birminghammail--2020-07-13--Man in hospital after diving head first off Mailbox bridge into canal

This is the moment a man was filmed diving head first into a canal from the top of a bridge - before paramedics were called after his stunt went wrong .
The topless male clambered over the metal railings while being egged on by onlookers at Birmingham 's Mailbox on Sunday evening ( 12/7 ) .
Witnesses can be heard shouting `` do n't do it '' while others scream `` jump '' as the half-naked man teeters on the edge of the bridge .
He then dives head first into the water in front of laughing revellers sitting outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertainment complex .
Video footage uploaded by Birmz is Grime then shows the man being treated by staff and security guards after being pulled from the water with a nasty head wound .
One witness said paramedics were also to the scene at around 7pm after the joker smashed his head on the bottom of the canal .
They claimed the man had been drinking with pals throughout a sunny afternoon before he decided to `` show off '' to a group of girls sitting outside a trendy bar .
One onlooker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` He looked a bit worse for wear , he must have had a few and I think his mates had left him and gone home .
`` All of a sudden he decided to strip off and climb over the railings .
People were egging him on but others were urging him not to do it .
`` He must have been showing off to some girls as there were loads of people out in the bars right by where he jumped in .
`` I could n't believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was technically a decent dive but its not the deepest water , its only about a metre and a half .
`` He must have cracked his head off the bottom as the next thing you know he is being treated by bar staff and security guards and paramedics were called as well .
`` They were bandaging up his head and he 'd cut it open pretty badly .
He looked pretty shaken and I 'm not surprised .
`` It could have been much worse though .
If he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 'd probably be a dead man right now .
`` Hopefully he will have learned his lesson .
It was a very stupid thing to do .
It just shows the effect booze and a sunny afternoon can have on some people . ''
The footage uploaded by the website Birmz Is Grime has since been viewed 15,000 times in less than 24 hours since being posted to Instagram .
They wrote : `` Can ’ t lock down idiots forever .
Smashed his head dint he .
Had to call ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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This is the moment a man was filmed diving head first into a canal from the top of a bridge - before paramedics were called after his stunt went wrong.
The topless male clambered over the metal railings while being egged on by onlookers at Birmingham's Mailbox on Sunday evening (12/7).
Witnesses can be heard shouting "don't do it" while others scream "jump" as the half-naked man teeters on the edge of the bridge.
He then dives head first into the water in front of laughing revellers sitting outside bars and restaurants based at the upmarket entertainment complex.
Video footage uploaded by Birmz is Grime then shows the man being treated by staff and security guards after being pulled from the water with a nasty head wound.
One witness said paramedics were also to the scene at around 7pm after the joker smashed his head on the bottom of the canal.
They claimed the man had been drinking with pals throughout a sunny afternoon before he decided to "show off" to a group of girls sitting outside a trendy bar.
One onlooker, who did not want to be named, said: "He looked a bit worse for wear, he must have had a few and I think his mates had left him and gone home.
"All of a sudden he decided to strip off and climb over the railings. People were egging him on but others were urging him not to do it.
(Image: Birmz is Grime / SWNS)
"He must have been showing off to some girls as there were loads of people out in the bars right by where he jumped in.
"I couldn't believe it when he went in head first. It was technically a decent dive but its not the deepest water, its only about a metre and a half.
"He must have cracked his head off the bottom as the next thing you know he is being treated by bar staff and security guards and paramedics were called as well.
"They were bandaging up his head and he'd cut it open pretty badly. He looked pretty shaken and I'm not surprised.
(Image: Birmz is Grime / SWNS)
"It could have been much worse though. If he'd knocked himself out on impact, he'd probably be a dead man right now.
"Hopefully he will have learned his lesson. It was a very stupid thing to do. It just shows the effect booze and a sunny afternoon can have on some people."
(Image: Birmz is Grime / SWNS)
The footage uploaded by the website Birmz Is Grime has since been viewed 15,000 times in less than 24 hours since being posted to Instagram.
They wrote: "Can’t lock down idiots forever. Smashed his head dint he. Had to call ambulance #Birmingham #mailbox #canal."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Aston Villa hero John McGinn is 'not quite there yet'

There is no doubt that John McGinn , firing on all cylinders , is a key player for Aston Villa .
His energy , his ability to drive forward from midfield , have been a feature of Dean Smith ’ s side over the last two seasons .
In the Championship he was influential , playing with real dynamism and the kind of explosiveness most players at that level couldn ’ t compete with .
The step up to the top flight has been a challenge for McGinn , but he is still just 25 , still a player with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remembered that he had a stress fracture in March , too , an injury that has set him back and one that he is clearly still working his way back from .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here That was evident against Crystal Palace on Sunday .
McGinn was tidy in midfield , doing his job with minimal fuss and showing signs of what might be to come when he is back at 100 % .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs look a little heavy , and the kind of gut-busting runs he was making every weekend in the Championship were absent here .
Still , McGinn played his part in a valuable win .
He is versatile and intelligent enough to adapt his game when required , and there were perhaps signs of more maturity against Palace as he reserved his energy and supported his more attacking teammates .
In the first half , a late surge into the box almost gave McGinn a chance to prod home from close range .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was a measured performance in a game that required discipline and concentration .
Smith is aware that McGinn is not yet at full strength .
“ John is trying to play catch-up , ” the Villa boss said after defeat at Wolves late last month , a game McGinn didn ’ t start .
“ He made 10 sprints against Sheffield United , seven against Chelsea and two against Newcastle .
I just didn ’ t expect it to go up to 10 again , hence giving him a breather and hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench.
” McGinn ’ s game is all about sprints .
It is what he does best , covering ground in midfield and providing that drive and intensity that is always a key element of this Villa team when at their best .
There is concern amongst some fans that the Scotland international has been rushed back , but it is evident that Smith can ’ t really afford to leave him out , even when he is not yet at peak match sharpness .
There is , then , more to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three in all competitions is a little way off his seven from last season .
Other players got the plaudits at Villa Park on Sunday , but Smith will have been quietly pleased with the midfielder .
Getting another 90 minutes under the belt is important , with three hugely important games to come .
McGinn was , at times , a little off the pace against Palace .
But everyone at Villa knows he has the ability to be influential in the fight to stay up .

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There is no doubt that John McGinn, firing on all cylinders, is a key player for Aston Villa. His energy, his ability to drive forward from midfield, have been a feature of Dean Smith’s side over the last two seasons.
In the Championship he was influential, playing with real dynamism and the kind of explosiveness most players at that level couldn’t compete with.
The step up to the top flight has been a challenge for McGinn, but he is still just 25, still a player with room to grow.
It must be remembered that he had a stress fracture in March, too, an injury that has set him back and one that he is clearly still working his way back from.
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That was evident against Crystal Palace on Sunday. McGinn was tidy in midfield, doing his job with minimal fuss and showing signs of what might be to come when he is back at 100%. But he is not quite there yet.
His legs look a little heavy, and the kind of gut-busting runs he was making every weekend in the Championship were absent here.
Still, McGinn played his part in a valuable win. He is versatile and intelligent enough to adapt his game when required, and there were perhaps signs of more maturity against Palace as he reserved his energy and supported his more attacking teammates.
In the first half, a late surge into the box almost gave McGinn a chance to prod home from close range. For the most part, though, this was a measured performance in a game that required discipline and concentration.
Smith is aware that McGinn is not yet at full strength.
“John is trying to play catch-up,” the Villa boss said after defeat at Wolves late last month, a game McGinn didn’t start.
“He made 10 sprints against Sheffield United, seven against Chelsea and two against Newcastle. I just didn’t expect it to go up to 10 again, hence giving him a breather and hoping he could make an impact from the bench.”
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McGinn’s game is all about sprints. It is what he does best, covering ground in midfield and providing that drive and intensity that is always a key element of this Villa team when at their best.
There is concern amongst some fans that the Scotland international has been rushed back, but it is evident that Smith can’t really afford to leave him out, even when he is not yet at peak match sharpness.
There is, then, more to come from McGinn, whose goal return of three in all competitions is a little way off his seven from last season. Other players got the plaudits at Villa Park on Sunday, but Smith will have been quietly pleased with the midfielder.
Getting another 90 minutes under the belt is important, with three hugely important games to come.
McGinn was, at times, a little off the pace against Palace. But everyone at Villa knows he has the ability to be influential in the fight to stay up.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Wolves fans react after Man City escape Champions League ban

