thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Your questions answered by health experts as England set to enter lockdown

The new lockdown in the run-up to Christmas has left many of us unsure of the rules , wondering what the festive season will be like .
Here , Azeem Majeed , professor of primary care and public health at Imperial College London , and Dr Mike Tildesley , an expert in infection modelling at Warwick University , help us to understand what impact the new restrictions will have on our lives .
Q Will it really last just a month ?
What ’ s the reopening criteria ?
A That depends on whether infections start to fall , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last longer than a month if the number of new cases occurring each day does not fall to a more manageable number , ” he says .
Dr Tildesley says : “ It ’ s not sufficient just to bring the R number down , we need to bring it below 1 .
“ But it will take two weeks or more before we start to see evidence the lockdown is working .
I fear if it keeps being extended then people will stop complying.
” Q I rearranged my wedding for November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weddings are not permitted other than in “ exceptional circumstances ” , which the Government has not yet defined .
The vast majority can not go ahead during the lockdown period .
Q The PM said you can meet with one person from another household .
Is that just on a walk , or can they come to your garden ?
A Prof Majeed says : “ You can ’ t meet a person from another household in your garden , only in settings such as a public park.
” Q We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Are we still allowed to go if we don ’ t meet anyone else ?
A Overnight stays elsewhere are only allowed for a few reasons such as work , education or healthcare .
You can ’ t travel to another part of the country for a holiday .
“ Both you , and the person renting their property to you , would be breaking the law , ” says Dr Tildesley .
Q I ’ m booked to move house next week .
Can it go ahead ?
A Dr Tildesley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will stay open , estate agents won ’ t .
“ Moving house is theoretically possible , but it ’ s unclear how that might happen , or if estate agents will be able to operate virtually during lockdown.
” Q Why aren ’ t the vulnerable being told to shield ?
A “ The decision to not reintroduce shielding appears to be due to mental health concerns , ” says Dr Tildesley .
“ But vulnerable people should take extra precautions to minimise their own risk.
” Q Will rapid tests really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid testing could be effective , but only if we have enough capacity , says Dr Tildesley .
“ It would allow us to get back a bit of normality , rather than this yo-yo effect of lockdowns .
But you ’ d need to test people every few days .
That ’ s millions of tests every day.
” Q Is there really time in a month to sort out the Test and Trace system ?
What will happen if not ?
A Prof Majeed says the Government must fix it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount on it – around £12billion – but we ’ re not getting good value for money , ” he says .
Dr Tildesley thinks if we can cut infections in the next month it will allow Test and Trace to continue improving after lockdown ends .
Q Why are we going into lockdown again when average death rates remain at a normal level and Covid deaths are much lower than the first time around ?
A Dr Tildesley says : “ We only have to look at how Liverpoolis always pushing ICU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is headed .
“ With hospitalisations rising , we ’ ll start to see the NHS being overwhelmed again in a few weeks ’ time .
With disease control you need to act early , you can ’ t wait.
” Q In terms of infections and deaths , how do we compare now to other European countries ?
A Slightly better than the first time around , says Prof Majeed .
“ Currently , in terms of number of infections , the UK is third in Europe behind France and Spain.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and which has the toughest restrictions ?
A Prof Majeed says : “ Some countries have stricter restrictions than England .
In France , people are allowed to leave their home only to buy essential goods , seek medical help or to exercise for one hour a day .
Everyone found outside their home has to carry a written statement justifying their journey.
” Q The rules state that travel within the UK is allowed for work reasons .
Will some hotels stay open for business travellers ?
A Hotels are permitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many hotels may decide that opening for a small number of travellers is not financially viable .
Q How realistic are hopes for a vaccine , and will one finally bring life back to normal ?
A Dr Tildesley says : “ There is an awful lot of uncertainty regarding a vaccine and how effective it might be .
It ’ s possible that a vaccine might not prevent you from being infected but will prevent you from passing it on , or it might just stop you from having quite as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to church on a Sunday ?
A Places of worship will be closed , other than for a few specific purposes such as funerals .
Q How many people will be allowed at funerals ?
A Funerals will continue and can be attended by a maximum of 30 people , and it is advised that only close friends and family attend .
Q My driving test is booked for November .
Will it still go ahead ?
Can I still have my driving lessons ?
A Prof Majeed says : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list of businesses that will need to close but this may include companies offering driving lessons .
Driving tests are also likely to be cancelled but we need to await further government guidance on this.
” Q The PM said there will be no limit to outdoor exercising .
Can we still drive somewhere else to go for a walk ?
A As long as you can get home by the end of the day .
You can travel for exercise but overnight stays are not permitted .
Q What about my children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After school activities are likely to stop other than for activities such as wrap around care needed to allow parents to continue to work .
Q I ’ m a pilates teacher .
Can I conduct my pilates class in a park ?
A No , unless it ’ s just you and one other person from outside your household .
Q I have a cleaner once a week .
Can she still come ?
A The rules are unclear .
“ You can have workmen in your house , but I suspect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ category of essential services , ” says Prof Tildesley .
Q I leave my two-year-old with a friend while I go to work .
Is that classed as childcare and will it still be allowed ?
A Yes .
Parents are able to form a childcare bubble with another household for the purposes of informal childcare , where the child is 13 or under .
Q My baby is due next month .
Will my partner be allowed to be with me ?
A Individual hospitals have different rules in place , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the prenatal health team to find out what will be permitted at your hospital.
” Q If most infections are among young people , won ’ t keeping secondary schools and universities open mean rates won ’ t come down despite the sacrifices of everyone else ?
A Prof Majeed says : “ Keeping schools and universities open will mean that it may take longer for the lockdown measures to work .
This has to be balanced against the threats to children ’ s educational development , particularly children from poorer families.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have negotiated financial packages now get more money than everywhere else ?
A The financial package now on offer is better than was previously offered to Tier 3 areas .
But Dr Tildesley says : “ Everywhere is now under the same rules , but it ’ s unclear what will happen in areas which have already received money under a previously negotiated deal.
” Q When the lockdown ends , will all places return to the same tiers as they are now ?
A Hopefully not .
“ The point of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The hope is that we can minimise the number of restrictions everywhere , but that will depend on infections levels in different areas when the lockdown ends.
” Q Can I still go on my work trip abroad ?
And what about foreign holidays ?
A Travelling overseas for work is permitted .
Holiday travel is not permitted .
Q I ’ m out of the country now and due to return after lockdown starts .
What ’ s going to happen ?
A People will be permitted to return to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country they travel from , they may have to enter a period of quarantine .
Q What about people of other nationalities coming to the UK ?
Will people still be allowed to come , and what checks will be made ?
A “ People can travel for essential purposes such as work .
We are awaiting guidance on what extra checks will be in place for these people , ” says Prof Majeed .
Q The PM said Christmas will be “ very different ” .
What does he mean ?
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and infection control measures will remain in place for some time , probably well into 2021 , even when the lockdown ends .
So many normal Christmas activities like large gatherings and office parties are unlikely to take place this year.
” Dr Tildesley says : “ It ’ s my hope that we ’ ll able to get rates down enough to allow us to relax restrictions on the rule of six and allow families to be together for Christmas .
That really depends on how well people comply with the rules @ @

