inews--2020-05-08--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 should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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--2020-05-08--How will lockdown be eased? Boris Johnson expected to relax some UK coronavirus rules - but it's not

How will lockdown be eased? Boris Johnson expected to relax some UK coronavirus rules - but it's not clear yet which ones

How will lockdown be eased ?
Boris Johnson expected to relax some UK coronavirus rules - but it 's not clear yet which ones The Prime Minister said the Government will proceed with 'maximum caution ' when it comes to easing the lockdown '' I think we 've got to understand that this is a pandemic and a virus that spreads so easily that we have to be very cautious as we look at how we come out of the current lockdown . ''
When could any changes be announced ?
Any changes that may be implemented next week are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting with ministers on Thursday to review if it is safe to ease the measures across England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland .
What has the media said about the lockdown ?
The main focus for easing the restrictions is likely to be about restarting the economy and allowing some people to return to work without risking their health .
According to the Daily Mirror , employees at workplaces that stayed open during the lockdown will be encouraged to return .
Like other papers , the Telegraph also reports that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more time outdoors from next week .
This could include unlimited exercise outdoors - rather than just once a day as the current guidelines state - with the two-metre rule still in place .
The Sun 's `` Happy Monday '' front page on 7 May says `` go out to exercise all you like '' and `` sit in park 2m from your pals '' while the Daily Mail says `` picnics , parks trips and countryside outings back on '' .
What has the Government said ?
`` The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be any easement in the existing guidelines that we are not going to do anything that risks a second peak .
`` We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and save lives .
We will be guided at every step by the science and the data and we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures and will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required , '' he said .

The UK is waiting patiently for Sunday when the Government has indicated it could announce a slight easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Boris Johnson has pledged to set out a “roadmap” of how Britain can slowly begin returning to normal life, with expectations that some measures will change from Monday.
However there have been conflicting reports about what freedoms Britons may be allowed, with fears that there may be some over-excitement.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis told Sky News “it would be wrong to get too carried away”.
“I think we’ve got to understand that this is a pandemic and a virus that spreads so easily that we have to be very cautious as we look at how we come out of the current lockdown.”
“The worst thing that could happen would be to have a very fast, quick and dangerous second peak to this virus,” he added.
When could any changes be announced?
Any changes that may be implemented next week are still under discussion. Boris Johnson is meeting with ministers on Thursday to review if it is safe to ease the measures across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The priority is ensuring the rate of infection of Covid-19 does not increase with any changes.
The Prime Minister will make a statement on Sunday.
What has the media said about the lockdown?
It is widely reported that the Government is going to scrap its key “stay at home” message from next week, and replace it with a new slogan.
The main focus for easing the restrictions is likely to be about restarting the economy and allowing some people to return to work without risking their health. According to the Daily Mirror, employees at workplaces that stayed open during the lockdown will be encouraged to return.
Some outlets have reported that the Government will advise Britons to wear face masks on public transport and in shops and offices where it is harder to stick to social distancing rules.
Despite some reports about shops opening as long as social distancing can take place, The Daily Telegraph says non-essential retailers, including garden centres, will have to hold on a little longer before fully reopening.
Like other papers, the Telegraph also reports that people are likely to be allowed to spend more time outdoors from next week. This could include unlimited exercise outdoors – rather than just once a day as the current guidelines state – with the two-metre rule still in place.
The Sun‘s “Happy Monday” front page on 7 May says “go out to exercise all you like” and “sit in park 2m from your pals” while the Daily Mail says “picnics, parks trips and countryside outings back on”.
The Guardian says “picnics, sunbathing and unlimited rambles will be among the first activities to be allowed when the lockdown loosens”.
In The Times, a report reads that “open-air sporting activities”, such as tennis, golf and fishing, could be allowed.
It also says the Government is considering allowing people to meet with a limited number of family and friends in some way.
The Telegraph says restaurants, bars and cafes will remain closed for now.
According to The Guardian and the Mirror, year six pupils will be going back to school from June in England.
What has the Government said?
Boris Johnson has said the Government will proceed with “maximum caution” when it comes to easing the lockdown and that nothing will be done to risk a second Covid-19 peak.
Any changes will be guided by the science, said his official spokesman.
“The Prime Minister said that in considering whether there could be any easement in the existing guidelines that we are not going to do anything that risks a second peak.
“We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and save lives. We will be guided at every step by the science and the data and we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures and will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required,” he said.
Downing Street said Mr Johnson wanted to maintain the four-nation approach to coronavirus measures which has existed so far.
It comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the lockdown in Scotland is set to continue, and that the various media reports about easing restrictions had not been discussed with the Scottish government.
Ms Sturgeon said she “may” be prepared “in the immediate future” to agree to a change in guidance only allowing people out for exercise once a day.
“The other possible changes that are reported in the media, such as encouraging more people back to work now, opening beer gardens, or encouraging more use of public transport, would not in my judgment be safe for us to make yet,” she added.
“And I particularly strongly believe for us to drop the clear, well-understood stay at home message right now could be a potentially catastrophic mistake.”


inews--2020-05-08--Animal Crossing May Day maze: how to complete the New Horizons challenge, where to get tickets and h

Animal Crossing May Day maze: how to complete the New Horizons challenge, where to get tickets and how long the island lasts

Animal Crossing May Day maze : how to complete the New Horizons challenge , where to get tickets and how @ @ @ @ @ game has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week ahead of @ @ @ @ @ 8 May How to get the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day update The @ @ @ @ @ free ( Image : Nintendo ) Tickets are only valid between 1 May and 7 @ @ @ @ @ yet clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze - so this may @ @ @ @ @ How to conquer the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze The mazes are @ @ @ @ @ be slightly different for each user , but there are some common rules that apply @ @ @ @ @ got a new challenge on their hands ( Photo : Nintendo ) How to get @ @ @ @ @ 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--2020-05-08--What is a social bubble? How UK coronavirus lockdown rules could be eased to allow you to see some f

What is a social bubble? How UK coronavirus lockdown rules could be eased to allow you to see some family and friends

What is a social bubble ?
How UK coronavirus lockdown rules could be eased to allow you to see some family and friends Social bubbles mean people could see family and friends in a controlled way Many people , who have followed the rules to stay at home and not mix with anyone outside their own household , have not seen their family and friends for weeks .
`` Social bubbles are based on the idea that people have ‘ close friends and family ’ with whom they interact most frequently .
On the other hand there are strangers with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never see again , '' says Dr Joshua Moon , a research fellow in sustainability research methods in the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex Business School .
Expanding that bubble as the country seeks to gradually ease its lockdown restrictions would allow you to see more family and friends .
The group could be made up of people from two or more households .
However it is likely that everyone would have to agree to be in just one social bubble and not meet anyone outside that group to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that socialising can take place in a controlled way , and it will make contact tracing efforts easier .
Dr Moon says : `` The notion of social bubbles means that those individuals with whom you interact most frequently are part of your 'bubble ' .
These are both the people you are most likely to infect and the people who are easiest to track down when contact tracing . ''
`` Strangers are less likely to be infected but [ are ] also harder to recall when you ’ re being interviewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to easing lockdown , it is therefore easier for people to be allowed to meet with individuals in their social bubbles because those contacts can be traced and isolated more easily , thereby reducing onward transmission , '' Dr Moon adds .
Social distancing measures - such as keeping two metres apart - are still likely to apply within the bubbles .
And if anyone in the group shows symptoms of coronavirus , it is likely that all members will have to self-isolate .
Is the UK considering this ?
When asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social bubbles would be considered under relaxed lockdown measures , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` We have said that there is extensive work going on in Government to look at the next phase of the coronavirus response and we have also talked about how we could relax measures in some areas and toughen them in others .
`` But in terms of specific details you will have to wait until such a time as we have the full medical and scientific advice and we are ready to set out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else considering social bubbles ?
`` We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others ( the number is under consideration ) outside their own household in a group or 'bubble ' that acts as a single , self-contained unit , without connections to other households or 'bubbles ' .
It is possible that this option would be introduced first for outdoor meetings , ahead of any change to permit indoor meetings of the bubble , '' it reads .

