birminghammail--2020-08-05--Man sentenced after dad killed in frenzied knife attack at house

A `` peaceful '' former delivery driver was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack by an undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenic at a house in Birmingham .
Dean Bayliss , aged 57 , was found in his room with multiple stab wounds in June last year .
His attacker , Hardeep Bhachu , 37 , who had previously admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility , was sent to a secure hospital without limit of time .
Benjamin Aina QC , prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court , said : `` At 12.19pm on June 13 last year Dean Bayliss was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oxhill Road , Handsworth which provides accommodation and support for people with vulnerabilities and in need of somewhere to live .
`` Mr Bayliss had a significant injury to his throat and stab wounds to his upper body .
`` Bhachu was another resident at the premises and was arrested shortly after having blood on his feet and abdomen and scratches to his arm .
`` Bhachu 's room was searched and a sheathed combat knife was discovered within . ''
The court heard that there were five bedrooms in the semi detached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a room below that of the defendant 's .
On the night of the killing other residents had heard screaming and banging and Mr Bayliss 's body was later discovered in a pool of blood by a support worker .
The only account of what happened was given by Bhachu to a psychiatrist .
He said he had woken and felt `` extreme aggression '' and had gone out with the weapon , the court heard .
He said he had knocked on the victim 's door and then pushed his way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bhachu told the psychiatrist : `` It was cold blooded murder .
I felt no emotion . ''
Mr Aina said there had been two previous incidents involving the defendant and knives and that he had shown a number of symptoms for his illness but without receiving any treatment .
As a result of his abnormal mental function he was unable to form rational judgement or exercise self control and had a lack of insight .
In a statement , Zoe Roberts , Mr Bayliss ’ ex-wife , said that he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughters .
They had divorced in 2016 but had remained a close friend and a constant part of the family .
The statement said : `` He was a delivery driver for over 30 years .
After some personal problems he lost his job but he was getting his life back on track .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store '' He lived a simple and peaceful life loving his daughters .
`` His violent and senseless death has taken so much away from us .
He has literally broken our hearts .
I feel broken and lost without him . ''
While Lewis Bayliss said : `` The person responsible for killing my dad has made my life feel like a bomb has exploded and the pieces no longer fit together .
`` He was a loving human being who would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr memories are of a peaceful man who made a difference to the lives of those who knew him .
`` He had opened his door thinking someone needed help .
He died alone in his flat .
`` No one should leave this world in these circumstances at the hands of someone else . ''
In passing sentence Judge Francis Laird QC said he was a `` loving and loved father and step father '' and that his loss had been devastating to his family .
He said that Bhachu was dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith QC , defending , said : `` He had an untreated and undiagnosed mental illness . ''
He said that Bhachu needed long term intensive treatment and supervision for the protection of others .

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A "peaceful" former delivery driver was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack by an undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenic at a house in Birmingham.
Dean Bayliss, aged 57, was found in his room with multiple stab wounds in June last year.
His attacker, Hardeep Bhachu, 37, who had previously admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, was sent to a secure hospital without limit of time.
Benjamin Aina QC, prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court, said: "At 12.19pm on June 13 last year Dean Bayliss was found lying deceased in his room at Oxhill Road, Handsworth which provides accommodation and support for people with vulnerabilities and in need of somewhere to live.
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"Mr Bayliss had a significant injury to his throat and stab wounds to his upper body.
"Bhachu was another resident at the premises and was arrested shortly after having blood on his feet and abdomen and scratches to his arm.
"Bhachu's room was searched and a sheathed combat knife was discovered within."
The court heard that there were five bedrooms in the semi detached property and that Mr Bayliss had resided in a room below that of the defendant's.
On the night of the killing other residents had heard screaming and banging and Mr Bayliss's body was later discovered in a pool of blood by a support worker.
The only account of what happened was given by Bhachu to a psychiatrist.
He said he had woken and felt "extreme aggression" and had gone out with the weapon, the court heard.
He said he had knocked on the victim's door and then pushed his way in before repeatedly stabbing Mr Bayliss.
Bhachu told the psychiatrist: "It was cold blooded murder. I felt no emotion."
Mr Aina said there had been two previous incidents involving the defendant and knives and that he had shown a number of symptoms for his illness but without receiving any treatment.
As a result of his abnormal mental function he was unable to form rational judgement or exercise self control and had a lack of insight.
In a statement, Zoe Roberts, Mr Bayliss’ ex-wife, said that he had been a loving step father to her three daughters.
They had divorced in 2016 but had remained a close friend and a constant part of the family.
The statement said: "He was a delivery driver for over 30 years. After some personal problems he lost his job but he was getting his life back on track.
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"He lived a simple and peaceful life loving his daughters.
"His violent and senseless death has taken so much away from us. He has literally broken our hearts. I feel broken and lost without him."
While Lewis Bayliss said: "The person responsible for killing my dad has made my life feel like a bomb has exploded and the pieces no longer fit together.
"He was a loving human being who would have done anything for anyone.
"Mr memories are of a peaceful man who made a difference to the lives of those who knew him.
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"He had opened his door thinking someone needed help. He died alone in his flat.
"No one should leave this world in these circumstances at the hands of someone else."
In passing sentence Judge Francis Laird QC said he was a "loving and loved father and step father" and that his loss had been devastating to his family.
He said that Bhachu was dangerous and a risk to others.
Andrew Smith QC, defending, said: "He had an untreated and undiagnosed mental illness."
He said that Bhachu needed long term intensive treatment and supervision for the protection of others.


birminghammail--2020-08-05--'It's a shame' - The regret that will strike a chord with Wolves fans

Nuno Esprito Santo has reiterated his disappointment fans will not be able to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers in Europa League action at Molineux on Thursday night .
Wolves will reach the Europa League quarter-finals for the first time since 1972 ( when it was known as the UEFA Cup ) if they beat Greek champions Olympiakos in the delayed second leg of their Round of 16 tie .
Such a historic occasion under lights would inevitably have attracted a full house at Molineux .
But there will be no crowd with the game to be played behind closed doors in accordance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
“ We really miss them , '' Nuno said .
`` I think football misses the fans .
Me particularly , I miss the atmospheres at Molineux .
It ’ s a shame we can not compete together in this important match for us .
`` Fans are the essence of football and we don ’ t have them.
” Fans were also absent when the sides played out a 1-1 draw in March , just one day before the Premier League suspended its season because of the emerging Covid crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up against his compatriot and former team-mate Pedro Martins once more .
“ I know him very well because we played together , '' the Portuguese added .
`` We were teammates and he ’ s a very good friend of mine .
Let ’ s play the game .
For sure , both of us want our teams to perform well and in the end , we ’ ll see , but the friendship will be there.
” There will also be a reunion for Wolves attacker Daniel Podence as he faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 24-year-old spent 18 months at Olympiakos , who wrapped up their 45th Greek title back in June , and has inside know ; ledger Nuno is keen to tap into .
“ It ’ s always useful , all the details , all the info you can gather and pass to the players – it ’ s important , '' the Wolves manager said .
`` Among them also , they speak and share opinions .
Daniel is a big source of information , so we have to take all we can @ @ @ @

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Nuno Esprito Santo has reiterated his disappointment fans will not be able to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers in Europa League action at Molineux on Thursday night.
Wolves will reach the Europa League quarter-finals for the first time since 1972 (when it was known as the UEFA Cup) if they beat Greek champions Olympiakos in the delayed second leg of their Round of 16 tie.
Such a historic occasion under lights would inevitably have attracted a full house at Molineux.
But there will be no crowd with the game to be played behind closed doors in accordance with public health protocol amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We really miss them," Nuno said.
"I think football misses the fans. Me particularly, I miss the atmospheres at Molineux. It’s a shame we cannot compete together in this important match for us.
"Fans are the essence of football and we don’t have them.”
Fans were also absent when the sides played out a 1-1 draw in March, just one day before the Premier League suspended its season because of the emerging Covid crisis.
The rematch will see Nuno come up against his compatriot and former team-mate Pedro Martins once more.
“I know him very well because we played together," the Portuguese added.
"We were teammates and he’s a very good friend of mine. Let’s play the game. For sure, both of us want our teams to perform well and in the end, we’ll see, but the friendship will be there.”
There will also be a reunion for Wolves attacker Daniel Podence as he faces the club he left in January.
The 24-year-old spent 18 months at Olympiakos, who wrapped up their 45th Greek title back in June, and has inside know;ledger Nuno is keen to tap into.
“It’s always useful, all the details, all the info you can gather and pass to the players – it’s important," the Wolves manager said.
"Among them also, they speak and share opinions. Daniel is a big source of information, so we have to take all we can from him.”


