birminghammail--2020-05-25--Boris Johnson reveals when shops will reopen as lockdown lifted

Shops , outdoor markets , car show rooms and schools are being told to 'get ready ' to reopen as the country enters the latest phase of the UK lockdown .
Addressing the nation in a briefing on Bank Holiday Monday ( May 25 ) , the Prime Minister announced the date for non-essential shops to welcome back shoppers .
Boris Johnson said nurseries and primary schools would reopen on June 1 , with some contact with teachers for secondary years 10 and 11 from June 15 .
He directed the first part of the briefing towards the retail sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show rooms and outdoor markets to reopen on June 1 .
This was due to the fact the rate of transmission is lower outdoors and that markets would be 'safe ' and not risk a second wave of the virus , he said .
All other non-essential shops , including department stores and small independent stores , were told to prepare to reopen on June 15 .
Social distancing measures must remain in place , the Prime Minister said .
The Prime Minister said : `` We will set out our formal assessment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for adjusting the lockdown later this week as part of the three-weekly review we are legally required to undertake by Thursday .
`` But because of the progress we are making I can , with confidence , put the British people on notice of the changes we intend to introduce as we move to step two . ''
He urged the public to continue to wash their hands , social distance and self-isolate if they develop symptoms of Covid-19 .
It comes as the death toll in the UK reached 36,914 , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , May 24 ) including deaths in all settings .
From June 1 , outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to open , provided they can do so safely .
He said : `` We know that the transmission of the virus is lower outdoors and that it is easier to follow Covid secure guidelines in open spaces . ''
From June 15 , `` all other non-essential retail '' will be allowed to reopen , contingent on progress in the fight against coronavirus and if the businesses are `` covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new guidance was being published for the retail sector `` detailing the measures they should take to meet the necessary social distancing and hygiene standards '' .
`` Shops now have the time to implement this guidance before they reopen , '' he said .
`` This will ensure there can be no doubt about what steps they should take . ''
Boris Johnson said the authorities would `` have the powers we need to enforce compliance where that is required '' .
`` I want people to be confident that they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rules for all premises , '' he added .
Updating with the latest statistics , Professor Yvonne Doyle , Public Health England 's medical director , said in any week recently 61,000 people might have been infected with coronavirus , adding that that is a `` fairly stable '' figure .
She said the R number , showing the reproduction of the virus , is estimated to be between 0.7 and 1 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said of the controversy involving his chief adviser Dominic Cummings : `` Yes of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anger and the pain that people feel . ''
Boris Johnson said he regretted the `` confusion and anger '' caused by the Dominic Cummings row .
At the daily Downing Street press conference , the Prime Minister said : `` Do I regret what has happened ?
Yes , of course I do regret the confusion and the anger and the pain that people feel . ''
He added : `` This is a country that has been going through the most tremendous difficulties and suffering in the course of the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really did want people to understand exactly what had happened . ''
The Prime Minister said he had been told about Dominic Cummings ' decision to drive to Durham to isolate while he was himself ill and `` had a lot on my plate '' .
`` I did n't know about any of the arrangements in advance , '' Boris Johnson told the Downing Street press conference .
`` What I think did happen was while I was ill and about to get a lot sicker we had a brief conversation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was .
`` But I have to tell you , at that particular stage I had a lot on my plate and really did n't focus on the matter until these stories started to emerge in the last few days . ''

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Shops, outdoor markets, car show rooms and schools are being told to 'get ready' to reopen as the country enters the latest phase of the UK lockdown.
Addressing the nation in a briefing on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25), the Prime Minister announced the date for non-essential shops to welcome back shoppers.
Boris Johnson said nurseries and primary schools would reopen on June 1, with some contact with teachers for secondary years 10 and 12 from June 15.
He directed the first part of the briefing towards the retail sector, outlining plans to first allow car show rooms and outdoor markets to reopen on June 1.
This was due to the fact the rate of transmission is lower outdoors and that markets would be 'safe' and not risk a second wave of the virus, he said.
All other non-essential shops, including department stores and small independent stores, were told to prepare to reopen on June 15.
Social distancing measures must remain in place, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said: "We will set out our formal assessment of the five tests that we set for adjusting the lockdown later this week as part of the three-weekly review we are legally required to undertake by Thursday.
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"But because of the progress we are making I can, with confidence, put the British people on notice of the changes we intend to introduce as we move to step two."
He urged the public to continue to wash their hands, social distance and self-isolate if they develop symptoms of Covid-19.
It comes as the death toll in the UK reached 36,914, an increase of 121 since yesterday (Sunday, May 24) including deaths in all settings.
From June 1, outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to open, provided they can do so safely.
He said: "We know that the transmission of the virus is lower outdoors and that it is easier to follow Covid secure guidelines in open spaces."
From June 15, "all other non-essential retail" will be allowed to reopen, contingent on progress in the fight against coronavirus and if the businesses are "covid secure".
The Prime Minister said new guidance was being published for the retail sector "detailing the measures they should take to meet the necessary social distancing and hygiene standards".
"Shops now have the time to implement this guidance before they reopen," he said.
"This will ensure there can be no doubt about what steps they should take."
Boris Johnson said the authorities would "have the powers we need to enforce compliance where that is required".
"I want people to be confident that they can shop safely provided they follow the social distancing rules for all premises," he added.
Updating with the latest statistics, Professor Yvonne Doyle, Public Health England's medical director, said in any week recently 61,000 people might have been infected with coronavirus, adding that that is a "fairly stable" figure.
She said the R number, showing the reproduction of the virus, is estimated to be between 0.7 and 1.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said of the controversy involving his chief adviser Dominic Cummings: "Yes of course I do regret the confusion and the anger and the pain that people feel."
Boris Johnson said he regretted the "confusion and anger" caused by the Dominic Cummings row.
At the daily Downing Street press conference, the Prime Minister said: "Do I regret what has happened? Yes, of course I do regret the confusion and the anger and the pain that people feel."
He added: "This is a country that has been going through the most tremendous difficulties and suffering in the course of the last 10 weeks and that's why I really did want people to understand exactly what had happened."
The Prime Minister said he had been told about Dominic Cummings' decision to drive to Durham to isolate while he was himself ill and "had a lot on my plate".
"I didn't know about any of the arrangements in advance," Boris Johnson told the Downing Street press conference.
"What I think did happen was while I was ill and about to get a lot sicker we had a brief conversation in which I think Dominic Cuimmings mentioned where he was.
"But I have to tell you, at that particular stage I had a lot on my plate and really didn't focus on the matter until these stories started to emerge in the last few days."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--The shops which can open from June 1 - with rest to follow two weeks later

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from June 1 if they can meet the Covid-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers .
Mr Johnson said all other shops will be expected to be able to reopen from June 15 .
Speaking at today ’ s Downing Street briefing , he said the first wave of reopenings can happen from June 1 .
Shops selling clothes , shoes , toys , furniture , books , and electronics will then be allowed to reopen on June 15 - if tests are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place , the PM said .
He said : `` I want people to be confident they can shop safely provided they follow social distancing rules . ''
It comes as the UK 's confirmed coronavirus death toll rose to 36,914 after a further 121 fatalities were announced today .
Health authorities earlier said 77 people had died in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland - the lowest figure since the lockdown began on March 23 .
It comes as the Prime Minister faces pressure to sack his chief advisor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to defend his decision to drive to County Durham despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions , saying he believes he behaved `` reasonably '' and does not regret his actions .
In a highly unusual press conference in the rose garden of 10 Downing Street , the Prime Minister 's chief adviser said he made the journey because of fears over a lack of childcare if he became incapacitated with the virus , and concerns about his family 's safety .
Mr Cummings said stories which suggested he had opposed the lockdown and `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had `` created a very bad atmosphere around my home '' - and people `` came to my house shouting threats '' .
He said he was concerned the situation would `` get worse '' , and was `` worried about the possibility of leaving my wife and child at home all day and often into the night while I worked in Number 10 '' .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from June 1 if they can meet the Covid-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers.
Mr Johnson said all other shops will be expected to be able to reopen from June 15.
Speaking at today’s Downing Street briefing, he said the first wave of reopenings can happen from June 1.
Shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics will then be allowed to reopen on June 15 - if tests are met.
Social distancing measures must remain in place, the PM said.
He said: "I want people to be confident they can shop safely provided they follow social distancing rules."
It comes as the UK's confirmed coronavirus death toll rose to 36,914 after a further 121 fatalities were announced today.
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Health authorities earlier said 77 people had died in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - the lowest figure since the lockdown began on March 23.
It comes as the Prime Minister faces pressure to sack his chief advisor Dominic Cummings.
Mr Cummings has sought to defend his decision to drive to County Durham despite the coronavirus lockdown restrictions, saying he believes he behaved "reasonably" and does not regret his actions.
In a highly unusual press conference in the rose garden of 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's chief adviser said he made the journey because of fears over a lack of childcare if he became incapacitated with the virus, and concerns about his family's safety.
Mr Cummings said stories which suggested he had opposed the lockdown and "did not care about many deaths" had "created a very bad atmosphere around my home" - and people "came to my house shouting threats".
He said he was concerned the situation would "get worse", and was "worried about the possibility of leaving my wife and child at home all day and often into the night while I worked in Number 10".


