birminghammail--2020-07-23--Wolves target appears to drop massive Liverpool transfer hint

Liverpool 's Premier League celebrations went long into the evening , as Jurgen Klopp 's men finally got their hands on the trophy on Wednesday night .
It was a night that is sure to live long in the memory of every member of the Red half of Merseyside .
But perhaps the most telling moment , came away from the fireworks and ticker-tape .
After Jordan Henderson , clad in full-kit , lifted the trophy and the entire playing staff had celebrated their remarkable achievement - one player returned to the Anfield pitch .
Divock Origi , well after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League trophy , stood on the turf , motionless , staring at the Kop .
Many fans think it may have been a goodbye for the Belgian , who has struggled for regular minutes under Klopp this season .
Wolves have been extensively linked with the 25-year-old , who etched his name into Liverpool folklore during last season 's run to the Champions League .
It is understood Nuno Espirito Santo was monitoring the striker , before they brought Raul Jimenez to the club in the summer of 2018 .
Since then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of occasions , even in the most recent window , after Patrick Cutrone 's brief stay in the Black Country was ended .
Beyond Jimenez , Wolves have struggled for a centre forward to provide the same sort of goal threat the Mexican offers .
And while he is likely to be chasing first-team football , the Premier League and Champions League winner could be a serious upgrade , if Wolves are serious about building a squad capable of reaching the Champions League .

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Liverpool's Premier League celebrations went long into the evening, as Jurgen Klopp's men finally got their hands on the trophy on Wednesday night.
It was a night that is sure to live long in the memory of every member of the Red half of Merseyside. But perhaps the most telling moment, came away from the fireworks and ticker-tape.
After Jordan Henderson, clad in full-kit, lifted the trophy and the entire playing staff had celebrated their remarkable achievement - one player returned to the Anfield pitch.
Divock Origi, well after the Reds got their hands on the Premier League trophy, stood on the turf, motionless, staring at the Kop.
Many fans think it may have been a goodbye for the Belgian, who has struggled for regular minutes under Klopp this season.
Wolves have been extensively linked with the 25-year-old, who etched his name into Liverpool folklore during last season's run to the Champions League.
It is understood Nuno Espirito Santo was monitoring the striker, before they brought Raul Jimenez to the club in the summer of 2018.
Since then, he has been linked on a number of occasions, even in the most recent window, after Patrick Cutrone's brief stay in the Black Country was ended.
Beyond Jimenez, Wolves have struggled for a centre forward to provide the same sort of goal threat the Mexican offers.
And while he is likely to be chasing first-team football, the Premier League and Champions League winner could be a serious upgrade, if Wolves are serious about building a squad capable of reaching the Champions League.


birminghammail--2020-07-23--'No longer carrier bags' - West Brom fans react as new kit launched

West Bromwich Albion fans have been reacting to the club 's new home kit for next season .
Albion have revealed what shirt they will wear for matches at The Hawthorns in 2020-21 this afternoon .
Promotion to the Premier League was confirmed last night thanks to a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers and results elsewhere - defeat for Brentford and Fulham 's draw with Wigan Athletic - meant Slaven Bilic 's side returned to the top flight .
The Baggies ' new strip pays homage to the 1992-93 strip , a season which also finished in promotion thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andy Hunt .
Sign up for our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here While the club shops remain closed , Albion season ticket holders for this season and next are entitled to ten per cent off until the end of August .
`` Take my money , '' one fan said .
`` So we 're no longer carrier bags , but barcodes instead , '' said another .
A third fan said : `` Love it !
Retro taking me back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the barcode , the first shirt I ever owned ! ''
said another fan .
A fourth fan added : `` Looks like a bar code but also looks pretty cool , '' while another said : `` very reminiscent of the 92/93 barcode shirt . ''
Albion returned to the Premier League after a two year absence .

