thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Watford rocked by three of the Premier League's six positive coronavirus tests

Watford have been rocked by the news that three of the six positive coronavirus tests were at their club .
The Hornets have been among the most vocal fiercely opposed to a restart with captain Troy Deeney and boss Nigel Pearson voicing their concerns over fatalities .
One player and two staff members are understood to have recorded the positive tests after the first wave , taken on Sunday and Monday .
The club have so far refused to comment but while some players still intend to go in for non-contact training on Wednesday , some were understood to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Talk YouTube show , Deeney said on Tuesday he would not be attending .
`` It only takes one person to get infected within the group and I do n't want to be bringing that home , '' said Deeney .
`` My son is only five months old , he had breathing difficulties , so I do n't want to come home to put him in more danger . ''
Watford captain Deeney - one of the 20 captains to whom the Premier League have laid out their plans - also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of , what I would class as very simple questions , that have n't been answered . ''
Referring to the added risk to black and minority ethnic players , he added : `` For example , you can talk about the BAME situation .
Government guidelines are saying that it 's four times more likely for people of colour to get the illness and twice as likely to have lasting illnesses but there 's no extra screening .
`` There 's no additional checks being done on any players because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things like that are where people are asking questions and they are not being answered .
When people ca n't answer the questions , you start to panic and start to worry.
” The Premier League had said on Tuesday that six people from three different clubs had tested positive for COVID-19 out of a sample of 748 individuals .
Burnley have confirmed that assistant boss Ian Woan tested positive at Turf Moor .
`` Burnley Football Club can confirm that after completing a Covid-19 test on Sunday , 17th May , assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The Burnley first team squad and playing staff were all tested last weekend , ahead of a return to training .
`` In line with strict Premier League requirements and following a positive test , Ian will now self-isolate for a period of seven days , with a view to being tested again week commencing Monday 25th May .
`` Ian is asymptomatic and is currently safe and well at home . ''
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The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that there had been six positive results after 748 tests - with three of those at Vicarage Road
Watford rocked by three of the Premier League's six positive coronavirus tests
Watford have been rocked by the news that three of the six positive coronavirus tests were at their club.
The Hornets have been among the most vocal fiercely opposed to a restart with captain Troy Deeney and boss Nigel Pearson voicing their concerns over fatalities.
One player and two staff members are understood to have recorded the positive tests after the first wave, taken on Sunday and Monday.
The club have so far refused to comment but while some players still intend to go in for non-contact training on Wednesday, some were understood to be reconsidering their plans.
Speaking on Talk the Talk YouTube show, Deeney said on Tuesday he would not be attending.
"It only takes one person to get infected within the group and I don't want to be bringing that home," said Deeney.
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"My son is only five months old, he had breathing difficulties, so I don't want to come home to put him in more danger."
Watford captain Deeney - one of the 20 captains to whom the Premier League have laid out their plans - also said: "There's been a lot of, what I would class as very simple questions, that haven't been answered."
Referring to the added risk to black and minority ethnic players, he added: "For example, you can talk about the BAME situation. Government guidelines are saying that it's four times more likely for people of colour to get the illness and twice as likely to have lasting illnesses but there's no extra screening.
"There's no additional checks being done on any players because it costs too much money.
“Simple things like that are where people are asking questions and they are not being answered. When people can't answer the questions, you start to panic and start to worry.”
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The Premier League had said on Tuesday that six people from three different clubs had tested positive for COVID-19 out of a sample of 748 individuals.
Burnley have confirmed that assistant boss Ian Woan tested positive at Turf Moor.
"Burnley Football Club can confirm that after completing a Covid-19 test on Sunday, 17th May, assistant manager Ian Woan has tested positive.
"The Burnley first team squad and playing staff were all tested last weekend, ahead of a return to training.
"In line with strict Premier League requirements and following a positive test, Ian will now self-isolate for a period of seven days, with a view to being tested again week commencing Monday 25th May.
"Ian is asymptomatic and is currently safe and well at home."
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Colonel Tom Moore is knighted by the Queen in incredible new honour for NHS hero

Captain Tom , the 100-year-old Army veteran who raised £33million for the NHS in the coronavirus crisis , is being knighted .
The old soldier was promoted to Colonel on his centenary last month – and a Second World War Spitfire and Hurricane carried out a fly past to mark his birthday .
On Tuesday it was revealed he would become Colonel Sir Tom Moore , in a rare honour by the Queen outside of the usual calendar for such announcements .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said : “ Colonel Tom ’ s fantastic fundraising broke records , inspired the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus .
“ On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story , I want to say a huge thank you .
The Second World War veteran and proud Yorkshireman became a national hero after walking 100 laps of his Bedfordshire garden , with service medals pinned to his jacket and clutching his walking frame , to fundraise for the health service .
The country , shocked from the mounting Covid-19 death toll and the unprecedented curbs on freedom as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some 150,000 birthday cards from the public were displayed in the hall of his grandson Benjie Ingram-Moore 's school .
The Prime Minister personally recommended to the Queen that Col Tom be exceptionally honoured .
Political leaders from across the spectrum welcomed the accolade .
Labour leader Keir Starmer said : “ On behalf of the Labour Party I congratulate Captain Tom Moore on his knighthood .
“ In these difficult times for our country , Tom brought inspiration to millions and helped all of us to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country during the war , Tom recognised that today ’ s heroes are our frontline NHS and care workers .
“ In his actions , Tom embodied the national solidarity which has grown throughout this crisis , and showed us that everyone can play their part in helping build a better future.
” Lib Dem acting leader Sir Ed Davey said : “ Tom is a hero , not only because he raised so much cash for the NHS but because he has become a symbol of hope in a difficult time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise funds in their own ways , the way Tom and others have got behind our key workers has shown the true spirit of our country.
” The Government is also set to give further details on plans for how frontline heroes who have been fighting coronavirus will be honoured in the coming months – fuelling hopes No10 will back the Mirror 's campaign to Give NHS Heroes A Medal when the Covid-19 crisis eases .
A Government spokeswoman said : “ We know there is huge appetite to say thank you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency and doing incredible things day in , day out , up and down the country .
“ We will ensure these unsung heroes are recognised in the right way , at the right time.
” Last month all five , living former prime ministers threw their weight behind the Mirror 's campaign .
Sir John Major , Tony Blair , Gordon Brown , David Cameron and Theresa May revealed their backing for the drive .
Sports stars including Raheem Sterling and Kenny Dalglish have also supported the call .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ben Glaze, Oliver Milne)

Colonel Tom Moore, an inspirational war veteran, raised more than £33 million for NHS Charities Together by walking laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire
Colonel Tom Moore is knighted by the Queen in incredible new honour for NHS hero
Captain Tom, the 100-year-old Army veteran who raised £33million for the NHS in the coronavirus crisis, is being knighted.
The old soldier was promoted to Colonel on his centenary last month – and a Second World War Spitfire and Hurricane carried out a fly past to mark his birthday.
On Tuesday it was revealed he would become Colonel Sir Tom Moore, in a rare honour by the Queen outside of the usual calendar for such announcements.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Colonel Tom’s fantastic fundraising broke records, inspired the whole country and provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus.
“On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story, I want to say a huge thank you. He’s a true national treasure.”
Image: PA) PA)
The Second World War veteran and proud Yorkshireman became a national hero after walking 100 laps of his Bedfordshire garden, with service medals pinned to his jacket and clutching his walking frame, to fundraise for the health service.
The country, shocked from the mounting Covid-19 death toll and the unprecedented curbs on freedom as part of the lockdown, rallied behind Captain Tom.
Some 150,000 birthday cards from the public were displayed in the hall of his grandson Benjie Ingram-Moore's school.
The Prime Minister personally recommended to the Queen that Col Tom be exceptionally honoured.
Political leaders from across the spectrum welcomed the accolade.
Image: MOD/AFP via Getty Images) MOD/AFP via Getty Images)
Labour leader Keir Starmer said: “On behalf of the Labour Party I congratulate Captain Tom Moore on his knighthood.
“In these difficult times for our country, Tom brought inspiration to millions and helped all of us to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our NHS.
“After serving his country during the war, Tom recognised that today’s heroes are our frontline NHS and care workers.
“In his actions, Tom embodied the national solidarity which has grown throughout this crisis, and showed us that everyone can play their part in helping build a better future.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: PA) PA)
Lib Dem acting leader Sir Ed Davey said: “Tom is a hero, not only because he raised so much cash for the NHS but because he has become a symbol of hope in a difficult time.
“He has inspired many others to raise funds in their own ways, the way Tom and others have got behind our key workers has shown the true spirit of our country.”
The Government is also set to give further details on plans for how frontline heroes who have been fighting coronavirus will be honoured in the coming months – fuelling hopes No10 will back the Mirror's campaign to Give NHS Heroes A Medal when the Covid-19 crisis eases.
A Government spokeswoman said: “We know there is huge appetite to say thank you to all those supporting the nation during this emergency and doing incredible things day in, day out, up and down the country.
“We will ensure these unsung heroes are recognised in the right way, at the right time.”
Last month all five, living former prime ministers threw their weight behind the Mirror's campaign.
Sir John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Theresa May revealed their backing for the drive.
Sports stars including Raheem Sterling and Kenny Dalglish have also supported the call.


