birminghammail--2020-10-22--Explained: Why Zohore's loan away from Albion is until January

Eyebrows were raised when Kenneth Zohore ’ s confirmed move to Millwall before the transfer deadline was revealed to run until only January .
The Dane hadn ’ t played at all for West Brom since the end of June , but he appeared from the bench with 10 minutes to on Tuesday in the Lions ’ 2-0 routine win over Luton at the New Den .
Out of the reckoning at The Hawthorns , especially after the arrival of Karlan Grant , it was important for Zohore to leave so that he might enjoy a regular supply of first-team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Millwall , he is hoping to find that , though the fact that his loan spell will be up in the middle of January means that all parties can assess the situation and whether it is deemed to have been a success .
In that case , Zohore is likely to remain in London .
“ I think it ’ s see what happens in January , ” Rowett told NewsAtDen .
“ West Brom want to get Kenneth back playing and I suppose if he scores a tonne of goals for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have other options in terms of what they want , whether it ’ s permanent or whatever .
“ The hope for us is that Kenneth enjoys it so much that he desperately wants to stay and we want him to stay , and it ’ s down to the fact that he ’ s performed and scored goals .
“ But January ’ s a long way down the line , you ’ re talking about nearly half a season away , about 20 games until his loan runs out , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds like quite a short deal but actually it ’ s a significant part of the season.
” It wasn ’ t a deal that was always in the pipeline .
Rowett is a fan of Zohore but had one or two other irons in the fire while he expected the former Cardiff City forward to move elsewhere in the Championship .
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“ If I ’ m being honest I didn ’ t think we ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another club in for him that had supposedly agreed a deal , ” Rowett added .
“ We started getting a little bit of encouragement Thursday evening .
The main bit for me was I spoke to Kenneth Friday morning just to see whether he was completely keen on coming to Millwall , which is always really important for us .
“ When he heard how we plan to play him and how we think we can help him get himself going again then he was really keen to come .
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Eyebrows were raised when Kenneth Zohore’s confirmed move to Millwall before the transfer deadline was revealed to run until only January.
The Dane hadn’t played at all for West Brom since the end of June, but he appeared from the bench with 10 minutes to on Tuesday in the Lions’ 2-0 routine win over Luton at the New Den.
Out of the reckoning at The Hawthorns, especially after the arrival of Karlan Grant, it was important for Zohore to leave so that he might enjoy a regular supply of first-team football elsewhere.
In Rowett’s Millwall, he is hoping to find that, though the fact that his loan spell will be up in the middle of January means that all parties can assess the situation and whether it is deemed to have been a success.
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In that case, Zohore is likely to remain in London.
“I think it’s see what happens in January,” Rowett told NewsAtDen. “West Brom want to get Kenneth back playing and I suppose if he scores a tonne of goals for us and does fantastically well they’ll have other options in terms of what they want, whether it’s permanent or whatever.
“The hope for us is that Kenneth enjoys it so much that he desperately wants to stay and we want him to stay, and it’s down to the fact that he’s performed and scored goals.
“But January’s a long way down the line, you’re talking about nearly half a season away, about 20 games until his loan runs out, which is a phenomenal number. Three months sounds like quite a short deal but actually it’s a significant part of the season.”
It wasn’t a deal that was always in the pipeline.
Rowett is a fan of Zohore but had one or two other irons in the fire while he expected the former Cardiff City forward to move elsewhere in the Championship.
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Both Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County - Rowett’s former club - were interested in Zohore, but after a quick chat over the phone Rowett was able to secure the loan.
“If I’m being honest I didn’t think we’d get him. I knew there was another club in for him that had supposedly agreed a deal,” Rowett added.
“We started getting a little bit of encouragement Thursday evening. The main bit for me was I spoke to Kenneth Friday morning just to see whether he was completely keen on coming to Millwall, which is always really important for us.
“When he heard how we plan to play him and how we think we can help him get himself going again then he was really keen to come.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Former Queen's bodyguard jailed for sexually assaulting six-year-old girls

A former Queen 's bodyguard has been jailed for sexually assaulting two six-year-old girls and taking pictures of naked young children .
Paeodophile Oliver Cooper , 27 , an ex-soldier in the Household Cavalry for four years , was sent to prison for his actions while he was a Beaver Scouts leader .
He was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a girl aged six , sexual assault on another girl also aged six , one count ot taking indecent photographs of a child and 13 counts of voyeurism .
He was sentenced to six years in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 ( Thurs ) .
Detectives from the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigation Unit probed Cooper after a child two years ago bravely came forward to say she had been sexually touched by the scout leader .
He was arrested and indecent images and videos of children getting undressed in private were found on his phone and laptop .
During the course of the investigation , a further child came forward to say she had also been sexually assaulted .
Detective Constable Rees Hopcraft , from Sussex Police , said : “ The young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation and were supported by specially trained officers .
`` Despite the overwhelming evidence , Cooper continued to protest his innocence and thus forced the victims to give evidence , which was done via a video link to the court .
`` In sentencing , Judge Stephen Mooney commented on Cooper 's lack of remorse and the 'colossal breach of trust ' involved .
`` Prior to his scouting role he was a law student at Sussex University , and a soldier in the Household Cavalry where he served for four years in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scouts Association had given full-co-operation , and that parents of all children who were in the scouting group have been kept informed .
There is no current safeguarding risk to any child .
Cooper , from Hopton in Staffordshire , will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life .
He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to last until further court notice severely restricting his access to children , and was disqualified from working with children and vulnerable people for life .

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A former Queen's bodyguard has been jailed for sexually assaulting two six-year-old girls and taking pictures of naked young children.
Paeodophile Oliver Cooper, 27, an ex-soldier in the Household Cavalry for four years, was sent to prison for his actions while he was a Beaver Scouts leader.
He was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a girl aged six, sexual assault on another girl also aged six, one count ot taking indecent photographs of a child and 13 counts of voyeurism.
He was sentenced to six years in prison at Lewes Crown Court on October 15 (Thurs).
Detectives from the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigation Unit probed Cooper after a child two years ago bravely came forward to say she had been sexually touched by the scout leader.
He was arrested and indecent images and videos of children getting undressed in private were found on his phone and laptop.
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During the course of the investigation, a further child came forward to say she had also been sexually assaulted.
Detective Constable Rees Hopcraft, from Sussex Police, said: “The young girls involved showed tremendous bravery throughout the investigation and were supported by specially trained officers.
"Despite the overwhelming evidence, Cooper continued to protest his innocence and thus forced the victims to give evidence, which was done via a video link to the court.
"In sentencing, Judge Stephen Mooney commented on Cooper's lack of remorse and the 'colossal breach of trust' involved.
"Prior to his scouting role he was a law student at Sussex University, and a soldier in the Household Cavalry where he served for four years in the UK."
Police said the Scouts Association had given full-co-operation, and that parents of all children who were in the scouting group have been kept informed. There is no current safeguarding risk to any child.
Cooper, from Hopton in Staffordshire, will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to last until further court notice severely restricting his access to children, and was disqualified from working with children and vulnerable people for life.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--McDonald's fan's bizarre meal leaves customers disturbed after they spot receipt

McDonald 's customers have been left disturbed after they spotted a woman 's frankly bizarre menu order .
The woman shared a photograph of her receipt on social media - and was subsequently mocked by fast food fans .
McDonald 's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK town or city , outside of England 's capital London .
The fast food giant is renowned for its fries , Big Mac burgers , Chicken Legends , McFlurries , Chicken McNuggets and breakfast McMuffins .
But during a trip to the Golden Arches , one woman left other customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trip to her local branch - but , er , it was slightly plain .
The mum asked staff to ditch everything from the burger - including no bun , mustard , onion relish , pickles or patty .
Her husband wrote : “ So this is what she ordered ‘ no pickles , no onions , no mustard , no bun , no patty ’ … The mum replied # Whoops and admitted she ’ d paid full price for a couple of sachets of ketchup .
It comes after it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breakfast variety , just weeks after unveiling three new burgers - including a spicy quarter pounder - and a salted caramel latte for autumn .
The all-new Breakfast Roll will launch in restaurants after a successful trial in Ireland .
It comes as the chain 's famous breakfast wrap remains off the menu , after being temporarily discontinued over lockdown .
The new roll contains back bacon , a sausage patty , cheese and a free-range egg .
The roll will be priced at £2.79 - and will be served daily from 5am @ @ @

