birminghammail--2020-06-26--'It's a dangerous job' workers speak out on being most at risk from coronavirus

Taxi drivers , supermarket workers , security guards and hospital staff have all put themselves in the line of fire during the coronavirus outbreak .
And now shocking new ONS statistics have revealed these have been the occupations most at risk of dying from coronavirus .
Of the 17 jobs listed by the research body , male security guards were highlight as being the most at risk .
Social care workers , taxi drivers , chefs and retail assistants were also among the occupations deemed to have raised rates of Covid-19 related deaths .
We spoke to workers across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put their lives at risk ’ to keep the cogs of the country turning .
For Shaz Saleem , the owner of Dudley Private Hire and Taxi Association , the impact of the coronavirus pandemic was immediately apparent .
He told Black Country Live : “ We are fighting an enemy we can ’ t see .
I had to work 16 hours shifts every day for the first two months of the outbreak .
We lost a lot of drivers straight away because I wasn ’ t going to force drivers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they felt safer , I was working from 8am till midnight , including during Ramadan .
That was difficult because you have to wake up again at 3am to eat , sleep briefly then back up at 7am .
“ It ’ s the most challenging thing I ’ ve been through in my whole life .
I ’ ve never worked so hard .
“ People were panic buying so the workload was greater but some drivers were scared to work .
The fear is , when I ’ m behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my mind I ’ m thinking I hope this passenger doesn ’ t have the virus.
” To combat the spread and make journeys safer for both passengers and drivers , Shaz implemented a number of measures .
• Maximum of two passengers during a journey and they must sit at the back .
• After each job , the driver has to deep-clean the vehicle The taxi boss from Halesowen added : “ We ’ ve also been working with food banks to help the vulnerable who aren ’ t able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drivers have helped elderly members of the public to do their essential shopping.
” While taxi drivers have worked tirelessly following the outbreak , some believe that their efforts are overlooked .
“ It ’ s disheartening that taxi drivers are not included in the category of key workers .
The stats are proven we are at high risk and it ’ s a dangerous job ” , said Shaz .
He continued : “ Now that the shops are reopening the number of jobs has increased by 30 % but we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did when the lockdown was initiated .
Dudley Council has allowed private hire cars to install screens for added protection.
” Another sector often overlooked is the network or support workers .
While they are not NHS staff , they come face to face with some of the most vulnerable people in the country .
Tracey Pater , a former social worker , currently works for Ashiana Community Projects and supports families across Birmingham and the Black Country .
While she is aware of the risks being on the frontline , she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : “ We ’ ve had a lot of people come to us who are struggling to understand what is going on , so we had to get the message across , especially for the elderly .
“ We have service users with mental health problems who are too scared to leave their house because they don ’ t know what is going on and they don ’ t want to get ill so it ’ s important that we keep in touch with them .
“ I ’ m currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One has a very disabled child and is unable to go out because of the health needs of her daughter .
“ She is immobile , can not speak and can barely do anything for herself .
Before the lockdown she was attending a special needs school but it had to shut due to the risk .
“ The single mum has another child with a disability so is caring for them both by herself .
Her finances have gone down and she can ’ t work because she is a full-time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her , she was crying on the phone to me , she didn ’ t know how to cope .
Her story broke my heart , It ’ s one case that really touched me because I can ’ t imagine being in lockdown with two disabled children , hardly any money and unable to leave the house.
” As well as providing emotional support , Tracey helps connect families with governmental services , provides translation and helps source food for those who are housebound .
Despite working in the community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together her own ‘ coronavirus kit ’ and protective gear .
This includes a backpack of anti-bacterial gel , gloves , masks and anti-bacterial wipes .

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Taxi drivers, supermarket workers, security guards and hospital staff have all put themselves in the line of fire during the coronavirus outbreak.
And now shocking new ONS statistics have revealed these have been the occupations most at risk of dying from coronavirus.
Of the 17 jobs listed by the research body, male security guards were highlight as being the most at risk.
Social care workers, taxi drivers, chefs and retail assistants were also among the occupations deemed to have raised rates of Covid-19 related deaths.
We spoke to workers across the Black Country who have continued to ‘put their lives at risk’ to keep the cogs of the country turning.
Taxi driver
(Image: Shaz Saleem)
For Shaz Saleem, the owner of Dudley Private Hire and Taxi Association, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic was immediately apparent.
He told Black Country Live: “We are fighting an enemy we can’t see. I had to work 16 hours shifts every day for the first two months of the outbreak. We lost a lot of drivers straight away because I wasn’t going to force drivers to work.
“People relied on taxis because they felt safer, I was working from 8am till midnight, including during Ramadan. That was difficult because you have to wake up again at 3am to eat, sleep briefly then back up at 7am.
“It’s the most challenging thing I’ve been through in my whole life. I’ve never worked so hard.
“People were panic buying so the workload was greater but some drivers were scared to work. The fear is, when I’m behind the wheel, in the back of my mind I’m thinking I hope this passenger doesn’t have the virus.”
(Image: Shaz Saleem)
To combat the spread and make journeys safer for both passengers and drivers, Shaz implemented a number of measures.
These include:
Maximum of two passengers during a journey and they must sit at the back.
Drivers and passengers gloves and masks.
After each job, the driver has to deep-clean the vehicle
The taxi boss from Halesowen added: “We’ve also been working with food banks to help the vulnerable who aren’t able to go out.
“Some of our drivers have helped elderly members of the public to do their essential shopping.”
While taxi drivers have worked tirelessly following the outbreak, some believe that their efforts are overlooked.
“It’s disheartening that taxi drivers are not included in the category of key workers. The stats are proven we are at high risk and it’s a dangerous job”, said Shaz.
He continued: “Now that the shops are reopening the number of jobs has increased by 30% but we’re taking more precautions now than we did when the lockdown was initiated. Dudley Council has allowed private hire cars to install screens for added protection.”
Support worker
(Image: Tracey Pater)
Another sector often overlooked is the network or support workers. While they are not NHS staff, they come face to face with some of the most vulnerable people in the country.
Tracey Pater, a former social worker, currently works for Ashiana Community Projects and supports families across Birmingham and the Black Country. While she is aware of the risks being on the frontline, she said she was happy to do it.
She said: “We’ve had a lot of people come to us who are struggling to understand what is going on, so we had to get the message across, especially for the elderly.
“We have service users with mental health problems who are too scared to leave their house because they don’t know what is going on and they don’t want to get ill so it’s important that we keep in touch with them.
“I’m currently helping two mums with very similar cases. One has a very disabled child and is unable to go out because of the health needs of her daughter.
“She is immobile, cannot speak and can barely do anything for herself. Before the lockdown she was attending a special needs school but it had to shut due to the risk.
“The single mum has another child with a disability so is caring for them both by herself. Her finances have gone down and she can’t work because she is a full-time carer.
“It became too much for her, she was crying on the phone to me, she didn’t know how to cope. Her story broke my heart, It’s one case that really touched me because I can’t imagine being in lockdown with two disabled children, hardly any money and unable to leave the house.”
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As well as providing emotional support, Tracey helps connect families with governmental services, provides translation and helps source food for those who are housebound.
Despite working in the community, the support worker has had to put together her own ‘coronavirus kit’ and protective gear.
This includes a backpack of anti-bacterial gel, gloves, masks and anti-bacterial wipes.


birminghammail--2020-06-26--How did it go so wrong for Wolves superstar Adama at Aston Villa?

