birminghammail--2020-06-02--West Midlands Ambulance boss apologises after 'blacking up' for party

An ambulance boss has apologised after pictures emerged of him on social media 'blacking up ' at a party .
Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Steve Wheaton can be seen clearly in the pictures , which have since been removed , grinning for the camera with his face painted black .
He appears to be impersonating Mr T who played B .
A. Baracus in the 1980s television series the A Team and it is believed the picture was taken at a party in December 2018 .
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a complaint about the pictures in January , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation would be conducted by the trust .
But an associate of the anonymous complainant , who uses the alias ‘ Celebrity Paramedic ’ , posted the pictures of Wheaton on Twitter on Monday night , sparking criticism that it was `` shameful '' and `` outrageous '' .
He said he had been frustrated that `` nothing had been done '' following the complaint , and that he found the whole situation `` sickening '' .
The social post and account , seen by BirminghamLive , was later deleted .
West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving the complaint in January and being made aware of the pictures that a full investigation was launched and that the complainant was responded to .
Mr Wheaton , who was awarded the Queen ’ s Ambulance Medal last year for his dedication to the ambulance service , has worked at WMAS since 2008 .
He apologised for any offence that he may have caused by his actions .
He said : “ The pictures were taken at a private party almost 18 months ago that celebrated people we looked up to in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A-Team was someone I hugely admired as I was growing up for his strength of character , often against the odds .
`` However , with hindsight , I can see that my action could be offensive , and for this I can only apologise .
“ When I realised the pictures might cause offence , I immediately asked for them to be removed from social media and have thought a great deal about this matter since ; I have welcomed the opportunity to talk about it with the Trust ’ s Head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot from those conversations about how people might perceive such pictures .
Again , I apologise if they have caused any offence.
” Kim Nurse , Director of Workforce and Organisational Development , added : “ When the Trust was first made aware of the pictures in January it carried out a full investigation into the circumstances .
“ Mr Wheaton had already acted to address the situation many months before the matter was brought to the attention of the Trust and had reflected extensively on it .
He accepted that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused offence for which he was deeply apologetic .
“ The Trust has extremely high standards in regards to all of the protected characteristics .
We expect staff to reflect those standards in both their work and personal life .
“ Data on the protected characteristics is a matter that is regularly reported on at the Trust Board .
We have extensive training in place for staff , hold listening events , have positive action groups and celebrate a wide range of events , for example Eid and Pride month .

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An ambulance boss has apologised after pictures emerged of him on social media 'blacking up' at a party.
Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Steve Wheaton can be seen clearly in the pictures, which have since been removed, grinning for the camera with his face painted black.
He appears to be impersonating Mr T who played B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series the A Team and it is believed the picture was taken at a party in December 2018.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a complaint about the pictures in January, and the individual was told that an internal investigation would be conducted by the trust.
But an associate of the anonymous complainant, who uses the alias ‘Celebrity Paramedic’, posted the pictures of Wheaton on Twitter on Monday night, sparking criticism that it was "shameful" and "outrageous".
(Image: Wmas)
He said he had been frustrated that "nothing had been done" following the complaint, and that he found the whole situation "sickening".
The social post and account, seen by BirminghamLive, was later deleted.
West Midlands Ambulance Service Trust told BirminghamLive that after receiving the complaint in January and being made aware of the pictures that a full investigation was launched and that the complainant was responded to.
Mr Wheaton, who was awarded the Queen’s Ambulance Medal last year for his dedication to the ambulance service, has worked at WMAS since 2008.
He apologised for any offence that he may have caused by his actions.
(Image: WMAS)
He said: “The pictures were taken at a private party almost 18 months ago that celebrated people we looked up to in the 80s. BA Baracus from the A-Team was someone I hugely admired as I was growing up for his strength of character, often against the odds.
"However, with hindsight, I can see that my action could be offensive, and for this I can only apologise.
“When I realised the pictures might cause offence, I immediately asked for them to be removed from social media and have thought a great deal about this matter since; I have welcomed the opportunity to talk about it with the Trust’s Head of Diversity and Inclusion and learnt a lot from those conversations about how people might perceive such pictures. Again, I apologise if they have caused any offence.”
Kim Nurse, Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, added: “When the Trust was first made aware of the pictures in January it carried out a full investigation into the circumstances.
“Mr Wheaton had already acted to address the situation many months before the matter was brought to the attention of the Trust and had reflected extensively on it. He accepted that it was a misjudgement and that it could have caused offence for which he was deeply apologetic.
“The Trust has extremely high standards in regards to all of the protected characteristics. We expect staff to reflect those standards in both their work and personal life.
“Data on the protected characteristics is a matter that is regularly reported on at the Trust Board. We have extensive training in place for staff, hold listening events, have positive action groups and celebrate a wide range of events, for example Eid and Pride month.
“We consider the matter closed.”


birminghammail--2020-06-02--Library of Birmingham to be lit up in purple in support of BLM movement

The Library of Birmingham will be illuminated in purple tonight ( June 2 ) to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement .
The iconic building will be lit up to show support for the group and global outrage in light of the killing of US citizen George Floyd .
A Twitter account belonging to the library tweeted : “ We will light @ LibraryofBham purple tonight to show our support for , and solidarity with , the # BlackLivesMatter movement .
“ Racism has no place in our city or anywhere else.
” There has been deep revulsion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cop Derek Chauvin placed his knee on his neck , a week ago .
The killing sparked widespread unrest across multiple states with some violent clashes despite curfews and pleas for peace .
President Donald Trump has said he would call in the US Military to restore law and order .
The library move was greeted with praise by fellow councillors .
The leader of the council , Ian Ward , tweeted : “ Birmingham stands in solidarity with black communities across the world .
“ We stand with everyone who feels sadness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death of George Floyd .
Cabinet member for Homes and Neighbourhoods Sharon Thompson said : “ Pleased to see that Birmingham will also be lighting up in purple in solidarity of # BlackLivesMatter Thank you @ BrumLeader & @ CllrJohnCotton for supporting the call for solidarity with no hesitation.
” On Monday evening ( June 1 ) , there were cheers and cars honked their horns in support as some 300 protesters took part in a peaceful march down Soho Road in Handsworth .
Another protest - billed by organisers to be “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned in Victoria Square , Birmingham city centre on Thursday , June 4 from 4pm .
A huge demonstration also took part in London on Sunday where they marched holding signs reading “ Justice for George ” and “ Rest in power ” .

