inews--2020-05-03--Van Der Valk filming locations? Where the rebooted ITV cop drama series was filmed

Van Der Valk filming locations ?
Where the rebooted ITV cop drama series was filmed The series follows a team of cops led by a cynical detective as they struggle to get to grips with high profile murders It follows a team of cops led by a cynical detective as they struggle to get to grips with high profile murders .
The original , starring Barry Foster as Simon `` Piet '' Van der Valk , was released in 1972 .
The remake , which stars Marc Warren in the lead role ( Hustle/ Band of Brothers/ The Good Wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on ITV at 8.00pm .
Where was the Van Der Valk remake filmed ?
A truly authentic Dutch crime drama , the reboot was shot entirely on location in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam , known for it network of canals , cafes and iconic bridges .
The exact filming spots in the city have not been released by the production company ahead of the premiere , but viewers can expect to see key landmarks and tourist attractions as the series goes on .
Expect to see plenty of canals , bridges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Photo : Unsplash/ Adrien Olichon ) Other famous shows and movies filmed in Amsterdam include Netflix series Sens8 , The Fault in Our Stars and Diamonds Are Forever , among others .
Who stars in the new cast ?
Marc Warren takes on the eponymous lead role of Simon `` Piet '' Van der Valk .
The character lives on a boat , is a bit of a loner , a little taciturn but , according to the actor , very “ comfortable in his own skin ” .
Maimie McCoy will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's trusted detective side kick .
She previously starred alongside Warren in The Musketeers , as well as appearing in White House Farm and A Confession , among others .
Marc Warren takes over as the titular Dutch detective tasked with linking the murders of two seemingly unconnected victims ( Photo : Elmer van der Marel/ITV )

Dutch detective drama Van Der Valk is back on ITV with a modern day twist and a brand new cast
It follows a team of cops led by a cynical detective as they struggle to get to grips with high profile murders.
The original, starring Barry Foster as Simon “Piet” Van der Valk, was released in 1972. The remake, which stars Marc Warren in the lead role (Hustle/ Band of Brothers/ The Good Wife), is now showing every Sunday on ITV at 8.00pm.
Where was the Van Der Valk remake filmed?
A truly authentic Dutch crime drama, the reboot was shot entirely on location in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, known for it network of canals, cafes and iconic bridges.
The exact filming spots in the city have not been released by the production company ahead of the premiere, but viewers can expect to see key landmarks and tourist attractions as the series goes on.
Other famous shows and movies filmed in Amsterdam include Netflix series Sens8, The Fault in Our Stars and Diamonds Are Forever, among others.
Who stars in the new cast?
Marc Warren takes on the eponymous lead role of Simon “Piet” Van der Valk. The character lives on a boat, is a bit of a loner, a little taciturn but, according to the actor, very “comfortable in his own skin”.
Maimie McCoy will play Lucienne Hassell, Van der Valk’s trusted detective side kick. She previously starred alongside Warren in The Musketeers, as well as appearing in White House Farm and A Confession, among others.
Elliot Barnes Worrell plays junior police officer Job Cloovers. He’s scored roles in Ready Player One, The Strangers and Dolittle in the past.
Luke Allen-Gale (Dominion/This Borgias) plays Van der Valk’s teammate Brad De Vries, Darrell D’Silva (Game of Thrones/Informer) plays hard drinking pathologist Hendrik Davis, and Emma Fielding (Les Misérables/Years and Years/Unforgotten) takes on the part of Chief Commissaris Julia Dahlman – Van der Valk’s boss.


inews--2020-05-03--VE Day 2020 decoration ideas: how to make your own Union Jack bunting, and where to buy everything y

VE Day 2020 decoration ideas: how to make your own Union Jack bunting, and where to buy everything you need for celebrations

VE Day 2020 decoration ideas : how to make your own Union Jack bunting , and where to buy everything you need for celebrations Nationwide plans had been drawn up to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe day at the end of World War Two Nationwide plans had been drawn up to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe day at the end of World War Two – but they have had to be scrapped because of the coronavirus lockdown .
Now people across the country are being urged to host a ‘ stay at home street party ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socially distanced activities .
The idea is for neighbours in streets across Britain will come out to drape their homes in flags and bunting – and then enjoy the festivities while observing Government guidelines on social distancing , staying at least two metres apart from others , and not gathering in groups .
How can I make my own bunting ?
Director of BBC England Helen Thomas said : “ Although people can ’ t celebrate in the way they had perhaps hoped to , we can still brighten up the streets with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VE Day heroes.
” So just how can you make your own bunting to inject a little bit of colour into proceedings ?
To get started , you ’ ll need some materials on hand , but these can be anything from paper , cereal boxes , string , ribbon , sweet wrappers , felt pens , poster paint or whatever you can find .
“ You can decorate your bunting with pictures of whatever inspires you , ” say the BBC , “ whether it ’ s those who fought on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or whether it ’ s a celebration of enduring peace or your own personal hero.
” Lance Bombardier Parkinson , who lost both legs and suffered brain damage when the armoured Land Rover he was travelling in hit a mine in Helmand Province in 2006 , is backing the campaign .
In a video posted online by the BBC , he said : “ I want you to join me and make great British bunting.
” Where can I get Union Jack flags ?
If you ’ d rather get your decorations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the usual retailers will reward you with both Union Jack bunting and flags in abundance .
What else is happening to commemorate VE Day ?

This weekend sees a slightly reworked early May bank holiday, as the traditional break is moved to Friday 8 May in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Nationwide plans had been drawn up to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe day at the end of World War Two – but they have had to be scrapped because of the coronavirus lockdown.
Now people across the country are being urged to host a ‘stay at home street party’ – and to celebrate the date with socially distanced activities.
Organisers want people to decorate their home in red, white and blue – and enjoy a picnic in their front garden.
The idea is for neighbours in streets across Britain will come out to drape their homes in flags and bunting – and then enjoy the festivities while observing Government guidelines on social distancing, staying at least two metres apart from others, and not gathering in groups.
How can I make my own bunting?
One of the initiatives put forward in aid of VE Day is the BBC’s Make A Difference campaign.
Everyone is asked to show off their bunting displays on social media using the hashtags #GreatBritishBunting and #VEDay75.
Director of BBC England Helen Thomas said: “Although people can’t celebrate in the way they had perhaps hoped to, we can still brighten up the streets with this special initiative in tribute to our VE Day heroes.”
So just how can you make your own bunting to inject a little bit of colour into proceedings?
The simplest method in this instance is track down the bunting template pack can be downloaded online at www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.
To get started, you’ll need some materials on hand, but these can be anything from paper, cereal boxes, string, ribbon, sweet wrappers, felt pens, poster paint or whatever you can find.
“You can decorate your bunting with pictures of whatever inspires you,” say the BBC, “whether it’s those who fought on the frontline or worked hard on the Homefront, or whether it’s a celebration of enduring peace or your own personal hero.”
Lance Bombardier Parkinson, who lost both legs and suffered brain damage when the armoured Land Rover he was travelling in hit a mine in Helmand Province in 2006, is backing the campaign.
In a video posted online by the BBC, he said: “I want you to join me and make great British bunting.”
Showing bunting he has created, he says: “If I can do this, anyone can.”
Where can I get Union Jack flags?
If you’d rather get your decorations in pre-made, a quick search of the usual retailers will reward you with both Union Jack bunting and flags in abundance.
Or should that be, in ‘abuntance’?
For instance, Amazon is currently selling this 32ft red, white and blue bunting for £6.99.
This full-size, 5ft flag is available for £3.95, and you can even get a flag-based table cover.
What else is happening to commemorate VE Day?
Despite the current restrictions, VE Day looks set to be a packed day of events and activities to honour the historical anniversary.
At 11am, a two-minute national silence will be held to remember the declaration of victory and the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Between 2.45 and 3.45pm, the first of two special BBC One programmes to mark VE75 will be broadcast, an including extract from Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech.
Throughout the afternoon, Britons are encouraged to hold 1940s-style afternoon tea parties at home rather than street parties, including their homemade bunting and recipes from the era.
The Queen will then address the nation at 9pm, followed by national doorstep rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’.


inews--2020-05-03--Can I drive to exercise or walk my dog? UK coronavirus lockdown rules on driving, explained

