birminghammail--2020-06-23--Mrs Hinch fan shares brilliant hack to defrost freezer in 30 minutes

It 's one of those tedious and time-consuming jobs that has to be done .
Defrosting the freezer is not likely to be top of anyone 's chores but it is essential to keep it clean and working properly .
But thankfully the amount of time it takes can be shortened to just 30 minutes thanks to a simple hack from a Mrs Hinch fan .
Mrs Hinch shares cleaning tips and guidance to her legions of followers on social media and her popularity has spawned a number of social media pages dedicated to sharing similar advice .
On a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan shared her tip to quickly defrost her freezer The woman used a steam cleaner and shared pictures to followers after explaining she had picked up the hack from other homeowners .
She wrote : `` Thank you for the post about using a steam cleaner to defrost the freezer .
Thirty minutes from start to finish ! ''
And she also recommended using a hairdryer if a steam cleaner was not to hand .
Other followers of the group said they would try the tip .
One said : `` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` Great idea !
I ’ m going to do this next weekend , '' another added .
A third user said : `` Will need to try this as my freezer has been off for a few hours and still got a long way to go . ''

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It's one of those tedious and time-consuming jobs that has to be done.
Defrosting the freezer is not likely to be top of anyone's chores but it is essential to keep it clean and working properly.
But thankfully the amount of time it takes can be shortened to just 30 minutes thanks to a simple hack from a Mrs Hinch fan.
Mrs Hinch shares cleaning tips and guidance to her legions of followers on social media and her popularity has spawned a number of social media pages dedicated to sharing similar advice.
On a Mrs Hinch social media group, one fan shared her tip to quickly defrost her freezer
The woman used a steam cleaner and shared pictures to followers after explaining she had picked up the hack from other homeowners.
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She wrote: "Thank you for the post about using a steam cleaner to defrost the freezer. Thirty minutes from start to finish!"
And she also recommended using a hairdryer if a steam cleaner was not to hand.
Other followers of the group said they would try the tip.
One said: "I'm planning on doing this job next week."
"Great idea! I’m going to do this next weekend," another added.
A third user said: "Will need to try this as my freezer has been off for a few hours and still got a long way to go."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Chelsea reach agreement with Villa transfer 'target' - reports

Aston Villa were linked with lots of players heading into the January transfer window .
Dean Smith 's relegation battlers needed a boost in the winter window and looked to add players with 'Premier League experience ' to aid their cause .
Pepe Reina , formerly of Liverpool , arrived on loan from AC Milan , while Chelsea cut short Danny Drinkwater 's stint at Burnley and lent him to Villa .
Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston also arrived , though the latter has barely played and looks set to leave at the end of the season .
Another Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch to Villa was Pedro .
According to The Telegraph , the Spanish winger was offered the chance to leave Stamford Bridge for the second city midway through the campaign .
Any interest in Pedro is n't likely to be reignited in the next window - whatever division Villa find themselves in - and he 's ended speculation over his immediate future by penning a new deal with Chelsea to see out the current campaign .
Like many players , Pedro 's current deal expires at the end of June and he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to finish the season with Chelsea .
The Telegraph reports Pedro and Willian - who is also set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer - have now signed extensions with Chelsea until the end of 2019/20 .

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Aston Villa were linked with lots of players heading into the January transfer window.
Dean Smith's relegation battlers needed a boost in the winter window and looked to add players with 'Premier League experience' to aid their cause.
Pepe Reina, formerly of Liverpool, arrived on loan from AC Milan, while Chelsea cut short Danny Drinkwater's stint at Burnley and lent him to Villa.
Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston also arrived, though the latter has barely played and looks set to leave at the end of the season.
Another Chelsea player who was linked with a winter switch to Villa was Pedro. According to The Telegraph, the Spanish winger was offered the chance to leave Stamford Bridge for the second city midway through the campaign.
Any interest in Pedro isn't likely to be reignited in the next window - whatever division Villa find themselves in - and he's ended speculation over his immediate future by penning a new deal with Chelsea to see out the current campaign.
Like many players, Pedro's current deal expires at the end of June and he's needed to agree a short-term extension in order to finish the season with Chelsea.
The Telegraph reports Pedro and Willian - who is also set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer - have now signed extensions with Chelsea until the end of 2019/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Boris Johnson sets out six rules to prevent second lockdown

Boris Johnson has set out six rules the public must follow to prevent a second national lockdown .
He said : `` The goverment has asked a huge amount of all of you , and the people of this country met that challenge with good humour and common sense .
`` Of course , the fight is far from over .
This is a nasty virus still , that wants to take advantage of our carelessness . ''
He was speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , after announcing that the lockdown will be significantly eased from July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and hairdressers will re-open , and the `` two metre '' social distancing rule will be reduced to one metre .
Mr Johnson said : `` Opening up more of Britain in this Covid-secure way is only possible if everyone continues to stay alert to the risks of coronavirus . ''
And he set out six measures everyone must continue to take , including : • Stay two metres apart .
If you ca n't do that then keep one metre apart with other measures to reduce infection • Wear face coverings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are indoors in a crowded environment where social distancing is not possible .
• Get a test done immiediately if you develop syptrpoms • Self isolate if you are asked to do so by NHS test and trace Mr Johnson said : `` We are only able to make these changes because we have persevered together and stuck to our path . ''
He added : `` I 'm afraid there will be local outbreaks .
And I must tell you that if the virus were to begin to run out of control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the handbreak and reverse some of these changes at local or indeed national level as required . ''
The Prime Minister was speaking at the last of the daily Downing Street press conferences , which have become a regular event since the lockdown began .
Future press events will only be held when the Government has a major announcement to make .
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said 42,927 people had died in hospitals , care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , up by 280 from 42,647 the day before .
This includes 109 deaths that occurred in April , May and June and have been added to the total “ due to improvements in how the Covid-19 death data is processed in England ” .
Earlier , the Government set out a series of major changes to lockdown rules .
They include : The two-metre social distancing rule can now be relaxed and replaced with a “ one metre plus ” rule .
This involves keeping one metre apart , plus other mitigations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people side to side rather than face to face to reduce transmission , and increased use of hand sanitiser .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store Indoor gatherings of any two households will now be allowed .
People will be able to visit someone ’ s house for a dinner party , for example , or to stay over with grandparents as long as social distancing is observed .
Many venues and businesses will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are “ Covid-secure ” , for example by maintaining social distancing .
These include hotels , hostels , bed and breakfast accommodation , holiday apartments or homes , cottages or bungalows , campsites , caravan parks or boarding houses .
Shared facilities must be kept very clean .
Restaurants , cafes , workplace canteens , bars , pubs and cinemas can reopen , as can places of worship , libraries , community centres and bingo halls .
Theatres and concert halls can reopen but not for live performances .
Museums and galleries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Outdoor playgrounds , outdoor gyms , funfairs , theme parks and adventure parks and activities can reopen .
Amusement arcades , outdoor skating rinks , indoor leisure centres or facilities – including indoor games and recreation – can also open up .
Social clubs , model villages and indoor attractions at aquariums , zoos , safari parks , farms , wildlife centres , and any place where animals are exhibited to the public as an attraction , can reopen .
But some venues must stay shut , including nightclubs , casinos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and indoor play areas including softplay .
Spas , nail bars and beauty salons must also stay closed for now , as must massage , tattoo and piercing parlours .
Indoor fitness and dance studios , and indoor gyms and sport venues , must stay closed .
Exhibition or conference centres that are to be used for exhibitions or conferences must also stay closed .

