thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Scandals are piling up for Boris Johnson but they're obscured by the dead bodies

In normal times - you know , the sort you can vaguely recall , like white dog poo or Paul Hogan - it is the kind of story which would have dominated every front page and every news bulletin .
A middle-class British mum , wrongly jailed by fundmentalist tyrants , had her sentence extended ... by the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary whose job it was to get her home .
That would usually be a scandal .
A resigning matter .
Back in the days when right and wrong mattered more than trending topics and generalised outrage , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and very few governments , could survive .
But we live in interesting times .
Scandals abound , resigning matters have become laughing ones , and the Illuminati are engaged in a global game of Soggy Biscuit in which ordinary people are the biscuit .
So the fact that Boris Johnson got Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe an extra 3 years in an Iranian jail is nothing more than a flick at the end of the news list .
The claim , in a BBC Panorama documentary , is that a deal was on the table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband Richard Ratcliffe had even been given a date , December 28 , 2017 , for her return to the UK .
That would have been 19 months since she was first arrested .
But in November , Johnson , then Foreign Secretary , blundered in front of a select committee when asked what he was doing to get her home .
Under attack , and renowned for never reading his briefing papers , he said Nazanin was teaching Iranians to be journalists - the crime she had been accused of to justify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which she had never committed for the simple reason that she is not a journalist .
Johnson 's head-desk moment got Nazanin 's case more and wider coverage than it 's had today .
MPs , newspapers , and the charity which employed Nazanin begged him , within minutes , to correct his mistake because of the incredible damage he was doing to the battle to bring her home .
At the time , few people knew there was a date for her release .
Her husband knew , and so did Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to grudgingly admit he was wrong .
In that time , the Iranian judiciary praised him for `` shedding new light '' on her case , cancelled her planned release , and began talking about a second trial with a possible extra 5-year sentence .
In the Mirror today , the revelation that Nazanin could have come home 3 years ago got 167 words on page 2 .
In the Mail it was 309 words on page 22 , in the Telegraph 182 words on page 9 , the Sun 195 words on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - in normal times the highest-circulation newspaper in the country - you would need to squint to see the 70 words it devoted to Nazanin on page 6 .
And before you get irate at the awful newspapers , that 's a pretty good showing .
They all found a way to squeeze it in with a news list that included , today alone , a baby death cover-up , a possible new serial killer , a speedboat tragedy , nationwide schools chaos , and government predictions that we 'll be living out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all news we 've heard before , and in an average week , an average journalist might expect to deal with a couple of them .
But never all of them , and certainly never in August .
Either Silly Season , that period in which idle reporters were sent off to find the Beast of Bodmin or Nessie or anything else that might fill a page , has got so big it can no longer be seen , or it 's been eaten by ... oh yes ... one of those African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a perfectly normal housepet .
It would be reassuring , in a way , if it was the result of a government conspiracy to inure its citizens to awfulness as it proceeded to intentionally dismantle normality and line the pockets of venture capitalists .
But that would require coherence , organisation , and intelligence .
What we 've got here is the result of putting a person who does n't read enough , and talks a lot of crap , in charge of something .
In Nazanin 's case , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , blundered around , blamed someone else , and would n't admit he was wrong until it was too late to fix it .
Exactly the same process has happened with the country Johnson is now nominally in charge of .
The number of messes in his wake indicates political incontinence , an inability to not crap on Britain .
He blunders around , comes under attack , blames the migrants or the Chinese or Europe , and wo n't admit his own part in the catastrophe .
The scandals have piled up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , but luckily for him they 're obscured by the dead bodies which are piled even higher .
Without any effort made at maintenance , normality has crumbled .
The schools are in chaos , the economy is buggered , and the hedge funds are cashing in purely by accident , which is much more terrifying .
It used to be that news broke on a Sunday , was spun overnight for the Mondays , developed during the week , was subject of in-depth features at the weekend , and then refreshed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , long , neverending , Tory twat-off , and repeated promises by Johnson to take personal charge of whatever just went wrong , but not yet , maybe next week .
Just when you think no-one could possibly be more calamitous and incompetent than Chris Grayling , Gavin Williamson asks you to hold his beer .
When he has thoroughly covered himself in so much shame he 's close to drowning in it , Matt Hancock rides in to say he 's doing `` his best in difficult circumstances '' .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you say ?
Considering the government 's record since December is a telescopic omnishambles in which every fresh cock-up seems to fit neatly on top of the last one which was only last week , I 'd have to agree with you .
It IS difficult to do that .
And just when it 's all gone to s*** , again , Johnson is found trespassing in the Hebrides and getting shopped to the papers after being spotted on the dog walk .
These two things are so very definitely going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't been drinking Russian-spiked tea would have avoided doing them , but not Johnson .
Put a silly hat on while you 're at it , why do n't you .
Since 2017 , Nazanin has served another 3 years in jail .
She 's had breast lumps , health fears , mental problems , and said goodbye to her daughter who has gone from being a toddler to starting school in the UK .
Panorama refrained from pointing the finger of blame at Johnson , because her detention is thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the UK was paid in 1979 for 1,500 tanks it sold to the Shah of Iran before he was toppled by the mullahs .
The tanks were never delivered , but the money was also never returned .
In pure business terms , the cash was owed to the Iranian government in 1979 and should have been paid .
Instead it became a diplomatic pawn , used to punish a government of which ours disapproved .
Forty years later the same is being done with Nazanin , by mullahs who need the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therefore should n't get it .
A diplomat would find a way out of the stalemate .
A statesman would make a deal to declare a win .
And a moral man would do whatever it took to free someone whose continued suffering is his moral responsibility .
Johnson has not , and will not , do any of those things .
Even if her jail time is down to cash rather than loose talk , it 's still his failure .
Nazanin and her family are paying the human cost for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delirious decision to put a man who ca n't put his hat on straight in charge of anything more complicated than a spoon .

