thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Plane with 107 passengers and crew crashes near airport - all your need to know

All 107 passengers on board a Pakistan International Airlines plane have died after it crashed near an airport .
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Speaking from the scene of the tragedy , the mayor said none of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Pictures and footage from the scene show a trail of devastation with buildings reduced @ @ @ @ @ into the air .
A spokesman for the national carrier said earlier : `` The @ @ @ @ @ passengers and 8 crew members has crashed . ''
There was no word on the @ @ @ @ @ ground and if anyone was injured or killed , but pictures show people being rescued @ @ @ @ @ Pakistani army said its quick reaction force and paramilitary troops have reached the site for @ @ @ @ @ civil administration .
Local TV station Geo showed crowds near the scene which appeared to @ @ @ @ @ and ambulances trying to make their way through .

All 107 passengers on board a Pakistan International Airlines plane have died after it crashed near an airport.
The jet was carrying 99 passengers and eight crew members when the horror smash unfolded in a residential area of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi.
Speaking from the scene of the tragedy, the mayor said none of the 107 passengers and crew survived.
Pictures and footage from the scene show a trail of devastation with buildings reduced to rubble and smoke billowing into the air.
A spokesman for the national carrier said earlier: "The plane PK 8303 with 99 passengers and 8 crew members has crashed."
There was no word on the fate of those on the ground and if anyone was injured or killed, but pictures show people being rescued from the debris.
The Pakistani army said its quick reaction force and paramilitary troops have reached the site for relief and rescue efforts alongside civil administration.
Local TV station Geo showed crowds near the scene which appeared to be a densely populated area and ambulances trying to make their way through.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Harry Redknapp awkwardly jokes son Jamie won't get divorced starring on Strictly

Harry Redknapp awkwardly joked his son Jamie would n't get divorced after competing on Strictly .
Jamie finally caved to say he would be up for trying his hand at Strictly Come Dancing four years after his now-ex wife Louise landed second place in the 2016 series .
The retired footballer was spurred on by his dad making fun of him for having `` no rhythm '' on the dance floor .
His former football manager dad , 73 , had no qualms pointing out his single son , 46 , would n't be getting a divorce if he went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` One thing 's for sure you wo n't be getting divorced if you go on there . ''
Jamie urged his dad to keep the chat light-hearted when they held their discussion for Redknapp 's Home Fixture .
He said : `` Keep it light , dad ! ''
Shockwaves went through the showbiz world when Sky Sports pundit Jamie and Louise 's 19-year marriage broke down .
Reports claimed the singer filed for divorce from Jamie just days after her Strictly tour wrapped up in March 2017 .
Louise had waltzed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner Kevin Clifton in the 2016 series .
They narrowly lost out on the Glitter Ball trophy to BBC sports presenter Ore Oduba .
Now all these years later Jamie seemed to have a change of heart about dancing himself as he confirmed he would give the show a whirl .
He said : `` My dad 's challenged me and said I 've got no rhythm has actually got me thinking I might be up for it . ''
Jamie has two sons Charles , 15 , and Beau , 11 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who tied the knot in 1998 , cemented their status as a power couple in the showbiz world for 19 years .
But their marriage was n't meant to last as they called it quits in 2017 .
Redknapp ’ s Home Fixture airs on Fridays at 10pm on Sky One and NOW TV .

Harry Redknap made an awkward joke saying his son Jamie won't get divorced starring on Strictly after the single star's 19-year marriage collapsed following his now ex-wife's stint on the show
Harry Redknapp awkwardly joked his son Jamie wouldn't get divorced after competing on Strictly.
Jamie finally caved to say he would be up for trying his hand at Strictly Come Dancing four years after his now-ex wife Louise landed second place in the 2016 series.
The retired footballer was spurred on by his dad making fun of him for having "no rhythm" on the dance floor.
His former football manager dad, 73, had no qualms pointing out his single son, 46, wouldn't be getting a divorce if he went on the show.
Harry joked: "One thing's for sure you won't be getting divorced if you go on there."
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Jamie urged his dad to keep the chat light-hearted when they held their discussion for Redknapp's Home Fixture.
He said: "Keep it light, dad!"
Shockwaves went through the showbiz world when Sky Sports pundit Jamie and Louise's 19-year marriage broke down.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Reports claimed the singer filed for divorce from Jamie just days after her Strictly tour wrapped up in March 2017.
Louise had waltzed her way to the final with her partner Kevin Clifton in the 2016 series.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
They narrowly lost out on the Glitter Ball trophy to BBC sports presenter Ore Oduba.
Now all these years later Jamie seemed to have a change of heart about dancing himself as he confirmed he would give the show a whirl.
Image: PA) PA)
He said: "My dad's challenged me and said I've got no rhythm has actually got me thinking I might be up for it."
Jamie has two sons Charles, 15, and Beau, 11, with his ex-wife Louise.
The exes, who tied the knot in 1998, cemented their status as a power couple in the showbiz world for 19 years.
But their marriage wasn't meant to last as they called it quits in 2017.
Redknapp’s Home Fixture airs on Fridays at 10pm on Sky One and NOW TV.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Renowned scientist tears into Boris Johnson's leadership on Coronavirus crisis

A Nobel prize-winning scientist has torn into Boris Johnson ’ s leadership during the coronavirus crisis .
Geneticist Sir Paul Nurse , one of Britain ’ s most renowned scientists , says the UK has been left to play catch up due to a “ desperate ” lack of clear leadership .
Sir Paul head of the Francis Crick Institute in London , said it was not clear to him who was in charge and the country , including the `` lions '' on the front line , needed much more .
`` We are desperate for clear leadership at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio .
`` I get a sense the UK has been rather too much on the back foot , increasingly playing catch up , firefighting through successive crises . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's government has been heavily criticised for its response to the pandemic , with opposition politicians , unions and scientists accusing it of being too slow to introduce a lockdown , mass testing and protective equipment for medical staff .
Official statistics show the United Kingdom 's COVID-19 death toll has reached nearly 43,000 , underlining the country 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government has said it is following scientific advice and was taking the right decisions at the right time .
However , the Nobel laureate said the government and its scientific advisers needed to set out a clear strategy and the evidence that underpinned it , and then learn from mistakes .
`` Maybe there 's a strategy there , I do n't see it , '' he said .
`` We have lions on the front line of clinical care , we need lions also on the leadership so we can actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The question I 'm constantly asking myself is who is in charge of the decisions , who is developing the strategy , and the operation and implementation of that strategy ? ''
he said .
`` I do n't know , but more importantly , do they know ? ''

Top geneticist Sir Paul Nurse said the UK had been left playing catch up because of a "desperate" lack of clear leadership
A Nobel prize-winning scientist has torn into Boris Johnson’s leadership during the coronavirus crisis.
Geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, one of Britain’s most renowned scientists, says the UK has been left to play catch up due to a “desperate” lack of clear leadership.
Sir Paul head of the Francis Crick Institute in London, said it was not clear to him who was in charge and the country, including the "lions" on the front line, needed much more.
"We are desperate for clear leadership at all levels," he told BBC radio.
"I get a sense the UK has been rather too much on the back foot, increasingly playing catch up, firefighting through successive crises."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has been heavily criticised for its response to the pandemic, with opposition politicians, unions and scientists accusing it of being too slow to introduce a lockdown, mass testing and protective equipment for medical staff.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Official statistics show the United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll has reached nearly 43,000, underlining the country's status as the worst-hit in Europe.
The government has said it is following scientific advice and was taking the right decisions at the right time.
However, the Nobel laureate said the government and its scientific advisers needed to set out a clear strategy and the evidence that underpinned it, and then learn from mistakes.
"Maybe there's a strategy there, I don't see it," he said.
"We have lions on the front line of clinical care, we need lions also on the leadership so we can actually really drive this forward."
"The question I'm constantly asking myself is who is in charge of the decisions, who is developing the strategy, and the operation and implementation of that strategy?" he said.
"I don't know, but more importantly, do they know?"


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Setien admits desire to coach Neymar as Barcelona transfer link gathers pace

