birminghammail--2020-07-05--Liverpool hero pays gushing Kenny Dalglish tribute as Villa visit

Liverpool face Aston Villa at Anfield this afternoon in what will be their first home match since being crowned Premier League champions .
They do so on the back of an entirely understandable 4-0 slip against Manchester City – and with Jurgen Klopp promising to play a strong team against relegation haunted Villa .
Captain Jordan Henderson will be hoping to be involved in what will still be a memorable occasion this afternoon – and in the build up to the game he has used his programme notes to pay tribute to three key figures in his Anfield journey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ listing people I am grateful to and , by the way , none more so than all my current teammates , the gaffer , his direct staff and the unreal club staff , who we don ’ t get to see as much of , ” Henderson wrote .
“ But there are three people whose contribution to me personally here at Liverpool I want to highlight and thank .
“ Firstly , Sir Kenny Dalglish .
One of the things that set me off on the night we won it was seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional he was .
“ Along with Damien Comolli , to whom I will also be forever grateful , Kenny is the reason I got the opportunity to play for this amazing club .
“ I think on the outside Brendan probably isn ’ t given the credit he deserves for the role he played in our journey as a club .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here “ But I know on the inside , from people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hugely appreciated .
You only have to listen to our gaffer now speak “ It ’ s impossible to sum up the importance of Stevie to the modern Liverpool and what we are achieving together now .
If you speak to every player in our dressing room – from the oldest to the youngest – they ’ ll all tell you that following in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard was a massive factor in wanting to sign for this club .
“ It was for me , and I was lucky to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Villa will be hoping to spoil the celebrations by inflicting a first home defeat in more than 50 matches on the rampant Reds .

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Liverpool face Aston Villa at Anfield this afternoon in what will be their first home match since being crowned Premier League champions.
They do so on the back of an entirely understandable 4-0 slip against Manchester City – and with Jurgen Klopp promising to play a strong team against relegation haunted Villa.
Captain Jordan Henderson will be hoping to be involved in what will still be a memorable occasion this afternoon – and in the build up to the game he has used his programme notes to pay tribute to three key figures in his Anfield journey.
“I could fill the entire programme listing people I am grateful to and, by the way, none more so than all my current teammates, the gaffer, his direct staff and the unreal club staff, who we don’t get to see as much of,” Henderson wrote.
“But there are three people whose contribution to me personally here at Liverpool I want to highlight and thank.
“Firstly, Sir Kenny Dalglish. One of the things that set me off on the night we won it was seeing Kenny on TV immediately after and how emotional he was.
“Along with Damien Comolli, to whom I will also be forever grateful, Kenny is the reason I got the opportunity to play for this amazing club.
“Secondly, is Brendan Rodgers.
“I think on the outside Brendan probably isn’t given the credit he deserves for the role he played in our journey as a club.
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“But I know on the inside, from people who know and understand, it’s hugely appreciated. You only have to listen to our gaffer now speak
“Thirdly, is Steven Gerrard.
“It’s impossible to sum up the importance of Stevie to the modern Liverpool and what we are achieving together now.
If you speak to every player in our dressing room – from the oldest to the youngest – they’ll all tell you that following in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard was a massive factor in wanting to sign for this club.
“It was for me, and I was lucky to play alongside him for club and country.”
Villa will be hoping to spoil the celebrations by inflicting a first home defeat in more than 50 matches on the rampant Reds.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Defiant Lee Camp nails it with his Birmingham City rallying cry

Lee Camp insists Birmingham City should ‘ not be embarrassed ’ about their gutsy rather than adventurous approach at Fulham on Saturday .
Still needing points to secure Championship survival Blues went to Craven Cottage set up to frustrate the hosts , with Scott Parker claiming they only came for a draw as his Fulham side dominated possession .
Indeed Blues had just 23 per cent of the ball and had to spend the entire second half defending , holding their shape and keeping the Whites at arms length .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page or click here They managed to do that until the final minute when Josh Onomah popped up with an injury time winner , which left the visitors crestfallen .
But Camp - who had pulled off some outstanding saves was unapologetic about Blues ’ game-plan .
“ I think that is the kind of Blues performance we need for the rest of the season ” Camp told Blues TV .
“ We shouldn ’ t be embarrassed with what we are .
We are what we are , we should be proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lads who are honest , hard working , work their socks off every day to be the best they can .
“ There is a lot of stuff talked about philosophies and all this – but that can be very subjective and you can paint whatever picture you want .
“ But the one thing you can never fault this group for is character , desire and effort to play for the club and to do the best they can .
“ If we come up short it won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a bit of quality here or whatever but I am very proud to play with this team and we should be very proud to be what we are and what we are good at .
“ We will digest this , I am sure it will hurt and be disappointing but we will come back into training and we have got to put it to bed .
“ It ’ s a quick turnaround in very strange circumstances unfortunately but we have got to find some momentum and a couple of points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the drawing board work hard and be ready for Swansea on Wednesday.
” One thing to digest will be the sour taste left in Blues ’ mouth by the nature of their defeat at Craven Cottage .
“ I think we did enough to earn a point , it ’ s always difficult when you lose a game late on like that , ” Camp continued .
“ It ’ s still a bit raw , it ’ s a bitter way to finish a good performance .
I think we probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game but they might say different with the amount of possession they had .
“ I thought we controlled the game without having the ball , looked very solid , limited them to chances from distance , in the end probably the fresh legs for them did it .
“ You can never fault the boys ’ fitness and commitment levels a fantastic level from them , with respect the quality they brought on gave them enough to open up the game and it ’ s a bitter pill to swallow .
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Lee Camp insists Birmingham City should ‘not be embarrassed’ about their gutsy rather than adventurous approach at Fulham on Saturday.
Still needing points to secure Championship survival Blues went to Craven Cottage set up to frustrate the hosts, with Scott Parker claiming they only came for a draw as his Fulham side dominated possession.
Indeed Blues had just 23 per cent of the ball and had to spend the entire second half defending, holding their shape and keeping the Whites at arms length.
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They managed to do that until the final minute when Josh Onomah popped up with an injury time winner, which left the visitors crestfallen.
But Camp - who had pulled off some outstanding saves was unapologetic about Blues’ game-plan.
“I think that is the kind of Blues performance we need for the rest of the season” Camp told Blues TV.
“We shouldn’t be embarrassed with what we are. We are what we are, we should be proud of that. It is a group of lads who are honest, hard working, work their socks off every day to be the best they can.
“There is a lot of stuff talked about philosophies and all this – but that can be very subjective and you can paint whatever picture you want.
“But the one thing you can never fault this group for is character, desire and effort to play for the club and to do the best they can.
“If we come up short it won’t be a case of the effort it might be a bit of quality here or whatever but I am very proud to play with this team and we should be very proud to be what we are and what we are good at.
“We will digest this, I am sure it will hurt and be disappointing but we will come back into training and we have got to put it to bed.
“It’s a quick turnaround in very strange circumstances unfortunately but we have got to find some momentum and a couple of points from somewhere so we will get back to the drawing board work hard and be ready for Swansea on Wednesday.”
One thing to digest will be the sour taste left in Blues’ mouth by the nature of their defeat at Craven Cottage.
“I think we did enough to earn a point, it’s always difficult when you lose a game late on like that,” Camp continued.
“It’s still a bit raw, it’s a bitter way to finish a good performance. I think we probably deserved a little bit more out of the game but they might say different with the amount of possession they had.
“I thought we controlled the game without having the ball, looked very solid, limited them to chances from distance, in the end probably the fresh legs for them did it.
“You can never fault the boys’ fitness and commitment levels a fantastic level from them, with respect the quality they brought on gave them enough to open up the game and it’s a bitter pill to swallow.”


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Dudley and Wolverhampton named as 'potential Covid-19 hotspots'

Dudley and Wolverhampton have been identified as 'potential new coronavirus hotspots ' by experts who predicted this week ’ s lockdown in Leicester .
If infection rates continue to rise the two Black Country areas could be heading in the same direction , according to data from King ’ s College London .
The team made the prediction using data from its Covid tracker app , which has 3.7 million users .
It showed cases in Dudley were up 1.1 per cent in the 10 days to July 1 , while Wolverhampton ’ s grew by 1.2 per cent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 0.9 per cent growth .
Tim Spector , professor of genetic epidemiology at King ’ s College , said : “ This fresh look at the data was inspired by the local lockdown in Leicester , we challenged ourselves to see if our app data could highlight any other local hotspots and we are really pleased that it does .
`` The new model picked up Leicester as a consistent hotspot back on the 17th June which suggests it is accurately picking up places of concern .
`` With our data now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will allow for greater surveillance and focussed testing that could detect problems like Leicester much earlier and hopefully reduce the number of major lockdowns .
`` But to do this more successfully we still need more people to join us by logging how they are feeling each day so we can send out kits to those feeling unwell and catch these outbreaks and help us closely monitor what is going on in the UK population . ''
However the latest data , published by Public Health England , shows infection rates across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much lower than in Leicester , which had 141.3 cases for every 100,000 people tested , up from 140.2 the week before .
The infection rate for Birmingham is 6.5 cases for every 100,000 tested , down from 9.6 cases the week before .
In Dudley it is 2.2 , down from 3.7 while Walsall is 3.2 , down from 4.6 .

