birminghammail--2020-06-19--Revealed: the giant 'parcel boxes' that could save you a trip to the Post Office

A futuristic parcel box could appear in Walsall town centre as part of a nation-wide trial to battle Covid-19 .
The 6ft wide steel box - twice the size of a standard mail box - will allow the public to post large parcels , which would normally have to be sent via Post Offices .
Royal Mail want to build the parcel box in Walsall town centre so that residents can avoid the trip to the Post Office if they wish , thereby minimising contact with others .
It is part of a trial the postal service is undertaking across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a few locations to see if they are successful .
A Royal Mail spokesman said around 1,400 had already been placed around the UK but the roll out had to be stopped , ironcially due to social distancing rules , but added they are due to restart again soon .
A proposal to replace a pillar box with a large parcel box outside Royal Mail 's existing delivery office in Darwall Street has been submitted to Walsall Council planners .
If agreed , the steel box - which will be painted 'Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice the size of traditional pillar boxes and allow people to drop off parcels and letters .
It will allow parcels up to the size of those with dimensions 45x35x16cm to be posted , along with letters .
A Royal Mail spokesperson said : `` Parcel postboxes are designed to offer our customers even more convenience when they are sending parcels .
`` We have already introduced over 1,400 parcel postboxes across the UK .
We are planning to roll out more .
`` During the coronavirus crisis , we have put these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our installers in line with the need to take appropriate social distancing measures .
`` We are looking to re-start deployment of parcel postboxes later in the year.
” In the application , agents Livermore said : `` In recent weeks , the Covid-19 pandemic has forced new government legislation and guidance for UK residents to have minimal contact with each other , with many of us now working from home except for Key workers .
`` With the current situation the postal service is now a vital industry helping to deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packages that would otherwise be unobtainable , allowing many large as well as small online businesses to remain operational .
`` With the installation of these new parcel boxes it would allow more local residents to be able to post parcels without having to come into contact with as many people or travel as far and would reduce the need to handle packages over shop/post office counters . ''
Walsall Council 's planning officers are currently considering whether or not to grant the application .

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A futuristic parcel box could appear in Walsall town centre as part of a nation-wide trial to battle Covid-19.
The 6ft wide steel box - twice the size of a standard mail box - will allow the public to post large parcels, which would normally have to be sent via Post Offices.
Royal Mail want to build the parcel box in Walsall town centre so that residents can avoid the trip to the Post Office if they wish, thereby minimising contact with others.
It is part of a trial the postal service is undertaking across the UK with these boxes popping up in a few locations to see if they are successful.
A Royal Mail spokesman said around 1,400 had already been placed around the UK but the roll out had to be stopped, ironcially due to social distancing rules, but added they are due to restart again soon.
A proposal to replace a pillar box with a large parcel box outside Royal Mail's existing delivery office in Darwall Street has been submitted to Walsall Council planners.
If agreed, the steel box - which will be painted 'Royal Mail red' would be more than twice the size of traditional pillar boxes and allow people to drop off parcels and letters.
It will allow parcels up to the size of those with dimensions 45x35x16cm to be posted, along with letters.
A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "Parcel postboxes are designed to offer our customers even more convenience when they are sending parcels.
"We have already introduced over 1,400 parcel postboxes across the UK. We are planning to roll out more.
"During the coronavirus crisis, we have put these plans on hold to protect the health of our installers in line with the need to take appropriate social distancing measures.
"We are looking to re-start deployment of parcel postboxes later in the year.”
In the application, agents Livermore said: "In recent weeks, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced new government legislation and guidance for UK residents to have minimal contact with each other, with many of us now working from home except for Key workers.
"With the current situation the postal service is now a vital industry helping to deliver necessary supplies as well as our everyday packages that would otherwise be unobtainable, allowing many large as well as small online businesses to remain operational.
"With the installation of these new parcel boxes it would allow more local residents to be able to post parcels without having to come into contact with as many people or travel as far and would reduce the need to handle packages over shop/post office counters."
Walsall Council's planning officers are currently considering whether or not to grant the application.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Roy Keane launches scathing attack on Aston Villa & Jack Grealish

One-time Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane has questioned Jack Grealish 's attitude , saying : `` Listen , do you realise what 's at stake here ? ''
Speaking on Sky Sports prior to tonight 's Premier League coverage , Keane launched an attack on Villa and their captain following the midweek 0-0 draw with Sheffield United .
Keane said : `` You have to try and create something and , for Villa the other night , I just got the impression that they thought a draw 's not the end of the world .
Every time I looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , do you realise what 's at stake here ?
`` Because the supporters were n't there , maybe they got sucked into that the result almost does n't matter .
Of course it matters , your career depends on it . ''
He added : `` They need a little bit more intensity .
I know it 's their first game in three months and I know it 's going to be difficult for the players to get their sharpness back .
I always needed six , seven , eight games to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult for the players . ''
After the goalless draw , Villa failed to lift themselves out of the relegation zone and are still a point from safety ahead of hosting Chelsea on Sunday .
Grealish , meanwhile , admitted it was a weird experience playing without fans , and said : `` We 're going to give it our all .
It 's weird playing without the fans .
I 'm gutted because personally I love performing in front of them .
`` But if they can just keep supporting us we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
`` It takes some getting used to .
It does n't feel like a competitive game but you try not to feel like that . ''

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One-time Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane has questioned Jack Grealish's attitude, saying: "Listen, do you realise what's at stake here?"
Speaking on Sky Sports prior to tonight's Premier League coverage, Keane launched an attack on Villa and their captain following the midweek 0-0 draw with Sheffield United.
Keane said: "You have to try and create something and, for Villa the other night, I just got the impression that they thought a draw's not the end of the world. Every time I looked at Grealish he was laughing. Listen, do you realise what's at stake here?
"Because the supporters weren't there, maybe they got sucked into that the result almost doesn't matter. Of course it matters, your career depends on it."
He added: "They need a little bit more intensity. I know it's their first game in three months and I know it's going to be difficult for the players to get their sharpness back. I always needed six, seven, eight games to get up to speed. That's difficult for the players."
After the goalless draw, Villa failed to lift themselves out of the relegation zone and are still a point from safety ahead of hosting Chelsea on Sunday.
Grealish, meanwhile, admitted it was a weird experience playing without fans, and said: "We're going to give it our all. It's weird playing without the fans. I'm gutted because personally I love performing in front of them.
"But if they can just keep supporting us we will hopefully get the results and stay up.
"It takes some getting used to. It doesn't feel like a competitive game but you try not to feel like that."


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Jurgen Klopp disagrees with Villa boss Dean Smith over key decision

Jurgen Klopp disagrees with Aston Villa boss Dean Smith over the decision to allow five substitutes for each side in the remainining Premier League matches this season .
As part of the talks for resuming the campaign , clubs voted to increase the number of substitutes from three to five and nine players can now be named on the bench instead of seven .
Villa made four changes in the goalless draw against Sheffield United on Wednesday , which was the first top-flight match to be played in more than three months .
Smith revealed he was against the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last weekend and in his press conference ahead of the Blades ' visit to Villa Park , the head coach explained his stance .
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“ I just believe we started the season with certain rules and now we have changed it .
I suppose it helps the clubs with the bigger squads .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because there is more risk of injury but having more subs doesn ’ t help that .
I just wanted it to stay as it was .
I think Sheffield United were the same .
“ Having five subs gives us the chance to rotate the squad during the game .
It is like being away in a World Cup camp and playing a mini-tournament.
” But Klopp , whose Liverpool side need only two wins to secure the title , voiced his support saying the change was needed .
“ [ Five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said on Friday ahead of Sunday 's Merseyside derby against Everton .
“ I am really happy we could agree on that .
“ It is a necessity , I am really happy that pretty much all agreed on that .
I heard at the beginning maybe the bottom clubs thought it would be an advantage .
I didn ’ t see it one second like this .
It is about the players.
” Villa face Liverpool at Anfield on July 5 as part of the crucial relegation run-in .

