thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Brit teacher in Cambodia told by docs to cough up £20k or lose his infected lung

A sick Brit teacher in Cambodia has been given a brutal ultimatum - cough up £20,000 or lose one of his lungs .
Anthony Igoe was hospitalised with a serious lung infection but medics in the south-east Asian country have told him he must pay for the antibiotics himself .
The 31-year-old 's family , from Clydebank , Dunbartonshire , Scotland , are scrambling to raise the cash or doctors will simply remove the infected lung .
Girlfriend Alana Fonseca , 28 , who has been by Anthony ’ s bedside since he fell ill has pleaded with anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - with her partner too sick to fly home .
She told the Daily Record : “ If I could , I would have brought him home to Scotland but he is not allowed to fly .
`` We have literally been told the doctors at the public hospital will have to remove Anthony ’ s lung because the drugs he needs are too expensive if we can ’ t pay for them.
” Dad Jerry , 66 , meanwhile , is lost for words and suffering sleepless nights thinking about his son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in knots , '' he admitted .
`` I wake up in the middle of the night and it feels as if I have been eating a ton of ice .
“ I have no real words to say how it feels to have a son in hospital and be unable to get to him . ''
Jerry added Anthony 's sister Andrea is in Australia and is `` doing what she can from there to help too ” , before echoing Alana 's plea in begging Brits to `` please help as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked up two bacterial infections in Cambodia .
His insurance firm , Cigna , are refusing to pay for his treatment because they say he was already suffering from the lung condition when he took out a policy in February .
The first indication Anthony was ill was in January when he started coughing and getting chest pains .
He was given antibiotics by doctors in Cambodia .
In March , Anthony began to feel poorly again – and his health has gone downhill due to the lung infection .
Alana said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one day in school he lay down on the floor and said , ‘ I can ’ t do this.
’ It was the first indication he was so sick .
“ He just got worse and his fever wasn ’ t going away .
The last week in April he was really bad .
He had lost 20 kilos in a month.
” Alana took him to hospital where he was taken to intensive care .
She said : “ This is when we realised things were really bad .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get him to hospital before.
” After tests , it was found he ’ d picked up two bacteria .
One has led to an abscess in his lung – causing permanent damage – while the other led to pneumonia .
Alana added : “ He needs to be in hospital for at least another week on very strong intravenous antibiotics and then he will need between eight months of strong oral antibiotics as well as X-rays .
“ We both feel so very alone here .
No one can travel to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Alana has set up a GoFundMe page which has already raised almost half of the money but they desperately need the rest to ensure Anthony ’ s treatment continues .
You can donate here .
A Cigna spokesperson said : `` We will always do everything we can to best address our customers ’ needs .
`` The enquiry is being addressed internally and an update will be shared with the concerned individual shortly .
`` We hope you will understand that to protect the privacy of all our customers , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about an individual ’ s policy or personal situation , under any circumstances .
`` Thank you for your understanding . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Vivienne Aitken, Ryan Merrifield)

Anthony Igoe, 31, from Clydebank, Scotland, has picked up two bacterial infections while on holiday with partner Alana Fonseca, who claims insurance firm Cigna is refusing to pay
Brit teacher in Cambodia told by docs to cough up £20k or lose his infected lung
A sick Brit teacher in Cambodia has been given a brutal ultimatum - cough up £20,000 or lose one of his lungs.
Anthony Igoe was hospitalised with a serious lung infection but medics in the south-east Asian country have told him he must pay for the antibiotics himself.
The 31-year-old's family, from Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, are scrambling to raise the cash or doctors will simply remove the infected lung.
Girlfriend Alana Fonseca, 28, who has been by Anthony’s bedside since he fell ill has pleaded with anyone who can to "please help us" - with her partner too sick to fly home.
She told the Daily Record : “If I could, I would have brought him home to Scotland but he is not allowed to fly.
"We have literally been told the doctors at the public hospital will have to remove Anthony’s lung because the drugs he needs are too expensive if we can’t pay for them.”
Dad Jerry, 66, meanwhile, is lost for words and suffering sleepless nights thinking about his son's ordeal.
“My guts are in knots," he admitted. "I wake up in the middle of the night and it feels as if I have been eating a ton of ice.
“I have no real words to say how it feels to have a son in hospital and be unable to get to him."
Jerry added Anthony's sister Andrea is in Australia and is "doing what she can from there to help too”, before echoing Alana's plea in begging Brits to "please help as much as you can".
Anthony picked up two bacterial infections in Cambodia.
His insurance firm, Cigna, are refusing to pay for his treatment because they say he was already suffering from the lung condition when he took out a policy in February.
The first indication Anthony was ill was in January when he started coughing and getting chest pains. He was given antibiotics by doctors in Cambodia.
In March, Anthony began to feel poorly again – and his health has gone downhill due to the lung infection.
Alana said: “He was warm to the touch and one day in school he lay down on the floor and said, ‘I can’t do this.’ It was the first indication he was so sick.
“He just got worse and his fever wasn’t going away. The last week in April he was really bad. He had lost 20 kilos in a month.”
Alana took him to hospital where he was taken to intensive care.
She said: “This is when we realised things were really bad. I feel so guilty I didn’t get him to hospital before.”
After tests, it was found he’d picked up two bacteria. One has led to an abscess in his lung – causing permanent damage – while the other led to pneumonia.
Alana added: “He needs to be in hospital for at least another week on very strong intravenous antibiotics and then he will need between eight months of strong oral antibiotics as well as X-rays.
“We both feel so very alone here. No one can travel to us and we have no family out here.”
Alana has set up a GoFundMe page which has already raised almost half of the money but they desperately need the rest to ensure Anthony’s treatment continues.
You can donate here.
A Cigna spokesperson said: "We will always do everything we can to best address our customers’ needs.
"The enquiry is being addressed internally and an update will be shared with the concerned individual shortly.
"We hope you will understand that to protect the privacy of all our customers, we cannot enter into any public discussion about an individual’s policy or personal situation, under any circumstances.
"Thank you for your understanding."


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thedailymirror--2020-05-25--EastEnders characters to face grave danger in gun horror after discovery

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EastEnders has hinted at deadly scenes on the way next week , leaving more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mitchell may be in serious trouble , as his desperation to step up to impress dad Phil goes horribly wrong .
The character , who is in a fragile state leading up to a special episode entirely from his perspective , does n't realise the danger he is in until it 's too late .
Next Monday sees a point of view episode following Ben , as he remains determined to help Phil with his dodgy dealings with gangster Danny Hardcastle .
Despite Phil telling his son he ca n't get involved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself at he location where they are meeting .
Ben has been struggling after losing his hearing in the boat crash earlier this year .
He 's more eager than ever to impress his dad despite his condition , which puts him even more at risk where Danny is concerned .
Earlier on in the episode leading up to the big event , he clashes with pals Lola Pearce and Jay Brown .
He 's upset when Phil kicks him off the job because of his hearing issues , but also because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a row with Lola over his suspicions about her fling with Peter Beale , almost being hit by a car in the process .
Jay later tells him about her abortion and that she 'd said Ben was the reason , leaving him furious .
After tracking her down at the salon he drags her outside , and forces her to confess she had slept with Peter leading to a huge clash between them .
Drowning his sorrows , he soon sees Danny and Phil leave for the job but is alarmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fearing something is n't right , he takes Gray Atkins ' car from The Arches and speeds off to the warehouse to find out what is happening .
But as he arrives he soon finds a gun pointed right at him , and he panics as he makes a major discovery .
It 's not long before events quickly grow out of control , but will everyone survive ?
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm , and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders spoilers have confirmed deadly scenes for the Mitchells, as events 'spiral out of control'
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EastEnders has hinted at deadly scenes on the way next week, leaving more than one character in grave danger.
Ben Mitchell may be in serious trouble, as his desperation to step up to impress dad Phil goes horribly wrong.
The character, who is in a fragile state leading up to a special episode entirely from his perspective, doesn't realise the danger he is in until it's too late.
Next Monday sees a point of view episode following Ben, as he remains determined to help Phil with his dodgy dealings with gangster Danny Hardcastle.
Despite Phil telling his son he can't get involved, he soon makes a discovery and finds himself at he location where they are meeting.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Ben has been struggling after losing his hearing in the boat crash earlier this year.
He's more eager than ever to impress his dad despite his condition, which puts him even more at risk where Danny is concerned.
Earlier on in the episode leading up to the big event, he clashes with pals Lola Pearce and Jay Brown.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
He's upset when Phil kicks him off the job because of his hearing issues, but also because he presents him with a gun.
Ben has a row with Lola over his suspicions about her fling with Peter Beale, almost being hit by a car in the process.
Jay later tells him about her abortion and that she'd said Ben was the reason, leaving him furious.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
After tracking her down at the salon he drags her outside, and forces her to confess she had slept with Peter leading to a huge clash between them.
Drowning his sorrows, he soon sees Danny and Phil leave for the job but is alarmed to notice a van following them.
Fearing something isn't right, he takes Gray Atkins' car from The Arches and speeds off to the warehouse to find out what is happening.
But as he arrives he soon finds a gun pointed right at him, and he panics as he makes a major discovery.
It's not long before events quickly grow out of control, but will everyone survive?
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm, and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--EastEnders spoilers tease surprise double exit for Keegan Baker and Karen Taylor