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Dudley and Wolverhampton have been identified as 'potential new coronavirus hotspots' by experts who predicted this week’s lockdown in Leicester.
If infection rates continue to rise the two Black Country areas could be heading in the same direction, according to data from King’s College London.
The team made the prediction using data from its Covid tracker app, which has 3.7 million users.
It showed cases in Dudley were up 1.1 per cent in the 10 days to July 1, while Wolverhampton’s grew by 1.2 per cent. During the same period, Leicester saw a 0.9 per cent growth.
Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College, said: “This fresh look at the data was inspired by the local lockdown in Leicester, we challenged ourselves to see if our app data could highlight any other local hotspots and we are really pleased that it does.
"The new model picked up Leicester as a consistent hotspot back on the 17th June which suggests it is accurately picking up places of concern.
"With our data now flagging up potential new hotspots, it will allow for greater surveillance and focussed testing that could detect problems like Leicester much earlier and hopefully reduce the number of major lockdowns.
"But to do this more successfully we still need more people to join us by logging how they are feeling each day so we can send out kits to those feeling unwell and catch these outbreaks and help us closely monitor what is going on in the UK population."
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However the latest data, published by Public Health England, shows infection rates across the West Midlands are falling - and are much lower than in Leicester, which had 141.3 cases for every 100,000 people tested, up from 140.2 the week before.
The infection rate for Birmingham is 6.5 cases for every 100,000 tested, down from 9.6 cases the week before.
In Dudley it is 2.2, down from 3.7 while Walsall is 3.2, down from 4.6.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--'Drunk people can't socially distance' Police chief hits out

As pubs and bars across the UK opened for the first time since lockdown , one national police chief criticized drunken revellers for not understanding the social distancing rules .
Police attended to drunken incidents in cities including London , Leeds , Manchester , Bristol and Newcastle on July 4 dubbed 'Super Saturday ' .
Chairman of the Police Federation John Apter said he dealt with `` naked men , happy drunks , angry drunks , fights and more angry drunks '' The police officer who was on shift in Southampton , Hampshire hit out on Twitter posting : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people can't/wo n't socially distance .
`` It was a busy night but the shift managed to cope .
`` I know other areas have had issues with officers being assaulted .
`` Some police forces had signalled they were apprehensive about the return of pubs on a Saturday and said they were expecting problems .
In some places , their fears came true . ''
Despite concerns from West Midlands Police , it was a different story in Birmingham where on the whole pub goers behaved well .
Police and Crime Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praying for rain '' to dampen the spirits of over excited Brummies and that easing lockdown restrictions on a Saturday was very bad timing .
But late last night , officers said their shift had been `` an absolute pleasure '' .
Birmingham City Centre Police tweeted : `` A big thank you to all the bars and clubs , partners and especially the customers for making tonight 's late shift an absolute pleasure .
`` Long may it last .
People enjoying a drink responsibly .
No arrests , no assault , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with.
`` Three ambulances and an emergency paramedic vehicle were deployed on Broad Street but it appears not to have been needed .

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As pubs and bars across the UK opened for the first time since lockdown, one national police chief criticized drunken revellers for not understanding the social distancing rules.
Police attended to drunken incidents in cities including London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Newcastle on July 4 dubbed 'Super Saturday'.
Chairman of the Police Federation John Apter said he dealt with "naked men, happy drunks, angry drunks, fights and more angry drunks"
The police officer who was on shift in Southampton, Hampshire hit out on Twitter posting: "What was crystal clear is that drunk people can't/won't socially distance.
"It was a busy night but the shift managed to cope.
"I know other areas have had issues with officers being assaulted.
"Some police forces had signalled they were apprehensive about the return of pubs on a Saturday and said they were expecting problems. In some places, their fears came true."
Despite concerns from West Midlands Police, it was a different story in Birmingham where on the whole pub goers behaved well.
Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said the force was "praying for rain" to dampen the spirits of over excited Brummies and that easing lockdown restrictions on a Saturday was very bad timing.
But late last night, officers said their shift had been "an absolute pleasure".
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Birmingham City Centre Police tweeted: "A big thank you to all the bars and clubs, partners and especially the customers for making tonight's late shift an absolute pleasure.
"Long may it last. People enjoying a drink responsibly. No arrests, no assault, no drunken injuries for ambulance to deal with. "
Three ambulances and an emergency paramedic vehicle were deployed on Broad Street but it appears not to have been needed.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--The worrying verdict ahead of Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa 's battle to preserve their Premier League status takes them to Merseyside later today to face Liverpool .
Dean Smith 's side take on the newly crowned champions , in their first game at Anfield since sealing the league title last week .
Villa have picked up two points from their opening four games following last month 's resumption , with defeat against Wolves last time out , heightening relegation fears .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here But results have gone Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with rivals Bournemouth , Watford and Norwich City all losing on Saturday .
A win over the Reds would take Villa out of the bottom three , but that is a lot easier said than done .
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 56 home games and have n't dropped a single point at Anfield all season .
And pundits Michael Owen , Mark Lawrenson and Charlie Nicholas , all back that to continue , with all three tipping a heavy defeat for Smith 's men .
Here 's a run down of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ [ It is ] hard for me to offer any kind of argument for anything other than a comfortable win for Liverpool , ” Owen said .
“ Aston Villa have failed to win since the re-start of the Premier League and in fact have only picked up two points from the last 24 on offer .
“ They have only kept one clean sheet in their last 13 Premier League games and for good measure , they have lost their last four league games against Liverpool with an aggregate score 13-3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title , Liverpool will be looking to add a number of records to their list of achievements this season .
“ Most points in a season , biggest winning margin and most matches won are all in their sights and , even without their famous support at Anfield , I fancy a high-scoring victory for Jurgen Klopp ’ s men.
” Lawrenson meanwhile , writing in his BBC Sport column , is backing his former side to claim a resounding 3-0 win .
“ I am at this game for BBC Radio 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Liverpool were well beaten at Etihad Stadium on Thursday but this is where we will see their response .
The only way I could make a case for Aston Villa getting anything at Anfield is if Reds boss Jurgen Klopp decides to play a few of the kids .
“ I know Villa are fighting for their lives , but they ca n't defend .
They wo n't be able to keep Liverpool out.
” And Nicholas for Sky Sports agrees with Lawrenson , claiming Villa have no chance and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-0 beating .
“ I am sorry , Aston Villa , but this seems to be the worst thing that could have happened to them with Liverpool getting thumped at City .
Lots of people predicted what would happen .
It was not their attitude , but had they been celebrating a bit too much ?
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“ I did not think they were that bad .
Mohamed Salah hit the post and they made chances .
Everything the full-backs tried they could not execute , and sadly it was against the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Welcome to being champions !
“ Jurgen Klopp 's side will be angry , upset , and will have a point to prove .
Do Villa park the bus ?
Do they sit in ?
Do they get Jack Grealish on the ball ?
What have they got up front or in the wide areas ?
“ That would be the thoughtful plan , to counter-attack and get some midfield runners alongside the attackers once more .
John McGinn is still trying to get fit and find his feet since returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a back five , flood the midfield and put Grealish close to the frontman .
They will feed off scraps , but Liverpool will win comfortably .
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Aston Villa's battle to preserve their Premier League status takes them to Merseyside later today to face Liverpool.
Dean Smith's side take on the newly crowned champions, in their first game at Anfield since sealing the league title last week.
Villa have picked up two points from their opening four games following last month's resumption, with defeat against Wolves last time out, heightening relegation fears.
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But results have gone Villa's way so far this weekend, with rivals Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich City all losing on Saturday.
A win over the Reds would take Villa out of the bottom three, but that is a lot easier said than done.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 56 home games and haven't dropped a single point at Anfield all season.
And pundits Michael Owen, Mark Lawrenson and Charlie Nicholas, all back that to continue, with all three tipping a heavy defeat for Smith's men.
Here's a run down of how they see the game going.
Michael Owen - BetVictor
“[It is] hard for me to offer any kind of argument for anything other than a comfortable win for Liverpool,” Owen said.
“Aston Villa have failed to win since the re-start of the Premier League and in fact have only picked up two points from the last 24 on offer.
“They have only kept one clean sheet in their last 13 Premier League games and for good measure, they have lost their last four league games against Liverpool with an aggregate score 13-3.
“In addition to winning the title, Liverpool will be looking to add a number of records to their list of achievements this season.
“Most points in a season, biggest winning margin and most matches won are all in their sights and, even without their famous support at Anfield, I fancy a high-scoring victory for Jurgen Klopp’s men.”
Lawro - BBC Sport
Lawrenson meanwhile, writing in his BBC Sport column, is backing his former side to claim a resounding 3-0 win.
“I am at this game for BBC Radio 5 live and I only see one winner.
“Liverpool were well beaten at Etihad Stadium on Thursday but this is where we will see their response. The only way I could make a case for Aston Villa getting anything at Anfield is if Reds boss Jurgen Klopp decides to play a few of the kids.
“I know Villa are fighting for their lives, but they can't defend. They won't be able to keep Liverpool out.”
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And Nicholas for Sky Sports agrees with Lawrenson, claiming Villa have no chance and will be on the wrong end of a 3-0 beating.
“I am sorry, Aston Villa, but this seems to be the worst thing that could have happened to them with Liverpool getting thumped at City. Lots of people predicted what would happen. It was not their attitude, but had they been celebrating a bit too much?!
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“I did not think they were that bad. Mohamed Salah hit the post and they made chances. Everything the full-backs tried they could not execute, and sadly it was against the one team who can make you look foolish. Welcome to being champions!
“Jurgen Klopp's side will be angry, upset, and will have a point to prove. Do Villa park the bus? Do they sit in? Do they get Jack Grealish on the ball? What have they got up front or in the wide areas?
“That would be the thoughtful plan, to counter-attack and get some midfield runners alongside the attackers once more. John McGinn is still trying to get fit and find his feet since returning to action. Dean Smith will go to a back five, flood the midfield and put Grealish close to the frontman. They will feed off scraps, but Liverpool will win comfortably.”