Second lockdown - all the rules you must follow from November 5
Second lockdown - all the rules you must follow from November 5
Azeem Majeed, professor of primary care and public health at Imperial College London, and Dr Mike Tildesley, of Warwick University, help us to understand what impact the new restrictions will have on our lives
Coronavirus lockdown questions answered - from meeting up to weddings and holidays
The new lockdown in the run-up to Christmas has left many of us unsure of the rules, wondering what the festive season will be like.
Here, Azeem Majeed, professor of primary care and public health at Imperial College London, and Dr Mike Tildesley, an expert in infection modelling at Warwick University, help us to understand what impact the new restrictions will have on our lives.
Q Will it really last just a month? What’s the reopening criteria?
A That depends on whether infections start to fall, says Prof Majeed. “The lockdown could last longer than a month if the number of new cases occurring each day does not fall to a more manageable number,” he says.
Dr Tildesley says: “It’s not sufficient just to bring the R number down, we need to bring it below 1.
“But it will take two weeks or more before we start to see evidence the lockdown is working. I fear if it keeps being extended then people will stop complying.”
Q I rearranged my wedding for November. Can it go ahead?
A Weddings are not permitted other than in “exceptional circumstances”, which the Government has not yet defined. The vast majority cannot go ahead during the lockdown period.
Q The PM said you can meet with one person from another household. Is that just on a walk, or can they come to your garden?
A Prof Majeed says: “You can’t meet a person from another household in your garden, only in settings such as a public park.”
Q We’ve booked an Airbnb in this country. Are we still allowed to go if we don’t meet anyone else?
A Overnight stays elsewhere are only allowed for a few reasons such as work, education or healthcare. You can’t travel to another part of the country for a holiday. “Both you, and the person renting their property to you, would be breaking the law,” says Dr Tildesley.
Q I’m booked to move house next week. Can it go ahead?
A Dr Tildesley says that, while the housing market will stay open, estate agents won’t. “Moving house is theoretically possible, but it’s unclear how that might happen, or if estate agents will be able to operate virtually during lockdown.”
Image: Peter Marsh) Peter Marsh)
Q Why aren’t the vulnerable being told to shield?
A “The decision to not reintroduce shielding appears to be due to mental health concerns,” says Dr Tildesley. “But vulnerable people should take extra precautions to minimise their own risk.”
Q Will rapid tests really help control the virus?
A Rapid Covid testing could be effective, but only if we have enough capacity, says Dr Tildesley. “It would allow us to get back a bit of normality, rather than this yo-yo effect of lockdowns. But you’d need to test people every few days. That’s millions of tests every day.”
Q Is there really time in a month to sort out the Test and Trace system? What will happen if not?
A Prof Majeed says the Government must fix it. “We’ve spent a huge amount on it – around £12billion – but we’re not getting good value for money,” he says.
Dr Tildesley thinks if we can cut infections in the next month it will allow Test and Trace to continue improving after lockdown ends.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Q Why are we going into lockdown again when average death rates remain at a normal level and Covid deaths are much lower than the first time around?
A Dr Tildesley says: “We only have to look at how Liverpoolis always pushing ICU capacity, to see where the country is headed.
“With hospitalisations rising, we’ll start to see the NHS being overwhelmed again in a few weeks’ time. With disease control you need to act early, you can’t wait.”
Q In terms of infections and deaths, how do we compare now to other European countries?
A Slightly better than the first time around, says Prof Majeed. “Currently, in terms of number of infections, the UK is third in Europe behind France and Spain.”
Q What are other European countries doing and which has the toughest restrictions?
A Prof Majeed says: “Some countries have stricter restrictions than England. In France, people are allowed to leave their home only to buy essential goods, seek medical help or to exercise for one hour a day. Everyone found outside their home has to carry a written statement justifying their journey.”
Q The rules state that travel within the UK is allowed for work reasons. Will some hotels stay open for business travellers?
A Hotels are permitted to remain open for business travellers. However, many hotels may decide that opening for a small number of travellers is not financially viable.
Image: Rex) Rex)
Q How realistic are hopes for a vaccine, and will one finally bring life back to normal?
A Dr Tildesley says: “There is an awful lot of uncertainty regarding a vaccine and how effective it might be. It’s possible that a vaccine might not prevent you from being infected but will prevent you from passing it on, or it might just stop you from having quite as strong symptoms.”
Q Can I still go to church on a Sunday?
A Places of worship will be closed, other than for a few specific purposes such as funerals.
Q How many people will be allowed at funerals?
A Funerals will continue and can be attended by a maximum of 30 people, and it is advised that only close friends and family attend.
Q My driving test is booked for November. Will it still go ahead? Can I still have my driving lessons?
A Prof Majeed says: “The Government has not yet published the full list of businesses that will need to close but this may include companies offering driving lessons. Driving tests are also likely to be cancelled but we need to await further government guidance on this.”
Image: PA) PA)
Q The PM said there will be no limit to outdoor exercising. Can we still drive somewhere else to go for a walk?
A As long as you can get home by the end of the day. You can travel for exercise but overnight stays are not permitted.
Q What about my children’s after school activities?
A After school activities are likely to stop other than for activities such as wrap around care needed to allow parents to continue to work.
Q I’m a pilates teacher. Can I conduct my pilates class in a park?
A No, unless it’s just you and one other person from outside your household.
Q I have a cleaner once a week. Can she still come?
A The rules are unclear. “You can have workmen in your house, but I suspect probably don’t come into the category of essential services,” says Prof Tildesley.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Q I leave my two-year-old with a friend while I go to work. Is that classed as childcare and will it still be allowed?
A Yes. Parents are able to form a childcare bubble with another household for the purposes of informal childcare, where the child is 13 or under.
Q My baby is due next month. Will my partner be allowed to be with me?
A Individual hospitals have different rules in place, says Dr Tildesley. “Best to speak to the prenatal health team to find out what will be permitted at your hospital.”
Q If most infections are among young people, won’t keeping secondary schools and universities open mean rates won’t come down despite the sacrifices of everyone else?
A Prof Majeed says: “Keeping schools and universities open will mean that it may take longer for the lockdown measures to work. This has to be balanced against the threats to children’s educational development, particularly children from poorer families.”
Q Will Tier 3 areas which have negotiated financial packages now get more money than everywhere else?
A The financial package now on offer is better than was previously offered to Tier 3 areas. But Dr Tildesley says: “Everywhere is now under the same rules, but it’s unclear what will happen in areas which have already received money under a previously negotiated deal.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Q When the lockdown ends, will all places return to the same tiers as they are now?
A Hopefully not. “The point of this lockdown is to reduce incidence everywhere. The hope is that we can minimise the number of restrictions everywhere, but that will depend on infections levels in different areas when the lockdown ends.”
Q Can I still go on my work trip abroad? And what about foreign holidays?
A Travelling overseas for work is permitted. Holiday travel is not permitted.
Q I’m out of the country now and due to return after lockdown starts. What’s going to happen?
A People will be permitted to return to the UK and travel home. Depending on which country they travel from, they may have to enter a period of quarantine.
Q What about people of other nationalities coming to the UK? Will people still be allowed to come, and what checks will be made?
A “People can travel for essential purposes such as work. We are awaiting guidance on what extra checks will be in place for these people,” says Prof Majeed.
Q The PM said Christmas will be “very different”. What does he mean?
A Prof Majeed says: “Social distancing and infection control measures will remain in place for some time, probably well into 2021, even when the lockdown ends. So many normal Christmas activities like large gatherings and office parties are unlikely to take place this year.”
Dr Tildesley says: “It’s my hope that we’ll able to get rates down enough to allow us to relax restrictions on the rule of six and allow families to be together for Christmas. That really depends on how well people comply with the rules.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Boris to warn Covid-19 deaths over winter could be twice as high as first wave

Boris Johnson will warn that coronavirus deaths over the winter could be twice as high as during the first wave of the pandemic .
The Prime Minister will tell MPs on Monday afternoon that there is `` no alternative '' but to impose a four-week lockdown across the country to control the pandemic .
Mr Johnson will seek to justify his decision to first impose localised restrictions , despite calls from scientists and Labour several weeks ago for a national `` circuit-breaker '' to stem the rising number of cases .
He is expected to say it was `` right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imposing stringent national restrictions , which will come into force on Thursday .
The Prime Minister will tell the House of Commons : `` Models of our scientists suggest that unless we act now , we could see deaths over the winter that are twice as bad or more compared with the first wave .
`` Faced with these latest figures , there is no alternative but to take further action at a national level .
`` I know some in the House believe we should have reached this decision earlier , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every possible option to get this virus under control at a local level , with strong local action and strong local leadership . ''
Mr Johnson will say the Government will `` seek to ease restrictions '' on December 2 , after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the lockdown could be extended beyond that date .
He is set to say : `` At the end of four weeks , on Wednesday 2nd December , we will seek to ease restrictions , going back into the tiered system on a local and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trends . ''
The Prime Minister was forced to announce the new lockdown at a hastily arranged press conference in Downing Street on Saturday night after details were leaked to newspapers .
An inquiry to find the `` culprit '' of the leak has been launched by Mr Johnson , who is said to have intended to make the announcement before Parliament on Monday .
The Prime Minister will set out the new restrictions on Monday afternoon , and on Wednesday MPs will debate the measures before voting on them .