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West Bromwich Albion fans have been reacting to the club's new home kit for next season.
Albion have revealed what shirt they will wear for matches at The Hawthorns in 2020-21 this afternoon.
Promotion to the Premier League was confirmed last night thanks to a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers and results elsewhere - defeat for Brentford and Fulham's draw with Wigan Athletic - meant Slaven Bilic's side returned to the top flight.
The Baggies' new strip pays homage to the 1992-93 strip, a season which also finished in promotion thanks to the heroics of Bob Taylor and Andy Hunt.
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While the club shops remain closed, Albion season ticket holders for this season and next are entitled to ten per cent off until the end of August.
"Take my money," one fan said.
"So we're no longer carrier bags, but barcodes instead," said another.
A third fan said: "Love it! Retro taking me back to my teenage years"
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"Back to the barcode, the first shirt I ever owned!" said another fan.
A fourth fan added: "Looks like a bar code but also looks pretty cool," while another said: "very reminiscent of the 92/93 barcode shirt."
Albion returned to the Premier League after a two year absence.


birminghammail--2020-07-23--The story of Blues' No.22 shirt after Jude Bellingham shock

Birmingham City have decided to retire the No.22 shirt in honour of Jude Bellingham .
The 17-year-old waved an emotional farewell to Blues last night , playing for the final time in their 3-1 Championship defeat to Derby County at St Andrew 's .
Since rising through the Wast Hills academy to make his first team debut this season , Bellingham has emerged as one of the brightest kids in football .
So much so that German giants Borussia Dortmund signed him in a big money transfer earlier this month .
The decision by Blues to retire the jersey of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times for the club , prompted lots of reaction on social media .
Explaining the decision on their official website , Blues wrote : `` In such a remarkably short space of time Jude has become an iconic figure at Blues , showing what can be achieved through talent , hard work and dedication .
`` His caring , humble and engaging off-the-field demeanour has also made him such an impressive role model .
`` The 22 shirt has become synonymous with Jude , his rise to the first team aged just 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And as such the club have decided it would be fitting to retire this number , to remember one of our own and to inspire others .
`` Prior to his last game the club held a private celebration for people close to Jude 's development .
`` It was an opportunity for all to come together and to recognise the help and support Jude has had from all at Blues , notably the academy , and to provide him with another fitting farewell memory .
`` Throughout the elongated transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's most expensive 17-year-old , he remained focused and totally committed to the Blues cause , which showed the importance of having a supportive family behind him . ''
But who else has worn the Number 22 shirt for the St Andrew 's club in recent times ?
We 've delved back through the record books to 2002 , the year Blues first got into the Premier League , to find out .
The list below includes two Arsenal names , Alexander Hleb and Carl Jenkinson , and another academy wonder kid Nathan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 , and went on to win an England cap .
Damien Johnson is the longest servant at No.22 this century , wearing that shirt from 2002 to 2009 .
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Birmingham City have decided to retire the No.22 shirt in honour of Jude Bellingham.
The 17-year-old waved an emotional farewell to Blues last night, playing for the final time in their 3-1 Championship defeat to Derby County at St Andrew's.
Since rising through the Wast Hills academy to make his first team debut this season, Bellingham has emerged as one of the brightest kids in football.
So much so that German giants Borussia Dortmund signed him in a big money transfer earlier this month.
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The decision by Blues to retire the jersey of the teenager, who has played 44 times for the club, prompted lots of reaction on social media.
Explaining the decision on their official website, Blues wrote: "In such a remarkably short space of time Jude has become an iconic figure at Blues, showing what can be achieved through talent, hard work and dedication.
"His caring, humble and engaging off-the-field demeanour has also made him such an impressive role model.
"The 22 shirt has become synonymous with Jude, his rise to the first team aged just 16 years and 38 days and these qualities.
"And as such the club have decided it would be fitting to retire this number, to remember one of our own and to inspire others.
"Prior to his last game the club held a private celebration for people close to Jude's development.
"It was an opportunity for all to come together and to recognise the help and support Jude has had from all at Blues, notably the academy, and to provide him with another fitting farewell memory.
"Throughout the elongated transfer process that eventually made Jude the world's most expensive 17-year-old, he remained focused and totally committed to the Blues cause, which showed the importance of having a supportive family behind him."
But who else has worn the Number 22 shirt for the St Andrew's club in recent times?
We've delved back through the record books to 2002, the year Blues first got into the Premier League, to find out.
The list below includes two Arsenal names, Alexander Hleb and Carl Jenkinson, and another academy wonder kid Nathan Redmond, who made his debut at 16, and went on to win an England cap.
Damien Johnson is the longest servant at No.22 this century, wearing that shirt from 2002 to 2009.
2002-2009: Damien Johnson
2009-2010: Vacant
2010-2011: Alexander Hleb
2011-2013: Nathan Redmond
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2013-2017: Andrew Shinnie
2017-2018 : Carl Jenkinson
2018-2019: Viv Solomon-Otabor
2019-2020: Jude Bellingham
2020-onwards: Retired