birminghammail--2020-08-05--ADVERTORIAL: Win a barbecue set worth £400 used by top chef

Lamb at its best attracts words like succulent and delicious , and there is a triple helping of good news for those who like nothing better on their plate .
First of all , how about sampling a brand that is known far and wide , with the launch of the Welsh Lamb season ?
Now is the perfect time to eat fresh , seasonal Welsh Lamb , which is in ample supply and at its best over the coming months .
Then there is some expert advice on hand to ensure you cook it in a way which maximises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a special recipe created for your delecation .
And , thirdly , to celebrate the new season , there is a chance to win over £400 of high-end barbecuing equipment .
Chefs across Britain know how good Welsh Lamb is Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has launched its annual PGI Welsh Lamb campaign by calling on consumers to experience for themselves the unique flavours that make it so respected across the world .
Welsh Lamb is suited to a wide-range of cuisines and cooking methods and the new campaign focuses on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has become a favourite for British chefs With fresh , new-season Welsh Lamb at its most plentiful , now is the time to help people have confidence to cook the versatile meat from the comfort of their own homes as uncertainty continues to plague the restaurant industry .
“ Seasonal eating is something many of us are guilty of forgetting , but there ’ s a reason things taste better at the right time of year , '' said market development manager Rhys Llywelyn .
`` We hope our upcoming campaign builds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to make quality , restaurant-style dishes from the comfort of their own homes.
” Having PGI-status takes into consideration how factors such as the clean air and spring water , fresh grass and fragrant heather all contribute to create a unique taste , which can not be replicated anywhere else in the world .
Top tips on how to get the best out of Welsh Lamb To inspire people to try Welsh Lamb at home , and show why it ’ s suited to such a wide-range of cuisines and cooking methods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the food world will be lending a hand over the coming months to create delicious recipes and simple how to guides so people can find out for themselves just why it ’ s so highly regarded .
Among these is Dean Edwards , who has been a regular chef on ITV ’ s Lorraine over the past decade and John Gregory-Smith , who is a chef , presenter and best-selling author who specialises in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine .
Also working on the campaign is Michelin-starred chef Hywel Griffith , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gower , and who will be helping people make the most of the summer barbecue season .
Dining out in its usual sense may have taken a hit over the last few months , but , as restaurants continue their comeback , do n't forget that it is also the time of year when the sweet aroma of barbecue smoke wafts over rooftops and garden fences .
To help make the most of this , Hywel has created a delicious barbecue recipe and launched a competition giving the chance for people to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So why is Welsh lamb so suited to barbecue cooking ?
“ When it comes to barbecuing , Welsh Lamb lends itself perfectly because you ’ ve got two choices – long and slow or medium rare , '' said Hywel .
`` Its versatility means that all the different cuts can be cooked on the barbecue and they taste absolutely fantastic .
“ The two best cuts for long and slow cooking are the shoulder or the breast because they have a high fat content .
As they cook , all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while it ’ s cooking and you end up with a fantastic product .
“ When cooking medium-rare you can use best end , the rack of lamb and the leg .
I would cook a leg of lamb to medium/medium-well .
You could smoke it at a higher temperature or you could cook it quicker in steak form .
You can cook the racks or the best end beautifully pink .
It ’ s such a versatile product.
” Are you ready for this culinary delight for six people ?
Preparation time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to five hours of cooking .
1 .
Preheat the smoker .
It will be ready when the coals are just dying down and the temperature has reached 120°C .
2 .
To prepare the lamb , make five randomly spaced incisions on the skin side of the shoulder .
3 .
Push one blanched garlic clove and basil leaf into each of the incisions .
( Blanching the garlic beforehand gives a more mellow flavour ) .
4 .
Sprinkle plenty of salt over the lamb , ensuring it gets into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it cooks .
5 .
Place the lamb ( with the incisions facing up ) onto the grill in the smoker .
It will need to cook for four to five hours .
6 .
Meanwhile prepare the salad .
Add the spring onions , fennel , tomatoes , a good pinch of salt , the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar to a large mixing bowl .
Mix well .
Cover the salad with cling film and leave to marinade in the fridge .
The acidity of the vinegar will marry all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lamb has been cooking for about an hour , place the aubergines on the grill next to it .
8 .
Take the aubergines off the grill after one to two hours .
They should have a smoky appearance and reduced in size a little .
9 .
Cut the aubergines in half lengthways , then scrape the flesh out onto a chopping board .
Add a pinch of salt to the aubergine flesh , chop it and place onto a large serving platter .
Set aside .
10 .
Take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rocket .
Roughly chop the remaining basil leaves and add to the salad .
Mix well and season to taste .
11 .
The lamb should be ready after four to five hours of cooking .
If possible , check the temperature with a probe – for well done , slow cooked lamb that will easily come off the bone , the recommended core temperature for the meat is around 68°C and 72°C .
12 .
Carefully take the lamb out of the smoker - it should have reduced in size and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the meat falling easily away from the bone .
Place onto the serving platter with the bread , salad and chopped aubergine .
Sprinkle a little more salt on top of the lamb if you like .
For more information on the upcoming campaign or how to enter the competition , visit eatwelshlamb.com .
You can also go on to Facebook , Twitter or Instagram .

Lamb at its best attracts words like succulent and delicious, and there is a triple helping of good news for those who like nothing better on their plate.
First of all, how about sampling a brand that is known far and wide, with the launch of the Welsh Lamb season? Now is the perfect time to eat fresh, seasonal Welsh Lamb, which is in ample supply and at its best over the coming months.
Then there is some expert advice on hand to ensure you cook it in a way which maximises its pleasing texture and flavours, with a special recipe created for your delecation.
And, thirdly, to celebrate the new season, there is a chance to win over £400 of high-end barbecuing equipment.
Chefs across Britain know how good Welsh Lamb is
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has launched its annual PGI Welsh Lamb campaign by calling on consumers to experience for themselves the unique flavours that make it so respected across the world.
Welsh Lamb is suited to a wide-range of cuisines and cooking methods and the new campaign focuses on showing how versatile it is and why it has become a favourite for British chefs
With fresh, new-season Welsh Lamb at its most plentiful, now is the time to help people have confidence to cook the versatile meat from the comfort of their own homes as uncertainty continues to plague the restaurant industry.
“Seasonal eating is something many of us are guilty of forgetting, but there’s a reason things taste better at the right time of year," said market development manager Rhys Llywelyn. "We hope our upcoming campaign builds on recent momentum as we show people how to make quality, restaurant-style dishes from the comfort of their own homes.”
Having PGI-status takes into consideration how factors such as the clean air and spring water, fresh grass and fragrant heather all contribute to create a unique taste, which cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.
Top tips on how to get the best out of Welsh Lamb
To inspire people to try Welsh Lamb at home, and show why it’s suited to such a wide-range of cuisines and cooking methods, a series of leading figures from the food world will be lending a hand over the coming months to create delicious recipes and simple how to guides so people can find out for themselves just why it’s so highly regarded.
Among these is Dean Edwards, who has been a regular chef on ITV’s Lorraine over the past decade and John Gregory-Smith, who is a chef, presenter and best-selling author who specialises in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine.
Also working on the campaign is Michelin-starred chef and Great British Menu Wales winner 2020 Hywel Griffith, of the Beach House restaurant in Oxwich, Gower, and who will be helping people make the most of the summer barbecue season.
Dining out in its usual sense may have taken a hit over the last few months, but, as restaurants continue their comeback, don't forget that it is also the time of year when the sweet aroma of barbecue smoke wafts over rooftops and garden fences.
To help make the most of this, Hywel has created a delicious barbecue recipe and launched a competition giving the chance for people to win over £400 of high-end barbecuing equipment.
So why is Welsh lamb so suited to barbecue cooking?
“When it comes to barbecuing, Welsh Lamb lends itself perfectly because you’ve got two choices – long and slow or medium rare," said Hywel. "Its versatility means that all the different cuts can be cooked on the barbecue and they taste absolutely fantastic.
“The two best cuts for long and slow cooking are the shoulder or the breast because they have a high fat content. As they cook, all the fat melts away and bastes the meat while it’s cooking and you end up with a fantastic product.
“When cooking medium-rare you can use best end, the rack of lamb and the leg. I would cook a leg of lamb to medium/medium-well. You could smoke it at a higher temperature or you could cook it quicker in steak form. You can cook the racks or the best end beautifully pink. It’s such a versatile product.”
Hywel Griffith’s Welsh Lamb shoulder with a chunky tomato and fennel salad
Are you ready for this culinary delight for six people?
Preparation time is 20 minutes, followed by four to five hours of cooking.
Ingredients
1 PGI Welsh Lamb shoulder joint
5 garlic cloves, boiled in water for 10 minutes
Handful of fresh basil leaves (about 15 leaves)
Salt
For the salad:
5 spring onions, roughly sliced
1 head of fennel, roughly chopped
5 ripe plum tomatoes, roughly diced
Salt
50ml olive oil
50ml balsamic vinegar
2 aubergines
150g rocket
1 ciabatta loaf
Method
1. Preheat the smoker. It will be ready when the coals are just dying down and the temperature has reached 120°C.
2. To prepare the lamb, make five randomly spaced incisions on the skin side of the shoulder.
3. Push one blanched garlic clove and basil leaf into each of the incisions. (Blanching the garlic beforehand gives a more mellow flavour).
4. Sprinkle plenty of salt over the lamb, ensuring it gets into the incisions – this helps to season while it cooks.
5. Place the lamb (with the incisions facing up) onto the grill in the smoker. It will need to cook for four to five hours.
6. Meanwhile prepare the salad. Add the spring onions, fennel, tomatoes, a good pinch of salt, the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar to a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Cover the salad with cling film and leave to marinade in the fridge. The acidity of the vinegar will marry all the flavours together.
7. After the lamb has been cooking for about an hour, place the aubergines on the grill next to it.
8. Take the aubergines off the grill after one to two hours. They should have a smoky appearance and reduced in size a little.
9. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways, then scrape the flesh out onto a chopping board. Add a pinch of salt to the aubergine flesh, chop it and place onto a large serving platter. Set aside.
10. Take the salad out of the fridge and add the rocket. Roughly chop the remaining basil leaves and add to the salad. Mix well and season to taste.
11. The lamb should be ready after four to five hours of cooking. If possible, check the temperature with a probe – for well done, slow cooked lamb that will easily come off the bone, the recommended core temperature for the meat is around 68°C and 72°C.
12. Carefully take the lamb out of the smoker - it should have reduced in size and a little and crispy on the corners, with the meat falling easily away from the bone. Place onto the serving platter with the bread, salad and chopped aubergine. Sprinkle a little more salt on top of the lamb if you like.
For more information on the upcoming campaign or how to enter the competition, visit eatwelshlamb.com. You can also go on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.