Manchester City have escaped a Champions League ban after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling this morning .
UEFA banned City from its competitions for breaching financial fair play regulations in February but their appeal to CAS has been successful .
CAS announced this morning that City will be fined 10 million euros but they will be free to compete in next season 's Champions League .
The news comes as a blow to those battling beneath City in the Premier League who had been hoping that finishing fifth could lead to Champions League football next season .
Wolverhampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind fifth-place Manchester United , and now need to finish fourth to guarantee a shot at European football 's number one competition .
Wolves and United are both still competing in the Europa League and will progress to the Champions League group stages if they win the tournament in Germany next month .
But needless to say , Wolves fans - and the rest of the top four contenders - are frustrated by the ruling .
Here 's how a selection of them reacted this morning ... Dan Anslow : `` Fourth or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' @ Beardo92 : `` A sad day for fair play in football .
What is the actual point of FFP ?
Get rid , and get rid of UEFA too . ''
Gareth Jones : `` We like the Europa League anyway . ''
Brad Fisher : `` I 'm not fussed about City .
Leicester and Chelsea are only getting three points from their last ( three ) games anyway . ''
Callum O'Neill : `` If we want Champions League we will have to win the Europa league .
No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kind of feel a little better we ’ re not in a better position now , can you imagine being a solid 5th and this happening ! ''

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Manchester City have escaped a Champions League ban after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling this morning.
UEFA banned City from its competitions for breaching financial fair play regulations in February but their appeal to CAS has been successful.
CAS announced this morning that City will be fined 10 million euros but they will be free to compete in next season's Champions League.
The news comes as a blow to those battling beneath City in the Premier League who had been hoping that finishing fifth could lead to Champions League football next season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently sixth, three points behind fifth-place Manchester United, and now need to finish fourth to guarantee a shot at European football's number one competition.
Wolves and United are both still competing in the Europa League and will progress to the Champions League group stages if they win the tournament in Germany next month.
But needless to say, Wolves fans - and the rest of the top four contenders - are frustrated by the ruling. Here's how a selection of them reacted this morning...
Dan Anslow: "Fourth or win the Europa it is then!"
@Beardo92: "A sad day for fair play in football. What is the actual point of FFP? Get rid, and get rid of UEFA too."
Gareth Jones: "We like the Europa League anyway."
Brad Fisher: "I'm not fussed about City. Leicester and Chelsea are only getting three points from their last (three) games anyway."
Callum O'Neill: "If we want Champions League we will have to win the Europa league. No problem."
James Jones: "Kind of feel a little better we’re not in a better position now, can you imagine being a solid 5th and this happening!"


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Murder investigation after woman's body is discovered

A murder investigation is underway after the body of a woman was found in a flat in Warwick Road , @ @ @ @ @ were called to the property at around 3.20pm on Sunday ( July 12 ) where @ @ @ @ @ with fatal injuries to her neck .
Her family has been informed and are being @ @ @ @ @ A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
He remains in police @ @ @ @ @ .
We have a launched a live blog on this incident and you can follow @ @ @ @ @

A murder investigation is underway after the body of a woman was found in a flat in Warwick Road, Solihull.
West Midlands Police were called to the property at around 3.20pm on Sunday (July 12) where the 38-year-old woman was found with fatal injuries to her neck.
Her family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody this morning for questioning.
We have a launched a live blog on this incident and you can follow all the updates below.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Hotel stays harmonising Villa's survival bid as McGinn masks issue

The sunshine was beaming down on Villa Park during a match for the first time since Restart .
The rain and clouds had finally dispersed and Villa 's survival chances look much brighter now with three games to go .
It was that good a day in B6 that a controversial VAR decision went in Villa 's favour courtesy of our mate Jon Moss - the man who awarded THAT penalty to Manchester United just last week .
Moss also missed THAT Sokratis handball at the Emirates way back in September but we sha n't get into that one again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Back to today 's matters and Dean Smith and his players would have woken up this morning with a reinvigorated spring their steps as they look to pull off the unthinkable .
Thanks to Trezeguet 's double , Villa could find themselves within reach if they beat struggling Everton this upcoming Thursday .
Here , club writer Ashley Preece picks out some of the major talking points from Villa 's rare victory against Palace ... '' We 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the night after games .
We 've all been together .
As I 've said before , we 're entering tournament football and we 've made it so we 're together quite a lot , '' explained Smith .
There was a newfound togetherness on the pitch on Sunday and it must be down to Smith 's plan to keep his squad together pre and post-match .
It 's like an England camp at a World Cup , if you like , with Smith himself concluding that their latest win was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have implemented a tournament football mentality in a bid to stave off relegation .
The players enjoyed a barbecue together on the Saturday before the Palace game and they 're looking far more closer as a group .
You had Tyrone Mings backing Ezri Konsa up after Wilfried Zaha tripped him up .
During the game , Douglas Luiz called on Jack Grealish to keep his head .
Conor Hourihane was shouting words of encouragement throughout , too .
`` Great team performance .
Well done Trezeguet with the goals .
On to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media post afterwards , with Trezeguet duly responding : `` Thank you brother . ''
Any talk of Villa lacking a togetherness now must surely be squashed .
They 're spending days and nights together now and that could bode well for upcoming games against Everton and Arsenal - two sides who appear to be in disarray at the moment .
A note , too , for Smith who challenged his players prior to kick-off by saying their Premier League careers are on the line .
They all stepped up to the mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their livelihoods depend on it which it does .
`` We are fighting for our lives , the players know what it means and they know what is at stake , '' was what Smith said prior to Palace .
His players certainly proved that .
Just like up at St James ' Park the other week , 2019 play-off heroes of Conor Hourihane and Ahmed Elmohamady came to the fore at what was a real time of need for Villa yet again .
Hourihane - my star man on Sunday - put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teed up Trezeguet for the opener .
The Irishman was then prepared to head through a concrete wall and guided his header to the path of the Egyptian once more .
Elmohamady let it run and Trezeguet poked home the killer second .
Elmohamady , too , was impressive from the outset and , like Hourihane , kept putting in telling balls from deep to give Palace all kinds of problems .
Elmo , 32 , was readied for action on the 11th hour after Kortney Hause hobbled off just as Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his experience and oozed class all afternoon - up against two tricky wingers as well in Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha .
`` I like the fact he has a point to prove because he has n't been happy he 's not playing .
I like how he 's came in and proved a point playing against Zaha , especially , '' was Smith 's summary of Elmohamady .
Now the only real negative to come out of Villa Park on Sunday was John McGinn 's bang average performance .
The Scot has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Restart following his six-month lay-off .
McGinn was slow , sluggish and a shadow of that player that starred brilliantly prior to his ankle fracture last December .
What was telling was how Smith kept McGinn on and , instead , took off Hourihane for Marvelous Nakamba .
It said to me that the boss is looking to pump minutes into McGinn to help build him up as he 's clearly way off in terms of being at the required levels he set before .
McGinn just about got through against Palace and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big fitness concern for Smith .
`` Shocking .
Really , really bad .
No hiding places .
We need to ask serious questions of ourselves .
When the attitude 's not there and the desire is not there , we need to have a long hard look at ourselves . ''
That was Seamus Coleman 's brutally honest assessment of Villa 's next opponents Everton after their 3-0 hammering by Wolves .
The Blues are languishing in 12th place .
The players seem to have downed tools - the polar opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Once again , Thursday is pretty much do or die for Villa as they take on another side who are 'already on the beach ' .
Smith must look to be aggressive once more and make sure Villa keep their foot on the gas by going at a lackadaisical Everton full throttle .
If they 're successful at Goodison then that will apply `` scoreboard pressure '' to put Villa within a point of Watford and West Ham who 'll face off 24 hours later .
The Villa players have set the bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it from hereon in .
If they do then they 'll be down and out and will be playing Championship football next season .