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The Library of Birmingham will be illuminated in purple tonight (June 2) to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
The iconic building will be lit up to show support for the group and global outrage in light of the killing of US citizen George Floyd.
A Twitter account belonging to the library tweeted: “We will light @LibraryofBham purple tonight to show our support for, and solidarity with, the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
“Racism has no place in our city or anywhere else.”
There has been deep revulsion after a video showing 46-year-old dying after cop Derek Chauvin placed his knee on his neck, a week ago.
The killing sparked widespread unrest across multiple states with some violent clashes despite curfews and pleas for peace. President Donald Trump has said he would call in the US Military to restore law and order.
The library move was greeted with praise by fellow councillors.
The leader of the council, Ian Ward, tweeted: “Birmingham stands in solidarity with black communities across the world.
“We stand with everyone who feels sadness, anger and fear at the brutal death of George Floyd.
“We oppose discrimination and injustice everywhere.”
Cabinet member for Homes and Neighbourhoods Sharon Thompson said: “Pleased to see that Birmingham will also be lighting up in purple in solidarity of #BlackLivesMatter Thank you @BrumLeader & @CllrJohnCotton for supporting the call for solidarity with no hesitation.”
On Monday evening (June 1), there were cheers and cars honked their horns in support as some 300 protesters took part in a peaceful march down Soho Road in Handsworth.
Another protest - billed by organisers to be “peaceful and social-distanced” - is also planned in Victoria Square, Birmingham city centre on Thursday, June 4 from 4pm.
A huge demonstration also took part in London on Sunday where they marched holding signs reading “Justice for George” and “Rest in power”.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Bus diversions and travel chaos as Black Country McDonald's reopen

This is what happened after hundreds of people eager to get their hands on McDonald 's flocked to Black Country restaurants .
Enormous queues have formed outside McDonald 's across the region - including Walsall and Wolverhampton - as it re-opened 13 of its drive-thrus .
The global chain , famous for its signature Big Mac , shut its branches up on Tuesday , March 24 , following the government lockdown the day before .
A National Express bus route in Walsall has had to be diverted as hungry customers queuec to get their hands on the famous fast food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Due to heavy traffic queues for Mc'Donalds re-opening the 70 & 70A services have been affected .
Missing out Sainsburys at Reedswood . ''
Queues hac also formed outside the High Street-based eatery in Bilston and All Saints Way in West Bromwich since they opened at 11am .
Announcing the changes , a McDonald 's spokesperson said : `` This is only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants .
`` Over the last fortnight , our employees , franchisees and suppliers have worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe working so that we can now help all parts of the UK and Ireland to enjoy the return of the Big Mac . ''
`` Face coverings , gloves , Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different , it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants , we expect demand will be high , '' McDonald 's added .
`` Please bear with us , we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours , and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to £25 , '' the chain said .

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The reopening of McDonald's drive-thrus in Walsall and Wolverhampton has sparked travel chaos - including buses being diverted.
Pictures have shown enormous queues outside branches across the region after the company re-opened 13 of its drive-thrus.
The global chain, famous for its signature Big Mac, shut its branches up on Tuesday, March 24, following the government lockdown the day before.
A National Express bus route in Walsall has had to be diverted as hungry customers queued to get their hands on the famous fast food.
A spokesman for the bus operator added: "Due to heavy traffic queues for Mc'Donalds re-opening the 70 & 70A services have been affected. Missing out Sainsburys at Reedswood."
Queues have also formed outside the High Street-based eatery in Bilston and All Saints Way in West Bromwich since they opened at 11am.
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Announcing the changes, a McDonald's spokesperson said: "This is only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants.
"Over the last fortnight, our employees, franchisees and suppliers have worked tirelessly to implement new procedures to enable safe working so that we can now help all parts of the UK and Ireland to enjoy the return of the Big Mac."
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"Face coverings, gloves, Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different, it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants, we expect demand will be high," McDonald's added.
"Please bear with us, we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority."
"With smaller teams, we will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours, and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to £25," the chain said.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Tamworth McDonald's queues build as drivers wait from 11am

Drivers were in a McHurry to get their fast food fix as scores of hungry Tamworth residents lined up for its re opening from 11am .
The Ventura Park and Watling Street restaurants officially re opened this morning ( Wednesday ) following a closure during the coronavirus lockdown .
And after 10 weeks with no Big Macs , Chicken Selects , fries or McChicken Sandwiches , people are eager to feast .
An eyewitness said : “ This is going to be a nightmare later on at the lunch time peak .
`` Just look at the queues of cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11am !
These people must have been waiting for this day for weeks by the looks of it .
I hope that cheeseburger is worth it !
” Dawn Ferry who was towards the back of the queue said she was keeping a promise to her kids .
She told Birmingham Live : “ Ever since the lockdown they had been asking when they could have a Happy Meal again and I didn ’ t know what the answer was so I promised them that as soon as they could go then we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for too long and it will make it all the more worthwhile seeing their faces when they get their nuggets .
I don ’ t think there is any problem with it , people can do what they want to do.
” Dave Copeland , a customer in Wilnecote , added : `` Staff seemed really well drilled at Wilnecote .
There were two staff , wearing face masks , directing people in the car park .
Motorists were placed in three queues , then staggered into the two drive thru lanes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and face masks .
It all ran smoothly . ''
Around 500 McDonald 's restaurants have now reopened with plans to have all 924 drive-thrus operating again by Thursday , June 4 ,

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Drivers were in a McHurry to get their fast food fix as scores of hungry Tamworth residents lined up for its re opening from 11am.
The Ventura Park and Watling Street restaurants officially re opened this morning (Wednesday) following a closure during the coronavirus lockdown.
And after 10 weeks with no Big Macs, Chicken Selects, fries or McChicken Sandwiches, people are eager to feast.
An eyewitness said: “This is going to be a nightmare later on at the lunch time peak.
"Just look at the queues of cars lining up already and it is only 11am! These people must have been waiting for this day for weeks by the looks of it. I hope that cheeseburger is worth it!”
Dawn Ferry who was towards the back of the queue said she was keeping a promise to her kids.
She told Birmingham Live: “Ever since the lockdown they had been asking when they could have a Happy Meal again and I didn’t know what the answer was so I promised them that as soon as they could go then we would.
“We have not been here for too long and it will make it all the more worthwhile seeing their faces when they get their nuggets. I don’t think there is any problem with it, people can do what they want to do.”
Dave Copeland, a customer in Wilnecote, added: "Staff seemed really well drilled at Wilnecote. There were two staff, wearing face masks, directing people in the car park. Motorists were placed in three queues, then staggered into the two drive thru lanes. Staff at the kiosks wore gloves and face masks. It all ran smoothly."
Around 500 McDonald's restaurants have now reopened with plans to have all 924 drive-thrus operating again by Thursday, June 4,


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Amazon Prime could stream Wolves and Aston Villa matches for free as PL returns

Aston Villa and Wolves fans will be able to watch even more Premier League games for free after Amazon Prime announced plans for the top flight ’ s return .
The Premier League is set to resume on June 17 , with Aston Villa kicking off the action against Sheffield United .
And all 92 remaining fixtures will be shown live on television .
The games will be shown by BBC , Sky Sports , BT Sport and Amazon , and a number of games will be shown free of charge .
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The rest of the games will be shared between Sky , BT and Amazon with four games being shown on the latter .
And it has been announced that all of those games will be shown for free , with fans not needing a membership with the service to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League games for the first time this season , broadcasting 20 matches broadcast on their Prime streaming service in December across the Boxing Day and December 27 fixtures .
Amazon 's decision to make the games accessible for free means a total of 33 of the Premier League ’ s remaining 92 games will now be made available without cost .
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“ We will be making all four of Amazon Prime Video ’ s additional fixtures in the 2019/20 season available free of charge ; fans will not need a Prime membership to view the games on Prime Video .
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Aston Villa and Wolves fans will be able to watch even more Premier League games for free after Amazon Prime announced plans for the top flight’s return.
The Premier League is set to resume on June 17, with Aston Villa kicking off the action against Sheffield United.
And all 92 remaining fixtures will be shown live on television.
The games will be shown by BBC, Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon, and a number of games will be shown free of charge.
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Four top-flight games are set to be shown on the BBC for the first time since 1992, while 25 matches will be broadcast by Sky on their free-to-air channel.
The rest of the games will be shared between Sky, BT and Amazon with four games being shown on the latter.
And it has been announced that all of those games will be shown for free, with fans not needing a membership with the service to tune in.
Amazon started showing Premier League games for the first time this season, broadcasting 20 matches broadcast on their Prime streaming service in December across the Boxing Day and December 27 fixtures.
Amazon's decision to make the games accessible for free means a total of 33 of the Premier League’s remaining 92 games will now be made available without cost.
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Alex Green, MD Prime Video Sport Europe, said: “Like the rest of the country, we are excited to see the Premier League return to action.
“We will be making all four of Amazon Prime Video’s additional fixtures in the 2019/20 season available free of charge; fans will not need a Prime membership to view the games on Prime Video.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Ex-Blues boss Garry Monk complains over 'huge risk' EFL have taken

