe , it will mark the first year the Queen has n't attended the star-studded event since her coronation in 1953 .
This summer only 500 people will be allowed to attend - mainly jockeys , trainers and event staff - compared to the usual 300,000 .
Charlotte looked as elegant as ever as she slipped into a pastel blue lace midi dress , which she paired with a matching shade of fascinator .
The GMB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the cancelled event in her living room on the fluffy sofa .
Meanwhile , PR guru Nazer Bullen put on a show-stopping display in a polka dot number , which enhanced her petite frame .
She slipped on red lipstick to match for the occasion , and posed from her gorgeous home .
Race fan Sarah Payne looked pretty in pink as she slipped into a chic paisley print dress , pairing her outfit with a chunky belt and crisp-white blazer .
She held a glass of champagne in one hand to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporter Vanessa Binnie decided to go plain and simple , with her huge fascinator being the main attraction .
She paired her dazzling outfit with huge sunglasses and posed in her garden .
Stylist Scarlett Gray looked outstanding as she added a touch of elegance to her outfit with frills and a Chanel handbag .
F1 host Natalie Pinkham scrubbed up well as she decorated her hair with a huge bow headband .
She wore her short locks in a sleek , straight style and finished off the look with a floral print @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicki Shields added rubber gloves to her incredible outfit - which consisted of a floral dress and gorgeous pink fascinator .
It seems the ladies had a great day spent at their homes during the lockdown , despite not being present at the actual event .
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GMB's Charlotte Hawkins oozed total glamour as she dressed up to celebrate Royal Ascot's Ladies Day from her home during the coronavirus lockdown
Charlotte Hawkins leads host of celebs dressing up at home for Royal Ascot's Ladies' Day
Hats off to Charlotte Hawkins for dressing up on Royal Ascot’s Ladies’ Day – as she watched from her sofa.
The racing went ahead behind closed doors yesterday, as it has all week.
And Good Morning Britain’s Charlotte jockeyed for position with a host of fans tuning in at home in the who’s-got-the-best-outfit stakes.
The presenter, who would have been at the event, said: “It’s been such fun... I love that people have been getting dressed up.”
Formula E host Nicki Shields was among others sharing pics for the Styled With Thanks challenge in aid of health charities.
As the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe, it will mark the first year the Queen hasn't attended the star-studded event since her coronation in 1953.
This summer only 500 people will be allowed to attend - mainly jockeys, trainers and event staff - compared to the usual 300,000.
Charlotte looked as elegant as ever as she slipped into a pastel blue lace midi dress, which she paired with a matching shade of fascinator.
The GMB host was all smiles as she posed for the cancelled event in her living room on the fluffy sofa.
Meanwhile, PR guru Nazer Bullen put on a show-stopping display in a polka dot number, which enhanced her petite frame.
Model Lystra Adams wore a sensational red dress with flared bell sleeves and a dramatic head piece.
She slipped on red lipstick to match for the occasion, and posed from her gorgeous home.
Race fan Sarah Payne looked pretty in pink as she slipped into a chic paisley print dress, pairing her outfit with a chunky belt and crisp-white blazer.
She held a glass of champagne in one hand to celebrate the annual occasion.
Sky racing reporter Vanessa Binnie decided to go plain and simple, with her huge fascinator being the main attraction.
She paired her dazzling outfit with huge sunglasses and posed in her garden.
Stylist Scarlett Gray looked outstanding as she added a touch of elegance to her outfit with frills and a Chanel handbag.
F1 host Natalie Pinkham scrubbed up well as she decorated her hair with a huge bow headband.
She wore her short locks in a sleek, straight style and finished off the look with a floral print frock.
Finally, Formula E host Nicki Shields added rubber gloves to her incredible outfit - which consisted of a floral dress and gorgeous pink fascinator.
It seems the ladies had a great day spent at their homes during the lockdown, despite not being present at the actual event.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Love Island Australia fans already fallen head over heels for one specific star