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Boris Johnson has set out six rules the public must follow to prevent a second national lockdown.
He said: "The goverment has asked a huge amount of all of you, and the people of this country met that challenge with good humour and common sense.
"Of course, the fight is far from over. This is a nasty virus still, that wants to take advantage of our carelessness."
He was speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, after announcing that the lockdown will be significantly eased from July 4. Venues such as pubs, restaurants and hairdressers will re-open, and the "two metre" social distancing rule will be reduced to one metre.
Mr Johnson said: "Opening up more of Britain in this Covid-secure way is only possible if everyone continues to stay alert to the risks of coronavirus."
And he set out six measures everyone must continue to take, including:
Stay two metres apart. If you can't do that then keep one metre apart with other measures to reduce infection
Wash your hands regulalry
Wear face coverings on public transport, or when you are indoors in a crowded environment where social distancing is not possible.
Follow the rules when visiting businesses
Get a test done immiediately if you develop syptrpoms
Self isolate if you are asked to do so by NHS test and trace
Mr Johnson said: "We are only able to make these changes because we have persevered together and stuck to our path."
He added: "I'm afraid there will be local outbreaks. And I must tell you that if the virus were to begin to run out of control, we will not hesitate to put on the handbreak and reverse some of these changes at local or indeed national level as required."
The Prime Minister was speaking at the last of the daily Downing Street press conferences, which have become a regular event since the lockdown began.
Future press events will only be held when the Government has a major announcement to make.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 42,927 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Monday, up by 280 from 42,647 the day before.
This includes 109 deaths that occurred in April, May and June and have been added to the total “due to improvements in how the Covid-19 death data is processed in England”.
Earlier, the Government set out a series of major changes to lockdown rules. They include:
Social distancing
The two-metre social distancing rule can now be relaxed and replaced with a “one metre plus” rule.
This involves keeping one metre apart, plus other mitigations such as wearing face coverings, sitting people side to side rather than face to face to reduce transmission, and increased use of hand sanitiser.
Indoor gatherings
Indoor gatherings of any two households will now be allowed. People will be able to visit someone’s house for a dinner party, for example, or to stay over with grandparents as long as social distancing is observed.
Reopening businesses
Many venues and businesses will be allowed to reopen, as long as they are “Covid-secure”, for example by maintaining social distancing.
These include hotels, hostels, bed and breakfast accommodation, holiday apartments or homes, cottages or bungalows, campsites, caravan parks or boarding houses. Shared facilities must be kept very clean.
Restaurants, cafes, workplace canteens, bars, pubs and cinemas can reopen, as can places of worship, libraries, community centres and bingo halls.
Theatres and concert halls can reopen but not for live performances.
Museums and galleries, hair salons and barbers can reopen.
Outdoor playgrounds, outdoor gyms, funfairs, theme parks and adventure parks and activities can reopen.
Amusement arcades, outdoor skating rinks, indoor leisure centres or facilities – including indoor games and recreation – can also open up.
Social clubs, model villages and indoor attractions at aquariums, zoos, safari parks, farms, wildlife centres, and any place where animals are exhibited to the public as an attraction, can reopen.
Some venues must stay shut
But some venues must stay shut, including nightclubs, casinos, bowling alleys, indoor skating rinks, and indoor play areas including softplay.
Spas, nail bars and beauty salons must also stay closed for now, as must massage, tattoo and piercing parlours.
Indoor fitness and dance studios, and indoor gyms and sport venues, must stay closed.
Swimming pools and water parks will stay closed.
Exhibition or conference centres that are to be used for exhibitions or conferences must also stay closed.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--'Smash up' - Newcastle United fans relishing Aston Villa test

Aston Villa cross swords once more with former boss Steve Bruce on Wednesday evening as they venture north to tackle Newcastle United at St James ’ s Park .
Villa , who got the better of the Magpies with a comfortable 2-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier in the season , are in desperate need of points time around ; the set-back against Chelsea on Sunday means they remain in the bottom three , despite results elsewhere over the weekend being mostly favourable .
The Toon , meanwhile , breezed past Villa ’ s first opponents since the restart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are eyeing an FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester City on the horizon .
That said , the Geordies are desperate to see their side and Bruce pile more misery onto the Lions - the two fanbases have had an on-off feud , particularly since the Tynesiders ’ relegation at Villa Park back in 2009 .
This is what they ’ re saying ahead of the game , and what they make of Dean Smith ’ s men .
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Lack of a crowd will help them as our fans would have been up for being all over them but at least we get saved from the “ who ’ s going to save you this time ” banners we ’ d have waved as they inevitably won .
Warm Pouch : This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ d all like to see us smash up their side and deepen their struggle .
If the takeover goes through , I ’ d imagine that Grealish would be exactly the type who could arrive .
He ’ ll have some form of release clause no doubt .
Infinitely confident : We ’ re just getting warmed up .
Another win .
Butcher : Looking at Villa ’ s fixtures they really need a win here .
Think we ’ ll snatch it .
St1pe : Given how flat Sheff United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be surprised if it ’ s two knackered teams trying to slog it out .
TRon : I think the situation makes this much better for us to get a win here , they are desperate for points now so will be feeling the heat , we are home and dry basically , and we tend to play better football when there ’ s no pressure for the win .
Paullow : I really hope we beat Villa and West Ham - I ’ d love both to go down , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be one of them as Norwich look gone , and Bournemouth look clueless .
I ’ d quite happily lose to Bournemouth next week to put the pressure on both of these .
Supertoon : Surely Villa will make wholesale changes bearing in mind this is their 3rd game in a week , may well give us a slight advantage .
I reckon this will be a very tight game .
Joshua Price : If we played against Villa like we played against Sheff Utd there ’ s no chance we don ’ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa cross swords once more with former boss Steve Bruce on Wednesday evening as they venture north to tackle Newcastle United at St James’s Park.
Villa, who got the better of the Magpies with a comfortable 2-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, are in desperate need of points time around; the set-back against Chelsea on Sunday means they remain in the bottom three, despite results elsewhere over the weekend being mostly favourable.
The Toon, meanwhile, breezed past Villa’s first opponents since the restart, Sheffield United, on Sunday afternoon and are eyeing an FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester City on the horizon.
That said, the Geordies are desperate to see their side and Bruce pile more misery onto the Lions - the two fanbases have had an on-off feud, particularly since the Tynesiders’ relegation at Villa Park back in 2009.
This is what they’re saying ahead of the game, and what they make of Dean Smith’s men.
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Haslam : They’re trash and we genuinely are looking like a decent outfit (not just based from today) so chances are we’ll draw. Lack of a crowd will help them as our fans would have been up for being all over them but at least we get saved from the “who’s going to save you this time” banners we’d have waved as they inevitably won.
Warm Pouch: This is a big one strangely. I think we’d all like to see us smash up their side and deepen their struggle. If the takeover goes through, I’d imagine that Grealish would be exactly the type who could arrive. He’ll have some form of release clause no doubt.
Infinitely confident : We’re just getting warmed up. Another win.
Butcher : Looking at Villa’s fixtures they really need a win here. Think we’ll snatch it.
St1pe : Given how flat Sheff United looked after their midweek game I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s two knackered teams trying to slog it out.
TRon : I think the situation makes this much better for us to get a win here, they are desperate for points now so will be feeling the heat, we are home and dry basically, and we tend to play better football when there’s no pressure for the win.
Paullow : I really hope we beat Villa and West Ham - I’d love both to go down, but I think it’ll just be one of them as Norwich look gone, and Bournemouth look clueless. I’d quite happily lose to Bournemouth next week to put the pressure on both of these.
Supertoon : Surely Villa will make wholesale changes bearing in mind this is their 3rd game in a week, may well give us a slight advantage. I reckon this will be a very tight game.
Joshua Price: If we played against Villa like we played against Sheff Utd there’s no chance we don’t take 3 points


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Popular fun run will take on a different look for 2020

The popular Office Abbott Fun Run in Warton will take place this summer after all .
But the event , supported by Polesworth Garage , which has raised more than £60,000 for charity since its inception in 2014 , will take on a different slant .
Runners will be able to complete a 5km run at any time during a seven-day period and from anywhere they wish to .
The main event was cancelled at the start of June as a result of Covid-19 restrictions .
However , organisers have been keen to do something in order to support Cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive hit during the Covid crisis .
As a result , on Sunday , July 12 , organisers will start the Fun Run on Facebook Live at 1pm .
Runners will then have until 4pm on Sunday , July 19 to complete a 5k fun run or walk .
People could use the usual route and finish at the Office pub .
But they could also choose a route near their home or runs laps of their garden .
A Facebook post by organisers said : “ Fundraising for Cancer Research has taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , decimating their usual income , and having a serious effect on the research that can be done .
`` Every penny counts this year more than any other year !
” Anyone who takes part is asked for £5 minimum donation to Cancer Research for which they will receive a unique Covid-19 Fun Run certificate .
To register , email theofficerun @ gmail.com and to pay a donation , visit https : //fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/the-office-abbott-run