Former Birmingham City manager Garry Monk has complained over a lack of preparation time for resuming the Championship season .
After discussions last week , the EFL confirmed on Sunday second-tier football is set to return on Saturday , June 20 .
Fixtures were last played almost three months ago and Blues have nine more matches to play .
But Monk , who is now in charge at Sheffield Wednesday , says players have not been given enough time to prepare and cited a key meeting where he claimed managers of all 24 clubs had requested and agreed to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to action .
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It ’ s an extremely difficult situation for them .
“ In terms of the return date , I think if we are honest , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact was that there was no prior correspondence or consultation to that return date , which was surprising for us .
“ It ’ s well known that we ’ ve been working minimum of a week behind the Premier League .
We had a managers ’ meeting a few weeks ago with the EFL , and one thing we all asked for – and we thought had been agreed – was that we would have a minimum of three weeks contact training.
” He added : “ Contact training has only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ourselves , our first contact will be on Thursday .
So to have the players ready in two and a half weeks when you ’ ve only just started contact training is a huge risk in terms of injuries and preparation if we ’ re honest .
“ If everyone has adhered to the guidelines and returned on the 25th , then I don ’ t think there ’ s any manager who could sit here honestly and say that two and a half weeks of contract training is good enough preparation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play an intense batch of games .
“ We have to deal with it all though , and I ’ m just trying to focus on what we can do.
” Blues resume the campaign against local rivals West Bromwich Albion before home matches against Hull City and Huddersfield Town .

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Former Birmingham City manager Garry Monk has complained over a lack of preparation time for resuming the Championship season.
After discussions last week, the EFL confirmed on Sunday second-tier football is set to return on Saturday, June 20.
Fixtures were last played almost three months ago and Blues have nine more matches to play.
But Monk, who is now in charge at Sheffield Wednesday, says players have not been given enough time to prepare and cited a key meeting where he claimed managers of all 24 clubs had requested and agreed to a three-week period of contact training before any return to action.
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Monk told our sister site Yorkshire Live : “I think we all understand how difficult it is for the EFL to put this together, send it out to the clubs and give those guidelines. It’s an extremely difficult situation for them.
“In terms of the return date, I think if we are honest, we were all taken aback by that. The fact was that there was no prior correspondence or consultation to that return date, which was surprising for us.
“It’s well known that we’ve been working minimum of a week behind the Premier League. We had a managers’ meeting a few weeks ago with the EFL, and one thing we all asked for – and we thought had been agreed – was that we would have a minimum of three weeks contact training.”
He added: “Contact training has only just been signed off yesterday, so for ourselves, our first contact will be on Thursday. So to have the players ready in two and a half weeks when you’ve only just started contact training is a huge risk in terms of injuries and preparation if we’re honest.
“If everyone has adhered to the guidelines and returned on the 25th, then I don’t think there’s any manager who could sit here honestly and say that two and a half weeks of contract training is good enough preparation for the players to go and then play an intense batch of games.
“We have to deal with it all though, and I’m just trying to focus on what we can do.”
Blues resume the campaign against local rivals West Bromwich Albion before home matches against Hull City and Huddersfield Town.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Gin firm sparks fury with 'looting and shooting' ad in wake of US riots

A social media post by a popular English alcohol company has been met with widespread fury - and been slammed by the likes of Dan Walker .
BBC Breakfast and Football Focus host Dan was forced to comment after the ill-advised tweet was published on Bristol Dry Gin company 's Twitter page .
The tweet , referencing the Black Lives Matter movement , echoed a chilling threat from Donald Trump made last Friday , when the US President told demonstrators : `` When the looting starts , the shooting starts . ''
The social media posts read : `` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Voted no.1 gin by rioters for its complex botanical mix and high flammability '' above an image of its Turbo Island brand gin , with a rag in one bottle to make it look like a petrol bomb , and a glass of the product on fire .
Bristol Dry Gin posted its message on both Twitter and Facebook early on Monday evening , and it prompted a quick backlash as the tweet went viral .
Bristol Dry Gin Company engaged with a few of the people reacting to the post on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gon na have to fire ' the social media person 'again ' .
In response to Amy Horner-Webb 's comment that it was 'how not to market a product ' , the company commented : `` Ca n't argue with that .
Fully agree .
Gon na have to fire the social media person again .
We told her that she should have gone with the coronavirus joke , but she said this was less offensive . ''
`` We were just poking a little fun at the recent tweet by Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message from its Facebook page tonight ( June 1 ) .
`` Our Turbo Island Edition is 75 % abv and should definitely not be drank as a shot .
`` We only have a small following on social media , so the backlash was a bit of a surprise .
`` Our intention was not to cause any offence , and we sincerely apologise for any offence caused , by adapting Donald Trump 's tweet , '' they added .

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A social media post by a popular English alcohol company has been met with widespread fury - and been slammed by the likes of Dan Walker.
BBC Breakfast and Football Focus host Dan was forced to comment after the ill-advised tweet was published on Bristol Dry Gin company's Twitter page.
The tweet, referencing the Black Lives Matter movement, echoed a chilling threat from Donald Trump made last Friday, when the US President told demonstrators: "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."
The social media posts read: "When the shooting starts the looting starts. Voted no.1 gin by rioters for its complex botanical mix and high flammability" above an image of its Turbo Island brand gin, with a rag in one bottle to make it look like a petrol bomb, and a glass of the product on fire.
Bristol Dry Gin posted its message on both Twitter and Facebook early on Monday evening, and it prompted a quick backlash as the tweet went viral.
Bristol Dry Gin Company engaged with a few of the people reacting to the post on Facebook, and joked that they were 'gonna have to fire' the social media person 'again'.
In response to Amy Horner-Webb's comment that it was 'how not to market a product', the company commented: "Can't argue with that. Fully agree. Gonna have to fire the social media person again. We told her that she should have gone with the coronavirus joke, but she said this was less offensive."
"We were just poking a little fun at the recent tweet by Donald Trump," a spokesperson said in a message from its Facebook page tonight (June 1).
"Our Turbo Island Edition is 75% abv and should definitely not be drank as a shot.
"We only have a small following on social media, so the backlash was a bit of a surprise.
"Our intention was not to cause any offence, and we sincerely apologise for any offence caused, by adapting Donald Trump's tweet," they added.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Fury after 'I Can't Breathe' artwork painted over by city council