Love Island Australia fans have been driven wild by a certain star who barely shows his face .
As the guys and gals romance each other further and further each week toward that prize money , there 's one that 's playing it completely cool .
He tends to rock up out of the blue , with newcomer John James winning some Twitter brownie points after he coaxed one of the felines indoors to be greeted with kisses and cuddles .
Fans were , of course , beside themselves .
They flooded to Twitter to fawn over the furry friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , my favourite Islanders are the stray cats # LoveIslandAUS . ''
Another tweeted : `` Love Island Australia is as good as our version and THEY HAVE A CAT # LoveIslandAUS . ''
A fourth shared a string of heart emojis and penned : `` There is a cat in the villa omg # LoveIslandAus . ''
A fourth knew what she wanted in a man : `` John James luring a cat into the villa .
I 've found the one .
# loveislandaus . ''
Meanwhile , the show saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Elias .
The lads managed to immediately ruffle some feathers - though not on purpose - as the public voted for them both to go on a date with Cassidy .
She 's been at the centre of drama after her man Grant told Tayla he wanted to kiss her .
Things came to a head during the latest show as the love triangle broke down with an epic falling out .
It ended with Tayla in tears , saying : `` I do n't wan na talk , I just wan @ @ @ @

Love Island fans feline in love with new addition
Love Island fans feline in love with new addition
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Fans tuning in each night have had their hearts stolen
Love Island Australia fans already fallen head over heels for one particular star
Love Island Australia fans have been driven wild by a certain star who barely shows his face.
As the guys and gals romance each other further and further each week toward that prize money, there's one that's playing it completely cool.
The villa cat.
He tends to rock up out of the blue, with newcomer John James winning some Twitter brownie points after he coaxed one of the felines indoors to be greeted with kisses and cuddles.
Fans were, of course, beside themselves.
They flooded to Twitter to fawn over the furry friend, one writing: "So far, my favourite Islanders are the stray cats #LoveIslandAUS."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another tweeted: " Love Island Australia is as good as our version and THEY HAVE A CAT #LoveIslandAUS."
"Omg they've cats," a third gushed.
A fourth shared a string of heart emojis and penned: "There is a cat in the villa omg #LoveIslandAus."
Image: ITV) ITV)
A fourth knew what she wanted in a man: "John James luring a cat into the villa. I've found the one. #loveislandaus."
Meanwhile, the show saw two newcomers in the shape of John and Elias.
The lads managed to immediately ruffle some feathers - though not on purpose - as the public voted for them both to go on a date with Cassidy.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She's been at the centre of drama after her man Grant told Tayla he wanted to kiss her.
Things came to a head during the latest show as the love triangle broke down with an epic falling out.
It ended with Tayla in tears, saying: "I don't wanna talk, I just wanna cry."


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Karim Benzema hits double in Real Madrid rout over Valencia

A Karim Benzema brace – including arguably the best goal anywhere in the world since the lockdown – ensured Real Madrid are still breathing down the necks of Barcelona in La Liga .
On a high-tempo , high-quality encounter – in which Marco Asensio also scored with his first touch of the season – Los Blancos closed the gap to two points with nine games to go .
Jasper Cillessen stuck a leg out to deny former Chelsea man Eden Hazard an early breakthrough after a perfect through pass from Benzema .
Valencia thought they had taken what would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Rodrigo fired past Thibaut Courtois .
But referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez – having consulted a replay – ruled that an offside Maxi Gomez had obstructed Raphael Varane .
Rodrigo – a former Bolton loanee – had already come inches from an opener when Courtois tipped his low strike onto the woodwork .
The visitors had many of the best chances in an end-to-end first period but could not sustain their attacking threat after the interval .
Hazard continued to combine neatly with Benzema , whose precise finish into the bottom left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mark .
Zinedine Zidane ’ s side toyed with Valencia , who found themselves forced to drive forwards if they wanted to salvage at least a point .
However , at the other end , Asensio assured the hosts of victory by scoring within seconds of coming on with a stylish left-footed volley .
Benzema crowned the night with a possible goal of the season , receiving an Asensio flick on the run and volleying in with his weaker foot .
Valencia ’ s Kang-in Lee inflicted further damage on his own team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hacking at Sergio Ramos off the ball .
The pressure in a tight title race pivots back to Barcelona , having briefly gone five points clear on Tuesday with a win over Levante .
Messi and company are again in action away to Sevilla on Friday night – a game in which the Argentine could net his 700 goal .
Real Madrid travel to the Basque Country next to face Real Sociedad on Sunday night , right after Valencia play at home to Osasuna .

