birminghammail--2020-10-08--A sneak peek inside Villa's new £6 million gym at Bodymoor Heath

Aston Villa 's form on the pitch has been nothing short of miraculous this season but , off it , building work to take the club onto the next level is continuing .
As you might have seen via various player posts and official new signing photographs at Bodymoor Heath , there 's a big , two-storey building that 's suddenly arose in front of the first-team training pitches .
Giant white protective hoardings have stood in front of the ever-evolving construction site since the diggers first arrived back in January after planning permission was initially granted by North Warwickshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The construction work to extend Villa 's Bodymoor Heath complex is being undertaken by HB Architects , the award-winning Rugby-based firm who first upgraded Villa 's training ground back in 2007 under then-owner Randy Lerner .
The current site - including the main entrance , canteen and swimming pool area - cost around £13 million 13 years ago .
HB Architects were also behind the £8.5 million upgrade of the Holte Suite at Villa Park , too .
Villa , of course , spent last summer out in Minnesota with Dean Smith , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Purslow said to have been blown away by the training facilities available to NFL giants Minnesota Vikings following a visit to their Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan , above .
Villa , meanwhile , have looked to mirror the Vikings ' training hub and the building work ongoing at Bodymoor Heath is of a brand-new performance centre featuring an indoor 50-metre running track , weights , watt bikes , a snazzy balcony , a sand box and an all-important match analysis room .
As outlined within the plans the new extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second mainly used by Villa 's ever-expanding performance and medical team which is headed up by performance director Jeremy Oliver .
The new building - expected to cost around £6 million - will join onto the main site at Bodymoor Heath and will be adjacent to the first-team physio rooms downstairs and the canteen upstairs .
The new facility will incorporate a scenic balcony overlooking the first-team pitches which is common at elite Premier League clubs .
The outdoor running track , where new signing Ross Barkley was unveiled , will be removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build highlights the important work behind the scenes by Villa 's owners , Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens .
The pair have continued to upgrade facilities at Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath ever since taking over in the summer of 2018 .
The owners made sure every penny of the HS2 compensation ( £14 million ) was spent on a spanking-new academy centre which opened last winter .
That features a new hub , 500-seater stand and match pitch and car park area .
`` A huge amount of work has been ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Purslow earlier this year .
`` I think most of our fans know because of the HS2 project we were essentially forced to rebuild large chunks of our academy operation .
That work is complete .
Our facility is one of the largest in Europe .
It 's open , it 's working .
We 're hosting under-23 and youth games now here at Bodymoor in our wonderful new facility . ''
As outlined in planning documents regarding the new extension , the current Villa first-team gym area is deemed too small and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's planning report said : `` Whilst when originally planned the size of the gym was thought to be reasonable to meet training requirements , with the passage of time the gym area within the permitted building – being an area of some 210 sq.m – has simply proved to be too small to meet the requirements of the professional squad particularly , but also the academy .
`` The club finds it is regularly overcrowded and there can be difficulties in managing the facility where young academy students might be using equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to separate the academy from the professional squad in the medium term , the extension of the provision of a new larger gymnasium is now required to meet the ever growing needs of the professional squad .
`` Therefore , what is proposed is an extension to the permitted training building on its south-eastern side to provide a new gym at ground floor level with equipment etc at mezzanine level and ancillary accommodation also on the mezzanine . ''
The document outlined how Villa now want to `` compete with similarly high profile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
It added : `` In order to maintain and enhance its facilities for the benefit of its professional squad ( and academy at this point ) it is necessary to provide larger gymnasium facilities .
`` A number of leading professional clubs who obtained permission for their training centres at a similar time to AVFC have had to seek to extend those facilities including providing additional gymnasium space .
Most recently , such a process was undertaken by Everton FC on its training ground at Finch Farm . ''
Back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV to update supporters about the new project , and said : `` I 'm very pleased to report that our first-team HQ is being upgraded hugely with the building of a new performance centre .
`` It increases the workspace for the physical preparation by our athletes by a factor of eight .
It 's an absolutely enormous project that broke ground about six weeks ago .
We are planning for that to be up and running for our summer pre-season . ''
Overall , the brand-new extended gym area will extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 per cent .
Due to the ongoing pandemic , construction work has been delayed but Villa remain hopeful their new performance centre will be up and running well in advance of the 2021-22 season .

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Aston Villa has today officially opened its spanking-new state-of-the-art performance centre at Bodymoor Heath, a facility designed to make players fitter, faster and stronger.
Prince William was on hand to unveil a plaque inside the complex as he delivered a speech to Dean Smith, coaches, Villa's squad of players, chairman Nassef Sawiris and staff.
As you might have seen via various player posts and official new signing photographs at Bodymoor Heath, there's a big, two-storey building that's suddenly arose in front of the first-team training pitches.
Giant white protective hoardings previously stood in front of the ever-evolving construction site since the diggers first arrived back in January 2020 after planning permission was initially granted by North Warwickshire Borough Council in March of 2019.
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The construction work to extend Villa's Bodymoor Heath complex was undertaken by HB Architects, an award-winning Rugby-based firm who first upgraded Villa's training ground back in 2007 under then-owner Randy Lerner. The current site - including the main entrance, canteen and swimming pool area - cost around £13 million 14 years ago. HB Architects were also behind the £8.5 million upgrade of the Holte Suite at Villa Park, too.
Villa, of course, spent the summer of 2019 out in Minnesota with Dean Smith, his performance staff and chief executive Christian Purslow said to have been blown away by the training facilities available to NFL giants Minnesota Vikings following a visit to their Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, below .
Villa, meanwhile, have looked to mirror the Vikings' training hub and the building work ongoing at Bodymoor Heath is of a brand-new performance centre featuring an indoor 50-metre running track, weights, watt bikes, a snazzy balcony, a sand box and an all-important match analysis room.
As outlined within the plans the new extension has two floors, with the second mainly used by Villa's ever-expanding performance and medical team which is headed up by performance director Jeremy Oliver.
The new building - costing around £6 million - joins onto the main site at Bodymoor Heath and will be adjacent to the first-team physio rooms downstairs and the canteen upstairs. The new facility will incorporate a scenic balcony overlooking the first-team pitches which is common at elite Premier League clubs. The outdoor running track, where signings such as Ross Barkley was unveiled, is to be removed and rerouted, too.
(Image: HB Architects / North Warwickshire Borough Council)
The impressive build highlights the important work behind the scenes by Villa's owners, Sawiris and Wes Edens. The pair have continued to upgrade facilities at Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath ever since taking over in the summer of 2018. The owners made sure every penny of the HS2 compensation (£14 million) was spent on a spanking-new academy centre which opened last winter. That features a new hub, 500-seater stand and match pitch and car park area.
"A huge amount of work has been ongoing at Bodymoor," explained chief executive Purslow earlier this year. "I think most of our fans know because of the HS2 project we were essentially forced to rebuild large chunks of our academy operation. That work is complete. Our facility is one of the largest in Europe. It's open, it's working. We're hosting under-23 and youth games now here at Bodymoor in our wonderful new facility."
As outlined in planning documents regarding the new extension, the current Villa first-team gym area was deemed too small and was often get overcrowded.
(Image: HB Architects / North Warwickshire Borough Council)
Last year's planning report said: "Whilst when originally planned the size of the gym was thought to be reasonable to meet training requirements, with the passage of time the gym area within the permitted building – being an area of some 210 sq.m – has simply proved to be too small to meet the requirements of the professional squad particularly, but also the academy.
"The club finds it is regularly overcrowded and there can be difficulties in managing the facility where young academy students might be using equipment alongside adults. Although AVFC is looking to separate the academy from the professional squad in the medium term, the extension of the provision of a new larger gymnasium is now required to meet the ever growing needs of the professional squad.
"Therefore, what is proposed is an extension to the permitted training building on its south-eastern side to provide a new gym at ground floor level with equipment etc at mezzanine level and ancillary accommodation also on the mezzanine."
The document outlined how Villa now want to "compete with similarly high profile football clubs in England and in Europe". It added: "In order to maintain and enhance its facilities for the benefit of its professional squad (and academy at this point) it is necessary to provide larger gymnasium facilities.
"A number of leading professional clubs who obtained permission for their training centres at a similar time to AVFC have had to seek to extend those facilities including providing additional gymnasium space. Most recently, such a process was undertaken by Everton FC on its training ground at Finch Farm."
Speaking previously, Purslow sat down with Villa TV to update supporters about the new project, and said: "I'm very pleased to report that our first-team HQ is being upgraded hugely with the building of a new performance centre.
"It increases the workspace for the physical preparation by our athletes by a factor of eight. It's an absolutely enormous project that broke ground about six weeks ago. We are planning for that to be up and running for our summer pre-season."
Overall, the brand-new extended gym area will extend Villa's training ground building by around 17 per cent.
Purslow added: "Creating a high-performance culture needs the right facilities.
"The mission of the Aston Villa board since the summer of 2018 has been to bring our performance, strength, conditioning, rehabilitation and sports therapy functions up to 21st-century standards. We have created a new high performance centre; an environment suited to 21st-century elite sports."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Woman named as Ann Mohan dies after being pulled from Pype Hayes Park pool