A powerful street art tribute to American police brutality victim George Floyd was whitewashed within hours by the city council - sparking fury from the artist and supporters .
The Kings Heath mural had disappeared on Tuesday ( June 2 ) morning , the day after it was painted by artist Mohammed Ali Aerosol .
Birmingham City Council has apologised and admitted removing the tribute 'was wrong ' but denied there was any political motive .
The street art , bearing the words ' I Ca n't Breathe ' , had been stencilled on the Acorns Hospice exterior wall on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mr Floyd .
His death has reignited racial tensions between police and black people in America and led to protests across the globe - including in Birmingham .
A peaceful vigil in Handsworth on Monday was attended by around 300 people .
After painting the artwork , Mohammed Ali Aerosol wrote on Instagram : `` I Ca n't Breathe ' Silver Street/High Street corner just go up in Kings Heath , Birmingham .
`` Wonderful to see people jumping out of cars to connect with a bit of black paint on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should instil ... something that resonates with the people .
Never underestimate the power of seeing truth upon a wall in a public space . ''
But just hours later he added : `` Painted off less that 24 hours after it was created .
For the record , Acorns Hospice store owner has embraced the artwork but someone or some authority chose to silence it .
What kind of message does this give having this artwork removed so quickly ? ''
One local woman replied : `` Why was this artwork removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heath that has n't been touched in weeks ? ''
The council apologised 'unreservedly ' for the removal .
Councillor John O'Shea , Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks , said : `` We unreservedly apologise for the removal of this artwork .
`` Graffiti is a scourge in our city and the operative that removed it did so in good faith .
`` There was absolutely no political motive behind this .
`` However , we accept that it was wrong , are investigating how this happened and would be happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this location . ''
Late on Tuesday - June 2 - the street art had been repainted not only in Kings Heath , but another four locations across Birmingham .
Police officers were seen on Silver Street as the mural was being painted , but they reportedly left after hearing the artist had been given permission .
`` After the whitewashing of ' I Ca n't Breathe ' artwork , it was not only painted back , but added to four other neighbourhoods in Birmingham and projected onto a city building , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens when you suppress something .
Do n't be surprised when it 's back stronger than ever . ''
In a series of tweets to Mohammed Ali Aerosol , Toby Porter - CEO of Acorns Hospice , wrote : `` We would have loved for this artwork to have stayed on the wall of our Kings Heath store , I am very sorry someone has removed it .
It 's a message we all need to see .
`` I have been told the council regularly removes art work and posters from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as to what happened .
Our store has sadly been closed since mid-March due to Covid-19 so none of our staff even saw it .
`` We rent our shops , so anything on an exterior could be removed by landlords or councils .
If you want to do the same artwork on canvas , we would be proud to display or hang inside this Kings Heath or any other of our 50 shops . ''
A protest organised by Black Lives Matter is expected to take place on Thursday from 4pm in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The city council had shown its support for the Black Lives Matter movement by organising for the iconic Library of Birmingham to be illuminated in purple last night ( June 2 ) - the colour representing the movement .
The actions of a brutal police officer against George Floyd in Minneapolis has provoked fury around the world .
In Birmingham , the police are currently facing nine investigations by the independent regulator the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) about excessive force against black men in the city .

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A powerful street art tribute to American police brutality victim George Floyd was whitewashed within hours by the city council - sparking fury from the artist and supporters.
The Kings Heath mural had disappeared on Tuesday (June 2) morning, the day after it was painted by artist Mohammed Ali Aerosol.
Birmingham City Council has apologised and admitted removing the tribute 'was wrong' but denied there was any political motive.
The street art, bearing the words 'I Can't Breathe', had been stencilled on the Acorns Hospice exterior wall on Silver Street in response to the death of Mr Floyd.
His death has reignited racial tensions between police and black people in America and led to protests across the globe - including in Birmingham.
A peaceful vigil in Handsworth on Monday was attended by around 300 people.
After painting the artwork, Mohammed Ali Aerosol wrote on Instagram: "I Can't Breathe' Silver Street/High Street corner just go up in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
"Wonderful to see people jumping out of cars to connect with a bit of black paint on a wall. This is what public art should instil... something that resonates with the people. Never underestimate the power of seeing truth upon a wall in a public space."
But just hours later he added: "Painted off less that 24 hours after it was created. For the record, Acorns Hospice store owner has embraced the artwork but someone or some authority chose to silence it. What kind of message does this give having this artwork removed so quickly?"
One local woman replied: "Why was this artwork removed when there is graffiti all over Kings Heath that hasn't been touched in weeks?"
The council apologised 'unreservedly' for the removal.
Councillor John O'Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks, said: "We unreservedly apologise for the removal of this artwork.
"Graffiti is a scourge in our city and the operative that removed it did so in good faith.
"There was absolutely no political motive behind this.
"However, we accept that it was wrong, are investigating how this happened and would be happy for this artwork to be repainted at this location."
Late on Tuesday - June 2 - the street art had been repainted not only in Kings Heath, but another four locations across Birmingham.
Police officers were seen on Silver Street as the mural was being painted, but they reportedly left after hearing the artist had been given permission.
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"After the whitewashing of 'I Can't Breathe' artwork, it was not only painted back, but added to four other neighbourhoods in Birmingham and projected onto a city building," tweeted Mohammed.
"That's what happens when you suppress something. Don't be surprised when it's back stronger than ever."
In a series of tweets to Mohammed Ali Aerosol, Toby Porter - CEO of Acorns Hospice, wrote: "We would have loved for this artwork to have stayed on the wall of our Kings Heath store, I am very sorry someone has removed it. It's a message we all need to see.
"I have been told the council regularly removes art work and posters from that wall. This is our best guess as to what happened. Our store has sadly been closed since mid-March due to Covid-19 so none of our staff even saw it.
"We rent our shops, so anything on an exterior could be removed by landlords or councils. If you want to do the same artwork on canvas, we would be proud to display or hang inside this Kings Heath or any other of our 50 shops."
A protest organised by Black Lives Matter is expected to take place on Thursday from 4pm in Victoria Square outside the city council HQ.
The city council had shown its support for the Black Lives Matter movement by organising for the iconic Library of Birmingham to be illuminated in purple last night (June 2) - the colour representing the movement.
The actions of a brutal police officer against George Floyd in Minneapolis has provoked fury around the world.
In Birmingham, the police are currently facing nine investigations by the independent regulator the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) about excessive force against black men in the city.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Incredible moment NHS worker reunited with daughters after 9 weeks apart

