thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Boris Johnson's past criticism of Obama 'not well received' says key Biden ally

Boris Johnson 's past remarks about Barack Obama were `` not well received '' and should be `` reconsidered '' , a key ally of Joe Biden has said .
Senator Chris Coons , who has been tipped to become Mr Biden 's Secretary of State , made it clear that Democrats disapproved of Mr Johnson 's 2016 claim that the-then President had removed a bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office due to his “ part-Kenyan ” heritage and “ ancestral dislike of the British empire ” .
The comments enraged Mr Obama 's allies , with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` shapeshifting creep '' after he congratulated Mr Biden on his victory .
Tommy Vietor , tweeted : `` We will never forget your racist comments about Obama and slavish devotion to Trump . ''
It comes amid concerns the Prime Minister may struggle to forge a close bond with the President-elect , who has been critical of Brexit and is deeply concerned with preserving the Good Friday Agreement .
Downing Street admitted this week that Mr Johnson had never met Mr Biden .
Sen Coons said there would be opportunities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made during the Brexit referendum , in a pointed nod to the comments .
He told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : “ The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom has endured over decades and I expect there will be opportunities promptly for there to be some visits and conversations and some reconsideration of whatever comments may have been made about the moment of Brexit . ''
Asked specifically about Mr Johnson 's remarks about Mr Obama , he said `` That certainly was n't well received on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than relitigating or revisiting comments that may have been made days or years ago , I think as we reimagine our engagement with our vital allies around the world , it ’ s important in a post-Trump era to have an open mind about how we can work together , especially with nations as important to the United States as the United Kingdom.
” But he also said there were `` significant and enduring '' ties between the UK and the US and there were many common areas of interest , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more to do together than we could possibly do apart and I think those enduring and tectonic forces will bring us together fairly quickly , '' he said .
Asked if Brexit would make the UK a less useful ally to America , he said : `` That is not a view I share .
`` I think the UK and the US have significant and enduring ties and a lot of work to do together . ''
The senior Democrat said he believed Mr Johnson was more `` agile and forward-looking '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American press and he hoped Mr Biden would have a similar view .
Sen Coons made it clear there were `` significant concerns '' among team Biden about the impact on peace in Northern Ireland by a no-deal Brexit .
He suggested the new US President was willing to continue trade talks but he needed to be reassured that the Good Friday Agreement would be protected .
He said : “ There are of course significant concerns here about how any departure arrangements or final status between the UK and EU might impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His comments come as the controversial Internal Markets Bill returns to the Lords on Monday , which ministers admitted could break international law .
Mr Johnson was expected to speak to Mr Biden shortly .
Mr Johnson told broadcasters : `` The United States is our closest and most important ally , and that has been the case president after president , prime minister after prime minister - it wo n't change .
`` I look forward very much to working with President Biden and his team on a lot of crucial stuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead : tackling climate change , trade , international security , many , many other issues . ''
He insisted that the purpose of the Internal Market Bill is to `` protect and uphold the Good Friday Agreement '' .
Asked if he is determined to pass the legislation unamended , the Prime Minister said : `` Yes , as I told Ursula ( von der Leyen ) the parliamentary timetable goes ahead and the whole point of that Bill and indeed the Finance Bill is to protect and uphold the Good Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland .
`` That is one of the things that we 're united on with our friends in the White House . ''

The Prime Minister faces challenges to forge ties with Joe Biden amid concerns about Brexit and the Irish border - and his past remarks about Obama
Boris Johnson's past remarks about Barack Obama were "not well received" and should be "reconsidered", a key ally of Joe Biden has said.
Senator Chris Coons, who has been tipped to become Mr Biden's Secretary of State, made it clear that Democrats disapproved of Mr Johnson's 2016 claim that the-then President had removed a bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office due to his “part-Kenyan” heritage and “ancestral dislike of the British empire”.
The comments enraged Mr Obama's allies, with one of his aides describing Mr Johnson as a "shapeshifting creep" after he congratulated Mr Biden on his victory.
Tommy Vietor, tweeted: "We will never forget your racist comments about Obama and slavish devotion to Trump."
It comes amid concerns the Prime Minister may struggle to forge a close bond with the President-elect, who has been critical of Brexit and is deeply concerned with preserving the Good Friday Agreement.
Downing Street admitted this week that Mr Johnson had never met Mr Biden.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Sen Coons said there would be opportunities for a "reconsideration" of some comments made during the Brexit referendum, in a pointed nod to the comments.
He told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: “The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom has endured over decades and I expect there will be opportunities promptly for there to be some visits and conversations and some reconsideration of whatever comments may have been made about the moment of Brexit."
Asked specifically about Mr Johnson's remarks about Mr Obama, he said "That certainly wasn't well received on my part.
“But frankly rather than relitigating or revisiting comments that may have been made days or years ago, I think as we reimagine our engagement with our vital allies around the world, it’s important in a post-Trump era to have an open mind about how we can work together, especially with nations as important to the United States as the United Kingdom.”
But he also said there were "significant and enduring" ties between the UK and the US and there were many common areas of interest, such as climate change.
"We've got more to do together than we could possibly do apart and I think those enduring and tectonic forces will bring us together fairly quickly," he said.
Asked if Brexit would make the UK a less useful ally to America, he said: "That is not a view I share.
"I think the UK and the US have significant and enduring ties and a lot of work to do together."
The senior Democrat said he believed Mr Johnson was more "agile and forward-looking" than he had been portrayed in the American press and he hoped Mr Biden would have a similar view.
Sen Coons made it clear there were "significant concerns" among team Biden about the impact on peace in Northern Ireland by a no-deal Brexit.
He suggested the new US President was willing to continue trade talks but he needed to be reassured that the Good Friday Agreement would be protected.
He said: “There are of course significant concerns here about how any departure arrangements or final status between the UK and EU might impact the border in Northern Ireland."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
His comments come as the controversial Internal Markets Bill returns to the Lords on Monday, which ministers admitted could break international law.
Mr Johnson was expected to speak to Mr Biden shortly.
Mr Johnson told broadcasters: "The United States is our closest and most important ally, and that has been the case president after president, prime minister after prime minister - it won't change.
"I look forward very much to working with President Biden and his team on a lot of crucial stuff for us in the weeks and months ahead: tackling climate change, trade, international security, many, many other issues."
He insisted that the purpose of the Internal Market Bill is to "protect and uphold the Good Friday Agreement".
Asked if he is determined to pass the legislation unamended, the Prime Minister said: "Yes, as I told Ursula (von der Leyen) the parliamentary timetable goes ahead and the whole point of that Bill and indeed the Finance Bill is to protect and uphold the Good Friday Agreement and the peace process in Northern Ireland.
"That is one of the things that we're united on with our friends in the White House."


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Diogo Jota living up to Cristiano Ronaldo prediction with dream Liverpool start

Diogo Jota 's start to life with Liverpool has been nothing short of breathtaking .
In his first 10 appearances - and despite starting just five of those - the 23-year-old already has seven goals to his name .
Jota has hit the ground running since his £41million summer transfer from Wolves and his form has given Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a team selection conundrum .
While the forward was highly rated thanks to his impressive three seasons at Molineux , few expected Jota would be pushing to replace Roberto Firmino in the starting XI just months into his Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as no surprise to his former coach who tipped him to be Portugal 's `` replacement '' for Cristiano Ronaldo .
Jorge Simao promoted Jota from the academy ranks to the first team will manager of Portuguese side Pacos Ferreira .
Under Simao 's guidance , Jota made his senior debut in 2014 and went on to net 14 goals in 41 Primeira Liga appearances before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2016 .
Reflecting on his former star in the making , Simao told Marca : `` It does n't surprise me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's doing the same as he 's always done , but at Liverpool he 's just more in the spotlight .
Does Diogo Jota have what it takes to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal set-up ?
Have your say here .
`` I remember when he signed for Porto I said that he 'd be the replacement for Cristiano in the national team .
There were raised eyebrows , but now a lot of people are saying the same . ''
Jurgen Klopp was among the onlookers amazed by Jota 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's official website : “ I ’ m not sure if ‘ surprised ’ is the right word , but I don ’ t expect that , to be honest .
“ I give the new boys the time the individual needs - and that takes sometimes longer and sometimes not that long . ''
The Reds boss added : “ [ He is ] very young , 23 , experienced anyway , played in one of the hardest-working teams you can face with Wolves .
“ Nuno ( Espirito Santo ) is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he knows that an offensive player has to do different jobs , not only creating and scoring , he has to work hard and all these kind of things .
`` That all helps us and helps him , obviously , so I am really happy about the impact he had so far.
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Jota has hit the ground running at Anfield since his £41million transfer, though his rapid progress comes as no surprise to a former coach who tipped him for great things
Diogo Jota's start to life with Liverpool has been nothing short of breathtaking.
In his first 10 appearances - and despite starting just five of those - the 23-year-old already has seven goals to his name.
Jota has hit the ground running since his £41million summer transfer from Wolves and his form has given Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a team selection conundrum.
While the forward was highly rated thanks to his impressive three seasons at Molineux, few expected Jota would be pushing to replace Roberto Firmino in the starting XI just months into his Liverpool career.
But Jota's scintillating start comes as no surprise to his former coach who tipped him to be Portugal's "replacement" for Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Jorge Simao promoted Jota from the academy ranks to the first team will manager of Portuguese side Pacos Ferreira.
Under Simao's guidance, Jota made his senior debut in 2014 and went on to net 14 goals in 41 Primeira Liga appearances before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2016.
Reflecting on his former star in the making, Simao told Marca : "It doesn't surprise me that he's doing so well. He's doing the same as he's always done, but at Liverpool he's just more in the spotlight.
Does Diogo Jota have what it takes to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal set-up? Have your say here.
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"I remember when he signed for Porto I said that he'd be the replacement for Cristiano in the national team. There were raised eyebrows, but now a lot of people are saying the same."
Jurgen Klopp was among the onlookers amazed by Jota's impressive start at Anfield, telling Liverpool's official website : “I’m not sure if ‘surprised’ is the right word, but I don’t expect that, to be honest.
“I give the new boys the time the individual needs - and that takes sometimes longer and sometimes not that long."
The Reds boss added: “[He is] very young, 23, experienced anyway, played in one of the hardest-working teams you can face with Wolves.
“Nuno (Espirito Santo) is a very, very demanding manager so he knows that an offensive player has to do different jobs, not only creating and scoring, he has to work hard and all these kind of things.
"That all helps us and helps him, obviously, so I am really happy about the impact he had so far.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Liverpool Champions League game under threat due to new coronavirus restrictions

