birminghammail--2020-03-10--Woman collapses in Handsworth road - and is then run over by driver who fails to stop

A woman has been left seriously hurt after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver .
The 35-year-old was run over after she collapsed into Wye Cliff Road , Handsworth just before 10.40pm on Monday night , March 9 .
She was left for dead in the road as the motorist fled the scene .
It is believed the crash victim suffered serious spinal injuries when she was hit while lying in the road .
Police say the driver failed to stop at the scene and officers are now urging any witnesses to come forward .
The woman was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious but stable condition on Tuesday morning .
Detectives are speaking with witnesses and trawling CCTV to establish the circumstances of the collision but believe the vehicle involved was a small dark-coloured hatchback .
Det Ch Insp John Askew from force CID , said : `` At this stage we are working to establish what exactly has happened here .
`` A woman has been left with potentially life-changing injuries and we would urge anyone who may know who the driver of the car was , or may have any dashcam footage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any information contact us , quoting log 3787 , via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A woman has been left seriously hurt after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
The 35-year-old was run over after she collapsed into Wye Cliff Road, Handsworth just before 10.40pm on Monday night, March 9.
She was left for dead in the road as the motorist fled the scene.
It is believed the crash victim suffered serious spinal injuries when she was hit while lying in the road.
Police say the driver failed to stop at the scene and officers are now urging any witnesses to come forward.
The woman was being treated in hospital where she was in serious but stable condition on Tuesday morning.
Detectives are speaking with witnesses and trawling CCTV to establish the circumstances of the collision but believe the vehicle involved was a small dark-coloured hatchback.
Det Ch Insp John Askew from force CID, said: "At this stage we are working to establish what exactly has happened here.
"A woman has been left with potentially life-changing injuries and we would urge anyone who may know who the driver of the car was, or may have any dashcam footage, to contact us."
If you have any information contact us, quoting log 3787, via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Wolves working on blockbuster summer transfer for Real Madrid superstar - report

Wolves are working closely with agent Jorge Mendes to seal a blockbuster deal that would bring Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez to Molineux this summer , according to national reports .
The Colombian superstar , who became one the world 's most sought-after footballing talents after his incredible performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup , wants out of the Bernabeu after spending two seasons on loan in Germany with Bayern Munich .
The 28-year-old , now back with Real , has made just 13 appearances during an injury-hit current campaign .
His desire to depart Spain 's capital has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims the report by the Express , who are said to have been in contact with Mendes with both club and agent keen on finding a resolution to the problem .
Zinedine Zidane 's side want to see the £71m they spent on Rodriguez recouped in the deal but Mendes is aware that Wolves will have to talk down that asking price to make a deal possible .
Rodriguez , formerly of Porto and Monaco , has made 124 appearances for Madrid , scoring 38 along the way .
His time in Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ La Liga 's best midfielder as well as winning back-to-back Champions League wins .

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Wolves are working closely with agent Jorge Mendes to seal a blockbuster deal that would bring Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez to Molineux this summer, according to national reports .
The Colombian superstar, who became one the world's most sought-after footballing talents after his incredible performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, wants out of the Bernabeu after spending two seasons on loan in Germany with Bayern Munich.
The 28-year-old, now back with Real, has made just 13 appearances during an injury-hit current campaign.
His desire to depart Spain's capital has alerted the attention of Wolves bosses, claims the report by the Express , who are said to have been in contact with Mendes with both club and agent keen on finding a resolution to the problem.
Zinedine Zidane's side want to see the £71m they spent on Rodriguez recouped in the deal but Mendes is aware that Wolves will have to talk down that asking price to make a deal possible.
Rodriguez, formerly of Porto and Monaco, has made 124 appearances for Madrid, scoring 38 along the way.
His time in Spain saw him scoop both the award for La Liga's best midfielder as well as winning back-to-back Champions League wins.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Revealed - Designs for expanded arena at NEC

Revealed - Designs for expanded arena at NEC
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birminghammail--2020-03-10--Arrest made as cyclist remains critical after Walsall hit-and-run

A man has been arrested after a cyclist was left for dead following a hit-and-run in Walsall .
The 44-year-old was knocked off his bike in Bridge Street , Clayhanger , at around 6.45pm on Saturday ( March 7 ) , by a 4x4 , which failed to stop at the scene .
He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in a critical condition .
Officers investigating the collision arrested a 20-year-old man from his home in Bloxwich yesterday ( Monday , March 9 ) .
He has since been released while enquiries continue .
A Land Rover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examination .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said the cyclist `` remains seriously ill in hospital '' today ( Tuesday , March 10 ) as officers continue to appeal for information following the collision , which happened near to the High Street .
Sergeant Alan Hands from the Serious Collision Investigation unit , said : “ Although this arrest is a big step forward in our investigation , we are urgently appealing for anyone who saw a dark blue Land Rover defender in the area around the time of the collision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happened and I ’ d also be interested in hearing from anyone who has dashcam footage before or after the collision , or saw the car leaving . ''
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
People are asked to quote log 3013 of March 7 when passing information on .

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A man has been arrested after a cyclist was left for dead following a hit-and-run in Walsall.
The 44-year-old was knocked off his bike in Bridge Street, Clayhanger, at around 6.45pm on Saturday (March 7), by a 4x4, which failed to stop at the scene.
He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Officers investigating the collision arrested a 20-year-old man from his home in Bloxwich yesterday (Monday, March 9). He has since been released while enquiries continue.
A Land Rover defender has also been recovered for forensic examination.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Police said the cyclist "remains seriously ill in hospital" today (Tuesday, March 10) as officers continue to appeal for information following the collision, which happened near to the High Street.
Sergeant Alan Hands from the Serious Collision Investigation unit, said: “Although this arrest is a big step forward in our investigation, we are urgently appealing for anyone who saw a dark blue Land Rover defender in the area around the time of the collision.
“We need to work out exactly what happened and I’d also be interested in hearing from anyone who has dashcam footage before or after the collision, or saw the car leaving."
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log 3013 of March 7 when passing information on.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Michelle Heaton tells Lorraine she is self-isolating over coronavirus

Singer Michelle Heaton has self isolated her family after a neighbour tested positive for coronavirus .
The singer appeared on Lorraine today , telling presenter Lorraine Kelly she is currently self-isolating after indirectly coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus .
The former Liberty X singer , 40 , spoke of her fears over her son Aaron Jay , who she calls AJ , due to his medical past .
Michelle 's son AJ has a weakened immune system after suffering a bout of meningitis , which has made the singer take extra safety measures .
From her home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I decided to do this . ''
I suppose I 'm as clueless as everybody else '' she admitted .
`` I 'm taking that precaution because the last thing we as parents want is to bring anything into a school . ''
She continued : `` For me , I feel a little bit confused about the information we 've been given . ''
`` I just got back from Bali and I was really ill. '' I may have already had it ... you just do n't know . ''
Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and said : `` I completely understand your need to protect your children . ''
The doctor also said `` the vast majority of coughs and colds are nothing to do with coronavirus '' and added `` sneezes and snuffles are rarely coronavirus . ''
Dr Hilary added : `` Children are actually pretty unaffected by this virus . ''

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Singer Michelle Heaton has self isolated her family after a neighbour tested positive for coronavirus.
The singer appeared on Lorraine today, telling presenter Lorraine Kelly she is currently self-isolating after indirectly coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
The former Liberty X singer, 40, spoke of her fears over her son Aaron Jay, who she calls AJ, due to his medical past.
Michelle's son AJ has a weakened immune system after suffering a bout of meningitis, which has made the singer take extra safety measures.
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From her home in Hertfordshire, Michelle admitted: "I decided to do this."
I suppose I'm as clueless as everybody else" she admitted.
"I'm taking that precaution because the last thing we as parents want is to bring anything into a school."
She continued: "For me, I feel a little bit confused about the information we've been given."
"I just got back from Bali and I was really ill.
"I may have already had it... you just don't know."
Dr Hilary Jones was also on the show, and said: "I completely understand your need to protect your children."
The doctor also said "the vast majority of coughs and colds are nothing to do with coronavirus" and added "sneezes and snuffles are rarely coronavirus."
Dr Hilary added: "Children are actually pretty unaffected by this virus."
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Police stop car on M5 after 15 year old girl kidnapped in Worcestershire

A 15-year-old girl has been rescued by police after officers dramatically stopped a car on a Worcestershire motorway in a 'tactical ' move .
Four Romanians - a 21-year-old man , a man aged 24 and a 46-year-old man as well as a 37-year-old woman -were arrested by the county 's Operations Patrol Unit after the car was pursued alongside officers from Warwickshire .
The car was brought to a halt on the northbound junction of the M5 and M42 on Friday evening ( March 5 ) .
The police Operations Patrol Unit in Worcestershire tweeted : `` A shift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactical stop on this vehicle M5/M42 .
Four Romanians arrested and now in custody for the abduction of a 15year old .
We will continue to tackle organised crime ! ''
West Mercia Police said the four were handed over to Northamptonshire Police .
A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said : `` Just after 5pm on March 5 , a 15-year-old girl was reported missing .
CCTV showed a vehicle picking her up in Corby .
`` Later that evening , she was tracked to the London area and safeguarded .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle in question , a silver MG ZT , was located in Warwickshire , near junction 4A of the M5 .
`` All of the occupants inside were arrested on suspicion of child abduction .
They have since been released on bail pending further enquiries . ''