The Government has announced that some of the lockdown conditions to slow the spread of coronavirus are to be eased for people living in England.
One of the changes is that individuals can meet up with one person from another household in an outdoor space as long as they stick to social distancing rules.
Many people, who have followed the rules to stay at home and not mix with anyone outside their own household, have not seen their family and friends for weeks.
Larger reunions remain off the cards for now but the Government has said it is looking at how to allow people to safely see their friends and family in the future while “continuing to limit the risk of chains of transmission”.
One idea that could be considered is social bubbles, which is being used in some other countries.
With no firm plans in place, how the bubbles would work in the UK remains speculative for now.
What is a social bubble?
At the moment, the people you live with form your social bubble.
Expanding that bubble as the country seeks to gradually ease its lockdown restrictions would allow you to see more family and friends. The group could be made up of people from two or more households.
“Social bubbles are based on the idea that people have ‘close friends and family’ with whom they interact most frequently. On the other hand there are strangers with whom people interact once or twice then never see again,” says Dr Joshua Moon, a research fellow in sustainability research methods in the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex Business School.
It is likely that everyone would have to agree to be in just one social bubble and not meet anyone outside that group to avoid spreading the virus. It means that socialising can take place in a controlled way, and it will make contact tracing efforts easier.
Dr Moon says: “The notion of social bubbles means that those individuals with whom you interact most frequently are part of your ‘bubble’. These are both the people you are most likely to infect and the people who are easiest to track down when contact tracing.”
“Strangers are less likely to be infected but [are] also harder to recall when you’re being interviewed by a contact tracer. When it comes to easing lockdown, it is therefore easier for people to be allowed to meet with individuals in their social bubbles because those contacts can be traced and isolated more easily, thereby reducing onward transmission,” Dr Moon adds.
Social bubbles could lead to difficult decisions about group formations, with some family members and friends being left out.
In the first instance, it’s likely that the bubbles would be able to meet outside, where risk of transmission is lower than in indoor spaces.
Is the UK considering this?
The Government says it recognises the lockdown has affected people who are isolated, vulnerable and who live alone.
It’s 50-page Covid-19 recovery strategy says it has asked the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies to “examine whether, when and how it can safely change the regulations to allow people to expand their household group to include one other household in the same exclusive group”.
“The intention of this change would be to allow those who are isolated some more social contact, and to reduce the most harmful effects of the current social restrictions, while continuing to limit the risk of chains of transmission. It would also support some families to return to work by, for example, allowing two households to share childcare,” the plan reads.
This could be based on the bubbles model in New Zealand.
Is anywhere else considering social bubbles?
Scotland
A paper from the Scottish Government’s Framework for Decision Making, on options for easing lockdown restrictions, suggests allowing people to socialise within “bubbles” of named people outside their own household.
“We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others (the number is under consideration) outside their own household in a group or ‘bubble’ that acts as a single, self-contained unit, without connections to other households or ‘bubbles’. It is possible that this option would be introduced first for outdoor meetings, ahead of any change to permit indoor meetings of the bubble,” it reads.
Maintaining hygiene measures and social distancing should continue within the group, the document says.
“If anyone in the group developed symptoms of the disease, those people would need to self-isolate immediately for seven days, and the remainder of the bubble for 14 days,” it adds.
Guernsey
On the Channel Island of Guernsey, households can socialise with members of another. But the bubble applies to entire households so individuals cannot form separate groups.
However social distancing measures do not have to be observed.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, households can expand their bubble to include people who ideally live nearby.
The government gives the following examples: “If a relative or loved one lives locally and is currently alone, you can extend your bubble to include them.
“If you are returning to work and need to make childcare or other care arrangements for those already in your bubble, a care provider can join your bubble,” it adds.
Belgium
According to a leaked memo, the Belgian government has been considering allowing people to form social bubbles of 10 people to spend time together on weekends.
All 10 people must agree to only socialise within their bubble – they cannot meet people outside the group of 10.
Germany
In Germany, measures to ease the lockdown include allowing people from two households to meet.
However, the country has also launched an “emergency brake” mechanism, which would allow the government to renew restrictions if the rate of infection begins to climb again.
This article was updated at 10:50am on 12/05/2020 following the Government’s changes to the lockdown restrictions in England


inews--2020-05-08--When will swimming pools reopen? Latest on UK coronavirus lockdown rules, with pools closed for now

When will swimming pools reopen ?
Latest on UK coronavirus lockdown rules , with pools closed for now Latest news on UK coronavirus lockdown rules and when swimming pools could reopen - with pools staying closed for now .
The UK currently remains under lockdown , but many are now wondering when shops , hairdressers and gyms could begin to reopen again , after restrictions were first put in place on 23 March ( Photo : Shutterstock ) The UK currently remains under lockdown , but many are now wondering when shops , hairdressers and gyms could begin to reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place on 23 March .
If you ’ re a keen swimmer and eager to get back in your local pool , when is it likely to be open again ?
The government is currently planning ahead for the “ roadmap ” out of lockdown , which Boris Johnson is expected to reveal on Sunday 10 May .
However , there has been confirmation yet as to when swimming pools will be able to reopen .
It ’ s currently likely that when pools do reopen , fewer swimmers will be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Virgin Active said that they will inform customers when clubs are to reopen , `` once it is safe to do so based on government advice '' .
What safety measures will be put into place ?
England ’ s national governing body Swim England has provided initial guidance to the government on how to reopen more than 4,000 of the country ’ s swimming pools , and will now start developing more detailed recommendations for operators , clubs and swim schools .
This will be based on the latest scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safe use of facilities following the coronavirus lockdown .
Mr Lamburn said : “ The science and understanding of Covid-19 in the swimming pool environment is evolving every day and we are continuing to monitor and support research in this area in cooperation with international partners .
“ We will be developing our guidance in line with scientific research and alongside the information from the Government on the national exit of lockdown.
” Mr Lamburn said Swim England would ideally like up to three weeks ’ notice for the industry to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , they are endeavouring to support the government whatever the time frame is , to ensure facilities are both safe and ready for swimmers to return to the pool .
“ We have been in regular communication with key stakeholders regarding the impact on facilities and have also been sharing knowledge and information with Sport England , Swim Ireland , Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales , ” adds Mr Lamburn .
“ A lot of pools have never closed before so we ’ ve been providing the guidance and support needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were safely shut down and maintained.
” What is the ‘ roadmap ’ out of lockdown ?
Leading his first Downing Street briefing since recovering from Covid-19 , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday 30 April : “ What you are going to get next week is really a road map , a menu of options .
“ The dates and times of each individual measure will be very much driven by where we are in the epidemic , what the data is really saying , and we are getting in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the course of the next few days .
”

Regular swimmers have been among those most affected by the coronavirus lockdown. Pools have been closed for almost four months, and did not reopen as hoped on 4 July, when pubs and restaurants returned.
However, both indoor and outdoor pools can now reopen, as well as gyms and leisure centres.
Here is everything you need to know.
When will indoor pools reopen?
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed that indoor pools, gyms and leisure centres could open their doors again from Saturday 25 July.
He said the move would help get the country “match-fit to defeat the virus” amid growing fears of inactivity among the population due to social distancing restrictions.
“The reopening of gyms is the news millions across the country have been waiting for with many people desperate to jump on a spinning bike or dive into a pool,” he said when he announced the move.
“Our comprehensive guidance will ensure gyms, pools and leisure centres have the support they need to reopen safely for their customers and staff.”
When will outdoor pools and lidos reopen?
Outdoor pools and lidos opened on 11 July, along with grassroots outdoor sports.
This started with cricket, and was followed by other sports, such as football and basketball.
What will pools be like now they have reopened?
Under guidelines released by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, swimmers are now urged to shower at home, arrive wearing their swimwear under their clothes and bring toys and floats with them.
This change, called “beach style turn up and swim”, is designed to make sure swimmers spend less time in the changing room and to ensure that showers are available post-swim.
The number of lanes in a pool will be cut in half, with swimmers told to maintain a safe distance from others at all times, and diving will come with extra precautions because it “can result in injury that requires ambulance care”.
Jane Nickerson, chief executive of Swim England, told The Sunday Times: “In the early days, it may be that you are encouraged not to use the changing rooms.
“What we’re suggesting is going ‘beach-ready’. Some pools might ask you just to put on a towelling robe and – let’s hope you’re not on a bus, you’re in a car – travel home like that.”
She added: “Kids playing around – I don’t think we’ll be seeing that for some time because of the social distancing. It doesn’t mean that we couldn’t do lessons, or some club and community activity – as long as they are programmed and maintaining a distance.”
Swimmers will made made to maintain social distancing rules, with one person per three-square-metre area.
The government did not confirm exactly when pools would be allowed to reopen under its initial road map out of lockdown published in May.
However, it was thought that they would stay closed until at least 4 July, the date earmarked as the earliest possible time for phase three of the lockdown exit plan (including the opening of hospitality businesses) could begin.
Virgin Active had previously said simply that it would inform customers when it will reopen clubs “once it is safe to do so based on government advice”.
‘The science is evolving every day’
Richard Lamburn, Swim England Head of Facilities, had previously explained how the organisation had been in discussions with Government departments regarding the necessary guidance.
Mr Lamburn said: “The science and understanding of Covid-19 in the swimming pool environment is evolving every day and we are continuing to monitor and support research in this area in cooperation with international partners.
“We will be developing our guidance in line with scientific research and alongside the information from the Government on the national exit of lockdown.”
Mr Lamburn said Swim England would ideally like up to three weeks’ notice for the industry to get pools ready to be used again.
However, they are endeavouring to support the government whatever the time frame is, to ensure facilities are both safe and ready for swimmers to return to the pool.
“We have been in regular communication with key stakeholders regarding the impact on facilities and have also been sharing knowledge and information with Sport England, Swim Ireland, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales,” adds Mr Lamburn.
“A lot of pools have never closed before so we’ve been providing the guidance and support needed to local authorities and operators to ensure they were safely shut down and maintained.”