birminghammail--2020-08-05--More Covid-19 cases at two Midlands farms with total hitting 170

More Covid-19 cases have been identified at a farm in Worcestershire and another near Malvern but both outbreaks appear to be under control .
Two more positive Covid cases – those with the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic – have been identified at Evesham Vale Growers Limited in Blackminster , bringing the outbreak total there to 28 .
While a further eight cases have been identified at AS Green and Co in Mahon , near Malvern – bringing the total positive Covid-19 cases there to 142 .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , Director of Public Health for Worcestershire said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health England ( PHE ) Midlands to support Evesham Vale Growers Limited , at Blackminster near Evesham , following an outbreak of Covid-19 among their workforce .
“ Currently 28 key workers from EVG have tested positive for Covid-19 , from a workforce of around 340 key workers .
“ They are employed to carry out packing work vital to the UK food supply chain and the local economy .
“ The outbreak was first identified with two cases on Monday , July 20 .
It is believed to be linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling to the Worcestershire site by minibus .
The farm had been operating at reduced capacity a week ago as 75 per cent of the workforce self-isolated .
A spokesperson for Evesham Vale Growers had previously said : “ Our staff are our priority , they are hard-working key workers helping us provide food for the country .
“ The site has a multitude of preventative measures in place for our workers who live on site and continue to work .
“ This includes screens , hand washing facilities , extra cleaning and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely with PHE Midlands and Public Health at Worcestershire County Council to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , and remain open to provide our vital services.
” The outbreak in Worcestershire is a lot lower than the farm in Herefordshire , where numbers crept up again this week .
Herefordshire Council and PHE Midlands said they continue to work with AS Green and Co to contain an outbreak at that farm with regular testing ‘ continuing ’ .
A spokesperson for Herefordshire Council said : “ A number of workers who have previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of self-isolation and are able to resume their daily activities .
“ These workers are able to return to work or leave the farm .
“ Those workers who have recently tested positive have been asked to remain on site and self-isolate to reduce risk of spread within the workforce and into the wider community .
“ They are being provided with food and essential supplies during their ongoing period of isolation .
“ We are aware that local residents are concerned , but the risk to the general public remains low .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wash your hands regularly , keep your distance , and use a face covering to help protect yourself and others .
If you develop a fever , persistent dry cough , or have a loss or change in your sense of taste or smell , please call 119 to arrange a test.
” The Food Standards Agency said it was ‘ highly unlikely that Covid-19 can be contracted from food ’ and added that cooking will ‘ thoroughly kill the virus ’ .

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More Covid-19 cases have been identified at a farm in Worcestershire and another near Malvern but both outbreaks appear to be under control.
Two more positive Covid cases – those with the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic – have been identified at Evesham Vale Growers Limited in Blackminster, bringing the outbreak total there to 28.
While a further eight cases have been identified at AS Green and Co in Mahon, near Malvern – bringing the total positive Covid-19 cases there to 142.
Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire said: “Worcestershire County Council is working with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands to support Evesham Vale Growers Limited, at Blackminster near Evesham, following an outbreak of Covid-19 among their workforce.
“Currently 28 key workers from EVG have tested positive for Covid-19, from a workforce of around 340 key workers.
“They are employed to carry out packing work vital to the UK food supply chain and the local economy. “
The outbreak was first identified with two cases on Monday, July 20. It is believed to be linked to an outbreak in Sandwell, with workers travelling to the Worcestershire site by minibus.
The farm had been operating at reduced capacity a week ago as 75 per cent of the workforce self-isolated.
A spokesperson for Evesham Vale Growers had previously said: “Our staff are our priority, they are hard-working key workers helping us provide food for the country.
“The site has a multitude of preventative measures in place for our workers who live on site and continue to work.
“This includes screens, hand washing facilities, extra cleaning and staggered start times. We are working closely with PHE Midlands and Public Health at Worcestershire County Council to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and remain open to provide our vital services.”
The outbreak in Worcestershire is a lot lower than the farm in Herefordshire, where numbers crept up again this week. Herefordshire Council and PHE Midlands said they continue to work with AS Green and Co to contain an outbreak at that farm with regular testing ‘continuing’.
A spokesperson for Herefordshire Council said: “A number of workers who have previously tested positive have now completed their period of self-isolation and are able to resume their daily activities.
“These workers are able to return to work or leave the farm.
“Those workers who have recently tested positive have been asked to remain on site and self-isolate to reduce risk of spread within the workforce and into the wider community.
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“They are being provided with food and essential supplies during their ongoing period of isolation.
“We are aware that local residents are concerned, but the risk to the general public remains low.
“We would like to remind people to wash your hands regularly, keep your distance, and use a face covering to help protect yourself and others. If you develop a fever, persistent dry cough, or have a loss or change in your sense of taste or smell, please call 119 to arrange a test.”
The Food Standards Agency said it was ‘highly unlikely that Covid-19 can be contracted from food’ and added that cooking will ‘thoroughly kill the virus’.


birminghammail--2020-08-05--Disney's live action Mulan is going straight to Disney Plus

Disney fans hoping to see the live action remake of Mulan at the cinema will be disappointed as the movie is heading straight to its streaming platform - and it will cost more to view .
The hotly-anticipated movie will be streamed on Disney+ on September 4 , reports the M.E.N .
But subscribers to the service will see an added cost to the subscription service of $ 29.99 ( around £23 ) .
Currently only US pricing is known but it 's likely to be around the same price for the UK .
The coronavirus crisis delayed the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars Liu Yifei as Mulan who disguises herself as a man called Hua Jun to enlist in the Imperial Army instead of her sickly father .
The film stays true to the original Disney animated version from 1998 but die-hard fans wo n't hear songs such as A Girl Worth Fighting For and I 'll Make a Man Out Of You .
Popular Disney releases such as Artemis Fowl and Lady and the Tramp have already been made available on Disney+ as part of the £5.99 subscription .
And pay-per-view channels like Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Onward which was not available in cinemas for long .
To find out more go to www.disneyplus.com .
Meanwhile Cineworld has re-opened cinemas across the country - including Broad Street Birmingham and Solihull .
The cinema chain closed all 128 of its cinemas in the UK back in mid-March amid the coronavirus crisis .
Cineworld has confirmed strict social distancing measures will be in place , with different seating to ensure families sit together , but away from other customers .
Staggered film times are expected , in a bid to reduce capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep customers and staff members safe while buying popcorn , snacks and such .
Staff will regularly , thoroughly clean screens extensively , and hand sanitiser is set to be provided throughout .
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Contactless payments of no more than £45 are also anticipated .