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A 15-year-old girl has been rescued by police after officers dramatically stopped a car on a Worcestershire motorway in a 'tactical' move.
Four Romanians - a 21-year-old man, a man aged 24 and a 46-year-old man as well as a 37-year-old woman -were arrested by the county's Operations Patrol Unit after the car was pursued alongside officers from Warwickshire.
The car was brought to a halt on the northbound junction of the M5 and M42 on Friday evening (March 5).
The police Operations Patrol Unit in Worcestershire tweeted: "A shift assisted @OPUWarks this evening with a tactical stop on this vehicle M5/M42. Four Romanians arrested and now in custody for the abduction of a 15year old. We will continue to tackle organised crime!"
West Mercia Police said the four were handed over to Northamptonshire Police.
A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: "Just after 5pm on March 5, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing. CCTV showed a vehicle picking her up in Corby.
"Later that evening, she was tracked to the London area and safeguarded.
"At about 10.15pm the same night, the vehicle in question, a silver MG ZT, was located in Warwickshire, near junction 4A of the M5.
"All of the occupants inside were arrested on suspicion of child abduction. They have since been released on bail pending further enquiries."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Considerate' - Leicester City legend Gary Lineker has mocked this Aston Villa star after horror sho

'Considerate' - Leicester City legend Gary Lineker has mocked this Aston Villa star after horror show

Aston Villa fans were treated to a jump-scare last night during the broadcast of their defeat to Leicester City , and a former Leicester player has jumped in on the action .
However , it was less paranormal activity and horrors of a more tangible kind for Villa as a spooked goalkeeper rushed into frame - yards outside of the penalty area as the Foxes broke into an attack .
Sweeper-keeper Pepe Reina burst into the bottom corner of the viewing screen in fairly horrifying scenes for watching Villa fans and missed a challenge on Leicester 's Harvey Barnes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruel and casual opener .
Villa had defied Leicester , by luck and guile , in the early stages of the match after a number of corner routines had opened them wide apart - only to essentially gift the Foxes a goal .
That was noted by Leicester legend Gary Linekar .
'Great finish by Harvey Barnes , and very considerate of Pepe Reina to help ' tweeted the pundit after his side 's easily earned effort .
Reina responded with a few solid blocks , but a harsh penalty call essentially doomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side - ensuring a good day for Leicester , and Linekar .
The Spanish goalkeeper had returned to the side after Orjan Nyland 's Carabao Cup interlude - but he did n't truly enjoy a good outing in his last match against Southampton , either .
As for Villa , a quick refresh will be needed .
The side is not yet doomed - and a win in their game in hand will ensure they climb out of the relegation zone .

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Aston Villa fans were treated to a jump-scare last night during the broadcast of their defeat to Leicester City, and a former Leicester player has jumped in on the action.
However, it was less paranormal activity and horrors of a more tangible kind for Villa as a spooked goalkeeper rushed into frame - yards outside of the penalty area as the Foxes broke into an attack.
Sweeper-keeper Pepe Reina burst into the bottom corner of the viewing screen in fairly horrifying scenes for watching Villa fans and missed a challenge on Leicester's Harvey Barnes. Barnes then wrongfooted Tyrone Mings with a cruel and casual opener.
Villa had defied Leicester, by luck and guile, in the early stages of the match after a number of corner routines had opened them wide apart - only to essentially gift the Foxes a goal.
That was noted by Leicester legend Gary Linekar.
'Great finish by Harvey Barnes, and very considerate of Pepe Reina to help' tweeted the pundit after his side's easily earned effort.
Reina responded with a few solid blocks, but a harsh penalty call essentially doomed Villa, prompting a collapse from the side - ensuring a good day for Leicester, and Linekar.
The Spanish goalkeeper had returned to the side after Orjan Nyland's Carabao Cup interlude - but he didn't truly enjoy a good outing in his last match against Southampton, either.
As for Villa, a quick refresh will be needed. The side is not yet doomed - and a win in their game in hand will ensure they climb out of the relegation zone.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Benjamin punches above his weight to secure a shot at English title

Kaisee Benjamin made a mockery of the odds against him and shrugged off his opponent ’ s huge weight advantage to book an English title shot .
The Chelmsley Wood welter ’ s stinging counters were more than enough to overcome the extra height , reach and poundage enjoyed by Shaquille Day .
After 10 gruelling rounds at the Brentwood Centre , Essex , on Saturday night , the 24-year-old took a clear 97-94 decision .
That ’ s six rounds to Benjamin , four to Bexley ’ s Day , dubbed the Black Mexican , and one even .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s achievement should not be underestimated .
Not many fighters from our patch travel to London and handily outscore a hot prospect who had peeled off 13 straight victories and is 3-1 on at the bookies .
Add to the mix the fact Day scaled a shocking 10st 13lbs at the day-before weigh-in – a division heavier – and you have the elements for the greatest night of Benjamin ’ s career .
The weight difference – Kaisee scaled 10st 6lbs 7oz – meant the Birmingham boxer could have walked away .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to a crack at champ Ekow Essuman .
The shenanigans over weight had rumbled all week .
A check weigh-in revealed Day would not make the welter limit and Kaisee ’ s trainer Louie Counihan agreed to reset the bar at 10st 10lbs .
The favourite couldn ’ t make that either .
Day stepped through the ropes on fight night weighing 11st 2lbs .
He was not what I expected him to be .
I had been told Day was unorthodox and liked to box at distance , yet he waged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted to bull forward , but ran into flak .
Benjamin constantly switched from orthodox to southpaw , circling the ring in the late rounds before whipping in shots .
Right hands , thrown from an orthodox stance , proved his most potent weapon .
On several occasions , Day looked hurt .
By the 10th , Kaisee was so certain of victory , he backed into a corner and draped both arms over the top rope , a contemptuous invitation to his opponent .
“ I think they expected us to walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Paul “ Soggy ” Counihan in Benjamin ’ s corner .
“ We said we wouldn ’ t walk .
“ Kaisee boxed very , very well .
Louie ’ s done a fantastic job with him .
“ There were times when he could have put his foot on the gas and could have stopped the kid .
“ There are a couple of things we need to work on , but he seemed to be enjoying it in there .
I think Day wanted to go into the trenches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our advantage .
We thought he was going to be sluggish because of the weight.
” Counihan added : “ With dedication and taking the sport 100 per cent properly , Kaisee can go a long way .
I think he can win a British title with ease , I really believe that .
He has a great chin and he can punch .
The two knockouts on his ( 10-1-1 ) record don ’ t reflect how hard he punches .
“ He has all the attributes to take him places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Benjamin ’ s manager Jon Pegg said : “ We could have walked but decided to roll the dice and it paid off .
“ I think he believed , with the extra weight , he could steamroller Kaisee .
In the 10th Kaisee could have stopped him – he was really hurt .
“ Kaisee boxed really well .
How many kids go down to London , give away weight , face a 13-0 opponent and outbox him ?
And , remember , Kaisee ’ s a work in progress.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that work is close to completion .

Kaisee Benjamin made a mockery of the odds against him and shrugged off his opponent’s huge weight advantage to book an English title shot. The Chelmsley Wood welter’s stinging counters were more than enough to overcome the extra height, reach and poundage enjoyed by Shaquille Day.
After 10 gruelling rounds at the Brentwood Centre, Essex, on Saturday night, the 24-year-old took a clear 97-94 decision. That’s six rounds to Benjamin, four to Bexley’s Day, dubbed the Black Mexican, and one even. The scale of the Midlands champ’s achievement should not be underestimated. Not many fighters from our patch travel to London and handily outscore a hot prospect who had peeled off 13 straight victories and is 3-1 on at the bookies.
Add to the mix the fact Day scaled a shocking 10st 13lbs at the day-before weigh-in – a division heavier – and you have the elements for the greatest night of Benjamin’s career. The weight difference – Kaisee scaled 10st 6lbs 7oz – meant the Birmingham boxer could have walked away. He chose to fight and can now look forward to a crack at champ Ekow Essuman.
The shenanigans over weight had rumbled all week. A check weigh-in revealed Day would not make the welter limit and Kaisee’s trainer Louie Counihan agreed to reset the bar at 10st 10lbs. The favourite couldn’t make that either. Day stepped through the ropes on fight night weighing 11st 2lbs.
He was not what I expected him to be. I had been told Day was unorthodox and liked to box at distance, yet he waged a close-range war with Benjamin. Day attempted to bull forward, but ran into flak. Benjamin constantly switched from orthodox to southpaw, circling the ring in the late rounds before whipping in shots. Right hands, thrown from an orthodox stance, proved his most potent weapon. On several occasions, Day looked hurt.
By the 10th, Kaisee was so certain of victory, he backed into a corner and draped both arms over the top rope, a contemptuous invitation to his opponent. “I think they expected us to walk (away) over the weight,” said Paul “Soggy” Counihan in Benjamin’s corner. “We said we wouldn’t walk.
“Kaisee boxed very, very well. Louie’s done a fantastic job with him. “There were times when he could have put his foot on the gas and could have stopped the kid. “There are a couple of things we need to work on, but he seemed to be enjoying it in there. I think Day wanted to go into the trenches because of the weight. That played to our advantage. We thought he was going to be sluggish because of the weight.”
Counihan added: “With dedication and taking the sport 100 per cent properly, Kaisee can go a long way. I think he can win a British title with ease, I really believe that. He has a great chin and he can punch. The two knockouts on his (10-1-1) record don’t reflect how hard he punches. “He has all the attributes to take him places and he’s a skilled boxer.”
Benjamin’s manager Jon Pegg said: “We could have walked but decided to roll the dice and it paid off. “I think he believed, with the extra weight, he could steamroller Kaisee. In the 10th Kaisee could have stopped him – he was really hurt.
“Kaisee boxed really well. How many kids go down to London, give away weight, face a 13-0 opponent and outbox him? And, remember, Kaisee’s a work in progress.’’ Judging by Saturday’s performance, that work is close to completion.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--The Birmingham wedding dress shop named one of best in UK for brides-to-be