inews--2020-05-08--Captain Tom's War: what time the documentary is on VE Day on ITV, and what you can expect

Captain Tom 's War : what time the documentary is on VE Day on ITV , and what you can expect The 100-year-old fought in Burma against the Japanese during the Second World War Captain Tom Moore has become the face of Britain 's response to the coronavirus , after raising more than £28million for the NHS by walking 100 lengths of his garden .
The 100-year-old fought in Burma against the Japanese during the Second World War - one of the lesser known campaigns which has come to be known as `` The Forgotten War '' .
On VE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Second World War in Europe , ITV will air a special documentary in which Captain Tom will look back on his time during the war .
When is Captain Tom 's War on TV ?
It will also be available to watch on catch-up on ITV Player .
Captain Tom has raised more than £28million for the NHS ( Photo : Getty ) What can we expect ?
The former British Army Officer from Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire will tell the story of the war he fought in Burma .
The show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lucy and Hannah , who reveal family photos from their trip back to Burma .
Captain Tom entered officer training in 1940 at the age of 20 , going on to serve in India before reaching Burma .
There he was involved in the massive amphibious assault on Arakan , the instrumental part of recapturing the colony , before pushing on with his troops to the capital , Rangoon .
ITV 's controller of current affairs , Tom Giles , said : `` Captain Tom ’ s War will shed light on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which our troops suffered unthinkable hardship and tens of thousands of British soldiers fought and died .
`` Hearing this from Captain Tom Moore , who fought in Burma , means we will find out a lot more about the man who has done so much to raise our spirits at this time and the experience he and many others faced during World War Two on an occasion when we rightly come together to thank them for their sacrifice . ''

Captain Tom Moore has become the face of Britain’s response to the coronavirus, after raising more than £28million for the NHS by walking 100 lengths of his garden.
The 100-year-old fought in Burma against the Japanese during the Second World War – one of the lesser known campaigns which has come to be known as “The Forgotten War”.
On VE Day, which marks the end of the Second World War in Europe, ITV will air a special documentary in which Captain Tom will look back on his time during the war.
Here is everything you need to know…
When is Captain Tom’s War on TV?
The 30-minute documentary airs on the 75th anniversary of VE Day – Friday 8 May – at 8pm on ITV.
It will also be available to watch on catch-up on ITV Player.
What can we expect?
The former British Army Officer from Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire will tell the story of the war he fought in Burma.
The show will also feature Tom’s daughters, Lucy and Hannah, who reveal family photos from their trip back to Burma.
Captain Tom entered officer training in 1940 at the age of 20, going on to serve in India before reaching Burma.
There he was involved in the massive amphibious assault on Arakan, the instrumental part of recapturing the colony, before pushing on with his troops to the capital, Rangoon.
The show airs just a week after Captain Tom’s 100th birthday celebrations, marking a momentous time for Britain’s new national hero.
ITV’s controller of current affairs, Tom Giles, said: “Captain Tom’s War will shed light on a campaign which comparatively goes unmentioned but in which our troops suffered unthinkable hardship and tens of thousands of British soldiers fought and died.
“Hearing this from Captain Tom Moore, who fought in Burma, means we will find out a lot more about the man who has done so much to raise our spirits at this time and the experience he and many others faced during World War Two on an occasion when we rightly come together to thank them for their sacrifice.”


inews--2020-05-08--Millions of pieces of PPE in UK stockpile were out of date when coronavirus hit

Millions of pieces of PPE in UK stockpile were out of date when coronavirus hit Almost 80 per cent of respirators and more than half of the UK 's supply of facemasks had expired by 30 January Millions of vital pieces of PPE in the UK 's pandemic stockpile - including almost 80 per cent of respirators - were out of date when coronavirus hit the country .
Stock lists obtained by Channel 4 News found around 200 million pieces of kit , from masks and respirators to syringes and needles , had all expired in the eight months leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 was declared a national emergency .
In total , 45 per cent of the boxes containing PPE had expired , and more than half of surgical facemasks were past their use-by date .
The expired kit caused a delay in distribution , as it had to be tested before being sent out to hospitals .
These tests did not happen until the period from 10-19 March , when the UK was already suffering from PPE shortages .
At least 100 NHS staff are confirmed have died from coronavirus , with the actual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the information not yet being in the public domain .
US firm 3M , which made more than three-quarters of the expired respirators , issued guidance saying that expired equipment should not be used .
Many NHS staff have ben left without vital pieces of PPE ( Photo : Getty ) Expired PPE 'should not be used' '' Most respirators have a limited shelf life , after which they are intended to be discarded .
The longer a respirator is stored beyond its shelf life , or stored outside the recommended conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perform at its full potential , '' it said .
3M says its FFP3 respirators have a five-year shelf life .
However , Channel 4 News found that many of these respirators in the UK stockpile were procured between 2009 and 2010 .
Images posted on social media show batches of PPE that originally went out of date in 2016 relabelled as expiring in 2021 .
Janet Gower , an advanced nurse practitioner at Moat House Surgery in Cambridgeshire , wrote online at the time : `` I am seeing sick patients and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the masks expired four years ago .
Nice to feel valued . ''

Millions of vital pieces of PPE in the UK’s pandemic stockpile – including almost 80 per cent of respirators – were out of date when coronavirus hit the country.
Stock lists obtained by Channel 4 News found around 200 million pieces of kit, from masks and respirators to syringes and needles, had all expired in the eight months leading up to 30 January, the day Covid-19 was declared a national emergency.
In total, 45 per cent of the boxes containing PPE had expired, and more than half of surgical facemasks were past their use-by date.
Of the 26.3 million respirators in the UK stockpile, 20.9 million were out of date.
Respirators filter the air breathed by NHS workers, lessening the chances of them contracting the virus.
Delay in distribution
The expired kit caused a delay in distribution, as it had to be tested before being sent out to hospitals.
These tests did not happen until the period from 10-19 March, when the UK was already suffering from PPE shortages.
At least 100 NHS staff are confirmed have died from coronavirus, with the actual figure likely to be higher, due to the information not yet being in the public domain.
Expired PPE may not offer the same level of protection as in date equipment.
US firm 3M, which made more than three-quarters of the expired respirators, issued guidance saying that expired equipment should not be used.
Expired PPE ‘should not be used’
“Most respirators have a limited shelf life, after which they are intended to be discarded. The longer a respirator is stored beyond its shelf life, or stored outside the recommended conditions, the less likely it is to perform at its full potential,” it said.
3M says its FFP3 respirators have a five-year shelf life. However, Channel 4 News found that many of these respirators in the UK stockpile were procured between 2009 and 2010.
In March nurses raised the alarm that they had been sent PPE with altered expiry dates.
Pieces of PPE were found with old expiry dates covered up with stickers.
Relabelled expiry dates
Images posted on social media show batches of PPE that originally went out of date in 2016 relabelled as expiring in 2021.
Janet Gower, an advanced nurse practitioner at Moat House Surgery in Cambridgeshire, wrote online at the time: “I am seeing sick patients and GP already issued with inferior PPE and all the masks expired four years ago. Nice to feel valued.”
Public Health England has said all equipment that had expired and been relabelled had passed “stringent tests” to ensure it remained “fit for consumption”.
The news is a further blow to the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, after it was revealed 40,000 surgical gowns ordered from Turkey last month do not meet British safety standards.
This has led to the gowns being stuck in a warehouse, as many hospital staff still go without vital PPE.


inews--2020-05-08--Football-starved fans feast on BBC's 'surreal' live Korean K-League opener

The first competitive football game for two months was streamed live from South Korea on the BBC Sport app “ Yes it ’ s in South Korea and yes , you probably don ’ t know any of the players .
But who cares ?
It ’ s football and it ’ s live !
” The BBC brought relief to football-starved fans by live streaming the opening game of the South Korean K-League on Friday morning .
Football has been given the green light to resume in the nation , one of the first nations outside China to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC leapt at the chance to break up its diet of archive repeats by streaming the opening game of the rescheduled K-League , between reigning champions Jeonbuk Motors and Suwon Bluewings , on its Sport app .
The first competitive game in nearly two months , began in a “ surreal ” atmosphere , BBC commentator Alex Jensen , a South Korean-based Brit , admitted .
The players took the pitch in the “ eerie ” atmosphere of an empty stadium , save for a few mask-wearing , well-spaced , dignitaries .
Coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although banned from hand-shaking , did not .
Restrictions on players talking to team-mates were breached as soon as the game kicked off .
Even the muted shouting picked up microphones is not allowed under safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The presence of Suwon defender Doneil Henry , who once plied his trade for West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers , was regularly cited , to keep new K-League viewers engaged .
The atmosphere was “ not even that of a pre-season friendly ” , the BBC admitted but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans will have to get used to under plans to resume the domestic season behind closed doors .
“ Nothing much to report too far , ” the commentary reported after an uneventful opening period .
Dull or not , it was a football game and fans on social media were suitably “ over the moon ” .
The next treat for sport-starved fans is the Rocket League , one of the world ’ s most popular Esport competitions , a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style football and rocket-powered cars .
It will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May .