GUARDIOLA LOOKING FORWARD TO RESTARTING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST "STRONGEST TEAM IN EUROPE" REAL MADRID
GUARDIOLA LOOKING FORWARD TO RESTARTING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST "STRONGEST TEAM IN EUROPE" REAL MADRID
An outstanding second half featuring two breath-taking goals sent a strong message to Barcelona
A Karim Benzema brace – including arguably the best goal anywhere in the world since the lockdown – ensured Real Madrid are still breathing down the necks of Barcelona in La Liga.
On a high-tempo, high-quality encounter – in which Marco Asensio also scored with his first touch of the season – Los Blancos closed the gap to two points with nine games to go.
Jasper Cillessen stuck a leg out to deny former Chelsea man Eden Hazard an early breakthrough after a perfect through pass from Benzema.
Valencia thought they had taken what would have been a deserved lead inside 20 minutes as Rodrigo fired past Thibaut Courtois.
But referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez – having consulted a replay – ruled that an offside Maxi Gomez had obstructed Raphael Varane.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Rodrigo – a former Bolton loanee – had already come inches from an opener when Courtois tipped his low strike onto the woodwork.
The visitors had many of the best chances in an end-to-end first period but could not sustain their attacking threat after the interval.
Hazard continued to combine neatly with Benzema, whose precise finish into the bottom left corner put Real ahead on the hour mark.
Zinedine Zidane’s side toyed with Valencia, who found themselves forced to drive forwards if they wanted to salvage at least a point.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
However, at the other end, Asensio assured the hosts of victory by scoring within seconds of coming on with a stylish left-footed volley.
Benzema crowned the night with a possible goal of the season, receiving an Asensio flick on the run and volleying in with his weaker foot.
Valencia’s Kang-in Lee inflicted further damage on his own team by picking up a red card for hacking at Sergio Ramos off the ball.
The pressure in a tight title race pivots back to Barcelona, having briefly gone five points clear on Tuesday with a win over Levante.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Messi and company are again in action away to Sevilla on Friday night – a game in which the Argentine could net his 700 goal.
Real Madrid travel to the Basque Country next to face Real Sociedad on Sunday night, right after Valencia play at home to Osasuna.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Boris Johnson to announce 'air bridges' deal with 'small number' of countries

Boris Johnson will later this month announce that deals are in place with a `` small number '' of countries to create air bridges , it is claimed .
The Prime Minister will reveal which countries - all said to have low coronavirus infection rates - are included in the deal .
Ministers want to set up air bridges to nations seen as `` most advantageous '' to the UK economy - like France , Spain , Greece and Portugal , the Daily Telegraph reports .
Travellers arriving in the UK face 14 days of isolation under mandatory quarantine - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules .
But Mr Johnson has previously said that the government is looking at the idea of `` air bridges . ''
These would allow Brits to dodge quarantine when arriving back home after travelling , as well as any isolation requirements in the selected country abroad .
An insider told The Telegraph : “ The plan is to announce a small number of air bridges on June 29 , though it won ’ t come into force until July 4 .
“ Obviously it will depend on factors such as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections at the time .
`` The Foreign Office will also have to change its travel advice before then because that remains a block on people going abroad for holidays.
” At the moment the Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel - meaning Brits who want to go abroad are finding it hard to get travel insurance .
On Tuesday , the PM said : “ The reason for having the quarantine system is very simple : we don ’ t want to reimport the disease just at the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under control in this country .
“ But we ’ re certainly looking at air bridges and ways to ensure that people can safely go on holiday eventually.
” Today he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the UK for talks , and said air bridges would be among the topics for discussion .
He said before Mr Macron 's visit : `` Obviously I will be talking to Emmanuel Macron about all sorts of ways in which we can bring our countries together , making sure that eventually we will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other 's countries .
`` The same goes obviously for Spain , as soon as we can .
`` The reason for having the quarantine system is very simple : we do n't want to reimport the disease just at the moment when we 've really got it under control in this country .
`` But we 're certainly looking at air bridges and ways to ensure that people can safely go on holiday eventually . ''