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McDonald's customers have been left disturbed after they spotted a woman's frankly bizarre menu order.
The woman shared a photograph of her receipt on social media - and was subsequently mocked by fast food fans.
McDonald's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK town or city, outside of England's capital London.
The fast food giant is renowned for its fries, Big Mac burgers, Chicken Legends, McFlurries, Chicken McNuggets and breakfast McMuffins.
But during a trip to the Golden Arches, one woman left other customers disturbed.
She requested a burger on a trip to her local branch - but, er, it was slightly plain.
The mum asked staff to ditch everything from the burger - including no bun, mustard, onion relish, pickles or patty.
Her husband wrote: “So this is what she ordered ‘no pickles, no onions, no mustard, no bun, no patty’…
“They literally sent us 2 ketchup packets!!!! Hahahahaha.”
The mum replied #Whoops and admitted she’d paid full price for a couple of sachets of ketchup.
It comes after it emerged the fast-food giant is launching another breakfast variety, just weeks after unveiling three new burgers - including a spicy quarter pounder - and a salted caramel latte for autumn.
The all-new Breakfast Roll will launch in restaurants after a successful trial in Ireland.
It comes as the chain's famous breakfast wrap remains off the menu, after being temporarily discontinued over lockdown.
The new roll contains back bacon, a sausage patty, cheese and a free-range egg.
The roll will be priced at £2.79 - and will be served daily from 5am until 11am.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Albion fan Dan completes 140-mile walk and smashes charity target

West Bromwich Albion fan Dan Watts comleted his 140-mile walk from London to Birmingham last week - and has already smashed his fundraising target in the name of Action Heart .
Charity Action Heart oversee the re-introduction of physical exercise for those who have suffered from heart problems , in order for them to keep fit and healthy without over exerting themselves .
The Russells Hall based group helped Dan ’ s mother in the wake of her heart attack five years ago , and so he was eager to give back .
Last Monday , he took the train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bus to get himself to Brentford where his starting point was awaiting him .
From there , it took him seven days to walk back to Birmingham along the Grand Union Canal .
He met a number of people along his journey that not only supported him financially , but emotionally in what was a gruelling test of endurance .
“ It was amazing .
People along the way would ask me how I was doing , humans who were willing to just listen and have a chat , ” Dan told BirminghamLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t donating , it was the ability to take something from the interaction I had with each person .
“ I ’ d set myself a challenge that was obtainable , but it was going to be really difficult at times .
On the fourth day I did 26.6 miles , I was still walking after midnight .
“ I ’ d booked a ‘ treat ’ hotel for the night , in Weedon Bec , and I ’ d rung them up to say I wasn ’ t going to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a goodie bag of croissants and fruit , which was the best thing in the world as I was so hungry and tired .
“ That was just one of so many nice stories with cool people who donated along the way .
I was genuinely lost for words at times.
” At the time of writing , Dan ’ s fundraising total stands at just shy of £2,100 - that ’ s quite an achievement considering his initial target that he set himself £750 .
He ’ d arrived at that figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and £50 on top .
That ’ s not to say that more donations for the excellent cause aren ’ t welcome !
“ I ’ ve done it for a really good charity , to help lots of people .
It ’ s amazing that I ’ ve managed to do it , but I ’ ve got so much more out of it for myself , ” he added .
Donate to Dan 's cause by visiting his Just Giving Page here “ I ’ m on over £2,000 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got donations from work and there was a collection box at Action Heart as well , so it ’ s more like £2,400 .
My first target was £750 .
“ I ’ d like to do something similar again next year , maybe for Action Heart and another charity .
“ I need to say a massive thank you to everyone who has shared in it , who has donated , by offering me advice , by lending and giving me things along the way .
The support was unreal .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant cause.
” If you wish to donate towards Dan ’ s fundraiser , you can visit his Just Giving page by clicking here .

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West Bromwich Albion fan Dan Watts comleted his 140-mile walk from London to Birmingham last week - and has already smashed his fundraising target in the name of Action Heart.
Charity Action Heart oversee the re-introduction of physical exercise for those who have suffered from heart problems, in order for them to keep fit and healthy without over exerting themselves.
The Russells Hall based group helped Dan’s mother in the wake of her heart attack five years ago, and so he was eager to give back.
Last Monday, he took the train, the tube and then even a bus to get himself to Brentford where his starting point was awaiting him. From there, it took him seven days to walk back to Birmingham along the Grand Union Canal.
He met a number of people along his journey that not only supported him financially, but emotionally in what was a gruelling test of endurance.
“It was amazing. People along the way would ask me how I was doing, humans who were willing to just listen and have a chat,” Dan told BirminghamLive .
“Even if they weren’t donating, it was the ability to take something from the interaction I had with each person.
“I’d set myself a challenge that was obtainable, but it was going to be really difficult at times. On the fourth day I did 26.6 miles, I was still walking after midnight.
“I’d booked a ‘treat’ hotel for the night, in Weedon Bec, and I’d rung them up to say I wasn’t going to be able to check in. They left me a goodie bag of croissants and fruit, which was the best thing in the world as I was so hungry and tired.
“That was just one of so many nice stories with cool people who donated along the way. I was genuinely lost for words at times.”
At the time of writing, Dan’s fundraising total stands at just shy of £2,100 - that’s quite an achievement considering his initial target that he set himself £750. He’d arrived at that figure by aiming for £100 a day, and £50 on top.
That’s not to say that more donations for the excellent cause aren’t welcome!
“I’ve done it for a really good charity, to help lots of people. It’s amazing that I’ve managed to do it, but I’ve got so much more out of it for myself,” he added.
“I’m on over £2,000, and on top of that I’ve got donations from work and there was a collection box at Action Heart as well, so it’s more like £2,400. My first target was £750.
“I’d like to do something similar again next year, maybe for Action Heart and another charity.
“I need to say a massive thank you to everyone who has shared in it, who has donated, by offering me advice, by lending and giving me things along the way. The support was unreal. It’s all going to a genuinely brilliant cause.”
If you wish to donate towards Dan’s fundraiser, you can visit his Just Giving page by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Primark is bringing back popular £16 Christmas item

Primark has excited its fanbase by announcing that it will be brining back one of its most popular products for Christmas .
2020 has been a real problematic year for all of us .
Coronavirus has shaken up the country and the world , changing the way how we see our loved ones .
Many events for Halloween and Bonfire Night have been cancelled and the last hope for this year is Christmas , meaning that many of us are hoping that the festive season will be worth it .
And now one of the most popular UK retailers is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with its Harry Potter Advent Calendar after it was a smash hit with fans last year .
The calendar made this year 's debut on the store 's Instagram page to the joy of fans .
The post reads : `` This year ’ s coveted Harry Potter calendar is making its way into stores .
`` When the autumn term draws to a close , make sure you have this Hogwarts advent calendar on-hand to start the Christmas countdown in wizarding style .
Fill the drawers with all kinds of treats – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can continue for years to come ! ''
The best thing is that it will only cost you £16 to buy which wo n't break the bank .
The news has made Primark fans extremely happy with people saying just how much they `` need '' it .
One person wrote : `` I need this now '' and another wrote : `` I REALLY want this '' .
A third wrote : `` Got the very last one in Oxford Street !
It 's super cute '' and a fourth said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This comes after fans got super excited of a pair of cute PJs that customers really wanted to buy .
Fans were talking about how `` super cosy '' they look and were running out to buy them .
If you want the advent calendar , you might want to run to your nearest Primark because they probably wo n't last long on the shelves .