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Disney fans hoping to see the live action remake of Mulan at the cinema will be disappointed as the movie is heading straight to its streaming platform - and it will cost more to view.
The hotly-anticipated movie will be streamed on Disney+ on September 4, reports the M.E.N.
But subscribers to the service will see an added cost to the subscription service of $29.99 (around £23).
Currently only US pricing is known but it's likely to be around the same price for the UK.
The coronavirus crisis delayed the original release date of March.
The movie stars Liu Yifei as Mulan who disguises herself as a man called Hua Jun to enlist in the Imperial Army instead of her sickly father.
The film stays true to the original Disney animated version from 1998 but die-hard fans won't hear songs such as A Girl Worth Fighting For and I'll Make a Man Out Of You.
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Popular Disney releases such as Artemis Fowl and Lady and the Tramp have already been made available on Disney+ as part of the £5.99 subscription.
And pay-per-view channels like Sky Store and Amazon are showing Pixar's Onward which was not available in cinemas for long.
To find out more go to www.disneyplus.com.
Meanwhile Cineworld has re-opened cinemas across the country - including Broad Street Birmingham and Solihull.
The cinema chain closed all 128 of its cinemas in the UK back in mid-March amid the coronavirus crisis.
Cineworld has confirmed strict social distancing measures will be in place, with different seating to ensure families sit together, but away from other customers.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Staggered film times are expected, in a bid to reduce capacity, with Perspex screens at tills to keep customers and staff members safe while buying popcorn, snacks and such.
Staff will regularly, thoroughly clean screens extensively, and hand sanitiser is set to be provided throughout.
There will be extra time between film screenings to clean communal areas, too.
Contactless payments of no more than £45 are also anticipated.


birminghammail--2020-08-05--Andros Townsend claims Jack Grealish deal could cause 'unrest'

Andros Townsend has claimed Manchester United risk 'upsetting the dressing room ' by splashing the cash on the likes of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish this summer .
United are known to be admirers of the playmaker , who played a vital role in Villa 's Premier League survival with eight goals and six assists in 36 games .
It has been claimed for several months Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are preparing a bid , although Villa are thought be standing firmly by their £80m valuation of the 24-year-old .
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is also a target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes the eye-watering finances involved in such deals could cause controversy .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here “ It can upset the dressing room , ” Townsend told talkSPORT .
“ I ’ ve had both sides of it .
When I was at Spurs , a youngster coming through , we signed Erik Lamela… “ When he first joined I was playing ahead of him , and I was on something like £5,000 a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on £60,000-a-week .
“ I was playing ahead of this guy but I was nowhere near his wages , so yeah it does cause a bit of unrest .
On the other hand , when I joined Palace the same thing happened , but it was me .
“ I was reportedly on more than the players that were already there and I didn ’ t hit the ground running , I wasn ’ t playing well and it did cause unrest with players saying ‘ hold on , how come he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m only on this ?
“ So it can cause some problems.
” Grealish has three years left on his current contract and it has been reported Villa are willing to offer him £100,000-a-week to fight off interest from elsewhere .

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Andros Townsend has claimed Manchester United risk 'upsetting the dressing room' by splashing the cash on the likes of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish this summer.
United are known to be admirers of the playmaker, who played a vital role in Villa's Premier League survival with eight goals and six assists in 36 games.
It has been claimed for several months Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are preparing a bid, although Villa are thought be standing firmly by their £80m valuation of the 24-year-old.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is also a target for United but Crystal Palace winger Townsend believes the eye-watering finances involved in such deals could cause controversy.
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“It can upset the dressing room,” Townsend told talkSPORT. “I’ve had both sides of it. When I was at Spurs, a youngster coming through, we signed Erik Lamela…
“When he first joined I was playing ahead of him, and I was on something like £5,000 a week at the time while he was reportedly on £60,000-a-week.
“I was playing ahead of this guy but I was nowhere near his wages, so yeah it does cause a bit of unrest. On the other hand, when I joined Palace the same thing happened, but it was me.
“I was reportedly on more than the players that were already there and I didn’t hit the ground running, I wasn’t playing well and it did cause unrest with players saying ‘hold on, how come he’s on that amount and I’m only on this?
“So it can cause some problems.”
Grealish has three years left on his current contract and it has been reported Villa are willing to offer him £100,000-a-week to fight off interest from elsewhere.


birminghammail--2020-08-05--Fury after Birmingham Magistrates staff diagnosed with Covid

Two Birmingham Magistrates Court staff members have been diagnosed with Covid-19 - yet the building has remained open to the public .
Sources claim that the workers had the coronavirus confirmed last week but other employees at the Corporation Street site say they were only told on Monday this week .
The court has been undertaking deep cleans and contact tracing is underway for those who may have come into contact with the employees .
It is understood a number of other workers are also being tested for coronavirus .
A source close to the court questioned why it had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed to protect staff and members of the public .
`` The court has not closed at all , '' they said .
`` Areas were cleaned whilst open , these would be court rooms and offices the two staff were in . ''
They added : `` It should have been shut at least for this week until all test results were confirmed as negative '' I 'm not saying the two confirmed cases are at fault , I believe they both went home as soon as they were unwell last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more , they could be putting others at risk . ''
The magistrates is set in the Victoria Law Courts , a Grade I listed building and has 23 courtrooms in operation at any one time .
There are understood to be around 80 administrative staff , 40 legal workers and ten security personnel in the building , as well as lawyers and probation staff .
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`` All they have done is reduce the court 's sittings this week but the building is still open with people coming and going .
Have they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with the confirmed cases last week ?
I bet not !
Why is n't the public being told ? ''
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said : `` In line with public health advice , a number of courtrooms were deep-cleaned after two staff members tested positive for Covid-19 .
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Two Birmingham Magistrates Court staff members have been diagnosed with Covid-19 - yet the building has remained open to the public.
Sources claim that the workers had the coronavirus confirmed last week but other employees at the Corporation Street site say they were only told on Monday this week.
The court has been undertaking deep cleans and contact tracing is underway for those who may have come into contact with the employees.
It is understood a number of other workers are also being tested for coronavirus.
A source close to the court questioned why it had not been closed after the cases were confirmed to protect staff and members of the public.
"The court has not closed at all," they said. "Areas were cleaned whilst open, these would be court rooms and offices the two staff were in."
They added: "It should have been shut at least for this week until all test results were confirmed as negative
"I'm not saying the two confirmed cases are at fault, I believe they both went home as soon as they were unwell last week.
"But management should have done more, they could be putting others at risk."
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The magistrates is set in the Victoria Law Courts, a Grade I listed building and has 23 courtrooms in operation at any one time. There are understood to be around 80 administrative staff, 40 legal workers and ten security personnel in the building, as well as lawyers and probation staff.
The court was closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic but later opened to operate a smaller service, with full social distancing inside the building.
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A source said visitors to the court were not being informed of the situation.
"All they have done is reduce the court's sittings this week but the building is still open with people coming and going. Have they contacted all the people who were in contact with the confirmed cases last week? I bet not! Why isn't the public being told?"
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "In line with public health advice, a number of courtrooms were deep-cleaned after two staff members tested positive for Covid-19. There have been no other reported cases.”


birminghammail--2020-08-05--Shocking footage shows woman being dragged along road as thief steals her car

Shocking footage shows a woman being dragged along the road after a thief stole her car .
The victim was left clinging onto the open driver ’ s door of her Ford C-Max as Paul Harvey sped off along Lodge Road in West Bromwich .
Harvey , 49 , had jumped into the vehicle while the woman visited a nearby church on October 6 last year .
As she returned to the car with the key fob in her hand , Harvey - who was sitting in the driver ’ s seat - was able to quickly start the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her 30s , was dragged around 20 metres along the road - as can be seen in the video above - before being flung off .
She was left with cuts and scarring as a result of the traumatic ordeal but was able to give police officers a good description of the robber .
Harvey , who later dumped the car in Walsall , was arrested after an officer was able to identify him from the detailed description .
He was then identified by the victim during an ID parade .
With a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of Asbury Road , Friar Park , pleaded guilty to robbery and was jailed for six years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday , July 30 .
Speaking after the hearing , PC Craig Elliott , from force CID , said : `` This was absolutely terrifying for the victim and it ’ s just sheer fortune she was not more seriously hurt .
`` Harvey saw an opportunity and did not care who he hurt along the way .
`` It was through local knowledge that an officer was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just the description .
`` It shows the value of knowing our communities and Harvey has now lost his freedom for a long time . ''