It 's easy to dismiss it now , but the transfer committee approached deployed by Aston Villa in the summer of 2015 seemed to work out at the time .
Now ?
It 's quite obvious - with the help of inflamed hindsight - that Villa 's transfer committee were damned in 2016 .
The club had recruited experienced Premier League players , a Championship hotshot looking to make an impression in Rudy Gestede and a number of Ligue 1 talents - but despite the approval of fans in the early days , the new additions were n't able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and all of them eventually left the club to succeed elsewhere - or retire .
Villa 's recruitment department were n't safe from criticism though .
Director of recruitment , Patrick Riley and sporting director Hendrik Almstadt lost their jobs at the club , and the CEO Tom Fox followed , as did all three managers that season ( Tim Sherwood , Remi Garde & Eric Black ) .
They watched most of their highly rated recruits - including Jordan Veretout , Jordan Ayew , Jordan Amavi and Idrissa Gueye succeed elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , is that of Adama Traore .
The Wolves maverick is enjoying a season for the ages , a far , far cry from his Villa days .
Still , it was clear even at the club that Adama was a footballer like no other .
Watching him for Villa was like watching a novice Sonic the Hedgehog unleashed in Green Hill Zone , a child booting up the Mega Drive and simply holding their thumb on the 'right ' d-pad .
It was non-stop , back to front , streaming white-knuckle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pause and streamed through teams like a pressurised funnel of water slamming through a puck of espresso .
In an instant though , he was gone .
Both on the pitch , and at Villa .
How did he end up at Villa in the first place ?
And why did Barcelona - his parent club - let him go in the first place ?
A New York Times profile on the player has revealed a lot about his background and the sequence of events that led to the player landing in B6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - that Adama was set to be an amazing player .
They were clear on the player 's ability and technique , but were still undecided about the role he should play .
Was he an exceptionally gifted defender , or attacker ?
They did not know how to coach him , they did not know how to mould him .
All they knew is that he could get the football and run for days untouched .
That he could sprint , and sprint , and sprint with the football through the cycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suit Barcelona 's pass and move style of play .
A lone maverick would not fit in - at all - despite his abilities .
Barcelona did not need a sprinter , but a gifted technician .
This is how he became available to Aston Villa - but manager Tim Sherwood was n't aware of that at the time .
Villa 's transfer committee pushed for the move based on Traore 's stats .
Data analysts made the move happen because Traore was clearly a talented player - on a computer screen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as day .
Crystal .
“ He could go from nought to 60 in about two seconds , but he was like an elastic band that had been stretched too tight : every so often he would snap .
I very rarely saw him , because he was always injured , ” said former Villa boss Sherwood speaking to Rory Smith of the New York Times .
Villa needed the Traore move to pay off .
They needed every single transfer to pay off .
Despite Jordan Amavi 's buccaneering runs , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rudy Gestede 's commanding aerial ability , Aston Villa started to plummet .
Traore was trusted as an impact substitution , then he was n't trusted at all .
Villa needed discipline - and for a while they seemed to have it .
Then it all collapsed , Sherwood lost his job - and then his successor Remi Garde resigned .
He appeared in 193 minutes for Aston Villa in the Premier League that season .
Traore would be sold to Middlesbrough , and then move onto Wolves .
That 's not truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa were treated to a fleeting glimpse of Traore in the Championship .
Just 17 minutes of wonder as the wonderkid came onto the pitch to face Rotherham .
When he got the ball he took off and ran the full length of the pitch .
It was obvious that he was destined for greater things , despite the lack of assists and goals .
When he left , Villa fans wondered if he 'd make it .
Some of them condemned him .
After all , it 's easier to give up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope .
Maybe , like Barcelona they knew what he was destined for , and simply wanted no part of it because he did n't fit in with expectations .
How did it all go wrong ?
Because once more , Traore found himself excelling in unwanted skills .
Under Roberto Di Matteo , Villa did n't need a dribbler .
They did n't need a technician .
They simply needed basic skills , and to find their own identity once more after stagnating in the Premier League .
His team could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack Grealish , let alone Traore .
Just as soon as Traore was gone , Di Matteo was too .
The cycle started over once more , hoping to find new players to spin out of the club .
That 's all it was with Traore at the Villa .
You barely saw him on the pitch - because he was bottled lightning and too quick for the eyes .
You barely saw him on the pitch because he was injured .
You barely saw him on the pitch because he was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 'could n't be trusted ' .
Now , you see him all the time .
The boy with 'no end product ' is now the man who can .
After constant upheaval for Adama , Wolves have provided him with a Premier League platform to grow and learn , and although he 's not a constant starter for the club , he 's amongst their most dangerous players , and one of the more coveted wingers in Premier League football .

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It's easy to dismiss it now, but the transfer committee approached deployed by Aston Villa in the summer of 2015 seemed to work out at the time.
Now? It's quite obvious - with the help of inflamed hindsight - that Villa's transfer committee were damned in 2016.
The club had recruited experienced Premier League players, a Championship hotshot looking to make an impression in Rudy Gestede and a number of Ligue 1 talents - but despite the approval of fans in the early days, the new additions weren't able to keep the team in the top flight, and all of them eventually left the club to succeed elsewhere - or retire.
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Villa's recruitment department weren't safe from criticism though. Director of recruitment, Patrick Riley and sporting director Hendrik Almstadt lost their jobs at the club, and the CEO Tom Fox followed, as did all three managers that season (Tim Sherwood, Remi Garde & Eric Black).
They watched most of their highly rated recruits - including Jordan Veretout, Jordan Ayew, Jordan Amavi and Idrissa Gueye succeed elsewhere.
Perhaps the most interesting case, though, is that of Adama Traore. The Wolves maverick is enjoying a season for the ages, a far, far cry from his Villa days.
Still, it was clear even at the club that Adama was a footballer like no other. Watching him for Villa was like watching a novice Sonic the Hedgehog unleashed in Green Hill Zone, a child booting up the Mega Drive and simply holding their thumb on the 'right' d-pad.
It was non-stop, back to front, streaming white-knuckle football. He ran forward, without pause and streamed through teams like a pressurised funnel of water slamming through a puck of espresso.
In an instant though, he was gone. Both on the pitch, and at Villa.
How did he end up at Villa in the first place? And why did Barcelona - his parent club - let him go in the first place?
A New York Times profile on the player has revealed a lot about his background and the sequence of events that led to the player landing in B6.
Barcelona knew - they just knew - that Adama was set to be an amazing player. They were clear on the player's ability and technique, but were still undecided about the role he should play. Was he an exceptionally gifted defender, or attacker?
They did not know how to coach him, they did not know how to mould him.
All they knew is that he could get the football and run for days untouched. That he could sprint, and sprint, and sprint with the football through the cycle of the day.
This didn't suit Barcelona's pass and move style of play. A lone maverick would not fit in - at all - despite his abilities. Barcelona did not need a sprinter, but a gifted technician.
This is how he became available to Aston Villa - but manager Tim Sherwood wasn't aware of that at the time.
Villa's transfer committee pushed for the move based on Traore's stats. Data analysts made the move happen because Traore was clearly a talented player - on a computer screen and on the pitch. It was clear as day. Crystal.
“He could go from nought to 60 in about two seconds, but he was like an elastic band that had been stretched too tight: every so often he would snap. I very rarely saw him, because he was always injured,” said former Villa boss Sherwood speaking to Rory Smith of the New York Times.
“He frightened opponents to death.”
Villa needed the Traore move to pay off. They needed every single transfer to pay off. Despite Jordan Amavi's buccaneering runs, and Jordan Ayew's striking instincts and despite Rudy Gestede's commanding aerial ability, Aston Villa started to plummet.
Traore was trusted as an impact substitution, then he wasn't trusted at all. Villa needed discipline - and for a while they seemed to have it. Then it all collapsed, Sherwood lost his job - and then his successor Remi Garde resigned.
He appeared in 193 minutes for Aston Villa in the Premier League that season. Traore would be sold to Middlesbrough, and then move onto Wolves.
That's not truly the end of the story though. Villa were treated to a fleeting glimpse of Traore in the Championship. Just 17 minutes of wonder as the wonderkid came onto the pitch to face Rotherham.
When he got the ball he took off and ran the full length of the pitch. It was obvious that he was destined for greater things, despite the lack of assists and goals.
When he left, Villa fans wondered if he'd make it. Some of them condemned him. After all, it's easier to give up on someone than sit and wonder and hope. Maybe, like Barcelona they knew what he was destined for, and simply wanted no part of it because he didn't fit in with expectations.
How did it all go wrong? Because once more, Traore found himself excelling in unwanted skills. Under Roberto Di Matteo, Villa didn't need a dribbler. They didn't need a technician. They simply needed basic skills, and to find their own identity once more after stagnating in the Premier League. His team couldn't afford the time and patience to develop Jack Grealish, let alone Traore.
Just as soon as Traore was gone, Di Matteo was too. The cycle started over once more, hoping to find new players to spin out of the club.
Fleeting glimpses.
That's all it was with Traore at the Villa. You barely saw him on the pitch - because he was bottled lightning and too quick for the eyes. You barely saw him on the pitch because he was injured. You barely saw him on the pitch because he was a maverick. You barely saw him because he 'couldn't be trusted'.
Now, you see him all the time. The boy with 'no end product' is now the man who can.
After constant upheaval for Adama, Wolves have provided him with a Premier League platform to grow and learn, and although he's not a constant starter for the club, he's amongst their most dangerous players, and one of the more coveted wingers in Premier League football.
Just ask Liverpool.