A woman who was pulled from a pool in a Birmingham park last month has sadly died .
The woman was found in the water by a member of the public in Pype Hayes Park , Erdington , on September 19 .
But tragically , nearly two weeks after being rescued from the water , it has been confirmed she has died .
Birmingham Coroner 's Office has confirmed that the woman , named as Ann Mohan aged 53 , died in Heartlands Hospital on October 1 .
Two people were pulled from the pool within a 24 hour period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their enquiries revealed the two incidences were not linked and they were not investigating Ms Mohan 's death .
Emergency services were first called out to reports of a person in the water on September 18 .
That person was taken to hospital and treated .
But the following day , September 19 , police and ambulance were called to the same site and a woman who had been in the water was taken to hospital in `` ‘ a critical condition . ''
At the time , Sergeant Richard Edkins from Tyburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigated both incidents , speaking to witnesses and to family members of those involved , and we are satisfied at this stage that there is no criminal element to either of the incidents and there are no suspicions of foul play .
“ Both the people involved are being treated accordingly at hospital .
“ There is nothing to suggest a link between the two incidents other than that they both happened at the same lake area in the park . ''
Following the incidents , police stepped up patrols in the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham Coroner 's Office said an inquest into Ms Mahon would be opened on Monday October 12 .

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A woman who was pulled from a pool in a Birmingham park last month has sadly died.
The woman was found in the water by a member of the public in Pype Hayes Park, Erdington, on September 19.
But tragically, nearly two weeks after being rescued from the water, it has been confirmed she has died.
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Birmingham Coroner's Office has confirmed that the woman, named as Ann Mohan aged 53, died in Heartlands Hospital on October 1.
Two people were pulled from the pool within a 24 hour period in September. West Midlands Police said their enquiries revealed the two incidences were not linked and they were not investigating Ms Mohan's death.
Emergency services were first called out to reports of a person in the water on September 18. That person was taken to hospital and treated.
But the following day, September 19, police and ambulance were called to the same site and a woman who had been in the water was taken to hospital in "‘a critical condition."
At the time, Sergeant Richard Edkins from Tyburn Neighbourhood Team said: "Police have investigated both incidents, speaking to witnesses and to family members of those involved, and we are satisfied at this stage that there is no criminal element to either of the incidents and there are no suspicions of foul play.
“Both the people involved are being treated accordingly at hospital.
“There is nothing to suggest a link between the two incidents other than that they both happened at the same lake area in the park."
Following the incidents, police stepped up patrols in the park to provide reassurance to local people.
Birmingham Coroner's Office said an inquest into Ms Mahon would be opened on Monday October 12.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Ante Budimir completes 'dream' transfer after Aston Villa links

Ante Budimir has secured a 'dream ' transfer after being linked with Aston Villa during the summer window .
Villa broke their transfer record to land Ollie Watkins in July but the club have consistently been linked with bringing in another forward to provide added competition for the former Brentford hitman .
Spanish outlet Marca reported that Villa asked Spanish side Mallorca about Budimir 's availability in the final weeks of the transfer window , which closed on Monday .
The 29-year-old has a £13.5million release clause in his contract and Villa 's Premier League rivals Sheffield United were also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our Dean Smith special newsletter It 's been a hectic two years for Villa under Dean Smith .
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No club found that price to be attractive and although Budimir had to make do with a loan move to Osasuna , the Croatia international says he 'could n't be happier . '
He told Diario de Navarra : `` During the conversations with the coach and the club leaders , I realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I hope we have a good season .
The people of Osasuna are happy for my arrival .
I have signed for Osasuna and I find myself with a team that has always been my dream .
I can not be happier . ''
Budimir , who managed 13 goals as Mallorca were relegated from La Liga last season , could join top-flight side Osasuna permanently next summer with a £7million buy clause having been inserted into the deal .
Mallorca manager Luis Garcia Plaza previously criticised Budimir 's mentality while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side during the opening weeks of the season .
`` My opinion is that Budimir is not doing things well , '' Garcia Plaza told the Spanish press .
`` It ’ s something I ’ ve already told him .
If Budimir tomorrow tells me that he is 100 per cent ( focused ) , he will return to training and then I will be the one to decide whether to play him .
`` But right now I am not the one who chooses , the decision is in their hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His situation has not evolved .
I am waiting for him and it is a situation that we have to solve because our aim was to keep him .
`` It is an issue that is weighing us down and that I hope will be solved as soon as possible . ''

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Ante Budimir has secured a 'dream' transfer after being linked with Aston Villa during the summer window.
Villa broke their transfer record to land Ollie Watkins in July but the club have consistently been linked with bringing in another forward to provide added competition for the former Brentford hitman.
Spanish outlet Marca reported that Villa asked Spanish side Mallorca about Budimir's availability in the final weeks of the transfer window, which closed on Monday.
The 29-year-old has a £13.5million release clause in his contract and Villa's Premier League rivals Sheffield United were also said to be keen.
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No club found that price to be attractive and although Budimir had to make do with a loan move to Osasuna, the Croatia international says he 'couldn't be happier.'
He told Diario de Navarra: "During the conversations with the coach and the club leaders, I realised Osasuna want to take a step forward.
"I hope we have a good season. The people of Osasuna are happy for my arrival. I have signed for Osasuna and I find myself with a team that has always been my dream. I cannot be happier."
Budimir, who managed 13 goals as Mallorca were relegated from La Liga last season, could join top-flight side Osasuna permanently next summer with a £7million buy clause having been inserted into the deal.
Mallorca manager Luis Garcia Plaza previously criticised Budimir's mentality while he left the forward out of the side during the opening weeks of the season.
"My opinion is that Budimir is not doing things well," Garcia Plaza told the Spanish press. "It’s something I’ve already told him. If Budimir tomorrow tells me that he is 100 per cent (focused), he will return to training and then I will be the one to decide whether to play him.
"But right now I am not the one who chooses, the decision is in their hands and we are in those hands. His situation has not evolved. I am waiting for him and it is a situation that we have to solve because our aim was to keep him.
"It is an issue that is weighing us down and that I hope will be solved as soon as possible."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Drug driver who killed pedestrian at 60mph has prison sentence increased

A drug driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while speeding has had his jail term increased by the Court of Appeal .
Rizwan Ali , who had taken cannabis and cocaine , took off at speed from a set of traffic lights on Topp Way in Bolton , Greater Manchester , and was travelling at 60mph when he hit 65-year-old Colin Olawumi in August 2018 .
Mr Olawumi , who was described by his family as `` a kind-hearted family man with an infectious laugh '' , died at the scene despite efforts to save him .
Ali , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was jailed for three-and-a-half years at Bolton Crown Court in June but his sentence was increased to five years on Thursday .
Lord Justice Haddon-Cave , sitting in London with Mr Justice Johnson and Judge Martin-Edwards QC , ruled the original sentence was `` unduly lenient '' .
The judge told the court Mr Olawumi was struck as he crossed the road about 200 yards from the traffic lights Ali had set off from at speed .
Ali was driving a `` high performance '' Range Rover he had fraudulently hired by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time and was found to have cocaine and cannabis in his system - which he had taken hours earlier .
He braked and swerved in an attempt to stop when he saw Mr Olawumi , but it was too late .
Ali admitted causing death by dangerous driving , causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit , driving without insurance and fraud .
His case was referred to the Court of Appeal by Solicitor General Michael Ellis QC under the unduly lenient sentence scheme .
In a statement after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Ali killed an innocent victim through his dangerous driving and deserves a longer sentence .
`` I am glad the Court of Appeal has increased his sentence today and I hope this gives some closure to the victim 's family . ''
The court rejected a bid by Ali to appeal against his original sentence .