birminghammail--2020-07-05--BMX champion who was run over by his own car thanks NHS for saving his life

A BMX champion who cheated death when his car ended up on top of him following an M6 horror crash has made a video thanking the NHS for saving his life .
Jason Bynoe , 43 , lost control of his car as he swerved to miss a deer which had wandered onto the carriageway of the M6 motorway near Chester on New Year 's Eve .
The construction worker was thrown from his Honda Civic and suffered multiple injuries , including a broken leg , a spinal fracture and extensive concrete burns to his body .
Incredibly , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of him , pinning him to the road .
Jason , from Rowley Regis , was rushed to Liverpool Hospital and later transferred to the specialist burns unit at Birmingham 's Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
After skin graft operations and after four weeks in hospital he has spent months recovering at his home in Rowley Regis .
He thought he may never walk again but amazingly has now even started to ride his bike .
Now Jason has made a video showing the horrific scars which he has been left with following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving his life .
In the video he says : `` I wanted to say thank you to the NHS .
I had a serious accident over Christmas and they saved my life .
I suffered a few burns and injuries .
`` They patched me up really well .
I did n't think i would be able to walk again .
They kept me clean of infection .
They did my skin grafts really well .
We have the best health care in the world and i am very grateful to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some scars .
I have been lucky .
I am still struggling to walk on the ankle but I am grateful .
Thank you NHS . ''
Jason is a coach at Birmingham BMX Club and hopes to go back to teaching the youngsters the art of BMX racing in the near future .
He added : `` I have to take pain killers but i have been going on a 15 minute ride every four days or so .
I do have some severe nerve damage on my left knee and left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
My left ankle swells up quite a bit after a ride but i keep trying .
I am just so fortunate to be able to get on a bike again as i really feared i never would .
`` I am just so grateful to be given a second chance in life . ''

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A BMX champion who cheated death when his car ended up on top of him following an M6 horror crash has made a video thanking the NHS for saving his life.
Jason Bynoe, 43, lost control of his car as he swerved to miss a deer which had wandered onto the carriageway of the M6 motorway near Chester on New Year's Eve.
The construction worker was thrown from his Honda Civic and suffered multiple injuries, including a broken leg, a spinal fracture and extensive concrete burns to his body.
Incredibly, the crash saw his car ending up on top of him, pinning him to the road.
Jason, from Rowley Regis, was rushed to Liverpool Hospital and later transferred to the specialist burns unit at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
After skin graft operations and after four weeks in hospital he has spent months recovering at his home in Rowley Regis.
He thought he may never walk again but amazingly has now even started to ride his bike.
Now Jason has made a video showing the horrific scars which he has been left with following the collision but thanks the NHS for saving his life.
In the video he says: "I wanted to say thank you to the NHS. I had a serious accident over Christmas and they saved my life. I suffered a few burns and injuries.
(Image: Jason Bynoe)
"They patched me up really well. I didn't think i would be able to walk again. They kept me clean of infection. They did my skin grafts really well. We have the best health care in the world and i am very grateful to them.
"I wanted to show you some scars. I have been lucky. I am still struggling to walk on the ankle but I am grateful. Thank you NHS."
Jason is a coach at Birmingham BMX Club and hopes to go back to teaching the youngsters the art of BMX racing in the near future.
He added: "I have to take pain killers but i have been going on a 15 minute ride every four days or so. I do have some severe nerve damage on my left knee and left ankle and walking is tricky at times. My left ankle swells up quite a bit after a ride but i keep trying. I am just so fortunate to be able to get on a bike again as i really feared i never would.
"I am just so grateful to be given a second chance in life."


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Lee Camp's future assessed as Birmingham City are stunned at Fulham

