thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Coronavirus: Teen couple can't leave Malta hotel room or 'will be reported to police'

A young British couple on their first holiday together have become trapped in their hotel room and are being forced to pay for it after a coronavirus quarantine was imposed in Malta .
Chloe Hoyes , 17 , and Sam Dawson , 18 , travelled to the popular tourist destination today but arrived shortly after the announcement of mandatory isolation for anyone coming from the UK .
The teens , both from Bolton , had just arrived and checked in at their hotel in Sliema when a manager delivered the news that their dream trip was about to become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister Robert Abela launched a 14-day quarantine for anyone travelling in from the UK , with police carrying out spot checks in the streets and handing out €1,000 ( £900 ) fines for anyone caught outside .
The couple had only planned to spend two nights in Malta but are now faced with two weeks trapped in the same room - a particular problem for Sam who suffers from type 1 diabetes but only has a few days supply of insulin .
`` We got here about 12.30pm and we came straight to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Chloe told the Manchester Evening News .
`` We checked in and we went upstairs into the room .
We thought everything we fine and then the manager came to the room ... '' He said stop right there do n't come out of the room , you have to stay here for 14 days . ''
The teenage couple have also been told that they will have to pay the cost of staying in their room at the Plaza Regency Hotel for two weeks , as well as the price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought to them .
The couple did not specify what the total bill they faced amounted to .
Chloe added : `` They 've told us we ca n't leave the room or we will be reported to the police .
We have called our insurance , we 've called the embassy , we 've called everyone we can .
`` We 've been told that we have to pay for everything that we use .
We do n't know what 's going on we 're stranded out here , we 're trapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've brought us up some water but we 're sat here now with idea what to do .
We 're quarantined and having to pay for it . ''
To make matters worse , the trip was part of a birthday celebration for Sam , who turns 19 on Sunday .
His girlfriend explained : `` We were so excited when we were getting on the plane , it 's my partner 's birthday on Sunday as well so we were really looking forward to that .
We had enough money for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more .
`` I understand that it 's important and they 've to do everything they can but this is crazy . ''
A manager at the hotel told the Manchester Evening News confirmed that guests staying for longer than they had booked would have to pay extra .
He also explained that people can book flights back to their own countries and leave Malta but that this might involve communicating with their embassy .
`` Everyone is quarantined wherever the come from in whatever part of the world .
Basically , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can and stay at home instead , '' he said .
`` The circumstances are unfortunate but this is the way at the moment , nobody is happy to stay 14 days locked in a room even if they have the loveliest sea view in the world .
`` And , it puts a lot of pressure on us as well . ''

The couple from Bolton face paying hundreds of pounds to be stuck in coronavirus quarantine in their hotel room in Malta in what was meant to be a two-day romantic trip
Coronavirus: Teen couple can't leave Malta hotel room or 'will be reported to police'
A young British couple on their first holiday together have become trapped in their hotel room and are being forced to pay for it after a coronavirus quarantine was imposed in Malta.
Chloe Hoyes, 17, and Sam Dawson, 18, travelled to the popular tourist destination today but arrived shortly after the announcement of mandatory isolation for anyone coming from the UK.
The teens, both from Bolton, had just arrived and checked in at their hotel in Sliema when a manager delivered the news that their dream trip was about to become a nightmare.
Just hours earlier Maltese prime minister Robert Abela launched a 14-day quarantine for anyone travelling in from the UK, with police carrying out spot checks in the streets and handing out €1,000 (£900) fines for anyone caught outside.
The couple had only planned to spend two nights in Malta but are now faced with two weeks trapped in the same room - a particular problem for Sam who suffers from type 1 diabetes but only has a few days supply of insulin.
"We got here about 12.30pm and we came straight to the hotel and nothing had been said," Chloe told the Manchester Evening News.
Image: The Plaza Hotel) The Plaza Hotel)
"We checked in and we went upstairs into the room. We thought everything we fine and then the manager came to the room...
"He said stop right there don't come out of the room, you have to stay here for 14 days."
The teenage couple have also been told that they will have to pay the cost of staying in their room at the Plaza Regency Hotel for two weeks, as well as the price of meals that will have to be brought to them.
The couple did not specify what the total bill they faced amounted to.
Chloe added: "They've told us we can't leave the room or we will be reported to the police. We have called our insurance, we've called the embassy, we've called everyone we can.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We've been told that we have to pay for everything that we use. We don't know what's going on we're stranded out here, we're trapped."
She added: "They've brought us up some water but we're sat here now with idea what to do. We're quarantined and having to pay for it."
To make matters worse, the trip was part of a birthday celebration for Sam, who turns 19 on Sunday.
His girlfriend explained: "We were so excited when we were getting on the plane, it's my partner's birthday on Sunday as well so we were really looking forward to that. We had enough money for the days we are here but not any more.
"I understand that it's important and they've to do everything they can but this is crazy."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A manager at the hotel told the Manchester Evening News confirmed that guests staying for longer than they had booked would have to pay extra.
He also explained that people can book flights back to their own countries and leave Malta but that this might involve communicating with their embassy.
"Everyone is quarantined wherever the come from in whatever part of the world. Basically, we're telling people not to travel if they can and stay at home instead," he said.
"The circumstances are unfortunate but this is the way at the moment, nobody is happy to stay 14 days locked in a room even if they have the loveliest sea view in the world.
"And, it puts a lot of pressure on us as well."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Bernie Ecclestone warns Lewis Hamilton not to leave Mercedes for F1 rivals Ferrari

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton should stick with Mercedes rather than sign for Ferrari when his current £40million-a-year contract runs out at the end of this season .
The Mercedes superstar , 35 , can have his pick of the F1 teams but Ecclestone has warned him off choosing the Italian manufacturer .
Hamilton had been due to start his bid for a seventh F1 world title in Australia this weekend before the first race of the season was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Ecclestone believes Hamilton would be better served staying with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Ferrari if he decides to continue his F1 career .
Former F1 boss Ecclestone told the Daily Mail : `` If I were Lewis I would stay with Mercedes .
`` He is comfortable there .
He is in charge .
he 's got the guy who turns the lights on and off supporting him ( team principal Toto Wolff ) .
`` It would n't work at Ferrari for him .
They are Italians .
He would have to really learn the language so he 'd know what they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start .
`` The problem with all the Italians , they do n't want a fight , do n't want an argument with anyone .
Instead of saying to someone who is doing a bad job , 'Sort yourself out or I 'll sort you out — please yourself , but I want results , ' they say , 'Let 's have dinner so we can talk about it .
Be friends ' . ''
Ecclestone went on to claim that Ferrari - should they part ways with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be better off turning their attention to Max Verstappen .
He added : `` If I were a team boss I 'd sign Max [ from Red Bull ] .
He 's quick and easy to deal with .
If I had Lewis I 'd just tell him what time the next race starts and say be there for then .
Apart from that he could do whatever he wants .
`` I 'd cut his pay and let him do his own sponsorship , anything .
Mercedes try to rein him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him total freedom . ''

The Mercedes superstar, 35, can have his pick of the F1 teams but Ecclestone has warned him off choosing the Italian manufacturer
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton should stick with Mercedes rather than sign for Ferrari when his current £40million-a-year contract runs out at the end of this season.
The Mercedes superstar, 35, can have his pick of the F1 teams but Ecclestone has warned him off choosing the Italian manufacturer.
Hamilton had been due to start his bid for a seventh F1 world title in Australia this weekend before the first race of the season was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ecclestone believes Hamilton would be better served staying with what he knows at Mercedes rather than move to Ferrari if he decides to continue his F1 career.
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Former F1 boss Ecclestone told the Daily Mail : "If I were Lewis I would stay with Mercedes.
"He is comfortable there. He is in charge. he's got the guy who turns the lights on and off supporting him (team principal Toto Wolff).
"It wouldn't work at Ferrari for him. They are Italians. He would have to really learn the language so he'd know what they were saying behind his back, for a start.
"The problem with all the Italians, they don't want a fight, don't want an argument with anyone. Instead of saying to someone who is doing a bad job, 'Sort yourself out or I'll sort you out — please yourself, but I want results,' they say, 'Let's have dinner so we can talk about it. Be friends'."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ecclestone went on to claim that Ferrari - should they part ways with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel at the end of the year - would be better off turning their attention to Max Verstappen.
He added: "If I were a team boss I'd sign Max [from Red Bull]. He's quick and easy to deal with. If I had Lewis I'd just tell him what time the next race starts and say be there for then. Apart from that he could do whatever he wants.
"I'd cut his pay and let him do his own sponsorship, anything. Mercedes try to rein him in a bit. I'd give him total freedom."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: McDonald's releases statement for customers amid Covid-19 outbreak