“Yes it’s in South Korea and yes, you probably don’t know any of the players. But who cares? It’s football and it’s live!”
The BBC brought relief to football-starved fans by live streaming the opening game of the South Korean K-League on Friday morning.
Football has been given the green light to resume in the nation, one of the first nations outside China to be hit by a Covid-19 outbreak.
The BBC leapt at the chance to break up its diet of archive repeats by streaming the opening game of the rescheduled K-League, between reigning champions Jeonbuk Motors and Suwon Bluewings, on its Sport app.
The first competitive game in nearly two months, began in a “surreal” atmosphere, BBC commentator Alex Jensen, a South Korean-based Brit at the Jeonju stadium, admitted.
The players took the pitch in the “eerie” atmosphere of an empty stadium, save for a few mask-wearing, well-spaced, dignitaries.
Coaches wore face masks but the players, although banned from hand-shaking, did not.
Restrictions on players talking to team-mates were breached as soon as the game kicked off.
Shouting between players banned
Even the muted shouting picked up microphones is not allowed under safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Can players be booked for shouting, the BBC’s interactive commentary running alongside the live stream, asked?
The presence of Suwon defender Doneil Henry, who once plied his trade for West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers, was regularly cited, to keep new K-League viewers engaged.
Atmosphere ‘muted’
The atmosphere was “not even that of a pre-season friendly”, the BBC admitted but the sound of silence is one football fans will have to get used to under plans to resume the domestic season behind closed doors.
“Nothing much to report too far,” the commentary reported after an uneventful opening period. Dull or not, it was a football game and fans on social media were suitably “over the moon”.
The next treat for sport-starved fans is the Rocket League, one of the world’s most popular Esport competitions, a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style football and rocket-powered cars.
It will be broadcast on the BBC Sport website, app and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May.


inews--2020-05-08--'Boris Johnson is much, much worse than Horrid Henry,' says author Francesca Simon

'Boris Johnson is much , much worse than Horrid Henry , ' says author Francesca Simon Creator of naughty rebel says she is putting down Horrid Henry to launch a new children 's series and write for opera “ It would be absolutely terrible , because Henry has the concentration of a flea .
I ’ m sure he is making his parents absolutely crazed , ” says Francesca Simon , creator of the havoc-wreaking anti-hero , whose adventures have sold 22 million books worldwide .
“ Henry and Perfect Peter would be fighting non-stop .
But Henry is such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sit on the sofa and watch TV all the time , ” adds the award-winning author of more than 60 books .
“ No one would envy his parents.
” Horrid Henry author Francesca Simon is a judge for the 2020 Oscar 's Book Prize “ I ’ m not going to say never , ever , but I didn ’ t think I ’ d even write the 25th book [ last year ’ s Up , Up and Away ] .
” Many people have used lockdown to get creative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult than usual .
“ Like so many writers I know , I ’ m finding it extremely difficult to write and to concentrate , ” she admits .
“ I normally work from home , but this is like working from home with an axe suspended over your head .
Do I know many writers saying ‘ Wow , I ’ ve written 5,000 words ’ – I do not.
” Indeed , she says , lockdown is a great opportunity for parents to get a “ big stack of picture books @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young children , and say : ‘ What shall we read first ?
’ ” “ It was a little heart-stopping when I read it , ” says Simon .
“ It seemed so apt for this moment .
It is also a book about seeing your world imaginatively and using what you have to play and have fun.
” The best picture books , she adds , are about “ hope and freedom and making your way in the world , which is incredibly important , especially now.
” Simon laments the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publishers .
“ No child must be shown playing with pots and pans , ” she sighs .
“ It ’ s one of the things writers and illustrators have to deal with .
“ Children are confronted with words they don ’ t know and things they don ’ t understand every day of their lives .
The best books help children not to be afraid of the unknown.
” She fears that Covid-19 is depriving children of access to stories .
“ Books are the birthright of all children .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , but the main thing is getting libraries open when they are safe , ” says the UK ’ s third most-borrowed author .
Camilla , Duchess of Cornwall , raises her hand during a story telling session along with Simon ( Photo : Getty ) “ As well as offering vital activities for young children , libraries are the place where you can take out a big pile of 10 books and bring them home to binge on.
” With Henry locked in his room , Simon is extending her reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in writing for opera , ” she says .
She wrote the libretto for an opera based on her 2016 book The Monstrous Child with the composer Gavin Higgins , which premiered at the Royal Opera House last year , and the pair are plotting a second work .
“ I love the idea of two little Vikings whose parents want them to be as bad and quarrelsome as possible , but they shame the village by being nice and wanting to share , ” says the author , who studied Anglo-Saxon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ universities .
“ Children enjoy those kind of reversals in stories.
” “ It ’ s outrageous .
Authors are already paid many months in arrears .
They are essentially asking the most crucial people to the business , and the most vulnerable , to effectively give a loan to publishers .
Maybe if they offered a share in the business in return ?
” None of her publishers had made such a suggestion , she adds .

If lockdown is driving parents to distraction, imagine trying to home-school Horrid Henry?
“It would be absolutely terrible, because Henry has the concentration of a flea. I’m sure he is making his parents absolutely crazed,” says Francesca Simon, creator of the havoc-wreaking anti-hero, whose adventures have sold 22 million books worldwide.
“Henry and Perfect Peter would be fighting non-stop. But Henry is such an inactive child he would just want to sit on the sofa and watch TV all the time,” adds the award-winning author of more than 60 books. “No one would envy his parents.”
Henry rested
Henry’s long-suffering family won’t have to worry too much, however, because the scenario sketched out by Simon will not emerge as a lockdown story.
After 25 years, the passionate ambassador for child literacy is drawing a line under her most famous creation.
“I’ve written 100 Henry stories and 25 books, so I’m kind of leaving it,” says the London-based, California-born daughter of a Hollywood screenwriter.
“I’m not going to say never, ever, but I didn’t think I’d even write the 25th book [last year’s Up, Up and Away].”
Many people have used lockdown to get creative – but Simon has found it more difficult than usual. “Like so many writers I know, I’m finding it extremely difficult to write and to concentrate,” she admits.
Lockdown writer’s block
“I normally work from home, but this is like working from home with an axe suspended over your head. Do I know many writers saying ‘Wow, I’ve written 5,000 words’ – I do not.”
Instead of writing, Simon has “taken solace in reading lots of children’s books. There’s something comforting about that enclosed world.”
Indeed, she says, lockdown is a great opportunity for parents to get a “big stack of picture books and sit together on the sofa with young children, and say: ‘What shall we read first?’”
Simon is currently judging the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize, the annual award for the best illustrated book for under-fives.
The six shortlisted titles include Alphonse, There’s Mud on the Ceiling! by Daisy Hirst, about two monster siblings cooped up in a seventh-floor flat who dream of recreating the great outdoors.
“It was a little heart-stopping when I read it,” says Simon. “It seemed so apt for this moment. It is also a book about seeing your world imaginatively and using what you have to play and have fun.”
The best picture books, she adds, are about “hope and freedom and making your way in the world, which is incredibly important, especially now.”
Simon laments the sanitisation of illustrations required by some nervous publishers. “No child must be shown playing with pots and pans,” she sighs. “It’s one of the things writers and illustrators have to deal with.
“Children are confronted with words they don’t know and things they don’t understand every day of their lives. The best books help children not to be afraid of the unknown.”
She fears that Covid-19 is depriving children of access to stories. “Books are the birthright of all children. It’s easy to order them online now, but the main thing is getting libraries open when they are safe,” says the UK’s third most-borrowed author.
“As well as offering vital activities for young children, libraries are the place where you can take out a big pile of 10 books and bring them home to binge on.”
With Henry locked in his room, Simon is extending her reach. “I’ve become increasingly interested in writing for opera,” she says. She wrote the libretto for an opera based on her 2016 book The Monstrous Child with the composer Gavin Higgins, which premiered at the Royal Opera House last year, and the pair are plotting a second work.
Simon also has a new franchise ready to roll – Two Terrible Vikings, aimed squarely at the Horrid Henry readership.
Viking rampage delayed
“I love the idea of two little Vikings whose parents want them to be as bad and quarrelsome as possible, but they shame the village by being nice and wanting to share,” says the author, who studied Anglo-Saxon and medieval history at Yale and Oxford universities. “Children enjoy those kind of reversals in stories.”
Due out in July, Two Terrible Vikings has been pushed back to early 2021 by publisher Faber – a decision Simon backs, to give it a big push when bookstores re-open.
Publishers are having to furlough staff, but Simon is furious at the suggestion that the big houses might delay payments to authors, to help the companies weather a cashflow crisis.
If having children changes you then has Boris Johnson been changed 7 times? — Francesca Simon (@simon_francesca) April 30, 2020
“It’s outrageous. Authors are already paid many months in arrears. They are essentially asking the most crucial people to the business, and the most vulnerable, to effectively give a loan to publishers. Maybe if they offered a share in the business in return?” None of her publishers had made such a suggestion, she adds.
Our conversation ends where it began, with Horrid Henry – with his scruffy demeanour and capacity for mischief-making, I wonder if there is an element of Boris Johnson’s “terrible buoyancy” in her rebel?
“Oh no, Boris is much, much worse than Henry,” Simon insists. “Henry is very impulsive and never thinks about the consequences. Well, I suppose when you put it like that…”
Tad by Benji Davies (HarperCollins)
The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (Nosy Crow)
A Mouse Called Julian by Joe Todd Stanton (Flying Eye Books)
Alphonse, There’s Mud on the Ceiling! by Daisy Hirst (Walker Books)
I Am a Tiger by Karl Newson and Ross Collins (Macmillan)
The Runaway Pea by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore (Simon & Schuster)
Oscar’s Book Prize, created in partnership with Amazon, the Evening Standard and the National Literacy Trust, will be awarded on 25 May. It is named for Oscar Ashton, who was three-and-a-half when he died from an undetected heart condition in 2012