Barcelona boss Quique Setien has admitted he `` would be delighted '' to coach Neymar , ramping up speculation of a move back to Camp Nou for the PSG star .
Setien also hailed transfer target Lautaro Martinez as `` extraordinary '' , stating that the Inter Milan forward would `` be very good '' in his Barca side .
Neymar left Barcelona for Paris-Saint Germain in a £200million deal three years ago , but there has been increasing talk of the past year or so that the forward could be heading back to Catalonia .
The coronavirus pandemic has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial hit clubs have taken , with PSG likely to want at least 180m euros ( £161m ) for the 28-year-old , who is contracted to the club for another two years .
But that did n't stop Setien talking up the chances of a reunion between Brazil star Neymar and Barcelona .
The Spaniard said he had already had the honour of coaching one of the world 's best players in Lionel Messi , and would welcome the chance to do the same with Neymar .
`` Of course I would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the Spaniard in an interview with BeIn Sports .
`` Fortunately I have been able to fulfill one dream of coaching the best player in the world in Leo .
What is to come next , we will wait and see but I ’ m sure I would be delighted .
How would I not be ? ''
Setien has also been linked with Martinez , but gave little away on the subject of a move for the Argentina international .
`` It ’ s clear that there are four or five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are extraordinary and that any of them could be at Barcelona , '' said the 61-year-old .
`` He is a player who would be very good in this team , like other players of his level . ''
Another player Barcelona have been linked with is Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic .
Setien was again coy when asked about the Bosnian ace , but acknowledged he `` could end up '' at Barcelona .
`` I ’ ve always said I like all top players , and as they are top players then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Barcelona , '' said Setien .
`` He is a great player like dozens of others . ''
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Paris-Saint Germain ace Neymar has been increasingly linked with a move back to Barcelona in recent months, and Setien has admitted he would be 'delighted' to coach the Brazil star
Barcelona boss Quique Setien has admitted he "would be delighted" to coach Neymar, ramping up speculation of a move back to Camp Nou for the PSG star.
Setien also hailed transfer target Lautaro Martinez as "extraordinary", stating that the Inter Milan forward would "be very good" in his Barca side.
Neymar left Barcelona for Paris-Saint Germain in a £200million deal three years ago, but there has been increasing talk of the past year or so that the forward could be heading back to Catalonia.
The coronavirus pandemic has made that move less likely given the financial hit clubs have taken, with PSG likely to want at least 180m euros (£161m) for the 28-year-old, who is contracted to the club for another two years.
But that didn't stop Setien talking up the chances of a reunion between Brazil star Neymar and Barcelona.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The Spaniard said he had already had the honour of coaching one of the world's best players in Lionel Messi, and would welcome the chance to do the same with Neymar.
"Of course I would like to coach Neymar one day," said the Spaniard in an interview with BeIn Sports.
"Fortunately I have been able to fulfill one dream of coaching the best player in the world in Leo. What is to come next, we will wait and see but I’m sure I would be delighted. How would I not be?"
Setien has also been linked with Martinez, but gave little away on the subject of a move for the Argentina international.
"It’s clear that there are four or five players who play in that position that are extraordinary and that any of them could be at Barcelona," said the 61-year-old.
"He is a player who would be very good in this team, like other players of his level."
Another player Barcelona have been linked with is Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Setien was again coy when asked about the Bosnian ace, but acknowledged he "could end up" at Barcelona.
"I’ve always said I like all top players, and as they are top players then it follows that they could end up at Barcelona," said Setien. "He is a great player like dozens of others."
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Dominic Cummings' movements since lockdown as he faces calls to resign

Boris Johnson 's top aide Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules by travelling to his parents ' home in Durham , it has been revealed .
He made the 264-mile journey while ill with coronavirus in late March , a Mirror investigation found .
Mr Cummings , who fell ill with the deadly bug in late March , was reported to police for breaching lockdown rules , with officers contacting the family .
He has faced calls to resign from the Liberal Democrats and SNP , with Labour calling for a `` very swift explanation '' .
`` If accurate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have breached the lockdown rules .
The government 's guidance was very clear : stay at home and no non-essential travel , '' a party spokesman said .
Sources close to Mr Cummings have reportedly said he went to stay with his parents so they could help with childcare while he and his wife were ill , and was not in breach of rules as they were staying in a separate building .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here Here is a timeline of the Downing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 March - Prime Minister Boris Johnson advises everyone in the UK to `` stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel . ''
23 March - In a televised address , PM announces a UK-wide partial lockdown to contain the spread of the virus .
The British public are instructed that they must stay at home , except for certain `` very limited purposes '' .
26 March - The lockdown restrictions come into force , with £60 fines for first-time offenders who break the rules .
27 March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating in Downing Street flat .
That afternoon , Dominic Cummings is spotted running out of Downing Street .
30 March - No10 confirms the PM ’ s chief of staff is self-isolating with coronavirus-type symptoms .
31 March - Boris Johnson ’ s official spokesman says Mr Cummings is “ at home ” .
The spokesman tells journalists : “ I think he ’ s in touch with No10 but he is at home , he is self-isolating , he has some symptoms.
” However , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings ' family on this date .
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said : `` On Tuesday , March 31 , our officers were made aware of reports that an individual had travelled from London to Durham and was present at an address in the city . ''
5 April - Cummings is spotted outside his parents ’ property by a neighbour .
The same day , Scotland 's Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood apologises for twice visiting her second home - admitting she `` made a mistake '' and `` can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night .
Also on Sunday evening , the PM is admitted to hospital after struggling to breathe and is admitted to intensive care the following day .
10 April - It emerges Robert Jenrick travelled 150 miles from London to his £1.1m mansion in Herefordshire , and 40 miles from that home to visit his parents .
No10 defends the Communities Secretary , saying his family were at the Herefordshire home , and he was bringing his parents food and medicine .
`` We are confident he complied with the social distancing rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April - Boris Johnson is released from hospital and continues recovery at Chequers 14 April - Dominic Cummings is pictured returning to work at Downing Street .
The PM 's spokesman says : `` He certainly had coronavirus symptoms and that is why he self isolated . ''
23 April - Wife Mary Wakefield writes about the family ’ s self-isolation in the Spectator magazine - and talks of emerging from quarantine `` into the almost comical uncertainty of London lockdown '' .
27 April - The PM returns to work and addresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street .
5 May - Professor Neil Ferguson resigns as a scientific advisor to the government after twice being visited by his lover .
10 May - Boris Johnson addresses the nation to confirm he will ease lockdown - but people in England will only be able to meet one person from another household , in public , and not stay overnight .
`` You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them , '' he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly in England , with people able to take unlimited exercise and play some non-contact sports .
Fines for non-compliance almost double to £100 .

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Top Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings was spotted at his parents' home in Durham on April 5, in breach of Government rules - here, we take a look at his movements since the coronavirus lockdown
Timeline of Dominic Cummings' coronavirus lockdown movements as he faces calls to quit
Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules by travelling to his parents' home in Durham, it has been revealed.
He made the 264-mile journey while ill with coronavirus in late March, a Mirror investigation found.
Mr Cummings, who fell ill with the deadly bug in late March, was reported to police for breaching lockdown rules, with officers contacting the family.
He has faced calls to resign from the Liberal Democrats and SNP, with Labour calling for a "very swift explanation".
"If accurate, the prime minister's chief adviser appears to have breached the lockdown rules. The government's guidance was very clear: stay at home and no non-essential travel," a party spokesman said.
Sources close to Mr Cummings have reportedly said he went to stay with his parents so they could help with childcare while he and his wife were ill, and was not in breach of rules as they were staying in a separate building.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Here is a timeline of the Downing Street advisor's movements since lockdown.
16 March - Prime Minister Boris Johnson advises everyone in the UK to "stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel."
23 March - In a televised address, PM announces a UK-wide partial lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. The British public are instructed that they must stay at home, except for certain "very limited purposes".
26 March - The lockdown restrictions come into force, with £60 fines for first-time offenders who break the rules.
27 March - No10 announces the PM has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating in Downing Street flat. That afternoon, Dominic Cummings is spotted running out of Downing Street.
Image: PRU/AFP via Getty Images) PRU/AFP via Getty Images)
30 March - No10 confirms the PM’s chief of staff is self-isolating with coronavirus-type symptoms.
31 March - Boris Johnson’s official spokesman says Mr Cummings is “at home”. The spokesman tells journalists: “I think he’s in touch with No10 but he is at home, he is self-isolating, he has some symptoms.”
However, it later emerged that police spoke to Mr Cummings' family on this date.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "On Tuesday, March 31, our officers were made aware of reports that an individual had travelled from London to Durham and was present at an address in the city."
5 April - Cummings is spotted outside his parents’ property by a neighbour. The same day, Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood apologises for twice visiting her second home - admitting she "made a mistake" and "cannot justify it". She resigns that night. Also on Sunday evening, the PM is admitted to hospital after struggling to breathe and is admitted to intensive care the following day.
10 April - It emerges Robert Jenrick travelled 150 miles from London to his £1.1m mansion in Herefordshire, and 40 miles from that home to visit his parents. No10 defends the Communities Secretary, saying his family were at the Herefordshire home, and he was bringing his parents food and medicine. "We are confident he complied with the social distancing rules," a spokesman says.
12 April - Boris Johnson is released from hospital and continues recovery at Chequers
14 April - Dominic Cummings is pictured returning to work at Downing Street. The PM's spokesman says: "He certainly had coronavirus symptoms and that is why he self isolated."
23 April - Wife Mary Wakefield writes about the family’s self-isolation in the Spectator magazine - and talks of emerging from quarantine "into the almost comical uncertainty of London lockdown".
27 April - The PM returns to work and addresses the nation on the steps of Downing Street.
5 May - Professor Neil Ferguson resigns as a scientific advisor to the government after twice being visited by his lover.
10 May - Boris Johnson addresses the nation to confirm he will ease lockdown - but people in England will only be able to meet one person from another household, in public, and not stay overnight. "You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them," he says.
13 May - Lockdown is eased slightly in England, with people able to take unlimited exercise and play some non-contact sports. Fines for non-compliance almost double to £100.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Brits urged to shun beaches over sizzling 26C Bank Holiday weekend ahead

Families are being warned to stay safe and keep away from the coast and beauty spots as temperatures are set to soar for the bank holiday .
The Coastguard and the RNLI fear for the public ’ s safety with fewer beaches being monitored during the pandemic and no lifeguards on duty .
They told the Mirror they have seen a return to near-normal numbers visiting beaches after the lockdown was eased .
Now they fear thousands more will flock to the coast this weekend as the sunny weather is set to return , with temperatures of 26C ( 79F @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also continue to observe social distancing and stay two metres away from people outside their household , which may prove difficult on packed beaches .
The Coastguard and RNLI have launched a beach safety campaign and are urging parents to leave their “ giant unicorn and pink flamingo ” inflatables at home .
Falmouth Coastguard James Instance said : “ What we are seeing is a return to what we would expect to be normal levels of activity .
“ It ’ s gone from a stop to full-speed ahead – there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been no baby steps at all .
We need people to take responsibility for themselves.
” Mark Dowie , of the RNLI , said they would normally have 240 beaches monitored , but it is currently just 70 .
He said : “ No children are at school , many adults are not working or have been furloughed .
So it ’ s of course natural for people to want to take their children to the beach .
But , for goodness sake , keep an eye on your kids.
” Police are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged people to stay away from the Peak District until later in the year .
And in Brighton , the council is restricting access to the beach .
This week saw large crowds on beaches in Southend , Essex .
Meteorologist Simon Partridge , from the Met Office , predicted the best of the sun will arrive on bank holiday Monday .
He said : “ On Monday , the high pressure extends further , bringing with it plenty of fine , dry , sunny , weather across the UK with some light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be 26C.
” Windy with sunny spells and scattered showers for many areas , with further rain for northwest Scotland .
A dry and sunny end to the day in the south .
Breezy with patchy rain in the north , sunny spells elsewhere Sunday .
Warm and sunny Monday , but with cloud and rain spreading to the northwest later .
Mostly dry Tuesday .