What a different a win makes.
The sunshine was beaming down on Villa Park during a match for the first time since Restart. The rain and clouds had finally dispersed and Villa's survival chances look much brighter now with three games to go.
It was that good a day in B6 that a controversial VAR decision went in Villa's favour courtesy of our mate Jon Moss - the man who awarded THAT penalty to Manchester United just last week. Moss also missed THAT Sokratis handball at the Emirates way back in September but we shan't get into that one again.
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Back to today's matters and Dean Smith and his players would have woken up this morning with a reinvigorated spring their steps as they look to pull off the unthinkable.
Thanks to Trezeguet's double, Villa could find themselves within reach if they beat struggling Everton this upcoming Thursday.
Here, club writer Ashley Preece picks out some of the major talking points from Villa's rare victory against Palace...
A HAPPY CAMP
"We're stopping at a hotel the night before and the night after games. We've all been together. As I've said before, we're entering tournament football and we've made it so we're together quite a lot," explained Smith.
There was a newfound togetherness on the pitch on Sunday and it must be down to Smith's plan to keep his squad together pre and post-match. It's like an England camp at a World Cup, if you like, with Smith himself concluding that their latest win was a 'semi-final first-leg' as he looks to have implemented a tournament football mentality in a bid to stave off relegation.
The players enjoyed a barbecue together on the Saturday before the Palace game and they're looking far more closer as a group. You had Tyrone Mings backing Ezri Konsa up after Wilfried Zaha tripped him up. During the game, Douglas Luiz called on Jack Grealish to keep his head. Conor Hourihane was shouting words of encouragement throughout, too.
"Great team performance. Well done Trezeguet with the goals. On to Thursday," was Grealish's social media post afterwards, with Trezeguet duly responding: "Thank you brother."
Any talk of Villa lacking a togetherness now must surely be squashed. They're spending days and nights together now and that could bode well for upcoming games against Everton and Arsenal - two sides who appear to be in disarray at the moment.
A note, too, for Smith who challenged his players prior to kick-off by saying their Premier League careers are on the line. They all stepped up to the mark and put in lung-busting shifts as if their livelihoods depend on it which it does.
"We are fighting for our lives, the players know what it means and they know what is at stake," was what Smith said prior to Palace. His players certainly proved that.
FAMILIAR FACES COMING TO THE FORE
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Just like up at St James' Park the other week, 2019 play-off heroes of Conor Hourihane and Ahmed Elmohamady came to the fore at what was a real time of need for Villa yet again.
Hourihane - my star man on Sunday - put in danger ball after danger ball and teed up Trezeguet for the opener. The Irishman was then prepared to head through a concrete wall and guided his header to the path of the Egyptian once more. Elmohamady let it run and Trezeguet poked home the killer second.
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Elmohamady, too, was impressive from the outset and, like Hourihane, kept putting in telling balls from deep to give Palace all kinds of problems. Elmo, 32, was readied for action on the 11th hour after Kortney Hause hobbled off just as Villa's warm-up had concluded. The Egyptian proved his experience and oozed class all afternoon - up against two tricky wingers as well in Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha.
"I like the fact he has a point to prove because he hasn't been happy he's not playing. I like how he's came in and proved a point playing against Zaha, especially," was Smith's summary of Elmohamady.
MCGINN MASKING FITNESS ISSUE
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Now the only real negative to come out of Villa Park on Sunday was John McGinn's bang average performance. The Scot hasn't looked like himself at all during Restart following his six-month lay-off. McGinn was slow, sluggish and a shadow of that player that starred brilliantly prior to his ankle fracture last December.
What was telling was how Smith kept McGinn on and, instead, took off Hourihane for Marvelous Nakamba. It said to me that the boss is looking to pump minutes into McGinn to help build him up as he's clearly way off in terms of being at the required levels he set before.
McGinn just about got through against Palace and did OK at masking what must be a big fitness concern for Smith.
EVERTON ARE FEELING BLUE
"Shocking. Really, really bad. No hiding places. We need to ask serious questions of ourselves. When the attitude's not there and the desire is not there, we need to have a long hard look at ourselves."
That was Seamus Coleman's brutally honest assessment of Villa's next opponents Everton after their 3-0 hammering by Wolves. The Blues are languishing in 12th place. The players seem to have downed tools - the polar opposite to what Villa showed against Palace.
Once again, Thursday is pretty much do or die for Villa as they take on another side who are 'already on the beach'. Smith must look to be aggressive once more and make sure Villa keep their foot on the gas by going at a lackadaisical Everton full throttle. If they're successful at Goodison then that will apply "scoreboard pressure" to put Villa within a point of Watford and West Ham who'll face off 24 hours later.
The Villa players have set the bar now and they must never dip under it from hereon in. If they do then they'll be down and out and will be playing Championship football next season.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Man seriously injured after being stabbed in Birmingham city centre.

Man seriously injured after being stabbed in Birmingham city centre .
The victim was found with knife injuries in Carrs @ @ @ @ @ centre , on Sunday evening .

Man seriously injured after being stabbed in Birmingham city centre.
The victim was found with knife injuries in Carrs Lane, in the city centre, on Sunday evening.
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birminghammail--2020-07-13--Youth group calls for dedicated coronavirus press conference

Many young people are taking the coronavirus more seriously than their elders , it has been claimed , as a local youth group called on the government to hold a dedicated youth press conference .
Members of the Birmingham Aspiring Youth Council want to see their questions on the pandemic answered by the government , with claims that youth issues have largely been ignored by the mainstream media .
The Birmingham Aspiring Youth Council is a forum for young people aged 11 to 19 made up of city 's five elected members of the UK Youth Parliament and their six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who work alongside the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson .
The group claims that issues such as university applications , GCSE predicted grades and a return to school have not been fully addressed by the government , with thousands of students across the country being left in limbo .
And the group also claimed that the youth of today are treated too harshly by the media when it comes to coronavirus , with one claiming that young people are actually better informed on the issue than many of the older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which ‘ young people ’ sometimes take the blame is a little unfair , '' said 16-year-old Ardeel Hussain , a member of the Youth Parliament for Birmingham .
`` Because young people are connected with technology , which means we ’ ve got access to a lot more information and a lot more news sources than the older generation .
We ’ re more up to date with what the current advice is from the government and the science behind it , which at times the older generation is less aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older people ignore the guidance a bit more , feeling that it ’ s a bit of a myth , whereas a lot of young people are taking it a lot more seriously .
`` However often it is blamed on young people being delinquents and breaking social distancing , whereas we ’ re ignoring older people who are also doing those things , and spreading fake news as well , on social media sites .
Whereas young people are spreading actual current guidance , which is often overlooked .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s have been cancelled , and my results will be determined by teachers .
And there ’ s been a lack of clarity about how that results system is going to work .
And as well as that how education will be working next year and the following year - whether exams will be happening , whether there will be curriculum cuts .
`` So the changes that may take place due to social distancing , or whether we ’ re able to go back to school in September , those concerns haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people unaware , confused and quite worried about their futures . ''
Humza Hussein is a West Midlands Youth Police and Crime Commissioner , and also member of Aspiring Youth Council .
And she believes the youth of today deserve to have their questions answered as it is them who will ultimately pay the highest price .
`` To ask a question at the press conference you have to be 18 , '' she says .
`` So having a dedicated youth conference would mean questions largely from people aged 11 to 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ones that are going to be most affected , especially with the economic recession , it ’ s going to be harder for people coming out of university to get jobs .
`` And also , because of our exams and education , a lot of people are already falling behind , and some families may not have the resources or the correct provisions to carry on having an education at home . ''

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Many young people are taking the coronavirus more seriously than their elders, it has been claimed, as a local youth group called on the government to hold a dedicated youth press conference.
Members of the Birmingham Aspiring Youth Council want to see their questions on the pandemic answered by the government, with claims that youth issues have largely been ignored by the mainstream media.
The Birmingham Aspiring Youth Council is a forum for young people aged 11 to 19 made up of city's five elected members of the UK Youth Parliament and their six deputies, along with the youth commissioners who work alongside the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson.
The group claims that issues such as university applications, GCSE predicted grades and a return to school have not been fully addressed by the government, with thousands of students across the country being left in limbo.
And the group also claimed that the youth of today are treated too harshly by the media when it comes to coronavirus, with one claiming that young people are actually better informed on the issue than many of the older generation.
"I think the way in which ‘young people’ sometimes take the blame is a little unfair," said 16-year-old Ardeel Hussain, a member of the Youth Parliament for Birmingham.
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"Because young people are connected with technology, which means we’ve got access to a lot more information and a lot more news sources than the older generation. We’re more up to date with what the current advice is from the government and the science behind it, which at times the older generation is less aware of. Meaning that a lot of older people ignore the guidance a bit more, feeling that it’s a bit of a myth, whereas a lot of young people are taking it a lot more seriously.
"However often it is blamed on young people being delinquents and breaking social distancing, whereas we’re ignoring older people who are also doing those things, and spreading fake news as well, on social media sites. Whereas young people are spreading actual current guidance, which is often overlooked.
"I'm in Year 11, my GCSE’s have been cancelled, and my results will be determined by teachers. And there’s been a lack of clarity about how that results system is going to work. And as well as that how education will be working next year and the following year - whether exams will be happening, whether there will be curriculum cuts.
"So the changes that may take place due to social distancing, or whether we’re able to go back to school in September, those concerns haven’t been addressed, leaving young people unaware, confused and quite worried about their futures."
Humza Hussein is a West Midlands Youth Police and Crime Commissioner, and also member of Aspiring Youth Council.
And she believes the youth of today deserve to have their questions answered as it is them who will ultimately pay the highest price.
"To ask a question at the press conference you have to be 18," she says.
"So having a dedicated youth conference would mean questions largely from people aged 11 to 18. But also the young people are the ones that are going to be most affected, especially with the economic recession, it’s going to be harder for people coming out of university to get jobs.
"And also, because of our exams and education, a lot of people are already falling behind, and some families may not have the resources or the correct provisions to carry on having an education at home."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Wetherspoons issues update about menu prices - with pints now £1.29