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The popular Office Abbott Fun Run in Warton will take place this summer after all.
But the event, organised by Amanda Busby, Andrew Marven and supported by Polesworth Garage, will take on a different slant.
Runners will be able to complete a 5km run at any time during a seven-day spell and in any place.
The main event, which has raised more than £76,000 for charity to date, was cancelled at the start of June as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.
However, organisers have been keen to do something in order to support Cancer Research, whose income has taken a massive hit during the Covid crisis.
As a result, on Sunday, July 12, organisers will start the ‘Socially Distanced’ Fun Run on Facebook Live at 1pm.
Runners will then have until 4pm on Sunday, July 19 to complete a 5k fun run or walk.
People could use the usual route and finish at the Office pub.
But they could also choose a route near their home or runs laps of their garden.
Founder of the run, Andrew Marven said: “Fundraising for Cancer Research has taken a massive hit during the Covid crisis, decimating their usual income, and having a serious effect on the research that can be done. Every penny counts this year more than any other year!
“It is a shame because we had big things planned for this year including a big summer ball. We were going to push the boat out and try to get to the £100,000 mark.
“We can’t do that now but we can still adapt."
“At the end of the day, it’s not going to be the same as what usually happens and we are not going to raise as much as we normally would.
“But something is better than nothing.”
He added: “I have been surprised at how much interest there has been in the run even with this.
“It means a lot to people. there are those who do couch to 5k or are in fitness groups who use this run as a target.
“And it’s a great family event. People of all ages can do it.
“One year, my son Callum (7) and mum Ann (73) took part in the run and 92-year-old George White has also took part. "
“It really has become a great event and although this year will be different, if we can just raise £500 or so it would be something.”
Anyone who takes part is asked for £5 minimum donation to Cancer Research for which they will receive a unique Covid-19 Fun Run certificate.
To register, email theofficerun@gmail.com and to pay a donation, visit https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/the-office-abbott-run
The Abbott Run normally takes place on a route between Polesworth Garage and The Office at Warton.
The event was the idea of Andrew Marven, who lost his father John to cancer and wanted to do something positive.
Along with Amanda, now main organiser, the event got off the ground in its first year in 2014.
It was initially planned for one year but a local girl called Karen Abbott insisted the event carried on.
Karen had been diagnosed with cancer that September and sadly died the following March.
In honour of Karen, The Office Fun Run became The Office Abbott Run, and has remained so ever since.
Polesworth Garage cover all associated costs so that all funds raised go directly to Cancer Research UK.
In 2017, Polesworth Garage held a 50th anniversary ball in memory of the founder and chairman, Bill Newbold, who had recently died from cancer.
This event raised an additional £12,000 for the charity.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Wolves target is one of three players to agree Villa deals - reports

Matija Sarkic is among three Aston Villa players who have penned contracts until the end of the current season , reports The Athletic .
Sarkic is believed to be on Wolverhampton Wanderers ' radar and has recently admitted his desire to leave Villa Park at the end of the current campaign .
He was recalled from a successful loan spell with Scottish club Livingston in January to play back-up to Pepe Reina and Orjan Nyland .
“ It was great in Livingston , ” Sarkic told Vijesti .
“ The club , however , soon brought in the famous and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was no room for me .
“ I think that there will be little space for a real chance in Aston Villa in the future , so I plan to go , despite the club ’ s desire to extend my contract , which expires at the end of June .
“ Now I am diligently preparing for the status I want , and that is the first goalkeeper .
“ There is interest , both in England and abroad .
Aston Villa is now one of the four richest clubs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition is already huge.
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The Athletic also reports that James Chester and Andre Green 's deals have been extended until the end of the campaign to allow them to complete loan spells at Stoke City and Charlton Athletic respectively .
However , there appears to be no new offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan with League One champions Coventry City .
His deal expires on June 30 when he will become a free agent .
Coventry are understood to be interested in signing the 22-year-old midfielder on a permanent basis .

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Matija Sarkic is among three Aston Villa players who have penned contracts until the end of the current season, reports The Athletic.
Sarkic is believed to be on Wolverhampton Wanderers' radar and has recently admitted his desire to leave Villa Park at the end of the current campaign.
He was recalled from a successful loan spell with Scottish club Livingston in January to play back-up to Pepe Reina and Orjan Nyland.
“It was great in Livingston,” Sarkic told Vijesti. “The club, however, soon brought in the famous and experienced Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, so there was no room for me.
“I think that there will be little space for a real chance in Aston Villa in the future, so I plan to go, despite the club’s desire to extend my contract, which expires at the end of June.
“Now I am diligently preparing for the status I want, and that is the first goalkeeper.
“There is interest, both in England and abroad. Aston Villa is now one of the four richest clubs. The ambitions are great, and the competition is already huge.”
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Sarkic has reportedly agreed a short-term extension until the end of the 2019/20 season. The Athletic also reports that James Chester and Andre Green's deals have been extended until the end of the campaign to allow them to complete loan spells at Stoke City and Charlton Athletic respectively.
However, there appears to be no new offer for youngster Callum O'Hare despite his successful loan with League One champions Coventry City. His deal expires on June 30 when he will become a free agent.
Coventry are understood to be interested in signing the 22-year-old midfielder on a permanent basis.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Showcase Cinema set to reopen - here's what has changed

Air purifying systems , contactless payments and face covering – bosses at a Walsall cinema have released details about how the new socially distanced experience will work .
The re-opening of Showcase Cinema in Bentley Mill Way comes with new health and safety measures for customers and staff from Saturday , July 4 .
The new rules include a limited capacity in every cinema screen to maintain social distancing , staggered film start times and fewer screenings , which will mean fewer people in the lobby at any one time .
To welcome back cinemagoers , Showcase Cinemas will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £5 a ticket ahead of the release of Disney ’ s Mulan and Christopher Nolan ’ s hotly-anticipated Tenet later in July .
Showcase cinemas in the Midlands include branches in Dudley , Walsall , Coventry , Leicester , Nottingham and Derby .
UK general manager Mark Barlow said : “ We are all really excited about welcoming film fans back to Showcase Cinemas .
“ There are some fantastic films to be released in 2020 and we can ’ t wait to see people enjoying movies back on the big screen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hits and recent favourites back to remind everyone just how great it is to see them in the cinema.
” Guests are encouraged to wear face coverings , and multiple hand sanitising stations have been placed throughout the cinema for guests to use .
After each screening , staff will conduct a thorough cleaning regime , which includes a new anti-viral fogging machine that eliminates airborne viruses on contact , and will be used on every seat in every screen between shows and at the end of each day .
Each auditorium will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ installed that also kills airborne viruses .
Perspex shields have been installed at all till points and film goers will now also be able to order their food and drink in advance and collect from a designated pick up section .
Another new initiative is the self-scanning of tickets to enter film screenings .
Alternatively , they can use the self-service ticket collection machines in the lobby .

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Air purifying systems, contactless payments and face covering – bosses at a Walsall cinema have released details about how the new socially distanced experience will work.
The re-opening of Showcase Cinema in Bentley Mill Way comes with new health and safety measures for customers and staff from Saturday, July 4.
The new rules include a limited capacity in every cinema screen to maintain social distancing, staggered film start times and fewer screenings, which will mean fewer people in the lobby at any one time.
To welcome back cinemagoers, Showcase Cinemas will be screening a raft of classic films for £5 a ticket ahead of the release of Disney’s Mulan and Christopher Nolan’s hotly-anticipated Tenet later in July.
Showcase cinemas in the Midlands include branches in Dudley, Walsall, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby.
UK general manager Mark Barlow said: “We are all really excited about welcoming film fans back to Showcase Cinemas.
“There are some fantastic films to be released in 2020 and we can’t wait to see people enjoying movies back on the big screen. We’ve also brought some classic hits and recent favourites back to remind everyone just how great it is to see them in the cinema.”
What customers can expect:
Guests are encouraged to wear face coverings, and multiple hand sanitising stations have been placed throughout the cinema for guests to use.
After each screening, staff will conduct a thorough cleaning regime, which includes a new anti-viral fogging machine that eliminates airborne viruses on contact, and will be used on every seat in every screen between shows and at the end of each day.
Each auditorium will also have a new air purifying system installed that also kills airborne viruses.
Perspex shields have been installed at all till points and film goers will now also be able to order their food and drink in advance and collect from a designated pick up section.
Another new initiative is the self-scanning of tickets to enter film screenings. Alternatively, they can use the self-service ticket collection machines in the lobby.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Couple to raffle off home with Range Rover and hot tub for £2