The Prime Minister will unveil his plan on June 29, according to reports, with a small number of countries with low coronavirus infection rates said to have been identified
Boris Johnson will announce a string of deals with a "small number" of countries to create air bridges later this month, it has been claimed.
The Prime Minister will reveal which countries - all said to have low coronavirus infection rates - are included in the deal, in a boost to Brits hoping to enjoy summer holidays abroad following months of lockdown.
Ministers want to set up air bridges to nations seen as "most advantageous" to the UK economy - like France, Spain, Greece and Portugal, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Travellers arriving in the UK face 14 days of isolation under mandatory quarantine - with fines threatened for anyone who flouts the rules.
But Mr Johnson has previously said that the government is looking at the idea of "air bridges."
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These would allow Brits to dodge quarantine when arriving back home after travelling, as well as any isolation requirements in the selected country abroad.
An insider told The Telegraph: “The plan is to announce a small number of air bridges on June 29, though it won’t come into force until July 4.
“Obviously it will depend on factors such as the scientific advice and the level of coronavirus infections at the time.
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"The Foreign Office will also have to change its travel advice before then because that remains a block on people going abroad for holidays.”
At the moment the Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel - meaning Brits who want to go abroad are finding it hard to get travel insurance.
On Tuesday, the PM said: “The reason for having the quarantine system is very simple: we don’t want to reimport the disease just at the moment when we’ve really got it under control in this country.
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“But we’re certainly looking at air bridges and ways to ensure that people can safely go on holiday eventually.”
Today he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the UK for talks, and said air bridges would be among the topics for discussion.
He said before Mr Macron's visit: "Obviously I will be talking to Emmanuel Macron about all sorts of ways in which we can bring our countries together, making sure that eventually we will be able to travel freely to and from each other's countries.
"The same goes obviously for Spain, as soon as we can.
"The reason for having the quarantine system is very simple: we don't want to reimport the disease just at the moment when we've really got it under control in this country.
"But we're certainly looking at air bridges and ways to ensure that people can safely go on holiday eventually."


thedailymirror--2020-06-19--Wales to consider allowing hairdressers to reopen from July 13

Wales will consider letting hairdressers reopen from July 13 , the nation 's First Minister signalled today .
Mark Drakeford said there will be a review next month to consider a `` range of specific options '' for restarting personal care services , inclduing hairdressing and beauty , by appointment .
The review will take place on July 9 .
It is understood that if a change is agreed , it would likely take effect from Monday 13 July .
Self-contained holiday accommodation is also likely to reopen in Wales from the same date .
The exact rules and dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and would depend on how the virus is progressing .
But today 's announcement means Wales appears to have put a firmer date than England on when people might finally get a haircut .
In England , hair and and nail salons are included in a wave of firms that might begin to reopen in England from July 4 - but only at the earliest .
And ministers have warned hairdressers may have to wait longer , because the close proximity of having your haircut means it 's a higher risk activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 ' of its lockdown easing plan , which would begin from July 9 at the earliest .
Wales would only allow haircuts `` by appointment '' .
A source suggested this might mean , for example , only allowing one person in a salon at a time - but stressed the details are not confirmed .
Meanwhile private prayer , house viewings and some outdoor sports can resume in Wales from Monday , the nation ’ s First Minister said .
Mark Drakeford also announced non-essential shops could reopen from Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with up to a third of pupils in at a time ) and tourism from July 6 .
This lunchtime he added the following changes from Monday , which bring Wales more in line with changes already made in England : • Private prayer can resume in places of worship where social distancing is maintained and gatherings do not take place ; • The housing market can restart , with house viewings to take place in vacant properties and house moves where a sale has been agreed but not yet completed ; • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing must be maintained .
No contact or team sports will be allowed ; Wales will likely scrap the five-mile limit on travel from July 6 , allowing English people into the country .
Before then , new guidance will make it clear people are able to travel outside their local area on compassionate grounds .
There will then be a review on July 9 on reopening self-contained accommodation , with a view to firms taking bookings from July 13 .
This will include holiday cottages , static caravans and hotels where social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or hostels with shared sleeping or bathroom facilities .
Mr Drakeford warned `` it won ’ t be like going back to the way things were '' and `` the virus is still here '' - and said any local outbreak could put the date back .
He said : `` The threat of coronavirus hasn ’ t gone away .
`` But thanks to the efforts we have all made over the last few months , the number of people contracting coronavirus each day in Wales is falling , so too is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Given the progress we have made , we are able to take some additional cautious steps to further unlock our society and economy .
`` This includes more retailers being able re-open their businesses , as long as they take measures to minimise the risk to their staff and to the customers who visit their stores .
`` Our focus continues to be on the health risks of the outbreak , but we can now begin to cautiously focus much more squarely on the wider economic and societal impact the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge amount of support to businesses and jobs as they hibernated during the pandemic – now we start to take these careful steps to restart our economy . ''