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Primark has excited its fanbase by announcing that it will be brining back one of its most popular products for Christmas.
2020 has been a real problematic year for all of us. Coronavirus has shaken up the country and the world, changing the way how we see our loved ones.
Many events for Halloween and Bonfire Night have been cancelled and the last hope for this year is Christmas, meaning that many of us are hoping that the festive season will be worth it.
And now one of the most popular UK retailers is going to help make it even better with its Harry Potter Advent Calendar after it was a smash hit with fans last year.
The calendar made this year's debut on the store's Instagram page to the joy of fans. The post reads: "This year’s coveted Harry Potter calendar is making its way into stores.
"When the autumn term draws to a close, make sure you have this Hogwarts advent calendar on-hand to start the Christmas countdown in wizarding style. Fill the drawers with all kinds of treats – this will be a Christmas tradition you can continue for years to come!"
The best thing is that it will only cost you £16 to buy which won't break the bank.
The news has made Primark fans extremely happy with people saying just how much they "need" it. One person wrote: "I need this now" and another wrote: "I REALLY want this".
A third wrote: "Got the very last one in Oxford Street! It's super cute" and a fourth said: "pls I need this".
This comes after fans got super excited of a pair of cute PJs that customers really wanted to buy. Fans were talking about how "super cosy" they look and were running out to buy them.
If you want the advent calendar, you might want to run to your nearest Primark because they probably won't last long on the shelves.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Can you fly abroad from Tier 3 area? The law explained

Many regions across the UK are poised for Covid-19 restrictions to be ramped up in the coming weeks as the number of infections continues to rise - and holidays could even be illegal for residents in some areas .
Cities in the north of England are set to move into Tier 3 of the government 's rules , while the whole of Wales is in enforced national lockdown .
Large parts of Scotland are also covered by their own devolved government 's anti-coronavirus curbs .
However , despite the strict guidelines surrounding domestic travel outlined in the UK government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to jet abroad .
Government rules advise people in England not to travel into or out of a very high alert area .
But it is acceptable as part of a longer journey , or when going to an airport , port or international rail terminal to travel further afield .
No-one should travel abroad if they are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms , are self-isolating , sharing a household or support bubble or have been told to self-isolate .
If people are travelling abroad , they must only do so with members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still permitted for people living under Tier 3 guidelines , so if a holidaymaker wants to cancel their trip , a tour operator or airline is entitled to impose usual charges .
However , passengers from some destinations must go into a 14-day quarantine on return with the Foreign Office advising against all but essential travel .
In England and Scotland , holidaymakers are unlikely to be entitled to refunds because the restrictions don ’ t actually ban overseas trips .
But clients must still pay the difference if their rebooked break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wales is set to be reviewed on November 9 .
Essential travel-only is allowed in the Principality and residents of Wales are not permitted to go on holiday while visitors to the country are also forbidden .
Travel abroad is only permitted for people with a reasonable excuse , and a holiday would not come into that category .
Going on holiday would be illegal .
But , if the booked trip is still going ahead , the tour operator or airline is not legally obliged to refund the cost .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Markets Authority which stressed that travel companies were expected to refund clients who have to cancel or are unable to travel because of lockdown laws .
Most customers will be forced to rebook their holiday for a later date , although it should be possible to do this without paying a penalty fee .
Some insurance policies cover necessary changes because of coronavirus lockdown rules .
A spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers said travel insurance might cover non-refundable cancellation costs in specific circumstances .
But it added : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken out or renewed , or trips booked , after the pandemic was declared are likely to exclude cancellation due to coronavirus as it was a known risk when the policy was taken out or trip was booked . ''
Refunds should be sought from the airline , accommodation provider or tour operator .
Any bookings done through a credit card may also be able to have costs recovered through Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act .

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Many regions across the UK are poised for Covid-19 restrictions to be ramped up in the coming weeks as the number of infections continues to rise - and holidays could even be illegal for residents in some areas.
Cities in the north of England are set to move into Tier 3 of the government's rules, while the whole of Wales is in enforced national lockdown.
Large parts of Scotland are also covered by their own devolved government's anti-coronavirus curbs.
However, despite the strict guidelines surrounding domestic travel outlined in the UK government's Tier 3, it is not illegal to jet abroad.
Government rules advise people in England not to travel into or out of a very high alert area. But it is acceptable as part of a longer journey, or when going to an airport, port or international rail terminal to travel further afield.
No-one should travel abroad if they are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms, are self-isolating, sharing a household or support bubble or have been told to self-isolate.
If people are travelling abroad, they must only do so with members of their household or support bubble.
Travel is still permitted for people living under Tier 3 guidelines, so if a holidaymaker wants to cancel their trip, a tour operator or airline is entitled to impose usual charges. However, passengers from some destinations must go into a 14-day quarantine on return with the Foreign Office advising against all but essential travel.
In England and Scotland, holidaymakers are unlikely to be entitled to refunds because the restrictions don’t actually ban overseas trips.
But clients must still pay the difference if their rebooked break is more expensive.
The national lockdown in Wales is set to be reviewed on November 9. Essential travel-only is allowed in the Principality and residents of Wales are not permitted to go on holiday while visitors to the country are also forbidden.
Travel abroad is only permitted for people with a reasonable excuse, and a holiday would not come into that category.
Going on holiday would be illegal. But, if the booked trip is still going ahead, the tour operator or airline is not legally obliged to refund the cost.
Some guidance has been issued by the Competition and Markets Authority which stressed that travel companies were expected to refund clients who have to cancel or are unable to travel because of lockdown laws.
Most customers will be forced to rebook their holiday for a later date, although it should be possible to do this without paying a penalty fee.
Some insurance policies cover necessary changes because of coronavirus lockdown rules.
A spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers said travel insurance might cover non-refundable cancellation costs in specific circumstances.
But it added: "It is important to note that many policies taken out or renewed, or trips booked, after the pandemic was declared are likely to exclude cancellation due to coronavirus as it was a known risk when the policy was taken out or trip was booked."
Refunds should be sought from the airline, accommodation provider or tour operator. Any bookings done through a credit card may also be able to have costs recovered through Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Aldi launching click and collect in Birmingham for first time

Aldi is launching click-and-collect services in the West Midlands for the first time after extending its trial to its Edgbaston store .
The extension will bring the total number of stores trialling the new service to 11 .
The move from the bargain supermarket retailer comes after stores began testing it in parts of Staffordshire and the East Midlands last month .
From today , customers will be able to order from a full range of groceries online from groceries.aldi.co.uk then collect them , in pre-booked one-hour collection slots , from the supermarket ’ s store in Edgbaston .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store car park , customers will be able to have their shopping brought to their cars by Aldi colleagues contact-free , in line with social distancing rules .
If successful , the trial will be extended to other stores across the country in the near future .
Giles Hurley , Chief Executive Officer , Aldi UK and Ireland , said : “ Aldi ’ s quality products and unbeatable prices have never been so in demand .
“ Extending this trial is about providing thousands more of our existing customers with another convenient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also making Aldi accessible for many others who may not have shopped with us before.
” As well as click-and-collect , Aldi is already trialling a rapid delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo .
Customers living near selected stores in the East Midlands , London , Cambridge and Greater Manchester can order from a range of over 300 Aldi products and have them delivered to their doorstep in as little as 30 minutes .

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Aldi is launching click-and-collect services in the West Midlands for the first time after extending its trial to its Edgbaston store.
The extension will bring the total number of stores trialling the new service to 11.
The move from the bargain supermarket retailer comes after stores began testing it in parts of Staffordshire and the East Midlands last month.
From today, customers will be able to order from a full range of groceries online from groceries.aldi.co.uk then collect them, in pre-booked one-hour collection slots, from the supermarket’s store in Edgbaston.
On arrival at dedicated click-and-collect points in the store car park, customers will be able to have their shopping brought to their cars by Aldi colleagues contact-free, in line with social distancing rules.
If successful, the trial will be extended to other stores across the country in the near future.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “Aldi’s quality products and unbeatable prices have never been so in demand.
“Extending this trial is about providing thousands more of our existing customers with another convenient way to shop with us, while also making Aldi accessible for many others who may not have shopped with us before.”
As well as click-and-collect, Aldi is already trialling a rapid delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo.
Customers living near selected stores in the East Midlands, London, Cambridge and Greater Manchester can order from a range of over 300 Aldi products and have them delivered to their doorstep in as little as 30 minutes.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Aston Villa transfer news live - latest from Villa Park

Hello and welcome to Thursday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest from Villa Park on Thursday , October 22 2020 .
Dean Smith 's side @ @ @ @ @ night ( 8pm ) as they bid to keep up their 100 per cent start @ @ @ @ @ have beaten Sheffield United , Fulham , Liverpool and Leicester City so far this campaign @ @ @ @ @ left in the Premier League who have n't dropped points .
Loanee Ross Barkley is @ @ @ @ @ for Smith 's men and he is the talk of Villa fans this morning after @ @ @ @ @ about whether a permanent move for the Chelsea playmaker has been discussed .
You can @ @ @ @ @ the latest below ...

Hello and welcome to Thursday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park on Thursday, October 22 2020.
Dean Smith 's side welcome Leeds United on Friday night (8pm) as they bid to keep up their 100 per cent start to the season.
Villa have beaten Sheffield United, Fulham, Liverpool and Leicester City so far this campaign and are the only team left in the Premier League who haven't dropped points.
Loanee Ross Barkley is one player who has impressed for Smith's men and he is the talk of Villa fans this morning after the head coach was quizzed about whether a permanent move for the Chelsea playmaker has been discussed.
You can keep up to date with the latest below...