A Birmingham wedding dress shop hailed as a paradise for brides-to-be has been named among the best in the UK .
The Dressing Room Bridal , the Birmingham-based wedding dress shop , has been named amongst the 50 best in the country .
The shop , in Birmingham , was given the honiour by GoHen in their annual rundown of the best bridal gown boutiques .
GoHen , the leading hen do organisers , selected the shops based on a variety of factors including style , service , eye for detail and much more .
The body wrote of The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less than perfection ” boasts the website . ''
The review adds : `` Now , this is a mantra we can get on board with !
You can be sure you ’ re in safe hands at TDR Bridal when it comes to finding a lust-worthy bridal gown .
`` With an impressive range of designers , you can try on numerous styles to fit every size and budget .
`` If you say yes to the dress , you ’ ll also be treated to an exclusive afternoon tea experience when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping ! ''
GoHen ’ s Katie Dolan said : “ It ’ s always difficult trying to find somewhere to get that perfect dress so once again we ’ ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the best of the best throughout the nation to help struggling brides-to-be find their dream gown or even just help them find a little bit of inspiration along the way .
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A Birmingham wedding dress shop hailed as a paradise for brides-to-be has been named among the best in the UK.
The Dressing Room Bridal, the Birmingham-based wedding dress shop, has been named amongst the 50 best in the country.
The shop, in Birmingham, was given the honiour by GoHen in their annual rundown of the best bridal gown boutiques.
GoHen, the leading hen do organisers, selected the shops based on a variety of factors including style, service, eye for detail and much more.
The body wrote of The Dressing Room Bridal: " Accept nothing less than perfection” boasts the website."
The review adds: "Now, this is a mantra we can get on board with! You can be sure you’re in safe hands at TDR Bridal when it comes to finding a lust-worthy bridal gown.
"With an impressive range of designers, you can try on numerous styles to fit every size and budget.
"If you say yes to the dress, you’ll also be treated to an exclusive afternoon tea experience when it’s time for bridesmaid gown shopping!"
GoHen’s Katie Dolan said: “It’s always difficult trying to find somewhere to get that perfect dress so once again we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the best of the best throughout the nation to help struggling brides-to-be find their dream gown or even just help them find a little bit of inspiration along the way.”


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Family spends nearly ten years homeless in Birmingham with 'devastating impact'

One family has spent nearly 10 years - totalling a massive 499 weeks - homeless and in temporary accommodation in Birmingham under the council , it has been revealed .
And one councillor has called the figure unacceptable , saying it 's the result of a 'broken system ' .
The figure , which translates to just under 10 years or 3,493 days , was revealed as part of a Freedom of Information ( FoI ) request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) .
But the details of the family or where they stayed have not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the average amount of time spent in private temporary accommodation , which stands at 249.7 weeks , and nearly 100 times longer than the average time spent in bed and breakfasts , which is 5.6 weeks .
Around three-quarters ( 2,180 out of 2950 in 2018 ) of temporary accommodation placements are for families with one or more children .
Reflecting on the figures , Labour Councillor Nicky Brennan ( Sparkhill ) said that the potential impact of such a placement on a family would have been 'devastating ' , leading to mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And she added that , until more emphasis is put on 'social housing ' over 'affordable housing ' , the issue of temporary accommodation is one that will continue .
`` The impact on a family , especially one with children , would be devastating , '' she said .
`` It would affect their self-esteem , it would make them feel less secure and safe which could lead to mental health issues such as anxiety , depression .
`` It would definitely impact on school work which would then have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , especially if there is n't much space in the temporary accommodation .
`` It 's called `` temporary '' for a reason , it should n't be a long term situation or solution .
It 's definitely not something that is acceptable but due to broken systems , lack of social housing , lack of support for victims of domestic violence , the impact of universal credit , high rents and insecure tenancies from greedy landlords .
`` We are in a housing crisis and one the government does n't seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's always and rightly a lot of highlight upon rough sleeping but moms and their kids hidden away in travel lodges on the side of the motorway do n't seem to get that same attention .
`` I know its something the council is trying to tackle with projects such as Barry Jackson Tower , but the government continues to put councils in impossible situations .
Its a broken system and until the emphasis is put on social housing and not `` affordable housing '' its a scandal that will continue .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its a shame a lot of the people in charge of our country do n't get that . ''
Responding to the figures , a spokesperson for the council said : “ We are in the middle of a national housing crisis .
`` Consequently , we ’ re seeing particularly high numbers of people approaching the council as homeless and who are in need of emergency accommodation .
“ In response to this , we ’ re doing all we can as a local authority to prevent people from becoming homeless in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where this is not possible , we are working with partners across the city to ensure that suitable accommodation is found with the average stay in temporary accommodation at 5.6 weeks .
Support and advice is also available to encourage families to proactively find permanent housing .
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One family has spent nearly 10 years - totalling a massive 499 weeks - homeless and in temporary accommodation in Birmingham under the council, it has been revealed.
And one councillor has called the figure unacceptable, saying it's the result of a 'broken system'.
The figure, which translates to just under 10 years or 3,493 days, was revealed as part of a Freedom of Information (FoI) request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) .
But the details of the family or where they stayed have not been released.
It is more than double the average amount of time spent in private temporary accommodation, which stands at 249.7 weeks, and nearly 100 times longer than the average time spent in bed and breakfasts, which is 5.6 weeks.
Around three-quarters (2,180 out of 2,950 in 2018) of temporary accommodation placements are for families with one or more children.
Reflecting on the figures, Labour Councillor Nicky Brennan ( Sparkhill ) said that the potential impact of such a placement on a family would have been 'devastating', leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
And she added that, until more emphasis is put on 'social housing' over 'affordable housing', the issue of temporary accommodation is one that will continue.
"The impact on a family, especially one with children, would be devastating," she said.
"It would affect their self-esteem, it would make them feel less secure and safe which could lead to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression.
"It would definitely impact on school work which would then have a lasting impact upon a young person's life, especially if there isn't much space in the temporary accommodation.
"It's called "temporary" for a reason, it shouldn't be a long term situation or solution. It's definitely not something that is acceptable but due to broken systems, lack of social housing, lack of support for victims of domestic violence, the impact of universal credit, high rents and insecure tenancies from greedy landlords.
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"We are in a housing crisis and one the government doesn't seem to be addressing at all. There's always and rightly a lot of highlight upon rough sleeping but moms and their kids hidden away in travel lodges on the side of the motorway don't seem to get that same attention.
"I know its something the council is trying to tackle with projects such as Barry Jackson Tower, but the government continues to put councils in impossible situations. Its a broken system and until the emphasis is put on social housing and not "affordable housing" its a scandal that will continue.
"A home is a human right, its a shame a lot of the people in charge of our country don't get that."
Responding to the figures, a spokesperson for the council said: “We are in the middle of a national housing crisis.
"Consequently, we’re seeing particularly high numbers of people approaching the council as homeless and who are in need of emergency accommodation.
“In response to this, we’re doing all we can as a local authority to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place.
"However, where this is not possible, we are working with partners across the city to ensure that suitable accommodation is found with the average stay in temporary accommodation at 5.6 weeks. Support and advice is also available to encourage families to proactively find permanent housing.”


birminghammail--2020-03-10--180 flood warnings and alerts in place across UK - see full list as torrential rain forecast