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Barnsley send furious letter to EFL involving Birmingham City

Barnsley have written a letter to the EFL making it clear they will not accept relegation if the season is curtailed .
The Guardian have obtained the letter sent on behalf of Barnsley 's board , who warn they will oppose relegation - in the event the campaign is cut short - because of outstanding financial disciplinary hearings for other Championship clubs including Birmingham City .
Barnsley are concerned ongoing cases with Blues , Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday will not be resolved until next season , by which time the Tykes are likely to have lost their status as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently bottom of the table – seven points from safety – but implicit in their argument is the possibility that could change if an independent panel decides to deduct points from other teams .
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Derby and Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Profitability & Sustainability regulations and their cases are set to be heard later this year .
Blues became the first club to be docked points under the new rules 14 months ago .
Barnsley 's letter read : “ Our perspective has alarmed us to the fact that rule adherence and proper governance of violations is appallingly worse here in England than counterparts in France , Belgium and Switzerland .
“ A key element of La Liga ’ s large revenue growth in the last five years is its strict observance of relegation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player wages , transfer fees , filing of timely financial statements , and unbalanced or unfunded budgets ) .
How can anyone use the phrase ‘ sporting integrity ’ or the word ‘ fair ’ in any relegation scenario if the games aren ’ t played ? ''
“ This is a scenario that will not be passively accepted , ” the letter continued .
“ Two to three clubs pending punishments from EFL charges could change the current status of the Championship table.
” Barnsley 's co-owner Paul Conway last week explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other clubs were not sticking to financial rules when his side were relegated in 2018 .
“ Relegation to League One cost us about £7million in revenue , '' said Conway .
`` If something like that happens again , we ’ ll make a claim and we think we ’ ll have a strong case .
We ’ re not asking for a change in the rules , we ’ re asking for the rules to be followed .
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Barnsley have written a letter to the EFL making it clear they will not accept relegation if the season is curtailed.
The Guardian have obtained the letter sent on behalf of Barnsley's board, who warn they will oppose relegation - in the event the campaign is cut short - because of outstanding financial disciplinary hearings for other Championship clubs including Birmingham City.
Barnsley are concerned ongoing cases with Blues, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday will not be resolved until next season, by which time the Tykes are likely to have lost their status as a Championship side.
The Oakwell club are currently bottom of the table – seven points from safety – but implicit in their argument is the possibility that could change if an independent panel decides to deduct points from other teams.
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Blues were initially cleared by an independent disciplinary commission for failing to implement an agreed business plan – but the EFL decided to appeal that decision.
Derby and Wednesday face more serious charges for allegedly breaching Profitability & Sustainability regulations and their cases are set to be heard later this year. Blues became the first club to be docked points under the new rules 14 months ago.
Barnsley's letter read: “Our perspective has alarmed us to the fact that rule adherence and proper governance of violations is appallingly worse here in England than counterparts in France, Belgium and Switzerland.
“A key element of La Liga’s large revenue growth in the last five years is its strict observance of relegation when rules are broken (including unpaid player wages, transfer fees, filing of timely financial statements, and unbalanced or unfunded budgets). How can anyone use the phrase ‘sporting integrity’ or the word ‘fair’ in any relegation scenario if the games aren’t played?"
“This is a scenario that will not be passively accepted,” the letter continued. “Two to three clubs pending punishments from EFL charges could change the current status of the Championship table.”
Barnsley's co-owner Paul Conway last week explained his grievance is heightened by a feeling other clubs were not sticking to financial rules when his side were relegated in 2018.
“Relegation to League One cost us about £7million in revenue," said Conway. "If something like that happens again, we’ll make a claim and we think we’ll have a strong case. We’re not asking for a change in the rules, we’re asking for the rules to be followed.”


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Club send angry letter to EFL which could threaten West Brom's promotion

Barnsley have written a furious letter to the EFL making it clear they will not accept relegation if the season is curtailed .
The Guardian have obtained the letter sent on behalf of Barnsley 's board , who warn they will oppose relegation - in the event the campaign is cut short - because of outstanding financial disciplinary hearings for other Championship clubs .
Barnsley are concerned points deductions could be on the horizon for Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County but not until next season , by which time the Tykes are likely to have lost their status as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently bottom of the table – seven points from safety – but implicit in their argument is the possibility that could change if an independent panel decides to deduct points from other teams .
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West Bromwich Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League with Leeds United with only nine matches left to play and would finish in the top two under a points-per-game system .
The letter read : “ Our perspective has alarmed us to the fact that rule adherence and proper governance of violations is appallingly worse here in England than counterparts in France , Belgium and Switzerland .
“ A key element of La Liga ’ s large revenue growth in the last five years is its strict observance of relegation when rules are broken ( including unpaid player wages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial statements , and unbalanced or unfunded budgets ) .
How can anyone use the phrase ‘ sporting integrity ’ or the word ‘ fair ’ in any relegation scenario if the games aren ’ t played ? ''
Barnsley went on to make reference to the EFL 's appeal against the decision to clear Birmingham City of a misconduct charge by an independent disciplinary commission .
“ This is a scenario that will not be passively accepted , ” the letter continued .
“ Two to three clubs pending punishments from EFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Championship table.
” It comes after Hull City chairman Ehab Allam wrote twice to the EFL requesting for the season to be voided .

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Barnsley have written a furious letter to the EFL making it clear they will not accept relegation if the season is curtailed.
The Guardian have obtained the letter sent on behalf of Barnsley's board, who warn they will oppose relegation - in the event the campaign is cut short - because of outstanding financial disciplinary hearings for other Championship clubs.
Barnsley are concerned points deductions could be on the horizon for Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County but not until next season, by which time the Tykes are likely to have lost their status as a Championship club.
The Oakwell club are currently bottom of the table – seven points from safety – but implicit in their argument is the possibility that could change if an independent panel decides to deduct points from other teams.
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It is claimed they could launch legal action in a serious threat to the EFL's wish to implement promotion and relegation as usual this season.
West Bromwich Albion are on course to be promoted to the Premier League with Leeds United with only nine matches left to play and would finish in the top two under a points-per-game system.
The letter read: “Our perspective has alarmed us to the fact that rule adherence and proper governance of violations is appallingly worse here in England than counterparts in France, Belgium and Switzerland.
“A key element of La Liga’s large revenue growth in the last five years is its strict observance of relegation when rules are broken (including unpaid player wages, transfer fees, filing of timely financial statements, and unbalanced or unfunded budgets). How can anyone use the phrase ‘sporting integrity’ or the word ‘fair’ in any relegation scenario if the games aren’t played?"
Barnsley went on to make reference to the EFL's appeal against the decision to clear Birmingham City of a misconduct charge by an independent disciplinary commission.
“This is a scenario that will not be passively accepted,” the letter continued. “Two to three clubs pending punishments from EFL charges could change the current status of the Championship table.”
It comes after Hull City chairman Ehab Allam wrote twice to the EFL requesting for the season to be voided.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Tyrone Mings slays Dominic Cummings for Barnard Castle visit