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Police manhunt for teenager after city hotel murder

This is the teenager police are hunting after a man was stabbed to death inside a Birmingham city centre hotel .
Police say Ceasar Bello - also known as 'Peace ' - is believed to have fled to London after the fatal attack at the Crowne Plaza Hotel .
The victim has today been named by police as 20-year-old Panashe Bako .
Panashe was fatally stabbed inside the Holliday Street hotel at around 7:20pm on Tuesday ( July 21 ) .
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday - July 22 - and he remains in custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question him .
Officers say they have been following a number of lines of enquiry to trace Bello , who they believe may be in London - but he has not yet been arrested .
Detective Inspector Jim Colclough , from West Midlands Police homicide team , said : “ My thoughts remain with Panashe ’ s family and friends at this very sad time .
“ Our investigation into this tragic loss of a young man ’ s life is moving quickly as we try and determine exactly what happened .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that he may have fled to London , so I ’ m asking for your help in tracing him .
“ If anyone knows where he is or thinks they may have seen him , I ’ d urge them to contact us immediately .
“ Anyone who may be shielding him through a sense of misguided loyalty , should be aware that they are committing an offence and could be prosecuted .
“ It ’ s vitally important that we speak to him so I urge him to do the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is . ''
Anyone who sees Bello is warned not to approach him but contact police immediately .
If you know anything contact us West Midlands Police Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
If you ’ d rather stay anonymous , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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This is the teenager police are hunting after a man was stabbed to death inside a Birmingham city centre hotel.
Police say Ceasar Bello - also known as 'Peace' - is believed to have fled to London after the fatal attack at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
The victim has today been named by police as 20-year-old Panashe Bako.
Panashe was fatally stabbed inside the Holliday Street hotel at around 7:20pm on Tuesday (July 21).
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday - July 22 - and he remains in custody after police were given extra time to question him.
Officers say they have been following a number of lines of enquiry to trace Bello, who they believe may be in London - but he has not yet been arrested.
Detective Inspector Jim Colclough, from West Midlands Police homicide team, said: “My thoughts remain with Panashe’s family and friends at this very sad time.
“Our investigation into this tragic loss of a young man’s life is moving quickly as we try and determine exactly what happened.
“We believe Bello may have been involved and that he may have fled to London, so I’m asking for your help in tracing him.
“If anyone knows where he is or thinks they may have seen him, I’d urge them to contact us immediately.
“Anyone who may be shielding him through a sense of misguided loyalty, should be aware that they are committing an offence and could be prosecuted.
“It’s vitally important that we speak to him so I urge him to do the right thing and let us know where he is."
Anyone who sees Bello is warned not to approach him but contact police immediately.
If you know anything contact us West Midlands Police Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
If you’d rather stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Mary Berry's anger as name used to endorse fake products

TV chef Mary Berry has spoken of her despair at her name and image being used to promote scam products online .
The 85-year-old only discovered the cruel fraud when fans wrote to her saying they had bought the items - including CBD oil and face cream - because she had recommended them .
Talking to Watchdog presenter Matt Allwright , the former Great British Bake Off judge said she was 'shattered ' to learn her brand was being used to front fake products on Facebook last year .
She said : `` We began to get emails – “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommend it .
If you say it ’ s good , we thought it was worth spending the money , ” during the interview which is set to air on tonight ’ s The One Show .
‘ I was just absolutely shattered people could be conned.
’ The adverts showed Miss Berry , who presents Best Home Cook , endorsing cannabidiol ( CBD ) products .
It showed a photoshopped picture of the popular star appearing to hold CBD oil bottles in her hand .
‘ It ’ s nothing to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in that sort of thing , ’ she said .
She went on to tell the Watchdog presenter the reason why she believes she was targeted .
‘ I ’ ve had Polio when I was a child and because I ’ ve got a bit of a wonky hand , they think its arthritis and perhaps this is the cure for arthritis , ’ she said .
After complaining to Facebook the site did remove the adverts but loyal followers had already forked out cash for the goods and wrote to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more emails than I can read because I start to read them and then I begin to get upset and I think I just can ’ t read anymore , ’ she said .
‘ I would like the social medium platforms that all these are claims are on , should be vetted before they go on and checked out.
’ Bionic Bliss , the company behind the product , told Watchdog it has now stopped trading and insisted it wasn ’ t responsible for the commercials using Mary ’ s brand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said its prices were clearly displayed on its website