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A drug driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while speeding has had his jail term increased by the Court of Appeal.
Rizwan Ali, who had taken cannabis and cocaine, took off at speed from a set of traffic lights on Topp Way in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and was travelling at 60mph when he hit 65-year-old Colin Olawumi in August 2018.
Mr Olawumi, who was described by his family as "a kind-hearted family man with an infectious laugh", died at the scene despite efforts to save him.
Ali, 26, of Russell Street, Bolton, was jailed for three-and-a-half years at Bolton Crown Court in June but his sentence was increased to five years on Thursday.
Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, sitting in London with Mr Justice Johnson and Judge Martin-Edwards QC, ruled the original sentence was "unduly lenient".
The judge told the court Mr Olawumi was struck as he crossed the road about 200 yards from the traffic lights Ali had set off from at speed.
Ali was driving a "high performance" Range Rover he had fraudulently hired by using his brother's driving licence at the time and was found to have cocaine and cannabis in his system - which he had taken hours earlier.
He braked and swerved in an attempt to stop when he saw Mr Olawumi, but it was too late.
Ali admitted causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit, driving without insurance and fraud.
His case was referred to the Court of Appeal by Solicitor General Michael Ellis QC under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.
In a statement after the ruling, Mr Ellis said: "Ali killed an innocent victim through his dangerous driving and deserves a longer sentence.
"I am glad the Court of Appeal has increased his sentence today and I hope this gives some closure to the victim's family."
The court rejected a bid by Ali to appeal against his original sentence.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Man brutally attacked recluse and left him for dead inside burning home

A man who brutally attacked a recluse and left him for dead inside his burning home is facing life imprisonment having been found guilty of murder .
Lewis Finch , 31 , hit Geoffrey Pearce , 47 , three times over the head with a claw hammer and garrotted him with a cable tie pulled tight around his neck .
He then set Mr Pearce 's caravan alight and walked away from the scene of the attack in the early hours of January 9 this year at a scrapyard in Newton Poppleford , Devon .
Afterwards , Finch , formerly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends he had killed Mr Pearce because he was a `` nonce '' .
Finch had denied murder - but admitted killing Mr Pearce claiming diminished responsibility or loss of control - but was found guilty following a 10-day trial at Exeter Crown Court .
Adjourning sentence , Judge Peter Johnson said : `` Mr Finch , you know what the inevitable sentence is .
It will be a life sentence as you have been told .
`` The issue is the setting of the tariff , which I will do when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the meantime , I remand you in custody . ''
During the trial , the jury were told that Mr Pearce was a loner who lived in a caravan at the scrapyard .
After Finch attacked Mr Pearce , he phoned his sister and she could hear Mr Pearce screaming for help .
He told her : `` He 's not dead yet but he 's going to be . ''
She rang the police and hours later he was arrested at friend 's house in Exmouth .
Speaking after the verdict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are pleased with the outcome and justice has prevailed .
`` We feel this verdict is the right outcome and tis now represents closure for us and it means we can now move on . ''
Detective Inspector Robert Back , who led the investigation , said : `` This was a brutal attack on Mr Pearce by someone he knew and had allowed into his home .
`` I hope this result provides some sense of closure for his family who have conducted themselves throughout the trial with dignity and @ @ @

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A man who brutally attacked a recluse and left him for dead inside his burning home is facing life imprisonment having been found guilty of murder.
Lewis Finch, 31, hit Geoffrey Pearce, 47, three times over the head with a claw hammer and garrotted him with a cable tie pulled tight around his neck.
He then set Mr Pearce's caravan alight and walked away from the scene of the attack in the early hours of January 9 this year at a scrapyard in Newton Poppleford, Devon.
Afterwards, Finch, formerly of Montpelier Road, Exmouth, told friends he had killed Mr Pearce because he was a "nonce".
Finch had denied murder - but admitted killing Mr Pearce claiming diminished responsibility or loss of control - but was found guilty following a 10-day trial at Exeter Crown Court.
Adjourning sentence, Judge Peter Johnson said: "Mr Finch, you know what the inevitable sentence is. It will be a life sentence as you have been told.
"The issue is the setting of the tariff, which I will do when I sentence you next Wednesday in Plymouth. In the meantime, I remand you in custody."
During the trial, the jury were told that Mr Pearce was a loner who lived in a caravan at the scrapyard.
After Finch attacked Mr Pearce, he phoned his sister and she could hear Mr Pearce screaming for help.
He told her: "He's not dead yet but he's going to be."
She rang the police and hours later he was arrested at friend's house in Exmouth.
Speaking after the verdict, Mr Pearce's family said: "We are pleased with the outcome and justice has prevailed.
"We feel this verdict is the right outcome and tis now represents closure for us and it means we can now move on."
Detective Inspector Robert Back, who led the investigation, said: "This was a brutal attack on Mr Pearce by someone he knew and had allowed into his home.
"I hope this result provides some sense of closure for his family who have conducted themselves throughout the trial with dignity and restraint."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--How to watch Solihull Moors vs King's Lynn Town live stream

Solihull Moors are offering fans the chance to watch Saturday 's clash against King 's Lynn Town from the comfort of their own home .
The National League encounter will be the second match streamed live on Solihull Moors TV after the new broadcast service was debuted for Tuesday 's match at home to Wrexham .
Around 2,500 viewers tuned in to watch Jimmy Shan 's side secure all three points courtesy of James Ball 's second-half goal .
The streaming service returns for this weekend 's visit of fifth-placed Kings Lynn .
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A statement on Moors ' website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the 2020/21 season will receive free access to Moors ’ live streamed home games .
`` Most supporters should have already received their code for Saturday when they were given their Wrexham code .
`` If not , all you have to do is email media @ solihullmoorsfc.co.uk with the name on your season ticket before 12pm on Saturday 10th October .
`` You will then be sent a unique code which you can use to watch the game for absolutely no cost at all !
`` And it is completely hassle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Lynn supporters who can purchase a match pass for just £7.50 .
Simply click the link to Moors TV https : //live.groupvisual.co.uk/smfc follow the instructions , sit back and enjoy the match .
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`` Fans may not be able to watch from the stands just yet but via their online stream , Moors are offering supporters the next best seat in the house .
`` The stream link will go live 30 minutes prior to kick off . ''
Moors are ninth in the table after two matches having lost at Woking before beating Wrexham .

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Solihull Moors are offering fans the chance to watch Saturday's clash against King's Lynn Town from the comfort of their own home.
The National League encounter will be the second match streamed live on Solihull Moors TV after the new broadcast service was debuted for Tuesday's match at home to Wrexham.
Around 2,500 viewers tuned in to watch Jimmy Shan's side secure all three points courtesy of James Ball's second-half goal.
The streaming service returns for this weekend's visit of fifth-placed Kings Lynn.
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A statement on Moors' website said: "Every season ticket holder for the 2020/21 season will receive free access to Moors’ live streamed home games.
"Most supporters should have already received their code for Saturday when they were given their Wrexham code.
"If not, all you have to do is email media@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk with the name on your season ticket before 12pm on Saturday 10th October.
"You will then be sent a unique code which you can use to watch the game for absolutely no cost at all!
"And it is completely hassle free for non-season ticket holders and King's Lynn supporters who can purchase a match pass for just £7.50. Simply click the link to Moors TV https://live.groupvisual.co.uk/smfc follow the instructions, sit back and enjoy the match.
"The live stream will deliver a broadcast quality multi-camera set up, with three HD broadcast cameras providing wide and close angles, ensuring fans don’t miss a beat.
"A live scoreboard will have you up to date with all goings on and instant action replays allow you to savour the game’s stand out moments.
"Not to mention, the full 90 minutes will be aired with live commentary from Switch Radio’s Ben McPhillips, the unequivocal voice of the Moors!
"Fans may not be able to watch from the stands just yet but via their online stream, Moors are offering supporters the next best seat in the house.
"The stream link will go live 30 minutes prior to kick off."
Moors are ninth in the table after two matches having lost at Woking before beating Wrexham.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--These are the Dudley schools currently affected by Covid-19