Can I drive to exercise or walk my dog ?
UK coronavirus lockdown rules on driving , explained With social distancing measures tightened up and life under lockdown continuing , some people have questions about what they can still do Under government guidance , people are allowed to go out once daily for exercise - but does this include driving to a beauty spot or park to run or walk your dog ?
Can I drive to take my dog on a walk ?
The current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there are only four reasons you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government has clarified that only essential travel should be undertaken , and that daily exercise should occur locally and close to home .
`` Stay local and use open spaces near to your home where possible – do not travel unnecessarily , '' the guidance states .
As lockdown rules continue to be enforced , The National Police Chiefs ’ Council ( NPCC ) has issued guidance for people about what they can and can not do when leaving their homes .
The current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving your home : What you ’ re not allowed to do is drive for a prolonged period of time for only a brief amount of exercise , or take a short walk to something like a park bench where you sit for a long period .
Given current circumstances , you probably should not be driving to a separate location to exercise or walk your dog , but in some cases it is permitted .
In the list released by the government , it stated : “ Parks will remain open only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day .
The National Trust also announced that they are closing all of their gardens and parks as well due to the spread of coronavirus .
Their statement said : “ We have now closed all of our gated gardens and parks as well as our houses , cafes and shops to help restrict the spread of the coronavirus , and by the end of Tuesday 24 March , we will close all our car parks .
“ We believe it is important that people do not travel , and instead stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Under government guidance, people are now allowed to go outside for more than their once daily exercise – in fact, outdoor exercise is now no longer limited. But does this include driving to a beauty spot or park to run or walk your dog?
Here’s what you should know.
Can I drive to take my dog on a walk?
Current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there are only four reasons you should be leaving your home:
Daily exercise (which includes walking your dog)
Shopping for essentials
Travelling to and from work
To fulfil medical needs
The UK Government has now updated the daily exercise allowance, from one form of daily exercise a day to an unlimited amount of exercise each day.
This will be permitted from Wednesday 13 May, and social distancing measures will still need to be followed.
Boris Johnson said: “From this Wednesday, we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise.”
Driving to other destinations to do this exercise, which includes dog walking, is also allowed.
“You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household,” Johnson explained.
Are parks closed?
In the list released by the government, it stated: “Parks will remain open only for individuals and households to exercise.
“Communal spaces within parks such as playgrounds and football pitches will be closed.”
The National Trust also announced that they are closing all of their gardens and parks as well due to the spread of coronavirus.
Their statement said: “We have now closed all of our gated gardens and parks as well as our houses, cafes and shops to help restrict the spread of the coronavirus, and by the end of Tuesday 24 March, we will close all our car parks.
“We believe it is important that people do not travel, and instead stay at home and observe social distancing measures.”


inews--2020-05-03--Is Hollywood true? How the new Netflix series was inspired by real life events and people like Rock

Is Hollywood true? How the new Netflix series was inspired by real life events and people like Rock Hudson

Is Hollywood true ?
How the new Netflix series was inspired by real life events and people like Rock Hudson Much of the show mirrors real parts of Hollywood 's illustrious history But even though the story is rooted in fiction , some parts of it are in fact real events in Hollywood 's history .
Here , we take a look at the true parts .
We learn this , too , in Hollywood 's adaptation of her real-life character , when she candidly tells a director that viewers `` do n't want a leading lady that looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the movie of audiences expecting her to be stereotyped as `` dangerously exotic Far Eastern temptresses '' - which was often how she was cast in real life due to miscegenation laws that banned promotion of interracial relationships .
Murphy , who honours Wong with a non-stereotyped role in Hollywood , called her plight `` one of the most shocking stories in Hollywood history , and so many people do n't know about her '' .
Despite being criticised in real life for taking on more than 70 stereotypical Mammy , housemaid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her into a mentor for younger actors disheartened by an industry rife with racism .
As one of the most in-demand men in Hollywood during the 1950s and 60s , Rock Hudson played opposites such as Doris Day , Elizabeth Taylor and Lauren Bacall - but never felt able to come out until later in life .
He made more than 60 films during his career and died of Aids aged 59 in 1985 , after becoming one of the first major celebrities to reveal his diagnosis .
Murphy 's revisionist portrayal lends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of his career .
`` He definitely had to live a lie , '' Murphy told Time magazine .
`` I was interested in , what if Rock Hudson was rewarded and not punished for being who he was ?
” In Hollywood , Camille has to fight hard or the opportunity to star in a leading role - which he says resembled Dandridge and Horne 's struggles as African Americans to break into big roles .
“ [ Camille ] was loosely based on their struggle , ” Murphy says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talented , more talented than many of the actresses who were getting great opportunities , like Lana Turner , and yet they just could not get beyond a certain level.
” Customers roll up at Ernie 's gas pumps in the show and say `` I want to go to Dreamland '' , a by-word for what they really want .
In real life , Scotty Bowers moved to Los Angeles and started working at the station on Hollywood Boulevard , earning himself the nickname `` Mr Sex '' .
He also played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ express themselves and step out the closet , which he was honoured for before his death in 2019 .

New Netflix limited series Hollywood sees Ryan Murphy chart a gripping and colourful fictional history of an iconic institution.
The show’s storyline sees a group of actors and filmmakers try to fulfil their dreams after the end of World War Two.
Murphy told Time magazine he wanted to demonstrate “the power of Hollywood to change hearts and minds”.
But even though the story is rooted in fiction, some parts of it are in fact real events in Hollywood’s history. Here, we take a look at the true parts.
Anna May Wong
As the first Chinese-American actress in Hollywood, Anna May Wong was a pioneering and vocal campaigner against the discrimination she experienced.
She rose to fame starring in silent movies during the 1920s but constantly felt out of place.
We learn this, too, in Hollywood‘s adaptation of her real-life character, when she candidly tells a director that viewers “don’t want a leading lady that looks like me”.
She also speaks in the movie of audiences expecting her to be stereotyped as “dangerously exotic Far Eastern temptresses” – which was often how she was cast in real life due to miscegenation laws that banned promotion of interracial relationships.
Murphy, who honours Wong with a non-stereotyped role in Hollywood, called her plight “one of the most shocking stories in Hollywood history, and so many people don’t know about her”.
Hattie McDaniel
The first African-American actor to win an Oscar, Hattie McDaniel’s story also features in Hollywood.
Despite being criticised in real life for taking on more than 70 stereotypical Mammy, housemaid and slave roles in films, Murphy transforms her into a mentor for younger actors disheartened by an industry rife with racism.
Rock Hudson
As one of the most in-demand men in Hollywood during the 1950s and 60s, Rock Hudson played opposites such as Doris Day, Elizabeth Taylor and Lauren Bacall – but never felt able to come out until later in life.
He made more than 60 films during his career and died of Aids aged 59 in 1985, after becoming one of the first major celebrities to reveal his diagnosis.
Murphy’s revisionist portrayal lends him the courage to come out at the start of his career. “He definitely had to live a lie,” Murphy told Time magazine. “I was interested in, what if Rock Hudson was rewarded and not punished for being who he was?”
Camille Washington
Murphy says the fictional character Camille Washington, played by Laura Harrier, is inspired by the real-life personalities Lena Horne and Dorothy Dandridge.
In Hollywood, Camille has to fight hard or the opportunity to star in a leading role – which he says resembled Dandridge and Horne’s struggles as African Americans to break into big roles.
“[Camille] was loosely based on their struggle,” Murphy says. “They were beautiful and incredibly talented, more talented than many of the actresses who were getting great opportunities, like Lana Turner, and yet they just could not get beyond a certain level.”
Ernie’s Gas Station
The gas station in Hollywood is essentially a euphemism for sexual relations, and mirrors its function as a meet-up place for pimps in real life.
Customers roll up at Ernie’s gas pumps in the show and say “I want to go to Dreamland”, a by-word for what they really want.
In real life, Scotty Bowers moved to Los Angeles and started working at the station on Hollywood Boulevard, earning himself the nickname “Mr Sex”. He also played a crucial role in helping LGBT+ stars express themselves and step out the closet, which he was honoured for before his death in 2019.
Peg Entwistle
The tragic tale of Peg, who is the focus of character Archie Coleman’s screenplay in Hollywood, also reflects a real life story.
Peg Entwistle, an aspiring British-born actress, shocked people across the globe in 1932 when she jumped to her death from the “H” of the then-Hollywoodland sign.
In Hollywood, Coleman explains that he can empathise with her anxiety at never being able to break-in to an exclusive film industry.


inews--2020-05-03--When can I go to the hairdressers? The latest on UK lockdown closures and if salons could be among f

When can I go to the hairdressers? The latest on UK lockdown closures and if salons could be among first businesses to open

When can I go to the hairdressers ?
The latest on UK lockdown closures and if salons could be among first businesses to open Latest on UK lockdown closures and if hairdressers could be among first businesses to reopen .
As hairdressers and barber shops remain temporarily closed , many across the UK have been getting creative with cutting their own hair at home - with some interesting results ( Photo : Shutterstock ) As hairdressers and barber shops remain temporarily closed , many across the UK have been getting creative with cutting their own hair at home - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are hairdressers due to open again ?
Here ’ s what you need to know .
The Metro recently reported that senior ministers are pushing a so-called ‘ traffic light ’ system to lift the lockdown .
Under this plan , small shops could be allowed to reopen first , alongside hairdressers and nurseries .
Schools would also begin to reopen .
This would start with primary , GCSE and A Level students able to go back part-time .
However , the public would still be urged to avoid non-essential travel .
Next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with all pupils able to go back to school with social distancing measures in place .
Companies with fewer than 50 staff would be able to reopen and people could be allowed to take public transport while wearing face masks .
Could salons be shut for a long time ?
It depends what phase of the re-opening they are included in .
According to reports , hair and beauty salons could remain shut for six months or potentially longer , after government scientists advised that there is not a safe way for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries that have begun to ease their lockdowns , such as Denmark , have permitted hairdressers to open in the first phase .
They can , however , draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed .
Self-employed workers do n't need to apply to it , as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May .
Citizens Advice explains that “ if your income has dropped because of coronavirus , you might be able to get money from the government .
“ You could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month .
This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme .
How can I support my local hairdresser ?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen .
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do reopen , so if your salon does have a waiting list , then it ’ s worth putting your name down now .