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TV chef Mary Berry has spoken of her despair at her name and image being used to promote scam products online.
The 85-year-old only discovered the cruel fraud when fans wrote to her saying they had bought the items - including CBD oil and face cream - because she had recommended them.
Talking to Watchdog presenter Matt Allwright, the former Great British Bake Off judge said she was 'shattered' to learn her brand was being used to front fake products on Facebook last year.
She said: "We began to get emails – “there’s a cream and you recommend it. If you say it’s good, we thought it was worth spending the money,” during the interview which is set to air on tonight’s The One Show.
‘I was just absolutely shattered people could be conned.’
The adverts showed Miss Berry, who presents Best Home Cook, endorsing cannabidiol (CBD) products.
It showed a photoshopped picture of the popular star appearing to hold CBD oil bottles in her hand.
‘It’s nothing to do with me, I’m not interested in that sort of thing,’ she said.
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She went on to tell the Watchdog presenter the reason why she believes she was targeted.
‘I’ve had Polio when I was a child and because I’ve got a bit of a wonky hand, they think its arthritis and perhaps this is the cure for arthritis,’ she said.
After complaining to Facebook the site did remove the adverts but loyal followers had already forked out cash for the goods and wrote to the TV favourite.
‘I get more emails than I can read because I start to read them and then I begin to get upset and I think I just can’t read anymore,’ she said.
‘I would like the social medium platforms that all these are claims are on, should be vetted before they go on and checked out.’
Bionic Bliss, the company behind the product, told Watchdog it has now stopped trading and insisted it wasn’t responsible for the commercials using Mary’s brand.
It blamed third party marketing companies and said its prices were clearly displayed on its website


birminghammail--2020-07-23--Hundreds of walk-in coronavirus test centres to be made available

As the government prepares for a possible surge in winter coronavirus cases , hundreds of walk-in test centres are set to be put in place .
They will be available across across England by the end of October and people should be within 30 minutes walking distance of one of the sites , writes the M.E.N .
The centres will be in addition to the current drive-through centres as well as home kits to encourage more people to take a test as winter approaches .
The NHS Test and Trace programme is also looking for more staff to work in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty , has warned of a potential second wave of Covid-19 cases in the winter .
He told MPs on Tuesday : “ A surge in winter is a really serious concern looking forward and where I spend most of my thinking time.
” Experts have voiced concern as people tend to stay indoors in winter and will be more likely to close windows meaning the virus will transmit more easily .
Thursday 's NHS Test and Trace data indicates Boris Johnson ’ s promise to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional site or mobile testing unit , within 24 hours is not being met .
Figures show this has fallen for the second week in a row .
Some 71.4 percent of people received the result within 24 hours in the week ending July 15 , down from 87.7 percent in the week to July 8 and 90.7 percent in the week to July 1 .
Since its launch , Test and Trace has reached 169,546 close contacts of people testing positive for the infection and these have been advised to self-isolate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 202,781 people identified as close contacts .

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As the government prepares for a possible surge in winter coronavirus cases, hundreds of walk-in test centres are set to be put in place.
They will be available across across England by the end of October and people should be within 30 minutes walking distance of one of the sites, writes the M.E.N.
The centres will be in addition to the current drive-through centres as well as home kits to encourage more people to take a test as winter approaches.
The NHS Test and Trace programme is also looking for more staff to work in local health protection teams.
England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty, has warned of a potential second wave of Covid-19 cases in the winter.
He told MPs on Tuesday: “A surge in winter is a really serious concern looking forward and where I spend most of my thinking time.”
Experts have voiced concern as people tend to stay indoors in winter and will be more likely to close windows meaning the virus will transmit more easily.
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Thursday's NHS Test and Trace data indicates Boris Johnson’s promise to have tests back from those tested at a regional site or mobile testing unit, within 24 hours is not being met.
Figures show this has fallen for the second week in a row.
Some 71.4 percent of people received the result within 24 hours in the week ending July 15, down from 87.7 percent in the week to July 8 and 90.7 percent in the week to July 1.
Since its launch, Test and Trace has reached 169,546 close contacts of people testing positive for the infection and these have been advised to self-isolate.
This is an 83.6 percentage out of 202,781 people identified as close contacts.