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Jurgen Klopp disagrees with Aston Villa boss Dean Smith over the decision to allow five substitutes for each side in the remainining Premier League matches this season.
As part of the talks for resuming the campaign, clubs voted to increase the number of substitutes from three to five and nine players can now be named on the bench instead of seven.
Villa made four changes in the goalless draw against Sheffield United on Wednesday, which was the first top-flight match to be played in more than three months.
Smith revealed he was against the new rules during an interview with club media last weekend and in his press conference ahead of the Blades' visit to Villa Park, the head coach explained his stance.
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“I wasn’t for it," he said. “I just believe we started the season with certain rules and now we have changed it. I suppose it helps the clubs with the bigger squads.
“There was talk to change it because there is more risk of injury but having more subs doesn’t help that. I just wanted it to stay as it was. I think Sheffield United were the same.
“Having five subs gives us the chance to rotate the squad during the game. It is like being away in a World Cup camp and playing a mini-tournament.”
But Klopp, whose Liverpool side need only two wins to secure the title, voiced his support saying the change was needed.
“[Five subs] was just necessary," he said on Friday ahead of Sunday's Merseyside derby against Everton. “I am really happy we could agree on that.
“It is a necessity, I am really happy that pretty much all agreed on that. I heard at the beginning maybe the bottom clubs thought it would be an advantage. I didn’t see it one second like this. It is about the players.”
Villa face Liverpool at Anfield on July 5 as part of the crucial relegation run-in.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Windrush petition handed to Downing Street demands action and compensation

Windrush campaigners have delivered a petition to Downing Street signed by more than 130,000 people .
They are calling for action to address failings which led to the scandal .
Anthony Bryan , Elwardo Romeo , Glenda Caesar , Michael Braithewaite , Natalie Barnes , Paulette Wilson and Patrick Vernon presented the document , which also demands swift compensation payments for victims .
The move comes just days before the 72nd anniversary of when the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks on June 22 1948 carrying some 500 people from Jamaica .
A report published in March found the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a right to live in the UK were wrongfully detained or deported to the Caribbean - was `` foreseeable and avoidable '' with victims let down by `` systemic operational failings '' at the Home Office .
The department demonstrated `` institutional ignorance and thoughtlessness '' towards the issue of race and the history of the Windrush generation , the review found .
Official figures published last month revealed fewer than 5 per cent of claims made under a compensation scheme for victims have been paid out .
Mr Vernon said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government needs to show it 's listening and that it 's honouring its promises .
Satbir Singh , chief executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants , said the group welcomed the review , but added : `` Now it 's time to learn those lessons , and for the government to share its timetable for implementing the recommendations . ''
Author of the review Wendy Williams said warning signs were apparent for a number of years and there was a `` culture of disbelief and carelessness '' when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was born out of a conviction that the hostile environment policy would be effective , was effective , and should be pursued at all costs . ''
It called for ministers to admit serious harm was inflicted on people who are British and to provide an `` unqualified apology '' to those affected and the wider black African-Caribbean community .
Other recommendations include commissioning a full review and evaluation of the hostile environment policy and that the Home Office should establish an overarching strategic race advisory board .
Since the scandal emerged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been given `` some form of documentation '' , Home Secretary Priti Patel told the House of Commons in March .
The Home Office identified 164 people who had been deported or put in detention since 2002 amid the Windrush scandal , records said .
Official figures showed the Home Office has paid GBP362,996 to 60 people , including one payment in excess of GBP100,000 , during the first year of the compensation scheme .
Some 1,275 claims were made by the end of March , with the number received by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The compensation fund has an estimated budget of at least £200 million , with the Home Office adding that it has also made offers of approximately £280,000 which have yet to be accepted .

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Windrush campaigners have delivered a petition to Downing Street signed by more than 130,000 people.
They are calling for action to address failings which led to the scandal.
Anthony Bryan, Elwardo Romeo, Glenda Caesar, Michael Braithewaite, Natalie Barnes, Paulette Wilson and Patrick Vernon presented the document, which also demands swift compensation payments for victims.
The move comes just days before the 72nd anniversary of when the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks on June 22 1948 carrying some 500 people from Jamaica.
(Image: Humphrey Nemar/ dailystar)
A report published in March found the Windrush Scandal - which saw people with a right to live in the UK were wrongfully detained or deported to the Caribbean - was "foreseeable and avoidable" with victims let down by "systemic operational failings" at the Home Office.
The department demonstrated "institutional ignorance and thoughtlessness" towards the issue of race and the history of the Windrush generation, the review found.
Official figures published last month revealed fewer than 5 per cent of claims made under a compensation scheme for victims have been paid out.
Mr Vernon said: "People were promised justice and reform. The Government needs to show it's listening and that it's honouring its promises.
"Windrush Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. Action matters."
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Satbir Singh, chief executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, said the group welcomed the review, but added: "Now it's time to learn those lessons, and for the government to share its timetable for implementing the recommendations."
Author of the review Wendy Williams said warning signs were apparent for a number of years and there was a "culture of disbelief and carelessness" when dealing with applications, adding: "This was born out of a conviction that the hostile environment policy would be effective, was effective, and should be pursued at all costs."
It called for ministers to admit serious harm was inflicted on people who are British and to provide an "unqualified apology" to those affected and the wider black African-Caribbean community.
Other recommendations include commissioning a full review and evaluation of the hostile environment policy and that the Home Office should establish an overarching strategic race advisory board.
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Since the scandal emerged in 2018, more than 11,700 people have been given "some form of documentation", Home Secretary Priti Patel told the House of Commons in March.
The Home Office identified 164 people who had been deported or put in detention since 2002 amid the Windrush scandal, records said.
Official figures showed the Home Office has paid GBP362,996 to 60 people, including one payment in excess of GBP100,000, during the first year of the compensation scheme.
Some 1,275 claims were made by the end of March, with the number received by the department decreasing each quarter since it launched.
The compensation fund has an estimated budget of at least £200 million, with the Home Office adding that it has also made offers of approximately £280,000 which have yet to be accepted.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Investigation after violent brawl erupts outside shops

An investigation is under way after a brawl erupted outside of some shops in Wolverhampton .
The violence broke out @ @ @ @ @ night ( June 15 ) at around 8.30pm .
Footage circulating on social media - @ @ @ @ @ to publish - shows a number of people armed with large poles hitting out at @ @ @ @ @ into a shop .
Police say a man in his 40s was taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ has since been discharged .
The force is reviewing CCTV footage following the violence .
@ @ @ @ @ Police said : `` We are investigating reports of a disorder on Dudley Road , @ @ @ @ @ ( 15 June ) .
`` A man in his 40s was taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ and has since been discharged .
CCTV is currently being reviewed . ''
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 , quoting crime reference number @ @

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An investigation is under way after a brawl erupted outside of some shops in Wolverhampton.
The violence broke out on Dudley Road on Monday night (June 15) at around 8.30pm.
Footage circulating on social media - which BlackCountryLive has decided not to publish - shows a number of people armed with large poles hitting out at each other, before fleeing into a shop.
Police say a man in his 40s was taken to hospital with chest injuries, but has since been discharged.
The force is reviewing CCTV footage following the violence.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating reports of a disorder on Dudley Road, Wolverhampton at 8.30pm on Monday (15 June).
"A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries to his chest and has since been discharged. CCTV is currently being reviewed."
Anyone with information can contact the police via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20WV/138158R/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Government says every child will be back in school in September

