thedailymirror--2020-03-08--John Stones in real danger of not fulfilling potential as world class defender

It has got to the stage where John Stones is remembered only for his slips .
Like some sort of self-fulfilling prophecy , one will come along soon if you sit back and watch for long enough .
Stones will make a mistake , will fall over , will pass to the opposition .
And the opposition will invariably score .
Stones does not seem to get away with much .
His performance in last Sunday ’ s Carabao Cup final was defined by a fall that was almost comedic .
But the odds against it being conclusively punished were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ El Ghazi producing an absolute peach of a cross were still long .
The odds against Mbwana Samatta timing his run to perfection and despatching a perfect header were still long .
Yet as soon as Stones collapsed , you pretty much knew the grisly outcome .
It did not stop City winning the game but Stones ’ performance will only be recalled for that moment .
According to the BBC player rater , a popular online wheeze where viewers can mark the players , Stones was the worst player on the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He really was not – nowhere near – but there was no denying his mistake led to City having a more uncomfortable afternoon than they looked like having at one point .
The ricks have also come in the national jersey and while he has featured once since the summer , his error in the Nations League defeat to Holland felt as though it snapped Gareth Southgate ’ s faith .
But even in that moment , Jordan Pickford looked like he had spared Stones after the centre-half had lost possession , only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball into his own net when trying to make a goal-saving tackle .
Those sort of things happen to Stones .
Which is why Pep Guardiola might not start him against Manchester United this afternoon .
That would be a blow to Stones but the greater pain would be if he failed to establish himself as the world class defender most of us thought he would become .
If he does not , it will be down to himself but Guardiola will not be blameless .
They say the hallmark of Pep ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players .
He has not improved Stones .
In the early days , I recall a game at Leicester City when Guardiola went with a three-at-the-back formation but Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna got forward so much , Stones was pretty much on his own .
Jamie Vardy scored a hat-trick , Stones messed up and Manchester City were beaten 4-2 in a match in which they had nearly 80 per cent of possession .
You are encouraged to play out from the back if you are a Pep centre-half but you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do not need it because your team has the ball most of the time but , when under pressure , even cover from the full-backs is rare .
There are no full-out excuses for individual errors but there can be contributory factors .
Aymeric Laporte does not seem to be affected by such contributory factors but he is less of a risk-taker than Stones and , well , simply a better player right now .
Stones should be at that level .
When he hooked up with Guardiola in the summer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match .
It does not look that way now .
Stones , at the age of 25 , still has the ability , the strength , the talent , to be the outstanding English defender of his generation .
But if he fails to be that defender , he will not be the only one with regrets .

The England defender is yet to reach the heights expected of him at City and it remains to be seen if he is involved in the game against rivals Manchester United
John Stones in real danger of not fulfilling potential as world class defender
It has got to the stage where John Stones is remembered only for his slips.
Like some sort of self-fulfilling prophecy, one will come along soon if you sit back and watch for long enough.
Stones will make a mistake, will fall over, will pass to the opposition.
And the opposition will invariably score. Stones does not seem to get away with much.
His performance in last Sunday’s Carabao Cup final was defined by a fall that was almost comedic.
But the odds against it being conclusively punished were still long.
The odds against Anwar El Ghazi producing an absolute peach of a cross were still long.
Image: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX) ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX)
The odds against Mbwana Samatta timing his run to perfection and despatching a perfect header were still long.
Yet as soon as Stones collapsed, you pretty much knew the grisly outcome.
It did not stop City winning the game but Stones’ performance will only be recalled for that moment. According to the BBC player rater, a popular online wheeze where viewers can mark the players, Stones was the worst player on the park at Wembley. City or Villa.
He really was not – nowhere near – but there was no denying his mistake led to City having a more uncomfortable afternoon than they looked like having at one point.
The ricks have also come in the national jersey and while he has featured once since the summer, his error in the Nations League defeat to Holland felt as though it snapped Gareth Southgate’s faith.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But even in that moment, Jordan Pickford looked like he had spared Stones after the centre-half had lost possession, only for Kyle Walker to turn the loose ball into his own net when trying to make a goal-saving tackle.
Those sort of things happen to Stones. Which is why Pep Guardiola might not start him against Manchester United this afternoon.
That would be a blow to Stones but the greater pain would be if he failed to establish himself as the world class defender most of us thought he would become.
If he does not, it will be down to himself but Guardiola will not be blameless.
They say the hallmark of Pep’s brilliance is the way he improves players. He has not improved Stones.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
In the early days, I recall a game at Leicester City when Guardiola went with a three-at-the-back formation but Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna got forward so much, Stones was pretty much on his own.
Jamie Vardy scored a hat-trick, Stones messed up and Manchester City were beaten 4-2 in a match in which they had nearly 80 per cent of possession. You are encouraged to play out from the back if you are a Pep centre-half but you are not afforded huge protection.
Normally, you do not need it because your team has the ball most of the time but, when under pressure, even cover from the full-backs is rare.
There are no full-out excuses for individual errors but there can be contributory factors.
Image: Robbie Stephenson/JMP/Shutterstock) Robbie Stephenson/JMP/Shutterstock)
Aymeric Laporte does not seem to be affected by such contributory factors but he is less of a risk-taker than Stones and, well, simply a better player right now.
Stones should be at that level.
When he hooked up with Guardiola in the summer of 2016, they seemed a perfect player-coach match.
It does not look that way now.
Stones, at the age of 25, still has the ability, the strength, the talent, to be the outstanding English defender of his generation.
But if he fails to be that defender, he will not be the only one with regrets.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Khloe Kardashian slams Kylie Jenner a ‘thirsty b***h’ while getting boozy in car

Khloe Kardashian has called out her sister Kylie Jenner as a “ thirsty b***h ” while the pair got boozy in the back of a car during Keeping Up With The Kardashians filming .
The Kardashian-Jenners stepped out for a wild night out in Los Angeles on Saturday , as they enjoyed each other ’ s company at a family dinner .
The sisters , Khloe , Kim , Kourtney , Kendall and Kylie left their kids and partners at home for a girls night out .
They were joined by momager Kris and her beau Corey Gamble as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinks .
After finishing up their food , the family jumped in their cars and got “ lit ” while en route to their next destination .
Khloe , 35 , posted a video of her sister Kylie grimacing while drinking a clear liquid with the caption : “ This thirsty b***h begged for the tag.
” The pair partied in the back of a car while being filmed by cameraman Cesar Castillo .
Kylie could be been laughing and falling over her older sister before giggling an playful : “ You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later admitted she ’ d stolen the glass she was drinking out of from the restaurant they ’ d been to eat at .
Khloe assured fans they would be returning the glass while momager Kris sat in the back and laughed about how the glass was on Corey Gamble ’ s tab .
Corey looked amused while sharing the back row of seats with rumoured fiancée Kris .
The social media mega stars ’ attention soon turned back to cameraman Cesar who was perched on the front seat documenting the shenanigans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to film the famous clan .
Khloe bantered their Keeping Up With The Kardashians camera operator , mock-shouting at him : “ What the f**k is you ’ re problem , Cesar ?
” Cesar shook his head while blushing and laughing , while Kylie stood up for him , pointing out : “ He ’ s just doing his job filming us , bro .
Leave him alone.
” Khloe then turned on her younger sister , slamming : “ So what ’ s you ’ re job ?
Why ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her and began blasting music from her phone while dancing wildly and flicking her new long hair around .
Momager Kris was then seen getting down with Corey to Jackboys “ Out West ” featuring Young Thug as the car party continued , while Kylie screamed at the camera : “ I need more tequila !
” Meanwhile , Kim Kardashian posted a video to her own story of her and Kourtney in the back of another car , while Kendall slept on the back seat .
She could be heard saying : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lit , ” as Kourtney laughed and added , “ We are just saints over here.
” Khloe reposted the video to her own story , captioning it : “ Meanwhile in the land of boring.
” Kourtney put her hands together in a praying position and told fans they were “ sober ” .
The clan then turned up to Toucans for more drinks and to watch incredible drag acts and dancers .
The Kardashian-Jenners could be heard screaming in support as the ladies took to the stage .
Kendall was notably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed her sister was sleeping in the car .
She gushed over her sisters in a sweet video captioned : “ God bless you Kris Jenner for my sisters !
Nothing compares , by ride or dies.
” The foursome could be seen singing and hugging each other as they commanded attention from the other punters at the bar .