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Firefighters battle large 'out of control' bonfire for hours overnight

Firefighters battled a large bonfire described as 'out of control ' for several hours throughout the night .
Crews were called to Shut Mill Lane in Romsley at 11.36pm last night , Thursday , June 25 .
The pile of wood and waste products measured around 40 square metres ( 430 sq ft ) , Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed .
The incident was not formally closed until shortly before 7am today .
A fire service spokesman said : `` Crews from Bromsgrove and Evesham were called at 23.36pm on 25 June 2020 to an out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ square metres comprising wood and other waste products .
The fire was extinguished using a main line jet augmented from a water carrier .
`` There were no casualties and no further emergency services were required .
Damping down continued until the incident was marked as pending closure at 2:33am before being finally closed at 06:49am . ''
The fire service issued a warning about the risks of bonfires after attending 20 incidents in the first week of lockdown at a time when tips were closed .
Mick Cadman from the fire service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We understand that during the current lockdown , people will be looking for things to do and will be tidying up around their homes and gardens .
`` We would ask people to be especially vigilant and careful if they feel that they need to have a bonfire to burn garden waste .
These should be sited well away from buildings , fences and trees . ''
He added : `` In addition , the fumes from such fires may add to the respiratory difficulties of those suffering from the coronavirus . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was dispatched to Vine Street in Evesham at 8.50pm to a bin fire .
A spokesman said : `` One hose reel jet was used to dampen it down .
There were no casualties and no further emergency services were required .
The incident closed at 22:39pm . ''

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Firefighters battled a large bonfire described as 'out of control' for several hours throughout the night.
Crews were called to Shut Mill Lane in Romsley at 11.36pm last night, Thursday, June 25. The pile of wood and waste products measured around 40 square metres (430 sq ft), Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed.
The incident was not formally closed until shortly before 7am today.
A fire service spokesman said: "Crews from Bromsgrove and Evesham were called at 23.36pm on 25 June 2020 to an out of control bonfire near Romsley, approximately 40 square metres comprising wood and other waste products. The fire was extinguished using a main line jet augmented from a water carrier.
"There were no casualties and no further emergency services were required. Damping down continued until the incident was marked as pending closure at 2:33am before being finally closed at 06:49am."
The fire service issued a warning about the risks of bonfires after attending 20 incidents in the first week of lockdown at a time when tips were closed.
Mick Cadman from the fire service's community risk department said: "We understand that during the current lockdown, people will be looking for things to do and will be tidying up around their homes and gardens.
"We would ask people to be especially vigilant and careful if they feel that they need to have a bonfire to burn garden waste. These should be sited well away from buildings, fences and trees."
He added: "In addition, the fumes from such fires may add to the respiratory difficulties of those suffering from the coronavirus."
Elsewhere in Worcestershire last night a crew was dispatched to Vine Street in Evesham at 8.50pm to a bin fire.
A spokesman said: "One hose reel jet was used to dampen it down. There were no casualties and no further emergency services were required. The incident closed at 22:39pm."


birminghammail--2020-06-26--Proposal to shut down failing special school facing £2m black hole

Council bosses are proposing to permanently shut down a failing special school which is facing a financial black hole of more than £2m in two years ' time .
Hunters Hill College , which is based in Bromsgrove , but maintained by Birmingham City Council received a damning Ofsted inspection report in October 2019 and handed the basement rating of 'Inadequate ' .
One notable criticism at the time was made of the 'inappropriate language ' within the behaviour management policy which stated naughty children would be 'hung drawn and quartered ' .
The boarding provision at Spirehouse Lane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of serious safeguarding allegations .
A decision to axe it permanently from July 1 has since been approved .
But now the council has unveiled its wider intentions for the school - to close it altogether by the end of August 2021 .
The authority has launched a public consultation which will run until October 16 this year .
The decision is not final at this stage .
The council stated : `` Birmingham City Council has been exploring the options for the future of Hunters Hill College as a direct result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in 2019 and the subsequent Directive Academy Order issued by the Secretary of State .
`` In addition , the pupil numbers have been reducing and the condition of the buildings remains poor with some being beyond economical repair .
These factors together with the decision to close the residential provision is having a significant impact on the financial viability of the school . ''
The school can offer up to 135 places for 11 to 16-year-olds with Education and Health Care Plans ( EHCP ) to cater for their social , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently 111 pupils on the roll , mostly from Birmingham apart from a dozen which live in other local authority areas .
On average pupils spend 1 hour 20 minutes getting to the school , while one student has to endure a journey of over two and half hours .
Visit the 'open consultations ' at birminghambeheard.org.uk for more information on the proposals to leave feedback or click the direct link here At the end of the 2019/2020 financial year there was a budget deficit of £494,000 .
This is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to more than £2m by the end of 2021/2022 , a council consultation document said .
It also stated : `` Several buildings on the site are beyond economical repair and no longer fit for purpose .
It is estimated that significant and continued investment would be required to provide suitable buildings to meet the ongoing needs of the pupils .
The level of investment required is unsustainable . ''
An academy sponsor is yet to be found for Hunters Hill .
The council said if the closure becomes a reality its Special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SENAR ) would 'work closely with pupils and their families to agree appropriate alternative placements ' .

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Council bosses are proposing to permanently shut down a failing special school which is facing a financial black hole of more than £2m in two years' time.
Hunters Hill College, which is based in Bromsgrove, but maintained by Birmingham City Council received a damning Ofsted inspection report in October 2019 and handed the basement rating of 'Inadequate'. One notable criticism at the time was made of the 'inappropriate language' within the behaviour management policy which stated naughty children would be 'hung drawn and quartered'.
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The boarding provision at Spirehouse Lane, Blackwell was also suspended following a number of serious safeguarding allegations.
A decision to axe it permanently from July 1 has since been approved. But now the council has unveiled its wider intentions for the school - to close it altogether by the end of August 2021. The authority has launched a public consultation which will run until October 16 this year. The decision is not final at this stage.
The council stated: "Birmingham City Council has been exploring the options for the future of Hunters Hill College as a direct result of the outcome of the OfSTED inspection carried out in 2019 and the subsequent Directive Academy Order issued by the Secretary of State.
"In addition, the pupil numbers have been reducing and the condition of the buildings remains poor with some being beyond economical repair. These factors together with the decision to close the residential provision is having a significant impact on the financial viability of the school."
The school can offer up to 135 places for 11 to 16-year-olds with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP) to cater for their social, emotional and mental health needs. There are currently 111 pupils on the roll, mostly from Birmingham apart from a dozen which live in other local authority areas.
On average pupils spend 1 hour 20 minutes getting to the school, while one student has to endure a journey of over two and half hours.
Visit the 'open consultations' at birminghambeheard.org.uk for more information on the proposals to leave feedback or click the direct link here
At the end of the 2019/2020 financial year there was a budget deficit of £494,000. This is expected to more than double this year and rise to more than £2m by the end of 2021/2022, a council consultation document said.
It also stated: "Several buildings on the site are beyond economical repair and no longer fit for purpose. It is estimated that significant and continued investment would be required to provide suitable buildings to meet the ongoing needs of the pupils. The level of investment required is unsustainable."
An academy sponsor is yet to be found for Hunters Hill. The council said if the closure becomes a reality its Special Educational Needs Assessment and Review service (SENAR) would 'work closely with pupils and their families to agree appropriate alternative placements'.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Hundreds of mourners line streets for funeral of 'legendary' teacher