Temperatures are set to soar to as high as 26C over the Bank Holiday weekend but the government are warning families to resist the temptation to flock to beaches and beauty spots
Families are being warned to stay safe and keep away from the coast and beauty spots as temperatures are set to soar for the bank holiday.
The Coastguard and the RNLI fear for the public’s safety with fewer beaches being monitored during the pandemic and no lifeguards on duty.
They told the Mirror they have seen a return to near-normal numbers visiting beaches after the lockdown was eased.
Now they fear thousands more will flock to the coast this weekend as the sunny weather is set to return, with temperatures of 26C (79F) in the South.
Brits must also continue to observe social distancing and stay two metres away from people outside their household, which may prove difficult on packed beaches.
The Coastguard and RNLI have launched a beach safety campaign and are urging parents to leave their “giant unicorn and pink flamingo” inflatables at home.
Falmouth Coastguard James Instance said: “What we are seeing is a return to what we would expect to be normal levels of activity.
“It’s gone from a stop to full-speed ahead – there are people kayaking, surfing. There have been no baby steps at all. We need people to take responsibility for themselves.”
Mark Dowie, of the RNLI, said they would normally have 240 beaches monitored, but it is currently just 70. He said: “No children are at school, many adults are not working or have been furloughed. So it’s of course natural for people to want to take their children to the beach. But, for goodness sake, keep an eye on your kids.”
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Police are also concerned about virus spread and have urged people to stay away from the Peak District until later in the year. And in Brighton, the council is restricting access to the beach.
This week also saw large crowds on beaches in Southend, Essex.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said on Friday: “All of the anecdotal evidence suggests that the vast majority of the public are still following the rules.
“And by doing so are helping to save lives and we thank them for that.
“We recognise the sacrifices which the public are making but as we head into the long weekend we must all renew our efforts and continue to abide by the social distancing rules.”
Meteorologist Simon Partridge, from the Met Office, predicted the best of the sun will arrive on bank holiday Monday.
He said: “On Monday, the high pressure extends further, bringing with it plenty of fine, dry, sunny, weather across the UK with some light winds. Temperatures in South East could be 26C.”
Saturday:
Windy with sunny spells and scattered showers for many areas, with further rain for northwest Scotland. A dry and sunny end to the day in the south.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Breezy with patchy rain in the north, sunny spells elsewhere Sunday. Warm and sunny Monday, but with cloud and rain spreading to the northwest later. Mostly dry Tuesday.


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Kelly Osbourne jokes she looks like Mrs Slocombe after hair style fail

Kelly Osbourne has joked she has been left looking like Are You Being Served ?
character Mrs Betty Slocombe after a hair makeover went terribly wrong .
The 35-year-old reality star was left mortified – but amused – when an at-home hair treatment did not have the desired effect as she tried to give herself a touch up during lockdown .
Taking to Instagram on Friday , Kelly – the daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and former X Factor judge Sharon – poked fun at herself as she shared a big reveal .
An image showed the star with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and covered in pieces of fabric as the star started her at-home treatement .
However Kelly warned fans they would be in for a shock when they saw the final result , as she captioned the holding image : “ Are you guys ready to see this epic fail ?
” Scrolling to the next image , fans were met with a screen shot of iconic BBC sitcom character Mrs Slocombe – played by the late Mollie Sudden – famous for making innuendo laden comments about her cat .
Kelly then shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then a curly mop of hair ranging in colour from blue to purple .
Looking distinctly unimpressed , Kelly posed for the camera before sharing the results online .
Uploading the trio of snaps , Kelly captioned them : “ How I ended up looking like Mrs Slocombe I will never know.
” Followers were sympathetic to Kelly – with many declaring they liked what they saw .
One follower wrote : “ Not too bad .
Looks like they were pulled apart too much causing frizz and needed some more product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to do.
” Another fan wrote : “ kinda like it !
It ’ s very editorial.
” While a further commented : “ Why do I love it .
I think you are the cutest ever always !
” Meanwhile , Kelly revealed he bad hairdo had created endless entertainment for her 71-year-old father .
“ Every time I walk past my dad he laughs at me , ” she grumbled .
However the MTV star added she didn ’ t hate her new look , writing : “ honestly I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a look for sure .
”

The reality star compared herself to the iconic Are You Being Served? character after a hair curling and dye makeover did not go according to plan during lockdown
Kelly Osbourne jokes she looks like Mrs Slocombe after hair style fail
Kelly Osbourne has joked she has been left looking like Are You Being Served? character Mrs Betty Slocombe after a hair makeover went terribly wrong.
The 35-year-old reality star was left mortified – but amused – when an at-home hair treatment did not have the desired effect as she tried to give herself a touch up during lockdown.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Kelly – the daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and former X Factor judge Sharon – poked fun at herself as she shared a big reveal.
An image showed the star with her hair tightly wound into multiple bunches and covered in pieces of fabric as the star started her at-home treatement.
Image: Kelly Osbourne/Instagram) Kelly Osbourne/Instagram)
However Kelly warned fans they would be in for a shock when they saw the final result, as she captioned the holding image: “Are you guys ready to see this epic fail?”
Scrolling to the next image, fans were met with a screen shot of iconic BBC sitcom character Mrs Slocombe – played by the late Mollie Sudden – famous for making innuendo laden comments about her cat.
Kelly then shared a snap of herself featuring her natural roots and then a curly mop of hair ranging in colour from blue to purple.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Looking distinctly unimpressed, Kelly posed for the camera before sharing the results online.
Uploading the trio of snaps, Kelly captioned them: “How I ended up looking like Mrs Slocombe I will never know.”
Followers were sympathetic to Kelly – with many declaring they liked what they saw.
One follower wrote: “Not too bad. Looks like they were pulled apart too much causing frizz and needed some more product. The curls are cute....and hard to do.”
Another fan wrote: “ kinda like it! It’s very editorial.”
While a further commented: “Why do I love it . I think you are the cutest ever always!”
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Meanwhile, Kelly revealed he bad hairdo had created endless entertainment for her 71-year-old father.
“Every time I walk past my dad he laughs at me,” she grumbled.
However the MTV star added she didn’t hate her new look, writing: “honestly I’m not mad at it. It’s a look for sure.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-23--Holiday hope for Brits as Spain and Greece 'safe corridors' could open by July

`` Safe corridors '' could allow Brits to holiday abroad this summer without having to quarantine .
Ministers are hoping to strike deals with a number of countries - including France , Spain and Greece - permitting travel as soon as July .
It comes after the Government confirmed today that anyone arriving in the UK from overseas will have to self-isolate for 14 days from June 8 , appearing to kill off hopes of a foreign getaway this summer .
The strict new measures - designed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections from abroad - will apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone found breaching the rules could be fined £1,000 .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here However , ministers hope that families can still enjoy a summer holiday overseas through a series of `` air bridges '' or quarantine-free pacts with countries with low numbers of Covid-19 cases .
Another measure under consideration is issuing `` Covid passports '' to those who have recovered from the deadly bug , and are therefore likely to have some immunity , the Daily Mail reports .
Speaking at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Priti Patel said she is `` absolutely open '' to the idea of air bridges .
`` When it comes to air bridges , look , I think we should be absolutely open to all ideas , '' she said .
`` This is not for today , but this does n't mean we should rule this out in the future . ''
It is understood that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has set up a working group to look at setting up `` safe corridors '' in time for the summer break .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short list of exemptions including road hauliers and medical officials will have to provide border officials with an address where they will quarantine .
Outlining the plans , Ms Patel said : `` As the world begins to emerge from what we hope is the worst of the coronavirus pandemic , we must look to the future and protect the British public by reducing the risk of imported cases .
`` We are introducing these new measures now to keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the tourism industry , who fear it will damage the UK 's economic recovery as it gradually emerges from lockdown .
Tim Alderslade of the industry group Airlines UK has said that blanket quarantine would `` shut down '' the aviation and travel sectors .
`` We need to be much more targeted and risk-based , opening up travel corridors with low-risk countries that more effectively achieves our public health objectives while enabling people to get away this summer , '' he said .
Meanwhile Charlie Cornish , the chief executive of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blanket quarantine will seriously jeopardise the long term future of the sector and put tens of thousands of jobs , and billions of pounds of economic value , at risk . ''
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis is among MPs who have criticised the plans , tweeting : `` It is unwise to restrict travel from countries who have handled the coronavirus better than us .
`` Greece , for example , has a low infection rate and low number of deaths .
Their economy relies on their tourism industry .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his tweet , Labour MP Ben Bradshaw also described the plans as `` barmy '' .
`` Not often I agree with @ DavidDavisMP , but he 's right to say there 's a stronger case for quarantining arrivals at King 's Cross from Yorkshire than on arrivals from low infection countries like Greece , Malta and Portugal . ''