Boris Johnson puts England on new four-week lockdown with pubs and shops told to close
Boris Johnson puts England on new four-week lockdown with pubs and shops told to close
Boris Johnson will warn MPs that there is "no alternative" but to put England back into lockdown, with experts predicting tens of thousands of lives will be lost if no action is taken
Boris Johnson to warn Covid-19 deaths over winter could be twice as high as first wave
Boris Johnson will warn that coronavirus deaths over the winter could be twice as high as during the first wave of the pandemic.
The Prime Minister will tell MPs on Monday afternoon that there is "no alternative" but to impose a four-week lockdown across the country to control the pandemic.
Mr Johnson will seek to justify his decision to first impose localised restrictions, despite calls from scientists and Labour several weeks ago for a national "circuit-breaker" to stem the rising number of cases.
He is expected to say it was "right to try every possible option" before imposing stringent national restrictions, which will come into force on Thursday.
Image: PA) PA)
The Prime Minister will tell the House of Commons: "Models of our scientists suggest that unless we act now, we could see deaths over the winter that are twice as bad or more compared with the first wave.
"Faced with these latest figures, there is no alternative but to take further action at a national level.
"I know some in the House believe we should have reached this decision earlier, but I believe it was right to try every possible option to get this virus under control at a local level, with strong local action and strong local leadership."
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
Mr Johnson will say the Government will "seek to ease restrictions" on December 2, after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the lockdown could be extended beyond that date.
He is set to say: "At the end of four weeks, on Wednesday 2nd December, we will seek to ease restrictions, going back into the tiered system on a local and regional basis according to the latest data and trends."
The Prime Minister was forced to announce the new lockdown at a hastily arranged press conference in Downing Street on Saturday night after details were leaked to newspapers.
An inquiry to find the "culprit" of the leak has been launched by Mr Johnson, who is said to have intended to make the announcement before Parliament on Monday.
The Prime Minister will set out the new restrictions on Monday afternoon, and on Wednesday MPs will debate the measures before voting on them.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Jose Mourinho pokes fun at Real Madrid after Gareth Bale's Tottenham heroics

Jose Mourinho could not help but aim a dig at his former club Real Madrid after Gareth Bale came off the bench to score in Tottenham 's victory over Brighton .
Wales star Bale - on loan from Real Madrid - netted in the 73rd minute to steer Spurs to a 2-1 win and propel Mourinho 's side to second in the Premier League .
The 31-year-old 's headed winner came over seven years after his last goal for Tottenham .
In that time he has won countless honours for Real only to fall out with Los Blancos boss Zinedine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw fit to make an amusing jibe about Bale 's fractious relationship with Real after the win over the Seagulls .
“ When I have five minutes I ’ m going on Safari ( the internet ) to the Real Madrid website to see what they say , ” said the Spurs boss .
“ I am so happy for him .
Nice boy , full of commitment , loves the club and we love him here.
” Meanwhile , Mourinho was unhappy with VAR as referee Graham Scott and video official Jon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the three goals and a penalty appeal .
Mourinho said : ” I prefer to stay away [ from VAR ] .
Probably the referee should go to the press conference and explain .
`` He had time to go to the screen so only he can explain why it is a goal .
He is a good ref and a good guy , only he can explain that decision .
My view does n't matter .
`` In 2004 when I came to England there were certain matches that the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any more .
Now this is the best league in the world , not just because of the top six , for every team .
`` The Premier League , every one is close .
If we drop two points we can be seventh , eighth ninth .
The Premier League is beautiful . ''
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Spurs boss Mourinho fired an amusing jibe at his former club Real after Bale - on loan from Los Blancos - came off the bench to head home a winner against Brighton
Jose Mourinho could not help but aim a dig at his former club Real Madrid after Gareth Bale came off the bench to score in Tottenham 's victory over Brighton.
Wales star Bale - on loan from Real Madrid - netted in the 73rd minute to steer Spurs to a 2-1 win and propel Mourinho's side to second in the Premier League.
The 31-year-old's headed winner came over seven years after his last goal for Tottenham.
In that time he has won countless honours for Real only to fall out with Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane in recent seasons.
And Mourinho saw fit to make an amusing jibe about Bale's fractious relationship with Real after the win over the Seagulls.
Image: PA) PA)
“When I have five minutes I’m going on Safari (the internet) to the Real Madrid website to see what they say,” said the Spurs boss.
“I am so happy for him. Nice boy, full of commitment, loves the club and we love him here.”
Meanwhile, Mourinho was unhappy with VAR as referee Graham Scott and video official Jon Moss were involved in controversies involving two of the three goals and a penalty appeal.
Mourinho said: ”I prefer to stay away [from VAR]. Probably the referee should go to the press conference and explain.
"He had time to go to the screen so only he can explain why it is a goal. He is a good ref and a good guy, only he can explain that decision. My view doesn't matter.
"In 2004 when I came to England there were certain matches that the top teams knew was three points - not any more. Now this is the best league in the world, not just because of the top six, for every team.
"The Premier League, every one is close. If we drop two points we can be seventh, eighth ninth. The Premier League is beautiful."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Mum, baby and twins living in 'unfit' council flat which smells like 'dead rat'

A mum , her baby and two twins are living in an `` unfit '' home which is plagued with mould and a disgusting smell .
Zeenat Khan claims her five-week-old son , Mohammed , and her two twins , Rehan and Anaiya , aged 23 months are falling ill `` every week '' due to the horrific conditions .
The mum-of-three says the council flat in Weoley Castle , Birmingham also smells like a `` dead rat '' , Birmingham Live reports .
`` When family come here I feel like they 're laughing at me because it smells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't know how you can live here ' , '' Zeenat said .
`` I tell them it 's not a choice , if I could I would n't want to put my kids through this .
On a weekly basis , the kids come down with a cold because of the living conditions .
Mohammed is always coughing . ''
According to the mum , the problems started from 'day one ' when she moved into the address in December last year .
She claims to regularly wipe mould off the walls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black damp on the windowsills .
Her children 's cleaned clothes are often `` wet '' to touch and wreak of a musty smell , while mould has even grown on the pushchair and spreads to pans - and food - within hours in the kitchen .
`` There 's fungus even on the kids ' pushchair .
I keep cleaning , it 's not helping , '' Zeenat said .
`` I ca n't do it anymore with the damp , it 's upset me a lot of times where I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
She also has a dehumidifier and has been keeping windows and doors open as much as possible , but she says the property smells like a 'dead rat ' .
`` The kitchen makes me sick the most , when I 'm trying to cook , I get fungus on my pots , after a day or two , it 's unhygienic , '' she said .
`` Everything smells under the cupboard , I had some porridge under the cupboard that got fungus inside it , and that 's why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The Wiltshire Court property is more than 10 miles away from her family , Zeenat says , making it difficult to access support .
`` I 've got bidding , each time I 've bid for a property it comes up as I 'm 200th position and I 'm not getting any priority to get a place , '' the full-time mum said .
`` I 've tried looking for rent but it 's not affordable with three kids , especially on my own as well , I 've tried everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had not received any complaints about the mould , despite Zeenat claiming she has contacted the local authority several times .
The property is now due to be treated next Wednesday .
A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said : “ To date , the tenant has not contacted us or reported any issues with damp or mould at the property .
`` While we will do all we can to provide decent standards of housing for our tenants , we need them to work with us and let us know where there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this allow us to maintain good standards but it is part of the conditions of tenancy .
“ Now that we have been made aware of the issue , we have arranged for the property to be treated on Wednesday , November 3 , 2020.
” Mirror Online has contacted Birmingham City Council for further comment

Zeenat Khan lives in a flat in Weoley Castle, Birmingham, with her three young children and claims mould has even grown on the pushchair and spreads to pans and food
Mum, baby and twins living in 'unfit' council flat which smells like 'dead rat'
A mum, her baby and two twins are living in an "unfit" home which is plagued with mould and a disgusting smell.
Zeenat Khan claims her five-week-old son, Mohammed, and her two twins, Rehan and Anaiya, aged 23 months are falling ill "every week" due to the horrific conditions.
The mum-of-three says the council flat in Weoley Castle, Birmingham also smells like a "dead rat", Birmingham Live reports.
"When family come here I feel like they're laughing at me because it smells, they say: 'I don't know how you can live here'," Zeenat said.
"I tell them it's not a choice, if I could I wouldn't want to put my kids through this. On a weekly basis, the kids come down with a cold because of the living conditions. Mohammed is always coughing."
According to the mum, the problems started from 'day one' when she moved into the address in December last year.
She claims to regularly wipe mould off the walls, as well as the spots of black damp on the windowsills.
Image: Handout) Handout)
Her children's cleaned clothes are often "wet" to touch and wreak of a musty smell, while mould has even grown on the pushchair and spreads to pans - and food - within hours in the kitchen.
"There's fungus even on the kids' pushchair. I keep cleaning, it's not helping," Zeenat said.
"I can't do it anymore with the damp, it's upset me a lot of times where I do cry to my mum and my aunty."
She also has a dehumidifier and has been keeping windows and doors open as much as possible, but she says the property smells like a 'dead rat'.
"The kitchen makes me sick the most, when I'm trying to cook, I get fungus on my pots, after a day or two, it's unhygienic," she said.
"Everything smells under the cupboard, I had some porridge under the cupboard that got fungus inside it, and that's why I put everything on the units outside."
Image: Handout) Handout)
The Wiltshire Court property is more than 10 miles away from her family, Zeenat says, making it difficult to access support.
"I've got bidding, each time I've bid for a property it comes up as I'm 200th position and I'm not getting any priority to get a place," the full-time mum said.
"I've tried looking for rent but it's not affordable with three kids, especially on my own as well, I've tried everything."
Birmingham City Council said it had not received any complaints about the mould, despite Zeenat claiming she has contacted the local authority several times.
The property is now due to be treated next Wednesday.
Image: Handout) Handout)
A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said: “To date, the tenant has not contacted us or reported any issues with damp or mould at the property.
"While we will do all we can to provide decent standards of housing for our tenants, we need them to work with us and let us know where there are problems.
"Not only does this allow us to maintain good standards but it is part of the conditions of tenancy.
“Now that we have been made aware of the issue, we have arranged for the property to be treated on Wednesday, November 3, 2020.”
Mirror Online has contacted Birmingham City Council for further comment