Hundreds of mourners lined the streets for the funeral of a 'legendary ' Sutton Coldfield teacher , who died of cancer at the age of just 38 .
Jamie Hunter , a much-loved PE teacher at John Willmott School , passed away on May 13 - just 48 hours after the birth of his first child .
Jamie , who was also manager at coach at Sutton United FC , was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March after suffering months of crippling pains in his side .
His funeral was held on Friday , June 26 , with the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to the football club , where Jamie was driven round for his 'final lap ' of the pitch .
One mourner said : `` Hundreds of people lined the streets and football fields in tribute to a man who had touched so many people in the community , through schools football and in general . ''
Following the news of his tragic death , hundreds of tributes poured in from devastated friends , pupils and colleagues .
One friend wrote on Facebook : `` There is nothing I can say that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are one of those beautiful and unforgettable people , a true legend .
So incredibly pleased you managed to hold on long enough to meet your beautiful baby girl . ''
Peter Lugg , chairman of Sutton United FC , wrote : `` I am devastated to have lost our first team manager , club icon and most of all true friend , Jamie Hunter .
As a player who won many trophies with our first team , his teammates loved having him in their team - by their side .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything he had in every game .
It is a testament to Jamie 's character that he fought so hard to be around for the birth of his daughter and we are all so pleased that he made it .
J you put so much effort into helping other people , now it 's your time to take a rest .
Sleep easy mate . ''
Parents of Jamie 's former pupils have told how he was a 'wonderful teacher and mentor ' - and would be remembered forever .
One mum wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was .
My son admired him so much , he had a profound effect on him and countless others while teaching at John Willmott School .
Your daughter , I hope , will grow up knowing what an amazing man her daddy is and was and how much time he had for the children he took under his wing .
He will be with our family in thoughts always . ''
Jamie and his partner Beccy Flint were over the moon to find they were expecting their first child at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , Jamie started to suffer a crippling pain in his side and , after lots of tests and scans to try to find out what was wrong , he was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March .
A month later he was given the devastating news that the cancer had spread to his liver and there was no cure .
The brave couple later made the decision to deliver their baby early in the hope Jamie could have the chance to meet and cuddle his newborn .
Little Harper-May was born on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed Jamie holding his daughter .
Sadly , he passed away just two days later .
In the aftermath of Jamie 's diagnosis , his friends launched a JustGiving page page in a bid to raise £100,000 .
Funds were to be used to support Jamie 's care , his family and Baby Harper .
At the time , family friend Phil Taylor told BirminghamLive : `` As a PE teacher , he has touched so many lives and has been an outstanding role model , developing young people through all walks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at school .
He 's always helping kids .
He 's always put himself out for everyone else before himself . ''
More than £74,000 has already been raised .

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Hundreds of mourners lined the streets for the funeral of a 'legendary' Sutton Coldfield teacher, who died of cancer at the age of just 38.
Jamie Hunter, a much-loved PE teacher at John Willmott School, passed away on May 13 - just 48 hours after the birth of his first child.
Jamie, who was also manager and coach at Sutton United FC, was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March after suffering months of crippling pains in his side.
His funeral was held on Friday, June 26, with the car pausing outside John Willmott School and travelling on to the football club, where Jamie was driven round for his 'final lap' of the pitch.
One mourner said: "Hundreds of people lined the streets and football fields in tribute to a man who had touched so many people in the community, through schools football and in general."
Following the news of his tragic death, hundreds of tributes poured in from devastated friends, pupils and colleagues.
One friend wrote on Facebook: "There is nothing I can say that would do you justice James Hunter. You are one of those beautiful and unforgettable people, a true legend. So incredibly pleased you managed to hold on long enough to meet your beautiful baby girl."
Peter Lugg, chairman of Sutton United FC, wrote: "I am devastated to have lost our first team manager, club icon and most of all true friend, Jamie Hunter. As a player who won many trophies with our first team, his teammates loved having him in their team - by their side. He was a fierce but fair competitor who gave everything he had in every game. It is a testament to Jamie's character that he fought so hard to be around for the birth of his daughter and we are all so pleased that he made it. J you put so much effort into helping other people, now it's your time to take a rest. Sleep easy mate."
Parents of Jamie's former pupils have told how he was a 'wonderful teacher and mentor' - and would be remembered forever.
One mum wrote: "What a wonderful man he was. My son admired him so much, he had a profound effect on him and countless others while teaching at John Willmott School. Your daughter, I hope, will grow up knowing what an amazing man her daddy is and was and how much time he had for the children he took under his wing. He will be with our family in thoughts always."
Jamie and his partner Beccy Flint were over the moon to find they were expecting their first child at the end of May 2020.
But, in October 2019, Jamie started to suffer a crippling pain in his side and, after lots of tests and scans to try to find out what was wrong, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March.
A month later he was given the devastating news that the cancer had spread to his liver and there was no cure.
The brave couple later made the decision to deliver their baby early in the hope Jamie could have the chance to meet and cuddle his newborn.
Little Harper-May was born on May 11 and pictures shared by family showed Jamie holding his daughter.
Sadly, he passed away just two days later.
In the aftermath of Jamie's diagnosis, his friends launched a JustGiving page page in a bid to raise £100,000.
Funds were to be used to support Jamie's care, his family and Baby Harper.
At the time, family friend Phil Taylor told BirminghamLive: "As a PE teacher, he has touched so many lives and has been an outstanding role model, developing young people through all walks of life.
"The kids love him at school. He's always helping kids. He's always put himself out for everyone else before himself."
More than £74,000 has already been raised.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Plague of blood-sucking horse flies invade parks

People are being urged to be on their guard from a plague of blood-sucking , disease-carrying horse flies which are invading parks and gardens in the UK .
More and more people are enjoying walks to their local parks and sunbathing as the coronavirus lockdown eases leaving them exposed to blood-sucking flies .
With thunderstorms forecast across Birmingham and the UK , it can only get worse as the flies thrive in hot and rainy weather , The Mirror reports .
Some victims have reported having such a bad reaction to horse fly bites that they needed hospital treatment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the worst-case scenario , the agonising bites - worse than a wasp or bee - can cause cellulitis , an infection of the skin .
The British Pest Control Association , which puts horse flies in its Top Ten Stings and Bites to Avoid List , says one theory for the plague is that more people are outdoors than usual , increasing the opportunity for the flies to target human flesh .
The flies , hardly more than half an inch long , do not buzz like bees to warn you they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lying in the garden , mowing the lawn or enjoying leisurely countryside walks .
Insects and repellents can not put them off , it is claimed .
The BPCA say : `` Literally designed to eat a horse , their bite is both impressive and painful .
`` The horse fly is a sanguivorous insect and therefore wants to bite you .
`` They can persistently chase you at a flying speed of around 15mph , and it 'll bite right through clothes .
`` It has mandibles that can rip and tear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sentomol warned : `` Unlike insects which surreptitiously puncture the skin with needle-like organs , female horse flies have specially adapted mouth-parts which they use to rip and/or slice flesh apart .
`` This causes the blood to seep out as the horse fly licks it up .
`` The horse fly is secretive , with an annoying ability to land without being detected and escaping before the victim begins to experience any pain .
`` The subsequent bite can be extremely irritating .
`` Its bite is considered more immediately painful than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Health Service warns victims that horse fly bites can be `` very painful and leave the bitten area of skin red and raised '' .
At the first sign of a bite , dab it with antisepctic and cover the wound with an ice pack to avoid infection and swelling .
The NHS added : `` Bites can take a while to heal and can become infected .
`` See your GP if you have symptoms of an infection , such as pus or increasing pain , redness and swelling . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ countryside , rural areas are favourites for horse flies because there is plenty of livestock to feast on if they can not find a human .
They are also attracted to water-filled cattle troughs , ponds and marshes , which provide a food source and an environment to breed .
According to BPCA , the top five most common bites and stings are false black widow spider , mosquitos , horse flies , wasps and hornets .
The BPCA said removing standing water close to homes and from areas of the garden used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - would help guard against bites and stings .