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

In days gone by, the news that the PM may have got a British mum an extra 3 years in a hellhole jail would have been a resigning matter. But not any more, says Fleet Street Fox
In normal times - you know, the sort you can vaguely recall, like white dog poo or Paul Hogan - it is the kind of story which would have dominated every front page and every news bulletin.
A middle-class British mum, wrongly jailed by fundmentalist tyrants, had her sentence extended... by the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary whose job it was to get her home.
That would usually be a scandal. A resigning matter. Back in the days when right and wrong mattered more than trending topics and generalised outrage, it would have been something no politician, and very few governments, could survive.
But we live in interesting times. Scandals abound, resigning matters have become laughing ones, and the Illuminati are engaged in a global game of Soggy Biscuit in which ordinary people are the biscuit. So the fact that Boris Johnson got Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe an extra 3 years in an Iranian jail is nothing more than a flick at the end of the news list.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The claim, in a BBC Panorama documentary, is that a deal was on the table for Nazanin to be freed. Her husband Richard Ratcliffe had even been given a date, December 28, 2017, for her return to the UK. That would have been 19 months since she was first arrested.
But in November, Johnson, then Foreign Secretary, blundered in front of a select committee when asked what he was doing to get her home. Under attack, and renowned for never reading his briefing papers, he said Nazanin was teaching Iranians to be journalists - the crime she had been accused of to justify her detention by the regime, and which she had never committed for the simple reason that she is not a journalist.
Johnson's head-desk moment got Nazanin's case more and wider coverage than it's had today. MPs, newspapers, and the charity which employed Nazanin begged him, within minutes, to correct his mistake because of the incredible damage he was doing to the battle to bring her home. At the time, few people knew there was a date for her release. Her husband knew, and so did Boris Johnson.
It took him a week to grudgingly admit he was wrong. In that time, the Iranian judiciary praised him for "shedding new light" on her case, cancelled her planned release, and began talking about a second trial with a possible extra 5-year sentence.
In the Mirror today, the revelation that Nazanin could have come home 3 years ago got 167 words on page 2. In the Mail it was 309 words on page 22, in the Telegraph 182 words on page 9, the Sun 195 words on page 16, and in the Metro - in normal times the highest-circulation newspaper in the country - you would need to squint to see the 70 words it devoted to Nazanin on page 6.
And before you get irate at the awful newspapers, that's a pretty good showing. They all found a way to squeeze it in with a news list that included, today alone, a baby death cover-up, a possible new serial killer, a speedboat tragedy, nationwide schools chaos, and government predictions that we'll be living out of dustbins by Christmas.
It's all news we've heard before, and in an average week, an average journalist might expect to deal with a couple of them. But never all of them, and certainly never in August.
Either Silly Season, that period in which idle reporters were sent off to find the Beast of Bodmin or Nessie or anything else that might fill a page, has got so big it can no longer be seen, or it's been eaten by... oh yes... one of those African big cats that are now widely considered to be a perfectly normal housepet.
Image: Elmbridge Police) Elmbridge Police)
It would be reassuring, in a way, if it was the result of a government conspiracy to inure its citizens to awfulness as it proceeded to intentionally dismantle normality and line the pockets of venture capitalists. But that would require coherence, organisation, and intelligence.
What we've got here is the result of putting a person who doesn't read enough, and talks a lot of crap, in charge of something. In Nazanin's case, he made a mess, got found out, blundered around, blamed someone else, and wouldn't admit he was wrong until it was too late to fix it.
Exactly the same process has happened with the country Johnson is now nominally in charge of. The number of messes in his wake indicates political incontinence, an inability to not crap on Britain. He blunders around, comes under attack, blames the migrants or the Chinese or Europe, and won't admit his own part in the catastrophe. The scandals have piled up to the point they should have toppled him, but luckily for him they're obscured by the dead bodies which are piled even higher.
Without any effort made at maintenance, normality has crumbled. The schools are in chaos, the economy is buggered, and the hedge funds are cashing in purely by accident , which is much more terrifying.
It used to be that news broke on a Sunday, was spun overnight for the Mondays, developed during the week, was subject of in-depth features at the weekend, and then refreshed. But now, it's just one, long, neverending, Tory twat-off, and repeated promises by Johnson to take personal charge of whatever just went wrong, but not yet, maybe next week.
Just when you think no-one could possibly be more calamitous and incompetent than Chris Grayling, Gavin Williamson asks you to hold his beer. When he has thoroughly covered himself in so much shame he's close to drowning in it, Matt Hancock rides in to say he's doing "his best in difficult circumstances".
What's that, Matthew? Difficult circumstances, you say? Considering the government's record since December is a telescopic omnishambles in which every fresh cock-up seems to fit neatly on top of the last one which was only last week, I'd have to agree with you. It IS difficult to do that.
And just when it's all gone to s***, again, Johnson is found trespassing in the Hebrides and getting shopped to the papers after being spotted on the dog walk. These two things are so very definitely going to get him in trouble that anyone who hasn't been drinking Russian-spiked tea would have avoided doing them, but not Johnson. Put a silly hat on while you're at it, why don't you.
Image: Peter Jolly) Peter Jolly)
Since 2017, Nazanin has served another 3 years in jail. She's had breast lumps, health fears, mental problems, and said goodbye to her daughter who has gone from being a toddler to starting school in the UK.
Panorama refrained from pointing the finger of blame at Johnson, because her detention is thought to be connected to a disagreement over £400million which the UK was paid in 1979 for 1,500 tanks it sold to the Shah of Iran before he was toppled by the mullahs. The tanks were never delivered, but the money was also never returned.
In pure business terms, the cash was owed to the Iranian government in 1979 and should have been paid. Instead it became a diplomatic pawn, used to punish a government of which ours disapproved. Forty years later the same is being done with Nazanin, by mullahs who need the cash but are under sanctions, and therefore shouldn't get it.
A diplomat would find a way out of the stalemate. A statesman would make a deal to declare a win. And a moral man would do whatever it took to free someone whose continued suffering is his moral responsibility. Johnson has not, and will not, do any of those things. Even if her jail time is down to cash rather than loose talk, it's still his failure.
Nazanin and her family are paying the human cost for his blundering - and for a nation's delirious decision to put a man who can't put his hat on straight in charge of anything more complicated than a spoon.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--McDonald's worker shares time you should avoid going and ordering hack if you do

A former McDonald 's worker has revealed why you should avoid visiting the fast-food restaurant at lunch-time - but it 's not what you 're thinking .
Over the years , Dessy Joseph has racked up numerous tips and tricks she has discovered whilst working at Maccie D 's , including how customers can make the most out of their experience .
In the videos Dessy shared with her 582,000 followers on TikTok , she explained that there is one time of the day that all customers should avoid - and that 's the `` lunch hour rush '' reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large queues that form during this period that Dessy is referring to , it 's the `` old food '' that you 'll be eating .
If you try your best to avoid this busy period , you 'll be missing the times when a larger number of items are pre-made .
She claimed : `` During the lunch rush we would make a certain amount of food that were popular items and leave them on the belt - it was heated so you couldn ’ t really tell if your food had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : `` Which is where customisations come in , to make sure you don ’ t get food that ’ s been sitting on the belt . ''
According to Dessy the best way customers can get the freshest food possible is to ask for `` customisations '' .
For example adding extra cheese to your burger means employees will have to make you a fresh one .
Dessy also confirmed that the `` secret menu '' is in fact real , you just have to know what to ask for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McFlurry with caramel sauce '' , or a `` Neapolitan shake '' - which would include chocolate , strawberry and caramel in one cup .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Paige Holland, Joseph Wilkes)

This is when a person should never eat at McDonald's
This is when a person should never eat at McDonald's
Dessy Joseph took to TikTok to explain that avoiding this busy period will stop you from getting "old food" as well as the truth behind the "secret menu"
McDonald's worker shares time you should avoid going and ordering hack if you do
A former McDonald's worker has revealed why you should avoid visiting the fast-food restaurant at lunch-time - but it's not what you're thinking.
Over the years, Dessy Joseph has racked up numerous tips and tricks she has discovered whilst working at Maccie D's, including how customers can make the most out of their experience.
In the videos Dessy shared with her 582,000 followers on TikTok, she explained that there is one time of the day that all customers should avoid - and that's the "lunch hour rush" reports Mirror.
But it's not the large queues that form during this period that Dessy is referring to, it's the "old food" that you'll be eating.
Image: TikTok) TikTok)
If you try your best to avoid this busy period, you'll be missing the times when a larger number of items are pre-made.
She claimed: "During the lunch rush we would make a certain amount of food that were popular items and leave them on the belt - it was heated so you couldn’t really tell if your food had been left on the belt."
She added: "Which is where customisations come in, to make sure you don’t get food that’s been sitting on the belt."
Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
According to Dessy the best way customers can get the freshest food possible is to ask for "customisations".
For example adding extra cheese to your burger means employees will have to make you a fresh one.
Dessy also confirmed that the "secret menu" is in fact real, you just have to know what to ask for.
She suggests ordering "an Oreo McFlurry with caramel sauce", or a "Neapolitan shake" - which would include chocolate, strawberry and caramel in one cup.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Kai Havertz transfer 'agreed' as Chelsea set to make German their record signing

Chelsea look set to break their club transfer record after reportedly reaching an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the sale of Kai Havertz .
Talks between both clubs have been ongoing for weeks as Leverkusen held firm on their valuation of their star man .
Original reports suggested Chelsea were hopeful of landing the forward for around £70million but BILD state a total package of £100million has now been agreed .
The structured deal will see Chelsea pay £80m up front with a further £20m dependant on clauses .
Some of those clauses are thought to be fairly achievable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and going beyond the group stage .
Others are more unpredictable as they relate to Chelsea winning silverware with the Premier League , Champions League and FA Cup the prime targets .
Of the total fee Leverkusen expect to receive at least £90million of it , eclipsing the £71m fee The Blues paid for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018 .
Havertz is set to sign a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the clauses thought to refer to his achievements within that timeframe .
Even the less realistic stipulations could well come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear ambitions in the transfer market .
Havertz will become Chelsea 's third signing of the summer , providing he passes a routine medical , and there are more arrivals lined up to follow .
Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell could be next through the door in a £50m switch , though only if he gets in ahead of PSG defender Thiago Silva who is poised to sign on a free transfer in a one-year deal .
What do you think of Chelsea signing Kai Havertz ?
Have your say below .
BILD add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transfer of Havertz no later than Friday , which would allow the 21-year-old to join up with his new teammates as preparations ramp up for the start of the new season .
Havertz scored 18 times in 45 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit last season and can play in several positions across the front line or in midfield .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT STAMFORD BRIDGE THIS SUMMER?
CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT STAMFORD BRIDGE THIS SUMMER?
Chelsea will smash the £71m record they paid previously to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga after agreeing a fee with Bayer Leverkusen for Havertz which could rise to £100m
Chelsea look set to break their club transfer record after reportedly reaching an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the sale of Kai Havertz.
Talks between both clubs have been ongoing for weeks as Leverkusen held firm on their valuation of their star man.
Original reports suggested Chelsea were hopeful of landing the forward for around £70million but BILD state a total package of £100million has now been agreed.
The structured deal will see Chelsea pay £80m up front with a further £20m dependant on clauses.
Some of those clauses are thought to be fairly achievable, such as regularly qualifying for the Champions League and going beyond the group stage.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Others are more unpredictable as they relate to Chelsea winning silverware with the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup the prime targets.
Of the total fee Leverkusen expect to receive at least £90million of it, eclipsing the £71m fee The Blues paid for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018.
Havertz is set to sign a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the clauses thought to refer to his achievements within that timeframe.
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Even the less realistic stipulations could well come to fruition though given Roman Abramovich's clear ambitions in the transfer market.
Havertz will become Chelsea's third signing of the summer, providing he passes a routine medical, and there are more arrivals lined up to follow.
Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell could be next through the door in a £50m switch, though only if he gets in ahead of PSG defender Thiago Silva who is poised to sign on a free transfer in a one-year deal.
What do you think of Chelsea signing Kai Havertz? Have your say below.
Image: Pool via Reuters) Pool via Reuters)
BILD add that Chelsea and Leverkusen hope to announce the transfer of Havertz no later than Friday, which would allow the 21-year-old to join up with his new teammates as preparations ramp up for the start of the new season.
Havertz scored 18 times in 45 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit last season and can play in several positions across the front line or in midfield.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--No 10 rules out face masks in schools despite them being introduced in Scotland