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Piers Morgan warns Boris Johnson he'll 'sub-interview' cabinet members

A raging Piers Morgan has addressed the Prime Minister directly to warn him that nothing will stop him from holding the government to account amid the coronavirus crisis .
Good Morning Britain co-host Piers has been outspoken in his allegations that government ministers have been boycotting the show - and now has told that he 's been forced into unusual methods .
He claimed that he and co-host Susanna Reid will be `` sub-interviewing '' members of the Cabinet - in other words , listening to their interviews on other outlets and programmes , and responding to what they say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview given by MP Therese Coffey , who discussed the government 's approach to testing .
Piers played the interview on his phone , and then accused Ms Coffey of lying .
He took to Twitter to issue a written warning : `` Hi @ BorisJohnson @ 10DowningStreet - given your outrageous ongoing boycott of @ GMB , we will now be sub-interviewing all cabinet minister appearances on other breakfast shows and holding them/you to account that way . ''
During the `` sub-interview '' with Therese Coffey , she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a handful of days where more than 100,000 people have gone for that test . ''
Piers , putting his phone away , replied : `` Therese Coffey , if you were on our programme , if you had the guts to come on , I would have said to you that there have been no dates - zero , nada , nil .
`` What you just said was a lie . ''
Piers ' famous rants have landed him in hot water during the crisis , however , as accusations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaints piled up .
After an especially heated exchange with care minister Helen Whately , Ofcom was flooded with 1,910 complaints .
The watchdog has since responded : `` It is clearly in the public interest that broadcasters are able to hold those making political decisions to account , particularly during a major national crisis , such as the coronavirus pandemic . ''
Piers has also been forced to jump to his own defence after he was accused of celebrating deaths from the bug .
`` I do n't celebrate the UK 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 'm horrified by it .
`` Each fatality is someone 's grandparent , parent , sibling or child .
I have three friends who 've lost parents to COVID-19 , & one whose husband is fighting for his life .

Furious Piers Morgan lashes out at Tory MP Thérèse Coffey for saying she is 'proud' of government's coronavirus testing
Furious Piers Morgan lashes out at Tory MP Thérèse Coffey for saying she is 'proud' of government's coronavirus testing
Piers has issued a stark warning to the Prime Minister that he'll hold the government to account by replying to ministers' interviews on other programmes amid the alleged GMB 'boycott'
A raging Piers Morgan has addressed the Prime Minister directly to warn him that nothing will stop him from holding the government to account amid the coronavirus crisis.
Good Morning Britain co-host Piers has been outspoken in his allegations that government ministers have been boycotting the show - and now has told that he's been forced into unusual methods.
He claimed that he and co-host Susanna Reid will be "sub-interviewing" members of the Cabinet - in other words, listening to their interviews on other outlets and programmes, and responding to what they say.
He's already done it with an interview given by MP Therese Coffey, who discussed the government's approach to testing.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Piers played the interview on his phone, and then accused Ms Coffey of lying.
He took to Twitter to issue a written warning: "Hi @BorisJohnson @10DowningStreet - given your outrageous ongoing boycott of @GMB, we will now be sub-interviewing all cabinet minister appearances on other breakfast shows and holding them/you to account that way."
During the "sub-interview" with Therese Coffey, she said: "I recognise that there have only been a handful of days where more than 100,000 people have gone for that test."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Piers, putting his phone away, replied: "Therese Coffey, if you were on our programme, if you had the guts to come on, I would have said to you that there have been no dates - zero, nada, nil.
"What you just said was a lie."
Piers' famous rants have landed him in hot water during the crisis, however, as accusations of bullying have been made and Ofcom complaints piled up.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: @piersmorgan/Twitter) @piersmorgan/Twitter)
After an especially heated exchange with care minister Helen Whately, Ofcom was flooded with 1,910 complaints.
The watchdog has since responded: "It is clearly in the public interest that broadcasters are able to hold those making political decisions to account, particularly during a major national crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic."
Piers has also been forced to jump to his own defence after he was accused of celebrating deaths from the bug.
"I don't celebrate the UK's death toll," he wrote, "I'm horrified by it.
"Each fatality is someone's grandparent, parent, sibling or child. I have three friends who've lost parents to COVID-19, & one whose husband is fighting for his life.
"So respectfully, f**k off."


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Do Cabinet Ministers actually believe the tripe they're spouting?

Watching George Eustice deliver yesterday 's daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic left me with two nagging worries .
The first was whether he actually believed the demonstrable tripe he was vomiting into the nation 's faces , or actually despised us so much he did n't care that even a small child could tell it was rubbish .
The second was whether watching these things is at all healthy , as it left me with a headache , a sore throat , and a telly that had been punched .
For Useless , as he was surely known at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate , and during his glory-less tenure as Michael Howard 's PR , lied .
A lot .
On testing capacity , he said : `` We were building it very rapidly from a very early stage . ''
Coronavirus was designated as a pandemic on March 11 .
The government abandoned community tests and tracing on March 12 .
The truth is the government surrendered to the virus at a very early stage .
On care homes , he said : `` We don ’ t accept the caricature that we took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early on in this epidemic we had protocols in place for care homes , there was guidance as to how they should approach things . ''
The guidance , issued a fortnight after ministers like Eustice were told there was likely community transmission of the virus , said there was no such risk .
The truth is more than 12,000 people have died in care homes because of the government 's approach : most of us would call that wrong .
And he linked coronavirus to the fact that `` we will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hand to help bring that harvest home '' .
He did this 24 hours after the government introduced legislation that would stop the seasonal influx of European fruit pickers .
Not a lie , so much , but a very definite case of buggering around with the actualité .
It is not known whether Boris Johnson watches his minions as they deliver these briefings on his behalf .
It is not known , in fact , exactly what he is doing , as his public appearances since returning to work have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two press conferences , one state-of-it broadcast , and a bollocking in St James Park from a passer-by .
But if he did , would he be happy at the ease with which they mislead , or infuriated at how bad they are making his government look ?
Because in the absence of a leader , or leadership , or indeed much in the way of honesty , there seem to be just two equally-unpalatable possibilities for those of us watching .
Either we are being governed , badly , by murderous propagandists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or we are being governed , badly , by delusional , moronic incompetents who are killing us off by accident .
It is hard to see , anywhere , a misfired good intention , a germ of a brilliant plan , or a genuine mistake , except in the fact that 92,000 Conservative Party members thought Johnson was a good idea , and 13.9m voters thought they could n't be wrong .
Journalists have been accused of lying since the invention of the printing press .
It 's shite off a sewer rat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same is always said of politicians , just as wrongly - usually they choose their words very carefully , so that it only sounds like they 're lying .
Politicians of all parties , just like journalists , usually intend to do good .
Their philosophies differ , that 's all .
But here we have a government whose stated aim , in March , was for 60 % of us to contract a deadly and incurable disease .
It ceased limited testing when it was all we had , it abandoned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk , and it downgraded the requirement for PPE in order to fit the shoddy PPE it had , rather than provide the stuff our medics needed .
There is nothing good in that paragraph .
Just lots of things that are obviously bad , and not just with hindsight but with foresight or no sight at all .
Journalists , like politicians , are considered key workers at both local and national level .
Today a law comes into force , campaigned for by the Mirror , which will make every adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tabloids , or the Mirror , that was a good thing that will save many lives .
It was signed into law by Theresa May 's government , which was no fan of us but knew a brilliant idea when it saw one .
Had that benighted , befuddled woman still been running the country , she would have given the daily briefing every damn day , even if she had a near-death , diabetic-linked brush with coronavirus .
She 'd have taken the mistakes on the chin , set out some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have crossed , and soldiered on even if Downing Street collapsed around her ears .
David Cameron , for all his flaws , would have managed consistent , clear public messaging .
Gordon Brown would have chaired COBRA meetings every day before breakfast , Tony Blair would have finally clocked the USA was wrong , John Major would have followed the scientific consensus , and the Iron Lady would have battered the virus into submission then sewed her own Union Jack mask from a hanky .
Johnson has all but abdicated .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delegated to Dominic , and is reduced to chiding Keir Starmer over his 'tone ' .
I 'd rather hear a lawyer litigating than a liar hurrying a grandmother to her grave .
This is an issue all about tone - the moral tone , and personal compass , of those at the top .
In a time of Brexit , inexperienced buffoons seemed like a jolly cushion that could bounce us through the bumpy bits .
In a time of crisis , this clownshow has killed more people than any other government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what party they are in , or how any of us voted in the general election or on Brexit .
It matters only whether the government has fulfilled its primary role of protecting its citizens .
It has not .
More than that , when the steps towards safety are obvious to any one of us , it has yet to meet the first basic requirement for reliable testing , and has started lifting a lockdown claiming a safety it has no evidence for .
It may be safe ; but they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to believe the best of people , then they are denying it because they genuinely think belief trumps truth .
That might work in a church .
It does not work in a graveyard .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Fleet Street Fox)