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Martin Lewis' urgent warning to anybody self-employed with just 2 weeks to act

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to every self-employed worker in the country .
The warning from Mr Lewis comes amid a `` sink hole '' coming from November 13 .
Mr Lewis , a financial guru who is renowned for running the Money Saving Expert website , spoke out on social media .
The financial guru and consumer champion has his own ITV1 show The Martin Lewis Money Show .
He also has regular stints on Good Morning Britain , This Morning and other ITV1 daytime TV favourites .
He regularly gives his guidance and tips on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov , there is a huge sink hole awaiting many self-employed as Rishi Sunak 's Covid suspension of the Uni Credit min income floor ends . ''
Mr Lewis then clarified : `` This means self employed will be assumed to have earnings for Universal Credit calc even if they do n't . ''
He added : `` I would suggest self-employed contact their MP asap . ''
The tweet has racked up hundreds of retweets and likes .
Mr Lewis rounded it off with : `` Pls share . ''
One Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After 15 years of employment I used savings to start my business in Aug '19.. classed as 'newly self employed ' so not eligible for support other than £94 a week Universal Credit .. ( Takings are down 75 per cent on this time last year ) . ''
They added : `` Now that being taken away too .
Devastated . ''
`` Feel so sorry for you and everyone else who took a “ leap of faith ” in 2019 & started their own businesses ... '' a second added @

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Martin Lewis has issued a warning to every self-employed worker in the country.
The warning from Mr Lewis comes amid a "sink hole" coming from November 13.
Mr Lewis, a financial guru who is renowned for running the Money Saving Expert website, spoke out on social media.
The financial guru and consumer champion has his own ITV1 show The Martin Lewis Money Show.
He also has regular stints on Good Morning Britain, This Morning and other ITV1 daytime TV favourites.
He regularly gives his guidance and tips on Twitter.
Today, he warned: On 13 Nov, there is a huge sink hole awaiting many self-employed as Rishi Sunak's Covid suspension of the Uni Credit min income floor ends."
Mr Lewis then clarified: "This means self employed will be assumed to have earnings for Universal Credit calc even if they don't."
He added: "I would suggest self-employed contact their MP asap."
The tweet has racked up hundreds of retweets and likes.
Mr Lewis rounded it off with: "Pls share."
One Twitter user replied: "Was dreading this. After 15 years of employment I used savings to start my business in Aug '19.. classed as 'newly self employed' so not eligible for support other than £94 a week Universal Credit ..(Takings are down 75 per cent on this time last year)."
They added: "Now that being taken away too. Devastated."
"Feel so sorry for you and everyone else who took a “leap of faith” in 2019 & started their own businesses..." a second added.


birminghammail--2020-10-23--Band to receive Broad Street Walk of Stars award after legend's death

The Spencer Davis Group are to receive a Walk of Stars Award on Broad Street .
Today 's announcement was made less than a week after the death of the former Birmingham teacher who lent the band his name .
The guitarist , who dropped the ' e ' from his surname to make it easier to spell , died in California on Monday , October 19 at the age of 81 .
But Birmingham 's Westside Business Improvement District ( BID ) is pressing ahead with plans to honour the whole band with a star - the kind which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2014 as you can see in the above video .
Born in Swansea and most recently based on the Californian island of Catalina , Spencer first came to the West Midlands to study German at the University of Birmingham .
As a key member of the Spencer Davis Group , which bore his shortened name , he enjoyed No.1 hits with Keep on Running and Somebody Help Me in 1966 .
Gim me Some Lovin ' might have made it a hat-track but for the Beach Boys ' Good Vibrations , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top ten hit for the band .
Its members met just yards from Birmingham Town Hall at the now demolished Golden Eagle pub when it was on the corner of Hill Street and Swallow Street .
They included Pete York ( drums ) , Muff Winwood ( bass ) and Steve Winwood ( vocals / guitar ) who went on to Traffic and Blind Faith as well as a stellar solo career .
Muff became an A & R man but Pete and Spencer carried on playing together and enjoyed a debut performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which time Spencer was 75 .
BirminghamLive revealed on October 20 that Spencer had died .
Long-time friend Jim Simpson will pay tribute to Spencer at the end of the 36th annual Birmingham , Sandwell and Westside Jazz Festival on Sunday .
City comedian Jasper Carrott , who chairs Westside BID ’ s Walk of Stars ’ awards committee , said : `` I was deeply saddened to hear about Spencer ’ s death .
“ Both he and The Spencer Davis Group were very much a part of the Birmingham music scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Civic Hall in Digbeth .
`` We had hoped to incorporate Spencer and the group into the Westside Walk of Stars on Broad Street , and we were in negotiations with band members for the last year or two .
`` Unfortunately , Spencer had been in ill-health during that time , making it difficult for him to travel to his adopted Birmingham , and recently COVID-19 had made it impossible .
`` But as soon as pandemic restrictions allow , we ’ re going to make a special tribute by awarding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we hope to get as many band members along as possible to receive it . ''
Jasper added : `` While Spencer himself will be sadly missed , his music will very much play on .
My sincere condolences to all his friends , fans and loved ones.
” Mike Olley , general manager of Westside BID , said he would be contacting band members to discuss the special Star award .
Mr Olley said : `` A musician of Spencer ’ s calibre deserves proper recognition in Birmingham , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star as soon as circumstances allow . ''
The Birmingham , Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival is to pay its own tribute to Spencer at 6pm on Sunday , October 25 at The Bull 's Head in Bishopsgate Street , the home of Henry 's Blueshouse .
The festival 's founding director Jim Simpson was friends with both Spencer and The Spencer Davis Group drummer Pete York for more than 55 years .
Mr Simpson , whose Edgbaston-based Big Bear Music company once represented the band in the UK , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very courteous and a purist about music .
`` Birmingham was a big influence on Spencer 's early career and , of course , it 's where The Spencer Davis Group was formed .
`` When I spoke to Pete we said it would be nice to do something to remember him , and the best thing to do was to incorporate it into the jazz festival.
” Ozzy Osbourne was the first celebrity to receive a Walk of Stars award in 2007 - followed by Jasper Carrott and later fellow comedians Lenny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35 people or bands have been honoured to date , including sports stars from racing driver Nigel Mansell to cricketer Dennis Amiss , swimmer Ellie Simmonds , Wimbledon champion Ann Haydon Jones and Britain 's first £1m footballer Trevor Francis .
As well as actors Julie Walters , David Harewood and Norman Painters , broacasters who have been honoured include Chris Tarrant , Gary Newbon and Murray Walker .
Musicians with awards include Slade 's Noddy Holder , ELO 's Jeff Lynne , Bev Bevan and Roy Wood , Sabbath stars Tony Iommi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beverley Knight , Jaki Graham and Joan Armatrading .