A review will take place on July 9 to consider options for opening barbers and beauty salons - but if they do reopen, it will only "by appointment" and things will look very different
Wales to consider allowing hairdressers to reopen from July 13
Wales will consider letting hairdressers reopen from July 13, the nation's First Minister signalled today.
Mark Drakeford said there will be a review next month to consider a "range of specific options" for restarting personal care services, inclduing hairdressing and beauty, by appointment.
The review will take place on July 9. It is understood that if a change is agreed, it would likely take effect from Monday 13 July.
Self-contained holiday accommodation is also likely to reopen in Wales from the same date.
The exact rules and dates for any reopenings are not agreed yet - and would depend on how the virus is progressing.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But today's announcement means Wales appears to have put a firmer date than England on when people might finally get a haircut.
In England, hair and and nail salons are included in a wave of firms that might begin to reopen in England from July 4 - but only at the earliest.
And ministers have warned hairdressers may have to wait longer, because the close proximity of having your haircut means it's a higher risk activity.
Scotland has included hairdressers in 'phase 3' of its lockdown easing plan, which would begin from July 9 at the earliest.
Wales would only allow haircuts "by appointment".
A source suggested this might mean, for example, only allowing one person in a salon at a time - but stressed the details are not confirmed.
Meanwhile private prayer, house viewings and some outdoor sports can resume in Wales from Monday, the nation’s First Minister said.
Mark Drakeford also announced non-essential shops could reopen from Monday, followed by schools from June 29 (with up to a third of pupils in at a time) and tourism from July 6.
This lunchtime he added the following changes from Monday, which bring Wales more in line with changes already made in England:
Private prayer can resume in places of worship where social distancing is maintained and gatherings do not take place;
The housing market can restart, with house viewings to take place in vacant properties and house moves where a sale has been agreed but not yet completed;
Outdoor sports courts can reopen but social distancing must be maintained. No contact or team sports will be allowed;
Non-professional elite athletes, including Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, can resume training.
Wales will likely scrap the five-mile limit on travel from July 6, allowing English people into the country.
Before then, new guidance will make it clear people are able to travel outside their local area on compassionate grounds.
There will then be a review on July 9 on reopening self-contained accommodation, with a view to firms taking bookings from July 13.
This will include holiday cottages, static caravans and hotels where social distancing is possible - but not campsites or hostels with shared sleeping or bathroom facilities.
Mr Drakeford warned "it won’t be like going back to the way things were" and "the virus is still here" - and said any local outbreak could put the date back.
He said: "The threat of coronavirus hasn’t gone away.
"But thanks to the efforts we have all made over the last few months, the number of people contracting coronavirus each day in Wales is falling, so too is the risk of meeting somebody with virus.
“Given the progress we have made, we are able to take some additional cautious steps to further unlock our society and economy.
"This includes more retailers being able re-open their businesses, as long as they take measures to minimise the risk to their staff and to the customers who visit their stores.
"Our focus continues to be on the health risks of the outbreak, but we can now begin to cautiously focus much more squarely on the wider economic and societal impact the virus is having.
"We have provided a huge amount of support to businesses and jobs as they hibernated during the pandemic – now we start to take these careful steps to restart our economy."