Tyrone Mings has waded into the ongoing Dominic Cummings storm after Boris Johnson 's top aide flouted lockdown rules .
Mr Cummings - the man behind the government 's stay-at-home guidelines - has today continued to defend two 264-mile trips to Durham to see family last month .
Fronting up to media today , Mr Cummings admitted he drove to Barnard Castle with his wife Mary and child while self-isolating in the North East due to coronavirus in order to test his eyesight before making the long drive home to London .
Sightings of Prime Minister 's aide by members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town on April 12 have been one of the most controversial elements of his 260-mile trip at a time when both he and his wife Mary were showing symptoms of Covid-19 .
Mr Cummings , though , dismissed suggestions that the trip to the town , around 30 miles from Durham , was undertaken for leisure or sightseeing purposes , insisting instead that he and his wife wanted to be sure that he was in a fit state to undertake the long drive back to the capital .
He had sat by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brief bout of sickness , he claimed , and was seen with his wife and child in a nearby wood because they had stopped the car to allow the young boy to relieve himself when he needed the toilet , he said .
As for Mings , the popular Aston Villa and England centre-back watched today 's press briefing with a wry smile and issued the following post which , to some , was `` the greatest tweet of all time '' .
After witnessing Cummings ' explanation of testing his eyesight with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Barnard castle , a sight for sore eyes .
Catchy one . ''
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Keven Skinny : The greatest tweet of all time .
Colin Robertshaw : You ought to get into tourism marketing .
Claire : Killed me .
You 've got a career in commentary or stand up comedy or something after football .
Hilarious

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Tyrone Mings has waded into the ongoing Dominic Cummings storm after Boris Johnson's top aide flouted lockdown rules.
Mr Cummings - the man behind the government's stay-at-home guidelines - has today continued to defend two 264-mile trips to Durham to see family last month.
Fronting up to media today, Mr Cummings admitted he drove to Barnard Castle with his wife Mary and child while self-isolating in the North East due to coronavirus in order to test his eyesight before making the long drive home to London.
Sightings of Prime Minister's aide by members of the public in the picturesque Teesdale town on April 12 have been one of the most controversial elements of his 260-mile trip at a time when both he and his wife Mary were showing symptoms of Covid-19.
Mr Cummings, though, dismissed suggestions that the trip to the town, around 30 miles from Durham, was undertaken for leisure or sightseeing purposes, insisting instead that he and his wife wanted to be sure that he was in a fit state to undertake the long drive back to the capital.
He had sat by the river in order to recover from a brief bout of sickness, he claimed, and was seen with his wife and child in a nearby wood because they had stopped the car to allow the young boy to relieve himself when he needed the toilet, he said.
As for Mings, the popular Aston Villa and England centre-back watched today's press briefing with a wry smile and issued the following post which, to some, was "the greatest tweet of all time".
After witnessing Cummings' explanation of testing his eyesight with a drive to Barnard Castle, Mings said: "Barnard castle, a sight for sore eyes. Catchy one."
His followers reacted in their droves, and here's the best of the reaction:
Andy Jack: Ty ... top quote.
Jude: Have him Tyrone.
Nezell: Quick Tyrone, trademark it!
James Constant: can i love you more TM?
Liam Maguire: Name change to Tyrone slays Cummings.
Keven Skinny: The greatest tweet of all time.
Rebecca McGrath: You've just won Twitter big man! UTV!
Colin Robertshaw: You ought to get into tourism marketing.
Claire: Killed me. You've got a career in commentary or stand up comedy or something after football. Hilarious


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Player makes demand affecting Aston Villa's relegation battle

Completing the season on the pitch is the 'only fair way ' of deciding the final Premier League table .
That 's the view of Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore , who admits he would be gutted if the campaign was cut short .
Aston Villa 's players returned to training last week as they gear up for a return to action in June and the government has now updated its guidelines for elite sport allowing close-contact and competitive sessions .
Villa , 19th in the table with a game in hand on their relegation rivals , have 10 matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain a top-flight club .
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He told the Sheffield Star : `` We ’ re the same as the general public .
I look on BBC Sport for updates .
I want the season to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward and the only fair way to do it .
`` Time is of the essence though , because the longer it goes on , the more difficult it ’ s going to be to start next season .
`` At the moment , lockdown remains , so in the football world , it changes day by day , and our training programmes change all the time . ''
He added : `` I ’ d be really gutted if the season was scrapped .
I really do want this season to end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the only fair way to do it .
There will be a lot of uproar and implications if it doesn ’ t finish .
`` The lads have done fantastically well this season and it would be a huge disappointment if they don ’ t get their reward from that - but it has to be safe . ''
Premier League bosses are targeting a return date of June 12 which would avoid a need for any points-per-game systems to decide the final table .
Clubs will meet again this week to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Restart .

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Completing the season on the pitch is the 'only fair way' of deciding the final Premier League table.
That's the view of Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore, who admits he would be gutted if the campaign was cut short.
Aston Villa's players returned to training last week as they gear up for a return to action in June and the government has now updated its guidelines for elite sport allowing close-contact and competitive sessions.
Villa, 19th in the table with a game in hand on their relegation rivals, have 10 matches left to play in their bid to remain a top-flight club.
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Moore, whose Blades side also face a crucial end to the campaign eyeing Europa League qualification, is convinced playing the remaining fixtures is the best option.
He told the Sheffield Star: "We’re the same as the general public. I look on BBC Sport for updates. I want the season to get finished. It’s the way forward and the only fair way to do it.
"Time is of the essence though, because the longer it goes on, the more difficult it’s going to be to start next season.
"At the moment, lockdown remains, so in the football world, it changes day by day, and our training programmes change all the time."
He added: "I’d be really gutted if the season was scrapped. I really do want this season to end in every league possible. It’s the only fair way to do it. There will be a lot of uproar and implications if it doesn’t finish.
"The lads have done fantastically well this season and it would be a huge disappointment if they don’t get their reward from that - but it has to be safe."
Premier League bosses are targeting a return date of June 12 which would avoid a need for any points-per-game systems to decide the final table.
Clubs will meet again this week to vote on implementing phase two of Project Restart.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Woman targeted in bag snatch as she looks in boot of car

Police are appealing for information after a woman had her bag snatched from her shoulder during the Covid-19 lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ as she looked in the boot of her car in Mackadown Lane , Birmingham .
@ @ @ @ @ her shoulder and swiped before the thief fled the scene .
It took place at @ @ @ @ @ 21 .
Now , a month on , police have issued a CCTV appeal .
@ @ @ @ @ a man after the incident .
The appeal , shared on Bank Holiday Monday ( @ @ @ @ @ : `` APPEAL | Do you know who this is ?
`` We want to @ @ @ @ @ woman ’ s bag was grabbed from her shoulder as she looked in the boot @ @ @ @ @ Lane , Birmingham at 6.50pm on Tuesday 21 April .

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Police are appealing for information after a woman had her bag snatched from her shoulder during the Covid-19 lockdown.
A mugger targeted the woman as she looked in the boot of her car in Mackadown Lane, Birmingham.
Her bag was grabbed off her shoulder and swiped before the thief fled the scene.
It took place at 6.50pm on Tuesday, April 21.
Now, a month on, police have issued a CCTV appeal.
They wish to speak to a man after the incident.
The appeal, shared on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25), read: "APPEAL | Do you know who this is?
"We want to speak to him after a woman’s bag was grabbed from her shoulder as she looked in the boot of her car in Mackadown Lane, Birmingham at 6.50pm on Tuesday 21 April.
"Contact us via Live Chat quoting crime number 20BE/94722C/20."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Jude Bellingham sends message to David Stockdale after Blues decision

Jude Bellingham has paid tribute to David Stockdale after it was confirmed the goalkeeper will leave Birmingham City at the end of his contract .
The 34-year-old , who joined Blues from Brighton and Hove Albion three years ago , will be released once his current deal expires in June .
He was first-choice goalkeeper in his first season at the club but after being cast aside by Garry Monk , has barely played in the last two campaigns .
Having been sent to train with the youngsters by former boss Monk , Stockdale was able to watch Bellingham 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vocal supporter of the teenager during his stunning breakthrough campaign under Pep Clotet .
And Bellingham took to Twitter today to say : `` Can ’ t thank you enough for everything big man ! ''
adding a series of blue heart emojis and a picture of the pair .
Stockdale replied : `` Anytime bro , got more time to watch you now '' .
Bellingham has set the Championship alight since making his debut in August and the 16-year-old is being linked with the likes of Manchester United and Borussia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keita will be released while winger Jefferson Montero 's loan from Swansea City will not be extended beyond June 30 .