Hairdressers and barber shops across the UK are reopening from July 4, amid a raft of changes to lockdown restrictions that include the reopening of museums, galleries and cinemas, plus relief for the hospitality sector, with pubs, restaurants and hotels allowed to start trading again.
Since March, hairdressers have remained temporarily closed, with many across the UK getting creative with cutting their own hair at home – with some very interesting results.
Now they are set to reopen, but with extra security measures in place. Here’s what you need to know.
When do hairdressers reopen?
Hairdressers had been named among the businesses able to reopen from July 4, to the relief of families who have been managing with DIY haircuts and shaggier locks.
This is in line with the government’s “phase three” of lockdown, in which hospitality businesses, some entertainment venues and hairdressers might be able to reopen.
The decision to reopen salons comes as part of Boris Johnsons blueprint for a gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England, which saw primary schools, nurseries and shops partially reopening from 1 June.
Although it was originally thought that hairdressers could be among the first businesses to reopen, Dominic Raab revealed that they will not open until July at the earliest.
This is in line with the plans for some cafes or restaurants with outdoor space, and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas.
When Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a four-phase route map to ease Scotland out of lockdown restrictions, she said retail services including hairdressers are not expected to be allowed to open for bookings again until phase three of the plan.
What safety measures will be in place?
Hairdressers and barbers have been advised to wear protective visors when they reopen after July 4.
Other precautions are expected, such as discussing the appointment in the mirror and avoiding smalltalk during the haircut to reduce the amount of face-to-face time.
The National Hair and Beauty Federation has advised salons to be clear in their messaging to customers about the health and safety measures in place.
What about wages?
It is estimated that 60 per cent of hairdressers are freelance, making them ineligible for the government’s furlough scheme.
They can, however, draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed. Self-employed workers don’t need to apply to it, as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May.
Citizens Advice explains that “if your income has dropped because of coronavirus, you might be able to get money from the government.
“You could get 80 per cent of your average profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.”
How can I support my local hairdresser?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen.
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do reopen, so if your salon does have a waiting list, then it’s worth putting your name down now.
L’Oréal Professionnel, the British Beauty Council patron, has released a COVID-19 support guide to help salon owners, employees, and self-employed hair stylists who are currently out of work.
The guide includes details on the current government measures, alongside information on how to claim benefits, HR and legal advice.


inews--2020-05-03--May Day maze in Animal Crossing : how to finish the New Horizons challenge, where the tickets are an

May Day maze in Animal Crossing : how to finish the New Horizons challenge, where the tickets are and how long the island is there

May Day maze in Animal Crossing : how to finish the New Horizons challenge , where the tickets are and @ @ @ @ @ there The game has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week @ @ @ @ @ on Friday 8 May How to get the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day @ @ @ @ @ feature is free ( Image : Nintendo ) Tickets are only valid between 1 May @ @ @ @ @ is not yet clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze - so @ @ @ @ @ chance .
How to conquer the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze The @ @ @ @ @ so will be slightly different for each user , but there are some common rules @ @ @ @ @ gamers have got a new challenge on their hands ( Photo : Nintendo ) How @ @ @ @ @ to complete Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze

Housebound fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been keeping busy lately, but their horizons are set to expand with a new update.
The game has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week ahead of the Spring celebration on Friday 8 May.
Inspired by the North American public holiday Labour Day, May Day is celebrated across Europe to mark the new season.
And this challenge is quite unlike any of the updates we have seen so far.
The feature opens up a maze to explore and there are even some prizes along the way.
How to get the Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day update
Grabbing tickets for May Day is actually very simple and completely free of charge.
First, head to Resident Services where Tom Nook will guide you to the airport.
When at the terminal, collect your tickets and select the “I’d like to fly” button and you’ll be whisked to May Day island.
Tickets are only valid between 1 May and 7 May and it is not yet clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze – so this may be your only chance.
How to conquer the Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day maze
Upon arrival on May Day island you will find it is only you versus a giant maze – with no tools to help.
The mazes are chosen at random so will be slightly different for each user, but there are some common rules that apply throughout.
First, you can use your shovel to dig up shrubs
Eat a piece of fruit first to bolster your strength ahead of removing a tree or smashing a rock
You can get jump over the square holes but have to walk at them in a straight line
Worn axes will only have enough strength to slash one tree.
How to get Rover’s suitcase to complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day maze
You will met Rover the cat at the end of the maze – a familiar face for seasoned players of the Animal Crossing games.
He will give you an exclusive suitcase as confirmation you have completed the maze challenge, and will be posted directly to your house by the dodos when you fly back.
Ensure you pick up the bell tokens before you leave too – they could come in handy later.


inews--2020-05-03--Parks and Recreation Special: everything that happened when the cast reunited for coronavirus episod

Parks and Recreation Special: everything that happened when the cast reunited for coronavirus episode - and why you can't watch it in Britain

Parks and Recreation Special : everything that happened when the cast reunited for coronavirus episode - and why you ca n't watch it in Britain Familiar faces returned to the screen in a time of strife The blockbuster show , which ended in 2015 after seven series , came together to raise money amid the coronavirus pandemic .
But did the finished product match the hype , and why ca n't it be screened in the UK ?
Key moments from the Parks and Rec reunion episode It was just like the old times again as all the hilarious cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screens .
Set in April 2020 , the episode opens with Bobby Newport , played by Paul Rudd , asking fans to give to Feed America , the charity the show was raising money for , from his family 's hunting estate in Switzerland .
The 30-minute programme sees the cast reunite as if they had not seen each other since we last saw them .
Leslie , who still works at the Department of the Interior , was away shutting national parks across the country but is determined to stay in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing .
Ben Wyatt stayed home with the children , struggling to keep order with the desensitising effects of fumes from household cleaning products .
Meanwhile , Ron Swanson is stuck in a shed and declares : `` I 've been practicing social distancing since I was four '' .
Tom Haverford was supposed to be on holiday in Bali but due to the coronavirus restrictions is forced to pretend he is in exotic climates with a picturesque backdrop .
Ann Perkins has been volunteering as a nurse and is self-isolating to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family .
Andy and April are still together - but Andy had locked himself away to avoid getting the virus .
What has the reaction been ?
The Los Angeles Times called it `` the perfect medicine for uncertain times '' , adding : `` There was never any sense that the actors had been away from their characters for five years , or of shoehorning old material into a weirdly shaped new box . ''
USA Today added in their review : `` It was everything fans of the sweet , hopeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this time of great need . ''
The show ran for seven series until 2015 ( Photo : Jason Kempin/Getty Images ) Why ca n't you watch the episode from the UK ?

The cast of classic US sitcom Parks and Recreation have reunited virtually for a long-anticipated special episode.
The blockbuster show, which ended in 2015 after seven series, came together to raise money amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But did the finished product match the hype, and why can’t it be screened in the UK?
Here, we take a look at what you missed.
Key moments from the Parks and Rec reunion episode
It was just like the old times again as all the hilarious cast members from the series were back on screens.
Stars Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Retta, Jim O’Heir and favourite guests all appeared in the special episode.
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Set in April 2020, the episode opens with Bobby Newport, played by Paul Rudd, asking fans to give to Feed America, the charity the show was raising money for, from his family’s hunting estate in Switzerland.
The 30-minute programme sees the cast reunite as if they had not seen each other since we last saw them.
Leslie, who still works at the Department of the Interior, was away shutting national parks across the country but is determined to stay in touch with her friends despite the obstacle of social distancing.
Ben Wyatt stayed home with the children, struggling to keep order with the desensitising effects of fumes from household cleaning products.
Meanwhile, Ron Swanson is stuck in a shed and declares: “I’ve been practicing social distancing since I was four”.
Tom Haverford was supposed to be on holiday in Bali but due to the coronavirus restrictions is forced to pretend he is in exotic climates with a picturesque backdrop.
Ann Perkins has been volunteering as a nurse and is self-isolating to avoid contact with Chris Traeger and the family.
Andy and April are still together – but Andy had locked himself away to avoid getting the virus.
What has the reaction been?
The episode has received wide acclaim from critics.
The Los Angeles Times called it “the perfect medicine for uncertain times”, adding: “There was never any sense that the actors had been away from their characters for five years, or of shoehorning old material into a weirdly shaped new box.”
USA Today added in their review: “It was everything fans of the sweet, hopeful and hilarious series could have hoped for in this time of great need.”
Why can’t you watch the episode from the UK?
The Parks and Rec reunion first aired on 29 April at 8.30pm ET/PT on NBC.
American customers with Hulu could watch it, but sadly no UK air date has been released yet.
This means that the only option available to British fans for now is the series of short clips NBC has uploaded on its YouTube channel.


inews--2020-05-03--Children and Covid-19: the NHS and WHO advice on child coronavirus symptoms, explained

Children and Covid-19 : the NHS and WHO advice on child coronavirus symptoms , explained Experts have said that children typically develop less severe side-effects but are still at risk of catching and spreading coronavirus At the start of the outbreak , experts said the vast majority of infections would be concentrated among the elderly , and this remains the case .
However , a high priority alert was sent to NHS doctors warning that a small number of children diagnosed with Covid-19 may actually be suffering from a syndrome among children that may be emerging in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ signs similar to toxic shock syndrome ( TSS ) , a severe illness associated with infections , and have blood markers in line with severe Covid-19 in children .
The alert also mentioned an atypical Kawasaki disease , a condition that mainly affects children under the age of five which ca n't be prevented , but the NHS has stressed this is rare .
However , NHS guidance says that “ they usually seem to get it less often than adults and it ’ s usually less serious ” .
Great Ormond Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hospital , said : “ The evidence to date ( 24 April 2020 ) suggests that although children do develop Covid-19 , very few children develop severe symptoms , even if they have an underlying health condition.
” More than 22,000 people have died from the disease in hospital so far , but of those fatalities only 10 have been people under the age of 20 .
But the NHS warns viruses can make children poorly rapidly , so parents should call 111 if their child has a high temperature or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three or more coughing spells in 24 hours .
What does the World Health Organisation say ?
The verdict is similar from the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , which says current research suggests children and adolescents are “ just as likely to become infected as any other age group and can spread the disease ” .
There have been reports of a new Covid-19-like illness in children ( Photo : Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images ) WHO official guidance adds : “ Evidence to date suggests that children and young adults are less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe cases can still happen in these age groups.
” The WHO also warns it is “ particularly important ” that children stay away from older people and those more at risk of developing severe Covid-19 symptoms .
What has the new warning been about ?
The NHS ' high-priority alert issued to doctors containing the warning came after a reported rise of `` a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK '' .
Still little is known about the new coronavirus ( Photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kawasaki disease include a high temperature that lasts for five days or more , often with a rash and/or swollen glands in the neck .
Children can make a full recovery within six to eight weeks if it 's diagnosed and treated promptly , but complications can develop .