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EastEnders spoilers have hinted at a surprise departure for one character , as another plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could be a triple exit , as one family make a big decision .
Karen has been planning to leave the Square for weeks , after taking in her baby grandson Kayden .
His mother Sharon Watts gave him up after struggling to cope in the fallout of her teenage son Dennis ' death .
Her pal Ian Beale paid Karen to look after him , but it came with a catch .
He told her , for Sharon 's sake , she and the baby needed to leave Walford for good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walford being her home , but she soon realised it could be a fresh start for her .
Next week , Karen begins the final preparations to leave - but is shocked when one of her kids makes their own exit plan .
Keegan has been having a hard time recently , after he was wrongly arrested and set up by the police for a crime he did not commit .
He finally managed to prove his innocence as video footage emerged showing he was not in the wrong .
The injustice of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left him devastated , and at war again with wife Tiffany Butcher .
While they are trying to get back on track , things keep pushing them apart and in upcoming scenes Tiff will fear she 's lost her husband .
Keegan is also attacked by a group of men who vandalise his food van , ruining his business .
Fed up with everything going wrong , Keegan surprises his mum by asking her if he can move away with her .
Tiffany does all she can to try and make Keegan see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on their marriage .
But will it be enough , or is a sad departure on the horizon ?
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm , and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders could be waving goodbye to two favourites next week, if the BBC soap spoilers are anything to go by
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EastEnders spoilers have hinted at a surprise departure for one character, as another plans to leave Walford for good.
Technically it could be a triple exit, as one family make a big decision.
Karen has been planning to leave the Square for weeks, after taking in her baby grandson Kayden.
His mother Sharon Watts gave him up after struggling to cope in the fallout of her teenage son Dennis' death.
Her pal Ian Beale paid Karen to look after him, but it came with a catch.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
He told her, for Sharon's sake, she and the baby needed to leave Walford for good.
Initially she was outraged, with Walford being her home, but she soon realised it could be a fresh start for her.
Next week, Karen begins the final preparations to leave - but is shocked when one of her kids makes their own exit plan.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Keegan has been having a hard time recently, after he was wrongly arrested and set up by the police for a crime he did not commit.
He finally managed to prove his innocence as video footage emerged showing he was not in the wrong.
The injustice of the officers involved not getting into trouble left him devastated, and at war again with wife Tiffany Butcher.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
While they are trying to get back on track, things keep pushing them apart and in upcoming scenes Tiff will fear she's lost her husband.
Keegan is also attacked by a group of men who vandalise his food van, ruining his business.
Fed up with everything going wrong, Keegan surprises his mum by asking her if he can move away with her.
Tiffany does all she can to try and make Keegan see that she loves him, not giving up on their marriage.
But will it be enough, or is a sad departure on the horizon?
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm, and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Pointless' ratings determined by which minister gives daily coronavirus briefing

Quiz show Pointless ’ s ratings fluctuate depending on which politician takes to the podium for the Government ’ s daily briefings .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock draws fewer viewers when he heads the crisis update and leads to more watching the BBC2 programme .
Richard Osman , 49 , who hosts the daily quiz , which airs at 5:15pm , admits : “ Pointless is definitely getting a new audience , although we ’ re up against Boris Johnson or Matt Hancock sometimes .
“ If it ’ s Matt Hancock , our ratings shoot up , but when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re in trouble .
`` He ’ s very much the Bradley Walsh of the Cabinet.
” Pointless is often pitted against ITV ’ s The Chase , presented by Walsh .
Speaking to the Radio Times , fellow host Alexander Armstrong , 50 , explained the increase in popularity of quizzes .
He said : “ We ’ re spending an awful lot of time inside our heads .
For some people , that ’ s a nice place to be , and for some , it ’ s a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show distracts you .
“ You can ’ t be worrying as much if you ’ re trying to think of an African country.
” Richard , who created the show ’ s format , has advised families putting together their own quizzes .
He said : “ Don ’ t ask too many questions with specific answers .
“ ‘ Which South American country won the first World Cup ?
’ – you can at least chat and guess .
”

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Pointless viewing figures have been going up and down depending on which political face is giving the Coronavirus daily briefings
Pointless' ratings determined by which minister gives daily coronavirus briefing
Quiz show Pointless’s ratings fluctuate depending on which politician takes to the podium for the Government’s daily briefings.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock draws fewer viewers when he heads the crisis update and leads to more watching the BBC2 programme.
But Chancellor Rishi Sunak proves a tough opponent to beat.
Image: BBC/Remarkable, part of Endemol Shine Group/Jack Barnes) BBC/Remarkable, part of Endemol Shine Group/Jack Barnes)
Richard Osman, 49, who hosts the daily quiz, which airs at 5:15pm, admits: “Pointless is definitely getting a new audience, although we’re up against Boris Johnson or Matt Hancock sometimes.
“If it’s Matt Hancock, our ratings shoot up, but when it’s Rishi Sunak, we’re in trouble.
"He’s very much the Bradley Walsh of the Cabinet.”
Image: PA) PA)
Pointless is often pitted against ITV’s The Chase, presented by Walsh.
Speaking to the Radio Times, fellow host Alexander Armstrong, 50, explained the increase in popularity of quizzes.
He said: “We’re spending an awful lot of time inside our heads. For some people, that’s a nice place to be, and for some, it’s a very difficult place to be. A quiz show distracts you.
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
“You can’t be worrying as much if you’re trying to think of an African country.”
Richard, who created the show’s format, has advised families putting together their own quizzes.
He said: “Don’t ask too many questions with specific answers.
“‘Which South American country won the first World Cup?’ – you can at least chat and guess.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Poundland to reopen 26 more stores as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased

Poundland has announced plans to open a further 26 stores across the UK as lockdown measures are slowly eased .
The discount retailer said trading will resume again this week after 51 shops reopened earlier this month .
Poundland said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping , around 100 were temporarily shut in March .
The closed shops were largely where there was another Poundland nearby or where shopping centres found it difficult to remain open , it added .
Managing director Barry Williams said : `` As an essential retailer , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of towns - especially those who manage their budgets week-to-week and find it difficult to bulk buy .
`` And our store colleagues have done much more than their day job .
They 've also played a vital role , delivering care packages to other frontline workers and those in need in their communities .
`` But even though we 've kept serving customers , we know we 're at our best as part of a vibrant thriving high street and that 's why we 're looking forward to our neighbours reopening in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centres are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities .
`` It may have been tough for many retailers before this crisis and it 's more important than ever that we make sure we encourage customers to say hi to their high streets as we return to business-as-unusual . ''
Poundland said it was working closely with shopping centre landlords to reopen the last of its closed stores as soon as possible .
The reopened stores will have `` robust '' health and safety measures in place like all the stores that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These include door marshals , floor markers to help maintain social distancing , perspex screens at checkouts and no self-checkouts .
Poundland also said that staff will be expected to wash their hands every 20 minutes and key surfaces will be wiped down every hour .