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Jude Bellingham has paid tribute to David Stockdale after it was confirmed the goalkeeper will leave Birmingham City at the end of his contract.
The 34-year-old, who joined Blues from Brighton and Hove Albion three years ago, will be released once his current deal expires in June.
He was first-choice goalkeeper in his first season at the club but after being cast aside by Garry Monk, has barely played in the last two campaigns.
Having been sent to train with the youngsters by former boss Monk, Stockdale was able to watch Bellingham's development closely.
The stopper has been a vocal supporter of the teenager during his stunning breakthrough campaign under Pep Clotet.
And Bellingham took to Twitter today to say: "Can’t thank you enough for everything big man!" adding a series of blue heart emojis and a picture of the pair.
Stockdale replied: "Anytime bro, got more time to watch you now".
Bellingham has set the Championship alight since making his debut in August and the 16-year-old is being linked with the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
Blues also confirmed full-back Cheick Keita will be released while winger Jefferson Montero's loan from Swansea City will not be extended beyond June 30.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Car 'used to try and steal other vehicles' crushed by police

A car said to have been used in attempted thefts across the city has been sent to be crushed by @ @ @ @ @ the driver of the Honda Jazz to stop after it was clocked in Birmingham on @ @ @ @ @ 25 .
The motorist failed to stop for the police and the vehicle was soon @ @ @ @ @ of flats .
Officers said the Honda had been involved in several bids to steal @ @ @ @ @ was seized by police and was en route to be destroyed on Monday morning .
@ @ @ @ @ to share an image of the vehicle shortly after it was dumped in a city @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` This vehicle has been involved in the attempt theft of other vehicles @ @ @ @ @ this morning # CTEAM # Newtown and failed to stop for officers .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ and is now on its way to be crushed . ''

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A car said to have been used in attempted thefts across the city has been sent to be crushed by police.
Newtown officers ordered the driver of the Honda Jazz to stop after it was clocked in Birmingham on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25.
The motorist failed to stop for the police and the vehicle was soon found abandoned near a block of flats.
Officers said the Honda had been involved in several bids to steal other vehicles.
The Honda was seized by police and was en route to be destroyed on Monday morning.
Force Response took to Twitter to share an image of the vehicle shortly after it was dumped in a city street.
Alongside it they wrote: "This vehicle has been involved in the attempt theft of other vehicles.
"It was sighted this morning #CTEAM #Newtown and failed to stop for officers.
"The vehicle was located shortly after and is now on its way to be crushed."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Dominic Cummings says it's 'up to Boris Johnson' to sack him

Dominic Cummings has refused to resign at an extraordinary press briefing at Downing Street today .
The Prime Minister 's chief adviser has refused to quit - but said that if the PM decides to remove him from his role , that is `` up to him '' .
Dominic Cummings denied he had broken the `` spirit '' of the rules and said he had not offered his resignation to the Prime Minister .
He said : `` No , I have not offered to resign .
I have not considered it .
`` I think it 's reasonable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaved differently , in different ways , in this whole situation .
`` But as I stress I was trying to balance lots of competing things . ''
He said he could not have remained in an isolated cottage for weeks afterwards because he was involved in vital work in Downing Street .
`` I thought that if I could return to work then I should seek to return to work '' , he said , and took `` expert medical advice '' before doing so .
Asked about the nature of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he had had `` shouted conversations '' with them from a distance .
He said : `` I was in a cottage , 50 metres or so away from everybody else .
Obviously we kept very , very far away from them .
There are various reports that I visited them , I was staying with them .
That 's all completely untrue .
`` My parents are in their 70s .
Obviously I did not want to give them this disease .
And so we stayed very far away .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were on a farm and they were shouted conversations at a distance .
They were n't some of the things that have been reported . ''
Later , Cummings said : `` If you have got a child that 's four years old and neither of you can look after him , the guidance does n't say 'you have just got to sit there ' .
`` So I think I have behaved reasonably given the circumstances and the different things I had to try and weigh up . ''

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Dominic Cummings has refused to resign at an extraordinary press briefing at Downing Street today.
The Prime Minister's chief adviser has refused to quit - but said that if the PM decides to remove him from his role, that is "up to him".
Dominic Cummings denied he had broken the "spirit" of the rules and said he had not offered his resignation to the Prime Minister.
He said: "No, I have not offered to resign. I have not considered it.
"I think it's reasonable to say that other people would have behaved differently, in different ways, in this whole situation.
"But as I stress I was trying to balance lots of competing things."
He said he could not have remained in an isolated cottage for weeks afterwards because he was involved in vital work in Downing Street.
"I thought that if I could return to work then I should seek to return to work", he said, and took "expert medical advice" before doing so.
Asked about the nature of any contact with his parents, Mr Cummings said he had had "shouted conversations" with them from a distance.
He said: "I was in a cottage, 50 metres or so away from everybody else. Obviously we kept very, very far away from them. There are various reports that I visited them, I was staying with them. That's all completely untrue.
"My parents are in their 70s. Obviously I did not want to give them this disease. And so we stayed very far away.
"We did have some conversations but they were on a farm and they were shouted conversations at a distance. They weren't some of the things that have been reported."
Later, Cummings said: "If you have got a child that's four years old and neither of you can look after him, the guidance doesn't say 'you have just got to sit there'.
"So I think I have behaved reasonably given the circumstances and the different things I had to try and weigh up."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Dominic Cummings blasts 'false stories' and refuses to apologise

Dominic Cummings said he could see why people basing their opinions on media reports of his actions could be furious .
`` If you are someone sitting at home watching the media over the last three days then I think lots of people would be very angry and I completely understand that , '' he said .
But he said he hoped his explanation would allow them to see he was in a `` very complicated , tricky situation '' .
He later used the extraordinary press conference at Downing Street to attack `` false stories '' .
Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive while recovering from suspected coronavirus - to check his eyesight .
Boris Johnson ’ s top aide made the comment in a bombshell 14-minute explanation of his actions during a press conference in the No10 rose garden .
Mr Cummings offered no apology for driving 260 miles to Durham when his wife Mary ’ s coronavirus symptoms began on March 27 .
Mr Cummings said that he drove up to Durham with his wife and son and did not stop on the way .
He said the next day he woke up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms '' .
He added : `` So I drove the three of us up to Durham that night , arriving roughly midnight .
I did not stop on the way .
`` When I awoke the next morning , Saturday March 28 , I was in pain and clearly had Covid symptoms including a headache and a serious fever .
`` Clearly I could not return to work anytime soon .
For a day or two we were both ill , I was in bed , my wife was ill but not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Cummings has said he thinks what he did was “ reasonable ” and “ presented the least risk to everybody.
” And his family did not visit his parents ’ house .
He has told the public today : `` At no point in Durham did my family visit my parents ’ house .
I feel that the rules allowed me to exercise my judgment . ''
He continued : `` I think it was reasonable to take a short drive to see if I was fit to return to London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealt with it presented the least risk to everybody . ''