Liverpool 's scheduled Champions League match against FC Midtjylland on December 9 could be under threat due to new UK travel restrictions .
The Reds , who currently top Group D in the competition having won all three of their games so far , are due to travel to Denmark next month for what would be their final match of this stage of the tournament .
However , the UK Government has recently put a travel ban on the Scandinavian country due to a new strain of coronavirus mutating from mink farms coming to light .
England 's upcoming Nations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be played at a neutral venue due to the fact Iceland are due to play Denmark three days earlier , meaning they would be unable to travel to Wembley .
Normally in cases such as this elite sports teams are given an exemption , but on this occasion the Government have decided that there will be no alternatives to the rule , with guidance from parliament reading : `` Unlike other travel to the UK , there will be no exemptions to this quarantine policy . ''
It is not clear exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool 's fixture , but the new Denmark ban is already causing chaos ahead of the upcoming international break .
The Premier League have advised clubs not to release players if there is a mandatory period of quarantine of at least five days from the country they go to .
All players who represent Denmark will have to self-isolate upon their return , and as a result the likes of Tottenham 's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Leicester 's Kasper Schmeichel are likely to be blocked from playing by their respective clubs .
Liverpool beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anfield , with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah getting the goals .
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The Reds are due in Denmark on December 9 to take on FC Midtjylland but a new travel ban on the Scandinavian country could cause issues
Liverpool's scheduled Champions League match against FC Midtjylland on December 9 could be under threat due to new UK travel restrictions.
The Reds, who currently top Group D in the competition having won all three of their games so far, are due to travel to Denmark next month for what would be their final match of this stage of the tournament.
However, the UK Government has recently put a travel ban on the Scandinavian country due to a new strain of coronavirus mutating from mink farms coming to light.
England's upcoming Nations League game against Iceland may also have to be played at a neutral venue due to the fact Iceland are due to play Denmark three days earlier, meaning they would be unable to travel to Wembley.
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Normally in cases such as this elite sports teams are given an exemption, but on this occasion the Government have decided that there will be no alternatives to the rule, with guidance from parliament reading: "Unlike other travel to the UK, there will be no exemptions to this quarantine policy."
It is not clear exactly when a decision will be made regarding Liverpool's fixture, but the new Denmark ban is already causing chaos ahead of the upcoming international break.
The Premier League have advised clubs not to release players if there is a mandatory period of quarantine of at least five days from the country they go to.
All players who represent Denmark will have to self-isolate upon their return, and as a result the likes of Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel are likely to be blocked from playing by their respective clubs.
Liverpool beat Midtjylland 2-0 in the reverse fixture at Anfield, with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah getting the goals.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Paedo paid mum to film daughter in shower and sexually touched girl at funeral

A twisted paedophile paid a Filipino mum £40 to film her young daughter in the shower .
Daniel Benton , 34 , also directed two teenagers to have sex over the internet and sexually touched a young girl , including once at a funeral .
Benton , from Helston , Cornwall , also had a sick catalogue of indecent images .
He was sentenced at Truro Crown Court for two sexual assaults of a child , two counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act , three counts of causing a child to engage in a sexual act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a child and possession of extreme pornography .
In total Benton was found to have accessed 65 Category A indecent images , 71 Category B indecent images and 515 Category C images , reports Cornwall Live .
In relation the offences against the girl aged younger than 10 , Benton touched her on the bottom and breast and showed her pornography .
He also got her to put his hand in his pocket where there was a hole , her hand touching his erect penis .
Sick Benton sent pictures of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internet , with Judge Robert Linford saying that must have been an 'indigestible bombshell ' for her family .
Representing Benton , Rupert Taylor told the court how Benton ’ s wife still stands by him in the belief he is capable of change .
Mr Taylor referenced the other side of Benton ’ s character , a hardworking man but someone who was in a state of turmoil .
Benton was said to be candid in interview and continued to work hard right up until his trial .
He also paid for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own pocket .
Sentencing Benton , Judge Linford referred to the victim of the contact offending , saying : “ You effectively took away her childhood and her innocence.
” Regarding the other matters , Judge Linford described how the indecent image collection showed girls as young as two or three being penetrated .
He added : “ You paid a Filipino woman to allow you to view her daughter in the shower washing her naked body .
You paid £40 for this truly shocking behaviour.
” Judge Linford called Benton “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for seven years and eight months .

Daniel Benton, 34, was jailed for seven years after he also directed two teenagers to have sex over the internet and sexually touched a young girl, including once at a funeral
A twisted paedophile paid a Filipino mum £40 to film her young daughter in the shower.
Daniel Benton, 34, also directed two teenagers to have sex over the internet and sexually touched a young girl, including once at a funeral.
Benton, from Helston, Cornwall, also had a sick catalogue of indecent images.
He was sentenced at Truro Crown Court for two sexual assaults of a child, two counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act, three counts of causing a child to engage in a sexual act, three charges of making indecent images of a child and possession of extreme pornography.
In total Benton was found to have accessed 65 Category A indecent images, 71 Category B indecent images and 515 Category C images, reports Cornwall Live.
In relation the offences against the girl aged younger than 10, Benton touched her on the bottom and breast and showed her pornography.
He also got her to put his hand in his pocket where there was a hole, her hand touching his erect penis.
Sick Benton sent pictures of the underage girl to another paedophile over the internet, with Judge Robert Linford saying that must have been an 'indigestible bombshell' for her family.
Representing Benton, Rupert Taylor told the court how Benton’s wife still stands by him in the belief he is capable of change.
Mr Taylor referenced the other side of Benton’s character, a hardworking man but someone who was in a state of turmoil.
Benton was said to be candid in interview and continued to work hard right up until his trial. He also paid for treatment to address his perversions out of his own pocket.
Sentencing Benton, Judge Linford referred to the victim of the contact offending, saying: “You effectively took away her childhood and her innocence.”
Regarding the other matters, Judge Linford described how the indecent image collection showed girls as young as two or three being penetrated.
He added: “You paid a Filipino woman to allow you to view her daughter in the shower washing her naked body. You paid £40 for this truly shocking behaviour.”
Judge Linford called Benton “an ingrained paedophile” and jailed him for seven years and eight months.