The oldest house in Sedgley , worth £550,000 could be yours for just £2 .
Located on one of the most sought after streets in the area - Catholic Lane - you could win the house , hot tub and Range Rover for less than a supermarket meal deal .
Owners Lydia and Paul Browning , who have been together for 18 years and share two children , have tried to sell the property numerous times .
However , when it came to finding their new home , the couple were always snubbed by cash buyers .
So in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buying and selling process , the pair decided to raffle off their lovely home - which they have lived in for 10 years .
Speaking to Black Country Live , Mrs Browning said : `` We like to do exciting things .
We have tried a couple of times to move and we tend to lose out to cash buyers .
I have taken the house off the market twice now because we lose most places we like .
`` We decided to to do this to prevent the chain .
We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridgenorth .
But we want to still be close to our family and friends . ''
The couple discovered the competition in January when Shrubbery Farm was raffled off and won by 23-year-old Jemma Nicklin , from Bilston .
Mrs Browning continued : `` We entered the competition in January for Shrubbery Farm , which a lady from Bilston won , so we thought shall we have a go ?
As our house is the oldest house in Sedgley .
It 's over 400 years old and there are some beams inside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Not only will the winner bag the stunning home , they 'll also get to keep a Range Rover and a hot tub , which overlooks stunning rural views .
Mrs Browning added : `` We thought it would make it more desirable if we left the car and the hot tub .
It 's like you 're winning a lifestyle then . ''
The quirky home comes with absolutely stunning views of Cotwall End Nature Reserve , reaching as far as the Malverns .
It comes with four bedrooms , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect for entertaining guests .
Another bonus to this gorgeous house is that it comes with planning permission , which has been granted to further extend the property and create a new garage , first level family space and a second level master suite .
The competition also supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities UK , which helps families stay together when their child is seriously ill in hospital , providing free accommodation and support in its houses - which are minutes from children 's hospital wards .
If minimum ticket sales are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which will provide 400 nights of accommodation to families of poorly children .
However , the goal is to donate £120,000 to the charity from this competition , so if you fancy a chance in winning this stunning house , click here to enter .

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The oldest house in Sedgley, worth £550,000 could be yours for just £2.
Located on one of the most sought after streets in the area - Catholic Lane - you could win the house, hot tub and Range Rover for less than a supermarket meal deal.
Owners Lydia and Paul Browning, who have been together for 18 years and share two children, have tried to sell the property numerous times.
However, when it came to finding their new home, the couple were always snubbed by cash buyers.
So in a bid to eliminate the chain in the buying and selling process, the pair decided to raffle off their lovely home - which they have lived in for 10 years.
Speaking to Black Country Live, Mrs Browning said: "We like to do exciting things. We have tried a couple of times to move and we tend to lose out to cash buyers. I have taken the house off the market twice now because we lose most places we like.
"We decided to to do this to prevent the chain. We want to move somewhere more rural, towards Bridgenorth. But we want to still be close to our family and friends."
The couple discovered the competition in January when Shrubbery Farm was raffled off and won by 23-year-old Jemma Nicklin, from Bilston.
Mrs Browning continued: "We entered the competition in January for Shrubbery Farm, which a lady from Bilston won, so we thought shall we have a go? As our house is the oldest house in Sedgley. It's over 400 years old and there are some beams inside, which are over 700 years old."
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Not only will the winner bag the stunning home, they'll also get to keep a Range Rover and a hot tub, which overlooks stunning rural views. Mrs Browning added: "We thought it would make it more desirable if we left the car and the hot tub. It's like you're winning a lifestyle then."
The quirky home comes with absolutely stunning views of Cotwall End Nature Reserve, reaching as far as the Malverns.
It comes with four bedrooms, an en suite and a large kitchen - perfect for entertaining guests.
Another bonus to this gorgeous house is that it comes with planning permission, which has been granted to further extend the property and create a new garage, first level family space and a second level master suite.
The competition, which is run by Mike Chatha from Winyourdream, also supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, which helps families stay together when their child is seriously ill in hospital, providing free accommodation and support in its houses - which are minutes from children's hospital wards.
If minimum ticket sales are not met RMHC UK are guaranteed £10,000 - which will provide 400 nights of accommodation to families of poorly children.
However, the goal is to donate £120,000 to the charity from this competition, so if you fancy a chance in winning this stunning house, click here to enter.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Casting call for Lichfield and Burntwood retailers

Retailers and associated businesses across Lichfield and Burntwood have an opportunity to see their company included in a special video project to entice shoppers back to the high street .
A montage of ‘ selfie ’ style clips will be edited into a one-off showcase , demonstrating how people across the district can # ShopSafelyInStaffs .
The project is part of a drive by Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub , working in partnership with Lichfield District Council , to support residents returning to town centres as the Government lockdown eases .
Nicola Kent , Growth Hub Manager , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period as lockdown restrictions ease .
“ Businesses across Lichfield and Burntwood have taken steps to ensure their staff and customers are safe and welcoming shoppers back , with a range of protective measures and protocols in place , as well as new business models , such as click/call and collect .
“ To boost confidence and support the local economy , we are now encouraging those businesses which have taken such steps to highlight what they have to offer and demonstrate how we can all # ShopSafelyInStaffs .
“ Staffordshire is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important that we support the businesses on our doorstep and keep it local.
” The Growth Hub acts as a focal point for businesses in the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership area , driving strong , sustainable business growth and offering co-ordinated programmes , networks and groups alongside signposting to specialist information , advice and services .
Nicola added : “ We have a dedicated Covid-19 section on the Growth Hub website , which summarises the issues that businesses need to consider and provides up-to-date information and advice to help companies plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and beyond .
“ We also have a dedicated team of Growth Hub Advisors , who can support businesses during this time.
” The # ShopSafelyInStaffs video will help inform shoppers how they can stay safe and support the businesses that trade on their doorstep .
A simple guide to creating a ‘ selfie ’ video clip for inclusion in the showcase is available at https : //stokestaffsgrowthhub.co.uk/news/casting-call-for-shopsafelyinstaffs Cllr Liz Little , Lichfield District Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Major Projects & Economic Development , said : “ It ’ s fantastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopen , and we ’ re really keen to spread the message for everyone to support their local economy and shop local .
I am sure the videos will really showcase how much our commercial centres have to offer and reinforce the message that we are back in business , albeit with social distancing measures in place .
“ We are proud to be supporting our local town and city centres and will continue to work with businesses to make sure social distancing and other public safety measures are put in place and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their selfie video clip , which should be no more than 30 seconds long , via MailBigFile or WeTransfer to Becky Parker , Stoke-On-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub : businessenquiries @ stokestaffslep.org.uk .

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Retailers and associated businesses across Lichfield and Burntwood have an opportunity to see their company included in a special video project to entice shoppers back to the high street.
A montage of ‘selfie’ style clips will be edited into a one-off showcase, demonstrating how people across the district can #ShopSafelyInStaffs.
The project is part of a drive by Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub, working in partnership with Lichfield District Council, to support residents returning to town centres as the Government lockdown eases.
Nicola Kent, Growth Hub Manager, said: “We are now in a transition period as lockdown restrictions ease.
“Businesses across Lichfield and Burntwood have taken steps to ensure their staff and customers are safe and welcoming shoppers back, with a range of protective measures and protocols in place, as well as new business models, such as click/call and collect.
“To boost confidence and support the local economy, we are now encouraging those businesses which have taken such steps to highlight what they have to offer and demonstrate how we can all #ShopSafelyInStaffs.
“Staffordshire is an amazing county and it’s really important that we support the businesses on our doorstep and keep it local.”
The Growth Hub acts as a focal point for businesses in the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership area, driving strong, sustainable business growth and offering co-ordinated programmes, networks and groups alongside signposting to specialist information, advice and services.
Nicola added: “We have a dedicated Covid-19 section on the Growth Hub website, which summarises the issues that businesses need to consider and provides up-to-date information and advice to help companies plan their processes throughout the easing of lockdown and beyond.
“We also have a dedicated team of Growth Hub Advisors, who can support businesses during this time.”
The #ShopSafelyInStaffs video will help inform shoppers how they can stay safe and support the businesses that trade on their doorstep. A simple guide to creating a ‘selfie’ video clip for inclusion in the showcase is available at https://stokestaffsgrowthhub.co.uk/news/casting-call-for-shopsafelyinstaffs
Cllr Liz Little, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Major Projects & Economic Development, said: “It’s fantastic to see our high streets starting to reopen, and we’re really keen to spread the message for everyone to support their local economy and shop local. I am sure the videos will really showcase how much our commercial centres have to offer and reinforce the message that we are back in business, albeit with social distancing measures in place.
“We are proud to be supporting our local town and city centres and will continue to work with businesses to make sure social distancing and other public safety measures are put in place and promoted.”
Those taking part can submit their selfie video clip, which should be no more than 30 seconds long, via MailBigFile or WeTransfer to Becky Parker, Stoke-On-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub: businessenquiries@stokestaffslep.org.uk.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Cyclist's 100 mile charity ride in front garden