The sisters, Khloe, Kim, Kourtney, Kendall and Kylie left their kids and partners at home for a wild girls night out in Los Angeles on Saturday
Khloe Kardashian has called out her sister Kylie Jenner as a “thirsty b***h” while the pair got boozy in the back of a car during Keeping Up With The Kardashians filming.
The Kardashian-Jenners stepped out for a wild night out in Los Angeles on Saturday, as they enjoyed each other’s company at a family dinner.
The sisters, Khloe, Kim, Kourtney, Kendall and Kylie left their kids and partners at home for a girls night out.
They were joined by momager Kris and her beau Corey Gamble as they all headed out for a meal and drinks.
After finishing up their food, the family jumped in their cars and got “lit” while en route to their next destination.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Khloe, 35, posted a video of her sister Kylie grimacing while drinking a clear liquid with the caption: “This thirsty b***h begged for the tag.”
The pair partied in the back of a car while being filmed by cameraman Cesar Castillo.
Kylie could be been laughing and falling over her older sister before giggling an playful: “You’re a f***king w***e.”
The 22-year-old later admitted she’d stolen the glass she was drinking out of from the restaurant they’d been to eat at.
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Khloe assured fans they would be returning the glass while momager Kris sat in the back and laughed about how the glass was on Corey Gamble’s tab.
Corey looked amused while sharing the back row of seats with rumoured fiancée Kris.
The social media mega stars’ attention soon turned back to cameraman Cesar who was perched on the front seat documenting the shenanigans for their hit TV show, facing backwards to film the famous clan.
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Khloe bantered their Keeping Up With The Kardashians camera operator, mock-shouting at him: “What the f**k is you’re problem, Cesar?”
Cesar shook his head while blushing and laughing, while Kylie stood up for him, pointing out: “He’s just doing his job filming us, bro. Leave him alone.”
Khloe then turned on her younger sister, slamming: “So what’s you’re job? Why’re you filming us?”
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Kylie ignored her and began blasting music from her phone while dancing wildly and flicking her new long hair around.
Momager Kris was then seen getting down with Corey to Jackboys “Out West” featuring Young Thug as the car party continued, while Kylie screamed at the camera: “I need more tequila!”
Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian posted a video to her own story of her and Kourtney in the back of another car, while Kendall slept on the back seat.
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She could be heard saying: “So their car ride is really lit,” as Kourtney laughed and added, “We are just saints over here.” Khloe reposted the video to her own story, captioning it: “Meanwhile in the land of boring.”
Kourtney put her hands together in a praying position and told fans they were “sober”.
The clan then turned up to Toucans for more drinks and to watch incredible drag acts and dancers. The Kardashian-Jenners could be heard screaming in support as the ladies took to the stage.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Kendall was notably absent from the group, as Kylie revealed her sister was sleeping in the car.
She gushed over her sisters in a sweet video captioned: “God bless you Kris Jenner for my sisters! Nothing compares, by ride or dies.”
The foursome could be seen singing and hugging each other as they commanded attention from the other punters at the bar.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--MH370 passengers in 'terrifying 12 min death dive' after pilot 'incinerated in cockpit'

On March 8 , 2014 , the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board .
It should have landed in Beijing , China , later that day but instead disappeared less than an hour after take-off .
The wreckage of the Boeing 777 has never been found , nor has any trace of the passengers and cabin crew on board .
Debris began to wash up on beaches across the Indian Ocean more than three years after the plane vanished .
Heartbreakingly , the search for the missing jet was called off in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answers as to what actually happened to Flight MH370 .
Conspiracy theories surrounding the plane have circulated almost as soon as it went missing .
Did the pilot deliberately change the course in a gruesome murder suicide or was the plane hijacked ?
Were its controls remotely hacked and was it landed safely outside of the radar that should have been tracking it .
MH370 set off in a normal take-off from Kuala Lumpur but 38 minutes into the flight it made its final communication with air traffic control .
It disappeared from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by military systems for another hour , where it seemed to be deviating from its planned flight path .
Journalist Ean Higgins author of , The Hunt For MH370 , believes he knows exactly what happened to the jet .
Amateur detective Mick Gilbert came up wth the theory , although there is no concrete evidence that this is wat happened .
He claims there was a devastating blaze in the plane 's cockpit around 40 minutes into the flight when the windshield heater on the pilot 's side caught fire .
Ean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circuits , including the secondary radar transponder and the communication systems .
Pilots are trained for emergencies just like this and would have simply put on their oxygen masks and cut the power to the heater .
But Ean claims this led to a catastrophic chain of events that caused the deaths of everyone on board .
By cutting power , the crew would also have switched off the satelite data unit , which meant they were no longer linked to satellites .
Ean then believes the First Officer Fariq Abdul Hamid , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the plane while Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah dealt with the blaze .
As soon as the fire was under control the captain and first officer would have made a distress call .
Emergency training for pilots stressses that making sure the plane remains airborne and finding a course for the nearest airport are the two initial priorities in an in-flight emergency .
The third is to radio for help and to let air traffic control know what is happening , which means the plane could have changed route without anyone on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes that during the crisis , one of the oxygen masks the two pilots were wearing was yanked out of its socket .
The cockpit would then have been filled with the contents of the oxygen bottle , which is a highly flammable gas , and could easily cause an explosion .
Captain Zaharie was already on his feet and trying to deal with the flames - but First Officer Fariq would have been incinerated as he tried to control the plane .
An explosion of this size would have weakened the windshield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn have caused a rapid decompression .
In this situatons , oxygen masks would fall from the overhead compartments , giving passengers 12 minutes of air in the out of control plane .
Ean then says Captain Zaharie could have fled the cockpit to reach an oxygen mask before he fell unconscious before making his way back into the front of the plane .
With the communication equipment destroyed in the explosion , the captain then had a truly horrifying decision to make .
He had just minutes of oxygen left and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in comas as their air supply ran out .
Captain Zaharie could either try to crash land over Penang , a heavily built up area , and possibly save himself and the flight attendant who had helped him back into the cockpit but at huge risk to the thousands of people on the ground .
Or he could divert the aircraft over the Southern Indian Ocean and crash land in the sea .
It would mean everyone on board would perish but would save the lives of the innocent people on the land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theory , one key element does give it some credibility .
When Captain Zaharie re-entered the cockpit it would have automatically switched the satellite communications system back on .
Mystery has surrounded why it was switched off and then back on again .

Six years ago today, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared without a trace - the wreckage of the plane has never been found and there has been no resolution for the families of all 239 on board
On March 8, 2014, the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board.
It should have landed in Beijing, China, later that day but instead disappeared less than an hour after take-off.
The wreckage of the Boeing 777 has never been found, nor have any trace of the passengers and cabin crew on board.
Debris began to wash up on beaches across the Indian Ocean more than three years after the plane vanished.
Heartbreakingly, the search for the missing jet was called off in 2018 - but there are still no answers as to what actually happened to Flight MH370.
Conspiracy theories surrounding the plane circulated almost as soon as it went missing.
Did the pilot deliberately change the course in a gruesome murder suicide or was the plane hijacked?
Were its controls remotely hacked and was it landed safely outside of the radar that should have been tracking it.
MH370 set off in a normal take-off from Kuala Lumpur but 38 minutes into the flight it made its final communication with air traffic control.
It disappeared from conventional radar minutes later but was tracked by military systems for another hour, where it seemed to be deviating from its planned flight path.
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Journalist Ean Higgins author of The Hunt For MH370 believes he knows exactly what happened to the jet.
Amateur detective Mick Gilbert came up with the theory, although there is no concrete evidence that this is what happened.
He claims there was a devastating blaze in the plane's cockpit around 40 minutes into the flight when the windshield heater on the pilot's side caught fire.
Ean says this could have burned out some circuits, including the secondary radar transponder and the communication systems.
Pilots are trained for emergencies just like this and would have simply put on their oxygen masks and cut the power to the heater.
But Ean claims this led to a catastrophic chain of events that caused the deaths of everyone on board.
By cutting power, the crew would also have switched off the satellite data unit, which meant they were no longer linked to satellites.
Ean then believes the First Officer Fariq Abdul Hamid, will have been the one in charge of the plane while Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah dealt with the blaze.
As soon as the fire was under control the captain and first officer would have made a distress call.
Emergency training for pilots stresses that making sure the plane remains airborne and finding a course for the nearest airport are the two initial priorities in an in-flight emergency.
Image: FAZRY ISMAIL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) FAZRY ISMAIL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
The third is to radio for help and to let air traffic control know what is happening, which means the plane could have changed route without anyone on the ground being aware.
However, Ean believes that during the crisis, one of the oxygen masks the two pilots were wearing was yanked out of its socket.
The cockpit would then have been filled with the contents of the oxygen bottle, which is a highly flammable gas, and could easily cause an explosion.
Captain Zaharie was already on his feet and trying to deal with the flames - but First Officer Fariq would have been incinerated as he tried to control the plane.
An explosion of this size would have weakened the windshield of the aircraft, which would in turn have caused a rapid decompression.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In these situations, oxygen masks would fall from the overhead compartments, giving passengers 12 minutes of air in the out of control plane.
Ean then says Captain Zaharie could have fled the cockpit to reach an oxygen mask before he fell unconscious before making his way back into the front of the plane.
With the communication equipment destroyed in the explosion, the captain then had a truly horrifying decision to make.
He had just minutes of oxygen left and many of the passengers were dead or already in comas as their air supply ran out.
Captain Zaharie could either try to crash land over Penang, a heavily built up area, and possibly save himself and the flight attendant who had helped him back into the cockpit but at huge risk to the thousands of people on the ground.
Or he could divert the aircraft over the Southern Indian Ocean and crash land in the sea.
It would mean everyone on board would perish but would save the lives of the innocent people on the land below.
While many have doubted this theory, one key element does give it some credibility.
When Captain Zaharie re-entered the cockpit it would have automatically switched the satellite communications system back on.
Mystery has surrounded why it was switched off and then back on again.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Inside Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby's dazzling £17k show wardrobe