Downing Street has said that it has `` no plans '' to introduce face coverings in schools despite Scotland changing the rules after WHO advice .
Pupils in Scotland are set to be told to use face coverings in corridors and communal areas of secondary schools is set to be introduced in Scotland .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was acting in response to new guidance from the World Health Organisation which would see pupils over 12 years old wear them around the school but not in classrooms .
But asked about the change in Scotland , a spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not change the rules in England .
Pupils went back to Scotland 's schools earlier in August with no requirements for physical distancing between younger pupils , and no rules around face coverings .
However , over the weekend the WHO said children over 12 should wear a mask in school .
At her daily coronavirus briefing , Ms Sturgeon said Education Secretary John Swinney was `` in the final stage of consulting teachers and local authorities for the use of face coverings in secondary schools when moving around corridors and communal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more mixing between different groups of children in these areas , and that there was less scope for effective ventilation .
But despite the changes north of the border , a Downing Street spokesman said : `` There are no plans to revise the rules on face coverings in schools .
`` As our guidance sets out we believe they disrupt communication between teachers and pupils . ''
It came as headteachers were told they should fine parents who do n't send their children back to school as a `` last resort '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heads should seek to discuss absences with parents in the first instance .
But he said fines could be used as a `` last resort . ''
Earlier , Schools Minister Nick Gibb warned parents they faced fines if they kept children at home .
He said : `` Fines for non-attendance have always been a last resort for headteachers in schools .
What matters is that young people are attending school .
“ We live in a country where education is compulsory and I think parents can be reassured that the measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we minimise the risk of the transmission of the virus are very effective.
” The PM has begged parents to send their kids back when schools reopen in England next week .
After medics backed the reopening , the PM said the Covid-19 risk to children was “ very small ” .
Should parents be fined for not sending their kids back to school ?
Tell us in the comments below Mr Johnson told parents it was “ vitally important ” to send their kids back to school .
But Labour warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exam results had put the commitment to getting all pupils into the classroom again at “ serious risk ” Mr Johnson 's deputy spokesman said : `` I think that as has been made clear in the past , fining is obviously a last resort .
We encourage headteachers and parents to speak if they are concerned .
`` We 've been working with schools and local authorities throughout the pandemic to ensure schools are safe to return to next week . ''
But the spokesman would n't say whether there would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get pupils back in the classroom - or schools which choose to have students return on a part-time basis .
He said : `` We believe all children should be back in school next week , which is why we 've been working so closely with schools and and local authorities for that to happen . ''
Labour leader Keir Starmer said : `` Ministers should have spent the summer implementing a national plan to get all children back to school .
“ Instead , the last two weeks have been wasted clearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s own making .
”

Pupils in Scotland are set to be told to use face coverings in corridors and communal areas of secondary schools is set to be introduced in Scotland
Downing Street rules out face masks in schools despite them being introduced in Scotland
Downing Street has said that it has "no plans" to introduce face coverings in schools despite Scotland changing the rules after WHO advice.
Pupils in Scotland are set to be told to use face coverings in corridors and communal areas of secondary schools is set to be introduced in Scotland.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was acting in response to new guidance from the World Health Organisation which would see pupils over 12 years old wear them around the school but not in classrooms.
But asked about the change in Scotland, a spokesperson for Boris Johnson said the UK government would not change the rules in England.
Pupils went back to Scotland's schools earlier in August with no requirements for physical distancing between younger pupils, and no rules around face coverings.
However, over the weekend the WHO said children over 12 should wear a mask in school.
At her daily coronavirus briefing, Ms Sturgeon said Education Secretary John Swinney was "in the final stage of consulting teachers and local authorities for the use of face coverings in secondary schools when moving around corridors and communal areas".
She said there was more mixing between different groups of children in these areas, and that there was less scope for effective ventilation.
But despite the changes north of the border, a Downing Street spokesman said: "There are no plans to revise the rules on face coverings in schools.
"As our guidance sets out we believe they disrupt communication between teachers and pupils."
It came as headteachers were told they should fine parents who don't send their children back to school as a "last resort".
Boris Johnson's deputy spokesman said Heads should seek to discuss absences with parents in the first instance.
But he said fines could be used as a "last resort."
Earlier, Schools Minister Nick Gibb warned parents they faced fines if they kept children at home.
He said: "Fines for non-attendance have always been a last resort for headteachers in schools. What matters is that young people are attending school.
“We live in a country where education is compulsory and I think parents can be reassured that the measures that schools are taking to make sure that we minimise the risk of the transmission of the virus are very effective.”
The PM has begged parents to send their kids back when schools reopen in England next week.
After medics backed the reopening, the PM said the Covid-19 risk to children was “very small”.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Mr Johnson told parents it was “vitally important” to send their kids back to school.
But Labour warned a “week of chaos” over exam results had put the commitment to getting all pupils into the classroom again at “serious risk”
Mr Johnson's deputy spokesman said: "I think that as has been made clear in the past, fining is obviously a last resort. We encourage headteachers and parents to speak if they are concerned.
"We've been working with schools and local authorities throughout the pandemic to ensure schools are safe to return to next week."
But the spokesman wouldn't say whether there would be any consequences for schools who fail to get pupils back in the classroom - or schools which choose to have students return on a part-time basis.
He said: "We believe all children should be back in school next week, which is why we've been working so closely with schools and and local authorities for that to happen."
Labour leader Keir Starmer said: "Ministers should have spent the summer implementing a national plan to get all children back to school.
“Instead, the last two weeks have been wasted clearing up a mess of the Government’s own making.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Epic new bus route to launch from UK to India with stops in 18 countries

Brits will soon be able to get a new bus service from London ... to Delhi !
An epic new bus route from Adventures Overland is set to launch in 2021 which will see travellers covering 20,000km in 70 days , with stops in 18 countries .
Passengers will be able to buy tickets for the full journey , or opt to travel for one of four legs .
In fact , the bus route will be the first ever hop-on/hop-off bus service between the UK and India .
As for the journey itself ?
We 're talking European hotspots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brussels and Frankfurt , to the ancient cities in Uzbekistan such as Tashkent and Samarkand .
The bus will even include a cruise on the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan , before continuing on to China to explore the Gobi Desert , hike the Great Wall , meet Giant Pandas in Chengdu and then travel through the Silk Route .
Oh , and before making the final stop in New Delhi , passengers will also have the chance to explore the spectacular pagodas of Myanmar .
Now , the coronavirus pandemic is n't exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so at the moment while the bus journey from the UK is expected to launch in July 2021 , there is no confirmed departure date .
( Then of course Brits will also need to see what FCO advice is for the countries included in the journey ) .
Adventures Overland 's founders , Sanjay Madan and Tushar Agarwal , know a thing or two about epic journeys .
As a team , they hold a Guinness World Record and 15 Limca Book of Records for long-distance driving expeditions .
Tushar Agarwal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each country has been vetted to ensure that the journey is seamless .
We take charge of documentation and permits to ensure that the entire focus of participants is on experiencing the journey .
`` We ensure an experienced English speaking local guide is travelling with the group at all hours to ensure personal safety , smooth communication and travel .
`` The bus on this epic journey is being customised to add all the necessities , comforts and luxuries which will ensure that participants travel in the lap of luxury all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The bus itself looks pretty swanky too , with concept imagery showing that Brits will be travelling in style with spacious seating and heaps of on-board amenities .
You can find out more on the official Bus to London website .
Sanjay Madan said : `` We share a common love for travel , and now we are thrilled to introduce the first bus service from London all the way to New Delhi with utmost comfort and luxury .
`` Providing a niche and classy experience in a secure environment is our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey is tried and tested as we have already execute three back to back road trips from India to London on the same route so participants on Bus to London can get onboard with the knowledge and confidence that they are in safe hands . ''