Wetherspoon is making a big change to its menu prices after the government cut VAT on food , coffee and soft drinks .
The pub chain , which operates drinking spots across Birmingham , will reduce the price of everything from coffee and breakfasts to burgers , pizzas , soft drinks and real ale .
Punters at Spoons will be able to buy a pint of Ruddles Bitter for half price at £1.29 , while a pint of Doom Bar will fall to £1.79 .
Abbot Ale and guest beers will drop to £1.99 , while Lavazza coffee and tea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinks will start at £1.69 .
Breakfasts will be reduced to £3.49 while pizzas and burgers , including a soft drink will start at £4.99 , around 60 % less than the usual price .
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said : `` Wetherspoon has campaigned for tax equality between pubs , restaurants and supermarkets for many years .
`` Supermarkets pay no VAT on food sales and pubs pay 20 % .
`` Supermarkets pay about two pence per pint of business rates and pubs pay about 20 pence .
`` These tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling prices of beer , wine and spirits , enabling them to capture about half of pubs ' beer sales , for example , in the past forty years .
`` A VAT reduction will help pubs and restaurants reverse this trend - creating more jobs , helping high streets and eventually generating more tax income for the Government .
`` Not every UK hospitality business will be able to reduce prices immediately .
`` Some will need to retain the benefit of lower VAT just to stay in business .
Others may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` However , lower VAT and tax equality will eventually lead to lower prices , more employment , busier high streets and more taxes for the Government . ''

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Wetherspoon is making a big change to its menu prices after the government cut VAT on food, coffee and soft drinks.
The pub chain, which operates drinking spots across Birmingham, will reduce the price of everything from coffee and breakfasts to burgers, pizzas, soft drinks and real ale.
Punters at Spoons will be able to buy a pint of Ruddles Bitter for half price at £1.29, while a pint of Doom Bar will fall to £1.79.
Abbot Ale and guest beers will drop to £1.99, while Lavazza coffee and tea will be reduced to £1.29 and soft drinks will start at £1.69.
Breakfasts will be reduced to £3.49 while pizzas and burgers, including a soft drink will start at £4.99, around 60% less than the usual price.
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Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said: "Wetherspoon has campaigned for tax equality between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets for many years.
"Supermarkets pay no VAT on food sales and pubs pay 20%.
"Supermarkets pay about two pence per pint of business rates and pubs pay about 20 pence.
(Image: Wetherspoon/PA)
"These tax differences have helped supermarkets to subsidise their selling prices of beer, wine and spirits, enabling them to capture about half of pubs' beer sales, for example, in the past forty years.
"A VAT reduction will help pubs and restaurants reverse this trend - creating more jobs, helping high streets and eventually generating more tax income for the Government.
"Not every UK hospitality business will be able to reduce prices immediately.
"Some will need to retain the benefit of lower VAT just to stay in business. Others may need to invest in upgrading their premises.
"However, lower VAT and tax equality will eventually lead to lower prices, more employment, busier high streets and more taxes for the Government."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Junior and Princess Andre break silence with Harvey Price in intensive care

Harvey Price 's siblings Junior and Princess have both broken their silence after he was rushed to hospital .
The son of former glamour model and I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star Katie was hospitalised on Sunday .
Harvey , whose father is former Aston Villa , Sunderland , Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United star Dwight Yorke , is in intensive care .
Harvey was admitted into intensive care after struggling to breathe and was said to be at risk of organ failure on Sunday .
But celebrities across the country have rallied to send their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health battle , with Junior and Princess both speaking out too .
The pair of teenagers also posted onto their own accounts with Junior posting a snap of his mum and Harvey on his Instagram Story .
And Princess posted a snap of her older brother onto her grid on Sunday evening , captioning the post : `` I love you Harv soo much ! ''
She added : `` Your going to be fine !
Think about the positives not the negatives . ''
He accompanied the message with two emojis - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Princess followed by writing , `` I love you harv soo much '' illustrating her comment with a heart emoji .
Michelle Visage and Sally Phillips both posted messages of support to Katie , as did the Autism UK charity .
Katie Price 's other children Princess , 13 , and Junior , 15 , have taken to social media after her son Harvey , 18 , was taken to hospital .
Harvey - who suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome , is partially blind and has autism - is 18 .

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Harvey Price's siblings Junior and Princess have both broken their silence after he was rushed to hospital.
The son of former glamour model and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star Katie was hospitalised on Sunday.
Harvey, whose father is former Aston Villa, Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United star Dwight Yorke, is in intensive care.
Harvey was admitted into intensive care after struggling to breathe and was said to be at risk of organ failure on Sunday.
But celebrities across the country have rallied to send their well-wishes to former WAG Katie amid the health battle, with Junior and Princess both speaking out too.
The pair of teenagers also posted onto their own accounts with Junior posting a snap of his mum and Harvey on his Instagram Story.
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And Princess posted a snap of her older brother onto her grid on Sunday evening, captioning the post: "I love you Harv soo much!"
She added: "Your going to be fine! Think about the positives not the negatives."
Junior replied: "Love you big bro".
He accompanied the message with two emojis - a love heart and prayer sign.
Princess followed by writing, "I love you harv soo much" illustrating her comment with a heart emoji.
Michelle Visage and Sally Phillips both posted messages of support to Katie, as did the Autism UK charity.
Katie Price's other children Princess, 13, and Junior, 15, have taken to social media after her son Harvey, 18, was taken to hospital.
Harvey - who suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome, is partially blind and has autism - is 18.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Two suspected drug dealers stopped by police after swoop in Malvern street

This is the scene in a quiet residential street in Malvern when police swooped in a drugs operation .
Officers stopped a vehicle in the road on Sunday ( July 12 ) afternoon after they suspected the occupants of drug dealing .
A search of the vehicle resulted in two men being arrested for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs .
Police also seized three mobile phones and over £1,000 in cash .
The driver of the car was also arrested for driving under the influence of drugs .
West Mercia Police 's Local Policing Priority Team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the swoop - but did n't say which road it took place in .
They tweeted : `` Reinforced stop tactic on a vehicle in Malvern that had been seen drug dealing earlier on in the day .
`` Two males detained for a stop and search and three mobile phones and over £1000+ in cash seized .
`` Both arrested for being concerned in supply of Class A. Driver also arrested for drugdrive . ''
There are Local Policing Priority Teams across the West Mercia Police area .
They were set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities .
These problems include such scourges as drug dealing , burglary , modern day slavery , economic crime or fraud .
West Mercia Police has an ongoing policy of encouraging anyone who suspects crime is happening in their neighbourhood to come forward and tell officers about it .
They can do this by phoning the force on 101 , or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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This is the scene in a quiet residential street in Malvern when police swooped in a drugs operation.
Officers stopped a vehicle in the road on Sunday (July 12) afternoon after they suspected the occupants of drug dealing.
A search of the vehicle resulted in two men being arrested for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
Police also seized three mobile phones and over £1,000 in cash. The driver of the car was also arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.
West Mercia Police's Local Policing Priority Team South (LPPT South) tweeted details of the swoop - but didn't say which road it took place in.
They tweeted: "Reinforced stop tactic on a vehicle in Malvern that had been seen drug dealing earlier on in the day.
"Two males detained for a stop and search and three mobile phones and over £1000+ in cash seized.
"Both arrested for being concerned in supply of Class A. Driver also arrested for drugdrive."
There are Local Policing Priority Teams across the West Mercia Police area. They were set up to target problems specific to local communities.
These problems include such scourges as drug dealing, burglary, modern day slavery, economic crime or fraud.
West Mercia Police has an ongoing policy of encouraging anyone who suspects crime is happening in their neighbourhood to come forward and tell officers about it.
They can do this by phoning the force on 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Covid infected worker goes AWOL from farm near Worcester

Following an outbreak of coronavirus at a farm in Mathon , near Worcester , an infected vegetable picker has gone AWOL , it has emerged .
The staff members were put in quarantine along with around 200 other workers , after an outbreak which saw 74 contract the deadly bug at the Rook Row farm in the Herefordshire village .
A total of three employees - including one who contracted coronavirus- left the mobile homes where they were in quarantine , without permission it has been reported .
Speaking to The Guardian , Karen Wright , director of public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are three workers who have left the site without permission - one of whom tested positive .
Workers who have left the premises have been asked to self-isolate .
`` We are working with West Mercia Police to ensure they are safe and well , and taking the appropriate public health advice.
” On Channel Four News this evening ( July 13 ) when asked about the workers ' whereabouts , Ms Wright said : `` There are agencies who I understand know where they are , '' before abruptly ending the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of workers are from Eastern Europe and that passports are being kept `` secure '' at the farm .
Photos show the site was being monitored by police .
Bosses at AS Green and Co declined to comment on the workers ' whereabouts .
During the harvesting season , all employees stay on the farm 's mobile homes based on the farm , so the whole workforce is treated as `` one extended bubble '' , according to officials .
Herefordshire council said in a joint statement with Public Health England it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the employees- who can carry out packing and picking work - while they self-isolate .
Herefordshire 's director of public health Ms Wright said : `` The situation on site is that we are supporting the farm owners , who are doing their very best in this difficult situation .
`` We 've had translators on site over the weekend and that will be the same for the coming days , to look after the welfare of individuals and also to keep reinforcing those messages around reducing the spread of the infection .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure people are well and that people are looked after and that 's the main thing we need to be doing and that 's our focus , to look after people really well .
`` And to provide that reassurance to the local community that we are focused on obviously containing this outbreak within the farm situation .
`` These are people 's homes , where they live on the farm , and it 's important that we support people to stay on the farm and look after their health and wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , PHE Midlands health protection director added : `` In line with NHS guidance , affected individuals were asked to self-isolate for seven days , with their households and close contacts asked to isolate for 14 days .
`` As we have seen a global trend of large food producers being subject to outbreaks , as a precautionary measure , the decision was made to test the entire workforce .
`` The initial batch of results showed a significant percentage of positive cases , despite these individuals being asymptomatic .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but currently we have 73 positive cases of Covid-19 among the workforce . ''
After discovering the outbreak , AS Green and Co said : `` We contacted PHE and we are working closely with them and Public Health at Herefordshire Council to prevent the spread of Covid-19 . ''