The discount retailer said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March after the UK was forced into lockdown
Poundland to reopen 26 more stores - the full list as coronavirus lockdown is eased
Poundland has announced plans to open a further 26 stores across the UK as lockdown measures are slowly eased.
The discount retailer said trading will resume again this week after 51 shops reopened earlier this month.
Poundland said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March.
The closed shops were largely where there was another Poundland nearby or where shopping centres found it difficult to remain open, it added.
Managing director Barry Williams said: "As an essential retailer, we've continued to support customers in hundreds of towns - especially those who manage their budgets week-to-week and find it difficult to bulk buy.
Image: David Haber/scunthorpelive) David Haber/scunthorpelive)
"And our store colleagues have done much more than their day job. They've also played a vital role, delivering care packages to other frontline workers and those in need in their communities.
"But even though we've kept serving customers, we know we're at our best as part of a vibrant thriving high street and that's why we're looking forward to our neighbours reopening in the coming weeks.
"Healthy town centres are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities.
"It may have been tough for many retailers before this crisis and it's more important than ever that we make sure we encourage customers to say hi to their high streets as we return to business-as-unusual."
Poundland said it was working closely with shopping centre landlords to reopen the last of its closed stores as soon as possible.
The reopened stores will have "robust" health and safety measures in place like all the stores that have remained open, it added.
These include door marshals, floor markers to help maintain social distancing, perspex screens at checkouts and no self-checkouts.
Poundland also said that staff will be expected to wash their hands every 20 minutes and key surfaces will be wiped down every hour.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Pharmacies and chemists issue coronavirus cash crisis warning to Boris Johnson

Local chemists battling rising costs would have been better off shutting their doors during the coronavirus pandemic , an industry leader warned last night .
The National Pharmacy Association has written to Boris Johnson asking for help as its members face an unprecedented crisis triggered by the outbreak .
The sector was handed a £300million advanced payment to cope with Covid-19 , with £200million paid on April 1 and £100million at the start of this month .
But announcing the cash , the Department of Health stressed the cash was not extra money .
It said : “ This uplift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above what was agreed for 2020/21 under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework 5-year deal .
The uplift will be reconciled in 2020/21.
” In a letter to the PM , seen by the Mirror , the NPA warned Mr Johnson last night : “ Pharmacies are under huge financial and operational pressures due to Covid-19.
” It says there is “ trepidation across the sector ” at having to repay the cash .
The letter goes on : Local pharmacies have incurred considerable costs for staying open throughout the coronavirus crisis , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , outlays for security , PPE and deliveries .
“ A special Covid-19 payment to cover these exceptional costs would help provide the financial stability that we need to keep our doors open.
” NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette told the Mirror : “ Financially speaking , many pharmacies would have been better off if they 'd closed their doors to the public altogether throughout much of March and April and things remain very tight .
“ But , as caring health care professionals , they have kept the doors open – often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are acutely aware that they are the frontline of the nation 's response to coronavirus and are bearing a heavy burden in order to keep people safe and well.
” The NPA says at least five pharmacy workers have died from the disease .
Announcing the £300million advance on April 2 , Health Minister Jo Churchill said : “ Every day , community pharmacies carry out critical work to protect the health of the public and support the wider NHS .
“ This is even more important now as we face this unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role of the community pharmacy , which is why we are backing them with £300million of advanced funding to support them as we continue to assess the full additional impact of coronavirus on community pharmacy .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Neighbourhood outlets face a looming £300million problem after they were advanced cash to deal with Covid-19
Local chemists battling rising costs would have been better off shutting their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, an industry leader warned last night.
The National Pharmacy Association has written to Boris Johnson asking for help as its members face an unprecedented crisis triggered by the outbreak.
The sector was handed a £300million advanced payment to cope with Covid-19, with £200million paid on April 1 and £100million at the start of this month.
But announcing the cash, the Department of Health stressed the cash was not extra money.
It said: “This uplift is not an additional funding over and above what was agreed for 2020/21 under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework 5-year deal. The uplift will be reconciled in 2020/21.”
Image: PA) PA)
In a letter to the PM, seen by the Mirror, the NPA warned Mr Johnson last night: “Pharmacies are under huge financial and operational pressures due to Covid-19.”
It says there is “trepidation across the sector” at having to repay the cash.
The letter goes on: Local pharmacies have incurred considerable costs for staying open throughout the coronavirus crisis, including large increases in staff and medicine costs, outlays for security, PPE and deliveries.
“A special Covid-19 payment to cover these exceptional costs would help provide the financial stability that we need to keep our doors open.”
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette told the Mirror: “Financially speaking, many pharmacies would have been better off if they'd closed their doors to the public altogether throughout much of March and April and things remain very tight.
“But, as caring health care professionals, they have kept the doors open – often at considerable personal cost.
“Pharmacists are acutely aware that they are the frontline of the nation's response to coronavirus and are bearing a heavy burden in order to keep people safe and well.”
Image: National Institutes of Health/AF) National Institutes of Health/AF)
The NPA says at least five pharmacy workers have died from the disease.
Announcing the £300million advance on April 2, Health Minister Jo Churchill said: “Every day, community pharmacies carry out critical work to protect the health of the public and support the wider NHS.
“This is even more important now as we face this unprecedented time.
“We hugely value the role of the community pharmacy, which is why we are backing them with £300million of advanced funding to support them as we continue to assess the full additional impact of coronavirus on community pharmacy.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Which celebrities are back to star in the return of Celebrity Gogglebox

If you are like us and are devastated that Gogglebox aired its final episode in the series last week , then we have some good news .
Celebrity Gogglebox is returning for a second series in June and we are already eagerly anticipating the antics to be had .
The last run saw the likes of Denise Van Outen and Nick Grimshaw appear alongside their loved ones to give some armchair criticism and their thoughts on the week 's television .
As we are all stuck in lockdown then now more than ever we do need a good laugh .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox ?
Here 's what you need to know about the second series on Channel 4 .
Celebrity Gogglebox series 2 : Who are in the new episodes ?
Celebrity Gogglebox will see the return of a host of our favourite celebs from the last series and charity specials but also some new additions .
Actress Denise Van Outen and her partner Eddie will be back for all of the episodes of the new series , as will Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw & his niece Liv .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swash and Loose Women panelist Stacey Solomon will be back for the first four episodes of the run .
Otherwise , we have a whole host of fun new additions .
Radio and television presenter Zoe Ball and her son Woody Cook – who recently appeared on Channel 4 reality show The Circle - will also be seen in all of the new episodes .
Meanwhile , football legend Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra will also star in the first three episodes of the series , as will former British professional boxer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finally , Love Island narrator Iain Stirling and his girlfriend and Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore will also star in the final four episodes of the series .
We can not wait for this lot to leave us in stitches !
Celebrity Gogglebox series 2 begins on Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday , June 5 , 2020. Who are you excited to see in the second series of Celebrity Gogglebox ?
Let us know in the comments below .

Celebrity Gogglebox is returning for a second series on Channel 4 - but who is back for the new episodes? And who are new additions?
Celebrity Gogglebox series 2: Who are in the new episodes? From Joe Swash to Denise Van Outen
If you are like us and are devastated that Gogglebox aired its final episode in the series last week, then we have some good news.
Celebrity Gogglebox is returning for a second series in June and we are already eagerly anticipating the antics to be had.
The last run saw the likes of Denise Van Outen and Nick Grimshaw appear alongside their loved ones to give some armchair criticism and their thoughts on the week's television.
As we are all stuck in lockdown then now more than ever we do need a good laugh.
So, who can viewers expect on the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox?
Here's what you need to know about the second series on Channel 4.
Celebrity Gogglebox series 2: Who are in the new episodes?
Celebrity Gogglebox will see the return of a host of our favourite celebs from the last series and charity specials but also some new additions.
Actress Denise Van Outen and her partner Eddie will be back for all of the episodes of the new series, as will Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw & his niece Liv.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Elsewhere, Dancing On Ice winner Joe Swash and Loose Women panelist Stacey Solomon will be back for the first four episodes of the run.
Otherwise, we have a whole host of fun new additions.
Radio and television presenter Zoe Ball and her son Woody Cook – who recently appeared on Channel 4 reality show The Circle - will also be seen in all of the new episodes.
Meanwhile, football legend Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra will also star in the first three episodes of the series, as will former British professional boxer Nicola Adams and her partner Ella.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Finally, Love Island narrator Iain Stirling and his girlfriend and Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore will also star in the final four episodes of the series.
We cannot wait for this lot to leave us in stitches!
Celebrity Gogglebox series 2 begins on Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Who are you excited to see in the second series of Celebrity Gogglebox? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Coronation Street's Yasmeen to plead guilty despite new evidence against Geoff