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Said Benrahma breaks silence on Aston Villa transfer links

Said Benrahma has revealed his desire to play in the Premier League amid speculation linking him with Aston Villa .
Benrahma is rumoured to be a target for a number of top-flight clubs including Villa ahead of the summer transfer window having enjoyed an outstanding campaign .
The Algeria international has scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in 43 Championship appearances for Brentford , who fell short of automatic promotion despite putting together an eight-match winning streak during the run-in .
Chelsea and Arsenal are also said to be keen on Benrahma , who cost the Bees just £2.7m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here When asked about links to Premier League clubs , he told Metro ( via the Mirror ) : `` I was really flattered .
`` But , at the same time , I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention .
But it gives me confidence .
`` It has always been a target of mine to play in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play in the Premier League with Brentford .
`` It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it . ''
24-year-old Benrahma was a target for Villa last year but Dean Smith 's side were not willing to meet his asking price and he has once again been linked ahead of the upcoming window .
Brentford face Swansea City in the play-offs with the first leg to be played at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday .

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Said Benrahma has revealed his desire to play in the Premier League amid speculation linking him with Aston Villa.
Benrahma is rumoured to be a target for a number of top-flight clubs including Villa ahead of the summer transfer window having enjoyed an outstanding campaign.
The Algeria international has scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in 43 Championship appearances for Brentford, who fell short of automatic promotion despite putting together an eight-match winning streak during the run-in.
Chelsea and Arsenal are also said to be keen on Benrahma, who cost the Bees just £2.7m from French side Nice two years ago.
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When asked about links to Premier League clubs, he told Metro (via the Mirror): "I was really flattered.
"But, at the same time, I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention. But it gives me confidence.
"It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford.
"It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it."
24-year-old Benrahma was a target for Villa last year but Dean Smith's side were not willing to meet his asking price and he has once again been linked ahead of the upcoming window.
Brentford face Swansea City in the play-offs with the first leg to be played at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Thousands given freedom of the borough

Thousands given freedom of the borough

Dudley has granted NHS and all frontline workers its highest award of the freedom of the borough for their bravery and commitment during the coronavirus pandemic .
The ancient honour is normally only granted to individuals but in break from tradition it is being given to thousands of health professionals , care staff , council workers and volunteers .
Speaking at a meeting of the full council Cllr Patrick Harley , Conservative leader of Dudley , said the award was agreed with the Labour leader , Cllr Qadar Zada , at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak .
Cllr Harley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even as long ago as April , that the day would come when the politicians would have to acknowledge and pay homage to the people who not only kept the vast majority of us safe and well but also in the case of Dudley MBC ’ s own staff kept businesses as usual.
” Cllr Harley said the freedom of the borough was just the beginning of the recognition of frontline staff and essential workers including volunteers who gave thousands of hours to support their communities .
He continued : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us saying thank you , it is only the beginning and although I have some ideas on how to reward our own staff at a future date when it is safe to do so , it will be interesting to hear from colleagues across the council chamber how any further recognition is delivered.
” Supporting the award , Cllr Zada spoke of the bravery shown during the pandemic : “ I think it is fair to say that no matter what anybody does at this meeting or subsequently , we will never be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lives at risk and in some instances lost their lives to make sure other people could spend more time with their families as direct result of the care they received.
” Speaking as a NHS worker , he added : “ I can tell you that all those doctors , nurses , carers and everybody else were working through personal fear because no one necessarily knew the consequences of this virus , and they made sure they put a brave face on for the families of the people they were caring for @ @