A keen Aldridge cyclist clocked up a ton of miles to support a good cause - despite coronavirus putting a spoke in the wheels of a charity ride .
Pete Kelsall jumped on the seat of his turbo trainer and cycled for 100 miles without leaving his front lawn to help raise around £900 for the Sutton Coldfield-based Kids UK charity .
The 62-year-old was part of a group of 15 who were due to take part in the 100 mile 'Cycle to the Sea ' which would have seen them ride out to New Brighton on the Wirral from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scuppered the event , which meant the charity - of which he is a trustee - would miss out on one of it 's biggest sources of fund-raising .
Instead , Mr Kelsall , set up his turbo trainer at his home and completed the journey with the support of intrigued passers-by , well-wishers and Andi Markham from Kids UK .
And his efforts saw him collect almost £200 in donations thrown into his bucket on Sunday ( June 21 ) to go with more than £700 online .
Mr Kelsall , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` In terms of how I 'm feeling now , well , I know I 've done it !
`` We normally do a one way 100 mile ride and arrange transport back - we have a trailer and a minibus and ship everyone home .
`` We could n't do that this year because of the return transport but I was still determined to do something .
`` It 's an important bit of the fundraising for our charity , we are not a big charity , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought , why not ?
`` I 've got a software package so you can put the route on it and it will follow on a map and it will simulate the gradients .
It 's a bit more than just sitting on a turbo trainer and watching the miles clock up .
`` We had a big marquee borrowed from work , put it on the grass at the front of the house and then had a TV screen so people could see the route plotted on it .
`` Quite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and waving as they went by , I put some signage up to tell everyone what it was about and a bucket so that people can chuck some money in and they were really generous . ''
Kids UK is a charity that provides Christian faith based support in schools and churches to children and families , including mentoring and helping those with issues such as bereavement .
Mr Kelsall said : `` Funds will help keep the staff team going .
Andi has been doing a lot on the phone and online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just seemed a shame , especially on the 20th year , to say we ca n't do anything so I decided to use the kit and space I 've got to do something for them .
`` We 've done cycle rides for the past five years .
So it was nice to keep the momentum going .
`` We were fully booked for an actual cycle ride but people have been very gracious and when we offered them their entry fees back in full when it was cancelled , they all said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is held next year , they 'll do it if they are available . ''

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A keen Aldridge cyclist clocked up a ton of miles to support a good cause - despite coronavirus putting a spoke in the wheels of a charity ride.
Pete Kelsall jumped on the seat of his turbo trainer and cycled for 100 miles without leaving his front lawn to help raise around £900 for the Sutton Coldfield-based Kids UK charity.
The 62-year-old was part of a group of 15 who were due to take part in the 100 mile 'Cycle to the Sea' which would have seen them ride out to New Brighton on the Wirral from Aldridge.
But the outbreak of Covid-19 scuppered the event, which meant the charity - of which he is a trustee - would miss out on one of it's biggest sources of fund-raising.
Instead, Mr Kelsall, set up his turbo trainer at his home and completed the journey with the support of intrigued passers-by, well-wishers and Andi Markham from Kids UK.
And his efforts saw him collect almost £200 in donations thrown into his bucket on Sunday (June 21) to go with more than £700 online.
Mr Kelsall, who works at Trikes and Bikes in Sutton, said: "In terms of how I'm feeling now, well, I know I've done it!
"We normally do a one way 100 mile ride and arrange transport back - we have a trailer and a minibus and ship everyone home.
"We couldn't do that this year because of the return transport but I was still determined to do something.
"It's an important bit of the fundraising for our charity, we are not a big charity, and I've got a turbo trainer so I thought, why not?
"I've got a software package so you can put the route on it and it will follow on a map and it will simulate the gradients. It's a bit more than just sitting on a turbo trainer and watching the miles clock up.
"We had a big marquee borrowed from work, put it on the grass at the front of the house and then had a TV screen so people could see the route plotted on it.
"Quite a lot of people were papping their horns and waving as they went by, I put some signage up to tell everyone what it was about and a bucket so that people can chuck some money in and they were really generous."
Kids UK is a charity that provides Christian faith based support in schools and churches to children and families, including mentoring and helping those with issues such as bereavement.
Mr Kelsall said: "Funds will help keep the staff team going. Andi has been doing a lot on the phone and online even during lock down.
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"It just seemed a shame, especially on the 20th year, to say we can't do anything so I decided to use the kit and space I've got to do something for them.
"We've done cycle rides for the past five years. So it was nice to keep the momentum going.
"We were fully booked for an actual cycle ride but people have been very gracious and when we offered them their entry fees back in full when it was cancelled, they all said keep it in the pot. If it is held next year, they'll do it if they are available."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Pair issue parting message as they head for the West Brom exit door

Departing duo Kane Wilson and Jack Fitzwater have both paid tribute to West Brom on the day that their respective exits were confirmed by the club .
Wilson and Fitzwater , along with fellow Albion youth star Nathan Ferguson and veteran keeper Ali Al-Habsi , were among the most high profile players to not be offered a new contract as the Baggies revealed their retained list on Tuesday .
For Wilson , it ’ s a case of what might have been ; aged just 16 , he made his first-team debut in an EFL Cup defeat to Northampton in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included in eight Premier League match-day squads that term .
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For Fitzwater , his breakthrough into the first team was far more recent ; the defender played alongside Ahmed Hegazi in the heart of defence in January ’ s FA Cup win at Charlton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now over , though , and both issues messages of gratitude to Albion , who have been with them every step of the way .
“ 16 years @ WBA has come to an end , ” Fitzwater said .
“ I would just like to say a massive thank you to managers , coaches , players , back room staff and the fans who have developed me into the player/person I am today .
All the best to the lads ... go and get promoted.
” In a similar vein , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my debut at 16 I ’ ve loved every minute , but my @ WBA journey has come to an end .
“ Massive thank you to all the staff , players and fans who have helped me over the years !
I ’ m now looking forward to the next chapter and can ’ t wait for it to begin !
” Kyle Edwards , Rekeem Harper , Dara O'Shea and Ferguson himself , who have all grown up with the pair at Albion , were among those who paid tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Romaine Sawyers , meanwhile , is a man who quite literally understands what the duo are currently going through ; the midfielder was released back in 2013 before making his long-awaited return to The Hawthorns in the summer .
He replied to Fitzwater : “ I ’ ve been there - it ’ s not fine but it ’ s fine .
It will make you stronger and more determined to prove everyone wrong in a nice way .
You ’ ve got this .
All the best bro .
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Departing duo Kane Wilson and Jack Fitzwater have both paid tribute to West Brom on the day that their respective exits were confirmed by the club.
Wilson and Fitzwater, along with fellow Albion youth star Nathan Ferguson and veteran keeper Ali Al-Habsi, were among the most high profile players to not be offered a new contract as the Baggies revealed their retained list on Tuesday.
For Wilson, it’s a case of what might have been; aged just 16, he made his first-team debut in an EFL Cup defeat to Northampton in 2016 under Tony Pulis, and was included in eight Premier League match-day squads that term.
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He wouldn’t appear again, however, and has spent the last three seasons out on loan.
For Fitzwater, his breakthrough into the first team was far more recent; the defender played alongside Ahmed Hegazi in the heart of defence in January’s FA Cup win at Charlton Athletic.
Their journeys at The Hawthorns are now over, though, and both issues messages of gratitude to Albion, who have been with them every step of the way.
“16 years @WBA has come to an end,” Fitzwater said. “I would just like to say a massive thank you to managers, coaches, players, back room staff and the fans who have developed me into the player/person I am today. All the best to the lads...go and get promoted.”
In a similar vein, Wilson added: “From the academy to my debut at 16 I’ve loved every minute, but my @WBA journey has come to an end.
“Massive thank you to all the staff, players and fans who have helped me over the years! I’m now looking forward to the next chapter and can’t wait for it to begin!”
Kyle Edwards, Rekeem Harper, Dara O'Shea and Ferguson himself, who have all grown up with the pair at Albion, were among those who paid tribute to Wilson and Fitzwater via social media.
Romaine Sawyers, meanwhile, is a man who quite literally understands what the duo are currently going through; the midfielder was released back in 2013 before making his long-awaited return to The Hawthorns in the summer.
He replied to Fitzwater: “I’ve been there - it’s not fine but it’s fine. It will make you stronger and more determined to prove everyone wrong in a nice way. You’ve got this. All the best bro.”