The new bus from London to Delhi will travel through 18 countries and cover 20,000 km in 70 days
Epic new 70-day bus route to launch from UK to India with stops in 18 countries
Brits will soon be able to get a new bus service from London... to Delhi!
An epic new bus route from Adventures Overland is set to launch in 2021 which will see travellers covering 20,000km in 70 days, with stops in 18 countries.
Passengers will be able to buy tickets for the full journey, or opt to travel for one of four legs. In fact, the bus route will be the first ever hop-on/hop-off bus service between the UK and India.
As for the journey itself?
We're talking European hotspots including Moscow, Vilnius, Prague, Brussels and Frankfurt, to the ancient cities in Uzbekistan such as Tashkent and Samarkand.
The bus will even include a cruise on the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan, before continuing on to China to explore the Gobi Desert, hike the Great Wall, meet Giant Pandas in Chengdu and then travel through the Silk Route.
Image: Bus to London by Adventures Overland) Bus to London by Adventures Overland)
Oh, and before making the final stop in New Delhi, passengers will also have the chance to explore the spectacular pagodas of Myanmar.
Now, the coronavirus pandemic isn't exactly making it easy to travel the world, so at the moment while the bus journey from the UK is expected to launch in July 2021, there is no confirmed departure date.
(Then of course Brits will also need to see what FCO advice is for the countries included in the journey).
Adventures Overland's founders, Sanjay Madan and Tushar Agarwal, know a thing or two about epic journeys.
As a team, they hold a Guinness World Record and 15 Limca Book of Records for long-distance driving expeditions.
Image: Bus to London by Adventures Overland) Bus to London by Adventures Overland)
Tushar Agarwal explained: "Every single route in each country has been vetted to ensure that the journey is seamless. We take charge of documentation and permits to ensure that the entire focus of participants is on experiencing the journey.
"We ensure an experienced English speaking local guide is travelling with the group at all hours to ensure personal safety, smooth communication and travel.
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"The bus on this epic journey is being customised to add all the necessities, comforts and luxuries which will ensure that participants travel in the lap of luxury all the way from the UK to India."
The bus itself looks pretty swanky too, with concept imagery showing that Brits will be travelling in style with spacious seating and heaps of on-board amenities.
Image: Bus to London by Adventures Overland) Bus to London by Adventures Overland)
You can find out more on the official Bus to London website.
Sanjay Madan said: "We share a common love for travel, and now we are thrilled to introduce the first bus service from London all the way to New Delhi with utmost comfort and luxury.
"Providing a niche and classy experience in a secure environment is our top priority. The route of this journey is tried and tested as we have already execute three back to back road trips from India to London on the same route so participants on Bus to London can get onboard with the knowledge and confidence that they are in safe hands."


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Two £1m lottery prizes from same draw unclaimed - and winners are in one town

Two £1million lottery prizes from the same draw remain unclaimed - and the winners are in the same town .
The prizes were won in the Lotto draw on Saturday August 8 , but have not been claimed by the lucky ticket-holders .
Both tickets were bought in the borough of Oldham , which has been subject to local lockdown restrictions in recent weeks .
The potential millionaires are now being urged to come forward and claim their prizes .
National Lottery bosses are urging people to double-check their tickets for the winning numbers : 2 , 40 , 49 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bonus ball of 41 .
Camelot 's Andy Carter , senior winners ' adviser at the National Lottery , said : `` This is incredible news - one draw , one town and an incredible two £1 million Lotto unclaimed prizes .
`` We 're desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder or ticket-holders and unite them with their winnings , these amazing prizes could really make a huge difference to somebody 's life .
`` Given the current situation in Oldham , and the wider national situation , we 're encouraging everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area to check their tickets online via the National Lottery website or via the National Lottery App .
`` You can scan your retail draw-based game tickets on the National Lottery App to see if you 've won a prize .
`` Try checking in the pockets of clothing , in wallets , bags and down the back of the sofa .
`` We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner or winners comes forward .
`` We 're hoping that we can bring a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this news and a whole lot more cheer when these prizes are claimed . ''
Winners have until February 4 next year to claim and anyone not in possession of their ticket but with a genuine claim can write to Camelot , but must do so within 30 days of the draw .
If no-one comes forward with the winning tickets before the deadline , the prize money and the interest it has generated will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across the UK .

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The prizes were won in the Lotto draw on Saturday August 8, but have not been claimed by the lucky ticket holders - National Lottery bosses are urging people to double check their tickets
Two £1m lottery prizes from same draw still unclaimed - and winners are in one town
Two £1million lottery prizes from the same draw remain unclaimed - and the winners are in the same town.
The prizes were won in the Lotto draw on Saturday August 8, but have not been claimed by the lucky ticket-holders.
Both tickets were bought in the borough of Oldham, which has been subject to local lockdown restrictions in recent weeks.
The potential millionaires are now being urged to come forward and claim their prizes.
National Lottery bosses are urging people to double-check their tickets for the winning numbers: 2, 40, 49, 53, 56 and 58 with a bonus ball of 41.
Image: Dylan Nolte) Dylan Nolte)
Camelot's Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "This is incredible news - one draw, one town and an incredible two £1 million Lotto unclaimed prizes.
"We're desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder or ticket-holders and unite them with their winnings, these amazing prizes could really make a huge difference to somebody's life.
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"Given the current situation in Oldham, and the wider national situation, we're encouraging everyone who may have bought a ticket in the area to check their tickets online via the National Lottery website or via the National Lottery App.
"You can scan your retail draw-based game tickets on the National Lottery App to see if you've won a prize.
"Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa.
"We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner or winners comes forward.
"We're hoping that we can bring a little bit of cheer to the area with this news and a whole lot more cheer when these prizes are claimed."
Winners have until February 4 next year to claim and anyone not in possession of their ticket but with a genuine claim can write to Camelot, but must do so within 30 days of the draw.
If no-one comes forward with the winning tickets before the deadline, the prize money and the interest it has generated will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--White policeman shoots unarmed black dad seven times in front of his children

An unarmed black dad has been shot in the back seven times by a white police officer in front of his children after they were called to a domestic dispute .
Jacob Blake , 29 , is in hospital in a serious condition following the shooting in Kenosha , Wisconsin , on Sunday evening that has sparked anger in the community .
Graphic footage of the shooting shows Mr Blake walking to his car and opening the driver 's door before a police officer grabs him from behind , pulls the white t-shirt he is wearing and shots ring out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointing a gun at Mr Blake and it is unclear if more than one officers fired shots .
According to local reports Mr Blake 's children were inside the SUV and watched in horror as their dad was gunned down at around 5pm .
The video went viral on social media resulting in hundreds of protesters gathering outside Kenosha police station chanting 'Black Lives Matter ' and other slogans denouncing the police .
However the protest sparked rioting and looting in the area after demonstrators set fire to vehicles and smashed police cruiser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officers formed a cordon around the front doors of the police station before firing off tear gas canisters to disperse the large crowd that had gathered there .
The crowd are heard chanting : `` No justice , no peace ! '
'' The county has being declared a state of emergency and a curfew was put into place until Monday morning .
Kenosha Police Department released a statement confirming the shooting had happened after officers were called to a `` domestic incident '' .
Several witnesses told Kenosha News that Mr Blake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between two women outside a nearby home .
The media outlet reported that officers had Tasered the dad first before he was shot .
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a statement denouncing 'excessive use of force ' by police .
He said : `` Tonight , Jacob Blake was shot in the back multiple times , in broad daylight , in Kenosha , Wisconsin , ' the statement read .
'Kathy and I join his family , friends , and neighbors in hoping earnestly that he will not succumb to his injuries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the details yet , what we know for certain is that he is not the first Black man or person to have been shot or injured or mercilessly killed at the hands of individuals in law enforcement in our state or our country . ''
He added : `` We stand with all those who have and continue to demand justice , equity , and accountability for Black lives in our country - lives like those of George Floyd , of Breonna Taylor , Tony Robinson , Dontre Hamilton , Ernest Lacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we stand against excessive use of force and immediate escalation when engaging with Black Wisconsinites . ''
Benjamin Crump , a civil rights lawyer who represents the family of George Floyd , shared the video of the shooting on his Twitter feed .
He said it took place in front of Mr Blake 's three children.
` He tweeted : `` They saw a cop shoot their father .
They will be traumatized forever .
We can not let officers violate their duty to PROTECT us .
Our kids deserve better !
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ after policeman Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes after he was arrested in Minneapolis on May 25 .
His deaths parked Black Lives Matter protests across the world calling for an end to racism and and police brutality .
Chauvin , 44 , has stands accused of second-degree murder and manslaughter .
Thomas Lane , J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao - have been charged with aiding and abetting murder All four officers have been sacked .