Ministers are hoping to strike coronavirus quarantine-free travel pacts with countries including France, Spain and Greece in time for the summer holidays, according to reports
Holiday hope for Brits as 'safe corridors' to Spain and Greece could open by July
"Safe corridors" could allow Brits to holiday abroad this summer without having to quarantine.
Ministers are hoping to strike deals with a number of countries - including France, Spain and Greece - permitting travel as soon as July, the Sun reports.
It comes after the Government confirmed today that anyone arriving in the UK from overseas will have to self-isolate for 14 days from June 8, appearing to kill off hopes of a foreign getaway this summer.
The strict new measures - designed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections from abroad - will apply to nearly all travellers including returning Brits.
Anyone found breaching the rules could be fined £1,000.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
However, ministers hope that families can still enjoy a summer holiday overseas through a series of "air bridges" or quarantine-free pacts with countries with low numbers of Covid-19 cases.
The Prime Minister's spokesman told the paper that although the Government currently advises against "all but essential travel", it is "looking at the air bridge idea."
Speaking at the Downing Street briefing today, Home Secretary Priti Patel said she is "absolutely open" to the proposal.
"When it comes to air bridges, look, I think we should be absolutely open to all ideas," she said.
"This is not for today, but this doesn't mean we should rule this out in the future."
It is understood that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has set up a working group to look at setting up "corridors" in time for the summer break.
Another measure under consideration is issuing "Covid passports" to those who have recovered from the deadly bug, and are therefore likely to have some immunity, the Daily Mail reports.
Under the new regime, all but a short list of exemptions including road hauliers and medical officials will have to provide border officials with an address where they will quarantine.
Outlining the plans, Ms Patel said: "As the world begins to emerge from what we hope is the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, we must look to the future and protect the British public by reducing the risk of imported cases.
"We are introducing these new measures now to keep the transmission rate down and prevent a devastating second wave."
The announcement has prompted backlash from airlines and the tourism industry, who fear it will damage the UK's economic recovery as it gradually emerges from lockdown.
Tim Alderslade of the industry group Airlines UK has said that blanket quarantine would "shut down" the aviation and travel sectors.
"We need to be much more targeted and risk-based, opening up travel corridors with low-risk countries that more effectively achieves our public health objectives while enabling people to get away this summer," he said.
Meanwhile Charlie Cornish, the chief executive of Stansted Airport, said: "A blanket quarantine will seriously jeopardise the long term future of the sector and put tens of thousands of jobs, and billions of pounds of economic value, at risk."
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis is among MPs who have criticised the plans, tweeting: "It is unwise to restrict travel from countries who have handled the coronavirus better than us.
"Greece, for example, has a low infection rate and low number of deaths. Their economy relies on their tourism industry. It is unfair to punish them."
Responding to his tweet, Labour MP Ben Bradshaw also described the plans as "barmy".
"Not often I agree with @DavidDavisMP, but he's right to say there's a stronger case for quarantining arrivals at King's Cross from Yorkshire than on arrivals from low infection countries like Greece, Malta and Portugal."


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Chelsea Pensioners build their own eden after historic flower show is axed

Much to the delight of his whooping Chelsea Pensioner pals practising socially distanced sunbathing with cuppas nearby , regimental sergeant major Arthur Currie picks me a sweet pea .
With mauve petals like butterflies ’ wings , it smells of pure summer , and I can ’ t help but giggle like a teenager as the Pensioners whistle .
Life has been challenging here at London ’ s historic Royal Chelsea Hospital during the pandemic .
Ten of the 290 veteran retirees who live here have been lost to Covid-19 , although thankfully 74 more have battled symptoms and won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active military men and women are unable to go out or receive visitors , and the silence and emptiness of their prestigious grounds is a sad reminder of what else they are missing this week , too .
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show , held here since 1913 , was forced to cancel this year for the first time since the Second World War , and they all express dismay for the lost 150,000 visitors who usually bring such excitement to their home .
Yet there ’ s still a zest for life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and veterans tell me that is in part because of the joy they have taken in tending their allotments .
There are 20 plots here all bountiful with vegetables , fruit , perfumed roses , stately foxgloves and dazzling Californian poppies , plus raised beds like Arthur ’ s , streaked with characteristically regimental rows , which make everyone grin .
Smiling in her own plot , another Pensioner , Barbara Whilds , 75 , tells me : “ We are missing the Chelsea Flower Show , we usually have such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s such a shame .
“ But these are our Chelsea at the moment , ” she explains , gesturing to the Eden around her .
“ It has been very soothing to be out in the open air , to hear the birds singing and know the gardening world carries on , just as before.
” A former psychiatric nurse with the Queen Alexandra ’ s Royal Army Nursing Corps , originally from Hull , she nods sagely when I suggest gardening has helped sustain the Pensioners at this time .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours a day .
“ Gardening has always been a solace to me , even more nowadays .
“ A garden calms the mind .
I treated people with PTSD , really struggling .
Even in the 1970s , we had them out gardening – it was very good for them.
” For Arthur , 72 , his two raised beds have helped bring activity and order to this quieter life .
From Coleraine , Northern Ireland , he served with the Queen ’ s Royal Irish Hussars , and he talks me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I ask if a ruler has been used .
“ I have a good eye ” he insists .
“ The others tease me.
” All this produces echoes a time after the Second World War , when the Pensioners grew vegetables to assist the post-war effort .
Now , of course , they grow them mainly to sustain their own wellbeing .
Loss of routine hits these military folk hard .
Keeping a grasp of the self-discipline which has directed their lives has been key during lockdown .
Many have even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and sow , tend , water , harvest , to follow a pattern , is invaluable .
Arthur , who served in the first Gulf War in 1991 , admits inactivity breeds dangerous thinking time .
He reflects : “ Total war is a horrible thing , you see things and are asked to do things that no human being should ever be asked to do .
Particularly in here now , you have time to think .
The gardening has been a big part of my routine.
” He feels towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear of chemical weapons in the Gulf .
“ It was the fear of the unknown , like the virus .
You can ’ t see your enemy .
If you can see your enemy , you stand half a chance.
” Over in the main plots again , I catch Jim Lycett , 76 , before he heads for a routine Covid-19 test .
He ’ s standing proudly in a corner before his glistening white arum lily , which has burst into elegant trumpets .
It feels especially poignant .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born – named Lily .
Of course , he hasn ’ t been able to meet her , and doesn ’ t know when he will .
“ I ’ m looking forward to meeting her , ” he says , putting a brave face on .
Jim , a radio operator with the Royal Signals for 25 years , never had a big garden before he moved to Chelsea after his wife died .
So it is here , with a fair bit of guidance from Barbara , that he has grown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This feels like such a luxury to me , ” he smiles .
“ It gets me out in the fresh air .
“ I spend most of the day here .
I say hello to the others , although we stand two metres apart .
There ’ s banter , a bit of fun .
The garden keeps you going , and then it ’ s lovely to share the vegetables.
” Back at the door to Arthur ’ s room he picks me a leaving gift – a perfect strawberry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I eat .
Its sweetness is a reminder joy can be discovered and nurtured even at the most difficult of times .

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, held since 1913, can't happen this year due to coronavirus - but that didn't stop these veteran retirees from enjoying a slice of the event's splendour
Chelsea Pensioners build own eden after flower show axed for first time since WW2
Much to the delight of his whooping Chelsea Pensioner pals practising socially distanced sunbathing with cuppas nearby, regimental sergeant major Arthur Currie picks me a sweet pea.
With mauve petals like butterflies’ wings, it smells of pure summer, and I can’t help but giggle like a teenager as the Pensioners whistle.
Life has been challenging here at London’s historic Royal Chelsea Hospital during the pandemic. Ten of the 290 veteran retirees who live here have been lost to Covid-19, although thankfully 74 more have battled symptoms and won.
Under strict lockdown, these naturally active military men and women are unable to go out or receive visitors, and the silence and emptiness of their prestigious grounds is a sad reminder of what else they are missing this week, too.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, held here since 1913, was forced to cancel this year for the first time since the Second World War, and they all express dismay for the lost 150,000 visitors who usually bring such excitement to their home.
Yet there’s still a zest for life in the air. Spirits feel high, and veterans tell me that is in part because of the joy they have taken in tending their allotments.
There are 20 plots here all bountiful with vegetables, fruit, perfumed roses, stately foxgloves and dazzling Californian poppies, plus raised beds like Arthur’s, streaked with characteristically regimental rows, which make everyone grin.
Smiling in her own plot, another Pensioner, Barbara Whilds, 75, tells me: “We are missing the Chelsea Flower Show, we usually have such a buzz to the place, it’s such a shame.
“But these are our Chelsea at the moment,” she explains, gesturing to the Eden around her. “It has been very soothing to be out in the open air, to hear the birds singing and know the gardening world carries on, just as before.”
A former psychiatric nurse with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, originally from Hull, she nods sagely when I suggest gardening has helped sustain the Pensioners at this time. She’s been gardening up to five hours a day. “Gardening has always been a solace to me, even more nowadays.
“A garden calms the mind. I treated people with PTSD, really struggling. Even in the 1970s, we had them out gardening – it was very good for them.”
For Arthur, 72, his two raised beds have helped bring activity and order to this quieter life.
From Coleraine, Northern Ireland, he served with the Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars, and he talks me through each trim row.
He laughs when I ask if a ruler has been used. “I have a good eye” he insists. “The others tease me.”
All this produces echoes a time after the Second World War, when the Pensioners grew vegetables to assist the post-war effort.
Now, of course, they grow them mainly to sustain their own wellbeing. Loss of routine hits these military folk hard.
Keeping a grasp of the self-discipline which has directed their lives has been key during lockdown.
Many have even remained in uniform. So to get up and sow, tend, water, harvest, to follow a pattern, is invaluable.
Arthur, who served in the first Gulf War in 1991, admits inactivity breeds dangerous thinking time.
He reflects: “Total war is a horrible thing, you see things and are asked to do things that no human being should ever be asked to do. Particularly in here now, you have time to think. The gardening has been a big part of my routine.”
He feels towards coronavirus much as he did towards the fear of chemical weapons in the Gulf.
“It was the fear of the unknown, like the virus. You can’t see your enemy. If you can see your enemy, you stand half a chance.”
Over in the main plots again, I catch Jim Lycett, 76, before he heads for a routine Covid-19 test. He’s standing proudly in a corner before his glistening white arum lily, which has burst into elegant trumpets.
It feels especially poignant. On April 1, his fifth great-grandchild was born – named Lily. Of course, he hasn’t been able to meet her, and doesn’t know when he will.
“I’m looking forward to meeting her,” he says, putting a brave face on.
Jim, a radio operator with the Royal Signals for 25 years, never had a big garden before he moved to Chelsea after his wife died.
So it is here, with a fair bit of guidance from Barbara, that he has grown vegetables for the first time. “This feels like such a luxury to me,” he smiles. “It gets me out in the fresh air.
“I spend most of the day here. I say hello to the others, although we stand two metres apart. There’s banter, a bit of fun. The garden keeps you going, and then it’s lovely to share the vegetables.”
Back at the door to Arthur’s room he picks me a leaving gift – a perfect strawberry. As he shows me more pots, I eat.
Its sweetness is a reminder joy can be discovered and nurtured even at the most difficult of times.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Royal Ascot to host 36-race extravaganza next month