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People are being urged to be on their guard from a plague of blood-sucking, disease-carrying horse flies which are invading parks and gardens in the UK.
More and more people are enjoying walks to their local parks and sunbathing as the coronavirus lockdown eases leaving them exposed to blood-sucking flies.
With thunderstorms forecast across Birmingham and the UK, it can only get worse as the flies thrive in hot and rainy weather, The Mirror reports.
Some victims have reported having such a bad reaction to horse fly bites that they needed hospital treatment.
A course of antibiotics is needed and in the worst-case scenario, the agonising bites - worse than a wasp or bee - can cause cellulitis, an infection of the skin.
The British Pest Control Association, which puts horse flies in its Top Ten Stings and Bites to Avoid List, says one theory for the plague is that more people are outdoors than usual, increasing the opportunity for the flies to target human flesh.
The flies, hardly more than half an inch long, do not buzz like bees to warn you they are coming.
They mainly target sunseekers lying in the garden, mowing the lawn or enjoying leisurely countryside walks.
Insects and repellents cannot put them off, it is claimed.
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The BPCA say: "Literally designed to eat a horse, their bite is both impressive and painful.
"The horse fly is a sanguivorous insect and therefore wants to bite you.
"They can persistently chase you at a flying speed of around 15mph, and it'll bite right through clothes.
"It has mandibles that can rip and tear flesh apart."
Pest management company Sentomol warned: "Unlike insects which surreptitiously puncture the skin with needle-like organs, female horse flies have specially adapted mouth-parts which they use to rip and/or slice flesh apart.
"This causes the blood to seep out as the horse fly licks it up.
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"The horse fly is secretive, with an annoying ability to land without being detected and escaping before the victim begins to experience any pain.
"The subsequent bite can be extremely irritating.
"Its bite is considered more immediately painful than that of a mosquito."
The National Health Service warns victims that horse fly bites can be "very painful and leave the bitten area of skin red and raised".
Other symptoms include a rash, dizziness, weakness and wheezing.
At the first sign of a bite, dab it with antisepctic and cover the wound with an ice pack to avoid infection and swelling.
The NHS added: "Bites can take a while to heal and can become infected.
"See your GP if you have symptoms of an infection, such as pus or increasing pain, redness and swelling."
Unfortunately for people planning picnics in the countryside, rural areas are favourites for horse flies because there is plenty of livestock to feast on if they cannot find a human.
They are also attracted to water-filled cattle troughs, ponds and marshes, which provide a food source and an environment to breed.
According to BPCA, the top five most common bites and stings are false black widow spider, mosquitos, horse flies, wasps and hornets.
A spokeswoman warned: "Horse fly bites are particularly painful."
The BPCA said removing standing water close to homes and from areas of the garden used in the summer - including paddling pools - would help guard against bites and stings.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--‘He can’t do it on his own’ - Aston  Villa hero on why Keinan Davis needs help

Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed the reason why he feels sorry for Aston Villa ’ s defence this season .
Watford , Brighton , Villa , Bournemouth , Norwich , West Ham have played themselves into relegation contention , with three from those six set to drop into the Championship .
Dean Smith ’ s side are currently second from bottom on goal difference and know an upturn in results is needed to avoid the drop .
So far this season , Villa fans have been quick to point the finger at their side ’ s defending , with them having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as things stand .
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“ I actually feel sorry for the defence , ” he told BT Sport when asked about Villa ’ s problems this season .
“ It seems to me whenever they are defending well , clearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they are defending more than they need to be in any other team.
” Agbonlahor also feels his old side ’ s wingers should be doing more to support Keinan Davis .
He added : “ I see Keinan Davis as a great talent , but he needs support .
He can ’ t do it on his own .
“ He needs wingers around him that can give him the service he needs to score goals .
“ The worry for me so far since coming back from the break is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much .
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Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed the reason why he feels sorry for Aston Villa’s defence this season.
Watford, Brighton, Villa, Bournemouth, Norwich, West Ham have played themselves into relegation contention, with three from those six set to drop into the Championship.
Dean Smith’s side are currently second from bottom on goal difference and know an upturn in results is needed to avoid the drop.
So far this season, Villa fans have been quick to point the finger at their side’s defending, with them having conceded the most goals in the top-flight, as things stand.
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But Agbonlahor believes Villa defenders are suffering as a result of not having an attacking outlet who can keep hold of the ball.
“I actually feel sorry for the defence,” he told BT Sport when asked about Villa’s problems this season.
“It seems to me whenever they are defending well, clearing the ball, there is no outlet and they are defending more than they need to be in any other team.”
Agbonlahor also feels his old side’s wingers should be doing more to support Keinan Davis.
He added: “I see Keinan Davis as a great talent, but he needs support. He can’t do it on his own.
“He needs wingers around him that can give him the service he needs to score goals.
“The worry for me so far since coming back from the break is that our wingers aren't really producing much. Which is a big worry for me.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Four specific actions maternity units told to take after young mum's death

An action plan to reduce risks for pregnant black and Asian women has been announced today following the tragic death of a young Birmingham mum from coronavirus .
Sarah Scully , 35 , from Erdington , died without ever getting to hold her infant son after she became seriously ill from Covid-19 .
NHS England has now announced it was rolling out extra support for pregnant Black , Asian and Ethnic Minority women , as new research showed the hugely raised coronavirus risks facing expectant women from minority groups .
They will now be urged to take extra Vitamin D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be provided in local neighbourhoods .
Black pregnant women are eight times more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 , while Asian women are four times as likely .
Campaigning city councillor Paulette Hamilton , who knew the family of Sarah Scully , said her death had been devastating .
She said the family had been left `` broken apart '' by her death , when it should have been a happy time .
Cllr Hamilton , the city 's cabinet member for health and social care , said she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognised the additional dangers facing women from some communities , but said she would also like to see targeted training for midwives .
`` When Sarah went to see her midwife , none of the signs ( of coronavirus ) were recognised .
If it was not for her mom rushing her to hospital , I am not sure we would have even been able to save the baby . ''
Action was vital to ensure more families did not endure the same heartbreak , she said .
Research from Oxford University shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are from a BAME background , even though they only make up a quarter of the births in England and Wales .
Today , England ’ s most senior midwife , Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent , has written to all maternity units in the country calling on them to take four specific actions which will minimise the additional risk of Covid-19 for BAME women and their babies .
• Increasing support of at-risk pregnant women , and making sure clinicians apply a lower threshold to review , admit and support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , supplements and nutrition in pregnancy with all women .
Women low in vitamin D may be more vulnerable to coronavirus so women with darker skin or those who always cover their skin when outside may be at particular risk of vitamin D insufficiency and should consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D all year .
• Ensuring all providers record enthnicity and other risk factors for every pregnant woman to identify those most at risk of poor outcomes .
Dunkley-Bent said : “ We know that pregnant women from a BAME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted to hospital with Covid-19 compared to white women , which is why we ’ re helping midwives take sensible extra steps to protect mum and baby .
“ While Public Health England is continuing to assess and advise on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on ethnic groups , I want to make sure that the NHS is doing everything we can to reach out , reassure and support those pregnant women and new mums most at risk . ''
The pandemic outbreak has caused some people to worry about seeking help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a decrease in attendances for some NHS services , she added .
Warning signs like unusual fetal movement have also been dismissed by some women in fear that going to hospital is of greater risk to them - as a result , health services will be asked to deliver outreach programmes for at-risk communities .
Any staff from black and ethnic minority backgrounds working in hospitals are also being risk assessed as part of measures designed to recognise the additional risks they face from the virus .
The city 's Maternity Engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black and Asian birthworkers , including midwives , and are undertaking research locally into all aspects of maternity care during Covid-19 .
The group 's Amanda Smith said : `` While this is a good announcement , I would go further to suggest that hospital trusts be more open to engaging effectively with diverse communities around the heightened risks of Covid-19 for Black and Brown women .
`` There needs to be more co-production , engagement and communication with perinatal families who are of Black African and South Asian descent during COVID-19 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perinatal engagement has been lacking in our area for a number of years so we hope that this will be a start in bringing this to the forefront of perinatal services in our communities . ''
She said BUMP - the Birmingham & Solihull Maternity Partnership - has developed and shared material in various local languages to support communities .
But she added : `` Black and Asian women need to be front and centre of the conversation in transforming maternity services during this crisis and well into the future . ''