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The Spencer Davis Group are to receive a Walk of Stars Award on Broad Street.
Today's announcement was made less than a week after the death of the former Birmingham teacher who lent the band his name.
The guitarist, who dropped the 'e' from his surname to make it easier to spell, died in California on Monday, October 19 at the age of 81.
But Birmingham's Westside Business Improvement District (BID) is pressing ahead with plans to honour the whole band with a star - the kind which was awarded to ELO's Jeff Lynne in 2014 as you can see in the above video.
Born in Swansea and most recently based on the Californian island of Catalina, Spencer first came to the West Midlands to study German at the University of Birmingham.
As a key member of the Spencer Davis Group, which bore his shortened name, he enjoyed No.1 hits with Keep on Running and Somebody Help Me in 1966.
(Image: Jim Simpson)
Gimme Some Lovin' might have made it a hat-track but for the Beach Boys' Good Vibrations, while I'm A Man also became a top ten hit for the band.
Its members met just yards from Birmingham Town Hall at the now demolished Golden Eagle pub when it was on the corner of Hill Street and Swallow Street.
They included Pete York (drums), Muff Winwood (bass) and Steve Winwood (vocals / guitar) who went on to Traffic and Blind Faith as well as a stellar solo career.
Muff became an A&R man but Pete and Spencer carried on playing together and enjoyed a debut performance at Symphony Hall in 2014, by which time Spencer was 75.
BirminghamLive revealed on October 20 that Spencer had died.
Long-time friend Jim Simpson will pay tribute to Spencer at the end of the 36th annual Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside Jazz Festival on Sunday.
(Image: Courtesy of Spencer Davies)
Walk of Stars
City comedian Jasper Carrott, who chairs Westside BID’s Walk of Stars’ awards committee, said: "I was deeply saddened to hear about Spencer’s death.
“Both he and The Spencer Davis Group were very much a part of the Birmingham music scene - I recall seeing them at the Civic Hall in Digbeth.
"We had hoped to incorporate Spencer and the group into the Westside Walk of Stars on Broad Street, and we were in negotiations with band members for the last year or two.
"Unfortunately, Spencer had been in ill-health during that time, making it difficult for him to travel to his adopted Birmingham, and recently COVID-19 had made it impossible.
"But as soon as pandemic restrictions allow, we’re going to make a special tribute by awarding a Star to The Spencer Davis Group, and we hope to get as many band members along as possible to receive it."
Jasper added: "While Spencer himself will be sadly missed, his music will very much play on. My sincere condolences to all his friends, fans and loved ones.”
Mike Olley, general manager of Westside BID, said he would be contacting band members to discuss the special Star award.
Mr Olley said: "A musician of Spencer’s calibre deserves proper recognition in Birmingham, and we are determined his group will receive their Star as soon as circumstances allow."
(Image: Courtesy of Spencer Davies)
Special tribute
The Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival is to pay its own tribute to Spencer at 6pm on Sunday, October 25 at The Bull's Head in Bishopsgate Street, the home of Henry's Blueshouse.
The festival's founding director Jim Simpson was friends with both Spencer and The Spencer Davis Group drummer Pete York for more than 55 years.
Mr Simpson, whose Edgbaston-based Big Bear Music company once represented the band in the UK, said: "Spencer was a lovely man, always very courteous and a purist about music.
"Birmingham was a big influence on Spencer's early career and, of course, it's where The Spencer Davis Group was formed.
"When I spoke to Pete we said it would be nice to do something to remember him, and the best thing to do was to incorporate it into the jazz festival.”
(Image: Jason Skarratt / BirminghamLive)
Walk of Stars history
Ozzy Osbourne was the first celebrity to receive a Walk of Stars award in 2007 - followed by Jasper Carrott and later fellow comedians Lenny Henry and Frank Skinner.
More than 35 people or bands have been honoured to date, including sports stars from racing driver Nigel Mansell to cricketer Dennis Amiss, swimmer Ellie Simmonds, Wimbledon champion Ann Haydon Jones and Britain's first £1m footballer Trevor Francis.
As well as actors Julie Walters, David Harewood and Norman Painters, broacasters who have been honoured include Chris Tarrant, Gary Newbon and Murray Walker.
Musicians with awards include Slade's Noddy Holder, ELO's Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Roy Wood, Sabbath stars Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, Steel Pulse, Beverley Knight, Jaki Graham and Joan Armatrading.
Schoolboy charity fundraiser extraordinaire Harry Moseley received a posthumous award in 2012.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Trevor Francis recalls fond memories of meeting Pele in Birmingham as a teenager

Trevor Francis has recalled his fond memories of meeting Pele as a teenager in Birmingham .
Legends from across football have come together to pay tribute to Pele ahead of his 80th birthday on Friday , including Birmingham City hero Francis .
The legendary Brazilian attacker had recently lit up the 1970 World Cup as he won the tournament for a third time when Francis met him .
It was an encounter that left a huge impression on the teenage Francis , who , despite going on to become Britain 's first £1m player and having a decorated career himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meeting .
Francis , a teenage sensation for the Blues at the time , says Pele carried a mystical aura about him that was enhanced by the fact he was rarely seen on British TV .
He recalled : “ From my point of view just to meet the greatest player in the world , this iconic figure , and for him to say ‘ Hello ’ was like a bit of a dream come true .
“ I think it was at The Albany Hotel and there were some photographers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You have to remember that in those days it was very much different to today .
There was a mystique about him because you just didn ’ t see these top world players on the TV every week .
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Trevor Francis has recalled his fond memories of meeting Pele as a teenager in Birmingham.
Legends from across football have come together to pay tribute to Pele ahead of his 80th birthday on Friday, including Birmingham City hero Francis.
The legendary Brazilian attacker had recently lit up the 1970 World Cup as he won the tournament for a third time when Francis met him.
It was an encounter that left a huge impression on the teenage Francis, who, despite going on to become Britain's first £1m player and having a decorated career himself, still speaks in hushed tones about the meeting.
Francis, a teenage sensation for the Blues at the time, says Pele carried a mystical aura about him that was enhanced by the fact he was rarely seen on British TV.
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He recalled to the Mirror: “From my point of view just to meet the greatest player in the world, this iconic figure, and for him to say ‘Hello’ was like a bit of a dream come true.
“I think it was at The Albany Hotel and there were some photographers who were there who set-up the picture.
“You have to remember that in those days it was very much different to today. There was a mystique about him because you just didn’t see these top world players on the TV every week.
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“I’d have been 16 when he was the star of the 1970 World Cup with that great Brazilian side, so it really was quite something to actually meet him.”
Pele's storied career, which saw him net over 1,000 goals and named FIFA player of the century, sees him continue to be talked about in debates over the greatest of all time.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Arsenal fans all make the same Martinez point after Leno mistake

Arsenal fans are questioning Mikel Arteta 's decision to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa after Bernd Leno 's mistake against Rapid Vienna .
Martinez has hit the ground running for since his £20million move from the Gunners in the summer , firmly establishing himself as Dean Smith 's number one .
He 's kept three clean sheets in four matches as Villa have enjoyed a terrific start to the season with maximum points in the Premier League .
Having been forced to wait patiently for his opportunities at the Emirates , an injury to Leno - Arsenal 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shine at the back end of last season .
The 28-year-old grasped it , featuring in the final nine matches of the Premier League campaign and playing a vital role in the club 's FA Cup triumph .
There were strong calls for Martinez to keep hold of his place in the starting XI but boss Arteta opted to restore Leno to the team for this season .
And the German international was at fault for Rapid 's goal in Arsena 's 2-1 victory against the Austrian side in the Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away inside his own box allowing Taxiarchis Fountas to score and made two other errors which could have cost his side further before second-half goals from David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turned the match on its head .
Arsenal fans took to social media to question the sale of Martinez , with one saying : “ Yet another Leno mistake .
Martinez would never ” .
“ I wish Martinez was still at the club , ” said another .
“ Yeah Martinez was the better choice of goalkeeper lol , ” wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Shouldn ’ t have sold Martinez ” .

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Arsenal fans are questioning Mikel Arteta's decision to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa after Bernd Leno's mistake against Rapid Vienna.
Martinez has hit the ground running for since his £20million move from the Gunners in the summer, firmly establishing himself as Dean Smith's number one.
He's kept three clean sheets in four matches as Villa have enjoyed a terrific start to the season with maximum points in the Premier League.
Having been forced to wait patiently for his opportunities at the Emirates, an injury to Leno - Arsenal's first-choice stopper - gave Martinez the chance to shine at the back end of last season.
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The 28-year-old grasped it, featuring in the final nine matches of the Premier League campaign and playing a vital role in the club's FA Cup triumph.
There were strong calls for Martinez to keep hold of his place in the starting XI but boss Arteta opted to restore Leno to the team for this season.
And the German international was at fault for Rapid's goal in Arsena's 2-1 victory against the Austrian side in the Europa League on Thursday.
Leno gave the ball away inside his own box allowing Taxiarchis Fountas to score and made two other errors which could have cost his side further before second-half goals from David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turned the match on its head.
Arsenal fans took to social media to question the sale of Martinez, with one saying: “Yet another Leno mistake. Martinez would never”.
“I wish Martinez was still at the club,” said another.
A third demanded: “Bring back Martinez @Arsenal”
“Yeah Martinez was the better choice of goalkeeper lol,” wrote one supporter.
While a fifth added: “Shouldn’t have sold Martinez”.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Steve McClaren sends 'inspirational' message over two Villa deals