Alya Nazir is left devastated after grandmother Yasmeen tells her that she is planning to plead guilty despite mounting evidence against Geoff .
Next week on Coronation Street , Geoff is caught red-handed after he gains entrance to Yasmeen 's house .
After the police force Alya to give Geoff the keys to the property , Geoff grabs his laptop and deletes footage of his row with Yasmeen .
The footage would have shown Geoff throwing food at Yasmeen and threatening her with a knife before she was forced to defend herself .
However , Tim suddenly appears in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defend his actions ?
Later in the week , Imran tells Alya that he has been going through Geoff 's accounts and has discovered that he had been frequenting a bar in town .
When they speak to Yasmeen about it , she resluctantly admits that Geoff has been using escorts .
Initially , Alya is disgusted but is relieved that they have something concrete to use against Geoff in court .
However , she is left devastated when Imran tells her that Yasmeen is planning to plead guilty in court .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her grandmother tells her that Geoff gave her an STI .
Alya is horrified and begs her grandmother to expose Geoff in court .
Will she listen to Alya ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Geoff Metcalfe is caught red-handed trying to delete evidence after he gains entrance to Yasmeen's house
Coronation Street's Yasmeen to plead guilty despite new evidence against Geoff
Alya Nazir is left devastated after grandmother Yasmeen tells her that she is planning to plead guilty despite mounting evidence against Geoff.
Next week on Coronation Street, Geoff is caught red-handed after he gains entrance to Yasmeen's house.
After the police force Alya to give Geoff the keys to the property, Geoff grabs his laptop and deletes footage of his row with Yasmeen.
The footage would have shown Geoff throwing food at Yasmeen and threatening her with a knife before she was forced to defend herself.
Image: ITV) ITV)
However, Tim suddenly appears in the room - will Geoff be forced to defend his actions?
Later in the week, Imran tells Alya that he has been going through Geoff's accounts and has discovered that he had been frequenting a bar in town.
When they speak to Yasmeen about it, she reluctantly admits that Geoff has been using escorts.
Initially, Alya is disgusted but is relieved that they have something concrete to use against Geoff in court.
However, she is left devastated when Imran tells her that Yasmeen is planning to plead guilty in court.
On Friday, Alya visits Yasmeen in prison and her grandmother tells her that Geoff gave her an STI.
Alya is horrified and begs her grandmother to expose Geoff in court.
Will she listen to Alya?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Corrie's Geoff caught red-handed by son Tim deleting incriminating evidence

Geoff Metcalfe will get caught red-handed by son Tim after he is found deleting evidence which will incriminate him in court on Coronation Street .
The vile radio DJ , played by Ian Bartholomew , will finally gain entry to Yasmeen 's home after Alya Nazir changed the locks .
After the police order Alya to hand over the keys to Geoff and he instantly sets about grabbing his laptop and locating the footage of his final row with Yasmeen .
Geoff deletes footage of the row , but is interrupted by his son Tim 's sudden appearance .
Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was doing ?
Later on in the week , Geoff is caught out again when Imran goes through the DJ 's bank accounts and discovers that he has been frequenting a hotel bar in town .
After confiding in Alya about what he has discovered , Yasmeen admits to her granddaughter that Geoff has been hiring escorts .
While Alya is disgusted , she is glad that they finally have something that could help Yasmeen 's case .
However , she 's devastated when Imran tells her that Yasmeen is intending to plead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Geoff are mounting and is left sickened after Alya tells her he has been having sex with prostitutes .
When he is confronted about the prostitutes , Geoff realises the truth will come out in court so comes clean .
He tells Sally and Tim that he used escorts after Yasmeen refused him sex .
Sally is disgusted but Tim believes that it will help Geoff 's case as it can prove Yasmeen had a motive for killing him .
When Geoff goes to the police to provide this information , Alya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hands .
However , Alya is left horrified when Yasmeen tells her that Geoff gave her an STI .
Alya begs her to expose who Geoff really is in court - will Yasmeen listen ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Vile radio DJ Geoff, played by Ian Bartholomew, will finally gain entry to Yasmeen's home after Alya Nazir changed the locks
Geoff Metcalfe will get caught red-handed by son Tim after he is found deleting evidence which will incriminate him in court on Coronation Street.
The vile radio DJ, played by Ian Bartholomew, will finally gain entry to Yasmeen's home after Alya Nazir changed the locks.
After the police order Alya to hand over the keys to Geoff and he instantly sets about grabbing his laptop and locating the footage of his final row with Yasmeen.
Geoff deletes footage of the row, but is interrupted by his son Tim's sudden appearance.
Will he be forced to explain what he was doing?
Later on in the week, Geoff is caught out again when Imran goes through the DJ's bank accounts and discovers that he has been frequenting a hotel bar in town.
After confiding in Alya about what he has discovered, Yasmeen admits to her granddaughter that Geoff has been hiring escorts.
While Alya is disgusted, she is glad that they finally have something that could help Yasmeen's case. However, she's devastated when Imran tells her that Yasmeen is intending to plead guilty.
Meanwhile, Sally's suspicions about Geoff are mounting and is left sickened after Alya tells her he has been having sex with prostitutes.
When he is confronted about the prostitutes, Geoff realises the truth will come out in court so comes clean.
He tells Sally and Tim that he used escorts after Yasmeen refused him sex.
Sally is disgusted but Tim believes that it will help Geoff's case as it can prove Yasmeen had a motive for killing him.
When Geoff goes to the police to provide this information, Alya is worried that she has played into his hands.
However, Alya is left horrified when Yasmeen tells her that Geoff gave her an STI.
Alya begs her to expose who Geoff really is in court - will Yasmeen listen?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Corrie's Sally sickened after discovering Geoff's dirty secret

Sally Metcalfe is left sickened after Geoff confesses to his dirty secret on Coronation Street .
Next week , the evidence begins to pile up against Geoff when Imran discovers that he had been paying visits to a bar in town .
Alya is left horrified when Yameen tells her that this is likely because he has been using escorts .
However , she is soon pleased when she realises that they could use the information against Geoff in court .
She tells Sally what she has learned and Tim 's wife confronts Geoff .
Realising that the information will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he had spent the night with prostitutes after Yasmeen refused him sex .
Sally is disgusted by the confession , but Tim believes that they can use the information in court as it proves Yasmeen had a motive .
Geoff decides to go straight to the police , leaving Alya worried that she had played into his hands .
Meanwhile , Yasmeen confides in Alya that Geoff gave her an STI .
Alya is horrified but begs her grandmother to expose the true Geoff in court .
Will she listen ?
Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

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The evidence begins to pile up against Geoff when Imran discovers that he had been paying visits to a bar in town on Coronation Street
Sally Metcalfe is left sickened after Geoff confesses to his dirty secret on Coronation Street.
Next week, the evidence begins to pile up against Geoff when Imran discovers that he had been paying visits to a bar in town.
Alya is left horrified when Yameen tells her that this is likely because he has been using escorts. However, she is soon pleased when she realises that they could use the information against Geoff in court.
She tells Sally what she has learned and Tim's wife confronts Geoff.
Realising that the information will come out in court, Geoff admits that he had spent the night with prostitutes after Yasmeen refused him sex.
Sally is disgusted by the confession, but Tim believes that they can use the information in court as it proves Yasmeen had a motive.
Geoff decides to go straight to the police, leaving Alya worried that she had played into his hands.
Meanwhile, Yasmeen confides in Alya that Geoff gave her an STI.
Alya is horrified but begs her grandmother to expose the true Geoff in court.
Will she listen? Or will Yasmeen plead guilty?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Gary Lineker hits out at "excruciating" Dominic Cummings after press conference

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker appeared far from impressed by Dominic Cummings after the Prime Minister 's senior adviser defended his actions during lockdown in a press conference from Downing Street on Monday .
Cummings had faced huge criticism after it was found he had driven 260 miles from London to Durham after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms .
He insisted he did not regret what he had done , however , and said he felt he had acted `` reasonably '' and within the law .
But Lineker took to social media to hit out at Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aim at the 2016 Vote Leave campaign mastermind .
His first tweet read : `` Oh dear .
By his own account he broke the rules 3 times .
Apologising is the least he could do when so many people have made such enormous sacrifices .
Just say I 'm sorry . ''
He then continued : `` This is excruciating . ''
and `` The least impressive performance from a member of the Westminster elite in living memory . ''
Lineker finished with `` Well that went well '' along with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feels like we 've got the blind leading the blind in charge . ''
Lineker was not the only high-profile figure in football to blast Cummings , with Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville also sticking the knife in .
The Manchester United legend chose to compare Cummings ' floundering display in front of the cameras to his own short-lived managerial career .
Neville took over as Valencia manager in December 2015 , but he only lasted 28 games in charge before being sacked four months later .
The undoubted lowlight of his time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7-0 loss to Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey , and Neville recalled the painful experience of that game when he tweeted : `` The most uncomfortable I ’ ve seen an Englishman in a press conference since a 7-0 defeat in Barcelona . ''

Dominic Cummings says he "does not regret" what he did
Dominic Cummings says he "does not regret" what he did
The Prime Minister's senior adviser made a statement and took questions on Monday afternoon following allegations he had broken lockdown regulations
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker appeared far from impressed by Dominic Cummings after the Prime Minister's senior adviser defended his actions during lockdown in a press conference from Downing Street on Monday.
Cummings had faced huge criticism after it was found he had driven 260 miles from London to Durham after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
He insisted he did not regret what he had done, however, and said he felt he had acted "reasonably" and within the law.
But Lineker took to social media to hit out at Cummings in a series of tweets which took aim at the 2016 Vote Leave campaign mastermind.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
His first tweet read: "Oh dear. By his own account he broke the rules 3 times. Apologising is the least he could do when so many people have made such enormous sacrifices. Just say I'm sorry."
He then continued: "This is excruciating." and "The least impressive performance from a member of the Westminster elite in living memory."
Lineker finished with "Well that went well" along with a bemused face emoji, and finally "Feels like we've got the blind leading the blind in charge."
Lineker was not the only high-profile figure in football to blast Cummings, with Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville also sticking the knife in.
Image: PA) PA)
The Manchester United legend chose to compare Cummings' floundering display in front of the cameras to his own short-lived managerial career.
Neville took over as Valencia manager in December 2015, but he only lasted 28 games in charge before being sacked four months later.
The undoubted lowlight of his time in charge at the Mestalla was a 7-0 loss to Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, and Neville recalled the painful experience of that game when he tweeted: "The most uncomfortable I’ve seen an Englishman in a press conference since a 7-0 defeat in Barcelona."