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Dominic Cummings said he could see why people basing their opinions on media reports of his actions could be furious.
"If you are someone sitting at home watching the media over the last three days then I think lots of people would be very angry and I completely understand that," he said.
But he said he hoped his explanation would allow them to see he was in a "very complicated, tricky situation".
He later used the extraordinary press conference at Downing Street to attack "false stories".
Mr Cummings today admitted he went for a 30-mile drive while recovering from suspected coronavirus - to check his eyesight.
Boris Johnson’s top aide made the comment in a bombshell 14-minute explanation of his actions during a press conference in the No10 rose garden.
Mr Cummings offered no apology for driving 260 miles to Durham when his wife Mary’s coronavirus symptoms began on March 27.
Mr Cummings said that he drove up to Durham with his wife and son and did not stop on the way.
He said the next day he woke up in pain and "clearly had Covid symptoms".
He added: "So I drove the three of us up to Durham that night, arriving roughly midnight. I did not stop on the way.
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"When I awoke the next morning, Saturday March 28, I was in pain and clearly had Covid symptoms including a headache and a serious fever.
"Clearly I could not return to work anytime soon. For a day or two we were both ill, I was in bed, my wife was ill but not ill enough to require emergency help."
Mr Cummings has said he thinks what he did was “reasonable” and “presented the least risk to everybody.”
And his family did not visit his parents’ house.
He has told the public today: "At no point in Durham did my family visit my parents’ house. I feel that the rules allowed me to exercise my judgment."
He continued: "I think it was reasonable to take a short drive to see if I was fit to return to London. I think the way that I dealt with it presented the least risk to everybody."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--The standout rookie ready to oust wantaway Aston Villa stopper

Aston Villa goalkeeper Matija Sarkic looks set to say his final goodbyes next month following the completion of his June 30 contract .
The 22-year-old was promoted to third-choice keeper in January following the season-ending injury to No.1 Tom Heaton .
The Montenegro international enjoyed a successful spell at Livingston before being recalled in the New Year .
The young rookie , though , was soon on-board the team bus on Premier League match days to support both Pepe Reina and Orjan Nyland .
However , Sarkic admitted this week it may be time to move onto pastures new , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be little space for a real chance in Aston Villa in the future , so I plan to go , despite the club ’ s desire to extend my contract , which expires at the end of June .
“ Now I am diligently preparing for the status I want , and that is the first goalkeeper .
There is interest , both in England and abroad .
Aston Villa is now one of the four richest clubs .
The ambitions are great , and the competition is already huge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of course , Reina , Nyland and the currently injured pairing of Jed Steer and Heaton .
However , with Reina set to leave following his loan agreement , why has want-away stopper Sarkic decided to go ?
Well , Villa have talented , international goalkeepers in abundance at Bodymoor Heath , from Hungarian 18-year-old Akos Onodi to the two teenagers currently training with Villa 's first-team , New Zealander Jamie Searle and Finnish stopper Viljami Sinisalo .
Neil Cutler , who heads up goalkeeping at Villa , explained back in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time for Sarkic to look for first-team football .
Cutler also hinted at the man who has potentially ousted the Montenegrin , the highly thought of Sinisalo .
Cutler gave the Finland international a glowing endorsement two months ago .
The 18-year-old was snapped up from his hometown club FC Espoo in the summer of 2018 - and his progression has been vast .
`` He 's a young Finnish goalkeeper who 's been around the first team , '' Cutler explained during a previous Villa TV interview .
`` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and does n't look out of place .
`` It 's important to keep them around the environment .
If you see a young goalkeeper like Viljami who 's got a really good chance to accelerate his learning , he needs to be training with the likes of Pepe Reina , Orjan , Tom and Jed .
`` It will really help him in terms of what he needs to be doing , and to learn . ''
Cutler added : `` We want to be the best goalkeeping department in the Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the system and into the first-team has to be the way forward .
`` We 've got detailed goalkeeping coaches who believe we can do that .
We do n't want to be out spending millions and millions .
We want to be developing our own first and foremost . ''
Elsewhere in the goalkeeping department , Villa will have a decision to make regarding Croatian Lovre Kalinic .
The 30-year-old joined Ligue 1 Toulouse on-loan in January , yet his contract at Villa Park runs until 2023 .
Cutler said of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been frustrating for him .
He came in at a time when were were n't playing great , obviously Jed came in who was excellent and consistent .
`` I really feel sorry for him , he 's a great guy with really good attributes .
It was important he went out and got games . ''

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Aston Villa goalkeeper Matija Sarkic looks set to say his final goodbyes next month following the completion of his June 30 contract.
The 22-year-old was promoted to third-choice keeper in January following the season-ending injury to No.1 Tom Heaton.
The Montenegro international enjoyed a successful spell at Livingston before being recalled in the New Year. The young rookie, though, was soon on-board the team bus on Premier League match days to support both Pepe Reina and Orjan Nyland.
However, Sarkic admitted this week it may be time to move onto pastures new, and said: "I think that there will be little space for a real chance in Aston Villa in the future, so I plan to go, despite the club’s desire to extend my contract, which expires at the end of June.
“Now I am diligently preparing for the status I want, and that is the first goalkeeper. There is interest, both in England and abroad. Aston Villa is now one of the four richest clubs. The ambitions are great, and the competition is already huge."
The competition Sarkic alluded to was, of course, Reina, Nyland and the currently injured pairing of Jed Steer and Heaton. However, with Reina set to leave following his loan agreement, why has want-away stopper Sarkic decided to go?
Well, Villa have talented, international goalkeepers in abundance at Bodymoor Heath, from Hungarian 18-year-old Akos Onodi to the two teenagers currently training with Villa's first-team, New Zealander Jamie Searle and Finnish stopper Viljami Sinisalo.
Neil Cutler, who heads up goalkeeping at Villa, explained back in February how now, at 22, is the time for Sarkic to look for first-team football. Cutler also hinted at the man who has potentially ousted the Montenegrin, the highly thought of Sinisalo.
Cutler gave the Finland international a glowing endorsement two months ago. The 18-year-old was snapped up from his hometown club FC Espoo in the summer of 2018 - and his progression has been vast.
"He's a young Finnish goalkeeper who's been around the first team," Cutler explained during a previous Villa TV interview. "He's very calm when he's stepped in and doesn't look out of place.
"It's important to keep them around the environment. If you see a young goalkeeper like Viljami who's got a really good chance to accelerate his learning, he needs to be training with the likes of Pepe Reina, Orjan, Tom and Jed.
"It will really help him in terms of what he needs to be doing, and to learn."
Cutler added: "We want to be the best goalkeeping department in the Midlands, if not the country. Goalkeepers through the system and into the first-team has to be the way forward.
"We've got detailed goalkeeping coaches who believe we can do that. We don't want to be out spending millions and millions. We want to be developing our own first and foremost."
Elsewhere in the goalkeeping department, Villa will have a decision to make regarding Croatian Lovre Kalinic. The 30-year-old joined Ligue 1 Toulouse on-loan in January, yet his contract at Villa Park runs until 2023.
Cutler said of Dean Smith's first-ever signing: "It's been frustrating for him. He came in at a time when were weren't playing great, obviously Jed came in who was excellent and consistent.
"I really feel sorry for him, he's a great guy with really good attributes. It was important he went out and got games."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Dominic Cummings says he has 'no regrets' in extraordinary press conference