Concern has grown over how children are affected by the coronavirus and any possible related conditions.
At the start of the outbreak, experts said the vast majority of infections would be concentrated among the elderly, and this remains the case.
However, a high priority alert was sent to NHS doctors warning that a small number of children diagnosed with Covid-19 may actually be suffering from a syndrome among children that may be emerging in the UK. The alert stated that children affected display signs similar to toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a severe illness associated with infections, and have blood markers in line with severe Covid-19 in children. The alert also mentioned an atypical Kawasaki disease, a condition that mainly affects children under the age of five which can’t be prevented, but the NHS has stressed this is rare.
Here, we take a look at the latest official guidelines around children and Covid-19.
Can children get coronavirus?
Children are not immune to Covid-19, with a five-year-old known to be the UK’s youngest person to catch the virus.
However, NHS guidance says that “they usually seem to get it less often than adults and it’s usually less serious”.
Great Ormond Street, the UK’s leading children’s hospital, said: “The evidence to date (24 April 2020) suggests that although children do develop Covid-19, very few children develop severe symptoms, even if they have an underlying health condition.”
More than 22,000 people have died from the disease in hospital so far, but of those fatalities only 10 have been people under the age of 20.
But the NHS warns viruses can make children poorly rapidly, so parents should call 111 if their child has a high temperature or a new and continuous cough – meaning three or more coughing spells in 24 hours.
What does the World Health Organisation say?
The verdict is similar from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which says current research suggests children and adolescents are “just as likely to become infected as any other age group and can spread the disease”.
WHO official guidance adds: “Evidence to date suggests that children and young adults are less likely to get severe disease, but severe cases can still happen in these age groups.”
The WHO also warns it is “particularly important” that children stay away from older people and those more at risk of developing severe Covid-19 symptoms.
What has the new warning been about?
Recent reports have warned of a rise in children showing symptoms similar to toxic shock syndrome and atypical Kawasaki disease, which has seen 20 children treated in intensive care, according to NHS England.
The NHS’ high-priority alert issued to doctors containing the warning came after a reported rise of “a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK”.
The children had persistent fevers and severe abdominal pain and some had skin rashes, as is typical with Kawasaki disease, which is experienced by under fives.
Symptoms of Kawasaki disease include a high temperature that lasts for five days or more, often with a rash and/or swollen glands in the neck. Children can make a full recovery within six to eight weeks if it’s diagnosed and treated promptly, but complications can develop.
However, doctors at the UK Kawasaki Disease Foundation have cautioned that there is little evidence of a link between the new illness and Covid-19, and that some cases may be a misdiagnosis of Kawasaki disease.
NHS advice remains for any parents who spot the feverish symptoms of Kawasaki disease – which may be a sign of the new apparent syndrome – to call 111 straight away and see their GP as soon as possible.


inews--2020-05-03--'Much loved' Scottie dogs trot their way back into nation's hearts as breed enjoys 2020 revival

'Much loved ' Scottie dogs trot their way back into nation 's hearts as breed enjoys 2020 revival The Kennel Club has witnessed such an uptick in Scottie registrations that the breed has earned the title of 'top riser' The dog days appear to be over for Scottish Terriers , popularly known as `` Scotties ” , thanks to a surge in popularity that has ensured the “ iconic ” and “ affectionate ” native breed is no longer at risk of dying out , the Kennel Club has announced .
Scotties had become such an uncommon sight in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up on the dog organisation ’ s “ at watch ” list for the first time in 2019 , leaving them within sniffing distance of disappearing entirely from the UK .
The breed was once so ubiquitous it earned a place on the nation ’ s Monopoly board as one of the game ’ s counter pieces .
But in recent years , its popularity has tumbled - in the whole of 2019 there were 468 Scotties registered , down from 592 in 2015 and 837 in 2010 .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scottie registrations in the first few months of 2020 that the breed has earned the title of “ top riser ” so far this year .
Overall registrations of Scottish terrier puppies increase by 92 per cent from January to March compared to the same period last year , the club said .
“ Scottish Terriers are affectionate , loyal and intelligent , so we are delighted that this heritage breed seems to be bouncing back from historically low puppy numbers , ” said Til Tovey , chairwoman of the Scottish Terrier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will always place welfare first , not breeding simply to boost numbers , so we hope to continue to see a steady resurgence , with new owners taking time to research their decision , ” Ms Tovey continued .
“ Scottish Terriers may be small but they certainly have big personalities and are simply iconic in this country .
“ They would be sorely missed if they were to dwindle as a breed .
We hope this revival means the future is bright for our much-loved Scotties , ” she added .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems to be shifting in favour of smaller breeds , such as terriers , the Kennel Club has observed .
Of the top 10 breeds decreasing the most in popularity since 2019 , eight are larger breeds , including old favourites like the Old English Sheepdog , the Dalmatian and the Pointer .
“ Fashion and profile have the most influential impact on dog choice and we are pleased to see there is still a place in people ’ s hearts for some of our British vulnerable breeds , like the Scottish Terrier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kennel Club .
“ It is concerning though that some of those bigger native breeds , which have been so popular in the past , are truly at risk of disappearing if people don ’ t look beyond the obvious choices and explore the huge diversity of dog breeds we ’ re lucky enough to have in this country , ” he added .

The dog days appear to be over for Scottish Terriers, popularly known as “Scotties”, thanks to a surge in popularity that has ensured the “iconic” and “affectionate” native breed is no longer at risk of dying out, the Kennel Club has announced.
Scotties had become such an uncommon sight in the nation’s parks and streets they ended up on the dog organisation’s “at watch” list for the first time in 2019, leaving them within sniffing distance of disappearing entirely from the UK.
The breed was once so ubiquitous it earned a place on the nation’s Monopoly board as one of the game’s counter pieces. But in recent years, its popularity has tumbled – in the whole of 2019 there were 468 Scotties registered, down from 592 in 2015 and 837 in 2010.
However, the Crufts organiser has witnessed such an uptick in Scottie registrations in the first few months of 2020 that the breed has earned the title of “top riser” so far this year.
Overall registrations of Scottish terrier puppies increase by 92 per cent from January to March compared to the same period last year, the club said.
‘Big personalities’
Scottie enthusiasts expressed their “delight” at the breed’s turnaround in fortunes and said they hoped this revival would prove long-lasting.
“Scottish Terriers are affectionate, loyal and intelligent, so we are delighted that this heritage breed seems to be bouncing back from historically low puppy numbers,” said Til Tovey, chairwoman of the Scottish Terrier Club of England.
“Responsible breeders will always place welfare first, not breeding simply to boost numbers, so we hope to continue to see a steady resurgence, with new owners taking time to research their decision,” Ms Tovey continued.
“Scottish Terriers may be small but they certainly have big personalities and are simply iconic in this country.
“They would be sorely missed if they were to dwindle as a breed. We hope this revival means the future is bright for our much-loved Scotties,” she added.
Dulux dog suffering
The shape of Britain’s top dogs seems to be shifting in favour of smaller breeds, such as terriers, the Kennel Club has observed. Of the top 10 breeds decreasing the most in popularity since 2019, eight are larger breeds, including old favourites like the Old English Sheepdog, the Dalmatian and the Pointer.
“Fashion and profile have the most influential impact on dog choice and we are pleased to see there is still a place in people’s hearts for some of our British vulnerable breeds, like the Scottish Terrier,” said Bill Lambert of the Kennel Club.
“It is concerning though that some of those bigger native breeds, which have been so popular in the past, are truly at risk of disappearing if people don’t look beyond the obvious choices and explore the huge diversity of dog breeds we’re lucky enough to have in this country,” he added.
Top risers, Jan to March 2020
1. Scottish Terrier (+92%)
2. Japanese Shiba Inu (+77%)
3. Jack Russell Terrier (+75%)
Fastest fallers, Jan to March 2020
1. Bearded Collie (-61%)
2. Havanese (- 60%)
3. Shar-pei (- 52%)
(Source: Kennel Club)
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inews--2020-05-03--Covid-19 and cooking: Consumers will seek to avoid food waste 'far beyond' pandemic