We're being governed by people who are either murderers or incompetents. Either way, they're pretty bad at it, says Fleet Street Fox
Do Cabinet Ministers believe the tripe they're spouting, or just think that we're stupid enough to believe it?
Watching George Eustice deliver yesterday's daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic left me with two nagging worries.
The first was whether he actually believed the demonstrable tripe he was vomiting into the nation's faces, or actually despised us so much he didn't care that even a small child could tell it was rubbish. The second was whether watching these things is at all healthy, as it left me with a headache, a sore throat, and a telly that had been punched.
For Useless, as he was surely known at private school, as an unsuccessful UKIP candidate, and during his glory-less tenure as Michael Howard's PR, lied. A lot.
On testing capacity, he said: "We were building it very rapidly from a very early stage." Coronavirus was designated as a pandemic on March 11. The government abandoned community tests and tracing on March 12. The truth is the government surrendered to the virus at a very early stage.
On care homes, he said: "We don’t accept the caricature that we took an approach that was wrong. Very early on in this epidemic we had protocols in place for care homes, there was guidance as to how they should approach things." The guidance, issued a fortnight after ministers like Eustice were told there was likely community transmission of the virus, said there was no such risk. The truth is more than 12,000 people have died in care homes because of the government's approach: most of us would call that wrong.
And he linked coronavirus to the fact that "we will need to rely on British workers to lend a hand to help bring that harvest home". He did this 24 hours after the government introduced legislation that would stop the seasonal influx of European fruit pickers. Not a lie, so much, but a very definite case of buggering around with the actualité.
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It is not known whether Boris Johnson watches his minions as they deliver these briefings on his behalf. It is not known, in fact, exactly what he is doing, as his public appearances since returning to work have been limited to a handful of PMQs, two press conferences, one state-of-it broadcast, and a bollocking in St James Park from a passer-by.
But if he did, would he be happy at the ease with which they mislead, or infuriated at how bad they are making his government look? Because in the absence of a leader, or leadership, or indeed much in the way of honesty, there seem to be just two equally-unpalatable possibilities for those of us watching.
Either we are being governed, badly, by murderous propagandists who have killed 60,000-plus people intentionally , or we are being governed, badly, by delusional, moronic incompetents who are killing us off by accident .
It is hard to see, anywhere, a misfired good intention, a germ of a brilliant plan, or a genuine mistake, except in the fact that 92,000 Conservative Party members thought Johnson was a good idea, and 13.9m voters thought they couldn't be wrong.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Journalists have been accused of lying since the invention of the printing press. It's shite off a sewer rat's back, frankly. And the same is always said of politicians, just as wrongly - usually they choose their words very carefully, so that it only sounds like they're lying.
Politicians of all parties, just like journalists, usually intend to do good. Their philosophies differ, that's all. But here we have a government whose stated aim, in March, was for 60% of us to contract a deadly and incurable disease. It ceased limited testing when it was all we had, it abandoned the frail after being warned they were at risk, and it downgraded the requirement for PPE in order to fit the shoddy PPE it had, rather than provide the stuff our medics needed.
There is nothing good in that paragraph. Just lots of things that are obviously bad, and not just with hindsight but with foresight or no sight at all.
Journalists, like politicians, are considered key workers at both local and national level. Today a law comes into force, campaigned for by the Mirror, which will make every adult an organ donor. Whatever you think of tabloids, or the Mirror, that was a good thing that will save many lives. It was signed into law by Theresa May's government, which was no fan of us but knew a brilliant idea when it saw one.
Had that benighted, befuddled woman still been running the country, she would have given the daily briefing every damn day, even if she had a near-death, diabetic-linked brush with coronavirus. She'd have taken the mistakes on the chin, set out some impossible red lines the virus should not have crossed, and soldiered on even if Downing Street collapsed around her ears.
David Cameron, for all his flaws, would have managed consistent, clear public messaging. Gordon Brown would have chaired COBRA meetings every day before breakfast, Tony Blair would have finally clocked the USA was wrong, John Major would have followed the scientific consensus, and the Iron Lady would have battered the virus into submission then sewed her own Union Jack mask from a hanky.
Johnson has all but abdicated. He's ducked responsibility, avoided questions, delegated to Dominic, and is reduced to chiding Keir Starmer over his 'tone'. I'd rather hear a lawyer litigating than a liar hurrying a grandmother to her grave.
This is an issue all about tone - the moral tone, and personal compass, of those at the top. In a time of Brexit, inexperienced buffoons seemed like a jolly cushion that could bounce us through the bumpy bits. In a time of crisis, this clownshow has killed more people than any other government in Europe.
It does not matter what party they are in, or how any of us voted in the general election or on Brexit. It matters only whether the government has fulfilled its primary role of protecting its citizens.
It has not. More than that, when the steps towards safety are obvious to any one of us, it has yet to meet the first basic requirement for reliable testing, and has started lifting a lockdown claiming a safety it has no evidence for.
It may be safe; but they do not know. And if we are to believe the best of people, then they are denying it because they genuinely think belief trumps truth.
You can get away with that in a church. It does not work so well in a graveyard.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Kate gets her hands dirty in unseen behind-the-scenes garden snap

The Duchess of Cambridge shared a throwback snap of her getting her hands dirty in the garden to celebrate the first anniversary her taking part in the Chelsea Flower Show .
Kate 's Back to Nature garden , designed to highlight the benefits of nature to mental and physical well-being , was a big hit at last year 's show .
It also got a big thumbs up from Prince George , Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis , who had a chance to explore their mum 's creation before it opened to the public , with the eldest Cambridge kid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
This year 's Chelsea Flower Show has been cancelled due to coronavirus , but is running as a virtual event , which Kate promoted by sharing a throwback snap on social media .
It shows her getting involved with the garden build , wearing gloves as she balances on two rocks being handed a plant ready to be in the ground .
She 's casually dressed in muddy jeans , trainers and a green shirt , with her hair tied back in a messy bun .
The caption reads : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cambridge 's Back to Nature Garden , the Chelsea Flower Show is going digital !
`` Visit @ The_RHS to join the virtual # ChelseaFlowerShow for practical gardening advice from world-leading designers and experts all from the comfort of your own home .
`` The Duchess ’ s Back to Nature garden in 2019 aimed to highlight the physical and mental health benefits of the natural world and inspire children , families , and communities to enjoy the great outdoors . ''
Yesterday , the Queen shared a message of support of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making sure it can continue during these uncertain times .
She said : “ On the occasion of the Opening of the Virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2020 , I send my best wishes to all those associated with the Royal Horticultural Society .
“ My family and I have always enjoyed visiting the Show , and I know that your Members and Supporters will be disappointed that they are unable to attend in person this year .
“ As Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society , I was pleased to hear that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sessions on your website , from Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd May .
“ I am sure that my grandmother , Queen Mary , who first attended the Chelsea Flower Show in 1916 , would be delighted that many people today have an enthusiasm for horticulture , and that gardening remains a popular past time in the United Kingdom .
“ As you adapt to the present circumstances , I hope you find this unique event enjoyable and interesting.
” Kate designed her 2019 garden alongside landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
The garden , which Kate hoped would inspire families `` to get outside '' and `` enjoy nature '' , featured a tree house , swing seat , waterfall , rustic den and a campfire as well as tree stumps , stepping stones and a hollow log for children to play on .
Kate remembered the late Diana , Princess of Wales by including forget-me-nots , her favourite flowers .
Among the blooms and foliage were blue periwinkle flowers , geraniums , astrantias , wild strawberry plants , ferns and rhubarb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a weeping beech tree , which is an ideal base for building a den under branches .
Decking in the garden was created using reclaimed timber from Southend Pier .
Speaking at the time , Kate told the BBC : “ I really feel that nature and being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on our physical and mental wellbeing , particularly for young children .
`` I really hope that this woodland that we have created really inspires families , kids and communities to get outside , enjoy nature and the outdoors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Prince George tells William that he gives mother Kate Middleton's garden 20 out of 10
Prince George tells William that he gives mother Kate Middleton's garden 20 out of 10
Kate Middleton's Chelsea Flower Show garden Back to Nature was a huge hit last year, with Prince George giving it "20 out of 10" during his visit
The Duchess of Cambridge shared a throwback snap of her getting her hands dirty in the garden to celebrate the first anniversary her taking part in the Chelsea Flower Show.
Kate's Back to Nature garden, designed to highlight the benefits of nature to mental and physical well-being, was a big hit at last year's show.
It also got a big thumbs up from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who had a chance to explore their mum's creation before it opened to the public, with the eldest Cambridge kid giving it "20 out of 10".
This year's Chelsea Flower Show has been cancelled due to coronavirus, but is running as a virtual event, which Kate promoted by sharing a throwback snap on social media.
It shows her getting involved with the garden build, wearing gloves as she balances on two rocks being handed a plant ready to be in the ground.
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She's casually dressed in muddy jeans, trainers and a green shirt, with her hair tied back in a messy bun.
The caption reads: "One year on from The Duchess of Cambridge's Back to Nature Garden, the Chelsea Flower Show is going digital!
"Visit @The_RHS to join the virtual #ChelseaFlowerShow for practical gardening advice from world-leading designers and experts all from the comfort of your own home.
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"The Duchess’s Back to Nature garden in 2019 aimed to highlight the physical and mental health benefits of the natural world and inspire children, families, and communities to enjoy the great outdoors."
Yesterday, the Queen shared a message of support of the new virtual event, praising organisers for making sure it can continue during these uncertain times.
She said: “On the occasion of the Opening of the Virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2020, I send my best wishes to all those associated with the Royal Horticultural Society.
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“My family and I have always enjoyed visiting the Show, and I know that your Members and Supporters will be disappointed that they are unable to attend in person this year.
“As Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, I was pleased to hear that you will be providing gardening advice and virtual sessions on your website, from Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd May.
“I am sure that my grandmother, Queen Mary, who first attended the Chelsea Flower Show in 1916, would be delighted that many people today have an enthusiasm for horticulture, and that gardening remains a popular past time in the United Kingdom.
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“As you adapt to the present circumstances, I hope you find this unique event enjoyable and interesting.”
Kate designed her 2019 garden alongside landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
The garden, which Kate hoped would inspire families "to get outside" and "enjoy nature", featured a tree house, swing seat, waterfall, rustic den and a campfire as well as tree stumps, stepping stones and a hollow log for children to play on.
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Kate remembered the late Diana, Princess of Wales by including forget-me-nots, her favourite flowers.
Among the blooms and foliage were blue periwinkle flowers, geraniums, astrantias, wild strawberry plants, ferns and rhubarb.
Trees planted in the garden included a weeping beech tree, which is an ideal base for building a den under branches.
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Decking in the garden was created using reclaimed timber from Southend Pier.
Speaking at the time, Kate told the BBC: “I really feel that nature and being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on our physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for young children.
"I really hope that this woodland that we have created really inspires families, kids and communities to get outside, enjoy nature and the outdoors, and spend quality time together.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Astronomers see first direct evidence of a new planet being born