birminghammail--2020-06-23--The Birmingham restaurants which will never re-open after lockdown

Restaurants are re-opening from July 4 , alongside pubs , bars and cafes , after an exciting announcement by Boris Johnson today .
The Prime Minister confirmed the move to re-open eateries to customers from the beginning of next month .
He addressed ministers in the Commons on Tuesday , at around 12.30pm , telling restaurants they could re-open under strict social distancing guidelines from July 4 .
The guidelines has seen the two metre social distancing rule slashed to just one metre , but changes are set to be implemented across restaurant sites .
The changes include a reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , limited contact between staff and customers , and patrons using contactless card payments .
Increased ventilation , extensive , thorough cleaning processes and even Perspex screens are being mooted , too .
But some restaurants will never re-open after lockdown , having run into trouble during the Covid-19 crisis .
Carluccio 's was rescued in a deal saving 30 of its sites across the UK .
But the rescue deal means some sites are set to close - with 1,000 job losses .
It will close 40 of its UK restaurants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entered administration in March , putting up to 2,000 workers at risk .
The Italian restaurant operates 71 outlets across the UK .
Eat shut 90 sites across the UK after the coronavirus crisis hit its business .
The sandwich chain operated a store in the Bullring , and posted on social media over the closures .
It confirmed : `` After 24 years of creating , making and serving real food , it is time for us to say goodbye .
Thank you to all of our wonderful customers - we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' 125 restaurants belonging to the Italian-American dining chain will close , according to its owner .
The Restaurant Group operates Frankie & benny 's restaurants as well as Chiquito eateries , which are also impacted by the decision .
The move will result in hundreds of job losses , with the business no longer viable after demand for chain restaurant dining plunged amid the coronavirus crisis .
The pandemic saw restaurants shutter in mid-March as Boris Johnson decreed a nationwide lockdown .
Chiquito collapsed into administration the month after the lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 will reopen after the lockdown , after Covid-19 left hundreds of workers jobless .

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Restaurants are re-opening from July 4, alongside pubs, bars and cafes, after an exciting announcement by Boris Johnson today.
The Prime Minister confirmed the move to re-open eateries to customers from the beginning of next month.
He addressed ministers in the Commons on Tuesday, at around 12.30pm, telling restaurants they could re-open under strict social distancing guidelines from July 4.
The guidelines has seen the two metre social distancing rule slashed to just one metre, but changes are set to be implemented across restaurant sites.
The changes include a reduced number of covers, table service only, limited contact between staff and customers, and patrons using contactless card payments.
Increased ventilation, extensive, thorough cleaning processes and even Perspex screens are being mooted, too. But some restaurants will never re-open after lockdown, having run into trouble during the Covid-19 crisis.
Carluccio's
Carluccio's was rescued in a deal saving 30 of its sites across the UK. But the rescue deal means some sites are set to close - with 1,000 job losses.
Carluccio's operates multiple sites across the Midlands.
It will close 40 of its UK restaurants, it has previously confirmed. Carluccio's entered administration in March, putting up to 2,000 workers at risk.
The Italian restaurant operates 71 outlets across the UK.
EAT
Eat shut 90 sites across the UK after the coronavirus crisis hit its business.
The sandwich chain operated a store in the Bullring, and posted on social media over the closures.
It confirmed: "After 24 years of creating, making and serving real food, it is time for us to say goodbye. Thank you to all of our wonderful customers - we've loved every minute of our journey."
Frankie and Benny's
125 restaurants belonging to the Italian-American dining chain will close, according to its owner.
The Restaurant Group operates Frankie & benny's restaurants as well as Chiquito eateries, which are also impacted by the decision.
The move will result in hundreds of job losses, with the business no longer viable after demand for chain restaurant dining plunged amid the coronavirus crisis.
The pandemic saw restaurants shutter in mid-March as Boris Johnson decreed a nationwide lockdown.
Chiquito
Chiquito collapsed into administration the month after the lockdown, with 61 restaurants permanently closed.
Just 20 will reopen after the lockdown, after Covid-19 left hundreds of workers jobless.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--City pub boss warns of 'civil disorder' after Boris allows pubs to reopen

The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath was named the best live entertainment pub for the whole country in the Great British Pub Awards 2016 .
But before he can reopen after three months in lockdown in 2020 , manager Adam Regan will have to do the unthinkable .
And that 's to send back more than 25 barrels of undrinkable beer back to the brewery .
So even though Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given the green light for pubs to reopen from July 4 , the last thing Adam feels like doing is celebrating wildly .
`` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' says Adam .
`` But it 's far from over .
We 're not even half way through .
`` We 're up for the fight , but it also now feels like we are having to go into battle with both hands tied behind our back . ''
`` The Bohemian has already closed in Moseley and wo n't reopen and that 's the first of many ( that will close ) , '' says Adam .
`` Here , I do n't know how we can manage people if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to celebrate because they have n't had a pint for three months . ''
The reopening of pubs is going to be permitted from July 4 which is a Saturday , so Adam plans to delay his return until any initial rush quietens down .
`` If all pubs were to open today ( on a hot day ) I guarantee there would be civil disorder with people trying to get in , '' he says .
`` How do you then manage customers who might have had too much to drink while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just know that every time you give people an inch , they will try to take three inches . ''
One of the Hare & Hounds biggest claims to fame is that it was the place where UB40 played their first gig on February 9 , 1979 - and where they returned in October 2018 to play a secret UB40 40th anniversary gig In mid-May , extra space was created on the pavements of Kings Heath High Street to encourage greater social distancing .
Complete with Art Nouveau tiling , the Grade II @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has stood in its present form since 1907 .
Adam took it on 100 years later in 2007 and guests have included Clint Eastwood 's jazz star son Kyle Eastwood and chart-topping superstar Ed Sheeran who has played their three times .
In his first interview since pubs were told they could start planning to reopen , Adam poured out his heart about the rocky road that lies ahead .
Because the truth is , he is n't sure if this the end of the beginning ... or the beginning of the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his doors even before Prime Minister Boris Johnson shut down the the hospitality industry from midnight on Friday , March 20 .
Now that he could reopen from July 4 if he wanted to , Adam has already decided to delay the comeback ready to make some baby steps .
On a personal level , he has n't seen his 75-year-old mother throughout lockdown and has a child at home he needs to take extra care of - so becoming 'the host ' in a pandemic is another challenge he has to think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that of his 25 staff , 15 are on furlough - but as a director normally paid through dividends , he 's been left comparatively high and dry .
If the rateable value of the Hare & Hounds was n't so high , he might have got £25,000 from a government grant .
He 's grateful the The Arts Council stepped in with £33,000 to leave the business £8,000 better off than it might have been , but adding the two large sums together would have kept the wolf from the door for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good news we can reopen in one sense , but it 's all tempered with fear because we might need to make it all the way through to March before we might be able to put live music back on again .
`` As a live entertainment venue , a lot of people rely on us from sound engineers to promoters , door staff , box office , crews and so on . ''
How they might reopen Adam has spent weeks trying to figure out how a pub like his can reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early to mid July , but not in the first week that we could , '' he says .
`` If we have to control people , we need people on the door , but we have two or three ways in - how do you stop people coming in through the 'exit ' door ?
Then we need contact details and to take people 's temperatures so that 's two or three extra people before we 've even served a drink .
`` When we have both venues open upstairs , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With social distancing it could be 65 to 70 - 15 per cent .
So it 's a very , very worrying time because we do n't do food or specialist ales .
Security is expensive at £15 an hour - I do n't even know if we can break even and if we 'll lose more money by opening than we have being closed .
`` The last thing we want to do is to open and go bust . ''
What the government should have done Adam admires the way the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country pulling together .
But he feels the handling of the Dominic Cummings incident has lead to that consensus breaking down somewhat .
`` With pubs , I think the government should have asked those with large outside areas to be the ones to open first to see how that went .
To test it .
`` The problem is that the pub and hospitality industry is in dire straits .
`` If we go back into lockdown in the autumn , I really think that would be the end of us - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of people who used to work here , and who were defined by enjoying working here , might not be able to come back . ''
Adam used his personal Facebook page to offer a football analogy to the predicament he finds himself in between wanting to reopen and worrying if he dare to do so .
He wrote : `` Imagine playing a game with just your goalie and back 4 against a full team of 11 .
The various reductions of costs , furlough , grants , loans etc is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Reckon you 'd even make it to half-time without conceding double figures ?
`` What would the score be at at full time ?
As much as I appreciate all the kind words and messages of support , this is far from over .
`` The staff to revenue ratio is n't workable .
We 're far from throwing in the towel but it 's increasingly hard to see us not losing more money than we have during lockdown . ''
Birmingham Music Archiver founder Jez Collins replied : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being radically reduced without supporting the independent sector who have to bear the costs ( financially and emotionally ) of putting in place measures to ensure social distancing is adhered to in the full knowledge that it 's not financially viable to open once they 've done the work so you are stuck in a no-win position .
`` The other issue is that I do n't want to go to a pub or restaurant and not be able to socially mix with friends .
So will punters want to even visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial rush ? ''
Lyle Bignon , the lead for the Birmingham Music Coalition - a new industry body representing music industry workers , producers , and consumers in the city and surrounding region - added : `` We are still a way off from getting back to a semblance of normality as we all knew it .
`` Keep the faith - there 's an army of us out supporting you and the team .
Change will come , and hopefully sooner than we expect . ''