The Environment Agency has issued more than 30 flood warnings and 150 flood alerts with heavy rain predicted to affect areas of the country badly hit by last month 's storms .
Flood barriers are being deployed to protect Hereford , three weeks after a record high on the River Wye of 6.11 metres - more than two metres above the level which leads to minor flooding in the city .
The Environment Agency said the River Wye was expected to peak in Hereford on Tuesday night at around five metres , while the Met Office has warned of heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
Meanwhile , the River Severn in Shrewsbury is predicted to rise to levels which may cause flooding in the town on Wednesday .
Dave Throup , Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire , tweeted : `` As forecast some absolutely torrential rain over mid Wales .
`` River Wye in # Herefordshire now responding to last night 's heavy rain in Wales .
Expecting a peak of around 5m in Hereford tonight .
That 's around a metre lower than 17th February . ''
In another tweet , Mr Throup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the River Teme near Leintwardine , Herefordshire , had created new channels , undercut banks and created huge new gravel deposits .
The Met Office has put an amber warning in place for parts of mid and north-west Wales with fast-flowing or deep floodwater likely , causing a `` danger to life '' .
But good news for flood-hit areas could be on the horizon with the long-term forecast predicting drier weather .
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said : `` Although there 's going to be a lot of rain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , although it will be fairly unsettled , it does n't look like any one particular place will be in the firing line to see persistent , heavy rain .
`` There 's some rain around but it 's not as focused .
`` It 's generally a colder second half to the week with sunshine and some showers , but still quite blustery .
`` There 's a hint in the second half of the month things might become a bit quieter .
`` It 's still 10 days away but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some drier weather in the long term .
`` But certainly in the next week or so it 's going to be very changeable . ''
Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle , Skinburness and Rockcliffe Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne , north of the A354 Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne , south of the A354 Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley from North Tidworth to the A303 Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Collingbournes Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes Groundwater flooding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chilmark Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Teffont Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood Groundwater flooding in Deane and Ashe in North Hampshire Groundwater flooding in Kings Somborne and Little Somborne Groundwater flooding in Littleton , Headbourne , Kings and Martyr Worthy , Easton and Chilland Groundwater flooding in the Basingstoke , Buckskin and Sherborne St John areas Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Groundwater flooding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bourne Valley Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford North Cornwall Coast from Chapel Porth to The Rumps excluding the tidal River Camel North Cornwall Coast from The Rumps to Hartland Point excluding Bude River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their tributaries River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area River Thames for Henley , Remenham , Medmenham and its tributaries River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney Somerset coast at Minehead , Bridgwater , Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour The Essex coast from Clacton to and including , St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

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The Environment Agency has issued more than 30 flood warnings and 150 flood alerts with heavy rain predicted to affect areas of the country badly hit by last month's storms.
Flood barriers are being deployed to protect Hereford, three weeks after a record high on the River Wye of 6.11 metres - more than two metres above the level which leads to minor flooding in the city.
The Environment Agency said the River Wye was expected to peak in Hereford on Tuesday night at around five metres, while the Met Office has warned of heavy rain in parts of Wales and northern England.
Meanwhile, the River Severn in Shrewsbury is predicted to rise to levels which may cause flooding in the town on Wednesday.
(Image: Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
Dave Throup, Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, tweeted: "As forecast some absolutely torrential rain over mid Wales.
"River Wye in #Herefordshire now responding to last night's heavy rain in Wales. Expecting a peak of around 5m in Hereford tonight. That's around a metre lower than 17th February."
In another tweet, Mr Throup said February's floods on a stretch of the River Teme near Leintwardine, Herefordshire, had created new channels, undercut banks and created huge new gravel deposits.
(Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
The Met Office has put an amber warning in place for parts of mid and north-west Wales with fast-flowing or deep floodwater likely, causing a "danger to life".
But good news for flood-hit areas could be on the horizon with the long-term forecast predicting drier weather.
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said: "Although there's going to be a lot of rain in the next 24 hours, beyond that, although it will be fairly unsettled, it doesn't look like any one particular place will be in the firing line to see persistent, heavy rain.
"There's some rain around but it's not as focused.
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"It's generally a colder second half to the week with sunshine and some showers, but still quite blustery.
"There's a hint in the second half of the month things might become a bit quieter.
"It's still 10 days away but there are some tentative signs we might get some drier weather in the long term.
"But certainly in the next week or so it's going to be very changeable."
Flood warnings
Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe
Curry Moor and Hay Moor
Groundwater flooding for the Bere Stream
Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley
Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne
Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354
Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, south of the A354
Groundwater flooding for the Piddle Valley
Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley
Groundwater flooding for the Till
Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley
Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley from North Tidworth to the A303
Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Collingbournes
Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes
Groundwater flooding in the Chitterne Valley
Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Chilmark
Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Teffont
Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood
Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch
Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham
River Aire at Snaith Ings
River Piddle from Alton Pancras to Wareham
River Severn at Sandhurst and Maisemore
River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook
River Vyrnwy at Melverley
River Wye at Rotherwas, Hereford
River Wye from Hay to Hereford
River Wye in North Hereford
River Wye in South Hereford
Wye Estuary at Brockweir
Wye Estuary at Elmdale, Chepstow
Flood alerts
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin Area
Bourne Brook (Tamworth)
Bourne Rivulet
Chertsey Bourne
Christchurch Harbour
Coast at Barrow in Furness
Coast at Duddon estuary
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
Coast from Gretna to Silloth
Coast from Heysham to Cockerham
Coast from Silloth to St Bees
Combe Haven
Cuckmere River
Earby Beck and Glusburn Beck
Eastern Yar
Exmoor Rivers
Ginge Brook
Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton
Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton
Groundwater flooding in Deane and Ashe in North Hampshire
Groundwater flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle
Groundwater flooding in Hambledon
Groundwater flooding in Hursley
Groundwater flooding in Kings Somborne and Little Somborne
Groundwater flooding in Littleton, Headbourne, Kings and Martyr Worthy, Easton and Chilland
Groundwater flooding in Patcham
Groundwater flooding in Pitton, West Tytherley, Nether Wallop and Broughton
Groundwater flooding in South East London
Groundwater flooding in Sutton Scotney and Chilbolton
Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
Groundwater flooding in the Basingstoke, Buckskin and Sherborne St John areas
Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford
Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area
Groundwater flooding in the Crondall area
Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment
Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton
Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
Groundwater flooding in the Upper Aldbourne Valley
Groundwater flooding in the Upper Og Valley
Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset
Groundwater flooding in Twyford and Hensting
Groundwater flooding in Vernham Dean, Upton and the Bourne Valley
Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover
Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove
Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall
Lower Arun
Lower Avon and tributaries
Lower Derwent in Derbyshire
Lower Dove
Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook in Derbyshire
Lower Dove Brooks in Staffordshire
Lower Exe Area
Lower Frome and tributaries
Lower River Ems
Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester
Lower River Loddon
Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford
Lower River Soar in Leicestershire
Lower River Wharfe
Lower Taw area
Lower Test
Lower Tone and Parrett Moors
Lower Torridge Area
Lune Estuary
Mersey Estuary at Warrington
Mid Bristol Avon Area
Mid Devon Rivers
Middle Avon and tributaries
Middle Exe Area
Middle Itchen
Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
Nailbourne and Little Stour area
North Cornwall Coast from Chapel Porth to The Rumps excluding the tidal River Camel
North Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth
North Cornwall Coast from The Rumps to Hartland Point excluding Bude
North Dartmoor Rivers
North Devon Coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
River Anker and River Sence
River Arrow in Herefordshire
River Axe area
River Blithe and River Swarbourn
River Bourne and tributaries
River Churnet and River Tean
River Cole and Dorcan Brook
River Coln and its tributaries
River Dart Area
River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading
River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury
River Lavant
River Leam and River Itchen
River Lugg south of Leominster
River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop
River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook
River Piddle and tributaries
River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip
Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries
River Severn in Gloucestershire
River Severn in Shropshire
Rivers Frome and Cam
Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth Area
River Sow and River Penk
River Teign area
River Thame and Chalgrove Brook
River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade
River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock
River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area
River Thames at Thames Ditton Island
River Thames at Trowlock Island
River Thames for Henley, Remenham, Medmenham and its tributaries
River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake and Wargrave
River Thames from Datchet to Shepperton Green
River Thames from Hurley to Cookham
River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey
River Trent in Derbyshire
River Whitewater and River Hart
River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge
River Wye in Derbyshire
River Wye in Herefordshire
River Wylye and tributaries
River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney
Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness
Severn Vyrnwy confluence
Somerset coast at Clevedon
Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour
Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
Somerset coast at Portishead and Portbury Dock
South Devon Rivers
South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
Tidal River Aire catchment
Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
Tidal River Camel excluding Wadebridge and Chapel Amble
Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby
Tidal River Stour area from Fordwich to Stonar Cut
Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
Upper Arun
Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook
Upper Bristol Avon Area
Upper Dove
Upper Meon
Upper Ouse
Upper River Aire
Upper River Calder catchment
Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water
Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall
Upper River Nidd
Upper River Wey
Upper River Wharfe
Upper Teme
Upper Torridge Area
Western Rother
West Somerset Streams
Weymouth Rivers and Streams
Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire
Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Not VAR's fault' - Pundit slams official's Aston Villa decision

Aston Villa fans were stunned into quickfire anatomy lessons yesterday , after a controversial handball decision in last night 's Leicester City loss .
Despite the Villans ' poor overall performance , a handball decision from referee Michael Oliver effectively took the match away from Villa - and that decision left Dean Smith 's side fuming .
Why ?
The ball hit Tyrone Mings ' shoulder - not his hands or arm - and a VAR check refused to overrule the on-pitch decision .
`` How can they look at VAR again , and say that 's a penalty ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocking ! ''
Those were the words of talkSPORT host Alan Brazil , who along with co-host Ally McCoist belives that Villa 's chance of revival in the gam were taken away .
`` It is , you 're absolutely right .
How many times are we going to talk about it , '' added McCoist before Brazil retorted .
`` That 's not VAR 's fault - it 's the people who are looking at it .
It 's not Stockley Park anymore , it 's Numpty Park . ''
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first goal was a poor error , but the second goal was vital and it 's such a poor decision . ''
According to FA rules , handball is defined as a player who 'gains possession/control of the ball after it has touched their hand/arm ' or if the ball hits a player who has made their body `` unnaturally bigger '' via the use of the arms or hands .
As the ball hit Mings ' shoulder , the penalty has been a big point of contention - and it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the identification of a handball will direct referees to refer to a t-shirt line , a line that the ball did n't appear to cross when it struck Mings .