White cop shoots unarmed black father in the back SEVEN times as his children watch
White cop shoots unarmed black father in the back SEVEN times as his children watch
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GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Jacob Blake, 29, is in a serious condition after he was gunned down by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening. The shooting has sparked an angry protest
White policeman shoots unarmed black dad seven times in front of his children
An unarmed black dad has been shot in the back seven times by a white police officer in front of his children after they were called to a domestic dispute.
Jacob Blake, 29, is in hospital in a serious condition following the shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening that has sparked anger in the community.
Graphic footage of the shooting shows Mr Blake walking to his car and opening the driver's door before a police officer grabs him from behind, pulls the white t-shirt he is wearing and shots ring out seven times.
There are three policeman pointing a gun at Mr Blake and it is unclear if more than one officers fired shots.
According to local reports Mr Blake's children were inside the SUV and watched in horror as their dad was gunned down at around 5pm.
Image: @nolimitchrizi/twitter) @nolimitchrizi/twitter)
The video went viral on social media resulting in hundreds of protesters gathering outside Kenosha police station chanting 'Black Lives Matter' and other slogans denouncing the police.
However the protest sparked rioting and looting in the area after demonstrators set fire to vehicles and smashed police cruiser windows during a face-off with officers.
Officers formed a cordon around the front doors of the police station before firing off tear gas canisters to disperse the large crowd that had gathered there.
Image: @nolimitchrizi/twitter) @nolimitchrizi/twitter) Image: @nolimitchrizi/twitter) @nolimitchrizi/twitter)
The crowd are heard chanting : "No justice, no peace!'"
The county has being declared a state of emergency and a curfew was put into place until Monday morning.
Kenosha Police Department released a statement confirming the shooting had happened after officers were called to a "domestic incident".
Image: @nolimitchrizi/twitter) @nolimitchrizi/twitter)
Image: @nolimitchrizi/twitter) @nolimitchrizi/twitter)
Several witnesses told Kenosha News that Mr Blake was trying to break up a fight between two women outside a nearby home.
The media outlet reported that officers had Tasered the dad first before he was shot.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a statement denouncing 'excessive use of force' by police.
Image: CBS 58) CBS 58)
He said: "Tonight, Jacob Blake was shot in the back multiple times, in broad daylight, in Kenosha, Wisconsin,' the statement read.
'Kathy and I join his family, friends, and neighbors in hoping earnestly that he will not succumb to his injuries.
"While we do not have all of the details yet, what we know for certain is that he is not the first Black man or person to have been shot or injured or mercilessly killed at the hands of individuals in law enforcement in our state or our country."
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He added: "We stand with all those who have and continue to demand justice, equity, and accountability for Black lives in our country - lives like those of George Floyd, of Breonna Taylor, Tony Robinson, Dontre Hamilton, Ernest Lacy, and Sylville Smith.
"And we stand against excessive use of force and immediate escalation when engaging with Black Wisconsinites."
Benjamin Crump, a civil rights lawyer who represents the family of George Floyd, shared the video of the shooting on his Twitter feed.
He said it took place in front of Mr Blake's three children.`
Image: CBS 58) CBS 58) Image: CBS 58) CBS 58)
He tweeted: "They saw a cop shoot their father. They will be traumatized forever. We cannot let officers violate their duty to PROTECT us. Our kids deserve better!!'
Mr Floyd, 46, died after policeman Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes after he was arrested in Minneapolis on May 25.
His deaths parked Black Lives Matter protests across the world calling for an end to racism and and police brutality.
Chauvin, 44, has stands accused of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao - have been charged with aiding and abetting murder
All four officers have been sacked.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Restaurant boss refuses to apologise after calling woman with allergy 'selfish'

A restaurant boss has refused to apologise after branding a customer 's severe allergies as 'whims and demands ' in a scathing Tripadvisor rant .
Natasha Tunmore left a one star Tripadvisor review slamming Zammuto Steak and Grill House in Doncaster , Yorks , after waiting staff were allegedly flippant regarding her coeliac disease .
The 31-year-old claimed staff said they were 'too busy ' to check if items contained gluten and only did so when she complained how 'uncomfortable ' they were making her during her visit to the restaurant on August 19 .
But owner Giuseppe Zammuto left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologising for not catering to her 'whims and demands ' and offering to 'get the red carpet out for you ' next time .
After initially apologising for the way he spoke to the customer , the 52-year-old chef then 'retracted his apology ' - instead claiming his staff did nothing wrong and that the customer was simply 'selfish ' .
Giuseppe wrote : `` During this eat out to help out period we have been extremely busy probably busier than we 've ever been in 22 years of business .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your whims and demands during this busy period but unfortunately we had over 160 other customers we had to serve and cook for .
`` [ ... ] I 'm sorry you did n't enjoy your evening but if you let us know the next time you are coming and I will get the red carpet out for you and assign you your own waiter and chef .
`` I 'm sure the [ £ ] 5.75 you paid for your 10oz fillet steak will cover the costs . ''
Natasha claims the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her when she contacted them prior to visiting to ask what items on the menu would be suitable for her .
When she asked about some of her menu choices with a waiter , she claims the waiter told her he was 'too busy to check with a chef ' .
When she pushed him further , she claims he eventually checked but told her she could only have the blue cheese sauce .
However a separate waiter later told her the only sauce she could have was the spicy tomato , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Natasha was horrified when her original waiter then warned her that the chef advised that she 'eat the food at her own risk ' .
After the meal left her feeling 'uncomfortable and intimidated ' , Natasha shared the review and reply online to other coeliac sufferers .
Giuseppe claims the restaurant was inundated with negative comments and reviews and claims the 'witch hunt ' over the incident had provoked him to apologise wrongly .
But he said his comments about her 'whims and demands ' referred to the customer 's attitude rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay off Tripadvisor in future .
Natasha , from Doncaster , said : `` I have been diagnosed as coeliac coming up to six years and I have never had anything even similar happen to me .
`` It 's taken a long time to feel confident enough to eat out and ask the relevant questions .
`` I contacted the restaurant in advance to check that they are able to cater for this before booking .
I was advised that this would be okay .
Upon arrival all was well and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I told him he was making me feel really uncomfortable and I had never experienced anything like this in my life .
`` If this had happened to me when I had been newly diagnosed I am sure I would have burst into tears .
All of this was very abrupt and intimidating .
`` When the waiter came back to clear the starters he again made a point of telling me that he had asked the chef about my food and he too had said they are too busy for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at my own risk .
`` I felt at this point that the waiter 's pride had gotten in the way of rectifying the issue he was causing and he maintained his abrupt attitude right through to the end .
`` I felt embarrassed and awkward and throughout the meal .
My friends asked if I wanted to leave .
I did not want to ruin their night too so we stayed .
`` I allowed this to happen very quietly and we left quietly .
We paid the full bill and did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We just wanted to get out of the horrible situation . ''
Giuseppe claims the night had been the restaurant 's 'busiest night ever ' and a 'miscommunication ' in the kitchen meant they were unable to give Natasha a satisfactory answer to her dietary queries .
He claimed he was retraining staff on which allergens were present in the food and had cancelled all further bookings and walk-ins during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to prevent it from happening again .
He also claims to have 'learned his lesson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future and has vowed to not do it again .
Giuseppe , who had been working as a chef on the evening in question , advised any future customers with dietary requirements to talk to him directly before they ordered so he could discuss their menu options .
Giuseppe said : `` I should n't have written it .
I admit it .
I made a mistake , I was angry .
`` I had just worked 13 hours straight and I was getting this aggro from someone when I did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should n't have written it , but it happened .
Then I got all that abuse from all these people I did n't even know .
`` Obviously with this Eat Out to Help Out scheme , we 've been extremely busy .
I 've been in this job 22 years and I 've never , never [ seen it this busy ] .
`` It 's not just serving customers , it 's the administration side of it - answering the phone , answering emails , answering messages .
It 's just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was the busiest night we 've ever had .
Somebody was in who was a coeliac .
I work in the kitchen as a chef .
`` I understand she 's a coeliac , we 've dealt with many coeliacs , people with allergies and also people who are just fussy eaters .
We have n't got a problem with that .
`` Basically I was getting bombarded with questions about what sauces do we do , can she have this , can she have that ?
It was n't one waiter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's not because we did n't want to do it for her , it was just that physically we could n't take the requests as much as we could on a quieter night if she had pre-told us .
`` We were extremely busy and we had customers complaining because they were waiting for food .
We have to try and treat everyone equally and fairly .
`` This particular table were taking up the waiting staff and kitchen staff 's time more than anyone else .
That 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dietary requirements .
`` It just happened that we made a mistake .
[ When I saw the review ] I was a bit upset .
I did put 'whims and demands ' because , like I said , we were getting demands .
`` We had quite a few in the kitchen [ from other customers ] and I was trying to get all the other checks out at the same time .
`` I did n't mean it like we do n't want to serve coeliacs or people with allergies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to do it .
`` It was no way meant for coeliacs , it was just meant for her personally .
I meant that she was out of order to tell me I do n't know what I 'm doing or I do n't care , because I do care .
`` We have n't cancelled the EOTHO scheme .
We only have certain times left , so we 've just closed the book .
Basically we 're not taking any more bookings .
`` We just do n't want another situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refusing customers .
`` If anyone is coeliac , they should come to the kitchen personally and ask me , and we can go through what they can and ca n't have .
`` That 's what I 'll say on quieter evenings , 'tell them to come into the kitchen and we can discuss it ' . ''
However Giuseppe followed up these comments the following day and claimed that after discussing the incident with staff he felt they had done nothing wrong .
He blamed the issue on Natasha 's decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waitress instead the more experienced waiter who had been on his staff for 15 years .
Giuseppe said : `` In a nutshell the lady in question did n't care about the other diners but was selfish in her actions regardless of whether she was a coeliac or not .
`` You asked me yesterday whether I was sorry to the lady and I said yes because of all the vile statements I 've been getting .
`` But I would like to retract my apology as I realise now after reviewing all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything wrong and we did the best and correct thing under the conditions we were in .
We in no way alienated her because she was a coeliac . ''
However Giuseppe acknowledged that his remarks were 'unprofessional ' and said that he had `` decided to abstain from answering reviews on all social media sites . ''