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Taylor Swift makes Pride of Britain cameo as she awards hero soldier

Emotional Taylor Swift told Major Chris Brannigan he and daughter Hasti are true inspirations as he was crowned the ITV Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Award .
The hero soldier walked 700 miles barefoot to raise £500,000 to help the brave yongster and others like her .
His herculean effort has raised the massive sum for gene therapy which will hopefully change her life .
Chris ' brave daughter has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome which there is currently no cure nor treatment for .
Dubbed the ‘ Barefoot Soldier ’ , the dad set out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than ten times the amount .
The story caught the eye of singer Taylor who got in touch to give them both a very special message .
The mega star said : `` Major Chris , what you did feels me with some much admiration .
`` You raised so much money for charity and so much awareness - you are such an inspiration .
`` Hasti you are so courageous .
I really hope I get to meet you some day - you really are the Pride of Britain . ''
Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to receive the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award , in partnership with TSB .
He added : “ I had no idea this was going to happen and had no idea I would win .
It ’ s an amazing honour and I ’ m really pleased .
“ When I saw my wife and kids , who should have been at school , I wondered what was going on .
I am blown away.
” He adds : “ I hope it will help us highlight the story of children with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve had to fight so hard to get this far and there ’ s lots of families that are struggling in exactly the same position and want to give them hope .
“ We are still fundraising .
We ’ re trying to raise another £2million for the Hope for Hasti fundraising campaign .
`` Once we ’ ve created this first ever gene therapy for CdLS , we then need to fund the clinical trials where we give it to kids that actually need it.
” Watch the Daily Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with TSB , now on ITV

Incredible Major Chris Brannigan walked from from Land's End to Edinburgh barefoot to raise £500,000 to help his daughter, Hasti, and others with the same rare condition
Emotional Taylor Swift told Major Chris Brannigan he and daughter Hasti are true inspirations as he was crowned the ITV Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Award.
The hero soldier walked 700 miles barefoot to raise £500,000 to help the brave yongster and others like her.
His herculean effort has raised the massive sum for gene therapy which will hopefully change her life.
Chris' brave daughter has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome which there is currently no cure nor treatment for.
Dubbed the ‘Barefoot Soldier’, the dad set out to raise £50,000 but in total collected more than ten times the amount.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
The story caught the eye of singer Taylor who got in touch to give them both a very special message.
The mega star said: "Major Chris, what you did feels me with some much admiration.
"You raised so much money for charity and so much awareness - you are such an inspiration.
"Hasti you are so courageous. I really hope I get to meet you some day - you really are the Pride of Britain."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: Chris Brannigan / MEN Media) Chris Brannigan / MEN Media)
Chris, 40, said he was honoured to receive the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award, in partnership with TSB.
He added: “I had no idea this was going to happen and had no idea I would win. It’s an amazing honour and I’m really pleased.
“When I saw my wife and kids, who should have been at school, I wondered what was going on. I am blown away.”
He adds: “I hope it will help us highlight the story of children with rare diseases in the UK.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Image: Michael Boyd 07773 784 823) Michael Boyd 07773 784 823)
"We’ve had to fight so hard to get this far and there’s lots of families that are struggling in exactly the same position and want to give them hope.
“We are still fundraising. We’re trying to raise another £2million for the Hope for Hasti fundraising campaign.
"Once we’ve created this first ever gene therapy for CdLS, we then need to fund the clinical trials where we give it to kids that actually need it.”
Watch the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, now on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Pride of Britain celebrates nation's hero key workers who've 'kept things going'

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It was a year when the nation ’ s unsung heroes shone at their brilliant best .
Through the grimmest of days , when the vast majority of us searched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared time and again in human form .
Never has the nation been so grateful to its NHS workers , carers , supermarket staff , posties , firefighters , cleaners , police , bus drivers and all the other occupations who kept things going while most of us were stuck at home trying to avoid a killer virus .
But anyone who has ever watched the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB , will know this country has an army of heroes who go beyond the call of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every year , we salute them and make them feel special .
And the awards , despite not being held before the usual 1,000-strong , dinner-suited audience , was more special than ever .
As Prince Charles told us : “ It has never been more important to celebrate people who make us proud to be British.
” Names such as Ant and Dec , Katherine Jenkins , Stephen Fry and Taylor Swift were still on view but were once again overshadowed by the real stars .
Carol Vorderman still donned a posh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital Chelsea , bringing us tales of selflessness and heroism that left millions of TV viewers awestruck .
And they had much to be awestruck about in an exceptional year that saw twice as many nominations as usual .
Incredible acts of kindness by youngsters make you wince at your own ineptitude .
Like 10-year-old Child of Courage winner Sebastian Williams , who scrambled 100 metres down a Scottish ravine to save his seriously-injured mum Suzanne .
And five-year-old Tony Hudgell , so badly abused as a baby that his legs had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to raise more than £1.5million for his local hospital after walking 13.5 kilometres on crutches during lockdown .
Rebecca Beattie set up clothing brand Always B U to raise awareness of domestic violence – something she has suffered .
When Prince Charles handed her the Prince ’ s Trust Young Achiever award , she broke down and said it had “ blown me away ” .
Then there was Emmie Narayn-Nicholas , who was diagnosed with leukaemia aged eight , and spent two and a half years undergoing gruelling treatment – but then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide free food for parents living at the bedsides of sick kids in the Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital .
She ’ s finished her cancer treatment and last night viewers saw her almost in a state of shock when Diversity ’ s Ashley and Jordan Banjo , along with Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford , surprised her with a Child of Courage award .
Marcus told the 11-year-old , who had a smile splitting her face : “ If we get a whole generation acting and behaving in the way you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s communities is going to be much better than the one I grew up in.
” Rashford , whose campaign to feed kids on free school meals through the holidays forced the government into a U-turn , was given a Special Recognition award .
The modest 23-year-old ’ s response was , “ I ’ m humbled ” .
That ’ s what you call a sporting legend .
The not-so-young ones are legends too .
Take Dena Murphy , a 92-year-old great-gran who has fed thousands from produce grown on her allotment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get their lives back on track working alongside her .
When Coronation Street actors Antony Cotton and Jennie McAlpine delivered her TSB Community Spirit award in a wheelbarrow , Dena was so taken aback she wept , telling us , “ It ’ s the first time I ’ ve cried in 30 years ” .
The tears were flowing at home too , when Sir Ben Helfgott ’ s story was told .
He was nine when the Nazis killed his mother , father and little sister .
He spent the war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has ensured the horrors of the Holocaust are never forgotten .
The Lifetime Achievement award was summed up by Stephen Fry , who told the 90-year-old : “ I can ’ t think of anyone more deserving.
” Never has a Pride of Britain award been as nailed-on as the one handed to the man who most symbolised Britain ’ s stoic response to the Covid pandemic , Captain Sir Tom Moore .
In April , approaching his 100th birthday , he decided to do a hundred 25m laps of his garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise money for the NHS .
His efforts raised a staggering £32.8million .
Forces ’ sweetheart Katherine Jenkins , and three young fundraisers inspired by him , gave him a much-deserved Special Recognition award .
He received it with typical generosity , saying , “ It ’ s a wonderful award and to see such wonderful children here is astonishing ” .
Every year we are lost in admiration for people who turn personal tragedy into something positive , ensuring their loved ones did not die in vain .
People such as Rhian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and husband five days apart , her agony made worse by having no support to help her through .
So the Welsh mum set up a bereavement charity , 2 Wish Upon A Star , which has helped hundreds of parents survive the most devastating of times .
Actor Martin Sheen gave her a Special Recognition award , telling her , “ We ’ re so proud of what you do ” .
After the death of George Floyd in the US , footballers took the knee before every Premier League game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ouseley , who has dedicated his life to fighting racism in football , should receive a Special Recognition award .
And also apt that Viv Anderson , the first black player capped by England , should present it to him .
Viv called Herman a pioneer and said : “ To knock down doors in those early days must have been difficult .
He started this many years ago – his legacy lives on.
” The awards could only climax by celebrating one group of workers who , throughout 2020 , went way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS staff .
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave a Special Recognition award to six staff , praising their “ tremendous dedication and sacrifice ” .
Helder Ladim , Charlotte Carmichael , Keisha Mills , Martha Sarpong , Dr Simon Finney and Marion Jones , of London ’ s St Barts , received the award on behalf of all NHS workers .
William spoke for the nation when he told them : ” You worked tirelessly , with humility and compassion , in the most challenging of circumstances.
” They told of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making them at times feel , as one said , “ like undertakers ” .
But we also heard from people whose lives were saved .
One summed it up , saying , “ They are walking angels , no doubt ” .
The final word went to Carol Vorderman who , as she cued up Paloma Faith to give a beautiful rendition of the Louis Armstrong classic , said that “ thanks to the good people we do still live in a wonderful world ” .
The Pride of Britain showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live audience , it is a life-affirming awards show without peers .
A magnificent celebration of the best of us .
And a remarkable showcase for something we need now more than ever – the power of the human spirit .
*See the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB , on Monday 10.45pm or on the ITV Hub now .

