Swamped hospitals dealing with 10,000 more Covid patients than on Christmas Day

Ruth Langsford, 61, had opened up about getting older as well as why she decided to get fit.The presenter explained how she had begun running as she detailed what gave her the “motivation” to do this.Ruth admitted she felt pressure to keep running for those who were not able to.She explained how someone with arthritis as well as someone with Parkinson’s had told her how they wished they could do the sport.She said: “I felt a little bit like, ‘come on, you have got two legs and two arms and a body that can move.’“You realise that you’re really lucky.”“I thought, ‘you’re 60 years old and you’ve got a body that works, come on.’“I was very mindful of the people that couldn’t and that gave me motivation as well.”Ruth shared the insight in the RunPod podcast with her former This Morning co-star Jenni Falconer.She was a guest on the podcast back in December where she admitted she wanted to lose weight.However, the presenter also candidly admitted she was finding it hard to keep running.Elsewhere, Ruth recently opened up about how she suffered from some “unimaginable debt” when she was younger.Opening up on Loose Women, she spoke about her issues on a show at the end of January.This came up when the panellists were discussing “buy now, pay later” schemes.Ruth explained: "I remember at a very young age, when I got my first job, of getting into store card debt.“So I remember going to Chelsea Girl - as it was then - and buying one thing."Then there was something on the counter that said, 'You can have £200-worth of clothes right now for just £5 a month!'“And I was working and I was like, 'That's good actually!' So I said to her, 'Can I do that today?' And she was like, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah.'”Ruth admitted this soon became

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He added to the publication: "It was certainly unplanned."We'd both left long-term relationships and the last thing we were looking for was another one, but that's life."Amy and Robert have been together since and even starred together in another project in 2016.They appeared in Rehearsal for Murder, which was produced by Bill Kenwright.Speaking about working together again in 2016, Robert admitted it was Amy’s idea.He told The Sunday Post: “Bill’s very canny, so he probably thought it would be nice to have an actual couple playing the couple in the show, and he came to us with it.“We read the script and Amy said she really liked her part.“So that was the deal done because I wasn’t going to argue with that!”

John Mulaney had some tough competition as he tried to enter the Five-Timers Club when he hosted Saturday Night Live this weekend.The 39-year-old comedian and former SNL writer had to impress other Fiver-Timers Club members — including Steve Martin, Tina Fey and Candice Bergen — all of whom weren't sure he would make a good member.The latest five-time host, Paul Rudd, even returned to celebrate Mulaney's accomplishment, though he was forced to give up his ceremonial smoking jacket to let the comedian in to the intimate group. John's admission was set up by a Please Don't Destroy sketch in which he guest starred.New writersBen Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy were shocked to read a news story announcing a new Covid-19 variant, but it turned out to be a positive development.

Jennifer Garner played the role of Mama Bear with two of the three children she shares with ex Ben Affleck on Saturday.The actress, 49, was out doing a bit of shopping in Los Angeles with her son Samuel and daughter Seraphina, before making their way to a bowling alley.During the outing, Garner reportedly had a run-in with a group of fans who immediately recognized her despite her face mask. Mama Bear:Jennifer Garner was out doing a bit of shopping in Los Angeles with her son Samuel and daughter Seraphina, before making their way to a bowling alley on SaturdayTheDallas Buyers Club star was sweet enough to pose for photos with the adoring fans before continuing her errand run.Garner, who turns 50 in April, kept it casual in faded blue jeans and a cream floral-patterned sweater.She pounded the pavement in a pair of green sneakers.

Britney Spears was in a dancing mood on Saturday, as she took to Instagram to post multiple videos of herself rocking out to Kanye West and Rihanna songs.The pop icon, 40, gave her 39.7M followers a show in a striking low-cut figure-hugging red sequin dress, which she paired with nude high heels.The Oops!...I Did It Again singer wore hair blonde tresses in a messy bun as she joyously pranced around her home. Dancing mood: Britney Spears was in a dancing mood on Saturday, as she took to Instagram to post multiple videos of herself rocking out to Kanye West and Rihanna songsThe Grammy Award winner accessorized her stylish outfit with a large pendant around her neck.

She is well known for showing off her fashion sense in public, as well as on her various social media platforms.And on Saturday, Khloe Kardashian set temperatures soaring on Instagram as she modeled head-to-toe leather for her 222million followers.The 37-year-old reality star often posed with one hand on her hip as she strolled sidewalk in the sizzling getup. Oh la la!Khloe Kardashian set temperatures soaring on Instagram as she modeled head-to-toe leather for her 222million followersKardashian highlighted her slimmed down frame in a black leather mini dress layered under a matching trench coat.The influencer slipped her feet into a pair of thigh-high boots She added an element of shine to her all-black outfit with a set of sparkling silver hoop earrings.Her voluminous blonde locks were tied into a ponytail that fell onto her shoulders and backside.