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The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath was named the best live entertainment pub for the whole country in the Great British Pub Awards 2016.
But before he can reopen after three months in lockdown in 2020, manager Adam Regan will have to do the unthinkable.
And that's to send back more than 25 barrels of undrinkable beer back to the brewery.
So even though Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given the green light for pubs to reopen from July 4, the last thing Adam feels like doing is celebrating wildly.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"People keep telling me 'It's over'," says Adam.
"But it's far from over. We're not even half way through.
"We're up for the fight, but it also now feels like we are having to go into battle with both hands tied behind our back."
" The Bohemian has already closed in Moseley and won't reopen and that's the first of many (that will close)," says Adam.
"Here, I don't know how we can manage people if they come back thinking it's time to celebrate because they haven't had a pint for three months."
The reopening of pubs is going to be permitted from July 4 which is a Saturday, so Adam plans to delay his return until any initial rush quietens down.
"If all pubs were to open today (on a hot day) I guarantee there would be civil disorder with people trying to get in," he says.
"How do you then manage customers who might have had too much to drink while trying to socially distance?
"You just know that every time you give people an inch, they will try to take three inches."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
One of the Hare & Hounds biggest claims to fame is that it was the place where UB40 played their first gig on February 9, 1979 - and where they returned in October 2018 to play a secret UB40 40th anniversary gig
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In mid-May, extra space was created on the pavements of Kings Heath High Street to encourage greater social distancing.
Complete with Art Nouveau tiling, the Grade II listed pub was founded around 1820 and has stood in its present form since 1907.
Adam took it on 100 years later in 2007 and guests have included Clint Eastwood's jazz star son Kyle Eastwood and chart-topping superstar Ed Sheeran who has played their three times.
In his first interview since pubs were told they could start planning to reopen, Adam poured out his heart about the rocky road that lies ahead.
Because the truth is, he isn't sure if this the end of the beginning... or the beginning of the end.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Life in lockdown
Adam took the decision to close his doors even before Prime Minister Boris Johnson shut down the the hospitality industry from midnight on Friday, March 20.
Now that he could reopen from July 4 if he wanted to, Adam has already decided to delay the comeback ready to make some baby steps.
On a personal level, he hasn't seen his 75-year-old mother throughout lockdown and has a child at home he needs to take extra care of - so becoming 'the host' in a pandemic is another challenge he has to think about.
Then there's the fact that of his 25 staff, 15 are on furlough - but as a director normally paid through dividends, he's been left comparatively high and dry.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
If the rateable value of the Hare & Hounds wasn't so high, he might have got £25,000 from a government grant.
He's grateful the The Arts Council stepped in with £33,000 to leave the business £8,000 better off than it might have been, but adding the two large sums together would have kept the wolf from the door for a lot longer.
"It's good news we can reopen in one sense, but it's all tempered with fear because we might need to make it all the way through to March before we might be able to put live music back on again.
"As a live entertainment venue, a lot of people rely on us from sound engineers to promoters, door staff, box office, crews and so on."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
How they might reopen
Adam has spent weeks trying to figure out how a pub like his can reopen.
"I'm looking to open early to mid July, but not in the first week that we could," he says.
"If we have to control people, we need people on the door, but we have two or three ways in - how do you stop people coming in through the 'exit' door? Then we need contact details and to take people's temperatures so that's two or three extra people before we've even served a drink.
"When we have both venues open upstairs, we have a capacity of 500.
"With social distancing it could be 65 to 70 - 15 per cent. So it's a very, very worrying time because we don't do food or specialist ales. Security is expensive at £15 an hour - I don't even know if we can break even and if we'll lose more money by opening than we have being closed.
"The last thing we want to do is to open and go bust."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
What the government should have done
Adam admires the way the early part of lockdown really saw the country pulling together.
But he feels the handling of the Dominic Cummings incident has lead to that consensus breaking down somewhat.
"With pubs, I think the government should have asked those with large outside areas to be the ones to open first to see how that went. To test it.
"The problem is that the pub and hospitality industry is in dire straits.
"If we go back into lockdown in the autumn, I really think that would be the end of us - it's sad to think that a lot of people who used to work here, and who were defined by enjoying working here, might not be able to come back."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Reaction
Adam used his personal Facebook page to offer a football analogy to the predicament he finds himself in between wanting to reopen and worrying if he dare to do so.
He wrote: "Imagine playing a game with just your goalie and back 4 against a full team of 11. The various reductions of costs, furlough, grants, loans etc is like being given a 5-0 head start.
"Reckon you'd even make it to half-time without conceding double figures?
"What would the score be at at full time? As much as I appreciate all the kind words and messages of support, this is far from over.
"The staff to revenue ratio isn't workable. We're far from throwing in the towel but it's increasingly hard to see us not losing more money than we have during lockdown."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Birmingham Music Archiver founder Jez Collins replied: "It's the worst scenario. Government support is being radically reduced without supporting the independent sector who have to bear the costs (financially and emotionally) of putting in place measures to ensure social distancing is adhered to in the full knowledge that it's not financially viable to open once they've done the work so you are stuck in a no-win position.
"The other issue is that I don't want to go to a pub or restaurant and not be able to socially mix with friends. So will punters want to even visit a pub or at least after the initial rush?"
Lyle Bignon, the lead for the Birmingham Music Coalition - a new industry body representing music industry workers, producers, and consumers in the city and surrounding region - added: "We are still a way off from getting back to a semblance of normality as we all knew it.
"Keep the faith - there's an army of us out supporting you and the team. Change will come, and hopefully sooner than we expect."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Coronavirus deaths in Birmingham plunge from 35 a day to 11 in a week

Coronavirus-related deaths are continuing to fall in Birmingham - after hitting a peak of 246 a week , or 35 a day , in April .
In the week ending June 12 , 11 people died Covid-19-related deaths in Birmingham , according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics .
That was down from 15 the week before , and 32 the week before that .
Covid-19-related deaths in the area have fallen from a peak of 246 in the week ending April 10 .
The numbers for the week ending June 12 include seven deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week before , and two deaths in care homes , down from five .
The figures are based on the number of deaths registered up to June 20 , where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate .
Overall , there have been 1,187 deaths across Birmingham involving Covid-19 between the start of the outbreak and June 12 .
Of those deaths , most ( 872 ) took place in hospital , with 199 in care homes .
There were also 58 deaths recorded at home , 28 in hospices , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people declared dead on arrival at hospital .
Separate figures from the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) , show one death involving coronavirus in care homes in Birmingham in the week ending June 19 .
That was down from three the week before .
Notifications about deaths in care homes are typically provided to the CQC within two to three days of death and are included based on the statement from the care home provider , so the person who died may not have had a medical diagnosis or a test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned on the death certificate .
In total , 168 Covid-19 related deaths were notified to the CQC by care homes between April 10 and June 19 .
Figures published by Public Health England show , in the week ending June 14 , there were two new suspected or confirmed outbreaks in care homes in the area .
There have been 118 suspected or confirmed Covid-19 outbreaks reported in care homes in Birmingham between March 9 and June 14 .
That means 40 % of the 298 care homes in the area have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there had been 53,009 deaths registered across the UK with Covid-19 on the death certificate .
That included 45,793 deaths in England , 4,070 in Scotland , 2,351 in Wales , and 795 in Northern Ireland .
Of the deaths registered in the week ending June 12 , 1,114 mentioned Covid-19 , the lowest number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the past 10 weeks .
Overall , the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending June 12 was 9,976 .
This was 733 lower than Week 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher than the five-year average..
The number of deaths in care homes was 199 deaths higher than the five-year average , while in hospitals the number of deaths was 503 fewer than the five-year average .