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An action plan to reduce risks for pregnant black and Asian women has been announced today following the tragic death of a young Birmingham mum from coronavirus.
Sarah Scully, 35, from Erdington, died without ever getting to hold her infant son after she became seriously ill from Covid-19.
NHS England has now announced it was rolling out extra support for pregnant Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority women, as new research showed the hugely raised coronavirus risks facing expectant women from minority groups.
They will now be urged to take extra Vitamin D, while better outreach and support will be provided in local neighbourhoods.
Black pregnant women are eight times more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, while Asian women are four times as likely.
Campaigning city councillor Paulette Hamilton, who knew the family of Sarah Scully, said her death had been devastating.
She said the family had been left "broken apart" by her death, when it should have been a happy time.
Cllr Hamilton, the city's cabinet member for health and social care, said she was delighted to see action at last that recognised the additional dangers facing women from some communities, but said she would also like to see targeted training for midwives.
"When Sarah went to see her midwife, none of the signs (of coronavirus) were recognised. If it was not for her mom rushing her to hospital, I am not sure we would have even been able to save the baby."
Action was vital to ensure more families did not endure the same heartbreak, she said.
Research from Oxford University shows that 55% of the pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are from a BAME background, even though they only make up a quarter of the births in England and Wales.
Today, England’s most senior midwife, Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, has written to all maternity units in the country calling on them to take four specific actions which will minimise the additional risk of Covid-19 for BAME women and their babies.
The steps include:
Increasing support of at-risk pregnant women, and making sure clinicians apply a lower threshold to review, admit and support expectant women
Ensuring hospitals discuss vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy with all women. Women low in vitamin D may be more vulnerable to coronavirus so women with darker skin or those who always cover their skin when outside may be at particular risk of vitamin D insufficiency and should consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D all year.
Ensuring all providers record enthnicity and other risk factors for every pregnant woman to identify those most at risk of poor outcomes.
Dunkley-Bent said: “We know that pregnant women from a BAME background are twice as likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19 compared to white women, which is why we’re helping midwives take sensible extra steps to protect mum and baby.
“While Public Health England is continuing to assess and advise on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on ethnic groups, I want to make sure that the NHS is doing everything we can to reach out, reassure and support those pregnant women and new mums most at risk."
The pandemic outbreak has caused some people to worry about seeking help from the NHS, and there has been a decrease in attendances for some NHS services, she added.
Warning signs like unusual fetal movement have also been dismissed by some women in fear that going to hospital is of greater risk to them - as a result, health services will be asked to deliver outreach programmes for at-risk communities.
Any staff from black and ethnic minority backgrounds working in hospitals are also being risk assessed as part of measures designed to recognise the additional risks they face from the virus.
The city's Maternity Engagement Action team works alongside a network of black and Asian birthworkers, including midwives, and are undertaking research locally into all aspects of maternity care during Covid-19.
The group's Amanda Smith said: "While this is a good announcement, I would go further to suggest that hospital trusts be more open to engaging effectively with diverse communities around the heightened risks of Covid-19 for Black and Brown women.
"There needs to be more co-production, engagement and communication with perinatal families who are of Black African and South Asian descent during COVID-19 and beyond for real change.
"Effective perinatal engagement has been lacking in our area for a number of years so we hope that this will be a start in bringing this to the forefront of perinatal services in our communities."
She said BUMP - the Birmingham & Solihull Maternity Partnership - has developed and shared material in various local languages to support communities.
But she added: "Black and Asian women need to be front and centre of the conversation in transforming maternity services during this crisis and well into the future."


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Aston Villa team news - Dean Smith makes three changes for Wolves

Aston Villa face the daunting task of taming rampant near-neighbours Wolves at Villa Park this afternoon .
Dean Smith 's men have gained two points from their first three games back with Wanderers taking six points from six available .
Today , Smith appears to have gone for it in terms of selection .
The boss has partnered Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta from the get-go with Jack Grealish likely to be in an advanced play-maker role just behind them .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ App Store Villa 's line-up looks as if it could be a diamond with Marvelous Nakamba anchoring just behind Douglas Luiz and Conor Hourihane .
At the back , Villa have stuck with the same back four for the fourth game running .
Orjan Nyland will be in goal and he 'll have Ezri Konsa , Kortney Hause , Tyrone Mings and Matt Targett in front of him .
As for Wolves , Nuno Espirito Santo 's made one change - and it 's a big one - taking out Adama Traore for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full , below :

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birminghammail--2020-06-27--Updates as police incident on M5 sparks huge delays

Drivers have been warned of huge tailbacks and delays on the M5 southbound amid a police incident .
Motorists were @ @ @ @ @ around 40 minutes after the carriageway between J5 for Rashwood , Droitwich and J6 for @ @ @ @ @ Saturday morning , June 27 .
The incident was said to be causing lengthy queues @ @ @ @ @ 11.30am , with the entry slip for J5 also closed off .
Those travelling on @ @ @ @ @ avoid the area and find alternative routes .
Emergency services were at the scene , @ @ @ @ @ redirect traffic onto the diversion .
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Drivers were warned of huge tailbacks and delays on the M5 southbound amid a police incident.
Motorists were told to expect delays of an hour as the carriageway between J5 for Droitwich and J6 for Worcester was shut late on Saturday morning, June 27.
The incident was said to be causing lengthy queues, even backing up to the A38 diversion route for around four hours.
Those travelling on the route were urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Emergency services were at the scene, along with traffic officers to redirect traffic onto the diversion.
We will be providing updates here.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Aston Villa LIVE! Team news - Smith's surprising selection

Aston Villa and Wolves kick-off at 12.30pm in a game that both sides will be desperate to win .
Wolves @ @ @ @ @ six , and Dean Smith ’ s Villa side are fighting for their lives .
@ @ @ @ @ at Villa Park today , but for both sets of players , this is a @ @ @ @ @ want to lose .
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Callum compo
Coventry City are keen to land Aston Villa midfielder Callum O’Hare this summer ahead of his release from the club, but whether they will have to fork out on a compensation fee remains up in the air.
The 22-year-old will leave Villa Park, the home of his boyhood club, for good on June 30, the same day his loan spell with the Sky Blues will officially come to an end.
Their boss, Mark Robins, has made clear his desire to see O’Hare return next term and says he wished to get any transfer business completed as soon as possible.
Under FA and EFL rules, sides landing free signings under the age of 24 must pay a compensation fee to the club the player was last registered to - but only if the player has been offered a contract extension that is equal to or an improvement to his current terms.
Therefore, unless Dean Smith, Chrisitan Purslow and their recruitment staff have offered O’Hare terms equal to or better than the deal he last signed with the club in 2017 then Coventry will be able to sign him completely free.
Reports by the Athletic have claimed that Villa have held talks with O’Hare who twelve months ago triggered a one-year extension in his deal that kept him part of Dean Smith’s side until this summer, but that no contract offer had been made.
How is a compensation fee determined?
Should the Sky Blues land O’Hare in the coming weeks then it is likely that the ‘Professional Football Compensation Committee’ will step in to determine whether or not compensation should be paid.
The committee will see representatives from the LMA, PFA, EFL and a legal representative meet to thrash out a figure, should it be required.
Any compensation fee required to land O’Hare will be based on a host of different measurements.
The panel will assess the stature of the two clubs involved in the transfer as well as his age, how much Villa have spent on his football education since an early age and a host of other factors to determine a fair compensation fee.
It is expected that a fee for O’Hare, should it be required, would be in the region of £200,000.
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birminghammail--2020-06-27--UK's new 'traffic light' quarantine travel list explained

This is the government 's new coronavirus 'green light ' quarantine travel list explained in full .
The government is prepared to issue a string of new rules for passengers - and ready to scrap the fortnight quarantine rule for all arrivals into the UK .
So , how do new rules for Brits ' holidays in the sun work and which countries could be included on the green , amber and red list in the government 's new `` traffic light system '' ?
It has emerged self-isolation measures will be relaxed so people can travel to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go into quarantine .
The move has been welcomed by tourism and travel chiefs , as well as bosses of airlines , with the `` traffic light '' system set to be unveiled within days .
It is expected a quarantine-free list of countries will be published on Wednesday , with restrictions lifted as soon as July 6 .
The Government is expected to announce next week Britain 's first air bridges with `` low-risk '' European destinations , including France , Italy , Spain , Greece and Germany .
According to reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ batches , with the second set of destinations likely to include other European countries such as Denmark , Norway , Finland and the Netherlands , and `` low-risk '' Caribbean islands .
The first air bridges to low-risk countries could be in force from July 4 .
There were mixed reports over whether Portugal would be included in the UK 's plans next week , after a spike in coronavirus cases in the country .
Long-haul flights to destinations such as Vietnam , Singapore , Hong Kong are reportedly not expected before late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be more complicated , due to the need to stop over in other countries , which increases the risk of contracting or spreading coronavirus .