thedailymirror--2020-06-19--Martin Lewis issues warning as credit card rules are changed again

This morning a new set of rules for credit card and loan providers were laid out by the the city watchdog - but while it looks like good news for customers , Martin Lewis has told people to be very careful .
To help those struggling with their finances as a result of coronavirus , the city regulator announced a payment break for credit card and loan customers in April .
People were told they would be allowed to stop making payments for three months and banks and building societies were n't allowed to put a black mark on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved popular - with 961,700 payment deferrals on credit cards and 688,900 payment deferrals on personal loans made by banks .
But with the three-months almost up , and coronavirus still wreaking havoc with people 's finances , a new set of rules was unveiled this morning .
On the surface , it 's good news - with payment holidays set to be extended until October 31 and new partial payment plans introduced as well - but financial expert Martin Lewis has warned people to be very careful about taking them up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't have to pay , but the interest does still rack up - and you will have to make that up later , '' the MoneySavingExpert.com founder explained to people in a video message .
There was also a gap in the promise that it would n't affect your credit rating .
`` As always , this wo n't go on your credit file - but you should n't take that as surety that it wo n't affect your future creditworthiness , '' Martin said .
`` By use of open banking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are able to effectively spot that you have taken a payment holiday - and it is not against the rules for them to incorporate that when they 're looking at your application for future credit , including mortgages . ''
But he added that it should hopefully only have a small impact .
`` I do n't think if you just take the standard payment holiday then move on afterwards it 'll have too much of an impact , but it could have a small impact if you 're on the brink , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still advised caution as a result .
`` If you combine that with the fact that all you 're doing is deferring payment and interest is racking up - and interest on these products can be very high unless you 're on a 0 % deal - then generally my rule is : 'Only do this if needed , and if you can take a partial payment holiday not a full payment holiday because you can afford to repay some , then do that . ''
He also pointed out that new rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having until 5pm on Monday to respond - but added that in the past they 've almost always been put into force unchanged about 10 days after being announced .

As a new set of credit card rules is unveiled to help people struggling financially, Martin Lewis has warned people to be very careful before using them
This morning a new set of rules for credit card and loan providers were laid out by the the city watchdog - but while it looks like good news for customers, Martin Lewis has told people to be very careful.
To help those struggling with their finances as a result of coronavirus, the city regulator announced a payment break for credit card and loan customers in April.
People were told they would be allowed to stop making payments for three months and banks and building societies weren't allowed to put a black mark on their credit report for doing it.
They proved popular - with 961,700 payment deferrals on credit cards and 688,900 payment deferrals on personal loans made by banks.
But with the three-months almost up, and coronavirus still wreaking havoc with people's finances, a new set of rules was unveiled this morning.
On the surface, it's good news - with payment holidays set to be extended until October 31 and new partial payment plans introduced as well - but financial expert Martin Lewis has warned people to be very careful about taking them up.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"A payment holiday is when you don't have to pay, but the interest does still rack up - and you will have to make that up later," the MoneySavingExpert.com founder explained to people in a video message.
There was also a gap in the promise that it wouldn't affect your credit rating.
"As always, this won't go on your credit file - but you shouldn't take that as surety that it won't affect your future creditworthiness," Martin said.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
"By use of open banking or studying your payment history future lenders are able to effectively spot that you have taken a payment holiday - and it is not against the rules for them to incorporate that when they're looking at your application for future credit, including mortgages."
But he added that it should hopefully only have a small impact.
"I don't think if you just take the standard payment holiday then move on afterwards it'll have too much of an impact, but it could have a small impact if you're on the brink," Martin said.
However, he still advised caution as a result.
"If you combine that with the fact that all you're doing is deferring payment and interest is racking up - and interest on these products can be very high unless you're on a 0% deal - then generally my rule is: 'Only do this if needed, and if you can take a partial payment holiday not a full payment holiday because you can afford to repay some, then do that."
He also pointed out that new rules are currently only proposals - with banks having until 5pm on Monday to respond - but added that in the past they've almost always been put into force unchanged about 10 days after being announced.