Every child in every year group will return to school in September , Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , he said : `` School is vital for every one of our children .
That is why we will bring all children in all year groups back to school in September . ''
And he said : `` We want to bring every child back in every year group in every school '' .
Mr Gavinson said : `` I do understand there is anxiety still among parents '' , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ robust protective measures in place . ''
He also thanked teachers , saying : `` Today with the overwhelming majority of primary and secondary schools as well as colleges and nurseries opening to more children and young people , I wanted to take the opportunity again to say thank you . ''
He spoke after Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested in an interview with Sky News that the Government wanted every child to return to school full time once the summer holidays end .
The Prime Minister has said to “ watch this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions could be cut to help schools to return .
Current rules require pupils to stay 2 metres apart .
This has limited the number of pupils that can attend school , and one option would be for the government to reduce this to 1 metre .
In the meantime , the Government announced a £1bn education campaign to help pupils catch up after missing classes during the lockdown .
The government has announced £650 million will be shared across state primary and secondary schools over the 2020/21 academic year .
Headteachers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government said it could help to pay for small group tuition for whoever needs it .
This one-off grant to support pupils in state education recognises that all young people have lost time in education as a result of the pandemic , regardless of their income or background .
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets .
So it 's important to know what 's going on and what is being done about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store Separately , a National Tutoring Programme , worth £350 million , will increase access to high-quality tuition for the most disadvantaged young people over the 2020/21 academic year .
In a sign that the virus remains under control - but is still a threat - the UK ’ s four chief medical officers have lowered the country ’ s coronavirus alert level from four to three after a “ steady decrease ” in cases .
Level four means a “ Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is high or rising exponentially ” .
Level three is when the epidemic is in general circulation and gradual easing of restrictions can take place , while level two is when the number of cases and transmission is low and “ no or minimal ” restrictions are required .
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said 42,461 people had died in hospitals , care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday , up by 173 from 42,288 the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new record high in May , hitting £55.2 billion and beating the newly revised £48.5 billion for April , following heavy spending in the face of coronavirus , according to new figures .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) added that public sector borrowing – excluding banks owned by the state – was nearly nine times higher than the levels in May 2019 .
It means the UK ’ s debt mountain has also now grown to more than the entire country ’ s output – gross domestic product – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials added , to £1.95 trillion or 100.9 % of GDP .

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Every child in every year group will return to school in September, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, he said: "School is vital for every one of our children. That is why we will bring all children in all year groups back to school in September."
And he said: "We want to bring every child back in every year group in every school".
Mr Gavinson said: "I do understand there is anxiety still among parents", but he insisted: "We have put robust protective measures in place."
He also thanked teachers, saying: "Today with the overwhelming majority of primary and secondary schools as well as colleges and nurseries opening to more children and young people, I wanted to take the opportunity again to say thank you."
He spoke after Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested in an interview with Sky News that the Government wanted every child to return to school full time once the summer holidays end.
The Prime Minister has said to “watch this space” when asked whether social distancing restrictions could be cut to help schools to return.
Current rules require pupils to stay 2 metres apart. This has limited the number of pupils that can attend school, and one option would be for the government to reduce this to 1 metre.
In the meantime, the Government announced a £1bn education campaign to help pupils catch up after missing classes during the lockdown.
The government has announced £650 million will be shared across state primary and secondary schools over the 2020/21 academic year.
Headteachers will decide how the money is spent. The government said it could help to pay for small group tuition for whoever needs it.
This one-off grant to support pupils in state education recognises that all young people have lost time in education as a result of the pandemic, regardless of their income or background.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
Separately, a National Tutoring Programme, worth £350 million, will increase access to high-quality tuition for the most disadvantaged young people over the 2020/21 academic year.
In a sign that the virus remains under control - but is still a threat - the UK’s four chief medical officers have lowered the country’s coronavirus alert level from four to three after a “steady decrease” in cases.
Level four means a “Covid-19 epidemic is in general circulation, transmission is high or rising exponentially”.
Level three is when the epidemic is in general circulation and gradual easing of restrictions can take place, while level two is when the number of cases and transmission is low and “no or minimal” restrictions are required.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 42,461 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, up by 173 from 42,288 the day before.
Government borrowing surged to a new record high in May, hitting £55.2 billion and beating the newly revised £48.5 billion for April, following heavy spending in the face of coronavirus, according to new figures.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) added that public sector borrowing – excluding banks owned by the state – was nearly nine times higher than the levels in May 2019.
It means the UK’s debt mountain has also now grown to more than the entire country’s output – gross domestic product – for the first time since 1963, officials added, to £1.95 trillion or 100.9% of GDP.


birminghammail--2020-06-19--Tamworth pair bring on the madness for Twycross Zoo

Tamworth duo Michelle Larkin and Becky Moore are doing their bit to support Twycross Zoo .
Becky , a member of Tamworth Hockey Club , said : “ We will be raising funds by completing a variety of challenges such as a 3k run , assault course , banana eating competitions , all dressed as monkeys .
“ We also hope to carry out other fundraising activities such as windscreen washes to raise money for the zoo.
” Michelle added : “ We have been involving locals businesses including Gaytons Bakery , who have donated an incredible £500 to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth Donut man , Around the World Foods and many more small local business have also supported us .
“ We have been busy around Tamworth raising awareness for our fundraiser and have been filming fun competitions and getting pictures with all the people who have kindly gifted to us .
We are trying to share a bit of joy and put smiles on faces in this very sad and gloomy time while also raising money for the zoo.
” The pair have raised an incredible £1000 so far for the zoo .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Twycross reopened this week but the battle is still on to secure much-needed funds .
The zoo , which cares for more than 500 animals , was closed for 83 days due to the pandemic – the longest closure in the 57-year history .
There were fears surrounding a longer period of closure forcing the zoo into extinction .
Despite opening , support will still be needed and many are doing their bit to raise funds for the zoo .
CEO of the zoo , Dr Sharon Redrobe said this week : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zoo is now back open , after we were initially told that zoos were going to be closed indefinitely .
`` However , we are not out of the woods yet and we are still very much in a financial crisis.
” MP Dr Luke Evans , commented : “ I am so pleased that Twycross Zoo has been able to open its doors finally .
`` Working with Sharon and her team we have been lobbying DEFRA , the Treasury and even the Prime Minister directly and reopening is the culmination of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persistence .
“ The zoo still has a long way to go financially and I am continuing to lobby ministers to provide a package of support to larger charity zoos so we can ensure these attractions remain open and more importantly , we ensure the safety of these animals , many of which face extinction .
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Tamworth duo Michelle Larkin and Becky Moore are doing their bit to support Twycross Zoo.
The pair have launched a fundraising page called Monkey Madness.
Becky, a member of Tamworth Hockey Club, said: “We will be raising funds by completing a variety of challenges such as a 3k run, assault course, banana eating competitions, all dressed as monkeys.
“We also hope to carry out other fundraising activities such as windscreen washes to raise money for the zoo.”
Michelle added: “We have been involving locals businesses including Gaytons Bakery, who have donated an incredible £500 to our gofundme page.
“Devlins Carpets, Tamworth Donut man, Around the World Foods and many more small local business have also supported us.
“We have been busy around Tamworth raising awareness for our fundraiser and have been filming fun competitions and getting pictures with all the people who have kindly gifted to us. We are trying to share a bit of joy and put smiles on faces in this very sad and gloomy time while also raising money for the zoo.”
The pair have raised an incredible £1000 so far for the zoo. Visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/sxf25u-monkey-madness for more details.
Twycross reopened this week but the battle is still on to secure much-needed funds.
The zoo, which cares for more than 500 animals, was closed for 83 days due to the pandemic – the longest closure in the 57-year history.
There were fears surrounding a longer period of closure forcing the zoo into extinction.
Despite opening, support will still be needed and many are doing their bit to raise funds for the zoo.
CEO of the zoo, Dr Sharon Redrobe said this week: "It is great news that Twycross Zoo is now back open, after we were initially told that zoos were going to be closed indefinitely.
"However, we are not out of the woods yet and we are still very much in a financial crisis.”
MP Dr Luke Evans, commented: “I am so pleased that Twycross Zoo has been able to open its doors finally.
"Working with Sharon and her team we have been lobbying DEFRA, the Treasury and even the Prime Minister directly and reopening is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and persistence.
“The zoo still has a long way to go financially and I am continuing to lobby ministers to provide a package of support to larger charity zoos so we can ensure these attractions remain open and more importantly, we ensure the safety of these animals, many of which face extinction.”


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Why smoke billowed from Next store at Gallagher Retail Park

A photo has emerged of columns of smoke billowing from a popular retail park in Wednesbury .
Concerned shoppers took to social media to warn others about what they believed to be a fire at the Next store in the Gallagher Retail Park - just off junction 9 .
The dark grey smoke was seen this morning ( June 20 ) just after 8am .
However , emergency services have confirmed that there a fire had not broken out and the smoke was caused by a triggered anti-burglar alarm .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police confirmed the force were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( June 20 ) at 8am .
An alarm had been activated at a retail unit but is believed to have been accidentally set off by staff .
West Midlands Fire Service also told Black Country Live that there was no fire at the retail park in Wednesbury today .
They added a smoke cloak was being tested .
Over in Birmingham , the Bullring shopping centre has been evacuated after a fire broke out .
It is understood all shoppers have been ushered out of the area by staff on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene and shoppers are standing outside watching what 's going on .
It 's the first Saturday of shopping since lockdown restrictions were lifted on June 15

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A photo has emerged of columns of smoke billowing from a popular retail park in Wednesbury.
Concerned shoppers took to social media to warn others about what they believed to be a fire at the Next store in the Gallagher Retail Park - just off junction 9.
The dark grey smoke was seen this morning (June 20) just after 8am.
However, emergency services have confirmed that there a fire had not broken out and the smoke was caused by a triggered anti-burglar alarm.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police confirmed the force were called to Gallagher Retail Park this morning (June 20) at 8am. An alarm had been activated at a retail unit but is believed to have been accidentally set off by staff.
West Midlands Fire Service also told Black Country Live that there was no fire at the retail park in Wednesbury today. They added a smoke cloak was being tested.
Over in Birmingham, the Bullring shopping centre has been evacuated after a fire broke out.
It is understood all shoppers have been ushered out of the area by staff on Saturday, June 20. Fire engines are currently at the scene and shoppers are standing outside watching what's going on.
It's the first Saturday of shopping since lockdown restrictions were lifted on June 15


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Dean Smith reacts to FFP changes and explains Aston Villa's transfer thinking

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes the decision to ease the Financial Fair Play restrictions this summer , could work in the favour of the club .
UEFA have confirmed they will temporarily postpone Financial Fair Play this summer in a move that could impact Villa next season .
The European governing body are relaxing FFP measures this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic , which has seen leagues across the continent either suspended or prematurely curtailed .
Financial uncertainty is likely to heavily distort the transfer market over the coming months with clubs having to cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of games and , when they are played , predominantly being held behind closed doors .
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I am not sure about other clubs .
`` I saw Jose Mourinho ’ s comments about Tottenham the other day .
Our jobs as managers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by bringing players in .
`` We made an awful lot of changes in the summer and they had to be done .
I have spoken time and time again about the fact we had to make a lot of changes .
It seems to have gone over people ’ s heads at times .
But look at where we were .
It was totally different to what Fulham did the previous year because there was a necessity to it .
`` We had 10 players after our play-off final game .
FOur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a lot were out of contract .
We had to make changes and we have made those changes .
`` We probably didn ’ t adapt to Premier League life as much as we would have liked but I feel the suspension of the league has given us the opportunity to go into a mini second season and our players will be better for it .
We certainly have the financial power to go and improve our squad .
But we will never go and make silly signings . ''
UEFA implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than they earn , with penalties including disqualification from European competitions , fines and transfer bans .
Under normal circumstances , FFP 's `` break-even rule '' is calculated once per year .
However , UEFA will now postpone the 2020 calculation and instead have it assessed together with the financial year in 2021 .
A UEFA statement said the emergency measures aim at `` giving clubs more time to quantify and account for unanticipated loss of revenues '' and `` neutralising the adverse impact of the pandemic by allowing clubs to adjust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 and 2021 , while at the same time protecting the system from potential abuses '' .
Nevertheless , it opens up the possibility of clubs spending big in the forthcoming transfer window provided they believe they can make up any potential revenue shortfall before the next FFP calculations are made next year .
It 's a move that Smith believes could see some teams outside the top six , having more chance to push on .
He said : `` I think this pandemic has hit an awful lot of clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lower than the Premier League because they are not as reliant on TV money and more reliant on people coming through the gates .
`` It is certainly going to hit them .
`` The actual market prices for players will probably drop in the EFL with the finances . ''

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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes the decision to ease the Financial Fair Play restrictions this summer, could work in the favour of the club.
UEFA have confirmed they will temporarily postpone Financial Fair Play this summer in a move that could impact Villa next season.
The European governing body are relaxing FFP measures this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen leagues across the continent either suspended or prematurely curtailed.
Financial uncertainty is likely to heavily distort the transfer market over the coming months with clubs having to cope with the loss of revenue through lack of games and, when they are played, predominantly being held behind closed doors.
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Smith admitted that it might not be a bad thing for Villa, he stated: "It could help Villa. I am not sure about other clubs.
"I saw Jose Mourinho’s comments about Tottenham the other day. Our jobs as managers and sporting directors is to improve our teams by bringing players in.
"We made an awful lot of changes in the summer and they had to be done. I have spoken time and time again about the fact we had to make a lot of changes. It seems to have gone over people’s heads at times. But look at where we were. It was totally different to what Fulham did the previous year because there was a necessity to it.
"We had 10 players after our play-off final game. FOur of the 11 who started were loanees and a lot were out of contract. We had to make changes and we have made those changes.
"We probably didn’t adapt to Premier League life as much as we would have liked but I feel the suspension of the league has given us the opportunity to go into a mini second season and our players will be better for it. We certainly have the financial power to go and improve our squad. But we will never go and make silly signings."
UEFA implemented FFP to protect clubs from spending more than they earn, with penalties including disqualification from European competitions, fines and transfer bans.
Under normal circumstances, FFP's "break-even rule" is calculated once per year. However, UEFA will now postpone the 2020 calculation and instead have it assessed together with the financial year in 2021.
A UEFA statement said the emergency measures aim at "giving clubs more time to quantify and account for unanticipated loss of revenues" and "neutralising the adverse impact of the pandemic by allowing clubs to adjust the break-even calculation for revenue shortfalls reported in 2020 and 2021, while at the same time protecting the system from potential abuses".
Nevertheless, it opens up the possibility of clubs spending big in the forthcoming transfer window provided they believe they can make up any potential revenue shortfall before the next FFP calculations are made next year.
It's a move that Smith believes could see some teams outside the top six, having more chance to push on.
He said: "I think this pandemic has hit an awful lot of clubs financially, certainly the ones who are lower than the Premier League because they are not as reliant on TV money and more reliant on people coming through the gates.
"It is certainly going to hit them.
"The actual market prices for players will probably drop in the EFL with the finances."


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Pundit says Aston Villa should have followed Leeds United's example

It 's the goal that never was , and the decision that kick-started the return of the Premier League with a big dose of controversy .
Chris Wilder ’ s Sheffield United side were denied a legitimate goal on Wednesday night when Aston Villa keeper Orjan Nyland carried Ollie Norwood ’ s free kick into his own net .
Referee Michael Oliver didn ’ t see it , the goal-line technology didn ’ t pick it up and Villa took a point from their 0-0 draw .
Sheffield United and Leeds United have had their say , Dean Smith has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now talkSPORT 's Adrian Durham has waded into the controversy .
He believes after Leeds United let Villa walk a goal in last season , Villa should have done the same .
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Google Play Store and App Store He blasted : They demanded Leeds walked in a goal last season and Dean Smith said Marcelo Bielsa had been incredibly sporting and done the right thing .
`` Why did n't Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a lot riding on that game for last season and they did the right thing .
`` Why did n't he go to Chris Wilder and say we will let you walk in a goal .
Everyone at half-time knew it was a goal . ''
What Dean Smith has said At his weekly press conference Dean Smith was asked about the argument and he rejected the comparison .
He stated : There are no comparisons whatsoever .
`` Five minutes before they scored , their player was on the ground and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a sporting gesture and then our player goes down in the centre circle and we stop , expecting the ball to go out in a sporting gesture .
`` They played on and the manager gave us a goal back , rightly .
`` It 's technology 's fault .
We ca n't go back and re-referee games .
Sheffield United 's pursuit of Europe could be affected by missing out on two points , but the same goes for you . ''
So what are his views on goal-line tech now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not 100 % perfect , but it 's the first error in 9,000 games .
If we have one more mistake in the next 9,000 games we 'll accept it , as difficult as it was for Sheffield United .
I said after the game they have my sympathy , but it was a technology error .
`` At the time nobody [ on the sidelines ] knew .
I can guarantee that me and my coaches , and Chris Wilder - and Alan Knill - we did n't know it went across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officials and all four of their watches said it did n't cross the line .
`` It was n't until after that the analysts saw the still images and got the message that it had gone across the line .
As I say it was a technological fault .
`` In regards to concessions , Chris Wilder thought we had a big penalty shout in the first half .
He were n't thinking of giving us a penalty in the second half , that 's for sure .
`` I 've seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's four or five games I 'd want to re-play .
As I say , goal-line tech and HawkEye has been good for 9,000 matches .
If we only get one more mistake in the next 9,000 . ''
The comments caused a stir with Leeds fans on social media who clearly have n't forgotten what happened in the 1-1 draw between the sides .
One said : `` But knowing the technology has failed and a goal was actually scored brings integrity into play Dean . ''
`` We broke no rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added another .
`` I 'll let you know about an actual rule though , if the ball crosses the line completely then a goal is awarded . ''
A third supporter asked : `` I 'm sure he was aware it was a goal at HT , so how is it not sporting integrity ? ''
`` Hypocrisy at its finest , '' said another angry fan .
`` Sporting integrity would have been for the Villa keeper and defenders to say 'it went in ' , '' claimed a fifth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LUFC1992_v2 : They difference spelt out for Villa fans : April 2019 - # lufc have perfectly legitimate goal allowed , then let # avfc score unopposed as an act of fair play June 2020 - Sheff Utd have perfectly legitimate goal NOT allowed due to a technical issue .
Villa DON ’ T let Sheff Utd score @ Jonnyboylufc : Aston “ it ’ s not we do in this country ” villa We ’ re you ’ re integrity now eh # lufc @ JonnifromDonny : Just 1 question ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # sufc walk in a goal yesterday , just like # lufc did against Villa .
Karma will win out in the end , LUFC in the premiership with SUFC .
Villa in the championship .
Enjoy Villains @ Shaggy_lufc : @ AVFCOfficial Why didn ’ t Dean Smith order his players to ‘ Give the goal ’ ?
Marcelo Bielsa style ... .. Decency and integrity he could learn from Marcelo , fingers crossed for a cup tie when we switch leagues .
@ billywigwam13 : Dean Smith & Aston Villa have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cjlufc : Villa slagged off # lufc for scoring when there was a player down injured .
Great Bielsa gave he goal back .
Smith and Terry was saying it was unsporting for Leeds to score .
However I am sure Villa players staff will know ball crossed line .
Why not give Sheff Utd a goal @ leeds0532 : Do you think Villa should have given them a free goal , or does that only apply to # LUFC @ DarraghC81 : And # villa were crying about fair play last @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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It's the goal that never was, and the decision that kick-started the return of the Premier League with a big dose of controversy.
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United side were denied a legitimate goal on Wednesday night when Aston Villa keeper Orjan Nyland carried Ollie Norwood’s free kick into his own net.
Referee Michael Oliver didn’t see it, the goal-line technology didn’t pick it up and Villa took a point from their 0-0 draw.
Sheffield United and Leeds United have had their say, Dean Smith has twice faced questions about it - and now talkSPORT's Adrian Durham has waded into the controversy.
He believes after Leeds United let Villa walk a goal in last season, Villa should have done the same.
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He blasted: They demanded Leeds walked in a goal last season and Dean Smith said Marcelo Bielsa had been incredibly sporting and done the right thing.
"Why didn't Dean Smith do the right thing? There was a lot riding on that game for last season and they did the right thing.
"Why didn't he go to Chris Wilder and say we will let you walk in a goal. Everyone at half-time knew it was a goal."
What Dean Smith has said
At his weekly press conference Dean Smith was asked about the argument and he rejected the comparison.
He stated: There are no comparisons whatsoever.
"Five minutes before they scored, their player was on the ground and we put the ball out of play in a sporting gesture and then our player goes down in the centre circle and we stop, expecting the ball to go out in a sporting gesture.
"They played on and the manager gave us a goal back, rightly.
"This wasn't a question of integrity.
"It's technology's fault. We can't go back and re-referee games. Sheffield United's pursuit of Europe could be affected by missing out on two points, but the same goes for you."
So what are his views on goal-line tech now?
He admits: "It's not 100% perfect, but it's the first error in 9,000 games. If we have one more mistake in the next 9,000 games we'll accept it, as difficult as it was for Sheffield United. I said after the game they have my sympathy, but it was a technology error.
"At the time nobody [on the sidelines] knew. I can guarantee that me and my coaches, and Chris Wilder - and Alan Knill - we didn't know it went across the line.
"We look at the officials and all four of their watches said it didn't cross the line.
"It wasn't until after that the analysts saw the still images and got the message that it had gone across the line. As I say it was a technological fault.
"In regards to concessions, Chris Wilder thought we had a big penalty shout in the first half. He weren't thinking of giving us a penalty in the second half, that's for sure.
"I've seen questions about replaying the game. There's four or five games I'd want to re-play. As I say, goal-line tech and HawkEye has been good for 9,000 matches. If we only get one more mistake in the next 9,000."
The comments caused a stir with Leeds fans on social media who clearly haven't forgotten what happened in the 1-1 draw between the sides.
One said: "But knowing the technology has failed and a goal was actually scored brings integrity into play Dean."
"We broke no rules by playing to the whistle," added another. "I'll let you know about an actual rule though, if the ball crosses the line completely then a goal is awarded."
A third supporter asked: "I'm sure he was aware it was a goal at HT, so how is it not sporting integrity?"
"Hypocrisy at its finest," said another angry fan.
"Sporting integrity would have been for the Villa keeper and defenders to say 'it went in'," claimed a fifth.
What Leeds and their fans have said
@LUFC1992_v2: They difference spelt out for Villa fans:
April 2019 - #lufc have perfectly legitimate goal allowed, then let #avfc score unopposed as an act of fair play
June 2020 - Sheff Utd have perfectly legitimate goal NOT allowed due to a technical issue. Villa DON’T let Sheff Utd score
@Jonnyboylufc: Aston “it’s not we do in this country” villa We’re you’re integrity now eh #lufc
@JonnifromDonny: Just 1 question... why didn’t #avfc let #sufc walk in a goal yesterday, just like #lufc did against Villa. Karma will win out in the end, LUFC in the premiership with SUFC. Villa in the championship. Enjoy Villains
@Shaggy_lufc: @AVFCOfficial Why didn’t Dean Smith order his players to ‘Give the goal’? Marcelo Bielsa style.....
Decency and integrity he could learn from Marcelo, fingers crossed for a cup tie when we switch leagues.
@billywigwam13: Dean Smith & Aston Villa have very short memories don’t they
@cjlufc: Villa slagged off #lufc for scoring when there was a player down injured. Great Bielsa gave he goal back. Smith and Terry was saying it was unsporting for Leeds to score. However I am sure Villa players staff will know ball crossed line. Why not give Sheff Utd a goal
@leeds0532: Do you think Villa should have given them a free goal, or does that only apply to #LUFC
@DarraghC81: And #villa were crying about fair play last year? Hypocritical much? #lufc


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Live: Updates as Bullring evacuated on first Saturday shopping

Birmingham 's Bullring shopping centre has been evacuated , according to reports .
It is understood all shoppers have been ushered out of the area by staff on Saturday June 20 .
Fire engines are at the scene and people are standing outside watching what 's going on .
It 's the first Saturday of shopping since lockdown restrictions were lifted on June 15 .
This is a live story , and we will update it as we get more information .
Birmingham city centre has seen long queues as people returned to buy items this week after so long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Primark made its stores 'Covid-ready ' as it reopened branches across the country - including Birmingham .
The world 's biggest branch of Primark reopened in Birmingham some 35 minutes ahead of schedule .
Primark welcomed shoppers back through the door at 7.25am - after bosses bowed to huge demand amid snaking queues and long waits .
Customers descended in their hundreds to line the streets outside the store , with one customer waking at 4.30am to be among the first to enter .
Once inside , Primark is ensuring shoppers use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing measures in place .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Ben Hurst, Zoe Chamberlain, Charlotte Paxton)

Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre was been evacuated after a fire broke out and smoke started pouring from a shop.
It is understood all shoppers have been ushered out of the area by staff on Saturday June 20 just before noon.
Five fire engines were sent to the scene and people were left standing outside watching what was going on.
It's the first Saturday of shopping since lockdown restrictions were lifted on June 15.
Firefighters said they managed to track down the blaze to Chatime, an outlet which serves Taiwanese bubble tea, on the ground floor opposite Debenhams.
This is a live story, and we will update it as we get more information.
Birmingham city centre has seen long queues as people returned to buy items this week after so long being unable to visit their favourite shops.
Primark made its stores 'Covid-ready' as it reopened branches across the country - including Birmingham.
The world's biggest branch of Primark reopened in Birmingham some 35 minutes ahead of schedule.
Primark welcomed shoppers back through the door at 7.25am - after bosses bowed to huge demand amid snaking queues and long waits.
Customers descended in their hundreds to line the streets outside the store, with one customer waking at 4.30am to be among the first to enter.
Once inside, Primark is ensuring shoppers use hand sanitiser stations, with strict social distancing measures in place.


birminghammail--2020-06-20--New rules start tomorrow for Brits hoping to go to Spain on holiday this summer

There is a glimmer of hope for any Brit hoping to go on holiday to Spain this summer - with the rules changing from tomorrow ( Sunday ) .
Spain is opening its borders to some foreign visitors from Sunday June 21 after lifting its `` state of emergency '' which began on March 14 .
But there is still confusion as to what this means for UK tourists .
The Mirror is reporting that the Foreign Office has now updated its travel advice for Brits wanting to go to Spain .
its advice states : `` The State of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) declared on 14 March , will end on June 21 .
`` From this date , Spain will re-open its borders to European Union and Schengen-area countries ( with the exception of Portugal where the restrictions will continue to apply up until 1 July ) , and travellers from the UK .
`` The Spanish Government has said that it is possible that UK travellers will still need to quarantine on arrival in Spain , but that decision has not yet been taken .
`` Restrictions on travellers from outside the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lifted from July 1 providing the countries they depart from have agreements with Spain . ''
The change to the official advice follows 24 hours of confusion earlier this week on whether Brits would be allowed entry .
It was initially thought that only members of the Schengen zone would be allowed entry to Spain .
The Foreign Ministry later clarified that EU member states are also included , and that the UK is still part of this group during the transition phase .
But the UK 's Government 's decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proven controversial .
Officials warned that they may introduce similar measures in Spain just for Brits in retalitation .
In a BBC interview , Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said : `` We will be checking what the UK will be doing and we will be in a dialogue with the UK to see whether or not we should be introducing reciprocity as they have different measures than the rest of the European Union . ''
She dubbed the situation `` fluid '' and said officials would `` properly engage in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that we both take the message that best corresponds to the health situation , which today is a little bit better in Spain than it is in the UK '' .
`` Hopefully by the time we open our borders , the UK would have moved forward also , '' she added .
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated Spain 's tourism industry , which accounts for around 12 per cent of Spain 's GDP and provides millions of jobs .
Tourism chiefs have blasted the potential quarantine measures - and called for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marin , vice-president of the regional Junta de Andalucia government which covers the Costa del Sol area , warned it would harm the Spanish economy further .
He has called for rapid coronavirus tests to be carried out after travellers arrive .
“ A quarantine on British holidaymakers would do Andalucia great harm because the UK is our main international holiday market and average spending by British holidaymakers is higher than the rest , '' he said .
Currently the Foreign Office warns against all but non essential travel abroad .
And travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of isolation under mandatory quarantine rules - with fines threatened for anyone who flouts the rules .
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the Government is looking at the idea of `` air bridges . ''
These would allow Brits to dodge quarantine when arriving back home after travelling , as well as any isolation requirements in the selected country abroad .

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There is a glimmer of hope for any Brit hoping to go on holiday to Spain this summer - with the rules changing from tomorrow (Sunday).
Spain is opening its borders to some foreign visitors from Sunday June 21 after lifting its "state of emergency" which began on March 14.
But there is still confusion as to what this means for UK tourists.
The Mirror is reporting that the Foreign Office has now updated its travel advice for Brits wanting to go to Spain.
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its advice states: "The State of Emergency (“Estado de Alarma”) declared on 14 March, will end on June 21.
"From this date, Spain will re-open its borders to European Union and Schengen-area countries (with the exception of Portugal where the restrictions will continue to apply up until 1 July), and travellers from the UK.
"The Spanish Government has said that it is possible that UK travellers will still need to quarantine on arrival in Spain, but that decision has not yet been taken.
"Restrictions on travellers from outside the European Union and the Schengen free-travel area will be lifted from July 1 providing the countries they depart from have agreements with Spain."
(Image: Getty Images)
The change to the official advice follows 24 hours of confusion earlier this week on whether Brits would be allowed entry. It was initially thought that only members of the Schengen zone would be allowed entry to Spain.
The Foreign Ministry later clarified that EU member states are also included, and that the UK is still part of this group during the transition phase.
But the UK's Government's decision to introduce quarantine measures for most travellers has proven controversial. Officials warned that they may introduce similar measures in Spain just for Brits in retalitation.
In a BBC interview, Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said: "We will be checking what the UK will be doing and we will be in a dialogue with the UK to see whether or not we should be introducing reciprocity as they have different measures than the rest of the European Union."
She dubbed the situation "fluid" and said officials would "properly engage in a dialogue with the UK authorities to make sure that we both take the message that best corresponds to the health situation, which today is a little bit better in Spain than it is in the UK".
"Hopefully by the time we open our borders, the UK would have moved forward also," she added.
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated Spain's tourism industry, which accounts for around 12 per cent of Spain's GDP and provides millions of jobs. Tourism chiefs have blasted the potential quarantine measures - and called for health checks on passengers instead.
Juan Marin, vice-president of the regional Junta de Andalucia government which covers the Costa del Sol area, warned it would harm the Spanish economy further.
He has called for rapid coronavirus tests to be carried out after travellers arrive.
“A quarantine on British holidaymakers would do Andalucia great harm because the UK is our main international holiday market and average spending by British holidaymakers is higher than the rest," he said.
Currently the Foreign Office warns against all but non essential travel abroad. And travellers arriving in the UK face 14 days of isolation under mandatory quarantine rules - with fines threatened for anyone who flouts the rules.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the Government is looking at the idea of "air bridges." These would allow Brits to dodge quarantine when arriving back home after travelling, as well as any isolation requirements in the selected country abroad.


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Clarke-Salter, Mrabti, Maghoma - Birmingham City injury news

In an ideal world Pep Clotet would be able to pick from a full-strength squad each and every week .
However , if there 's one thing we know it 's that life in the Championship is anything but ideal - injuries often attack different players in the same position .
So this article is designed to keep you up to date with the latest injury and suspension news throughout the campaign .
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The next one is 15 yellows before the end of the season .
Details : The midfielder was carried off early in the FA Cup replay with Coventry City - with damaged knee ligaments .
What McEachran has said : “ Straight away I was in absolute agony , I am not going to lie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then it sort of eased off .
“ As I was on the stretcher the pain came back massively .
I had a little bit of gas and air so I could do the tests because I was tensing up and they couldn ’ t do the test properly.
” Potential return date : Six to eight months .
At his pre-West Brom press conference Pep Clotet admitted the squad had a couple of other minor knocks but declined to say who .
`` Josh McEachran is not available , and we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t know if they are going to be available for Saturday or next week but it ’ s nothing of concern at the minute .
`` I will keep that close to my chest because that ’ s the only thing I can not tell Slaven [ Bilic ] .
” The other factor affecting Clotet 's selection is the departure of some very familiar faces .
Jacques Maghoma , Jefferson Montero and Kerim Mrabti 's contracts are all due to expire at the end of the month and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cheick Keita , David Stockdale and Jonathan Grounds have also left , as has Corey O'Keeffe .

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In an ideal world Pep Clotet would be able to pick from a full-strength squad each and every week.
However, if there's one thing we know it's that life in the Championship is anything but ideal - injuries often attack different players in the same position.
So this article is designed to keep you up to date with the latest injury and suspension news throughout the campaign.
Here's the latest list ahead of Birmingham City's Championship clash with West Brom...
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SUSPENSIONS
Ivan Sunjic and Gary Gardner both have eight yellow cards but the cut off date for a two game ban for ten yellows has now been reached. The next one is 15 yellows before the end of the season.
INJURIES
Josh McEachran
Injury: Knee
Details: The midfielder was carried off early in the FA Cup replay with Coventry City - with damaged knee ligaments.
What McEachran has said: “Straight away I was in absolute agony, I am not going to lie, it was very painful. But then it sort of eased off.
“As I was on the stretcher the pain came back massively. I had a little bit of gas and air so I could do the tests because I was tensing up and they couldn’t do the test properly.”
Potential return date: Six to eight months.
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Other issues
At his pre-West Brom press conference Pep Clotet admitted the squad had a couple of other minor knocks but declined to say who.
"Josh McEachran is not available, and we have two players who have minor injuries, I don’t know if they are going to be available for Saturday or next week but it’s nothing of concern at the minute.
"I will keep that close to my chest because that’s the only thing I can not tell Slaven [Bilic].”
Contractual matters
The other factor affecting Clotet's selection is the departure of some very familiar faces.
Jacques Maghoma, Jefferson Montero and Kerim Mrabti's contracts are all due to expire at the end of the month and have played their last for the club.
Cheick Keita, David Stockdale and Jonathan Grounds have also left, as has Corey O'Keeffe.
Lee Camp has signed a short-term extension.


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Volunteers convert ambulance for free funerals for Covid-19 victims

When you lose a loved one the funeral is often your last chance to pay your respects .
However , following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus , many cash-strapped families have financially struggled to say their final goodbyes .
To combat this , a group of volunteers in the Midlands have rallied together to convert an unused ambulance into a hearse in order to provide free funeral services for communities devastated by the fatal bug .
As the coronavirus death toll began to shatter the UK , the Cutchi Sunni Muslim Association Birmingham began to adapt its offerings for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A kind benefactor bought the ambulance and donated it to the non-profit organisation to help with the overwhelming demand of newly bereaved families .
With the help of £2,000 in community fundraising efforts , the group set about converting the fluorescent medical vehicle so it could be used to transport the bodies victims who had died during the pandemic The charity says those with no family network or legal status have been hit particularly hard since March .
Mohammed Azeem Suleman , works full time in the IT industry , but has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide free foodbanks , bereavement support and now free funeral services .
He told Black Country Live : “ A lot of people don ’ t think about death but as soon as this Covid-19 outbreak happened it forced people to think about it .
“ At this difficult time , we have started offering the funeral services for free for the needy as there has been an influx of Muslim families who can not afford burials for their loved ones .
“ We ’ ve been very busy , we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the last two weeks have been quiet which is good news .
“ We try our best to help the needy families to cover the cost of the funerals as not everyone can afford it especially those with no legal status and Muslim reverts who have no family support.
” A Public Health England review confirmed that old , poor , black and Asian Covid-19 patients were more likely to die after testing positive for the virus .
The report revealed that Bangladeshi people are twice as likely to die @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Indian , Pakistani , other Asian , Caribbean and black ethnicity had between 10 per cent and 50 per cent higher risk of death .
“ We have set-up a Muslim Burial Fund to support the needy members of the Muslim community .
We have supported many individuals with burial support ” , added Mohammed Azeem the founder and director of Cutchi Sunni Muslim Association Birmingham .
The charity primarily relies on donations to help to supply Ghusl ( full-body ritual purification ) , Kafn ( white cloth that is wrapped around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for burials .
To find out more or to donate , visit the non-profit organisation 's website .
A bereaved family , who asked to remain anonymous , said : “ Two months ago my father passed away and I ’ m his only son so it was left to me to organise the funeral .
No-one can prepare you for this , when he passed away I didn ’ t know whether to mourn or organise the funeral .
“ That was the biggest challenge .
You feel like you are on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grateful for the organisation , they stand by your side throughout it all .
”

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When you lose a loved one the funeral is often your last chance to pay your respects.
However, following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, many cash-strapped families have financially struggled to say their final goodbyes.
To combat this, a group of volunteers in the Midlands have rallied together to convert an unused ambulance into a hearse in order to provide free funeral services for communities devastated by the fatal bug.
As the coronavirus death toll began to shatter the UK, the Cutchi Sunni Muslim Association Birmingham began to adapt its offerings for families across Birmingham and the Black Country.
(Image: CSMA)
A kind benefactor bought the ambulance and donated it to the non-profit organisation to help with the overwhelming demand of newly bereaved families.
With the help of £2,000 in community fundraising efforts, the group set about converting the fluorescent medical vehicle so it could be used to transport the bodies victims who had died during the pandemic
The charity says those with no family network or legal status have been hit particularly hard since March.
Mohammed Azeem Suleman, works full time in the IT industry, but has dedicated his free time to charity work to provide free foodbanks, bereavement support and now free funeral services.
(Image: CSMA Birmingham)
He told Black Country Live: “A lot of people don’t think about death but as soon as this Covid-19 outbreak happened it forced people to think about it.
“At this difficult time, we have started offering the funeral services for free for the needy as there has been an influx of Muslim families who cannot afford burials for their loved ones.
“We’ve been very busy, we were overloaded and had a funeral each day. However, the last two weeks have been quiet which is good news.
“We try our best to help the needy families to cover the cost of the funerals as not everyone can afford it especially those with no legal status and Muslim reverts who have no family support.”
(Image: CSMA)
A Public Health England review confirmed that old, poor, black and Asian Covid-19 patients were more likely to die after testing positive for the virus.
The report revealed that Bangladeshi people are twice as likely to die as white people and people of Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, other Asian, Caribbean and black ethnicity had between 10 per cent and 50 per cent higher risk of death.
“We have set-up a Muslim Burial Fund to support the needy members of the Muslim community. We have supported many individuals with burial support”, added Mohammed Azeem the founder and director of Cutchi Sunni Muslim Association Birmingham.
The charity primarily relies on donations to help to supply Ghusl (full-body ritual purification), Kafn (white cloth that is wrapped around the body), coffins and transportation for burials.
To find out more or to donate, visit the non-profit organisation's website.
A bereaved family, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “Two months ago my father passed away and I’m his only son so it was left to me to organise the funeral. No-one can prepare you for this, when he passed away I didn’t know whether to mourn or organise the funeral.
“That was the biggest challenge. You feel like you are on your own. I’m forever grateful for the organisation, they stand by your side throughout it all.”


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Jack Grealish is in the mood for a goal ... or two

Villa already have 90 minutes - and an extra point - under their belts as a result of last week 's restart .
Will that make a difference in Sunday 's showdown with Chelsea ?
We asked Villa expert Ashley Preece for some insight ahead of the huge clash - and he had some heartening views .
A shock win .
I believe Aston Villa having already played a fixture amidst such surreal surroundings will give them an added edge .
Chelsea could be caught cold .
I 'm going for a 2-1 Villa win .
The shock win is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really looking to hit the jackpot the 2-1 correct score is a massive 18/1 .
Jack Grealish .
He 'll be well up for this one .
He looked on it against Sheffield United and , against Chelsea , I can see him bagging one if not two to show the watching world what all the fuss is about .
He 's 7/2 to score at any time , and a big 7/1 to open the scoring .
Anwar El Ghazi .
He scored his last one against City in January .
Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he trusts the Dutchman the most if , say , Villa are awarded a last-minute penalty .
He 's 14/1 to score first and 9/2 to score at any time .
No .
I think Chelsea have too much quality going forward .
Both Teams To Score is a solid 3/4 .
Will the absence of fans help or hinder ?
It will always hinder Villa , especially at Villa Park .
However , against Sheffield United , the players looked much more together with some arguably preferring not having the added pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .

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Villa already have 90 minutes - and an extra point - under their belts as a result of last week's restart.
Will that make a difference in Sunday's showdown with Chelsea?
We asked Villa expert Ashley Preece for some insight ahead of the huge clash - and he had some heartening views.
Win, lose or draw?
A shock win. I believe Aston Villa having already played a fixture amidst such surreal surroundings will give them an added edge. Chelsea could be caught cold. I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win. The shock win is 11/2 with thepools.com but if you're really looking to hit the jackpot the 2-1 correct score is a massive 18/1 .
Who’s a good bet for 1st scorer?
Jack Grealish. He'll be well up for this one. He looked on it against Sheffield United and, against Chelsea, I can see him bagging one if not two to show the watching world what all the fuss is about. He's 7/2 to score at any time , and a big 7/1 to open the scoring .
Who’s on pens?
Anwar El Ghazi. He scored his last one against City in January. Grealish, in a recent interview, said he trusts the Dutchman the most if, say, Villa are awarded a last-minute penalty. He's 14/1 to score first and 9/2 to score at any time .
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Will Villa keep a clean sheet?
No. I think Chelsea have too much quality going forward. Both Teams To Score is a solid 3/4 .
Will the absence of fans help or hinder?
It will always hinder Villa, especially at Villa Park. However, against Sheffield United, the players looked much more together with some arguably preferring not having the added pressure of the Holte End possibly on their case.


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Here's where Chelsea must get changed - because Villa have both dressing rooms

Chelsea will have to get changed in executive boxes because of social distancing rules at Villa Park .
Instead of using the usual visiting team facilities at the stadium , Frank Lampard and his players will be sent to makeshift areas in the Trinity Road stand .
The away dressing is being used by Aston Villa players , in addition to their usual home room , to observe social distancing regulations .
Villa kicked off the season with a controversial 0-0 draw against Sheffield United at Villa Park on Wednesday evening .
The post-match talk was dominated by the goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blunder failed to recognise goalkeeper Orjan Nyland bundling the ball over his own line .
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Villa boss Dean Smith explained before football 's restart the plan for his squad and visiting teams at Villa Park .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are happy to provide a meal for the opposition , '' said Smith .
`` I think each club has to do that .
`` Our players will drive on their own , bring all their own bottles and bags which they have been doing quite regularly .
`` They have to sit apart eating , they have to follow social distancing and we 'll be getting changed in two dressing rooms as well , spacing out .
`` We are allowed fifteen minutes together for a team talk in the one dressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do .
`` The opposition will be getting changed in some boxes upstairs '' .
Speaking about the prospect of playing behind closed doors , Lampard said it was up to his players to generate the intensity lost by not having fans present .
`` We all feed off atmosphere inside packed stadiums , what it does to your adrenaline and how that makes the game run , '' he said .
`` It ’ s the beauty of the Premier League , but we have to inject that in ourselves .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be a bit selfish about it .
They must want to perform at their highest level .
`` There are big things at stake in this game .
There is a lot of work to be done .
There is a lot of competition for the top four places .
We are in that battle .
We need to be at our best in these games to amass enough points to get us there .
The relegation battle is similar .
`` This is the Premier League .
There is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s about how we focus on our job at hand . ''

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Chelsea will have to get changed in executive boxes because of social distancing rules at Villa Park.
Instead of using the usual visiting team facilities at the stadium, Frank Lampard and his players will be sent to makeshift areas in the Trinity Road stand.
The away dressing is being used by Aston Villa players, in addition to their usual home room, to observe social distancing regulations.
Villa kicked off the season with a controversial 0-0 draw against Sheffield United at Villa Park on Wednesday evening.
The post-match talk was dominated by the goal that wasn't given when a technology blunder failed to recognise goalkeeper Orjan Nyland bundling the ball over his own line.
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Tomorrow's match - which kicks off at 4.15pm and will be live on Sky Sports - will be Chelseas' first experience of the Premier League behind-closed-doors.
Villa boss Dean Smith explained before football's restart the plan for his squad and visiting teams at Villa Park.
"As a home club, we are happy to provide a meal for the opposition," said Smith. "I think each club has to do that.
"Our players will drive on their own, bring all their own bottles and bags which they have been doing quite regularly.
"They have to sit apart eating, they have to follow social distancing and we'll be getting changed in two dressing rooms as well, spacing out.
"We are allowed fifteen minutes together for a team talk in the one dressing room but that is the maximum we can do.
"The opposition will be getting changed in some boxes upstairs".
Speaking about the prospect of playing behind closed doors, Lampard said it was up to his players to generate the intensity lost by not having fans present.
"We all feed off atmosphere inside packed stadiums, what it does to your adrenaline and how that makes the game run," he said.
"It’s the beauty of the Premier League, but we have to inject that in ourselves. The players, individually and collectively, have to be a bit selfish about it. They must want to perform at their highest level.
"There are big things at stake in this game. There is a lot of work to be done. There is a lot of competition for the top four places. We are in that battle. We need to be at our best in these games to amass enough points to get us there. The relegation battle is similar.
"This is the Premier League. There is always this kind of jeopardy, and it’s about how we focus on our job at hand."


birminghammail--2020-06-20--Katie Hopkins' final vile tweets that got her booted off Twitter

The shocking tweets that saw controversial columnist Katie Hopkins banned from Twitter have been revealed .
Twitter booted the outspoken celebrity off its platform yesterday ( Friday ) - but until today has not revealed what prompted the move .
Now Wales Online and the Mirror are reporting that Hopkins was banned because she breached Twitter 's rules on hate speech .
The tweets which are believed to have been the final straw were ones attacking the Black Lives Matter movement and footballer Marcus Rashford .
The 44-year-old former Apprentice star 's notoriety comes from her constant stream of hateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday Hopkins mocked the Black Lives Matter movement by tweeting : `` Today is # whiteoutwednesday .
I will shortly be posting a picture of my arse .
Thank you . ''
And after that , she caused uproar among fans as she harshly slammed Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford 's successful campaign to secure free school meals for children into the summer .
His intervention resulted in a Government U-turn .
Rashford also raised £20 million for food distribution charity FareShare during lockdown and his actions to ensure underprivileged children do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users .
The former Sun columnist wrote : `` Dear Marcus Rashford , do you think women should think about how they are going to feed a child before they decide to have it ?
`` I do not want to pay to feed other people ’ s kids .
You are welcome to .
Thank you , Katie Hopkins . ''
It appears Hopkins was then moaning about her verified status just hours before she was kicked off Twitter forever on Friday .
A spokesperson for the social media giant said about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe is a top priority for us - abuse and hateful conduct have no place on our service and we will continue to take action when our rules are broken .
`` In this case , the account has been permanently suspended for violations of our Hateful Conduct policy . ''

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The shocking tweets that saw controversial columnist Katie Hopkins banned from Twitter have been revealed.
Twitter booted the outspoken celebrity off its platform yesterday (Friday) - but until today has not revealed what prompted the move.
Now Wales Online and the Mirror are reporting that Hopkins was banned because she breached Twitter's rules on hate speech.
The tweets which are believed to have been the final straw were ones attacking the Black Lives Matter movement and footballer Marcus Rashford.
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The 44-year-old former Apprentice star's notoriety comes from her constant stream of hateful and controversial tweets and comments.
On Wednesday Hopkins mocked the Black Lives Matter movement by tweeting: "Today is #whiteoutwednesday. I will shortly be posting a picture of my arse. Thank you."
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And after that, she caused uproar among fans as she harshly slammed Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford's successful campaign to secure free school meals for children into the summer. His intervention resulted in a Government U-turn.
Rashford also raised £20 million for food distribution charity FareShare during lockdown and his actions to ensure underprivileged children do not go hungry have been lauded by Twitter users.
The former Sun columnist wrote : "Dear Marcus Rashford, do you think women should think about how they are going to feed a child before they decide to have it?
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"I do not want to pay to feed other people’s kids. You are welcome to. Thank you, Katie Hopkins."
It appears Hopkins was then moaning about her verified status just hours before she was kicked off Twitter forever on Friday.
A spokesperson for the social media giant said about Katie's ban: "Keeping Twitter safe is a top priority for us - abuse and hateful conduct have no place on our service and we will continue to take action when our rules are broken.
"In this case, the account has been permanently suspended for violations of our Hateful Conduct policy."