There are currently 19 schools across Dudley borough affected by coronavirus .
Sutton School , Wordsley School , Brook Primary School , Windsor High School , St Mary ’ s RC Primary School and Woodsetton Primary School have all had confirmed cases of Covid-19 .
Additional cases were identified at Crestwood School , Earls High School , Dawley Brook Primary , Summerhill , Bishop Milner Catholic College , Old Park School , The Link Academy , Alder Coppice Primary School , Dudley Wood Primary , Sutton School , Dormston School , Milking Bank and Leasowes High School .
Dudley Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with details of the number of students and staff currently self-isolating .
However during September , 702 children were asked to self-isolate .
Councillor Ruth Buttery , Dudley 's cabinet member for children and young people , said : “ Dudley Council is working closely with all education providers in the borough to keep people safe during the pandemic .
“ Due to patient confidentiality , we can not comment on individual cases but parents and carers can be assured their childcare provider , school , or college will contact them should they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When a case is confirmed that relates to an education setting they are reported to Department for Education , which works with the setting to ensure appropriate and proportionate measures are taken . ''
She continued : “ We are continuing to do all we can to keep children and young people safely back in education where they belong and a part of this work is also ensuring children do not unnecessarily miss important time at childcare , school or college .
“ People can continue to help reduce the risk of transmission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including social distancing and practising good hand hygiene .
`` It is vital that anyone who is symptomatic self-isolates and seeks a test .
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There are currently 19 schools across Dudley borough affected by coronavirus.
Sutton School, Wordsley School, Brook Primary School, Windsor High School, St Mary’s RC Primary School and Woodsetton Primary School have all had confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Additional cases were identified at Crestwood School, Earls High School, Dawley Brook Primary, Summerhill, Bishop Milner Catholic College, Old Park School, The Link Academy, Alder Coppice Primary School, Dudley Wood Primary, Sutton School, Dormston School, Milking Bank and Leasowes High School.
Dudley Council was unable to provide Black Country Live with details of the number of students and staff currently self-isolating.
However during September, 702 children were asked to self-isolate.
Councillor Ruth Buttery, Dudley's cabinet member for children and young people, said: “Dudley Council is working closely with all education providers in the borough to keep people safe during the pandemic.
“Due to patient confidentiality, we cannot comment on individual cases but parents and carers can be assured their childcare provider, school, or college will contact them should they need to take any action.
“When a case is confirmed that relates to an education setting they are reported to Department for Education, which works with the setting to ensure appropriate and proportionate measures are taken."
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She continued: “We are continuing to do all we can to keep children and young people safely back in education where they belong and a part of this work is also ensuring children do not unnecessarily miss important time at childcare, school or college.
“People can continue to help reduce the risk of transmission of the virus by following government guidance, including social distancing and practising good hand hygiene.
"It is vital that anyone who is symptomatic self-isolates and seeks a test.”


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Jaguar Land Rover launch Covid-19 testing for staff at two sites

Jaguar Land Rover are running two Covid-19 mobile testing sites for their employees to reduce the risk of the infection spreading .
The firm is one of the first businesses in the UK to have their own testing facilities , which are based at Solihull and Halewood , Liverpool .
Bookings are made via an app and tests are available to employees through their occupational health provider Health Partners if they are displaying symptoms or can not get access to an NHS testing centre .
The swab testing - developed from guidance and consultation with Public Health England at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the employee 's car .
It is then send off to a private lab and workers will get their results with 24-hours .
There has been 95 positive Covid-19 cases recorded out of 32,000 JLR workers across the company in the UK .
A JLR spokeswoman told BirminghamLive : `` It is about supplementing testing capacity .
It 's a further example of how we are taking every possible step to safeguard our employees at this time . ''
There has been 114 tests carried out across both sites last week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekly tests could be carried out over the next four-months .
Employees ’ health and wellbeing continue to be at the centre of the company ’ s phased return to production and all Jaguar Land Rover sites are Covid-19 secure .
Dr Steve Iley , JLR 's Chief Medical Officer , said : “ At Jaguar Land Rover , the health and wellbeing of our employees continues to be our primary concern .
We have already introduced significant measures to safeguard our team whilst they are at work and onsite testing is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We , like the rest of the country , are seeing some isolated cases of Covid-19 at our plants .
Onsite testing will allow us to safeguard our workforce and local communities , as well as keep our industry going , during these unprecedented times.
” JLR said their employees ’ health and wellbeing continue to be at the centre of its phased return to production .
While robust protocol and guidelines to ensure effective social distancing , hygiene and health monitoring measures in place , are taking place at all JLR sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has put in place a number of control measures to safeguard employees in place at each of its sites , which includes temperature checks with thermal cameras and two-metre distance between people wherever viable If two metres is not possible , they have introduced other control measures such as fixed screens , re-engineer of the process and compulsory face coverings .
An introduction of one-way systems in plants , enhanced cleaning regimes , Covid-19 bespoke signage to aid on-site communication of requirements are all in place .
While antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often as they feel appropriate and it is compulsory to wear face coverings at all sites .

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Jaguar Land Rover are running two Covid-19 mobile testing sites for their employees to reduce the risk of the infection spreading.
The firm is one of the first businesses in the UK to have their own testing facilities, which are based at Solihull and Halewood, Liverpool.
Bookings are made via an app and tests are available to employees through their occupational health provider Health Partners if they are displaying symptoms or cannot get access to an NHS testing centre.
The swab testing - developed from guidance and consultation with Public Health England at the same NHS standards - is carried out at the employee's car. It is then send off to a private lab and workers will get their results with 24-hours.
There has been 95 positive Covid-19 cases recorded out of 32,000 JLR workers across the company in the UK.
A JLR spokeswoman told BirminghamLive: "It is about supplementing testing capacity. It's a further example of how we are taking every possible step to safeguard our employees at this time."
There has been 114 tests carried out across both sites last week. It is expected that up to 160 weekly tests could be carried out over the next four-months.
Employees’ health and wellbeing continue to be at the centre of the company’s phased return to production and all Jaguar Land Rover sites are Covid-19 secure.
Dr Steve Iley, JLR's Chief Medical Officer, said: “At Jaguar Land Rover, the health and wellbeing of our employees continues to be our primary concern. We have already introduced significant measures to safeguard our team whilst they are at work and onsite testing is the next step in this approach.
“We, like the rest of the country, are seeing some isolated cases of Covid-19 at our plants. Onsite testing will allow us to safeguard our workforce and local communities, as well as keep our industry going, during these unprecedented times.”
JLR said their employees’ health and wellbeing continue to be at the centre of its phased return to production. While robust protocol and guidelines to ensure effective social distancing, hygiene and health monitoring measures in place, are taking place at all JLR sites to make them Covid-19 secure.
JLR has put in place a number of control measures to safeguard employees in place at each of its sites, which includes temperature checks with thermal cameras and two-metre distance between people wherever viable
If two metres is not possible, they have introduced other control measures such as fixed screens, re-engineer of the process and compulsory face coverings.
An introduction of one-way systems in plants, enhanced cleaning regimes, Covid-19 bespoke signage to aid on-site communication of requirements are all in place.
While antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser are available for colleagues to use as often as they feel appropriate and it is compulsory to wear face coverings at all sites.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Grujic aims brutal dig at Liverpool teammate after Villa hammering

Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic has aimed a controversial dig at teammate Adrian after the goalkeeper shipped seven goals against Aston Villa .
Villa secured a historic 7-2 victory over Jurgen Klopp 's side on Sunday to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season .
Ollie Watkins scored a memorable hat-trick as the striker opened his top-flight account for Villa following his club-record move from Brentford .
Jack Grealish ran riot , grabbing a brace and three assists while there were also goals for debutant Ross Barkley and John McGinn in response to Mohamed Salah 's double for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week 's headlines and it clearly caught Grujic by surprise , if the Liverpool player 's comments on social media are anything to go by .
The Serbia international , who was linked with Villa earlier in the summer before joining Porto on loan this week , may well have landed himself in hot water with his parent club after appearing to put the boot in on Adrian .
Grujic , whose Instagram account is marked with a blue tick , was spotted commenting on a post by a popular Serbian football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Express reports the 24-year-old spoke about how he had taken Watkins out of his Fantasy Premier League team before the clash at Villa Park .
When translated to English , the comment reads : `` The first couple of games the man [ Watkins ] is nowhere to be found , I impatiently decided to move him into fantasy , the rest is history . ''
Grujic then added : `` Probably ended Adrian 's career at lfc . ''
Adrian , the former West Ham United goalkeeper , was deputising for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out with a shoulder injury .
Speaking after the match , Villa boss Dean Smith said : `` I 'm extremely proud .
They executed the game plan to perfection .
It was n't just the game plan but the work rate , work ethic .
If you get outworked by Liverpool you get beat .
`` They 're an exceptional pressing team .
If you take two touches you get mugged of the ball and we played exceptionally well tonight .
`` I 'm incredibly proud of every single one of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good saves to the subs who helps see it through . ''