Holly Willoughby has dazzled on Dancing On Ice this year after pulling out all the stops in the wardrobe department .
The telly presenter , 39 , enchanted fans with her ever-changing array of sparky frocks from a fairy princess ballgown to a sexy red number .
However , you wo n't be able to snap these number upon the high street .
Holly 's wardrobe was a carefully curated collection of couture , designer and bridal gowns which price tags starting from around £1,000 .
Pieces she wore were from designers including Celia Kritharioti , Dana Harel Design , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , priced around £1,000 .
Many of the gowns Holly donned on the show were so expensive , prices are only given on application .
If all her dresses came in at around the £1,000 mark it would come in at a grand total of £12,000 across the series , but the total is likely to be much higher .
It would include 10 dresses across the series , plus the two she wore for the press day .
She also picked shoes by design house Gina , which cost from around £200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every episode , she 's likely to have had around £2,000 just on shoes , Some of the jewellery she wore was from one of the world 's most famous - and pricey - designers .
Faberge gems run into the thousands , and Holly was lucky enough to be sporting some of their sparkly pieces throughout the series .
Her jewellery is likely to have added on at least another £3,000 to her wardrobe total .
All eyes will be on Holly during tonight 's final as fans ca n't wait to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has chosen for the last episode .
She 's likely to have saved the best until last .
The Dancing on Ice final features Perri Kiely and his partner Vanessa Bauer , Joe Swash and Alex Murphy , and Libby Clegg and her pro Mark Hanretty .
The three stars will battle it out to be named 2020 champion .
The skaters will be judge by Olympic champions Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill , reality TV star Ashley Banjo and actor John Barrowman .
Dancing on Ice airs Sunday 8 March on ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story to sell ?
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Holly Willoughby pulled out all the stops to look her best on Dancing On Ice this year from a Cinderella-style gown to a slinky feathered number
Holly Willoughby has dazzled on Dancing On Ice this year after pulling out all the stops in the wardrobe department.
The telly presenter, 39, enchanted fans with her ever-changing array of sparky frocks from a fairy princess ballgown to a sexy red number.
However, you won't be able to snap these number upon the high street.
Holly's wardrobe was a carefully curated collection of couture, designer and bridal gowns which price tags starting from around £1,000.
Pieces she wore were from designers including Celia Kritharioti, Dana Harel Design, Sassi Holford and three from Iris Serban, priced around £1,000.
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Many of the gowns Holly donned on the show were so expensive, prices are only given on application.
If all her dresses came in at around the £1,000 mark it would come in at a grand total of £12,000 across the series, but the total is likely to be much higher.
It would include 10 dresses across the series, plus the two she wore for the press day.
She also picked shoes by design house Gina, which cost from around £200.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
With Holly wearing designer shoes in every episode, she's likely to have had around £2,000 just on shoes,
Some of the jewellery she wore was from one of the world's most famous - and pricey - designers.
Faberge gems run into the thousands, and Holly was lucky enough to be sporting some of their sparkly pieces throughout the series.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her jewellery is likely to have added on at least another £3,000 to her wardrobe total.
All eyes will be on Holly during tonight's final as fans can't wait to see what kind of stunning creation she has chosen for the last episode.
She's likely to have saved the best until last.
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The Dancing on Ice final features Perri Kiely and his partner Vanessa Bauer, Joe Swash and Alex Murphy, and Libby Clegg and her pro Mark Hanretty.
The three stars will battle it out to be named 2020 champion.
Image: Holly Willoughby/Instagram) Holly Willoughby/Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Holly will return to host alongside presenting partner Phillip Schofield.
The skaters will be judge by Olympic champions Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, reality TV star Ashley Banjo and actor John Barrowman.
Dancing on Ice airs Sunday 8 March on ITV from 6pm.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Coronavirus LIVE updates: UK total rises to 211 with government fearing 100,000 deaths

Two new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Wales taking the UK patient total to 211 with more expected to be confirmed later .
Supermarket giant Tesco is now rationing goods at its stores as customers panic buy goods following the outbreak of coroanvirus .
The retailer 's website announced the imposition of a five-item limit on UHT milk , pasta and baked beans .
Boris Johnson will chair his second Cobra meeting with medical experts as Whitehall draws up a battle plan to deal with the outbreak It was reported today that Government ministers are planning for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Italy has quarantined 16 million people - a quarter of its population - to try and contain the virus .
The Department of Health said more than 21,000 people have now been tested for the virus .
Calls to the NHS 111 service have increased by more than a third compared to the same period last year , with 120,000 extra calls in the first week of March , the department said .
Five hundred additional initial call responders have been trained to handle the higher demand .
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A third person has died in the UK after being diagnosed with coronavirus.
The man, in his 60s, was being treated at North Manchester General Hospital, medics confirmed.
He had recently returned from Italy and had a number of underlying health problems.
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England said: “I am very sorry to report that a third patient in England who tested positive for COVID-19 has sadly died. I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected.
“The patient, who was being treated at the North Manchester General Hospital, was over 60 years old and had significant underlying health conditions. They had recently travelled from an affected area. Contact tracing is already underway.”
He has become the third person in the UK to die, after an elderly man died in Milton Keynes after returning home from a cruise, and an elderly woman died in Berkshire.
Supermarket giant Tesco is now rationing goods at its stores as customers panic buy goods following the outbreak of coronavirus.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Man Utd have the opportunity to make a big statement with derby day win over rivals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can lead Manchester United to glory this season .
That ’ s the good news – which appears to have been largely missed by pretty much everyone .
Yes , the green shoots of recovery are being seen at Old Trafford and the potential in this campaign is now opening up .
The Red Devils are in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup , last 16 of the Europa League and they remain very much in the race for a top-four finish .
What would help is three points from this afternoon ’ s derby – that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a game where Ole HAS to make a statement , saying “ We are back ” .
He needs to rally his troops in that dressing-room with a message along the lines of , “ We are not running out of here , with 75,000 people watching , to have City spank our backsides ” .
He must draw a line in the sand – and , if that means a 1-0 win with United seeing plenty of the ball and limiting Pep Guardiola ’ s side to few opportunities , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If , on the other hand , it ’ s an attacking feast of football and the two teams share four goals in a thriller , it will be great for those watching – but , ultimately , it will leave him and his club unsatisfied .
For me , the situation appears to be settling down and progress can be seen on the pitch .
Obviously , in the boardroom – away from the on-field battleground – it might be a different story .
But , out there on the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a leader and Bruno Fernandes ’ arrival has added craft , guile and goals to a midfield that sadly lacked all three .
David de Gea ’ s form is a concern – not a worry – as class will eventually tell , but , in Sergio Romero , the club has a more than capable deputy if De Gea ’ s turns out to be something more .
Ever so slowly , the confidence appears to be returning .
And more momentum would be generated by a victory over Guardiola ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measured , of course , but , if I remember my own playing days , the best comparison I can make came from my time at Nottingham Forest .
We ’ d just come up from what is now the Championship and faced United , with Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs in their ranks , in the first game of the season .
The feeling very much in our dressing room after that was , “ If we can get a point against this lot , then we can do it against anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and qualifying for Europe .
And so much of the reason for that was because we had tested ourselves against the very best and managed to hold our own .
And it ’ s a good time to be facing Manchester City – it ’ s been a tricky fortnight for the champions .
There has been the excitement of the performance at the Bernabeu and the emotion and effort that went into defeating a spirited – but limited –Aston Villa team at Wembley last week .
There was no midweek rest with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game has come quickly at Guardiola & Co .
They aren ’ t there for the taking , exactly .
But , if Manchester United are truly making their way back among the Premier League ’ s big beasts , they need to prove it .
And there ’ s no better way to do that than by beating the best in a derby in front of your own fans .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions and could complete a league double over Manchester City this afternoon
Man Utd have the opportunity to make a big statement with derby day win over rivals
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can lead Manchester United to glory this season.
That’s the good news – which appears to have been largely missed by pretty much everyone.
Yes, the green shoots of recovery are being seen at Old Trafford and the potential in this campaign is now opening up.
The Red Devils are in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, last 16 of the Europa League and they remain very much in the race for a top-four finish.
What would help is three points from this afternoon’s derby – that almost goes without saying.
But this is a game where Ole HAS to make a statement, saying “We are back”.
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He needs to rally his troops in that dressing-room with a message along the lines of, “We are not running out of here, with 75,000 people watching, to have City spank our backsides”.
He must draw a line in the sand – and, if that means a 1-0 win with United seeing plenty of the ball and limiting Pep Guardiola’s side to few opportunities, then that’s what he must do.
If, on the other hand, it’s an attacking feast of football and the two teams share four goals in a thriller, it will be great for those watching – but, ultimately, it will leave him and his club unsatisfied.
For me, the situation appears to be settling down and progress can be seen on the pitch.
Obviously, in the boardroom – away from the on-field battleground – it might be a different story.
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But, out there on the green stuff, Harry Maguire is emerging as a leader and Bruno Fernandes’ arrival has added craft, guile and goals to a midfield that sadly lacked all three.
David de Gea’s form is a concern – not a worry – as class will eventually tell, but, in Sergio Romero, the club has a more than capable deputy if De Gea’s turns out to be something more. Ever so slowly, the confidence appears to be returning.
And more momentum would be generated by a victory over Guardiola’s side.
It can’t be measured, of course, but, if I remember my own playing days, the best comparison I can make came from my time at Nottingham Forest.
We’d just come up from what is now the Championship and faced United, with Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs in their ranks, in the first game of the season.
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I scored and we earned a point.
The feeling very much in our dressing room after that was, “If we can get a point against this lot, then we can do it against anyone”.
We ended up finishing third and qualifying for Europe.
And so much of the reason for that was because we had tested ourselves against the very best and managed to hold our own.
And it’s a good time to be facing Manchester City – it’s been a tricky fortnight for the champions.
There has been the excitement of the performance at the Bernabeu and the emotion and effort that went into defeating a spirited – but limited –Aston Villa team at Wembley last week.
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There was no midweek rest with a trip to Sheffield Wednesday and this game has come quickly at Guardiola & Co.
They aren’t there for the taking, exactly.
But, if Manchester United are truly making their way back among the Premier League’s big beasts, they need to prove it.
And there’s no better way to do that than by beating the best in a derby in front of your own fans.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Coronavirus 'could kill 100,000 Brits' as ministers prepare for huge death toll