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Coronavirus-related deaths are continuing to fall in Birmingham - after hitting a peak of 246 a week, or 35 a day, in April.
In the week ending June 12, 11 people died Covid-19-related deaths in Birmingham, according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics.
That was down from 15 the week before, and 32 the week before that.
Covid-19-related deaths in the area have fallen from a peak of 246 in the week ending April 10.
The numbers for the week ending June 12 include seven deaths in hospitals, a fall from eight a week before, and two deaths in care homes, down from five.
The figures are based on the number of deaths registered up to June 20, where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.
Overall, there have been 1,187 deaths across Birmingham involving Covid-19 between the start of the outbreak and June 12.
Of those deaths, most (872) took place in hospital, with 199 in care homes.
There were also 58 deaths recorded at home, 28 in hospices, and 30 elsewhere.
(Image: SWNS)
Elsewhere covers deaths outside and people declared dead on arrival at hospital.
Separate figures from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), show one death involving coronavirus in care homes in Birmingham in the week ending June 19.
That was down from three the week before.
Notifications about deaths in care homes are typically provided to the CQC within two to three days of death and are included based on the statement from the care home provider, so the person who died may not have had a medical diagnosis or a test result and Covid-19 may not have been mentioned on the death certificate.
In total, 168 Covid-19 related deaths were notified to the CQC by care homes between April 10 and June 19.
Figures published by Public Health England show, in the week ending June 14, there were two new suspected or confirmed outbreaks in care homes in the area.
(Image: SWNS)
There have been 118 suspected or confirmed Covid-19 outbreaks reported in care homes in Birmingham between March 9 and June 14.
That means 40% of the 298 care homes in the area have had cases.
Up to June 12, there had been 53,009 deaths registered across the UK with Covid-19 on the death certificate.
That included 45,793 deaths in England, 4,070 in Scotland, 2,351 in Wales, and 795 in Northern Ireland.
Of the deaths registered in the week ending June 12, 1,114 mentioned Covid-19, the lowest number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the past 10 weeks.
Overall, the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending June 12 was 9,976. This was 733 lower than Week 23 and 6% (559 deaths) higher than the five-year average..
The number of deaths in care homes was 199 deaths higher than the five-year average, while in hospitals the number of deaths was 503 fewer than the five-year average.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Birmingham nudist hotel 'uncertain' over reopening after lockdown rule change

The owner of a Birmingham nudist hotel said he could partly reopen his business after lockdown restrictions were eased by the Government - but may stay shut because spas are still banned .
Tim Higgs , who has run Clover Hotel and Spa in Erdington for almost a decade , would be able to safety open his hotel and gardens after Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced the lifting of rules in the hospitality sector .
But the independent owner said half his income comes from its spa facilities , which are part of a number of venues prevented from reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotel and Spa - where clothing is optional - was listed at number one on TripAdvisor out of 117 hotels in the city .
Mr Higgs said he has still received bookings during lockdown amid `` huge demand '' online and over the phone from guests .
`` The problem is that the spa is half my income , '' Mr Higgs told BirminghamLive .
`` If I ca n't open that it 's probably not worth opening the hotel , which disappoints me and a lot of other people as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than half the income and all the costs .
`` It 's a tricky one and I will think about it .
I did n't see that one coming .
I thought Boris would open hospitality and be back on .
The numbers of Covid cases keep coming down .
`` I feel very frustrated .
We have lots of bookings that I may need to rearrange if we do n't open .
`` If I do open we 're going to be losing money - will I be losing more money than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut or will it be better ?
`` I do n't know .
I need to think about it . ''
The detached house on Chester Road offers accommodation ranging from five-star luxury to quaint boutique rooms and budget stays .
It also has a sauna , foot spa , pool , steam room and hot tub .
He believes the hotel is `` one of the safest places to visit '' .
Cleaning has increased , glass screens have been put up at reception and clients will be signed in with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case of contact tracing .
`` I do really think that Clover would be one of the safest places you can visit , '' he said .
`` I 've got all the plans in place to minimise the spread or any transmission .
I think we would be one of the safest places , but obviously the PM does n't agree or the scientists do n't .
`` You would sanitise and sign in and go straight into the changing room and get naked .
Have a shower , use the sauna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the hot tub .
`` There will be no virus left on your body by the time the process started .
The only danger is people who are asymptomatic - but that is the same problem for everyone .
`` There is respect and social distancing .
When you 're naked you do n't get up close as you might in other environments like a pub or bar . ''
Mr Higgs said there is still an appetite for hotel reservations with people constantly making inquiries .
`` We 've had lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being able to get away abroad , '' he added .
`` We need this bounce back .
We have a loyal following and good reputation , so i think we 'll be alright .
`` I could open the hotel and garden for day visitors - but that would only work on a sunny day and you ca n't even foresee that . ''

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The owner of a Birmingham nudist hotel said he could partly reopen his business after lockdown restrictions were eased by the Government - but may stay shut because spas are still banned.
Tim Higgs, who has run Clover Hotel and Spa in Erdington for almost a decade, would be able to safety open his hotel and gardens after Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced the lifting of rules in the hospitality sector.
But the independent owner said half his income comes from its spa facilities, which are part of a number of venues prevented from reopening.
Last April, the naturist Clover Hotel and Spa - where clothing is optional - was listed at number one on TripAdvisor out of 117 hotels in the city.
Mr Higgs said he has still received bookings during lockdown amid "huge demand" online and over the phone from guests.
"The problem is that the spa is half my income," Mr Higgs told BirminghamLive.
"If I can't open that it's probably not worth opening the hotel, which disappoints me and a lot of other people as well. If I open up we have less than half the income and all the costs.
"It's a tricky one and I will think about it. I didn't see that one coming. I thought Boris would open hospitality and be back on. The numbers of Covid cases keep coming down.
"I feel very frustrated. We have lots of bookings that I may need to rearrange if we don't open.
"If I do open we're going to be losing money - will I be losing more money than I am at the moment by being shut or will it be better?
"I don't know. I need to think about it."
The detached house on Chester Road offers accommodation ranging from five-star luxury to quaint boutique rooms and budget stays.
It also has a sauna, foot spa, pool, steam room and hot tub.
He believes the hotel is "one of the safest places to visit".
Cleaning has increased, glass screens have been put up at reception and clients will be signed in with their name, email and phone number in case of contact tracing.
"I do really think that Clover would be one of the safest places you can visit," he said.
"I've got all the plans in place to minimise the spread or any transmission. I think we would be one of the safest places, but obviously the PM doesn't agree or the scientists don't.
"You would sanitise and sign in and go straight into the changing room and get naked. Have a shower, use the sauna, steam room and use chlorinated water in the hot tub.
"There will be no virus left on your body by the time the process started. The only danger is people who are asymptomatic - but that is the same problem for everyone.
"There is respect and social distancing. When you're naked you don't get up close as you might in other environments like a pub or bar."
Mr Higgs said there is still an appetite for hotel reservations with people constantly making inquiries.
"We've had lots of bookings for rooms with people not being able to get away abroad," he added.
"We need this bounce back. We have a loyal following and good reputation, so i think we'll be alright.
"I could open the hotel and garden for day visitors - but that would only work on a sunny day and you can't even foresee that."