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Following an outbreak of coronavirus at a farm in Mathon, near Worcester, an infected vegetable picker has gone AWOL, it has emerged.
The staff members were put in quarantine along with around 200 other workers, after an outbreak which saw 74 contract the deadly bug at the Rook Row farm in the Herefordshire village.
A total of three employees - including one who contracted coronavirus- left the mobile homes where they were in quarantine, without permission it has been reported.
Speaking to The Guardian, Karen Wright, director of public health at Herefordshire council, said: “There are three workers who have left the site without permission - one of whom tested positive. Workers who have left the premises have been asked to self-isolate.
"We are working with West Mercia Police to ensure they are safe and well, and taking the appropriate public health advice.”
On Channel Four News this evening (July 13) when asked about the workers' whereabouts, Ms Wright said: "There are agencies who I understand know where they are," before abruptly ending the interview.
The source added that the majority of workers are from Eastern Europe and that passports are being kept "secure" at the farm.
Photos show the site was being monitored by police.
Bosses at AS Green and Co declined to comment on the workers' whereabouts.
During the harvesting season, all employees stay on the farm's mobile homes based on the farm, so the whole workforce is treated as "one extended bubble", according to officials.
Herefordshire council said in a joint statement with Public Health England it has arranged food and essential supplies for the employees- who can carry out packing and picking work - while they self-isolate.
Herefordshire's director of public health Ms Wright said: "The situation on site is that we are supporting the farm owners, who are doing their very best in this difficult situation.
(Image: PA)
"We've had translators on site over the weekend and that will be the same for the coming days, to look after the welfare of individuals and also to keep reinforcing those messages around reducing the spread of the infection.
"Our main priority is obviously to make sure people are well and that people are looked after and that's the main thing we need to be doing and that's our focus, to look after people really well.
"And to provide that reassurance to the local community that we are focused on obviously containing this outbreak within the farm situation.
"These are people's homes, where they live on the farm, and it's important that we support people to stay on the farm and look after their health and wellbeing on the site."
Katie Spence, PHE Midlands health protection director added: "In line with NHS guidance, affected individuals were asked to self-isolate for seven days, with their households and close contacts asked to isolate for 14 days.
"As we have seen a global trend of large food producers being subject to outbreaks, as a precautionary measure, the decision was made to test the entire workforce.
"The initial batch of results showed a significant percentage of positive cases, despite these individuals being asymptomatic.
"We are still awaiting a few final results, but currently we have 73 positive cases of Covid-19 among the workforce."
After discovering the outbreak, AS Green and Co said: "We contacted PHE and we are working closely with them and Public Health at Herefordshire Council to prevent the spread of Covid-19."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Wolves fans all make the same Man United point after top-four twist

Manchester United conceded an injury-time equaliser to breathe new life into Wolverhampton Wanderers ' top-four challenge .
Southampton took an early lead at Old Trafford , before two quick-fire goals left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side moments away from moving to third in the Premier League table .
However , Michael Obaefmi turned in a last gasp equaliser to see them remain in fifth place , with just three games to go .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here United 's dropped points mean that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to win , with Nuno Espirito Santo 's team thrashing Everton 3-0 at Molineux .
Going into the final run-in , Wolves are just four points behind Leicester City in fourth and one further behind Chelsea , the team they will meet on the final day .
If Wolves are to secure Champions League football for next season they will need to finish in the top-four , after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned Manchester City 's European ban on Monday morning .
But despite that blow , Wolves fans on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the dream that they could still leapfrog the sides above them : @ APFm141 : Norwich over to you .
@ LiamPriceMusic1 : Saints thoroughly deserved that point on second half performance .
A lot of football to be played yet .
Still dreaming .
@ ShayGri : And suddenly , there is 4 points between Man .
Utd and Wolves !
!
@ GibboWolves : they dont wannit ... .. we do @ WillWWFC10789 : Im not going to say it , but you know what I ’ m thinking , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but you know @ JamesBrewer88 : Thank you Michael Obafemi - dreaming is for free @ Keystonecops : Top 4 still on ... just !
@ IrDerv : 4pts off United and Leicester again , race for fourth is back on boys !

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Manchester United conceded an injury-time equaliser to breathe new life into Wolverhampton Wanderers' top-four challenge.
Southampton took an early lead at Old Trafford, before two quick-fire goals left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side moments away from moving to third in the Premier League table.
However, Michael Obaefmi turned in a last gasp equaliser to see them remain in fifth place, with just three games to go.
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United's dropped points mean that the three sides directly above Wolves all failed to win, with Nuno Espirito Santo's team thrashing Everton 3-0 at Molineux.
Going into the final run-in, Wolves are just four points behind Leicester City in fourth and one further behind Chelsea, the team they will meet on the final day.
If Wolves are to secure Champions League football for next season they will need to finish in the top-four, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned Manchester City's European ban on Monday morning.
But despite that blow, Wolves fans on social media are refusing to give up on the dream that they could still leapfrog the sides above them:
@APFm141: Norwich over to you.
@LiamPriceMusic1: Saints thoroughly deserved that point on second half performance. A lot of football to be played yet. Still dreaming.
@ShayGri: And suddenly, there is 4 points between Man. Utd and Wolves!!
@GibboWolves: they dont wannit ..... we do
@WillWWFC10789: Im not going to say it, but you know what I’m thinking, but I won’t say it, but you know
@JamesBrewer88: Thank you Michael Obafemi - dreaming is for free
@Keystonecops: Top 4 still on... just!
@IrDerv: 4pts off United and Leicester again, race for fourth is back on boys!


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Farm workers infected with Covid-19 visited shops in Worcestershire

Workers infected with coronavirus at a vegetable farm in Malvern 'visited a small number of stores in Worcester and Malvern ' before the outbreak was discovered .
More than 70 workers , believed to have been working at AS Green and Co vegetable farm in Mathon , near Malvern , on the Worcestershire- Herefordshire border , tested positive for coronavirus .
Dr.Kathryn Cobain , Director for Public Health for Worcestershire , today ( Monday ) confirmed some of the 73 workers who tested positive had visited a number of stores in Worcester and Malvern .
She said Environmental Health officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the situation and to 'ensure correct procedures are followed . '
She claimed the risk to other people visiting the stores was 'low . '
It was not revealed which stores they had visited .
In a statement she said : “ Before the Covid-19 outbreak at the AS Green company farm in Herefordshire , some of the workers visited a small number of stores in Worcester and Malvern .
`` The risk to other users and staff in these stores is very low .
If shoppers observe the social distancing and hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering where distancing is not possible , they keep themselves and others safe .
`` Environmental Health are continuing to carry out compliance checks in stores , to ensure correct procedures are followed .
`` We continue to work alongside our Public Health colleagues in Herefordshire to monitor the situation , and to gather as much information from the workers as possible .
`` Our outbreak control plan is in place , ready to respond if needed .
The Herefordshire outbreak is a reminder to us all that Covid-19 has not gone away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to keep us all safe.
” The Hereford Times report had reported that about 200 workers were employed to carry out vegetable picking and packing work and the workforce live in mobile homes based on site .
It is understood the whole group has been treated as one extended bubble and asked to self-isolate .