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Melania 'counting minutes to divorce' after 15-year 'transactional marriage'

Melania Trump is counting down the minutes until her divorce from Donald Trump after their 15-year `` transactional marriage '' .
, it 's claimed .
Ex-aide Omarosa Manigault Newman claimed the couple 's marriage was over , saying : `` Melania is counting every minute until he is out of office and she can divorce .
`` If Melania were to try to pull the ultimate humiliation and leave while he 's in office , he would find a way to punish her . ''
Melania is said to have burst into tears when her husband triumphed in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She never expected him to win '' .
She also waited five months before moving from New York to Washington , allegedly because the couple 's son Barron `` needed to finish school '' .
But former aide Stephanie Wolkoff has now claimed Melania was negotiating a post-nuptial agreement to give Barron an equal share of Trump 's fortune , reports the MailOnline .
Wolkoff also claims Trump and Melania had separate bedrooms during their time in the White House and said their marriage was `` transactional '' .
In his marriage to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-nup agreement prevents her from publishing any book or giving interviews critical of him - with lawyer Christina Previte saying it 's likely Melania had agreed to something similar .
Melania has been accused of pulling her hand from her husband on a number of occasions during Trump 's public appearances as president .
Most recently , during the final presidential debate between President Elect Joe Biden and Donald Trump , Melania appeared to snub her husband 's affections .
The president and First Lady were leaving the stage alongside one another as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband .
She then appears to pull her hand away from his and strides forward .
Trump falls behind his wife and momentarily places his hand on her back before both walk off the stage .
Trump 's previous marriages have also often been seen as turbulent , with a reputation tied to a `` playboy '' image in the past as well as rumoured affairs .
In 1977 he married Ivana Trump , which ended when he met model Mara Maples in the early 1990s .
Ivana and Trump divorced in 1991 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They went on to announce their divorce in 1997 before he met Melania a year later and the couple married in January 2005 .
The First Lady , her husband Donald and their son Barron all caught Covid-19 as the virus spread through the White House .
But Melania did make efforts to stop the spread of the virus , according to a Bloomberg report .
The outlet claims that Melania told her staff to work from home unless absolutely necessary and required them to wear face masks if they had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports that Melania appeared `` taken aback '' during multiple incidents when she came into contact with maskless White House staffers .
According to the outlet Melania subsequently decided to limit the number of aides traveling with her aboard Air Force One .
On one trip , she was reportedly `` perplexed '' to see none of the president 's aides wearing masks .
On another flight , Melania reportedly asked if masks would be worn and was told yes .
But when she walked into a conference room to greet members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering on .
`` What is wrong with these people ? ''
she later said , according to a Bloomberg source .

Melania Trump 'pulls hand away' from Donald at end of US Presidential debate
Melania Trump 'pulls hand away' from Donald at end of US Presidential debate
A former aide claimed Donald and Melania Trump's marriage was 'over' after she waited four years to avoid subjecting her husband to the "ultimate humiliation" of leaving him while he's in office
Melania Trump is counting down the minutes until her divorce from Donald Trump after their 15-year "transactional marriage"., it's claimed.
Ex-aide Omarosa Manigault Newman claimed the couple's marriage was over, saying: "Melania is counting every minute until he is out of office and she can divorce.
"If Melania were to try to pull the ultimate humiliation and leave while he's in office, he would find a way to punish her."
Melania is said to have burst into tears when her husband triumphed in 2016, with one friend saying: "She never expected him to win".
She also waited five months before moving from New York to Washington, allegedly because the couple's son Barron "needed to finish school".
But former aide Stephanie Wolkoff has now claimed Melania was negotiating a post-nuptial agreement to give Barron an equal share of Trump's fortune, reports the MailOnline.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Wolkoff also claims Trump and Melania had separate bedrooms during their time in the White House and said their marriage was "transactional".
In his marriage to second wife Marla Maples, Trump's pre-nup agreement prevents her from publishing any book or giving interviews critical of him - with lawyer Christina Previte saying it's likely Melania had agreed to something similar.
Melania has been accused of pulling her hand from her husband on a number of occasions during Trump's public appearances as president.
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Most recently, during the final presidential debate between President Elect Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Melania appeared to snub her husband's affections.
The president and First Lady were leaving the stage alongside one another as Melania began to walk ahead of her husband.
She then appears to pull her hand away from his and strides forward.
Trump falls behind his wife and momentarily places his hand on her back before both walk off the stage.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Trump's previous marriages have also often been seen as turbulent, with a reputation tied to a "playboy" image in the past as well as rumoured affairs.
In 1977 he married Ivana Trump, which ended when he met model Mara Maples in the early 1990s.
Ivana and Trump divorced in 1991 before Trump wed Marla two years later.
They went on to announce their divorce in 1997 before he met Melania a year later and the couple married in January 2005.
The First Lady, her husband Donald and their son Barron all caught Covid-19 as the virus spread through the White House.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But Melania did make efforts to stop the spread of the virus, according to a Bloomberg report.
The outlet claims that Melania told her staff to work from home unless absolutely necessary and required them to wear face masks if they had to come into the East Wing.
Bloomberg reports that Melania appeared "taken aback" during multiple incidents when she came into contact with maskless White House staffers.
According to the outlet Melania subsequently decided to limit the number of aides traveling with her aboard Air Force One.
On one trip, she was reportedly "perplexed" to see none of the president's aides wearing masks.
On another flight, Melania reportedly asked if masks would be worn and was told yes.
But when she walked into a conference room to greet members of Congress, no one had a face covering on.
"What is wrong with these people?" she later said, according to a Bloomberg source.


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Cruel care home worker jailed for force-feeding hot food and slapping pensioner

A care home worker has been jailed for force-feeding hot food to a dementia -stricken pensioner and slapping another across the face .
Carla Graham was described by colleagues as `` frightening '' , who `` bullied them '' at a care home they worked at in Cumbria , Wales .
The 60-year-old was convicted of the ill treatment of three `` extremely vulnerable '' people and was jailed for eight months at Carlisle Crown Court .
Graham 's former colleagues turned whistleblowers to raise the alarm about the abuse she doling out .
Prosecutor Tim Evans said Graham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge spoonfuls of hot food `` fast and forcefully '' into a resident 's mouth .
This caused her `` face to go bright red and to have a look of startlement and distress '' .
She also wrapped the woman 's arms in a nightie to restrain her and was heard to say , `` Shut up and open your mouth . ''
Then in further incidents Graham repeatedly slapped the hands of a male resident in his 80s and was violent to a second woman , the court heard .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded with an open palm slap across the face .
The court heard she then threatened to give her victim a cold punishment shower and later spoke with a colleague to try to avoid a complaint .
`` It 's positive mistreatment , '' Mr Evans said of the offending .
Graham , of Kendal , had previous convictions for theft , fraud and burglary and served jail terms in the past - but been out of trouble since 1988 .
Claire Larton , defending , said her client - described as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jury 's verdicts yet `` maintains her innocence '' .
Judge Barker said of her three victims : `` They were essentially helpless , extremely vulnerable , unable to do anything for themselves .
`` In my judgement , you were ill-suited to this line of work .
You did not have the temperament ; you did not have the patience . ''
Abbey Healthcare , which runs Heron Hill , said management informed the authorities when staff raised the alarm .
Sarah Willetts , regional director for Heron Hill Care Home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Heron Hill as a member of care staff .
`` Her colleagues whistle-blew to the home 's management team when they suspected neglect was taking place .
`` At this point the management team informed the local authority Safeguarding team , Care Quality Commission and the Police .
`` Carla Graham was also dismissed from her post at Heron Hill . ''
`` Any allegations of neglect or abuse are treated with the upmost concern by Heron Hill , '' added Ms Willetts .
`` It is testament to the staff coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convicted on these charges .
`` At Abbey Healthcare the safety and wellbeing of our residents is our priority . ''

Carla Graham, 60, described by former colleagues as "frightening", was convicted of the ill treatment of three "extremely vulnerable" people and was jailed for eight months at Carlisle Crown Court.
A care home worker has been jailed for force-feeding hot food to a dementia -stricken pensioner and slapping another across the face.
Carla Graham was described by colleagues as "frightening", who "bullied them" at a care home they worked at in Cumbria, Wales.
The 60-year-old was convicted of the ill treatment of three "extremely vulnerable" people and was jailed for eight months at Carlisle Crown Court.
Graham's former colleagues turned whistleblowers to raise the alarm about the abuse she doling out.
Prosecutor Tim Evans said Graham, who was sacked, was seen ramming huge spoonfuls of hot food "fast and forcefully" into a resident's mouth.
This caused her "face to go bright red and to have a look of startlement and distress".
She also wrapped the woman's arms in a nightie to restrain her and was heard to say, "Shut up and open your mouth."
Then in further incidents Graham repeatedly slapped the hands of a male resident in his 80s and was violent to a second woman, the court heard.
When the second woman struck Graham, she responded with an open palm slap across the face.
The court heard she then threatened to give her victim a cold punishment shower and later spoke with a colleague to try to avoid a complaint.
"It's positive mistreatment," Mr Evans said of the offending.
Graham, of Kendal, had previous convictions for theft, fraud and burglary and served jail terms in the past - but been out of trouble since 1988.
Claire Larton, defending, said her client - described as the matriarch of her family - accepted the jury's verdicts yet "maintains her innocence".
Judge Barker said of her three victims: "They were essentially helpless, extremely vulnerable, unable to do anything for themselves.
"In my judgement, you were ill-suited to this line of work. You did not have the temperament; you did not have the patience."
Abbey Healthcare, which runs Heron Hill, said management informed the authorities when staff raised the alarm.
Sarah Willetts, regional director for Heron Hill Care Home, said: "Carla Graham was employed at Heron Hill as a member of care staff.
"Her colleagues whistle-blew to the home's management team when they suspected neglect was taking place.
"At this point the management team informed the local authority Safeguarding team, Care Quality Commission and the Police.
"Carla Graham was also dismissed from her post at Heron Hill."
"Any allegations of neglect or abuse are treated with the upmost concern by Heron Hill," added Ms Willetts.
"It is testament to the staff coming forward that this individual was charged and convicted on these charges.
"At Abbey Healthcare the safety and wellbeing of our residents is our priority."