Astronomers believe they may have found the first direct evidence of a new planet being born .
A dense disc of dust and gas has been spotted surrounding a young star called AB Aurigae , around 520 light years away from Earth .
Using the European Southern Observatory 's Very Large Telescope ( VLT ) , located in Chile , the researchers observed a spiral structure with a `` twist '' near the centre , which suggests a new world may be in the process of forming .
The swirling disc is one of the telltale signs of the star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Auriga , the scientists said .
Dr Anthony Boccaletti , who led the study from the Observatoire de Paris , PSL University , France , said : `` Thousands of exoplanets have been identified so far , but little is known about how they form . ''
He added : `` We need to observe very young systems to really capture the moment when planets form . ''
Until now astronomers had been unable to take clear images of young discs to see these twists .
Dr Boccaletti and his team of astronomers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos of AB Aurigae , which show `` a stunning spiral of dust '' caused by the baby planet trying to `` kick '' the gas .
The same instrument was used in 2018 to take photos of another infant planet , thought to be just 5.4 million years old .
According Emmanuel Di Folco , of the Astrophysics Laboratory ( LAB ) of Bordeaux in France and one of the study authors , this so-called kicking phenomenon causes `` disturbances in the disc in the form of a wave , somewhat like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lake '' .
As the new planet rotates around AB Aurigae , it causes the surrounding gas and dust to be shaped into a spiral arm .
The very bright yellow region near the centre of the spiral is the twist , which lies at about the same distance from the star as Neptune from the Sun .
Anne Dutrey , also at LAB and a study co-author , said : `` The twist is expected from some theoretical models of planet formation .
`` It corresponds to the connection of two spirals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's orbit , the other expanding outwards - which join at the planet location .
`` They allow gas and dust from the disc to accrete onto the forming planet and make it grow . ''

Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers have observed a new world that they believe may be in the process of forming
Astronomers see first direct evidence of a new planet being born
Astronomers believe they may have found the first direct evidence of a new planet being born.
A dense disc of dust and gas has been spotted surrounding a young star called AB Aurigae, around 520 light years away from Earth.
Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), located in Chile, the researchers observed a spiral structure with a "twist" near the centre, which suggests a new world may be in the process of forming.
The swirling disc is one of the telltale signs of the star system being born in the constellation of Auriga, the scientists said.
Dr Anthony Boccaletti, who led the study from the Observatoire de Paris, PSL University, France, said: "Thousands of exoplanets have been identified so far, but little is known about how they form."
He added: "We need to observe very young systems to really capture the moment when planets form."
Until now astronomers had been unable to take clear images of young discs to see these twists.
Dr Boccaletti and his team of astronomers used VLT's Sphere instrument to take photos of AB Aurigae, which show "a stunning spiral of dust" caused by the baby planet trying to "kick" the gas.
The same instrument was used in 2018 to take photos of another infant planet, thought to be just 5.4 million years old.
According Emmanuel Di Folco, of the Astrophysics Laboratory (LAB) of Bordeaux in France and one of the study authors, this so-called kicking phenomenon causes "disturbances in the disc in the form of a wave, somewhat like the wake of a boat on a lake".
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As the new planet rotates around AB Aurigae, it causes the surrounding gas and dust to be shaped into a spiral arm.
The very bright yellow region near the centre of the spiral is the twist, which lies at about the same distance from the star as Neptune from the Sun.
Anne Dutrey, also at LAB and a study co-author, said: "The twist is expected from some theoretical models of planet formation.
"It corresponds to the connection of two spirals - one winding inwards of the planet's orbit, the other expanding outwards - which join at the planet location.
"They allow gas and dust from the disc to accrete onto the forming planet and make it grow."


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Inside Rochelle Humes' daughter Alaia's 7th birthday celebrations

Rochelle and Marvin Humes ' little girl Alaia celebrated her 7th birthday on Wednesday .
The former popstar , 31 , and DJ , 35 , were unable to invite the youngsters pals over for a lavish bash due to the current coronavirus lockdown rules but this does not mean that they did not pull out all the stops to ensure their little princess had a great day .
Bringing the party to their home , the parents laid on a beautiful butterfly themed set-up including pretty balloon displays , an LED number and stacks of gifts .
The primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bespoke 'floating ' cake that featured two-tiers and mechanical fluttering butterflies .
The yummy treat - that was decorated with fondant flowers and rainbows - took centre stage in the families kitchen and was framed by a large Insta-worthy sign that was emblazoned with the birthday girl 's name in pastel letters .
Bouquets of balloons were placed alongside the cake that gleamed in pearlescent pinks , blues and lilac tones .
Large gift bags - personalised with Alaia 's photos - were also placed out as well as piles of presents wrapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra touch cardboard cut-out butterflies were placed atop of some of the gifts .
In the corner of the kitchen area a large number seven illuminated with bulbs was assembled which was wrapped in an elaborate display of latex balloons .
The dining table was also given a sprinkling of sparkle with bright plates laid out , a balloon centre piece and butterfly placards .
Rochelle shared with her social media followers the special party set-up and thanked the local business ' that helped her .
As she posted a number of images @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small business appreciation post , not an ad or anything like that just showing some love to some local businesses to me that have helped me create a little quarantine dream this morning ... .Amazing doorstep service and lovely lovely people @ partiesandsigns @ mlbespokecakes @ buttercupcardsandcrafts @ tedanddollys . ''
The mother-of-two , who is pregnant with he third , also took to her stories to show footage of Alaia dancing with three-year-old sister Valentina on her special day as well as them eating a birthday breakfast of pancakes .
Rochelle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a photo of the day Alaia was born - on her grid to mark her daughter 's seventh year .
The former Saturdays singer typed : `` Happy 7th Birthday to my ‘ bestest friend in the whole wide world ’ .
You are the girl that made me a Mummy , and you made that job so easy for me .
`` You are everything I could of hoped for , smart , kind , confident , sassy and stronger than you even know .
We are so proud of you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dream but it ’ s going way too fast .
You are magic baby ... never change . ''
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Rochelle Humes shows off pregnancy glow as she wears matching PJs with her daughters
Rochelle Humes shows off pregnancy glow as she wears matching PJs with her daughters
Rochelle and Marvin Humes ensured that their eldest daughter had a birthday to remember despite the current coronavirus lockdown measures
Rochelle and Marvin Humes' little girl Alaia celebrated her 7th birthday on Wednesday.
The former popstar, 31, and DJ, 35, were unable to invite the youngsters pals over for a lavish bash due to the current coronavirus lockdown rules but this does not mean that they did not pull out all the stops to ensure their little princess had a great day.
Bringing the party to their home, the parents laid on a beautiful butterfly themed set-up including pretty balloon displays, an LED number and stacks of gifts.
The primary school student was treated to an extravagant bespoke 'floating' cake that featured two-tiers and mechanical fluttering butterflies.
Image: Rochelle Humes/Instagram) Rochelle Humes/Instagram)
The yummy treat - that was decorated with fondant flowers and rainbows - took centre stage in the families kitchen and was framed by a large Insta-worthy sign that was emblazoned with the birthday girl's name in pastel letters.
Bouquets of balloons were placed alongside the cake that gleamed in pearlescent pinks, blues and lilac tones.
Large gift bags - personalised with Alaia's photos - were also placed out as well as piles of presents wrapped in similar ice-cream colours.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Adding an extra touch cardboard cut-out butterflies were placed atop of some of the gifts.
In the corner of the kitchen area a large number seven illuminated with bulbs was assembled which was wrapped in an elaborate display of latex balloons.
The dining table was also given a sprinkling of sparkle with bright plates laid out, a balloon centre piece and butterfly placards.
Rochelle shared with her social media followers the special party set-up and thanked the local business' that helped her.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
As she posted a number of images, she penned: "This is a small business appreciation post, not an ad or anything like that just showing some love to some local businesses to me that have helped me create a little quarantine dream this morning....Amazing doorstep service and lovely lovely people @partiesandsigns @mlbespokecakes @buttercupcardsandcrafts @tedanddollys."
The mother-of-two, who is pregnant with he third, also took to her stories to show footage of Alaia dancing with three-year-old sister Valentina on her special day as well as them eating a birthday breakfast of pancakes.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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Rochelle also shared a gallery of snaps - including a photo of the day Alaia was born - on her grid to mark her daughter's seventh year.
The former Saturdays singer typed: "Happy 7th Birthday to my ‘bestest friend in the whole wide world’. You are the girl that made me a Mummy, and you made that job so easy for me.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"You are everything I could of hoped for, smart, kind, confident, sassy and stronger than you even know. We are so proud of you Alaia, watching you grow is a dream but it’s going way too fast. You are magic baby...never change."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Woman, 30, charged with stabbing 7-year-old Emily Jones to death in Bolton park