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Workers infected with coronavirus at a vegetable farm in Malvern 'visited a small number of stores in Worcester and Malvern' before the outbreak was discovered.
More than 70 workers, believed to have been working at AS Green and Co vegetable farm in Mathon, near Malvern, on the Worcestershire- Herefordshire border, tested positive for coronavirus.
Dr.Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire, today (Monday) confirmed some of the 73 workers who tested positive had visited a number of stores in Worcester and Malvern.
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She said Environmental Health officers have been visiting the stores to monitor the situation and to 'ensure correct procedures are followed.'
She claimed the risk to other people visiting the stores was 'low.' It was not revealed which stores they had visited.
In a statement she said: “Before the Covid-19 outbreak at the AS Green company farm in Herefordshire, some of the workers visited a small number of stores in Worcester and Malvern.
"The risk to other users and staff in these stores is very low. If shoppers observe the social distancing and hand hygiene guidance, and wear a face covering where distancing is not possible, they keep themselves and others safe.
"Environmental Health are continuing to carry out compliance checks in stores, to ensure correct procedures are followed.
"We continue to work alongside our Public Health colleagues in Herefordshire to monitor the situation, and to gather as much information from the workers as possible.
"Our outbreak control plan is in place, ready to respond if needed. The Herefordshire outbreak is a reminder to us all that Covid-19 has not gone away and we should follow the guidance in place to keep us all safe.”
The Hereford Times report had reported that about 200 workers were employed to carry out vegetable picking and packing work and the workforce live in mobile homes based on site.
It is understood the whole group has been treated as one extended bubble and asked to self-isolate.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Keeley Bunker murder trial - what was heard on day one

The murder trial of a Tamworth man charged over the death of tragic Keeley Bunker has today started at Stafford Crown Court .
Wesley Streete , aged 20 and from Tamworth , is appearing at court in a trial that is expected to last three weeks .
He is accused of the murder and rape of Keeley , 20 , whose body was found in woodland in Tamworth on September 19 last year .
He denies both charges and has also pleaded not guilty to the rape of a woman aged over 16 , the rape of a child under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and three counts of sexual assault .
This is what was heard on day one of the trial .
Ms Bunker , 20 , was discovered by her uncle , lying face-down in a pool in a park in Tamworth , Staffordshire , on September 19 last year , hours after she was reported missing .
She had celebrated her birthday just days earlier and was due to attend a job interview later that day - but never arrived , Stafford Crown Court heard on Monday .
The prosecution allege that Ms Bunker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weighed six-and-a-half stone , was killed by `` trusted '' friend Wesley Streete , who tried to cover up her body with branches in Wiggington Park , a jury was told .
There was evidence that she had been strangled .
Jurors heard that , on the evening of Wednesday September 18 , Ms Bunker had been to a concert at Birmingham 's O2 Institute to see rapper Aitch with a close female friend .
The pair arranged to go clubbing afterwards with Streete , the court heard .
Streete was described to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club , having `` three drinks for every one '' the girls had , and was downing double vodka Red Bulls .
After getting a taxi back to Tamworth , Ms Bunker 's friend offered her a bed for the night , suggesting she `` walk home later in the morning '' , said Jacob Hallam QC , opening the Crown 's case .
He added : `` But Keeley refused - tragically - saying she was tired and wanted to sleep in her own bed . ''
She told her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've got Wes , Wes lives near me , Wes will walk me back , it 'll be fine . ''
At about 5.30pm that Thursday , her father , Christopher , reported her missing to police and searches were organised for her .
Mr Hallam added : `` It was Keeley 's uncle , Jason , who found her body at about 9pm that night .
`` It was lying face-down in a pool , fringed by small trees and bushes at the edge of an area of parkland in Tamworth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a latticework of branches that had been taken from surrounding vegetation .
`` It was obvious from the state of her body that she had been unlawfully killed .
`` It was obvious from the state of her clothing that she had been sexually assaulted . ''
Mr Hallam added : `` During the course of that Thursday - a day of mounting dread for the people who loved Keeley - he , the defendant , had been telling people , Keeley 's family , her true friends and the police , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box near his home earlier that morning .
`` And there they had parted company .
`` He even showed police the route that he said that they had taken and where they parted .
`` CCTV was found that showed it was a lie .
`` Analysis of his telephone showed it was a lie .
`` And he admits , now , that it was a lie .
`` Because the truth , we suggest on behalf of the prosecution , was that he had taken Keeley Bunker 's life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She , a young woman , who had trusted him . ''

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The murder trial of a Tamworth man charged over the death of tragic Keeley Bunker has today started at Stafford Crown Court.
Wesley Streete, aged 20 and from Tamworth, is appearing at court in a trial that is expected to last three weeks.
He is accused of the murder and rape of Keeley, 20, whose body was found in woodland in Tamworth on September 19 last year.
He denies both charges and has also pleaded not guilty to the rape of a woman aged over 16, the rape of a child under 16, sexual activity with a girl and three counts of sexual assault.
This is what was heard on day one of the trial.
Keeley never arrived for a job interview
Ms Bunker, 20, was discovered by her uncle, lying face-down in a pool in a park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on September 19 last year, hours after she was reported missing.
She had celebrated her birthday just days earlier and was due to attend a job interview later that day - but never arrived, Stafford Crown Court heard on Monday.
(Image: Staffordshire Police/PA Wire)
The prosecution allege that Ms Bunker, who was just 4ft 11in and weighed six-and-a-half stone, was killed by "trusted" friend Wesley Streete, who tried to cover up her body with branches in Wiggington Park, a jury was told.
There was evidence that she had been strangled.
Jurors heard that, on the evening of Wednesday September 18, Ms Bunker had been to a concert at Birmingham's O2 Institute to see rapper Aitch with a close female friend.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The pair arranged to go clubbing afterwards with Streete, the court heard.
Streete was described to the court as "very drunk" at the club, having "three drinks for every one" the girls had, and was downing double vodka Red Bulls.
After getting a taxi back to Tamworth, Ms Bunker's friend offered her a bed for the night, suggesting she "walk home later in the morning", said Jacob Hallam QC, opening the Crown's case.
He added: "But Keeley refused - tragically - saying she was tired and wanted to sleep in her own bed."
She told her friend, the court heard: "I've got Wes, Wes lives near me, Wes will walk me back, it'll be fine."
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Keeley's dad reported her missing
At about 5.30pm that Thursday, her father, Christopher, reported her missing to police and searches were organised for her.
Mr Hallam added: "It was Keeley's uncle, Jason, who found her body at about 9pm that night.
"It was lying face-down in a pool, fringed by small trees and bushes at the edge of an area of parkland in Tamworth.
"It had been hidden under a latticework of branches that had been taken from surrounding vegetation.
"It was obvious from the state of her body that she had been unlawfully killed.
"It was obvious from the state of her clothing that she had been sexually assaulted."
Mr Hallam added: "During the course of that Thursday - a day of mounting dread for the people who loved Keeley - he, the defendant, had been telling people, Keeley's family, her true friends and the police, that he had walked her to a telephone box near his home earlier that morning.
"And there they had parted company.
"He even showed police the route that he said that they had taken and where they parted.
"It was a lie.
"CCTV was found that showed it was a lie.
"Analysis of his telephone showed it was a lie.
"DNA showed it was a lie.
"And he admits, now, that it was a lie.
"Because the truth, we suggest on behalf of the prosecution, was that he had taken Keeley Bunker's life and he had sexually assaulted her.
"She, a young woman, who had trusted him."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--'Killer on the run' after man stabbed to death in street

A machete-wielding killer is currently on the run after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street .
West Midlands Police said the offender – who is believed to be a man – ran from the scene in Chervil Rise at around 5.20pm on Monday , July 13 .
A resident in the nearby area has spoken of their shock and sadness at the killing .
One said : `` My heart goes out to the young man ’ s family at this awful time .
I ca n't believe this kind of violence happens every day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught - and quickly . ''
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch , quoting log number 3707 .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` We 've launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed in a Wolverhampton street today ( July 13 ) .
`` We received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise , Wolverhampton .
`` The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area for a full forensic examination .
`` It ’ s understood the offender ran off on foot and we 're now appealing for witnesses to get in touch .
`` Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened , or who saw a man running away , is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 quoting log 3707 from 13 July . ''

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A machete-wielding killer is currently on the run after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street.
West Midlands Police said the offender – who is believed to be a man – ran from the scene in Chervil Rise at around 5.20pm on Monday, July 13.
A resident in the nearby area has spoken of their shock and sadness at the killing.
One said: "My heart goes out to the young man’s family at this awful time. I can't believe this kind of violence happens every day.
"I really hope the killer is caught - and quickly."
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch, quoting log number 3707.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We've launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed in a Wolverhampton street today (July 13).
"We received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton.
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"The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene and we've cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination.
"It’s understood the offender ran off on foot and we're now appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
"Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who saw a man running away, is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 quoting log 3707 from 13 July."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Steve Cooper aims sly dig at Leeds after opening up West Brom gap