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Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic has aimed a controversial dig at teammate Adrian after the goalkeeper shipped seven goals against Aston Villa.
Villa secured a historic 7-2 victory over Jurgen Klopp's side on Sunday to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season.
Ollie Watkins scored a memorable hat-trick as the striker opened his top-flight account for Villa following his club-record move from Brentford.
Jack Grealish ran riot, grabbing a brace and three assists while there were also goals for debutant Ross Barkley and John McGinn in response to Mohamed Salah's double for the visitors.
The incredible result has dominated this week's headlines and it clearly caught Grujic by surprise, if the Liverpool player's comments on social media are anything to go by.
The Serbia international, who was linked with Villa earlier in the summer before joining Porto on loan this week, may well have landed himself in hot water with his parent club after appearing to put the boot in on Adrian.
Grujic, whose Instagram account is marked with a blue tick, was spotted commenting on a post by a popular Serbian football account which focuses on English football.
The Express reports the 24-year-old spoke about how he had taken Watkins out of his Fantasy Premier League team before the clash at Villa Park.
When translated to English, the comment reads: "The first couple of games the man [Watkins] is nowhere to be found, I impatiently decided to move him into fantasy, the rest is history."
Grujic then added: "Probably ended Adrian's career at lfc."
Adrian, the former West Ham United goalkeeper, was deputising for Liverpool No.1 Alisson Becker who was ruled out with a shoulder injury.
Speaking after the match, Villa boss Dean Smith said: "I'm extremely proud. They executed the game plan to perfection. It wasn't just the game plan but the work rate, work ethic. If you get outworked by Liverpool you get beat.
"They're an exceptional pressing team. If you take two touches you get mugged of the ball and we played exceptionally well tonight.
"I'm incredibly proud of every single one of them - from Emi Martinez who made some good saves to the subs who helps see it through."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--'I don't know why my breasts get so many complaints' Amanda Holden claims

Amanda Holden has said she ca n't understand why TV viewers are so fascinated by her cleavage or nipples .
And she warned that as she gets older , `` things will start dropping '' and then she 'll be forced to cover up .
The Mirror reports how Amanda told ITV 's Loose Women that the amount of complaints she had over her breasts baffled her .
The 49-year-old was appearing on the show on Thursday ( October 8 ) to discuss the final of Britain 's Got Talent this weekend .
She also revealed how she was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was recovering well after breaking his back .
Amanda told the show how she got irritated by the hundreds of complaints from TV viewers to Ofcom about her skimpy outfits every week .
The mother-of-two ranted : `` Fashion does not have an age limit , and it drives me mad that these nearly 50-year-old boobs get so much airtime , when I am sat next to Alesha , who is ten years younger , and wears loads of things down there .
`` I just keep thinking I am being a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things are going to start dropping soon , so they will drop out of the news literally because they will just drop off .
`` So just enjoy it while it lasts ! ''
She also said that Simon Cowell , who turned 61 yesterday , was doing well after he broke his back crashing an electric bike .
He is recovering at his home in the United States , with his girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their son , Eric , aged six .
`` I am really missing Simon like crazy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we do miss Simon , there is a lack of silliness , '' she said .
`` He is doing really well , I keep in touch with Lauren every week ...
He is doing well , she says his will and determination to get himself better is brilliant .
`` They 've got round the clock care there , Lauren is there , Eric is there , and they are inspiring him to keep fighting forward , he will be back I have no doubt . ''
She also said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday and said they had `` mind blowing '' live guests .
`` I am still not certain as to who the public have voted through , so it 's going to be as much as surprise to me as it is to you , '' she said .
`` It will be fantastic , I do n't want to give too much away but I know who our live guests are which will blow everyone 's minds , it 's been specially written for us , let 's just say that @ @

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Amanda Holden has said she can't understand why TV viewers are so fascinated by her cleavage or nipples.
And she warned that as she gets older, "things will start dropping" and then she'll be forced to cover up.
The Mirror reports how Amanda told ITV's Loose Women that the amount of complaints she had over her breasts baffled her.
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The 49-year-old was appearing on the show on Thursday (October 8) to discuss the final of Britain's Got Talent this weekend.
She also revealed how she was in weekly contact with Simon Cowell and that he was recovering well after breaking his back.
Amanda told the show how she got irritated by the hundreds of complaints from TV viewers to Ofcom about her skimpy outfits every week.
The mother-of-two ranted: "Fashion does not have an age limit, and it drives me mad that these nearly 50-year-old boobs get so much airtime, when I am sat next to Alesha, who is ten years younger, and wears loads of things down there.
"I just keep thinking I am being a big round number next year, these things are going to start dropping soon, so they will drop out of the news literally because they will just drop off.
"So just enjoy it while it lasts!"
She also said that Simon Cowell, who turned 61 yesterday, was doing well after he broke his back crashing an electric bike.
He is recovering at his home in the United States, with his girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their son, Eric, aged six.
"I am really missing Simon like crazy, Ashley is doing an incredible job, but we do miss Simon, there is a lack of silliness," she said.
"He is doing really well, I keep in touch with Lauren every week... He is doing well, she says his will and determination to get himself better is brilliant.
"They've got round the clock care there, Lauren is there, Eric is there, and they are inspiring him to keep fighting forward, he will be back I have no doubt."
She also said she was looking forward to the BGT final on Saturday and said they had "mind blowing" live guests.
"I am still not certain as to who the public have voted through, so it's going to be as much as surprise to me as it is to you," she said.
"It will be fantastic, I don't want to give too much away but I know who our live guests are which will blow everyone's minds, it's been specially written for us, let's just say that."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Isolating university students with Covid-19 'feel trapped in a cage'

A group of second year students from the University of Birmingham who tested positive for Covid-19 said their isolation feels like they are `` trapped in a cage . ''
Six lads , all aged 19 , had to quarantine at their house share in Selly Oak following two initial positive coronavirus cases on September 23 .
Economics student Zack Cohen said his pals - Louis Shaw , Rafi Jacobs , Michael Abram and two others - said they then all contracted the virus , but are due to complete their isolation this weekend .
The undergraduate compared their situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives in a `` cage . ''
He said tensions sometimes ran high as the group crave a `` sense of normality '' back in their lives .
`` We were all really excited to get to uni .
It 's like an escape from reality , but it 's been the opposite , '' Zack told BirminghamLive .
`` We 've all be really careful , but we 've still managed to catch coronavirus .
It 's very frustrating as we remember what uni was like last year .
It 's now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` At first it was quite fun to isolate with your mates for two-weeks .
We were told we had to isolate and started watching a few movies and had a darts board and we were playing Fifa tournments on the PlayStation and Xbox .
`` Two of my mates tested positive first , then they got ill and were in their rooms .
And four others were negative .
But we all had to isolate .
`` They were stuck in their rooms and we had to bring breakfast , lunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard for them . ''
Zack explained that soon all the lads contracted the virus with their isolation not ending until this weekend .
`` Two more then tested positive , so it was four of us were stuck in our rooms and then the other two tested positive - so we all had it , '' he added .
`` I was the fourth person from my house to get it . ''
Zack said he had a high fever and lost his sense of taste and smell .
He got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on campus grounds .
The lads relied on the kosher delivery service from the deli and ordered takeaways , while pals also dropped food packages outside their student digs .
But the challenging seclusion has given the group a greater sense of appreciation for life - and they ca n't wait to get to the pub to watch some football .
He added : `` I appreciate things so much more now - like going out and playing football .
Going to the pub .
All the small things you take for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to going to the pub together to watch the football and hopefully get some sort of normality back in our lives . ''

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A group of second year students from the University of Birmingham who tested positive for Covid-19 said their isolation feels like they are "trapped in a cage."
Six lads, all aged 19, had to quarantine at their house share in Selly Oak following two initial positive coronavirus cases on September 23.
Economics student Zack Cohen said his pals - Louis Shaw, Rafi Jacobs, Michael Abram and two others - said they then all contracted the virus, but are due to complete their isolation this weekend.
The undergraduate compared their situation to feeling like they were living their lives in a "cage." He said tensions sometimes ran high as the group crave a "sense of normality" back in their lives.
"We were all really excited to get to uni. It's like an escape from reality, but it's been the opposite," Zack told BirminghamLive.
"We've all be really careful, but we've still managed to catch coronavirus. It's very frustrating as we remember what uni was like last year. It's now been the complete polar opposite to 2019.
"At first it was quite fun to isolate with your mates for two-weeks. We were told we had to isolate and started watching a few movies and had a darts board and we were playing Fifa tournments on the PlayStation and Xbox.
"Two of my mates tested positive first, then they got ill and were in their rooms. And four others were negative. But we all had to isolate.
"They were stuck in their rooms and we had to bring breakfast, lunch and dinner to them. It was hard for them."
Zack explained that soon all the lads contracted the virus with their isolation not ending until this weekend.
"Two more then tested positive, so it was four of us were stuck in our rooms and then the other two tested positive - so we all had it," he added.
"I was the fourth person from my house to get it."
Zack said he had a high fever and lost his sense of taste and smell. He got a test from a testing site, which is on campus grounds.
The lads relied on the kosher delivery service from the deli and ordered takeaways, while pals also dropped food packages outside their student digs.
But the challenging seclusion has given the group a greater sense of appreciation for life - and they can't wait to get to the pub to watch some football.
He added: "I appreciate things so much more now - like going out and playing football. Going to the pub. All the small things you take for granted.
"We're looking forward to going to the pub together to watch the football and hopefully get some sort of normality back in our lives."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Students living in 'Covid city hotspots' urged to follow Public Health rules