inews--2020-05-08--How to apply for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: application process explained as ITV series returns

How to apply for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: application process explained as ITV series returns after Quiz drama

How to apply for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire : application process explained as ITV series returns after Quiz drama The beloved British quiz show returns on Sunday 10 May - and they 're looking for more people to try and bag that £1 million prize The new version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson , and will see six contestants putting their knowledge to the test , with the help of four lifelines - Phone a Friend , 50:50 , Ask the Audience and Ask the Host .
If you 've always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the £1 million prize and want to try your luck in the next series - now is your chance .
This is everything you need to know about how to apply to Who Wants to be a Millionaire .
What ’ s Who Wants to be a Millionaire about ?
Who Wants to be a Millionaire is one of the most popular and well known British quiz shows in history .
It was then revived in 2018 as part of the 20th anniversary commemorations of the programme , with Jeremy Clarkson confirmed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had three lifelines - 50:50 , which removed two incorrect answers , phone a friend which allows the contestant to phone someone to answer the question for them and ask the audience , which sees the audience polled on what they think the correct answer is .
Contestants are now given a fourth lifeline , ask the host , which allows them to ask Jeremy Clarkson what he thinks the answer is .
Clarkson can not see the answers to the question , so he can only rely on his own knowledge to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own custom monetary safety net - the first one is still set at £1,000 but after this point , the contestant can set their own safety net as they choose , up to the grand prize of £1,000,000 .
To register to take part in the next series of Who Wants to be a Millionaire , you ’ ll need to provide your name , date of birth , email address and a password .
As well as providing your name , address and phone number , you ’ ll also need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The third part of the application is a timed , multiple choice quiz .
There are 20 questions and will get harder as they go along .
The application form states : “ These are all the type of questions that could appear on the show , however none of these will appear on the show .
Please read all the questions and answers carefully , and make sure you have answered them all .
“ Googling answers or asking a friend to help will be considered cheating and will also slow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken into account.
” When is the application deadline ?

The new version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, and sees six contestants putting their knowledge to the test, with the help of four lifelines – Phone a Friend, 50:50, Ask the Audience and Ask the Host.
If you’ve always felt like you could walk away with the £1 million prize and want to try your luck in the next series – now is your chance.
This is everything you need to know about how to apply to Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
What’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire about?
Who Wants to be a Millionaire is one of the most popular and well known British quiz shows in history.
The show debuted on 4 September 1998 on ITV, and was hosted by Chris Tarrant, with the original run ending in February 2014.
It was then revived in 2018 as part of the 20th anniversary commemorations of the programme, with Jeremy Clarkson confirmed as the new host.
After this, ITV renewed the series again, with Jeremy Clarkson still in the hosting seat.
The original format of the show saw contestants answering increasingly difficult questions for money, with safety nets positioned at the £1,000 and £32,000 points.
The contestants also had three lifelines – 50:50, which removed two incorrect answers, phone a friend which allows the contestant to phone someone to answer the question for them and ask the audience, which sees the audience polled on what they think the correct answer is.
With the rebooted version of the show featuring Jeremy Clarkson, there have been some changes made to the format.
Contestants are now given a fourth lifeline, ask the host, which allows them to ask Jeremy Clarkson what he thinks the answer is.
Clarkson cannot see the answers to the question, so he can only rely on his own knowledge to help.
Contestants can also set their own custom monetary safety net – the first one is still set at £1,000 but after this point, the contestant can set their own safety net as they choose, up to the grand prize of £1,000,000.
How to apply
To register to take part in the next series of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, you’ll need to provide your name, date of birth, email address and a password.
Once you’ve registered, you can fill out the application form.
The first stage of the online application asks for your personal details.
As well as providing your name, address and phone number, you’ll also need to answer more questions about yourself, including:
Your occupation
Any previous jobs you’ve had
Your qualifications
Are you a member of any quiz leagues
Your hobbies
What subjects might you use the “Ask the Host” lifeline for (other than motoring)
How you would describe yourself
Why you think you should be chosen to appear on the show
Whether you’ve been on TV before, or applied for Who Wants to be a Millionaire before
Your social media profiles
You’ll also need to disclose your ethnic origin for diversity monitoring purposes, as well as any medical conditions or criminal convictions.
The third part of the application is a timed, multiple choice quiz. There are 20 questions and will get harder as they go along.
The application form states: “These are all the type of questions that could appear on the show, however none of these will appear on the show. Please read all the questions and answers carefully, and make sure you have answered them all.
“Googling answers or asking a friend to help will be considered cheating and will also slow you down. Your time will be taken into account.”
Once you’ve completed the quiz, you just need to hit ‘finish’ to submit your application.
To register and apply, go to the website.
When is the application deadline?
The last date that applications will be accepted is 11:59pm on 30 September 2020, so you have plenty of time to get your application in.
The ITV website states that this date may be extended at their discretion.
Who can apply?
Applicants need to be at least 18 years old and a British citizen, or have the right to reside in the UK.
You cannot apply if you or any member of your immediate family have been employed or contracted by an officer, director or agent of Stellify Media, Sony Pictures Entertainment, the broadcaster or any associated or affiliated companies connected to the programme within the past year.


inews--2020-05-08--VE Day 2020: Keir Starmer puts his tanks on Tory lawn with appeal to patriotism

VE Day 2020 : Keir Starmer puts his tanks on Tory lawn with appeal to patriotism The Labour leader has been seeking to distance himself from Jeremy Corbyn Sir Keir Starmer 's push to distance Labour from the Jeremy Corbyn era has continued with a VE Day message designed to position the party as the natural home of British patriotism .
The new Labour leader chose the Daily Telegraph , Boris Johnson 's longtime employer and the most popular newspaper among the Tory base , to carry an article on the 75th anniversary of World War II ending .
Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much to the generation of VE Day .
We must do everything we can to care and support them through the current crisis .
We have all heard the harrowing stories of the virus spreading through care homes , with families unable to say their last goodbyes .
`` The crisis in our care homes has gone on for too long , and we must do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable , many of whom protected our country in its darkest hour . ''
The leader and his team believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservative party had a monopoly over channelling the patriotic spirit into political support , Labour is now well placed to convince voters that a focus on boosting public services is the best way to recognise the UK 's collective national pride .
His messaging , and in particular his choice of outlet to promote it , won praise from across the political spectrum .
George Osborne said : `` The Labour leader writing in the Daily Telegraph on VE Day tells you one thing - this guy is going to do everything he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a former aide to Mr Corbyn and John McDonnell , tweeted : `` Have to admit , we could n't have blackmailed our way to a better front page splash in the Tele ... fair play , team Starmer . ''
Despite winning the leadership on a platform of party unity , Sir Keir has made it clear he blames Mr Corbyn for Labour 's disastrous geenral election result .
He told the Financial Times this week : `` Anybody who knocks on doors knows a number of things came up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , fair or unfair . ''
Running on a firmly patriotic platform is an implicit rebuke to the previous leader , who was seen by his critics as being hostile to national pride - partly thanks to his links as a backbencher to groups such as the IRA , Hezbollah and Hamas .
Mr Corbyn always rejected the claim but polls suggested he never managed to convince the public .
Sir Keir intends to keep much of Labour 's strikingly left-wing policy platform .
But he is adamant that presenting it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Tory heartlands as much as his own activist base , is the way to put it into practice by winning the next election .