Swansea City boss Steve Cooper aimed a sly dig at Leeds United as the Whites pulled clear of West Bromwich Albion at the top of the table .
After Albion 's 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday , Pablo Hernandez 's late winner at Swansea provided a huge boost for Leeds who opened up a three-point gap going into the final three matches of the season .
Slaven Bilic admitted ahead of Tuesday 's clash against Fulham that the weekend 's results mean Leeds are well set to earn promotion .
He said : “ They are in position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know .
But the goal they scored yesterday – 1-0 – they are very close.
” Sign up to our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Cooper , however , revealed his doubts about Marcelo Bielsa 's side after the match at the Liberty Stadium .
“ They ’ re obviously a good team , they have a clear way of playing , ” he told LeedsLive .
“ You have to match them in what they do and be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good at it .
“ Whether it ’ s enough to get them out of this league and then compete in the Premier League , I ’ m not too sure .
You are better asking the Leeds staff rather than me .
“ All I know is when you play them now it ’ s a really tough game.
” Albion know that maximum points against fourth-placed Fulham will keep Brentford at bay no matter how the Bees fare at home to Preston .
“ They [ Fulham ] probably are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they will want to win it , they are still hoping something can happen and they can get automatic promotion , '' said Bilic .
`` They are still going to try to win it .
“ But do they have to go gung ho ?
We don ’ t have to go gung ho , we can be very patient and I am not talking about the start , I am not talking about ten minutes .
“ We can be extremely patient up until the last 20 minutes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be our plan .
“ Two teams that are in form , two teams that are playing each other with three games to go with everything to be played for – both teams will have to be complete to stand a chance of three points .
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Swansea City boss Steve Cooper aimed a sly dig at Leeds United as the Whites pulled clear of West Bromwich Albion at the top of the table.
After Albion's 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, Pablo Hernandez's late winner at Swansea provided a huge boost for Leeds who opened up a three-point gap going into the final three matches of the season.
Slaven Bilic admitted ahead of Tuesday's clash against Fulham that the weekend's results mean Leeds are well set to earn promotion.
He said: “They are in position but they are not promoted yet, you know. But the goal they scored yesterday – 1-0 – they are very close.”
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Cooper, however, revealed his doubts about Marcelo Bielsa's side after the match at the Liberty Stadium.
“They’re obviously a good team, they have a clear way of playing,” he told LeedsLive. “You have to match them in what they do and be ready for it because they’re good at it.
“Whether it’s enough to get them out of this league and then compete in the Premier League, I’m not too sure. You are better asking the Leeds staff rather than me.
“All I know is when you play them now it’s a really tough game.”
Albion know that maximum points against fourth-placed Fulham will keep Brentford at bay no matter how the Bees fare at home to Preston.
“They [Fulham] probably are not going to be nervous to win it, but they will want to win it, they are still hoping something can happen and they can get automatic promotion," said Bilic. "They are still going to try to win it.
“But do they have to go gung ho? We don’t have to go gung ho, we can be very patient and I am not talking about the start, I am not talking about ten minutes.
“We can be extremely patient up until the last 20 minutes and still win the game – that can be our plan.
“Two teams that are in form, two teams that are playing each other with three games to go with everything to be played for – both teams will have to be complete to stand a chance of three points.”


birminghammail--2020-07-13--The FA reach Aston Villa decision after Jack Grealish dive claims

Jack Grealish will face no retrospective action for his part in the incident which saw Aston Villa win a penalty - only for it then to be overturned .
The Villa skipper won a spot-kick after referee Martin Atkinson adjudged that Patrick van Aanholt had fouled him on the box .
However , VAR decided to overturn the decision , with replays appearing to show that Grealish initiated contact with the Crystal Palace defender .
Although Villa were denied the penalty , there was still a chance that the FA could take retrospective action for deceiving a match official , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fans of rival clubs had been clamouring for Grealish to be punished , with footage of the incident going viral on social media .
However , he will face no further action and will be available for Villa 's crucial run-in , starting with a trip to Everton on Thursday .
On the incident , Grealish said : `` Well I went through .
I do n't know if I was going to shoot , or pass , or whatever .
I pulled my foot back and I think I 've just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too sure whether it was or was n't a penalty .
I 'll have to see it back , but I think , you know , the penalty that got given against us in the week with Bruno Fernandes from Man Utd , If that 's a penalty then I 'm sure it should have been one today . ''

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Jack Grealish will face no retrospective action for his part in the incident which saw Aston Villa win a penalty - only for it then to be overturned.
The Villa skipper won a spot-kick after referee Martin Atkinson adjudged that Patrick van Aanholt had fouled him on the box.
However, VAR decided to overturn the decision, with replays appearing to show that Grealish initiated contact with the Crystal Palace defender.
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Although Villa were denied the penalty, there was still a chance that the FA could take retrospective action for deceiving a match official, with a potential ban if found guilty.
Fans of rival clubs had been clamouring for Grealish to be punished, with footage of the incident going viral on social media.
However, he will face no further action and will be available for Villa's crucial run-in, starting with a trip to Everton on Thursday.
On the incident, Grealish said: "Well I went through. I don't know if I was going to shoot, or pass, or whatever. I pulled my foot back and I think I've just kicked him.
"I'm not too sure whether it was or wasn't a penalty. I'll have to see it back, but I think, you know, the penalty that got given against us in the week with Bruno Fernandes from Man Utd, If that's a penalty then I'm sure it should have been one today."


birminghammail--2020-07-13--The huge cost Leeds could face after West Brom promotion battle

Leeds United could need to fork out nearly £40m , if they win promotion back to the Premier League .
That ’ s the view of football finance expert Kieran Maguire , who has revealed the Whites have promotion bonuses of £19m in place .
After West Brom could only draw with Blackburn , Marcelo Bielsa ’ s men took another massive step back to th top-flight , with a dramatic win at Swansea City .
Sign up to our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here It means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baggies and require just four more to end their almost two-decade long wait to return to the Premier League .
But based on figures in Maguire ’ s Price of Football podcast , beating Albion and Brentford to promotion will cost them a pretty penny , with a combination of stadium upgrades and bonuses setting them back up to £38m .
On the podcast , Maguire said : “ Because the Premier League wants itself to be seen on HD or 4K televisions , you ’ ve got to upgrade the floodlights .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be looking at between £5-10m on that .
You also have to upgrade the perimeter advertising areas and things of this nature .
“ I went into the small print of Leeds ’ accounts and , in terms of the relationship with the former owners , the only thing I could find out was a loan of around about £4m .
Now , it could be that that loan becomes instantly repayable upon promotion .
“ Leeds will have to pay transfer top-ups or add-ons of £5m to other clubs , should they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big one ... and this did take me a little bit aback because this is probably more than we see at most clubs , is that according to Leeds ’ accounts , if they are promoted , the bonus pool for staff , which I presume is mainly players and management , is a whopping £19m .
“ So yeah , that money will effectively come out of next year ’ s income from the Premier League .
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Leeds United could need to fork out nearly £40m, if they win promotion back to the Premier League.
That’s the view of football finance expert Kieran Maguire, who has revealed the Whites have promotion bonuses of £19m in place.
After West Brom could only draw with Blackburn, Marcelo Bielsa’s men took another massive step back to th top-flight, with a dramatic win at Swansea City.
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It means Leeds sit three points clear of the Baggies and require just four more to end their almost two-decade long wait to return to the Premier League.
But based on figures in Maguire’s Price of Football podcast, beating Albion and Brentford to promotion will cost them a pretty penny, with a combination of stadium upgrades and bonuses setting them back up to £38m.
On the podcast, Maguire said: “Because the Premier League wants itself to be seen on HD or 4K televisions, you’ve got to upgrade the floodlights. So, realistically I think Leeds will be looking at between £5-10m on that. You also have to upgrade the perimeter advertising areas and things of this nature.
“I went into the small print of Leeds’ accounts and, in terms of the relationship with the former owners, the only thing I could find out was a loan of around about £4m. Now, it could be that that loan becomes instantly repayable upon promotion.
“Leeds will have to pay transfer top-ups or add-ons of £5m to other clubs, should they be promoted.
“I think the big one...and this did take me a little bit aback because this is probably more than we see at most clubs, is that according to Leeds’ accounts, if they are promoted, the bonus pool for staff, which I presume is mainly players and management, is a whopping £19m.
“So yeah, that money will effectively come out of next year’s income from the Premier League.”


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death in street - updates

Officers have launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street .
West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , July 13 .
The victim - who is believed to be in @ @ @ @ @ dead at the scene and officers have cordoned off the area for a full forensic @ @ @ @ @ the offender ran off on foot and cops are now appealing for witnesses to get @ @ @ @ @ for the force said : `` Anyone who was in the area at the time @ @ @ @ @ or who saw a man running away , is asked to message us on Live @ @ @ @ @ call 101 quoting log 3707 from 13 July . ''
This is a live blog @ @ @ @ @

Officers have launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street.
West Midlands Police said they received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton, on Monday, July 13.
The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene and officers have cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination.
It's understood the offender ran off on foot and cops are now appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
A spokesman for the force said: "Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who saw a man running away, is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 quoting log 3707 from 13 July."
This is a live blog and will be updated.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Secret wall uncovered in Birmingham house raid as police find drugs

Police seized 500 wraps of cocaine and 20 bags of cannabis after raiding a house in Birmingham .
Officers from West Midlands Police carried out a raid on a property in Ralph 's Meadow , Woodgate , yesterday morning ( Sunday July 12 ) .
While searching the address they discovered a new room had been built with a plasterboard wall within the lounge area .
Officers stormed in and found the huge stash of cocaine and cannabis and other drugs-related paraphernalia .
Detective Sergeant Patrick Simpson , of West Midlands Police , said : `` The false wall sparked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room we found a drugs den. ''
Drugs can cost lives and lead to further crime but we 've managed to remove a haul of cocaine out of circulation .
`` We know the misery drugs can cause on communities and we 'll continue our relentless approach to take them off the streets .
`` We 'll act on intelligence we receive and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat , phone 101 , or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''
A 62-year-old man was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply and was later released under investigation while enquiries continue .