City students living in coronavirus hotspots are being urged to follow rules following a spike in cases .
Public Health England mapping reveals that 95 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Selly Oak , while in the next door ward 73 were recorded in Edgbaston South & University , between September 27 and October 3 .
It follows 307 students and eight members of staff who tested positive for the virus at the University of Birmingham over the last week , along with 104 Birmingham City University students living off campus .
Birmingham has 145 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The rule-of-six and the 10pm pub curfew are some of the measures introduced to stem the spread of the virus .
Karen McCarthy , a Labour councillor for Bournbrook and Selly Park , said the community must pull together to start reducing the infection rate .
`` I think it 's ( high Covid cases ) linked to the sheer numbers moving around the country than behaviour , '' she told BirminghamLive .
`` We have n't had a breach of the guidance here , like at Coventry University , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't get any worse .
`` We need people to stick to the rules , get help if they are finding it all a bit much and certainly if they 're ill to get tested .
`` It is worrying .
The whole community are concerned .
We 've got to stick together and look out of one another , which means following the guidelines . ''

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City students living in coronavirus hotspots are being urged to follow rules following a spike in cases.
Public Health England mapping reveals that 95 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Selly Oak, while in the next door ward 73 were recorded in Edgbaston South & University, between September 27 and October 3.
It follows 307 students and eight members of staff who tested positive for the virus at the University of Birmingham over the last week, along with 104 Birmingham City University students living off campus.
Birmingham has 145 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 with the Government considering a circuit breaker lockdown. The rule-of-six and the 10pm pub curfew are some of the measures introduced to stem the spread of the virus.
Karen McCarthy, a Labour councillor for Bournbrook and Selly Park, said the community must pull together to start reducing the infection rate.
"I think it's (high Covid cases) linked to the sheer numbers moving around the country than behaviour," she told BirminghamLive.
"We haven't had a breach of the guidance here, like at Coventry University, but we do need to make sure this doesn't get any worse.
"We need people to stick to the rules, get help if they are finding it all a bit much and certainly if they're ill to get tested.
"It is worrying. The whole community are concerned. We've got to stick together and look out of one another, which means following the guidelines."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Three workers at two McDonald's in Birmingham test positive for Covid

Three workers have tested positive for coronavirus at two McDonald 's in Birmingham .
Two employees at the Bristol Road restaurant have tested positive for Covid-19 .
One worker from the Yardley branch has also tested positive for the virus .
It is the second case at Yardley as a worker had tested positive for coronavirus at the start of September .
A McDonald 's spokesperson said the three workers affected began self-isolating immediately and that both restaurants were deep cleaned as a precautionary measure .
All fellow workers have been contacted as well as Public Health England .
Workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive are believed to have been told to self-isolate for 14 days .
The spokesperson said a number of safety measures has been put in place to keep employees safe while they work .
A McDonald ’ s spokesperson said : “ One employee at our Yardley restaurant tested positive for COVID-19 last week immediately began self-isolating .
As soon as we were informed , the restaurant was deep cleaned as a precautionary measure , and we contacted all restaurant employees .
“ Last week , two employees from our Bristol Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began self-isolating .
`` Once again , as soon as we were informed , the restaurant was deep cleaned as a precautionary measure , and we contacted all restaurant employees as well as Public Health England .
“ We have a number of safety measures in place to help keep our people safe , including temperature checks at the start of each shift , face coverings , regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser .
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Three workers have tested positive for coronavirus at two McDonald's in Birmingham.
Two employees at the Bristol Road restaurant have tested positive for Covid-19. One worker from the Yardley branch has also tested positive for the virus.
It is the second case at Yardley as a worker had tested positive for coronavirus at the start of September.
A McDonald's spokesperson said the three workers affected began self-isolating immediately and that both restaurants were deep cleaned as a precautionary measure.
All fellow workers have been contacted as well as Public Health England. Workers exposed to the the three who have tested positive are believed to have been told to self-isolate for 14 days.
The spokesperson said a number of safety measures has been put in place to keep employees safe while they work.
A McDonald’s spokesperson said: “One employee at our Yardley restaurant tested positive for COVID-19 last week immediately began self-isolating. As soon as we were informed, the restaurant was deep cleaned as a precautionary measure, and we contacted all restaurant employees.
“Last week, two employees from our Bristol Road restaurant tested positive for COVID-19 also immediately began self-isolating.
"Once again, as soon as we were informed, the restaurant was deep cleaned as a precautionary measure, and we contacted all restaurant employees as well as Public Health England.
“We have a number of safety measures in place to help keep our people safe, including temperature checks at the start of each shift, face coverings, regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitiser.”


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Little-known scheme gives grandparents £260 per year for looking after kids

Grandparents could be owed hundreds of pounds for looking after grandchildren .
And they can now claim and backdate it , according to reports .
Grandmothers and grandfathers could be entitled to as much as £260 every 12 months .
Apparently , it is all because of a lesser known government scheme .
The scheme , which we share details of below , gives granddads and grannies across the country the chance to capitalise .
The scheme states if a parent goes back to work after the birth of a child , they can sign a form that allows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) credits for helping out .
The government warns : `` We can not accept applications for a particular tax year until the following October at the earliest .
`` For example , for the tax year 2018 to 2019 applications must not be made until October 2019 .
`` This is because we need to check the parent already has a qualifying year for National Insurance purposes , and that can take until the October . ''
But specified Adult Childcare credits will help build up your National Insurance contributions .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NI credit for each week or part week you cared for the child ( Class 3 NI credits help to build entitlement to the State Pension and , until April 2017 , certain bereavement benefits ) and it can help to stop gaps in your National Insurance record .
Each yearly credit is worth 1/35 of the value of the state pension , which is currently around £260 per year .
To apply for Specified Adult Childcare credits you will need to complete an application form .
The application requires the : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family member caring for the child • child ’ s details and the periods of care • personal details of the child ’ s parent ( or main carer ) – the Child Benefit recipient • applicant and the parent must both sign their declarations on the application

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Grandparents could be owed hundreds of pounds for looking after grandchildren.
And they can now claim and backdate it, according to reports.
Grandmothers and grandfathers could be entitled to as much as £260 every 12 months.
Apparently, it is all because of a lesser known government scheme.
The scheme, which we share details of below, gives granddads and grannies across the country the chance to capitalise.
The scheme states if a parent goes back to work after the birth of a child, they can sign a form that allows the grandparent to receive National Insurance (NI) credits for helping out.
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The government warns: "We cannot accept applications for a particular tax year until the following October at the earliest.
"For example, for the tax year 2018 to 2019 applications must not be made until October 2019.
"This is because we need to check the parent already has a qualifying year for National Insurance purposes, and that can take until the October."
But specified Adult Childcare credits will help build up your National Insurance contributions.
This means you will receive a Class 3 NI credit for each week or part week you cared for the child (Class 3 NI credits help to build entitlement to the State Pension and, until April 2017, certain bereavement benefits) and it can help to stop gaps in your National Insurance record.
Each yearly credit is worth 1/35 of the value of the state pension, which is currently around £260 per year.
To apply for Specified Adult Childcare credits you will need to complete an application form. The application requires the:


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Director reveals why Wolves transfer for Unai Nunez was 'impossible'