The signings of Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley this summer were nothing short of 'inspirational ' for Aston Villa , according to former England manager Steve McClaren .
The pair were among five new additions to Dean Smith 's squad during the transfer window , with Matty Cash , Emiliano Martinez and Bertrand Traore also joining the club .
Both have already underlined positions as vital players during Villa 's incredible 100 per cent start to the Premier League season .
£28million striker Watkins scored a hat-trick in the 7-2 victory against Liverpool before the international break and Barkley took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many matches since arriving on loan from Chelsea with a late winner against Leicester City on Sunday .
“ The additions of Watkins and Barkley has been inspirational , ” McClaren told Sky Sports .
“ I think the key was the Liverpool game .
“ The fitness levels of the players , they are now playing at an intensity to get that ball back and win that ball a little higher than they did last season .
They were winning the ball in the wrong box , now they are winning the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they have got such speed on the transition .
“ The relationship between [ Jack ] Grealish and Barkley has been incredible .
They didn ’ t have that last season , they didn ’ t have any runners or any legs in midfield .
They have that now .
And they have Watkins as a target.
” McClaren also praised Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa , whose blossoming partnership in the heart of defence has helped Villa record three clean sheets from their first four top-flight matches ahead of Friday 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been built on foundations , ” said McClaren .
“ Mings was an inspired signing in the Championship .
He helped them to the Premier League .
“ Those two [ Mings and Konsa ] working as a partnership has been incredible .
They are a good team now and a team you don ’ t want to play against because they can defend well .
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The signings of Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley this summer were nothing short of 'inspirational' for Aston Villa, according to former England manager Steve McClaren.
The pair were among five new additions to Dean Smith's squad during the transfer window, with Matty Cash, Emiliano Martinez and Bertrand Traore also joining the club.
Both have already underlined positions as vital players during Villa's incredible 100 per cent start to the Premier League season.
£28million striker Watkins scored a hat-trick in the 7-2 victory against Liverpool before the international break and Barkley took his tally to two goals in as many matches since arriving on loan from Chelsea with a late winner against Leicester City on Sunday.
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“The additions of Watkins and Barkley has been inspirational,” McClaren told Sky Sports. “I think the key was the Liverpool game.
“The fitness levels of the players, they are now playing at an intensity to get that ball back and win that ball a little higher than they did last season. They were winning the ball in the wrong box, now they are winning the ball in the middle of the field and they have got such speed on the transition.
“The relationship between [Jack] Grealish and Barkley has been incredible. They didn’t have that last season, they didn’t have any runners or any legs in midfield. They have that now. And they have Watkins as a target.”
McClaren also praised Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa, whose blossoming partnership in the heart of defence has helped Villa record three clean sheets from their first four top-flight matches ahead of Friday's clash against Leeds United.
“Everything has been built on foundations,” said McClaren. “Mings was an inspired signing in the Championship. He helped them to the Premier League.
“Those two [Mings and Konsa] working as a partnership has been incredible. They are a good team now and a team you don’t want to play against because they can defend well.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Urgent police appeal to find missing Solihull woman

Police have launched an urgent appeal for help in finding a missing woman from Solihull .
Police are growingly concerned @ @ @ @ @ urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward .
Officers think she may @ @ @ @ @ Beetle car .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` Have you seen @ @ @ @ @ Solihull ?
`` The 34-year-old was last seen earlier today and we are growing increasingly @ @ @ @ @ `` Rachel is believed to be driving a black VW Beetle .
If you see @ @ @ @ @ Chelmsley Wood Locate team on 101 ext 892 6017 . ''

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Police have launched an urgent appeal for help in finding a missing woman from Solihull.
Rachel Seeney, 34, lives in Shirley and vanished earlier today (October 22).
Police are growingly concerned for her welfare and has urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.
Officers think she may be driving a black VW Beetle car.
A missing persons appeal was launched on social media platforms.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Have you seen Rachel Seeney from Shirley in Solihull?
"The 34-year-old was last seen earlier today and we are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
"Rachel is believed to be driving a black VW Beetle. If you see her, please call the Chelmsley Wood Locate team on 101 ext 892 6017."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Tribute to mum who died suddenly after charity swim

Tributes have been paid to a 'kind and selfless ' mum-of-one , who died suddenly after completing a charity swim .
Sarah Oakden , head of marketing at the National Memorial Arboretum , died unexpectedly last Friday - October 16 - after taking part in the swim to raise funds for Diabetes UK .
She is thought to have suffered a brain haemorrhage .
Her death prompted an outpouring of love from colleagues at the Arboretum , who said their 'lives would be diminished without her ' .
Sarah , who had worked as head of marketing for seven years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the development of the site in Lichfield .
She had been taking part in Swim 22 - a charity initiative which involved her swimming 22 miles to raise £220 for Diabetes UK - at the time of her death .
A heartbreaking tribute , issued today by the National Memorial Arboretum , said plans had been made for Sarah 's 'wishes to be honoured in respect to organ donation ' .
The tribute read : `` Sarah Oakden , head of marketing for nearly seven years , left us last Friday .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves a massive hole and our thoughts are with her husband John and daughter Molly .
`` As brand guardian , Sarah ensured we remain true to the values the Arboretum espouses and kept us all in check .
Many of the events you may have enjoyed were her brainchild .
She was instrumental in driving forward activities , particularly for families and young people , that have allowed many thousands of people to learn something new about Remembrance and why it is important that we do not forget .
`` Yet memories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through .
We laughed so much at her being caught live on Sky News posing for selfies after a briefing at Number 10 , it physically hurt .
`` Sarah was completing a charity swim for Diabetes UK when she suffered a brain haemorrhage that was to prove fatal .
She was surrounded by her family when she passed .
Yet this was not before plans had been made for her wishes to be honoured in respect of organ donation .
`` In recognition of her selflessness , we have laid flowers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arboretum 's grounds .
`` Everything we do at the Arboretum is about people .
People who come to us for a myriad of different reasons .
In her words , “ to explore , to discover and to Remember ” .
It is both an honour and a privilege to play a small role in a place that means so much to hundreds of thousands of people , and that helps people through some of the most difficult and dark times in their lives .
`` Most of all , for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privilege to work alongside people who care about that journey .
Through her beautiful words and powerful storytelling , Sarah Oakden gave that journey - through grief , through struggle , and through the hardest times - incredible power and dignity .
`` The legacy she leaves is not only her unwavering dedication to the Arboretum ’ s brand and reputation , but also her humanity , kindness , and selflessness .
`` To use the words she often wrote , we will not only commemorate her life lost , but celebrate her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our lives are diminished without you . ''
A JustGiving page has been set up , to raise funds for the National Memorial Arboretum in Sarah 's memory .
You can donate to the fundraising page here .

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Tributes have been paid to a 'kind and selfless' mum-of-one, who died suddenly after completing a charity swim.
Sarah Oakden, head of marketing at the National Memorial Arboretum, died unexpectedly last Friday - October 16 - after taking part in the swim to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
She is thought to have suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Her death prompted an outpouring of love from colleagues at the Arboretum, who said their 'lives would be diminished without her'.
Sarah, who had worked as head of marketing for seven years, played a 'significant role' in the development of the site in Lichfield.
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She had been taking part in Swim 22 - a charity initiative which involved her swimming 22 miles to raise £220 for Diabetes UK - at the time of her death.
A heartbreaking tribute, issued today by the National Memorial Arboretum, said plans had been made for Sarah's 'wishes to be honoured in respect to organ donation'.
The tribute read: "Sarah Oakden, head of marketing for nearly seven years, left us last Friday. Her tragic death, far too young, leaves a massive hole and our thoughts are with her husband John and daughter Molly.
"As brand guardian, Sarah ensured we remain true to the values the Arboretum espouses and kept us all in check. Many of the events you may have enjoyed were her brainchild. She was instrumental in driving forward activities, particularly for families and young people, that have allowed many thousands of people to learn something new about Remembrance and why it is important that we do not forget.
"Yet memories of the laughter and fun times shine through. We laughed so much at her being caught live on Sky News posing for selfies after a briefing at Number 10, it physically hurt.
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"Sarah was completing a charity swim for Diabetes UK when she suffered a brain haemorrhage that was to prove fatal. She was surrounded by her family when she passed. Yet this was not before plans had been made for her wishes to be honoured in respect of organ donation.
"In recognition of her selflessness, we have laid flowers at the Gift of Life sculpture within the Arboretum's grounds.
"Everything we do at the Arboretum is about people. People who come to us for a myriad of different reasons. In her words, “to explore, to discover and to Remember”. It is both an honour and a privilege to play a small role in a place that means so much to hundreds of thousands of people, and that helps people through some of the most difficult and dark times in their lives.
"Most of all, for us, it is an honour and a privilege to work alongside people who care about that journey. Through her beautiful words and powerful storytelling, Sarah Oakden gave that journey - through grief, through struggle, and through the hardest times - incredible power and dignity.
"The legacy she leaves is not only her unwavering dedication to the Arboretum’s brand and reputation, but also her humanity, kindness, and selflessness.
"To use the words she often wrote, we will not only commemorate her life lost, but celebrate her life lived. We love you Sarah and our lives are diminished without you."
A JustGiving page has been set up, to raise funds for the National Memorial Arboretum in Sarah's memory.
You can donate to the fundraising page here.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Benrahma makes 'hard' transfer admission after Aston Villa rumours