Royal Ascot will be bigger than ever in 2020 after the Queen ’ s racecourse broke with tradition to serve punters up a whopping 36-race extravaganza .
The glittering fixture is historically limited to six races per day - hosting 30 heats each year since it was expanded to five days in 2002 .
But , after receiving the royal seal of approval , Ascot bosses have beefed up the programme - Royal Ascot 2020 is due to take place in its original slot of June 16-20 - to include an additional six races .
Tuesday to Friday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before the action climaxes with an eight-strong finale on Saturday .
Describing this summer ’ s offering as an “ exceptional renewal ” , Ascot ’ s Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith said : “ We hope these extra opportunities will be welcomed by horsemen , broadcasters and the public at home .
“ We are of course taking nothing for granted in terms of government 's final approval to permit behind-closed-doors sporting events from June 1 .
Newcomers to the party are consolations to the big betting handicaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunt Cup and the Silver Wokingham , to open proceedings on Wednesday and Saturday .
The Copper Horse Handicap ( 1m6f , Wednesday ) , the Golden Gates Handicap ( 10f , Thursday ) and the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap ( 5f , Friday ) are also new additions , while the seven-furlong Buckingham Palace Handicap , which lost its place to the Commonwealth Cup in 2015 , makes a comeback as the meeting ’ s curtain-raiser on Tuesday .
In a change to the traditional running order , the Group 1 St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stakes will be run on the fixture ’ s final day to allow runners from the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas - scheduled to take place on June 6 and 7 - maximum recovery time .
The Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes and Ribblesdale Stakes - effectively trials for the Investec Derby and Oaks - have been switched to Tuesday afternoon .
The new look found favour with Frankie Dettori , crowned Royal Ascot ’ s top jockey for the sixth time in 2019 , who said : “ I ’ m praying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I win as many of the races as possible !
”

Bumper five days in store for punters after Ascot bosses beef up programme
Royal Ascot will be bigger than ever in 2020 after the Queen’s racecourse broke with tradition to serve punters up a whopping 36-race extravaganza.
The glittering fixture is historically limited to six races per day - hosting 30 heats each year since it was expanded to five days in 2002.
But, after receiving the royal seal of approval, Ascot bosses have beefed up the programme - Royal Ascot 2020 is due to take place in its original slot of June 16-20 - to include an additional six races.
Tuesday to Friday’s cards will consist of seven contests apiece, before the action climaxes with an eight-strong finale on Saturday.
Describing this summer’s offering as an “exceptional renewal”, Ascot’s Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith said: “We hope these extra opportunities will be welcomed by horsemen, broadcasters and the public at home.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
“We are of course taking nothing for granted in terms of government's final approval to permit behind-closed-doors sporting events from June 1.
Newcomers to the party are consolations to the big betting handicaps of royal week, the Silver Royal Hunt Cup and the Silver Wokingham, to open proceedings on Wednesday and Saturday.
The Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, Wednesday), the Golden Gates Handicap (10f, Thursday) and the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap (5f, Friday) are also new additions, while the seven-furlong Buckingham Palace Handicap, which lost its place to the Commonwealth Cup in 2015, makes a comeback as the meeting’s curtain-raiser on Tuesday.
In a change to the traditional running order, the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes and Coronation Stakes will be run on the fixture’s final day to allow runners from the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas - scheduled to take place on June 6 and 7 - maximum recovery time.
The Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes and Ribblesdale Stakes - effectively trials for the Investec Derby and Oaks - have been switched to Tuesday afternoon.
The new look found favour with Frankie Dettori, crowned Royal Ascot’s top jockey for the sixth time in 2019, who said: “I’m praying everything goes ahead as planned - and that I win as many of the races as possible!”


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--How does Ramadan end? What's required for fasting to end and Eid to start

Muslims are now entering the final week of Ramadan , the Islamic month that involves fasting , prayer and giving .
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and celebrates Muhammad receiving the Quran .
It requires Muslims to refrain from eating and drinking - including water - during the hours of daylight , focus on prayers and performing charitable acts .
This year ’ s festival has been very different to normal .
The usual gatherings after sunset , for meals known as Iftar , have to be scaled back while mosques are also closed due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started on April 23 and will end on Sunday ( May 24 ) .
The dates change each year because Islam ’ s lunar calendar follows the phases of the moon .
Ramadan is set to come to an end at sunset on Sunday ( May 24 ) when the celebration and feast known as Eid al-Fitr commences .
Eid could have begun on Saturday evening , but required the new moon - marking the arrival of Shawwal , the next Islamic month - to be seen on Friday evening .
The Supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( May 22 ) that the moon had not been spotted due to weather conditions , which therefore pushed Eid back .
Ramadan can only last for a maximum of 30 days , so it Eid can not begin later than Sunday .
Some Muslim communities base their Eid al-Fitr celebrations on when the moon is sighted above Mecca in Saudi Arabia , while others rely on it being spotted nearer to where they live .
This means the festivities around the world can vary by 24 hours .
Eid al-Fitr includes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the breaking of the fast ' .
In total the celebrations can last for three day , as Muslims traditionally get together with friends and family to give thanks to Allah for helping them complete their fasting .
Lights , decorations and gifts all play major roles in the festivities .
However it can only start once the crescent moon , signifying the start of the next lunar month of Shawwal , has been spotted .

For the past four weeks millions of Muslims have been fasting as part of Ramadan. That's due to end this weekend with the Eid al-Fitr celebrations beginning
Eid al-Fitr: How does Ramadan end? What's required for fasting to end and Eid to start
Muslims are now entering the final week of Ramadan, the Islamic month that involves fasting, prayer and giving.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and celebrates Muhammad receiving the Quran.
It requires Muslims to refrain from eating and drinking - including water - during the hours of daylight, focus on prayers and performing charitable acts.
This year’s festival has been very different to normal. The usual gatherings after sunset, for meals known as Iftar, have to be scaled back while mosques are also closed due to social distancing measures.
This year Ramadan started on April 23 and will end on Sunday (May 24).
The dates change each year because Islam’s lunar calendar follows the phases of the moon.
How does Ramadan end?
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
Ramadan is set to come to an end at sunset on Sunday (May 24) when the celebration and feast known as Eid al-Fitr commences.
Eid could have begun on Saturday evening, but required the new moon - marking the arrival of Shawwal, the next Islamic month - to be seen on Friday evening.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed on Friday (May 22) that the moon had not been spotted due to weather conditions, which therefore pushed Eid back.
Ramadan can only last for a maximum of 30 days, so it Eid cannot begin later than Sunday.
Some Muslim communities base their Eid al-Fitr celebrations on when the moon is sighted above Mecca in Saudi Arabia, while others rely on it being spotted nearer to where they live.
This means the festivities around the world can vary by 24 hours.
Eid al-Fitr includes as 24-hour feast which translated into means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.
In total the celebrations can last for three day, as Muslims traditionally get together with friends and family to give thanks to Allah for helping them complete their fasting.
Lights, decorations and gifts all play major roles in the festivities.
However it can only start once the crescent moon, signifying the start of the next lunar month of Shawwal, has been spotted.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Differences between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha explained

Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated by Muslims around the world this weekend as Ramadan comes to an end .
This year ’ s festivities will begin on Sunday ( May 24 ) at the end of the Ramadan , the four weeks of fasting , prayers and charitable acts which help celebrate Muhammad receiving the Quran .
But this is the first of two Eid celebrations in the Islamic calendar - the other being Eid al-Adha - and it ’ s important not to confuse the two .
Here , we explain the significance of both festivals , what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people mark them .
Eid al-Fitr comes first in the Islamic calendar , and is known as the “ Festival of Breaking the Fast ” .
After a month of fasting during the hours of daylight , the festival includes a huge meal which begins after sunset on the final day of Ramadan .
Muslims should also pay money to the poor before Eid prayers can commence , in an act called Zakut-ul-fitr .
During the celebrations they traditionally wear their best clothes , feast together as a family and give gifts or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conclusion of Ramadan comes Eid al-Adha , known as the Festival of the Sacrifice .
It takes place during Dhu al-Hijjah , the 12th and final month of the Islami lunar calendar to commemorate the story of the prophet Ibrahim .
According to tradition Ibrahaim agreed to an order from Allah to sacrifice his eldest son and made all the necessary preparations , only to find his son had been replaced by a lamb when the moment of sacrifice came .
By agreeing and being willing to sacrifice his son - the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved his love for Allah was unsurpassed , meaning he ’ d passed the test and his son was spared .
This year ’ s Eid al-Adha festival is due to take place from July 30-August 3 and will again see Muslims put on their best clothes to feast with family and friends - depending on social distancing rules .
Gifts are exchanged and prayers are said to commemorate Eid al-Adha .
In some countries animals are sacrificed in homage with the meat split into three parts ; one part going to relatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final part kept at home .