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Aston Villa fans were stunned into quickfire anatomy lessons yesterday, after a controversial handball decision in last night's Leicester City loss.
Despite the Villans' poor overall performance, a handball decision from referee Michael Oliver effectively took the match away from Villa - and that decision left Dean Smith's side fuming.
Why? The ball hit Tyrone Mings' shoulder - not his hands or arm - and a VAR check refused to overrule the on-pitch decision.
"How can they look at VAR again, and say that's a penalty? Give us a break, that's shocking!"
Those were the words of talkSPORT host Alan Brazil , who along with co-host Ally McCoist belives that Villa's chance of revival in the gam were taken away.
"It is, you're absolutely right. How many times are we going to talk about it," added McCoist before Brazil retorted.
"That's not VAR's fault - it's the people who are looking at it. It's not Stockley Park anymore, it's Numpty Park."
"The second goal was vital for Villa - the first goal was a poor error, but the second goal was vital and it's such a poor decision."
According to FA rules , handball is defined as a player who 'gains possession/control of the ball after it has touched their hand/arm' or if the ball hits a player who has made their body "unnaturally bigger" via the use of the arms or hands.
As the ball hit Mings' shoulder, the penalty has been a big point of contention - and it wouldn't be allowed next season - when the identification of a handball will direct referees to refer to a t-shirt line, a line that the ball didn't appear to cross when it struck Mings.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Teen stabbed by gang before victim staggers into the Bullring near Zara for help

A teenage boy was stabbed by a group of men near to a busy shopping centre in the city centre .
The 17-year-old stumbled into the bullring near Zara after he was knifed on Monday evening , March 9 .
He was left seriously injured in hospital after the 7pm attack .
Police are investigating and are carrying out CCTV trawls in the area to identify the attackers .
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with them asap .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We are investigating after a teenager was stabbed near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 March ) .
`` The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition .
`` We believe he was attacked by a group of men at around 7pm and that he went into the Bullring near Zara to seek help after .
`` We ’ re currently examining CCTV and speaking to potential witnesses as we need to identify this group .
`` Anyone who has any information is urged to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 .
Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman added : “ We were called at 6:59pm last night to reports of a stabbing at the Bullring in Birmingham .
We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene .
`` We treated one patient , a teenage male , for injuries .
`` He was then taken to hospital for further treatment .
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A teenage boy was stabbed by a group of men near to a busy shopping centre in the city centre.
The 17-year-old stumbled into the bullring near Zara after he was knifed on Monday evening, March 9.
He was left seriously injured in hospital after the 7pm attack.
Police are investigating and are carrying out CCTV trawls in the area to identify the attackers.
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with them asap.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating after a teenager was stabbed near the Bullring in Birmingham last night (9 March).
"The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
"We believe he was attacked by a group of men at around 7pm and that he went into the Bullring near Zara to seek help after.
"We’re currently examining CCTV and speaking to potential witnesses as we need to identify this group.
"Anyone who has any information is urged to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 3133 of 9 March."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman added: “We were called at 6:59pm last night to reports of a stabbing at the Bullring in Birmingham. We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.
"We treated one patient, a teenage male, for injuries.
"He was then taken to hospital for further treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Slip-ups and sloppiness' - How Aston Villa imploded at Leicester City

Aston Villa appear to be sinking without a trace after another embarrassing performance on the road .
Dean Smith and his players were left red-faced as Leicester City whacked in four at the King Power Stadium to condemn Villa to defeat number 11 from their 15 away games so far this season .
Harvey Barnes and substitute Jamie Vardy both bagged doubles , the latter scoring his 18th and 19th Premier League goals of a scintillating season .
As for Villa , it was another poor show , despite manager Smith praising his players for their battling display in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a week ago .
Last night 's 4-0 collapse , against a Leicester team who have had struggles of their own recently , was up there with the Villa displays at Southampton and Watford that so angered Smith previously .
Our Villa man , Ashley Preece , was on hand to witness another sorry performance .
Here are his key observations ... Villa-mad Marc Albrighton made just his third Premier League start for Brendan Rodgers after playing second-fiddle all season .
The Bodymoor Heath academy graduate had a blinder against his boyhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time down the right , getting on the ball , showing cute touches , firing in some pinpoint crosses and had a bit about him in his willingness to win the ball back .
Villa are crying out for a character like Albrighton , a player who would n't fold and who 's prepared to graft for the cause .
The 30-year-old from Tamworth even sliced one wide late on , seemingly not wanting to score to make it five .
All the talk before kick-off was whether Smith would keep Orjan Nyland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reina .
He chose the latter , despite the Spaniard 's error-strewn performance against Southampton on Villa 's last league outing .
As for Nyland , it was harsh to drop the Norwegian given a : his performance at Wembley , and b : Reina 's abysmal display at St Mary 's .
At the King Power , Reina channelled his inner Monk from Mean Machine again , rushing out when he did n't need to before trying to take Barnes ' head off not too far away from the half-way line .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed Villa .
Now 's not the time to take risks like Reina does - especially when Villa are rooted in a relegation battle .
Conor Hourihane was given his chance to shine at Leicester - but trudged off the pitch after 66 minutes a beaten man .
It was the Irishman 's first start since that 6-1 Man City mauling in mid-January , and he played in a midfield three with Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba .
However , he missed a glorious chance just moments in , striking an air-shot at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did put in a splendid delivery to find Samatta , but the striker could n't finish .
The 29-year-old failed to affect the game and his needless booking just before half-time showed his frustration .
Afterwards , Smith alluded to players not seizing their chances , saying : `` The players are getting opportunities to show their worth and keep themselves in the team .
They all know the damage that would happen to not just the football club but to themselves if we got relegated . ''
You get the feeling Hourihane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to having being given his chance .
However , on this showing , he did n't take it .
HOW ?
HOW ?
HOW ?
`` How ?
How ?
How ? ''
was Mings ' reaction after Barnes slammed home goal number four after getting the better of Guilbert .
The Frenchman was guilty of ball-watching all night long , allowing Barnes to ghost in to strike home all too easily .
Villa 's individual errors leading to goals are a running sore - they top the charts in the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If it continues , and you couple these errors with Villa 's hapless away form ( P15 L11 ) , then they will be down well before the season 's out .
`` Massively '' was Smith 's response when asked if his coaching staff are working on set pieces back at Bodymoor Heath .
They had conceded a league-high number of goals from set plays ( 14 ) prior to Leicester and , in the opening half , allowed Soyuncu and Evans free headers on goal .
`` Listen , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in certain situations then you work on it .
That 's our job , '' Smith explained afterwards , far from happy at Villa allowing Evans and Soyuncu so much room .
The boss discussed Mings ' role at set pieces , too .
The centre-back does n't man-mark , and Smith said : `` Yeah , he 's zonal .
We see him as our best headerer and we want him to go and attack the penalty box . ''