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Corrie and Emmerdale stars prepare for pay cuts as ITV ad revenue drops

ITV stars are preparing themselves for pay cuts as the channel 's advert revenue has dropped amid the coronavirus pandemic , reports claim .
Many shows and all soaps ceased filming in late March due to social distancing rules and lockdown measures making production impossible .
And now a TV insider has told that talent will be given a reduced pay when they return to work after ITV reported a 42 percent drop in advert revenues in April .
Apparently the channels biggest stars do n't have to worry too much about their paycheck being slashed .
Big names such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnely 's pay packets are thought to go untouched due to their contracts .
The cuts are thought to be introduced in phases , according to The Sun , and stars unable to film shows - such as Emmerdale and Corrie - are thought to feel the affects first .
A source told the publication : “ Well-known stars know they ’ ll be touched but there is some anger that it ’ s unlikely to affect the biggest names.
” One agent told the outlet that many stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are anxious that their episode count will drop .
The publication added that younger stars - who act on the much-loved soaps - worry they will struggle to make ends meet .
Mirror Online have contacted a representative for ITV for comment .
It is not just pay cuts that is causing worry among ITV soap stars as actors are apparently concerned the producers ' axe is hovering over them as the soaps deal with life post coronavirus .
Bosses have been given the green light to resume making the ITV shows , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fears within the telly favourites ' dressing rooms are growing that cuts will be made , according to reports .
Earlier this weekend a celebrity agent told The Sun that the cast are well aware big changes could be ahead once the cameras start rolling again .
The showbiz source said : “ I ’ ve had several people on from Emmerdale – famous names who are very worried .
“ These are people who ’ ve been in the show for years and they were apprehensive for the future .
Inevitably , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for each scene meaning people will be left at home and not getting paid .
“ They also think that the longer this goes on the more ITV will realise they don ’ t need so many people on the cast so when contracts come up for renewal , some people just won ’ t have theirs renewed .
“ I ’ ve had two big name stars on asking for work – anything they said .
Voiceovers , reality TV , dong collabs on Instagram .
`` I know the Corrie cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Actors on Emmerdale and Coronation Street are said to be paid between £400 and £2,000 an episode .
Emmerdale airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV , followed by Coronation Street in the same days at 7:30pm .

A TV insider has claimed that ITV is set to slash pay for some stars after the channel reported a 42 percent drop in advert revenues in April
ITV stars are preparing themselves for pay cuts as the channel's advert revenue has dropped amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports claim.
Many shows and all soaps ceased filming in late March due to social distancing rules and lockdown measures making production impossible.
And now a TV insider has told that talent will be given a reduced pay when they return to work after ITV reported a 42 percent drop in advert revenues in April.
Apparently the channels biggest stars don't have to worry too much about their paycheck being slashed.
Big names such as Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnely's pay packets are thought to go untouched due to their contracts.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The cuts are thought to be introduced in phases, according to The Sun, and stars unable to film shows - such as Emmerdale and Corrie - are thought to feel the affects first.
A source told the publication: “Well-known stars know they’ll be touched but there is some anger that it’s unlikely to affect the biggest names.”
Image: Eamonn and James Clarke/PA Images) Eamonn and James Clarke/PA Images)
One agent told the outlet that many stars on soaps are paid per episode and are anxious that their episode count will drop.
The publication added that younger stars - who act on the much-loved soaps - worry they will struggle to make ends meet.
Mirror Online have contacted a representative for ITV for comment.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It is not just pay cuts that is causing worry among ITV soap stars as actors are apparently concerned the producers' axe is hovering over them as the soaps deal with life post coronavirus.
Bosses have been given the green light to resume making the ITV shows, which are currently rationing episodes.
But fears within the telly favourites' dressing rooms are growing that cuts will be made, according to reports.
Earlier this weekend a celebrity agent told The Sun that the cast are well aware big changes could be ahead once the cameras start rolling again.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The showbiz source said: “I’ve had several people on from Emmerdale – famous names who are very worried.
“These are people who’ve been in the show for years and they were apprehensive for the future. Inevitably, the cast call will be far lower for each scene meaning people will be left at home and not getting paid.
“They also think that the longer this goes on the more ITV will realise they don’t need so many people on the cast so when contracts come up for renewal, some people just won’t have theirs renewed.
“I’ve had two big name stars on asking for work – anything they said. Voiceovers, reality TV, dong collabs on Instagram.
"I know the Corrie cast have the same fears, too.”
Actors on Emmerdale and Coronation Street are said to be paid between £400 and £2,000 an episode.
Emmerdale airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV, followed by Coronation Street in the same days at 7:30pm.


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--Newcastle stars backing Steve Bruce despite Mauricio Pochettino links

Newcastle United players are reportedly keen for Steve Bruce to stay as manager despite rumours suggesting the 59-year-old could be replaced in the near future .
The Magpies are on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-based consortium in a £300m deal , and it is thought they would be keen to bring in a big-name manager such as Mauricio Pochettino or Rafael Benitez if they do take charge at St James ' Park .
But Bruce , who only joined the club last summer , guided his side to 13th in the Premier League before football was suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-liked figure with his squad .
According to the Daily Star the team are convinced Bruce is the right man to take them forward , and have been won over by his methods .
A source said : `` Steve is popular with the players and a lot of them would be very disappointed if he left .
`` Of course , footballers are accustomed to managers coming and going but there is a great rapport between management and players .
There 's a great atmosphere within the club .
`` In fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banter about the whole situation and what may happen to the gaffer if and when the takeover is finalised .
`` But everyone feels the team was in a good place when football stopped and there has been real progress here . ''
Pochettino did little to play down speculation linking him with the role when he was asked about the prospect of a return to the Premier League last week .
When asked if he would consider taking charge of a club outside the top six , the former Tottenham boss said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything ) .
`` Which clubs are the 'top six ' ?
It changes .
Today Tottenham and Arsenal are not in the top six .
`` You need to respect all the clubs because they are working so hard .
They are all spending and investing money and have a new strategy every season to try and be in the top six , the top eight or the top four .
`` Today you can not underestimate any club .
They all have the capacity to find a way to be competitive @ @

A Saudi-backed consortium is close to buying the club for £300m and there has been speculation that Bruce could be replaced if the deal is confirmed
Newcastle United players are reportedly keen for Steve Bruce to stay as manager despite rumours suggesting the 59-year-old could be replaced in the near future.
The Magpies are on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-based consortium in a £300m deal, and it is thought they would be keen to bring in a big-name manager such as Mauricio Pochettino or Rafael Benitez if they do take charge at St James' Park.
But Bruce, who only joined the club last summer, guided his side to 13th in the Premier League before football was suspended, and is thought to be a well-liked figure with his squad.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
According to the Daily Star the team are convinced Bruce is the right man to take them forward, and have been won over by his methods.
A source said: "Steve is popular with the players and a lot of them would be very disappointed if he left.
"Of course, footballers are accustomed to managers coming and going but there is a great rapport between management and players. There's a great atmosphere within the club.
"In fact, we've even had some lighthearted banter about the whole situation and what may happen to the gaffer if and when the takeover is finalised.
"But everyone feels the team was in a good place when football stopped and there has been real progress here."
Pochettino did little to play down speculation linking him with the role when he was asked about the prospect of a return to the Premier League last week.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
When asked if he would consider taking charge of a club outside the top six, the former Tottenham boss said: "Yes I would (consider anything).
"Which clubs are the 'top six'? It changes. Today Tottenham and Arsenal are not in the top six.
"You need to respect all the clubs because they are working so hard. They are all spending and investing money and have a new strategy every season to try and be in the top six, the top eight or the top four.
"Today you cannot underestimate any club. They all have the capacity to find a way to be competitive."


thedailymirror--2020-05-25--EastEnders fans beg Jean to get psychiatric help after Mo's horrifying discovery