Covid-19 and cooking : Consumers will seek to avoid food waste 'far beyond ' pandemic Many of us have grown accustomed to making the contents of our cupboards stretch further during lockdown New eating and shopping habits brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to be the norm long after the worst of the crisis has passed , forecasters predict .
New habits will stick around This is partly because people will have grown accustomed to making the contents of their cupboards stretch further during the crisis , and also because the pandemic has caused consumers to more seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their health and on the environment , according to consultancy firm Accenture .
Almost two thirds ( 64 per cent ) of consumers said they are currently focusing more on limiting food waste and will likely continue to do so in the future , while nearly half ( 45 per cent ) revealed they are making more sustainable choices while shopping and do not plan on stopping , a survey of more than 3,000 people across 15 countries found .
Half of those questioned said they are now more health-conscious when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The research was conducted in April , after many countries had implemented stay-at-home orders , and illustrates how people ’ s purchasing habits have shifted as a result of the pandemic .
Perhaps unsurprisingly , consumers reported overall that they were buying more personal hygiene and cleaning products than they had previously .
They also revealed they were purchasing greater quantities of canned goods and fresh foods than just two weeks prior to being surveyed , and they were snapping up fewer fashion , beauty and electronic goods .
“ The scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly suggest that this is a long-term shift , ” said Oliver Wright , managing director of Accenture ’ s global consumer goods operation .
“ What ’ s surprising is the scale and pace - compressing into a matter of weeks changes that would likely have taken years , ” he continued .
Mr Wright added that he expected the changes to consumer behaviour and consumption to outlast the pandemic , “ stretching far beyond 18 months and possibly for much of the current decade ” .
Separate research carried out by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak has prompted many households to cut down on food waste .
Nearly one third ( 30 per cent ) of people are freezing more food to make their supplies go further , with one in 12 ( eight per cent ) of individuals surveyed purchasing an additional freezer in the past month , according to a Hubbub poll .
Of 2,000 people questioned , 90 per cent said their shopping and/or cooking habits have changed since lockdown began , and just under half ( 48 per cent ) stated they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Among the 26 per cent of respondents who admitted to throwing away more food than before , lack of freezer space was offered as a reason for this .
Previous research conducted for the charity by Sheffield Hallam University and Igloo Group suggested that households could save £240 per year by using their freezer more , and that frozen food generates 47 per cent less waste than fresh or chilled produce .

New eating and shopping habits brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to be the norm long after the worst of the crisis has passed, forecasters predict.
Curbing food waste will remain a priority once lockdown rules have been relaxed and product availability is no longer a pressing concern, analysts believe.
New habits will stick around
This is partly because people will have grown accustomed to making the contents of their cupboards stretch further during the crisis, and also because the pandemic has caused consumers to more seriously consider the effect their shopping habits have on their health and on the environment, according to consultancy firm Accenture.
Almost two thirds (64 per cent) of consumers said they are currently focusing more on limiting food waste and will likely continue to do so in the future, while nearly half (45 per cent) revealed they are making more sustainable choices while shopping and do not plan on stopping, a survey of more than 3,000 people across 15 countries found.
Half of those questioned said they are now more health-conscious when they shop and will likely remain so long-term. The research was conducted in April, after many countries had implemented stay-at-home orders, and illustrates how people’s purchasing habits have shifted as a result of the pandemic.
Canned food in demand
Perhaps unsurprisingly, consumers reported overall that they were buying more personal hygiene and cleaning products than they had previously. They also revealed they were purchasing greater quantities of canned goods and fresh foods than just two weeks prior to being surveyed, and they were snapping up fewer fashion, beauty and electronic goods.
“The scale of the changes identified in our findings clearly suggest that this is a long-term shift,” said Oliver Wright, managing director of Accenture’s global consumer goods operation.
“What’s surprising is the scale and pace – compressing into a matter of weeks changes that would likely have taken years,” he continued. Mr Wright added that he expected the changes to consumer behaviour and consumption to outlast the pandemic, “stretching far beyond 18 months and possibly for much of the current decade”.
Freezer boom
Separate research carried out by an environmental charity also indicates that the coronavirus outbreak has prompted many households to cut down on food waste.
Nearly one third (30 per cent) of people are freezing more food to make their supplies go further, with one in 12 (eight per cent) of individuals surveyed purchasing an additional freezer in the past month, according to a Hubbub poll.
Of 2,000 people questioned, 90 per cent said their shopping and/or cooking habits have changed since lockdown began, and just under half (48 per cent) stated they are throwing away less food than before.
Among the 26 per cent of respondents who admitted to throwing away more food than before, lack of freezer space was offered as a reason for this.
Previous research conducted for the charity by Sheffield Hallam University and Igloo Group suggested that households could save £240 per year by using their freezer more, and that frozen food generates 47 per cent less waste than fresh or chilled produce.
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inews--2020-05-03--Covid-19 patients in intensive care developing kidney failure

More than a quarter of patients on ventilators are developing severe acute kidney injury Medical staff walk outside the ExCeL London exhibition centre , which has been transformed into the `` NHS Nightingale '' field hospital .
( Photo by Tolga Akmen/ AFP via Getty Images ) Reports from Wuhan first suggested patients ’ kidneys could be infected by the virus .
Alan Kliger , a clinical professor of medicine at Yale University , has estimated that up to half of patients in intensive care had kidney failure in New York hospitals .
According to the Renal Association , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an intensive care unit , more than a quarter of patients on ventilators develop severe acute kidney injury and need to have dialysis .
It has been warning of a critical national shortage of tubing sets and fluid bags to ensure patients can be treated effectively .
One survivor , Maurice , told the BBC , which said 2,000 Covid patients have had kidney failure : “ My kidneys failed several times .
What people fail to realise is that it ’ s not just about Covid pneumonia , it does go further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is vicious .
It ’ s non discerning .
It will affect anyone.
” The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that the UK ’ s 30,000 renal dialysis patients should be advised to shield themselves during the pandemic and renal units should write to them and add them to the shielded patients list .
Some dialysis patients had told charities they had been told by their renal unit they should shield but they had been advised they did not need to by their GP .
Fiona Loud , policy director at Kidney Care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are worried that people who need protecting haven ’ t been advised to get that protection and that has exposed them to risks.
” Dr Graham Lipkin from the Renal Association told the BBC : “ The virus can be seen in the very fine structure of the kidneys and it also affects the stickiness of the blood .
`` The blood becomes very sludgy and because the kidneys are full of very little blood vessels , its sludges up in the kidneys and therefore the kidneys start to fail .
”

People in intensive care are suffering kidney failure due to Covid-19 in a worrying secondary effect of the virus.
Reports from Wuhan first suggested patients’ kidneys could be infected by the virus. Alan Kliger, a clinical professor of medicine at Yale University, has estimated that up to half of patients in intensive care had kidney failure in New York hospitals.
According to the Renal Association, in patients with the virus requiring treatment on an intensive care unit, more than a quarter of patients on ventilators develop severe acute kidney injury and need to have dialysis.
It has been warning of a critical national shortage of tubing sets and fluid bags to ensure patients can be treated effectively.
Affecting internal organs
One survivor, Maurice, told the BBC, which said 2,000 Covid patients have had kidney failure: “My kidneys failed several times. What people fail to realise is that it’s not just about Covid pneumonia, it does go further into your internal organs. This thing is vicious. It’s non discerning. It will affect anyone.”
The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that the UK’s 30,000 renal dialysis patients should be advised to shield themselves during the pandemic and renal units should write to them and add them to the shielded patients list.
Some dialysis patients had told charities they had been told by their renal unit they should shield but they had been advised they did not need to by their GP.
More people need protection
Fiona Loud, policy director at Kidney Care UK said last week: “We are worried that people who need protecting haven’t been advised to get that protection and that has exposed them to risks.”
Dr Graham Lipkin from the Renal Association told the BBC: “The virus can be seen in the very fine structure of the kidneys and it also affects the stickiness of the blood.
“The blood becomes very sludgy and because the kidneys are full of very little blood vessels, its sludges up in the kidneys and therefore the kidneys start to fail.”


inews--2020-05-03--Coronavirus: Mother faces being told to leave UK with her British son as pandemic places thousands i

Coronavirus: Mother faces being told to leave UK with her British son as pandemic places thousands in immigration 'limbo'