Birmingham City were floored by a late Josh Onomah goal that saw them leave Fulham without anything to show for their sterling defensive effort .
The former Aston Villa and Spurs midfielder struck in the fifth minute of injury time to extend Blues ’ winless run to nine Championship games .
They welcome Swansea City to St Andrew ’ s on Wednesday night still needing points to alleviate nagging fears towards the bottom of the table .
Here ’ s what stood out from a deflating afternoon at Craven Cottage .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the page or click here After two terrible starts to their most recent games Blues had to be more assertive from the first whistle - and they were .
They were attentive to their defensive duties and the attacking players , Scott Hogan , Jude Bellingham , Jeremie Bela and Dan Crowley pressed intelligently .
That caused panic in the home rearguard and really should have led to the visitors taking the lead .
In the second minute Bellingham seemed surprised to be gifted the ball inside the Fulham penalty area and allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster had three presentable chances to give the game a complexion that would have made it far different .
As they sift through the disappointment for positives , Blues can at least put the first halves from Hull and Huddersfield behind them .
Lee Camp produced another superb game , his second in as many matches .
The 35-year-old kept the score down against Huddersfield and did everything he could to help his team escape West London with something tangible .
If these are to be Camp ’ s final half-dozen appearances for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reputation enhanced - which judging by the initial reaction to his signing in the summer of 2018 probably wasn ’ t too hard .
Camp has had his troubles at Blues - and was rightly dropped earlier this season - but he ’ s playing well right now .
The position definitely needs an upgrade in the transfer window but he could have something to offer the department beyond this term .
Marc Roberts and Ivan Sunjic solidified Birmingham City and will be valuable players in the remaining games .
Both were give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues ’ defensiveness meant they were rarely exposed in uncomfortable situations .
Indeed Harlee Dean would probably have enjoyed playing with a five-man midfield in front of him .
But it was clear Roberts has been a big miss since the season resumed and that his partnership with Jake Clarke-Salter seems to be the most natural fit available to Pep Clotet .
Sunjic was well-suited to the game-plan , occupying space and snuffing out danger behind Maxime Colin - which stopped Gary Gardner ’ s head from spinning .
He tired towards the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave a gap for the winner - but among Clotet ’ s options he ’ s the best at putting out defensive fires and offers a nice balance in the middle of the park .
Blues have some very important planning to do with Swansea due at St Andrew ’ s in midweek .
The Liberty Stadium outfit gave Pep Clotet ’ s team their most thorough lesson of the season when they met in South Wales earlier this season .
Blues were absolutely played off the park that sunny August day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it took the home team more than an hour to score .
But once they did Blues were one-paced , unimaginative and toothless .
The presence of Jeremie Bela and Scott Hogan should ensure that ’ s not the case this time but they will have to take some risks in attack because Steve Cooper ’ s side will pick over them like a dog with a carcass if they sit in as they did here .
It ’ s back to striking that perfect balance between positivity and pragmatism , something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Birmingham City were floored by a late Josh Onomah goal that saw them leave Fulham without anything to show for their sterling defensive effort.
The former Aston Villa and Spurs midfielder struck in the fifth minute of injury time to extend Blues’ winless run to nine Championship games.
They welcome Swansea City to St Andrew’s on Wednesday night still needing points to alleviate nagging fears towards the bottom of the table.
Here’s what stood out from a deflating afternoon at Craven Cottage.
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First whistle
After two terrible starts to their most recent games Blues had to be more assertive from the first whistle - and they were.
They were attentive to their defensive duties and the attacking players, Scott Hogan, Jude Bellingham, Jeremie Bela and Dan Crowley pressed intelligently.
That caused panic in the home rearguard and really should have led to the visitors taking the lead.
In the second minute Bellingham seemed surprised to be gifted the ball inside the Fulham penalty area and allowed the goalkeeper to intervene.
Indeed the youngster had three presentable chances to give the game a complexion that would have made it far different.
As they sift through the disappointment for positives, Blues can at least put the first halves from Hull and Huddersfield behind them.
New deal
Lee Camp produced another superb game, his second in as many matches.
The 35-year-old kept the score down against Huddersfield and did everything he could to help his team escape West London with something tangible.
If these are to be Camp’s final half-dozen appearances for Birmingham City, he will leave with reputation enhanced - which judging by the initial reaction to his signing in the summer of 2018 probably wasn’t too hard.
Camp has had his troubles at Blues - and was rightly dropped earlier this season - but he’s playing well right now.
The position definitely needs an upgrade in the transfer window but he could have something to offer the department beyond this term.
Defensive duo
Marc Roberts and Ivan Sunjic solidified Birmingham City and will be valuable players in the remaining games.
Both were give the platform to show their best - Blues’ defensiveness meant they were rarely exposed in uncomfortable situations.
Indeed Harlee Dean would probably have enjoyed playing with a five-man midfield in front of him.
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But it was clear Roberts has been a big miss since the season resumed and that his partnership with Jake Clarke-Salter seems to be the most natural fit available to Pep Clotet.
Sunjic was well-suited to the game-plan, occupying space and snuffing out danger behind Maxime Colin - which stopped Gary Gardner’s head from spinning.
He tired towards the end - and got sucked in to leave a gap for the winner - but among Clotet’s options he’s the best at putting out defensive fires and offers a nice balance in the middle of the park.
Schooled
Blues have some very important planning to do with Swansea due at St Andrew’s in midweek.
The Liberty Stadium outfit gave Pep Clotet’s team their most thorough lesson of the season when they met in South Wales earlier this season.
Blues were absolutely played off the park that sunny August day and if there was a surprise it was that it took the home team more than an hour to score.
But once they did Blues were one-paced, unimaginative and toothless.
The presence of Jeremie Bela and Scott Hogan should ensure that’s not the case this time but they will have to take some risks in attack because Steve Cooper’s side will pick over them like a dog with a carcass if they sit in as they did here.
It’s back to striking that perfect balance between positivity and pragmatism, something they’re struggling with at present.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--The Podence problem as rivals land further blows on Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers slipped to a first Premier League defeat in nine matches yesterday .
Arsenal grabbed a 2-0 win at Molineux courtesy of goals from Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette to dent Wolves ’ Champions League hopes .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side will look to bounce back against Sheffield United on Wednesday in what looks like another huge game between two teams chasing European football .
Here ’ s our analysis following the defeat to Arsenal : Nuno ’ s chopping and changing between two formations has worked wonders this season but Wolves ’ best football has undeniably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Traore , Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota have been deployed together .
Arsenal used the 3-4-3 system to perfection on Saturday , while Wolves looked far too cautious in their 3-5-2 shape .
Traore looked a shadow of his sublime self in a central striking role and it was only when Jota was introduced in the second half that Wolves started to pose a threat .
Nuno ’ s team selection on Wednesday will be interesting but you get the feeling that Traore won ’ t start the game as part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came on and while he hasn ’ t been firing on all cylinders since the restart , it ’ s clear the team still functions better when he does .
The mercurial forward ’ s hat-trick against Espanyol in February is what prompted the occasional return to 3-5-2 that we ’ re seeing at the moment .
He showed flashes of his brilliance against Arsenal with a perfectly weighted ball through to Traore that he should have buried and a jinking run through the centre which ultimately came to nothing .
Irrespective of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always be room for Jota when he 's at his best .
There ’ s no escaping the fact that Saturday ’ s Premier League results were disastrous for Wolves ’ Champions League hopes .
Before Wolves had even kicked off Leicester , who hadn ’ t been able to buy a win since the restart , returned to form with one against Crystal Palace , while Manchester United battered Bournemouth .
Chelsea made it a clean sweep with a comfortable win over Watford in the late kick-off .
Wolves are three points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a far inferior goal difference and a tougher run of fixtures to come on paper .
Fifth might be all you need to qualify for the Champions League this season with Manchester City ’ s appeal over their UEFA ban due to be heard in the coming weeks .
But Wolves have made their task an incredibly difficult one with a setback at the worst possible moment .
We ’ re still waiting for clarity on what Daniel Podence ’ s trip to Portugal actually means in terms of his involvement in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missed the game against Arsenal to return to his homeland to handle a ‘ personal issue ’ but is now back on UK soil .
Podence has been tested since he returned to Wolverhampton and doesn ’ t have the coronavirus but he is currently self-isolating , as per the Government ’ s guidelines .
The UK Government announced a list of countries which you can travel to and from and not have to quarantine during Friday ’ s briefing , but Portugal was surprisingly omitted .
If Podence is forced to self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss more than just the Arsenal game .
Wolves ’ record against the strugglers - three of which they ’ ve beaten in succession recently - has been commended .
But they haven ’ t beaten any of the five times they ’ re about to face in the Premier League this season .
Wolves drew with Sheffield United , Burnley and Crystal Palace first time around , and they were defeated by both Everton and Chelsea .
In order to reach the Champions League Wolves are going to have to turn that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no margin for error now .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers slipped to a first Premier League defeat in nine matches yesterday.
Arsenal grabbed a 2-0 win at Molineux courtesy of goals from Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette to dent Wolves’ Champions League hopes.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will look to bounce back against Sheffield United on Wednesday in what looks like another huge game between two teams chasing European football.
Here’s our analysis following the defeat to Arsenal:
Attack, attack, attack
Nuno’s chopping and changing between two formations has worked wonders this season but Wolves’ best football has undeniably been when the attacking trident of Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota have been deployed together.
Arsenal used the 3-4-3 system to perfection on Saturday, while Wolves looked far too cautious in their 3-5-2 shape.
Traore looked a shadow of his sublime self in a central striking role and it was only when Jota was introduced in the second half that Wolves started to pose a threat.
Nuno’s team selection on Wednesday will be interesting but you get the feeling that Traore won’t start the game as part of a front two.
(Image: Tom Jenkins / NMC Pool)
Better with Jota
Wolves improved after Jota came on and while he hasn’t been firing on all cylinders since the restart, it’s clear the team still functions better when he does.
The mercurial forward’s hat-trick against Espanyol in February is what prompted the occasional return to 3-5-2 that we’re seeing at the moment.
He showed flashes of his brilliance against Arsenal with a perfectly weighted ball through to Traore that he should have buried and a jinking run through the centre which ultimately came to nothing.
Irrespective of what formation Wolves play, there will always be room for Jota when he's at his best.
(Image: PA)
A damaging defeat
There’s no escaping the fact that Saturday’s Premier League results were disastrous for Wolves’ Champions League hopes.
Before Wolves had even kicked off Leicester, who hadn’t been able to buy a win since the restart, returned to form with one against Crystal Palace, while Manchester United battered Bournemouth.
Chelsea made it a clean sweep with a comfortable win over Watford in the late kick-off.
Wolves are three points behind United in fifth, though they have a far inferior goal difference and a tougher run of fixtures to come on paper.
Fifth might be all you need to qualify for the Champions League this season with Manchester City’s appeal over their UEFA ban due to be heard in the coming weeks.
But Wolves have made their task an incredibly difficult one with a setback at the worst possible moment.
The Podence problem
We’re still waiting for clarity on what Daniel Podence’s trip to Portugal actually means in terms of his involvement in Wolves’ remaining fixtures.
The winger missed the game against Arsenal to return to his homeland to handle a ‘personal issue’ but is now back on UK soil.
Podence has been tested since he returned to Wolverhampton and doesn’t have the coronavirus but he is currently self-isolating, as per the Government’s guidelines.
The UK Government announced a list of countries which you can travel to and from and not have to quarantine during Friday’s briefing, but Portugal was surprisingly omitted.
If Podence is forced to self-isolate for the recommended 14 days he will miss more than just the Arsenal game.
Time to change the record
Wolves’ record against the strugglers - three of which they’ve beaten in succession recently - has been commended.
But they haven’t beaten any of the five times they’re about to face in the Premier League this season.
Wolves drew with Sheffield United, Burnley and Crystal Palace first time around, and they were defeated by both Everton and Chelsea.
In order to reach the Champions League Wolves are going to have to turn that record on its head. There’s no margin for error now.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--The heartbreak of the husband, wife and best friend who caught covid-19