Ministers have warned local councils to prepare for a potential coronavirus death toll as high as 100,000 as the UK sees its second death from Covid-19 .
Whitehall officials have given the 'central estimate ' to Town Halls as the UK moves firmly into the second phase of the government 's strategy attempting to delay the spread of the virus According to the Sunday Times a unit in the housing department has issued guidance to local councils about how many casualties they should prepare for .
When questioned on the figure , First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon - who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus - did not deny the figure .
`` We 're looking at the scientific worst case scenarios , '' she acknowledged .
Boris Johnson will head a fresh emergency cobra meeting on Monday which will discuss further precautions .
According to the Sunday Times the new figure came after experts revised the initial death toll estimate of 500,000 was given if 80 % of the population was infected .
The total was circulated to town hall leaders to prevent panic and included those most likely to die from seasonal flu , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
One official who has been involved in the planning told the newspaper : “ The central estimate of deaths is about 100,000 .
`` Everyone has been focusing on the worst case but this is what the experts actually expect to happen .
Some of those people would have died of other flus . ''
When asked about the figure the Chair of the Royal College of GPs Professor Martin Marshall said he suspects it 's `` probably more like a worst case scenario '' .
There are a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exam boards drawing up plans to delay GCSEs and A-levels amid officials predictions that the epidemic will be at its height in late April and early May .
The Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle will chair a meeting tomorrow of the House of Commons Commission , which is set to ban visitors to parliament and all official travel abroad by MPs , staff and committees .
Oliver Dowden , the culture secretary , wil hold meetings with sports bodies tomorrow to advise them before they make decisions on abandoning events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice officials have drawn up a secret blueprint to release thousands of low-risk prisoners early , should the disease create a shortage of prison staff .
But it 's understood ministers are not yet considering that move .
Meanwhile the Chancellor has warned the coronavirus outbreak could lead to a `` supply shock '' if lots of people fall ill .
But Rishi Sunak , who has been in office for less than a month , insisted the country was well prepared to deal with the outbreak .
Ahead of his first budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures to help businesses get through indicating that his financial plan would now focus on the `` economic security '' of the country .
Mr Sunak told the Sunday Telegraph , the country is `` well prepared '' and would `` emerge on the other side stronger '' .
Outlining his plan to help businesses cope with the virus , the MP for Richmond ( Yorkshire ) said : `` You have to look at the nature of what the economic impact might be , so that we can design an appropriate response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people might be ill , and therefore not be able to be at work .
And that impacts the productive capacity of your economy if you 've got a manufacturing plant and they ca n't make their widgets . ''
He added : `` We need to look at what are the interventions that we need to help bridge a difficult period .
That 's where we might look at some targeted options to help ease the strain on cash flows for a certain period to help them get through to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the supply shock there will likely be an impact on demand if people are at home . ''
Mr Sunak also told the paper that he was `` looking at '' objections to transaction taxes such as stamp duty , an apparent hint that the levy could be changed in future budgets .
And he said that he wanted `` lower rates of tax '' during his time in office .

Royal College of GPs Professor Martin Marshall: "very difficult to tell" if there will be 100,000 deaths from coronavirus
Royal College of GPs Professor Martin Marshall: "very difficult to tell" if there will be 100,000 deaths from coronavirus
But the Chancellor has promised to take "targeted" measures to help businesses as he gears up for his first budget in the role. The financial plan is likely to focus on protecting the economy in the face of the virus
Ministers have warned local councils to prepare for a potential coronavirus death toll as high as 100,000 as the UK sees its second death from Covid-19.
Whitehall officials have given the 'central estimate' to Town Halls as the UK moves firmly into the second phase of the government's strategy attempting to delay the spread of the virus
According to the Sunday Times a unit in the housing department has issued guidance to local councils about how many casualties they should prepare for.
When questioned on the figure, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon - who has dialled in to Cobra meetings on the virus - did not deny the figure.
"We're looking at the scientific worst case scenarios," she acknowledged.
Boris Johnson will head a fresh emergency cobra meeting on Monday which will discuss further precautions.
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According to the Sunday Times the new figure came after experts revised the initial death toll estimate of 500,000 was given if 80% of the population was infected.
The total was circulated to town hall leaders to prevent panic and included those most likely to die from seasonal flu, which average 17,000 over the past five years.
One official who has been involved in the planning told the newspaper: “The central estimate of deaths is about 100,000.
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"Everyone has been focusing on the worst case but this is what the experts actually expect to happen. Some of those people would have died of other flus."
When asked about the figure the Chair of the Royal College of GPs Professor Martin Marshall said he suspects it's "probably more like a worst case scenario".
There are a number of contingency plans now on the table including exam boards drawing up plans to delay GCSEs and A-levels amid officials predictions that the epidemic will be at its height in late April and early May.
The Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle will chair a meeting tomorrow of the House of Commons Commission, which is set to ban visitors to parliament and all official travel abroad by MPs, staff and committees.
Image: PA) PA)
Oliver Dowden, the culture secretary, wil hold meetings with sports bodies tomorrow to advise them before they make decisions on abandoning events or playing them behind closed doors.
Justice officials have drawn up a secret blueprint to release thousands of low-risk prisoners early, should the disease create a shortage of prison staff.
But it's understood ministers are not yet considering that move.
Meanwhile the Chancellor has warned the coronavirus outbreak could lead to a "supply shock" if lots of people fall ill.
But Rishi Sunak, who has been in office for less than a month, insisted the country was well prepared to deal with the outbreak.
Ahead of his first budget he promised to take "targeted" measures to help businesses get through indicating that his financial plan would now focus on the "economic security" of the country.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Mr Sunak told the Sunday Telegraph, the country is "well prepared" and would "emerge on the other side stronger".
Outlining his plan to help businesses cope with the virus, the MP for Richmond (Yorkshire) said: "You have to look at the nature of what the economic impact might be, so that we can design an appropriate response.
"The main issue is lots of people might be ill, and therefore not be able to be at work. And that impacts the productive capacity of your economy if you've got a manufacturing plant and they can't make their widgets."
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He added: "We need to look at what are the interventions that we need to help bridge a difficult period. That's where we might look at some targeted options to help ease the strain on cash flows for a certain period to help them get through to the other side.
"Obviously, alongside the supply shock there will likely be an impact on demand if people are at home."
Mr Sunak also told the paper that he was "looking at" objections to transaction taxes such as stamp duty, an apparent hint that the levy could be changed in future budgets.
And he said that he wanted "lower rates of tax" during his time in office.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Devastated mum of 1lb 9oz miracle baby told 'don't buy gifts or balloons' by doctors

A mum has told of her devastation of being told her premature baby would not survive his first week as he is about to celebrate his first birthday .
Little Theo Tomlinson was born at 27 weeks , weighing just 1lb 9oz , the Daily Record reports .
The tot from Glasgow was so tiny that doctors told his parents Kirsty Graham and Lyle Tomlinson to tell family and friends not to bring gifts , cards or balloons - because he probably would n't survive .
The couple , both 27 , continued hoping that their baby would survive - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will celebrate his first birthday .
Mum Kirsty said : `` It 's amazing how far he has come .
To think we were told to prepare for the worst .
`` The doctors even told us to tell people not to bring gifts or balloons because there was such a small chance of him surviving .
We understood why they said that , but it was devastating . ''
Kirsty started experiencing swelling when she was 25 weeks pregnant .
A scan showed her baby was not growing as he should and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition that affects some pregnant women usually during their second half of pregnancy or soon after their baby is delivered .
Early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure and protein in your urine - in some cases also swelling , headache , vision problems and pain below the ribs .
Doctors at Glasgow Royal Infirmary treated her for the condition and monitored her baby closely .
However just two weeks later a scan showed the baby had stopped growing completely , was being starved of oxygen and by then Kirsty 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` They wanted the baby to get to 30 weeks because anything before that is dangerous , but they decided there and then they had to get Theo out if he was going to survive . ''
`` I had a C-section and he came out crying which the doctors said was very unusual for a baby so premature , so that gave us hope .
`` He breathed on his own for seven seconds which was also amazing , but then he was put on a ventilator because he needed oxygen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see their baby five hours later .
Kirsty said : `` He just looked so tiny .
We saw him but we did n't hold him for another 11 days .
Mother 's Day was the first time I held my son , which was really amazing , '' added Kirsty .
Three days after his birth , Theo was responding well , surprising medics and his parents alike - but their happiness was to be shattered once more when the tot took drastically ill. Kirsty said : `` After three days of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were lucky that they managed to stabilise him quite quickly and he recovered but he has been left with chronic lung disease as a result .
We will just find out exactly how that will impact him as he gets older . ''
Theo is now home and thriving and despite their experience Kirsty and Lyle are grateful he is ok. Kirsty added : `` At the time , seeing other mums taking their babies home was heartbreaking but we are here now and we ca n't believe we are just about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a time when we never thought this would happen . ''