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Police seized 500 wraps of cocaine and 20 bags of cannabis after raiding a house in Birmingham.
Officers from West Midlands Police carried out a raid on a property in Ralph's Meadow, Woodgate, yesterday morning (Sunday July 12).
While searching the address they discovered a new room had been built with a plasterboard wall within the lounge area.
Officers stormed in and found the huge stash of cocaine and cannabis and other drugs-related paraphernalia.
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Detective Sergeant Patrick Simpson, of West Midlands Police, said: "The false wall sparked suspicion and once we got into the room we found a drugs den.
" Drugs can cost lives and lead to further crime but we've managed to remove a haul of cocaine out of circulation.
"We know the misery drugs can cause on communities and we'll continue our relentless approach to take them off the streets.
"We'll act on intelligence we receive and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat, phone 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and was later released under investigation while enquiries continue.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Aston Villa transfer news as Man City eye shock Jack Grealish move

Aston Villa gave their survival hopes a massive shot in the arm with Sunday ’ s victory over Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ Trezeguet cut the gap to safety to four points and while there is still plenty @ @ @ @ @ , at least hope has not been extiguished .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter @ @ @ @ @ box at the top of the page or click here There are three games to @ @ @ @ @ take it to the final one at West Ham they could be facing the greatest @ @ @ @ @ transfer speculation rumbles along in the background - clearly much of it dependent on which @ @ @ @ @ season .
We ’ ll have all the latest gossip , analysis and comment as @ @ @ @ @ at BirminghamLive .

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Aston Villa gave their survival hopes a massive shot in the arm with Sunday’s victory over Crystal Palace.
A welcome brace from Trezeguet cut the gap to safety to four points and while there is still plenty of work to be done, at least hope has not been extiguished.
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There are three games to play and if Villa can take it to the final one at West Ham they could be facing the greatest escape of all.
Meanwhile transfer speculation rumbles along in the background - clearly much of it dependent on which division Villa be in next season.
We’ll have all the latest gossip, analysis and comment as it happens so stay turned at BirminghamLive.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Katie Price's son Harvey is tested for coronavirus

Katie Price 's son Harvey is currently in intensive care amid fears he may have contracted Covid-19 .
The 18-year-old , who suffers from Prader Willi Syndrome and other health conditions , was taken to hospital on Sunday evening ( July 12 ) after struggling to breathe .
Devoted mum Katie has been keeping fans informed of Harvey 's condition while he is in hospital .
An insider told Sun Online : `` Harvey has been tested for the virus after he was having trouble breathing.
`` Harvey is the eldest of Katie 's five children and son of former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as Prader Willi , a genetic disorder , Harvey also has partial blindness and is on the autistic spectrum .
Katie wrote on Instagram : `` I can confirm Harvey is in intensive care and in the best hands and would like to thank the ambulance services and the hospital staff for the quick response and making him stable . ''
Last month the former glamour model was left frantic when Harvey fell ill during little sister Princess 's 13th birthday party at home .
Thankfully after being checked over by medics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and returned in time to have a slice of Princess 's birthday cake .
The scare led Katie to release a statement giving her thanks to the ambulance services for their swift response .
Harvey 's former step dad Peter Andre has sent a message of support to ex wife Katie saying he was currently “ praying ” for the teen .

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Katie Price's son Harvey is currently in intensive care amid fears he may have contracted Covid-19.
The 18-year-old, who suffers from Prader Willi Syndrome and other health conditions, was taken to hospital on Sunday evening ( July 12) after struggling to breathe.
Devoted mum Katie has been keeping fans informed of Harvey's condition while he is in hospital.
An insider told Sun Online : "Harvey has been tested for the virus after he was having trouble breathing. "
Harvey is the eldest of Katie's five children and son of former Aston Villa footballer Dwight Yorke.
As well as Prader Willi, a genetic disorder, Harvey also has partial blindness and is on the autistic spectrum.
Katie wrote on Instagram: "I can confirm Harvey is in intensive care and in the best hands and would like to thank the ambulance services and the hospital staff for the quick response and making him stable."
Last month the former glamour model was left frantic when Harvey fell ill during little sister Princess's 13th birthday party at home.
Thankfully after being checked over by medics, he was discharged the same day and returned in time to have a slice of Princess's birthday cake.
The scare led Katie to release a statement giving her thanks to the ambulance services for their swift response.
Harvey's former step dad Peter Andre has sent a message of support to ex wife Katie saying he was currently “praying” for the teen.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Brentford take action over Benrahma future amid Aston Villa interest

Brentford are preparing for the departure of Said Benrahma if they miss out on promotion to the Premier League , according to reports .
Benrahma is rumoured to be a target for a number of top-flight clubs including Aston Villa ahead of the summer transfer window having enjoyed an outstanding campaign .
The Algeria international has scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in 40 appearances for Brentford , who have put together an incredible streak of seven consecutive wins .
But the Bees remain three points shy of second-placed West Bromwich Albion going into the final three matches of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settle for a place in the play-offs .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here According to the News , the London club 'fear ' Benrahma will be snapped up if they are not promoted and have lined up Portsmouth 's Ronan Curtis as a potential replacement .
24-year-old Benrahma was a target for Villa last year but Dean Smith 's side were not willing to meet his asking price .
He has once again been linked ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly contacted Brentford over a move .
Benrahma cost a bargain £2.7m from French side Nice two years ago and he is now thought to be valued at around £25m .

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Brentford are preparing for the departure of Said Benrahma if they miss out on promotion to the Premier League, according to reports.
Benrahma is rumoured to be a target for a number of top-flight clubs including Aston Villa ahead of the summer transfer window having enjoyed an outstanding campaign.
The Algeria international has scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in 40 appearances for Brentford, who have put together an incredible streak of seven consecutive wins.
But the Bees remain three points shy of second-placed West Bromwich Albion going into the final three matches of the season and could be forced to settle for a place in the play-offs.
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According to the News, the London club 'fear' Benrahma will be snapped up if they are not promoted and have lined up Portsmouth's Ronan Curtis as a potential replacement.
24-year-old Benrahma was a target for Villa last year but Dean Smith's side were not willing to meet his asking price.
He has once again been linked ahead of the upcoming window while Chelsea have reportedly contacted Brentford over a move.
Benrahma cost a bargain £2.7m from French side Nice two years ago and he is now thought to be valued at around £25m.


birminghammail--2020-07-13--Body found in lake where Glee actress Naya Rivera went missing

Police say they have found a body in the search for missing Naya Rivera .
Ventura County sheriff tweeted : `` Happening now : A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning .
`` The recovery is in progress .
A news conference will take place at 2pm at the lake . ''
The actress was last seen on Wednesday July 8 , when she took a boat out with her four-year-old son Josey on Lake Piru , a reservoir north-west of Los Angeles .
A 911 call was made to police after Josey was found on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be found '' .
On Sunday , Ventura County Sheriff ’ s Office said it was stepping up its recovery operation .
It said that `` cabins and outbuildings in the surrounding area will be checked once again , as well as the shoreline . ''
The rep added : `` Boat crews continue to scan the lake . ''
Three days after her disappearance , police gave up hope up of finding her alive and instead started a search and recovery operation for her body .
Ventura County Sheriff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed the area they were searching made recovery difficult .
Speaking on Friday Sgt Donoghue said : `` If the body ’ s entangled in some way , it may not come back up .
There ’ s a lot of trees and plants and such that are under the water that can cause entanglements , makes it unsafe for the divers and it makes a more complicated search '' .
Josey is currently being looked after by father and Naya 's ex husband Ryan Dorsey , who was pictured at the search @ @

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Police say they have found a body in the search for missing Naya Rivera.
Ventura County sheriff tweeted: "Happening now: A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning.
"The recovery is in progress. A news conference will take place at 2pm at the lake."
The actress was last seen on Wednesday July 8, when she took a boat out with her four-year-old son Josey on Lake Piru, a reservoir north-west of Los Angeles. A 911 call was made to police after Josey was found on the boat alone and Naya was "nowhere to be found".
On Sunday, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said it was stepping up its recovery operation.
It said that "cabins and outbuildings in the surrounding area will be checked once again, as well as the shoreline."
The rep added: " Boat crews continue to scan the lake."
Three days after her disappearance, police gave up hope up of finding her alive and instead started a search and recovery operation for her body.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kevin Donoghue said he believed the area they were searching made recovery difficult.
Speaking on Friday Sgt Donoghue said: "If the body’s entangled in some way, it may not come back up. There’s a lot of trees and plants and such that are under the water that can cause entanglements, makes it unsafe for the divers and it makes a more complicated search".
Josey is currently being looked after by father and Naya's ex husband Ryan Dorsey, who was pictured at the search site.