`` If I was not a woman of faith , and believed in God , I do n't think I would have carried on . ''
Monica Anderson is reflecting on the crushing pain of losing her husband Fabian , the love of her life , to deadly coronavirus , swiftly followed by her best friend .
All three developed coronavirus symptoms at the same time - two weeks before lockdown .
If that was not enough , the church Bishop due to conduct her husband 's funeral , a lifelong friend who was `` like a father figure '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were three among around a dozen people that Monica has loved and lost to coronavirus .
For Monica , the despair has been horrendous - but she says the impact has been felt across continents and communities , such was her husband 's network of friends and contacts .
It 's why she is calling for urgent action to come up with a national plan to address the trauma and grief that 's leaving a deadly mark , even as coronavirus recedes .
She also wants lessons to be learned about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
`` It felt like we were alone .
Nobody was checking in that we were okay , '' she says of the aftermath of death .
`` The emotional and psychological impact does not seem to have been at the forefront .
The NHS was so busy trying to firefight that nobody was picking up on those who were bereaved .
`` Numbers reported on daily do n't account for the gravitas of the experience of going through Covid or losing somebody from it . ''
She also hopes it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one is needed , that being out of 'lockdown ' does not mean the virus has gone , or that it is less deadly .
Monica , from Walsall , told her family 's desperately sad story at a virtual hearing hosted by Birmingham MP Liam Byrne as part of a national Labour party-led inquiry .
The inquiry , led by the race relations advisor and equalities campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence , is looking into the disparate impact of coronavirus on families of black and Asian heritage by gathering their testimonies .
Local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sandra Samuels ( Wolverhampton ) and Aftab Nawaz ( Walsall ) are supporting the hearings .
Monica and husband Fabian , 60 , married for 30 years , were both ministers for the Church of God of Prophecy .
They were among the first in the region to get the virus , falling ill together on March 8 .
Fabian died on March 15 , yet it was to be eight more days before Boris Johnson ordered schools and businesses to close - a delay that has raised questions for Monica and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones from infection caught pre-lockdown .
`` I do not subscribe to a blame culture - however , there has to be accountability for the decisions made , '' she said .
The couple had hosted a dinner gathering for friends and family at home on March 8 , and both became ill in the night .
Fabian , who underwent nightly dialysis because of a serious kidney condition , and Monica ended up in separate hospitals within days - Monica at Walsall Manor , and Fabian in the Queen Elizabeth in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But while Monica was making a recovery , her husband was , tragically , being told he was not going to survive .
She was discharged just in time to get driven to her husband 's bedside to say a final , heartrending goodbye .
He died the same day , March 15 .
Still reeling from the trauma of loss , she then lost her best friend a week later to the virus .
Two weeks on , the Bishop due to conduct Fabian 's funeral also died .
`` As families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40,000 to 50,000 people who have died , but the impact is felt by many more , '' said Monica .
`` When I posted news of Fabian 's death on Facebook there were hundreds of comments , in hours .
He is an international minister with lots of friends around the world .
All were telling their story of their experience of Fabian - one friend is traumatised by losing him , because he lost him so suddenly .
`` The Government need to appreciate this is not just about a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connections are all impacted by the loss , without much thought or support from agencies .
`` If this is glossed over and a box ticked , and we say 'let 's open our doors again ' without learning lessons - this is a deep thing .
We will have to go on , but I 'm telling you it will take a long time to get through this . ''
She courageously added : `` I am a strong woman , resilient , and have had many challenges throughout my life , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you had heard that I had been found hanging from a tree or with a bottle of pills next to my body - that shows how terrible most of March was for me .
`` If I was not a woman of faith , and believed in God , that could have been an outcome for me . ''
Liam Byrne , who is chairing the hearings , told her : `` We have to heal after this tragedy , and the depth of the cuts and breadth of the pain are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Among the moments through the experience that Monica relayed to the inquiry were these : • being nearly dropped by ambulance crew carrying her out of the house , paramedics in stifling hazmat suits and wearing PPE that they could hardly see through or breathe in .
• a staggering nine weeks between taking a test for Covid-19 and getting the result • her husband being told , without anyone there to support him , that he likely only had hours left to live • receiving confidential information from a nurse about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been told • being left without water for hours while in an infection controlled Covid-19 ward at Walsall because staff were too busy - and after begging for a drink being given a glass of water from another patient 's bedside The testimony , along with those of other grieving families , will be part of a report compiled by Doreen Lawrence , mother of murdered teen Stephen , highlighting the experiences of those directly affected by the virus .
The family 's tribute to Fabian - in their own words Fabian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Nottingham to parents Leo and Durline , and moved to Birmingham as a young child .
A bright boy , he discovered Christ at an early age and , say his family , he turned his secondary school , Handsworth Boys , upside down by sharing the good news of Jesus with his school friends - many of them followed him to church and became Christians .
`` Fabian was passionate about sharing his faith with others .
He had a charismatic and larger than life personality that engaged those with whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an infectious sense of humour .
There are many stories of him impacting the lives of those in his work environment , neighbourhood and church circles .
`` He did nothing by halves and would go the last mile for anyone – friend or stranger .
He purchased a car for someone who had come to know Christ because they needed to travel to church from quite a distance ; he bought suits for aspiring young ministers when they had their first preaching engagement .
`` He said they needed to be properly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a high calling and they should feel honoured .
`` Fabian gave of himself and his substance to those in need .
He would buy groceries for those who were without , give money to the homeless and build the confidence of those who lacked self-worth .
He walked alongside those who felt they were not able to do much with their lives and created a sense of purpose by challenging them to reach for their goals .
`` Fabian was loved by so many people , young and old but none more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fabian was the head of his home and ensured his children felt his love .
He was a present father that inspired his children to do the best they could .
`` He encouraged their education , all are graduates , and supported their development in ministry .
Each of them has their own relationship with Christ and some are also now ministering .
They too have great leadership qualities , great personalities and a sense of duty in caring for the vulnerable .
`` They were told daily that they were loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father .
As his wife I was treated as a queen .
We were best of friends and shared our love for people by entertaining almost every Sunday .
We loved food and being with friends and close family .
`` Fabian ’ s passion for souls saw him appointed as National Evangelist for the Church of God of Prophecy from the age of 26 until he went into Pastoral work in 1996 at the age of 36 .
He has preached on the continents of Africa , America , Europe and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to degree level but also spoke of his most enjoyable course being the HNC in Pastoral Studies .
He was always seeking to improve himself and would seek out more experienced scholars to reason the Word .
`` Fabian will be sorely missed by his family , friends , mentees and church community .
His passing was a shock to us all . ''