Coronavirus : Mother faces being told to leave UK with her British son as pandemic places thousands in immigration 'limbo' Thousands left unable to complete visa and permit applications because of closure of Home Office service centres , campaigners warn A mother has spoken of being placed in “ cruel limbo ” after she was told she faces having to leave the UK with her young British son in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic despite having lived in Britain for more than a decade .
Heather Ducharme , 45 , whose work as a senior manager for the Body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly , had her application to remain permanently in the UK rejected by the Home Office after officials ruled that she had left the country too often .
The sustainable sourcing specialist , who is a Canadian citizen , has been told she must either leave Britain by the beginning of next month , when her current visa expires , or make a further £2,400 application under “ Kafkaesque ” rules which include an option that would require her to declare she has ended her relationship with her longterm partner .
Campaigners told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find themselves in a position of having paid up to £3,000 to make applications that are unable to proceed because of the closures and face long delays in the processing of their cases .
Ms Ducharme , whose six-year-old son Will is a UK citizen , told i that she and many others were being placed in an impossible situation by being ordered by the Home Office to plan for leaving Britain during the pandemic or face a further lengthy and expensive application process . '
I feel a crisis has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There is one part of me which thinks I should give up and go back to Canada .
I don ’ t feel I have done anything wrong and yet this is costing so much time , money , sleep and heartache for me , my family and my employer .
“ It ’ s hard not to feel enough is enough if the UK immigration system is so determined to reject me and others like me .
But then why should my son have to be taken away from the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my partner and my British family ?
I feel a crisis has been imposed on our life.
” She added : “ The so-called ‘ hostile environment ’ was bad before but the pandemic has made it worse .
Either we go or try to keep making our life here , but in a cruel state of limbo.
” Ms Ducharme , from Littlehampton , West Sussex , whose case has also been taken up by her constituency MP Nick Gibb , applied last September for indefinite leave to remain in Britain on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had lived continuously in the UK for a decade .
This was rejected after officials insisted on including travel she is required to conduct for her work as an international sustainable sourcing manager , meaning she exceeded the limit of 540 days of travel over a decade by 77 days - less than eight days a year .
She has now been advised by the Home Office to apply again via a different route , either on the basis of her longterm relationship with her partner , Wendy Lewis , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parent of a British citizen .
However , she argues that either option is problematic because she and her partner of almost ten years , who has children from a previous relationship , have had to live apart periodically because of work requirements and the rules appear to require that applicants have lived together continuously for at least two years prior to the application .
Ms Ducharme said : “ It ’ s really Kafkaesque .
To qualify for a visa as a parent of a British citizen , I am supposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my British partner .
The immigration system appears to have no way of showing common sense , if for whatever reason you fall between these rules .
`` One outcome of this is that - after more than 10 years ’ perfectly legal residence in the UK - I have been left with no certainty and potentially four weeks to pack up my and my British son ’ s lives in the middle of a pandemic.
” The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants , which campaigns for fairness in immigration law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown flexibility with measures including extending expiring visas for a month .
But the charity warned that the pandemic was leaving thousands of people facing long periods of heightened uncertainty .

A mother has spoken of being placed in “cruel limbo” after she was told she faces having to leave the UK with her young British son in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic despite having lived in Britain for more than a decade.
Heather Ducharme, 45, whose work as a senior manager for the Body Shop means she has to travel abroad regularly, had her application to remain permanently in the UK rejected by the Home Office after officials ruled that she had left the country too often.
The sustainable sourcing specialist, who is a Canadian citizen, has been told she must either leave Britain by the beginning of next month, when her current visa expires, or make a further £2,400 application under “Kafkaesque” rules which include an option that would require her to declare she has ended her relationship with her longterm partner.
Thousands of current visa holders have been told by the Home Office that their documents remain valid until 31 May while international travel remains heavily restricted during the global Covid-19 lockdown.
Fingerprints
But it remains unclear what will happen after that date and the closure of Home Office immigration service centres has put question marks over the ability to complete applications by providing evidence such as fingerprints.
Campaigners told i that thousands of applicants are likely to find themselves in a position of having paid up to £3,000 to make applications that are unable to proceed because of the closures and face long delays in the processing of their cases.
Ms Ducharme, whose six-year-old son Will is a UK citizen, told i that she and many others were being placed in an impossible situation by being ordered by the Home Office to plan for leaving Britain during the pandemic or face a further lengthy and expensive application process.
‘I feel a crisis has been imposed on our life’
She said: “There is one part of me which thinks I should give up and go back to Canada. I don’t feel I have done anything wrong and yet this is costing so much time, money, sleep and heartache for me, my family and my employer.
“It’s hard not to feel enough is enough if the UK immigration system is so determined to reject me and others like me. But then why should my son have to be taken away from the UK and why should I have to leave my partner and my British family? I feel a crisis has been imposed on our life.”
She added: “The so-called ‘hostile environment’ was bad before but the pandemic has made it worse. Either we go or try to keep making our life here, but in a cruel state of limbo.”
Long residence
Ms Ducharme, from Littlehampton, West Sussex, whose case has also been taken up by her constituency MP Nick Gibb, applied last September for indefinite leave to remain in Britain on “long residence” grounds – meaning she had lived continuously in the UK for a decade.
This was rejected after officials insisted on including travel she is required to conduct for her work as an international sustainable sourcing manager, meaning she exceeded the limit of 540 days of travel over a decade by 77 days – less than eight days a year.
She has now been advised by the Home Office to apply again via a different route, either on the basis of her longterm relationship with her partner, Wendy Lewis, who is a British citizen, or as the parent of a British citizen.
‘Kafkaesque’
However, she argues that either option is problematic because she and her partner of almost ten years, who has children from a previous relationship, have had to live apart periodically because of work requirements and the rules appear to require that applicants have lived together continuously for at least two years prior to the application.
At the same time, applying as a parent would require her to declare that her relationship with Ms Lewis at an end.
Ms Ducharme said: “It’s really Kafkaesque. To qualify for a visa as a parent of a British citizen, I am supposed to demonstrate that I am no longer with my British partner. The immigration system appears to have no way of showing common sense, if for whatever reason you fall between these rules.
“One outcome of this is that – after more than 10 years’ perfectly legal residence in the UK – I have been left with no certainty and potentially four weeks to pack up my and my British son’s lives in the middle of a pandemic.”
Flexibility
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, which campaigns for fairness in immigration law, said that the Home Office had shown flexibility with measures including extending expiring visas for a month. But the charity warned that the pandemic was leaving thousands of people facing long periods of heightened uncertainty.
Mary Atkinson, families officer at JCWI, said: “There is a real need for clarity and communication on the issues that the pandemic is causing.
People are paying £3,000 a time to make immigration applications but unable to submit the required biometrics. Yet they are hearing nothing from the Government’s contractors and thousands of people are now left in limbo.”
The Home Office has not respond to a request to comment by time of publication.


inews--2020-05-03--Three pole vaulters return to the sport from their gardens during the pandemic

Three pole vaulters return to the sport from their gardens during the pandemic Three leading pole vaulters used video streaming to compete against each other in the 'Ultimate Garden Clash' Coronavirus has cancelled sporting events across the world , but three leading pole vaulters still found a way of competing against each other on Sunday by using video streaming .
The trio are among the world ’ s most accomplished vaulters : Mondo Duplantis from Sweden is the pole vault world-record holder , the USA 's Sam Kendricks is a multiple world champion and Renaud Lavillenie from France took gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , labelled the Ultimate Garden Clash , took place simultaneously from Lavillenie ’ s home in France , Kendricks ’ s back garden in Mississippi and Duplantis ’ s training base in Louisiana .
However , it was streamed across the globe via the World Athletics YouTube and social media pages .
“ Because we are all at home , we have no excuses to miss this international home competition , ” said Lavillenie .
The three athletes worked together to devise their own competition format , fit for an age of social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear the maximum height – which would be difficult with a lack of officials to move the bar up and adjust standards – they attempted to vault 5 metres as many times as they could within 30 minutes .
The contest was streamed online to fans around the world ( Photo : Twitter/ @ SLDickson ) The contest was rather unorthodox , with Duplantis ’ s father , Greg , at one point switching from writing his son ’ s tally on a whiteboard to individual sheets of paper when viewers complained they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , it was still a big hit with viewers - Joanne Hall wrote on Twitter : “ This has been amazing to watch .
Never again should pole vault be an event squished in between races .
The championship was shared between Lavillenie and Duplantis who both cleared 5 metres 36 times , with Duplantis immediately demanding a rematch to determine the ultimate garden champion .

Coronavirus has cancelled sporting events across the world, but three leading pole vaulters still found a way of competing against each other on Sunday by using video streaming.
The trio are among the world’s most accomplished vaulters: Mondo Duplantis from Sweden is the pole vault world-record holder, the USA’s Sam Kendricks is a multiple world champion and Renaud Lavillenie from France took gold at the 2012 Olympics.
Watching around the world
The showdown, labelled the Ultimate Garden Clash, took place simultaneously from Lavillenie’s home in France, Kendricks’s back garden in Mississippi and Duplantis’s training base in Louisiana.
However, it was streamed across the globe via the World Athletics YouTube and social media pages.
“Because we are all at home, we have no excuses to miss this international home competition,” said Lavillenie.
Endurance pole vaulting
The three athletes worked together to devise their own competition format, fit for an age of social distancing. Instead of a competition to clear the maximum height – which would be difficult with a lack of officials to move the bar up and adjust standards – they attempted to vault 5 metres as many times as they could within 30 minutes.
Making the jump to online
The contest was rather unorthodox, with Duplantis’s father, Greg, at one point switching from writing his son’s tally on a whiteboard to individual sheets of paper when viewers complained they couldn’t read the board.
However, it was still a big hit with viewers – Joanne Hall wrote on Twitter: “This has been amazing to watch. Never again should pole vault be an event squished in between races.
Vaulting victory is shared
The championship was shared between Lavillenie and Duplantis who both cleared 5 metres 36 times, with Duplantis immediately demanding a rematch to determine the ultimate garden champion.


inews--2020-05-03--Homeland finale, Channel 4, review: A surprisingly satisfying end to an often derided show