Wolverhampton Wanderers were linked with Unai Nunez over the summer but Athletic Bilbao 's sporting director has said a move was never on the cards .
Reports during the transfer window claimed Wolves were keen on the 23-year-old , who told newspaper AS he wanted a transfer to guarantee regular first-team football this season .
Having been left out of the Spain squad for the Nations League fixtures against Germany and Ukraine last month , Nunez told AS : `` That is what worries me the most right now .
`` At 23 years old , what I need is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to continue progressing as a player and achieve my best performance .
The message [ from Athletic boss Gaizka Garitano ] is that , right now , I am third-choice centre-back .
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I want to renew [ my contract ) but , above all , I want to grow as a footballer and for that I need to play .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best thing for everyone , my main condition for renewing is the club loans me to a team in which I would be a protagonist .
`` I think the best thing , what I need now , is to leave on loan and have continuity before returning in a year as a better footballer . ''
West Ham United and Watford were also credited with an interest in the £25million-rated defender , who has featured in two of Athletic 's four La Liga matches so far this term .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed he never considered the possibility of letting Nunez go before Monday 's deadline .
“ He is a starter and we are delighted he has three more years on his contract , ” Alkorta told El Correo .
“ Those words I have already said to him in private .
I insist , he is a very important player for us , which makes it impossible for him to leave on loan.
” Wolves made six new signings to Nuno Espirito Santo 's squad during the summer window with Fabio Silva , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arriving on permanent deals while Vitinha and Rayan Ait-Nouri joined on loan .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers were linked with Unai Nunez over the summer but Athletic Bilbao's sporting director has said a move was never on the cards.
Reports during the transfer window claimed Wolves were keen on the 23-year-old, who told newspaper AS he wanted a transfer to guarantee regular first-team football this season.
Having been left out of the Spain squad for the Nations League fixtures against Germany and Ukraine last month, Nunez told AS: "That is what worries me the most right now.
"At 23 years old, what I need is to play many games, many minutes, to continue progressing as a player and achieve my best performance. The message [from Athletic boss Gaizka Garitano] is that, right now, I am third-choice centre-back.
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"Let it be clear. I want to renew [my contract) but, above all, I want to grow as a footballer and for that I need to play. For this reason, and because I believe the best thing for everyone, my main condition for renewing is the club loans me to a team in which I would be a protagonist.
"I think the best thing, what I need now, is to leave on loan and have continuity before returning in a year as a better footballer."
West Ham United and Watford were also credited with an interest in the £25million-rated defender, who has featured in two of Athletic's four La Liga matches so far this term.
But the club's sporting director Rafa Alkorta has revealed he never considered the possibility of letting Nunez go before Monday's deadline.
“He is a starter and we are delighted he has three more years on his contract,” Alkorta told El Correo.
“Those words I have already said to him in private. I insist, he is a very important player for us, which makes it impossible for him to leave on loan.”
Wolves made six new signings to Nuno Espirito Santo's squad during the summer window with Fabio Silva, Marcal and Ki-Jana Hoever and Nelson Semedo arriving on permanent deals while Vitinha and Rayan Ait-Nouri joined on loan.
There are options to make both loans permanent.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--New lockdown rules could last until April 2021

A new traffic-light three-tier lockdown system set to be announced by the government could last SIX MONTHS .
England 's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance have previously warned of a bleak winter .
And Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted restrictions could last well into 2021 .
But it has now emerged new lockdown measures and restrictions , which will be unveiled next week , could last until April .
One MP at Mr Whitty 's briefing yesterday told the Mirror : `` He said that the current spike will be with us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be in place for most or all of that time . ''
Another said : `` He said we were looking at six more months of measures being necessary - not specifically these local lockdowns . ''
A third said : `` He said we need to take a six month view .
Measures will have an impact in 2-4 weeks but we need to look ahead . ''
Some 17,540 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the UK as of 9am on Thursday , while new figures showed 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus in England compared to a week ago .
Matt Hancock said the situation was becoming `` very serious '' , and that he was `` worried '' about the growth in the number of cases in parts of the country .
The Government is reportedly planning to order the closure of pubs in coronavirus hotspots , with ministers considering fresh financial packages to help the hardest hit areas and industries .
Leaked Government documents disclosed that a new three-tier system for restrictions will be announced on Monday before measures come into force @ @ @

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A new traffic-light three-tier lockdown system set to be announced by the government could last SIX MONTHS.
England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance have previously warned of a bleak winter.
And Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted restrictions could last well into 2021.
But it has now emerged new lockdown measures and restrictions, which will be unveiled next week, could last until April.
One MP at Mr Whitty's briefing yesterday told the Mirror : "He said that the current spike will be with us for six months, and measures might have to be in place for most or all of that time."
Another said: "He said we were looking at six more months of measures being necessary - not specifically these local lockdowns."
A third said: "He said we need to take a six month view. Measures will have an impact in 2-4 weeks but we need to look ahead."
Some 17,540 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the UK as of 9am on Thursday, while new figures showed 1,000 more people are in hospital with the virus in England compared to a week ago.
Matt Hancock said the situation was becoming "very serious", and that he was "worried" about the growth in the number of cases in parts of the country.
The Government is reportedly planning to order the closure of pubs in coronavirus hotspots, with ministers considering fresh financial packages to help the hardest hit areas and industries.
Leaked Government documents disclosed that a new three-tier system for restrictions will be announced on Monday before measures come into force on Wednesday.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Birmingham City's squad depth as transfer deadline day looms

Birmingham City have one more week to put the finishing touches to a squad that has been transformed in the last two months .
Since Aitor Karanka was appointed at the end of July , Blues have added ten players , acquired mainly from domestic sources but smattered with the dip into the Spanish market that has become de rigueur in the last few summers .
Karanka has been saying for the last few weeks that he is happy with his options , telling reporters after the Stoke draw : “ I think we are in a good position , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done our homework so we are happy with the players we have now , we have another two weeks for domestic transfers , so we are calm.
” The noises coming out of Blues are that they are still open for business – and there are undoubtedly relatively small holes in certain areas .
The club will also work to move on those who have not been involved in the first few matches , which could see well-known faces like David Davis and Maikel Kieftenbeld leave if new clubs can be found in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Then there ’ s the youngsters whose immediate futures would be best served by playing senior rather than development football .
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Neil Etheridge and Andres Prieto have both arrived in the summer , while 19-year-old home-grown stopper Zach Jeacock has been promoted into the senior squad .
Etheridge is undisputed No .
1 and arrives with an excellent reputation after his time with Cardiff .
In his three outings so far he has looked commanding and assured – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his recent years as back-up at Espanyol and looks destined for the same role at Blues – assuming Jeacock doesn ’ t overtake him .
The England Under 19 kept a clean sheet on his senior debut and is a real prospect .
The hope is that he doesn ’ t get caught in that awkward vacuum of being needed at first team level but not played .
Blues looked reasonably well-stocked at centre half , with Harlee Dean playing the best football of his three years at the club and George Friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing .
Karanka ’ s system means the centre halves are well-protected but Dean and Friend have kept up their ends of the bargain too .
Marc Roberts is next defender off the rank – and played for the first time as Blues unsuccessfully tried to close out their 1-0 lead at the Bet 365 Stadium .
Behind him Geraldo Bajrami is a player who is caught in that twilight zone of being too good for Under 23s football but not yet established in the Championship .
A loan move to League One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mikel San Jose is also viewed as an option at centre half , despite saying he wants to play centre mid .
It ’ s at full back where Blues look most light , with Kristian Pedersen backed up by Friend and Maxime Colin by Josh Dacres-Cogley .
Karanka does not seem too concerned by the current situation which sees left back options Ryan Burke and Steve Seddon out on loan .
The one area where Blues have a surfeit of options .
Adam Clayton has immediately slotted in after joining on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karanka ’ s first point of contact during matches and has impressed with his anticipation and desire to play forward .
He has done that alongside Ivan Sunjic who has enjoyed a Dean-like renaissance and been excellent in the last couple of matches , breaking up play and covering team-mates .
All of which has left the unfortunate Gary Gardner having to make the most of his opportunities off the bench – not that Karanka has any intention of cashing in on him , laughing off rumours of Bournemouth ’ s interest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in La Liga with Athletic Bilbao and is yet to play for Blues .
His CV is impressive but we are yet to see if he can do what it says he can in the hurly-burly of the Championship.Caolan Boyd-Munce has been involved in the match-day squad on a couple of occasions – while Davis and Kieftenbeld have not .
Scott Hogan returned to the club in the summer but not necessarily to reprise his partnership with Lukas Jutkiewicz .
The pair had one crack at that against Rotherham but the balance in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked too rigid .
So more often than not it could be a case of either/or in a 4-2-3-1 , with Karanka refusing to discount Jonathan Leko ’ s potential impact .
Asked whether the creative shortcomings at Stoke last time out necessitated another dip into the transfer market , Karanka name-checked Leko and suggested he will be a big help .
Many would like to see another striker arrive but that should be set against the probability Karanka will play one up front and that the window is open again in two-and-a-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free-scoring youngster wants to put his hand up , either from within the academy , at lower-league level or on loan from a Premier League club , we ’ d all like to hear from him .
It will be interesting to see what the next week holds for Odin Bailey and Adan George .
As for the No .
10 and wing positions Blues look to have unearthed a gem in Ivan Sanchez – while we know current top scorer , Jeremie Bela , can be effective when he is consistent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jon Toral , Dan Crowley and the wildcard that is Riley McGree – who has come from Adelaide United in the A League , with plenty to prove .
Toral has had by far more opportunities so far , though Crowley ’ s claims will surely become difficult to ignore judging by his link-up play with Sanchez .
The key to these positions is interchangeability with Crowley and Sanchez and presumably McGree able to play anywhere across the attacking three .
Leko would also be a welcome returnee on the right wing but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas both in attack and defence could bear reinforcement .