A 30-year-old woman has been charged with murdering a little girl in a park in Bolton .
Eltiona Skana , formerly of Turnstone Road , Bolton , is accused of killing seven-year-old Emily Jones .
She is also charged with possession of a bladed article .
Police were called to Queen 's Park on Sunday , March 22 , following reports that a child had been stabbed .
Skana has been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates ’ Court on Tuesday 26 May .
Emergency services attended but sadly despite the best efforts of Emily ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed away a short time later .
In a statement released after Emily 's death , her parents said : “ Emily was our only child and the light of our lives .
She was always full of joy , love and laughter .
“ Emily had such a cheeky smile and was beautiful inside and out .
She had a heart as big as her smile .
“ Emily was never happier than when spending time with her family and friends , our own little social butterfly .
“ We are beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that we will never get to see our beautiful little girl grow up into the wonderful young lady she was showing such promise of becoming .
“ We thank the members of the public that assisted us in the park and express our gratitude to the emergency services for doing their upmost to save Emily ’ s life .
”

Eltiona Skana, 30, has been charged with murdering seven-year-old Emily Jones at Queen's Park, close to Bolton town centre, on Sunday, March 22, police have confirmed
A 30-year-old woman has been charged with murdering a little girl in a park in Bolton.
Eltiona Skana, formerly of Turnstone Road, Bolton, is accused of killing seven-year-old Emily Jones.
She is also charged with possession of a bladed article.
Police were called to Queen's Park shortly after 2.30pm on Sunday, March 22, following reports that a child had been stabbed.
Skana has been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 26 May.
Emergency services attended but sadly despite the best efforts of Emily’s family and medical responders, she passed away a short time later.
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In a statement released after Emily's death, her parents said: “Emily was our only child and the light of our lives. She was always full of joy, love and laughter.
“Emily had such a cheeky smile and was beautiful inside and out. She had a heart as big as her smile.
“Emily was never happier than when spending time with her family and friends, our own little social butterfly.
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“We are beyond devastated that this random act of violence means that we will never get to see our beautiful little girl grow up into the wonderful young lady she was showing such promise of becoming.
“We thank the members of the public that assisted us in the park and express our gratitude to the emergency services for doing their upmost to save Emily’s life.”
The 22 acre park, which lies about a quarter of a mile to the west of the town centre, was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Boris Johnson gives clearest hint yet that he'll back medal for NHS heroes

Boris Johnson has given the clearest hint yet that he will back a medal for NHS coronavirus heroes .
The indication was the latest boost for the Mirror 's campaign to Give NHS Heroes a Medal .
The Prime Minister told the Commons the Government was looking at how to honour those risking their lives on the Covid-19 frontline .
He spoke moments after he backed NHS staff from abroad having to pay to use the NHS through the Immigration Health Surcharge .
It came less than 24 hours after Captain Tom Moore , 100 , was given a knighthood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service .
Speaking at Prime Minister 's Questions , Conservative MP Tom Randall said his constituent Elizabeth Goole was behind a petition calling for a medal for NHS workers “ to recognise their distinguished service for their work against coronavirus.
” Mr Randall urged the Government to honour those “ who have gone above and beyond over the past few months ” .
The PM responded : “ We are indeed looking at the excellent suggestion made by his constituent Elizabeth .
`` We are thinking how to recognise the work of healthcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we ’ re engaging with staff and employers at the present time.
” Mr Johnson today confirmed 312 NHS and care staff have now officially died with coronavirus .
The Prime Minister said the deaths of 181 NHS staff and 131 social care workers have been reported as involving Covid-19 .
It is a jump of 37 on the same time last week .
Speaking at Prime Minister 's Questions , Mr Johnson told the Commons : `` I know the thoughts of the whole House are with their families and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps may be taken to protect people from ethnic minority groups that are more at risk of dying from coronavirus .
Official figures suggest black men are 4.2 times more likely than white men to die from a COVID-19-related death .
Black women are at similar risk compared to white women .
People of Bangladeshi , Pakistani and Indian heritage also had `` statistically significant '' raised risk of death involving COVID-19 , the Office for National Statistics said .
The PM did not spell out how those groups might be protected - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England regional director Kevin Fenton .
He said : `` A rapid review is now being conducted by Prof Fenton who will report at the end of the month about particularly vulnerable groups and we will be taking steps to ensure they are protected where that is appropriate . ''
But Labour leader Keir Starmer said : `` The number of Covid-19 deaths in Germany stands at around 8,000 , in South Korea it is under 300 .
`` In contrast , the UK , despite two million tests having been carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing in place since March 12 when tracing was abandoned .
`` That is nearly 10 weeks in a critical period without effective tracing .
That is a huge hole in our defences , is n't it Prime Minister ? ''

The honours will now reflect Covid-19 as the Prime Minister said he is "looking at the excellent suggestion" of a medal for NHS staff... moments after he backed making them pay to use the NHS if they've come from abroad
Queen's Birthday Honours delayed to autumn so they can recognise coronavirus heroes
Boris Johnson today gave the clearest hint yet that he will back a medal for NHS coronavirus heroes.
The Prime Minister pledged recognition as he revealed the Queen's Birthday Honours will be delayed from June to the Autumn - to honour those in the Covid-19 fight.
In a written statement to Parliament, the Prime Minister said: “There is, understandably, huge appetite across the country to say thank you to all those on the frontline, within our communities and in our public services, who are supporting the nation through these unprecedented times.
“The Government is clear that there will be a range of opportunities to mark the contributions of so many – but this must come at the appropriate time.
“Our current priority – and that of the front line services – remains tackling the current public health emergency.
“I want to provide assurance today, however, that the moment to mark so many extraordinary actions will not be lost.”
The indication was the latest boost for the Mirror's campaign to Give NHS Heroes a Medal.
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Honours are usually revealed twice a year, at the Queen's Birthday in June and to mark the New Year.
But this year's June announcement will be delayed so it can recognise the contribution of those fighting coronavirus, the PM said today.
“This step will allow us to ensure that the List, agreed before this public health emergency developed, reflects the Covid-19 effort, and comes at a time when we can properly celebrate the achievements of all those included,” he said.
“We anticipate that Covid-19 recognition will happen across future honours lists, reflecting the ongoing work being done by so many.
“To ensure we are capturing contributions from across the country I would encourage the public to put forward nominations for those they know are going above and beyond, which they can do through Gov.uk.
“These cases will be considered by the independent honours committees across a range of future honours lists.”
He added: “Further work is underway to identify the most appropriate ways and opportunities for the nation to express its gratitude and respect.
“The Government will make a further statement to the House in due course.”
Earlier, the PM told the Commons the Government was looking at how to honour those risking their lives on the Covid-19 frontline.
He spoke moments after he backed NHS staff from abroad having to pay to use the NHS through the Immigration Health Surcharge.
It came less than 24 hours after Captain Tom Moore, 100, was given a knighthood for his £33million fundraising for the health service.
Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative MP Tom Randall said his constituent Elizabeth Goole was behind a petition calling for a medal for NHS workers “to recognise their distinguished service for their work against coronavirus.”
Mr Randall urged the Government to honour those “who have gone above and beyond over the past few months”.
The PM responded: “We are indeed looking at the excellent suggestion made by his constituent Elizabeth.
"We are thinking how to recognise the work of healthcare staff, of carers and many others, and we’re engaging with staff and employers at the present time.”
Mr Johnson today confirmed 312 NHS and care staff have now officially died with coronavirus.
The Prime Minister said the deaths of 181 NHS staff and 131 social care workers have been reported as involving Covid-19.
It is a jump of 37 on the same time last week.
Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Johnson told the Commons: "I know the thoughts of the whole House are with their families and friends."
The PM also revealed steps may be taken to protect people from ethnic minority groups that are more at risk of dying from coronavirus.
Official figures suggest black men are 4.2 times more likely than white men to die from a COVID-19-related death.
Black women are at similar risk compared to white women.
People of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian heritage also had "statistically significant" raised risk of death involving COVID-19, the Office for National Statistics said.
The PM did not spell out how those groups might be protected - but pointed to a study by Public Health England regional director Kevin Fenton.
He said: "A rapid review is now being conducted by Prof Fenton who will report at the end of the month about particularly vulnerable groups and we will be taking steps to ensure they are protected where that is appropriate."
But Labour leader Keir Starmer said: "The number of Covid-19 deaths in Germany stands at around 8,000, in South Korea it is under 300.
"In contrast, the UK, despite two million tests having been carried out - there has been no effective tracing in place since March 12 when tracing was abandoned.
"That is nearly 10 weeks in a critical period without effective tracing. That is a huge hole in our defences, isn't it Prime Minister?"