Watch the moment an NHS worker is reunited with her daughters after nine weeks .
Suzie Vaughan says she had to keep away from her daughters so they would be safe during the pandemic .
Ms Vaughan , 43 , spent more than two months away from her daughters Hettie , seven , and Bella , nine .
The NHS worker can be seen sneaking up behind her kids , who were living with her sister Charlotte during the unprecedented health crisis .
And now the touching video has gone viral .
Suzanne , from Kings Lynn , Norfolk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my sister ’ s home because I wanted to keep them safe , because I work at the hospital and was exposing myself to the virus each day .
“ But I also wanted to work more , and I couldn ’ t do more hours and keep the girls .
“ It was a really difficult decision but it was a sacrifice that needed to be made .
“ Leaving them was very emotional as I didn ’ t know how long it would be until I saw them again - I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But so many others have made the same sacrifices because we want to help people and fight this virus .
“ It was something I needed to do - I started doing this job over 20 years ago because I wanted to help people .
“ I put work first for nine weeks , but I think now it was time I put my girls first.
” Suzanne said : “ We Facetime each day and they will always text me good morning .
“ I was tired from work and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I couldn ’ t cuddle them so I stuck to it .
“ There were many times I thought to myself I can ’ t do this anymore .
“ It was difficult the first few weeks , because I ’ d come home from work and they wouldn ’ t be there .
“ It was dead quiet , no one running about or screaming or laughing , it was horrible .
“ I don ’ t know what to do without them singing and dancing.
” She said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my hours back to normal , and she was incredibly understanding and supportive .
“ By the end I had a countdown to when I ’ d be seeing my girls again and it was really the one thing keeping me going . ''
She said : “ We kept it a secret from them because I didn ’ t want to disappoint them in case something changed , but it was all worthwhile when I saw their reactions .
“ I just didn ’ t want to let them go and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my heart .
It was amazing .
“ I thought I can ’ t ever let them go again .
“ I ’ m just glad to be with them now , I was so overwhelmed both physically and mentally , it was surreal .
“ We haven ’ t stopped cuddling for a minute since I ’ ve been back.
” She added : “ Being home with my girls feels like I ’ ve won a gold medal - it ’ s brilliant .
“ We ’ ve always been close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much closer .
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Watch the moment an NHS worker is reunited with her daughters after nine weeks.
Suzie Vaughan says she had to keep away from her daughters so they would be safe during the pandemic.
Ms Vaughan, 43, spent more than two months away from her daughters Hettie, seven, and Bella, nine.
The NHS worker can be seen sneaking up behind her kids, who were living with her sister Charlotte during the unprecedented health crisis.
And now the touching video has gone viral.
Suzanne, from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, said: “I brought them to my sister’s home because I wanted to keep them safe, because I work at the hospital and was exposing myself to the virus each day.
“But I also wanted to work more, and I couldn’t do more hours and keep the girls.
“It was a really difficult decision but it was a sacrifice that needed to be made.
“Leaving them was very emotional as I didn’t know how long it would be until I saw them again - I never expected it to be nine weeks.
“But so many others have made the same sacrifices because we want to help people and fight this virus.
“It was something I needed to do - I started doing this job over 20 years ago because I wanted to help people.
“I put work first for nine weeks, but I think now it was time I put my girls first.”
Suzanne said: “We Facetime each day and they will always text me good morning.
“I was tired from work and wanted to see them but I knew I couldn’t cuddle them so I stuck to it.
“There were many times I thought to myself I can’t do this anymore.
“It was difficult the first few weeks, because I’d come home from work and they wouldn’t be there.
“It was dead quiet, no one running about or screaming or laughing, it was horrible.
“I don’t know what to do without them singing and dancing.”
She said: "I told my boss I needed to reduce my hours back to normal, and she was incredibly understanding and supportive.
“By the end I had a countdown to when I’d be seeing my girls again and it was really the one thing keeping me going."
She said: “We kept it a secret from them because I didn’t want to disappoint them in case something changed, but it was all worthwhile when I saw their reactions.
“I just didn’t want to let them go and when they cried I just felt it in my heart. It was amazing.
“I thought I can’t ever let them go again.
“I’m just glad to be with them now, I was so overwhelmed both physically and mentally, it was surreal.
“We haven’t stopped cuddling for a minute since I’ve been back.”
She added: “Being home with my girls feels like I’ve won a gold medal - it’s brilliant.
“We’ve always been close, but this has made us so much closer.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Stoke loanee James Chester gets Aston Villa green light

James Chester has been given the green light to remain with Stoke City until the Championship season has been completed - and upon his Aston Villa return , as things stand , he 'll be out of contract .
Villa defender Chester joined the Potters on a loan basis in the January transfer window and , prior to the suspension of the campaign , had made seven appearances for the club .
With Covid-19 casting uncertainty over the completion of the campaign , and indeed whether or not players out on loan might be able to see out the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s loan was threatened by a premature parting of the ways .
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They ’ re hoping to stave off the threat of relegation under Michael O ’ Neill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , Chester was less certain - but it wasn ’ t something that was concerning him at this moment in time .
“ The issue of contracts ending on June 30 is an interesting one , ” he told the Athletic recently .
“ My Aston Villa deal ends on that date but I haven ’ t really discussed it as there is no definitive stance yet .
“ There is the chance contracts could be extended automatically to the end of the season , whatever the new date is , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the prospects of snapping up Welshman Chester on a permanent basis in the next transfer window , pundit and former goalkeeper Paul Robinson reckoned such a deal would hinge on which division the relegation battling Lions find themselves in next term .
“ Any player like that you are going to stand up and take notice but I think it depends massively on what league Villa are in next year , ” he said .
“ Scott Hogan is doing himself no harm , he is scoring goals at that level regularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be silly not to put him back into the ranks .
`` The same applies to James Chester .
Players that have not fitted in but gone out and done well elsewhere .
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James Chester has been given the green light to remain with Stoke City until the Championship season has been completed - and upon his Aston Villa return, as things stand, he'll be out of contract.
Villa defender Chester joined the Potters on a loan basis in the January transfer window and, prior to the suspension of the campaign, had made seven appearances for the club.
With Covid-19 casting uncertainty over the completion of the campaign, and indeed whether or not players out on loan might be able to see out the season in their current surroundings, Chester’s loan was threatened by a premature parting of the ways.
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With clubs in the top two tiers now given concrete dates as to when the leagues plan to restart again, Chester has been permitted to stay until Stoke’s finally matches are seen out.
They’re hoping to stave off the threat of relegation under Michael O’Neill.
On the subject of his own future, Chester was less certain - but it wasn’t something that was concerning him at this moment in time.
“The issue of contracts ending on June 30 is an interesting one,” he told the Athletic recently. “My Aston Villa deal ends on that date but I haven’t really discussed it as there is no definitive stance yet.
“There is the chance contracts could be extended automatically to the end of the season, whatever the new date is, and that would be fine be me.”
On the prospects of snapping up Welshman Chester on a permanent basis in the next transfer window, pundit and former goalkeeper Paul Robinson reckoned such a deal would hinge on which division the relegation battling Lions find themselves in next term.
“Any player like that you are going to stand up and take notice but I think it depends massively on what league Villa are in next year,” he said.
“Scott Hogan is doing himself no harm, he is scoring goals at that level regularly and playing well, so it would be silly not to put him back into the ranks.
"The same applies to James Chester. Players that have not fitted in but gone out and done well elsewhere.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Garry Monk cites key meeting involving Albion to take aim at EFL

Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk does not believe Championship sides will be ready to resume the season when planned .
After discussions last week , the EFL confirmed on Sunday second-tier football is set to return on June 20 in a boost for West Bromwich Albion 's promotion hopes .
Albion have nine fixtures left to play in their bid to return to the Premier League and they trail Leeds United by a point at the top of the table .
But Monk says players have not been given enough time to prepare and cited a key meeting where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requested and agreed to a three-week period of contact training before any return to action .
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It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In terms of the return date , I think if we are honest , we were all taken aback by that .
The fact was that there was no prior correspondence or consultation to that return date , which was surprising for us .
“ It ’ s well known that we ’ ve been working minimum of a week behind the Premier League .
We had a managers ’ meeting a few weeks ago with the EFL , and one thing we all asked for – and we thought had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum of three weeks contact training.
” He added : “ Contact training has only just been signed off yesterday , so for ourselves , our first contact will be on Thursday .
So to have the players ready in two and a half weeks when you ’ ve only just started contact training is a huge risk in terms of injuries and preparation if we ’ re honest .
“ If everyone has adhered to the guidelines and returned on the 25th , then I don ’ t think there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honestly and say that two and a half weeks of contract training is good enough preparation for the players to go and then play an intense batch of games .
“ We have to deal with it all though , and I ’ m just trying to focus on what we can do.
” Albion resumed contact training yesterday at the club ’ s Walsall training ground ahead of their first game back against Birmingham City .
Monk 's comments come after QPR chief executive Les Hoos criticised the EFL , claiming players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the time-frame they have been given .

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk does not believe Championship sides will be ready to resume the season when planned.
After discussions last week, the EFL confirmed on Sunday second-tier football is set to return on June 20 in a boost for West Bromwich Albion's promotion hopes.
Albion have nine fixtures left to play in their bid to return to the Premier League and they trail Leeds United by a point at the top of the table.
But Monk says players have not been given enough time to prepare and cited a key meeting where he claimed managers of all 24 clubs had requested and agreed to a three-week period of contact training before any return to action.
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Monk, whose side are eight points outside the play-offs, told the Sheffield Star: “I think we all understand how difficult it is for the EFL to put this together, send it out to the clubs and give those guidelines. It’s an extremely difficult situation for them.
“In terms of the return date, I think if we are honest, we were all taken aback by that. The fact was that there was no prior correspondence or consultation to that return date, which was surprising for us.
“It’s well known that we’ve been working minimum of a week behind the Premier League. We had a managers’ meeting a few weeks ago with the EFL, and one thing we all asked for – and we thought had been agreed – was that we would have a minimum of three weeks contact training.”
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He added: “Contact training has only just been signed off yesterday, so for ourselves, our first contact will be on Thursday. So to have the players ready in two and a half weeks when you’ve only just started contact training is a huge risk in terms of injuries and preparation if we’re honest.
“If everyone has adhered to the guidelines and returned on the 25th, then I don’t think there’s any manager who could sit here honestly and say that two and a half weeks of contract training is good enough preparation for the players to go and then play an intense batch of games.
“We have to deal with it all though, and I’m just trying to focus on what we can do.”
Albion resumed contact training yesterday at the club’s Walsall training ground ahead of their first game back against Birmingham City.
Monk's comments come after QPR chief executive Les Hoos criticised the EFL, claiming players will not be fit enough to play under the time-frame they have been given.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Premier League TV schedule as Villa and Wolves gear up for return

A third of the remaining Premier League fixtures will be shown free-to-air , the UK government has confirmed .
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on Wednesday , June 17 with Aston Villa 's game in hand against Sheffield United being played that night .
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Sky Sports also plans to show some fixtures for free while the remaining games will be split as normal between Sky , BT Sport and Amazon .
Sky have the rights for 64 games and in addition to the 39 already scheduled to be screened live , 25 more matches will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the free-to-air Pick channel .
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool on Saturday , June 20 is the first confirmed free-to-air offering .
BBC Sport will show four matches free-to-air and there will also be additional Match of the Day highlight shows .
Amazon has now confirmed it will stream the four Premier League games it has the rights to free of charge , bringing the total number of free-to-air games to 33 .
Which matches will be shown first ?
Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first games to be played .
That will bring each team to 29 games played and a full round of matches will then take place on the weekend of Friday , June 19 .

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A third of the remaining Premier League fixtures will be shown free-to-air, the UK government has confirmed.
The Premier League plans to resume the campaign on Wednesday, June 17 with Aston Villa's game in hand against Sheffield United being played that night.
There are a total of 92 fixtures left in the season and here's what we know so far about the schedule:
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What are the kick-off times?
Kick-off times will be staggered across various days for the rest of the season, these are:
Friday 20:00
Saturday 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 and 20:00
Sunday 12:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 19:00
Monday 20:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 and 20:00
How can I watch?
Every match will be broadcast live and for the first time since its inception in 1992, matches will be screened free-to-air on the BBC.
Sky Sports also plans to show some fixtures for free while the remaining games will be split as normal between Sky, BT Sport and Amazon.
Sky have the rights for 64 games and in addition to the 39 already scheduled to be screened live, 25 more matches will be available on Sky Sports Premier League and the free-to-air Pick channel.
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool on Saturday, June 20 is the first confirmed free-to-air offering.
BBC Sport will show four matches free-to-air and there will also be additional Match of the Day highlight shows.
Amazon has now confirmed it will stream the four Premier League games it has the rights to free of charge, bringing the total number of free-to-air games to 33.
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Which matches will be shown first?
Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, both games in hand, will be the first games to be played.
That will bring each team to 29 games played and a full round of matches will then take place on the weekend of Friday, June 19.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2, BA issue NEW updates over when flights will resume

A string of popular holiday companies and airlines have issued fresh updates for passengers and customers as the lockdown is eased .
The government imposed a nationwide lockdown in mid-March , urging Brits to avoid all but essential travel abroad .
But now attention is turning to a summer holiday for many Brits , as the lockdown is gradually eased across the UK by the Prime Minister .
Boris Johnson lifted certain lockdown measures from June 1 , with British holidaymakers now hoping of a summer trip abroad .
Despite this , things wo n't quite be normal , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest crisis '' yet .
For Ryanair , Easyjet , Jet2 and BA passengers , things will change .
Here 's what we know so far .
EasyJet will resume flights on half its routes by the end of next month .
The Luton-based carrier , which has grounded its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic , announced its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks .
Half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July , increasing to 75 % during August .
Flights will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning the airline will operate at around 30 % of its normal capacity between July and September .
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August .
Ryanair plans to restore 40 % of its flights from July 1 .
Berlin , Prague , Venice , Malta and Marrakesh are among the destinations for passengers .
The budget carrier has been highly critical of the government 's plans to quarantine passengers upon landing , however .
The proposals - revealed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the airline 's chief Michael O'Leary .
Jet2 - which has a base from Birmingham Airport - will ramp up its schedule from the beginning of next month .
From July 1 , Jet2 will fly to Alicante , Zante , Verona , Malaga and Madeira .
It will serve as welcome news for Birmingham Airport , which has been eerily quiet since the lockdown was imposed in mid-March .
Indeed , during one seven-day period , only six flights departed the transport hub , situated near the NEC , in Solihull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flight schedule may be impossible to resume until 2023 .
But it will restart some flights from next month ( July ) , telling customers the plans are in constant review .
If you are due to travel between now and 31 July 2020 , you can claim a voucher for future travel .
TUI will resume flights abroad on June 12 , it says , with destinations including a string of popular European holiday hotspots .
The holiday company , which is the UK 's largest , will fly from everywhere including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as Bulgaria .
TUI says : “ We understand that these are incredibly uncertain times and we ’ re continually reviewing and updating our policies in line with government guidelines .
`` Our holidays departing after 12 June 2020 are currently due to operate as planned . ''