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Kirsty Graham, 27, started experiencing swelling when she was 25 weeks pregnant. Baby Theo was born at 27 weeks, but doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn't survive
A mum has told of her devastation of being told her premature baby would not survive his first week as he is about to celebrate his first birthday.
Little Theo Tomlinson was born at 27 weeks, weighing just 1lb 9oz, the Daily Record reports.
The tot from Glasgow was so tiny that doctors told his parents Kirsty Graham and Lyle Tomlinson to tell family and friends not to bring gifts, cards or balloons - because he probably wouldn't survive.
The couple, both 27, continued hoping that their baby would survive - and on March 20 this year he will celebrate his first birthday.
Mum Kirsty said: "It's amazing how far he has come. To think we were told to prepare for the worst.
"The doctors even told us to tell people not to bring gifts or balloons because there was such a small chance of him surviving. We understood why they said that, but it was devastating."
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Kirsty started experiencing swelling when she was 25 weeks pregnant.
A scan showed her baby was not growing as he should and she was suffering from pre-eclampsia - a condition that affects some pregnant women usually during their second half of pregnancy or soon after their baby is delivered.
Early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure and protein in your urine - in some cases also swelling, headache, vision problems and pain below the ribs.
Image: Kirsty Graham) Kirsty Graham) Image: Kirsty Graham) Kirsty Graham)
Doctors at Glasgow Royal Infirmary treated her for the condition and monitored her baby closely.
However just two weeks later a scan showed the baby had stopped growing completely, was being starved of oxygen and by then Kirsty's waters had also broken.
She said: "They wanted the baby to get to 30 weeks because anything before that is dangerous, but they decided there and then they had to get Theo out if he was going to survive."
Image: Kirsty Graham) Kirsty Graham) Image: Kirsty Graham) Kirsty Graham)
"I had a C-section and he came out crying which the doctors said was very unusual for a baby so premature, so that gave us hope.
"He breathed on his own for seven seconds which was also amazing, but then he was put on a ventilator because he needed oxygen."
The loving parents could only see their baby five hours later.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Kirsty said: "He just looked so tiny. We saw him but we didn't hold him for another 11 days. Mother's Day was the first time I held my son, which was really amazing," added Kirsty.
Three days after his birth, Theo was responding well, surprising medics and his parents alike - but their happiness was to be shattered once more when the tot took drastically ill.
Kirsty said: "After three days of doing so well his lung collapsed. We were lucky that they managed to stabilise him quite quickly and he recovered but he has been left with chronic lung disease as a result. We will just find out exactly how that will impact him as he gets older."
Theo is now home and thriving and despite their experience Kirsty and Lyle are grateful he is ok.
Kirsty added: "At the time, seeing other mums taking their babies home was heartbreaking but we are here now and we can't believe we are just about to celebrate his first birthday. There was a time when we never thought this would happen."


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Laura Whitmore's IWD poem a poignant nod to Caroline Flack's strength and vulnerability

Displayed on tube Instagram account All On The Board and her own the empowering verse already earned hundreds of rounds of virtual applause , from men and women .
Pal Caroline died on February 15 and Laura 's tribute to her a day later on her BBC radio show echoed her heart strong poem .
Laura 's poem reads : `` She is strong , she is fierce , She is smart , she is tough ; she is happy , she is sad , She is polished , she is rough , She is vulnerable , she is insecure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what to do ; But , she learns , she grows , She ’ s a force to be reckoned with , '' She is YOU .
`` Happy Women ’ s day to all my ladies in all your shapes or forms .
Love Laura x . ''
During her radio tribute Laura spoke about Caroline and her battles , explaining hoe tyhey became friends : `` I met her just shy of 10 years ago at V Festival and then we became friends .
She was bubbly and for such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She loved to laugh and had the most infectious chuckle .
She also had many struggles .
I ’ m not going to pretend that she was perfect , but is anyone ?
`` To everyone , be kind in what you say .
I ’ m going to carry on today and get through this show as that ’ s what Caroline would say to do .
Caroline , I ’ m so sad for you , for your family .
`` I ’ m angry that you saw this as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much love and support you had , I ’ m sorry you didn ’ t know that .
I ’ m not sure when but I ’ ll see you on the dance floor again and I hope you ’ re at peace and know that you are loved . ''
Laura was interviewed just days before Caroline took her own life - and her words about the need for people to treat each other with kindness seem all the more poignant in the wake of the tragedy .
Discussing her work on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure the contestants go through can be exacerbated due to the abuse they endure online .
“ We need to be really careful about judging people , ” she told You magazine - explaining that she has seen people judged over their physical appearance .
“ You get told off for having boobs that are too small , boobs that are too big , legs that are too skinny , legs that are too big .
Yes , there are some girls there who have had work done , but that is their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an example .
Laura defended Love Island - even though some of the contestants are guilty of the kind of judgement she warns about .
“ All of us have been a Shaughna [ Phillips , one of the recent contestants who had her heart broken ] , all of us have let a boy mess us around or , for guys , been Nas [ Majeed ] , being knocked back because of his height , ” she said .
“ [ The show ] is universal , those are conversations that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many negative things in the news .
This show is warm , safe and protected , even though there is negative talk around it , ” she added .
Laura ’ s message echoes that of the late Caroline - who frequently posted messages to offer hope to those under pressure .
Just weeks before her death , Caroline shared a post on Instagram that read : “ In a world where you can be anything , be kind.
” She added her own addition , writing : `` Anything ... we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the post published on 5 December last year .
* Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

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As well as being a poignant nod to her pal's Caroline Flack's legacy, Laura Whitmore's poem is set to inspire women everywhere to embrace their glorious contradictions as their own
Laura Whitmore's poignant Internation Women's Day poem pays a strong tribute to pal Caroline Flack's legacy.
Displayed on tube Instagram account All On The Board and her own the empowering verse already earned hundreds of rounds of virtual applause, from men and women.
Pal Caroline died on February 15 and Laura's tribute to her a day later on her BBC radio show echoed her heart strong poem.
Laura's poem reads: "She is strong, she is fierce, She is smart, she is tough; she is happy, she is sad, She is polished, she is rough, She is vulnerable, she is insecure, She doesn’t always know what to do; But, she learns, she grows, She’s a force to be reckoned with,
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"She is YOU.
"Happy Women’s day to all my ladies in all your shapes or forms. Love Laura x."
During her radio tribute Laura spoke about Caroline and her battles, explaining hoe tyhey became friends: "I met her just shy of 10 years ago at V Festival and then we became friends. She was bubbly and for such a small stature, commanded a room.
"She loved to laugh and had the most infectious chuckle. She also had many struggles. I’m not going to pretend that she was perfect, but is anyone?
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"To everyone, be kind in what you say. I’m going to carry on today and get through this show as that’s what Caroline would say to do. Caroline, I’m so sad for you, for your family.
"I’m angry that you saw this as your only option as I know how much love and support you had, I’m sorry you didn’t know that. I’m not sure when but I’ll see you on the dance floor again and I hope you’re at peace and know that you are loved."
Laura was interviewed just days before Caroline took her own life - and her words about the need for people to treat each other with kindness seem all the more poignant in the wake of the tragedy.
Discussing her work on Love Island , Laura explained that the pressure the contestants go through can be exacerbated due to the abuse they endure online.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We need to be really careful about judging people,” she told You magazine - explaining that she has seen people judged over their physical appearance.
“You get told off for having boobs that are too small, boobs that are too big, legs that are too skinny, legs that are too big. Yes, there are some girls there who have had work done, but that is their choice,” she says, as an example.
Laura defended Love Island - even though some of the contestants are guilty of the kind of judgement she warns about.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“All of us have been a Shaughna [Phillips, one of the recent contestants who had her heart broken], all of us have let a boy mess us around or, for guys, been Nas [Majeed], being knocked back because of his height,” she said.
“[The show] is universal, those are conversations that we all have. There are so many negative things in the news. This show is warm, safe and protected, even though there is negative talk around it,” she added.
Laura’s message echoes that of the late Caroline - who frequently posted messages to offer hope to those under pressure.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
Just weeks before her death, Caroline shared a post on Instagram that read: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
She added her own addition, writing: "Anything... we can literally choose to be anything," with the post published on 5 December last year.
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Queen to defy coronavirus and 'keep calm and carry on' as Palace draws up emergency plan

The Queen will continue her public duties as she vows to `` keep calm and carry on '' following the coronavirus outbreak .
The monarch will attend the Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey tomorrow alongside eight other members of the Royal Family - despite fears over the spread of the deadly virus .
It emerged that palace staff are drawing up plans that would severely limit further engagements for the Queen if more people in Britain are infected .
The Queen , who is 93 , may be forced to relocate to either Sandringham or Balmoral to limit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff , reports the Mail on Sunday .
A Palace source told the newspaper that the Queen was determined to set an example by ‘ keeping calm and carrying on ’ until there was ‘ compelling advice to the contrary ’ She will follow Government advice to self-isolate in the event of an epidemic while the Duke of Edinburgh , 98 , will continue live on the Sandringham Estate .
It is feared that the spread of coronavirus could force the cancellation of garden parties in May when the number of infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been hit with 206 cases of coronavirus with two reported fatalities of elderly patients in England in recent days .
Guests of honour among the 2,000-strong Commonwealth Day congregation will include the Prince of Wales , Duchess of Cornwall , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge , ambassadors , faith leaders and more than 800 schoolchildren .
International boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua will deliver a reflection , while singers Alexandra Burke and Craig David will perform .
The Queen will use her Commonwealth Day message to praise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blend of traditions `` serves to make us stronger '' .
In her annual message , the head of state highlighted how global connectivity makes people aware their `` choices and actions '' can affect the `` well-being of people and communities living far away '' .
The Queen 's words will be printed in the order of service accompanying the Commonwealth Day service on Monday at Westminster Abbey , attended by the Queen and senior members of the royal family , Boris Johnson and a 2,000-strong congregation .
But the event is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending their last official event as working members of the monarchy , before they begin their new life as financially independent royals on March 31 .
Harry and Meghan have been carrying out a string of final public appearances over the past few days in the wake of their decision to step back as senior royals and earn their own income .
The Queen says in her message : `` On Commonwealth occasions , it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worldwide family .
`` We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection , helping us to imagine and deliver a common future . ''
She said : `` Throughout my life , I have had the opportunity to see and hear how membership of the Commonwealth family means so much to those living in all parts of the world , often in places that are quite remote .
The Commonwealth Day service will be broadcast live on BBC One and across the BBC World Service .