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This is the government's new coronavirus 'green light' quarantine travel list explained in full.
The government is prepared to issue a string of new rules for passengers - and ready to scrap the fortnight quarantine rule for all arrivals into the UK.
So, how do new rules for Brits' holidays in the sun work and which countries could be included on the green, amber and red list in the government's new "traffic light system"?
It has emerged self-isolation measures will be relaxed so people can travel to the UK from 'safe' countries without having to go into quarantine.
The move has been welcomed by tourism and travel chiefs, as well as bosses of airlines, with the "traffic light" system set to be unveiled within days.
It is expected a quarantine-free list of countries will be published on Wednesday, with restrictions lifted as soon as July 6.
The Government is expected to announce next week Britain's first air bridges with "low-risk" European destinations, including France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Germany.
According to reports, air bridges will be announced in batches, with the second set of destinations likely to include other European countries such as Denmark, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands, and "low-risk" Caribbean islands.
The first air bridges to low-risk countries could be in force from July 4.
There were mixed reports over whether Portugal would be included in the UK's plans next week, after a spike in coronavirus cases in the country.
Long-haul flights to destinations such as Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong are reportedly not expected before late summer.
Flights to Australia are thought to be more complicated, due to the need to stop over in other countries, which increases the risk of contracting or spreading coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-06-27--The controversial Rangers claim affecting Blues and Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard is in line to pick up jobs ' a lot bigger ' than Birmingham City - if he stays with Rangers .
That 's the view of pundit Noel Whelan , who has also questioned whether Blues could afford to bring the Liverpool legend to St Andrew 's .
Gerrard emerged as a shock contender to replace Pep Clotet at the end of the season , after the Spaniard announce he will leave Blues this summer .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A number of names have already been linked with the upcoming vacancy , including former players Lee Bowyer and Lee Carsley , as well as ex-boss Chris Hughton .
The report suggested that Gerrard would likely snub any approach from Blues and Whelan is backing that decision , hinting he could land a Premier League job if he stays in Scotland .
Whelan told Football Insider : “ No disrespect to Birmingham but they ’ ve been financially struggling for a number of seasons now .
Firstly , I very much doubt they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the football club .
“ Stevie is assembling a very strong side up at Glasgow Rangers and his job is not finished there , he wants to win things and he won ’ t be satisfied until he does .
He ’ s won or challenged for something most seasons he was at Liverpool .
“ This is his first managerial job , he ’ s not going to want to leave Rangers without winning one trophy , minimum , and European football as well .
Everything lies in Rangers ’ favour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that bigger clubs that would give the opportunity , if he was available , and want him at their club as well .
“ Look at Frank Lampard , I think time is the best thing for Stevie – have another season at Rangers , win some trophies , challenge for the title and I ’ m sure there will be a lot of bigger clubs banging on the door after him .
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Steven Gerrard is in line to pick up jobs 'a lot bigger' than Birmingham City - if he stays with Rangers.
That's the view of pundit Noel Whelan, who has also questioned whether Blues could afford to bring the Liverpool legend to St Andrew's.
Gerrard emerged as a shock contender to replace Pep Clotet at the end of the season, after the Spaniard announce he will leave Blues this summer.
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A number of names have already been linked with the upcoming vacancy, including former players Lee Bowyer and Lee Carsley, as well as ex-boss Chris Hughton.
The report suggested that Gerrard would likely snub any approach from Blues and Whelan is backing that decision, hinting he could land a Premier League job if he stays in Scotland.
Whelan told Football Insider: “No disrespect to Birmingham but they’ve been financially struggling for a number of seasons now. Firstly, I very much doubt they can afford his wages and afford him at the football club.
“Stevie is assembling a very strong side up at Glasgow Rangers and his job is not finished there, he wants to win things and he won’t be satisfied until he does. He’s won or challenged for something most seasons he was at Liverpool.
“This is his first managerial job, he’s not going to want to leave Rangers without winning one trophy, minimum, and European football as well. Everything lies in Rangers’ favour rather than Birmingham. I’m sure that bigger clubs that would give the opportunity, if he was available, and want him at their club as well.
“Look at Frank Lampard, I think time is the best thing for Stevie – have another season at Rangers, win some trophies, challenge for the title and I’m sure there will be a lot of bigger clubs banging on the door after him.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--The Wolves claims that will annoy Aston Villa fans

It promises to be another nerve-racking afternoon for Aston Villa and Wolves fans as the two face off in a behind-closed-doors Midlands derby .
Villa are desperate for a win , after picking up only two points from their opening three matches following the Premier League suspension .
Wolves meanwhile , know a win would see them close the gap on Chelsea , who currently occupy the final Champions League berth .
It 's the third meeting of the season between the teams with both picking up a win each .
Wolves overcame Villa 2-1 at Molineux in the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victorious in the Carabao Cup .
And the pundits are predicting another win for Nuno Espirito Santo 's men , a result which will heighten Villa 's relegation fears .
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Google Play Store and App Store “ Aston Villa will take heart from their results since the Premier League restart .
Two draws and a narrow defeat to Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe that they can avoid the drop .
If they are to survive then it will likely need the partnership between fit-again John McGinn and Jack Grealish to chip in with a few goals from midfield .
“ Their opponents Wolves won ’ t be concerning themselves with what ’ s happening at the foot of the table as they are now tantalisingly close to a Champions League spot .
A midweek win at home to Bournemouth sees them sitting sixth in the table and with Raul Jimenez in tremendous goal-scoring form , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back against them continuing their form in this first game of the weekend .
Since the restart , they have recorded two wins and two cleans sheets and I fancy them to pick up another three points in this West Midlands derby.
” “ It is possible that Aston Villa will be buoyed by their late equaliser at Newcastle on Wednesday , but it is a tough ask for them to get anything against Wolves .
“ More and more people are realising what a good side Wolves are from front to back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have got in Nuno Espirito Santo .
“ Wolves are pushing hard for a top-four finish , and I would be surprised if they do n't pick up another three points here.
” “ I am always so in between with Aston Villa .
Everyone knows my thoughts on Wolves and what real potential they have of getting a top-four spot .
Man Utd are getting the headlines , but Wolves are on the same points .
Man Utd have pleasant games but so do Wolves .
“ There will be added interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does become harder .
We can look at the profile of the Merseyside derby and see how poor the then champions-elect were .
“ Jack Grealish did not play well against Newcastle but Villa managed to get a point .
Their problems up front remain , while the midfield made mistakes .
They did create chances but I will continue with Wolves and the roll they are on .
“ Leicester could get dragged out into the top-four race if their results do not pick up , but I do see Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get a point , what good will that do ?
With the current scenario , it may get them out of danger , but they will not be comfortable - they must start winning football matches .
Villa have to open up and go for it .
Dean Smith does still not trust his side to play two up front .
“ The wide men did play better at Newcastle , but Wolves have three at the back and two wing backs , so how will they stop them coming forward ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jimenez have it all , and this will be another example of Wolves being solid .
As soon as there is a weakness , Nuno Espirito Santo 's team jump all over it .
They know how to win and keep clean sheets , but they will get the job done without one here .
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It promises to be another nerve-racking afternoon for Aston Villa and Wolves fans as the two face off in a behind-closed-doors Midlands derby.
Villa are desperate for a win, after picking up only two points from their opening three matches following the Premier League suspension.
Wolves meanwhile, know a win would see them close the gap on Chelsea, who currently occupy the final Champions League berth.
It's the third meeting of the season between the teams with both picking up a win each. Wolves overcame Villa 2-1 at Molineux in the league, while Dean Smith's men were victorious in the Carabao Cup.
And the pundits are predicting another win for Nuno Espirito Santo's men, a result which will heighten Villa's relegation fears.
Here's how the three experts see it going this afternoon:
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Michael Owen (BetVictor)
“Aston Villa will take heart from their results since the Premier League restart. Two draws and a narrow defeat to Chelsea suggest that there is still reason to believe that they can avoid the drop. If they are to survive then it will likely need the partnership between fit-again John McGinn and Jack Grealish to chip in with a few goals from midfield.
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“Their opponents Wolves won’t be concerning themselves with what’s happening at the foot of the table as they are now tantalisingly close to a Champions League spot. A midweek win at home to Bournemouth sees them sitting sixth in the table and with Raul Jimenez in tremendous goal-scoring form, it would take a brave man to back against them continuing their form in this first game of the weekend. Since the restart, they have recorded two wins and two cleans sheets and I fancy them to pick up another three points in this West Midlands derby.”
Mark Lawrenson (BBC Sport)
“It is possible that Aston Villa will be buoyed by their late equaliser at Newcastle on Wednesday, but it is a tough ask for them to get anything against Wolves.
“More and more people are realising what a good side Wolves are from front to back, and what a good manager they have got in Nuno Espirito Santo.
“Wolves are pushing hard for a top-four finish, and I would be surprised if they don't pick up another three points here.”
“I am always so in between with Aston Villa. Everyone knows my thoughts on Wolves and what real potential they have of getting a top-four spot. Man Utd are getting the headlines, but Wolves are on the same points. Man Utd have pleasant games but so do Wolves.
“There will be added interest in this being a local derby and it does become harder. We can look at the profile of the Merseyside derby and see how poor the then champions-elect were.
“Jack Grealish did not play well against Newcastle but Villa managed to get a point. Their problems up front remain, while the midfield made mistakes. They did create chances but I will continue with Wolves and the roll they are on.
“Leicester could get dragged out into the top-four race if their results do not pick up, but I do see Wolves winning this. If Villa sit in and get a point, what good will that do? With the current scenario, it may get them out of danger, but they will not be comfortable - they must start winning football matches. Villa have to open up and go for it. Dean Smith does still not trust his side to play two up front.
“The wide men did play better at Newcastle, but Wolves have three at the back and two wing backs, so how will they stop them coming forward? Adama Traore, Diogo Jota and Raul Jimenez have it all, and this will be another example of Wolves being solid. As soon as there is a weakness, Nuno Espirito Santo's team jump all over it. They know how to win and keep clean sheets, but they will get the job done without one here.”