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Natasha Tunmore claimed staff at the Zammuto Steak and Grill House in Doncaster were flippant regarding her coeliac disease, owner Giuseppe Zammuto left a sarcastic comment to her one star Tripadvisor rant
A restaurant boss has refused to apologise after branding a customer's severe allergies as 'whims and demands' in a scathing Tripadvisor rant.
Natasha Tunmore left a one star Tripadvisor review slamming Zammuto Steak and Grill House in Doncaster, Yorks, after waiting staff were allegedly flippant regarding her coeliac disease.
The 31-year-old claimed staff said they were 'too busy' to check if items contained gluten and only did so when she complained how 'uncomfortable' they were making her during her visit to the restaurant on August 19.
But owner Giuseppe Zammuto left a biting response to the negative review apologising for not catering to her 'whims and demands' and offering to 'get the red carpet out for you' next time.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
After initially apologising for the way he spoke to the customer, the 52-year-old chef then 'retracted his apology' - instead claiming his staff did nothing wrong and that the customer was simply 'selfish'.
Giuseppe wrote: "During this eat out to help out period we have been extremely busy probably busier than we've ever been in 22 years of business.
"I'm sorry we couldn't cater to your whims and demands during this busy period but unfortunately we had over 160 other customers we had to serve and cook for.
"[...] I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your evening but if you let us know the next time you are coming and I will get the red carpet out for you and assign you your own waiter and chef.
"I'm sure the [£]5.75 you paid for your 10oz fillet steak will cover the costs."
Natasha claims the restaurant hadn't even bothered replying to her when she contacted them prior to visiting to ask what items on the menu would be suitable for her.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
When she asked about some of her menu choices with a waiter, she claims the waiter told her he was 'too busy to check with a chef'.
When she pushed him further, she claims he eventually checked but told her she could only have the blue cheese sauce.
However a separate waiter later told her the only sauce she could have was the spicy tomato, which had been taken off the menu.
Natasha was horrified when her original waiter then warned her that the chef advised that she 'eat the food at her own risk'.
After the meal left her feeling 'uncomfortable and intimidated', Natasha shared the review and reply online to other coeliac sufferers.
Giuseppe claims the restaurant was inundated with negative comments and reviews and claims the 'witch hunt' over the incident had provoked him to apologise wrongly.
But he said his comments about her 'whims and demands' referred to the customer's attitude rather than her dietary requirements and promised to stay off Tripadvisor in future.
Natasha, from Doncaster, said: "I have been diagnosed as coeliac coming up to six years and I have never had anything even similar happen to me.
"It's taken a long time to feel confident enough to eat out and ask the relevant questions.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"I contacted the restaurant in advance to check that they are able to cater for this before booking. I was advised that this would be okay. Upon arrival all was well and we got our seats and drinks quickly.
"I told him he was making me feel really uncomfortable and I had never experienced anything like this in my life.
"If this had happened to me when I had been newly diagnosed I am sure I would have burst into tears. All of this was very abrupt and intimidating.
"When the waiter came back to clear the starters he again made a point of telling me that he had asked the chef about my food and he too had said they are too busy for this and that I should eat my food at my own risk.
"I felt at this point that the waiter's pride had gotten in the way of rectifying the issue he was causing and he maintained his abrupt attitude right through to the end.
"I felt embarrassed and awkward and throughout the meal. My friends asked if I wanted to leave. I did not want to ruin their night too so we stayed.
"I allowed this to happen very quietly and we left quietly. We paid the full bill and didn't even hang around for any change. We just wanted to get out of the horrible situation."
Giuseppe claims the night had been the restaurant's 'busiest night ever' and a 'miscommunication' in the kitchen meant they were unable to give Natasha a satisfactory answer to her dietary queries.
He claimed he was retraining staff on which allergens were present in the food and had cancelled all further bookings and walk-ins during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to prevent it from happening again.
He also claims to have 'learned his lesson' about replying to Tripadvisor reviews in the future and has vowed to not do it again.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
Giuseppe, who had been working as a chef on the evening in question, advised any future customers with dietary requirements to talk to him directly before they ordered so he could discuss their menu options.
Giuseppe said: "I shouldn't have written it. I admit it. I made a mistake, I was angry.
"I had just worked 13 hours straight and I was getting this aggro from someone when I didn't see what I did wrong. I shouldn't have written it, but it happened. Then I got all that abuse from all these people I didn't even know.
"Obviously with this Eat Out to Help Out scheme, we've been extremely busy. I've been in this job 22 years and I've never, never [seen it this busy].
"It's not just serving customers, it's the administration side of it - answering the phone, answering emails, answering messages. It's just relentless.
"On that particular night it was the busiest night we've ever had. Somebody was in who was a coeliac. I work in the kitchen as a chef.
"I understand she's a coeliac, we've dealt with many coeliacs, people with allergies and also people who are just fussy eaters. We haven't got a problem with that.
"Basically I was getting bombarded with questions about what sauces do we do, can she have this, can she have that? It wasn't one waiter, it was about three in total.
"It's not because we didn't want to do it for her, it was just that physically we couldn't take the requests as much as we could on a quieter night if she had pre-told us.
"We were extremely busy and we had customers complaining because they were waiting for food. We have to try and treat everyone equally and fairly.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"This particular table were taking up the waiting staff and kitchen staff's time more than anyone else. That's not a problem - we understand people have dietary requirements.
"It just happened that we made a mistake. [When I saw the review] I was a bit upset. I did put 'whims and demands' because, like I said, we were getting demands.
"We had quite a few in the kitchen [from other customers] and I was trying to get all the other checks out at the same time.
"I didn't mean it like we don't want to serve coeliacs or people with allergies. It's not that we don't want to do it.
"It was no way meant for coeliacs, it was just meant for her personally. I meant that she was out of order to tell me I don't know what I'm doing or I don't care, because I do care.
"We haven't cancelled the EOTHO scheme. We only have certain times left, so we've just closed the book. Basically we're not taking any more bookings.
"We just don't want another situation like this to occur so we're refusing customers.
"If anyone is coeliac, they should come to the kitchen personally and ask me, and we can go through what they can and can't have.
"That's what I'll say on quieter evenings, 'tell them to come into the kitchen and we can discuss it'."
However Giuseppe followed up these comments the following day and claimed that after discussing the incident with staff he felt they had done nothing wrong.
He blamed the issue on Natasha's decision to listen to the young, inexperienced waitress instead the more experienced waiter who had been on his staff for 15 years.
Giuseppe said: "In a nutshell the lady in question didn't care about the other diners but was selfish in her actions regardless of whether she was a coeliac or not.
"You asked me yesterday whether I was sorry to the lady and I said yes because of all the vile statements I've been getting.
"But I would like to retract my apology as I realise now after reviewing all the information that we didn't do anything wrong and we did the best and correct thing under the conditions we were in. We in no way alienated her because she was a coeliac."
However Giuseppe acknowledged that his remarks were 'unprofessional' and said that he had "decided to abstain from answering reviews on all social media sites."


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Parents face fines as 'last resort' if they don't send children back to school