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"If I was not a woman of faith, and believed in God, I don't think I would have carried on."
Monica Anderson is reflecting on the crushing pain of losing her husband Fabian, the love of her life, to deadly coronavirus, swiftly followed by her best friend.
All three developed coronavirus symptoms at the same time - two weeks before lockdown.
Only Monica survived.
If that was not enough, the church Bishop due to conduct her husband's funeral, a lifelong friend who was "like a father figure", also died from the virus. They were three among around a dozen people that Monica has loved and lost to coronavirus.
For Monica, the despair has been horrendous - but she says the impact has been felt across continents and communities, such was her husband's network of friends and contacts.
It's why she is calling for urgent action to come up with a national plan to address the trauma and grief that's leaving a deadly mark, even as coronavirus recedes.
She also wants lessons to be learned about the isolation suffered by families most affected by the virus.
"It felt like we were alone. Nobody was checking in that we were okay," she says of the aftermath of death.
"The emotional and psychological impact does not seem to have been at the forefront. The NHS was so busy trying to firefight that nobody was picking up on those who were bereaved.
"Numbers reported on daily don't account for the gravitas of the experience of going through Covid or losing somebody from it."
She also hopes it will be a timely reminder, if one is needed, that being out of 'lockdown' does not mean the virus has gone, or that it is less deadly.
Monica, from Walsall, told her family's desperately sad story at a virtual hearing hosted by Birmingham MP Liam Byrne as part of a national Labour party-led inquiry.
The inquiry, led by the race relations advisor and equalities campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, is looking into the disparate impact of coronavirus on families of black and Asian heritage by gathering their testimonies. Local councillors Paulette Hamilton (Birmingham), Sandra Samuels (Wolverhampton) and Aftab Nawaz (Walsall) are supporting the hearings.
Monica and husband Fabian, 60, married for 30 years, were both ministers for the Church of God of Prophecy. They were among the first in the region to get the virus, falling ill together on March 8.
Fabian died on March 15, yet it was to be eight more days before Boris Johnson ordered schools and businesses to close - a delay that has raised questions for Monica and her family, and for those who lost loved ones from infection caught pre-lockdown.
"I do not subscribe to a blame culture - however, there has to be accountability for the decisions made," she said.
The couple - who have a son, two daughters and one grandchild - had hosted a dinner gathering for friends and family at home on March 8, and both became ill in the night.
Fabian, who underwent nightly dialysis because of a serious kidney condition, and Monica ended up in separate hospitals within days - Monica at Walsall Manor, and Fabian in the Queen Elizabeth in Birmingham because of his kidney condition.
But while Monica was making a recovery, her husband was, tragically, being told he was not going to survive.
She was discharged just in time to get driven to her husband's bedside to say a final, heartrending goodbye. He died the same day, March 15.
Still reeling from the trauma of loss, she then lost her best friend a week later to the virus. Two weeks on, the Bishop due to conduct Fabian's funeral also died.
"As families we are traumatised. You talk of 40,000 to 50,000 people who have died, but the impact is felt by many more," said Monica.
"When I posted news of Fabian's death on Facebook there were hundreds of comments, in hours. He is an international minister with lots of friends around the world. All were telling their story of their experience of Fabian - one friend is traumatised by losing him, because he lost him so suddenly.
"The Government need to appreciate this is not just about a number - the individual family members and their connections are all impacted by the loss, without much thought or support from agencies.
"If this is glossed over and a box ticked, and we say 'let's open our doors again' without learning lessons - this is a deep thing. We will have to go on, but I'm telling you it will take a long time to get through this."
She courageously added: "I am a strong woman, resilient, and have had many challenges throughout my life, but in March of this year if you had heard that I had been found hanging from a tree or with a bottle of pills next to my body - that shows how terrible most of March was for me.
"If I was not a woman of faith, and believed in God, that could have been an outcome for me."
Liam Byrne, who is chairing the hearings, told her: "We have to heal after this tragedy, and the depth of the cuts and breadth of the pain are not really appreciated without these stories."
Among the moments through the experience that Monica relayed to the inquiry were these:
being nearly dropped by ambulance crew carrying her out of the house, paramedics in stifling hazmat suits and wearing PPE that they could hardly see through or breathe in.
a staggering nine weeks between taking a test for Covid-19 and getting the result
her husband being told, without anyone there to support him, that he likely only had hours left to live
receiving confidential information from a nurse about her friend's condition before her own family had been told
being left without water for hours while in an infection controlled Covid-19 ward at Walsall because staff were too busy - and after begging for a drink being given a glass of water from another patient's bedside
The testimony, along with those of other grieving families, will be part of a report compiled by Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teen Stephen, highlighting the experiences of those directly affected by the virus.
The family's tribute to Fabian - in their own words
Fabian Leopold Anderson was born in January 1960 in Nottingham to parents Leo and Durline, and moved to Birmingham as a young child.
A bright boy, he discovered Christ at an early age and, say his family, he turned his secondary school, Handsworth Boys, upside down by sharing the good news of Jesus with his school friends - many of them followed him to church and became Christians.
"Fabian was passionate about sharing his faith with others. He had a charismatic and larger than life personality that engaged those with whom he came into contact. He had an infectious sense of humour. There are many stories of him impacting the lives of those in his work environment, neighbourhood and church circles.
"He did nothing by halves and would go the last mile for anyone – friend or stranger. He purchased a car for someone who had come to know Christ because they needed to travel to church from quite a distance; he bought suits for aspiring young ministers when they had their first preaching engagement.
"He said they needed to be properly attired as being in the ministry was a high calling and they should feel honoured.
"Fabian gave of himself and his substance to those in need. He would buy groceries for those who were without, give money to the homeless and build the confidence of those who lacked self-worth. He walked alongside those who felt they were not able to do much with their lives and created a sense of purpose by challenging them to reach for their goals.
"Fabian was loved by so many people, young and old but none more so than his children and family. Fabian was the head of his home and ensured his children felt his love. He was a present father that inspired his children to do the best they could.
"He encouraged their education, all are graduates, and supported their development in ministry. Each of them has their own relationship with Christ and some are also now ministering. They too have great leadership qualities, great personalities and a sense of duty in caring for the vulnerable.
"They were told daily that they were loved and how special they were to their father. As his wife I was treated as a queen. We were best of friends and shared our love for people by entertaining almost every Sunday. We loved food and being with friends and close family.
"Fabian’s passion for souls saw him appointed as National Evangelist for the Church of God of Prophecy from the age of 26 until he went into Pastoral work in 1996 at the age of 36. He has preached on the continents of Africa, America, Europe and the Caribbean.
"Academically, Fabian studied to degree level but also spoke of his most enjoyable course being the HNC in Pastoral Studies. He was always seeking to improve himself and would seek out more experienced scholars to reason the Word.
"Fabian will be sorely missed by his family, friends, mentees and church community. His passing was a shock to us all."


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Wolves move is still 'first choice' for Leicester City transfer target

Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly remain interested in William Carvalho , with the player still seeing a move to Molineux as his most preferred option .
The Portuguese international has been extensively linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months .
Along with Wolves – Leicester City , West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with Carvalho , who is currently with La Liga outfit Real Betis .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Spanish news outlet Estadio Deportivo report that Leicester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s signature , with talks proceeding at a good pace .
However , it is also suggested that a move to the King Power is not his first choice , with Wolves a more desirable move .
Wolves have a rich Portuguese influence , right the way down from head coach Nuno Espirito Santo .
And Estadio claim that Carvalho ’ s agents have maintained contact with Molineux decision makers .
The main stumbling block for a move to Wolves appears to be the fact that Betis are desperate for a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report adds that Wolves are pleading for some patience , with the club still awaiting to see whether they can secure a berth in next season ’ s Champions League .
Those hopes took a serious dent on Saturday , as Nuno ’ s men were beaten at home by Arsenal .
It leaves Wolves trailing Manchester United , who currently occupy fifth place , by three points and a further two behind Chelsea in fourth .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly remain interested in William Carvalho, with the player still seeing a move to Molineux as his most preferred option.
The Portuguese international has been extensively linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
Along with Wolves – Leicester City, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with Carvalho, who is currently with La Liga outfit Real Betis.
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Spanish news outlet Estadio Deportivo report that Leicester are the front runners for the midfielder’s signature, with talks proceeding at a good pace.
However, it is also suggested that a move to the King Power is not his first choice, with Wolves a more desirable move.
Wolves have a rich Portuguese influence, right the way down from head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. And Estadio claim that Carvalho’s agents have maintained contact with Molineux decision makers.
The main stumbling block for a move to Wolves appears to be the fact that Betis are desperate for a deal to be concluded as soon as possible.
The report adds that Wolves are pleading for some patience, with the club still awaiting to see whether they can secure a berth in next season’s Champions League.
Those hopes took a serious dent on Saturday, as Nuno’s men were beaten at home by Arsenal. It leaves Wolves trailing Manchester United, who currently occupy fifth place, by three points and a further two behind Chelsea in fourth.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Pictured: Fire rips through former Dudley school

More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former school in Blowers Green Road , Dudley , after being @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , July 5 .
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Pictured: Fire rips through former Dudley school
More than 20 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former school in Blowers Green Road, Dudley, after being called out at 2.18am on Sunday, July 5.
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birminghammail--2020-07-05--This is what Super Saturday looked like in Sutton Coldfield

Billed as ‘ Super Saturday ’ it was the first step for Sutton Coldfield ’ s hospitality industry to get back on its feet .
Pubs and bars opened up , as did hairdressers , and customers were keen to get snipped and sup .
One of the first customers at children ’ s hair cutting specialists , Hair Play , in Beeches Walk was Sophia Holloway , 8 , from Walmley .
The eight-year-old said it was ‘ weird ’ having it done but she was ‘ excited ’ .
She hadn ’ t had a new style for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sporting a frog visor , said it was ‘ fabulous ’ to be back working .
While Sophia ’ s mum , Claire , booked on Facebook last weekend and said her daughter had been a ‘ good girl and it was a ‘ nice treat ’ for her .
A queue at Ahead barbers in the Red Rose Centre was witnessed by Sutton PCSO Cindy Tierney who said she ’ d spotted men waiting at the Red Rose Centre ’ s barbers desperate for a trim .
The PCSO said earlier in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Bishop Vesey in Boldmere at breakfast time with drinkers desperate for a pint .
The Horse and Jockey had a one way system in operation at two entrances/exits - but no queues at lunchtime .
While the Duke Inn with the town centre ’ s biggest beer garden was back in business with benches occupied and Trinidadian food on sale from a van in the car park .
The Slug and Lettuce was ‘ fully booked ’ for its opening day said manager Sam Patrick .
And only those with bookings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
Wetherspoon ’ s The Bottle of Sack had a queue to get in and a packed beer garden .
There was a queue too at The Station doing a brisk reopening day trade .
While the Gate Inn was busy too .
At the top end of town - just The Townhouse ( previously The Royal ) was open , with two queueing areas one for ‘ booked reservations ’ and another for ‘ non-booked reservations ’ .
And there was chatter from the bar ’ s outdoor drinking area in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday - The Station , the Gate Inn and the Slug and Lettuce .
While The Townhouse - a traditional late night venue had a queue outside shortly before 11pm .
Two police vans and a car were spotted in the High Street with a man handcuffed and talking to officers .
West Midlands Police has been asked for a statement .
Sutton ’ s oldest pub , the Three Tuns , was sitting the opening day out as was Simpsons Gin Bar which is opening next Thursday ( July 7 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and guitar player , Tommi , 18 , was busking in the Parade in the afternoon , as he has done every day since the shops opened .
The Jersey teenager , now in Whitehouse Common , had been in London to record his third album before the coronavirus struck , and was making ends meet with music .
A visored Tom Jennings at Treatz said the dessert seller opened at 11am and had been serving take-out ice cream with customers back eating inside for the first time on Saturday .
And while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few did .
At lunchtime Greek specialist Eleon , Indian cuisine at Panache , Chinese , Lee Garden , famed for its buffets , Turknazz and Sangria tapa were all closed .
As were big names including Nando ’ s , Pizza Express , Ask and TGI Fridays .
The latter will be open on Monday ( July 6 ) .
TGI ’ s manager , Chetan Rathod , says he ’ s making the final preparations .
He said : “ We can ’ t wait to get it opened to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of them have missed coming back to TGIs.
” The restaurant will have alternate booths open , a one-way system and hand sanitisers aplenty .
While some eateries were takeaway-only like curry award-winners , Bhaijaan ( although it wasn ’ t open at lunchtime ) and Japanese restaurant , Sushido , which has been busy supplying medics at Good Hope in lockdown ( there ’ s a story to link ) .
Open for business were Mediterranean eatery Farina , long standing Italian restaurant Pizza by Goli and Lebanese specialists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to its take-out service .
So when it came to eateries it was more like independents day !
Other town centre fast food sellers open ( but not for the first time ) were Beeches Walk Take Away , Sutton Fryer and McDonald ’ s - the latter just take outs no sit ins .
Coffee shops were allowed to welcome customers in to sit and enjoy their favourite brew but just one town centre outlet did - Caffé Nero .
But it was heartening to hear Sutton ’ s independent coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more money on his first week back offering just take outs , than he normally would offering a takeaway and sit down service .
Owners Matthew Hall , who had opened Under Pressure almost six years ago to the day in 2014 , was shut for three months from Saturday , March 21 to Saturday , June 27 .
He furloughed his two staff members and sold his specialist coffee beans around a four-mile radius ground and whole .
But after reopening on June 27 , his business was booming in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who had spent several years in Canada and picked up a smidgeon of a North American accent , said : “ It doesn ’ t feel as busy but our trade has been better Monday to Friday in terms of totals .
“ It is always a bit humbling that people have been supporting us .
I furloughed my staff and have been delivering coffee beans to make some money as it ’ s my business.
” Asked why his shop is still take-out only , Matthew said : “ One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coffee roaster and we are installing it .
“ We hope to open fully in the next couple of weeks but are open for take-always.
” Elsewhere take-outs only we ’ re on offer at Coffee # 1 , while Costa was still closed .
It was a somewhat muted first day back - which on a day when the Department or Health announced 67 more coronavirus deaths where a positive CoViD-19 was recorded , is no bad thing .
The U.K. official coronavirus death toll now stands at 44,198 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome sign , for jobs , for well-being and a sense of ( new ) normality ...