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Shocking footage shows a woman being dragged along the road after a thief stole her car.
The victim was left clinging onto the open driver’s door of her Ford C-Max as Paul Harvey sped off along Lodge Road in West Bromwich.
Harvey, 49, had jumped into the vehicle while the woman visited a nearby church on October 6 last year.
As she returned to the car with the key fob in her hand, Harvey - who was sitting in the driver’s seat - was able to quickly start the vehicle.
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The victim, who is in her 30s, was dragged around 20 metres along the road - as can be seen in the video above - before being flung off.
She was left with cuts and scarring as a result of the traumatic ordeal but was able to give police officers a good description of the robber.
Harvey, who later dumped the car in Walsall, was arrested after an officer was able to identify him from the detailed description. He was then identified by the victim during an ID parade.
With a weight of evidence against him, Harvey, of Asbury Road, Friar Park, pleaded guilty to robbery and was jailed for six years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday, July 30.
Speaking after the hearing, PC Craig Elliott, from force CID, said: "This was absolutely terrifying for the victim and it’s just sheer fortune she was not more seriously hurt.
"Harvey saw an opportunity and did not care who he hurt along the way.
"It was through local knowledge that an officer was able to identify Harvey as the prime suspect through just the description.
"It shows the value of knowing our communities and Harvey has now lost his freedom for a long time."


birminghammail--2020-08-05--Bookies doubtful as Birmingham City's Championship title odds are revealed

Aitor Karanka sure has his work cut out if he is to guide Birmingham City to the Championship title in his first season at St Andrew 's .
That 's according to bookmakers who have marked Blues down as 16th in the list of contenders to win the second tier next term .
The bookies are giving punters odds as long as 33/1 on the prospect of Karanka going one better than he did with Middlesbrough in 2016 .
With Under-23s boss Steve Spooner replacing Pep Clotet for the last four matches , Blues narrowly avoided relegation last term , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bottom three .
It would have been even hairier for Bluenoses had Wigan not been hit by a 12-point deduction that saw them plummet from mid-table to second-bottom .
It was the fourth season in seven the club has flirted with a fall into League One .
Brentford are amongst the favourites to win the Championship in 2020/21 after losing Tuesday 's play-off final to Fulham .
The Bees were beaten 2-1 at Wembley and have been automatically installed as one of the teams to beat for next season .
Relegated Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watford make up three of the top four , with the latter installed as the shortest bet to win the title .
Despite being managerless , the Hornets are 13/2 favourites to lift the trophy next May , with Brentford at 7/1 , followed by Norwich ( 8/1 ) and Bournemouth ( 12/1 ) .
Michael O'Neill 's impact at Stoke City sees them priced as fifth-favourite , level with Nottingham Forest despite an eight-place and 14-point gap between the two clubs last season .
Cardiff , Middlesbrough and Millwall are next in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his ninth promotion on Teesside .
However , with Watford , Bournemouth and Bristol City all yet to fill their vacant managerial positions , the odds will twist and turn before September 12 .
Here 's a full list of the runners and riders for next year 's Championship title :

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Aitor Karanka sure has his work cut out if he is to guide Birmingham City to the Championship title in his first season at St Andrew's.
That's according to bookmakers who have marked Blues down as 16th in the list of contenders to win the second tier next term.
The bookies are giving punters odds as long as 33/1 on the prospect of Karanka going one better than he did with Middlesbrough in 2016.
With Under-23s boss Steve Spooner replacing Pep Clotet for the last four matches, Blues narrowly avoided relegation last term, finishing just two points and places above the bottom three.
(Image: BCFC.com/Roy Smiljanic)
It would have been even hairier for Bluenoses had Wigan not been hit by a 12-point deduction that saw them plummet from mid-table to second-bottom.
It was the fourth season in seven the club has flirted with a fall into League One.
Brentford are amongst the favourites to win the Championship in 2020/21 after losing Tuesday's play-off final to Fulham.
The Bees were beaten 2-1 at Wembley and have been automatically installed as one of the teams to beat for next season.
Relegated Premier League clubs Bournemouth, Norwich City and Watford make up three of the top four, with the latter installed as the shortest bet to win the title.
Despite being managerless, the Hornets are 13/2 favourites to lift the trophy next May, with Brentford at 7/1, followed by Norwich (8/1) and Bournemouth (12/1).
Michael O'Neill's impact at Stoke City sees them priced as fifth-favourite, level with Nottingham Forest despite an eight-place and 14-point gap between the two clubs last season.
Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Millwall are next in the queue, with Neil Warnock searching for his ninth promotion on Teesside.
However, with Watford, Bournemouth and Bristol City all yet to fill their vacant managerial positions, the odds will twist and turn before September 12.
Here's a full list of the runners and riders for next year's Championship title:
Watford -13/2
Brentford - 7/1
Norwich City - 8/1
Bournemouth - 12/1
Stoke City - 14/1
Nottingham Forest - 14/1
Cardiff City - 16/1
Middlesbrough - 16/1
Millwall - 16/1
Preston North End - 20/1
Swansea City - 20/1
Derby County - 20/1
Huddersfield Town - 20/1
Blackburn Rovers - 25/1
Bristol City 25/1
Birmingham City - 33/1
Queens Park Rangers - 40/1
Reading - 40/1
Barnsley - 40/1
Luton Town - 40/1
Coventry City - 50/1
Sheffield Wednesday - 66/1
Rotherham United - 100/1
Wycombe Wanderers - 200/1


birminghammail--2020-08-05--Pundit claims Traore could 'play for any side' in world football

Joleon Lescott believes Adama Traore has the ability to play for any side in world football .
The winger has enjoyed an outstanding campaign for Wolverhampton Wanderers , scoring six goals and providing 14 assists in 52 appearances .
His stunning impact led to reported interest from a host of clubs across Europe ahead of the summer transfer window .
Liverpool were the most heavily linked and Lescott has no doubt Traore would improve the Premier League champions - or any other side .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adama Traore has the ability to play for any side in club football , '' the former Wolves defender told Football Index .
`` Traore could easily play for a Manchester City or Liverpool .
I have never seen such speed and strength on a football pitch before .
`` Before this season , there were question marks over his game management and his final product , but he has really improved over the last 12 months .
Traore has simplified his game and has taken his foot off the pedal .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fastest to beat defenders which meant he had no time to deliver a telling cross or shot .
`` He now beats defenders only running at 80 % which has given him that extra bit of time he needs to make the position count with a goal or assist .
He was a star in the Premier League this season . ''
The Mirror reported recently that Liverpool have shifted their interest away from Traore after Wolves made it clear they are in no rush to part with their prize assets .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Molineux chiefs would demand north of £100m for the former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough wideman .

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Joleon Lescott believes Adama Traore has the ability to play for any side in world football.
The winger has enjoyed an outstanding campaign for Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists in 52 appearances.
His stunning impact led to reported interest from a host of clubs across Europe ahead of the summer transfer window.
Liverpool were the most heavily linked and Lescott has no doubt Traore would improve the Premier League champions - or any other side.
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"Adama Traore has the ability to play for any side in club football," the former Wolves defender told Football Index.
"Traore could easily play for a Manchester City or Liverpool. I have never seen such speed and strength on a football pitch before.
"Before this season, there were question marks over his game management and his final product, but he has really improved over the last 12 months. Traore has simplified his game and has taken his foot off the pedal.
"He used to sprint at his absolute fastest to beat defenders which meant he had no time to deliver a telling cross or shot.
"He now beats defenders only running at 80% which has given him that extra bit of time he needs to make the position count with a goal or assist. He was a star in the Premier League this season."
The Mirror reported recently that Liverpool have shifted their interest away from Traore after Wolves made it clear they are in no rush to part with their prize assets.
There were claims before the window opened that Molineux chiefs would demand north of £100m for the former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough wideman.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Anelka makes bizarre claim as he reflects on West Brom spell