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A string of popular holiday companies and airlines have issued fresh updates for passengers and customers as the lockdown is eased.
The government imposed a nationwide lockdown in mid-March, urging Brits to avoid all but essential travel abroad.
But now attention is turning to a summer holiday for many Brits, as the lockdown is gradually eased across the UK by the Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson lifted certain lockdown measures from June 1, with British holidaymakers now hoping of a summer trip abroad.
Despite this, things won't quite be normal, with travel operators lamenting the industry's " greatest crisis" yet.
For Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and BA passengers, things will change. Here's what we know so far.
Easyjet
EasyJet will resume flights on half its routes by the end of next month.
The Luton-based carrier, which has grounded its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic, announced its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks.
Half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July, increasing to 75% during August.
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Flights will be at a lower frequency than normal, meaning the airline will operate at around 30% of its normal capacity between July and September.
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August.
Ryanair
Ryanair plans to restore 40% of its flights from July 1.
Berlin, Prague, Venice, Malta and Marrakesh are among the destinations for passengers.
The budget carrier has been highly critical of the government's plans to quarantine passengers upon landing, however.
The proposals - revealed by the government last week - were blasted by the airline's chief Michael O'Leary.
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Jet2
Jet2 - which has a base from Birmingham Airport - will ramp up its schedule from the beginning of next month.
From July 1, Jet2 will fly to Alicante, Zante, Verona, Malaga and Madeira.
It will serve as welcome news for Birmingham Airport, which has been eerily quiet since the lockdown was imposed in mid-March.
Indeed, during one seven-day period, only six flights departed the transport hub, situated near the NEC, in Solihull.
British Airways
British Airways has warned a full flight schedule may be impossible to resume until 2023.
But it will restart some flights from next month (July), telling customers the plans are in constant review.
If you are due to travel between now and 31 July 2020, you can claim a voucher for future travel.
TUI
TUI will resume flights abroad on June 12, it says, with destinations including a string of popular European holiday hotspots.
The holiday company, which is the UK's largest, will fly from everywhere including Germany, Iceland and Czech Republic, as well as Bulgaria.
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
TUI says: “We understand that these are incredibly uncertain times and we’re continually reviewing and updating our policies in line with government guidelines.
"Our holidays departing after 12 June 2020 are currently due to operate as planned."


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Frank predicts Brentford top two struggles ahead of Albion battle

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted it will be incredibly difficult for his side to catch West Bromwich Albion and earn automatic promotion this season - and he 's already indicated that he 's preparing for the play-offs .
The Bees sit fourth in the Championship table with nine games left , 10 points behind West Brom who sit in second place , just behind leaders Leeds United .
Indeed for the current top two , it feels like theirs to lose , having made the running for the vast majority of the campaign .
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“ I think of course it ’ s tough , we are ten points off with nine games left , ” Frank told The Football Show .
“ It ’ s a very tough task , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that will be extremely hard with squad rotation , they will be coming thick and fast not just for one or two weeks but potentially five and a half weeks .
“ We need to be extremely good at that .
Of course , we will go for it but realistically it ’ s about consolidating , making sure we stay in the play-off and then there will be some extremely competitive play-off games.
” The EFL announced on Sunday that the Championship is set to return on June 20 .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 8 to decide whether a points-per-game system should be used if the season is curtailed .
Frank admitted that he would much prefer for the final nine games to be played but revealed his side won ’ t complain if that format is implemented on the league table .
“ I think , first and foremost , we need to think about the bigger picture for society , ” he explained .
“ We know football is the more important of non-important stuff in the world .
Can we play the games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we should do that .
If not , then we need to take the most sensible situation and just deal with it .
“ Sometimes in life , it can be a little unfair , you need to move on and go again .
But I ’ d definitely prefer to play the games , we ’ re in a good place and we can ’ t wait to go out and try to compete again .
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted it will be incredibly difficult for his side to catch West Bromwich Albion and earn automatic promotion this season - and he's already indicated that he's preparing for the play-offs.
The Bees sit fourth in the Championship table with nine games left, 10 points behind West Brom who sit in second place, just behind leaders Leeds United.
Indeed for the current top two, it feels like theirs to lose, having made the running for the vast majority of the campaign.
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While they’ve competed at the top of the league for most of the season, Frank has now admitted that it will be difficult for his side to catch Leeds and Albion in the final weeks.
“I think of course it’s tough, we are ten points off with nine games left,” Frank told The Football Show.
“It’s a very tough task, we almost need to play nine perfect games and that will be extremely hard with squad rotation, they will be coming thick and fast not just for one or two weeks but potentially five and a half weeks.
“We need to be extremely good at that. Of course, we will go for it but realistically it’s about consolidating, making sure we stay in the play-off and then there will be some extremely competitive play-off games.”
The EFL announced on Sunday that the Championship is set to return on June 20.
However, a vote will take place on June 8 to decide whether a points-per-game system should be used if the season is curtailed.
Frank admitted that he would much prefer for the final nine games to be played but revealed his side won’t complain if that format is implemented on the league table.
“I think, first and foremost, we need to think about the bigger picture for society,” he explained.
“We know football is the more important of non-important stuff in the world. Can we play the games, is it safe? I definitely think we should do that. If not, then we need to take the most sensible situation and just deal with it.
“Sometimes in life, it can be a little unfair, you need to move on and go again. But I’d definitely prefer to play the games, we’re in a good place and we can’t wait to go out and try to compete again.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--McDonald's shares four golden rules for customers as restaurants reopen

McDonald 's has shared a list of golden rules its customers must follow as Birmingham branches re-open today .
The fast food giant re-opened just under 500 UK restaurants as part of a swathe of re-openings on June 3 .
Among them were eateries situated in Birmingham , in particular Erdington and New Oscott .
Further afield , branches in the Black Country - from Sandwell and Dudley to Wolverhampton and Walsall - were also given the green light to open .
Yesterday , restaurants in Worcestershire and Warwickshire opened as part of six re-openings .
McDonald 's has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as drive-thru establishments welcome customers from 11am today .
The fast food giant confirmed it has fewer employees in the kitchens to enable our teams to social distance and work safely .
Maccies also stated : `` We will have a limited menu ( no breakfast or Shakes for now ) and will open for reduced hours ( 11am-10pm ) '' We encourage you to use contactless payment methods and cap your spend at £25 . ''
It adds : `` For those visiting our Drive Thrus , you can browse the menu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My McDonald 's App - we 'll start preparing your order when you 're near the restaurant . ''
`` We 're delighted to be returning to communities across the UK and Ireland , thank you for your continued support and patience .
We look forward to seeing you soon , '' a statement from the global chain added .