Dudley has granted NHS and all frontline workers its highest award of the freedom of the borough for their bravery and commitment during the coronavirus pandemic.
The ancient honour is normally only granted to individuals but in break from tradition it is being given to thousands of health professionals, care staff, council workers and volunteers.
Speaking at a meeting of the full council Cllr Patrick Harley, Conservative leader of Dudley, said the award was agreed with the Labour leader, Cllr Qadar Zada, at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Cllr Harley added: “Both of us agreed, even as long ago as April, that the day would come when the politicians would have to acknowledge and pay homage to the people who not only kept the vast majority of us safe and well but also in the case of Dudley MBC’s own staff kept businesses as usual.”
Cllr Harley said the freedom of the borough was just the beginning of the recognition of frontline staff and essential workers including volunteers who gave thousands of hours to support their communities.
He continued: “This award isn’t the end of us saying thank you, it is only the beginning and although I have some ideas on how to reward our own staff at a future date when it is safe to do so, it will be interesting to hear from colleagues across the council chamber how any further recognition is delivered.”
Supporting the award, Cllr Zada spoke of the bravery shown during the pandemic: “I think it is fair to say that no matter what anybody does at this meeting or subsequently, we will never be able to thank those people who put their lives at risk and in some instances lost their lives to make sure other people could spend more time with their families as direct result of the care they received.”
Speaking as a NHS worker, he added: “I can tell you that all those doctors, nurses, carers and everybody else were working through personal fear because no one necessarily knew the consequences of this virus, and they made sure they put a brave face on for the families of the people they were caring for.”


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Defiant shop owner refuses to call police on customers not wearing masks

A furious shop owner has hit out at the government 's new guidelines regarding face masks and face coverings .
Clothing store owner Diane Bardon says she 's 'not going to call the police on customers ' after the government changed the law from July 24 .
From Friday , customers must wear face coverings in all shops , supermarkets and takeaway or food-on-the-go retailers .
But Diane is angry with the new guidelines and believes that the government is late in implementing them .
Speaking to Sky News , she hit out at the new guidance , which sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not complying £100 , reduced to £50 if paid within a fortnight .
She asked : `` We have been imposing social distance since we opened , since the 15th June , so why did n't they introduce it when we first opened .
Why now ? ''
Speaking to Sky News , she said : `` I am not going to call the police on my customers , that 's for sure .
If I give them a mask and they do n't want to wear it then so be it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` I would allow them to come .
This is my livelihood .
Who is going to pay my rent and bills if I do n't ? ''
And Loryn Fortune , trainee department manager at clothing store & Other Stories in Liverpool One , said people would not be asked to leave their shop if they were n't wearing a face covering .
She said : `` We have signage on the window , we 've got signage up as you enter the shop and then it 's just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We ca n't enforce it and we do n't want to cause a big scene so we 'll just politely remind people .
`` We 're also aware that people have invisible illnesses . ''
She said customers had been co-operative since the store reopened post-lockdown and around half of shoppers were already wearing coverings before today 's tighter guidance was introduced .
She added : `` I 'm sure we 'll have a few people who wo n't want to wear them but I 'm hoping people realise they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just themselves . ''

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A furious shop owner has hit out at the government's new guidelines regarding face masks and face coverings.
Clothing store owner Diane Bardon says she's 'not going to call the police on customers' after the government changed the law from July 24.
From Friday, customers must wear face coverings in all shops, supermarkets and takeaway or food-on-the-go retailers.
But Diane is angry with the new guidelines and believes that the government is late in implementing them.
Ms Bardon accused the government of 'mixed messaging'.
Speaking to Sky News, she hit out at the new guidance, which sees police have the power to find anybody not complying £100, reduced to £50 if paid within a fortnight.
She asked: "We have been imposing social distance since we opened, since the 15th June, so why didn't they introduce it when we first opened. Why now?"
Speaking to Sky News, she said: "I am not going to call the police on my customers, that's for sure. If I give them a mask and they don't want to wear it then so be it. I can't force them to do it.
"I would allow them to come. This is my livelihood. Who is going to pay my rent and bills if I don't?"
And Loryn Fortune, trainee department manager at clothing store & Other Stories in Liverpool One, said people would not be asked to leave their shop if they weren't wearing a face covering.
She said: "We have signage on the window, we've got signage up as you enter the shop and then it's just a polite nudge from us at the door.
"We can't enforce it and we don't want to cause a big scene so we'll just politely remind people.
"We're also aware that people have invisible illnesses."
She said customers had been co-operative since the store reopened post-lockdown and around half of shoppers were already wearing coverings before today's tighter guidance was introduced.
She added: "I'm sure we'll have a few people who won't want to wear them but I'm hoping people realise they have got to look after each other and not just themselves."


birminghammail--2020-07-24--PC Andrew Harper trial finds three teenagers guilty of manslaughter