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr this weekend as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. But what is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid 2020: What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated by Muslims around the world this weekend as Ramadan comes to an end.
This year’s festivities will begin on Sunday (May 24) at the end of the Ramadan, the four weeks of fasting, prayers and charitable acts which help celebrate Muhammad receiving the Quran.
But this is the first of two Eid celebrations in the Islamic calendar - the other being Eid al-Adha - and it’s important not to confuse the two.
Here, we explain the significance of both festivals, what they mean, what they celebrate and how people mark them.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr comes first in the Islamic calendar, and is known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”.
After a month of fasting during the hours of daylight, the festival includes a huge meal which begins after sunset on the final day of Ramadan.
Muslims should also pay money to the poor before Eid prayers can commence, in an act called Zakut-ul-fitr.
During the celebrations they traditionally wear their best clothes, feast together as a family and give gifts or money to children.
What is Eid al-Adha?
Two months after the conclusion of Ramadan comes Eid al-Adha, known as the Festival of the Sacrifice.
It takes place during Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islami lunar calendar to commemorate the story of the prophet Ibrahim.
According to tradition Ibrahaim agreed to an order from Allah to sacrifice his eldest son and made all the necessary preparations, only to find his son had been replaced by a lamb when the moment of sacrifice came.
By agreeing and being willing to sacrifice his son - the dearest person in his life - Ibrahaim proved his love for Allah was unsurpassed, meaning he’d passed the test and his son was spared.
This year’s Eid al-Adha festival is due to take place from July 30-August 3 and will again see Muslims put on their best clothes to feast with family and friends - depending on social distancing rules.
Gifts are exchanged and prayers are said to commemorate Eid al-Adha.
In some countries animals are sacrificed in homage with the meat split into three parts; one part going to relatives, another to those in need and the final part kept at home.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--From Dominic Cummings to Prof Ferguson - the high-profile lockdown rule-breakers

Boris Johnson 's chief aide Dominic Cummings is the latest high-profile figure to have broken the Government 's lockdown rules , it has been revealed .
The Mirror found that the top aide was spotted at his parents ' home in Durham while recovering from coronavirus , after travelling more than 250 miles from his London home .
Mr Cummings , who fell ill with the deadly bug in late March , was reported to police for breaching lockdown , with officers contacting the family .
He has faced calls to resign from the Liberal Democrats and SNP .
Sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he went to stay with his parents so they could help with childcare while he and his wife were ill , and was not in breach of rules as they were staying in a separate building .
Mr Cummings is one of a number of prominent figures who have been caught breaching social distancing rules brought in amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
Here , we look at some of the other people who have been in the spotlight for allegedly flouting lockdown measures .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research helped usher in the lockdown , resigned from his role as a key Government adviser after admitting that he had undermined social distancing rules by reportedly meeting his “ lover ” at his home .
Scotland Yard criticised his behaviour as “ plainly disappointing ” but ruled out issuing a fine because he “ has taken responsibility ” after resigning from the Sage ( Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ) committee .
Scotland ’ s chief medical officer resigned in April after twice breaking lockdown restrictions in order to visit her second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an hour away from her main residence in Edinburgh .
Despite Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon backing Dr Calderwood to remain in her position , she ultimately decided to relinquish her role so as not to be a “ distraction ” from the Government ’ s social-distancing message .
The Housing , Communities and Local Government Secretary was forced to explain himself after travelling more than an hour to visit his parents despite warning people to remain at home .
Mr Jenrick was also criticised for travelling 150 miles from his London property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelled to his parents in Shropshire .
However , he defended his actions , saying he went to deliver food and medicine to his isolating parents .
The MP for Aberavon in South Wales was publicly shamed by police after travelling to London to celebrate his father ’ s birthday .
After Mr Kinnock posted a photo on Twitter of himself practising social distancing with his parents outside their home , South Wales Police replied : `` We know celebrating your Dad ’ s birthday is a lovely thing to do , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We all have our part to play in this , we urge you to comply with ( lockdown ) restrictions , they are in place to keep us all safe .
Thank you . ''
The New Zealand politician branded himself an “ idiot ” for driving his family 12.4 miles to the beach on the first weekend of the country ’ s national stay-at-home measures .
That incident came a week after he was photographed going for a mountain bike ride just over a mile away from his family home in Dunedin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although the health minister offered his resignation to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern , she instead opted to demote him to the bottom of the Government ’ s Cabinet rankings .
It is not just politicians who have found themselves in hot water over social distancing breaches , as the Manchester United defender was recently filmed appearing to flout Argentina ’ s coronavirus lockdown rules .
The 30-year-old , on loan at Estudiantes , was seen playing cards and smoking with friends in his homeland in a video on Instagram .
The Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologise in April after it was widely reported he held a party at his Cheshire home in a blatant violation of the nation ’ s lockdown measures .
The club has promised the 29-year-old will also be subject to an “ internal disciplinary procedure ” .

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Dominic Cummings was investigated by police after breaking the Government's lockdown rules, it has been revealed - here, we take a look at other high-profile figures who have found themselves in the spotlight
From Dominic Cummings to Neil Ferguson - all the prominent lockdown rule-breakers
Boris Johnson's chief aide Dominic Cummings is the latest high-profile figure to have broken the Government's lockdown rules, it has been revealed.
The Mirror found that the top aide was spotted at his parents' home in Durham while recovering from coronavirus, after travelling more than 250 miles from his London home.
Mr Cummings, who fell ill with the deadly bug in late March, was reported to police for breaching lockdown, with officers contacting the family.
He has faced calls to resign from the Liberal Democrats and SNP.
Sources close to Mr Cummings have reportedly said he went to stay with his parents so they could help with childcare while he and his wife were ill, and was not in breach of rules as they were staying in a separate building.
Mr Cummings is one of a number of prominent figures who have been caught breaching social distancing rules brought in amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Here, we look at some of the other people who have been in the spotlight for allegedly flouting lockdown measures.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Professor Neil Ferguson
The scientist, whose research helped usher in the lockdown, resigned from his role as a key Government adviser after admitting that he had undermined social distancing rules by reportedly meeting his “lover” at his home.
Scotland Yard criticised his behaviour as “plainly disappointing” but ruled out issuing a fine because he “has taken responsibility” after resigning from the Sage (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) committee.
Dr Catherine Calderwood
Scotland’s chief medical officer resigned in April after twice breaking lockdown restrictions in order to visit her second home, which was located more than an hour away from her main residence in Edinburgh.
Despite Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon backing Dr Calderwood to remain in her position, she ultimately decided to relinquish her role so as not to be a “distraction” from the Government’s social-distancing message.
Robert Jenrick
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary was forced to explain himself after travelling more than an hour to visit his parents despite warning people to remain at home.
Mr Jenrick was also criticised for travelling 150 miles from his London property to his Herefordshire home from where he travelled to his parents in Shropshire.
However, he defended his actions, saying he went to deliver food and medicine to his isolating parents.
Stephen Kinnock
The MP for Aberavon in South Wales was publicly shamed by police after travelling to London to celebrate his father’s birthday.
After Mr Kinnock posted a photo on Twitter of himself practising social distancing with his parents outside their home, South Wales Police replied: "We know celebrating your Dad’s birthday is a lovely thing to do, however this is not essential travel.
"We all have our part to play in this, we urge you to comply with (lockdown) restrictions, they are in place to keep us all safe. Thank you."
Dr David Clark
The New Zealand politician branded himself an “idiot” for driving his family 12.4 miles to the beach on the first weekend of the country’s national stay-at-home measures.
That incident came a week after he was photographed going for a mountain bike ride just over a mile away from his family home in Dunedin on New Zealand’s south island.
Although the health minister offered his resignation to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, she instead opted to demote him to the bottom of the Government’s Cabinet rankings.
Marcos Rojo
It is not just politicians who have found themselves in hot water over social distancing breaches, as the Manchester United defender was recently filmed appearing to flout Argentina’s coronavirus lockdown rules.
The 30-year-old, on loan at Estudiantes, was seen playing cards and smoking with friends in his homeland in a video on Instagram.
Kyle Walker
The Manchester City and England full-back was forced to apologise in April after it was widely reported he held a party at his Cheshire home in a blatant violation of the nation’s lockdown measures.
The club has promised the 29-year-old will also be subject to an “internal disciplinary procedure”.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Khloe Kardashian wows fans with photos showcasing hair dye transformation