Sir Keir Starmer‘s push to distance Labour from the Jeremy Corbyn era has continued with a VE Day message designed to position the party as the natural home of British patriotism.
The new Labour leader chose the Daily Telegraph, Boris Johnson’s longtime employer and the most popular newspaper among the Tory base, to carry an article on the 75th anniversary of World War II ending.
Sir Keir wrote: “We owe so much to the generation of VE Day. We must do everything we can to care and support them through the current crisis. We have all heard the harrowing stories of the virus spreading through care homes, with families unable to say their last goodbyes.
“The crisis in our care homes has gone on for too long, and we must do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable, many of whom protected our country in its darkest hour.”
Gambit praised
The leader and his team believe that, after years in which the Conservative party had a monopoly over channelling the patriotic spirit into political support, Labour is now well placed to convince voters that a focus on boosting public services is the best way to recognise the UK’s collective national pride.
His messaging, and in particular his choice of outlet to promote it, won praise from across the political spectrum. George Osborne said: “The Labour leader writing in the Daily Telegraph on VE Day tells you one thing – this guy is going to do everything he can to win.”
James Mills, a former aide to Mr Corbyn and John McDonnell, tweeted: “Have to admit, we couldn’t have blackmailed our way to a better front page splash in the Tele… fair play, team Starmer.”
Tomorrow’s Telegraph front page: “Starmer: 'We owe it to VE Day generation to protect them from virus in care homes' ”#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AlE9EYL2B9 — The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 7, 2020
Despite winning the leadership on a platform of party unity, Sir Keir has made it clear he blames Mr Corbyn for Labour’s disastrous geenral election result. He told the Financial Times this week: “Anybody who knocks on doors knows a number of things came up. The leadership of Labour party was number one, fair or unfair.”
Running on a firmly patriotic platform is an implicit rebuke to the previous leader, who was seen by his critics as being hostile to national pride – partly thanks to his links as a backbencher to groups such as the IRA, Hezbollah and Hamas. Mr Corbyn always rejected the claim but polls suggested he never managed to convince the public.
Sir Keir intends to keep much of Labour’s strikingly left-wing policy platform. But he is adamant that presenting it in a new way, and reaching out to the Tory heartlands as much as his own activist base, is the way to put it into practice by winning the next election.


inews--2020-05-08--Coronavirus latest: NHS start building second Covid-19 contact tracing app with Apple and Google aft

Coronavirus latest: NHS start building second Covid-19 contact tracing app with Apple and Google after MPs raise ethical issues

Coronavirus latest : NHS start building second Covid-19 contact tracing app with Apple and Google after MPs raise ethical issues Built by the NHS , the new application will instead incorporate technology provided by Google and Apple The alternative app , which will gather and hold more data in a central database , was given the go-ahead by head of NHSX - the UK health service 's innovation arm - Matt Gould earlier this week .
( Photo : Unsplash ) A second smartphone app to trace the spread of Covid-19 is being produced after the first app launched on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technological issues and sparked ethical debate .
Built by the NHS , the new application will instead incorporate technology provided by Google and Apple that is more compatible with the most commonly used smartphones .
It is being developed “ in parallel ” with the first app so that politicians can easily substitute it in if needs be , the Financial Times reports .
The alternative app , which will gather and hold more data in a central database , was given the go-ahead by head of NHSX - the UK health service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
A source involved in the development of the app said that talks with both Google and Apple had intensified this week , and that makers were “ exploring how we might change course ” .
In particular , he said testing on the first app revealed a number of issues with its compatibility with the Apple iPhone and concerns that it could negatively affect the battery life of smartphones .
Apple and Google plan to release the first version of their contract tracing system via a software update for iOS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Singapore already has its own contact-tracing smarthphone app called TraceTogether , as a preventive measure against Covid-19 ( Photo : Getty ) At the moment , the NHS contact tracing app stores anonymised data about people infected with the coronavirus , plus their contacts , in a central database .
Advocates have argued that this is vital for clearly identifying patterns of infection .
Speaking to MPs in parliament ahead of a joint committee on human rights on Monday , he said : “ I want to provide some reassurance that just because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't mean we 're locked into it.
” Other MPs at the committee raised “ significant concerns ” about potential human rights breaches presented by the app and called for new legislation to guarantee protections .
Google and Apple 's app , by contrast , is mostly decentralised and prevents the gathering of additional data , such as local , that could be used to identify people .
Mr Gould noted , however , that Google and Apple 's approach was not perfect , and could face issues such as fraudulent reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only nation to shift direction .
Germany recently switched from using its first app to using a second one more compatible with standardised smartphone systems .

A second smartphone app to trace the spread of Covid-19 is being produced after the first app launched on the Isle of Wight this week presented technological issues and sparked ethical debate.
Built by the NHS, the new application will instead incorporate technology provided by Google and Apple that is more compatible with the most commonly used smartphones.
It is being developed “in parallel” with the first app so that politicians can easily substitute it in if needs be, the Financial Times reports.
The alternative app, which will gather and hold more data in a central database, was given the go-ahead by head of NHSX – the UK health service’s innovation arm – Matt Gould earlier this week.
A source involved in the development of the app said that talks with both Google and Apple had intensified this week, and that makers were “exploring how we might change course”.
Ethical issues and compatibility
In particular, he said testing on the first app revealed a number of issues with its compatibility with the Apple iPhone and concerns that it could negatively affect the battery life of smartphones.
“These technical details end up being quite important,”he added.
Apple and Google plan to release the first version of their contract tracing system via a software update for iOS and Android operating systems in mid-May.
At the moment, the NHS contact tracing app stores anonymised data about people infected with the coronavirus, plus their contacts, in a central database. Advocates have argued that this is vital for clearly identifying patterns of infection.
Speaking to MPs in parliament ahead of a joint committee on human rights on Monday, he said: “I want to provide some reassurance that just because we’ve started down one route doesn’t mean we’re locked into it.”
Other MPs at the committee raised “significant concerns” about potential human rights breaches presented by the app and called for new legislation to guarantee protections.
Decentralised system
Google and Apple’s app, by contrast, is mostly decentralised and prevents the gathering of additional data, such as local, that could be used to identify people.
Mr Gould noted, however, that Google and Apple’s approach was not perfect, and could face issues such as fraudulent reports of infection.
The UK is far from the only nation to shift direction. Germany recently switched from using its first app to using a second one more compatible with standardised smartphone systems.
Meanwhile, France has publicly opposed the limitations on options and access to data that the standard Google-Apple systems impose on countries. It will launch its own, in-house system next week.


inews--2020-05-08--Diana Ingram now: what happened to Charles Ingram's wife after the Who Wants to be A Millionaire cou

Diana Ingram now: what happened to Charles Ingram's wife after the Who Wants to be A Millionaire coughing scandal in Quiz

Diana Ingram now : what happened to Charles Ingram 's wife after the Who Wants to be A Millionaire coughing scandal in Quiz Along with her husband Charles and Tecwen Whittock , Diana Ingram was accused of cheating in one of the biggest gameshow scandals in history During the recording of the show , Ingram managed to answer all 15 questions correctly to win the coveted money prize .
But as he made his way through the multiple-choice questions , producers became suspicious when they noticed how a cough could be heard when the correct answer was read out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear that Ingram was n't alone .
College lecturer and fellow contestant Tecwen Whittock was identified as Ingram 's accomplice and the one who had indicated the right answer with a cough .
Ingram 's wife , Diana was also accused of being involved .
Diana and Charles Ingram were found guilty , but both avoided a custodial sentence ( Photo : Scott Barbour/Getty Images ) How was she involved in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
cheating scandal ?
Diana had previously made it to the Who Wants To Be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won £32,000 .
At the time when Charles appeared on the show , Diana sat in the audience where she interacted with Tarrant over how her husband was doing during the tense quiz .
As the scandal began to unravel when the production team worked out that Charles had been told the correct answers to win the £1m prize , Diana became a suspect of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception alongside her husband and their accomplice Whittock .
Where is Diana Ingram now ?
`` My products are exclusive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have significant elements of handcrafted individuality ; are original and authentic , and are not mass-produced , '' she explains on her website .
Sian Clifford in the role of Diana Ingram in Quiz ( Photo : ITV )