Former West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka has bizarrely claimed that his infamous Quenelle gesture was aimed at departed Albion head coach Steve Clarke .
Decorated French forward Anelka , who arrived with much fanfare in the summer of 2013 , scored just two goals during his ill-fated spell at The Hawthorns - both of those goals coming in the same game .
During that 3-3 draw at West Ham just after Christmas of the same year , Anelka gestured as part of his celebration after netting his first Albion goal - to the vast majority of Baggies supporters , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significance .
The fall-out , though , was messy for the club and the player himself , who was summoned to a hearing to explain his actions ; for the Quenelle was associated with French comedian and hate speech convict Dieudonné M ’ bala M ’ bala - a man Anelka had supported , and who had been pictured gesturing the Quenelle alongside previously .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Anelka has astonishingly now claimed that the gesture was in fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom he had apparently lost respect before the Scot ’ s sacking a couple of weeks earlier .
“ I ’ m back on the team , and one of the first games back after Steve Clarke leaves , I score , ” Anelka recalled , on his Netflix documentary entitled Anelka : Misunderstood .
“ I do this celebration .
People don ’ t know about it because I didn ’ t want to talk about Steve Clarke .
“ I do the Quenelle , it ’ s for him ; ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t use me .
As soon as you ’ re gone , I play - and look , I score .
There , stick it you know where ’ .
“ I lived in Birmingham .
I didn ’ t have French TV .
I had Internet yes , but I didn ’ t see it coming .
I wasn ’ t aware what was going on .
“ When they accused me of making an antisemitic gesture , I denied it .
For me , it wasn ’ t that .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s good to call people out .
Okay then - prove it to me .
“ We had a two-day hearing .
The verdict ?
I ’ m not antisemitic , but the gesture is .
I was sanctioned with a five-game ban , and a fine .
We know why - I had to be .
“ The fact is , though , I wasn ’ t guilty .
Not one prior incident with Jewish people .
Why would I think of Jewish people after scoring a goal ?
They said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
End of story.
” Anelka , who was sacked by Albion for gross misconduct on the back of that regrettable episode , had worked with Clarke at Chelsea and he explained that he had been a big part in convincing him to sign for the club in the first place .
Clarke ’ s utilising of Anelka , however , left the striker bemused .
He was , after all , a self-proclaimed ‘ star of the team ’ .
“ I was back with a coach I already knew .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Chelsea , so I thought ‘ why not ?
’ ” Anelka said .
“ It ’ s the first match of the season , at home .
The fans are waiting .
It ’ s 0-0 , and after 70 minutes Steve Clarke takes me off .
I ’ m kind of the star of the team - I played in pre-season , scored all the goals .
“ When you take me off like that , what you ’ re actually doing is telling the public that it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a lack of respect , and trust .
“ When you ’ re 34 years old and in the very first game the coach does that , I stopped speaking to him .
I thought ‘ if you ’ re going to play that game , no problem ’ .
“ What always happens , happened .
Sometimes you try to be clever , and you get burned .
Five matches , five defeats - bye .
”

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Former West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka has bizarrely claimed that his infamous Quenelle gesture was aimed at departed Albion head coach Steve Clarke.
Decorated French forward Anelka, who arrived with much fanfare in the summer of 2013, scored just two goals during his ill-fated spell at The Hawthorns - both of those goals coming in the same game.
During that 3-3 draw at West Ham just after Christmas of the same year, Anelka gestured as part of his celebration after netting his first Albion goal - to the vast majority of Baggies supporters, it wasn’t a celebration of particular significance.
The fall-out, though, was messy for the club and the player himself, who was summoned to a hearing to explain his actions; for the Quenelle was associated with French comedian and hate speech convict Dieudonné M’bala M’bala - a man Anelka had supported, and who had been pictured gesturing the Quenelle alongside previously.
Anelka has astonishingly now claimed that the gesture was in fact targeted at former boss Clarke, for whom he had apparently lost respect before the Scot’s sacking a couple of weeks earlier.
“I’m back on the team, and one of the first games back after Steve Clarke leaves, I score,” Anelka recalled, on his Netflix documentary entitled Anelka: Misunderstood . “I do this celebration. People don’t know about it because I didn’t want to talk about Steve Clarke.
“I do the Quenelle, it’s for him; ‘you were here, you didn’t use me. As soon as you’re gone, I play - and look, I score. There, stick it you know where’.
“I lived in Birmingham. I didn’t have French TV. I had Internet yes, but I didn’t see it coming. I wasn’t aware what was going on.
“When they accused me of making an antisemitic gesture, I denied it. For me, it wasn’t that. So I was surprised, but it’s good to call people out. Okay then - prove it to me.
“We had a two-day hearing. The verdict? I’m not antisemitic, but the gesture is. I was sanctioned with a five-game ban, and a fine. We know why - I had to be.
“The fact is, though, I wasn’t guilty. Not one prior incident with Jewish people. Why would I think of Jewish people after scoring a goal? They said it themselves - I’m not antisemitic. End of story.”
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Anelka, who was sacked by Albion for gross misconduct on the back of that regrettable episode, had worked with Clarke at Chelsea and he explained that he had been a big part in convincing him to sign for the club in the first place.
Clarke’s utilising of Anelka, however, left the striker bemused. He was, after all, a self-proclaimed ‘star of the team’.
“I was back with a coach I already knew. It was cool when I was with him at Chelsea, so I thought ‘why not?’” Anelka said.
“It’s the first match of the season, at home. The fans are waiting. It’s 0-0, and after 70 minutes Steve Clarke takes me off. I’m kind of the star of the team - I played in pre-season, scored all the goals.
“When you take me off like that, what you’re actually doing is telling the public that it’s 0-0 because your striker did nothing - it’s a lack of respect, and trust.
“When you’re 34 years old and in the very first game the coach does that, I stopped speaking to him. I thought ‘if you’re going to play that game, no problem’.
“What always happens, happened. Sometimes you try to be clever, and you get burned. Five matches, five defeats - bye.”


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Why Tamworth homes had no water this morning

A number of Tamworth homes were left without water this morning after “ a temporary booster issue ” .
South @ @ @ @ @ affected households after the issue originated in Two Gates .
An original statement said : @ @ @ @ @ an issue in Hockley , Tamworth ( B77 ) , which is causing some customers @ @ @ @ @ low pressure .
“ We ’ re working to restore supplies as soon as possible @ @ @ @ @ sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.
” An updated statement @ @ @ @ @ now reads : “ We experienced a temporary booster issue at Two Gates , which @ @ @ @ @ the B77 area of Tamworth experiencing low pressure or no water .
“ The issue @ @ @ @ @ all supplies have been restored to customers.
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A number of Tamworth homes were left without water this morning after “a temporary booster issue”.
South Staffs Water has apologised to affected households after the issue originated in Two Gates.
An original statement said: “We are aware of an issue in Hockley, Tamworth (B77), which is causing some customers to have no water or low pressure.
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“We’re working to restore supplies as soon as possible.
“We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.”
An updated statement to BirminghamLive shortly before midday now reads: “We experienced a temporary booster issue at Two Gates, which resulted in some customers in the B77 area of Tamworth experiencing low pressure or no water.
“The issue has since been resolved and all supplies have been restored to customers.”
it is not known how many properties were affected.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--'Oh yeah'- Tammy Abraham, Villa and the transfer rumour that keeps resurfacing

When we talk about strikers , Aston Villa and the transfer window - one name comes up often .
The striker scored aplenty during his loan spell at Villa in the Championship - and has performed relatively well during his first senior spell in the Chelsea first-team - scoring fifteen league goals this season .
However , Chelsea have utilised Olivier Giroud after the restart - and with the incoming signing of Timo Werner , where does Abraham fit in at Chelsea ?
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big question on the minds of Villa fans - who feel as though Abraham could emerge as a realistic target .
Whether that 's the case or not will be revealed over the course of what promises to be an eventful transfer window .
On the latest episode of our Claret & Blue podcast , Abraham and 29 other players were discussed over the course of an hour .
Here 's what we had to say about suggestions that Abraham may move back to Villa ... Dan Rolinson : The biggest rumour that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m surprised at how realistic fans think this one is , and maybe I ’ m the odd one out here - Tammy Abraham .
James Rushton : If that happened it ’ d be amazing .
I see a lot of doubters of Tammy Abraham and that centers around a clip of him missing ‘ sitters ’ , in actual fact he registered 15 expected goals , scored 15 goals and performed well at the start of the season , maybe fizzled out a little towards the end , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : It ’ s also called 'being a young footballer ’ as well .
JR : He ’ s 22 , scoring 15 goals in the Premier League , that is a player that ironically Chelsea would buy .
For me , and this is controversial , I feel like Chelsea should keep him around , get him starting a lot and improve him further .
Don ’ t get me wrong he ’ s a massive asset now and had he joined Villa he ’ d be Villa ’ s biggest signing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could do at Villa and now he ’ s done it in the Premier League , he ’ s not some one hit wonder .
DR : If he ’ d struggled at Chelsea this year and barely played you ’ d be looking at that and going ‘ Come back to Villa then , we can give you a career , play games for us and score goals ’ but , he ’ s doing that for Chelsea… They ’ re in the Champions League next season , they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t going to want to sell him , and if they are - a 22 year old English centre forward - how much can they put on that ?
£50m , £60m ?
I ’ d absolutely love to see him back at Villa Park even if that was another loan without an option to buy for one season , if Villa go out and buy him for £50m I ’ d be all over that , but that does not seem like a realistic purchase to me .
JR : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my brain which says it ’ s not , but then I ’ ve got the fan side that says it absolutely is .
I feel like there might not be that spending power to bring him in , but if you want to sign that big striker , that main man that starts every game - Tammy Abraham is that guy , he fits that bill .
DR : Oh yeah it checks a lot of boxes , but it doesn ’ t check the ‘ realistic ’ box .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea , in the Champions League , to try and get into the England squad for the Euros .
So why drop down to Aston Villa who may well be in another relegation battle ?
JR : Let ’ s say Chelsea do say ‘ right he ’ s on the market ’ there will be so many great offers on Tammy ’ s doorstep that he could take , when you get towards that level the world becomes your oyster effectively .
DR : We ’ ve started this podcast with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel I ’ ve shut it down a little too easily and put the dampeners on things , but in my opinion - and I ’ ve been proved wrong many times before - I just don ’ t see a situation where Tammy Abraham is wearing a Villa shirt next season .
JR : I hope you ’ re clipping that out with sad music over the top in a few weeks time when there ’ s a photo of Tammy Abraham holding his new Kappa Villa shirt , Cazoo across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is !
You can listen to the full podcast here .
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We 're going to get everyone involved .
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Mat Kendrick , Ash Preece , Dan and James , meanwhile , will be kicking everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Claret & Blue , from massive talking points on and off the pitch to post-match reaction , fan issues while tracking down forgotten Aston Villa stars .
BirminghamLive has also launched its new YouTube channel to run alongside Claret & Blue : An Aston Villa Podcast .
You can view our page - make sure you subscribe - by clicking here .