The UK Prime Minister 's chief adviser Dominic Cummings has delivered his press conference at Downing Street amid allegations he breached the lockdown .
Mr Cummings began the government by telling reporters he was sorry for being late , after a 30-minute delay .
He said `` I do not regret what I did '' but added that `` reasonable people may well disagree '' .
He said he gave a full account to the prime minister for his actions , but says Boris Johnson asked him to do it .
`` I know that millions of people have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` In retrospect , I should have made this statement earlier . ''
Cummings said his decision to drive to County Durham was based not only on fears over a lack of childcare if he became incapacitated with Covid-19 but also concerns about his family 's safety .
At an extraordinary press conference in Downing Street 's rose garden , Mr Cummings said stories suggested he had opposed lockdown and `` did not care about many deaths '' .
`` The truth is that I had argued for lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories had created a very bad atmosphere around my home , I was subjected to threats of violence , people came to my house shouting threats , there were posts on social media encouraging attacks . ''
Mr Cummings said he was worried that `` this situation would get worse '' and `` I was worried about the possibility of leaving my wife and child at home all day and often into the night while I worked in Number 10 . ''
`` I thought the best thing to do in all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cottage on my father 's farm . ''
Mr Cummings said he worried about the safety of his wife and child at home in London .
His fears surfaced after he was subject to threats on social media encouraging attacks , he says .
Mr Cummings decided the cottage on his family ’ s estate in the North East was the best option .
The chief adviser decided to take his family there before returning to London to work .
On not telling the PM , he said : “ I thought I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarified over the coming days .
`` Arguably this was a mistake , and I understand that some will say I should have spoken to the prime minister before deciding what to do . ''
He said his family took a walk in some woods on his father ’ s estate , where they were seen by members of the public , but had no interaction with them .
“ We had not left the property , we were on private land , ” he said .
He continued : `` Erroneous media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me being hounded .
`` I have never been tested for coronavirus .
`` I thought the best thing to do was to drive to an isolated cottage on my father ’ s farm .
`` I did not ask the PM about this decision .
`` I thought we would be safe there and it would be safe for everyone else .
`` I did not stop on the way to Durham . ''
Mr Cummings said he decided to return to work on 12 April , 15 days after developing symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been affected by his illness and so he went for a short drive to see if he could drive safely .
He drove to Barnard Castle and spent some time in the woods on the way home as his child needed the toilet .
He said they saw some people at the distance , but did not break any social distancing rules .
Speaking in the Downing Street rose garden , Dominic Cummings said allegations he returned to Durham for a second visit after April 14 are `` false '' .
Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the circumstances I behaved reasonably and legally . ''
After Mr Cummings arrived half an hour late for the press conference , shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy tweeted : `` If Dominic Cummings turned up this late to the job centre he 'd be sanctioned . ''
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth posted : `` Slow on lockdown , slow on PPE , slow on testing , slow to his own press conference ... ''

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The UK Prime Minister's chief adviser Dominic Cummings has delivered his press conference at Downing Street amid allegations he breached the lockdown.
Mr Cummings began the government by telling reporters he was sorry for being late, after a 30-minute delay.
He said "I do not regret what I did" but added that "reasonable people may well disagree".
He said he gave a full account to the prime minister for his actions, but says Boris Johnson asked him to do it.
"I know that millions of people have been suffering and thousands have died," he said.
"In retrospect, I should have made this statement earlier."
Cummings said his decision to drive to County Durham was based not only on fears over a lack of childcare if he became incapacitated with Covid-19 but also concerns about his family's safety.
At an extraordinary press conference in Downing Street's rose garden, Mr Cummings said stories suggested he had opposed lockdown and "did not care about many deaths".
"The truth is that I had argued for lockdown, I did not oppose it but these stories had created a very bad atmosphere around my home, I was subjected to threats of violence, people came to my house shouting threats, there were posts on social media encouraging attacks."
Mr Cummings said he was worried that "this situation would get worse" and "I was worried about the possibility of leaving my wife and child at home all day and often into the night while I worked in Number 10."
"I thought the best thing to do in all the circumstances was to drive to an isolated cottage on my father's farm."
Mr Cummings said he worried about the safety of his wife and child at home in London.
His fears surfaced after he was subject to threats on social media encouraging attacks, he says.
Mr Cummings decided the cottage on his family’s estate in the North East was the best option.
The chief adviser decided to take his family there before returning to London to work.
On not telling the PM, he said: “I thought I would speak to him when the situation clarified over the coming days.
"Arguably this was a mistake, and I understand that some will say I should have spoken to the prime minister before deciding what to do."
He said his family took a walk in some woods on his father’s estate, where they were seen by members of the public, but had no interaction with them.
“We had not left the property, we were on private land,” he said.
(Image: PA)
He continued: "Erroneous media reports that I opposed lockdown led to me being hounded.
"I have never been tested for coronavirus.
"I thought the best thing to do was to drive to an isolated cottage on my father’s farm.
"I did not ask the PM about this decision.
"I thought we would be safe there and it would be safe for everyone else.
"I did not stop on the way to Durham."
(Image: Getty Images)
Mr Cummings said he decided to return to work on 12 April, 15 days after developing symptoms.
But he added his eyesight had been affected by his illness and so he went for a short drive to see if he could drive safely.
He drove to Barnard Castle and spent some time in the woods on the way home as his child needed the toilet.
He said they saw some people at the distance, but did not break any social distancing rules.
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Speaking in the Downing Street rose garden, Dominic Cummings said allegations he returned to Durham for a second visit after April 14 are "false".
Mr Cummings said: "I believe in all the circumstances I behaved reasonably and legally."
After Mr Cummings arrived half an hour late for the press conference, shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy tweeted: "If Dominic Cummings turned up this late to the job centre he'd be sanctioned."
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth posted: "Slow on lockdown, slow on PPE, slow on testing, slow to his own press conference..."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Internet trolls threatened to 'rape and behead me' - model