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It was the morning after the night before when Aston Villa sustained another heavy Premier League defeat at the hands of Leicester City.
Exactly seven weeks ago - and long before the stark threat of Covid-19 - Dean Smith lamented an error-strewn performance at the King Power.
The hammering was just a week after a valiant performance at Wembley against Manchester City, yet Villa imploded on Monday Night Football.
Fifty days on from that awful soaking-wet night in Leicester, this was our detailed analysis from the last time Villa were in action...
Aston Villa appear to be sinking without a trace after another embarrassing performance on the road.
Dean Smith and his players were left red-faced as Leicester City whacked in four at the King Power Stadium to condemn Villa to defeat number 11 from their 15 away games so far this season.
Harvey Barnes and substitute Jamie Vardy both bagged doubles, the latter scoring his 18th and 19th Premier League goals of a scintillating season.
As for Villa, it was another poor show, despite manager Smith praising his players for their battling display in the League Cup final at Wembley a little over a week ago.
Last night's 4-0 collapse, against a Leicester team who have had struggles of their own recently, was up there with the Villa displays at Southampton and Watford that so angered Smith previously.
Our Villa man, Ashley Preece, was on hand to witness another sorry performance. Here are his key observations...
MARC'S STILL SUPER
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Villa-mad Marc Albrighton made just his third Premier League start for Brendan Rodgers after playing second-fiddle all season.
The Bodymoor Heath academy graduate had a blinder against his boyhood club.
He gave Targett a torrid time down the right, getting on the ball, showing cute touches, firing in some pinpoint crosses and had a bit about him in his willingness to win the ball back.
Villa are crying out for a character like Albrighton, a player who wouldn't fold and who's prepared to graft for the cause.
The 30-year-old from Tamworth even sliced one wide late on, seemingly not wanting to score to make it five.
REINA RASH AGAIN
All the talk before kick-off was whether Smith would keep Orjan Nyland in goal or revert to playing Pepe Reina. He chose the latter, despite the Spaniard's error-strewn performance against Southampton on Villa's last league outing.
As for Nyland, it was harsh to drop the Norwegian given a: his performance at Wembley, and b: Reina's abysmal display at St Mary's.
At the King Power, Reina channelled his inner Monk from Mean Machine again, rushing out when he didn't need to before trying to take Barnes' head off not too far away from the half-way line.
Reina's error five minutes before half-time killed Villa. Now's not the time to take risks like Reina does - especially when Villa are rooted in a relegation battle.
HOURIHANE FAILS SMITH TEST
Conor Hourihane was given his chance to shine at Leicester - but trudged off the pitch after 66 minutes a beaten man.
It was the Irishman's first start since that 6-1 Man City mauling in mid-January, and he played in a midfield three with Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba.
However, he missed a glorious chance just moments in, striking an air-shot at goal from Targett's pull-back. Hourihane did put in a splendid delivery to find Samatta, but the striker couldn't finish.
The 29-year-old failed to affect the game and his needless booking just before half-time showed his frustration.
Afterwards, Smith alluded to players not seizing their chances, saying: "The players are getting opportunities to show their worth and keep themselves in the team. They all know the damage that would happen to not just the football club but to themselves if we got relegated."
You get the feeling Hourihane was one of the players Smith alluded to having being given his chance. However, on this showing, he didn't take it.
HOW? HOW? HOW?
"How? How? How?" was Mings' reaction after Barnes slammed home goal number four after getting the better of Guilbert. The Frenchman was guilty of ball-watching all night long, allowing Barnes to ghost in to strike home all too easily.
Villa's individual errors leading to goals are a running sore - they top the charts in the Premier League for that very stat (10).
If it continues, and you couple these errors with Villa's hapless away form (P15 L11), then they will be down well before the season's out.
SLOPPY AT SET PLAYS
"Massively" was Smith's response when asked if his coaching staff are working on set pieces back at Bodymoor Heath.
They had conceded a league-high number of goals from set plays (14) prior to Leicester and, in the opening half, allowed Soyuncu and Evans free headers on goal.
"Listen, when you know we've been conceding chances in certain situations then you work on it. That's our job," Smith explained afterwards, far from happy at Villa allowing Evans and Soyuncu so much room.
The boss discussed Mings' role at set pieces, too. The centre-back doesn't man-mark, and Smith said: "Yeah, he's zonal. We see him as our best headerer and we want him to go and attack the penalty box."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Aldi is selling six controversial Easter egg flavours - and shoppers are seriously divided

Easter is coming - and Brummies across the city will be flocking to stock up on chocolate eggs before the holiday .
Aldi opened its first UK store right here in Birmingham , way back in the early 1990s .
And now the chain is set to thrill Brummies by unveiling its latest Easter range .
Shoppers can choose from the fun and funky flavours of Banoffee , Eton Mess , Salted Pretzel & Orange , Billionaires , Cookies & Cream , all available at Aldi 's everyday amazing prices .
The Banoffee ( £2.99 , 200g ) offering is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banoffee flavouring and adorned with white chocolate decoration , sweetened banana chips , salted caramel and chocolate fudge pieces , mini white chocolate coated biscuit balls , white chocolate drops and butterscotch pieces .
The Eton Mess ( £2.99 , 200g ) option is a hollow white chocolate egg with a strawberry flavoured decoration , white meringue drops , white chocolate drops , strawberry crunch and freeze-dried strawberries .
Salted Pretzel & Orange egg ( £2.99 , 200g ) - a milk chocolate egg with white chocolate decoration , chocolate fudge pieces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and salted mini pretzels .
On sale from 9 February .
The Billionaires ( £2.99 , 200g ) egg is a hollow milk chocolate egg with a blended milk and white chocolate decoration , white chocolate coated biscuit balls , golden coloured honeycomb , caramel fudge , chocolate fudge pieces and mini white chocolate coated biscuit balls .
If you ’ re a fan of cookies and cream , the Cookies & Cream ( £2.99 , 200g ) flavour is a hollow white chocolate egg with dark chocolate stars in the shell and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chocolate disk , dark chocolate chunks and milk and white chocolate biscuit balls .
Or if these don ’ t tickle your fancy – why not try the Popping Candy ( £2.99 , 200g ) flavour is a hollow milk chocolate egg with white chocolate decoration , milk chocolate beans , jelly beans , mini milk chocolate beans and popping candy .
`` How cool are these ! ''
one shopper wrote , while a second said : `` Aldi does it again !
This looks lovely , ca n't wait for Easter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed , while a fourth chipped in with : `` Omg yummy need these x '' But not everybody was convinced .
`` What 's wrong with chocolate ? ''
one asked , while a second said : `` Prefer traditional x ''

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Aldi's Curious Inventions Easter Eggs are back for 2020.
Easter is coming - and Brummies across the city will be flocking to stock up on chocolate eggs before the holiday.
Aldi opened its first UK store right here in Birmingham, way back in the early 1990s.
And now the chain is set to thrill Brummies by unveiling its latest Easter range.
Shoppers can choose from the fun and funky flavours of Banoffee, Eton Mess, Salted Pretzel & Orange, Billionaires, Cookies & Cream, all available at Aldi's everyday amazing prices.
The Banoffee (£2.99, 200g) offering is a milk chocolate shell, infused with banoffee flavouring and adorned with white chocolate decoration, sweetened banana chips, salted caramel and chocolate fudge pieces, mini white chocolate coated biscuit balls, white chocolate drops and butterscotch pieces.
The Eton Mess (£2.99, 200g) option is a hollow white chocolate egg with a strawberry flavoured decoration, white meringue drops, white chocolate drops, strawberry crunch and freeze-dried strawberries.
Salted Pretzel & Orange egg (£2.99, 200g) - a milk chocolate egg with white chocolate decoration, chocolate fudge pieces, orange jelly pieces, dark chocolate drops and salted mini pretzels. On sale from 9 February.
The Billionaires (£2.99, 200g) egg is a hollow milk chocolate egg with a blended milk and white chocolate decoration, white chocolate coated biscuit balls, golden coloured honeycomb, caramel fudge, chocolate fudge pieces and mini white chocolate coated biscuit balls.
If you’re a fan of cookies and cream, the Cookies & Cream(£2.99, 200g ) flavour is a hollow white chocolate egg with dark chocolate stars in the shell and dark chocolate decoration, with a dark chocolate disk, dark chocolate chunks and milk and white chocolate biscuit balls.
Or if these don’t tickle your fancy – why not try the Popping Candy(£2.99, 200g ) flavour is a hollow milk chocolate egg with white chocolate decoration, milk chocolate beans, jelly beans, mini milk chocolate beans and popping candy.
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"How cool are these!" one shopper wrote, while a second said: "Aldi does it again! This looks lovely, can't wait for Easter."
"Yummy," another agreed, while a fourth chipped in with: "Omg yummy need these x"
But not everybody was convinced.
"What's wrong with chocolate?" one asked, while a second said: "Prefer traditional x"


birminghammail--2020-03-10--West Brom linked with Championship 'power athlete' - report

West Brom are keeping tabs on QPR flier Bright Osayi-Samuel , according to reports .
The Sun claims Albion are keen on the 22-year-old who has been in sensational form for the Londoners this season .
Rangers have recently triggered the option in his contract , which was due to expire in the summer , that keeps him at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium until 2021 .
However , his performances in the Championship have brought him to the attention of suitors , with the Baggies seemingly destined for the Premier League .
Slaven Bilic ’ s men are six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine games remaining but the Baggies know they will have to strengthen if and when they return to the Premier League .
Osayi-Samuel was born in Nigeria but settled in England when he was ten-years-old .
He started out his career with Blackpool in 2014/2015 , making his Championship debut against Sheffield Wednesday in March 2015 .
He moved to QPR in the summer of 2017 , since when he has made 74 league appearances and scored eight goals .
This season he has scored five Championship goals and laid on seven assists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was linked with a move to Southampton in the last transfer window and has been described by current Rs boss Mark Warburton as a 'power athlete ' .