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Billed as ‘Super Saturday’ it was the first step for Sutton Coldfield’s hospitality industry to get back on its feet.
Pubs and bars opened up, as did hairdressers, and customers were keen to get snipped and sup.
One of the first customers at children’s hair cutting specialists, Hair Play, in Beeches Walk was Sophia Holloway, 8, from Walmley. The eight-year-old said it was ‘weird’ having it done but she was ‘excited’. She hadn’t had a new style for a year.
(Image: Nick Horner/Birmingham Live)
Hairdresser Jade Griffiths, sporting a frog visor, said it was ‘fabulous’ to be back working. While Sophia’s mum, Claire, booked on Facebook last weekend and said her daughter had been a ‘good girl and it was a ‘nice treat’ for her.
A queue at Ahead barbers in the Red Rose Centre was witnessed by Sutton PCSO Cindy Tierney who said she’d spotted men waiting at the Red Rose Centre’s barbers desperate for a trim. The PCSO said earlier in the morning there was also a queue at the Bishop Vesey in Boldmere at breakfast time with drinkers desperate for a pint.
Pubs welcome back punters
The Horse and Jockey had a one way system in operation at two entrances/exits - but no queues at lunchtime. While the Duke Inn with the town centre’s biggest beer garden was back in business with benches occupied and Trinidadian food on sale from a van in the car park.
The Slug and Lettuce was ‘fully booked’ for its opening day said manager Sam Patrick. And only those with bookings, via the website, could get in.
Wetherspoon’s The Bottle of Sack had a queue to get in and a packed beer garden. There was a queue too at The Station doing a brisk reopening day trade. While the Gate Inn was busy too.
(Image: Nick Horner/Birmingham Live)
At the top end of town - just The Townhouse (previously The Royal) was open, with two queueing areas one for ‘booked reservations’ and another for ‘non-booked reservations’. And there was chatter from the bar’s outdoor drinking area in the day.
Three bars closed early on Saturday - The Station, the Gate Inn and the Slug and Lettuce. While The Townhouse - a traditional late night venue had a queue outside shortly before 11pm.
Two police vans and a car were spotted in the High Street with a man handcuffed and talking to officers. West Midlands Police has been asked for a statement.
Sutton’s oldest pub, the Three Tuns, was sitting the opening day out as was Simpsons Gin Bar which is opening next Thursday (July 7).
Meanwhile in the town centre singer and guitar player, Tommi, 18, was busking in the Parade in the afternoon, as he has done every day since the shops opened.
The Jersey teenager, now in Whitehouse Common, had been in London to record his third album before the coronavirus struck, and was making ends meet with music.
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A visored Tom Jennings at Treatz said the dessert seller opened at 11am and had been serving take-out ice cream with customers back eating inside for the first time on Saturday.
Most restaurants stay closed
And while restaurants were allowed to open, very few did.
At lunchtime Greek specialist Eleon, Indian cuisine at Panache, Chinese, Lee Garden, famed for its buffets, Turknazz and Sangria tapa were all closed.
As were big names including Nando’s, Pizza Express, Ask and TGI Fridays. The latter will be open on Monday (July 6).
TGI’s manager, Chetan Rathod, says he’s making the final preparations. He said: “We can’t wait to get it opened to get our raving fans back! I know a lot of them have missed coming back to TGIs.” The restaurant will have alternate booths open, a one-way system and hand sanitisers aplenty.
While some eateries were takeaway-only like curry award-winners, Bhaijaan (although it wasn’t open at lunchtime) and Japanese restaurant, Sushido, which has been busy supplying medics at Good Hope in lockdown (there’s a story to link).
Open for business were Mediterranean eatery Farina, long standing Italian restaurant Pizza by Goli and Lebanese specialists, Pitalicious, which had tables outside in addition to its take-out service. So when it came to eateries it was more like independents day!
Other town centre fast food sellers open (but not for the first time) were Beeches Walk Take Away, Sutton Fryer and McDonald’s - the latter just take outs no sit ins.
One coffee shop has post-lockdown boom
Coffee shops were allowed to welcome customers in to sit and enjoy their favourite brew but just one town centre outlet did - Caffé Nero.
But it was heartening to hear Sutton’s independent coffee purveyor, Under Pressure Espresso, made more money on his first week back offering just take outs, than he normally would offering a takeaway and sit down service.
Owners Matthew Hall, who had opened Under Pressure almost six years ago to the day in 2014, was shut for three months from Saturday, March 21 to Saturday, June 27.
(Image: Nick Horner/Birmingham Live)
He furloughed his two staff members and sold his specialist coffee beans around a four-mile radius ground and whole.
But after reopening on June 27, his business was booming in the first week.
The 35-year-old from Great Barr, who had spent several years in Canada and picked up a smidgeon of a North American accent, said: “It doesn’t feel as busy but our trade has been better Monday to Friday in terms of totals.
“It is always a bit humbling that people have been supporting us. I furloughed my staff and have been delivering coffee beans to make some money as it’s my business.”
Asked why his shop is still take-out only, Matthew said: “One of the reasons is we have just had a coffee roaster and we are installing it.
“We hope to open fully in the next couple of weeks but are open for take-always.”
Elsewhere take-outs only we’re on offer at Coffee #1, while Costa was still closed.
It was a somewhat muted first day back - which on a day when the Department or Health announced 67 more coronavirus deaths where a positive CoViD-19 was recorded, is no bad thing.
The U.K. official coronavirus death toll now stands at 44,198.
But a revival of more businesses was a welcome sign, for jobs, for well-being and a sense of (new) normality...


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Paul Merson fires Aston Villa a chilling Liverpool warning

Aston Villa face the unenviable task of taking on champions Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon .
The Reds who picked up the title in record breaking fashion , have not lost at home for 56 games – indeed they have won their last 23 .
Villa boss Dean Smith reckoned this might be a good time to face Jurgen Klopp ’ s steamrollering team – on the basis they ’ ve already got the title wrapped up and that the normally imposing stadium will be empty .
Former Claret and Blue star Paul Merson does not subscribe to that theory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here “ Not one bit , ” Merson said on Soccer Saturday .
“ Not even a little bit .
I can not even think of a worse time [ to play Liverpool ] .
“ They have just been absolutely ripped to shreds [ by Manchester City ] and they will come out and be flying .
“ I don ’ t get that one .
I can understand the fans one but these players will be hurting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but no-one will be wanting to get beat by four .
“ For me , I don ’ t think it ’ s a good time to be playing Liverpool .
“ If they make as many chances and the movement then I don ’ t know how Villa are going to live with them .
I think this is a nightmare game.
” Villa will at least have been comforted by the failure of Watford , Bournemouth and Norwich to pick up points yesterday – and they will know how West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time they start at Anfield .