EastEnders viewers were horrified as Jean Slater 's mental health continued to to deteriorate , with Mo Harris making a shocking discovery .
When Mo , Suki Panesar , and Kush Kazemi turned up at Jean 's house , demanding she accept that she is mentally unwell .
She realised Jean had laid out the clothes of her late partner Daniel Cook , and was horrified to find out how much Jean had lost her grip on reality .
Mo rushed downstairs to warn Kush that Jean thought she was communicating with Daniel .
Viewers were saddened that Jean 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horror collapse in the market .
`` Why has n't anyone called the mental health services team for Jean ?
# Eastenders `` asked one .
`` Still waiting for someone to Jean some help Becuase you can clearly see she ’ s struggling # EastEnders `` added another .
`` Jean is so broken , I really feel sorry for her # EastEnders `` wrote a third .
`` Jean needs the mental health team now # EastEnders `` penned a fourth .
Daniel died of battle in February , and Jean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Viewers recently saw her speak to an empty chair as if David was sitting in it .
Following a tough few months , Jean stopped taking her bipolar medication .
Her concerned loved ones including Kush Kazemi began putting her tablets in her food and tea to make sure she was taking them .
But they ended up causing her to overdose , and the character collapsed - leading to her being rushed to hospital .
After finding out what they 'd done , Jean changed the locks on the front door and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids .
She is now refusing to let anyone back in , and is alone in the house , spiralling .
* EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

EastEnders viewers beg for Jean to get psychiatric help after Mo makes horrifying discovery
EastEnders viewers beg for Jean to get psychiatric help after Mo makes horrifying discovery
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EastEnders viewers are becoming increasingly concerned about Jean, who believes she is communicating with her dead partner
EastEnders viewers beg for Jean to get psychiatric help after Mo makes horrifying discovery
EastEnders viewers were horrified as Jean Slater's mental health continued to to deteriorate, with Mo Harris making a shocking discovery.
When Mo, Suki Panesar, and Kush Kazemi turned up at Jean's house, demanding she accept that she is mentally unwell.
Mo rushed upstairs and made a shocking discovery in Jean's bedroom.
She realised Jean had laid out the clothes of her late partner Daniel Cook, and was horrified to find out how much Jean had lost her grip on reality.
Mo rushed downstairs to warn Kush that Jean thought she was communicating with Daniel.
Viewers were saddened that Jean's turmoil was still continuing even after her horror collapse in the market.
"Why hasn't anyone called the mental health services team for Jean? #Eastenders " asked one.
"Still waiting for someone to Jean some help Becuase you can clearly see she’s struggling #EastEnders " added another.
"Jean is so broken, I really feel sorry for her #EastEnders " wrote a third.
"Jean needs the mental health team now #EastEnders " penned a fourth.
Daniel died of battle in February, and Jean struggled to cope with her grief.
Viewers recently saw her speak to an empty chair as if David was sitting in it.
Following a tough few months, Jean stopped taking her bipolar medication.
Her concerned loved ones including Kush Kazemi began putting her tablets in her food and tea to make sure she was taking them.
But they ended up causing her to overdose, and the character collapsed - leading to her being rushed to hospital.
After finding out what they'd done, Jean changed the locks on the front door and kicked out Kush, Mo and the kids.
She is now refusing to let anyone back in, and is alone in the house, spiralling.
* EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Thrifty mum buys vending machine and gets kids to use pocket money on treats

A clever mother has worked out a way to stop her children constantly snacking while raising a little petty cash .
Like many mums , Sarah Balsdon was a little tired of her children eating her out of house and home .
Rather than opting for a difficult to reach cupboard or forgoing sweet treats entirely , the nurse decided to buy a vending machine .
The-mum-of-four snatched herself a bargain from Facebook Market Place where one was going for just £100 .
Now her brood can buy themselves an unhealthy treat or push the buttons and get a healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Instagram : `` Lets see if they can sneak sweets and treats now !
`` So sick of the arguments about unhealthy snacks ( esp with lockdown ) so I have bought a vending machine !
`` If they want sweets they can do things ( chores , school work etc ) to earn money for them .
`` The kids are very excited about this but not as excited as me ! ''
Sarah , who filled the machine up with treats from B & M , added : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve put them in at cost price hahahaha . ''
It is not the first time the Newcastle mum has shown a knack for ingenious home hacks .
Last year Sarah and her husband Kyle transformed their conservatory into an incredible soft play room for the kids complete with a ball pit and slide .
They completed the renovations in secret , revealing the finished room to their youngest child , Elijah , on his second birthday .
The thrifty mum used foam tiles stuck down with tile adhesive on the floor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the roof along with fairy lights to create a space like a circus .
She used superhero wallpaper to cover the walls and bought the soft play equipment online before filling the ball pit with some second-hand balls .

Sarah Balsdon, from Newcastle, figured out a way to cut costs when it came to buying snacks while also encouraging her kids to ear healthily by installing a vending machine
Thrifty mum buys vending machine and gets kids to use pocket money on treats
A clever mother has worked out a way to stop her children constantly snacking while raising a little petty cash.
Like many mums, Sarah Balsdon was a little tired of her children eating her out of house and home.
Rather than opting for a difficult to reach cupboard or forgoing sweet treats entirely, the nurse decided to buy a vending machine.
The-mum-of-four snatched herself a bargain from Facebook Market Place where one was going for just £100.
Now her brood can buy themselves an unhealthy treat or push the buttons and get a healthy one for free.
Image: nobodywantstobabysit /Instagram) nobodywantstobabysit /Instagram)
Sarah wrote on her Instagram : "Lets see if they can sneak sweets and treats now!
"So sick of the arguments about unhealthy snacks (esp with lockdown) so I have bought a vending machine!
"If they want sweets they can do things (chores, school work etc) to earn money for them.
Image: nobodywantstobabysit /Instagram) nobodywantstobabysit /Instagram)
"The kids are very excited about this but not as excited as me!"
Sarah, who filled the machine up with treats from B&M, added: "I’m not unreasonable. I’ve put them in at cost price hahahaha."
It is not the first time the Newcastle mum has shown a knack for ingenious home hacks.
Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency) Image: Caters News Agency) Caters News Agency)
Last year Sarah and her husband Kyle transformed their conservatory into an incredible soft play room for the kids complete with a ball pit and slide.
They completed the renovations in secret, revealing the finished room to their youngest child, Elijah, on his second birthday.
The thrifty mum used foam tiles stuck down with tile adhesive on the floor and then attached strips of stripy material to the roof along with fairy lights to create a space like a circus.
She used superhero wallpaper to cover the walls and bought the soft play equipment online before filling the ball pit with some second-hand balls.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Three policemen in hospital after being assaulted clearing crowd near house fire

Three police officers were taken to hospital for medical treatment after violence broke out following a house fire .
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Fifteen fire fighters attended a blaze in Small Heath, Birmingham before throngs of people who had left their house became involved in a confrontation with police officers
Three policemen in hospital after being assaulted trying to clear crowd near house fire
Three police officers were taken to hospital for medical treatment after violence broke out following a house fire.
Neighbours spilled out onto the road in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a blaze broke out in a home in Small Heath, Birmingham.
While no one was injured in the fire, West Midlands Police said three officers were assaulted while trying to disperse the crowds, Birmingham Mail reported.
Footage of the incident shows the moment that violence erupted on the streets.
An officer appears to push a man, who begins shouting and grappling with the officers.
One of the officers takes out his baton and strikes one of the people in the throng.
The police demand that the men stand back, which they did.
Later on onlookers were seen crowding around two officers as they attempted to force their way into a back garden to make enquires about the fire.
A man can be heard telling the neighbours: "You need to let them do their job for f**** sake."
One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer and remained in police custody in the wake of the disorder.
Fifteen firefighters attended the blaze after they were called at 1.21am.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating a violent disorder following a house fire on Hob Moor Road in Small Heath, Birmingham which spread into Monica Road at around 1.30am this morning (Tuesday 26 May).
"Fortunately, there were no injuries caused to anyone as a result of the fire, however, three police officers were assaulted after a large group gathered and were told to disperse.
"All three officers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault of a police officer and remains in police custody. Enquiries continue."
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20BE/120476A/20.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Strict new rules will see tourists walked to their spot on beach in Portugal