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Jim Carrey channels inner Ace Ventura as he mercilessly mocks loser Donald Trump

Joe Biden is the new US Present-elect after election victory confirmed a change at the White House is on the way .
Comic Jim celebrated the news by resurrecting his famous 1994 character to tell the 74-year-old orange-faced right-whinger just what he thinks .
He delivered a victory speech as Biden , alongside Vice President-elect Kamala Harris - played brilliantly by actress Maya Rudolph - on Saturday Night Live .
“ I honestly kinda can ’ t believe it , '' Jim said as he took to the podium .
`` It ’ s been so long since something good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so alive and I 'm barely alive .
“ Unlike President Trump , we do accept the results.
” Then Ace arrived on the scene .
“ We aren ’ t mad at them , '' he said .
`` This is one of those situations in life where there must be a winner and a ... looooooooser `` - making reference to a quote in the film .
Then both hold the L sign up to their heads , and say : `` Loooooser ! ''
The actor was n't the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so thrilled by Biden 's win she ran down the streets of Boston in just her pyjamas .
Outspoken Trump critic Cher said she was jumping on her bed after the news was confirmed on Saturday after days of counting votes in key swing states .
Jennifer Aniston shared an Instagram photo of herself from Friends where her character Rachel Green throws her arms up in the air in excitement .

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On Saturday Night Live, the comedian appeared alongside actress Maya Rudolph as President-elect Joe Biden and incoming VP Kamala Harris - and there was a real 90s throwback
Jim Carrey channels inner Ace Ventura as he mercilessly mocks loser Donald Trump
Jim Carrey rolled back the years to call Donald Trump a 'loser', Ace Ventura-style.
Joe Biden is the new US Present-elect after election victory confirmed a change at the White House is on the way.
Comic Jim celebrated the news by resurrecting his famous 1994 character to tell the 74-year-old orange-faced right-whinger just what he thinks.
He delivered a victory speech as Biden, alongside Vice President-elect Kamala Harris - played brilliantly by actress Maya Rudolph - on Saturday Night Live.
“I honestly kinda can’t believe it," Jim said as he took to the podium.
Image: SNL) SNL)
"It’s been so long since something good happened. I’ve never felt so alive and I'm barely alive.
“Unlike President Trump, we do accept the results.”
Then Ace arrived on the scene.
“We aren’t mad at them," he said. "This is one of those situations in life where there must be a winner and a... looooooooser " - making reference to a quote in the film.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Then both hold the L sign up to their heads, and say: "Loooooser!"
The actor wasn't the only high-profile star celebrating.
Jennifer Lawrence was so thrilled by Biden's win she ran down the streets of Boston in just her pyjamas.
Image: SaturdayNightLive/Youtube) SaturdayNightLive/Youtube)
Outspoken Trump critic Cher said she was jumping on her bed after the news was confirmed on Saturday after days of counting votes in key swing states.
Jennifer Aniston shared an Instagram photo of herself from Friends where her character Rachel Green throws her arms up in the air in excitement.
She wrote "ABOUT TIME."


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--AJ Pritchard 'still set for I'm A Celebrity' despite last-minute Covid infection

Former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard is “ still likely ” to head into the I 'm A Celebrity camp – despite testing positive for coronavirus .
One report on Saturday night gave the impression the show was in “ crisis ” and that Pritchard had a positive Covid-19 test very recently .
But Mirror online understands Pritchard , 26 , still hopes to be among those named as official contestants on the ITV preview show I 'm A Celebrity : A Jungle Story , which airs tonight at 8.10pm .
It is also thought that his positive test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would give him a much better chance of being able to take part with the other contestants .
A show source told the Mirror : “ AJ has had a positive text but is not in hospital or seriously ill and instead has been isolating in a cottage in Wales which is the correct thing to do .
All the contestants have been isolating now for some time and will not meet until the end of the week with the show likely to start filming late on Friday or early Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative tests before he is allowed anywhere near the camp but time is on his side .
ITV always takes health and safety seriously and with the coronavirus they wo n't take any chances .
`` All the signs are that AJ is still likely to be taking part in the series and the show will kick off as planned with ten contestants going in .
`` Luckily AJ 's case was caught by the stringent measures the show bosses have put in place , including frequent testing of the campmates , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS guidelines state that you must `` stay at home and begin to self-isolate for 10 days from when your symptoms start '' .
If you have a positive test , you must complete a 10-day isolation period .
AJ showed no ill-effects from his positive test in recent days and was on social media saying he celebrated his birthday with girlfriend Abbie Quinnen , who he is isolating with .
He also filmed himself brushing his teeth to earn money in a cheesy promotional video on Instagram for a home whitening kit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman said : `` We can confirm that a member of the cast has received a positive Covid result and that individual is self-isolating where we are giving them all the support that they need .
I 'm A Celebrity has robust health and safety measures and protocols in place in order to operate safely within Covid guidelines . ''
*I 'm A Celebrity : A Jungle Story airs tonight at 8.10pm on ITV , with the launch show scheduled to kick off next Sunday ( November 15 ) at 9pm on ITV

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A FIRST GLIMPSE AT ANT AND DEC DOING THEIR FIRST BUSHTUCKER TRIAL
EXCLUSIVE: Last-minute plans are in place to get AJ Pritchard into the I'm A Celebrity castle after he tested positive for Covid-19
Former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard is “still likely” to head into the I'm A Celebrity camp – despite testing positive for coronavirus.
One report on Saturday night gave the impression the show was in “crisis” and that Pritchard had a positive Covid-19 test very recently.
But Mirror online understands Pritchard, 26, still hopes to be among those named as official contestants on the ITV preview show I'm A Celebrity: A Jungle Story, which airs tonight at 8.10pm.
It is also thought that his positive test may have happened some days ago, which would give him a much better chance of being able to take part with the other contestants.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A show source told the Mirror: “AJ has had a positive text but is not in hospital or seriously ill and instead has been isolating in a cottage in Wales which is the correct thing to do. All the contestants have been isolating now for some time and will not meet until the end of the week with the show likely to start filming late on Friday or early Saturday.
“He will need to provide several negative tests before he is allowed anywhere near the camp but time is on his side. ITV always takes health and safety seriously and with the coronavirus they won't take any chances.
Image: UGC) UGC)
"All the signs are that AJ is still likely to be taking part in the series and the show will kick off as planned with ten contestants going in.
"Luckily AJ's case was caught by the stringent measures the show bosses have put in place, including frequent testing of the campmates," added our mole.
The government and NHS guidelines state that you must "stay at home and begin to self-isolate for 10 days from when your symptoms start".
If you have a positive test, you must complete a 10-day isolation period.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
AJ showed no ill-effects from his positive test in recent days and was on social media saying he celebrated his birthday with girlfriend Abbie Quinnen, who he is isolating with.
He also filmed himself brushing his teeth to earn money in a cheesy promotional video on Instagram for a home whitening kit.
In a statement, an ITV spokesman said: "We can confirm that a member of the cast has received a positive Covid result and that individual is self-isolating where we are giving them all the support that they need. I'm A Celebrity has robust health and safety measures and protocols in place in order to operate safely within Covid guidelines."
*I'm A Celebrity: A Jungle Story airs tonight at 8.10pm on ITV, with the launch show scheduled to kick off next Sunday (November 15) at 9pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Liverpool set for fitness boost ahead of Manchester City Premier League clash

Liverpool are set to welcome back a key influence for Sunday 's trip to Manchester City .
The Reds go to the Etihad Stadium looking to return to the top of the Premier League ahead of the forthcoming international break , and knowing that a win would see them strike a huge blow in the title race .
Jurgen Klopp 's men have lost on each of their last three trips to the Etihad in the league , although last season 's 4-0 defeat did come in the days after they had been celebrating winning the title for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the key developments since that title win has of course been the serious knee injury sustained by star defender Virgil van Dijk , but Klopp seems set to welcome back Joel Matip for the visit to Pep Guardiola 's side .
Liverpool 's last three matches have each seen a different player start alongside Joe Gomez in the centre of their defence , with Fabinho starting the Champions League clash against FC Midtjylland before going off injured .
The Brazilian was then replaced by Nat Phillips for last Saturday 's Premier League win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phillips not registered for the Champions League it was teenager Rhys Williams who came in for the midweek trip to Atalanta .
Now though , it appears that Matip will return to the side to partner Gomez and make his first appearance since last month 's Merseyside derby .
He started that game with Gomez coming on for the injured Van Dijk , but incredibly this clash at the Etihad seems likely to be the first time that Matip and Gomez start together in the heart of the Liverpool defence .
Klopp faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack , with the in-form Diogo Jota and mainstay Roberto Firmino both hoping to start alongside Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah .
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Klopp: Playing Man City one of the 'most difficult games in the world'
Klopp: Playing Man City one of the 'most difficult games in the world'
The Reds take on City in Sunday afternoon's big Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, which is set to see one of their key performers return to the side
Liverpool are set to welcome back a key influence for Sunday's trip to Manchester City.
The Reds go to the Etihad Stadium looking to return to the top of the Premier League ahead of the forthcoming international break, and knowing that a win would see them strike a huge blow in the title race.
Jurgen Klopp's men have lost on each of their last three trips to the Etihad in the league, although last season's 4-0 defeat did come in the days after they had been celebrating winning the title for the first time in 30 years.
One of the key developments since that title win has of course been the serious knee injury sustained by star defender Virgil van Dijk, but Klopp seems set to welcome back Joel Matip for the visit to Pep Guardiola's side.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Liverpool's last three matches have each seen a different player start alongside Joe Gomez in the centre of their defence, with Fabinho starting the Champions League clash against FC Midtjylland before going off injured.
The Brazilian was then replaced by Nat Phillips for last Saturday's Premier League win over West Ham, and then with Phillips not registered for the Champions League it was teenager Rhys Williams who came in for the midweek trip to Atalanta.
Now though, it appears that Matip will return to the side to partner Gomez and make his first appearance since last month's Merseyside derby.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
He started that game with Gomez coming on for the injured Van Dijk, but incredibly this clash at the Etihad seems likely to be the first time that Matip and Gomez start together in the heart of the Liverpool defence.
Klopp faces a dilemma over who to select in attack, with the in-form Diogo Jota and mainstay Roberto Firmino both hoping to start alongside Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Jesy Nelson says fame stole her innocence - and has put her off having children