The Queen will defy fears and attend the Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey tomorrow despite the spread of deadly virus that has so far infected 206 people in Britain
Queen to defy coronavirus and 'keep calm and carry on' as Palace draws up emergency plan
The Queen is to continue her public duties as she vows to "keep calm and carry on" following the coronavirus outbreak.
The monarch will attend the Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey tomorrow alongside eight other members of the Royal Family - despite fears over the spread of the deadly virus.
It emerged that Palace staff are drawing up plans that would severely limit further engagements for the Queen if more people in Britain are infected.
The Queen, who is 93, may be forced to relocate to either Sandringham or Balmoral to limit the risk of infection with a reduced retinue of staff, reports the Mail on Sunday.
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A Palace source told the newspaper that the Queen was determined to set an example by ‘keeping calm and carrying on’ until there was ‘compelling advice to the contrary’
She will follow Government advice to self-isolate in the event of an epidemic while the Duke of Edinburgh, 98, will continue live on the Sandringham Estate.
It is feared that the spread of coronavirus could force the cancellation of garden parties in May when the number of infections could be at its highest.
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Britain has been hit with 206 cases of coronavirus with two reported fatalities of elderly patients in England in recent days.
Guests of honour among the 2,000-strong Commonwealth Day congregation will include the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, ambassadors, faith leaders and more than 800 schoolchildren.
International boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua will deliver a reflection, while singers Alexandra Burke and Craig David will perform.
The Queen will use her Commonwealth Day message to praise the diversity of the family of nations whose blend of traditions "serves to make us stronger".
Image: PA) PA)
In her annual message, the head of state highlighted how global connectivity makes people aware their "choices and actions" can affect the "well-being of people and communities living far away".
The Queen's words will be printed in the order of service accompanying the Commonwealth Day service on Monday at Westminster Abbey, attended by the Queen and senior members of the royal family, Boris Johnson and a 2,000-strong congregation.
But the event is likely to be overshadowed by the appearance of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending their last official event as working members of the monarchy, before they begin their new life as financially independent royals on March 31.
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Harry and Meghan have been carrying out a string of final public appearances over the past few days in the wake of their decision to step back as senior royals and earn their own income.
The Queen says in her message: "On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and countries that make up our worldwide family.
"We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection, helping us to imagine and deliver a common future."
She said: "Throughout my life, I have had the opportunity to see and hear how membership of the Commonwealth family means so much to those living in all parts of the world, often in places that are quite remote.
The Commonwealth Day service will be broadcast live on BBC One and across the BBC World Service.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Coronavirus supermarket rationing begins as Tesco limits products to five per customer

Supermarket giant Tesco is rationing products as they battle to get a handle on coronavirus panic buying .
Shoppers have been stripping shelves of hand sanitiser , toilet roll and baked beans amid COVID-19 hysteria .
Now bosses at the UK 's biggest supermarket have decided to limit customers to five items each of UHT milk , pasta and baked beans , both online and in store , reports the Telegraph .
On the supermarket giant 's website , shoppers are told they have reached a five-item limit when trying to order the products .
The move comes as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 209 , rising by 45 on Saturday , after a second death was recorded in the UK .
It comes as videos were posted showing hoards of manic shoppers pushing trolleys piled high with long-life goods .
At Costco in Chingford , London , shoppers were limited to one case of water each due to reported shortages .
The man who filmed the panicked scenes said it was `` very over the top '' and people were `` fighting and pushing in front of each other . ''
Meanwhile confirmed cases jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest leap yet .
And a second person , an 83-year-old great-grandfather who had been on a cruise , died from the virus .
Tesco is also limiting purchases of children 's cough medicine , Calpol , wipes and sprays .
Prices of hard-to-find hand gel have sky rocketed since cases were reported in the UK , with some online retailers stocking it at 5,000 % more than normal , despite the fact medical experts say washing your hand with soap and water is more effective .
Masks , gloves and other protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Exploitative retailers inflating prices have previously been warned they could face prosecution .
World famous microbiologist Dr Peter Piot , who was one of the scientists at the forefront of the battle against Aids and helped discover Ebola , has warned the outbreak could last for six months and peak at Easter .
He added during an interview with The Times that it could resurface at winter meaning the quest for a vaccine , which is currently expected to take 18 months , is of great importance .
The government 's worst case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population infected , with a mortality rate of around 1 % , but Dr Piot did n't think it would be that bad .
The mortality rate given by the World Health Organisation earlier this month was 3.4 % but does n't account for the anticipated large number of unconfirmed cases of people with the virus .
So far more than 100,000 have contracted COVID-19 globally and 3,600 have died , mainly in China where the outbreak started at the end of December .

The British public are very concerned about the availability of pasta in Tesco
The British public are very concerned about the availability of pasta in Tesco
Supermarket Tesco has imposed a limit on certain in-demand items as the fight to combat coronavirus panic buying steps up a gear. Purchases of pasta, baked beans and UHT milk will be limited to five per person
Coronavirus supermarket rationing begins as Tesco limits products to five per customer
Supermarket giant Tesco is rationing products as they battle to get a handle on coronavirus panic buying.
Shoppers have been stripping shelves of hand sanitiser, toilet roll and baked beans amid COVID-19 hysteria.
Now bosses at the UK's biggest supermarket have decided to limit customers to five items each of UHT milk, pasta and baked beans, both online and in store, reports the Telegraph.
On the supermarket giant's website, shoppers are told they have reached a five-item limit when trying to order the products.
The move comes as the number of cases in the UK soared to 209, rising by 45 on Saturday, after a second death was recorded in the UK.
It comes as videos were posted showing hoards of manic shoppers pushing trolleys piled high with long-life goods.
At Costco in Chingford, London, shoppers were limited to one case of water each due to reported shortages.
Image: Lydia Stephens) Lydia Stephens)
The man who filmed the panicked scenes said it was "very over the top" and people were "fighting and pushing in front of each other."
Meanwhile confirmed cases jumped by 45 to 209 yesterday - the biggest leap yet. And a second person, an 83-year-old great-grandfather who had been on a cruise, died from the virus.
Tesco is also limiting purchases of children's cough medicine, Calpol, wipes and sprays.
Image: Shazia Awan-Scully) Shazia Awan-Scully) Image: Valerio Berdini/Shutterstock) Valerio Berdini/Shutterstock)
Prices of hard-to-find hand gel have sky rocketed since cases were reported in the UK, with some online retailers stocking it at 5,000% more than normal, despite the fact medical experts say washing your hand with soap and water is more effective.
Masks, gloves and other protective products were also being snapped up.
Exploitative retailers inflating prices have previously been warned they could face prosecution.
Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images) The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)
World famous microbiologist Dr Peter Piot, who was one of the scientists at the forefront of the battle against Aids and helped discover Ebola, has warned the outbreak could last for six months and peak at Easter.
He added during an interview with The Times that it could resurface at winter meaning the quest for a vaccine, which is currently expected to take 18 months, is of great importance.
The government's worst case scenario would see 80% of the population infected, with a mortality rate of around 1%, but Dr Piot didn't think it would be that bad.
The mortality rate given by the World Health Organisation earlier this month was 3.4% but doesn't account for the anticipated large number of unconfirmed cases of people with the virus.
So far more than 100,000 have contracted COVID-19 globally and 3,600 have died, mainly in China where the outbreak started at the end of December.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Rangers should be in no doubt that Steven Gerrard is still the right man to take them forward

Nothing should surprise me in football any more , but my mate Steven Gerrard supposedly under pressure at Rangers ?
C ’ mon !
Social media has much to answer for when it comes to some of the nonsense that is being spouted these days .
I see lots of people who are clever and understand the game , but also a helluva lot of people who simply don ’ t have a clue .
Even from a distance , I can sniff out the rubbish .
Like the suggestion he ’ s lost the players .
Absolute rubbish .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak to him to know that ’ s wrong , hopelessly wrong .
I watched how Rangers played against Braga in the last round of the Europa League and I could see a team that has got every ounce of belief in what the boss is doing .
They have clearly bought into what he wants .
They have reached the last 16 for the first time since 2011 – and gone further than Celtic , who played weaker opposition – because Steven has got them playing the right way and sticking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him because we were team-mates .
I ’ m arguing that there is no perspective any more .
OK , he ’ s spent a bit of money , but , even if they have had a dip in the league of late , this is a far more competitive Rangers team than they ’ ve had for so many years .
The performances in Europe have been outstanding – and maybe they are paying the penalty for that a little in the league .
I also think they have not been done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Honestly , I know Steven will be hurting by that loss at home to Hamilton and the cup defeat by Hearts .
He ’ s a passionate lad , he wears his heart on sleeve all the time and you know what you get with him .
Any players not delivering , he ’ ll come out and say it .
And I ’ ll back him 100 per cent in that .
I ’ m sure he will get it right , but managers have certain periods when they ’ re under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right way .
Sometimes you have to grit your teeth and get through .
Those are the times you need to support the manager , back what he ’ s doing and believe in what he can achieve .
Every successful manager has needed that support at some time .
And , again , it ’ s about perspective .
I know that from my own experience .
My team in Brisbane has been constantly criticised for being a team that “ only defends ” , but we have had more passes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in the league !
Certain people have agendas and they will never waste an opportunity to stick the knife in .
In Scotland , I know there are plenty of agendas – and Steven knows that , too .
There are a lot of people who want to see a name like him fail .
If Stevie wins two more games , then he ’ ll have more points and be in a better position than the Rangers team in the two seasons before he arrived at the club .
They have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , against Bayer Leverkusen .
So he ’ s doing something right .
And you can ’ t question the commitment and desire .
I speak to Steven from time to time about management , about football , about our lives after hanging up the boots .
And I know for a fact we are the same – we both want to get to the top in our new careers .
And I have no doubt he will do that , eventually .
Rangers fans should have no doubt , either .

The Liverpool legend came under pressure following his side's humiliating Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat to Hearts earlier this month
Rangers should be in no doubt that Steven Gerrard is still the right man to take them forward
Nothing should surprise me in football any more, but my mate Steven Gerrard supposedly under pressure at Rangers? C’mon!
Social media has much to answer for when it comes to some of the nonsense that is being spouted these days.
I see lots of people who are clever and understand the game, but also a helluva lot of people who simply don’t have a clue.
Even from a distance, I can sniff out the rubbish. Like the suggestion he’s lost the players. Absolute rubbish. Honestly, I don’t have to speak to him to know that’s wrong, hopelessly wrong.
I watched how Rangers played against Braga in the last round of the Europa League and I could see a team that has got every ounce of belief in what the boss is doing. They have clearly bought into what he wants.
Image: Rangers FC/PA Images) Rangers FC/PA Images)
They have reached the last 16 for the first time since 2011 – and gone further than Celtic, who played weaker opposition – because Steven has got them playing the right way and sticking together.
I’m not defending him because we were team-mates. I’m arguing that there is no perspective any more.
OK, he’s spent a bit of money, but, even if they have had a dip in the league of late, this is a far more competitive Rangers team than they’ve had for so many years.
The performances in Europe have been outstanding – and maybe they are paying the penalty for that a little in the league. I also think they have not been done any favours by the winter break.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Honestly, I know Steven will be hurting by that loss at home to Hamilton and the cup defeat by Hearts. He’s a passionate lad, he wears his heart on sleeve all the time and you know what you get with him.
Any players not delivering, he’ll come out and say it. And I’ll back him 100 per cent in that.
I’m sure he will get it right, but managers have certain periods when they’re under pressure and it’s not going the right way.
Sometimes you have to grit your teeth and get through.
Those are the times you need to support the manager, back what he’s doing and believe in what he can achieve.
Image: Rangers FC/PA Images) Rangers FC/PA Images)
Every successful manager has needed that support at some time. And, again, it’s about perspective. I know that from my own experience. My team in Brisbane has been constantly criticised for being a team that “only defends”, but we have had more passes in the opposition half than any other team in the league!
Certain people have agendas and they will never waste an opportunity to stick the knife in.
In Scotland, I know there are plenty of agendas – and Steven knows that, too. There are a lot of people who want to see a name like him fail.
If Stevie wins two more games, then he’ll have more points and be in a better position than the Rangers team in the two seasons before he arrived at the club.
So there’s progress.
Image: PA) PA)
They have a glamorous tie in Europe, too, against Bayer Leverkusen. So he’s doing something right. And you can’t question the commitment and desire. I speak to Steven from time to time about management, about football, about our lives after hanging up the boots.
And I know for a fact we are the same – we both want to get to the top in our new
careers. And I have no doubt he will do that, eventually.
Rangers fans should have no doubt, either.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Super Worm Moon 2020 will appear tomorrow night - how to see it from the UK

If you ’ re a fan of stargazing , make sure you mark tomorrow evening off in your calendar .
Tomorrow night , a Super Worm Moon is set to appear , during which time our lunar satellite will look both bigger and brighter in the night sky .
A full moon occurs when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the sun , meaning its face is fully illuminated .
Meanwhile , this will also be a supermoon as the moon ’ s orbit will be at its closest to the Earth .
Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be visible with the naked eye , so there ’ s no need to splash out on expensive equipment to get involved .
The Super Worm Moon is set to peak at around 17:48 tomorrow night , but should also be visible through the entire evening .
This particular full moon is known by several names , including the Worm Moon , Lenten Moon or the Sap Moon .
NASA explained : “ The full Moon in March is known by many names : the Worm Moon , Sap Moon , Crow Moon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lenten Moon .
“ According to the Farmer ’ s Almanac , the native tribes of what is now the northern and eastern US named this the Worm Moon after the earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws .
“ The more northern tribes knew this as the Crow Moon , when the cawing of crows signalled the end of winter .
“ Other northern names are the Crust Moon , because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night , or the Sap Moon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trees .
Europeans called this the Lenten Moon.
” If you miss tomorrow ’ s supermoon , do not fear - the Super Worm Moon is the second of four supermoons for 2020 .
The next two are set to take place on April 8 and May 7 .

Tomorrow night, a Super Worm Moon is set to appear, during which time our lunar satellite will look both bigger and brighter in the night sky
Super Worm Moon 2020 will appear tomorrow night - how to see it from the UK
If you’re a fan of stargazing, make sure you mark tomorrow evening off in your calendar.
Tomorrow night, a Super Worm Moon is set to appear, during which time our lunar satellite will look both bigger and brighter in the night sky.
A full moon occurs when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the sun, meaning its face is fully illuminated.
Meanwhile, this will also be a supermoon as the moon’s orbit will be at its closest to the Earth.
Best of all, the whole event will be visible with the naked eye, so there’s no need to splash out on expensive equipment to get involved.
The Super Worm Moon is set to peak at around 17:48 tomorrow night, but should also be visible through the entire evening.
Image: Dinendra Haria/REX/Shutterstock) Dinendra Haria/REX/Shutterstock)
This particular full moon is known by several names, including the Worm Moon, Lenten Moon or the Sap Moon.
NASA explained: “The full Moon in March is known by many names: the Worm Moon, Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Sugar Moon, and Lenten Moon.
“According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the native tribes of what is now the northern and eastern US named this the Worm Moon after the earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws.
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“The more northern tribes knew this as the Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signalled the end of winter.
“Other northern names are the Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night, or the Sap Moon as this is the time for tapping maple trees. Europeans called this the Lenten Moon.”
If you miss tomorrow’s supermoon, do not fear - the Super Worm Moon is the second of four supermoons for 2020.
The next two are set to take place on April 8 and May 7.


thedailymirror--2020-03-08--Crufts poisoning scandal - how it all unfolded and what exactly happened

Crufts is meant to be a fluffy , cute bit of detachment from a world that often spews out depressing news ... but the event has a dark history that taints it .
After the world watched the dog show in 2015 , horror struck - the sudden death of innocent pooches became an investigative issue no one could ignore .
It was after the dog show that shocking allegations of poisoning sparked outrage after Jagger the Irish setter died a few days after competing in the event .
A shih-tzu , a Western Highland terrier and Afghan hound also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
And who is responsible ?
We take a closer look at the tragedy which struck more than just pet lovers ... Three-year-old Irish setter Jagger came second in the best of breed class at Birmingham ’ s NEC but fell ill and collapsed at home after his stint on the dog show .
Distraught breeder Dee Milligan-Bott claimed a vet ’ s postmortem found cubes of beef laced with a slow-acting toxin in his stomach .
She suspects a jealous rival was responsible but believes the real target was brother Noodle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the time , Dee , from Leicester , said : “ Whoever did this knew what they were doing , trying to get exactly the right type of poison with a slow release .
It ’ s been suggested that someone ’ s really got it in for us.
” It was originally believed that Jagger was killed in a 'murder ' plot , but it later transpired the pooch digested the poison when he got home from Crufts .
And according to the Kennel Club , a post-mortem found two poisons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-year-old dog in Belgium .
The two poisons are said to be banned in the EU .
At the time , Caroline Kisko , Kennel Club , said : `` There has been a lot of concern about whether the poisoning happened at Crufts and we are now able to reassure all dog lovers who came to Crufts that this could not have been possible and it is highly likely that the poisons , thought to be on a piece of beef , were eaten in Belgium , shortly before Jagger 's death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Satisfaction – took part in the famous dog show that year , but co-owner Alexandra Lauwers , who lives in Tonegem , Belgium , noticed he was lethargic and weak on returning home a day after his performance .
She said he tragically died in the arms of her and her son .
Speaking in 2015 , distraught Alexandra said : “ They 've not only taken away a dog , or merely a pet , they 've taken away a family member .
“ How people can resort to killing a helpless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog in a competition is too much to comprehend.
” She added : “ I took him to the clinic and they cut open his stomach - inside was green and black substances in cubes of beef .
“ He has clearly been poisoned on purpose .
Jagger loved people and he loved food .
He would have trusted whoever gave it to him.
” Were any other dogs affected ?
After Jagger 's unexpected death , it emerged that another dog had mysteriously died after competing in the annual show - reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement , show runners The Kennel Club told the Telegraph at the time : `` We are aware of these reports but have not been contacted by any Shih Tzu owners claiming their pets have been harmed , so it 's totally unverified at this point as far as we are aware . ''
And it was later reported that six more dog owners had come forward , claiming their pets were poisoned after appearing at Crufts and reportedly falling ill following the competiiton .
One of the owners , Mylee Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day after Jagger died .
She said her animal was given dodgy meat the day after Jagger .
Mrs Thomas said : `` The setter was poisoned the day before my bitch and I do n't think there is a link between the two .
`` I think that one [ Jagger ] was someone who had randomly targeted them because a lot of people do n't agree with Crufts . ''
The six additional owners claimed their pets were poisoned after Crufts where Irish setter Jagger was killed by contaminated meat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed his dog had fallen ill after the NEC show in Birmingham on Thursday .
An unnamed Crufts judge said two Shetland sheepdogs became sick and may have been poisoned .
A shih-tzu , a Western Highland terrier and Afghan hound also suffered serious illness , it is claimed .
One of the sheepdogs believed to have been targeted is called Myter Eye to Eye .
Alexandra and Dee suspected British owners may have been responsible as there was ill-feeling that foreign dogs were allowed to compete that year .
They said Jagger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son of 2010 Crufts best of breed winner Mr Jingles – was left alone just once in the benching area .
Dee was considering quitting pedigree dogs shows after the tragedy , saying : “ It ’ s turning into such a nasty sport .
This has devastated me.
” And the investigation saw Belgian police and the RSPCA work together to get to the bottom of the poisoning horror .
But despite the concerns after the tragedy , the Kennel Club continued to disassociate themselves with the ordeal .
Although the organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed to keep a distance from the investigation .
Caroline Kisko , of organisers the Kennel Club , said at the time : “ Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jagger ’ s owners.
” And it was n't until the investigation took a deep dive when the Kennel Club was forced to step in .
The show 's organisers insisted they had yet to receive a single official complaint from an owner – and that there had never been a confirmed poisoning case in the show 's 124-year history .
A Crufts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jagger 's sad death are still being established and we must stress that any other unsubstantiated rumours about dogs being poisoned are just that .
`` We can confirm that no vets have raised concerns about poisoning and there have been no official complaints from any owners at Crufts 2015 .
`` As with any international competition rumours of sabotage do occasionally surface .
This of course is not in the spirit of competition and will not be tolerated .
`` Anyone caught attempting to deliberately sabotage another competitor 's performance , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk , will face severe disciplinary action , which could include a ban on competing at all Kennel Club licensed events . ''
She added : `` Furthermore anyone who puts a dog 's welfare at risk could face prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act . ''
But despite best efforts from British and Belgian law enforcement adjoined with the efforts from Kennel Club and Crufts , the culprit has never been found or identified .
The case has since gone cold and remains unsolved .
And since the malicious ordeal took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson told VICE that the show has now doubled its security measures to include `` increased patrols by stewards , as well as CCTV , to further protect the dogs at the show '' following 2015 's incident .
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INVESTIGATION: After the world watched the dog show in 2015, horror struck: the sudden death of innocent pooches became an investigative issue no one could ignore.
Crufts poisoning scandal - how it all unfolded and what exactly happened
Crufts is meant to be a fluffy, cute bit of detachment from a world that often spews out depressing news... but the event has a dark history that taints it.
After the world watched the dog show in 2015, horror struck - the sudden death of innocent pooches became an investigative issue no one could ignore.
It was after the dog show that shocking allegations of poisoning sparked outrage after Jagger the Irish setter died a few days after competing in the event.
A shih-tzu, a Western Highland terrier and Afghan hound also suffered serious illnesses.
But what happened? And who is responsible? We take a closer look at the tragedy which struck more than just pet lovers...
Image: Leicester Mercury) Leicester Mercury)
What exactly happened?
Three-year-old Irish setter Jagger came second in the best of breed class at Birmingham’s NEC but fell ill and collapsed at home after his stint on the dog show.
Distraught breeder Dee Milligan-Bott claimed a vet’s postmortem found cubes of beef laced with a slow-acting toxin in his stomach.
She suspects a jealous rival was responsible but believes the real target was brother Noodle, who pipped Jagger to first place.
At the time, Dee, from Leicester, said: “Whoever did this knew what they were doing, trying to get exactly the right type of poison with a slow release. It’s been suggested that someone’s really got it in for us.”
It was originally believed that Jagger was killed in a 'murder' plot, but it later transpired the pooch digested the poison when he got home from Crufts.
And according to the Kennel Club, a post-mortem found two poisons in beef that was eaten by the three-year-old dog in Belgium.
The two poisons are said to be banned in the EU.
At the time, Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club, said: "There has been a lot of concern about whether the poisoning happened at Crufts and we are now able to reassure all dog lovers who came to Crufts that this could not have been possible and it is highly likely that the poisons, thought to be on a piece of beef, were eaten in Belgium, shortly before Jagger's death."
Jagger – full name Thendara Satisfaction – took part in the famous dog show that year, but co-owner Alexandra Lauwers, who lives in Tonegem, Belgium, noticed he was lethargic and weak on returning home a day after his performance.
She said he tragically died in the arms of her and her son.
Speaking in 2015, distraught Alexandra said: “They've not only taken away a dog, or merely a pet, they've taken away a family member.
“How people can resort to killing a helpless animal from jealousy or hate for a dog in a competition is too much to comprehend.”
She added: “I took him to the clinic and they cut open his stomach - inside was green and black substances in cubes of beef.
“He has clearly been poisoned on purpose. Jagger loved people and he loved food. He would have trusted whoever gave it to him.”
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Were any other dogs affected?
After Jagger's unexpected death, it emerged that another dog had mysteriously died after competing in the annual show - reported to be a Shih Tzu.
In a statement, show runners The Kennel Club told the Telegraph at the time: "We are aware of these reports but have not been contacted by any Shih Tzu owners claiming their pets have been harmed, so it's totally unverified at this point as far as we are aware."
And it was later reported that six more dog owners had come forward, claiming their pets were poisoned after appearing at Crufts and reportedly falling ill following the competiiton.
One of the owners, Mylee Thomas, claimed her Shetland sheepdog was poisoned the day after Jagger died.
She said her animal was given dodgy meat the day after Jagger.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Mrs Thomas said: "The setter was poisoned the day before my bitch and I don't think there is a link between the two.
"I think that one [Jagger] was someone who had randomly targeted them because a lot of people don't agree with Crufts."
The six additional owners claimed their pets were poisoned after Crufts where Irish setter Jagger was killed by contaminated meat.
The owner of another Irish setter claimed his dog had fallen ill after the NEC show in Birmingham on Thursday.
An unnamed Crufts judge said two Shetland sheepdogs became sick and may have been poisoned.
A shih-tzu, a Western Highland terrier and Afghan hound also suffered serious illness, it is claimed.
One of the sheepdogs believed to have been targeted is called Myter Eye to Eye.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
Who is responsible?
Alexandra and Dee suspected British owners may have been responsible as there was ill-feeling that foreign dogs were allowed to compete that year.
They said Jagger – a Luxembourg Junior Champion and the son of 2010 Crufts best of breed winner Mr Jingles – was left alone just once in the benching area.
Dee was considering quitting pedigree dogs shows after the tragedy, saying: “It’s turning into such a nasty sport. This has devastated me.”
And the investigation saw Belgian police and the RSPCA work together to get to the bottom of the poisoning horror.
But despite the concerns after the tragedy, the Kennel Club continued to disassociate themselves with the ordeal.
Although the organisation extended their deepest condolences, they still managed to keep a distance from the investigation.
Caroline Kisko, of organisers the Kennel Club, said at the time: “Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jagger’s owners.”
And it wasn't until the investigation took a deep dive when the Kennel Club was forced to step in.
Image: REUTERS/Darren Staples) REUTERS/Darren Staples)
The show's organisers insisted they had yet to receive a single official complaint from an owner – and that there had never been a confirmed poisoning case in the show's 124-year history.
A Crufts spokesman said: "The facts surrounding Jagger's sad death are still being established and we must stress that any other unsubstantiated rumours about dogs being poisoned are just that.
"We can confirm that no vets have raised concerns about poisoning and there have been no official complaints from any owners at Crufts 2015.
"As with any international competition rumours of sabotage do occasionally surface. This of course is not in the spirit of competition and will not be tolerated.
"Anyone caught attempting to deliberately sabotage another competitor's performance, particularly if a dog's welfare is put at risk, will face severe disciplinary action, which could include a ban on competing at all Kennel Club licensed events."
She added: "Furthermore anyone who puts a dog's welfare at risk could face prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act."
Image: Getty) Getty)
But despite best efforts from British and Belgian law enforcement adjoined with the efforts from Kennel Club and Crufts, the culprit has never been found or identified.
The case has since gone cold and remains unsolved.
And since the malicious ordeal took place in 2015, a Kennel Club spokesperson told VICE that the show has now doubled its security measures to include "increased patrols by stewards, as well as CCTV, to further protect the dogs at the show" following 2015's incident.
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