Said Benrahma admits he found the summer transfer window difficult after a protracted saga ended with him joining West Ham United on loan .
Benrahma was heavily linked with Aston Villa among a host of other Premier League clubs after Brentford missed out on promotion last season .
Villa boss Dean Smith wanted to be reunited with Benrahma last year and there was intense speculation throughout the summer that the winger could make the move this time around .
Nothing materialised from Villa 's end but the Algeria international was left out of Brentford 's opening Championship matches and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his future swirled .
Brentford boss Thomas Frank was quizzed regularly over Benrahma 's situation and admitted at the start of October that his side were willing to let him go for the right price .
As the October 16 domestic transfer deadline closed in it looked as if the former Nice star might have missed out on his top-flight chance .
But West Ham swooped and although the deal did n't quite go as planned , Benrahma finally got his move on deadline day .
“ It was hard at first , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told ( Telefoot Chaene via Sport Witness ) .
“ After that , West Ham really wanted me .
It was a long process .
“ There were small details that Brentford and West Ham had to sort out , but it got done and I ’ m super happy .
It took time , but it ’ s over now .
I ’ m 100 per cent at West Ham.
” Benrahma had been set to put pen to paper on a long-term contract with West Ham after a fee of around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged issue with the 25-year-old 's blood test as part of his medical nearly scuppered the deal entirely before an agreement for an initial loan stint was agreed .
He added : `` No , everything is very good .
It was just details that needed sorting out .
Some results hadn ’ t come through yet .
It was either we waited and I didn ’ t sign or it gets done quickly .
`` That was it , small details , but my health is very , very good . ''

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Said Benrahma admits he found the summer transfer window difficult after a protracted saga ended with him joining West Ham United on loan.
Benrahma was heavily linked with Aston Villa among a host of other Premier League clubs after Brentford missed out on promotion last season.
Villa boss Dean Smith wanted to be reunited with Benrahma last year and there was intense speculation throughout the summer that the winger could make the move this time around.
Nothing materialised from Villa's end but the Algeria international was left out of Brentford's opening Championship matches and made only two substitute appearances as rumours over his future swirled.
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank was quizzed regularly over Benrahma's situation and admitted at the start of October that his side were willing to let him go for the right price.
As the October 16 domestic transfer deadline closed in it looked as if the former Nice star might have missed out on his top-flight chance.
But West Ham swooped and although the deal didn't quite go as planned, Benrahma finally got his move on deadline day.
“It was hard at first, throughout the transfer window," he told (Telefoot Chaene via Sport Witness). “After that, West Ham really wanted me. It was a long process.
“There were small details that Brentford and West Ham had to sort out, but it got done and I’m super happy. It took time, but it’s over now. I’m 100 per cent at West Ham.”
Benrahma had been set to put pen to paper on a long-term contract with West Ham after a fee of around £30million was agreed with Brentford.
An alleged issue with the 25-year-old's blood test as part of his medical nearly scuppered the deal entirely before an agreement for an initial loan stint was agreed.
He added: "No, everything is very good. It was just details that needed sorting out. Some results hadn’t come through yet. It was either we waited and I didn’t sign or it gets done quickly.
"That was it, small details, but my health is very, very good."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Conservative MP explains why he voted against 'school meals' plan

A Birmingham Conservative MP has defended himself after Tories were criticised for voting against proposals to provide free `` school '' meals for low-income families during the holidays .
Labour has been calling for families eligible for free school meals to receive food vouchers during school holidays , at least until Easter next year .
The voucher scheme was originally introduced by the Government when schools were closed due to the nationwide lockdown , as a substitute for the meals children would usually receive at school .
It also continued during the summer holidays .
The Labour proposal was defeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including both Tory MPs in Birmingham - Northfield MP Gary Sambrook and Sutton Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell .
Labour MP Richard Burgon called it `` a sickening display of Tory contempt for people in our communities . ''
Mr Sambrook said : `` Last night Parliament voted on Labour 's motion on extending free school meals outside of term time .
`` This Government has extended free school meal eligibility to a further 50,000 children and expanded programmes like breakfast clubs .
As someone who was on Free School Meals when at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to children when at school .
`` We took the unprecedented step which had never been done before in history to extended free school meals over the summer holiday this year because the majority of children hadn ’ t been in school since March and families had been meeting the extra costs .
`` Since the start of Coronavirus , we have added over £9 billion to the welfare system .
This has allowed us to increase Universal Credit by £1,000 a year ; increase Local Housing Allowance and create a £180 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their rent ; create a £63 million fund for councils to use for local welfare assistance , and award of £16 million to food charities '' This is all money that is going to families who are in need .
You don ’ t hear Labour talking about this because that does n't fit their anti-Tory narrative .
`` The best way to help those on low incomes is to use our welfare system as a safety net and invest and create new jobs to lift people out of poverty and into work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet . ''
England football star Marcus Rashford vowed to keep campaigning to extend free school meals over the holidays after MPs voted against the measure .
The Manchester United player told politicians to “ stop stigmatising , judging and pointing fingers ” as he warned a “ significant number ” of children will go to bed hungry and “ feeling like they do not matter ” because of comments on Wednesday .
He called on people to “ unite ” to protect the most vulnerable children , adding : “ For as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a voice , they will have mine.
” Rashford released a statement after Labour ’ s motion , which called for the scheme to be extended over school holidays until Easter 2021 , was defeated by 261 votes to 322 – majority 61 .
Five Conservative MPs rebelled to support the motion , including Education Select Committee chairman Robert Halfon , but it was not enough .
The division list showed the other four were Caroline Ansell ( Eastbourne ) , Jason McCartney ( Colne Valley ) , Anne Marie Morris ( Newton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Mr Rashford said : `` Put aside all the noise , the digs , the party politics and let ’ s focus on the reality .
“ A significant number of children are going to bed tonight not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter because of comments that have been made today .
“ We must stop stigmatising , judging and pointing fingers .
Our views are being clouded by political affiliation .
“ This is not politics , this is humanity.
” Mr Rashford added that child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced ” .
He said : “ We must start working together and unite to protect our most vulnerable children .
No more sticking plasters .
Let ’ s face this head on.
” He continued : “ I don ’ t have the education of a politician , many on Twitter have made that clear today , but I have a social education having lived through this and having spent time with the families and children most affected .
“ These children matter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
They are not just another statistic .
And for as long as they don ’ t have a voice , they will have mine .
You have my word on that.
” In the Commons , several Conservative MPs argued against Labour ’ s proposal , with Brendan Clarke-Smith ( Bassetlaw ) saying he did not believe in “ nationalising children ” .
He told the Commons : “ Where is the slick PR campaign encouraging absent parents to take some responsibility for their children ?
“ I do not believe @ @ @ @ @

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A Birmingham Conservative MP has defended himself after Tories were criticised for voting against proposals to provide free "school" meals for low-income families during the holidays.
Labour has been calling for families eligible for free school meals to receive food vouchers during school holidays, at least until Easter next year.
The voucher scheme was originally introduced by the Government when schools were closed due to the nationwide lockdown, as a substitute for the meals children would usually receive at school. It also continued during the summer holidays.
The Labour proposal was defeated after most Conservative MPs voted against it, including both Tory MPs in Birmingham - Northfield MP Gary Sambrook and Sutton Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell. Labour MP Richard Burgon called it "a sickening display of Tory contempt for people in our communities."
Mr Sambrook said: "Last night Parliament voted on Labour's motion on extending free school meals outside of term time.
"This Government has extended free school meal eligibility to a further 50,000 children and expanded programmes like breakfast clubs. As someone who was on Free School Meals when at school I understand the benefit, they have to children when at school.
"We took the unprecedented step which had never been done before in history to extended free school meals over the summer holiday this year because the majority of children hadn’t been in school since March and families had been meeting the extra costs.
"Since the start of Coronavirus, we have added over £9 billion to the welfare system. This has allowed us to increase Universal Credit by £1,000 a year; increase Local Housing Allowance and create a £180 million fund to help struggling families with their rent; create a £63 million fund for councils to use for local welfare assistance, and award of £16 million to food charities
"This is all money that is going to families who are in need. You don’t hear Labour talking about this because that doesn't fit their anti-Tory narrative.
"The best way to help those on low incomes is to use our welfare system as a safety net and invest and create new jobs to lift people out of poverty and into work so they can stand on their two feet."
England football star Marcus Rashford vowed to keep campaigning to extend free school meals over the holidays after MPs voted against the measure.
The Manchester United player told politicians to “stop stigmatising, judging and pointing fingers” as he warned a “significant number” of children will go to bed hungry and “feeling like they do not matter” because of comments on Wednesday.
He called on people to “unite” to protect the most vulnerable children, adding: “For as long as they don’t have a voice, they will have mine.”
Rashford released a statement after Labour’s motion, which called for the scheme to be extended over school holidays until Easter 2021, was defeated by 261 votes to 322 – majority 61.
Five Conservative MPs rebelled to support the motion, including Education Select Committee chairman Robert Halfon, but it was not enough.
The division list showed the other four were Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne), Jason McCartney (Colne Valley), Anne Marie Morris (Newton Abbot) and Holly Mumby-Croft (Scunthorpe).
Mr Rashford said: "Put aside all the noise, the digs, the party politics and let’s focus on the reality.
“A significant number of children are going to bed tonight not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter because of comments that have been made today.
“We must stop stigmatising, judging and pointing fingers. Our views are being clouded by political affiliation.
“This is not politics, this is humanity.”
Mr Rashford added that child food poverty “has the potential to become the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced”.
He said: “We must start working together and unite to protect our most vulnerable children. No more sticking plasters. Let’s face this head on.”
He continued: “I don’t have the education of a politician, many on Twitter have made that clear today, but I have a social education having lived through this and having spent time with the families and children most affected.
“These children matter. These children are the future of this country. They are not just another statistic. And for as long as they don’t have a voice, they will have mine. You have my word on that.”
In the Commons, several Conservative MPs argued against Labour’s proposal, with Brendan Clarke-Smith (Bassetlaw) saying he did not believe in “nationalising children”.
He told the Commons: “Where is the slick PR campaign encouraging absent parents to take some responsibility for their children?
“I do not believe in nationalising children."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Parents told 'wear face coverings' as 30 schools have pupils off