Jesy Nelson says her experience of becoming famous at a young age has put her off ever having children - because she would hate to pass on her body insecurities .
The Little Mix star , who yesterday pulled out the band 's reality show The Search final , has spoken in the past about the tolls fame took on her mental health , including a suicide attempt that thankfully failed .
And now she says the torment was so great that she no longer wants to have children .
In a raw and emotional interview with the Mail On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fame stole her innocence .
`` I guess we 're taking steps forward , but I fear for my [ future ] daughters ? ''
her bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock told the publication .
`` It makes me not want to have a kid , '' Jesy agreed .
`` Those insecurities that we all have now because of social media , imagine having that embedded in you as a child ? ''
Jesy - who alongside Leigh-Anne , Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall came to fame off the back of their X Factor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warn about the trappings of fame and money .
`` Do n't get me wrong , I 'm not going to sit here and say we 've got a terrible life , because we have n't , but I do think our innocence was taken from us , '' she admitted .
Jesy starred in her own BBC documentary last year , which delved in her mental health battle and suicidal urges sparked by cruel online trolls - including racist extremist Katie Hopkins .
But with the benefit of hindsight - as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been able to move on from the disgusting comments .
Even Piers Morgan , who branded the bandmates `` foul-mouthed , talentless , clothes-allergic little dimwits '' when they posed naked to highlight the issue of trolling , is no longer able to get a rise out of the women .
`` I take Piers with a pinch of salt , '' Jesy went on .
`` He does it to cause drama , so I take no notice .
When we won The X Factor , we did n't look like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different shapes and sizes , we did n't dress sexy , so immediately everyone was , 'What 's this ? '
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Usually , when you see a girl band , they 're perfection , they have six-packs - and we did n't . ''
Leigh-Anne , who earlier this year got engaged to her footballer boyfriend Andre Grey , pointed out that their fellow X Factor stars One Direction did n't get `` the s**t '' thrown at them `` because they 're men '' .
`` As soon as it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slag , ' '' she added .
It comes hours after Jesy pulled out of the final episode of Little Mix : The Search because she was feeling unwell - although she 's yet to speak about her illness .
She was also due to host tonight 's MTV European Music Awards alongside the other three Little Mixers , but has also pulled out without further explanation .
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Little Mix's Jesy Nelson spoke honestly about the pressure of fame, just a day after pulling out of The Search final due to a mystery illness
Jesy Nelson says fame stole her innocence - and has put her off ever having children
Jesy Nelson says her experience of becoming famous at a young age has put her off ever having children - because she would hate to pass on her body insecurities.
The Little Mix star, who yesterday pulled out the band's reality show The Search final, has spoken in the past about the tolls fame took on her mental health, including a suicide attempt that thankfully failed.
And now she says the torment was so great that she no longer wants to have children.
In a raw and emotional interview with the Mail On Sunday's You magazine, Jesy said fame stole her innocence.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I guess we're taking steps forward, but I fear for my [future] daughters?" her bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock told the publication.
"It makes me not want to have a kid," Jesy agreed. "Those insecurities that we all have now because of social media, imagine having that embedded in you as a child?"
Jesy - who alongside Leigh-Anne, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall came to fame off the back of their X Factor win in 2011 - went on to warn about the trappings of fame and money.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to sit here and say we've got a terrible life, because we haven't, but I do think our innocence was taken from us," she admitted.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Jesy starred in her own BBC documentary last year, which delved in her mental health battle and suicidal urges sparked by cruel online trolls - including racist extremist Katie Hopkins.
But with the benefit of hindsight - as well as their strong friendship - Jesy has been able to move on from the disgusting comments.
Even Piers Morgan, who branded the bandmates "foul-mouthed, talentless, clothes-allergic little dimwits" when they posed naked to highlight the issue of trolling, is no longer able to get a rise out of the women.
"I take Piers with a pinch of salt," Jesy went on.
Image: BBC/Modest TV/Zoe McConnell) BBC/Modest TV/Zoe McConnell)
"He does it to cause drama, so I take no notice. When we won The X Factor, we didn't look like a generic girl band: we're all different shapes and sizes, we didn't dress sexy, so immediately everyone was, 'What's this?'. Usually, when you see a girl band, they're perfection, they have six-packs - and we didn't."
Leigh-Anne, who earlier this year got engaged to her footballer boyfriend Andre Grey, pointed out that their fellow X Factor stars One Direction didn't get "the s**t" thrown at them "because they're men".
"As soon as it's girls, they think, 'Oh you slag,'" she added.
It comes hours after Jesy pulled out of the final episode of Little Mix: The Search because she was feeling unwell - although she's yet to speak about her illness.
She was also due to host tonight's MTV European Music Awards alongside the other three Little Mixers, but has also pulled out without further explanation.
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively you can email jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down your thoughts


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Southgate explains Wan-Bissaka omission from most recent England squad

Gareth Southgate says Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not in his most recent England squad because he is not as versatile as his other options at right-back .
Three Lions boss Southgate announced his squad on Thursday for the upcoming friendly with the Republic of Ireland and the Nations League clashes with Belgium and Iceland .
Among his defenders he named numerous right-backs , including Trent Alexander-Arnold , Reece James , Kyle Walker , Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Kieran Trippier .
Crucially , each of these players can also feature in other positions , with Alexander-Arnold and James viable options at wing-back due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tripper has been used on the left side of defence in recent England games , Walker frequently plays in a central back three and Maitland-Niles can perform in a number of roles .
Meanwhile , Wan-Bissaka is a more limited option as his strength lies in his expert tackling and defensive ability , rather than on the attack .
Explaining the 22-year-old 's omission from the squad , Southgate admitted there are players `` ahead of '' the Manchester United star in the pecking order .
`` It 's an area of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the England boss said .
`` Reece and Trent have both played as wing-backs as well as full-backs .
They are in outstanding form and we are probably stronger there than in any other position .
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`` Aaron is a very good defender , one against one he 's probably as good as I have seen , but I have to look at the balance of the team and currently there are players ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamie Vardy - who retired from international duty after the 2018 World Cup - could return to the fold .
The Leicester striker opened the door to a potential England return in March and has started the season in scintillating form with seven goals in six Premier League games .
Southgate added : `` Jamie is playing as well as any forward in the country , there 's no two ways about that .
`` We know exactly what he can bring , and he is probably benefiting from having a rest during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
`` It would be another matter if we were going into a championship , but at the moment we are not . ''
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SHOULD JORDAN PICKFORD STILL BE ENGLAND'S NUMBER ONE AFTER BEING DROPPED BY EVERTON?
SHOULD JORDAN PICKFORD STILL BE ENGLAND'S NUMBER ONE AFTER BEING DROPPED BY EVERTON?
The Three Lions boss explained why Manchester United star Wan-Bissaka is not among his defenders for upcoming games against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland
Gareth Southgate says Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not in his most recent England squad because he is not as versatile as his other options at right-back.
Three Lions boss Southgate announced his squad on Thursday for the upcoming friendly with the Republic of Ireland and the Nations League clashes with Belgium and Iceland.
Among his defenders he named numerous right-backs, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Kyle Walker, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Kieran Trippier.
Crucially, each of these players can also feature in other positions, with Alexander-Arnold and James viable options at wing-back due to their attacking threat.
Elsewhere, Tripper has been used on the left side of defence in recent England games, Walker frequently plays in a central back three and Maitland-Niles can perform in a number of roles.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
Meanwhile, Wan-Bissaka is a more limited option as his strength lies in his expert tackling and defensive ability, rather than on the attack.
Explaining the 22-year-old's omission from the squad, Southgate admitted there are players "ahead of" the Manchester United star in the pecking order.
"It's an area of the pitch where we are blessed," the England boss said. "Reece and Trent have both played as wing-backs as well as full-backs. They are in outstanding form and we are probably stronger there than in any other position.
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"Aaron is a very good defender, one against one he's probably as good as I have seen, but I have to look at the balance of the team and currently there are players ahead of him."
Southgate also discussed if Jamie Vardy - who retired from international duty after the 2018 World Cup - could return to the fold.
The Leicester striker opened the door to a potential England return in March and has started the season in scintillating form with seven goals in six Premier League games.
Southgate added: "Jamie is playing as well as any forward in the country, there's no two ways about that.
"We know exactly what he can bring, and he is probably benefiting from having a rest during international breaks rather than joining up with England.
"It would be another matter if we were going into a championship, but at the moment we are not."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Coronavirus crisis raises 'risk' of World War Three, warns top UK military chief

The world risks plunging into another global conflict amid economic chaos triggered by the coronavirus crisis , the head of the UK armed forces has said .
General Sir Nick Carter said there was a `` risk '' of World War Three as escalation of threats during the pandemic could prompt a `` miscalculation '' which would lead to fresh conflict .
The Chief of the Defence Staff said Britain and the rest of the world would need to `` learn '' from history and the international missteps that led to the previous world wars given the uncertainties caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the increase in regional conflicts playing out across the world could ramp up into `` a full-blown war '' , mirroring the run-up to the two world wars in the 20th century when a series of alliances between countries led to years of bloodshed .
The UK 's most senior military commander said the world was `` a very uncertain and anxious place '' during the pandemic and there was the possibility `` you could see escalation lead to miscalculation '' .
`` We have to remember that history might not repeat itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you look back at the last century , before both world wars , I think it was unarguable that there was escalation which led to the miscalculation which ultimately led to war at a scale we would hopefully never see again , '' he told Sky News ' Sophy Ridge on Sunday .
Asked if there was a `` real threat '' of World War Three , he said : `` I 'm saying it 's a risk and we need to be conscious of those risks .
`` And that 's why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back at history , hopefully you learn from their experience and you make sure that you 're very cautious about how you manage the sorts of regional conflicts that we see playing out in the world today . ''
In a separate interview with Times Radio , Sir Nick admitted to being uneasy about the prospect of the military being drafted in to police coronavirus lockdowns in the UK .
He said forcing `` people to get off the streets '' is `` not what the military is for '' .
Sir Nick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about getting involved in all of that .
`` There are others who are better qualified to do it , I would suggest . ''

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General Sir Nick Carter said the world needed to learn from international missteps that led to the previous world wars given the uncertainties caused by Covid-19
The world risks plunging into another global conflict amid economic chaos triggered by the coronavirus crisis, the head of the UK armed forces has said.
General Sir Nick Carter said there was a "risk" of World War Three as escalation of threats during the pandemic could prompt a "miscalculation" which would lead to fresh conflict.
The Chief of the Defence Staff said Britain and the rest of the world would need to "learn" from history and the international missteps that led to the previous world wars given the uncertainties caused by Covid-19.
Sir Nick expressed fears that the increase in regional conflicts playing out across the world could ramp up into "a full-blown war", mirroring the run-up to the two world wars in the 20th century when a series of alliances between countries led to years of bloodshed.
The UK's most senior military commander said the world was "a very uncertain and anxious place" during the pandemic and there was the possibility "you could see escalation lead to miscalculation".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We have to remember that history might not repeat itself but it has a rhythm and if you look back at the last century, before both world wars, I think it was unarguable that there was escalation which led to the miscalculation which ultimately led to war at a scale we would hopefully never see again," he told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday.
Asked if there was a "real threat" of World War Three, he said: "I'm saying it's a risk and we need to be conscious of those risks.
"And that's why Remembrance matters, because if you look back at history, hopefully you learn from their experience and you make sure that you're very cautious about how you manage the sorts of regional conflicts that we see playing out in the world today."
In a separate interview with Times Radio, Sir Nick admitted to being uneasy about the prospect of the military being drafted in to police coronavirus lockdowns in the UK.
He said forcing "people to get off the streets" is "not what the military is for".
Sir Nick added: "I would be leery about getting involved in all of that.
"There are others who are better qualified to do it, I would suggest."


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--England's clash with Iceland in doubt amid latest coronavirus restrictions

England could be forced to play their Nations League clash with Iceland at a neutral venue because of the latest coronavirus restrictions .
And Premier League clubs are joining together to stop any of their stars reporting up for international duty which could see them having to quarantine for 14 days .
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate expects to learn in the next few days whether England ’ s game with Iceland on Wednesday , November 18 , can go ahead in light of the latest travel restrictions across Europe .
The issue has arisen because the Government has put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not include any elite sport exemption .
Denmark ’ s new restrictions were put in place this weekend over a new strain of the virus mutating from mink farms in the country .
England ’ s game with Iceland is in jeopardy because Iceland are due to play in Denmark three days earlier which could then mean they could not travel to Wembley .
It could also cause chaos in the Premier League because Leicester ’ s Kasper Schmeichel , Chelsea 's Andreas Christensen , Tottenham midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join up with the Denmark squad next week .
Those clubs are set to stop players going if they have to self isolate for 14 days and miss games for their clubs and they will get support from across the Premier League with clubs infuriated by the international call-ups and fears over their players .
It could mean that Denmark play all of their games in a neutral venue which was UEFA ’ s original contingency plan to allow the Nations League to go ahead and therefore England ’ s clash with Iceland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But there would still be an issue for Danish-based players who came into contact with team mates and Iceland players and therefore the Football Association are waiting on further clarification .
The Government moved quickly to impose the travel ban which extends to people “ moving through ” Denmark and “ there will be no exemptions to this travel policy ” as ships and lorry drivers - previously exempt - are banned from coming or must self isolate .
Football Association chiefs are now waiting on further clarification from the Government but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a neutral venue or an elite sport bubble system could be established .
Liverpool are also due to play Danish side Midtjylland in the Champions League in Denmark on December 9 .

GARETH SOUTHGATE REACTS TO HAVING TWO PLAYERS SENT OFF V DENMARK
GARETH SOUTHGATE REACTS TO HAVING TWO PLAYERS SENT OFF V DENMARK
Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are due to play Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on November 18
England could be forced to play their Nations League clash with Iceland at a neutral venue because of the latest coronavirus restrictions.
And Premier League clubs are joining together to stop any of their stars reporting up for international duty which could see them having to quarantine for 14 days.
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate expects to learn in the next few days whether England’s game with Iceland on Wednesday, November 18, can go ahead in light of the latest travel restrictions across Europe.
The issue has arisen because the Government has put a travel ban on Denmark which does not include any elite sport exemption. Denmark’s new restrictions were put in place this weekend over a new strain of the virus mutating from mink farms in the country.
England’s game with Iceland is in jeopardy because Iceland are due to play in Denmark three days earlier which could then mean they could not travel to Wembley.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
It could also cause chaos in the Premier League because Leicester ’s Kasper Schmeichel, Chelsea's Andreas Christensen, Tottenham midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Southampton ’s Jannick Vestergaard are all due to join up with the Denmark squad next week.
Those clubs are set to stop players going if they have to self isolate for 14 days and miss games for their clubs and they will get support from across the Premier League with clubs infuriated by the international call-ups and fears over their players.
It could mean that Denmark play all of their games in a neutral venue which was UEFA’s original contingency plan to allow the Nations League to go ahead and therefore England’s clash with Iceland could go ahead at Wembley as planned.
But there would still be an issue for Danish-based players who came into contact with team mates and Iceland players and therefore the Football Association are waiting on further clarification.
The Government moved quickly to impose the travel ban which extends to people “moving through” Denmark and “there will be no exemptions to this travel policy” as ships and lorry drivers - previously exempt - are banned from coming or must self isolate.
Football Association chiefs are now waiting on further clarification from the Government but hope the game could either go ahead in a neutral venue or an elite sport bubble system could be established.
Liverpool are also due to play Danish side Midtjylland in the Champions League in Denmark on December 9.


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Kate didn't stand with Queen for Remembrance Sunday this year - who replaced her

This year 's Remembrance Sunday was very different to the usual annual memorial , as Brits were forced to remember our fallen heroes in lockdown .
While most local services were cancelled , a small tradition wreath laying ceremony was held in London , attended by the royal family , politicians and a small group of veterans .
Prince Charles , Duke of Cambridge , Princess Anne and Earl of Wessex laid wreaths at London 's Cenotaph , while the Queen , Camilla and Kate watched on from a balcony in the Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office building above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to notice that the Queen did n't stand with any of her family members .
Last year , Camilla and Kate joined her on the main balcony while Meghan Markle stood with the Countess of Wessex and Sir Timothy Laurence on another balcony to the side .
But there was another change this year , and the Queen stood with her Lady-in-Waiting , Susan Rhodes , while Camilla and Kate stood on the other balcony .
The changes have been made to give the family enough room to social distance while paying their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough space for the three women , who live separately , to stand a safe distance apart on the main balcony .
All three women wore black coats and hats for the service .
Just 150 military personnel attended the ceremony , and the Royal British Legion cancelled all parades - with church services taking place under strict attendance limits .
As the service got underway this morning , members of the armed forces marched to The Cenotaph in a stunning socially distanced display .
The public were unable to attend this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second national lockdown in England , and were instead encouraged to take part in the two-minute silence at 11am at home .
In other years , Whitehall is usually packed with thousands of veterans and military , but on Sunday less than 30 veterans were in attendance .
Princes Harry and Andrew were both noticeably absent from this year 's ceremony , despite normally laying a wreath .
The Duke of York did not take part after being forced to step down from official royal duties following fierce criticism after his Panorama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jeffrey Epstein .
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle quit their senior roles within the royal family last year , however it 's been reported that the Duke asked to have a wreath laid on his behalf , but was refused .
Harry first laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in 2009 when he was 25 , but having left the UK for LA was not in the country today to do it himself .
According to the Times , Harry is believed to be `` deeply saddened '' by the refusal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of her grandson 's request .
In a podcast to mark Remembrance Sunday , Harry , who spent 10 years in the armed forces , said : `` Being able to wear my uniform , being able to stand up in service of one 's country , these are amongst the greatest honours there are in life .
`` To me , the uniform is a symbol of something much bigger , it 's symbolic of our commitment to protecting our country , as well as protecting our values .
`` These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and service is what happens in the quiet and in the chaos . ''

Kate Middleton and Camilla joined the Queen on the balconies of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building to watch on as Princes Charles and William laid wreaths on Remembrance Sunday
Why Kate Middleton didn't stand with Queen for Remembrance Sunday - and who replaced her
This year's Remembrance Sunday was very different to the usual annual memorial, as Brits were forced to remember our fallen heroes in lockdown.
While most local services were cancelled, a small tradition wreath laying ceremony was held in London, attended by the royal family, politicians and a small group of veterans.
Prince Charles, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Anne and Earl of Wessex laid wreaths at London's Cenotaph, while the Queen, Camilla and Kate watched on from a balcony in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building above.
However, royal fans were quick to notice that the Queen didn't stand with any of her family members.
Last year, Camilla and Kate joined her on the main balcony while Meghan Markle stood with the Countess of Wessex and Sir Timothy Laurence on another balcony to the side.
Image: PA) PA)
But there was another change this year, and the Queen stood with her Lady-in-Waiting, Susan Rhodes, while Camilla and Kate stood on the other balcony.
The changes have been made to give the family enough room to social distance while paying their respects.
There would not have been enough space for the three women, who live separately, to stand a safe distance apart on the main balcony.
All three women wore black coats and hats for the service.
Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock) Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)
Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock) Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)
Just 150 military personnel attended the ceremony, and the Royal British Legion cancelled all parades - with church services taking place under strict attendance limits.
As the service got underway this morning, members of the armed forces marched to The Cenotaph in a stunning socially distanced display.
The public were unable to attend this year, with the event taking place during a second national lockdown in England, and were instead encouraged to take part in the two-minute silence at 11am at home.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: PA) PA)
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In other years, Whitehall is usually packed with thousands of veterans and military, but on Sunday less than 30 veterans were in attendance.
Princes Harry and Andrew were both noticeably absent from this year's ceremony, despite normally laying a wreath.
The Duke of York did not take part after being forced to step down from official royal duties following fierce criticism after his Panorama interview about his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle quit their senior roles within the royal family last year, however it's been reported that the Duke asked to have a wreath laid on his behalf, but was refused.
Harry first laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in 2009 when he was 25, but having left the UK for LA was not in the country today to do it himself.
According to the Times, Harry is believed to be "deeply saddened" by the refusal, although the Queen was reportedly not made aware of her grandson's request.
In a podcast to mark Remembrance Sunday, Harry, who spent 10 years in the armed forces, said: "Being able to wear my uniform, being able to stand up in service of one's country, these are amongst the greatest honours there are in life.
"To me, the uniform is a symbol of something much bigger, it's symbolic of our commitment to protecting our country, as well as protecting our values.
"These values are put in action through service, and service is what happens in the quiet and in the chaos."


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--PSG boss Tuchel praises "dying" Herrera for efforts amid club's injury crisis

Thomas Tuchel hailed Ander Herrera for his performance in Paris Saint-Germain 's win over Rennes , claiming the midfielder `` died in the dressing room '' for the team .
PSG boss Tuchel 's unusual praise was in recognition of Herrera 's work rate , while the former Manchester United star has featured in all 13 of the club 's matches this season .
The Ligue 1 champions are heavily depleted through injuries , with Kylian Mbappe , Neymar and Marco Veratti among the first-team regulars sidelined .
But PSG dug deep to beat Rennes , with Everton loanee Moise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maria grabbing a double in the 3-0 victory , which puts them five points clear at the top of the table .
While Di Maria grabbed headlines with his two goals and assist for Kean , Tuchel heaped praise on Herrera for his gut-busting display .
“ Ander was dead before the match , ” Tuchel said .
“ He died in the dressing room tonight .
What he did was exceptional .
The same for Leandro Paredes .
“ We took risks .
At the start , we hoped he would play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to play the whole of the match .
`` We played a really good Rennes teams but we showed a good mentality and a collective effort .
It was a great win.
” Di Maria 's double takes his tally to four goals for the season .
He also scored against RB Leipzig in midweek , but missed a costly penalty in the 2-1 defeat to the Bundesliga club .
Tuchel was delighted to see the ex-United forward - who was suspended earlier this season over a spitting violation - bounce back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will PSG go in the Champions League this season ?
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The PSG boss added : “ Angel likes to play a lot to get his rhythm .
He was suspended for four games and it was very difficult for him – and serious for us .
“ After his missed penalty in Leipzig , which was a key moment , he was very sad .
Today , he took his responsibilities and gave a good response .
`` That ’ s sport .
There will be difficult and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
He did that and I ’ m very happy.
” Tuchel was less positive about his growing injury list after a number of players came off with complaints against Rennes .
“ Moise Kean took a lot of blows , and he already had pains before the match , ” Tuchel said .
“ We used him a lot and physically , he was exceptional .
I hope there ’ s nothing too serious for him .
“ Idrissa Gueye is suffering again with his hamstring , and for Thilo Kehrer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury .
That means it ’ s grave .
Alessandro Florenzi is not injured .
He was very tired.
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PSG have been badly struck by injuries in recent weeks, with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Veratti all sidelined - but in their absence, up stepped Ander Herrera
Thomas Tuchel hailed Ander Herrera for his performance in Paris Saint-Germain's win over Rennes, claiming the midfielder "died in the dressing room" for the team.
PSG boss Tuchel's unusual praise was in recognition of Herrera's work rate, while the former Manchester United star has featured in all 13 of the club's matches this season.
The Ligue 1 champions are heavily depleted through injuries, with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Veratti among the first-team regulars sidelined.
But PSG dug deep to beat Rennes, with Everton loanee Moise Kean opening the scoring and Angel Di Maria grabbing a double in the 3-0 victory, which puts them five points clear at the top of the table.
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While Di Maria grabbed headlines with his two goals and assist for Kean, Tuchel heaped praise on Herrera for his gut-busting display.
“Ander was dead before the match,” Tuchel said. “He died in the dressing room tonight. What he did was exceptional. The same for Leandro Paredes.
“We took risks. At the start, we hoped he would play an hour but it was necessary for him to play the whole of the match.
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"We played a really good Rennes teams but we showed a good mentality and a collective effort. It was a great win.”
Di Maria's double takes his tally to four goals for the season. He also scored against RB Leipzig in midweek, but missed a costly penalty in the 2-1 defeat to the Bundesliga club.
Tuchel was delighted to see the ex-United forward - who was suspended earlier this season over a spitting violation - bounce back after his penalty miss.
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The PSG boss added: “Angel likes to play a lot to get his rhythm. He was suspended for four games and it was very difficult for him – and serious for us.
“After his missed penalty in Leipzig, which was a key moment, he was very sad. Today, he took his responsibilities and gave a good response.
"That’s sport. There will be difficult and sad moments, but you must get up. He did that and I’m very happy.”
Tuchel was less positive about his growing injury list after a number of players came off with complaints against Rennes.
“Moise Kean took a lot of blows, and he already had pains before the match,” Tuchel said. “We used him a lot and physically, he was exceptional. I hope there’s nothing too serious for him.
“Idrissa Gueye is suffering again with his hamstring, and for Thilo Kehrer, it’s the same groin injury. That means it’s grave. Alessandro Florenzi is not injured. He was very tired.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Hospital trust declares major incident as Covid-19 surge sees oxygen demand jump

A hospital trust has declared a major incident as demand for oxygen surges among coronavirus patients .
Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospital Trust has seen a surge in coronavirus patients admitted as one of the worst affected areas in the country .
As of this morning , there were 106 Covid-positive patients being treated in the Trust 's three hospitals - 56 at Grimsby 's Diana , Princess of Wales Hospital , 47 at Scunthorpe General Hospital and three at Goole .
There are six people in ICU in each of the Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospitals , reports the Grimsby Telegraph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in to work extra shifts as the virus continues to take its toll on staff .
Across the Trust last week , 140 staff members were unavailable to work .
This includes 71 from Grimsby 's hospital , 48 at Scunthorpe , 6 in Goole , and 15 'across the trust ' .
Some have tested positive for Covid-19 , others are self-isolating due to the track and trace system , them or someone in their house having symptoms , as well as travel quarantines , and carer 's leave .
Dr Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can confirm that the Trust has enacted its Major Incident Plan due to the demands on our oxygen supplies .
To keep our patients safe we have had to reconfigure a number of wards and move patients within the hospital overnight .
We have also put a call out for additional nursing staff to work extra shifts.
” This weekend is the first time the patient numbers have crossed the 100 threshold .
Yesterday , the Trust reported another five tragic deaths - two on Friday , and one each on the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North East Lincolnshire 's case numbers soared past 3,000 as the borough battles a much tougher second wave than the first , when it had one of the lowest rates in the country .
Earlier this week , Dr Wood told GrimsbyLive : `` The number of inpatients has been going up over the last two weeks and is continuing to rise .
`` This has meant we have had to close some wards and other areas to undertake deep cleans .
We are also caring for lots of patients who are very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every year as we head towards winter .
`` The higher prevalence in our communities of Covid-19 means our staff are feeling the impact too , with many having to self-isolate because they either have the virus or someone close to them has .
As of today we have 140 staff off for Covid-related reasons.
” '' We are looking to redeploy as many staff as possible to help out with non-clinical work and are working with our partners so we can do everything we can to help keep people out of hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken the difficult decision to cancel some elective ( planned ) operations and face-to-face outpatients appointments this week to free up nurses to work on the wards .
`` I apologise to anyone who has been affected by this , and of course we will look to reschedule your appointments as soon as possible .
We are doing everything we can to ensure we can continue to treat urgent and emergency cases .
`` I would urge everyone in our local communities to continue to follow the national guidance around washing hands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and stay at home as much as possible from Thursday .
`` If we all do this we can make a difference to the spread of the disease which will help our hospitals recover .
`` On behalf of the Trust Board I would like to say a huge thank you to all of our staff who have been incredible in what have and continue to be difficult circumstances to work in . ''

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Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospital Trust has seen a surge in coronavirus patients admitted as one of the worst affected areas in the country
A hospital trust has declared a major incident as demand for oxygen surges among coronavirus patients.
Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospital Trust has seen a surge in coronavirus patients admitted as one of the worst affected areas in the country.
As of this morning, there were 106 Covid-positive patients being treated in the Trust's three hospitals - 56 at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, 47 at Scunthorpe General Hospital and three at Goole.
There are six people in ICU in each of the Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospitals, reports the Grimsby Telegraph.
Additional nursing staff have been called in to work extra shifts as the virus continues to take its toll on staff.
Across the Trust last week, 140 staff members were unavailable to work. This includes 71 from Grimsby's hospital, 48 at Scunthorpe, 6 in Goole, and 15 'across the trust'.
Some have tested positive for Covid-19, others are self-isolating due to the track and trace system, them or someone in their house having symptoms, as well as travel quarantines, and carer's leave.
Image: Hull Daily Mail / MEN Media) Hull Daily Mail / MEN Media)
Dr Kate Wood Medical Director said: “I can confirm that the Trust has enacted its Major Incident Plan due to the demands on our oxygen supplies. To keep our patients safe we have had to reconfigure a number of wards and move patients within the hospital overnight. We have also put a call out for additional nursing staff to work extra shifts.”
This weekend is the first time the patient numbers have crossed the 100 threshold.
Yesterday, the Trust reported another five tragic deaths - two on Friday, and one each on the three preceding days.
And last night, North East Lincolnshire's case numbers soared past 3,000 as the borough battles a much tougher second wave than the first, when it had one of the lowest rates in the country.
Earlier this week, Dr Wood told GrimsbyLive: "The number of inpatients has been going up over the last two weeks and is continuing to rise.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Â© Glen Minikin) Â© Glen Minikin)
"This has meant we have had to close some wards and other areas to undertake deep cleans. We are also caring for lots of patients who are very ill with other conditions – as happens every year as we head towards winter.
"The higher prevalence in our communities of Covid-19 means our staff are feeling the impact too, with many having to self-isolate because they either have the virus or someone close to them has. As of today we have 140 staff off for Covid-related reasons.”
"We are looking to redeploy as many staff as possible to help out with non-clinical work and are working with our partners so we can do everything we can to help keep people out of hospital where possible.
"Regrettably we have taken the difficult decision to cancel some elective (planned) operations and face-to-face outpatients appointments this week to free up nurses to work on the wards.
"I apologise to anyone who has been affected by this, and of course we will look to reschedule your appointments as soon as possible. We are doing everything we can to ensure we can continue to treat urgent and emergency cases.
"I would urge everyone in our local communities to continue to follow the national guidance around washing hands, wearing a face covering and social distancing – and stay at home as much as possible from Thursday.
"If we all do this we can make a difference to the spread of the disease which will help our hospitals recover.
"On behalf of the Trust Board I would like to say a huge thank you to all of our staff who have been incredible in what have and continue to be difficult circumstances to work in."


thedailymirror--2020-11-08--Maisie Smith hints she could quit EastEnders after 12 years to 'try new things'

Maisie Smith has spoken about the future and revealed she wants to `` try new things '' in the years ahead .
One of the favourites for the Glitterball has played Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders since 2008 .
But now she has dropped hints that she could say goodbye to E20 .
The 19-year-old has been speaking about what 's ahead in her career after Strictly Come Dancing comes to an end .
She told The Sun she has thought about life after the Square .
She says : `` In the future I want to try new things and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but for right now I ’ m happy because EastEnders want me still.
” But whatever the future holds , leaving London does n't seem to be a realistic option .
She joked : “ I have to ring mum and ask how to use the washing machine !
“ I ’ ve been eating fajitas every day because they ’ re the only things I can cook . ''
Maisie has finally responded to romance rumours after getting close to singing star HRVY .
She has refused to rule anything out - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when questions about dating the social media star were put to her .
`` He is a beautiful-looking guy , '' she told The Sun .
`` But I have only seen him for a couple of hours a week so I am still enjoying getting to know him . ''
It 's been reported that the BBC are keeping an extra-close eye on the youngsters to make sure there 's no kissing , banned by social distancing rules .
On Saturday , Strictly viewers were confused when they learned Maisie was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest dance .
As she made her way onto the Strictly ballroom floor , viewers noticed a `` mistake '' with her costume .
Elsa is famed for her stunning blue floor-length Disney gown , while Frozen II saw her ditch the blue for a white frock .
But as shee stepped out with professional dance partner Gorka Marquez , they noticed she was wearing pink .
Elsa does n't wear pink in the hit films , leading to many taking to Twitter over the `` blunder '' .

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The 19-year-old, one of the bookies' favourites for the Glitterball, has been on the Square since she was six years old but can't see herself staying on the BBC soap forever
Maisie Smith hints she could quit EastEnders after 12 years to 'try new things'
Maisie Smith has spoken about the future and revealed she wants to "try new things" in the years ahead.
One of the favourites for the Glitterball has played Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders since 2008.
But now she has dropped hints that she could say goodbye to E20.
The 19-year-old has been speaking about what's ahead in her career after Strictly Come Dancing comes to an end.
She told The Sun she has thought about life after the Square.
She says: "In the future I want to try new things and I want to play new characters, but for right now I’m happy because EastEnders want me still.”
Image: BBC) BBC)
But whatever the future holds, leaving London doesn't seem to be a realistic option.
She joked: “I have to ring mum and ask how to use the washing machine!
“I’ve been eating fajitas every day because they’re the only things I can cook."
Maisie has finally responded to romance rumours after getting close to singing star HRVY.
Image: BBC) BBC)
She has refused to rule anything out - but says "not right now" when questions about dating the social media star were put to her.
"He is a beautiful-looking guy," she told The Sun.
"But I have only seen him for a couple of hours a week so I am still enjoying getting to know him."
It's been reported that the BBC are keeping an extra-close eye on the youngsters to make sure there's no kissing, banned by social distancing rules.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
On Saturday, Strictly viewers were confused when they learned Maisie was being transformed into Frozen's Elsa for her latest dance.
As she made her way onto the Strictly ballroom floor, viewers noticed a "mistake" with her costume.
Elsa is famed for her stunning blue floor-length Disney gown, while Frozen II saw her ditch the blue for a white frock.
But as shee stepped out with professional dance partner Gorka Marquez, they noticed she was wearing pink.
Elsa doesn't wear pink in the hit films, leading to many taking to Twitter over the "blunder".