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Linda Lusardi's daughter Lucy Kane wows with singing to thank NHS for saving mum

As she followed her former glamour model and presenter mum 's footsteps into the limelight , Lucy showed she 's got some hidden talents of her own .
The Voice contestant sung a beautiful Acapella with her pals Zoe Hannamay and Toni Howard to thank NHS for saving her mum 's life .
They belted out a charming rendition of Stand By Me accompanied with their own home made compiled music video .
The video featured pictures of the NHS frontline workers as well as visuals from their own homes where they were isolating .
Lucy penned a heartfelt thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was `` forever grateful '' after her mother beat her battle with coronavirus .
She wrote : `` After our last video , we decided to make a more personal tribute .
We asked you to send pictures of yourself , friends or family who work for the NHS or are Key Workers .
`` We were overwhelmed and inspired by every single photograph .
Thank you .
This is for every person in every picture and everyone on the frontline .
We are forever grateful . ''
Linda has bounced back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital against the COVID-19 virus .
Sadly her beloved sausage dog Dexter died shortly after her homecoming .
Lucy has already unveiled her vocal talents to the world when she starred in The Voice .
The aspiring singer competed in The Voice in 2017 but she was booted out of the show after a sing off with Nadine McGhee .
Her mum publicly supported her on Twitter following her elimation .
But Linda previously confessed she tried to persuade her daughter to follow a different path to the showbiz world .
She explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved to be a `` famine or a feast '' .
She told Loose Women in 2017 : `` I tried to deter her [ Lucy ] from a showbiz career .
It 's famine or feast .
A precarious business . ''

Linda Lusardi's daughter and The Voice contestant Lucy Kane sung a beautiful Acapella with her pals Zoe Hannamay and Toni Howard to thank NHS for saving her mum's life
Linda Lusardi's daughter Lucy Kane wows with singing to thank NHS for saving mum
Linda Lusardi's daughter Lucy Kane stunned fans with her sensational vocal talent.
As she followed her former glamour model and presenter mum's footsteps into the limelight, Lucy showed she's got some hidden talents of her own.
The Voice contestant sung a beautiful Acapella with her pals Zoe Hannamay and Toni Howard to thank NHS for saving her mum's life.
They belted out a charming rendition of Stand By Me accompanied with their own home made compiled music video.
The video featured pictures of the NHS frontline workers as well as visuals from their own homes where they were isolating.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Lucy penned a heartfelt thank you to the NHS as she said she was "forever grateful" after her mother beat her battle with coronavirus.
She wrote: "After our last video, we decided to make a more personal tribute. We asked you to send pictures of yourself, friends or family who work for the NHS or are Key Workers.
"We were overwhelmed and inspired by every single photograph. Thank you. This is for every person in every picture and everyone on the frontline. We are forever grateful."
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They added the hashtags: #NHS #NHSHeroes #FrontLine #KeyWorkers #ThankYou.
Linda has bounced back after she fought for her life in hospital against the COVID-19 virus.
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Sadly her beloved sausage dog Dexter died shortly after her homecoming.
Lucy has already unveiled her vocal talents to the world when she starred in The Voice.
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The aspiring singer competed in The Voice in 2017 but she was booted out of the show after a sing off with Nadine McGhee.
Her mum publicly supported her on Twitter following her elimation.
But Linda previously confessed she tried to persuade her daughter to follow a different path to the showbiz world.
She explained it was because the entertainment industry either proved to be a "famine or a feast".
She told Loose Women in 2017: "I tried to deter her [Lucy] from a showbiz career. It's famine or feast. A precarious business."


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Phillip Schofield begs for pubs to reopen now as 'everyone's going crackers'

Phillip Schofield has called for pubs to reopen now because everyone 's `` craving '' a pint .
He insisted that people have become better at social distancing and that staying inside is `` driving everyone crackers '' .
Speaking to Nick Ferrari on This Morning today , they addressed reports that pub gardens could reopen by July .
Phil said : `` Are n't we just craving [ them ] ?
`` We now know how to socially distance it , we are getting better and better at it .
`` You actually see people moving too closely and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at them !
They 're way too close ! '
`` We 're getting better at that now .
So if there is a pub garden , a business that can open ... mentally , we 're all going crackers .
`` Nick would n't you - I would open pubs .
Let 's get us out there !
As long as we 're not mixing too closely let 's go and have a pint ! ''
Nick replied that he was `` totally with him '' .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsible . ''
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Phil insisted that people have become better at social distancing and that staying inside is 'driving everyone crackers'
Phillip Schofield begs for pubs to reopen now because 'everyone's going crackers'
Phillip Schofield has called for pubs to reopen now because everyone's "craving" a pint.
He insisted that people have become better at social distancing and that staying inside is "driving everyone crackers".
Speaking to Nick Ferrari on This Morning today, they addressed reports that pub gardens could reopen by July.
Phil said: "Aren't we just craving [them]?
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"We now know how to socially distance it, we are getting better and better at it.
"You actually see people moving too closely and you go, 'Oh my god, look at them! They're way too close!'
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"We're getting better at that now. So if there is a pub garden, a business that can open... mentally, we're all going crackers.
"Nick wouldn't you - I would open pubs. Let's get us out there! As long as we're not mixing too closely let's go and have a pint!"
Nick replied that he was "totally with him".
He said: "I think the country has been hugely responsible."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Van Nistelrooy hits back at claim that Madrid dressing room 'smelt like alcohol'

Ruud van Nistelrooy has denied telling Fabio Capello that the Real Madrid dressing room `` smelt like alcohol '' .
The Dutchman 's response comes after the former manager lifted the lid on how Brazilian icon Ronaldo caused him plenty of problems in Spain , despite being the greatest player he has coached .
Ronaldo is regarded as one of the finest players of his generation , having enjoyed spells with Barcelona , Inter Milan , Real Madrid and AC Milan before hanging up his boots in 2011 .
The legendary forward also notched an eye-watering 62 goals in 98 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American nation to two World Cup triumphs .
Ronaldo is fondly remembered for his time at Madrid , though his spell was n't without controversy .
And Capello claimed that Van Nistelrooy , who was signed from Manchester United in 2006 to provide competition for Ronaldo , raised concerns over the Brazilian 's antics off the pitch .
“ The greatest talent I ever coached was Ronaldo , ” Capello told Sky Sport Italia .
“ But at the same time , he was the player who created the most problems for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to throw parties and all sorts of stuff .
Once , Van Nistelrooy came to me and said , 'coach , the dressing room smells like alcohol'.
” However Van Nistelrooy has denied the statements made by Capello .
He tweeted : `` According to some statements attributed to Fabio Capello , pointing out that I , in his day , told him that the dressing room of Real Madrid 'smelled of alcohol ' I want to flatly deny such claims .
That dressing room from the first day showed maximum professionalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last team-mate , we worked to defend the club 's badge in a comprehensive and professional manner . ''
Ronaldo suffered an injury-laden final two years in Spain before going on to join Italian giants AC Milan .
And Capello has claimed that the striker 's departure ultimately allowed Madrid to improve .
“ When Ronaldo went to Milan , we started to win , ” he added .
“ But if we 're talking about talent then he was the greatest .
Without a doubt.
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Fabio Capello has revealed how Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was signed from Man Utd in 2006 to provide competition for Ronaldo, raised concerns over the Brazilian's antics off the pitch
Ruud van Nistelrooy has denied telling Fabio Capello that the Real Madrid dressing room "smelt like alcohol".
The Dutchman's response comes after the former manager lifted the lid on how Brazilian icon Ronaldo caused him plenty of problems in Spain, despite being the greatest player he has coached.
Ronaldo is regarded as one of the finest players of his generation, having enjoyed spells with Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan before hanging up his boots in 2011.
The legendary forward also notched an eye-watering 62 goals in 98 appearances for Brazil, helping his South American nation to two World Cup triumphs.
Ronaldo is fondly remembered for his time at Madrid, though his spell wasn't without controversy.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
And Capello claimed that Van Nistelrooy, who was signed from Manchester United in 2006 to provide competition for Ronaldo, raised concerns over the Brazilian's antics off the pitch.
“The greatest talent I ever coached was Ronaldo,” Capello told Sky Sport Italia. “But at the same time, he was the player who created the most problems for me in the dressing room.
“He used to throw parties and all sorts of stuff. Once, Van Nistelrooy came to me and said, 'coach, the dressing room smells like alcohol'.”
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
However Van Nistelrooy has denied the statements made by Capello.
He tweeted: "According to some statements attributed to Fabio Capello, pointing out that I, in his day, told him that the dressing room of Real Madrid 'smelled of alcohol' I want to flatly deny such claims. That dressing room from the first day showed maximum professionalism.
"From the first to the last team-mate, we worked to defend the club's badge in a comprehensive and professional manner."
Ronaldo suffered an injury-laden final two years in Spain before going on to join Italian giants AC Milan.
And Capello has claimed that the striker's departure ultimately allowed Madrid to improve.
“When Ronaldo went to Milan, we started to win,” he added. “But if we're talking about talent then he was the greatest. Without a doubt.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-20--McDonald's strict new safety rules as drive-thrus reopen to the public

Huge queues have been spotted outside McDonald 's branches this morning , after stores reopened to the public for the first time in almost two months .
The fast-food giant said 39 stores are now back in business for takeaways and home deliveries as part of a phased reopening of all branches .
It said that by June , all drive-thru restaurants will be open to the public - though seating areas will remain closed in line with Government Covid-19 guidelines .
But what safety measures are in place and what you can expect if you 're heading to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff were captured putting up safety cones around car parks as branches reopened to hundreds of shoppers .
A total of 39 will now welcome visitors , though the menu will be limited and all orders will be capped at £25 per person .
Shoppers are also being urged to pay via contactless where possible , to help minimise cash handling during the pandemic .
Perspex screens have been fitted at all stores , with windows and kitchens divided to minimise contact between colleagues .
All workers will be wearing protective equipment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and kitchens .
McDonald ’ s employees who have now been withdrawn from furlough will be asked to confirm they are fit and able to work , and the company will use contactless thermometers to check temperatures at the start of every shift .
Social distancing has also been introduced in kitchens and service areas , while branches will be run by a limited number of staff only .
`` We will have a £25 order cap as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens , '' a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in step with government guidelines , we plan to reopen all our Drive-Thrus by early June .
We will keep the restaurant locator on our website updated as our Drive Thrus reopen over the coming weeks . ''
`` When your local Drive Thru does reopen , it will be different .
Our service will not be as quick as you might be used to , as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens , '' a statement said .
`` We expect there will be some queues for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants will look different , with Perspex screens at our Drive Thru windows and employees wearing protective equipment .
`` I ask that you continue to be supportive of and patient with our restaurant teams as we slowly and safely return .
We are asking all of our employees to adapt to how our restaurants now work , and will only reopen at a pace that enables them to work safely .
`` As we get accustomed to the new processes and procedures , we will look to reopen more restaurants , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But only when I am confident we can do so whilst maintaining the new procedures we have introduced for the protection of our people . ''