Zoe Saldana was pictured arriving at JFK Airport in New York City on Saturday morning.The 43-year-old performer was seen cutting a stylish figure as she made her way out of the travel hub and into the sun-filled walkways of the Big Apple.The actress' arrival comes in the middle of production on a forthcoming major motion picture in which she will appear. Wheels up:Zoe Saldana was pictured arriving at JFK Airport in New York City on Saturday morningSaldana wore a white puffer jacket on top of a long brown sweater for her flight.The Avatar actress completed the look with a pair ofblue jeans and some black leather combat boots.

Love Island’s Tyler Cruickshank has shared his agony over the death of a friend who took his own life just before he entered the villa. Five months on from leaving Love Island, 26 year old Tyler is now wanting to focus more of his attention on mental health advocacy in the wake of his friend's passing. Speaking to OK!, Tyler shared the harrowing news that a friend that had been struggling with his mental health before he died, and that he fears that he could of “done more”.

Premier League.The swarms of cash that have filtered through the top-tier teams have had a knock-on effect on facilities.As well as more being spent on players and wages, a lot of money has gone towards the infrastructure surrounding the club.It has already seen the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal undergo huge changes to the stadiums as they look to keep up with the times.Here are how those footballing stadia looked prior to their big-money renovations.There are plans to expand the stadium further to make it an 80,000 all-seater but the most recent renovation came in 2006 when an increase of 8,000 seats were added.As a result, United broke the record for the most spectators in the Premier League when 76,098 turned up to watch them beat Blackburn Rovers 4-1 in March 2007.As mentioned, plans are afoot to make the Theatre of Dreams even bigger as they look to build on the fact that they are already the biggest club football ground in the United Kingdom.Every stand at Stamford Bridge has gone through multiple renovations throughout its long history having opened in 1877 before being used as Chelsea’s ground in 1905.Perhaps most important to the club is the Matthew Harding Stand, named after their former chairman, whose investment helped transform the club before his death in 1996 after a helicopter accident and renovations were completed to the end, previously known as the North Stand, ahead of the 1996/76 season.Most recently, the Blues brought in safe-standing at the Shed End this year where the most ardent supporters congregate but Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the

Elton John and David Furnish have taken to social media to share a moving statement in support of Ukraine.MORE: Sir Elton John breaks silence after terrifying plane ordealSharing the same picture, which features the country's blue and yellow flag, the stars wrote: "For over 20 years, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has supported some of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine with access to HIV services and care, as part of our commitment to communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.WATCH: Elton John films at £5million luxury home"We are heartbroken and appalled to see this conflict unfold and our hearts are with the people of Ukraine who do not deserve to live through this nightmare. During these devastating times, we stand for an end to the violence and suffering in Ukraine so that life-saving services and humanitarian aid can reach those desperately in need.

A homeless teenager was beaten up and 'left for dead' after being refused housing by Manchester City Council.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus vaccines will be offered to millions of over 70s and the clinically extremely vulnerable from this week as the government expands the rollout.The expanded rollout arrives as a ban on quarantine-free travel into the UK came into force at 4am in a bid to keep out new coronavirus strains.The UK also recorded its highest Sunday coronavirus hospital death toll since April, adding a further 704 coronavirus-related deaths to the total.NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said that a coronavirus patient is admitted to hospital 'every thirty seconds' – but that the health service is vaccinating at a rate of '140 jabs a minute'.The latest coronavirus headlines can be found below.Get the latest updates from

There was a glimmer of optimism for Brits desperate for a much-needed summer holiday yesterday as the head of the NHS said they're hopeful of immunising all 54million adults ahead of schedule.

Paramedics have reached "breaking point" as patients are dying before they can respond to 999 calls due to overwhelming numbers of Covid cases in hospital, a study suggests.

NHS will start a 24-hour coronavirus vaccine trial over the next 10 days Health bosses have confirmed hospitals will push vaccines out around the clock to stop the spread of Covid-19. Staff could administer up to 140 jabs per minute in the new trial Sir Simon Stevens, NHS England boss, unveiled the plan today on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show.

Selected hospitals will start trialling round-the-clock vaccinations in the next 10 days, the head of NHS England has announced.

coronavirus is so severe that hospitals are taking in patients every 30 seconds, the head of the NHS has said.NHS chief executive Simon Stevens warned hospitals and staff are under “extreme pressure” as deaths and cases continue to mount across the country.He told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "Hospitals are under extreme pressure and staff are under extreme pressure.“Since Christmas Day we’ve seen another 15,000 increase in the inpatients in hospitals across England.“That’s the equivalent of filling 30 hospitals full of coronavirus patients.“And staggeringly, every 30 seconds across England, another patient is being admitted to hospital with coronavirus.”Sir Simon said he couldn't "sugar coat" the scale of the crisis – and added that the

Hospitals in England are taking on a new coronavirus sufferer every 30 seconds, the head of the NHS revealed today.

direct to your inboxA health boss has said that a quarter of people being admitted to hospital with coronavirus are under 55.Sir Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England, said the virus is 'is spreading out of control' in 'many' areas of the country.Statistics showed that a 26-year-old, with no underlying health conditions, died in the past 24 hours after contracting the virus.Older people are more at risk from the virus, but scientists say more younger people have been hospitalised now than in the first wave.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereSir Simon told the House of Commons' Public Accounts

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson is to hold another coronavirus press conference later today.