Khloe Kardashian stunned fans when she shared a few photos of herself showcasing a brand new hair colour .
The 35-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has darkened her hair style from blonde to a shade of brunette .
Taking to Instagram on Friday , Khloe posed in a pristine white bustier as she showed off her new look to the camera .
Her long hair cascaded down around her shoulders and her darker toned locks gave the reality star a refreshed look that was an immediate hit with fans .
Khloe also left a cryptic message as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captions : “ location : under b****es skiiiinnnnn ” alongside an emoji of bright red lips .
Khloe ’ s new look was met with approval from fans with many delighting in her new hair style .
One impressed follower gushed : “ This hair color on you is [ fire ] ” .
While others complemented the star with heart eyed emoji ’ s and comments including : “ Love your hair !
!
” and “ You look so amazing happy and healthy looks great on you.
” Khloe ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculation about the reality star and her ex-lover Tristan Thompson .
Khloe took to social media earlier this month to slam rumours she is expecting a second child with her cheating ex .
Taking to Twitter amid the speculation , Khloe raged : “ I am disgusted by so many things I am seeing “ SMH people swear they know everything about me .
Including my uterus .
Sick .
“ The nasty things you ’ re saying about me over A RUMOR !
I have seen so many hurtful/despicable stories and tweets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And if it were true ... .
it ’ s MY LIFE , NOT YOURS.
” She added : “ Funny how picky & choosy some can be with who and how you feel others should live their lives .
“ I believe people should focus on their own lives/families , put energy into bettering the scary world we are currently living in , and try projecting positivity as opposed to nastiness.
” Khloe and Tristan – who share a two-year-old daughter named True together – have endured a notoriously on-off romance over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth in April 2018 with True amid allegations by other women that Tristan had enjoyed affairs with them throughout the pregnancy .
Matters escalated in the following months when close friend Jordyn Woods , 22 , was involved in a scandal involving herself and the 29-year-old basketball star .
More recently , reports have suggested Khloe and Tristan may have reconciled , with speculation rife that they may move in together .

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The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has left her blonde locks behind for a darker shade amid ongoing speculation about her complicated romance with on-off lover Tristan Thompson
Khloe Kardashian stunned fans when she shared a few photos of herself showcasing a brand new hair colour.
The 35-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has darkened her hair style from blonde to a shade of brunette.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Khloe posed in a pristine white bustier as she showed off her new look to the camera.
Her long hair cascaded down around her shoulders and her darker toned locks gave the reality star a refreshed look that was an immediate hit with fans.
Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
Khloe also left a cryptic message as she shared a trio of images with the captions: “location: under b****es skiiiinnnnn” alongside an emoji of bright red lips.
Khloe’s new look was met with approval from fans with many delighting in her new hair style.
One impressed follower gushed: “This hair color on you is [fire]”.
Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
While others complemented the star with heart eyed emoji’s and comments including: “Love your hair!!” and “You look so amazing happy and healthy looks great on you.”
Khloe’s curious photo caption could point to ongoing speculation about the reality star and her ex-lover Tristan Thompson.
Khloe took to social media earlier this month to slam rumours she is expecting a second child with her cheating ex.
Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
Taking to Twitter amid the speculation, Khloe raged: “I am disgusted by so many things I am seeing
“SMH people swear they know everything about me. Including my uterus. Sick.
“The nasty things you’re saying about me over A RUMOR! I have seen so many hurtful/despicable stories and tweets about me over a false story. And if it were true.... it’s MY LIFE, NOT YOURS.”
She added: “Funny how picky&choosy some can be with who and how you feel others should live their lives.
“I believe people should focus on their own lives/families, put energy into bettering the scary world we are currently living in, and try projecting positivity as opposed to nastiness.”
Khloe and Tristan – who share a two-year-old daughter named True together – have endured a notoriously on-off romance over the past few years.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Khloe gave birth in April 2018 with True amid allegations by other women that Tristan had enjoyed affairs with them throughout the pregnancy.
Matters escalated in the following months when close friend Jordyn Woods, 22, was involved in a scandal involving herself and the 29-year-old basketball star.
More recently, reports have suggested Khloe and Tristan may have reconciled, with speculation rife that they may move in together.


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thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Woman becomes TikTok legend by using Coca-Cola to descale kettle

A woman from Hampshire has discovered an unusual way to remove the limescale from her kettle using a product that 's available everywhere .
When Amelia Mandeville noticed her teakettle had become coated in limescale , she decided to try a method she had only seen on the internet but did n't know if it really worked .
The surprising solution was pouring an entire bottle of Coca-Cola into the kettle before setting it to boil .
Amelia Mandeville , posted her discovery on her TikTok account where it was seen nearly 300,000 times .
`` OK I 'm trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Amelia says as she begins her video staring into the scaly kettle .
`` I 'm kind of excited because the idea of putting chemicals in here and having to rinse it out loads and loads makes me feel a bit [ sick ] .
`` Although this is Coke and if it works it does make me question Coke . ''
She pours the bottle of soda in to the fill line , boils the kettle and then leaves it for a half an hour .
Mandeville then dumps the liquid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kettle a bit of a scrub , before repeating the process .
Twice in the video Mandeville comments on the pleasant aroma of boiling Coke , which should be good news to people grossed out by the smell of boiling vinegar , another common way to descale a kettle .
At the end of the video Amelia shows off the results of her unlikely cleaning solution .
“ Oh , my gosh , Coke did well , ” Mandeville says as she films the shiny inside of the newly cleaned teakettle .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served as a useful household product for decades .
Not only can it be used to descale kettles it can also be used to remove gum from hair , clean blood and grease stains as well as clean car battery terminals .

Woman shares how to descale kettle with one unlikely product
Woman shares how to descale kettle with one unlikely product
Amelia Mandeville from Otterbourne, Hampshire, wanted to descale her kettle using an unlikely solution she found online which she posted on her TikTok account
Woman becomes TikTok legend by using Coca-Cola to descale kettle
A woman from Hampshire has discovered an unusual way to remove the limescale from her kettle using a product that's available everywhere.
When Amelia Mandeville noticed her teakettle had become coated in limescale, she decided to try a method she had only seen on the internet but didn't know if it really worked.
The surprising solution was pouring an entire bottle of Coca-Cola into the kettle before setting it to boil.
Amelia Mandeville, posted her discovery on her TikTok account where it was seen nearly 300,000 times.
"OK I'm trying something I found out online again," Amelia says as she begins her video staring into the scaly kettle.
"I'm kind of excited because the idea of putting chemicals in here and having to rinse it out loads and loads makes me feel a bit [sick].
"Although this is Coke and if it works it does make me question Coke."
She pours the bottle of soda in to the fill line, boils the kettle and then leaves it for a half an hour.
Mandeville then dumps the liquid into her kitchen sink and gives the kettle a bit of a scrub, before repeating the process.
Twice in the video Mandeville comments on the pleasant aroma of boiling Coke, which should be good news to people grossed out by the smell of boiling vinegar, another common way to descale a kettle.
At the end of the video Amelia shows off the results of her unlikely cleaning solution.
“Oh, my gosh, Coke did well,” Mandeville says as she films the shiny inside of the newly cleaned teakettle.
According to Good Housekeeping, Coca Cola has served as a useful household product for decades.
Not only can it be used to descale kettles it can also be used to remove gum from hair, clean blood and grease stains as well as clean car battery terminals.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Thousands of women missing out on up to £80.45 a week on their state pension

Thousands of older women could well be due thousands of pounds of compensation and a higher state pension after missing out on benefits they 've been due all along .
The problem affects women who reached state pension age before 6 April 2016 - who simply did n't know they had the right to claim the extra cash .
When people have learnt they can claim , some have received more than £5,000 back as a result - as well as seeing their weekly payouts boosted from that point on .
They 're missing cash they 're due thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This saw married women pay less national insurance than their husbands - the so-called `` married women 's stamp '' - but be entitled payouts worth 60 % of what their other half got in retirement .
But they had to claim it themselves .
At current rates , that 's as much as £80.45 a week .
It applies to women who are now divorced or widowed or whose husbands are 65 or more .
Women over the age of 80 can also get their payouts boosted to this level , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , hundreds of thousands of retired women are getting less than this , research from pension consultants Lane Clark & Peacock found .
While not all of them will be due the enhanced payouts , many thousands are likely to simply not have known they could claim them .
Steve Webb , partner at Lane Clark & Peacock , said : `` It is truly shocking that thousands of women are being short-changed on their state pensions .
`` The system is highly complex and few will be aware of the special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divorced women and the over 80s .
`` Yet each of these groups seems to be losing out in different ways . ''
Since March 2008 married women on low pensions should have been awarded this 60 % rate automatically when their husband turned 65 , but it 's possible errors occurred preventing some getting the boost .
Before that date they needed to claim the uplift themselves .
If you think you might be owed money , you should contact the Pension Service , you can backdate your claim for up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willing to put things right on a case-by-case basis when individuals get in touch , there is clearly a systematic problem here , '' Webb said .
`` It is time for the DWP to take this issue seriously and launch a full investigation into how so many women have been missing out for so long ” .
To see how much you could be claiming , Lane Clark & Peacock built a simple online calculator to check entitlement .