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When we talk about strikers, Aston Villa and the transfer window - one name comes up often.
Tammy Abraham.
The striker scored aplenty during his loan spell at Villa in the Championship - and has performed relatively well during his first senior spell in the Chelsea first-team - scoring fifteen league goals this season.
However, Chelsea have utilised Olivier Giroud after the restart - and with the incoming signing of Timo Werner, where does Abraham fit in at Chelsea?
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That's a big question on the minds of Villa fans - who feel as though Abraham could emerge as a realistic target.
Whether that's the case or not will be revealed over the course of what promises to be an eventful transfer window.
On the latest episode of our Claret & Blue podcast, Abraham and 29 other players were discussed over the course of an hour.
Here's what we had to say about suggestions that Abraham may move back to Villa...
Dan Rolinson: The biggest rumour that people are talking about is - and I’m surprised at how realistic fans think this one is, and maybe I’m the odd one out here - Tammy Abraham.
James Rushton: If that happened it’d be amazing. I see a lot of doubters of Tammy Abraham and that centers around a clip of him missing ‘sitters’, in actual fact he registered 15 expected goals, scored 15 goals and performed well at the start of the season, maybe fizzled out a little towards the end, but that’s called form!
DR: It’s also called 'being a young footballer’ as well.
JR: He’s 22, scoring 15 goals in the Premier League, that is a player that ironically Chelsea would buy. For me, and this is controversial, I feel like Chelsea should keep him around, get him starting a lot and improve him further.
Don’t get me wrong he’s a massive asset now and had he joined Villa he’d be Villa’s biggest signing by some margin. We saw what he could do at Villa and now he’s done it in the Premier League, he’s not some one hit wonder.
DR: If he’d struggled at Chelsea this year and barely played you’d be looking at that and going ‘Come back to Villa then, we can give you a career, play games for us and score goals’ but, he’s doing that for Chelsea… They’re in the Champions League next season, they’ll need a bigger squad. Surely they aren’t going to want to sell him, and if they are - a 22 year old English centre forward - how much can they put on that? £50m, £60m?
I’d absolutely love to see him back at Villa Park even if that was another loan without an option to buy for one season, if Villa go out and buy him for £50m I’d be all over that, but that does not seem like a realistic purchase to me.
Claret & Blue podcast Have you tried our Claret & Blue podcast out? Claret & Blue is our expanded look at everything Aston Villa - and you can find it on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube, as well as your podcast service of choice. Our writers will bring you the latest from Villa Park in their own unique style, taking a deeper look at the Villans while having a lot of fun along the way. What can you expect? Well,analysis, news, interviews and debate along with, yes, a fair amount of nonsense! That's not all though, you can find the podcast on Twitter here, and as a newsletter which you can subscribe to here. In our newsletter you'll get original articles like this and exclusive interviews before anyone else has access. What are you waiting for?
JR: I’ve got this rational side of my brain which says it’s not, but then I’ve got the fan side that says it absolutely is. I feel like there might not be that spending power to bring him in, but if you want to sign that big striker, that main man that starts every game - Tammy Abraham is that guy, he fits that bill.
DR: Oh yeah it checks a lot of boxes, but it doesn’t check the ‘realistic’ box. He will want to continue to play for Chelsea, in the Champions League, to try and get into the England squad for the Euros. So why drop down to Aston Villa who may well be in another relegation battle?
JR: Let’s say Chelsea do say ‘right he’s on the market’ there will be so many great offers on Tammy’s doorstep that he could take, when you get towards that level the world becomes your oyster effectively.
DR: We’ve started this podcast with the biggest name and the biggest rumour and I feel I’ve shut it down a little too easily and put the dampeners on things, but in my opinion - and I’ve been proved wrong many times before - I just don’t see a situation where Tammy Abraham is wearing a Villa shirt next season.
JR: I hope you’re clipping that out with sad music over the top in a few weeks time when there’s a photo of Tammy Abraham holding his new Kappa Villa shirt, Cazoo across his chest, Abraham bang, there he is!
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You can listen to the full podcast here .
Claret & Blue is there for anyone and everyone with an association to Aston Villa, those who have fascinating stories to tell and a voice worth listening to. We're going to get everyone involved.
Claret & Blue: An Aston Villa Podcast is available via the following platforms, subscribe and download here: iTunes, Spotify and Acast.
Mat Kendrick, Ash Preece, Dan and James, meanwhile, will be kicking everything there's to kick involving all things Claret & Blue, from massive talking points on and off the pitch to post-match reaction, fan issues while tracking down forgotten Aston Villa stars.
BirminghamLive has also launched its new YouTube channel to run alongside Claret & Blue: An Aston Villa Podcast. You can view our page - make sure you subscribe - by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Major European country to follow Spain onto UK quarantine list

The government is poised to demand arrivals from Belgium quarantine for 14 days .
The nation could follow Spain after a surge in coronavirus cases in the country .
Brussels is attempting to try to avoid another national lockdown , with a decision from the UK government yet to be confirmed .
But it is being widely reported Belgium will follow Spain , the Canary Islands and Balearics , as well as Luxembourg , in being taken off the quarantine-free travel list .
Belgium has suffered a consistent rise in cases in recent weeks , rising to 27.8 new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest rate is 8.4 and the number of cases per 100,000 people in Belgium is even higher than Spain 's of 27.4 per 100,000 .
The UK 's move to add Spain onto the quarantine list on July 26 , sparked a diplomatic row with the nation and caught out holidaymakers in Spain including Transport Secretary Grant Shapps .
Five days later Mr Shapps added Luxembourg , too .
The Cabinet minister has said he `` can not rule out '' other countries being included on the list as officials keep overseas infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office says it keeps its own travel advice `` under constant review '' .
The so-called `` travel corridor '' with Spain was shut down after the country reported more than 900 new daily infections towards the end of last week .
Now , if you arrive in England , Wales , Scotland or Northern Ireland from Spain after July 26 2020 , you will need to self-isolate for 14 days .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to mainland Spain amid fears the country is on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .

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The government is poised to demand arrivals from Belgium quarantine for 14 days.
The nation could follow Spain after a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
Brussels is attempting to try to avoid another national lockdown, with a decision from the UK government yet to be confirmed.
But it is being widely reported Belgium will follow Spain, the Canary Islands and Balearics, as well as Luxembourg, in being taken off the quarantine-free travel list.
Belgium has suffered a consistent rise in cases in recent weeks, rising to 27.8 new cases per 100,000 people.
The UK's latest rate is 8.4 and the number of cases per 100,000 people in Belgium is even higher than Spain's of 27.4 per 100,000.
The UK's move to add Spain onto the quarantine list on July 26, sparked a diplomatic row with the nation and caught out holidaymakers in Spain including Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Five days later Mr Shapps added Luxembourg, too.
The Cabinet minister has said he "cannot rule out" other countries being included on the list as officials keep overseas infection rates under close observation.
The Foreign Office says it keeps its own travel advice "under constant review".
The so-called "travel corridor" with Spain was shut down after the country reported more than 900 new daily infections towards the end of last week.
Now, if you arrive in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland from Spain after July 26 2020, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to mainland Spain amid fears the country is on the brink of a deadly second wave of coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Woman and four children seriously injured as car hits tree in Belchers Lane, Bordesley

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Woman and four children seriously injured as car hits tree in Belchers Lane, Bordesley
A woman and four children have been rushed to hospital after a car careered off the road and into a tree during a horrific crash in a Birmingham street.
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birminghammail--2020-08-06--Birmingham Hippodrome to stay closed until 2021 with panto postponed

Birmingham Hippodrome has cancelled its Christmas programme due to Covid-19 and will not reopen this year .
The theatre , situated in Birmingham city centre , has announced its major live performances were `` not financially viable '' amid social distancing .
The arts complex has cancelled its Christmas pantomime and announced that theatre shows will be postponed until at least February 2021 The venue , which usually hosts around 500,000 visitors a year , says it would not be ‘ financially viable ’ .
Birmingham Hippodrome artistic director and CEO , Fiona Allan said : `` After much discussion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announce that Birmingham Hippodrome will not be staging live theatre productions in our main auditorium until Feb 1 , 2021 , at the earliest .
`` We have spoken at length with both Qdos Entertainment and Birmingham Royal Ballet , exploring various scenarios for this year ’ s pantomime , Goldilocks and the Three Bears , and the annual performances of The Nutcracker . ''
She continued : `` However , it is still not financially viable to host full scale productions on our stage while social distancing remains in place .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jason Donovan and Matt Slack will still be joining the cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for its rescheduled dates over Christmas in 2021 .
`` The Birmingham Hippodrome sales team will be contacting all ticket holders for both pantomime and The Nutcracker , along with other affected productions over the coming days .
`` Whilst we continue to be unable to reopen our main auditorium for live performances , we are actively exploring other innovative and creative ways in which we can engage with our audiences and the people of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caroline Miller OBE , Chief Executive , Birmingham Royal Ballet , said : `` Birmingham Royal Ballet ’ s whole team is really sorry that our home theatre , Birmingham Hippodrome , now won ’ t be opening before the new year .
`` We want to assure our audiences that Birmingham Royal Ballet is working hard to secure an alternative venue for The Nutcracker in Birmingham this Christmas .
We look forward to announcing our next shows at Birmingham Hippodrome . ''
Michael Harrison , Managing Director of Qdos Pantomimes , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK ’ s biggest regional panto and postponing the show has been a difficult decision for us all .
Having personally directed the show for the last 10 years I can ’ t imagine not being in Birmingham this Christmas . ''

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Birmingham Hippodrome has cancelled its Christmas programme due to Covid-19 and will not reopen this year.
The theatre, situated in Birmingham city centre, has announced its major live performances were "not financially viable" amid social distancing.
The arts complex has cancelled its Christmas pantomime and announced that theatre shows will be postponed until at least February 2021
The venue, which usually hosts around 500,000 visitors a year, says it would not be ‘financially viable’.
Birmingham Hippodrome artistic director and CEO, Fiona Allan said: "After much discussion and heartache, we are saddened to announce that Birmingham Hippodrome will not be staging live theatre productions in our main auditorium until Feb 1, 2021, at the earliest.
"We have spoken at length with both Qdos Entertainment and Birmingham Royal Ballet, exploring various scenarios for this year’s pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and the annual performances of The Nutcracker."
She continued: "However, it is still not financially viable to host full scale productions on our stage while social distancing remains in place.
"We are delighted to confirm that both Jason Donovan and Matt Slack will still be joining the cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for its rescheduled dates over Christmas in 2021.
"The Birmingham Hippodrome sales team will be contacting all ticket holders for both pantomime and The Nutcracker, along with other affected productions over the coming days.
"Whilst we continue to be unable to reopen our main auditorium for live performances, we are actively exploring other innovative and creative ways in which we can engage with our audiences and the people of the West Midlands during this time."
Caroline Miller OBE, Chief Executive, Birmingham Royal Ballet, said: "Birmingham Royal Ballet’s whole team is really sorry that our home theatre, Birmingham Hippodrome, now won’t be opening before the new year.
"We want to assure our audiences that Birmingham Royal Ballet is working hard to secure an alternative venue for The Nutcracker in Birmingham this Christmas. We look forward to announcing our next shows at Birmingham Hippodrome."
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Michael Harrison, Managing Director of Qdos Pantomimes, said: "The Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime is the UK’s biggest regional panto and postponing the show has been a difficult decision for us all. Having personally directed the show for the last 10 years I can’t imagine not being in Birmingham this Christmas."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Burglar snared in dramatic cop chase - thanks to Birmingham McDonald's

This is the moment a wanted burglar was stopped by cops during a high-speed police chase - after being rumbled following a trip to a McDonald 's in Birmingham .
Burglar Patrick Jones , aged 28 , was caught in a red Audi A5 during a chase at `` colossal '' speed in Cheshire .
Jones was spotted in the vehicle in November 2018 , driving along the A500 , after taking part in a spree of burglaries .
Police successfully deployed a stinger to deflate his tyres but the determined criminal ploughed on regardless , in a move a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The burglar eventually made off on foot - but was caught by police after a receipt for a Birmingham Maccies was discovered in the abandoned motor .
CCTV from the branch in question , after the time stamped receipt was found , showed Jones entering the fast food branch .
Jones was jailed for two years at Winchester Crown Court on Monday for his part in the burglaries , which saw £45,000 stolen from one commercial property in Wiltshire .
Dash cam video shows the dramatic chase , in which several police vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jones is eventually forced off the road - but managed flee on foot across the carriageway .
Officers said he had been on the run since , before he was arrested in the West Midlands last month .
The other occupants of the car were detained at the scene .
They have since been given custodial sentences for their involvement in the burglaries , which targeted high value premises .

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This is the moment a wanted burglar was stopped by cops during a high-speed police chase - after being rumbled following a trip to a McDonald's in Birmingham.
Burglar Patrick Jones, aged 28, was caught in a red Audi A5 during a chase at "colossal" speed in Cheshire.
Jones was spotted in the vehicle in November 2018, driving along the A500, after taking part in a spree of burglaries.
Police successfully deployed a stinger to deflate his tyres but the determined criminal ploughed on regardless, in a move a judge has branded "appalling".
The burglar eventually made off on foot - but was caught by police after a receipt for a Birmingham Maccies was discovered in the abandoned motor.
CCTV from the branch in question, after the time stamped receipt was found, showed Jones entering the fast food branch.
Jones was jailed for two years at Winchester Crown Court on Monday for his part in the burglaries, which saw £45,000 stolen from one commercial property in Wiltshire.
Dash cam video shows the dramatic chase, in which several police vehicles attempt to ram the criminal's car.
Jones is eventually forced off the road - but managed flee on foot across the carriageway.
Officers said he had been on the run since, before he was arrested in the West Midlands last month.
The other occupants of the car were detained at the scene.
They have since been given custodial sentences for their involvement in the burglaries, which targeted high value premises.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Fresh CCTV appeal after woman forced to withdraw cash from two banks

Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify after a woman was forced to withdraw cash from two Dudley banks .
West Midlands Police said the victim took the money from separate banks around the Dudley and Stourbridge area on Friday , December 27 .
She is believed to have been under duress from the robber at the time of the transactions , a spokesman for the force said .
It is not known how much was taken but officers are keen to speak to the man pictured , which can be seen above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Police to believe there may be other victims who have also withdrawn money under duress .
In an online appeal , a spokesman added : `` Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was forced to withdraw cash from banks in Dudley and Stourbridge .
`` The robbery happened at the end of last year but new information has led officers at West Midlands Police to believe there may be other victims who have also withdrawn money under duress .
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or call 101 , quoting crime reference number 20DY/1608V/20 . ''
To remain anonymous call the Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111 .

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Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify after a woman was forced to withdraw cash from two Dudley banks.
West Midlands Police said the victim took the money from separate banks around the Dudley and Stourbridge area on Friday, December 27.
She is believed to have been under duress from the robber at the time of the transactions, a spokesman for the force said.
It is not known how much was taken but officers are keen to speak to the man pictured, which can be seen above.
New information has led officers at West Midlands Police to believe there may be other victims who have also withdrawn money under duress.
In an online appeal, a spokesman added: "Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was forced to withdraw cash from banks in Dudley and Stourbridge.
"The robbery happened at the end of last year but new information has led officers at West Midlands Police to believe there may be other victims who have also withdrawn money under duress.
"Anyone able to help is urged to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or call 101, quoting crime reference number 20DY/1608V/20."
To remain anonymous call the Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111.