Brits could be walked to the spot where they can lay their towel on some of the most popular beaches in Portugal , ending the rows over popular spots .
The restaurant-style welcome will be similar to how diners are led to a specific table by a waiter .
It comes as Brits were given hope for a summer holiday after it emerged that Portugal and Britain are currently in talks to secure a deal which would allow Brits to avoid the 14-day mandatory isolation .
The government has previously discussed the possibility of 'air corridors ' which would allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus is low .
Approached for a comment , the Portuguese foreign ministry said it had requested more information from the British government following the quarantine decision .
And a spokesman said it was optimistic about finding an acceptable solution .
Now Algarve beaches are set to officially reopen on June 6 Joao Fernandes , head of the Algarve Tourism Board , said he was looking forward to Brits visiting the region once again .
And he welcomed the beach assistant scheme as he said : “ The initiative means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with regards to the balance between safety and leisure .
“ These beach assistants are going to improve the experience of beachgoers , who will be received by a young and knowledgeable person .
“ Tourism is an experience of people for people and despite social distancing , nothing stops us putting all our focus into a pleasant welcome of those that visit us .
“ There will be additional security measures , but we don ’ t want a beach to be a hospital .
“ It ’ s a place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to relax.
” Antonio Pina , head of the Algarve Municipalities Association which is behind the initiative , added : “ The beaches on the Algarve will be officially open from June 6 , with a series of recommendations that protect bathers and offer every possible peace of mind to those who are on holiday .
“ We wanted to go a bit further by allocating to most of our beaches but especially the most popular ones , at least two assistants who would receive beachgoers , lead them to less congested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules and suggest best practices while they are on the sand .
“ Town halls are currently working on hiring these people .
`` We are focusing on recruiting young people , who are trained in tourism and speak several languages , so they will be more than prepared to receive those who come to our marvellous beaches .
“ They will be a type of host or concierge , if you like .
They will have a relaxed and jovial profile and wear shorts and T-shirts .
“ We want them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in these times of uncertainty .
”

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As Portugal gears up for a summer season, authorities have revealed how assistants will enforce social distancing on some of the beaches most popular with Brits and walk tourists to their designated spots
Portugal's strict new rules will see tourists walked to spots to lay towels on beaches
Brits could be walked to the spot where they can lay their towel on some of the most popular beaches in Portugal, ending the rows over popular spots.
The restaurant-style welcome will be similar to how diners are led to a specific table by a waiter.
It comes as Brits were given hope for a summer holiday after it emerged that Portugal and Britain are currently in talks to secure a deal which would allow Brits to avoid the 14-day mandatory isolation.
The government has previously discussed the possibility of 'air corridors' which would allow people to fly between countries where the spread of the virus is low.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Approached for a comment, the Portuguese foreign ministry said it had requested more information from the British government following the quarantine decision.
And a spokesman said it was optimistic about finding an acceptable solution.
Now Algarve beaches are set to officially reopen on June 6
Joao Fernandes, head of the Algarve Tourism Board, said he was looking forward to Brits visiting the region once again.
And he welcomed the beach assistant scheme as he said: “The initiative means Portugal is once again being a pioneer with regards to the balance between safety and leisure.
“These beach assistants are going to improve the experience of beachgoers, who will be received by a young and knowledgeable person.
“Tourism is an experience of people for people and despite social distancing, nothing stops us putting all our focus into a pleasant welcome of those that visit us.
“There will be additional security measures, but we don’t want a beach to be a hospital.
“It’s a place to enjoy holidays and where people have a right to relax.”
Antonio Pina, head of the Algarve Municipalities Association which is behind the initiative, added: “The beaches on the Algarve will be officially open from June 6, with a series of recommendations that protect bathers and offer every possible peace of mind to those who are on holiday.
“We wanted to go a bit further by allocating to most of our beaches but especially the most popular ones, at least two assistants who would receive beachgoers, lead them to less congested areas, inform them about social distancing rules and suggest best practices while they are on the sand.
Image: U. Baumgarten via Getty Images) U. Baumgarten via Getty Images)
“Town halls are currently working on hiring these people.
"We are focusing on recruiting young people, who are trained in tourism and speak several languages, so they will be more than prepared to receive those who come to our marvellous beaches.
“They will be a type of host or concierge, if you like. They will have a relaxed and jovial profile and wear shorts and T-shirts.
“We want them to be friendly figures capable of helping beachgoers in these times of uncertainty.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Virgil van Dijk's rise hailed by Jaap Stam after 'nobody believed in him'

Virgil van Dijk has been hailed by compatriot Jaap Stam for how he has continued to step up despite `` nobody believing in him '' at first .
The Dutchman , now recognised as the best defender in the world , was overlooked by the Eredivisie elite before moving to Scotland .
After achieving success with Celtic he moved to Southampton before joining Liverpool in 2018 for a then eyebrow-raising £75m .
His move to Anfield has proved to be a catalyst for the Reds ' swift rise to the top of European football .
And Stam , who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van Dijk has now become a `` big leader '' on Merseyside .
“ It ’ s very good to see another Dutch defender going to that height and developing himself a certain way because with Virgil as well in the beginning of his career , even when he played in Holland for Groningen , nobody believed in him or looked at him as a top defender , ” Stam told ESPN FC .
“ The big teams in Holland didn ’ t want to buy him and then he made the choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Celtic .
“ His development over there was great playing in a different league , a very tough league , good players , becoming a better player for himself for the team .
“ It also helps as well the players that you ’ ve got around you , they need to help you out at certain times as well to become a better player so you can learn and you can express yourself a lot more .
“ Then he made the step to the Premier League to Southampton , again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish league , better players around him , also against him , and of course it is great development and tells you something about him , how he is as a person , as a player .
“ It needs to be in yourself as a player that you want to develop yourself , you need to learn from situations that you ’ re in , and he ’ s done that .
“ And now at Liverpool again , big step , big club , a lot of quality players , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team but , of course , the other players around him help him out as well .
“ It ’ s a very good combination and it ’ s good to see that he ’ s also performing in the national team as well .
”

Virgil van Dijk has helped transform Liverpool following his move from Southampton and has been hailed as a "big leader"
Virgil van Dijk's rise hailed by Jaap Stam after 'nobody believed in him'
Virgil van Dijk has been hailed by compatriot Jaap Stam for how he has continued to step up despite "nobody believing in him" at first.
The Dutchman, now recognised as the best defender in the world, was overlooked by the Eredivisie elite before moving to Scotland.
After achieving success with Celtic he moved to Southampton before joining Liverpool in 2018 for a then eyebrow-raising £75m.
His move to Anfield has proved to be a catalyst for the Reds' swift rise to the top of European football.
And Stam, who was a Champions League winner himself, believes Van Dijk has now become a "big leader" on Merseyside.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“It’s very good to see another Dutch defender going to that height and developing himself a certain way because with Virgil as well in the beginning of his career, even when he played in Holland for Groningen, nobody believed in him or looked at him as a top defender,” Stam told ESPN FC .
“The big teams in Holland didn’t want to buy him and then he made the choice to go to Scotland to play for Celtic.
“His development over there was great playing in a different league, a very tough league, good players, becoming a better player for himself for the team.
“It also helps as well the players that you’ve got around you, they need to help you out at certain times as well to become a better player so you can learn and you can express yourself a lot more.
Image: PA) PA)
“Then he made the step to the Premier League to Southampton, again, tough league, better league than the Scottish league, better players around him, also against him, and of course it is great development and tells you something about him, how he is as a person, as a player.
“It needs to be in yourself as a player that you want to develop yourself, you need to learn from situations that you’re in, and he’s done that.
“And now at Liverpool again, big step, big club, a lot of quality players, he’s a big leader in that team but, of course, the other players around him help him out as well.
“It’s a very good combination and it’s good to see that he’s also performing in the national team as well.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Brian May says he felt like he was at his own funeral following heart attack

Brian May has told of a spooky feeling he had following a recent heart attack .
The 72-year-old suffered a heart attack , was rushed to hospital , and , despite coming `` very near death '' , has made a full recovery .
Being an internationally beloved musician comes with its perks , including an army of well-wishers paying tribute after the news broke .
While Brian thanked fans for their kind words and messages of support , he said it made him feel like he was attending his own funeral .
While Tuesday marked the Queen guitarist 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his comeback by sharing an update with fans .
Speaking on a video , he told : `` I 'm overwhelmed and really more touched by the torrent of love and support that 's come back at me after all the coverage in the press , I really did n't expect all that .
`` As you can see I 'm OK. My email box and everything else is so full of incredible messages , I will never be able to thank you all individually , so let me please at least thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to sound really strange but I sort of feel like I died and yet I was able to come to the funeral and see all the tributes . ''
He added : `` I often think that at funerals , all these people come and say these wonderful things that come and say these wonderful things about the person that 's gone but he or she ca n't hear it .
`` I 'm lucky - I got to hear it , so my life is complete .
`` I 'm sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't compare it with anything . ''
Brian rounded off the video with : `` Thank you thank you thank you .
`` That 's all I can say for the fantastic amount of love that you 've given me .
It 's really appreciated , I will never forget it . ''
Earlier he told that he 's `` ready to rock '' well into his golden years .
He said : `` I think we have all got to look at ourselves as we get to our autumn years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart might not be .
I could have died from the blockages .
`` I was actually very near death because of this , but the pain I had was from something else .
Anyway , I did n't die .
`` I 'm incredibly grateful I now have a life to lead again .
I 'm good , I 'm here , and I 'm ready to rock . ''