Homeland finale , Channel 4 , review : A surprisingly satisfying end to an often derided show After eight seasons of troughs and occasional peaks , we 've finally said goodbye to Claire Danes ' Carrie Remember Homeland , back when Sergeant Nicholas Brody was the most compelling character on TV , and the big questions were how many awards Claire Danes would get and whether Mandy Patinkin ’ s beard would receive its own spin-off ?
Nine years on came a finale which had no right to be this tense or satisfying , given the troughs and occasional peaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found out whether Carrie ( Danes ) , having sacrificed everyone else for the greater good , would sell out good old Saul ( Patinkin ) .
She exposed Saul ’ s longstanding Moscow mole Anna ( Tatyana Mukha ) to the Russians , thus convincing them to release crucial information that would thwart America ’ s craven , sock-puppet President Hayes ( Sam Trammell ) and his headlong rush into war with Pakistan .
Homeland has n't been as good throughout the past eight seasons ( Photo : Channel 4 ) Saul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enthralling , a showcase for two actors who , however daft the narrative around them , always raise their game for each other .
Anna killed herself rather than be captured , and Carrie went on the run with Russian agent Yevgeny ( Costa Ronin ) : a sour victory that left Saul ’ s heart broken and Carrie ’ s soul sold .
And yet , a “ two years later ” postscript found Carrie in Moscow with Yevgeny to celebrate her new book blowing the lid on the CIA .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saul ’ s new Anna .
How quickly the Russians might figure this out was left unexplored , along with the chances of the man who declared “ who we trust in this life is all that matters ” ever trusting his star pupil again .
After ninety-six episodes , we left Carrie in her happy place : listening to jazz and doing spy stuff .
It was sublime , it was ridiculous , it was Homeland .

Homeland, Channel 4, 9pm ★★★★
Remember Homeland, back when Sergeant Nicholas Brody was the most compelling character on TV, and the big questions were how many awards Claire Danes would get and whether Mandy Patinkin’s beard would receive its own spin-off?
Nine years on came a finale which had no right to be this tense or satisfying, given the troughs and occasional peaks in between times.
First, we found out whether Carrie (Danes), having sacrificed everyone else for the greater good, would sell out good old Saul (Patinkin). She exposed Saul’s longstanding Moscow mole Anna (Tatyana Mukha) to the Russians, thus convincing them to release crucial information that would thwart America’s craven, sock-puppet President Hayes (Sam Trammell) and his headlong rush into war with Pakistan.
Saul and Carrie’s final showdown was enthralling, a showcase for two actors who, however daft the narrative around them, always raise their game for each other.
Anna killed herself rather than be captured, and Carrie went on the run with Russian agent Yevgeny (Costa Ronin): a sour victory that left Saul’s heart broken and Carrie’s soul sold.
And yet, a “two years later” postscript found Carrie in Moscow with Yevgeny to celebrate her new book blowing the lid on the CIA.
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It dawned that Carrie had repositioned herself as Saul’s new Anna. How quickly the Russians might figure this out was left unexplored, along with the chances of the man who declared “who we trust in this life is all that matters” ever trusting his star pupil again.
After ninety-six episodes, we left Carrie in her happy place: listening to jazz and doing spy stuff. It was sublime, it was ridiculous, it was Homeland.


inews--2020-05-03--Iceland not hunting whales in 2020 as social distancing hastens decline of whaling industry

Iceland not hunting whales in 2020 as social distancing hastens decline of whaling industry Iceland will not hunt any whales for the second year in a row , with social distancing restrictions contributing to the possible permanent end of the commercial whaling industry .
Social distancing measures introduced during the pandemic have made crewing vessels and processing whales impractical .
This has imposed an additional burden on an already declining industry .
Gunnar Bergmann Jonsson , managing director of the minke whaling company , IP-Utgerd , said to AFP : “ I ’ m never going to hunt whales again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” While Kristján Loftsson , CEO of Hvalur , said his ships would also not be setting out to sea this summer .
Hvalur ’ s ships also stayed in port during 2019 amid a challenging market for the export of fin whales to Japan .
In addition , there has been a decline in public support for commercial whaling and a corresponding rise in the number of people going whale watching .
In the northern coastal village of Hauganes , the number of whale watching visitors rose from 4,000 in 2015 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining whalers seem to be making an exit , ” said Patrick Ramage , director of marine conservation for the International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ) .
“ Hunting whales with cameras delivers economic benefits to coastal communities around the world , and Iceland is pointing the way.
” Iceland , Noway and Japan have been criticised for not ending commercial whaling ( Photo : WILL OLIVER/AFP via Getty Images ) In 2018 , a Gallup poll found that only one per cent of Icelanders ate whale meat regularly , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eaten it at all .
Iceland is one of three remaining whaling nations , along with Norway and Japan .
Since resuming whaling in 2003 after a 14-year pause , the island nation has killed 1,505 whales .

Iceland will not hunt any whales for the second year in a row, with social distancing restrictions contributing to the possible permanent end of the commercial whaling industry.
Social distancing measures introduced during the pandemic have made crewing vessels and processing whales impractical. This has imposed an additional burden on an already declining industry.
Gunnar Bergmann Jonsson, managing director of the minke whaling company, IP-Utgerd, said to AFP: “I’m never going to hunt whales again, I’m stopping for good.”
While Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur, said his ships would also not be setting out to sea this summer. Hvalur’s ships also stayed in port during 2019 amid a challenging market for the export of fin whales to Japan.
Waning public support
In addition, there has been a decline in public support for commercial whaling and a corresponding rise in the number of people going whale watching. In the northern coastal village of Hauganes, the number of whale watching visitors rose from 4,000 in 2015 to 17,000 in 2018.
“The last remaining whalers seem to be making an exit,” said Patrick Ramage, director of marine conservation for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
“Hunting whales with cameras delivers economic benefits to coastal communities around the world, and Iceland is pointing the way.”
Remaining whaling nations
In 2018, a Gallup poll found that only one per cent of Icelanders ate whale meat regularly, while 84 per cent claimed never to have eaten it at all.
Iceland is one of three remaining whaling nations, along with Norway and Japan. Since resuming whaling in 2003 after a 14-year pause, the island nation has killed 1,505 whales.


inews--2020-05-03--Coronavirus lockdown: Ministers outline Covid-19 exit strategy

Staggered office starts , localised restrictions and one-way queuing all on the cards Staggered office start times , one way queuing systems in train stations and localised lockdowns are likely to form part of the Government ’ s “ roadmap ” to ease the strict Covid-19 restrictions , ministers have said .
Boris Johnson is due to unveil his plans to begin adjusting the stringent social distancing measures later this week as he attempts to coax the public out of their homes and to restart the economy without sparking a resurgence of the virus .
During Downing Street ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duchy of Lancaster Michael Govesaid the easing of lockdown restrictions had to be done in a “ cautious fashion ” and that people would have to live with “ some degree of constraint ” until a vaccine was developed .
Mr Gove said the changes would mean that the country could begin to see “ more people use public transport , but provided they are helped to stagger or to control the times ” as is already being employed in supermarkets .
His comments followed those of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ very important to avoid those morning peaks ” at train stations .
“ The crushes would be completely at odds with social distancing , ” he added .
The minister said this would be part of a range of measures that may be brought in to try and get the transport system up and running , including mass installations of hand sanitiser at transport hubs .
He said : “ People being able to wash their hands ... is still by far and away the most important advice above anything else .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have hand sanitiser , one-way systems , spacing on platforms and bus stops clearly marked out so there are a lot of different measures that can be taken.
” Later this week , Mr Shapps is expected to put forward plans to encourage more employees to cycle or walk to work , as part of attempts to limit the pressure on buses and trains .
“ Active transport , keeping people off public transport and getting there under their own steam , getting to work under their own steam , that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovery as well , ” he told Sky News .
The minister also revealed the Government was looking at quarantining travellers coming into the country for 14 days as part of the tougher restrictions at the border .
Mr Gove said any easing of restrictions would be done in a “ staged ” manner , while tougher social distancing restrictions could be reimposed in a “ localised way ” should the rate of infection - the R-value number - begin to rise in different parts of the country .
It comes as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened in June , with primary schools the first to begin accepting pupils .
Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman said there was a “ great deal of logic ” in focusing on the youngest children , and added she expected the country would be running a “ mixed economy ” of schooling , potentially with younger children in the classroom and older pupils working remotely .
Offices , however , are expected to be closed for some time with some FTSE100 companies anticipating running at a reduced capacity until the middle of next @ @