Headteachers should fine parents who do n't send their children back to school as a `` last resort '' , Number 10 has said .
Boris Johnson 's deputy spokesman said Heads should seek to discuss absences with parents in the first instance .
But he said fines could be used as a `` last resort . ''
Earlier , Schools Minister Nick Gibb warned parents they faced fines if they kept children at home .
He said : `` Fines for non-attendance have always been a last resort for headteachers in schools .
What matters is that young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a country where education is compulsory and I think parents can be reassured that the measures that schools are taking to make sure that we minimise the risk of the transmission of the virus are very effective.
” The PM has begged parents to send their kids back when schools reopen in England next week .
After medics backed the reopening , the PM said the Covid-19 risk to children was “ very small ” .
Should parents be fined for not sending their kids back to school ?
Tell us in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was “ vitally important ” to send their kids back to school .
But Labour warned a “ week of chaos ” over exam results had put the commitment to getting all pupils into the classroom again at “ serious risk ” Mr Johnson 's deputy spokesman said : `` I think that as has been made clear in the past , fining is obviously a last resort .
We encourage headteachers and parents to speak if they are concerned .
`` We 've been working with schools and local authorities throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return to next week . ''
But the spokesman would n't say whether there would be any consequences for schools who fail to get pupils back in the classroom - or schools which choose to have students return on a part-time basis .
He said : `` We believe all children should be back in school next week , which is why we 've been working so closely with schools and and local authorities for that to happen . ''
Labour leader Keir Starmer said : `` Ministers should have spent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all children back to school .
“ Instead , the last two weeks have been wasted clearing up a mess of the Government ’ s own making .
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Boris Johnson's deputy spokesman said Heads should seek to discuss absences with parents in the first instance - but he wouldn't say if there would be consequences for schools which choose to only open to some pupils
Parents face fines as 'last resort' if they don't send children back to school
Headteachers should fine parents who don't send their children back to school as a "last resort", Number 10 has said.
Boris Johnson's deputy spokesman said Heads should seek to discuss absences with parents in the first instance.
But he said fines could be used as a "last resort."
Earlier, Schools Minister Nick Gibb warned parents they faced fines if they kept children at home.
He said: "Fines for non-attendance have always been a last resort for headteachers in schools. What matters is that young people are attending school.
“We live in a country where education is compulsory and I think parents can be reassured that the measures that schools are taking to make sure that we minimise the risk of the transmission of the virus are very effective.”
The PM has begged parents to send their kids back when schools reopen in England next week.
After medics backed the reopening, the PM said the Covid-19 risk to children was “very small”.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Mr Johnson told parents it was “vitally important” to send their kids back to school.
But Labour warned a “week of chaos” over exam results had put the commitment to getting all pupils into the classroom again at “serious risk”
Mr Johnson's deputy spokesman said: "I think that as has been made clear in the past, fining is obviously a last resort. We encourage headteachers and parents to speak if they are concerned.
"We've been working with schools and local authorities throughout the pandemic to ensure schools are safe to return to next week."
But the spokesman wouldn't say whether there would be any consequences for schools who fail to get pupils back in the classroom - or schools which choose to have students return on a part-time basis.
He said: "We believe all children should be back in school next week, which is why we've been working so closely with schools and and local authorities for that to happen."
Labour leader Keir Starmer said: "Ministers should have spent the summer implementing a national plan to get all children back to school.
“Instead, the last two weeks have been wasted clearing up a mess of the Government’s own making.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Brit teen dies after being hit by speedboat while snorkelling on family holiday

A talented British teenager has died after he was hit by a speedboat while snorkelling in the South Pacific .
Eddie Jarman , 14 , was snorkelling near his family 's yacht near the paradise island of Mo'orea , off Tahiti , when the tragedy happened .
The musician 's family embarked on a trip of a lifetime two years ago when they sold their Sussex home , bought a yacht and set off to sail the world .
Eddie 's devastated mum Barbara , dad Harry and sister Amelie , 13 , have now returned to the UK following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month .
The heartbroken family plan to lay Eddie 's body to rest in the Sussex village of West Hoathly where he grew up .
The family adventure had begun happily in 2018 when the sale of their home funded a cruising yacht to sail the world with Barbara and Harry on a sabbatical from their jobs .
Eddie and Amelie were being home-schooled on the vessel .
The family set sail from Lanzarote to the Caribbean early last year , then cruised the Atlantic through Aruba , Columbia and Panama .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and French Polynesia .
Eddie was checking the anchor of their yacht when he was hit by the speedboat .
His distraught family tried desperately to save him , but he sadly died from his injuries .
The family have now launched a campaign to raise £100,000 to set up the Eddie Jarman Young Musicians Charity to help other talented young music lovers .
Eddie , who was due to start a scholarship in January 2021 at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex , played piano , violin and double bass to a high standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than £33,000 .
The family confirmed that Eddie was killed off Mo'orea , French Polynesia , on August 9 .
In a statement , the family said : `` Our sailing boat has been our 'live aboard home ' for the past 18 months , nine of which we have spent in French Polynesia , mainly due to Covid travel restrictions .
`` The sailing community has been amazing in supporting us throughout this incredibly traumatic time .
`` Cremation is not possible locally and we can not leave our boy behind in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repatriate his body for a burial back in England .
`` Unfortunately we were not covered for the imminent and substantial costs of international repatriation of Eddie 's body , but amazingly generous people from around the world , sailors , dreamers , good souls , family and friends have supported us and enabled us to bring Eddie home for burial , though Covid makes the funeral arrangements very challenging .
`` Eddie had an amazing zest for life , a lovely boy and so bright with talent and kindness , who loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were blessed with his musical talent , he played expertly the piano , violin and a double bass , never happier than listening to his favourite jazz and Bossa Nova tracks .
`` Mature well over his 14 years , he has made an indelible mark on everyone he has met .
`` In memory of his life and his love for music we are setting up a trust fund which will fund music and school tuition for talented youngsters .
Eddie 's former headmaster has kindly agreed to be a trustee .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all donations made to help us bring Eddie home for burial to his village where he grew up .
`` We have raised more than we needed to cover the costs so all monies over and above what 's strictly required to repatriate him home for burial will be donated to Eddie Jarman Young Musicians Trust Fund .
`` The trust will also receive the accident monetary compensation that we may eventually receive .
`` To aid the fund further we will organise various auctions including offering some of his possessions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording of his favourite piano and violin pieces , which he played .
The music trust fund will support the specialist music tuition and instrument hire and/or purchase for young and musically talented and dedicated children of modest and disadvantaged means .
The funding will support children living in the UK and French Polynesia to spread the love of music in Eddie 's name . ''
Urging people to support the campaign , Eddie 's mother , Barbara Genda , said : `` Eddie loved music more than anything .
`` He often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without music , either playing it or listening to it .
`` In his memory let other children enjoy music as much as he has in his short but wonderful life . ''
Donations to the new charity can be made by visiting here .

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Eddie Jarman, 14, from West Hoathly in Sussex, was snorkelling near his family's yacht near the paradise island of Mo'orea, off Tahiti, when he was hit by the boat and died
Brit boy, 14, dies after being hit by speedboat while snorkelling in the South Pacific
A talented British teenager has died after he was hit by a speedboat while snorkelling in the South Pacific.
Eddie Jarman, 14, was snorkelling near his family's yacht near the paradise island of Mo'orea, off Tahiti, when the tragedy happened.
The musician's family embarked on a trip of a lifetime two years ago when they sold their Sussex home, bought a yacht and set off to sail the world.
Eddie's devastated mum Barbara, dad Harry and sister Amelie, 13, have now returned to the UK following the "incredibly traumatic" incident earlier this month.
The heartbroken family plan to lay Eddie's body to rest in the Sussex village of West Hoathly where he grew up.
Image: gofundme) gofundme)
The family adventure had begun happily in 2018 when the sale of their home funded a cruising yacht to sail the world with Barbara and Harry on a sabbatical from their jobs.
Eddie and Amelie were being home-schooled on the vessel.
The family set sail from Lanzarote to the Caribbean early last year, then cruised the Atlantic through Aruba, Columbia and Panama. They explored Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and French Polynesia.
Eddie was checking the anchor of their yacht when he was hit by the speedboat.
His distraught family tried desperately to save him, but he sadly died from his injuries.
The family have now launched a campaign to raise £100,000 to set up the Eddie Jarman Young Musicians Charity to help other talented young music lovers.
Eddie, who was due to start a scholarship in January 2021 at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, played piano, violin and double bass to a high standard.
The campaign has already raised more than £33,000.
The family confirmed that Eddie was killed off Mo'orea, French Polynesia, on August 9.
Image: gofundme) gofundme)
In a statement, the family said: "Our sailing boat has been our 'live aboard home' for the past 18 months, nine of which we have spent in French Polynesia, mainly due to Covid travel restrictions.
"The sailing community has been amazing in supporting us throughout this incredibly traumatic time.
"Cremation is not possible locally and we cannot leave our boy behind in a foreign country, hence we must repatriate his body for a burial back in England.
"Unfortunately we were not covered for the imminent and substantial costs of international repatriation of Eddie's body, but amazingly generous people from around the world, sailors, dreamers, good souls, family and friends have supported us and enabled us to bring Eddie home for burial, though Covid makes the funeral arrangements very challenging.
"Eddie had an amazing zest for life, a lovely boy and so bright with talent and kindness, who loved adventure and the sea.
"We were blessed with his musical talent, he played expertly the piano, violin and a double bass, never happier than listening to his favourite jazz and Bossa Nova tracks.
"Mature well over his 14 years, he has made an indelible mark on everyone he has met.
"In memory of his life and his love for music we are setting up a trust fund which will fund music and school tuition for talented youngsters. Eddie's former headmaster has kindly agreed to be a trustee.
"We are immensely grateful for any and all donations made to help us bring Eddie home for burial to his village where he grew up.
"We have raised more than we needed to cover the costs so all monies over and above what's strictly required to repatriate him home for burial will be donated to Eddie Jarman Young Musicians Trust Fund.
"The trust will also receive the accident monetary compensation that we may eventually receive.
"To aid the fund further we will organise various auctions including offering some of his possessions and instruments, as well as making a recording of his favourite piano and violin pieces, which he played.
The music trust fund will support the specialist music tuition and instrument hire and/or purchase for young and musically talented and dedicated children of modest and disadvantaged means. The funding will support children living in the UK and French Polynesia to spread the love of music in Eddie's name."
Urging people to support the campaign, Eddie's mother, Barbara Genda, said: "Eddie loved music more than anything.
"He often said that he could not imagine living without music, either playing it or listening to it.
"In his memory let other children enjoy music as much as he has in his short but wonderful life."
Donations to the new charity can be made by visiting here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Family killer Chris Watts 'haunted by what he did' to pregnant wife and girls