So far 798 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK , with 11 people confirmed to have died because of the illness .
Mass gatherings such as concerts and sports matches look set to be cancelled by the government in a bid to tackle the outbreak .
In response to the spread of the virus , a number of businesses are taking precautionary measures , encouraging staff to work from home or closing completely for a period of time .
However there 's one company who are n't planning to close their doors any time soon , unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have released a statement updating customers on how Covid-19 is impacting their restaurants .
In an email , McDonald 's UK and Ireland CEO , Paul Pomroy , shared the steps they are taking to keep their sites clean and safe .
He said : `` We are continuing to follow official guidance from the government and health authorities .
`` The wellbeing of our customers , employees and suppliers is of the greatest importance to us and we will continue to ensure our policies and procedures reflect the best available information from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We remain committed to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and have strengthened our detailed procedures in this area to minimise the spread of COVID-19 . ''
These procedures include sanitising tables , high chairs , self-order screens , tablets and table service locators more frequently throughout the day .
McDonald 's say they will also be cleaning contact points such as door handles , card readers , taps and hand rails even more regularly with disinfectants and reminding all employees of the importance of thorough and frequent hand-washing .
Pomroy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and drive thrus would remain open for as `` long as it is safe to do so '' to combat the `` unprecedented disruption and uncertainty '' the UK is currently facing .
He explained : `` Our restaurants and Drive Thrus remain open as usual and we have taken a number of additional steps to ensure that you can continue to enjoy our food and our employees continue to feel safe and looked after at work .
`` We are continuing to offer McDelivery® where available and we are working closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our restaurant teams minimise the spread of COVID-19 in the procedures they follow , including leaving food deliveries on door steps when requested .
`` While we are cleaning our restaurants even more regularly , our My McDonald ’ s App is also available in the vast majority of restaurants and offers you access to mobile ordering and table service from your mobile device . ''
He added : `` We will continue to keep you updated through email , our social media accounts and website .
We will ensure our restaurant locator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any necessary closures or changes to services .
`` For more information on steps you can take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 , please visit the Department of Health & Social Care website . ''
This statement comes as Apple announce they are temporarily closing all of their stores outside China in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The firm said the most effective way to minimise risk of the virus 's transmission is to `` reduce density and maximise social distance '' .

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As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise across the UK, McDonald's have updated customers on the impact the illness is having on their business
Coronavirus: McDonald's says restaurants will stay open for as long as they can
So far 798 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, with 11 people confirmed to have died because of the illness.
Mass gatherings such as concerts and sports matches look set to be cancelled by the government in a bid to tackle the outbreak.
In response to the spread of the virus, a number of businesses are taking precautionary measures, encouraging staff to work from home or closing completely for a period of time.
However there's one company who aren't planning to close their doors any time soon, unless they absolutely have to.
McDonald's have released a statement updating customers on how Covid-19 is impacting their restaurants.
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In an email, McDonald's UK and Ireland CEO, Paul Pomroy, shared the steps they are taking to keep their sites clean and safe.
He said: "We are continuing to follow official guidance from the government and health authorities.
"The wellbeing of our customers, employees and suppliers is of the greatest importance to us and we will continue to ensure our policies and procedures reflect the best available information from those authorities."
He continued: "We remain committed to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and have strengthened our detailed procedures in this area to minimise the spread of COVID-19."
Image: Getty) Getty)
These procedures include sanitising tables, high chairs, self-order screens, tablets and table service locators more frequently throughout the day.
McDonald's say they will also be cleaning contact points such as door handles, card readers, taps and hand rails even more regularly with disinfectants and reminding all employees of the importance of thorough and frequent hand-washing.
Pomroy went on to stress how the restaurants and drive thrus would remain open for as "long as it is safe to do so" to combat the "unprecedented disruption and uncertainty" the UK is currently facing.
He explained: "Our restaurants and Drive Thrus remain open as usual and we have taken a number of additional steps to ensure that you can continue to enjoy our food and our employees continue to feel safe and looked after at work.
"We are continuing to offer McDelivery® where available and we are working closely with our delivery partners to ensure couriers and our restaurant teams minimise the spread of COVID-19 in the procedures they follow, including leaving food deliveries on door steps when requested.
"While we are cleaning our restaurants even more regularly, our My McDonald’s App is also available in the vast majority of restaurants and offers you access to mobile ordering and table service from your mobile device."
He added: "We will continue to keep you updated through email, our social media accounts and website. We will ensure our restaurant locator reflects the best available information relating to any necessary closures or changes to services.
"For more information on steps you can take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health & Social Care website."
This statement comes as Apple announce they are temporarily closing all of their stores outside China in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The firm said the most effective way to minimise risk of the virus's transmission is to "reduce density and maximise social distance".


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Ben Cohen's ex-wife cried for five years after Strictly curse destroyed her marriage

The ex-wife of former rugby star Ben Cohen 's says she cried for five years after her marriage was hit by the Strictly Come Dancing curse .
Photographer Abby Cohen , 41 , has opened up about the impact that being the face of the BBC talent show 's scandals had on her .
The Cohens ' marriage ended following Ben 's time on the show and he is now in a relationship with his dance partner from the 2013 run , Kristina Rihanoff , with whom he had daughter Milena in 2016 .
Speaking to The Daily Mail , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curse is brought up , I find it really difficult as it brings back the dark feelings I had then .
`` I was in such turmoil .
I 've worked really hard and had all sorts of therapy to get through that misery . ''
Abby also disclosed for just how long her feelings of despair lasted after childhood sweetheart Ben ended their marriage .
She described : `` Once I began to accept that I could n't change things , I started to feel better and the sun came out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending all those years crying — I do n't know how my body produced as many tears as it did .
`` Five years was a long time to be sad . ''
Abby had been married to Ben since 2003 but became estranged in 2014 and fully divorced in 2016 .
Now a professional photographer and in a new relationship , Abby says it was a huge blow to see her entire family unit crumble and she still struggles when their twins Harriette and Isabelle - now 12-years-old - are staying with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was lost in a boat at sea , not knowing where the shore was , '' she admitted .
Yet , after all the pain , Abby does n't want to be just Ben 's ex anymore , as she 's `` not that Abby any more . ''
Abby is now in a relationship with boyfriend Dave , who she recently went public with on Instagram .
She described Dave as her `` perfect man '' in the post caption to a romantic photo of the pair together .
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Abby Cohen has discussed the impact the apparent Strictly Come Dancing curse had on her marriage to former contestant Ben Cohen, who left her for his dance partner
Ben Cohen's ex-wife cried for five years after Strictly curse destroyed her marriage
The ex-wife of former rugby star Ben Cohen's says she cried for five years after her marriage was hit by the Strictly Come Dancing curse.
Photographer Abby Cohen, 41, has opened up about the impact that being the face of the BBC talent show's scandals had on her.
The Cohens' marriage ended following Ben's time on the show and he is now in a relationship with his dance partner from the 2013 run, Kristina Rihanoff , with whom he had daughter Milena in 2016.
Speaking to The Daily Mail , Abby revealed: "When the Strictly curse is brought up, I find it really difficult as it brings back the dark feelings I had then.
"I was in such turmoil. I've worked really hard and had all sorts of therapy to get through that misery."
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Abby also disclosed for just how long her feelings of despair lasted after childhood sweetheart Ben ended their marriage.
She described: "Once I began to accept that I couldn't change things, I started to feel better and the sun came out.
"I think my biggest regret is spending all those years crying — I don't know how my body produced as many tears as it did.
"Five years was a long time to be sad."
Abby had been married to Ben since 2003 but became estranged in 2014 and fully divorced in 2016.
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Now a professional photographer and in a new relationship, Abby says it was a huge blow to see her entire family unit crumble and she still struggles when their twins Harriette and Isabelle - now 12-years-old - are staying with him.
"It was like I was lost in a boat at sea, not knowing where the shore was," she admitted.
Yet, after all the pain, Abby doesn't want to be just Ben's ex anymore, as she's "not that Abby any more."
Abby is now in a relationship with boyfriend Dave, who she recently went public with on Instagram .
She described Dave as her "perfect man" in the post caption to a romantic photo of the pair together.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-14--George North lifts lid on living with online abuse after seeing captain trolled

George North has opened up on living with online abuse after seeing his Wales captain trolled by rugby ’ s keyboard warriors .
North should have been running out behind Alun Wyn Jones today on the occasion of the skipper ’ s world record-equalling 148th cap .
Instead Wales ’ Six Nations clash with Scotland was called off 24 hours before kick-off with many Scots having already made the trip to Cardiff .
The late decision capped a frustrating end to a difficult week for Jones , who had hoped to move on from last Saturday ’ s defeat at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabbing his genitals .
When the England prop was handed a 10-week ban on Thursday elements on social media went for Jones for having dared to say he “ hoped ” World Rugby would look at the incident .
“ Social media can be a nightmare , ” said North .
“ It ’ s great to be so accessible to fans and to see camaraderie online is brilliant .
But the flip side is hard .
“ Al wasn ’ t pointing fingers and I don ’ t understand why he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you look at the situation he was put in , I thought he dealt with it extremely well .
“ The ( abuse ) wears down on you .
He ’ s got a young family and he doesn ’ t need that when he goes home , to be constantly reminded about that .
When really he didn ’ t do anything wrong .
He just stood there and had his peeper honked.
” North says people thinking it ’ s okay to say “ whatever they want ” , often linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something he has to deal with on a “ daily ” basis .
“ Even walking round Tescos I get told I should retire , ” he said .
“ People comment ( online ) without ever seeing me , treating me , knowing my symptoms , my history .
“ To have that constantly on you all the time , it ’ s hard .
It ’ s the effect it has on your family as well .
It ’ s mad , what it does - and people think it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) haven ’ t got a Scooby Doo about what we do Monday to Friday .
They only see that game on a Saturday where they think they could have done better ‘ if they hadn ’ t blown their knee out when they were 12 ’ .
“ If they were to come into the environment , see the prep we are doing , the lengths we go to , not just physically but mentally , I would hope they would think differently about what they say and do.
” Citing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : “ Hopefully no-one else has to go through that again but , as we go forward , it is understanding what the effect can be on individuals , especially when it is all the time .
“ You go through stages where you ’ ve got to just let it go and you log out , get away from it , move on and go about your business .
“ You put yourself in the shop window , you expect to have some of it , but when it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information behind it , it does drain hard .
”