It was a year when the nation’s unsung heroes shone at their brilliant best.
Through the grimmest of days, when the vast majority of us searched for light in the darkness, it appeared time and again in human form.
Never has the nation been so grateful to its NHS workers, carers, supermarket staff, posties, firefighters, cleaners, police, bus drivers and all the other occupations who kept things going while most of us were stuck at home trying to avoid a killer virus.
But anyone who has ever watched the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, will know this country has an army of heroes who go beyond the call of duty.
That’s why, every year, we salute them and make them feel special.
And the awards, despite not being held before the usual 1,000-strong, dinner-suited audience, was more special than ever.
As Prince Charles told us: “It has never been more important to celebrate people who make us proud to be British.”
Names such as Ant and Dec, Katherine Jenkins, Stephen Fry and Taylor Swift were still on view but were once again overshadowed by the real stars.
Carol Vorderman still donned a posh frock as she stood outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea, bringing us tales of selflessness and heroism that left millions of TV viewers awestruck.
Image: Phil Harris / Daily Mirror) Phil Harris / Daily Mirror)
And they had much to be awestruck about in an exceptional year that saw twice as many nominations as usual.
Incredible acts of kindness by youngsters make you wince at your own ineptitude.
Like 10-year-old Child of Courage winner Sebastian Williams, who scrambled 100 metres down a Scottish ravine to save his seriously-injured mum Suzanne.
And five-year-old Tony Hudgell, so badly abused as a baby that his legs had to be amputated, yet he went on to raise more than £1.5million for his local hospital after walking 13.5 kilometres on crutches during lockdown.
Rebecca Beattie set up clothing brand Always B U to raise awareness of domestic violence – something she has suffered.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
When Prince Charles handed her the Prince’s Trust Young Achiever award, she broke down and said it had “blown me away”.
Then there was Emmie Narayn-Nicholas, who was diagnosed with leukaemia aged eight, and spent two and a half years undergoing gruelling treatment – but then set up Emmie’s Kitchen to provide free food for parents living at the bedsides of sick kids in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
She’s finished her cancer treatment and last night viewers saw her almost in a state of shock when Diversity’s Ashley and Jordan Banjo, along with Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, surprised her with a Child of Courage award.
Marcus told the 11-year-old, who had a smile splitting her face: “If we get a whole generation acting and behaving in the way you behave, the future of everyone’s communities is going to be much better than the one I grew up in.”
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
Rashford, whose campaign to feed kids on free school meals through the holidays forced the government into a U-turn, was given a Special Recognition award.
The modest 23-year-old’s response was, “I’m humbled”. That’s what you call a sporting legend.
The not-so-young ones are legends too. Take Dena Murphy, a 92-year-old great-gran who has fed thousands from produce grown on her allotment, and helped hundreds of young offenders get their lives back on track working alongside her.
When Coronation Street actors Antony Cotton and Jennie McAlpine delivered her TSB Community Spirit award in a wheelbarrow, Dena was so taken aback she wept, telling us, “It’s the first time I’ve cried in 30 years”.
The tears were flowing at home too, when Sir Ben Helfgott’s story was told.
He was nine when the Nazis killed his mother, father and little sister. He spent the war in concentration camps.
Ever since, he has ensured the horrors of the Holocaust are never forgotten. The Lifetime Achievement award was summed up by Stephen Fry, who told the 90-year-old: “I can’t think of anyone more deserving.”
Never has a Pride of Britain award been as nailed-on as the one handed to the man who most symbolised Britain’s stoic response to the Covid pandemic, Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
In April, approaching his 100th birthday, he decided to do a hundred 25m laps of his garden, on his walking frame, to raise money for the NHS. His efforts raised a staggering £32.8million.
Forces’ sweetheart Katherine Jenkins, and three young fundraisers inspired by him, gave him a much-deserved Special Recognition award.
He received it with typical generosity, saying, “It’s a wonderful award and to see such wonderful children here is astonishing”.
Every year we are lost in admiration for people who turn personal tragedy into something positive, ensuring their loved ones did not die in vain.
People such as Rhian Mannings, who lost her baby son and husband five days apart, her agony made worse by having no support to help her through.
So the Welsh mum set up a bereavement charity, 2 Wish Upon A Star, which has helped hundreds of parents survive the most devastating of times.
Actor Martin Sheen gave her a Special Recognition award, telling her, “We’re so proud of what you do”.
After the death of George Floyd in the US, footballers took the knee before every Premier League game.
So it was appropriate that Lord Herman Ouseley, who has dedicated his life to fighting racism in football, should receive a Special Recognition award.
And also apt that Viv Anderson, the first black player capped by England, should present it to him.
Viv called Herman a pioneer and said: “To knock down doors in those early days must have been difficult. He started this many years ago – his legacy lives on.”
The awards could only climax by celebrating one group of workers who, throughout 2020, went way beyond the call of duty – our NHS staff.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave a Special Recognition award to six staff, praising their “tremendous dedication and sacrifice”.
Helder Ladim, Charlotte Carmichael, Keisha Mills, Martha Sarpong, Dr Simon Finney and Marion Jones, of London’s St Barts, received the award on behalf of all NHS workers.
William spoke for the nation when he told them: ”You worked tirelessly, with humility and compassion, in the most challenging of circumstances.”
They told of the strain it had put on them, making them at times feel, as one said, “like undertakers”.
But we also heard from people whose lives were saved. One summed it up, saying, “They are walking angels, no doubt”.
The final word went to Carol Vorderman who, as she cued up Paloma Faith to give a beautiful rendition of the Louis Armstrong classic, said that “thanks to the good people we do still live in a wonderful world”.
The Pride of Britain showed once again that, even without a live audience, it is a life-affirming awards show without peers. A magnificent celebration of the best of us.
And a remarkable showcase for something we need now more than ever – the power of the human spirit.
*See the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, on Monday 10.45pm or on the ITV Hub now.


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Mystery Brit bets $5m on Trump election win in 'largest political wager ever'

A mystery British businessman has staked $ 5 million on Donald Trump being re-elected as US President , it has been claimed .
The unnamed offshore ex-banker reportedly put down what is believed to be the biggest ever political wager at a private bookies on the island of Curacao in the Caribbean .
He is said to have consulted with insiders on the Republican 's campaign and would win almost $ 15 million if Democrat Joe Biden is defeated on Tuesday .
A source told The Sun : `` Word of this bet has done the rounds and we think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politics . ''
Former Vice President Biden boasts a major poll lead with just hours to go , and Betfair Exchange confirmed another Brit put down £1 million on the former Senator over the weekend .
But bookies are still seeing bets come in for Trump thanks to attractive odds .
The businessman-turned-politician emerged against the odds in 2016 to beat Hilary Clinton , encouraging last minute flutters .
Ladbrokes ' Jessica O'Reilly said : `` Biden looks home and hosed according to the bookies and pollsters , but even at the eleventh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the odds on offer . ''
It is illegal to bet on the outcome of an election in the US , but that 's not the case elsewhere , with Betfair seeing $ 337 million worth on the 2020 race for the White House .
Matthew Shaddick , head of political betting at British sports betting and gambling firm GVC , said : `` It is twice as big as 2016 , easily making it the biggest political event ever . ''
The latest data shows a record 90 million Americans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election for a generation .