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McDonald's has shared a list of golden rules its customers must follow as Birmingham branches re-open today.
The fast food giant re-opened just under 500 UK restaurants as part of a swathe of re-openings on June 3.
Among them were eateries situated in Birmingham, in particular Erdington and New Oscott.
Further afield, branches in the Black Country - from Sandwell and Dudley to Wolverhampton and Walsall - were also given the green light to open.
Yesterday, restaurants in Worcestershire and Warwickshire opened as part of six re-openings.
McDonald's has now shared four changes to how it operates as drive-thru establishments welcome customers from 11am today.
The fast food giant confirmed it has fewer employees in the kitchens to enable our teams to social distance and work safely.
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Maccies also stated: "We will have a limited menu (no breakfast or Shakes for now) and will open for reduced hours (11am-10pm)
"We encourage you to use contactless payment methods and cap your spend at £25."
It adds: "For those visiting our Drive Thrus, you can browse the menu, order and pay ahead using the My McDonald's App - we'll start preparing your order when you're near the restaurant."
"We're delighted to be returning to communities across the UK and Ireland, thank you for your continued support and patience. We look forward to seeing you soon," a statement from the global chain added.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Huge queue at Black Country McDonald's drive-thrus as 13 reopen

Fast-food fans have begun to queue at McDonald 's drive-thrus across the Black Country once again as the global chain gets back to businesses .
The chain , famous for the Big Mac , shut its branches up on Tuesday , March 24 , following the government lockdown .
But after 10 weeks with no Big Macs , fries or McChicken Sandwiches , branches across the country – including Walsall , Wolverhampton , Bilston and Dudley – are now open .
Plans to have all 924 drive-thrus operating again by Thursday , June 4 , were also announced .
Queues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had already begun before the store opened at 11am – as eager customers desperately awaited a taste of the famous Golden Arches .
Around 500 McDonald 's restaurants have now reopened .
Announcing the changes , a McDonald 's spokesperson said : `` This is only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants .
`` Over the last fortnight , our employees , franchisees and suppliers have worked tirelessly to implement new procedures to enable safe working so that we can now help all parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Big Mac . ''
But things will be a little different now .
`` Face coverings , gloves , Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different , it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants , we expect demand will be high , '' McDonald 's added .
`` Please bear with us , we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority . ''
And there will be some conspicuous absences from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing among other favourites .
`` With smaller teams , we will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours , and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to £25 , '' the chain said .
GREAT BRIDGE ALL SAINTS WAY COSELEY WOLVES FALLINGS PARK NEW OSCOTT WILLENHALL WEDNESFIELD WALSALL BESCOT BILSTON GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK DT WALSALL - RUSHALL WOLVERHAMPTON - STAFFORD ROAD DUDLEY - UPPER GORNAL WALSALL - LITTLETON CENTRE

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Fast-food fans have begun to queue at McDonald's drive-thrus across the Black Country once again as the global chain gets back to businesses.
The chain, famous for the Big Mac, shut its branches up on Tuesday, March 24, following the government lockdown.
But after 10 weeks with no Big Macs, fries or McChicken Sandwiches, branches across the country – including Walsall, Wolverhampton, Bilston and Dudley – are now open.
Plans to have all 924 drive-thrus operating again by Thursday, June 4, were also announced.
Queues outside the High Street-based eatery in Bilston had already begun before the store opened at 11am – as eager customers desperately awaited a taste of the famous Golden Arches.
Around 500 McDonald's restaurants have now reopened.
Announcing the changes, a McDonald's spokesperson said: "This is only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants.
"Over the last fortnight, our employees, franchisees and suppliers have worked tirelessly to implement new procedures to enable safe working so that we can now help all parts of the UK and Ireland to enjoy the return of the Big Mac."
(Image: Handout)
But things will be a little different now.
"Face coverings, gloves, Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different, it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants, we expect demand will be high," McDonald's added.
"Please bear with us, we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority."
And there will be some conspicuous absences from the menu too - with breakfast items missing among other favourites.
"With smaller teams, we will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours, and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to £25," the chain said.
McDonald's drive-thrus that reopen today:
GREAT BRIDGE
ALL SAINTS WAY
COSELEY
WOLVES FALLINGS PARK
NEW OSCOTT
WILLENHALL
WEDNESFIELD
WALSALL BESCOT
BILSTON
GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK DT
WALSALL - RUSHALL
WOLVERHAMPTON - STAFFORD ROAD
DUDLEY - UPPER GORNAL
WALSALL - LITTLETON CENTRE


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Piers Morgan hits out at being 'shamed' for not posting black square

Piers Morgan has hit out at being `` shamed '' by people for not posting a black square on Instagram .
The Good Morning Britain presenter was discussing the # blackouttuesday movement on Instagram during today 's show .
Taking to GMB , Piers reflected on choosing not to upload a black square to his feed on the day thousands of others were .
He explained : “ I got shamed by people for not doing the square .
“ People who hadn ’ t watched yesterday ’ s Good Morning Britain and seen us devote an unprecedented amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He continued : “ I don ’ t think people should be shamed into posting things or not posting things .
“ I think they should be educated about the issues better .
I think they should hear from black voices about what racism really is and how it really manifests itself .
“ I don ’ t think you should be judged according to your ability to post a black square.
” Gamal ‘ G ’ Turawa , a retired Metropolitan Police officer , told Piers ; `` To a certain extent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t be about the black square .
“ But I think it ’ s about people having the need to have a visible sign that people are talking about these things .
I think the black square is a way of creating the debate .
“ Looking at it in a broader sense , we ’ re at a time where people need to talk .
We need to have conversation , we need to have dialogue , and I think all of these things create the dialogue .
“ Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these dialogues .
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Piers Morgan has hit out at being "shamed" by people for not posting a black square on Instagram.
The Good Morning Britain presenter was discussing the #blackouttuesday movement on Instagram during today's show.
Taking to GMB, Piers reflected on choosing not to upload a black square to his feed on the day thousands of others were.
He explained: “I got shamed by people for not doing the square.
“People who hadn’t watched yesterday’s Good Morning Britain and seen us devote an unprecedented amount of airtime to debating this issue."
He continued: “I don’t think people should be shamed into posting things or not posting things.
“I think they should be educated about the issues better. I think they should hear from black voices about what racism really is and how it really manifests itself.
“I don’t think you should be judged according to your ability to post a black square.”
Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, a retired Metropolitan Police officer, told Piers; "To a certain extent I agree with you Piers, it shouldn’t be about the black square.
“But I think it’s about people having the need to have a visible sign that people are talking about these things. I think the black square is a way of creating the debate.
“Looking at it in a broader sense, we’re at a time where people need to talk. We need to have conversation, we need to have dialogue, and I think all of these things create the dialogue.
“Whether good or bad we need to have these dialogues.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Harry Wilson demands talks after Villa transfer claims - reports

Aston Villa were heavily linked with Liverpool winger Harry Wilson in the last summer transfer window .
The Wales international was reportedly a target for Villa after they won promotion from the Championship .
Wilson was on the losing Derby County side in the play-off final but after scoring 18 goals for the Rams , several Premier League clubs wanted to take him on loan .
Wilson joined Bournemouth in August , where he has impressed with seven goals for Villa 's relegation rivals .
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The Liverpool Echo reports that when Wilson links back up with the Reds , he wants talks over his long-term future at the club .
He will seek clarification from manager Jurgen Klopp on his role in the squad , having not played a competitive match for the top flight champions-elect since making his senior debut more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with a move to Leeds United if the Whites go on to secure their promotion as expected .
Villa signed Trezeguet , Anwar El Ghazi and Jota on permanent deals last summer to boost their options on the wing .

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