Family killer Chris Watts is said to be `` haunted by what he did '' to his pregnant wife and two young daughters as he brutally murdered them .
Watts , who was having an affair with a colleague from work , strangled his wife Shanann inside their bedroom as their daughters Bella , four , and Celeste , three , looked on .
He drove her body and his daughters to a site where he worked , and then smothered the girls in the back seat and dumped their bodies into oil tanks .
Two years on from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is said to be `` haunted '' by memories of his wife and children while he serves out a life sentence without the possibility of parole at a maximum security prison in the US .
In the aftermath of the case , a number of experts have described Watts as a `` narcissist '' and `` psychopath '' , and it appears he is still focused on how his actions have affected him .
He has shown no remorse after killing his wife , two daughters and an unborn son that 34-year-old Shanann @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to call Nico .
A source at the Dodge jail in Waupun , Wisconsin , told People that Watts is `` hopeless '' that anything in his life will ever change .
The source said : `` He knows exactly what he did .
`` He 's haunted by what he did .
He says he ca n't shake the memories of his family , and they haunt him .
`` He is in his own psychological torment , every day of his life . ''
Watts knows he `` deserves '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after he pleaded guilty to murder and other offences to avoid a possible death sentence .
It is said that he has found religion in prison and has put up photos of Shanann , Bella and Celeste in his jail cell .
He is reportedly in solitary confinement and only leaves his cell one hour a day for a shower and exercise .
In August 2018 , he strangled Shanann at the family home in Frederick , Colorado , after she returned from a business trip .
The dad , who was cheating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his mistress , tried to smother Bella and Celeste with a pillow in their bedrooms before they witnessed him killing Shanann .
After killing his wife , Watts loaded her body into the back of his truck , put the girls in the back seat and drove to an oil site where he worked .
He smothered the girls inside the truck and stuffed their bodies into oil tanks .
He buried Shanann in a shallow grave .
Watts was jailed for life in November 2018 after striking a plea deal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was sentenced , he told the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in a jailhouse confession that Shanann `` may have been '' praying when he strangled her in their bedroom .
He said he drove her body to the work site and buried it in a shallow grave as his daughters waited in the truck .
As he pulled her body from the truck , one of the girls asked , “ What are you doing to mommy ?
” He claimed Bella watched as he smothered Celeste and screamed `` Daddy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watts had previously told Colorado authorities while in prison there that he speaks to photos of his family in his cell and reads a book out loud every night to the daughters he murdered .
After killing his family , Watts claimed they had vanished and even gave a bizarre TV interview saying they were missing .
The cold-blooded killer showed no signs of panic , lacked emotion as he begged for their safe return on TV and gave useless information and rambling statements to police , who quickly identified him as the @ @

Chris Watts talks to police about why he murdered his children
Chris Watts talks to police about why he murdered his children
Chris Watts "can't shake the memories" of his pregnant wife Shanann and daughters Bella, four, and Celeste, three, as he serves a life sentence for murdering them two years ago
Family killer Chris Watts 'haunted by what he did' to pregnant wife and girls
Family killer Chris Watts is said to be "haunted by what he did" to his pregnant wife and two young daughters as he brutally murdered them.
Watts, who was having an affair with a colleague from work, strangled his wife Shanann inside their bedroom as their daughters Bella, four, and Celeste, three, looked on.
He drove her body and his daughters to a site where he worked, and then smothered the girls in the back seat and dumped their bodies into oil tanks.
Two years on from the disturbing case, Watts, 35, is said to be "haunted" by memories of his wife and children while he serves out a life sentence without the possibility of parole at a maximum security prison in the US.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In the aftermath of the case, a number of experts have described Watts as a "narcissist" and "psychopath", and it appears he is still focused on how his actions have affected him.
He has shown no remorse after killing his wife, two daughters and an unborn son that 34-year-old Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, wanted to call Nico.
A source at the Dodge jail in Waupun, Wisconsin, told People that Watts is "hopeless" that anything in his life will ever change.
The source said: "He knows exactly what he did.
"He's haunted by what he did. He says he can't shake the memories of his family, and they haunt him.
"He is in his own psychological torment, every day of his life."
Watts knows he "deserves" the punishment that was handed to him after he pleaded guilty to murder and other offences to avoid a possible death sentence.
It is said that he has found religion in prison and has put up photos of Shanann, Bella and Celeste in his jail cell.
Image: Denver Post via Getty Images) Denver Post via Getty Images)
He is reportedly in solitary confinement and only leaves his cell one hour a day for a shower and exercise.
In August 2018, he strangled Shanann at the family home in Frederick, Colorado, after she returned from a business trip.
The dad, who was cheating on his wife and wanted a life with his mistress, tried to smother Bella and Celeste with a pillow in their bedrooms before they witnessed him killing Shanann.
After killing his wife, Watts loaded her body into the back of his truck, put the girls in the back seat and drove to an oil site where he worked.
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He smothered the girls inside the truck and stuffed their bodies into oil tanks. He buried Shanann in a shallow grave.
Watts was jailed for life in November 2018 after striking a plea deal to avoid a possible death sentence.
After he was sentenced, he told the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in a jailhouse confession that Shanann "may have been" praying when he strangled her in their bedroom.
He said he drove her body to the work site and buried it in a shallow grave as his daughters waited in the truck.
As he pulled her body from the truck, one of the girls asked, “What are you doing to mommy?”
He claimed Bella watched as he smothered Celeste and screamed "Daddy, no" before he killed her.
Watts had previously told Colorado authorities while in prison there that he speaks to photos of his family in his cell and reads a book out loud every night to the daughters he murdered.
After killing his family, Watts claimed they had vanished and even gave a bizarre TV interview saying they were missing.
The cold-blooded killer showed no signs of panic, lacked emotion as he begged for their safe return on TV and gave useless information and rambling statements to police, who quickly identified him as the killer.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Nine teenagers among 11 arrested after girl, 16, 'gang raped by up to 30 men'

Nine teenagers are now among 11 people who have been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by up to 30 men .
Two men , aged 27 , were arrested last week accused of being the main suspects in the alleged incident in a room at the Red Sea Hotel in Eilat , southern Israel .
Over the weekend , nine minors - understood to be 17 years old - were also arrested in connection with the alleged attack on August 12 .
Witnesses reportedly claimed up to 30 men were involved - and although police say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 30 they believe the number is in the double digits and are not ruling out any possibilities .
Officers say the girl 's account is credible when looking at evidence , which includes CCTV footage alleged to show men queuing up in a corridor outside the hotel room , Haaretz reports .
The hotel manager has also been arrested with obstructing their investigation and failing to prevent a crime .
Police say the alleged victim was n't staying at the hotel but had gone there for drinks with friends .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'dazed ' state .
A hotel guest claimed he saw people gathered in the hallway .
He said : `` I have no idea if they were the ones the police are looking for , but a large group of people had gathered there and were making a lot of noise . ''
The teenage girl is under protection after her personal information began spreading online .
She is said to be in a mentally unstable condition but is willing to stand up in court .
Activists took to the streets in Tel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against women .
They held banners saying 'we wo n't be silent anymore ' .

CCTV allegedly shows men queuing up in a corridor outside a hotel room at the Red Sea Hotel in Eilat, southern Israel
Nine teenagers among 11 arrested after girl, 16, 'gang raped by up to 30 men'
Nine teenagers are now among 11 people who have been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by up to 30 men.
Two men, aged 27, were arrested last week accused of being the main suspects in the alleged incident in a room at the Red Sea Hotel in Eilat, southern Israel.
Over the weekend, nine minors - understood to be 17 years old - were also arrested in connection with the alleged attack on August 12.
Witnesses reportedly claimed up to 30 men were involved - and although police say it's unlikely to be as high as 30 they believe the number is in the double digits and are not ruling out any possibilities.
Officers say the girl's account is credible when looking at evidence, which includes CCTV footage alleged to show men queuing up in a corridor outside the hotel room, Haaretz reports.
Image: Heidi Levine/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock) Heidi Levine/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock)
The hotel manager has also been arrested with obstructing their investigation and failing to prevent a crime.
Police say the alleged victim wasn't staying at the hotel but had gone there for drinks with friends.
She was allegedly taken to a room in a 'dazed' state.
Image: Heidi Levine/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock) Heidi Levine/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock)
A hotel guest claimed he saw people gathered in the hallway.
He said: "I have no idea if they were the ones the police are looking for, but a large group of people had gathered there and were making a lot of noise."
The teenage girl is under protection after her personal information began spreading online.
She is said to be in a mentally unstable condition but is willing to stand up in court.
Activists took to the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to protest against violence against women.
They held banners saying 'we won't be silent anymore'.