The unnamed offshore ex-banker is said to have put down the massively risky sum at a private bookies on Curacao in the Caribbean after reportedly consulting with Trump's camp
Mystery Brit bets almost £4m on Trump winning US election in 'largest political wager ever'
A mystery British businessman has staked $5 million (£3.9million) on Donald Trump being re-elected as US President, it has been claimed.
The unnamed offshore ex-banker reportedly put down what is believed to be the biggest ever political wager at a private bookies on the island of Curacao in the Caribbean.
He is said to have consulted with insiders on the Republican's campaign and would win almost $15 million (£11.5m) if Democrat Joe Biden is defeated on Tuesday.
A source told The Sun: "Word of this bet has done the rounds and we think it's the biggest ever made on politics."
Image: ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Former Vice President Biden boasts a major poll lead with just hours to go, and Betfair Exchange confirmed another Brit put down £1 million on the former Senator over the weekend.
But bookies are still seeing bets come in for Trump thanks to attractive odds.
The businessman-turned-politician emerged against the odds in 2016 to beat Hilary Clinton, encouraging last minute flutters.
Ladbrokes' Jessica O'Reilly said: "Biden looks home and hosed according to the bookies and pollsters, but even at the eleventh hour punters are continuing to back Trump at the odds on offer."
It is illegal to bet on the outcome of an election in the US, but that's not the case elsewhere, with Betfair seeing $337 million worth on the 2020 race for the White House.
Matthew Shaddick, head of political betting at British sports betting and gambling firm GVC, said: "It is twice as big as 2016, easily making it the biggest political event ever."
The latest data shows a record 90 million Americans have voted early in what is the biggest presidential election for a generation.


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Couple rearrange wedding in just 24 hours to beat new lockdown restrictions

A couple rearranged their wedding in 24 hours to tie the knot before new lockdown restrictions come into force in England on Thursday .
Jo Loosemore , 33 , and her fiance Matt Goffin , 37 , had been due to get married near the bride 's parents ' home in Devon on November 14 .
After learning of the impending restrictions on Saturday morning , they arranged to get hitched the following day in Witcham , Cambridgeshire where they live with their eight-month-old son Rupert .
The now Mr and Mrs Goffin married at the Church of St Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law , no more than 15 people can attend any marriage or civil partnership ceremony in England .
But under new lockdown rules from Thursday , weddings and civil partnership ceremonies will not be permitted at all except in `` exceptional circumstances '' .
Biomedical scientist Mr Goffin said their wedding had always been planned for November 14 but was originally designed with 200 guests in mind .
`` We 've had to chop it down so many times now , '' he said .
Veterinary nurse Mrs Goffin said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I heard about the new news coming out so I just thought , 'well I 'll see if we can get it done this weekend ' . ''
`` I thought I can either let this get us down and we can get stressed having to rearrange it for the 100th time or I can be proactive and try and be positive about it and do something about it . ''
She said it was a `` hectic '' weekend but they managed to arrange the wedding in less than 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mary Hancock , who was `` absolutely brilliant '' .
The planned morning church service was replaced by the wedding ceremony and scores of people chipped in to help .
An appeal was put on the village 's Facebook page , leading to offers from musicians , with friends and family also helping out .
As Rev Hancock had been helping with the paperwork for their original wedding date , there were no legal hold-ups .
`` So many people in the village offered their services so we actually had a trumpeter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was amazing , '' said Mrs Goffin .
`` They have n't charged us anything , which is great .
`` We had people from our running club Ely Runners outside wishing us well before we went in and afterwards which was really lovely .
`` Matt was able to get his suit sorted in Cambridge .
`` Luckily I had my final dress fitting that day so everything fell into place .
It was brilliant .
`` Instead of having the morning service we just had the wedding one instead , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't go which now I feel awful about because obviously that would have been the last time for a while now that they could go to church .
`` But they 're all so lovely , I think they were just so pleased we could get married . ''
Explaining how the legal side of the process was arranged so quickly , she said : `` We 've been going to the Witcham church and we had our banns read there and we got to know Mary quite well , and she 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up here anyway .
`` She had n't sent the paperwork down to Devon yet , so that 's how we were able to go ahead . ''
She said her parents and sister made the journey from Devon , while her husband 's parents and two family friends travelled from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk .
`` We 're both just so happy and I guess really relieved as we 've rearranged it so many times now , '' said Mrs Goffin .
`` We had a really nice day , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I really feel for all the couples who still have to keep on going and rearranging everything .
`` It 's just nice to not have to think about that anymore and just enjoy everything . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sam Russell, Ryan Merrifield)

Jo Loosemore and Mat Goffin quickly rearranged their big day with just a handful of guests after hearing about the impending coronavirus restrictions
A couple rearranged their wedding in 24 hours to tie the knot before new lockdown restrictions come into force in England on Thursday.
Jo Loosemore, 33, and her fiance Matt Goffin, 37, had been due to get married near the bride's parents' home in Devon on November 14.
After learning of the impending restrictions on Saturday morning, they arranged to get hitched the following day in Witcham, Cambridgeshire where they live with their eight-month-old son Rupert.
The now Mr and Mrs Goffin married at the Church of St Martin in Witcham on Sunday morning.
By law, no more than 15 people can attend any marriage or civil partnership ceremony in England.
Image: PA) PA)
But under new lockdown rules from Thursday, weddings and civil partnership ceremonies will not be permitted at all except in "exceptional circumstances".
Biomedical scientist Mr Goffin said their wedding had always been planned for November 14 but was originally designed with 200 guests in mind.
"We've had to chop it down so many times now," he said.
Veterinary nurse Mrs Goffin said: "I was having a shower on Saturday morning and I heard about the new news coming out so I just thought, 'well I'll see if we can get it done this weekend'."
"I thought I can either let this get us down and we can get stressed having to rearrange it for the 100th time or I can be proactive and try and be positive about it and do something about it."
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
She said it was a "hectic" weekend but they managed to arrange the wedding in less than 24 hours with the help of their local reverend, Mary Hancock, who was "absolutely brilliant".
The planned morning church service was replaced by the wedding ceremony and scores of people chipped in to help.
An appeal was put on the village's Facebook page, leading to offers from musicians, with friends and family also helping out.
As Rev Hancock had been helping with the paperwork for their original wedding date, there were no legal hold-ups.
"So many people in the village offered their services so we actually had a trumpeter and an organist at our wedding which was amazing," said Mrs Goffin.
Image: PA) PA)
"They haven't charged us anything, which is great.
"We had people from our running club Ely Runners outside wishing us well before we went in and afterwards which was really lovely.
"Matt's parents got flowers and stuff sorted.
"Matt was able to get his suit sorted in Cambridge.
"Luckily I had my final dress fitting that day so everything fell into place. It was brilliant.
"Instead of having the morning service we just had the wedding one instead, which meant a couple of the locals couldn't go which now I feel awful about because obviously that would have been the last time for a while now that they could go to church.
"But they're all so lovely, I think they were just so pleased we could get married."
Image: PA) PA)
Explaining how the legal side of the process was arranged so quickly, she said: "We've been going to the Witcham church and we had our banns read there and we got to know Mary quite well, and she'd done all the paperwork side of things up here anyway.
"She hadn't sent the paperwork down to Devon yet, so that's how we were able to go ahead."
She said her parents and sister made the journey from Devon, while her husband's parents and two family friends travelled from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
"We're both just so happy and I guess really relieved as we've rearranged it so many times now," said Mrs Goffin.
"We had a really nice day, it's really special to us.
"I really feel for all the couples who still have to keep on going and rearranging everything.
"It's just nice to not have to think about that anymore and just enjoy everything."


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Diners hide under tables as police search for Vienna gunmen in restaurant

Terrified diners hid under tables as police scoured restaurants and bars looking for the gunmen responsible for the Vienna terror attack .
At least two civilians were shot dead by attackers who struck at around 8pm local time in the Austrian capital .
A huge manhunt is underway as police and the army search for the attackers , one of whom has been shot and killed .
A 53-year-old Lower Austrian who had a business meal in a local restaurant on Monday evening was surprised by the shots during the terrorist attack in downtown Vienna .
`` We heard the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lights off , doors closed , '' the man said in an interview with the APA .
Are you in Vienna and safe ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk '' Then all the guests lay down on the floor .
The fear among the guests was insane . ''
Nobody was injured in the restaurant .
Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister said : `` The perpetrator moved in the direction of the Hoher Markt and Ruprechtskirche and shot at the people who were sitting in the Schanigarten in Judengasse and Seitenstättengasse .
He did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness said : `` I 've heard gunshots , but I 've never heard anything like it .
In my naivety I thought it was firecrackers . ''
Witness Chris Zhao was in a nearby restaurant when the shooting started .
`` There were victims .
Sadly , we also saw a body lying down the street next to us . ''
He told the BBC : `` We heard noises that sounded like firecrackers .
We heard about 20 to 30 and we thought that to be actually gunfire .
We saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacker was shot dead by police with two civilians , one of them a woman , killed in the rampage .
A police officer is also thought to have been shot and seriously injured .
Vienna mayor Michael Ludwig said 15 people were admitted to hospital , seven with serious injuries .
Police urged people to avoid all open spaces and public transport in the city .
They also said trams and buses were not stopping and urged social media users not to post videos of the police operation .
Oskar Deutsch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vienna , said the shooting took place in the street where the city 's main synagogue is located but that it was n't clear whether the house of worship had been targeted .
The synagogue was already closed at the time of the shooting , Deutsch tweeted .
A neighbouring restaurant was also closed .
`` We are living in the compound of the synagogue .
Upon hearing shots we looked down ( from ) the windows and saw the gunmen shooting at the guests of the various bars and pubs , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio .
`` The gunmen were running around and shooting at least 100 rounds or even more in front of our building , '' he said .
Videos circulated on social media of a gunman running down a cobblestone street shooting and shouting .
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Europe would not bow to terrorists following the shootings .
`` We French share the shock and sorrow of the Austrian people following the attack in Vienna , '' Macron tweeted in both French and German .
`` After France , it is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is our Europe .
Our enemies must know who they 're dealing with .
We will concede nothing . ''
Both Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted to express solidarity with Austria .
Mr Johnson said : `` I am deeply shocked by the terrible attacks in Vienna tonight .
`` The UK 's thoughts are with the people of Austria - we stand united with you against terror . ''

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES At least two civilians were shot dead in a 'hideous' and 'well prepared' terror attack in the Austrian capital on Monday evening - a manhunt is underway for the gunmen
Vienna terror attack: Diners hide under tables as police search for gunman in restaurant
Terrified diners hid under tables as police scoured restaurants and bars looking for the gunmen responsible for the Vienna terror attack.
At least two civilians were shot dead by attackers who struck at around 8pm local time in the Austrian capital.
A huge manhunt is underway as police and the army search for the attackers, one of whom has been shot and killed.
A 53-year-old Lower Austrian who had a business meal in a local restaurant on Monday evening was surprised by the shots during the terrorist attack in downtown Vienna.
"We heard the shots, and then it was said, lights off, doors closed," the man said in an interview with the APA.
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"Then all the guests lay down on the floor. The fear among the guests was insane." Nobody was injured in the restaurant.
Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister said: "The perpetrator moved in the direction of the Hoher Markt and Ruprechtskirche and shot at the people who were sitting in the Schanigarten in Judengasse and Seitenstättengasse. He did not aim at the city temple.
Another witness said: "I've heard gunshots, but I've never heard anything like it. In my naivety I thought it was firecrackers."
Witness Chris Zhao was in a nearby restaurant when the shooting started.
"There were victims. Sadly, we also saw a body lying down the street next to us."
He told the BBC: "We heard noises that sounded like firecrackers. We heard about 20 to 30 and we thought that to be actually gunfire. We saw the ambulances... lining up.
One attacker was shot dead by police with two civilians, one of them a woman, killed in the rampage.
A police officer is also thought to have been shot and seriously injured.
Vienna mayor Michael Ludwig said 15 people were admitted to hospital, seven with serious injuries.
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Police urged people to avoid all open spaces and public transport in the city. They also said trams and buses were not stopping and urged social media users not to post videos of the police operation.
Oskar Deutsch, the head of the Jewish community in Vienna, said the shooting took place in the street where the city's main synagogue is located but that it wasn't clear whether the house of worship had been targeted.
The synagogue was already closed at the time of the shooting, Deutsch tweeted. A neighbouring restaurant was also closed.
"We are living in the compound of the synagogue. Upon hearing shots we looked down (from) the windows and saw the gunmen shooting at the guests of the various bars and pubs," Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister told London's LBC radio.
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"The gunmen were running around and shooting at least 100 rounds or even more in front of our building," he said.
Videos circulated on social media of a gunman running down a cobblestone street shooting and shouting.
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Europe would not bow to terrorists following the shootings.
"We French share the shock and sorrow of the Austrian people following the attack in Vienna," Macron tweeted in both French and German.
"After France, it is a friendly nation that has been attacked. This is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they're dealing with. We will concede nothing."
Both Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted to express solidarity with Austria.
Mr Johnson said: "I am deeply shocked by the terrible attacks in Vienna tonight.
"The UK's thoughts are with the people of Austria - we stand united with you against terror."


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--The Chase contestant shares behind-the-scenes secrets that you don't see on TV

Behind-the-scenes secrets from The Chase have been revealed by a former contestant , who spilled the beans on what you do n't see on the TV .
Rachel Warwick appeared in an episode of the ITV game show on October 5 , but admitted during a TikTok Q & A that she actually filmed it almost two years ago .
Sharing a video to the social media site , Rachel looked to answer some frequently asked questions as well as sharing what Chaser Paul Sinha said to her which was cut from the final edit .
Speaking about all aspects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bradley Walsh for being really nice to her and that the show 's wardrobe department decides what the contestants are going to wear .
Rachel revealed : `` Bradley is lovely , you do n't get to talk to him that much before and after filming but when I did get to speak to him he is so nice and just as nice as on TV . ''
Speaking about when she found out which Chaser she would be up against , Rachel said : `` You do n't find out who your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and all the reactions are genuine .
`` Even Bradley does n't know who your chaser will be so that 's quite exciting . ''
She added : `` In terms of hair and make-up , you show up to the studio with your hair and make-up done and then the make-up team touch it up later in the day .
`` And you bring five outfits with you that you 're happy to wear and then the costume department pick the best one and make sure nobody is clashing .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed how long the process took from applying to be on the show until her appearance and then the airing of the episode .
She told her followers : `` I applied in September 2018 , had the audition in October , filmed the episode in December and it only just aired in October 2020 .
`` A lot of people have asked about the studio audience but there is no audience in the studio .
`` I do n't know if many people know this ; it 's the four contestants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the camera crew and producers and stuff but yeah there 's no audience… '' One fan asked Rachel : `` When Bradley says 'after the break ' did you just continue straight away ? ''
She replied : `` Yes - everything pauses for about 10 seconds and then we kept filming . ''
Rachel was caught by her Chaser , Paul Sinha , but she said that what he said to her afterwards were cut from the show when it aired last month .
She said : `` Unfortunately so , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard !
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`` They edited that out of the episode though . ''
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THE CHASE CONTESTANT SLAMMED FOR SAYING "NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE BETWEEN £200 AND £2,000"
THE CHASE CONTESTANT SLAMMED FOR SAYING "NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE BETWEEN £200 AND £2,000"
A contestant on The Chase has revealed behind-the-scenes secrets from the Bradley Walsh hosted game show in an illuminating TikTok Q&A session
The Chase contestant shares behind-the-scenes secrets that you don't see on TV
Behind-the-scenes secrets from The Chase have been revealed by a former contestant, who spilled the beans on what you don't see on the TV.
Rachel Warwick appeared in an episode of the ITV game show on October 5, but admitted during a TikTok Q&A that she actually filmed it almost two years ago.
Sharing a video to the social media site, Rachel looked to answer some frequently asked questions as well as sharing what Chaser Paul Sinha said to her which was cut from the final edit.
Speaking about all aspects of the show, Rachel praised host Bradley Walsh for being really nice to her and that the show's wardrobe department decides what the contestants are going to wear.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Rachel revealed: "Bradley is lovely, you don't get to talk to him that much before and after filming but when I did get to speak to him he is so nice and just as nice as on TV."
Speaking about when she found out which Chaser she would be up against, Rachel said: "You don't find out who your chaser is until the moment they come out and all the reactions are genuine.
"Even Bradley doesn't know who your chaser will be so that's quite exciting."
Image: TikTok) TikTok)
She added: "In terms of hair and make-up, you show up to the studio with your hair and make-up done and then the make-up team touch it up later in the day.
"And you bring five outfits with you that you're happy to wear and then the costume department pick the best one and make sure nobody is clashing. They decide what you wear."
Rachel revealed how long the process took from applying to be on the show until her appearance and then the airing of the episode.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She told her followers: "I applied in September 2018, had the audition in October, filmed the episode in December and it only just aired in October 2020.
"A lot of people have asked about the studio audience but there is no audience in the studio.
"I don't know if many people know this; it's the four contestants, Bradley, the chaser, and all the camera crew and producers and stuff but yeah there's no audience…"
One fan asked Rachel: "When Bradley says 'after the break' did you just continue straight away?"
She replied: "Yes - everything pauses for about 10 seconds and then we kept filming."
Rachel was caught by her Chaser, Paul Sinha, but she said that what he said to her afterwards were cut from the show when it aired last month.
She said: "Unfortunately so, but even Paul said my questions were really hard!!!!
"They edited that out of the episode though."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Kim Jong-un leaves North Korea Covid victims to ‘starve to death in camps'

North Korea 's coronavirus victims are being left to starve to death in secret quarantine camps as Kim Jong-un continues to hide the pandemic , according to reports .
The despot leader has always maintained not a single inhabitant of the Hermit Kingdom has contracted Covid-19 , but one British ex-pat says the situation is `` gravely serious '' .
Christian activist Tim Peters understands purpose-built isolation zones near the Chinese border are keeping desperate patients hidden and without proper medical care .
Mr Peters , who runs Helping Hands Korea in Seoul , said the families of those struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try and smuggle food into the hidden camps .
He told the South China Morning Post he was `` alarmed '' to learn Kim 's government is `` providing absolutely minimal or no food or medicine to those who are interred there '' .
`` So , it ’ s up to the families of the quarantined citizens to come to the edge of the camps and bring food to keep [ them ] alive along with whatever health-related aids that they can muster . ''
But much of the medication is simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already died , Mr Peters said he has been told by sources .
Meanwhile , pastor David Lee , who helps North Korean defectors in Seoul , said Covid has been disregarded by Kim 's regime as a `` ghost disease '' , while worryingly officials have no system for tracking the spread .
He has described how many of those showing symptoms are being `` boarded up in their homes '' and left to starve .
At an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the North Korean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanked thousands of troops for helping to supposedly prevent the virus reaching the country .
He again repeated that not a single citizen had been infected .
Whether or not this is true , the North Korean economy has been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic after it closed its borders .
This is on top of the international sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes .
The UN estimates 40 percent of the country 's population face food shortages .

Dictator Kim Jong-un has consistently insisted not a single North Korean has been infected by coronavirus but there are now reports the despot has gone to extreme measures to keep the pandemic hidden
North Korea's coronavirus victims are being left to starve to death in secret quarantine camps as Kim Jong-un continues to hide the pandemic, according to reports.
The despot leader has always maintained not a single inhabitant of the Hermit Kingdom has contracted Covid-19, but one British ex-pat says the situation is "gravely serious".
Christian activist Tim Peters understands purpose-built isolation zones near the Chinese border are keeping desperate patients hidden and without proper medical care.
Mr Peters, who runs Helping Hands Korea in Seoul, said the families of those struck down with the virus are having to try and smuggle food into the hidden camps.
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He told the South China Morning Post he was "alarmed" to learn Kim's government is "providing absolutely minimal or no food or medicine to those who are interred there".
"So, it’s up to the families of the quarantined citizens to come to the edge of the camps and bring food to keep [them] alive along with whatever health-related aids that they can muster."
But much of the medication is simply herbal home remedies, while many inmates have already died, Mr Peters said he has been told by sources.
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Meanwhile, pastor David Lee, who helps North Korean defectors in Seoul, said Covid has been disregarded by Kim's regime as a "ghost disease", while worryingly officials have no system for tracking the spread.
He has described how many of those showing symptoms are being "boarded up in their homes" and left to starve.
At an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the North Korean Workers' Party last month, Kim thanked thousands of troops for helping to supposedly prevent the virus reaching the country.
He again repeated that not a single citizen had been infected.
Whether or not this is true, the North Korean economy has been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic after it closed its borders.
This is on top of the international sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes.
The UN estimates 40 percent of the country's population face food shortages.


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Lady Gaga joins Joe Biden in battleground Pennsylvania blitz on US election eve

Joe Biden was joined by Lady Gaga in the election battleground of Pennsylvania today , as the election frontrunner made one last pitch to win over voters .
The Vice President Biden closed out campaign with a drive-in rally in Pittsburgh , the city he launched his campaign in 18 months ago .
His closing message to Western Pennsylvanians is that this election is a battle for the soul of our nation , and that he is the leader our country needs to recover from the pandemic and build back better than before .
Biden most recently visited Pittsburgh on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whistle stop tour across Western Pennsylvania .
Taking to the stage to the sound of Childish Gambino 's This is America , Gaga pleaded for voters to boot President Trump out of office .
`` I know you 've seen the polls , '' she said .
`` The record number of early and mail in votes .
`` It 's tempting to feel comfortable and confident and sit back , but now is not the time to feel confident and sit back . ''
`` Now is the time to show up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , because it does , '' she added .
`` And to all the women , and all the men with daughters and sisters and mothers .
Everybody , no matter how you identify .
`` Now is your chance to vote against Donald Trump , a man who believes his fame gives him the right to grab one of your daughters or sisters or mothers or wives by any part of their bodies . ''
She finished her speech by saying , simply : `` Vote for Joe .
He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier in Philadelphia , running mate Kamala Harris was joined on stage by John Legend and rapper Common .
Biden , Harris and their spouses are spending most of Monday in Pennsylvania , splitting up to hit all four corners of a state that has become vital to the Democrats ' hopes .
The former Vice President 's campaign schedule also included a stop in Scranton , his childhood home , and Philadelphia .
Former President Barack Obama , whom Biden served as vice president for eight years , will hold a get-out-the-vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening rally in Miami .
Biden has finished his campaign on the offensive , traveling almost exclusively to states Trump won in 2016 .
Biden accuses Trump of giving up on fighting the pandemic , which has killed more than 230,000 Americans and cost millions of jobs .
Polls show Americans trust Biden more than Trump to fight the virus .
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll in Florida , a perennial swing state , showed Biden with a 50 % -46 % lead , a week after the two were in a statistical tie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never before seen in U.S. elections .
A record-setting 97.3 million early votes have been cast either in person or by mail , according to the US Elections Project .
The number is equal to 70 % of the entire voter turnout for the 2016 election and represents about 40 % of all Americans who are legally eligible to vote .
That unprecedented level of early voting includes 60 million mail-in ballots that could take days or weeks to be counted in some states , meaning a winner might not be declared in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night .
Some states , including critical Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , do not start processing mail-in votes until Election Day , slowing the process .

The singer joined the election frontrunner on the campaign trail - while running mate Kamala Harris was joined onstage by John Legend
Joe Biden was joined by Lady Gaga in the election battleground of Pennsylvania today, as the election frontrunner made one last pitch to win over voters.
The Vice President Biden closed out campaign with a drive-in rally in Pittsburgh, the city he launched his campaign in 18 months ago.
His closing message to Western Pennsylvanians is that this election is a battle for the soul of our nation, and that he is the leader our country needs to recover from the pandemic and build back better than before.
Biden most recently visited Pittsburgh on September 30 during the Build Back Better whistle stop tour across Western Pennsylvania.
Taking to the stage to the sound of Childish Gambino's This is America, Gaga pleaded for voters to boot President Trump out of office.
"I know you've seen the polls," she said. "The record number of early and mail in votes.
"It's tempting to feel comfortable and confident and sit back, but now is not the time to feel confident and sit back."
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"Now is the time to show up and vote like this country depends on it, because it does," she added.
"And to all the women, and all the men with daughters and sisters and mothers. Everybody, no matter how you identify.
"Now is your chance to vote against Donald Trump, a man who believes his fame gives him the right to grab one of your daughters or sisters or mothers or wives by any part of their bodies."
She finished her speech by saying, simply: "Vote for Joe. He's a good person. Thankyou."
Earlier in Philadelphia, running mate Kamala Harris was joined on stage by John Legend and rapper Common.
Biden, Harris and their spouses are spending most of Monday in Pennsylvania, splitting up to hit all four corners of a state that has become vital to the Democrats' hopes.
The former Vice President's campaign schedule also included a stop in Scranton, his childhood home, and Philadelphia.
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Former President Barack Obama, whom Biden served as vice president for eight years, will hold a get-out-the-vote rally in Atlanta on Monday before an evening rally in Miami.
Biden has finished his campaign on the offensive, traveling almost exclusively to states Trump won in 2016.
Biden accuses Trump of giving up on fighting the pandemic, which has killed more than 230,000 Americans and cost millions of jobs.
Polls show Americans trust Biden more than Trump to fight the virus.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll in Florida, a perennial swing state, showed Biden with a 50%-46% lead, a week after the two were in a statistical tie.
Early voting has surged to levels never before seen in U.S.
elections. A record-setting 97.3 million early votes have been cast either in person or by mail, according to the US Elections Project.
The number is equal to 70% of the entire voter turnout for the 2016 election and represents about 40% of all Americans who are legally eligible to vote.
That unprecedented level of early voting includes 60 million mail-in ballots that could take days or weeks to be counted in some states, meaning a winner might not be declared in the hours after polls close on Tuesday night.
Some states, including critical Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, do not start processing mail-in votes until Election Day, slowing the process.