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Birmingham City have one more week to put the finishing touches to a squad that has been transformed in the last two months.
Since Aitor Karanka was appointed at the end of July, Blues have added ten players, acquired mainly from domestic sources but smattered with the dip into the Spanish market that has become de rigueur in the last few summers.
Karanka has been saying for the last few weeks that he is happy with his options, telling reporters after the Stoke draw: “I think we are in a good position, I said last week that we have done our homework so we are happy with the players we have now, we have another two weeks for domestic transfers, so we are calm.”
The noises coming out of Blues are that they are still open for business – and there are undoubtedly relatively small holes in certain areas.
The club will also work to move on those who have not been involved in the first few matches, which could see well-known faces like David Davis and Maikel Kieftenbeld leave if new clubs can be found in what is a buyer’s market.
Then there’s the youngsters whose immediate futures would be best served by playing senior rather than development football.
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Here is how the squad is looking ahead of the 5pm, October 16 deadline.
Between the sticks
Neil Etheridge and Andres Prieto have both arrived in the summer, while 19-year-old home-grown stopper Zach Jeacock has been promoted into the senior squad.
Etheridge is undisputed No. 1 and arrives with an excellent reputation after his time with Cardiff.
In his three outings so far he has looked commanding and assured – and has been extremely well-protected.
Prieto spent his recent years as back-up at Espanyol and looks destined for the same role at Blues – assuming Jeacock doesn’t overtake him.
The England Under 19 kept a clean sheet on his senior debut and is a real prospect. The hope is that he doesn’t get caught in that awkward vacuum of being needed at first team level but not played.
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The back-line
Blues looked reasonably well-stocked at centre half, with Harlee Dean playing the best football of his three years at the club and George Friend looking an absolute steal of a free signing.
Karanka’s system means the centre halves are well-protected but Dean and Friend have kept up their ends of the bargain too.
Marc Roberts is next defender off the rank – and played for the first time as Blues unsuccessfully tried to close out their 1-0 lead at the Bet 365 Stadium.
Behind him Geraldo Bajrami is a player who is caught in that twilight zone of being too good for Under 23s football but not yet established in the Championship. A loan move to League One might prove beneficial for all parties.
Mikel San Jose is also viewed as an option at centre half, despite saying he wants to play centre mid.
It’s at full back where Blues look most light, with Kristian Pedersen backed up by Friend and Maxime Colin by Josh Dacres-Cogley. Karanka does not seem too concerned by the current situation which sees left back options Ryan Burke and Steve Seddon out on loan.
Middle of the park
The one area where Blues have a surfeit of options. Adam Clayton has immediately slotted in after joining on a free from Middlesbrough.
The 31-year-old is Karanka’s first point of contact during matches and has impressed with his anticipation and desire to play forward.
He has done that alongside Ivan Sunjic who has enjoyed a Dean-like renaissance and been excellent in the last couple of matches, breaking up play and covering team-mates.
All of which has left the unfortunate Gary Gardner having to make the most of his opportunities off the bench – not that Karanka has any intention of cashing in on him, laughing off rumours of Bournemouth’s interest.
San Jose has come from a decade in La Liga with Athletic Bilbao and is yet to play for Blues. His CV is impressive but we are yet to see if he can do what it says he can in the hurly-burly of the Championship.Caolan Boyd-Munce has been involved in the match-day squad on a couple of occasions – while Davis and Kieftenbeld have not.
In attack
Scott Hogan returned to the club in the summer but not necessarily to reprise his partnership with Lukas Jutkiewicz.
The pair had one crack at that against Rotherham but the balance in midfield wasn’t right and 4-4-2 looked too rigid.
So more often than not it could be a case of either/or in a 4-2-3-1, with Karanka refusing to discount Jonathan Leko’s potential impact.
Asked whether the creative shortcomings at Stoke last time out necessitated another dip into the transfer market, Karanka name-checked Leko and suggested he will be a big help.
Many would like to see another striker arrive but that should be set against the probability Karanka will play one up front and that the window is open again in two-and-a-half months.
That said, if a free-scoring youngster wants to put his hand up, either from within the academy, at lower-league level or on loan from a Premier League club, we’d all like to hear from him.
It will be interesting to see what the next week holds for Odin Bailey and Adan George.
As for the No. 10 and wing positions Blues look to have unearthed a gem in Ivan Sanchez – while we know current top scorer, Jeremie Bela, can be effective when he is consistent.
Then it’s a case of Jon Toral, Dan Crowley and the wildcard that is Riley McGree – who has come from Adelaide United in the A League, with plenty to prove.
Toral has had by far more opportunities so far, though Crowley’s claims will surely become difficult to ignore judging by his link-up play with Sanchez.
The key to these positions is interchangeability with Crowley and Sanchez and presumably McGree able to play anywhere across the attacking three.
Leko would also be a welcome returnee on the right wing but it is tempting to think the wide areas both in attack and defence could bear reinforcement.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Third Birmingham uni struck by coronavirus after 17 students test positive

A third university in the city has revealed a string of positive Covid-19 cases .
University College Birmingham ( UCB ) confirmed 17 students and one member of teaching staff had become infected and were self-isolating .
It follows 307 students and eight members of staff at the University of Birmingham and 130 cases at Birmingham City University .
UCB said the 17 students consisted of 14 from Higher Education and three Further Education after positive tests over the last seven-days .
It said eight students had been on campus two days prior to symptoms and recorded a positive test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been in halls , but not on the teaching campus .
It said the staff member had been on campus two days prior to symptoms and a positive test .
Birmingham currently has 162 positive cases per 100,000 of the population .
Aston and the University of Birmingham had previously confirmed cases .
A UCB spokeswoman told BirminghamLive : `` University College Birmingham has a very small number of students out of our student body of 7,000 who have tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` As a consequence , a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacts have been asked to self-isolate .
All self-isolating students are being provided with regular welfare checks , a food ordering service , and various other forms of practical help .
`` Teaching on campus for further and higher education students is continuing , and those students who are in self-isolation are being supported to keep up with their academic work .
There is no evidence of transmission in a teaching setting . ''
It comes after 750,000 vulnerable and elderly people in Birmingham and Solihull are being urged to have a flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Public Health England after its research found people who have flu and Covid-19 at same time are twice as likely to die .

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A third university in the city has revealed a string of positive Covid-19 cases.
University College Birmingham (UCB) confirmed 17 students and one member of teaching staff had become infected and were self-isolating.
It follows 307 students and eight members of staff at the University of Birmingham and 130 cases at Birmingham City University.
UCB said the 17 students consisted of 14 from Higher Education and three Further Education after positive tests over the last seven-days.
It said eight students had been on campus two days prior to symptoms and recorded a positive test. That figure also included those who had been in halls, but not on the teaching campus.
It said the staff member had been on campus two days prior to symptoms and a positive test.
Birmingham currently has 162 positive cases per 100,000 of the population.
Aston and the University of Birmingham had previously confirmed cases.
A UCB spokeswoman told BirminghamLive: "University College Birmingham has a very small number of students out of our student body of 7,000 who have tested positive for Covid-19.
"As a consequence, a number of students who have been identified as close contacts have been asked to self-isolate. All self-isolating students are being provided with regular welfare checks, a food ordering service, and various other forms of practical help.
"Teaching on campus for further and higher education students is continuing, and those students who are in self-isolation are being supported to keep up with their academic work. There is no evidence of transmission in a teaching setting."
It comes after 750,000 vulnerable and elderly people in Birmingham and Solihull are being urged to have a flu vaccine this winter.
The drive is by Public Health England after its research found people who have flu and Covid-19 at same time are twice as likely to die.