“They (trolls) haven’t got a Scooby Doo about what we do Monday to Friday. They only see that game on a Saturday where they think they could have done better ‘if they hadn’t blown their knee out when they were 12’"
George North has opened up on living with online abuse after seeing his Wales captain trolled by rugby’s keyboard warriors.
North should have been running out behind Alun Wyn Jones today on the occasion of the skipper’s world record-equalling 148th cap.
Instead Wales’ Six Nations clash with Scotland was called off 24 hours before kick-off with many Scots having already made the trip to Cardiff.
The late decision capped a frustrating end to a difficult week for Jones, who had hoped to move on from last Saturday’s defeat at Twickenham and the furore over Joe Marler grabbing his genitals.
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When the England prop was handed a 10-week ban on Thursday elements on social media went for Jones for having dared to say he “hoped” World Rugby would look at the incident.
“Social media can be a nightmare,” said North. “It’s great to be so accessible to fans and to see camaraderie online is brilliant. But the flip side is hard.
“Al wasn’t pointing fingers and I don’t understand why he is getting the abuse he is. If you look at the situation he was put in, I thought he dealt with it extremely well.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
“The (abuse) wears down on you. He’s got a young family and he doesn’t need that when he goes home, to be constantly reminded about that. When really he didn’t do anything wrong. He just stood there and had his peeper honked.”
North says people thinking it’s okay to say “whatever they want”, often linked to his history of concussions, is something he has to deal with on a “daily” basis.
“Even walking round Tescos I get told I should retire,” he said. “People comment (online) without ever seeing me, treating me, knowing my symptoms, my history.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“To have that constantly on you all the time, it’s hard. It’s the effect it has on your family as well. It’s mad, what it does - and people think it’s fine.
“They (trolls) haven’t got a Scooby Doo about what we do Monday to Friday. They only see that game on a Saturday where they think they could have done better ‘if they hadn’t blown their knee out when they were 12’.
“If they were to come into the environment, see the prep we are doing, the lengths we go to, not just physically but mentally, I would hope they would think differently about what they say and do.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Citing the tragic example of Caroline Flack, North continued: “Hopefully no-one else has to go through that again but, as we go forward, it is understanding what the effect can be on individuals, especially when it is all the time.
“You go through stages where you’ve got to just let it go and you log out, get away from it, move on and go about your business.
“You put yourself in the shop window, you expect to have some of it, but when it’s unjust or without any real knowledge or information behind it, it does drain hard.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Michael Owen says Arsenal have found two players who can be next Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Michael Owen says Arsenal could already have the new Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in their ranks in the form of a couple of their young talents .
Forward Aubameyang is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium at the end of next season , and there have been several suggestions that the Gunners captain could leave this summer or walk away from the club on a free transfer at the end of his existing deal .
But Owen is n't too concerned about the direction the Gunners will be going should the Gabonese star leave , largely because of the presence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think Arsenal have got a nice little thing going under Mikel Arteta , '' Owen told Premier League Productions .
`` They ’ ve got a nice blend as well .
They ’ re bringing a few young players through , Nketiah , Martinelli scoring goals as well .
`` You never know , one of those two lads up front could turn into proper players and be like him [ Aubameyang ] , scoring 20-plus goals a season and they ’ re worth their weight in gold .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from your academy , it ’ s a massive bonus . ''
Former Gunners forward Ian Wright added that he thinks Aubameyang deserves better than the performances his Arsenal teammates are giving him .
`` If you can imagine him in a better team , he would be winning Premier Leagues and vying for places in Champions League finals and I think he deserves that , '' Wright told Premier League Productions .
`` You don ’ t see him particularly vocal on the pitch , pointing and screaming , but it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his leadership with the goals that he scores .
`` If you take his goals out of that team then they ’ re in a massive heap of trouble .
We ’ re talking about a goalscorer who is scoring at the rate of a Champions League player , a world-class goalscorer .
`` We ’ re talking about the last big contract in his career .
`` I just hope that the love that he has for the club and the fans have for him is enough for him but I wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position because it ’ s a tough one for him . ''

The ex-Liverpool and Manchester United forward has singled out the Gunners duo as players who could end up following in Aubameyang's footsteps at the Emirates
Michael Owen says Arsenal have found two players who can be next Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Michael Owen says Arsenal could already have the new Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in their ranks in the form of a couple of their young talents.
Forward Aubameyang is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium at the end of next season, and there have been several suggestions that the Gunners captain could leave this summer or walk away from the club on a free transfer at the end of his existing deal.
But Owen isn't too concerned about the direction the Gunners will be going should the Gabonese star leave, largely because of the presence of young stars Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah.
"I think Arsenal have got a nice little thing going under Mikel Arteta," Owen told Premier League Productions .
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"They’ve got a nice blend as well. They’re bringing a few young players through, Nketiah, Martinelli scoring goals as well.
"You never know, one of those two lads up front could turn into proper players and be like him [Aubameyang], scoring 20-plus goals a season and they’re worth their weight in gold.
"If you can unearth one of those from your academy, it’s a massive bonus."
Former Gunners forward Ian Wright added that he thinks Aubameyang deserves better than the performances his Arsenal teammates are giving him.
"If you can imagine him in a better team, he would be winning Premier Leagues and vying for places in Champions League finals and I think he deserves that," Wright told Premier League Productions .
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
"You don’t see him particularly vocal on the pitch, pointing and screaming, but it’s what he does in respect of his leadership with the goals that he scores.
"If you take his goals out of that team then they’re in a massive heap of trouble. We’re talking about a goalscorer who is scoring at the rate of a Champions League player, a world-class goalscorer.
"We’re talking about the last big contract in his career.
"I just hope that the love that he has for the club and the fans have for him is enough for him but I wouldn’t want to be in his position because it’s a tough one for him."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: TV viewers' fury as BBC replaces Match of The Day with Mrs Browns' Boys

TV viewers have been left horrified after BBC bosses confirmed they will replace Match Of The Day with Mrs Browns ' Boys amid the coronavirus chaos .
Football matches across the country have been called off amid fears over the deadly bug , with Premiere league bosses suspending games until April .
It means the BBC 's flagship footie show will be taken off air , with BBC bosses confirming it will be replaced by Brendan O ’ Carroll ’ s comedy show tonight .
However , the decision has sent fans into meltdown , with one declaring being subjected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse '' than the deadly virus .
They tweeted : `` Why not consider showing old episodes of MOTD , specifically 1990s and early 2000s , in the usual Saturday slot ?
`` Let us marvel at seasons past , players and pundits now retired.
” '' Mrs Brown ’ s Boys is worse than Covid-19 .
Have a heart . ''
Another wrote : `` Talk about putting salt in the wound .
The BBC have replaced Match of the Day with Mrs Brown ’ s Boys . ''
A third added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC who decided to replace @ BBCMOTD with mrs browns boys you need fired ! ''
One more wrote : `` Match Of The Day has been replaced by Mrs Browns ' Boys .
Talk about kicking people when they 're down . ''
One even went as far as to declare : `` Evil has triumphed .
The world 's gone .
Just discovered Match of the Day has been replaced with Mrs Brown 's Boys . ''
The decision to suspend footie matches came after the virus swept through the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both testing positive for the bug .
Both clubs shut their training grounds and put team members into isolation .
The Premier League has been suspended until at least April 3 , while England 's friendlies against Italy and Denmark will also not take place .
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TV viewers have branded comedy show Mrs Browns' Boys' 'worse than the coronavirus' after BBC bosses confirmed it will replace MOTD after the Premiere League suspended games
Coronavirus: TV viewers' fury as BBC replaces Match of The Day with Mrs Browns' Boys
TV viewers have been left horrified after BBC bosses confirmed they will replace Match Of The Day with Mrs Browns' Boys amid the coronavirus chaos.
Football matches across the country have been called off amid fears over the deadly bug, with Premiere league bosses suspending games until April.
It means the BBC's flagship footie show will be taken off air, with BBC bosses confirming it will be replaced by Brendan O’Carroll’s comedy show tonight.
However, the decision has sent fans into meltdown, with one declaring being subjected to Mrs Browns' Boys is "worse" than the deadly virus.
They tweeted: "Why not consider showing old episodes of MOTD, specifically 1990s and early 2000s, in the usual Saturday slot?
"Let us marvel at seasons past, players and pundits now retired.”
Image: BBC) BBC)
"Mrs Brown’s Boys is worse than Covid-19. Have a heart."
Another wrote: "Talk about putting salt in the wound. The BBC have replaced Match of the Day with Mrs Brown’s Boys."
A third added: "To the person at the BBC who decided to replace @BBCMOTD with mrs browns boys you need fired!"
One more wrote: "Match Of The Day has been replaced by Mrs Browns' Boys. Talk about kicking people when they're down."
One even went as far as to declare: "Evil has triumphed. The world's gone. Just discovered Match of the Day has been replaced with Mrs Brown's Boys."
Image: BBC Studios/Alan Peebles) BBC Studios/Alan Peebles)
The decision to suspend footie matches came after the virus swept through the Premier league this week with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both testing positive for the bug.
Both clubs shut their training grounds and put team members into isolation.
The Premier League has been suspended until at least April 3, while England's friendlies against Italy and Denmark will also not take place.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Frazer Clarke out to emulate Anthony Joshua as he begins Olympic qualifying bid