Parents in Worcestershire have been told to wear face coverings at the school gates in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus .
Worcestershire Council ’ s public health chiefs made the recommendation amid rising case levels in most of the county .
The authority said masks should be worn where it was `` physically difficult for parents to follow the two-metre social distancing rule '' .
Some 30 schools in the county have had pupils and teachers off with ‘ full or partial bubbles closed ’ this week , from Monday , October 19 .
The latest coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 169.2 cases per 100,000 in the week to October 17 , up from 127.2 a week before .
Redditch had 118.5 cases per 100k , up from 88 and Worcester had 85.9 , up from 82 .
Wychavon , which includes Evesham , Droitwich and Pershore , had 81.9 cases per 100,000 , up from 68.8 , Wyre Forest , which includes Kidderminster , Bewdley and Stourport , was at 80 cases per 100,000 , down from 110.6 , and Malvern Hills was at 66.1 cases per 100,000 , down from 83.9 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask measure was being introduced to `` keep the whole school community safe , especially those who are most vulnerable '' .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , Worcestershire ’ s director of public health , said : `` I ’ d like to ask for the support of parents and carers to keep to the social distancing guidelines at all times , when dropping off and picking up your children .
`` We strongly advise wearing a face-covering if you ’ re unable to keep apart , by doing this you can help prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s continue our hard work and remain in the lowest tier of measures . ''
Last week , parents were urged to keep their distance at the school gates , with warnings placed at some 200 schools in the county .
Education boss Coun Marcus Hart said : `` We ’ ve had positive feedback that our lamppost wraps are helping to remind our parents and carers in Worcestershire to keep to the social distancing rules when doing the school run .
`` This latest advice from Public Health is another measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school communities safe . ''

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Parents in Worcestershire have been told to wear face coverings at the school gates in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Worcestershire Council’s public health chiefs made the recommendation amid rising case levels in most of the county.
The authority said masks should be worn where it was "physically difficult for parents to follow the two-metre social distancing rule".
Some 30 schools in the county have had pupils and teachers off with ‘full or partial bubbles closed’ this week, from Monday, October 19.
The latest coronavirus rates in the county showed Bromsgrove had 169.2 cases per 100,000 in the week to October 17, up from 127.2 a week before.
Redditch had 118.5 cases per 100k, up from 88 and Worcester had 85.9, up from 82.
Wychavon, which includes Evesham, Droitwich and Pershore, had 81.9 cases per 100,000, up from 68.8, Wyre Forest, which includes Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport, was at 80 cases per 100,000, down from 110.6, and Malvern Hills was at 66.1 cases per 100,000, down from 83.9 per 100k.
Public health chiefs said the mask measure was being introduced to "keep the whole school community safe, especially those who are most vulnerable".
Dr Kathryn Cobain, Worcestershire’s director of public health, said: "I’d like to ask for the support of parents and carers to keep to the social distancing guidelines at all times, when dropping off and picking up your children.
"We strongly advise wearing a face-covering if you’re unable to keep apart, by doing this you can help prevent the spread of the virus. Let’s continue our hard work and remain in the lowest tier of measures."
Last week, parents were urged to keep their distance at the school gates, with warnings placed at some 200 schools in the county.
Education boss Coun Marcus Hart said: "We’ve had positive feedback that our lamppost wraps are helping to remind our parents and carers in Worcestershire to keep to the social distancing rules when doing the school run.
"This latest advice from Public Health is another measure parents can take to help keep our school communities safe."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Two new walk-in Covid-19 test centres opened in Dudley

Two new walk-in coronavirus testing centres are coming to Dudley this week .
They will be located on Flood Street car park and Jackson Street and will be provide easier access for residents without a car .
The Flood Street facility is now open and the second test centre in Lye will be open on Monday , October 26 .
Both testing centres will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm .
You will have to book online before attending as the sites are not providing a drop-in service .
You can make an appointment by calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People being tested must follow public health measures , including social distancing , not travelling by taxi or public transport , practising good personal hygiene and wearing a face covering throughout , including while travelling to and from the testing centre .
Councillor Nicolas Barlow , cabinet member for health and adult social care said : `` With half term approaching we are reminding our communities that we must continue to do all we can to stem the spread of the virus and that is why we are asking people to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gardens and continue to follow the Hands , Face , Space advice .
`` We hope these local test sites will make it easier for people across Dudley borough to access testing .
We have worked with clinical advisors and the Department of Health and Social Care to ensure the sites are safe and secure for both people visiting and local residents .
`` People attending must book a test in advance by calling 119 or visiting the NHS website.. '' The mobile testing unit , which had been at Engine Lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Grey 7 car park , also at the Waterfront , where it will be until the end of the month .
People are reminded there is a road closure on Constitution Hill from October 26 , for two weeks .
People need to allow extra time for their journey and should travel to Dudley and arrive at the testing centre via Dudley Southern Bypass ( Duncan Edwards ’ s Way ) .
All people attending the centres must wear a face covering with the exception of children under three years old , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Children over three will only be admitted if they are wearing a face covering .
If they can not wear a face mask for medical reasons then they should request a home test .
The testing centre is being operated in partnership with Serco and will offer self-administered tests .

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Two new walk-in coronavirus testing centres are coming to Dudley this week.
They will be located on Flood Street car park and Jackson Street and will be provide easier access for residents without a car.
The Flood Street facility is now open and the second test centre in Lye will be open on Monday, October 26.
Both testing centres will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
You will have to book online before attending as the sites are not providing a drop-in service. You can make an appointment by calling 119 or head to the NHS website.
People being tested must follow public health measures, including social distancing, not travelling by taxi or public transport, practising good personal hygiene and wearing a face covering throughout, including while travelling to and from the testing centre.
Councillor Nicolas Barlow, cabinet member for health and adult social care said: "With half term approaching we are reminding our communities that we must continue to do all we can to stem the spread of the virus and that is why we are asking people to avoid mixing in one another’s homes and gardens and continue to follow the Hands, Face, Space advice.
"We hope these local test sites will make it easier for people across Dudley borough to access testing. We have worked with clinical advisors and the Department of Health and Social Care to ensure the sites are safe and secure for both people visiting and local residents.
"People attending must book a test in advance by calling 119 or visiting the NHS website.."
The mobile testing unit, which had been at Engine Lane by the Waterfront, has now relocated to Grey 7 car park, also at the Waterfront, where it will be until the end of the month.
People are reminded there is a road closure on Constitution Hill from October 26, for two weeks.
People need to allow extra time for their journey and should travel to Dudley and arrive at the testing centre via Dudley Southern Bypass (Duncan Edwards’s Way).
All people attending the centres must wear a face covering with the exception of children under three years old, who must observe social distancing on site. Children over three will only be admitted if they are wearing a face covering.
If they cannot wear a face mask for medical reasons then they should request a home test.
The testing centre is being operated in partnership with Serco and will offer self-administered tests.