birminghammail--2020-06-27--222,000 people are set to get an extra £667 - and it's automatic

Hundreds of thousands of people are getting £677 added to their savings automatically on average after opening a lifetime ISA account .
Around 230,000 people are taking advantage of the specialist savings account - available to anyone between the ages of 18 and 40 .
It adds 25 % to all the money you put in .
So for every £4 you save it will add £1 .
In the most recent figures from HMRC it shows how people have now squirrelled away £604million in these accounts , seeing £151million added on top - working out at £677 each .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal there are are a couple of conditions , reports Mirror Online .
You can take your money out whenever you like , but only get to keep the Government top up if the cash is used to buy your first home or you wait until you are 60 .
If you use the cash for anything else the Government takes their stake back , plus a little bit extra under normal circumstances .
But people prepared to wait to use their money will struggle to find a better deal - and word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of people with lifetime ISAs surged to 45 % , according to HMRC , with 69,000 new accounts opened and £118million added to savings pots .
This is a huge jump in both the number of savers and the amount of money being saved in a lifetime ISA , '' said Richard Pearson , director of investment firm EQI .
He said : “ The growing uptake shows that people are not only keen to make their money work as hard for them as possible , they are also saving with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or towards their retirement . ''
This is what you need to know if you 're thinking of joining the growing band of people seeing their savings topped up automatically : • How much can you save into a lifetime ISA - You can save up to £4,000 a year into a lifetime ISA .
You can put this into a cash account or a stocks and shares account • What do you get - The Government tops up all savings by 25 % - adding £1 for every 4 you save • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents between the ages of 18 and 40 , although you can keep paying in until you are 50 • Who offers cash lifetime ISAs - Five providers currently offer cash lifetime ISAs : Nottingham Building Society ( 1.25 % interest ) , Moneybox ( 1 % ) , Paragon ( 0.75 % ) , Newcastle Building Society ( 0.35 % ) and Skipton Building Society ( 0.35 % ) • What about stocks and shares lifetime ISAs - Putting money into the markets means you could earn a lot more on it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less than you started with .
Generally , the longer you can wait before pulling cash out , the more likely you are to beat the returns on cash savings .
It does n't have to be complicated , either , with some providers doing all the work for you meaning you just transfer cash and their experts pick shares Where could you move to ?
• Who offers stocks and shares lifetime ISAs - These firms all offer stocks and shares lifetime ISAs : AJ Bell , Hargreaves Lansdown , Nutmeg , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One Family , The Share Centre , youinvest.co.uk • What happens if I need the money early - Currently , people accessing a lifetime ISA early lose 20 % of the money they take out - effectively wiping out the Government bonus cash .
But after April 2021 you 'll lose 25 % of the money , meaning the Government effectively takes some of your savings as well as their bonus back

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Hundreds of thousands of people are getting £677 added to their savings automatically on average after opening a lifetime ISA account.
Around 230,000 people are taking advantage of the specialist savings account - available to anyone between the ages of 18 and 40.
It adds 25% to all the money you put in. So for every £4 you save it will add £1.
In the most recent figures from HMRC it shows how people have now squirrelled away £604million in these accounts, seeing £151million added on top - working out at £677 each.
But while it seems like a great deal there are are a couple of conditions, reports Mirror Online.
You can take your money out whenever you like, but only get to keep the Government top up if the cash is used to buy your first home or you wait until you are 60.
If you use the cash for anything else the Government takes their stake back, plus a little bit extra under normal circumstances.
But people prepared to wait to use their money will struggle to find a better deal - and word is getting out.
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Last year the number of people with lifetime ISAs surged to 45%, according to HMRC, with 69,000 new accounts opened and £118million added to savings pots.
This is a huge jump in both the number of savers and the amount of money being saved in a lifetime ISA," said Richard Pearson, director of investment firm EQI.
He said: “The growing uptake shows that people are not only keen to make their money work as hard for them as possible, they are also saving with a purpose in mind – their first home or towards their retirement."


birminghammail--2020-06-27--Aston Villa vs Wolves live streaming - how to watch the big match

It 's a match most Aston Villa fans are dreading as Wolves rock up in B6 looking to cause a huge dent in Dean Smith 's Premier League survival hopes .
Villa have n't won a league match since beating Watford at the end of January and have begun Project Restart with two draws and a defeat .
In midweek , Villa dominated for large spells against Newcastle but could n't find that elusive winning goal they 're so desperately craving .
As for Wolves , they 've recorded back-to-back victories against two of Villa 's relegation rivals , West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Villa Park , here 's everything you need to know regarding TV details , live streams worldwide , injury news , the referee and bookies ' odds .
Is Aston Villa vs Wolves on TV ?
How can I follow it live ?
Yes , this one is on TV .
The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport with coverage beginning at 12noon UK time .
That can be streamed on the BT Sport app .
That 's 9pm in Sydney , 7am in New York City and 4am in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and streaming for the match can be found HERE .
What are the injury concerns ?
Who is in the teams ?
Aston Villa will welcome back Frederic Guilbert , Danny Drinkwater and Henri Lansbury who are all available for selection again .
Bjorn Engels ( Achilles ) remains sidelined as do long-term casualties Tom Heaton and Wesley ( both knee ligament injuries ) .
As for Wolves , Nuno 's men have a clean bill of health with every player declared fit .
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Craig Pawson will be the man in the middle for this West Midlands derby .
Pawson has officiated Aston Villa four times this season against Manchester United , Southampton , Fulham in the FA Cup and Southampton away just before lockdown .
For Wolves , the Yorkshireman has reffed Wanderers just twice : for the early-season draw against Burnley and their shock 2-0 win at the Etihad back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying ?

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It's a match most Aston Villa fans are dreading as Wolves rock up in B6 looking to cause a huge dent in Dean Smith's Premier League survival hopes.
Villa haven't won a league match since beating Watford at the end of January and have begun Project Restart with two draws and a defeat.
In midweek, Villa dominated for large spells against Newcastle but couldn't find that elusive winning goal they're so desperately craving.
As for Wolves, they've recorded back-to-back victories against two of Villa's relegation rivals, West Ham and Bournemouth.
Ahead of kick-off at Villa Park, here's everything you need to know regarding TV details, live streams worldwide, injury news, the referee and bookies' odds.
Is Aston Villa vs Wolves on TV? How can I follow it live?
Yes, this one is on TV.
The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport with coverage beginning at 12noon UK time. That can be streamed on the BT Sport app.
That's 9pm in Sydney, 7am in New York City and 4am in Los Angeles.
International listings for TV and streaming for the match can be found HERE.
What are the injury concerns? Who is in the teams?
Aston Villa will welcome back Frederic Guilbert, Danny Drinkwater and Henri Lansbury who are all available for selection again. Bjorn Engels (Achilles) remains sidelined as do long-term casualties Tom Heaton and Wesley (both knee ligament injuries).
As for Wolves, Nuno's men have a clean bill of health with every player declared fit.
Here are the probable line-ups, below:
Aston Villa XI, (4-3-3) : Nyland; Konsa, Hause, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, Hourihane, McGinn; El Ghazi, Davis, Grealish.
Wolves XI, (3-4-3) : Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Moutinho, Neves, Jonny; Traore, Jimenez, Neto.
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Who is the ref?
Craig Pawson will be the man in the middle for this West Midlands derby.
Pawson has officiated Aston Villa four times this season against Manchester United, Southampton, Fulham in the FA Cup and Southampton away just before lockdown.
For Wolves, the Yorkshireman has reffed Wanderers just twice: for the early-season draw against Burnley and their shock 2-0 win at the Etihad back in October.
What are the bookies saying?
Aston Villa 18/5
Wolves 3/4
Draw 5/2