Brian May describes spooky heart attack aftermath as he felt like he was at his own funeral
Brian May describes spooky heart attack aftermath as he felt like he was at his own funeral
Queen rocker Brian suffered a heart attack and made a full recovery, but told that the flood of tributes he received made him feel as if he were attending his own wake
Brian May felt like he was at his own funeral after near-deadly heart attack
Brian May has told of a spooky feeling he had following a recent heart attack.
The 72-year-old suffered a heart attack, was rushed to hospital, and, despite coming "very near death", has made a full recovery.
Being an internationally beloved musician comes with its perks, including an army of well-wishers paying tribute after the news broke.
While Brian thanked fans for their kind words and messages of support, he said it made him feel like he was attending his own funeral.
While Tuesday marked the Queen guitarist's return to social media, he made his comeback by sharing an update with fans.
Image: Brian May/Instagram) Brian May/Instagram)
Speaking on a video, he told: "I'm overwhelmed and really more touched by the torrent of love and support that's come back at me after all the coverage in the press, I really didn't expect all that.
"As you can see I'm OK. My email box and everything else is so full of incredible messages, I will never be able to thank you all individually, so let me please at least thank you all here.
"This is going to sound really strange but I sort of feel like I died and yet I was able to come to the funeral and see all the tributes."
Image: Brian May/Instagram) Brian May/Instagram)
He added: "I often think that at funerals, all these people come and say these wonderful things that come and say these wonderful things about the person that's gone but he or she can't hear it.
"I'm lucky - I got to hear it, so my life is complete.
"I'm sorry if that sounds weird, but I can't compare it with anything."
Image: Brian May/Instagram) Brian May/Instagram)
Brian rounded off the video with: "Thank you thank you thank you.
"That's all I can say for the fantastic amount of love that you've given me. It's really appreciated, I will never forget it."
Earlier he told that he's "ready to rock" well into his golden years.
Image: PA) PA)
He said: "I think we have all got to look at ourselves as we get to our autumn years and what seems to be a very healthy heart might not be. I could have died from the blockages.
"I was actually very near death because of this, but the pain I had was from something else. Anyway, I didn't die.
"I'm incredibly grateful I now have a life to lead again. I'm good, I'm here, and I'm ready to rock."


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline banned her from seeing sons until quarantine

Britney Spears was allegedly stopped from seeing her two sons by ex-husband Kevin Federline until she isolated for two weeks .
The 38-year-old pop princess , who shares sons Sean , 14 , and Jayden , 13 with her ex-husband Kevin , 42 , was asked to quarantine after she returned from an interstate trip .
The Toxic singer is said to have initially travelled from California to see her family in Louisiana at the end of April .
According to a report from TMZ , when Britney returned to Los Angeles following her family visit , her ex Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first .
Although Britney wanted to see her sons she did n't have any issues with taking a two-week quarantine like Kevin had asked , the publication says .
Britney has since been able to see her sons twice and only for short periods .
Britney 's relationship with her two sons was recently brought into focus when her custody of the boys was slashed from 50 to 30 percent .
The new custody rights , which gave Kevin 70 per cent guardianship over the teenagers , was linked to Britney 's unusual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has controversially been her conservator since 2008 following a string of mental breakdowns and two stints in a psychiatric ward .
He has legal control of her estate , finances and personal assets .
A few months ago , the blonde bombshell admitted that she was 'angry ' over the custody hearing and at not being able to see her sons as much .
In the meantime , Kevin is said to be homeschooling the boys because of the ongoing pandemic .
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Britney tells fans she burnt her gym down and then shares part of her exercise routine
Britney tells fans she burnt her gym down and then shares part of her exercise routine
The One More Time songstress is said to have taken a trip to another state in April before returning to Los Angeles
Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline banned her from seeing sons until she isolated
Britney Spears was allegedly stopped from seeing her two sons by ex-husband Kevin Federline until she isolated for two weeks.
The 38-year-old pop princess, who shares sons Sean, 14, and Jayden, 13 with her ex-husband Kevin, 42, was asked to quarantine after she returned from an interstate trip.
The Toxic singer is said to have initially travelled from California to see her family in Louisiana at the end of April.
According to a report from TMZ, when Britney returned to Los Angeles following her family visit, her ex Kevin insisted that she isolated for two weeks first.
Although Britney wanted to see her sons she didn't have any issues with taking a two-week quarantine like Kevin had asked, the publication says.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Britney has since been able to see her sons twice and only for short periods.
Britney's relationship with her two sons was recently brought into focus when her custody of the boys was slashed from 50 to 30 percent.
The new custody rights, which gave Kevin 70 per cent guardianship over the teenagers, was linked to Britney's unusual conservator setup.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
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Britney's dad Jamie has controversially been her conservator since 2008 following a string of mental breakdowns and two stints in a psychiatric ward.
He has legal control of her estate, finances and personal assets.
A few months ago, the blonde bombshell admitted that she was 'angry' over the custody hearing and at not being able to see her sons as much.
Image: Britney Spears/Instagram) Britney Spears/Instagram)
In the meantime, Kevin is said to be homeschooling the boys because of the ongoing pandemic.
A representative for Britney Spears has been contacted by Mirror Online for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Zlatan Ibrahimovic injury confirmed amid claims career was under threat

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 's career is far from over ... and the AC Milan striker is expected to be fit when Serie A returns .
Ibrahimovic limped out of training on Monday , leading to reports that his playing career could be in jeopardy .
The Sweden striker , 38 , has been keeping a sore Achilles in check since rejoining the Rossoneri in January , having left MLS side LA Galaxy after a stint in America .
There were some claims in the immediate aftermath that there were club fears that he may have torn tendons during training at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him heading home after training .
The injury was not seen as severe enough for an immediate hospital visit , with Milan instead only booking scans for Tuesday .
And those scans have confirmed that there is no damage to his Achilles , but it is merely a calf issue .
A club statement confirmed : “ AC Milan reports that Zlatan Ibrahimović in yesterday 's training reported an injury to the soleus muscle of his right calf .
“ The Achilles tendon is perfectly intact .
An instrumental control examination will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Milan 's confirmation , Ibrahimovic seemingly offered his own pointed response to reports .
He posted a picture on social media of himself alongside teammate Hakan Calhanoglu , sitting atop a motorcycle .
Ibrahimovic rejoined Milan on a six-month deal in December , and has scored four goals in 10 appearances since returning to San Siro .
Milan are back in training as they await a decision from the Italian Government over when they will be able to play again .
A decision is due to be made regarding whether Serie A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football federation has set August 20 as the deadline to finish the current campaign , with the 2020-21 season due to begin on September 1 .
Serie A was suspended on March 9 with 124 matches still remaining .
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The former Manchester United striker limped out of training at Milanello on Monday, leading to reports that he would never play for the Rossoneri again and that his playing career was in doubt
Zlatan Ibrahimovic injury confirmed by AC Milan amid claims career was under threat
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career is far from over... and the AC Milan striker is expected to be fit when Serie A returns.
Ibrahimovic limped out of training on Monday, leading to reports that his playing career could be in jeopardy.
The Sweden striker, 38, has been keeping a sore Achilles in check since rejoining the Rossoneri in January, having left MLS side LA Galaxy after a stint in America.
There were some claims in the immediate aftermath that there were club fears that he may have torn tendons during training at the club’s Milanello base - despite him heading home after training.
The injury was not seen as severe enough for an immediate hospital visit, with Milan instead only booking scans for Tuesday.
And those scans have confirmed that there is no damage to his Achilles, but it is merely a calf issue.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A club statement confirmed: “AC Milan reports that Zlatan Ibrahimović in yesterday's training reported an injury to the soleus muscle of his right calf.
“The Achilles tendon is perfectly intact. An instrumental control examination will be carried out in 10 days.”
Prior to Milan's confirmation, Ibrahimovic seemingly offered his own pointed response to reports.
He posted a picture on social media of himself alongside teammate Hakan Calhanoglu, sitting atop a motorcycle.
Image: Instagram/@IamZlatanIbrahimovic) Instagram/@IamZlatanIbrahimovic)
Ibrahimovic rejoined Milan on a six-month deal in December, and has scored four goals in 10 appearances since returning to San Siro.
Milan are back in training as they await a decision from the Italian Government over when they will be able to play again.
A decision is due to be made regarding whether Serie A can return on Thursday.
The Italian football federation has set August 20 as the deadline to finish the current campaign, with the 2020-21 season due to begin on September 1.
Serie A was suspended on March 9 with 124 matches still remaining.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.