The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal was recently turned into the acclaimed ITV drama, Quiz.
Back in 2001, the game show hosted by Chris Tarrant hit the headlines when Major Charles Ingram was accused of obtaining the £1m prize money unlawfully.
During the recording of the show, Ingram managed to answer all 15 questions correctly to win the coveted money prize. But as he made his way through the multiple-choice questions, producers became suspicious when they noticed how a cough could be heard when the correct answer was read out.
As the scandal developed, it became clear that Ingram wasn’t alone. College lecturer and fellow contestant Tecwen Whittock was identified as Ingram’s accomplice and the one who had indicated the right answer with a cough. Ingram’s wife, Diana was also accused of being involved.
Who is Diana Ingram?
Diana is the wife of Major Charles Ingram. She was training to be a teacher when she met Charles.
The couple married in 1989 and have three children together.
How was she involved in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal?
Diana had previously made it to the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? hot seat where she won £32,000. At the time when Charles appeared on the show, Diana sat in the audience where she interacted with Tarrant over how her husband was doing during the tense quiz.
As the scandal began to unravel when the production team worked out that Charles had been told the correct answers to win the £1m prize, Diana became a suspect of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception alongside her husband and their accomplice Whittock.
Amid the scandal, it was also claimed that pagers and mobile phones were used to assist Ingram in answering the questions correctly.
The trio were all arrested and in 2003, they all stood trial at Southwark Crown Court.
All three maintained their innocence and Whittock claimed that he had suffered from a persistent cough all his life. He had been recorded coughing 192 times during the filming of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
After four weeks, the trio were found guilty of conspiring to cheat the show. However, they all avoided a custodial sentence. Instead, the Ingrams received 18 months sentences suspended for two years and Whittock was handed a 12-month sentence, also suspended for two years. Charles and Diana were also each fined £15,000 and ordered to pay £10,000 costs. Whittock was required to pay a fine of £10,000 with £7,500 costs.
Where is Diana Ingram now?
Based in Bath with Charles, Diana makes handmade jewellery.
According to her website, she creates necklaces, bracelets and earrings using “Murano glass beads, Swarovski crystals, seawater and freshwater pearls or crystals.”
“My products are exclusive: they are handmade by me; have significant elements of handcrafted individuality; are original and authentic, and are not mass-produced,” she explains on her website.
Who plays Diana Ingram in Quiz?
Actress Sian Clifford played the role of Diana in the ITV drama. Viewers will recognise her as Fleabag’s sister Claire.
Clifford has also starred in Vanity Fair and Midsomer Murders.


inews--2020-05-08--Coronavirus poses 'similar' challenges to those of WWII, says bishop to the armed forces

Coronavirus poses 'similar ' challenges to those of WWII , says bishop to the armed forces Bishop Tim Thornton also says 'love ' will give people the strength to come through the crisis Living through the coronavirus crisis is “ surprisingly similar ” to life during the Second World War , the Bishop to the Armed Forces will say in a special VE Day broadcast .
Bishop Tim Thornton draws comparisons of how “ war asks for extraordinary sacrifices ” and leads people to “ suffer unimaginable pain and anxiety ” and is now calling on people to find strength @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He will say : “ As we thank God once again for the end of the Second World War , the experience we are having now living through the coronavirus pandemic is surprisingly similar .
We need to be strengthened to continue our fight now.
” Key workers who continue to work during lockdown are among those the bishop singles out for thanks .
“ We can be thankful that as St Paul says : ‘ there is nothing that love can not face ’ .
Living through this present crisis we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts of sacrifice carried out day by day by key workers and many service personnel .
“ During this very odd time as we fight another battle against a very different sort of enemy , we pray that this will come to an end .
We believe that there is nothing that love can not face.
“ The service by Bishop Thornton will be broadcast across all 39 BBC local radio stations on Sunday at 8am and will also feature Reverend Paul Cowley , Bishop ’ s Advisor to Prisons .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The BBC is broadcasting services from different Christian denominations every week as well as including reflections from other religions .

Living through the coronavirus crisis is “surprisingly similar” to life during the Second World War, the Bishop to the Armed Forces will say in a special VE Day broadcast.
Bishop Tim Thornton draws comparisons of how “war asks for extraordinary sacrifices” and leads people to “suffer unimaginable pain and anxiety” and is now calling on people to find strength in the battle against the virus.
He will say: “As we thank God once again for the end of the Second World War, the experience we are having now living through the coronavirus pandemic is surprisingly similar. We need to be strengthened to continue our fight now.”
Key workers who continue to work during lockdown are among those the bishop singles out for thanks.
Thanks to key workers
“We can be thankful that as St Paul says: ‘there is nothing that love cannot face’. Living through this present crisis we are reminded of that reality by the extraordinary acts of sacrifice carried out day by day by key workers and many service personnel.
“During this very odd time as we fight another battle against a very different sort of enemy, we pray that this will come to an end. We believe that there is nothing that love cannot face.“
The service by Bishop Thornton will be broadcast across all 39 BBC local radio stations on Sunday at 8am and will also feature Reverend Paul Cowley, Bishop’s Advisor to Prisons. It will then be available on BBC Sounds.
The BBC is broadcasting services from different Christian denominations every week as well as including reflections from other religions.


inews--2020-05-08--Coronavirus latest: Indoor air pollution has jumped since lockdown — here's how to fix it

Coronavirus latest : Indoor air pollution has jumped since lockdown — here 's how to fix it Madeleine Cuff reports on the rise in air pollution within our homes during lockdown as families cook , exercise and work indoors One of the few advantages of the lockdown is that the UK is enjoying some of its cleanest air in decades .
Across the country , pollution levels on busy streets have dropped by as much as 60 per cent .
But when it comes to indoor air quality , it is a different story .
The lockdown means people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relaxing within the same four walls , which is pushing up pollution levels in British homes .
In the UK , CO² levels during working hours have jumped by 20 per cent , while levels of Volatile Organic Compounds ( VOCs ) have risen by almost a third , according to Airthings , which makes air-quality monitors for homes and businesses .
Poor indoor air quality can have serious effects on health , particularly in young children and those with respiratory problems .
It has been linked to premature birth , behavioural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as skin problems , asthma and poor sleep in people of all ages .
Yet many of us are unaware of the pollutants circulating in our homes every day .
Here is a quick guide to help you know your VOCs from your particulate matter .
Dr Nicola Carslaw , of the University of York ’ s Environment Department , investigates the role of chemicals in indoor air pollution .
She explains that scented products , from candles and air fresheners to new furniture , cleaning fluids and shower gels , can emit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something , it probably means it ’ s emitting VOCs , ” she says .
The first step in controlling VOCs is to minimise the use of scented products around the home .
It is important to keep cleaning , but try choosing unscented products where possible , Dr Carslaw advises .
It might be better to avoid other items entirely .
“ I would never use scented candles in the home , ” she says .
“ Not because I think I am going to keel over if I do , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts as an unnecessary exposure.
” Radon is a colourless , odourless , radioactive gas .
When it seeps into buildings and foundations , it can build up and , over a long period , cause cancer .
But it is relatively easy to fix – usually with ventilation measures , such as the installation of an underfloor pipe and fan to blow the radon out from under the house .
People worried about radon exposure can order a testing kit from UKradon.org .
Cooking is one of the largest sources of particulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – tiny particles that are hazardous to human health when inhaled .
Even using a toaster can cause PM pollution , which is why experts stress that people should always use the extractor hood or open a window when cooking .
You can also adjust your cooking habits for cleaner air , according to Professor Ian Colbeck of the University of Essex .
“ The amount of particulate emissions you generate when you cook depends on what cooking method you are doing , the food being cooked , the temperature , and whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he tells i .
“ Frying is the worst – anything where you are using cooking oil to any extent is one of the issues.
” Cooking with gas can cause particulate matter levels to spike ( Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty ) Every time we breathe in and out , we emit carbon dioxide .
And the more people at home , the more carbon dioxide .
That could be causing problems during lockdown , as high concentrations of CO² can leave people sleepy , dizzy , and struggling to concentrate .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in the house , you do need to watch out for build up of CO² , ” says Professor Colbeck , advising people to open a window every few hours to let some fresh air in .
Of course , some households will be better-equipped to control their air quality than others .
Families in poor-quality housing without proper ventilation , or next to a busy road , will have a tougher job keeping their inside air clean .
But for most of us , particularly while the lockdown affords us cleaner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do now is crack open a window .
My CO2 levels spiked during the night when the windows were closed Like many people living in a big city , I have worried a lot about outdoor air pollution , yet given little thought to indoor air quality .
But after chatting to air quality experts , I decided to investigate what is going on in my own home .
I kitted my kitchen out with an Airthings Wave monitor , and used a personal Flow device from Plume Labs to monitor the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my relief – revealed that my air quality is pretty good , helped no doubt by my flat ’ s leaky Victorian windows allowing fresh air to seep in 24/7 .
I also realise that CO² is building up overnight when the windows are all closed .
That might have something to do with my struggles to get up in the morning , chuckles Airthings ’ CEO Oyvind Birkenes , after looking at my data .
If I was watching TV in that environment , it ’ s “ very likely you would @ @ @ @ @ @ @

