thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Mum rages after friend 'steals' baby name she had picked for her daughter

A woman was left furious after claiming one of her friend 's 'stole ' the name she had picked for her child .
In a post to Mumsnet , the expectant mother says she had chosen the perfect Christian name for her baby and shared it with two close pals who are a couple .
The woman was left horrified when they revealed they had given the name to their daughter , just two weeks before her own due date , reports ExaminerLive .
The woman initially posted this message : `` Ladies , what would you do if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best 'couple friends ' were also expecting a baby girl , you told said 'couple friends ' of your chosen name and BAM they had their child two weeks before your due date and SURPRISE they used your girl name !
`` Would you still use the name ?
Would you unfriend those two and start an open war ?
`` Or would you quietly despise them and gossip about them on Mumsnet pretending nothing happened when you meet ?
`` I want to know your opinion on this . ''
A number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the name , while others said they would choose a different one and move on .
One mum sympathised and said she would find this upsetting .
She wrote : `` Honestly I 'd be really upset .
As you told them and they could have at least told you they liked it too and were considering using it .
I take it they just used it without even acknowledging that you had told them you were using it ?
`` If my best friend did this I 'd be questioning our friendship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annoy me .
If they wanted to use the name , fine no-one owns a name but a bit of pre-warning would n't hurt .
This just seems like they plotting in secret to 'steal ' it as their baby was born first . ''
Others spoke of having similar experiences .
`` My friend did this , '' said one woman .
`` I was a bit miffed but then just thought she had hers first , not a lot I could do about that .
`` We used a different name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the ones that copied , plus having two with the same name would be annoying .
`` It happened to another friend of mine too and although she used a different name , she hasn ’ t spoken to the person for six years now . ''
Another mum shared her experience and said : `` This happened to us too .
My husband 's cousin found out our baby names through another family member , ( first and middle ) .
`` A month before ours arrived , they named theirs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were unusual names too .
`` Because they 're family , we decided to choose another set .
Otherwise it 's too annoying to be referred to as big x , little x .
`` Agree with others posters , names do n't belong to us , people are allowed to copy .
But yes it absolutely p***** us both off .
Lesson was learned for baby number two , when family/friends asked 'any names ? '
I 'd reply 'no ' .
Announced our second baby 's name after her birth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would still use the name , and just say to them 'oh you loved the name too did you ' .
Some parents pointed out there is no copyright in a name and so it ca n't be stolen .
One mum wrote : `` I 'd remember that I do n't hold the copyright on the name and decide if I still wanted to use it .
Then I 'd move on with my life . ''
Another added : `` Unless you invented the name then they have stolen nothing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so did you steal it too ?
`` It ’ s annoying but maybe they had already thought of using the name too and just didn ’ t want to say anything when you mentioned it .
And what the heck does ‘ open war ’ mean in this context ? ''

The irate mum took to Mumsnet to express her fury and asked if she should start an 'open war' with the couple after they copied her carefully-chosen name
Mum rages after friend 'steals' baby name she had picked for her daughter
A woman was left furious after claiming one of her friend's 'stole' the name she had picked for her child.
In a post to Mumsnet, the expectant mother says she had chosen the perfect Christian name for her baby and shared it with two close pals who are a couple.
The woman was left horrified when they revealed they had given the name to their daughter, just two weeks before her own due date, reports ExaminerLive.
The woman initially posted this message: "Ladies, what would you do if you were pregnant with a girl, your best 'couple friends' were also expecting a baby girl, you told said 'couple friends' of your chosen name and BAM they had their child two weeks before your due date and SURPRISE they used your girl name!
"Would you still use the name? Would you unfriend those two and start an open war?
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"Or would you quietly despise them and gossip about them on Mumsnet pretending nothing happened when you meet?
"I want to know your opinion on this."
A number of people said they would still use the name, while others said they would choose a different one and move on.
One mum sympathised and said she would find this upsetting.
She wrote: "Honestly I'd be really upset. As you told them and they could have at least told you they liked it too and were considering using it. I take it they just used it without even acknowledging that you had told them you were using it?
"If my best friend did this I'd be questioning our friendship as it's the dishonesty that would annoy me. If they wanted to use the name, fine no-one owns a name but a bit of pre-warning wouldn't hurt. This just seems like they plotting in secret to 'steal' it as their baby was born first."
Others spoke of having similar experiences.
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"My friend did this," said one woman. "I was a bit miffed but then just thought she had hers first, not a lot I could do about that.
"We used a different name as regardless people would always assume we were the ones that copied, plus having two with the same name would be annoying.
"It happened to another friend of mine too and although she used a different name, she hasn’t spoken to the person for six years now."
Another mum shared her experience and said: "This happened to us too. My husband's cousin found out our baby names through another family member, (first and middle).
"A month before ours arrived, they named theirs the same, both names! They were unusual names too.
"Because they're family, we decided to choose another set. Otherwise it's too annoying to be referred to as big x, little x.
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"Agree with others posters, names don't belong to us, people are allowed to copy. But yes it absolutely p***** us both off. Lesson was learned for baby number two, when family/friends asked 'any names?' I'd reply 'no'. Announced our second baby's name after her birth."
Another message read: "I would still use the name , and just say to them 'oh you loved the name too did you'.
Some parents pointed out there is no copyright in a name and so it can't be stolen.
One mum wrote: "I'd remember that I don't hold the copyright on the name and decide if I still wanted to use it. Then I'd move on with my life."
Another added: "Unless you invented the name then they have stolen nothing. You must have heard it somewhere, so did you steal it too?
"It’s annoying but maybe they had already thought of using the name too and just didn’t want to say anything when you mentioned it. And what the heck does ‘open war’ mean in this context?"


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Neil Critchley hails 'outstanding' Liverpool youngsters after FA Cup win vs Shrewsbury

Temporary Liverpool manager Neil Critchley heaped praise upon his young team after they beat Shrewsbury 1-0 in their fourth round FA Cup replay .
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had been criticised in some quarters for deciding to miss the game , as well as declaring that no senior players would be involved due to the winter break .
Critchley , who is the Liverpool U23 coach , named the youngest side in the club 's history to take in the Shrews , which included seven teenagers and saw Curtis Jones become the youngest Reds captain in history at the age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age Liverpool dominated the game and grabbed a 1-0 win thanks to a Ro-Shaun Williams own goal , and it sparked wild celebrations at full-time .
Speaking after the game , Critchley said : `` It was so intense .
( At full time ) We let our emotions go but we were deserving of that because of our performance .
We were outstanding at dealing with their long balls and winning the first balls and second balls .
We changed the momentum in our favour .
`` I thought if we could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked with these boys- I felt they could have control of the game .
At half time the message was 'We should go and win this game now . '
'' Shrewsbury thought they had taken the lead halfway through the second period through Shaun Whalley , but the goal was eventually ruled out for offside by VAR .
Critchley said although he had sympathy for the visitors , he felt his side still deserved the win .
`` VAR is there for a reason , '' he continued .
`` And we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But you need that in the cup .
I was really proud of the boys . ''
It remains to be seen whether Klopp decides to name any of the youngsters in the starting line-up for the tie against Chelsea later this month .

The Reds' youngest ever team saw off Shrewsbury 1-0 at Anfield to seal an FA Cup fifth round tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Temporary Liverpool manager Neil Critchley heaped praise upon his young team after they beat Shrewsbury 1-0 in their fourth round FA Cup replay.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had been criticised in some quarters for deciding to miss the game, as well as declaring that no senior players would be involved due to the winter break.
Critchley, who is the Liverpool U23 coach, named the youngest side in the club's history to take in the Shrews, which included seven teenagers and saw Curtis Jones become the youngest Reds captain in history at the age of just 19.
Despite their tender age Liverpool dominated the game and grabbed a 1-0 win thanks to a Ro-Shaun Williams own goal, and it sparked wild celebrations at full-time.
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Speaking after the game, Critchley said: "It was so intense. (At full time) We let our emotions go but we were deserving of that because of our performance. We were outstanding at dealing with their long balls and winning the first balls and second balls. We changed the momentum in our favour.
"I thought if we could handle the first ten minutes- I've worked with these boys- I felt they could have control of the game. At half time the message was 'We should go and win this game now.'"
Shrewsbury thought they had taken the lead halfway through the second period through Shaun Whalley, but the goal was eventually ruled out for offside by VAR.
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Critchley said although he had sympathy for the visitors, he felt his side still deserved the win.
"VAR is there for a reason," he continued. "And we had some luck with our goal. But you need that in the cup. I was really proud of the boys."
It remains to be seen whether Klopp decides to name any of the youngsters in the starting line-up for the tie against Chelsea later this month.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Love Island's Shaughna prepares to leave villa as Callum snogs Molly in ultimate betrayal

Shaughna Phillips is already preparing to leave the Love Island villa amid Callum Jones ' ultimate betrayal .
In an explosive preview for Wednesday night 's episode , Callum was seen snogging new love interest Molly Smith in dramatic scenes .
The Mancunians did lock lips in tonight 's saucy challenge , but this will be the first time they have a private smooch to show their affection .
Having clearly forgotten about his partner in the main villa , Callum says : `` Out of sight , out of mind . ''
But it 's a different story for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I really did n't think I 'd be missing him this much . ''
Callum reminds the lads that he did say it would : `` Take someone special for me to turn . ''
And his head has obviously done a 360 degree spin as he goes in for a kiss with Molly .
Back in the main villa , Shaughna is frantic with worry and admits she is contemplating leaving the villa if Callum does n't come back alone .
She says : `` I just do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back with a girl .
I wont be able to stay in this villa . ''
This comes after Callum confessed his head had been scrambled and he could n't stop staring at Molly when she walked past .
Speaking to Finn , he admitted : `` Every time I look at her I 'm like ... it 's a sexual attraction .
It 's massive .
You ca n't help how you feel .
This is a test at the end of the day . ''
Finn argued that he should not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of upsetting Shaughna .
After Molly called over , Callum said : `` The sexual attraction is massive .
I look at her and think I want to rip her clothes off .
That 's a massive part of a relationship for me that . ''
When Finn asked if he had that same feeling towards Shaughna , Callum confessed : `` If I 'm being honest , no . ''
Is this really the end for Callum and Shaughna ?
Taking to Twitter , one furious viewer said : `` My heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had bad trust issues , imagine how she ’ s going to feel getting her heart broken again by a boy she was already scared to let in '' '' I feel like I ’ m about to go through this heart break with Shaughna , '' added another .
A third said : `` A guy needs to come in that ’ s all about shaughna and swoop her off her feet because she ’ s such a good person and deserves better than this '' '' Hope callum has a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na be swingin when shaugna sees him , '' said a fourth .
Crafty Callum spent his first night away from Shaughna in bed with newbie Molly .
Callum shared his first kiss with Molly during tonight 's challenge - Raunchy Races - as the main villa competed against Casa Amor .
Love Island viewers noticed that Callum jumped out of his seat to rush over and lock lips with the new girl .

Love Island's Callum snogs Molly as Shaughna admits she'll leave villa if he cheats on her
Love Island's Callum snogs Molly as Shaughna admits she'll leave villa if he cheats on her
Callum confessed it was 'out of sight, out of mind' before locking lips with Molly ahead of an explosive reunion with Shaughna in a Love Island preview
Shaughna Phillips is already preparing to leave the Love Island villa amid Callum Jones' ultimate betrayal.
In an explosive preview for Wednesday night's episode, Callum was seen snogging new love interest Molly Smith in dramatic scenes.
The Mancunians did lock lips in tonight's saucy challenge, but this will be the first time they have a private smooch to show their affection.
Having clearly forgotten about his partner in the main villa, Callum says: "Out of sight, out of mind."
But it's a different story for lovelorn Shaughna, who tells the girls: "I really didn't think I'd be missing him this much."
Callum reminds the lads that he did say it would: "Take someone special for me to turn."
And his head has obviously done a 360 degree spin as he goes in for a kiss with Molly.
Back in the main villa, Shaughna is frantic with worry and admits she is contemplating leaving the villa if Callum doesn't come back alone.
She says: "I just don't know what I'll do if he comes back with a girl. I wont be able to stay in this villa."
This comes after Callum confessed his head had been scrambled and he couldn't stop staring at Molly when she walked past.
Speaking to Finn, he admitted: "Every time I look at her I'm like...it's a sexual attraction. It's massive. You can't help how you feel. This is a test at the end of the day."
Finn argued that he should not be put off of Molly for fear of upsetting Shaughna.
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After Molly called over, Callum said: "The sexual attraction is massive. I look at her and think I want to rip her clothes off. That's a massive part of a relationship for me that."
When Finn asked if he had that same feeling towards Shaughna, Callum confessed: "If I'm being honest, no."
Is this really the end for Callum and Shaughna?
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Taking to Twitter , one furious viewer said: "My heart is BROKEN for Shaunagh, she already had bad trust issues, imagine how she’s going to feel getting her heart broken again by a boy she was already scared to let in"
"I feel like I’m about to go through this heart break with Shaughna," added another.
A third said: "A guy needs to come in that’s all about shaughna and swoop her off her feet because she’s such a good person and deserves better than this"
"Hope callum has a strong jaw on him because it's gonna be swingin when shaugna sees him," said a fourth.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Crafty Callum spent his first night away from Shaughna in bed with newbie Molly.
Callum shared his first kiss with Molly during tonight's challenge - Raunchy Races - as the main villa competed against Casa Amor.
Love Island viewers noticed that Callum jumped out of his seat to rush over and lock lips with the new girl.
*Love Island airs on ITV2 at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Scientist working on anti-coronavirus device gets magnets stuck up his nose

A scientist working on an anti-coronavirus device ended up in hospital after it all went horribly wrong .
Bungling Dr Daniel Reardon thought he 'd had a lightbulb moment when he came up with the idea for a necklace that buzzed when the wearer put their hands near their face .
But the astrophysicist lost interest when his invention buzzed non-stop unless a magnet came close - the precise opposite of what it was supposed to do .
The Australian told the BBC he then started mindlessly putting the magnets on his face , including his ears and nose , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began when he placed magnets in both nostrils and they reacted and clamped together , becoming stuck on his septum .
In pain , his calm turned to some distress when he realised it was not going to be easy to remove the magnets .
He even tried using other magnets to get them out of his nose - but they then became stuck as well .
He then used pliers to try and pull the magnets out but these kept getting attracted by the magnets .
And the force of his nose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain .
He decided to admit his error and face up to the embarrassment by taking a trip to the local hospital in Melbourne .
And he ended up bringing his partner into the embarrassment , as his partner works at the hospital .
Dr Reardon , a research fellow at a university , said : `` They thought it was great , particularly the doctors that know my partner .
`` They came past to have a laugh and ask 'why were you putting magnets in your nose ? '
'' The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Reardon was sufficiently put off by the experience to ditch his invention , for now , saying he would leave it to someone `` more qualified '' .

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Bungling Dr Daniel Reardon tried to invent a necklace that buzzed when the wearer put their hands near their face - but he ended up in hospital after it all went wrong and he got magnets stuck up his nose
Scientist working on anti-coronavirus device gets magnets stuck up his nose
A scientist working on an anti-coronavirus device ended up in hospital after it all went horribly wrong.
Bungling Dr Daniel Reardon thought he'd had a lightbulb moment when he came up with the idea for a necklace that buzzed when the wearer put their hands near their face.
But the astrophysicist lost interest when his invention buzzed non-stop unless a magnet came close - the precise opposite of what it was supposed to do.
The Australian told the BBC he then started mindlessly putting the magnets on his face, including his ears and nose, pretending they were piercings.
But problems began when he placed magnets in both nostrils and they reacted and clamped together, becoming stuck on his septum.
Image: Daniel Reardon) Daniel Reardon)
In pain, his calm turned to some distress when he realised it was not going to be easy to remove the magnets.
He even tried using other magnets to get them out of his nose - but they then became stuck as well.
He then used pliers to try and pull the magnets out but these kept getting attracted by the magnets.
And the force of his nose being pulled was causing him too much pain.
Image: Daniel Reardon) Daniel Reardon)
He decided to admit his error and face up to the embarrassment by taking a trip to the local hospital in Melbourne.
And he ended up bringing his partner into the embarrassment, as his partner works at the hospital.
Dr Reardon, a research fellow at a university, said: "They thought it was great, particularly the doctors that know my partner.
"They came past to have a laugh and ask 'why were you putting magnets in your nose?'"
The medics managed to remove the magnets but Dr Reardon was sufficiently put off by the experience to ditch his invention, for now, saying he would leave it to someone "more qualified".


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Coronavirus victim suffered 'horror' symptoms during 'worst week of his life'

A coronavirus sufferer recalled how he battled to catch his breath after contracting the deadly bug .
Calum Wishart was struck down with the virus 11 days ago .
Despite him having no underlying health conditions , Calum 's family feared that he was dying when he began gasping for air , The Daily Record reported .
The 25-year-old was admitted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary during what he has described as 'the worst week of his life ' .
`` The coughing is so aggressive that it causes severe pain all over your chest and can induce vomiting and diarrhoea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still ca n't breathe in for more than a second . ''
The call centre worker began self isolating at his parents ' Edinburgh home after showing signs of a fever on March 19 .
He said : `` I started to feel a slight fever at night .
`` I did n't think much of it until the next morning my temperature started increasing .
`` By the Saturday I was vomiting , coughing , and began suffering from diarrhoea .
`` My temperature had started to affect my whole body - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other parts of me were freezing . ''
He began to fear that he had caught the virus three days later .
His lung began to feel as if they were n't expanding and he struggled to breath .
Calum 's sister Rachel , 27 , said her panic stricken mum called the ambulance because she thought her son was dying .
She added : `` My mum said he looked dead .
She said it was the worst night of her life .
He was gasping for breathe and really struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house within five minutes and took him straight to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary .
`` It was shortly after that he was tested for coronavirus and it came back positive .
It 's so scary and has terrified all of us .
`` It 's horrible that we 're not allowed into see him and he 's alone in there . ''
Calum is recovering and remains in the Covid-19 ward of the Edinburgh hospital .
Speaking from his hospital bed he continued : `` Most of my symptoms are gone now .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than a second .
It 's been horrific .
`` Whenever I sit or stand up I have a massive coughing fit .
`` The problem is you get so wrapped up in fear in your own head .
`` You breathe so rapidly and you 're just desperately trying to catch a breath back , you end up panicking and it makes everything worse . ''
He is now warning others about the disease and urging people to be safe and sensible during the lockdown .
He added : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand the severity of it .
`` When this all started I literally remember thinking 'oh two weeks off work with a bit of the flu .
I hope I get it ' , I could not have been more wrong .
`` People need to stay indoors , it 's not worth the risk to put yourself through what I 've been through .
`` No business or reason for going out other than for food or medical reason is more important than not going through this experience .
`` So all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise has to be ignored .
`` There 's a reason that every other country has done a full lock down .
Do n't be stupid .
Protect yourself and your families . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Lynn Love, Milo Boyd)

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Lying on his hospital bed in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Calum Wishart recalled how he battled the potentially deadly Covid-19 after contracting the deadly bug
Coronavirus victim suffered 'horror' symptoms during 'worst week of his life'
A coronavirus sufferer recalled how he battled to catch his breath after contracting the deadly bug.
Calum Wishart was struck down with the virus 11 days ago.
Despite him having no underlying health conditions, Calum's family feared that he was dying when he began gasping for air, The Daily Record reported.
The 25-year-old was admitted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary during what he has described as 'the worst week of his life'.
"The coughing is so aggressive that it causes severe pain all over your chest and can induce vomiting and diarrhoea," he said.
"I still can't breathe in for more than a second."
The call centre worker began self isolating at his parents' Edinburgh home after showing signs of a fever on March 19.
He said: "I started to feel a slight fever at night.
Image: Calum Wishart WS) Calum Wishart WS)
"I didn't think much of it until the next morning my temperature started increasing.
"By the Saturday I was vomiting, coughing, and began suffering from diarrhoea.
"My temperature had started to affect my whole body - some parts of me were red hot and other parts of me were freezing."
He began to fear that he had caught the virus three days later.
His lung began to feel as if they weren't expanding and he struggled to breath.
Calum's sister Rachel, 27, said her panic stricken mum called the ambulance because she thought her son was dying.
Image: Calum Wishart WS) Calum Wishart WS)
She added: "My mum said he looked dead. She said it was the worst night of her life. He was gasping for breathe and really struggling.
"The paramedics were at the house within five minutes and took him straight to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
"It was shortly after that he was tested for coronavirus and it came back positive. It's so scary and has terrified all of us.
"It's horrible that we're not allowed into see him and he's alone in there."
Calum is recovering and remains in the Covid-19 ward of the Edinburgh hospital.
Speaking from his hospital bed he continued: "Most of my symptoms are gone now.
Image: Calum Wishart WS) Calum Wishart WS)
"I still can't breathe in for more than a second. It's been horrific.
"Whenever I sit or stand up I have a massive coughing fit.
"The problem is you get so wrapped up in fear in your own head.
"You breathe so rapidly and you're just desperately trying to catch a breath back, you end up panicking and it makes everything worse."
He is now warning others about the disease and urging people to be safe and sensible during the lockdown.
He added: "I want everyone to take this seriously and understand the severity of it.
Image: Calum Wishart WS) Calum Wishart WS)
"When this all started I literally remember thinking 'oh two weeks off work with a bit of the flu. I hope I get it', I could not have been more wrong.
"People need to stay indoors, it's not worth the risk to put yourself through what I've been through.
"No business or reason for going out other than for food or medical reason is more important than not going through this experience.
"So all of this nonsense about going out for exercise has to be ignored.
"There's a reason that every other country has done a full lock down. Don't be stupid. Protect yourself and your families."


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Corrie fans disgusted as Geoff wastes NHS time by faking heart attack

Coronation Street viewers were disgusted tonight as Geoff Metcalfe wasted paramedics ' time after faking a heart attack .
The DJ , played by Ian Bartholomew , has been manipulating wife Yasmeen in all manner of nasty ways .
And tonight , he went one step further by faking a heart attack in order to stop her from going to Zeedan 's wedding .
After Yasmeen frantically called 999 , the paramedics were unable to find anything wrong with him and suggested that he go to hospital to have some tests .
He refused and insisted that he would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers were furious .
One tweeted : `` No good is it Geoff , wasting nhs time at this moment !
# coronationstreet # Corrie # nhs . ''
While another commented : `` Faking a injury is really so low # Corrie . ''
`` What a waste of ambulance time ... .
# Corrie , '' another wrote .
One fumed : `` Oh Geoff you ’ ve really have brainwashed Yazmin ... .
@ itvcorrie # corrie . ''
A fan fumed : `` Yasmeen 's instinct should be telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ought to pack her bags for Spain toot sweet # Corrie . ''
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

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Nasty DJ Geoff Metcalfe, played by Ian Bartholomew, has been manipulating wife Yasmeen in all manner of nasty ways on Corrie
Coronation Street viewers were disgusted tonight as Geoff Metcalfe wasted paramedics' time after faking a heart attack.
The DJ, played by Ian Bartholomew, has been manipulating wife Yasmeen in all manner of nasty ways.
And tonight, he went one step further by faking a heart attack in order to stop her from going to Zeedan's wedding.
After Yasmeen frantically called 999, the paramedics were unable to find anything wrong with him and suggested that he go to hospital to have some tests.
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He refused and insisted that he would be ok, but Alya was sceptical and viewers were furious.
One tweeted: "No good is it Geoff, wasting nhs time at this moment! #coronationstreet #Corrie #nhs."
Image: ITV) ITV)
While another commented: "Faking a injury is really so low #Corrie."
A third remarked: "#corrie Geoff wasting paramedics time what a total t***er."
"What a waste of ambulance time.... #Corrie," another wrote.
One fumed: "Oh Geoff you’ve really have brainwashed Yazmin.... @itvcorrie #corrie."
A fan fumed: "Yasmeen's instinct should be telling her Geoff is a fibber and she ought to pack her bags for Spain toot sweet #Corrie."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--EastEnders fans stunned as Phil returns to Walford a month after Dennis' death

EastEnders fans were left stunned tonight as Phil Mitchell finally returned to Walford tonight - but it came at the worst possible moment after Dennis ' funeral .
Grief-stricken Sharon has blamed her son 's death on the Mitchells after their hand in the boat party tragedy .
Keanu had returned to Walford for revenge against the Mitchells and kidnapped Callum , demanding money from Ben to get him back .
However Phil was also seeking revenge against Keanu after he discovered he was n't dead , leading to an explosive fight on a speed boat , which plowed into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sharon 's son ended up drowning - tragically on the same day she gave birth to her son with Keanu .
Phil disappeared on that night as he made a getaway from police , but returns to see Sharon .
After attending her son 's funeral , Sharon was horrified tonight when she saw Phil for the first time since the boat disaster .
Tomorrow , Sharon will launch herself at estranged husband Phil and is furious to see him back .
Unsurprisingly , Sharon is furious to see him back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ian tries to hold her back as she shouts a barrage of abuse at Phil and everything escalates .
Ian calls the police on Phil and he quickly makes an exit .
Later , Sharon manages to hunt Phil down in the Arches and the pair have a chat .
Will they be able to reconcile ?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

Grief-stricken Sharon has blamed her son's death on the Mitchells after their hand in the boat party tragedy on EastEnders
EastEnders fans stunned as Phil returns to Walford a month after Dennis' tragic death
EastEnders fans were left stunned tonight as Phil Mitchell finally returned to Walford tonight - but it came at the worst possible moment after Dennis' funeral.
Grief-stricken Sharon has blamed her son's death on the Mitchells after their hand in the boat party tragedy.
Keanu had returned to Walford for revenge against the Mitchells and kidnapped Callum, demanding money from Ben to get him back.
However Phil was also seeking revenge against Keanu after he discovered he wasn't dead, leading to an explosive fight on a speed boat, which plowed into the party boat Dennis had been on.
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Sharon's son ended up drowning - tragically on the same day she gave birth to her son with Keanu.
Phil disappeared on that night as he made a getaway from police, but returns to see Sharon.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
After attending her son's funeral, Sharon was horrified tonight when she saw Phil for the first time since the boat disaster.
Tomorrow, Sharon will launch herself at estranged husband Phil and is furious to see him back.
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Unsurprisingly, Sharon is furious to see him back on the Square and lashes out at Phil.
Ian tries to hold her back as she shouts a barrage of abuse at Phil and everything escalates.
Ian calls the police on Phil and he quickly makes an exit.
Later, Sharon manages to hunt Phil down in the Arches and the pair have a chat.
Will they be able to reconcile?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Liverpool avoid Mohamed Salah blow following Tokyo Olympics decision

Liverpool have received a boost after the newly announced dates for next summer 's Olympics mean Mohamed Salah misses out on a four month absence .
This summer 's event in the Japanese capital has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
There were suggestions that the rescheduled event could take place next spring as organisers looked to find room in the sporting calendar .
That would 've meant Salah , who is wanted by Egypt as they target a gold medal in the football , missing a large chunk of the season .
Instead it means the forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his country during the Africa Cup of Nations which takes place during the New Year .
His team-mate Sadio Mane will take part in the same competition with Senegal .
Football in the Olympics is generally an U23 competition but exceptions are made for a specific amount of over aged players .
But while Salah wo n't miss too much of next season he will see his preparations for the 2021/22 campaign interupted .
Although doubts still persist over the timing of next season and the subsequent knock on affects .
Sport around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic .
The Olympics is one of the more recent high profile events to go by the wayside .
IOC president Thomas Bach said : “ I am confident that , working together with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee , the Tokyo Metropolitan Government , the Japanese Government and all our stakeholders , we can master this unprecedented challenge .
“ Humankind currently finds itself in a dark tunnel .
These Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 can be a light at the end of this tunnel .
”

Liverpool's Mo Salah was facing up to four months away from Anfield but the dates of next summer's Olympics have fallen favourably
Liverpool have received a boost after the newly announced dates for next summer's Olympics mean Mohamed Salah misses out on a four month absence.
This summer's event in the Japanese capital has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
There were suggestions that the rescheduled event could take place next spring as organisers looked to find room in the sporting calendar.
That would've meant Salah, who is wanted by Egypt as they target a gold medal in the football, missing a large chunk of the season.
Instead it means the forward will only be absent while he represents his country during the Africa Cup of Nations which takes place during the New Year.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
His team-mate Sadio Mane will take part in the same competition with Senegal.
Football in the Olympics is generally an U23 competition but exceptions are made for a specific amount of over aged players.
But while Salah won't miss too much of next season he will see his preparations for the 2021/22 campaign interupted.
Although doubts still persist over the timing of next season and the subsequent knock on affects.
Image: FRANCK ROBICHON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) FRANCK ROBICHON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Sport around the globe is having to make allowances as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
The Olympics is one of the more recent high profile events to go by the wayside.
IOC president Thomas Bach said: “I am confident that, working together with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Japanese Government and all our stakeholders, we can master this unprecedented challenge.
“Humankind currently finds itself in a dark tunnel. These Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 can be a light at the end of this tunnel.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--EastEnders fans heartbroken as Ben is forced to miss 'brother' Dennis' funeral

EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken as Ben Mitchell was forced to miss Dennis Rickman 's funeral tonight .
This evening , Sharon refused to allow any Mitchells to attend the funeral .
Grieving Sharon is blaming Phil and his son for causing the boat crash which resulted in son Dennis drowning .
Walking over , Jay told Ben about Sharon 's wishes , reprimanding him for not answering his texts .
`` What about Sharon ? ''
Ben asked in concern .
`` She does n't want any of you there , '' Jay said .
Callum exclaimed : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She were n't the only one who loved him , '' Ben said .
But Jay pleaded with him : `` Please , Ben , not today . ''
Seeing Sharon leave her house , Ben agreed not to go and instead returned back home to grieve .
Sitting down at his table with Callum and a bottle of alcohol , he lay the flowers out for Dennis on the side .
His note on the flowers read : `` Brother , always in our thoughts . ''
*EastEnders airs Mondays at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One

Grieving Sharon is blaming Phil and Ben Mitchell for causing the boat crash which resulted in son Dennis drowning last month on EastEnders
EastEnders fans heartbroken as Ben is forced to miss 'brother' Dennis' funeral
EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken as Ben Mitchell was forced to miss Dennis Rickman's funeral tonight.
This evening, Sharon refused to allow any Mitchells to attend the funeral.
Grieving Sharon is blaming Phil and his son for causing the boat crash which resulted in son Dennis drowning.
Walking over, Jay told Ben about Sharon's wishes, reprimanding him for not answering his texts.
"It's Sharon," Jay told him.
"What about Sharon?" Ben asked in concern.
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"She doesn't want any of you there," Jay said.
Callum exclaimed: "She can't do that!"
"She weren't the only one who loved him," Ben said.
But Jay pleaded with him: "Please, Ben, not today."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Seeing Sharon leave her house, Ben agreed not to go and instead returned back home to grieve.
Sitting down at his table with Callum and a bottle of alcohol, he lay the flowers out for Dennis on the side.
His note on the flowers read: "Brother, always in our thoughts."
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Caprice slams Peter Andre after he called her coronavirus outburst 'foolish'

Caprice Bourret has slammed Peter Andre after he called her coronavirus outburst `` foolish '' .
The model , 48 , left a long rant on one of the Mysterious Girl singer 's recent Instagram posts , calling on him to be `` more objective '' .
She was mocked after she appeared on The Jeremy Vine Show earlier this month and argued that she knew just as much about coronavirus as the medical experts because she 'd been following what 's been happening in other countries .
Writing in his new !
magazine coloumn , Pete took issue with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foolish '' .
Caprice wrote on his post : `` I hope you and your family are staying healthy and well .
I 'm writing in reference to what you wrote about me in Ok magazine .
The information is incorrect and I 'd like to rectify .
`` I challenged the doctor , not because I thought I knew better but because WHO ( world health organisation ) said things that contradicted what the doctor was saying .
I had read the statements from WHO in a newspaper .
My information was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked at the paper .
`` It would have been nice if you were a bit more objective and watched the entire conversation between myself and the doctor on the Jeremy vine show instead of accessing your sources from a third party . ''
She added : `` I ’ m just seeking answers to better protect my family and community against this very scary virus .
Anyways , more importantly , I hope that you and your beautiful family stay safe and well xx . ''
It came after Pete had said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't see Caprice Bourret 's appearance on Channel 5 's Jeremy Vine programme last week , but I heard that she was slammed by viewers for arguing with a qualified doctor about how to contain the coronavirus .
`` She apparently claimed that she knew just as much as the health experts because she ’ d read reports online .
`` If Caprice was intentionally trying to undermine the doctor , then she 's absolutely foolish , because it 's the medical professionals who are being told first hand what is going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listen to ! ''
Pete responded to Caprice 's rant in the comments , saying : `` You may be right and if so I 'm sorry .
Check your dm so we can discuss . ''
Caprice had argued with a qualified doctor on live TV about the coronavirus .
She argued that she knew better than all the medical experts – including Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance , who have been advising the government on how to cope with the killer virus – because she ’ d read about how other @ @ @ @ @ @

Caprice Bourret was mocked after she argued with qualfiied doctors about the coronavirus on The Jeremy Vine Show earlier this month
Caprice Bourret has slammed Peter Andre after he called her coronavirus outburst "foolish".
The model, 48, left a long rant on one of the Mysterious Girl singer's recent Instagram posts, calling on him to be "more objective".
She was mocked after she appeared on The Jeremy Vine Show earlier this month and argued that she knew just as much about coronavirus as the medical experts because she'd been following what's been happening in other countries.
Writing in his new! magazine coloumn, Pete took issue with Caprice's comments and called her "foolish".
Caprice wrote on his post: "I hope you and your family are staying healthy and well. I'm writing in reference to what you wrote about me in Ok magazine. The information is incorrect and I'd like to rectify.
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"I challenged the doctor, not because I thought I knew better but because WHO (world health organisation) said things that contradicted what the doctor was saying. I had read the statements from WHO in a newspaper. My information was not taken from a random person that worked at the paper.
"It would have been nice if you were a bit more objective and watched the entire conversation between myself and the doctor on the Jeremy vine show instead of accessing your sources from a third party."
She added: "I’m just seeking answers to better protect my family and community against this very scary virus. Anyways, more importantly, I hope that you and your beautiful family stay safe and well xx."
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It came after Pete had said in his column: "I didn't see Caprice Bourret's appearance on Channel 5's Jeremy Vine programme last week, but I heard that she was slammed by viewers for arguing with a qualified doctor about how to contain the coronavirus.
"She apparently claimed that she knew just as much as the health experts because she’d read reports online.
"If Caprice was intentionally trying to undermine the doctor, then she's absolutely foolish, because it's the medical professionals who are being told first hand what is going on. I know who I’d listen to!"
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Pete responded to Caprice's rant in the comments, saying: "You may be right and if so I'm sorry. Check your dm so we can discuss."
Caprice had argued with a qualified doctor on live TV about the coronavirus.
She argued that she knew better than all the medical experts – including Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance, who have been advising the government on how to cope with the killer virus – because she’d read about how other countries are treating the outbreak.


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Ancient civilisation was wiped out by powerful volcanic eruption, study shows

The ancient Minoans - one of the world 's greatest civilisations - were wiped out by one of earth 's most powerful volcanic eruptions over 3,500 years ago , according to new research .
A study of ancient tree rings has pinned down the date of their mysterious disappearance for the first time - to 1560BC .
The eruption of Mount Thera on the Greek isle of Santorini was so powerful it sent acid from hot molten rock spewing over Crete - more than 60 miles away .
An `` unusually light '' ring on a palm sized trunk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time capsule '' for their demise .
The blast was one of the largest volcanic events on Earth in recorded history destroying Santorini and the Minoans as well as the coast of Crete with related earthquakes and tsunamis .
Lead author Dr Charlotte Pearson said : `` We scanned the entire period across when Thera is known to have happened and we detected a very slight depletion in calcium - right where I saw this lighter ring years ago . ''
Something changed the chemistry of the environment in which the tree grew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a volcano is one possibility - and the date happens to coincide with other tree ring markers for a major eruption .
The lost world of the Minoans has been debated by scientists for thousands of years .
Their palace at Knossos was vast and elaborate .
They built Europe 's first paved roads and running water .
The ancient Greeks wove its magnificence into their myths .
It was the home of King Minos and his man-eating bull , the Minotaur , which roamed the palace labyrinth .
Last year it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invaders - and consumed by foreign cultures .
Until then a natural disaster had been the popular theory - and Thera was one of the worst humanity has ever witnessed .
But no bodies have ever been found - unlike at Pompeii , for instance , after the 79AD eruption of Vesuvius .
Dr Pearson , an anthropologist at Arizona University , first spotted the tell-tale ring three years ago - but did n't give it a second thought .
Now new scanning techniques suggest it 's a scar that marks the exact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences nails it to within one year of a calendar date .
Dr Pearson said : `` In every tree ring , you have this time capsule that you can unpack . ''
Her finding is based on the width and density of old tree rings in timbers collected from the Mediterranean spanning over 2,000 years BC .
These include trees growing downwind of the Thera eruption - making them key to the research .
Dr Pearson and colleagues used chemical analysis to compare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US that lived at the same time .
Second author Matthew Salzer , a research scientist in the lab , said : `` When there are large volcanic eruptions , it often scars bristlecone by freezing during the growing season , creating a frost ring .
`` Then we compared the dates of the frost rings with what was going on in the Mediterranean trees , which respond to volcanoes by growing wider rings .
And it worked .
`` It showed the wide rings in the Mediterranean chronology occurred in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bristlecone .
`` We took that to be confirmation that the dating was probably correct . ''

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A study of ancient tree rings has pinned down the date of the ancient Minoans' disappearance for the first time - to 1560BC
Ancient civilisation was wiped out by 'one of Earth's most powerful volcanic eruptions'
The ancient Minoans - one of the world's greatest civilisations - were wiped out by one of earth's most powerful volcanic eruptions over 3,500 years ago, according to new research.
A study of ancient tree rings has pinned down the date of their mysterious disappearance for the first time - to 1560BC.
The eruption of Mount Thera on the Greek isle of Santorini was so powerful it sent acid from hot molten rock spewing over Crete - more than 60 miles away.
An "unusually light" ring on a palm sized trunk of tree that was growing provides a "time capsule" for their demise.
The blast was one of the largest volcanic events on Earth in recorded history destroying Santorini and the Minoans as well as the coast of Crete with related earthquakes and tsunamis.
Lead author Dr Charlotte Pearson said: "We scanned the entire period across when Thera is known to have happened and we detected a very slight depletion in calcium - right where I saw this lighter ring years ago."
Something changed the chemistry of the environment in which the tree grew, she said.
Acid deposition from a volcano is one possibility - and the date happens to coincide with other tree ring markers for a major eruption.
The lost world of the Minoans has been debated by scientists for thousands of years.
Their palace at Knossos was vast and elaborate.
They built Europe's first paved roads and running water. The ancient Greeks wove its magnificence into their myths.
It was the home of King Minos and his man-eating bull, the Minotaur, which roamed the palace labyrinth.
Last year it was claimed the Minoans were taken over by invaders - and consumed by foreign cultures.
Until then a natural disaster had been the popular theory - and Thera was one of the worst humanity has ever witnessed.
But no bodies have ever been found - unlike at Pompeii, for instance, after the 79AD eruption of Vesuvius.
Dr Pearson, an anthropologist at Arizona University, first spotted the tell-tale ring three years ago - but didn't give it a second thought.
Now new scanning techniques suggest it's a scar that marks the exact year Thera blew its top.
The study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences nails it to within one year of a calendar date.
Dr Pearson said: "In every tree ring, you have this time capsule that you can unpack."
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Her finding is based on the width and density of old tree rings in timbers collected from the Mediterranean spanning over 2,000 years BC.
These include trees growing downwind of the Thera eruption - making them key to the research.
Dr Pearson and colleagues used chemical analysis to compare calendar-dated rings of bristlecone pine trees from the US that lived at the same time.
Second author Matthew Salzer, a research scientist in the lab, said: "When there are large volcanic eruptions, it often scars bristlecone by freezing during the growing season, creating a frost ring.
"Then we compared the dates of the frost rings with what was going on in the Mediterranean trees, which respond to volcanoes by growing wider rings. And it worked.
"It showed the wide rings in the Mediterranean chronology occurred in the same years as the frost rings in the bristlecone.
"We took that to be confirmation that the dating was probably correct."


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Stan Collymore: Grealish must get a firm kick up the backside to move forwards

When I saw ‘ Jack Grealish ’ trending online on Sunday morning , I assumed a move to Manchester United , Manchester City or Liverpool was finally on .
He has been brilliant this season and you ’ d struggle to find too many Aston Villa fans who ’ d really begrudge him a move to one of the big boys on the back of it .
When I read instead that he was alleged to have been at the scene of a car crash after attending an all-night party — just days after releasing a video in which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules — my disappointment , upset and anger was palpable .
I was gutted as well , because he ’ s a good kid — a very , very good kid — and it ’ s such a shame he has let something like this happen .
The first question you ask yourself when you see a story like this is whether or not you ’ d have done it yourself .
I ’ m 49 , so of course not .
But would I have gone to the party aged 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can only condemn what he has done , I ’ m not going to throw Grealish completely under the bus .
Instead , I ’ ll tell him to take whatever punishment is coming on the chin and accept the fact he has stepped well out of line .
Villa will be desperately disappointed and you wonder if the big clubs who were perhaps considering a move this summer might now wonder if he ’ s worth the gamble .
You also wonder if this could be the straw that breaks the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an England call-up .
Gareth Southgate clearly has reservations or he ’ d have named him in a squad by now , and that , in the medium to long term , will have to be a worry for the player .
Hopefully , none of that will come to pass and he will get the opportunities his talent deserves .
In the short term , I ’ m certain both his manager , Dean Smith , and chief executive , Christian Purslow , will have read him the riot act already and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the wind he is sailing .
I wouldn ’ t go so far as to sack him if I was Purslow , and the club have fined him , but I ’ d take the captaincy off him for the remainder of the season .
What he needs now is a bit of stick and a bit of carrot .
When you ’ re in the public eye and you mess up — and you ’ ve been caught doing it — it 's the loneliest place in the world .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you know that for a long time you ’ re going to get mercilessly mocked for your behaviour .
The fact he hasn ’ t got a game for who knows how long won ’ t work in his favour , either , because football is a great reliever of sins .
People start to forgive and forget when you do something special on a pitch but no football for some time means this episode will sit on him like a bad smell .
That ’ s why Smith and his assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big role to play for Grealish now .
As people he respects , they need to give him the kick up the backside he deserves before helping get him started on the road to redemption .

Jack Grealish apologises for not following government advice and visiting a friend over the weekend
Jack Grealish apologises for not following government advice and visiting a friend over the weekend
Jack Grealish has been Aston Villa's shining light on the field this season, but after his latest off-field misdemanour, he needs a kick up the backside - for his own good
Jack Grealish must get a firm kick up the backside if Aston Villa star is to move forwards
When I saw ‘Jack Grealish’ trending online on Sunday morning, I assumed a move to Manchester United, Manchester City or Liverpool was finally on.
He has been brilliant this season and you’d struggle to find too many Aston Villa fans who’d really begrudge him a move to one of the big boys on the back of it.
When I read instead that he was alleged to have been at the scene of a car crash after attending an all-night party — just days after releasing a video in which he urged everyone in Britain to obey the lockdown rules — my disappointment, upset and anger was palpable.
I was gutted as well, because he’s a good kid — a very, very good kid — and it’s such a shame he has let something like this happen.
The first question you ask yourself when you see a story like this is whether or not you’d have done it yourself.
I’m 49, so of course not.
But would I have gone to the party aged 24? More than likely.
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So while I can only condemn what he has done, I’m not going to throw Grealish completely under the bus.
Instead, I’ll tell him to take whatever punishment is coming on the chin and accept the fact he has stepped well out of line.
Villa will be desperately disappointed and you wonder if the big clubs who were perhaps considering a move this summer might now wonder if he’s worth the gamble.
You also wonder if this could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back in terms of an England call-up.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
Gareth Southgate clearly has reservations or he’d have named him in a squad by now, and that, in the medium to long term, will have to be a worry for the player.
Hopefully, none of that will come to pass and he will get the opportunities his talent deserves.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In the short term, I’m certain both his manager, Dean Smith, and chief executive, Christian Purslow, will have read him the riot act already and made clear to him just how close to the wind he is sailing.
I wouldn’t go so far as to sack him if I was Purslow, and the club have fined him, but I’d take the captaincy off him for the remainder of the season.
What he needs now is a bit of stick and a bit of carrot.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
When you’re in the public eye and you mess up — and you’ve been caught doing it — it's the loneliest place in the world.
You feel guilty, low and stupid, and you know that for a long time you’re going to get mercilessly mocked for your behaviour.
The fact he hasn’t got a game for who knows how long won’t work in his favour, either, because football is a great reliever of sins.
People start to forgive and forget when you do something special on a pitch but no football for some time means this episode will sit on him like a bad smell.
That’s why Smith and his assistant, John Terry, will have a big role to play for Grealish now.
As people he respects, they need to give him the kick up the backside he deserves before helping get him started on the road to redemption.


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Mum dies after falling from balcony as four children say bye at hospital bedside

A mother died after falling from the balcony of a flat as her four children said their goodbyes at her hospital bedside .
Terri Davison , 33 , suffered head injuries in the fall from a block of flats in Throckley , Newcastle , two weeks ago .
The 'devoted ' mum was taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary where doctors told her family nothing could be done to save her .
Her children Josh , 11 , Amie , 10 , Sophie , six and Joey , four , later said their goodbyes to their mum in hospital .
Terri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she plans to raise her grandchildren alone as she has paid tribute to her daughter , reports Chronicle Live .
The 59-year-old said : `` She devoted her life to the children .
Terri was the biggest , loudest , bubbliest character you could ever know .
She was a brilliant mother , she was amazing .
`` I just want to keep her memory alive now and give them the best life they can have and do all the things Terri always wanted to do with them .
`` I have got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life is now about looking after her children . ''
Terri and her children lived next door to Lynne in the Newburn area of Newcastle and they would all see each other daily .
But when Lynne , who works as an operations manager at a construction site , returned home from work in the evening of Wednesday March 18 she was surprised to discover her daughter and grandchildren were not home .
Terri told her mum she 'd taken the family to the home of some her children 's friends .
Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her eldest grandson Josh who frantically told her his mum had fallen off a balcony and her head was bleeding .
The distraught grandmother was able to get a lift to the flats , on Coach Road in Throckley .
`` As Josh was talking I could hear all the sirens going past , '' Lynne explained .
`` When I got there Terri was lying on the ground , and I just knew she was n't going to survive . ''
When Terri arrived at the RVI doctors were at first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate and save her life .
But after further tests they told Lynne and the children that there was nothing more they could do , and Terri passed away two days later .
`` The consultant sat the children down and explained that their mammy was n't going to live , '' said Lynne .
`` They all said goodbye to her .
They are heartbroken but they have been amazing . ''
Terri 's funeral will be held at Newcastle 's West Road Crematorium on Friday .
However , due to restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service is limited to just 20 mourners .
And the family is now hoping to stream the funeral live on Facebook so that Terri 's many friends can be a part of it .
The lockdown has also made it difficult for Terri 's loved ones to cope with their grief .
`` We are all grieving and it 's a time when you want everyone around you but you ca n't , '' said Lynne .
`` As people are finding out we are speaking two metres apart and they are saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hug but I ca n't .
`` The children are all coping in their own way .
Joey was a real mammy 's boy .
He would n't eave her side so it 's really difficult .
He just keeps saying 'is mammy still at the doctors ?
An is she going to come home ?
`` But I 'm just being honest with them . ''
As Lynne struggles to come to terms with her daughter 's death she is tormented by questions about what happened on the night she fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Terri 's death as suspicious and an inquest will be held .
But Lynne remains confused about why her daughter was out so late with her children on a school night .
And she says although Terri has struggled with mental health problems in the past she had been in good spirits recently , and she does not believe she would have taken her own life .
`` The kids are blaming themselves because Terri was saying she wanted to go home but the kids wanted to stay for a sleepover .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just wanted to stay and play with their friends , '' she said .
`` She does have mental health issues and we have been fighting for years to get a diagnosis .
She did have to odd moment when things got too much for her , but she was 100 % ok the last time I spoke to her .
She was in a better place than she had ever been for years and years .
`` There 's no way in this entire world that she would ever take her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those children and she would never leave them . ''
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said : `` At 11.43 pm on March 18 , we received of concern for a woman at an address in Newburn , Newcastle .
“ Emergency services attended the address and paramedics treated a woman in her 30s who had fallen from a first floor balcony .
“ She was transported to the RVI but sadly later died of her injuries .
There is not believed to be any third party involvement and a report has been @ @ @ @ @ @

Terri Davison, 33, suffered head injuries in the fall from a block of flats in Throckley, Newcastle, two weeks ago
Mum dies after falling from balcony as four children say bye at hospital bedside
A mother died after falling from the balcony of a flat as her four children said their goodbyes at her hospital bedside.
Terri Davison, 33, suffered head injuries in the fall from a block of flats in Throckley, Newcastle, two weeks ago.
The 'devoted' mum was taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary where doctors told her family nothing could be done to save her.
Her children Josh, 11, Amie, 10, Sophie, six and Joey, four, later said their goodbyes to their mum in hospital.
Terri's mum, Lynne Davison, said she plans to raise her grandchildren alone as she has paid tribute to her daughter, reports Chronicle Live.
The 59-year-old said: "She devoted her life to the children. Terri was the biggest, loudest, bubbliest character you could ever know. She was a brilliant mother, she was amazing.
"I just want to keep her memory alive now and give them the best life they can have and do all the things Terri always wanted to do with them.
"I have got to do it for her. My life is now about looking after her children."
Terri and her children lived next door to Lynne in the Newburn area of Newcastle and they would all see each other daily.
But when Lynne, who works as an operations manager at a construction site, returned home from work in the evening of Wednesday March 18 she was surprised to discover her daughter and grandchildren were not home.
Terri told her mum she'd taken the family to the home of some her children's friends.
Then at around midnight Lynne got a phonecall from her eldest grandson Josh who frantically told her his mum had fallen off a balcony and her head was bleeding. The distraught grandmother was able to get a lift to the flats, on Coach Road in Throckley.
"As Josh was talking I could hear all the sirens going past," Lynne explained. "When I got there Terri was lying on the ground, and I just knew she wasn't going to survive."
When Terri arrived at the RVI doctors were at first hopeful they they might be able to operate and save her life.
But after further tests they told Lynne and the children that there was nothing more they could do, and Terri passed away two days later.
"The consultant sat the children down and explained that their mammy wasn't going to live," said Lynne. "They all said goodbye to her. They are heartbroken but they have been amazing."
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Terri's funeral will be held at Newcastle's West Road Crematorium on Friday.
However, due to restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic the service is limited to just 20 mourners.
And the family is now hoping to stream the funeral live on Facebook so that Terri's many friends can be a part of it.
The lockdown has also made it difficult for Terri's loved ones to cope with their grief.
"We are all grieving and it's a time when you want everyone around you but you can't," said Lynne. "As people are finding out we are speaking two metres apart and they are saying; 'I want to give you a hug but I can't.
"The children are all coping in their own way. Joey was a real mammy's boy. He wouldn't eave her side so it's really difficult. He just keeps saying 'is mammy still at the doctors? An is she going to come home?
"But I'm just being honest with them."
As Lynne struggles to come to terms with her daughter's death she is tormented by questions about what happened on the night she fell.
Police say they are not treating Terri's death as suspicious and an inquest will be held.
But Lynne remains confused about why her daughter was out so late with her children on a school night.
And she says although Terri has struggled with mental health problems in the past she had been in good spirits recently, and she does not believe she would have taken her own life.
"The kids are blaming themselves because Terri was saying she wanted to go home but the kids wanted to stay for a sleepover. They knew the lockdown was coming-up so they just wanted to stay and play with their friends," she said.
"She does have mental health issues and we have been fighting for years to get a diagnosis. She did have to odd moment when things got too much for her, but she was 100% ok the last time I spoke to her. She was in a better place than she had ever been for years and years.
"There's no way in this entire world that she would ever take her own life. She devoted her whole life to those children and she would never leave them."
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "At 11.43 pm on March 18, we received of concern for a woman at an address in Newburn, Newcastle.
“Emergency services attended the address and paramedics treated a woman in her 30s who had fallen from a first floor balcony.
“She was transported to the RVI but sadly later died of her injuries. There is not believed to be any third party involvement and a report has been prepared for the coroner.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Shock as entire family including two children and dog found dead inside home

A murder investigation has been launched after the bodies of two adults and two children were found at a home .
Sussex Police found the bodies and a dead dog after responding to a report of concern for the occupants of the house at Woodmancote on Sunday evening .
It is believed the were all from the same family .
A spokesman for Sussex police confirmed they had launched a murder inquiry after the grim discovery .
Chief Superintendent Jerry Westerman said : `` This is believed to be an isolated incident contained to one property and in these early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking anyone else in connection with the incident .
`` Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue .
Specialist officers have been deployed to support the investigation and we 're urging anyone with any information to get in touch .
`` Our thoughts are with the family at this incredibly difficult and challenging time . ''
Police are treating this as a murder investigation while evidence is gathered .
Anyone with information about the incident can report it online or call 101 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ village close to Chichester in West Sussex .
It is in the parish of Westbourne , which had 2,309 citizens at the last count .

The bodies of the four people and one dog were found by Sussex Police officers in the Woodmancote, Sussex home, prompting a murder investigation while evidence is gathered
Family of four including two children and their dog found dead inside home
A murder investigation has been launched after the bodies of two adults and two children were found at a home.
Sussex Police found the bodies and a dead dog after responding to a report of concern for the occupants of the house at Woodmancote on Sunday evening.
It is believed the were all from the same family.
A spokesman for Sussex police confirmed they had launched a murder inquiry after the grim discovery.
Chief Superintendent Jerry Westerman said: "This is believed to be an isolated incident contained to one property and in these early stages of the investigation we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
"Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue. Specialist officers have been deployed to support the investigation and we're urging anyone with any information to get in touch.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this incredibly difficult and challenging time."
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Police are treating this as a murder investigation while evidence is gathered.
Anyone with information about the incident can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Cotton.
Woodmancote is a village close to Chichester in West Sussex.
It is in the parish of Westbourne, which had 2,309 citizens at the last count.


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Karim Benzema repeats ridicule of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud

Karim Benzem has insisted he was right to claim he is “ Formula One ” and World Cup winner Olivier Giroud is “ karting ” .
The Real Madrid striker attacked the Chelsea forward during an Instagram Live chat and added “ Aside from that , does everyone like the way he plays ?
” And Benzema , who has not played for France since 2015 , yesterday released a video on social media to repeat his mockery of his fellow international .
“ I simply told the truth , ” he said .
“ What I said about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't been remembered .
We remembered when I said I was Formula One and he is karting .
`` That 's what I think , it 's the truth and that 's how it is .
If you ask me about R9 ( Brazilian Ronaldo ) : he is Formula One and I am karting , that 's how it is !
” Benzema was first left out of the France team – and criticised by the French prime minister - after he was arrested by French police for the alleged blackmailing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 .
When he was exluded from the squad for their home Euro 2016 , he claimed that coach Didier Deschamps had “ bowed to pressure from a racist part of France ” .
Benzema , who is now 32 , comes from Algerian descent .
Deschamps said last year he could never forgive Benzema for the slur and also omitted him in 2018 when France won the World Cup with Giroud up front .
Benzema , who scored 27 goals in 81 appearances for France , is still under investigation for blackmail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed his international recall .
But Deschamps has continued to pick Giroud despite the 33-year-old failing to play regularly for Chelsea this season and is seen as one of the head coach 's favourite players .
Giroud has now scored 39 times in 93 internationals as is France 's third all-time goal scorer behind only Thierry Henry and Michel Platini .
But when asked in the Instagram Live chat if the Chelsea striker was better than him , four-time Champions League winner Benzema said : “ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't confuse Formula One and karting and I am being nice .
I know that I am Formula One .
“ It works because he is there , that is the only reason .
It won ’ t be spectacular , he won ’ t do something amazing , but he has his thing .
Aside from that , does everyone like the way he plays ?
I don ’ t know .
”

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema has sparked a feud with compatriot Olivier Giroud and repeated his earlier comments which suggest he believes there is a huge gulf in quality between the pair
Karim Benzem has insisted he was right to claim he is “Formula One” and World Cup winner Olivier Giroud is “karting”.
The Real Madrid striker attacked the Chelsea forward during an Instagram Live chat and added “Aside from that, does everyone like the way he plays?”
And Benzema, who has not played for France since 2015, yesterday released a video on social media to repeat his mockery of his fellow international.
“I simply told the truth,” he said. “What I said about what he brought to the French team hasn't been remembered. We remembered when I said I was Formula One and he is karting.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"That's what I think, it's the truth and that's how it is. If you ask me about R9 (Brazilian Ronaldo): he is Formula One and I am karting, that's how it is!”
Benzema was first left out of the France team – and criticised by the French prime minister - after he was arrested by French police for the alleged blackmailing of Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape in 2015.
When he was exluded from the squad for their home Euro 2016, he claimed that coach Didier Deschamps had “bowed to pressure from a racist part of France”.
Benzema, who is now 32, comes from Algerian descent.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Deschamps said last year he could never forgive Benzema for the slur and also omitted him in 2018 when France won the World Cup with Giroud up front.
Benzema, who scored 27 goals in 81 appearances for France, is still under investigation for blackmail and could yet face trial.
His Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed his international recall.
But Deschamps has continued to pick Giroud despite the 33-year-old failing to play regularly for Chelsea this season and is seen as one of the head coach's favourite players.
Giroud has now scored 39 times in 93 internationals as is France's third all-time goal scorer behind only Thierry Henry and Michel Platini.
But when asked in the Instagram Live chat if the Chelsea striker was better than him, four-time Champions League winner Benzema said: “That can be quickly answered. We don't confuse Formula One and karting and I am being nice. I know that I am Formula One.
“It works because he is there, that is the only reason. It won’t be spectacular, he won’t do something amazing, but he has his thing. Aside from that, does everyone like the way he plays? I don’t know.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Emmerdale fans fume as Charity 'stockpiles' disinfectant and soap

Emmerdale fans were not best pleased this evening after spotting Charity Dingle `` stockpiling '' on disinfectant and soap .
Though , we have to point out that these scenes were filmed before the coronavirus pandemic and the new guidelines set by the government .
The pub landlady , played by Emma Atkins , was feeling very protective of partner Vanessa Woodfield following her cancer diagnosis .
As Rhona arrived to give Vanessa some flowers Charity declined them by saying that there was a reason they were banned in hospitals .
Vanessa 's sister Tracy cut in and revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house for Vanessa .
Rhona noticed the numerous bottles of hand sanitiser , soap and disinfectant spray .
The vet exclaimed : `` That is a lot of hand sanitiser ! ''
And viewers were inclined to agree and took to Twitter to comment .
One tweeted : `` Charity been watching all the COVID19 News # Emmerdale . ''
While another commented : `` Charity has been panic buying # emmerdale . ''
A third remarked : `` # Emmerdale Charity doing her bit to stop the virus . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # Emmerdale , '' another wrote .
One commented : `` Guess we all know why we 're out of hand sanitiser then bad Charity !
# Emmerdale . ''
Another wrote : `` So THAT 'S where the hand sanitizer went !
# Emmerdale . ''
`` Now we know where all the hand sanitizer went.. Charity the stockpiler .
# Emmerdale , '' a viewer wrote .

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Emmerdale fans were left stunned to see Charity hoarding so many bottles of hand sanitiser and disinfectant spray
Emmerdale fans were not best pleased this evening after spotting Charity Dingle "stockpiling" on disinfectant and soap.
Though, we have to point out that these scenes were filmed before the coronavirus pandemic and the new guidelines set by the government.
The pub landlady, played by Emma Atkins, was feeling very protective of partner Vanessa Woodfield following her cancer diagnosis.
As Rhona arrived to give Vanessa some flowers Charity declined them by saying that there was a reason they were banned in hospitals.
Vanessa's sister Tracy cut in and revealed that Charity had been up since 6am disinfecting the house for Vanessa.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Rhona noticed the numerous bottles of hand sanitiser, soap and disinfectant spray.
The vet exclaimed: "That is a lot of hand sanitiser!"
And viewers were inclined to agree and took to Twitter to comment.
One tweeted: "Charity been watching all the COVID19 News #Emmerdale."
While another commented: "Charity has been panic buying #emmerdale."
A third remarked: "#Emmerdale Charity doing her bit to stop the virus."
"The cheek of all that hand sanitizer #Emmerdale," another wrote.
One commented: "Guess we all know why we're out of hand sanitiser then bad Charity! #Emmerdale."
Another wrote: "So THAT'S where the hand sanitizer went! #Emmerdale."
"Now we know where all the hand sanitizer went.. Charity the stockpiler. #Emmerdale," a viewer wrote.
*Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--First look inside coronavirus care packages containing Dairy Milk and Crunchies

Crunchie Bars and Dairy Milk have been included food parcels being sent to the UK 's most vulnerable who are staying inside amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
Over the weekend the first 4,000 packages of essentials were sent out to those being shielded from the coronavirus .
A total of 1.5million people are entitled to the packages , including those suffering from serious health conditions such as cystic fibrosis and leukaemia .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick joined a delivery in Paddock Wood , Kent , where care packages included toilet roll , pasta , fruit and tinned goods .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Others elsewhere in the country have been less fortunate with their items .
Packages arrived in Rochdale , Greater Manchester , containing just tea bags , cordial , solitary apples , chocolate bars and dry noodles .
To make matters worse , only 44 were delivered - despite there being 129 people in the borough who had requested an emergency parcel .
Once they realised the parcels sent to Rochdale were not of the quality as those received elsewhere , the council began adding extra items , including bread , milk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Manchester Evening News reported .
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council leader Allen Brett has now called on the government to improve the standard of the packages being sent to the borough .
He said : “ Everyone appreciates that this is an unprecedented situation , but the parcels that have been provided were not of the quality we were expecting .
“ Thankfully our council officers are able to source food locally and add them to the packs to ensure that those receiving them have a better choice of items.
” He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are likely to be alone and quite possibly afraid so there must be a greater effort to provide them with everything they need to get through this . ''
A total of 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people are being asked to shield themselves across the UK .
Officials say 900,000 have been written to so far to inform them of the steps .
But GPs must contact 600,000 more who are not on a national register , a Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government spokeswoman said .
Mr Jenrick said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary steps to support the most clinically vulnerable , while they shield from coronavirus .
`` We will support these people at this difficult time , and the scale of an operation like that has not been seen since the Second World War .
`` This is an unprecedented package of support and I want to thank the food suppliers , local councils and everyone who has come together to create this essential service in just a matter of days . ''
The Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government has been @ @ @ @

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ROBERT JENRICK SAYS OVER 50,000 CARE PACKAGES HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
ROBERT JENRICK SAYS OVER 50,000 CARE PACKAGES HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has begun sending out care packages to 1.5million people being shielded from the coronavirus across the UK
Crunchie Bars and Dairy Milk have been included food parcels being sent to the UK's most vulnerable who are staying inside amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a council leader has claimed.
Over the weekend the first 4,000 packages of essentials were sent out to those being shielded from the coronavirus.
A total of 1.5million people are entitled to the packages, including those suffering from serious health conditions such as cystic fibrosis and leukaemia.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick joined a delivery in Paddock Wood, Kent, where care packages included toilet roll, pasta, fruit and tinned goods.
A box of chocolate cereal was also included.
Packages later arrived in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, containing just tea bags, cordial, solitary apples, chocolate bars and dry noodles.
But the government deny these packages are the food parcels being sent to the UK's most vulnerable - instead claiming they are 'extra' supplies.
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Leaders claim only 44 were delivered - despite there being 129 people in the borough who had requested an emergency parcel.
Once they realised the parcels sent to Rochdale were not of the quality as those received elsewhere, the council began adding extra items, including bread, milk and tinned meat and fruit to improve them, Manchester Evening News reported.
However a government spokesman denied that the parcels were the food boxes being sent to the homes of extremely vulnerable people.
They added that the parcels containing chocolate are believed to be 'extra supplies' sent out to councils to help kickstart their wider efforts.
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Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council leader Allen Brett called on the government to improve the standard of the packages being sent to the borough.
He said: “Everyone appreciates that this is an unprecedented situation, but the parcels that have been provided were not of the quality we were expecting.
“Thankfully our council officers are able to source food locally and add them to the packs to ensure that those receiving them have a better choice of items.”
He added: "The people receiving these parcels are likely to be alone and quite possibly afraid so there must be a greater effort to provide them with everything they need to get through this."
Image: PA) PA)
Labour's shadow communities and local government secretary Andrew Gwynne said; "Food parcels are being distributed to some of the most at-risk and vulnerable in society: they must contain adequate food types to permit a balanced and healthy diet throughout this crisis.
"This Government food parcel clearly falls well below that expectation and it’s just not good enough."
A government spokesperson said: “This picture is misleading, it is not one of the food boxes we are delivering directly to the homes of extremely medically vulnerable people.
“Our food boxes are of a standard that is consistent and include cereal, fruit and vegetables and pasta.
"As much as possible, this is a package that is universally suitable, and will provide enough food for one person for one week.
“Councils have been issued with some additional supplies to help kickstart their wider efforts – but these should not be confused for a food box.”
A total of 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people are being asked to shield themselves across the UK.
Officials say 900,000 have been written to so far to inform them of the steps.
But GPs must contact 600,000 more who are not on a national register, a Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokeswoman said.
Mr Jenrick said: "This weekend sees the start of extraordinary steps to support the most clinically vulnerable, while they shield from coronavirus.
"We will support these people at this difficult time, and the scale of an operation like that has not been seen since the Second World War.
"This is an unprecedented package of support and I want to thank the food suppliers, local councils and everyone who has come together to create this essential service in just a matter of days."


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Best foam rollers to give yourself a deep tissue massage at home

Foam rollers are a great tool for anyone who regular works out .
Not only do they alleviate tension and knots , they can loosen trigger points all over your body .
It 's a great tool for recovery after a workout , helps with lymphatic drainage and basic rollers are n't expensive .
Soft , smooth rollers are great for beginners as they 're the most gentle .
Firmer varieties are great for regular users who need to alleviate tight muscles or delayed onset muscle soreness ( DOMS ) .
Experienced foam rollers looking to level up and who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mantra might want to try a grid roller .
The ridged texture offers a deep tissue massage for stiff and sore joints and muscle groups .
Below are some of our top picks for anyone investing in some home gym equipment who wants This foam roller from Mens Health is ideal for a wide range of core strength and stabilising exercises and assists with stretches and deep tissue massage for those aching muscles .
A great option for massaging tight , aching muscles , this roller has a firm , textured outer surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compact .
The ridge design is perfect for a range of core strength and stabilising exercises .
Made from biodegradable material , this foam roller is a lightweight and durable tool to use post gym workout , yoga or pilates .
The FFEXS foam roller reduces pain and stimulates blood flow and can be used for trigger point massage and posture alignment .
A great beginners foam roller , the high performance EVA foam massage roller can be used to soothe the back , legs , quads , hamstrings , feet , fascia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fingers , forearms and more .
If you 're looking to improve blood circulation , release myofascia and aid recovery post work out this PTP Massage Therapy Roller is a great option .
The unique pyramid cone surface helps target trigger points and can be used anywhere on the body .
Price : £15.50 , House of Fraser - buy here now Sports enthusiasts will love the firm foam density of this roller , which can help tackle tightness and pain offering deep tissue relief .
The compact size makes this ideal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can pinpoint knots and work on hard to reach areas .
Looking for a medium firmness roller ?
This one from Maximo Fitness ticks the box .
The compact design is great for using all over your body to relieve muscle tension and tightness .
It 's textured surface provides a more comfortable muscle massage and the roller also comes with a guide to help get you started .

Ease achy muscles or start your day with a proper morning stretch using one of these handy foam rollers
Best foam rollers to give yourself a deep tissue massage at home
Foam rollers are a great tool for anyone who regular works out.
Not only do they alleviate tension and knots, they can loosen trigger points all over your body. It's a great tool for recovery after a workout, helps with lymphatic drainage and basic rollers aren't expensive.
Soft, smooth rollers are great for beginners as they're the most gentle.
Firmer varieties are great for regular users who need to alleviate tight muscles or delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Experienced foam rollers looking to level up and who follow the no pain, no gain mantra might want to try a grid roller. The ridged texture offers a deep tissue massage for stiff and sore joints and muscle groups.
Below are some of our top picks for anyone investing in some home gym equipment who wants
Best foam rollers
This foam roller from Mens Health is ideal for a wide range of core strength and stabilising exercises and assists with stretches and deep tissue massage for those aching muscles.
A great option for massaging tight, aching muscles, this roller has a firm, textured outer surface and hollow core that is lightweight and compact.
The ridge design is perfect for a range of core strength and stabilising exercises.
Price: £19.99, Argos - buy here now
Made from biodegradable material, this foam roller is a lightweight and durable tool to use post gym workout, yoga or pilates.
The FFEXS foam roller reduces pain and stimulates blood flow and can be used for trigger point massage and posture alignment.
Price: £11.99, Amazon - buy here now
A great beginners foam roller, the high performance EVA foam massage roller can be used to soothe the back, legs, quads, hamstrings, feet, fascia, calves, hips, shoulders, fingers, forearms and more.
Price: £24.99, Argos - buy here now
If you're looking to improve blood circulation, release myofascia and aid recovery post work out this PTP Massage Therapy Roller is a great option.
The unique pyramid cone surface helps target trigger points and can be used anywhere on the body.
Price: £15.50, House of Fraser - buy here now
Sports enthusiasts will love the firm foam density of this roller, which can help tackle tightness and pain offering deep tissue relief.
The compact size makes this ideal to use all over the body, so you can pinpoint knots and work on hard to reach areas.
Price: £14.95, Amazon - buy here now
Looking for a medium firmness roller? This one from Maximo Fitness ticks the box. The compact design is great for using all over your body to relieve muscle tension and tightness.
It's textured surface provides a more comfortable muscle massage and the roller also comes with a guide to help get you started.
Price: £15.97, Amazon - buy here now


thedailymirror--2020-03-30--Government u-turns to let women take abortion pills at home during coronavirus

Abortion rules have been relaxed after the government u-turned to let women take pills at home without travelling to a clinic .
Last week there was an announcement that the rules would be relaxed while the country grappled with coronavirus .
It stayed on the official website for four hours before being deleted with an explanation saying : “ There will be no changes to abortion regulations ” .
But the Department for Health has now reverted to the original policy to help women who need an abortion , but can not access a clinic due to the national lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a temporary basis , limited for two years or until the coronavirus crisis is over .
It applies for medical abortions up to the tenth week of pregnancy .
Women will be sent the two pills required for an early termination in the post following a telephone or e-consultation with a doctor .
Claire Murphy , the director of external affairs at British Pregnancy Advisory Service ( BPAS ) , welcomed the change , she told the Guardian : “ This is a very safe and simple measure that will dramatically improve women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of national crisis .
We ’ re really pleased that the government has acted on this .
It will make a huge difference to women ’ s health and wellbeing in the current climate.
” She said that women in self-isolation and those with health conditions who experience an unwanted pregnancy were being forced to make “ completely unnecessary ” trips to access early abortion care .
“ Women in coerced relationships simply can ’ t live the house secretly in the current climate , in the way that they used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectively trapped at home , ” she said .
BPAS has had to close more than a quarter of its services following a government lockdown .
“ Women are travelling all across the country to find clinics that are open , they are waiting in crowded NHS waiting rooms , putting their own health at risk and of course those around them and those who care for them , ” Murphy said .
Jonathan Lord , the medical director for Marie Stopes UK said : “ The government ’ s decision to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of early medical abortion pills at home during the Covid-19 crisis , shows that they value both women ’ s health and that of hardworking abortion care staff , who have continued to deliver essential healthcare , despite a global health pandemic.
” Lord added that Marie Stopes stood in “ full solidarity ” with women and girls in Northern Ireland seeking the same protection .
“ This would not have happened without such a mobilised and quick campaign from health experts , campaigners and journalists alike , that made it impossible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moral force of the case for early abortion care at home.
” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said : “ Public safety and continued access to key services is our priority during this difficult period .
“ From today , women who need an abortion up to ten weeks and can ’ t access a clinic can use abortion pills at home .
“ This measure will be on a temporary basis and must follow a telephone or e-consultation with a clinician .
”

Last week the government said women could take the pills they needed at home before changing the advice but this has now been updated
Government u-turns to let women take abortion pills at home during coronavirus
Abortion rules have been relaxed after the government u-turned to let women take pills at home without travelling to a clinic.
Last week there was an announcement that the rules would be relaxed while the country grappled with coronavirus.
It stayed on the official website for four hours before being deleted with an explanation saying: “There will be no changes to abortion regulations”.
But the Department for Health has now reverted to the original policy to help women who need an abortion, but cannot access a clinic due to the national lockdown.
Image: Getty Images/View Stock RF) Getty Images/View Stock RF)
The move will be made on a temporary basis, limited for two years or until the coronavirus crisis is over.
It applies for medical abortions up to the tenth week of pregnancy.
Women will be sent the two pills required for an early termination in the post following a telephone or e-consultation with a doctor.
Claire Murphy, the director of external affairs at British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), welcomed the change, she told the Guardian: “This is a very safe and simple measure that will dramatically improve women’s access to care at this time of national crisis. We’re really pleased that the government has acted on this. It will make a huge difference to women’s health and wellbeing in the current climate.”
She said that women in self-isolation and those with health conditions who experience an unwanted pregnancy were being forced to make “completely unnecessary” trips to access early abortion care.
“Women in coerced relationships simply can’t live the house secretly in the current climate, in the way that they used to be able to. These women are effectively trapped at home,” she said.
BPAS has had to close more than a quarter of its services following a government lockdown.
“Women are travelling all across the country to find clinics that are open, they are waiting in crowded NHS waiting rooms, putting their own health at risk and of course those around them and those who care for them,” Murphy said.
Jonathan Lord, the medical director for Marie Stopes UK said: “The government’s decision to allow women in England to take both sets of early medical abortion pills at home during the Covid-19 crisis, shows that they value both women’s health and that of hardworking abortion care staff, who have continued to deliver essential healthcare, despite a global health pandemic.”
Lord added that Marie Stopes stood in “full solidarity” with women and girls in Northern Ireland seeking the same protection. “This would not have happened without such a mobilised and quick campaign from health experts, campaigners and journalists alike, that made it impossible for the government to deny the medical and moral force of the case for early abortion care at home.”
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “Public safety and continued access to key services is our priority during this difficult period.
“From today, women who need an abortion up to ten weeks and can’t access a clinic can use abortion pills at home.
“This measure will be on a temporary basis and must follow a telephone or e-consultation with a clinician.”