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West Brom are keeping tabs on QPR flier Bright Osayi-Samuel, according to reports.
The Sun claims Albion are keen on the 22-year-old who has been in sensational form for the Londoners this season.
Rangers have recently triggered the option in his contract, which was due to expire in the summer, that keeps him at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium until 2021.
However, his performances in the Championship have brought him to the attention of suitors, with the Baggies seemingly destined for the Premier League.
Slaven Bilic’s men are six points of the play-off places with only nine games remaining but the Baggies know they will have to strengthen if and when they return to the Premier League.
Osayi-Samuel was born in Nigeria but settled in England when he was ten-years-old.
He started out his career with Blackpool in 2014/2015, making his Championship debut against Sheffield Wednesday in March 2015.
He moved to QPR in the summer of 2017, since when he has made 74 league appearances and scored eight goals.
This season he has scored five Championship goals and laid on seven assists, playing mostly as a right winger.
He was linked with a move to Southampton in the last transfer window and has been described by current Rs boss Mark Warburton as a 'power athlete'.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Dean Smith reportedly on the brink at Aston Villa as crunch Chelsea clash looms

Dean Smith ’ s Aston Villa future is in doubt after a wretched run of Premier League results , according to reports in the national press .
Villa ’ s season reached a new nadir on Monday night , when they were thumped 4-0 by Leicester City .
That was their fifth defeat in a row in all competitions , with Villa marooned in the Premier League ’ s relegation zone .
They have 10 games to secure their top-flight status and the Telegraph have reported that a heavy defeat to Chelsea on Saturday , could see his role come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good success with his boyhood club since replacing Steve Bruce in 2018 .
In his first season in charge he guided Villa back to the top tier , after an extraordinary end of season run propelled them into play-offs .
And in his first full campaign , he did take Villa back to Wembley , losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City earlier this month .
However , recent defeats to Southampton , Bournemouth and the Foxes have put his position under scrutiny .
As well as Smith , the report claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under growing pressure , after playing a huge role in Villa ’ s summer spends .
The club spent over £100m in the close season , with 12 players arriving in order to build a squad that was capable of competing back in the Premier League .
After the game with Chelsea this weekend , Villa have fixtures against Wolves , Liverpool and Manchester United , before a potentially season defining home game vs Crystal Palace .

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Dean Smith’s Aston Villa future is in doubt after a wretched run of Premier League results, according to reports in the national press.
Villa’s season reached a new nadir on Monday night, when they were thumped 4-0 by Leicester City.
That was their fifth defeat in a row in all competitions, with Villa marooned in the Premier League’s relegation zone.
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They have 10 games to secure their top-flight status and the Telegraph have reported that a heavy defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, could see his role come under serious threat.
Smith has enjoyed good success with his boyhood club since replacing Steve Bruce in 2018. In his first season in charge he guided Villa back to the top tier, after an extraordinary end of season run propelled them into play-offs.
And in his first full campaign, he did take Villa back to Wembley, losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City earlier this month.
However, recent defeats to Southampton, Bournemouth and the Foxes have put his position under scrutiny.
As well as Smith, the report claims that sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch is under growing pressure, after playing a huge role in Villa’s summer spends.
The club spent over £100m in the close season, with 12 players arriving in order to build a squad that was capable of competing back in the Premier League.
After the game with Chelsea this weekend, Villa have fixtures against Wolves, Liverpool and Manchester United, before a potentially season defining home game vs Crystal Palace.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Unnecessary' - Wolves issue blunt Olympiakos statement amid Coronavirus fears

Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed a request to postpone their Europa League tie away to Olympiakos has been rejected .
Wolves submitted their request to UEFA , proposing that Thursday ’ s game in Greece be put back to a different date .
The match will take place behind closed doors due to Coronavirus , which the Greek ’ s government enforced temporary suspension on people attending sporting events .
That has included the last-16 tie for Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s men .
The news will come as a blow to Wolves fans who have followed their side in swathes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The full statement on Wolves ’ club website said : “ Wolves can confirm that a formal request submitted to UEFA proposing the postponement of Thursday ’ s Europa League tie at Olympiakos has been rejected by the governing body .
“ The match will take place , behind closed doors , in line with the Greek government ’ s enforced temporary suspension of spectators attending sporting events , to limit the spread of coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) in Greece .
“ Our position is that the trip poses an unnecessary risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the families of all who travel , at such critical and uncertain times .
“ Our concern is also for our opponents , whose players and staff have today been tested , and will now be expected to play their part in an important fixture , under the difficult and challenging circumstances of their owner suffering with the virus .
“ There is also disappointment that the match will be played without home and away supporters , as that is part of what makes European competition so special , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with similar obstacles on our Europa League journey already this season .
“ We believe that there are some things that are more important than football , and that the good health of our pack and the general public is one of them .
However , we respect the decision of UEFA and the integrity of the competition , and we will travel tomorrow to Greece to play the fixture .
“ We hope that our request to UEFA , and our acceptance of their decision , can act as the catalyst for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as this will not be the last fixture to be affected by coronavirus.
” This is the second time in Wolves ' Europa League campaign that fans have n't been permitted to attend a fixture .
In the group stages , UEFA imposed a ban on Slovan Bratislava , however , the game saw over 20,000 home fans attend , with just a handful of Wolves supporters allowed in .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed a request to postpone their Europa League tie away to Olympiakos has been rejected.
Wolves submitted their request to UEFA, proposing that Thursday’s game in Greece be put back to a different date.
The match will take place behind closed doors due to Coronavirus, which the Greek’s government enforced temporary suspension on people attending sporting events.
That has included the last-16 tie for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men. The news will come as a blow to Wolves fans who have followed their side in swathes over Europe throughout the campaign this season.
The full statement on Wolves’ club website said: “Wolves can confirm that a formal request submitted to UEFA proposing the postponement of Thursday’s Europa League tie at Olympiakos has been rejected by the governing body.
“The match will take place, behind closed doors, in line with the Greek government’s enforced temporary suspension of spectators attending sporting events, to limit the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece.
“Our position is that the trip poses an unnecessary risks to our players, staff, supporters and the families of all who travel, at such critical and uncertain times.
“Our concern is also for our opponents, whose players and staff have today been tested, and will now be expected to play their part in an important fixture, under the difficult and challenging circumstances of their owner suffering with the virus.
“There is also disappointment that the match will be played without home and away supporters, as that is part of what makes European competition so special, as well as the fact our fans have already contended with similar obstacles on our Europa League journey already this season.
“We believe that there are some things that are more important than football, and that the good health of our pack and the general public is one of them. However, we respect the decision of UEFA and the integrity of the competition, and we will travel tomorrow to Greece to play the fixture.
“We hope that our request to UEFA, and our acceptance of their decision, can act as the catalyst for them to consider alternative options moving forwards, as this will not be the last fixture to be affected by coronavirus.”
This is the second time in Wolves' Europa League campaign that fans haven't been permitted to attend a fixture. In the group stages, UEFA imposed a ban on Slovan Bratislava, however, the game saw over 20,000 home fans attend, with just a handful of Wolves supporters allowed in.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Celebrity Bake Off winner crowned after Paul Hollywood gives Louis Theroux and Jenny Eclair handshak

Celebrity Bake Off winner crowned after Paul Hollywood gives Louis Theroux and Jenny Eclair handshakes

Jenny Eclair has been named star baker on The Great Celebrity Bake Off , narrowly beating Louis Theroux to the prize .
The comedian , 59 , impressed judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with her choux pastry during the charity special for Stand Up To Cancer .
Host Sandi Toksvig quipped that it was `` amusing '' they had captured the moment a celebrity called Eclair made her own eclairs .
She competed against documentary-maker Theroux , former Love Island contestant Ovie Soko and stand-up Russell Howard in the tent .
After being announced as the winner of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she was `` thrilled '' .
She added : `` It is ridiculous .
It is the silliest thing I have ever done , really , because it is the most unlikely thing .
The ( star baker ) pinny is staying on , and once the pinny falls off I might have star baker tattooed across my chest . ''
Leith said Eclair was `` streets ahead of the others '' and dubbed her `` a natural baker '' .
`` I hope she keeps going because she is really good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A disgruntled Theroux said : `` I would like to think I came second .
Paul did n't say that but I think we all know that I did . ''
Eclair and Theroux secured so-called Hollywood handshakes during the first challenge .
Both impressed him with their biscuit designs , while Soko and Howard lagged behind .
`` I 'm so delighted I nearly wet myself , '' Eclair said after her Frida Kahlo biscuit earned a handshake .
Soko replied : `` I want to say I am happy for you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also triumphed in the technical challenge , where each baker was tasked with making four mille-feuille pastries .
Theroux came a close second while Soko was third and Howard took fourth , with Hollywood calling his attempt a `` mess '' .
The show-stopper challenge saw the celebrities making 3D choux pastry sculptures featuring 30 filled and decorated buns .
Soko crafted a passionfruit cream sculpture of himself lazing on a beach .
Howard baked his perfect Sunday on the sofa , featuring vanilla and cream sculptures of him and his wife watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orange zest and stem ginger sculpture of himself relaxing on a red lilo on an azure sea .
Eclair 's colourful sculpture showed her swimming topless with pigs in Barbados .
The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns to Channel 4 next week with James Buckley , Patsy Palmer , Richard Dreyfuss and Scarlett Moffatt .