Women could be missing out on state pension benefits worth thousands because they didn't know they could make a claim - the good news is claim a lot of it back
Thousands of women missing out on up to £80.45 a week on their state pension
Thousands of older women could well be due thousands of pounds of compensation and a higher state pension after missing out on benefits they've been due all along.
The problem affects women who reached state pension age before 6 April 2016 - who simply didn't know they had the right to claim the extra cash.
When people have learnt they can claim, some have received more than £5,000 back as a result - as well as seeing their weekly payouts boosted from that point on.
They're missing cash they're due thanks to the way the old system worked.
This saw married women pay less national insurance than their husbands - the so-called "married women's stamp" - but be entitled payouts worth 60% of what their other half got in retirement.
But they had to claim it themselves.
Image: PA) PA)
At current rates, that's as much as £80.45 a week.
It applies to women who are now divorced or widowed or whose husbands are 65 or more.
Women over the age of 80 can also get their payouts boosted to this level, if they pass a simple residency test.
However, hundreds of thousands of retired women are getting less than this, research from pension consultants Lane Clark & Peacock found.
Image: Getty) Getty)
While not all of them will be due the enhanced payouts, many thousands are likely to simply not have known they could claim them.
Steve Webb, partner at Lane Clark & Peacock, said: "It is truly shocking that thousands of women are being short-changed on their state pensions.
"The system is highly complex and few will be aware of the special rules for married women, widows, divorced women and the over 80s.
"Yet each of these groups seems to be losing out in different ways."
Since March 2008 married women on low pensions should have been awarded this 60% rate automatically when their husband turned 65, but it's possible errors occurred preventing some getting the boost.
Before that date they needed to claim the uplift themselves.
If you think you might be owed money, you should contact the Pension Service, you can backdate your claim for up to 12 months.
"Whilst DWP is willing to put things right on a case-by-case basis when individuals get in touch, there is clearly a systematic problem here," Webb said.
"It is time for the DWP to take this issue seriously and launch a full investigation into how so many women have been missing out for so long”.
A DWP spokesperson said: "We are aware of a number of cases where individuals have been underpaid State Pension. We corrected our records and reimbursed those affected as soon as errors were identified.
"We are checking for further cases, and if any are found awards will also be reviewed and any arrears paid."
To see how much you could be claiming, Lane Clark & Peacock built a simple online calculator to check entitlement.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--Has the moon been sighted for Eid al-Fitr 2020 celebrations to begin?

Ramadan comes to an end this weekend , meaning Muslims around the world will be able to stop fasting .
For the past four weeks millions have been fasting during the ninth Islamic month , in an act called sawm and considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam .
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the start of the next Islamic month , Shawwal .
It ’ s a time of celebration and means ‘ festival of the breaking of the fast ’ with large gatherings at mosques and parks often occurring as people pray , feast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrations will be confined to people ’ s homes , though some Muslim charities are planning to help homeless people and keyworkers - charitable acts are also a key part of both Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr .
For Eid to begin the new moon , heralding the arrival of Shawwal in Islam ’ s lunar calendar , must be sighted .
Some communities rely on the moon being officially seen in Saudi Arabia , while others wait for verified sightings in the UK .
If the moon isn ’ t seen on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month continues for another day .
This year Eid al-Fitr will begin at sunset on either May 23 or 24 .
When will the moon be sighted ?
On Friday it was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia that the new moon had not been seen , as forecast by astronomers at the observatory of Majmaah University near Riyadh .
As a result it means that Ramadan will officially last the full 30 days , beginning at sunset on Sunday ( May 24 ) .
Saturday May 23 - moon visible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 23 - moon visible if there are excellent viewing conditions Saturday May 23 - Will require optical aid to find crescent .
Sunset at 8.58pm , moonset at 9.52pm Saturday May 23 - Will require optical aid to find crescent .
Sunset at 9.10pm , moonset at 10.04pm Saturday May 23 - Will require optical aid to find crescent .
Sunset at 9.07pm , moonset at 10.01pm The moon is not expected to be visible in northern England or Scotland with a conventional telescope on Saturday .
Anyone who relies on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , and if they do n't spot the crescent that night then Ramadan will continue for another 24 hours .

The start date for Eid al-Fitr celebrations - marking the end of Ramadan - depend on when the new crescent moon is sighted. Some Muslim communities rely on it being seen in Saudi Arabia, others look for the moon above the UK
Eid 2020: Has the moon been sighted for Eid al-Fitr celebrations to begin?
Ramadan comes to an end this weekend, meaning Muslims around the world will be able to stop fasting.
For the past four weeks millions have been fasting during the ninth Islamic month, in an act called sawm and considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the start of the next Islamic month, Shawwal.
It’s a time of celebration and means ‘festival of the breaking of the fast’ with large gatherings at mosques and parks often occurring as people pray, feast and exchange gifts.
This year Eid celebrations will be confined to people’s homes, though some Muslim charities are planning to help homeless people and keyworkers - charitable acts are also a key part of both Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Image: AFP) AFP)
For Eid to begin the new moon, heralding the arrival of Shawwal in Islam’s lunar calendar, must be sighted.
Some communities rely on the moon being officially seen in Saudi Arabia, while others wait for verified sightings in the UK.
If the moon isn’t seen on the 29th day of the month, the month continues for another day.
This year Eid al-Fitr will begin at sunset on either May 23 or 24.
When will the moon be sighted?
On Friday it was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia that the new moon had not been seen, as forecast by astronomers at the observatory of Majmaah University near Riyadh.
As a result it means that Ramadan will officially last the full 30 days, beginning at sunset on Sunday (May 24).
Image: Barcroft Media) Barcroft Media)
Sighting forecasts for key locations include:
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Friday May 22 - moon not visible
Saturday May 23 - moon visible if there are excellent viewing conditions
Sunday May 24 - moon easily visible
Rabat, Morocco
Friday May 22 - moon not visible
Saturday May 23 - moon visible if there are excellent viewing conditions
Sunday May 24 - moon easily visible
London
Friday May 22 - moon not visible
Saturday May 23 - Will require optical aid to find crescent. Sunset at 8.58pm, moonset at 9.52pm
Sunday May 24 - moon easily visible. Sunset 8.59pm, moonset at 10.57pm
Birmingham
Friday May 22 - moon not visible
Saturday May 23 - Will require optical aid to find crescent. Sunset at 9.10pm, moonset at 10.04pm
Sunday May 24 - moon easily visible. Sunset 9.11pm, moonset 11.10pm
Leicester
Friday May 22 - moon not visible
Saturday May 23 - Will require optical aid to find crescent. Sunset at 9.07pm, moonset at 10.01pm
Sunday May 24 - moon easily visible. Sunset 9.09pm, moonset at 11.08pm
The moon is not expected to be visible in northern England or Scotland with a conventional telescope on Saturday.
Anyone who relies on a UK moon sighting will need a telescope on Saturday, and if they don't spot the crescent that night then Ramadan will continue for another 24 hours.


thedailymirror--2020-05-22--When does Ramadan officially end and Eid al-Fitr begin

For the past four weeks Muslims around the world have been taking part in Ramadan .
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar sees Muslims fast during daylight hours , only able to eat and drink after sunset when they break fast for the iftar meal .
Ramadan is a time to bring Muslims closer to Allah and devote themselves to their faith , with multiple prayers said and charitable acts encouraged during this time .
The month-long festival is now coming to a close , with the final day of fasting this weekend before the start of Eid al-Fitr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eid move each year because the Islamic calendar is based on phases of the moon .
The new crescent moon , marking the start of Islam 's next lunar month , should be seen to mark the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid .
This year it could have begun at sunset on either Saturday ( May 23 ) or Sunday ( May 24 ) , depending on when the moon - marking the next Islamic month of Shawwal - was visible .
The moon had to be visible on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however weather conditions prevented this .
As a result , Ramadan will last its maximum length of 30 days , and Eid will begin at sunset on Sunday .
Some Muslim communities use the moon sightings over Mecca in Saudi Arabia to determine when their Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations begin , while others rely on the sky nearer to home .
As a result , some Eid celebrations can differ by a maximum of 24 hours as Ramadan does n't continue beyond 30 days .
Eid al-Fitr is known as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is a time when Muslims put on their best clothes and feast together as a family .
Traditionally , they also visit friends and neighbours to share food .
Before Eid prayers can commence , Muslims must pay money to the poor in an act of charity known as Zakut-ul-fitr .

The four weeks of fasting for Ramadan is nearly over for millions of Muslims, with Eid al-Fitr celebrations due to commence on Saturday once the sun has gone down
Eid al-Fitr 2020: When is Eid and when does Ramadan officially end?
For the past four weeks Muslims around the world have been taking part in Ramadan.
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar sees Muslims fast during daylight hours, only able to eat and drink after sunset when they break fast for the iftar meal.
Ramadan is a time to bring Muslims closer to Allah and devote themselves to their faith, with multiple prayers said and charitable acts encouraged during this time.
The month-long festival is now coming to a close, with the final day of fasting this weekend before the start of Eid al-Fitr.
When is Eid al-Fitr?
Like Ramadan, the dates of Eid move each year because the Islamic calendar is based on phases of the moon.
The new crescent moon, marking the start of Islam's next lunar month, should be seen to mark the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid.
Image: AFP / Getty) AFP / Getty)
This year it could have begun at sunset on either Saturday (May 23) or Sunday (May 24), depending on when the moon - marking the next Islamic month of Shawwal - was visible.
The moon had to be visible on Friday night for Eid to begin on Saturday, however weather conditions prevented this. As a result, Ramadan will last its maximum length of 30 days, and Eid will begin at sunset on Sunday.
Some Muslim communities use the moon sightings over Mecca in Saudi Arabia to determine when their Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations begin, while others rely on the sky nearer to home.
As a result, some Eid celebrations can differ by a maximum of 24 hours as Ramadan doesn't continue beyond 30 days.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Image: Getty) Getty)
Eid al-Fitr is known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” and is a time when Muslims put on their best clothes and feast together as a family.
Traditionally, they also visit friends and neighbours to share food.
Before Eid prayers can commence, Muslims must pay money to the poor in an act of charity known as Zakut-ul-fitr.