A model has shared the horrors of online trolls , saying she 's been subjected to serious threats to her life , simply for posting photos of herself on social media .
Jessica Davies , who was scouted at The Clothes Show at Birmingham NEC , has a huge following with more than 147,000 followers on Instagram and 162,000 on Twitter .
But she says that almost every time she shares a post , she receives some sort of online abuse - the worst of which was when she responded to a comment from TV presenter Piers Morgan .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his support of Donald Trump and he quote retweeted me telling me to shut up or something along those lines , ” Jessica , who is based in Cardiff , told Wales Online .
`` I did n't really think much about it , but almost instantly I had this onslaught of abuse .
`` I had people telling me they wanted to kill me , saying I should be beheaded .
I had one person say they were going to come and find me and rape me .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these people could find out where I live and hurt me ' . ''
Jessica , who runs a lifestyle blog called Jabber with Jess , said she first experienced online bullying at the age of 14 , the age at which she was discovered at The Clothes Show and put forward for a competition called Teen Queen .
`` I must have been about 14 when I joined social media .
I remember signing up to Bebo and MSN and had posted a photo of myself and a girl from my school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I was devastated and confused .
I was thinking 'why is she saying this to me ? '
'' `` I 've never understood the reason behind it .
I think people see a detachment between the profile and the person behind it . ''
She went onto enter beauty pageants throughout our teens before signing for a modelling agency aged 17 and being introduced to glamour modelling a year later .
`` My following grew really quickly and with that came more trolling , '' she said .
`` People assume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and worked as a glamour model , they have the right to comment on my body but what they do n't realise is that I 'm just like everybody else .
`` I do n't have loads of confidence , I have insecurities just like everyone else . ''
The Be You , Be Kind campaign Jessica has launched a Be You , Be Kind campaign , in partnership with the Royal College Of Psychiatrists , to encourage people to be nicer to each other online .
She wrote , directed and edited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her friends and celebrities such as Michael Sheen , Owain Arthur , Divina De Campo , Ovie Soko and Connagh Howard of Love Island .
`` I came up with the idea because I wanted to do something for Mental Health Awareness week and I 've worked with the college before , '' said Jessica , who has considered quitting social media but says she needs to stay on it for her work .
`` I know the phrase Be Kind has been trending a lot recently with Caroline Flack passing away at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I noticed recently more and more nasty comments were popping up . ''
She added : “ I wanted to do something just to remind people to be kind and to also make a noise and raise awareness about the comments that people do really get .
`` Even though I 've been online for years it still is n't something I can get used to .
It has definitely had an effect on my mental health .
I 'm a lot more anxious now and I look at myself in the mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body that trolls have picked on .
“ But at the same time , I have to remind myself that it 's their problem and not mine .
`` I have a lot of friends in the industry who have also experienced trolling and I wanted to highlight that it happens to people from all walks of life .
`` My friend Femi talks about the horrible abuse he has gotten because he is black and another friend in the video is gay and he talks about the homophobic comments he receives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 , the video has had tens of thousands of views and Jessica said she 's pleasantly surprised by the positive reaction it received .
`` With the first day it had 20,000 views and I think it 's getting people talking - which is the main thing .
`` I think during lockdown , more people have more time on their hands and I have seen an increase in trolling .
`` Social media is such a big part of our lives now I hope now people see the video and realise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A model has shared the horrors of online trolls, saying she's been subjected to serious threats to her life, simply for posting photos of herself on social media.
Jessica Davies, who was scouted at The Clothes Show at Birmingham NEC, has a huge following with more than 147,000 followers on Instagram and 162,000 on Twitter.
But she says that almost every time she shares a post, she receives some sort of online abuse - the worst of which was when she responded to a comment from TV presenter Piers Morgan.
"I tweeted him saying that I disagreed with his support of Donald Trump and he quote retweeted me telling me to shut up or something along those lines,” Jessica, who is based in Cardiff, told Wales Online.
(Image: Jess Davies/Instagram)
"I didn't really think much about it, but almost instantly I had this onslaught of abuse.
"I had people telling me they wanted to kill me, saying I should be beheaded. I had one person say they were going to come and find me and rape me.
“It was the first time I thought 'oh, these people could find out where I live and hurt me'."
Jessica, who runs a lifestyle blog called Jabber with Jess, said she first experienced online bullying at the age of 14, the age at which she was discovered at The Clothes Show and put forward for a competition called Teen Queen.
"I must have been about 14 when I joined social media. I remember signing up to Bebo and MSN and had posted a photo of myself and a girl from my school posted underneath in capital letters 'slag'. I was devastated and confused. I was thinking 'why is she saying this to me?'"
"I've never understood the reason behind it. I think people see a detachment between the profile and the person behind it."
She went onto enter beauty pageants throughout our teens before signing for a modelling agency aged 17 and being introduced to glamour modelling a year later.
"My following grew really quickly and with that came more trolling," she said.
"People assume that because I put myself out there and worked as a glamour model, they have the right to comment on my body but what they don't realise is that I'm just like everybody else.
"I don't have loads of confidence, I have insecurities just like everyone else."
(Image: Jess Davies/Instagram)
The Be You, Be Kind campaign
Jessica has launched a Be You, Be Kind campaign, in partnership with the Royal College Of Psychiatrists, to encourage people to be nicer to each other online. She wrote, directed and edited the above video herself and it features her friends and celebrities such as Michael Sheen, Owain Arthur, Divina De Campo, Ovie Soko and Connagh Howard of Love Island.
"I came up with the idea because I wanted to do something for Mental Health Awareness week and I've worked with the college before," said Jessica, who has considered quitting social media but says she needs to stay on it for her work.
"I know the phrase Be Kind has been trending a lot recently with Caroline Flack passing away at the beginning of the year, but I noticed recently more and more nasty comments were popping up."
She added: “I wanted to do something just to remind people to be kind and to also make a noise and raise awareness about the comments that people do really get.
"Even though I've been online for years it still isn't something I can get used to. It has definitely had an effect on my mental health. I'm a lot more anxious now and I look at myself in the mirror and focus on the parts of my body that trolls have picked on.
“But at the same time, I have to remind myself that it's their problem and not mine.
"I have a lot of friends in the industry who have also experienced trolling and I wanted to highlight that it happens to people from all walks of life.
"My friend Femi talks about the horrible abuse he has gotten because he is black and another friend in the video is gay and he talks about the homophobic comments he receives."
Since going live on Friday May 22, the video has had tens of thousands of views and Jessica said she's pleasantly surprised by the positive reaction it received.
"With the first day it had 20,000 views and I think it's getting people talking - which is the main thing.
"I think during lockdown, more people have more time on their hands and I have seen an increase in trolling.
"Social media is such a big part of our lives now I hope now people see the video and realise there is a person behind the photo."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Urgent search for missing woman who could be travelling through Midlands

Police are 'extremely concerned ' for a missing woman who has n't been seen in four days .
Alison Danks , 39 , vanished after leaving her home in Marske , North Yorkshire on Friday evening , May 22 .
An urgent appeal to find her was launched , with extensive efforts to locate her made by Cleveland Police .
No one has seen or heard from her since , but West Midlands Police now say she could be travelling through the Midlands .
Sharing the appeal , the local force said : `` Alison could be travelling through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Alison is described as white , 5ft 6ins , of fair complexion with green eyes and blonde hair in a ponytail .
She is also known as Alison Bishop .
She was wearing a bright mustard-coloured jacket and blue jeans but she may have changed her clothing .
In a statement Cleveland Police said : `` We ’ re still very concerned for the welfare of missing 39 year old Alison Danks who has not returned to her home in Marske .
`` Extensive efforts to locate her have continued and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bicycle heading towards the Danby/Commondale areas on the North Yorkshire Moors . ''

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Police are 'extremely concerned' for a missing woman who hasn't been seen in four days.
Alison Danks, 39, vanished after leaving her home in Marske, North Yorkshire on Friday evening, May 22.
An urgent appeal to find her was launched, with extensive efforts to locate her made by Cleveland Police.
No one has seen or heard from her since, but West Midlands Police now say she could be travelling through the Midlands.
Sharing the appeal, the local force said: "Alison could be travelling through the Midlands - have you seen her?"
Alison is described as white, 5ft 6ins, of fair complexion with green eyes and blonde hair in a ponytail.
She is also known as Alison Bishop.
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She was wearing a bright mustard-coloured jacket and blue jeans but she may have changed her clothing.
In a statement Cleveland Police said: "We’re still very concerned for the welfare of missing 39 year old Alison Danks who has not returned to her home in Marske.
"Extensive efforts to locate her have continued and we received a possible sighting of Alison on a bicycle heading towards the Danby/Commondale areas on the North Yorkshire Moors."
Call 101 number, quoting Event 82573 with information.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Lescott reveals Gareth Barry’s offer in brutal response to Collymore

Joleon Lescott has finally addressed Stan Collymore ’ s brutal criticism of him during Aston Villa ’ s dire 2015/16 campaign .
Villa were relegated with a whimper in 2016 in Lescott ’ s only full season with the club he supported as a boy .
The defender , who is now 37 , was lambasted by supporters for his performances in claret and blue , with Collymore his most vocal critic .
Lescott accidentally tweeted a picture of a Mercedes after Villa were thrashed 6-0 by Liverpool and once relegation was confirmed he admitted it was ‘ a weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enraged Collymore and the former talkSPORT host attacked him on air .
`` I would love Joleon , or any other Villa player , to call me up in all seriousness , ” said Collymore .
“ I would like any Villa player - particularly Joleon Lescott - to come on and first explain the tweet [ with the sports car after Liverpool defeat ] .
“ But , today , this is a senior international footballer : 'Now confirmed , maybe it 's a weight off the shoulders . '
`` Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Joleon ?
It should hang on your shoulders in Dubai , in 'Marbz ' , with a gold bottle with the ace of spades on it in the summer when you and Gabby [ Agboblahor ] and Leandro [ Bacuna ] are all going to be laughing when your agents take you off to other football clubs .
`` The Villa staff - it 's a real weight on their shoulders .
People who are getting made redundant , people who have been there for 20 years , who do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from .
`` You 're a disgrace .
You 've hid behind players like [ David ] Silva and [ Sergio ] Aguero but when it mattered today with your hometown club - who you profess to support - you 've helped them go down . ''
Lescott and Collymore ’ s feud might have gone quiet , but there ’ s still plenty of bad blood between the pair .
Ex-England international Lescott has now given his version of events in an interview with The Beautiful Game Podcast , and he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa favourite Gareth Barry .
“ Stan , I won ’ t expose him , but he forgets he was at Villa when my brother was at Villa , ” said Lescott .
“ My brother ( Aaron ) was an apprentice , so I know ridiculous stories about him .
“ Gareth Barry , while it was going on , he reached out to me and said : ‘ Do you want me to expose him ?
’ “ For him to say that , that was enough .
My reputation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked with , and the people I ’ ve played with , to know .
“ Even the Villa team at the time - and I played my part in the relegation - but the people I ’ ve worked with in all the clubs wouldn ’ t have a negative thing to say about my professionalism .
“ So him saying those things about me going to Dubai is strange .
And what killed me was that when he was making it personal I messaged him .
“ I said , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to the training ground and let ’ s sort this out ’ .
He posted the message .
“ I ’ ve scored as many goals for the national team as he has .
He retired before the age I was at Aston Villa .
For him to compare and say these things I ’ m like , ‘ You weren ’ t even playing at this age so you don ’ t know what it ’ s like to be in this scenario at 33 , 34 ’ .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his issues with depression and mental health , how does he know that I never , or that players in the squad never ?
“ The way he was going at us I ’ m thinking , 'You could be affecting some players ’ mental health ' .
“ But he had no consideration for that .
You ’ re just willing to expose and say that for viewings or ratings and not care about an issue that played a part in you retiring .
You ’ re not serious enough about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that .
”