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Jenny Eclair has been named star baker on The Great Celebrity Bake Off, narrowly beating Louis Theroux to the prize.
The comedian, 59, impressed judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with her choux pastry during the charity special for Stand Up To Cancer.
Host Sandi Toksvig quipped that it was "amusing" they had captured the moment a celebrity called Eclair made her own eclairs.
She competed against documentary-maker Theroux, former Love Island contestant Ovie Soko and stand-up Russell Howard in the tent.
After being announced as the winner of the new series' first episode, Eclair said she was "thrilled".
She added: "It is ridiculous. It is the silliest thing I have ever done, really, because it is the most unlikely thing. The (star baker) pinny is staying on, and once the pinny falls off I might have star baker tattooed across my chest."
(Image: Channel 4)
Leith said Eclair was "streets ahead of the others" and dubbed her "a natural baker".
"I hope she keeps going because she is really good at it," she said.
A disgruntled Theroux said: "I would like to think I came second. Paul didn't say that but I think we all know that I did."
Eclair and Theroux secured so-called Hollywood handshakes during the first challenge.
Both impressed him with their biscuit designs, while Soko and Howard lagged behind.
"I'm so delighted I nearly wet myself," Eclair said after her Frida Kahlo biscuit earned a handshake.
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Soko replied: "I want to say I am happy for you but I can't."
Eclair also triumphed in the technical challenge, where each baker was tasked with making four mille-feuille pastries.
Theroux came a close second while Soko was third and Howard took fourth, with Hollywood calling his attempt a "mess".
The show-stopper challenge saw the celebrities making 3D choux pastry sculptures featuring 30 filled and decorated buns.
Soko crafted a passionfruit cream sculpture of himself lazing on a beach.
Howard baked his perfect Sunday on the sofa, featuring vanilla and cream sculptures of him and his wife watching Liverpool play football.
Theroux created a orange zest and stem ginger sculpture of himself relaxing on a red lilo on an azure sea.
Eclair's colourful sculpture showed her swimming topless with pigs in Barbados.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns to Channel 4 next week with James Buckley, Patsy Palmer, Richard Dreyfuss and Scarlett Moffatt.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--GPs could BAN routine appointments if coronavirus crisis worsens

Routine health checks by GPs may need to be halted to `` focus on the sickest patients '' amid the coronavirus outbreak , the British Medical Association has said .
Richard Vautrey , chairman of the BMA GPs committee , told the BBC cases of Covid-19 are anticipated to `` rise rapidly '' in the coming weeks .
This could lead to increased waiting times for patients with mild health conditions and is `` likely to continue for at least a few weeks , if not months '' , he warned .
`` We will need to stop doing much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week-by-week to enable us to focus on the sickest patients and prioritise those who most need us , '' Dr Vautrey said .
`` Practices that are routinely doing routine health checks , assessing blood pressure , diabetic control , and long-term problems with heart and lung disease - those routine checks will need to stop . ''
Dr Vautrey said GPs will need to prioritise not only those with potential coronavirus , but also the `` sickest patients '' who need continuous care .
He said : `` It does mean that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than normal to see their GP .
`` It 's likely to continue for at least a few weeks , if not months .
And it 's quite possible that there will be more than one wave of infection . ''
It comes after three-quarters of 402 GPs surveyed by GPonline said routine appointments should be suspended in the event of a widespread coronavirus outbreak .
One in five thought this should happen now , in the survey published on Monday .
Meanwhile , the chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being `` insufficiently focused '' on GP surgeries amid the outbreak .
Professor Martin Marshall told Londonwide LMCs conference on Tuesday he had been inundated with emails from GPs concerned about a lack of information .
`` Overall it feels like the Government are doing a reasonable job , but it does feel that they are more focused on hospitals and much more focused on NHS 111 and insufficiently focused on general practice , '' he said .
`` General practice is going to start feeling the pressure probably in quite a significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London that a widespread Covid-19 outbreak could be `` the biggest issue the NHS has ever seen '' .
Last week , NHS England issued guidance to GPs which said hundreds of protective kits , including aprons , examination gloves and face masks , would soon be issued to every practice .
The letter , from Nikita Kanani , medical director for primary care , advised that practices replace face-to-face appointments with phone or video consultations to mitigate the risk of infected patients turning up to a surgery .

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Routine health checks by GPs may need to be halted to "focus on the sickest patients" amid the coronavirus outbreak, the British Medical Association has said.
Richard Vautrey, chairman of the BMA GPs committee, told the BBC cases of Covid-19 are anticipated to "rise rapidly" in the coming weeks.
This could lead to increased waiting times for patients with mild health conditions and is "likely to continue for at least a few weeks, if not months", he warned.
"We will need to stop doing much of the routine work that we do week-by-week to enable us to focus on the sickest patients and prioritise those who most need us," Dr Vautrey said.
(Image: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire)
"Practices that are routinely doing routine health checks, assessing blood pressure, diabetic control, and long-term problems with heart and lung disease - those routine checks will need to stop."
Dr Vautrey said GPs will need to prioritise not only those with potential coronavirus, but also the "sickest patients" who need continuous care.
He said: "It does mean that some patients may have to wait longer than normal to see their GP.
"It's likely to continue for at least a few weeks, if not months. And it's quite possible that there will be more than one wave of infection."
(Image: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
It comes after three-quarters of 402 GPs surveyed by GPonline said routine appointments should be suspended in the event of a widespread coronavirus outbreak.
One in five thought this should happen now, in the survey published on Monday.
Meanwhile, the chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) criticised the Government for being "insufficiently focused" on GP surgeries amid the outbreak.
Professor Martin Marshall told Londonwide LMCs conference on Tuesday he had been inundated with emails from GPs concerned about a lack of information.
"Overall it feels like the Government are doing a reasonable job, but it does feel that they are more focused on hospitals and much more focused on NHS 111 and insufficiently focused on general practice," he said.
"General practice is going to start feeling the pressure probably in quite a significant way."
He told delegates in London that a widespread Covid-19 outbreak could be "the biggest issue the NHS has ever seen".
Last week, NHS England issued guidance to GPs which said hundreds of protective kits, including aprons, examination gloves and face masks, would soon be issued to every practice.
The letter, from Nikita Kanani, medical director for primary care, advised that practices replace face-to-face appointments with phone or video consultations to mitigate the risk of infected patients turning up to a surgery.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Jaguar Land Rover worker tests positive for coronavirus

The worker at the Midlands car giant has been tested for coronavirus and is currently self-isolating at home .
A statement from the company reads : “ We can confirm that an employee based at one of our satellite facilities in the UK has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating at home .
“ We have informed anyone who has been in close contact with them at work and told them also to self-isolate for 14 days .
“ The health of our workforce and anyone who has been in contact with them is our primary concern.
” Jaguar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following all government and NHS advice and liaising with Public Health England.
” JLR has been affected by coronavirus for weeks now , having been forced to shut a factory in China after the outbreak of the disease in Wuhan .
The Midlands car giant operates factories in Halewood , in Merseyside , as well as Castle Bromwich , Solihull and Wolverhampton .
The company said that colleagues who had been in close contact with the employee who had tested positive had been informed and were also self-isolating .
In the Midlands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease , with an elderly woman in Wolverhampton dying on Monday .
There are six deaths and over 370 cases in the UK , with one in Birmingham .
There are three in Coventry , down the M6 from Brum , and three in Wolverhampton , with only in Dudley too .

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A Jaguar Land Rover worker has tested positive for COVID-19.
The worker at the Midlands car giant has been tested for coronavirus and is currently self-isolating at home, CoventryLive reported.
A statement from the company reads: “We can confirm that an employee based at one of our satellite facilities in the UK has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating at home.
“We have informed anyone who has been in close contact with them at work and told them also to self-isolate for 14 days.
“The health of our workforce and anyone who has been in contact with them is our primary concern.”
Jaguar Land Rover added: “We are following all government and NHS advice and liaising with Public Health England.”
JLR has been affected by coronavirus for weeks now, having been forced to shut a factory in China after the outbreak of the disease in Wuhan.
The Midlands car giant operates factories in Halewood, in Merseyside, as well as Castle Bromwich, Solihull and Wolverhampton.
The company said that colleagues who had been in close contact with the employee who had tested positive had been informed and were also self-isolating.
In the Midlands, there are now 36 cases of the disease, with an elderly woman in Wolverhampton dying on Monday.
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There are six deaths and over 370 cases in the UK, with one in Birmingham. There are three in Coventry, down the M6 from Brum, and three in Wolverhampton, with only in Dudley too.