The fast food giant has reopened its doors after closing back in March - but what safety procedures are in place to protect staff and customers during the Covid-19 outbreak? What you need to know
Huge queues have been spotted outside McDonald's branches this morning, after stores reopened to the public for the first time in almost two months.
The fast-food giant said 39 stores are now back in business for takeaways and home deliveries as part of a phased reopening of all branches.
It said that by June, all drive-thru restaurants will be open to the public - though seating areas will remain closed in line with Government Covid-19 guidelines.
But what safety measures are in place and what you can expect if you're heading to your local store?
On Wednesday morning, staff were captured putting up safety cones around car parks as branches reopened to hundreds of shoppers.
A total of 39 will now welcome visitors, though the menu will be limited and all orders will be capped at £25 per person.
Image: Phil Harris) Phil Harris) Image: Terry Harris/Bav Media) Terry Harris/Bav Media)
Shoppers are also being urged to pay via contactless where possible, to help minimise cash handling during the pandemic.
Perspex screens have been fitted at all stores, with windows and kitchens divided to minimise contact between colleagues.
All workers will be wearing protective equipment, while floor markings have been introduced in restaurants and kitchens.
McDonald’s employees who have now been withdrawn from furlough will be asked to confirm they are fit and able to work, and the company will use contactless thermometers to check temperatures at the start of every shift.
Image: Ben Cawthra/LNP) Ben Cawthra/LNP)
Social distancing has also been introduced in kitchens and service areas, while branches will be run by a limited number of staff only.
"We will have a £25 order cap as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens," a McDonald's statement said.
"Moving in step with government guidelines, we plan to reopen all our Drive-Thrus by early June. We will keep the restaurant locator on our website updated as our Drive Thrus reopen over the coming weeks."
Image: Phil Harris) Phil Harris) Image: Ben Cawthra/LNP) Ben Cawthra/LNP)
"When your local Drive Thru does reopen, it will be different. Our service will not be as quick as you might be used to, as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens," a statement said.
"We expect there will be some queues for some of our busier sites and our restaurants will look different, with Perspex screens at our Drive Thru windows and employees wearing protective equipment.
"I ask that you continue to be supportive of and patient with our restaurant teams as we slowly and safely return. We are asking all of our employees to adapt to how our restaurants now work, and will only reopen at a pace that enables them to work safely.
"As we get accustomed to the new processes and procedures, we will look to reopen more restaurants, for longer hours and reintroduce more menu items. But only when I am confident we can do so whilst maintaining the new procedures we have introduced for the protection of our people."


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Boris Johnson says it's 'right' for migrant care staff to pay to access NHS

Boris Johnson has said it 's 'right ' that coronavirus care staff from overseas should pay thousands of pounds to use the NHS .
Declaring the health service a `` national service , a national institution '' , the Prime Minister refused to back calls for care workers to be exempted from the Immigration Health Surcharge .
Migrant workers risking their lives on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis will be forced to pay £624 a year to access NHS services from October .
It means migrant staff have to pay twice for healthcare in the UK - once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their earnings .
Mr Johnson also claimed the UK will have 25,000 trackers for its coronavirus tracing scheme by June 1 .
Doctors , nurses and paramedics have been exempted from the surcharge , but other frontline workers , including care staff , have not .
Noting the charge rakes in £900 million a year , Mr Johnson said it was `` the right way forward . ''
Labour leader Keir Starmer urged the PM to rethink his view , noting a worker earning the National Living Wage would have to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At Prime Minister 's Questions , Mr Starmer said : `` Every Thursday we go out and clap for our carers .
Many of them are risking their lives for the sake of all of us .
`` Does the Prime Minister think it 's right that care workers coming from abroad and working on our front line should have to pay a surcharge of hundreds , sometimes thousands of pounds to use the NHS themselves ? ''
The PM replied : `` I 've thought a great deal about this , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difficulties faced by our amazing NHS staff , and like him I 've been the personal beneficiary of carers who 've come from abroad and , frankly , saved my life .
`` So I know exactly the importance of what he says .
`` On the other hand we must look at the realities .
This is a great national service , it 's a national institution , it needs funding .
And those contributions actually help us to raise around £900 million .
`` And it 's very difficult in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so with great respect to the point that he makes I do think that that is the right way forward . ''
Mr Starmer said he was `` disappointed '' in the Prime Minister 's reply .
He said : `` The fee in question , the NHS surcharge is currently £400 a year .
From October that goes up to £624 a year .
For a care worker on the national living wage that would require working for 70 hours to pay off the fee .
He quoted a letter from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last night , which said : `` At a time when we are mourning colleagues your steadfast refusal to reconsider the deeply unfair immigration health surcharge is a gross insult to all who are serving this country at its time of greatest need . ''
Mr Starmer said : `` We agree and Labour will table an amendment to the immigration bill to exempt nhs and care workers from this charge .
`` Can I urge the PM to reconsider his view as we go through this crisis .
But the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Mr Speaker I 've given my answer , but what I will say is that I think it 's important that we support our NHS and that we invest massively in our NHS and this government , this one nation government is determined to invest more in our NHS than any time in modern memory . ''
Earlier , Mr Johnson announced that the UK will have 25,000 trackers by June 1 .
Mr Starmer said : `` The number of Covid-19 deaths in Germany stands at around 8,000 , in South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrast , the United Kingdom , despite two million tests having been carried out - there has been no effective tracing in place since March 12 when tracing was abandoned .
`` That is nearly 10 weeks in a critical period without effective tracing .
That is a huge hole in our defences , is n't it Prime Minister ? ''
Mr Johnson replied that he is `` confident '' that the UK will have a test-and-trace operation which will allow the country to make `` progress '' .
`` And I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , already we have recruited 24,000 trackers and by June 1 we will have 25,000 .
`` They will be capable of tracking the contacts of 10,000 new cases a day , '' Mr Johnson said .
Meanwhile , Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle told Health Secretary Matt Hancock off for advising the Prime Minister in the Commons chamber , saying he would be `` more than happy '' for him to leave the chamber and be replaced with someone else .

Johnson says it's 'right' for migrant coronavirus care staff to pay £624 to access NHS
Johnson says it's 'right' for migrant coronavirus care staff to pay £624 to access NHS
Labour's Keir Starmer challenged the Prime Minister over frontline care workers from overseas who are forced to pay an "NHS surcharge" if they are taken ill in the UK
Boris Johnson says it's 'right' for migrant coronavirus care staff to pay £624 to access NHS
Boris Johnson has said it's 'right' that coronavirus care staff from overseas should pay thousands of pounds to use the NHS.
Declaring the health service a "national service, a national institution", the Prime Minister refused to back calls for care workers to be exempted from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Migrant workers risking their lives on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis will be forced to pay £624 a year to access NHS services from October.
It means migrant staff have to pay twice for healthcare in the UK - once in their visa and again in taxes on their earnings.
Mr Johnson also claimed the UK will have 25,000 trackers for its coronavirus tracing scheme by June 1.
Doctors, nurses and paramedics have been exempted from the surcharge, but other frontline workers, including care staff, have not.
Noting the charge has raked in £900 million, Mr Johnson said it was "the right way forward."
Labour leader Keir Starmer urged the PM to rethink his view, noting a worker earning the National Living Wage would have to work 70 hours to pay the fee.
At Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Starmer said: "Every Thursday we go out and clap for our carers. Many of them are risking their lives for the sake of all of us.
"Does the Prime Minister think it's right that care workers coming from abroad and working on our front line should have to pay a surcharge of hundreds, sometimes thousands of pounds to use the NHS themselves?"
Image: PRU/AFP via Getty Images) PRU/AFP via Getty Images)
The PM replied: "I've thought a great deal about this, and I do understand and I do accept the difficulties faced by our amazing NHS staff, and like him I've been the personal beneficiary of carers who've come from abroad and, frankly, saved my life.
"So I know exactly the importance of what he says.
"On the other hand we must look at the realities. This is a great national service, it's a national institution, it needs funding. And those contributions actually help us to raise around £900 million.
"And it's very difficult in the current circumstances to find alternative sources, so with great respect to the point that he makes I do think that that is the right way forward."
Mr Starmer said he was "disappointed" in the Prime Minister's reply.
He said: "The fee in question, the NHS surcharge is currently £400 a year. From October that goes up to £624 a year. For a care worker on the national living wage that would require working for 70 hours to pay off the fee.
He quoted a letter from the Doctors Association sent to the government last night, which said: "At a time when we are mourning colleagues your steadfast refusal to reconsider the deeply unfair immigration health surcharge is a gross insult to all who are serving this country at its time of greatest need."
Mr Starmer said: "We agree and Labour will table an amendment to the immigration bill to exempt nhs and care workers from this charge.
"Can I urge the PM to reconsider his view as we go through this crisis.
But the Prime Minister refused to back down, saying: "Mr Speaker I've given my answer, but what I will say is that I think it's important that we support our NHS and that we invest massively in our NHS and this government, this one nation government is determined to invest more in our NHS than any time in modern memory."
Earlier, Mr Johnson announced that the UK will have 25,000 trackers by June 1.
Mr Starmer said: "The number of Covid-19 deaths in Germany stands at around 8,000, in South Korea it is under 300, in contrast, the United Kingdom, despite two million tests having been carried out - there has been no effective tracing in place since March 12 when tracing was abandoned.
"That is nearly 10 weeks in a critical period without effective tracing. That is a huge hole in our defences, isn't it Prime Minister?"
Mr Johnson replied that he is "confident" that the UK will have a test-and-trace operation which will allow the country to make "progress".
"And I can tell him also that by June 1, already we have recruited 24,000 trackers and by June 1 we will have 25,000.
"They will be capable of tracking the contacts of 10,000 new cases a day," Mr Johnson said.
Meanwhile, Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle told Health Secretary Matt Hancock off for advising the Prime Minister in the Commons chamber, saying he would be "more than happy" for him to leave the chamber and be replaced with someone else.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Octopus kills every shark that gets close to it in its tank in gruesome killings