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Joleon Lescott has finally addressed Stan Collymore’s brutal criticism of him during Aston Villa’s dire 2015/16 campaign.
Villa were relegated with a whimper in 2016 in Lescott’s only full season with the club he supported as a boy.
The defender, who is now 37, was lambasted by supporters for his performances in claret and blue, with Collymore his most vocal critic.
Lescott accidentally tweeted a picture of a Mercedes after Villa were thrashed 6-0 by Liverpool and once relegation was confirmed he admitted it was ‘a weight off their shoulders’.
His comments enraged Collymore and the former talkSPORT host attacked him on air.
"I would love Joleon, or any other Villa player, to call me up in all seriousness,” said Collymore. “I would like any Villa player - particularly Joleon Lescott - to come on and first explain the tweet [with the sports car after Liverpool defeat].
“But, today, this is a senior international footballer: 'Now confirmed, maybe it's a weight off the shoulders.'
"Why's it a weight off the shoulders, Joleon? It should hang on your shoulders in Dubai, in 'Marbz', with a gold bottle with the ace of spades on it in the summer when you and Gabby [Agboblahor] and Leandro [Bacuna] are all going to be laughing when your agents take you off to other football clubs.
"The Villa staff - it's a real weight on their shoulders. People who are getting made redundant, people who have been there for 20 years, who don't know where the next pay cheque might come from.
"You're a disgrace. You've hid behind players like [David] Silva and [Sergio] Aguero but when it mattered today with your hometown club - who you profess to support - you've helped them go down."
Lescott and Collymore’s feud might have gone quiet, but there’s still plenty of bad blood between the pair.
Ex-England international Lescott has now given his version of events in an interview with The Beautiful Game Podcast, and he’s revealed a conversation he had with Villa favourite Gareth Barry.
“Stan, I won’t expose him, but he forgets he was at Villa when my brother was at Villa,” said Lescott. “My brother (Aaron) was an apprentice, so I know ridiculous stories about him.
“Gareth Barry, while it was going on, he reached out to me and said: ‘Do you want me to expose him?’
“For him to say that, that was enough. My reputation is enough with the people I’ve worked with, and the people I’ve played with, to know.
“Even the Villa team at the time - and I played my part in the relegation - but the people I’ve worked with in all the clubs wouldn’t have a negative thing to say about my professionalism.
“So him saying those things about me going to Dubai is strange. And what killed me was that when he was making it personal I messaged him.
“I said, ‘We’re both men, come down to the training ground and let’s sort this out’. He posted the message.
“I’ve scored as many goals for the national team as he has. He retired before the age I was at Aston Villa. For him to compare and say these things I’m like, ‘You weren’t even playing at this age so you don’t know what it’s like to be in this scenario at 33, 34’.
“What also frustrated me was that Stan had his issues with depression and mental health, how does he know that I never, or that players in the squad never?
“The way he was going at us I’m thinking, 'You could be affecting some players’ mental health'.
“But he had no consideration for that. You’re just willing to expose and say that for viewings or ratings and not care about an issue that played a part in you retiring. You’re not serious enough about the issue if you’re willing to do that.”


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Brits pack beaches on Bank Holiday Monday amid fears lockdown is 'collapsing'

This is the scene at British beaches today as people flock to soak up the sun amid sweltering temperatures and stifling heat .
Images taken by the Press Association show sun-kissed Brits lapping up the rays at destinations across the south of the country .
Beaches in the south of England - from Brighton and Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea - were jam-packed with families and sun-seekers .
The destinations were packed as people happily ate ice cream and played on the sand as the mercury rose across Britain .
Coronavirus has infected more than 5.4 million people across the world and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tally kept by Johns Hopkins University .
In the UK , the death toll rose by 77 on Monday - the lowest since the lockdown began .
But Professor Stephen Reicher , a member of the Government 's advisory group on behavioural science , told ITV 's Good Morning Britain : `` If you look at the research it shows the reason why people observed lockdown was not for themselves , it was n't because they were personally at risk , they did it for the community , they did it because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this together ' .
`` If you give the impression there 's one rule for them and one rule for us you fatally undermine that sense of 'we 're all in this together ' and you undermine adherence to the forms of behaviour which have got us through this crisis . ''
Pictures showed sunseekers arriving at tourist hotspots across the UK to soak up the 26C heat , despite strict measures still being in force .

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This is the scene at British beaches today as people flock to soak up the sun amid sweltering temperatures and stifling heat.
Images taken by the Press Association show sun-kissed Brits lapping up the rays at destinations across the south of the country.
Beaches in the south of England - from Brighton and Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea - were jam-packed with families and sun-seekers.
The destinations were packed as people happily ate ice cream and played on the sand as the mercury rose across Britain.
(Image: Getty Images)
Coronavirus has infected more than 5.4 million people across the world and killed nearly 345,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
In the UK, the death toll rose by 77 on Monday - the lowest since the lockdown began.
But Professor Stephen Reicher, a member of the Government's advisory group on behavioural science, told ITV's Good Morning Britain: "If you look at the research it shows the reason why people observed lockdown was not for themselves, it wasn't because they were personally at risk, they did it for the community, they did it because of a sense of 'we're all in this together'.
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"If you give the impression there's one rule for them and one rule for us you fatally undermine that sense of 'we're all in this together' and you undermine adherence to the forms of behaviour which have got us through this crisis."
(Image: Getty Images)
Pictures showed sunseekers arriving at tourist hotspots across the UK to soak up the 26C heat, despite strict measures still being in force.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Premier League player makes West Brom promotion claim

West Bromwich Albion would have every right to feel 'really disappointed ' if they were denied promotion to the Premier League .
That 's the view of Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore , who was part of the Blades squad who went up from the Championship last season .
Albion have been in the top two for the majority of the campaign and trail Leeds United by a point with both sides holding a healthy advantage on the chasing play-off pack .
Championship players were permitted to return to socially distanced training today but Hull City chairman Ehab Allam has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season to be voided .
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`` It ’ s going to be tough financially for many clubs - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who rely on fans .
They ’ re the ones who will take the biggest hit .
`` It shows how big an industry football is .
It brings a lot of entertainment and talking points .
`` The whole world has really missed football .
But there are more important things going on in the world - people ’ s safety is first and foremost . ''
EFL bosses are reportedly eyeing a return date of June 20 for the Championship with every team having nine fixtures left to play .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport allowing players to take part in close-contact and competitive training in preparation for matches .

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West Bromwich Albion would have every right to feel 'really disappointed' if they were denied promotion to the Premier League.
That's the view of Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore, who was part of the Blades squad who went up from the Championship last season.
Albion have been in the top two for the majority of the campaign and trail Leeds United by a point with both sides holding a healthy advantage on the chasing play-off pack.
Championship players were permitted to return to socially distanced training today but Hull City chairman Ehab Allam has written twice to the EFL requesting for the season to be voided.
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Moore told the Sheffield Star: "The teams at the top of their leagues will be really disappointed if it was scrapped, having worked so hard to get where they are - particularly the ones trying to get into the Premier League.
"It’s going to be tough financially for many clubs - particularly those further down the football pyramid, who rely on fans. They’re the ones who will take the biggest hit.
"It shows how big an industry football is. It brings a lot of entertainment and talking points.
"The whole world has really missed football. But there are more important things going on in the world - people’s safety is first and foremost."
EFL bosses are reportedly eyeing a return date of June 20 for the Championship with every team having nine fixtures left to play.
The government has updated its guidelines for sport allowing players to take part in close-contact and competitive training in preparation for matches.