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Aston Villa face the unenviable task of taking on champions Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon.
The Reds who picked up the title in record breaking fashion, have not lost at home for 56 games – indeed they have won their last 23.
Villa boss Dean Smith reckoned this might be a good time to face Jurgen Klopp’s steamrollering team – on the basis they’ve already got the title wrapped up and that the normally imposing stadium will be empty.
Former Claret and Blue star Paul Merson does not subscribe to that theory.
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“Not one bit,” Merson said on Soccer Saturday. “Not even a little bit. I cannot even think of a worse time [to play Liverpool].
“They have just been absolutely ripped to shreds [by Manchester City] and they will come out and be flying.
“I don’t get that one. I can understand the fans one but these players will be hurting.
“They have won the league, but no-one will be wanting to get beat by four.
“For me, I don’t think it’s a good time to be playing Liverpool.
“If they make as many chances and the movement then I don’t know how Villa are going to live with them. I think this is a nightmare game.”
Villa will at least have been comforted by the failure of Watford, Bournemouth and Norwich to pick up points yesterday – and they will know how West Ham have fared at Newcastle by the time they start at Anfield.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Striker linked with Championship move after Blues transfer collapse

It was the transfer U-turn that summed up Birmingham City 's January transfer window .
With hours to go , Blues hoped to get a deal done for Wolves striker Bright Enobakhare , however he rejected two separate approaches on deadline day .
It is understood that Pep Clotet then turned his attentions to Bright 's teammate at Wolves Renat Dadashov .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The German-born striker has yet to make a senior appearance at Molineux , but that did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across Midlands .
But like Bright before him , Dadashov rejected the switch at the eleventh hour , with an unsuccessful previous loan spell behind his decision .
After remaining at Molineux , the 21-year-old has been forced to settle for academy appearances , with Wolves chasing a Champions League spell .
Six months later , Dadashov is being linked with another move to the Championship , this time with Blues ' tenants Coventry City .
The Sky Blues are busily recruiting players following their Championship promotion and CoventryLive report that Mark Robins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the coming weeks .

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It was the transfer U-turn that summed up Birmingham City's January transfer window.
With hours to go, Blues hoped to get a deal done for Wolves striker Bright Enobakhare, however he rejected two separate approaches on deadline day.
It is understood that Pep Clotet then turned his attentions to Bright's teammate at Wolves Renat Dadashov.
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The German-born striker has yet to make a senior appearance at Molineux, but that didn't deter Blues from trying to bring him across Midlands.
But like Bright before him, Dadashov rejected the switch at the eleventh hour, with an unsuccessful previous loan spell behind his decision.
After remaining at Molineux, the 21-year-old has been forced to settle for academy appearances, with Wolves chasing a Champions League spell.
Six months later, Dadashov is being linked with another move to the Championship, this time with Blues' tenants Coventry City.
The Sky Blues are busily recruiting players following their Championship promotion and CoventryLive report that Mark Robins could look to bring him in on-loan in the coming weeks.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Former Dudley school goes up in flames

Former Dudley school goes up in flames

More than 30 firefighters raced to the scene of an overnight fire which left a former Dudley school in a state of partial collapse .
The former Sir Gilbert Claughton School in Blowers Green Road had been sold at auction for planned redevelopment in May , 2019 .
An alarm was raised at 2.17am to say the building was on fire and was attended by six appliances plus a hydraulic platform .
West Midlands Fire Service said crews had swapped over at 8am and that Dudley Council was looking to secure the site .
Fire investigation officers will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western Power and Cadent Gas were also called out to the fire and - as of 9.30am - the road remained closed .
West Midlands Fire Service said : `` In spite of some challenging conditions created by parts of the building collapsing , we are now planning to scale down our resources at the scene .
`` However , we still expect to be there for some hours . ''
Samuel Garland , 39 , manager of the nearby Bathams Lamp Tavern for the past three years , wo n't be opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - more than a week after many other pubs around the country began trading again on 'Super Saturday ' July 4 .
But he was woken up in the night by the activity down the Blowers Green Road .
By dawn , Samuel was serving the firefighters refreshments .
`` They were outside our nearby Lamp Cottage B & B which has been taken over by Dudley Council for possible use for key workers or anyone needing to self isolate during the Covid-19 crisis .
`` I got the tea urn going and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did n't seem to need much as they are very self-contained when they are working . ''
Samuel added : `` We have n't even got any beer at the moment ... we are not expecting to open until Monday , July 13 .
`` Hopefully we can all just get back to normal as soon as possible . ''
Opened in 1904 as the Dudley Upper Standards Schoool , the former Sir Gilbert Claughton School in Blowers Green Road was a mixed-sex community school for 12 to 18-year-olds .
The last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in July 1990 and it officially closed on August 31 , 1990 .
The site was sold by SDL Auctions Bigwood at Villa Park in May , 2019 for £405,000 even though it had a guide price of £200,000 .
There were plans to transform it into 21 apartments .
The building has also been known as The Claughton Centre when used as offices .
There are videos on YouTube of urban explorers walking about inside .

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More than 30 firefighters raced to the scene of an overnight fire which left a former Dudley school in a state of partial collapse.
(Image: West Midlands Fire Service)
The former Sir Gilbert Claughton School in Blowers Green Road had been sold at auction for planned redevelopment in May, 2019.
An alarm was raised at 2.17am to say the building was on fire and was attended by six appliances plus a hydraulic platform.
West Midlands Fire Service said crews had swapped over at 8am and that Dudley Council was looking to secure the site.
Fire investigation officers will also be determining the cause of the fire.
Western Power and Cadent Gas were also called out to the fire and - as of 9.30am - the road remained closed.
West Midlands Fire Service said: "In spite of some challenging conditions created by parts of the building collapsing, we are now planning to scale down our resources at the scene.
"However, we still expect to be there for some hours."
Samuel Garland, 39, manager of the nearby Bathams Lamp Tavern for the past three years, won't be opening his pub after lockdown until July 13 - more than a week after many other pubs around the country began trading again on 'Super Saturday' July 4.
But he was woken up in the night by the activity down the Blowers Green Road.
By dawn, Samuel was serving the firefighters refreshments.
"They were outside our nearby Lamp Cottage B&B which has been taken over by Dudley Council for possible use for key workers or anyone needing to self isolate during the Covid-19 crisis.
"I got the tea urn going and served the firefighters teas and coffees - they didn't seem to need much as they are very self-contained when they are working."
Samuel added: "We haven't even got any beer at the moment... we are not expecting to open until Monday, July 13.
"Hopefully we can all just get back to normal as soon as possible."
(Image: Google Maps)
The school site
Opened in 1904 as the Dudley Upper Standards Schoool, the former Sir Gilbert Claughton School in Blowers Green Road was a mixed-sex community school for 12 to 18-year-olds.
Sir Gilbert was a late 19th century local mayor.
The last pupils left the school 30 years ago in July 1990 and it officially closed on August 31, 1990.
(Image: Google Maps)
The site was sold by SDL Auctions Bigwood at Villa Park in May, 2019 for £405,000 even though it had a guide price of £200,000.
There were plans to transform it into 21 apartments.
The building has also been known as The Claughton Centre when used as offices.
There are videos on YouTube of urban explorers walking about inside.


birminghammail--2020-07-05--Wolves favourite McCarthy keen on Bristol City role - report

Mick McCarthy has been linked with a return to football with Bristol City .
The Sun on Sunday ( page @ @ @ @ @ say the 61-year-old has ‘ thrown his hat into the ring ’ following the sacking @ @ @ @ @ Robins parted ways with Johnson after yesterday ’ s defeat to Cardiff was their fourth @ @ @ @ @ a four year stay at Ashton Gate which saw Johnson inch City up the table @ @ @ @ @ up into the Premier League .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email @ @ @ @ @ top of the page or click here Tony Pulis has already been connected with the @ @ @ @ @ now has McCarthy .
The report claims McCarthy is keen to get back into management @ @ @ @ @ Ireland in April .
His last club role came at Ipswich where he spent six @ @ @ @ @ previous five at Molineux .
He guided Wolves to the Championship title in 2009 building @ @ @ @ @ budget .

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Mick McCarthy has been linked with a return to football with Bristol City.
The Sun on Sunday (page 62, July 5) say the 61-year-old has ‘thrown his hat into the ring’ following the sacking of Lee Johnson.
The Robins parted ways with Johnson after yesterday’s defeat to Cardiff was their fourth in succession.
That ended a four year stay at Ashton Gate which saw Johnson inch City up the table without making the required step up into the Premier League.
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Tony Pulis has already been connected with the vacancy – and so too now has McCarthy.
The report claims McCarthy is keen to get back into management after leaving the Republic of Ireland in April.
His last club role came at Ipswich where he spent six years – having spent the previous five at Molineux.
He guided Wolves to the Championship title in 2009 building an exciting team on a budget.