It looks like one of the most terrifying beasts of the deep - the Giant Pacific Octopus can be 20feet long and reach speeds of up to 25mph .
Each of its eight arms has two rows of suckers , which can be used to form a terrifying parachute to catch its prey .
In the centre of its gigantic body is a huge mouth , which horrifyingly contains a toothed-tongue .
The Giant Pacific Octopus is happiest more than 6,000 feet below the surface of the ocean , swimming among the dark and murky depths .
Using its arms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crawl slowly along the bottom of the sea and despite its giant size , this octopus can fit into incredibly small spaces .
In fact , anything that 's slightly bigger than then beak in its mouth - the only hard part of the octopus 's body - can be slunk through as its whole frame can compress .
With three hearts and blue blood it sounds like something that would be more at home of the pages of a science fiction novel than easily available for humans to view .
But one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the massive creatures as an attraction - and people working there noticed something strange was going on .
The Seattle Aquarium also has a population of dogfish sharks and those working there could n't understand how so many of them were disappearing , with partially mutilated corpses all that was left behind .
That was until they examined what their Giant Pacific Octopus was up to .
After setting up cameras to film overnight , they realised the huge beast was as terrifying it seemed - and was methodically killing any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ octopus would wrestle the sharks , often turning them upside down so they become paralysed , and then gorging on their flesh before it had enough of their bodies and dumping them before moving on .
It 's not the first time that octopus have made a dogfish shark their dinner - but it seems the Seattle Giant Pacific had some additional help .
The aquarium enlisted the help of documentary makers to film what was happening on site overnight .
And it turns out they 'herded ' the dogfish sharks into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death .
Underwater photographer and filmmaker , Michael deGruy , explained he had originally been interested in filming in the aquarium so he could observe how octopus look after their eggs .
But after hearing staff had moved the dogfish sharks into another tank to keep them safe , he wanted to see what the octopus were actually capable of .
He explained : `` I suppose you could say 'herding ' .
It was more like giving the sharks less options . ''
The video says : `` When the keepers there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tank with sharks and other big fish , they assumed the octopus ’ strength and camouflage would keep it safe .
As it turned out , they were tragically mistaken . ''
As the octopus is lying on the floor of the tank , it can be seen reaching out and grabbing a shark as it swims past - before taking a chunk out of it .

The Giant Pacific Octopus is one of the star attractions at the Seattle Aquarium in the US
Giant octopus kills every shark that gets close to it in its tank in gruesome killings
It looks like one of the most terrifying beasts of the deep - the Giant Pacific Octopus can be 20feet long and reach speeds of up to 25mph.
Each of its eight arms has two rows of suckers, which can be used to form a terrifying parachute to catch its prey.
In the centre of its gigantic body is a huge mouth, which horrifyingly contains a toothed-tongue.
The Giant Pacific Octopus is happiest more than 6,000 feet below the surface of the ocean, swimming among the dark and murky depths.
Using its arms as legs, the ocotopus can also crawl slowly along the bottom of the sea and despite its giant size, this octopus can fit into incredibly small spaces.
Image: Getty Images/Cavan Images RF) Getty Images/Cavan Images RF)
In fact, anything that's slightly bigger than then beak in its mouth - the only hard part of the octopus's body - can be slunk through as its whole frame can compress.
With three hearts and blue blood it sounds like something that would be more at home of the pages of a science fiction novel than easily available for humans to view.
But one aquarium in Seattle in the US has one of the massive creatures as an attraction - and people working there noticed something strange was going on.
The Seattle Aquarium also has a population of dogfish sharks and those working there couldn't understand how so many of them were disappearing, with partially mutilated corpses all that was left behind.
That was until they examined what their Giant Pacific Octopus was up to.
After setting up cameras to film overnight, they realised the huge beast was as terrifying it seemed - and was methodically killing any sharks that came near it.
The octopus would wrestle the sharks, often turning them upside down so they become paralysed, and then gorging on their flesh before it had enough of their bodies and dumping them before moving on.
It's not the first time that octopus have made a dogfish shark their dinner - but it seems the Seattle Giant Pacific had some additional help.
The aquarium enlisted the help of documentary makers to film what was happening on site overnight.
And it turns out they 'herded' the dogfish sharks into the path of the octopus - and certain death.
Underwater photographer and filmmaker, Michael deGruy, explained he had originally been interested in filming in the aquarium so he could observe how octopus look after their eggs.
But after hearing staff had moved the dogfish sharks into another tank to keep them safe, he wanted to see what the octopus were actually capable of.
He explained: "I suppose you could say 'herding'. It was more like giving the sharks less options."
The video says: "When the keepers there decided to move one into a larger tank with sharks and other big fish, they assumed the octopus’ strength and camouflage would keep it safe. As it turned out, they were tragically mistaken."
As the octopus is lying on the floor of the tank, it can be seen reaching out and grabbing a shark as it swims past - before taking a chunk out of it.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Calvin Harris 'died' in 2014 before doctors had to restart his heart

Calvin Harris has revealed that he technically died back in 2014 .
The How Deep Is Your Love hit-maker , 36 was brought back to life after doctors restarted his heart .
In November of 2014 , Calvin was forced to withdraw from a number major gigs after he suffered from “ some heart problems ” .
Taking to Twitter late last night , the world famous DJ revealed what really happened that year .
Alongside a video of his set at EDC Festival six years ago , he casually admitted that his heart was 'restarted ' as he escalated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Interesting year for me 2014 , started with me knocking myself off number 1 in the UK and ended with my heart getting restarted in the ER .
`` This sort of stuff happened in between , '' he tweeted .
Fans of the music producer immediately expressed their shock over his breezy confession .
`` Did Calvin Harris just admit that temporarily died ?
What did I miss ?
” one user wrote .
`` I remember !
All that you said was you had heart problems to fix but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to be restarted ! ''
another penned .
`` This is shocking .
I hope you are back in full health now '' another fan added .
While a fourth quipped : `` Just casually throwing it out there that you died and came back to life .
Lol , fair play ! ''
.
Calvin was at the height of his fame in 2014 , when his track Summer became the DJ ’ s highest-charting solo single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart .
He later opened up on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two bottles of whisky a night before giving up booze four years prior .
Calvin admitted that he was harming himself daily by downing alcohol and living on a diet of pastries from Greggs .
There 's no denying that the DJ 's music career went from strength to strength once he made the decision to quit the booze once and for all .
He released the number one hit How Deep Is Your Love with Disciples in January 2015 and was nominated for three Brit Awards .

In November of 2014, Calvin was forced to withdraw from a number major gigs after he suffered from “some heart problems”
Calvin Harris 'died' in 2014 before doctors had to restart his heart
Calvin Harris has revealed that he technically died back in 2014.
The How Deep Is Your Love hit-maker, 36 was brought back to life after doctors restarted his heart.
In November of 2014, Calvin was forced to withdraw from a number major gigs after he suffered from “some heart problems”.
Taking to Twitter late last night, the world famous DJ revealed what really happened that year.
Alongside a video of his set at EDC Festival six years ago, he casually admitted that his heart was 'restarted' as he escalated on his journey making number one hits.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Interesting year for me 2014, started with me knocking myself off number 1 in the UK and ended with my heart getting restarted in the ER.
"This sort of stuff happened in between," he tweeted.
Fans of the music producer immediately expressed their shock over his breezy confession.
"Did Calvin Harris just admit that temporarily died? What did I miss?” one user wrote.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: CalvinHarris/Twitter) CalvinHarris/Twitter)
"I remember! All that you said was you had heart problems to fix but damn! You never said your heart needed to be restarted!" another penned.
"This is shocking. I hope you are back in full health now" another fan added.
While a fourth quipped: "Just casually throwing it out there that you died and came back to life. Lol, fair play!".
Calvin was at the height of his fame in 2014, when his track Summer became the DJ’s highest-charting solo single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He later opened up on his health issues and said he was drinking two bottles of whisky a night before giving up booze four years prior.
Calvin admitted that he was harming himself daily by downing alcohol and living on a diet of pastries from Greggs.
There's no denying that the DJ's music career went from strength to strength once he made the decision to quit the booze once and for all.
He released the number one hit How Deep Is Your Love with Disciples in January 2015 and was nominated for three Brit Awards.