One of the few advantages of the lockdown is that the UK is enjoying some of its cleanest air in decades. Across the country, pollution levels on busy streets have dropped by as much as 60 per cent. But when it comes to indoor air quality, it is a different story. The lockdown means people are cooking, sleeping, exercising, working and relaxing within the same four walls, which is pushing up pollution levels in British homes.
In the UK, CO² levels during working hours have jumped by 20 per cent, while levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) have risen by almost a third, according to Airthings, which makes air-quality monitors for homes and businesses. Poor indoor air quality can have serious effects on health, particularly in young children and those with respiratory problems. It has been linked to premature birth, behavioural problems in pre-school children, as well as skin problems, asthma and poor sleep in people of all ages. Yet many of us are unaware of the pollutants circulating in our homes every day. Here is a quick guide to help you know your VOCs from your particulate matter.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Everything from cleaning products to clothes can emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). When VOCs react with ozone gas in the air around us, they can form dangerous pollutants including particulate matter and formaldehyde, which can cause cancer.
Professor Nicola Carslaw, professor indoor air chemistry at the University of York, investigates the role of chemicals in indoor air pollution. She explains that scented products, from candles and air fresheners to new furniture, cleaning fluids and shower gels, can emit VOCs. “If you can smell something, it probably means it’s emitting VOCs,” she says.
The first step in controlling VOCs is to minimise the use of scented products around the home. It is important to keep cleaning, but try choosing unscented products where possible, Professor Carslaw advises. It might be better to avoid other items entirely. “I would never use scented candles in the home,” she says. “Not because I think I am going to keel over if I do, it’s just that for me it counts as an unnecessary exposure.”
And if you really can’t live without perfume or scented candles, use them sparingly and in a well-ventilated space, Professor Carslaw suggests.
Read More: Perfume and cleaning products revealed as major source of pollution
Radon
Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas. When it seeps into buildings and foundations, it can build up and, over a long period, cause cancer. But it is relatively easy to fix – usually with ventilation measures, such as the installation of an underfloor pipe and fan to blow the radon out from under the house. People worried about radon exposure can order a testing kit from UKradon.org.
Particulate matter
Imagine bringing an old diesel car into your home and leaving the engine spluttering in the kitchen. In some ways, cooking a meal on a gas hob has the same effect.
Cooking is one of the largest sources of particulate matter (PM) in the home – tiny particles that are hazardous to human health when inhaled. Even using a toaster can cause PM pollution, which is why experts stress that people should always use the extractor hood or open a window when cooking.
You can also adjust your cooking habits for cleaner air, according to Professor Ian Colbeck of the University of Essex. “The amount of particulate emissions you generate when you cook depends on what cooking method you are doing, the food being cooked, the temperature, and whether it is gas or electric,” he tells i. “Frying is the worst – anything where you are using cooking oil to any extent is one of the issues.”
For the cleanest air while cooking, use an electric or induction hob, keep the lid on pans, and extractor fans on, he says.
Carbon dioxide
Every time we breathe in and out, we emit carbon dioxide. And the more people at home, the more carbon dioxide. That could be causing problems during lockdown, as high concentrations of CO² can leave people sleepy, dizzy, and struggling to concentrate.
“If you’ve got lots of people in the house, you do need to watch out for build up of CO²,” says Professor Colbeck, advising people to open a window every few hours to let some fresh air in.
Of course, some households will be better-equipped to control their air quality than others. Families in poor-quality housing without proper ventilation, or next to a busy road, will have a tougher job keeping their inside air clean. But for most of us, particularly while the lockdown affords us cleaner outdoor air, the best thing to do now is crack open a window.
My experience tracking indoor air quality
Like many people living in a big city, I have worried a lot about outdoor air pollution, yet given little thought to indoor air quality. But after chatting to air quality experts, I decided to investigate what is going on in my own home.
I kitted my kitchen out with an Airthings Wave monitor, and used a personal Flow device from Plume Labs to monitor the rest of the flat. Both – to my relief – revealed that my air quality is pretty good, helped no doubt by my flat’s leaky Victorian windows allowing fresh air to seep in 24/7.
But there are a few nasty surprises. The VOC levels in my front room spiked dramatically after I applied hand sanitiser, and again in my kitchen when I gave it a deep-clean.
I also realise that CO² is building up overnight when the windows are all closed. That might have something to do with my struggles to get up in the morning, chuckles Airthings’ CEO Oyvind Birkenes, after looking at my data. If I was watching TV in that environment, it’s “very likely you would fall asleep”, he says.
I am now much more conscious of my home’s air quality. I open windows at every opportunity, have not lit a scented candle in more than a fortnight, and have religiously been using the extractor fan when cooking. It turns out it is pretty easy to get cleaner air once you know how.


inews--2020-05-08--Later...with Jools Holland returns in lockdown with Christine and the Queens

Later ... with Jools Holland returns in lockdown with Christine and the Queens Special episodes of BBC 's flagship live music show will be recorded via video-link from presenter 's Greenwich studio But Later ... with Jools Holland is back next week in a lockdown version , with the presenter introducing virtual guests from his South London recording studio .
Christine & the Queens , Laura Marling , Ellie Goulding and Dizzee Rascal are among the star names who will appear in a special series of Later… , beginning on BBC2 this Friday .
With the Television Centre studios out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via video link from Helicon Mountain , the Greenwich recording complex which he designed .
Jools Holland will be featuring some stellar musicians in lockdown shows ( Photo : BBC ) As well as live performances self-filmed from their homes - her Paris base for Christine and the Queens - the guests will pick their favourite performances from the Later ... archive and discuss their musical influences .
`` But the BBC said we want to keep a live music show on air and something which is connected to the moment .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special 45-minute shows.
” The improvised format works for solo artists but lockdown rules make group performances - and Jools ’ s famous piano collaborations with star guests - harder to achieve .
“ We ’ re still working out how to do that , ” said Holland , who has fronted the BBC show for 28 years .
“ I ’ ve tried piano duets on Instagram but they ’ re a bit out of synch .
The rules say you can ’ t have guests in the studio but that might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only way musicians make money these days is playing gigs and there aren ’ t any , ” he said .
“ It ’ s not just my big band members that can ’ t work , it ’ s all the drivers who work with us , the PA company , the piano tuner .
This virus affects a huge number of people.
” Holland is pleased that the new six-part series has a prominent 10pm slot .
“ Music is hidden away a bit on TV and often we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ghosts and lunatics are watching .
Now it ’ s on at when more people are watching TV than at any time since the moon landing .
”

There won’t be the usual group jam when the BBC’s flagship live music show returns.
But Later…with Jools Holland is back next week in a lockdown version, with the presenter introducing virtual guests from his South London recording studio.
Christine & the Queens, Laura Marling, Ellie Goulding and Dizzee Rascal are among the star names who will appear in a special series of Later…, beginning on BBC2 this Friday.
With the Television Centre studios out of action, Holland will interview artists via video link from Helicon Mountain, the Greenwich recording complex which he designed.
Series was in doubt
As well as live performances self-filmed from their homes – her Paris base for Christine and the Queens – the guests will pick their favourite performances from the Later…archive and discuss their musical influences.
Holland told i: “The series was in enormous doubt. I thought the bigwigs would just repeat the last run.”
“But the BBC said we want to keep a live music show on air and something which is connected to the moment. So we’ve come up with these special 45-minute shows.”
The improvised format works for solo artists but lockdown rules make group performances – and Jools’s famous piano collaborations with star guests – harder to achieve. “We’re still working out how to do that,” said Holland, who has fronted the BBC show for 28 years.
Duets ‘out of synch’
“I’ve tried piano duets on Instagram but they’re a bit out of synch. The rules say you can’t have guests in the studio but that might change when they are eased.”
Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra was forced to abandon a European tour and the pianist fears that Covid-19 is destroying musicians’ livelihoods.
“The only way musicians make money these days is playing gigs and there aren’t any,” he said. “It’s not just my big band members that can’t work, it’s all the drivers who work with us, the PA company, the piano tuner. This virus affects a huge number of people.”
Earlier slot
Holland is pleased that the new six-part series has a prominent 10pm slot. “Music is hidden away a bit on TV and often we’re on late at night when only ghosts and lunatics are watching. Now it’s on at when more people are watching TV than at any time since the moon landing.”
The guests “tell their life stories through the music which is fascinating.”
Héloïse Letissier, who performs as Christine and the Queens, selects a Later…performance of Bound 2 by Kanye West and US R&B Charlie Wilson as the “best music TV ever.”
Later… with Jools Holland, BBC2, Friday May 15, 10pm