Frazer Clarke begins his quest to emulate Anthony Joshua and win Olympic boxing gold against the man who beat Deontay Wilder at the Beijing Games 12 years ago .
Super-heavyweight Clarke has been drawn to take on two-time world amateur champion Clemente Russo at the Olympic qualifying event in London .
The Italian boxed Wilder in the 2008 Olympic semi-finals , winning 7-1 against the then inexperienced American , who reacted to defeat by proclaiming : “ You haven ’ t seen the last of Deontay Wilder .
( In future ) you ’ ll see the heavyweight champion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 , missed out on selection to London 2012 to Joshua .
Four years later he was again edged out , this time by Joe Joyce .
“ They are two world class athletes who continue to inspire me , ” said the Burton boxer .
“ If I can emulate the success they had in the Olympics I ’ ll be a happy man.
” Tournament bosses have confirmed the event will start as planned today in accordance with the latest advice provided by the Government and Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of 13 British boxers competing to secure a place in Tokyo , assuming the Games are given the go-ahead to take place .
Caroline Dubois , teenage sister of unbeaten British heavyweight star Daniel , is first of the home boxers in the ring .
The 19-year-old lightweight takes on Ala Staradub of Belarus in her first ever senior bout .

Super-heavyweight missed out on last two Games to Joshua and Joe Joyce but aims to make amends in Tokyo
Frazer Clarke out to emulate Anthony Joshua as he begins Olympic qualifying bid
Frazer Clarke begins his quest to emulate Anthony Joshua and win Olympic boxing gold against the man who beat Deontay Wilder at the Beijing Games 12 years ago.
Super-heavyweight Clarke has been drawn to take on two-time world amateur champion Clemente Russo at the Olympic qualifying event in London.
The Italian boxed Wilder in the 2008 Olympic semi-finals, winning 7-1 against the then inexperienced American, who reacted to defeat by proclaiming: “You haven’t seen the last of Deontay Wilder. (In future) you’ll see the heavyweight champion of the world.”
Image: ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX) ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX)
Clarke, who won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018, missed out on selection to London 2012 to Joshua. Four years later he was again edged out, this time by Joe Joyce.
“They are two world class athletes who continue to inspire me,” said the Burton boxer. “If I can emulate the success they had in the Olympics I’ll be a happy man.”
Tournament bosses have confirmed the event will start as planned today in accordance with the latest advice provided by the Government and Public Health England.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Clarke, 28, is one of 13 British boxers competing to secure a place in Tokyo, assuming the Games are given the go-ahead to take place.
Caroline Dubois, teenage sister of unbeaten British heavyweight star Daniel, is first of the home boxers in the ring.
The 19-year-old lightweight takes on Ala Staradub of Belarus in her first ever senior bout.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Molly-Mae Hague's beloved cat fighting for its life after being hit by car

Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has been left heartbroken after her beloved cat was hit by a car .
The social media star , 20 , revealed her pet is undergoing treatment and currently fighting for his life .
Sharing a picture of the injured cat connected to a drip on her Instagram stories , Molly-Mae wrote : `` Had the worst news that my cat was hit by a car today .
`` Please look for cats in the road when you are driving and be so careful . ''
She went on to describe how devastated she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her beloved pet .
She added : `` I 'll be absolutely devastated if he does n't make it , praying for my little man . ''
The upset Molly-Mae also posted nostalgic but cute videos of her cat as a kitten .
The star has recently been seen partying with boyfriend Tommy Fury and his family in Las Vegas following the win Heavyweight Champion win of Tommy 's boxer brother , Tyson Fury .
The Fury clan certainly celebrated in style , with Molly-Mae being seen side-by-side with Tyson 's wife , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about her concerns regarding a sore toe while on holiday in Thailand , revealing that she has self-diagnosed the issue as gout .
She disclosed : `` The whole day yesterday my big toe on my right foot was literally like the worst pain running through it like I ca n't even explain it . ''
Molly-Mae added : `` I thought my toe was on fire I literally thought I 'd broken my toe but I has n't hit it , I had n't cut it I have n't done anything to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolute agony . ''
We hope Molly-Mae and her cat make a speedy recovery !
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Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has been left devastated after her cat was hit by a car. The wounded moggy is undergoing treatment and the reality star is praying her 'little man' pulls through
Molly-Mae Hague's beloved cat fighting for its life after being hit by car
Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has been left heartbroken after her beloved cat was hit by a car.
The social media star, 20, revealed her pet is undergoing treatment and currently fighting for his life.
Sharing a picture of the injured cat connected to a drip on her Instagram stories, Molly-Mae wrote: "Had the worst news that my cat was hit by a car today.
"Please look for cats in the road when you are driving and be so careful."
She went on to describe how devastated she would be if the worst happened to her beloved pet.
Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram) Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
She added: "I'll be absolutely devastated if he doesn't make it, praying for my little man."
The upset Molly-Mae also posted nostalgic but cute videos of her cat as a kitten.
The star has recently been seen partying with boyfriend Tommy Fury and his family in Las Vegas following the win Heavyweight Champion win of Tommy's boxer brother, Tyson Fury .
Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram) Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
The Fury clan certainly celebrated in style, with Molly-Mae being seen side-by-side with Tyson's wife , Paris.
Molly-Mae also spoke this week about her concerns regarding a sore toe while on holiday in Thailand, revealing that she has self-diagnosed the issue as gout.
She disclosed: "The whole day yesterday my big toe on my right foot was literally like the worst pain running through it like I can't even explain it."
Molly-Mae added: "I thought my toe was on fire I literally thought I'd broken my toe but I hasn't hit it, I hadn't cut it I haven't done anything to the toe... It was just in absolute agony."
We hope Molly-Mae and her cat make a speedy recovery!
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thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Gig economy worker wins £20,000 to make his business dream come true

A gig economy worker has just been handed £20,000 by his bosses to help turn his idea for a business into reality .
Two years ago Kacper Serafin quit his nine-to-five job to work on his idea for a coffee mug you could n't knock over .
But while trying to get a business off the ground while still holding down a full-time job is hard , paying bills and eating with no source of income is next to impossible .
So Kacper decided to make his sideline as a Deliveroo rider his only job , letting him fit work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't realise at the time was that when his new bosses heard about his idea , they liked it so much they awarded him £20,000 to help make it a reality .
And it all started with a spilt cup of coffee .
`` I came from Poland to the UK with hand luggage and £260 in my pocket chasing my dreams , '' Kacper told Mirror Money .
His dream was to start his own company , so he spent his nights learning all he could - from design to how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days making money to pay the bills .
`` I was working in an internet sports shop warehouse packing boxes during the day and working hard at night to develop my coding and design skills - fuelled by a lot of coffee , '' he said .
`` One night , the coffee spilt all over my work notes so the idea came to me to sell coffee mugs that didn ’ t easily knock over and ruin your hard work ! ''
And there was n't anything he could see on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I had a very small room with a tiny , shaking desk and I wanted to find a solution to the problem I was facing .
`` I also wanted a coffee mug that you could take to work and the coffee would keep warm for busy people such as me working in the warehouse during the day . ''
So he started researching - trying to work out how something that fit his needs could be made , as well as where it could be manufactured .
By the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could be done , but needed to work out more about who could make it .
The answer seemed to be China , but he needed more money to make sure .
`` I started riding for Deliveroo at the end of 2017 , so that I could afford a trip to China to see where I could develop my idea of selling a magic coffee mug , '' Kacper said .
But that also made it impossible to work full time in the warehouse .
`` I decided to quit my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with Deliveroo so I could focus more on my business and have the flexibility to work when I wanted , '' he said .
It was a freedom he used well .
`` I went to China to meet potential suppliers and found a factory to work with who I still work with now , '' Kacper said .
`` In China I oversaw the production line and decided to test out a trial of 50 mugs which sold very well , so I then ordered 200 more and then 500 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Magic Suction Mug ’ in July 2018 . ''
But the next big boost came as more of a surprise .
Deliveroo - a start up itself - decided it was time to see what ideas its riders had for their own businesses .
So it asked them to pitch them - getting help from the some of the people who invested in the delivery firm when it first started out to pick winners .
Kacper got involved , and they loved his idea so much they awarded him £20,000 to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch to Deliveroo included detailed plans on how I will work with local community people to build my brand and promote the product to as many people as possible , '' Kacper said .
`` Right now I am still packing the parcels and organising every aspect of the business .
`` This investment will allow me to hire someone to help with the graphic design and videography to show people how the product works and spread the word ! ''
Because while he arrived in the UK with little more than dreams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , he wants to take his business worldwide .
`` I want to make the trademark big , global , international and reach all those individuals who need mugs like ours to give them a simple solution to the problem we found out about , '' he told Mirror Money .
`` But I want to go further still and create my own designs of a range of coffee mugs and kitchen appliances that can stick to the table when you are having a picnic or eating outside . ''
And if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kacper says it 's that you need to believe in yourself and your ideas - no matter who you are or where you start .
`` I started when I was working in a warehouse .
I was not an entrepreneur with money , I was just a young man with a simple idea and an ambition to build a better life for myself , '' he said .
`` The biggest lesson from the process is that there is never a better moment to start than now .
`` You just have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stick to it , then you will see whether it is working or not . ''
Because while there may be stumbles along the way , you 'll never succeed if you do n't take that first step .
`` To anyone starting a new venture I would tell them that they don ’ t need lots of money or special skills to start a new business , but you have to get started and keep trying even if you have knock backs , '' KAcper said .
`` All you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work hard and eventually the big results will come to you .
You won ’ t be able to get there without taking that calculated risk at the start . ''
We spoke to Martin Mignot from Index Ventures - one of Deliveroo 's first investors and a panelist in Deliveroo 's Big Pitch - for his top tips to making your business a success .
This is what he told us : • None Do your research : If you have an idea for a product , test it out on potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You don ’ t want to spend money creating something that no one will buy .
• None Ask for help : Launching a business can be daunting , especially if you ’ re a first time entrepreneur .
Fortunately , there ’ s a lot of help out there for you .
Whether it ’ s mentors or angel investors , try to build up a support network of people who can help you with finance , provide invaluable advice and open doors to new opportunities .
• None Be persistent : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a successful entrepreneur .
You ’ ll be faced with setbacks , bumps in the road and people telling you no .
You need to be able to keep powering through even when things are tough , as they will be tough .
It ’ ll be worth it in the end .

A man who quit full time work to make his "magic coffee mug" idea into a business, was handed £20,000 by Deliveroo was after the company agreed it was a great idea
A gig economy worker has just been handed £20,000 by his bosses to help turn his idea for a business into reality.
Two years ago Kacper Serafin quit his nine-to-five job to work on his idea for a coffee mug you couldn't knock over.
But while trying to get a business off the ground while still holding down a full-time job is hard, paying bills and eating with no source of income is next to impossible.
So Kacper decided to make his sideline as a Deliveroo rider his only job, letting him fit work around his business.
What he didn't realise at the time was that when his new bosses heard about his idea, they liked it so much they awarded him £20,000 to help make it a reality.
And it all started with a spilt cup of coffee.
Image: Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin) Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin)
"I came from Poland to the UK with hand luggage and £260 in my pocket chasing my dreams," Kacper told Mirror Money.
His dream was to start his own company, so he spent his nights learning all he could - from design to how to build websites from scratch - and his days making money to pay the bills.
"I was working in an internet sports shop warehouse packing boxes during the day and working hard at night to develop my coding and design skills - fuelled by a lot of coffee," he said.
"One night, the coffee spilt all over my work notes so the idea came to me to sell coffee mugs that didn’t easily knock over and ruin your hard work!"
And there wasn't anything he could see on the market that would do that job.
"I had a very small room with a tiny, shaking desk and I wanted to find a solution to the problem I was facing.
"I also wanted a coffee mug that you could take to work and the coffee would keep warm for busy people such as me working in the warehouse during the day."
Image: Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin) Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin)
So he started researching - trying to work out how something that fit his needs could be made, as well as where it could be manufactured.
By the end of 2017 he had an idea of how it could be done, but needed to work out more about who could make it.
The answer seemed to be China, but he needed more money to make sure.
"I started riding for Deliveroo at the end of 2017, so that I could afford a trip to China to see where I could develop my idea of selling a magic coffee mug," Kacper said.
But that also made it impossible to work full time in the warehouse.
Image: Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin) Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin)
"I decided to quit my job as it was 9-5 and just work with Deliveroo so I could focus more on my business and have the flexibility to work when I wanted," he said.
It was a freedom he used well.
"I went to China to meet potential suppliers and found a factory to work with who I still work with now," Kacper said.
"In China I oversaw the production line and decided to test out a trial of 50 mugs which sold very well, so I then ordered 200 more and then 500 and was able to register the trademark the ‘Magic Suction Mug’ in July 2018."
But the next big boost came as more of a surprise.
Deliveroo - a start up itself - decided it was time to see what ideas its riders had for their own businesses.
So it asked them to pitch them - getting help from the some of the people who invested in the delivery firm when it first started out to pick winners.
Image: Bloomberg) Bloomberg)
Kacper got involved, and they loved his idea so much they awarded him £20,000 to help his business grow.
"My business pitch to Deliveroo included detailed plans on how I will work with local community people to build my brand and promote the product to as many people as possible," Kacper said.
"Right now I am still packing the parcels and organising every aspect of the business.
"This investment will allow me to hire someone to help with the graphic design and videography to show people how the product works and spread the word!"
Because while he arrived in the UK with little more than dreams, a suitcase and an appetite for work, he wants to take his business worldwide.
"I want to make the trademark big, global, international and reach all those individuals who need mugs like ours to give them a simple solution to the problem we found out about," he told Mirror Money.
"But I want to go further still and create my own designs of a range of coffee mugs and kitchen appliances that can stick to the table when you are having a picnic or eating outside."
Image: Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin) Serafins Design/Kacper Serafin)
And if he's learnt anything so far, Kacper says it's that you need to believe in yourself and your ideas - no matter who you are or where you start.
"I started when I was working in a warehouse. I was not an entrepreneur with money, I was just a young man with a simple idea and an ambition to build a better life for myself," he said.
"The biggest lesson from the process is that there is never a better moment to start than now.
"You just have to try and give it a go, stick to it, then you will see whether it is working or not."
Because while there may be stumbles along the way, you'll never succeed if you don't take that first step.
"To anyone starting a new venture I would tell them that they don’t need lots of money or special skills to start a new business, but you have to get started and keep trying even if you have knock backs," KAcper said.
"All you need is to take a leap first, work hard and eventually the big results will come to you. You won’t be able to get there without taking that calculated risk at the start."
Expert tips for starting a new business
We spoke to Martin Mignot from Index Ventures - one of Deliveroo's first investors and a panelist in Deliveroo's Big Pitch - for his top tips to making your business a success.
This is what he told us:


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: All Jet2 flights to Spain cancelled and those mid-air forced to turn back

Jet2 flights headed for Spain are reportedly returning to the UK after being turned around 'in mid air ' .
At least half a dozen flights are thought to have been affected , amid coronavirus fears .
TUI has also released a statement telling all customers that holidays booked to Spain between today and Monday have been cancellend .
Jet2 planes flying from Birmingham to Malaga , Leeds to Alicante , Glasgow to Alicante , East Midlands to Alicante and Manchester to Alicante are all allegedly being forced to return to England .
Flight Radar 24 reports that at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the country .
In a statement , Jet2 said : `` In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , including the closure of bars , restaurants , shops and activities including any water sports , we have taken the decision to cancel all flights to Mainland Spain , the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands with immediate effect .
`` We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers ’ holidays , which is why we have taken this decision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently in these destinations , and who are due to travel , to advise them of their options , so we urge customers not to call us .
`` This is a fast-moving and complex situation and we are reviewing our programme as a matter of urgency , so that we can fly customers back to the UK .
`` The health and safety of our customers is our number one priority , and we would like to thank our customers for their understanding . ''
Passengers waiting in airports around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with one writing : `` Sat at the airport , waiting to hear if Jet2 planes are staying grounded or if we can go on holiday . ''
Another added `` At departure gate for our Jet2 holiday to Fuerteventura ... but looking like it 's about to be cancelled . ''
TUI has also confirmed that all holidays to Spain are being cancelled between today and Monday after Spain introduced local measures including closing some hotel facilities , local bars , restaurants and beaches .
In a statement , they said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Spanish Authorities , including closing some hotel facilities and the local bars , restaurants and beaches we have made the difficult decision to cancel holidays due to travel between 14 and 16 March .
`` Although there is currently no advice from the UK Government against travelling to Spain it would not be the holiday experience we would want for our customers .
`` We will proactively contact all customers due to travel to Alicante between 14 March and 16 March to offer alternative holiday options or offer a full-refund .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ March and 23 March will be contacted about their holiday on Monday 16 March . ''
Current advice from the Foreign Office warns Britons not to travel to parts of Spain - including locked-down Madrid - that have been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak .
On Friday , Spain declared a 15-day national state of emergency with some hotels , shops , restaurants and beaches being closed to the public .
Some sporting events have also been cancelled .
As of yesterday evening , Spain had 4,231 confirmed cases of coronavirus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most in Europe , behind Italy , in an outbreak that has centred on Madrid and the Basque country .
The national state of emergency begins on Saturday , allowing the government to confine infected people and ration goods , and bring in the military for various roles if needed .
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez , who declared the state of emergency , said the country could hit 10,000 coronavirus cases as early as next week .
He said the administration would undertake all necessary measures to protect Spain 's citizens .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops were ordered to close during a lockdown that will begin on Saturday .
The only shops allowed to remain open are supermarkets and pharmacies .
All schools and universities were closed and the city 's public transport network is being disinfected every day to kill any bacteria on surfaces .
Similar closures or restrictions are to be taken in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands , including Ibiza and Majorca , where nightclubs are being closed and restaurants are reducing capacity .

At least half a dozen flights are thought to have been affected as Spain declares a state of emergency and shuts down hotels, shops, restaurants and beaches
Coronavirus: All Jet2 flights to Spain cancelled and those mid-air forced to turn back
Jet2 flights headed for Spain are reportedly returning to the UK after being turned around 'in mid air'.
At least half a dozen flights are thought to have been affected, amid coronavirus fears.
TUI has also released a statement telling all customers that holidays booked to Spain between today and Monday have been cancellend.
Jet2 planes flying from Birmingham to Malaga, Leeds to Alicante, Glasgow to Alicante, East Midlands to Alicante and Manchester to Alicante are all allegedly being forced to return to England.
Flight Radar 24 reports that at the moment, other airlines are still flying into the country.
In a statement, Jet2 said: "In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of bars, restaurants, shops and activities including any water sports, we have taken the decision to cancel all flights to Mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands with immediate effect.
"We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers’ holidays, which is why we have taken this decision.
Was your flight to Spain cancelled today? Get in touch at webnews@mirror.co.uk
"We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us.
"This is a fast-moving and complex situation and we are reviewing our programme as a matter of urgency, so that we can fly customers back to the UK.
"The health and safety of our customers is our number one priority, and we would like to thank our customers for their understanding."
Passengers waiting in airports around the country have tweeted about their ordeal, with one writing: "Sat at the airport, waiting to hear if Jet2 planes are staying grounded or if we can go on holiday."
Another added "At departure gate for our Jet2 holiday to Fuerteventura... but looking like it's about to be cancelled."
TUI has also confirmed that all holidays to Spain are being cancelled between today and Monday after Spain introduced local measures including closing some hotel facilities, local bars, restaurants and beaches.
In a statement, they said: "Following local measures put in place by the Spanish Authorities, including closing some hotel facilities and the local bars, restaurants and beaches we have made the difficult decision to cancel holidays due to travel between 14 and 16 March.
"Although there is currently no advice from the UK Government against travelling to Spain it would not be the holiday experience we would want for our customers.
"We will proactively contact all customers due to travel to Alicante between 14 March and 16 March to offer alternative holiday options or offer a full-refund. Any customers due to travel between 17 March and 23 March will be contacted about their holiday on Monday 16 March."
Current advice from the Foreign Office warns Britons not to travel to parts of Spain - including locked-down Madrid - that have been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
On Friday, Spain declared a 15-day national state of emergency with some hotels, shops, restaurants and beaches being closed to the public.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Some sporting events have also been cancelled.
As of this afternoon, Spain had 5,753 confirmed cases of coronavirus, a whopping jump of over 1,500 cases from yesterday's figures.
It is the second most infected country in Europe, behind Italy, in an outbreak that has centred on Madrid and the Basque country.
The national state of emergency begins on Saturday, allowing the government to confine infected people and ration goods, and bring in the military for various roles if needed.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who declared the state of emergency, said the country could hit 10,000 coronavirus cases as early as next week.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He said the administration would undertake all necessary measures to protect Spain's citizens.
In Madrid, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops were ordered to close during a lockdown that will begin on Saturday.
The only shops allowed to remain open are supermarkets and pharmacies.
All schools and universities were closed and the city's public transport network is being disinfected every day to kill any bacteria on surfaces.
Similar closures or restrictions are to be taken in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza and Majorca, where nightclubs are being closed and restaurants are reducing capacity.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Ulrika Jonsson describes 'fantastic' first sex after five years of celibacy

Ulrika Jonsson has described her first night of sex in five years as `` fantastic '' .
The Swedish TV presenter , 52 , divorced her third husband Brian Monet last year after the pair found themselves in a “ sexless marriage ” .
She later admitted she 'd gone without intimacy for years but recently found herself dating again after meeting a new man via social media .
The mum-of-four has since confirmed her five-year wait is over - and her first time with her new boyfriend was amazing .
During an appearance on Loose Women , Ulrika explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and excitable I sometimes forget to eat . ''
When quizzed about her first night with the mystery man , she explained : “ What was it like to have sex again for only the second time in almost a decade ?
`` Fantastic , just about sums it up . ''
She continued : `` And I 'm not just talking about the physical pleasure - the joy , and I really do mean that , of being touched and held and feeling wanted again was a gift I 'd forgotten one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another .
`` I honestly thought that side of me had died ; I 'd resigned myself to living the rest of my life without sexual connections and the pleasure of touch . ''
She added : `` Now I have intimacy back in my life I feel as though I 'm rediscovering myself as a sexual being all over again - it 's been a revelation . ''
The 52-year-old went on : `` But I do know that having had my sexual re-awakening I 've no intention of ever letting it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to have plenty more sex , which I 'll thoroughly enjoy , and for the first time in my life I really do n't care what anyone else thinks . ''
She ’ s even dropped the bombshell on her teenage daughters , admitting to being open with them when it comes to sex .
She wrote in Daily Mail : `` I ’ m trying to raise them to have attitudes more in line with their Swedish heritage when it comes to sex - to see it as something a woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even when they 're the age of their wrinkly old mum . ''

Telly presenter Ulrika Jonsson, 52, bedded her new boyfriend marking the first time she's had sex in five years after the romance in her last marriage dried up
Ulrika Jonsson has described her first night of sex in five years as "fantastic".
The Swedish TV presenter, 52, divorced her third husband Brian Monet last year after the pair found themselves in a “sexless marriage”.
She later admitted she'd gone without intimacy for years but recently found herself dating again after meeting a new man via social media.
The mum-of-four has since confirmed her five-year wait is over - and her first time with her new boyfriend was amazing.
During an appearance on Loose Women, Ulrika explained: "I’m so giddy and excitable I sometimes forget to eat."
When quizzed about her first night with the mystery man, she explained: “What was it like to have sex again for only the second time in almost a decade?
"Fantastic, just about sums it up."
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She continued: "And I'm not just talking about the physical pleasure - the joy, and I really do mean that, of being touched and held and feeling wanted again was a gift I'd forgotten one person has the power to give to another.
"I honestly thought that side of me had died; I'd resigned myself to living the rest of my life without sexual connections and the pleasure of touch."
She added: "Now I have intimacy back in my life I feel as though I'm rediscovering myself as a sexual being all over again - it's been a revelation."
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The 52-year-old went on: "But I do know that having had my sexual re-awakening I've no intention of ever letting it go back into hibernation.
"I plan to have plenty more sex, which I'll thoroughly enjoy, and for the first time in my life I really don't care what anyone else thinks."
She’s even dropped the bombshell on her teenage daughters, admitting to being open with them when it comes to sex.
She wrote in Daily Mail: "I’m trying to raise them to have attitudes more in line with their Swedish heritage when it comes to sex - to see it as something a woman can enjoy, celebrate and even initiate, even when they're the age of their wrinkly old mum."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--CCTV released in hunt for masked gang who hacked boy, 15, with machete outside school

Police have released CCTV footage of a terrifying daylight attack on a teenager outside a school in Birmingham .
The 15-year-old boy was stabbed several times with a machete by masked thugs on Newhall Street outside the Central Academy .
Officers were called to the scene at around 3.10pm on Wednesday , March 11 , Birmingham Live reports .
The school was placed on lockdown as the victim was taken to hospital with stab injuries to his arm which are not said to be serious .
An investigation is ongoing and a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asaf Khan from CID , said : “ Although the arrest is great progress , I am asking for anyone who recognises the people in this CCTV to speak to us .
“ We need to trace the boys who think it ’ s acceptable to walk around with a knife and attack a schoolboy .
“ I am also interested in hearing from witnesses who saw what happened and that have not yet spoken to us , as well as those with mobile phone or dashcam footage . ''
Enquiries continue and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Police .
A mum , who does not want to be named , was visiting the school on Newhall Street when she witnessed the chaos at 3.10pm .
She told Birmingham Live : “ We were in the foyer and some girls came running past saying someone had a machete .
Panic set in with the teachers .
I was dragging people into the school from the street .
“ Someone with a knife ran towards the child who was stabbed and one of the school ’ s front doors was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
She added : “ It was carnage .
It could have been a lot worse .
The school was in lockdown for around an hour .
There was a big police presence .
The school cancelled a parents ’ meeting that had been due for Wednesday night , March 11 .
I ’ ve pulled my child out for a few months.
” Three police cars and an ambulance could be seen outside the school , at the junction with Charlotte Street , in the aftermath of the attack .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - although it is unclear if this was related to the machete incident - and a small number of pupils and staff could be seen gathered outside the building .

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The teenager was stabbed several times on Newhall Street in Birmingham on Wednesday, March 11 at around 3.10pm. The school was placed on lockdown and a 15-year-old boy was arrested
CCTV released in hunt for masked gang who hacked boy, 15, with machete outside school
Police have released CCTV footage of a terrifying daylight attack on a teenager outside a school in Birmingham.
The 15-year-old boy was stabbed several times with a machete by masked thugs on Newhall Street outside the Central Academy.
Officers were called to the scene at around 3.10pm on Wednesday, March 11, Birmingham Live reports.
The school was placed on lockdown as the victim was taken to hospital with stab injuries to his arm which are not said to be serious.
An investigation is ongoing and a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.
Sergeant Asaf Khan from CID, said: “Although the arrest is great progress, I am asking for anyone who recognises the people in this CCTV to speak to us.
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“We need to trace the boys who think it’s acceptable to walk around with a knife and attack a schoolboy.
“I am also interested in hearing from witnesses who saw what happened and that have not yet spoken to us, as well as those with mobile phone or dashcam footage."
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police.
A mum, who does not want to be named, was visiting the school on Newhall Street when she witnessed the chaos at 3.10pm.
Image: SWNS) SWNS) Image: SWNS) SWNS)
She told Birmingham Live: “We were in the foyer and some girls came running past saying someone had a machete. Panic set in with the teachers. I was dragging people into the school from the street.
“Someone with a knife ran towards the child who was stabbed and one of the school’s front doors was smashed by someone trying to get outside."
She added: “It was carnage. It could have been a lot worse. The school was in lockdown for around an hour. There was a big police presence. The school cancelled a parents’ meeting that had been due for Wednesday night, March 11. I’ve pulled my child out for a few months.”
Three police cars and an ambulance could be seen outside the school, at the junction with Charlotte Street, in the aftermath of the attack.
A glass door to the academy was smashed - although it is unclear if this was related to the machete incident - and a small number of pupils and staff could be seen gathered outside the building.
Mirror Online has approached Central Academy for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Kris Jenner reflects on her 'biggest regret' that broke up her family

Kris Jenner has opened up about her “ biggest regret ” that created a rift in her family .
The momager , 64 , candidly reflected on her past as she sat down with Diane von Furstenberg for her podcast InCharge With DVF , admitting her actions tore apart her family Kris spoke about the cheating incident which destroyed her first marriage to Robert Kardashian Sr nearly 30 years ago .
The mum-of-six also opened up about what life as a single parent with four children was like , and the sheer struggles she had to face just to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I got married when I was very , very young .
`` I met Robert when I was 18 years old .
We dated for four years , got married at 22 , sooner or later during my life when I was in my 30s , I had an affair and my biggest regret was the fact that it broke up my family . ''
After the pair ’ s official divorce in 1991 , Kris was left to battle heavy financial problems which took a toll on her emotional stress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ know how I was going to make a living .
It was the scariest time to be that young .
I think I was 32 years old , and I had four children .
`` My son was maybe a year old and it was scary .
I was really , really scared.
” At the time , Kris was a mum to Kourtney , Kim , Khloe and Rob .
But the businesswoman admits that her religious beliefs helped her see a light at the end of the tunnel , as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her power and “ the ability to be in charge of my own life '' .
`` It was my turn to really grow up , '' she said .
Details of her affair were previously revealed in her 2011 memoir Kris Jenner ... And All Things Kardashian , in which she admitted to cheating on her late ex-husband with a football player who was 10 years her junior .
She previously told TMZ 's Harvey Levin , who quizzed her on whether or not she did cheat She said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t ... nothing I ’ m proud of .
When I look back on it now , probably one of my biggest regrets in my life is that that marriage fell apart . ''

Kris Jenner has admitted cheating on her first husband Robert Kardashian tore her family apart and she'll aways regret her actions
Kris Jenner reflects on her 'biggest regret' that broke up her family
Kris Jenner has opened up about her “biggest regret” that created a rift in her family.
The momager, 64, candidly reflected on her past as she sat down with Diane von Furstenberg for her podcast InCharge With DVF, admitting her actions tore apart her family
Kris spoke about the cheating incident which destroyed her first marriage to Robert Kardashian Sr nearly 30 years ago.
The mum-of-six also opened up about what life as a single parent with four children was like, and the sheer struggles she had to face just to make ends meet.
She told Diane: “I got married when I was very, very young.
"I met Robert when I was 18 years old. We dated for four years, got married at 22, sooner or later during my life when I was in my 30s, I had an affair and my biggest regret was the fact that it broke up my family."
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After the pair’s official divorce in 1991, Kris was left to battle heavy financial problems which took a toll on her emotional stress.
She explained: "I didn't know how I was going to make a living. It was the scariest time to be that young. I think I was 32 years old, and I had four children.
"My son was maybe a year old and it was scary. I was really, really scared.”
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At the time, Kris was a mum to Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob.
But the businesswoman admits that her religious beliefs helped her see a light at the end of the tunnel, as she said she prayed to God to give her power and “the ability to be in charge of my own life".
"It was my turn to really grow up," she said.
Image: Ron Galella Collection via Getty) Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Details of her affair were previously revealed in her 2011 memoir Kris Jenner... And All Things Kardashian, in which she admitted to cheating on her late ex-husband with a football player who was 10 years her junior.
She previously told TMZ's Harvey Levin, who quizzed her on whether or not she did cheat
She said: "I did, I did. Which wasn’t... nothing I’m proud of. When I look back on it now, probably one of my biggest regrets in my life is that that marriage fell apart."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: WHO urges countries 'not to let this fire burn' by skipping tests

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation warned countries to not to `` let this fire burn '' in the response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries need to enforce all of the following measures : testing , contact tracing , quarantine and social distancing .
He said everyone needs to `` do it all '' in a warning .
`` Any country that looks at the experience of other countries with large epidemics and thinks 'that won ’ t happen to us ' is making a deadly mistake .
It can happen to any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes after Boris Johnson introduced measures in the UK telling Brits with a cough or temperature to self-isolate for a week , as those self-isolating with mild symptoms were advised not to phone 111 .
The PM also said this week there was no plan to close schools in the UK as it could do `` more harm than good at this time '' .
Have you or a family member been affected by coronavirus ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk WHO 's director general , Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , said on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus if you do n't know where it is .
`` Find , isolate , test and treat every case to break the chains of Covid transmission .
Every case we find and treat limits the expansion of the disease .
`` Do not just let this fire burn , '' he said .
He added : `` The experience of China , the Republic of Korea , Singapore and others clearly demonstrates that aggressive testing and contact tracing , combined with social distancing measures and community mobilization , can prevent infections and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrating that a whole-of-government approach led by Prime Minister Abe himself , supported by in-depth investigation of clusters , is a critical step in reducing transmission . ''
Dr Tedros added in a press conference : `` We ’ re continuing to support countries to prepare and respond .
`` We have shipped supplies of personal protective equipment to 56 countries , we ’ re shipping to a further 28 countries , and we ’ ve sent almost 1.5 million diagnostic tests to 120 countries .
`` Our message to countries continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach .
`` Not testing alone .
Not contact tracing alone .
Not quarantine alone .
Not social distancing alone .
Do it all . ''
On Friday the World Health Organisation said Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic .
World Health Organisation spokeswoman Margaret Harris questioned the UK 's approach to developing `` herd immunity '' against Covid-19 .
Dr Harris told BBC Radio 4 's Today : `` We do n't know enough about the science of this virus , it has n't been in our population for long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does in immunological terms .
`` Every virus functions differently in your body and stimulates a different immunological profile .
`` We can talk theories , but at the moment we are really facing a situation where we have got to look at action . ''

Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries need to "do it all" to respond to Covid-19 - including testing, contact tracing, quarantine and social distancing
Coronavirus: WHO urges countries 'not to let this fire burn' by skipping tests
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation warned countries to not to "let this fire burn" in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries need to enforce all of the following measures: testing, contact tracing, quarantine and social distancing.
He said everyone needs to "do it all" in a warning.
"Any country that looks at the experience of other countries with large epidemics and thinks 'that won’t happen to us' is making a deadly mistake. It can happen to any country," he said.
This comes after Boris Johnson introduced measures in the UK telling Brits with a cough or temperature to self-isolate for a week, as those self-isolating with mild symptoms were advised not to phone 111.
The PM also said this week there was no plan to close schools in the UK as it could do "more harm than good at this time".
Have you or a family member been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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WHO's director general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Friday: "You can't fight a virus if you don't know where it is.
"Find, isolate, test and treat every case to break the chains of Covid transmission. Every case we find and treat limits the expansion of the disease.
"Do not just let this fire burn," he said.
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He added: "The experience of China, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and others clearly demonstrates that aggressive testing and contact tracing, combined with social distancing measures and community mobilization, can prevent infections and save lives.
"Japan is also demonstrating that a whole-of-government approach led by Prime Minister Abe himself, supported by in-depth investigation of clusters, is a critical step in reducing transmission."
Dr Tedros added in a press conference: "We’re continuing to support countries to prepare and respond.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We have shipped supplies of personal protective equipment to 56 countries, we’re shipping to a further 28 countries, and we’ve sent almost 1.5 million diagnostic tests to 120 countries.
"Our message to countries continues to be: you must take a comprehensive approach.
"Not testing alone. Not contact tracing alone. Not quarantine alone. Not social distancing alone. Do it all."
On Friday the World Health Organisation said Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic.
World Health Organisation spokeswoman Margaret Harris questioned the UK's approach to developing "herd immunity" against Covid-19.
Dr Harris told BBC Radio 4's Today: "We don't know enough about the science of this virus, it hasn't been in our population for long enough for us to know what it does in immunological terms.
"Every virus functions differently in your body and stimulates a different immunological profile.
"We can talk theories, but at the moment we are really facing a situation where we have got to look at action."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: Disneyland Paris eerily empty in video as guests cancel their trips

Footage shot inside Disneyland Paris shows the park almost completely empty amid the coronavirus outbreak .
The theme park , which has announced it will be shut from tomorrow , had been deserted by tourists fearful of catching the deadly virus .
Vince Nichols , from Hertfordshire , shared a video to Twitter from the park 's official American frontier-themed hotel Hotel Cheyenne , with barely a person in sight .
`` It was like a Wild West movie , I expected some tumbleweeds to roll on by , '' Mr Nichols said .
`` We had a walk around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three other guests walking about .
It was eerie . ''
Disneyland Paris announced on Friday that the park is closing its doors from Sunday until the end of March , though its hotels will remain open .
Mr Nichols , an annual pass holder , has been regularly visiting the amusement park in France for three years , and said he has never seen the resort so quiet .
`` Although there have n't been any parades or the Illuminations show , we have been able to go on more rides , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` The magic is still here .
The cast members are all being amazing to make everything magical . ''
A spokeswoman for the Walt Disney Company said : `` In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees , we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort , beginning at the close of business on Sunday , March 15 , through the end of the month .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotel for arrivals until June 1 , 2020 , we have waived all modification and cancellation fees until April 15 .
`` We will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts . ''
Yesterday , it was revealed that mass gatherings will be banned across Britain in a bid to ease the impact of coronavirus .
Sports fixtures , music concerts and business conferences all face the axe amid mounting efforts to tackle Covid-19 .
The Government believes the move , which is set to come into force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services rather than curb the spread of the disease , a Whitehall source said .
Ministers have faced criticism for failing to act earlier , but Boris Johnson has repeatedly insisted he is following experts ' advice .
Earlier this week , Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced gatherings of more than 500 people would be banned as the virus took hold .

A guest at the resort in Paris shared video footage of the deserted theme park as it was revealed they will be shutting down rides from tomorrow due to the outbreak
Footage shot inside Disneyland Paris shows the park almost completely empty amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The theme park, which has announced it will be shut from tomorrow, had been deserted by tourists fearful of catching the deadly virus.
Vince Nichols, from Hertfordshire, shared a video to Twitter from the park's official American frontier-themed hotel Hotel Cheyenne, with barely a person in sight.
"It was like a Wild West movie, I expected some tumbleweeds to roll on by," Mr Nichols said.
"We had a walk around the complex and there were literally only three other guests walking about. It was eerie."
Disneyland Paris announced on Friday that the park is closing its doors from Sunday until the end of March, though its hotels will remain open.
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Mr Nichols, an annual pass holder, has been regularly visiting the amusement park in France for three years, and said he has never seen the resort so quiet.
"Although there haven't been any parades or the Illuminations show, we have been able to go on more rides, as the queues have been shorter," he said.
"The magic is still here. The cast members are all being amazing to make everything magical."
A spokeswoman for the Walt Disney Company said: "In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort, beginning at the close of business on Sunday, March 15, through the end of the month.
Image: PA) PA)
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"If you hold a reservation at a Disney Hotel for arrivals until June 1, 2020, we have waived all modification and cancellation fees until April 15.
"We will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts."
Yesterday, it was revealed that mass gatherings will be banned across Britain in a bid to ease the impact of coronavirus.
Sports fixtures, music concerts and business conferences all face the axe amid mounting efforts to tackle Covid-19.
The Government believes the move, which is set to come into force next weekend, will help free-up emergency services rather than curb the spread of the disease, a Whitehall source said.
Ministers have faced criticism for failing to act earlier, but Boris Johnson has repeatedly insisted he is following experts' advice.
Earlier this week, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced gatherings of more than 500 people would be banned as the virus took hold.


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Laurence Fox wins pay out from actors union after being branded a 'disgrace'

Laurence Fox won an apology and £25,000 in an out-of-court settlement with actors ' union Equity after the organisation branded him a `` disgrace '' over his controversial Question Time appearance .
The row first erupted when the actor , 41 , called a audience member on the show `` racist '' for branding him a `` privileged white male '' in January .
Following the TV appearance , Equity branded Fox a `` disgrace '' in a number of tweets .
Yesterday , Equity apologised to Fox in statement posted online and now it has emerged he won £25,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The statement read : `` We are sorry that in the tweets he was called a 'disgrace ' by Equity .
`` It was a mistake for Equity as an organisation to criticise him in this way .
`` Nothing in Equity 's later statement was intended as a slur on his character or views or to suggest that he should be denied the ability to work .
We would like to make that clear .
`` Equity and Laurence Fox condemn prejudice unequivocally in all its forms . ''
In February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a break from Twitter after he was `` shocked '' and `` depressed '' by the nasty messages he was being bombarded with .
The actor returned to Twitter yesterday by posting a chirpy tweet telling fans he had an update on the fight and told them to have a lovely day .
He wrote : `` Good morning .
I ’ m not sure if 19 days off Twatter really qualifies as an extended break , but I thought I ’ d let you know that I have an update in regards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with you at around 9 am .
Have a lovely Friday .
Loz . ''
It was then announced Equity had done a U-turn to apologise for lashing out at the Inspector Lewis star on social media .
Lauren was welcomed back by his 179.8K loyal following .
Social media was awash with comments saying they missed the star as his followers offered up their unwavering support .
`` Welcome back Loz ! ''
One fan wrote , while another added : `` Great to see you back !
Was thinking only last @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Actor Laurence Fox won an apology in an out-of-court settlement with Equity after the organisation branded him a 'disgrace'
Laurence Fox won an apology in an out-of-court settlement with actors' union Equity after the organisation branded him a "disgrace" over his controversial Question Time appearance.
The row first erupted when the actor, 41, called a audience member on the show "racist" for branding him a "privileged white male" in January.
Following the TV appearance, Equity branded Fox a "disgrace" in a number of tweets.
Yesterday, Equity apologised to Fox in statement posted online and now it has emerged it was part of an out-of-court settlement with the organisation.
The statement read: "We are sorry that in the tweets he was called a 'disgrace' by Equity.
"It was a mistake for Equity as an organisation to criticise him in this way.
"Nothing in Equity's later statement was intended as a slur on his character or views or to suggest that he should be denied the ability to work. We would like to make that clear.
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"Equity and Laurence Fox condemn prejudice unequivocally in all its forms."
In February, Fox announced he would be taking a break from Twitter after he was "shocked" and "depressed" by the nasty messages he was being bombarded with.
The actor returned to Twitter yesterday by posting a chirpy tweet telling fans he had an update on the fight and told them to have a lovely day.
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He wrote: "Good morning. I’m not sure if 19 days off Twatter really qualifies as an extended break, but I thought I’d let you know that I have an update in regards to my situation that I will share with you at around 9 am. Have a lovely Friday. Loz."
It was then announced Equity had done a U-turn to apologise for lashing out at the Inspector Lewis star on social media.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Lauren was welcomed back by his 179.8K loyal following.
Social media was awash with comments saying they missed the star as his followers offered up their unwavering support.
"Welcome back Loz!" One fan wrote, while another added: "Great to see you back! Was thinking only last night how missed you are."


thedailymirror--2020-03-14--Vicky Pattison sparks pregnancy rumours with snap of boyfriend patting her belly

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison has sparked rumours she is expecting a baby after her boyfriend shared a snap showing him patting her belly .
The former Geordie Shore star , 32 , appeared in a photo posted to social media by Ercan Ramadan which seemed to hint she could be pregnant .
The boomerang image on Instagram , which shows Ercan moving his hand around Vicky 's tummy , was captioned : `` Friday Night Vibes.. '' PS ignore the black bag , we are still moving homes '' .
The short snap sees Vicky go to bat his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be her just telling Ercan to behave himself , many have questioned whether it hints at bigger news .
One fan wrote : `` Think someone 's got something to say xx '' I hope so , might be wrong but if I 'm right nobody deserves it more than you @ vickypattison .
`` If I 'm wrong it 's coming in the near future for you both best wishes xx '' Meanwhile , a different follower wrote : `` Congrats if you - congrats if your not .
`` You look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing . ''
A different fan noted : `` Think theres a baby there . ''
However , one wrote : `` Pretty sure he 's being cheeky and trying to touch her fanny , not her belly !
Calm down guys ! ''
Finally , one fan concluded that it was a win-win : `` ... either would be super fun ... enjoy xxx '' We agree that it 's great to see Vicky and Ercan happy no matter what they are expecting in the future !
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Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has left fans wondering if she and her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan are expecting a baby
Vicky Pattison sparks pregnancy rumours with snap of boyfriend patting her belly
Reality TV star Vicky Pattison has sparked rumours she is expecting a baby after her boyfriend shared a snap showing him patting her belly.
The former Geordie Shore star, 32, appeared in a photo posted to social media by Ercan Ramadan which seemed to hint she could be pregnant.
The boomerang image on Instagram , which shows Ercan moving his hand around Vicky's tummy, was captioned: "Friday Night Vibes..
"PS ignore the black bag, we are still moving homes".
The short snap sees Vicky go to bat his hand away, and while it could be her just telling Ercan to behave himself, many have questioned whether it hints at bigger news.
Image: vickypattison/Instagram) vickypattison/Instagram)
One fan wrote: "Think someone's got something to say xx
"I hope so , might be wrong but if I'm right nobody deserves it more than you @vickypattison .
"If I'm wrong it's coming in the near future for you both best wishes xx"
Another wrote with a baby emoji: "Expecting?"
Meanwhile, a different follower wrote: "Congrats if you - congrats if your not.
Image: vickypattison/Instagram) vickypattison/Instagram)
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"You look happy and that’s the main thing."
A different fan noted: "Think theres a baby there."
However, one wrote: "Pretty sure he's being cheeky and trying to touch her fanny, not her belly! Calm down guys!"
Finally, one fan concluded that it was a win-win: "...either would be super fun ... enjoy xxx"
We agree that it's great to see Vicky and Ercan happy no matter what they are expecting in the future!
Mirror Online has reached out to Vicky's representatives for comment.
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