Staggered office start times, one way queuing systems in train stations and localised lockdowns are likely to form part of the Government’s “roadmap” to ease the strict Covid-19 restrictions, ministers have said.
Boris Johnson is due to unveil his plans to begin adjusting the stringent social distancing measures later this week as he attempts to coax the public out of their homes and to restart the economy without sparking a resurgence of the virus.
During Downing Street’s daily press conference, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove
said the easing of lockdown restrictions had to be done in a “cautious fashion” and that people would have to live with “some degree of constraint” until a vaccine was developed.
At odds with social distancing
Mr Gove said the changes would mean that the country could begin to see “more people use public transport, but provided they are helped to stagger or to control the times” as is already being employed in supermarkets.
His comments followed those of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who said staggering office start times would be “very important to avoid those morning peaks” at train stations. “The crushes would be completely at odds with social distancing,” he added.
The minister said this would be part of a range of measures that may be brought in to try and get the transport system up and running, including mass installations of hand sanitiser at transport hubs.
He said: “People being able to wash their hands…is still by far and away the most important advice above anything else. We can help with that by trying to have hand sanitiser, one-way systems, spacing on platforms and bus stops clearly marked out so there are a lot of different measures that can be taken.”
Later this week, Mr Shapps is expected to put forward plans to encourage more employees to cycle or walk to work, as part of attempts to limit the pressure on buses and trains.
“Active transport, keeping people off public transport and getting there under their own steam, getting to work under their own steam, that could be a very important part of this recovery as well,” he told Sky News.
The minister also revealed the Government was looking at quarantining travellers coming into the country for 14 days as part of the tougher restrictions at the border.
Mr Gove said any easing of restrictions would be done in a “staged” manner, while tougher social distancing restrictions could be reimposed in a “localised way” should the rate of infection – the R-value number – begin to rise in different parts of the country.
It comes as the Government is preparing for schools to be reopened in June, with primary schools the first to begin accepting pupils.
Logical decision
Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman said there was a “great deal of logic” in focusing on the youngest children, and added she expected the country would be running a “mixed economy” of schooling, potentially with younger children in the classroom and older pupils working remotely.
Offices, however, are expected to be closed for some time with some FTSE100 companies anticipating running at a reduced capacity until the middle of next year.
Rail unions voiced “severe concerns” over any moves to increase train services in a letter to the Prime Minister, which they said could put staff at increased risk.
It follows fears raised by teaching unions that warned schools should not be reopened until it is clear it is safe to do so.


inews--2020-05-03--Harry Dunn: Twin brother of deceased motorcycle teen writes emotional letter to Boris Johnson to int

Harry Dunn: Twin brother of deceased motorcycle teen writes emotional letter to Boris Johnson to intervene in case

Harry Dunn : Twin brother of deceased motorcycle teen writes emotional letter to Boris Johnson to intervene in case Niall Dunn , 20 , said he believed Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had 'lost control of this scandal ' involving a rumoured CIA operative The twin brother of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn called on the Prime Minister to directly intervene with the case surrounding his sibling 's death , saying that he has “ had enough of the lies ” .
Niall Dunn , 20 , said that he and his parents have been “ going through hell ” since his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by American Anne Sacoolas , 42 , a rumoured CIA operative whose husband was an intelligence official based at RAF Croughton .
In an open letter written to Boris Johnson on Sunday , Dunn said he was `` sick and tired of seeing my mum and dad suffering '' and asked him to personally oversee the case .
He added he was confident that the Prime Minister would respond personally .
In December , she was charged with dangerous driving in the UK .
However , an extradition request submitted by the Home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Mike Pompeo in January . '
I 've just had enough' '' I 've had enough of the lies , the deceit .
They think they can just walk all over us and get away with it .
My parents have been and are going through hell .
So am I .
We all are .
I just do n't understand how they think they can get away with it . ''
A spokesman for Harry Dunn 's family makes a statement following the rejection of the extradition of Anne Sacoolas ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm looking to him to come and help my family , to sort the mess out and to get Anne Sacoolas back so we can put everything behind us and try to move .
I 'm confident he 'll respond personally to my letter . ''
In the letter , Niall urged Mr Johnson to get involved because his family believe the Foreign Office has `` made a mess '' of the case .
It reads : `` I want to issue a direct plea to you .
Please Mr Johnson , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have asked to meet you a number of times and you have refused so far , saying you want Mr Raab to deal with it .
But we worry he has lost control of this scandal . ''
`` I love and miss Harry , ” the letter concludes .
“ I am sick and tired of seeing my mum and dad suffering .
It was bad enough losing Harry .
But watching them go through this torture is just awful .
It 's just cruel .
`` Please get a grip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come and tell us the truth and what you are going to do to fix things .
We are not the dirt at the bottom of the Government 's shoes .
We are UK citizens and we have the right to know the truth . ''

The twin brother of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn called on the Prime Minister to directly intervene with the case surrounding his sibling’s death, saying that he has “had enough of the lies”.
Niall Dunn, 20, said that he and his parents have been “going through hell” since his brother was allegedly killed on the road by American Anne Sacoolas, 42, a rumoured CIA operative whose husband was an intelligence official based at RAF Croughton.
In an open letter written to Boris Johnson on Sunday, Dunn said he was “sick and tired of seeing my mum and dad suffering” and asked him to personally oversee the case. He added he was confident that the Prime Minister would respond personally.
Mrs Sacoolas was granded diplomatic immunity following the crash outside the military facility in Northamptonshire on 27 August 2019.
In December, she was charged with dangerous driving in the UK. However, an extradition request submitted by the Home Office was rejected by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in January.
‘I’ve just had enough’
“I wrote that letter to Boris Johnson because I’ve just had enough,” Niall told the Press Association.
“I’ve had enough of the lies, the deceit. They think they can just walk all over us and get away with it. My parents have been and are going through hell. So am I. We all are. I just don’t understand how they think they can get away with it.”
“The Prime Minister is the person in charge,” he added.
“I’m looking to him to come and help my family, to sort the mess out and to get Anne Sacoolas back so we can put everything behind us and try to move. I’m confident he’ll respond personally to my letter.”
‘I love and miss Harry’
In the letter, Niall urged Mr Johnson to get involved because his family believe the Foreign Office has “made a mess” of the case.
It reads: “I want to issue a direct plea to you. Please Mr Johnson, my parents are having a terrible time. They have asked to meet you a number of times and you have refused so far, saying you want Mr Raab to deal with it. But we worry he has lost control of this scandal.”
“I love and miss Harry,” the letter concludes. “I am sick and tired of seeing my mum and dad suffering. It was bad enough losing Harry. But watching them go through this torture is just awful. It’s just cruel.
“Please get involved in our case. Anyone can see that the Foreign Office has made a mess of this.
“Please get a grip of Mr Raab and our case, come and tell us the truth and what you are going to do to fix things. We are not the dirt at the bottom of the Government’s shoes. We are UK citizens and we have the right to know the truth.”


inews--2020-05-03--Weddings and birthday parties could be off for a year over fears of 'super spreading'

Weddings and birthday parties could be off for a year over fears of 'super spreading' Indoor gatherings of 10 to 30 people could be potential 'super-spreader ' events , scientists say Weddings and birthday parties could be off until 2021 as scientists warn that social contacts outside of home should be limited to just 10 people to avoid a second peak of coronavirus infection .
Scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that indoor gatherings of 10 to 30 people could be potential “ super-spreader ” events as they allow one person carrying Covid-19 to infect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam Kucharski , whose team published the research , said the UK risk being back to “ where we started ” once lockdown is lifted if these interactions were not restricted .
Weddings and birthday parties could be off until 2021 , scientist warn ( Pexels ) Mr Kucharski told The Sunday Times : “ We ’ ve got to find some combination of things to keep that down and , based on what we know about the virus , it seems likely that these kinds of close interactions between people will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that if you look at where these super-spreading events occur , it ’ s often at family gatherings and meals and weddings and parties and all these things that socially we want to happen , ” “ These kinds of meals and gatherings and parties of 10 to 30 people seem to come up again and again in the data .
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we are seeing 10 or so people getting infected [ by one person ] instead of the usual reproduction number , which is about two or three.
” Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could pose a threat well into 2021 , meaning there would need to be limitations on Christmas office and family celebrations .
On a more positive note , the research also found that outdoor actives , such as visiting parks and possibly non-contact sports , seem to be low-risk .
Boris is expected to review the current lockdown measures on Thursday ( Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images ) The research comes as Boris Johnson 's government prepares to release a `` comprehensive plan '' on how the current lockdown may be eased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to include recommendations on how businesses could safely reopen and children go back to school .
However , plans could struggle to gain UK unity - with both Scotland and Wales threatening to chart their own course on some measures , while there are calls for 'all-island ' cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic .

Weddings and birthday parties could be off until 2021 as scientists warn that social contacts outside of home should be limited to just 10 people to avoid a second peak of coronavirus infection.
Scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that indoor gatherings of 10 to 30 people could be potential “super-spreader” events as they allow one person carrying Covid-19 to infect up to 10 others.
Senior epidemiologist Adam Kucharski, whose team published the research, said the UK risk being back to “where we started” once lockdown is lifted if these interactions were not restricted.
“Super-spreader events”
Mr Kucharski told The Sunday Times: “We’ve got to find some combination of things to keep that down and, based on what we know about the virus, it seems likely that these kinds of close interactions between people will need limitations.”
“The really tough thing is that if you look at where these super-spreading events occur, it’s often at family gatherings and meals and weddings and parties and all these things that socially we want to happen,”
“These kinds of meals and gatherings and parties of 10 to 30 people seem to come up again and again in the data . . . we are seeing 10 or so people getting infected [by one person] instead of the usual reproduction number, which is about two or three.”
Mr Kucharski told the paper that such gatherings could pose a threat well into 2021, meaning there would need to be limitations on Christmas office and family celebrations.
On a more positive note, the research also found that outdoor actives, such as visiting parks and possibly non-contact sports, seem to be low-risk.
Exit strategy
The research comes as Boris Johnson’s government prepares to release a “comprehensive plan” on how the current lockdown may be eased on Thursday.
It is is expected to include recommendations on how businesses could safely reopen and children go back to school.
However, plans could struggle to gain UK unity – with both Scotland and Wales threatening to chart their own course on some measures, while there are calls for ‘all-island’ cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic.