thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Gabriel Fernandez's murderer may never be executed after death penalty suspended

Gabriel Fernandez was subjected to the most horrific torrent of abuse at the hands of his evil mum and her boyfriend .
The eight-year-old died in hospital two days after paramedics found him with broken ribs , a cracked skull , burns and pellets from a BB gun lodged in his skin .
His mum Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre would beat him him , shoot him with a BB gun , force him to eat cat litter and tie him up , gag him and lock him in a tiny cabinet they called 'The Box ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while being pepper sprayed and had his teeth knocked out with a baseball bat .
Medical reports from after Gabriel 's death show almost every inch of his tiny body was covered in bruises and cuts , and parts of his body were swollen .
After a lengthy trial serialised in a Netflixdocumentary , Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death after being found guilty of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of intentional murder by torture .
Pearl was sentenced to life in prison without parole after making at deal and admitting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away in jail , Aguirre may never face justice .
The vile murderer is on death row at the notorious San Quentin State Prison .
However , a sudden change in law may mean Aguirre will stay on the high security wing until he is an old man , and never see the inside of an execution chamber .
In March 2019 , California placed a moratorium on executions , giving all of its 737 death row inmates in the state a reprieve .
Democratic governor , Gavin Newsom , issued the executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ inconsistent with our bedrock values ” .
Newsom , who took office in January last year , said at the time : “ I do not believe that a civilised society can claim to be a leader in the world as long as its government continues to sanction the premeditated and discriminatory execution of its people.
” He closed the state ’ s new , unused execution chamber at San Quentin , where Aguirre was expected to die , and withdrew lethal injection regulations .
Newsom ’ s action suspends any further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is governor .
On average , convict spend 15 years waiting to be executed — with almost a quarter dying of natural causes before they are killed .
California reinstated the death penalty in 1978 and has 737 inmates on death row in San Quentin prison – about a quarter of the total number of death row inmates in the United States .
But only 13 executions have been carried out since 1978 .
California last executed someone in 2006 , under then Republican governor Arnold Schwarzenegger .
Clarence Ray Allen was executed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone to carry out three murders .
California was the sixth US state where a governor has enacted a moratorium .
Republican Illinois Governor George Ryan was the first to place a moratorium on executions in 2000 , and the state has since abolished the death penalty .
Washington , became the 20th state to end capital punishment when the State Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional , after a moratorium issued by the governor .
After California , Oregon , Colorado and Pennsylvania ’ s governors have all since issued moratoriums on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 US states abolishing capital punishment , it may be a very long time before Aguirre faces justice , if ever .

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Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death after being found guilty of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of intentional murder by torture, but may never face justice
Gabriel Fernandez's murderer may never be executed as California launches a moratorium on death penalty
Gabriel Fernandez was subjected to the most horrific torrent of abuse at the hands of his evil mum and her boyfriend.
The eight-year-old died in hospital two days after paramedics found him with broken ribs, a cracked skull, burns and pellets from a BB gun lodged in his skin.
His mum Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre would beat him him, shoot him with a BB gun, force him to eat cat litter and tie him up, gag him and lock him in a tiny cabinet they called 'The Box'.
Gabriel was forced to take cold baths while being pepper sprayed and had his teeth knocked out with a baseball bat.
Medical reports from after Gabriel's death show almost every inch of his tiny body was covered in bruises and cuts, and parts of his body were swollen.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
After a lengthy trial serialised in a Netflix documentary, Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death after being found guilty of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of intentional murder by torture.
Pearl was sentenced to life in prison without parole after making at deal and admitting to first-degree murder.
But while Pearl rots away in jail, Aguirre may never face justice.
The vile murderer is on death row at the notorious San Quentin State Prison.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
However, a sudden change in law may mean Aguirre will stay on the high security wing until he is an old man, and never see the inside of an execution chamber.
In March 2019, California placed a moratorium on executions, giving all of its 737 death row inmates in the state a reprieve.
Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, issued the executive order, describing the death penalty as “inconsistent with our bedrock values”.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Newsom, who took office in January last year, said at the time: “I do not believe that a civilised society can claim to be a leader in the world as long as its government continues to sanction the premeditated and discriminatory execution of its people.”
He closed the state’s new, unused execution chamber at San Quentin, where Aguirre was expected to die, and withdrew lethal injection regulations.
Newsom’s action suspends any further executions in California as long as he is governor.
On average, convict spend 15 years waiting to be executed — with almost a quarter dying of natural causes before they are killed.
California reinstated the death penalty in 1978 and has 737 inmates on death row in San Quentin prison – about a quarter of the total number of death row inmates in the United States.
But only 13 executions have been carried out since 1978.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
California last executed someone in 2006, under then Republican governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Clarence Ray Allen was executed 23 years after his conviction for hiring someone to carry out three murders.
California was the sixth US state where a governor has enacted a moratorium.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Republican Illinois Governor George Ryan was the first to place a moratorium on executions in 2000, and the state has since abolished the death penalty.
Washington, became the 20th state to end capital punishment when the State Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional, after a moratorium issued by the governor.
After California, Oregon, Colorado and Pennsylvania’s governors have all since issued moratoriums on the death penalty.
With precedent set and 20 US states abolishing capital punishment, it may be a very long time before Aguirre faces justice, if ever.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Coronavirus horror for Brit couple trapped on cruise ship heading for Italy

A British couple trapped on a cruise ship are terrified they are heading into the middle of the coronavirus pandemic after being told their boat was heading towards Italy .
Virginia and Bill Maclean are among hundreds of passengers on board the Costa Pacifica that have been banned from leaving the ship following the global Covid-19 outbreak .
The couple , from Inverness , Scotland , said they feel abandoned by the UK Foreign Office who they claim have told them there is nothing they can do as the ship set sail for Genoa at around midday yesterday , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said she is especially worried about what will happen when they arrive in Italy as husband Bill is 74 , has a pacemaker and is quickly running out of medication .
All passengers apart from French nationals were stopped from leaving the ship when it docked in Marseille , France , on Friday morning .
The decision reportedly nearly sparked a riot on board , with the couple 's fellow passenger Ted Hills , from Lockerbie , revealing fights had broken out between a few people .
Virginia said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns for our safety .
Bill along with others only has another week or so of medication left .
“ Bill has actually just turned 74 and in Italy , they ’ re refusing to treat anyone over the age of 65 .
They won ’ t give them any medical treatment .
“ I would say about 75 % of the people on this boat are above that age .
The Italian health service is just not going to have the capacity to deal with it if any of us get sick.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily confirmation that there is currently no sign of coronavirus on the Costa Pacifica .
But they ’ re concerned about the lack of information about what will happen when they arrive in Italy , which now has the highest number of deaths relating to Covid-19 .
She added : “ What we can ’ t understand is , they ’ re getting other people back from places like Cuba .
I know that they ’ re so busy at the moment .
“ If they weren ’ t taking us to Italy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I could understand it but they ’ re taking us to Italy which is the eye of the storm .
“ If we had information we could deal with it whether it was good , bad or ugly but they ’ re not giving us any information .
“ My husband and I tried to speak to the captain this morning and asked what would happen when we got to Italy and he just threw his hands up in the air and walked away from us .
“ We asked what if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get off the boat because it ’ s dangerous , and he said well you can just stay on the boat for two months and turned around and walked away .
“ We ’ re trying to get someone in the UK government to intervene and to stop the boat from leaving here .
They just can ’ t send us to Italy.
” The couple boarded the boat in Buenos Aires on March 3 before setting sail to Brazil .
It was then due to travel to Tenerife but was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could disembark .
Spanish authorities then implemented a country-wide shutdown and the boat headed to Marseille , where again , travellers were told they would be able to leave .
Virginia said : “ The boat really shouldn ’ t have come to Europe , but they kept charging on with it and we were at sea for 11 days .
“ They told us we would be getting off in Barcelona but that closed .
They then told us we would be getting off yesterday here in Marseille .
“ They asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they even explained they would put an ‘ air bridge ’ in place to get us off the boat and onto sanitised shuttle buses to the airport and put us onto planes that they wouldn ’ t fill so we wouldn ’ t get infected by coronavirus .
“ They told me they had chartered flights to Heathrow and Gatwick so everyone was ready to get off .
“ When we came to Marseille yesterday , there was actually a sense of jubilation at seeing and after 11 days .
But at 10pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ French nationals that would be getting off .
“ It ’ s out of our control so we ’ re just trying to deal with it the best that we can.
” The boat was expected to reach Italy at around 9pm on Friday but Virginia and her husband say they will not be getting off until their safety has been assured .
An FCO spokesperson said : “ We are doing all we can to help British people on board the Costa Pacifica cruise ship .
“ Our staff are in close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities in the region to ensure British people can get home safely .
”

Virginia and Bill Maclean, from Inverness, fear they are being sent into the “eye of the storm” after the latest on board announcement on board the Costa Pacifica
A British couple trapped on a cruise ship are terrified they are heading into the middle of the coronavirus pandemic after being told their boat was heading towards Italy.
Virginia and Bill Maclean are among hundreds of passengers on board the Costa Pacifica that have been banned from leaving the ship following the global Covid-19 outbreak.
The couple, from Inverness, Scotland, said they feel abandoned by the UK Foreign Office who they claim have told them there is nothing they can do as the ship set sail for Genoa at around midday yesterday, reports the Daily Record.
Virginia, 52, said she is especially worried about what will happen when they arrive in Italy as husband Bill is 74, has a pacemaker and is quickly running out of medication.
All passengers apart from French nationals were stopped from leaving the ship when it docked in Marseille, France, on Friday morning.
The decision reportedly nearly sparked a riot on board, with the couple's fellow passenger Ted Hills, from Lockerbie, revealing fights had broken out between a few people.
Virginia said: “We are now really frightened and have real concerns for our safety. Bill along with others only has another week or so of medication left.
“Bill has actually just turned 74 and in Italy, they’re refusing to treat anyone over the age of 65. They won’t give them any medical treatment.
“I would say about 75% of the people on this boat are above that age. The Italian health service is just not going to have the capacity to deal with it if any of us get sick.”
Virginia added that they had received daily confirmation that there is currently no sign of coronavirus on the Costa Pacifica.
But they’re concerned about the lack of information about what will happen when they arrive in Italy, which now has the highest number of deaths relating to Covid-19.
She added: “What we can’t understand is, they’re getting other people back from places like Cuba. I know that they’re so busy at the moment.
“If they weren’t taking us to Italy and we were staying here in Marseille, I could understand it but they’re taking us to Italy which is the eye of the storm.
“If we had information we could deal with it whether it was good, bad or ugly but they’re not giving us any information.
“My husband and I tried to speak to the captain this morning and asked what would happen when we got to Italy and he just threw his hands up in the air and walked away from us.
“We asked what if we get to Italy and we can’t get off the boat because it’s dangerous, and he said well you can just stay on the boat for two months and turned around and walked away.
“We’re trying to get someone in the UK government to intervene and to stop the boat from leaving here. They just can’t send us to Italy.”
The couple boarded the boat in Buenos Aires on March 3 before setting sail to Brazil.
It was then due to travel to Tenerife but was redirected to Barcelona with passengers told they could disembark.
Spanish authorities then implemented a country-wide shutdown and the boat headed to Marseille, where again, travellers were told they would be able to leave.
Virginia said: “The boat really shouldn’t have come to Europe, but they kept charging on with it and we were at sea for 11 days.
“They told us we would be getting off in Barcelona but that closed. They then told us we would be getting off yesterday here in Marseille.
“They asked for all our onward flight details, they even explained they would put an ‘air bridge’ in place to get us off the boat and onto sanitised shuttle buses to the airport and put us onto planes that they wouldn’t fill so we wouldn’t get infected by coronavirus.
“They told me they had chartered flights to Heathrow and Gatwick so everyone was ready to get off.
“When we came to Marseille yesterday, there was actually a sense of jubilation at seeing and after 11 days. But at 10pm, the captain said it was only French nationals that would be getting off.
“It’s out of our control so we’re just trying to deal with it the best that we can.”
The boat was expected to reach Italy at around 9pm on Friday but Virginia and her husband say they will not be getting off until their safety has been assured.
An FCO spokesperson said: “We are doing all we can to help British people on board the Costa Pacifica cruise ship.
“Our staff are in close contact with the cruise operator and the authorities in the region to ensure British people can get home safely.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--'Yes, I'm scared - but I'll fight for you until the bitter end,' says NHS nurse

A British nurse on the front line of the UK 's coronavirus crisis has given an emotional account of what it 's like to treat patients battling the infection .
The ICU nurse admitted it is a `` crazy and scary time '' for families , but called on everybody to `` pull together and support each other '' .
In an anonymous open letter to the world , the nurse admitted she is proud to treat and look after patients battling Covid-19 .
With visiting restrictions now in place at hospitals , meaning many patients can no longer see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they and their colleagues will `` do our absolute best for each and every one of you that needs us '' .
The nurse also emotionally described how they said goodbye to their mum this week , not knowing when they will see them again .
`` As we said goodbye I felt my mum was packing me off for war , '' the nurse said .
`` I guess she was in a funny kind of way .
This is a war .
And it ’ s a war I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at us Covid-19 , you won ’ t be met with doctors and nurses , instead you will be met by warriors ready to fight you until the bitter end . ''
As of 9am on Friday , 3,983 people in the UK have tested positive for coronavirus , while 177 patients have died .
It 's feared thousands more may have the virus , although due to testing restrictions not everyone showing symptoms is being tested .
In Italy the death toll leapt by more than 600 in one day yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ - more than China where the outbreak originated at the end of December .
Crematoriums in the Lombardy region are full with the army being drafted in to help transport the bodies from the outbreak .
Last night pubs , clubs , cafe and restaurants shut in the UK for the foreseeable future with schools also shutdown as the Government wrestles with the unprecedented situation .
The death toll and cases figure in the UK is expected to rise once again and further restriction in the coming days and weeks are expected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and scary time I thought I would write this letter .
This letter portrays the rambling thoughts of one single nurse .
However , I ’ m sure these feelings are felt by so many others .
There ’ s little doubt that Covid-19 is instilling fear .
Everybody has heard about it .
Everywhere you look there is news , some of it real news , a lot of it fake news and sadly , little of it good news .
However , if you look around you will always find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kindness , messages of hope .
When the human race pulls together and supports each other the results are unbelievable .
Old bonds will become stronger , new bonds will be made .
Friends and family members have asked me if I regret my career choice at the moment .
I did perhaps regret it… for one split second .
Yes we have difficult times ahead but in many ways we are the lucky ones .
For starters our jobs are safe , in fact there may well be more work than we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to care for people when they ’ re at their weakest and most vulnerable .
Let me tell you , and I know I speak for all nurses , this is one of the biggest honours there is .
With visiting restrictions being put in place we may well become the only people these patients see .
We will hold our heads high , put on our biggest smiles ( which admittedly won ’ t be seen under the PPE ) and do our absolute best for each and every one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machines and gadgets which make even the most advanced Dyson Vacuum Cleaner seem boring ( okay , maybe it ’ s just me that gets excited by a hoover ) and we will use these machines along with the best basic nursing care to give the best chances of survival .
Sadly however , we know that we won ’ t save everybody .
A sad fact of our work in ICU is that despite our bestest attempts simply not everybody makes it .
This is a fact that ’ s currently more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this beautifully in his letter .
We as nurses echo what he said completely .
We won ’ t forget about you .
We will care for you , give you every treatment that is reasonable , laugh with you , cry with you , hold your hands and try and make you feel less scared .
We are nurses and this is the core of what we do and it ’ s what we do best .
The fancy machines and drugs are just the added extras .
I waved goodbye to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may well not see her for a few months .
Her and her partner fall into the vulnerable category .
I ’ d be lying if I said I wasn ’ t scared for them .
What I ’ d really like to do is put them in a little box , hide them away and bring them back out when all this chaos has subsided .
Much like putting a tortoise into hibernation I guess .
Sadly I can ’ t do this .
I can only advise them to be sensible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other .
As we said goodbye I felt my mum was packing me off for war .
I guess she was in a funny kind of way .
This is a war .
And it ’ s a war I ’ m ready to fight in .
Come at us Covid-19 , you won ’ t be met with doctors and nurses , instead you will be met by warriors ready to fight you until the bitter end .
The phrase of the year ‘ in a world where you can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more important than ever .
Look out for each other , care for each other , check in on each other .
Just know that us nurses are doing everything we can and we appreciate the support shown to us .
P.S .
To all those offering us free drinks we are eternally grateful , coffee is our best friend in times like this .

A brave NHS nurse treating patients with Covid-19 has penned an emotional letter which explains what they and their colleagues are going through at this scary time
A British nurse on the front line of the UK's coronavirus crisis has given an emotional account of what it's like to treat patients battling the infection.
The ICU nurse admitted it is a "crazy and scary time" for families, but called on everybody to "pull together and support each other".
In an anonymous open letter to the world, the nurse admitted she is proud to treat and look after patients battling Covid-19.
With visiting restrictions now in place at hospitals, meaning many patients can no longer see their loved ones, the nurse said they and their colleagues will "do our absolute best for each and every one of you that needs us".
The nurse also emotionally described how they said goodbye to their mum this week, not knowing when they will see them again.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"As we said goodbye I felt my mum was packing me off for war," the nurse said.
"I guess she was in a funny kind of way. This is a war. And it’s a war I’m ready to fight in.
"Come at us Covid-19, you won’t be met with doctors and nurses, instead you will be met by warriors ready to fight you until the bitter end."
As of 9am on Friday, 3,983 people in the UK have tested positive for coronavirus, while 177 patients have died.
It's feared thousands more may have the virus, although due to testing restrictions not everyone showing symptoms is being tested.
In Italy the death toll leapt by more than 600 in one day yesterday. The death toll is now over 4,000 - more than China where the outbreak originated at the end of December.
Crematoriums in the Lombardy region are full with the army being drafted in to help transport the bodies from the outbreak.
Last night pubs, clubs, cafe and restaurants shut in the UK for the foreseeable future with schools also shutdown as the Government wrestles with the unprecedented situation.
The death toll and cases figure in the UK is expected to rise once again and further restriction in the coming days and weeks are expected.
Letter in full
Dear World,
As an ICU nurse during this crazy and scary time I thought I would write this letter. This letter portrays the rambling thoughts of one single nurse. However, I’m sure these feelings are felt by so many others.
There’s little doubt that Covid-19 is instilling fear. Everybody has heard about it. Everywhere you look there is news, some of it real news, a lot of it fake news and sadly, little of it good news. However, if you look around you will always find a rainbow in the storm. Acts of kindness, messages of hope.
When the human race pulls together and supports each other the results are unbelievable. Old bonds will become stronger, new bonds will be made.
Friends and family members have asked me if I regret my career choice at the moment. I did perhaps regret it… for one split second. Yes we have difficult times ahead but in many ways we are the lucky ones. For starters our jobs are safe, in fact there may well be more work than we can cope with. Secondly, we get to care for people when they’re at their weakest and most vulnerable. Let me tell you, and I know I speak for all nurses, this is one of the biggest honours there is.
Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images) PA Wire/Press Association Images)
With visiting restrictions being put in place we may well become the only people these patients see. We will hold our heads high, put on our biggest smiles (which admittedly won’t be seen under the PPE) and do our absolute best for each and every one of you that needs us. We have machines and gadgets which make even the most advanced Dyson Vacuum Cleaner seem boring (okay, maybe it’s just me that gets excited by a hoover) and we will use these machines along with the best basic nursing care to give the best chances of survival.
Sadly however, we know that we won’t save everybody. A sad fact of our work in ICU is that despite our bestest attempts simply not everybody makes it. This is a fact that’s currently more prominent than ever. Dr Morgan addressed this beautifully in his letter. We as nurses echo what he said completely. We won’t forget about you. We will care for you, give you every treatment that is reasonable, laugh with you, cry with you, hold your hands and try and make you feel less scared. We are nurses and this is the core of what we do and it’s what we do best. The fancy machines and drugs are just the added extras.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
I waved goodbye to my mum this week knowing that I may well not see her for a few months. Her and her partner fall into the vulnerable category. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared for them. What I’d really like to do is put them in a little box, hide them away and bring them back out when all this chaos has subsided. Much like putting a tortoise into hibernation I guess. Sadly I can’t do this. I can only advise them to be sensible, limit visitors and take care of each other. As we said goodbye I felt my mum was packing me off for war. I guess she was in a funny kind of way. This is a war. And it’s a war I’m ready to fight in. Come at us Covid-19, you won’t be met with doctors and nurses, instead you will be met by warriors ready to fight you until the bitter end.
The phrase of the year ‘in a world where you can be anything, be kind’ is now more important than ever. Look out for each other, care for each other, check in on each other. Just know that us nurses are doing everything we can and we appreciate the support shown to us.
Yours Faithfully,
An ICU nurse.
P.S. To all those offering us free drinks we are eternally grateful, coffee is our best friend in times like this.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Kenny Rogers' rock and roll life - including phone sex and drugs

Kenny Rogers passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 .
The Grammy-award winning icon had a music career spanning over 60 years and throughout his life made headlines not only for his hits but also for a number of rock and roll scandals .
The Gambler musician had an insatiable appetite for women - so much so that he was married five times - but his randy nature landed him in hot water in the 90 's when he was embroiled in a phone sex scandal .
In true rocker style he also dabbled in drugs and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knot five times during his life - which he blamed on choosing a career in music .
The Islands in the Stream singer told Reuters in 2012 : `` This may seem like an absurd statement , but every woman I married , I really loved when I married her .
`` And I don ’ t blame them for the marriage falling apart .
I blame myself and my chosen field of music .
That ’ s why I say that music is a mistress , because you can ’ t wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and usually the mistress wins in a situation like that .
`` That ’ s kind of what happened to me .
Hey , you can ’ t say I ’ m afraid of commitment .
I ’ ve been married five times.
” His first said ' I do ' in 1958 to Janice Gordon and they ended their union in 1960 .
In his memoir Luck or Something Like It the country star shared that the first time the couple had sex Janice fell pregnant with their daughter Carole - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the breakdown of the marriage it was decided that Kenny would have no contact with Carole .
He explained in his autobiography : `` That was my promise to them , that I would be her father , but he ( his ex-wife 's second husband ) would be her Dad , and I do n't want to disrupt that .
He stepped in at a time that was really awkward for all of us , and he became her Dad , and I love him for that .
He was a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married to Jean Rogers from 1960-1963 , they did not have any kids .
Margo Anderson was his third wife - the couple wed in in October 1964 and divorced in 1976 - they share a son named Kennedy .
In 1977 he fell for TV star Marianne Gordon and they became officially married the same year but went their separate ways in 1993 - they have a son named Christopher .
In 1997 , Rogers married his fifth wife , Wanda Miller - he found happiness with her and they have two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 90 's the lustful performer admitted to setting up a 1800 number for women to call so he could have phone sex with them - which he said himself he believed it was the `` safest sex there was '' .
Three women later filed a lawsuit against the star claiming he pressured the into playing kinky games over the telephone .
Actress Lisa Applewhite also made claims that he used his fame and fortune to try and get her to visit him at a hotel - where he made sexual advances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lawsuit before it got to court .
Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2012 , he shared : `` I thought that ( phone sex ) was the safest sex there was , only to get hammered by it . ''
`` Here I was , it ’ s between friends .
We can ’ t be together , so let ’ s talk about it .
It was great , it was exciting , it was fun . ''
The star told Fox News after : `` If I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that battle .
It was a phone number they had to call and pick up the message .
`` They didn ’ t have to call if they didn ’ t want to , but they did and recorded it .
`` I thought that it was going to cost me more to fight it then to pay it so I paid it and left it alone .
What hurt me the most was I thought they were friends . ''
Kenny decided to alter his face because he `` had a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told American journalist Anderson Cooper : `` There was a time when I had a lot of money and a lot of time and I thought , 'What the hell , I 'll go do something . '
`` Rogers also shared in an interview with CBS News that he selected a top plastic surgeon who had a certain for his work - but that the medical professional had a certain look in mind for him .
Proving he was not keen , he shared : `` I regret that….you live with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was the original Lindsey Lohan as he reflected on how he could have gone down a similar path of self-destruction .
He shared on taking drugs before stepping out on stage to perform and speaking nonsense to the crowd - which his bandmates pulled him up on .
Kenny told : `` I smoked pot one night , and I decided to talk on stage , '' the Texan recalls .
`` I thought I was great .
I was having the time of my life , and I came off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ band said , 'What were you talking about when you went off on this thing about the zoo . ''
`` [ I said ] What ?
Why would I have done that ? ''
Rogers also recalled that he tried acid and said the effects made him happy , sad and crazy - but it was a one time thing .
Kenny 's family confirmed his death on March 21 in a statement that read : `` The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family .
`` In a career that spanned more than six decades , Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music .
`` His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world . ''
`` Chart-topping hits like `` The Gambler , '' `` Lady , '' `` Islands In The Stream , '' `` Lucille , '' `` She Believes In Me , '' and `` Through the Years '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' songs that have inspired generations of artists and fans alike .
`` The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency .
`` They look forward to celebrating Kenny ’ s life publicly with his friends and fans at a later date . ''
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The late Kenny Rogers had an epic music career over 60 years and a rock and roll lifestyle to match
Kenny Rogers passed away on Saturday at the age of 81.
The Grammy-award winning icon had a music career spanning over 60 years and throughout his life made headlines not only for his hits but also for a number of rock and roll scandals.
The Gambler musician had an insatiable appetite for women - so much so that he was married five times - but his randy nature landed him in hot water in the 90's when he was embroiled in a phone sex scandal.
In true rocker style he also dabbled in drugs and had plastic surgery regrets.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Five marriages
Kenny tied the knot five times during his life - which he blamed on choosing a career in music.
The Islands in the Stream singer told Reuters in 2012: "This may seem like an absurd statement, but every woman I married, I really loved when I married her.
"And I don’t blame them for the marriage falling apart. I blame myself and my chosen field of music. That’s why I say that music is a mistress, because you can’t wait to get out there to it, and usually the mistress wins in a situation like that.
"That’s kind of what happened to me. Hey, you can’t say I’m afraid of commitment. I’ve been married five times.”
His first said 'I do' in 1958 to Janice Gordon and they ended their union in 1960.
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In his memoir Luck or Something Like It the country star shared that the first time the couple had sex Janice fell pregnant with their daughter Carole - which led to him marrying her.
Following the breakdown of the marriage it was decided that Kenny would have no contact with Carole.
He explained in his autobiography: "That was my promise to them, that I would be her father, but he (his ex-wife's second husband) would be her Dad, and I don't want to disrupt that. He stepped in at a time that was really awkward for all of us, and he became her Dad, and I love him for that. He was a good guy."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The star was then married to Jean Rogers from 1960-1963, they did not have any kids.
Margo Anderson was his third wife - the couple wed in in October 1964 and divorced in 1976 - they share a son named Kennedy.
In 1977 he fell for TV star Marianne Gordon and they became officially married the same year but went their separate ways in 1993 - they have a son named Christopher.
In 1997, Rogers married his fifth wife, Wanda Miller - he found happiness with her and they have two twin sons Justin and Jordan.
Phone Sex
In the 90's the lustful performer admitted to setting up a 1800 number for women to call so he could have phone sex with them - which he said himself he believed it was the "safest sex there was".
Three women later filed a lawsuit against the star claiming he pressured the into playing kinky games over the telephone.
Actress Lisa Applewhite also made claims that he used his fame and fortune to try and get her to visit him at a hotel - where he made sexual advances to her.
Image: Quinn Rooney) Quinn Rooney)
In 1990 Kenny settled the lawsuit before it got to court.
Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2012, he shared: "I thought that (phone sex) was the safest sex there was, only to get hammered by it."
"Here I was, it’s between friends. We can’t be together, so let’s talk about it. It was great, it was exciting, it was fun."
The star told Fox News after: "If I’d fought the lawsuit I could have won that battle. It was a phone number they had to call and pick up the message.
"They didn’t have to call if they didn’t want to, but they did and recorded it.
"I thought that it was going to cost me more to fight it then to pay it so I paid it and left it alone. What hurt me the most was I thought they were friends."
Plastic surgery regrets
Kenny decided to alter his face because he "had a lot of money".
In 2012 he told American journalist Anderson Cooper: "There was a time when I had a lot of money and a lot of time and I thought, 'What the hell, I'll go do something.' "
Rogers also shared in an interview with CBS News that he selected a top plastic surgeon who had a certain for his work - but that the medical professional had a certain look in mind for him.
Proving he was not keen, he shared: "I regret that….you live with it."
Image: Quinn Rooney) Quinn Rooney)
Drugs
In his memoir the singer said he was the original Lindsey Lohan as he reflected on how he could have gone down a similar path of self-destruction.
He shared on taking drugs before stepping out on stage to perform and speaking nonsense to the crowd - which his bandmates pulled him up on.
Kenny told: "I smoked pot one night, and I decided to talk on stage," the Texan recalls. "I thought I was great. I was having the time of my life, and I came off the stage and the guys in the band said, 'What were you talking about when you went off on this thing about the zoo."
"[I said] What? Why would I have done that?"
Rogers also recalled that he tried acid and said the effects made him happy, sad and crazy - but it was a one time thing.
Image: EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS) EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS)
Kenny's family confirmed his death on March 21 in a statement that read: "The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night.
"Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.
"In a career that spanned more than six decades, Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music.
"His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world."
"Chart-topping hits like "The Gambler," "Lady," "Islands In The Stream," "Lucille," "She Believes In Me," and "Through the Years" are just a handful of Kenny Rogers' songs that have inspired generations of artists and fans alike.
"The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency.
"They look forward to celebrating Kenny’s life publicly with his friends and fans at a later date."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Husband tells of heartbreaking final goodbye with wife who caught coronavirus

The husband of a British woman who died in Bali after catching coronavirus has told of their heartbreaking final goodbye and said he has `` lost half of himself '' .
Kimberley Finlayson - who had underlying health conditions - underwent two emergency operations before her death at the Sanglah hospital on the Indonesian island .
Speaking for the first time , her grieving husband Ken Finlayson said the couple , from near Hertford in Hertfordshire , gazed into each other 's eyes , said `` I love you '' and exchanged goodbyes `` for a few minutes '' before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finlayson , a mum-of-four and award-winning publisher , and her husband were on holiday when she became unwell and was hospitalised just days into their trip .
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Mr Finlayson , who tested negative for Covid-19 and was forced to self-isolate , told the BBC : `` Myself and my four children are absolutely devastated to lose the most beautiful wife and mother .
`` She 's so generous , she 's so full of life , she 's so powerful , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I 've lost half of myself .
`` I talked to her .
She said that she loved me and we exchanged that for a few minutes and looked into one another 's eyes . ''
Mrs Finalyson was the first British victim of coronavirus to be named .
The couple 's four adult children were not on the holiday with their parents .
Mr Finlayson cautioned other UK citizens when travelling overseas and urged them to `` be strong '' for their families in the months to come .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public to realise is that if you go to these places then people really mean well but you 're giving up that level of care which we expect and you are playing Russian roulette with your lives if you become critical .
`` Mistakes were being made .
I do n't believe ... if this had happened in Barnet Hospital , I believe our great NHS would have saved Kimberley .
`` I do n't think she would have been anywhere near as critical in the first place .
`` Tragically in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will suffer , I 'm sure , over the months ahead .
You need to be strong for your family and the memory of your loved one who died in such tragic circumstance . ''
He added that there was an irony in the now-familiar phrase `` underlying health issues '' - referring to his wife , who had diabetes .
He said : `` I do n't know many people in their 50s who have n't received medication , have n't had some health issues .
My wife is the most incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities in Bali said Mrs Finlayson had contracted coronavirus outside the country and was Indonesia 's 25th Covid-19 patient .
They said she suffered from a number of pre-existing conditions , including diabetes , hypertension , hyperthyroidism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
A European man , aged in his 70s , died in Bali after testing positive for Covid-19 , officials announced on Saturday .
Local media said he was from France and had underlying conditions , including heart disease .
The Finlaysons had stayed at the five-star Capella Ubud hotel between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day Mrs Finlayson was treated at a private hospital for a fever , Tribun-Bali reported .
She was moved to Sanglah hospital on March 9 and died within 48 hours .
The Finlaysons co-founded FMC , a dentistry publishing and communications company based in Shenley , Hertfordshire .
Colleagues at the firm , which employs 45 people , were left devastated .
Jason Newington , a co-founder and managing director of the firm , previously told Mirror Online : `` It ’ s been such a shock .
She was a big part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement , a spokesperson for FMC said : `` Kimberley Finlayson , one of the co-founders of FMC , has passed away following a short illness .
`` A driving force behind the scenes of the company , Kimberley ’ s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK ’ s biggest independent dental publisher .
`` She approached the world with an infectious passion , creativity and determination that will forever be written into the fabric of the business .
`` She leaves behind an organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The spokesperson , in a statement published by Dentistry magazine , added : `` Kimberley ’ s career in dental publishing lasted more than 30 years , but the greatest highs undoubtedly came after establishing FMC with Jason Newington , and her husband Ken .
`` Indeed , following that moment , her career was studded with so many highlights that it is difficult to single out just one . ''
The spokesperson added : `` Woe betide anyone whose dedication slipped below Kimberley ’ s exacting standards .
`` She demanded much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much more .
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The Government has changed its advice to ban all `` non-essential travel '' as it attempts to clampdown on the spread of the coronavirus .
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If you have a package holiday booked and part or all of it is cancelled by the organiser/airline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within 14 days .
Some organisers are offering alternative holidays or allowing consumers to reschedule but this is not a legal remedy .
If you booked a flight separately that has now been cancelled , the following rules apply : • If your flight was due to depart from the United Kingdom , European Union , Iceland , Norway or Switzerland or was due to arrive in one of these countries via a UK/EU airline , you should be offered a choice of three alternatives .
• If it was a non-EU flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms and conditions for the airline .
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`` Her generosity outmatched even her determination to excel .
`` She championed her family with the same fierce pride with which she approached her business , and her four children were the centre of her world .
`` Those fortunate enough to know her will remember a whirlwind of energy and ideas – and an ability to make things happen that few can match .
`` Kimberley leaves behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades to come . ''
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said previously : “ We are supporting a British man in hospital in Bali , and are in touch with the Indonesian health authorities and his insurance provider.
” As of 7am on Saturday morning , there have been 177 deaths within the UK of patients who have contracted Covid-19 .
A British man , who was a passenger on the Diamond Princess cruise ship , died in a hospital in Japan after testing positive for coronavirus .

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Speaking for the first time, grief-stricken Ken Finlayson, from Hertfordshire, has paid tribute to his late wife Kimberley, who contracted Covid-19 and died during a holiday in Bali, Indonesia
Coronavirus: Husband of Brit who died in Bali 'had few minutes to say goodbye'
The husband of a British woman who died in Bali after catching coronavirus has told of their heartbreaking final goodbye and said he has "lost half of himself".
Kimberley Finlayson - who had underlying health conditions - underwent two emergency operations before her death at the Sanglah hospital on the Indonesian island.
Speaking for the first time, her grieving husband Ken Finlayson said the couple, from near Hertford in Hertfordshire, gazed into each other's eyes, said "I love you" and exchanged goodbyes "for a few minutes" before she died on March 11.
Mrs Finlayson, a mum-of-four and award-winning publisher, and her husband were on holiday when she became unwell and was hospitalised just days into their trip.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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Mr Finlayson, who tested negative for Covid-19 and was forced to self-isolate, told the BBC: "Myself and my four children are absolutely devastated to lose the most beautiful wife and mother.
"She's so generous, she's so full of life, she's so powerful, courageous, supportive of all of us. I've lost half of myself.
"I talked to her. She said that she loved me and we exchanged that for a few minutes and looked into one another's eyes."
Mrs Finalyson was the first British victim of coronavirus to be named.
Image: FMC) FMC)
The couple's four adult children were not on the holiday with their parents.
Mr Finlayson cautioned other UK citizens when travelling overseas and urged them to "be strong" for their families in the months to come.
He said: "The lesson for the British public to realise is that if you go to these places then people really mean well but you're giving up that level of care which we expect and you are playing Russian roulette with your lives if you become critical.
"Mistakes were being made. I don't believe... if this had happened in Barnet Hospital, I believe our great NHS would have saved Kimberley.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I don't think she would have been anywhere near as critical in the first place.
"Tragically in the UK there will be many people who will suffer, I'm sure, over the months ahead. You need to be strong for your family and the memory of your loved one who died in such tragic circumstance."
He added that there was an irony in the now-familiar phrase "underlying health issues" - referring to his wife, who had diabetes.
He said: "I don't know many people in their 50s who haven't received medication, haven't had some health issues. My wife is the most incredibly generous, loving mum."
Health authorities in Bali said Mrs Finlayson had contracted coronavirus outside the country and was Indonesia's 25th Covid-19 patient.
They said she suffered from a number of pre-existing conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroidism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A European man, aged in his 70s, died in Bali after testing positive for Covid-19, officials announced on Saturday. Local media said he was from France and had underlying conditions, including heart disease.
The Finlaysons had stayed at the five-star Capella Ubud hotel between February 29 and March 3, the day Mrs Finlayson was treated at a private hospital for a fever, Tribun-Bali reported.
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She was moved to Sanglah hospital on March 9 and died within 48 hours.
The Finlaysons co-founded FMC, a dentistry publishing and communications company based in Shenley, Hertfordshire.
Colleagues at the firm, which employs 45 people, were left devastated.
Jason Newington, a co-founder and managing director of the firm, previously told Mirror Online: "It’s been such a shock. She was a big part of the company."
Image: Bagus Indahono/EPA-EFE/REX) Bagus Indahono/EPA-EFE/REX)
In a statement, a spokesperson for FMC said: "Kimberley Finlayson, one of the co-founders of FMC, has passed away following a short illness.
"A driving force behind the scenes of the company, Kimberley’s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK’s biggest independent dental publisher.
"She approached the world with an infectious passion, creativity and determination that will forever be written into the fabric of the business.
"She leaves behind an organisation committed to honouring her memory."
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The spokesperson, in a statement published by Dentistry magazine, added: "Kimberley’s career in dental publishing lasted more than 30 years, but the greatest highs undoubtedly came after establishing FMC with Jason Newington, and her husband Ken.
"Indeed, following that moment, her career was studded with so many highlights that it is difficult to single out just one."
The spokesperson added: "Woe betide anyone whose dedication slipped below Kimberley’s exacting standards.
"She demanded much from her people, yet gave back so much more.
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Coronavirus holiday cancellations - your rights UK citizens have been told not to travel anywhere in the world for at least the next 30 days. The Government has changed its advice to ban all "non-essential travel" as it attempts to clampdown on the spread of the coronavirus. If your journey has been cancelled, check the terms and conditions of your booking or travel insurance to see what the small print says. If you have a package holiday booked and part or all of it is cancelled by the organiser/airline, you must be offered a refund within 14 days. Some organisers are offering alternative holidays or allowing consumers to reschedule but this is not a legal remedy. If you booked a flight separately that has now been cancelled, the following rules apply: If your flight was due to depart from the United Kingdom, European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland or was due to arrive in one of these countries via a UK/EU airline, you should be offered a choice of three alternatives.
If it was a non-EU flight, you will need to check the terms and conditions for the airline. If the FCO advises against all but essential travel to your destination and you're flying out from a UK airport, or returning to one, and your flight is cancelled, you'll be entitled to a refund under a European Union regulation, called EC261. Your airline will inform you if this happens, and in some cases you may be able to negotiate to postpone your flight to later in the year. We've got a full guide on your coronavirus travel and refund rights, here. For coronavirus advice on school closures, sick pay, working from home and holiday or event cancellations, click here.
"Her generosity outmatched even her determination to excel.
"She championed her family with the same fierce pride with which she approached her business, and her four children were the centre of her world.
"Those fortunate enough to know her will remember a whirlwind of energy and ideas – and an ability to make things happen that few can match.
"Kimberley leaves behind a legacy that will live on for decades to come."
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said previously: “We are supporting a British man in hospital in Bali, and are in touch with the Indonesian health authorities and his insurance provider.”
As of 7am on Saturday morning, there have been 177 deaths within the UK of patients who have contracted Covid-19.
A British man, who was a passenger on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, died in a hospital in Japan after testing positive for coronavirus.
Indonesia has reported 450 confirmed cases and 38 deaths.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Liverpool 'negotiating' with Lille star Boubakary Soumare but face competition

Liverpool are reportedly still locked in negotiations over a deal for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare .
The French star is on the radar of some of Europe 's elite clubs after an impressive season in Ligue 1 .
Talks are said to have been ongoing between Liverpool and Soumare 's representatives for some time , though the Merseyside club could miss out on the player altogether .
Spanish publication SPORT report an agreement is still yet to be reached , and Barcelona could now swoop in and land Soumare instead .
Barca are eyeing midfield reinforcements this summer with Ivan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Arturo Vidal 's future uncertain .
The Spanish giants have also identified Toulouse 's Ibrahim Sagare as a potential alternative , while Rennes ' Eduardo Camaviga is also under consideration .
Real Madrid are also thought to be interested , while Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has previously expressed his admiration for the 21-year-old .
A move for Sagare would be a simpler option for Barca , with the youngster out of contract at the end of next season , so he could be acquired for a reasonable fee .
Liverpool are well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose Adam Lallana at the end of the season , and could also offload Xherdan Shaqiri and returning loanee Harry Wilson .
Jurgen Klopp is likely to dip into the market when it reopens having been relatively reserved in the previous two windows .
Red Bull Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been continually linked with a switch to Anfield .
But Liverpool legend Steve McManaman feels there is 'no chance ' of Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane leaving the club for Spain this summer , meaning Werner would face a huge battle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told HorseRacing.net : `` Regardless of how the Champions League turns out this season , the best teams in the world at present are the English teams .
Real Madrid and Barcelona are not .
`` I do n't think there 's any chance of either Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah going to either Real Madrid or Barcelona . ''

Real Madrid and Chelsea have both shown interest in Soumare in recent months, while Barcelona are hopeful of muscling in on Liverpool's talks with the midfielder
Liverpool are reportedly still locked in negotiations over a deal for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
The French star is on the radar of some of Europe's elite clubs after an impressive season in Ligue 1.
Talks are said to have been ongoing between Liverpool and Soumare's representatives for some time, though the Merseyside club could miss out on the player altogether.
Spanish publication SPORT report an agreement is still yet to be reached, and Barcelona could now swoop in and land Soumare instead.
Barca are eyeing midfield reinforcements this summer with Ivan Rakitic expected to leave the club, and Arturo Vidal's future uncertain.
Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images) Icon Sport via Getty Images)
The Spanish giants have also identified Toulouse's Ibrahim Sagare as a potential alternative, while Rennes' Eduardo Camaviga is also under consideration.
Real Madrid are also thought to be interested, while Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has previously expressed his admiration for the 21-year-old.
A move for Sagare would be a simpler option for Barca, with the youngster out of contract at the end of next season, so he could be acquired for a reasonable fee.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Liverpool are well stocked in the midfield, but will lose Adam Lallana at the end of the season, and could also offload Xherdan Shaqiri and returning loanee Harry Wilson.
Jurgen Klopp is likely to dip into the market when it reopens having been relatively reserved in the previous two windows.
Red Bull Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been continually linked with a switch to Anfield.
But Liverpool legend Steve McManaman feels there is 'no chance' of Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane leaving the club for Spain this summer, meaning Werner would face a huge battle to earn a regular starting berth.
McManaman told HorseRacing.net : "Regardless of how the Champions League turns out this season, the best teams in the world at present are the English teams. Real Madrid and Barcelona are not.
"I don't think there's any chance of either Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah going to either Real Madrid or Barcelona."


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Jack Whitehall 'besotted' after ‘string of dates’ with model Alexandra Schutz

Comedian Jack Whitehall has been on a stand-up tour of Europe , but the funnyman seems to have picked up more than a few laughs along the way .
Jack , 31 , is said to have enjoyed a string of dates with gorgeous Portuguese model Alexandra Schutz .
The pair have been out for a number of romantic meetings since they first met in November , and Jack is already “ besotted ” , according to reports .
Their alleged blossoming romance has reportedly seen Alexandra fly from her home in Barcelona , Spain , to Liverpool and London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are reported to have had a whirlwind romance , with a source telling The Sun : “ Jack was besotted with her — and you ca n't blame him , she 's beautiful.
” But they haven ’ t seen each other in a while , according to the source , and they aren ’ t likely to with the current travel bans in place in light of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ The pair were really hot on each other for about two months and she went along to a few of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since they have seen each other , ” the insider told the publication .
Alexandra posted a hint at their new romance on her Instagram feed on Valentine ’ s Day , sharing a video of her posing in a mirror with the cryptic caption : “ It is never the place , always the person.
” Earlier in January the brunette bombshell had posted snaps of her self from different swanky locations in London .
But there may be trouble in paradise already for the new beaus after Mirror Online exclusively revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being spotted leaving a BRITs after-party at 4am with Brooklyn Beckham 's ex .
Jack was previously in a relationship with Gemma Chan , who he split with in 2017 after six years together .
The funnyman is said to have joined A-listers members ’ only dating site Raya , in a but to find love again following his split from actress Gemma .
Jack has reportedly had his pick of famous women since his break-up , being linked with A-listers like movie star Kate Beckinsale , Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher , @ @ @ @

Their alleged blossoming romance has reportedly seen Alexandra fly from her home in Barcelona, Spain, to Liverpool and London to see Jack
Jack Whitehall 'besotted' with new romance after ‘string of dates’ with model Alexandra Schutz
Comedian Jack Whitehall has been on a stand-up tour of Europe, but the funnyman seems to have picked up more than a few laughs along the way.
Jack, 31, is said to have enjoyed a string of dates with gorgeous Portuguese model Alexandra Schutz.
The pair have been out for a number of romantic meetings since they first met in November, and Jack is already “besotted”, according to reports.
Their alleged blossoming romance has reportedly seen Alexandra fly from her home in Barcelona, Spain, to Liverpool and London to see Jack.
Jack and Alexandra are reported to have had a whirlwind romance, with a source telling The Sun : “Jack was besotted with her — and you can't blame him, she's beautiful.”
Image: aleschutz/Instagram) aleschutz/Instagram)
But they haven’t seen each other in a while, according to the source, and they aren’t likely to with the current travel bans in place in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The pair were really hot on each other for about two months and she went along to a few of his shows but it's a while since they have seen each other,” the insider told the publication.
Alexandra posted a hint at their new romance on her Instagram feed on Valentine’s Day, sharing a video of her posing in a mirror with the cryptic caption: “It is never the place, always the person.”
Image: GC Images) GC Images) Image: aleschutz/Instagram) aleschutz/Instagram)
Earlier in January the brunette bombshell had posted snaps of her self from different swanky locations in London.
But there may be trouble in paradise already for the new beaus after Mirror Online exclusively revealed the truth behind those snaps of Jack being spotted leaving a BRITs after-party at 4am with Brooklyn Beckham's ex.
Image: aleschutz/Instagram) aleschutz/Instagram)
Jack was previously in a relationship with Gemma Chan, who he split with in 2017 after six years together.
The funnyman is said to have joined A-listers members’ only dating site Raya, in a but to find love again following his split from actress Gemma.
Jack has reportedly had his pick of famous women since his break-up, being linked with A-listers like movie star Kate Beckinsale, Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher, and Paris Hilton.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Stolen toilet roll stash found in back of van by shocked police officers

Three people have been arrested after a stash of stolen toilet rolls was found in the back of a van .
Officers from Essex Police 's Operational Support Group tracked down the van and found the stolen items still inside after getting a tip off .
Supermarkets across the country have been stripped of toilet roll by panic buyers during the coronavirus outbreak , despite manufacturers reassuring everyone that there is n't a shortage .
As a result many people are struggling to get hold of the stuff , with some having to make their own at home .
Essex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolls pilled up in the back of a van alongside a microwave .
They wrote : `` Police officers always get a massive sense of satisfaction when we catch burglars ... however we never expected to find this stolen loot in the boot .
Stolen items recovered and 3 arrested all within an hour of it being reported . ''
The suspected thefts come as some traders have been accused of cashing in on the demand for loo rolls .
One in Walsall wants £15.99 for nine , and one in Leicester asks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for hand sanitiser continues , online marketplace Wowcher is selling three 100ml bottles for £32 , including postage .
But the country 's biggest producer of toilet roll has moved to assure shoppers that the UK has enough .
A spokesman said : “ There is just no need to panic buy .
We make one billion loo rolls a year that ’ s enough to stretch easily around the country .
“ The trucks are going out replenishing stock all the time but the problem is that as soon as it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight away and they just don ’ t need to.
’ ’ Britons woke up to an unprecedented lockdown today after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced sweeping new emergency measures to fight coronavirius .
Tens of thousands of pubs , bars , theatres and restaurants across the country are staying shut as the Government battles to slow the spread of Covid-19 .
The order came as a further 39 people in England were confirmed to have died after testing positive for Covid-19 , bringing the UK death toll to 177 .

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The arrests in the Essex area come as supermarkets across the country have been stripped of toilet roll by panic buyers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Three men have been arrested after a stash of stolen toilet rolls was found in the back of a van.
Officers from Essex Police's Operational Support Group tracked down the van and found the stolen items still inside after getting a tip off.
Supermarkets across the country have been stripped of toilet roll by panic buyers during the coronavirus outbreak, despite manufacturers reassuring everyone that there isn't a shortage.
As a result many people are struggling to get hold of the stuff, with some having to make their own at home.
Essex Police share a picture of the loo rolls pilled up in the back of a van alongside a microwave.
Image: EssexOSG/Twitter) EssexOSG/Twitter)
They wrote: "Police officers always get a massive sense of satisfaction when we catch burglars... however we never expected to find this stolen loot in the boot. Stolen items recovered and 3 arrested all within an hour of it being reported."
The men have been held on suspicion of theft of a vehicle and burglary.
Police said the arrested men were a 28-year-old from Aveley, a 37-year-old from South Ockendon and a 41-year-old from Purfleet.
The suspected thefts come as some traders have been accused of cashing in on the demand for loo rolls.
One in Walsall wants £15.99 for nine, and one in Leicester asks £39.99 for 36.
As the demand for hand sanitiser continues, online marketplace Wowcher is selling three 100ml bottles for £32, including postage.
But the country's biggest producer of toilet roll has moved to assure shoppers that the UK has enough.
Image: EssexOSG/Twitter) EssexOSG/Twitter)
A spokesman said: “There is just no need to panic buy. We make one billion loo rolls a year that’s enough to stretch easily around the country.
“The trucks are going out replenishing stock all the time but the problem is that as soon as it’s going out people are buying it straight away and they just don’t need to.’’
Britons woke up to an unprecedented lockdown today after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced sweeping new emergency measures to fight coronavirius.
Tens of thousands of pubs, bars, theatres and restaurants across the country are staying shut as the Government battles to slow the spread of Covid-19.
The order came as a further 39 people in England were confirmed to have died after testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the UK death toll to 177.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--TV star Dan Snow's tears for dad Peter, 80, who's 'in coronavirus crosshairs'

TV historian Dan Snow has spoken of his concern for his dad who is self-isolating due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Peter , 80 , has been staying at home with his wife Ann after their son asked them to .
Dan said : `` My dad 's got bad lungs , he 's in his 80s , he 's just absolutely , you know , straight in the crosshairs .
`` You know , why not isolate if I can keep him alive till hopefully some drugs change , situation changes , we can flatten the curve , ventilators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whatever it might be I thought , 'why not ? '
'' The government has told everyone aged 70 or over to self-isolate for 12 weeks as the age group is considered one of the most at risk of contracting Covid-19 .
Peter told Channel 4 Dispatches : `` We jumped the gun and we started self-isolating about a week ahead of time .
`` So here we are , we 're enjoying it , are n't we ? ''
His wife Ann said : `` My big thing is we are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I am saying 'this is it , we 're awake today , we 're alive , it 's spring , there are flowers coming out in the garden , we can come and do gardening in a minute .
`` We 're reading a lot , we 're chatting a lot , Dan and his children do Facetime with us , so that 's really important . ''
She added : `` I do n't think I am at particular risk , but if I caught it and then gave it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The 41-year-old historian said he is `` very worried '' , which is why he has asked his parents to remain in isolation .
He explained he brought his mum and dad some pasta and , when his dad thanked him , he felt like there was no need to be told 'thank you ' .
He said : `` He kept me alive for 18 years .
`` So I 'm going to get him through the next six months . ''
As of today , the total number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5,018 - with 233 deaths reported .

The 41-year-old historian has asked his dad Peter and mum Ann to stay at home due to the coronavirus outbreak - he said he is worried as his father is in one of the groups at risk
TV historian Dan Snow has spoken of his concern for his dad who is self-isolating due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Peter, 80, has been staying at home with his wife Ann after their son asked them to.
Dan said: "My dad's got bad lungs, he's in his 80s, he's just absolutely, you know, straight in the crosshairs.
"You know, why not isolate if I can keep him alive till hopefully some drugs change, situation changes, we can flatten the curve, ventilators will be available in hospitals.
"Whatever it might be I thought, 'why not?'"
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The government has told everyone aged 70 or over to self-isolate for 12 weeks as the age group is considered one of the most at risk of contracting Covid-19.
Peter told Channel 4 Dispatches : "We jumped the gun and we started self-isolating about a week ahead of time.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"So here we are, we're enjoying it, aren't we?"
His wife Ann said: "My big thing is we are being very positive - at least I am, and I am saying 'this is it, we're awake today, we're alive, it's spring, there are flowers coming out in the garden, we can come and do gardening in a minute.
"We're reading a lot, we're chatting a lot, Dan and his children do Facetime with us, so that's really important."
She added: "I don't think I am at particular risk, but if I caught it and then gave it to Peter I would never forgive myself."
The 41-year-old historian said he is "very worried", which is why he has asked his parents to remain in isolation.
He explained he brought his mum and dad some pasta and, when his dad thanked him, he felt like there was no need to be told 'thank you'.
He said: "He kept me alive for 18 years.
"So I'm going to get him through the next six months."
As of today, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK is 5,018 - with 233 deaths reported.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Coronavirus: Rihanna splashes out $5m to aid relief amid killer bug pandemic

Rihanna has very generously donated $ 5million to help fund people on the frontline working to tackle coronavirus .
The Barbadian pop princess ' Clara Lionel Foundation announced it will donate $ 5million to COVID-19 relief efforts .
The huge sum of cash will help communities have medical supplies and equipment as well as access to food across multiple regions , according to the CLF Twitter account .
She 's also pledged the money to help the elderly in the US and supporting testing and care facilities in Haiti and Malawi .
Work songstress RiRi set up the non-profit organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clara and Lionel Braithwaite .
Her website states their aim to develop a vaccine for the killer bug as well as other therapies offered by the foundation in times of need .
CLF 's executive director Justine Lucas told TMZ : `` Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities - those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic . ''
The foundation was primarily formed to improve emergency response programs around the world .
Rihanna 's donation has been a huge positive as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The UK has seen 233 deaths after a further 53 people had died in England after testing positive for the deadly virus .
Two people have died in Wales and one person has died in Scotland .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shut all pubs , nightclubs , bars , restaurants and gyms in order to crackdown on the serious virus .
The global death toll continued to rise with further increases across Spain , Belgium , Germany and Iran and other countries struggling to control the virus .
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Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation is donating the huge sum of money to coronavirus relief in order to aid those in need
Rihanna has very generously donated $5million to help fund people on the frontline working to tackle coronavirus.
The Barbadian pop princess' Clara Lionel Foundation announced it will donate $5million to COVID-19 relief efforts.
The huge sum of cash will help communities have medical supplies and equipment as well as access to food across multiple regions, according to the CLF Twitter account.
She's also pledged the money to help the elderly in the US and supporting testing and care facilities in Haiti and Malawi.
Image: Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Work songstress RiRi set up the non-profit organisation in 2012 in honour of her grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite.
Her website states their aim to develop a vaccine for the killer bug as well as other therapies offered by the foundation in times of need.
CLF's executive director Justine Lucas told TMZ : "Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities - those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic."
Image: Getty Images for Diamond Ball) Getty Images for Diamond Ball)
The foundation was primarily formed to improve emergency response programs around the world.
Rihanna's donation has been a huge positive as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to bite.
The UK has seen 233 deaths after a further 53 people had died in England after testing positive for the deadly virus.
Two people have died in Wales and one person has died in Scotland.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shut all pubs, nightclubs, bars, restaurants and gyms in order to crackdown on the serious virus.
The global death toll continued to rise with further increases across Spain, Belgium, Germany and Iran and other countries struggling to control the virus.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Riot van swoops on pub 'packed full of drinkers' despite coronavirus lockdown

A police riot van swooped on a pub that was reportedly packed with drinkers - despite government orders to close due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Photos shared by the Daily Record show a large police presence outside Cheers in Greenock , Inverclyde , this evening .
Several people criticised the pub on social media for staying open even though health officials advised all public venues to close to prevent further spread of the virus .
DCC Malcolm Graham told the Daily Record that officers , at this time , can not enforce the closure of any premises .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the request from the UK and Scottish Governments for entertainment venues to close , and the Chief Constable has already thanked the vast majority of people in Scotland for complying with the instruction .
`` We expect that business owners will also wish to support the national efforts to tackle this grave threat .
`` There are no powers conferred by the government request at this time , and therefore we have instructed officers that they should not anticipate enforcing the closure of any premises . ''
He continued : `` As part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wellbeing of people across Scotland our officers patrolling in towns and cities can offer advice on the government request .
`` We are aware of the proposed legislation in relation to coronavirus , and are carefully considering the implications in this very fast moving situation . ''
It comes as the Scottish Government requested that public venues such as pubs , bars , restaurants and cafes closed as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the UK and globally .
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned venues refusing to shut their doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within days '' to force them to close , The Scottish Sun reports .
She said on Twitter : “ We all not hesitate to use them if necessary .
“ But pubs etc shouldn ’ t wait for that — they should do the right thing now .
My thanks to the vast majority of pubs etc that have complied with the Scottish Government ’ s request to close .
“ I ’ m seeing some suggestions on here that a small minority might not be complying .
If that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at risk as a result .
Please do the right thing now.
” Cheers ' boss Ian Ellis , 44 , reportedly said : “ We ’ re going to stay open until it becomes unsafe to do so or we ’ re forced to close.
” Seven people have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus - the total number of positive cases has risen to 373 .
Mirror Online has approached Police Scotland and Cheers for comment .

Several people criticised Cheers, a pub in Greenock, Inverclyde, for staying open this evening despite health officials' advice to close due to the coronavirus outbreak
A police riot van swooped on a pub that was reportedly packed with drinkers - despite government orders to close due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Photos shared by the Daily Record show a large police presence outside Cheers in Greenock, Inverclyde, this evening.
Several people criticised the pub on social media for staying open even though health officials advised all public venues to close to prevent further spread of the virus.
DCC Malcolm Graham told the Daily Record that officers, at this time, cannot enforce the closure of any premises.
He said: "We are fully behind the request from the UK and Scottish Governments for entertainment venues to close, and the Chief Constable has already thanked the vast majority of people in Scotland for complying with the instruction.
"We expect that business owners will also wish to support the national efforts to tackle this grave threat.
"There are no powers conferred by the government request at this time, and therefore we have instructed officers that they should not anticipate enforcing the closure of any premises."
He continued: "As part of our duty to improve the safety and wellbeing of people across Scotland our officers patrolling in towns and cities can offer advice on the government request.
"We are aware of the proposed legislation in relation to coronavirus, and are carefully considering the implications in this very fast moving situation."
It comes as the Scottish Government requested that public venues such as pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes closed as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the UK and globally.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned venues refusing to shut their doors that emergency legislation will be available "within days" to force them to close, The Scottish Sun reports.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
She said on Twitter : “We all not hesitate to use them if necessary.
“But pubs etc shouldn’t wait for that — they should do the right thing now. My thanks to the vast majority of pubs etc that have complied with the Scottish Government’s request to close.
“I’m seeing some suggestions on here that a small minority might not be complying. If that’s true, make no mistake...lives are at risk as a result. Please do the right thing now.”
Cheers' boss Ian Ellis, 44, reportedly said: “We’re going to stay open until it becomes unsafe to do so or we’re forced to close.”
Seven people have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus - the total number of positive cases has risen to 373.
Mirror Online has approached Police Scotland and Cheers for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--UK virus lockdown began after France 'threatened to close border with Britain'

France threatened to close its border with Britain unless it introduced shutdown measures to stop the threat of Coronavirus , aides to President Emmanuel Macron claimed tonight .
The head of state 's staff said that he called Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday night and told him that unless the situation quickly changed ‘ France would have no other choice but to refuse entry for all travellers from the United Kingdom.
’ Mr Johnson responded by announcing the shutdown of pubs , cafes , bars and restaurants , bringing Britain in line with its EU neighbours .
An Elysee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Macron had carried out his threat to close all borders with the UK ‘ all the other European states would have done the same , which would have been very bad news for the British economy.
’ Do you have a coronavirus story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk The source said that a reckless British policy dubbed ‘ benign neglect ’ by the French had clearly not been working , and that Mr Macron felt he had to appeal to Mr Johnson directly .
On Tuesday , Edouard Phillipe , Mr Macron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that British nationals would be banned from France if the UK failed to adopt more radical Coronavirus containment measures .
During a live TV address from Paris , Mr Philippe expressed extreme frustration that Britain was lagging behind in the ‘ war ’ against the deadly illness .
‘ Everyone within the European Union must adopt coherent methods and processes to fight the epidemic , as in Italy , France and Spain ’ , said Mr Philippe .
‘ It goes without saying that if neighbouring states such as the United Kingdom spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , then we would have difficulty accepting British nationals who would move freely in their own country and then come to our country , ’ the Prime Minister had added .
Mr Philippe was speaking on the first day of a nationwide lockdown in his own country , which has seen major cities including Paris grind to a halt .
A ban would have caused huge problems for the millions of British nationals who have professional and personal links with France .
The British make up the biggest foreign visitor group to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular tourist city in the world .
While restrictions on movement and lifestyle are growing every day in EU countries , post-Brexit Britain is perceived to be lagging behind .
People in France need documentation to leave the house , even for routine tasks such as shopping or walking the dog , for example .
There are currently 100,000 police and gendarmes officers enforcing such draconian restrictions .
Fines for anyone caught without these ‘ attestations ’ have risen to the equivalent of £118 , and people are also being arrested .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Peter Allen, Matthew Dresch)

President Emmanuel Macron reportedly called Boris Johnson on Friday night and threatened to shut down the border with the UK unless he stemmed the coronavirus outbreak
France threatened to close its border with Britain unless it introduced shutdown measures to stop the threat of Coronavirus, aides to President Emmanuel Macron claimed tonight.
The head of state's staff said that he called Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday night and told him that unless the situation quickly changed ‘France would have no other choice but to refuse entry for all travellers from the United Kingdom.’
Mr Johnson responded by announcing the shutdown of pubs, cafes, bars and restaurants, bringing Britain in line with its EU neighbours.
An Elysee Palace source told Liberation newspaper that if Mr Macron had carried out his threat to close all borders with the UK ‘all the other European states would have done the same, which would have been very bad news for the British economy.’
Do you have a coronavirus story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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The source said that a reckless British policy dubbed ‘benign neglect’ by the French had clearly not been working, and that Mr Macron felt he had to appeal to Mr Johnson directly.
On Tuesday, Edouard Phillipe, Mr Macron’s prime minister had first announced that British nationals would be banned from France if the UK failed to adopt more radical Coronavirus containment measures.
During a live TV address from Paris, Mr Philippe expressed extreme frustration that Britain was lagging behind in the ‘war’ against the deadly illness.
Image: SEBASTIEN BOZON/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) SEBASTIEN BOZON/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Image: Sky News) Sky News)
‘Everyone within the European Union must adopt coherent methods and processes to fight the epidemic, as in Italy, France and Spain’, said Mr Philippe.
‘It goes without saying that if neighbouring states such as the United Kingdom spend too long continuing to avoid these containment measures, then we would have difficulty accepting British nationals who would move freely in their own country and then come to our country,’ the Prime Minister had added.
Mr Philippe was speaking on the first day of a nationwide lockdown in his own country, which has seen major cities including Paris grind to a halt.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A ban would have caused huge problems for the millions of British nationals who have professional and personal links with France.
The British make up the biggest foreign visitor group to Paris, which is normally the most popular tourist city in the world.
While restrictions on movement and lifestyle are growing every day in EU countries, post-Brexit Britain is perceived to be lagging behind.
People in France need documentation to leave the house, even for routine tasks such as shopping or walking the dog, for example.
There are currently 100,000 police and gendarmes officers enforcing such draconian restrictions.
Fines for anyone caught without these ‘attestations’ have risen to the equivalent of £118, and people are also being arrested.


thedailymirror--2020-03-21--Panic buyers shamelessly hoard more than £1billion worth of groceries in 3 weeks

Panic buyers have put the nation to shame by hoarding more than £1billion of groceries over the past three weeks .
The supermarket shelf-strippers are buying 50 % more food than they need .
Yesterday the stockpilers were told to start eating it .
Environment Secretary George Eustice implored them to think of others and insisted : “ There ’ s more than enough food to go around.
” British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson said : “ The issue is around people and lorries getting that food on to our shelves , which is why we ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glut : “ We should make sure we eat some of it.
” NHS Medical Director Prof Stephen Powis said hospital staff had wept in shops after a long shift where shelves were empty .
He said : “ We should all be ashamed .
These are the very people we will all need to look after perhaps us or our loved ones in the weeks ahead.
” One nurse who was saving lives in intensive care then found the supermarket shelves bare was critical care nurse Dawn Bilbrough , 51 , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who works in Leeds , West Yorks , made a heartbreaking video begging hoarders to be considerate .
Tearful Dawn said : “ I ’ ve just come out of the supermarket – there ’ s no fruit and veg .
I had a little cry in there .
I just wanted to get some stuff in for the next 48 hours .
“ I just don ’ t know how I ’ m supposed to stay healthy .
“ Those people who are just stripping the shelves of basic foods – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s people like me that are going to be looking after you when you are at your lowest .
Just stop it .
Please.
” Tesco has now said the hour before official opening every Sunday will be a shopping slot exclusively for NHS staff , with ID checks to keep out hoarders .
Dawn added : “ I understand the fear but we are not a Third World country .
People need to have a bit of awareness and remember other people actually need to survive this.
” Ms Dickinson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas with four months to prepare but the crisis had given them only two weeks .
Panic buying is making staff worry about going to work for fear of being abused or assaulted by customers .
At one Tesco branch in Isleworth , West London , staff were attacked by customers furious about shortages .
A woman said they face hours of verbal abuse from customers often angered by restrictions on items being sold .
The worker said : “ Some are okay but others explode and go mad .
“ Yesterday a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
The girls are coming off the tills crying.
” A supermarket worker in Brighton called Barbara said that the health of low-paid staff is being put at greater danger .
She said : “ I feel I am at extreme risk .
We are constantly exposed to everything .
There is no protection for workers on the till .
“ There is no protective gear , no shielding , no one organising the queues , it ’ s total mayhem.
” Usdaw , Britain ’ s biggest shopworkers ’ union , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the catching the deadly bug .
It said an average of 400 shopworkers were attacked every day even before the crisis and it suspects the rate has increased .
Usdaw spokesman David Williams said : “ We are calling for supermarkets to make sure staff are secure .
“ If the police need to go into stores it will be a real shame to see them diverted away from real emergencies just because shoppers can ’ t keep their cool.
” Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said ministers had been too slow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : “ Too often during this crisis the Government has been behind the curve and behind other countries.
” He added : “ We need plans that will be suitable for the weeks to come , not the week we have just been through.
” Stores including Tesco , Asda , Aldi and Lidl are now hiring thousands of staff to meet the unprecedented demand .
Asda said it will be donating £5million to foodbanks and charities to provide four million meals to those living in poverty .
Mr Eustice was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ books but said only it was up to supermarkets to decide limits on what shoppers can buy .
Meanwhile the Lib Dems are tabling Commons amendments this week to boost statutory sick pay from £94.25 to £220 a week .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Stephen Hayward, Nigel Nelson)

NHS workers given round of applause and flowers by Tesco staff
NHS workers given round of applause and flowers by Tesco staff
Selfish shoppers are purchasing 50% more food than they need as NHS Director said hospital staff wept in shops after long shift where shelves were empty
Panic buyers shamelessly hoard more than £1billion worth of groceries in 3 weeks
Panic buyers have put the nation to shame by hoarding more than £1billion of groceries over the past three weeks.
The supermarket shelf-strippers are buying 50% more food than they need.
Yesterday the stockpilers were told to start eating it.
Environment Secretary George Eustice implored them to think of others and insisted: “There’s more than enough food to go around.”
British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson said: “The issue is around people and lorries getting that food on to our shelves, which is why we’ve seen shortages.”
She said of the £1billion glut: “We should make sure we eat some of it.”
NHS Medical Director Prof Stephen Powis said hospital staff had wept in shops after a long shift where shelves were empty.
He said: “We should all be ashamed. These are the very people we will all need to look after perhaps us or our loved ones in the weeks ahead.”
One nurse who was saving lives in intensive care then found the supermarket shelves bare was critical care nurse Dawn Bilbrough, 51, who had done a 48-hour shift.
Image: WP Pix/SplashNews.com) WP Pix/SplashNews.com)
Dawn, who works in Leeds, West Yorks, made a heartbreaking video begging hoarders to be considerate.
Tearful Dawn said: “I’ve just come out of the supermarket – there’s no fruit and veg. I had a little cry in there. I just wanted to get some stuff in for the next 48 hours.
“I just don’t know how I’m supposed to stay healthy.
“Those people who are just stripping the shelves of basic foods – you need to stop it because it’s people like me that are going to be looking after you when you are at your lowest. Just stop it. Please.” Tesco has now said the hour before official opening every Sunday will be a shopping slot exclusively for NHS staff, with ID checks to keep out hoarders.
Image: Peter Macdiarmid/LNP) Peter Macdiarmid/LNP) Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Dawn added: “I understand the fear but we are not a Third World country. People need to have a bit of awareness and remember other people actually need to survive this.”
Ms Dickinson said shops are used to boosting supplies at Christmas with four months to prepare but the crisis had given them only two weeks.
Panic buying is making staff worry about going to work for fear of being abused or assaulted by customers.
At one Tesco branch in Isleworth, West London, staff were attacked by customers furious about shortages.
A woman said they face hours of verbal abuse from customers often angered by restrictions on items being sold.
The worker said: “Some are okay but others explode and go mad.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“Yesterday a manager had a shopping trolley thrown at him. The girls are coming off the tills crying.” A supermarket worker in Brighton called Barbara said that the health of low-paid staff is being put at greater danger.
She said: “I feel I am at extreme risk. We are constantly exposed to everything. There is no protection for workers on the till.
“There is no protective gear, no shielding, no one organising the queues, it’s total mayhem.”
Usdaw, Britain’s biggest shopworkers’ union, called for better protection for staff worried about the catching the deadly bug. It said an average of 400 shopworkers were attacked every day even before the crisis and it suspects the rate has increased.
Usdaw spokesman David Williams said: “We are calling for supermarkets to make sure staff are secure.
Image: Peter Macdiarmid/LNP) Peter Macdiarmid/LNP)
“If the police need to go into stores it will be a real shame to see them diverted away from real emergencies just because shoppers can’t keep their cool.”
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said ministers had been too slow to warn off the panic buyers.
He said: “Too often during this crisis the Government has been behind the curve and behind other countries.”
He added: “We need plans that will be suitable for the weeks to come, not the week we have just been through.”
Stores including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl are now hiring thousands of staff to meet the unprecedented demand.
Asda said it will be donating £5million to foodbanks and charities to provide four million meals to those living in poverty.
Mr Eustice was asked to rule out rationing or ration books but said only it was up to supermarkets to decide limits on what shoppers can buy.
Meanwhile the Lib Dems are tabling Commons amendments this week to boost statutory sick pay from £94.25 to £220 a week.