Driver Henry Long , 19 , who dragged Pc Andrew Harper to his death , has been found not guilty at the Old Bailey of murder .
His passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers , both 18 , were cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter .
The 28-year-old officer had been attempting to apprehend quad bike thieves when he was killed on the night of August 15 last year .
He had become caught in a tow rope attached to a getaway car and was dragged more than a mile along country lanes , the Old Bailey heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died at the scene near the A4 in Berkshire .
Driver Henry Long , 19 , and his passengers Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole , both 18 , from near Reading , have admitted conspiring to steal a quad bike but deny murder .
Long has admitted manslaughter but denies intending to harm the Thames Valley Police officer .
Long and his passengers Bowers and Cole , from near Reading , have admitted conspiring to steal a quad bike but denied murder .
Long initially denied involvement in the incident and told police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been watching The Goonies and Fast And Furious DVDs .
Cole and Bowers claimed they did not see PC Harper during the incident .
Mr Justice Edis sent the jurors out to deliberate their verdicts at 3pm on Tuesday .
The trio were convicted at the Old Bailey in London today .
After summing up the evidence , the senior judge said the case would require `` careful thought '' .

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Driver Henry Long, 19, who dragged Pc Andrew Harper to his death, has been found not guilty at the Old Bailey of murder. His passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, were cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.
The 28-year-old officer had been attempting to apprehend quad bike thieves when he was killed on the night of August 15 last year.
He had become caught in a tow rope attached to a getaway car and was dragged more than a mile along country lanes, the Old Bailey heard.
Pc Harper suffered horrific injuries and died at the scene near the A4 in Berkshire.
Driver Henry Long, 19, and his passengers Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, both 18, from near Reading, have admitted conspiring to steal a quad bike but deny murder.
Long has admitted manslaughter but denies intending to harm the Thames Valley Police officer.
Long and his passengers Bowers and Cole, from near Reading, have admitted conspiring to steal a quad bike but denied murder. Long initially denied involvement in the incident and told police in a prepared statement that he had been watching The Goonies and Fast And Furious DVDs.
Cole and Bowers claimed they did not see PC Harper during the incident.
Mr Justice Edis sent the jurors out to deliberate their verdicts at 3pm on Tuesday.
The trio were convicted at the Old Bailey in London today.
After summing up the evidence, the senior judge said the case would require "careful thought".


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Leeds have 'jumped' into battle with Wolves for £22m striker

Leeds United have joined the race to sign Club Brugge striker Emmanuel Dennis , according to reports .
Dennis , 22 , is being linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer transfer window and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the clubs reportedly keen .
He scored nine goals in 33 matches across all competitions as Brugge were declared Belgian champions when the coronavirus pandemic brought the Pro League to a premature halt .
That tally included five league strikes and a brace against Real Madrid in the group stage of the Champions League .
Sign up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of the page or click here Brugge manager Philippe Clement admitted earlier in the season it is likely the forward will secure a transfer .
Speaking to La Dernière Heure , Clement said : `` It is very likely that Dennis will leave .
He can also count on a lot of interest .
It is the time for him to take a new step . ''
Now , Voetbalkrant reports Leeds have 'jumped ' into the race to sign Dennis after confirming their promotion to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Newcastle United hold an interest and that the £22m-rated player , who has also been linked with Arsenal , wants to leave 'at all costs ' .
The Nigeria international has previously opened the door for a move , saying in May : `` I like challenges .
I 've been here for three years .
My focus right now is I have one more game this season - the Cup Final - which I want to win , that 's really important to me .
`` After then , we 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Leeds United have joined the race to sign Club Brugge striker Emmanuel Dennis, according to reports.
Dennis, 22, is being linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer transfer window and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the clubs reportedly keen.
He scored nine goals in 33 matches across all competitions as Brugge were declared Belgian champions when the coronavirus pandemic brought the Pro League to a premature halt.
That tally included five league strikes and a brace against Real Madrid in the group stage of the Champions League.
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Brugge manager Philippe Clement admitted earlier in the season it is likely the forward will secure a transfer.
Speaking to La Dernière Heure, Clement said: "It is very likely that Dennis will leave. He can also count on a lot of interest. It is the time for him to take a new step."
Now, Voetbalkrant reports Leeds have 'jumped' into the race to sign Dennis after confirming their promotion to the Premier League.
The report also claims Wolves and Newcastle United hold an interest and that the £22m-rated player, who has also been linked with Arsenal, wants to leave 'at all costs'.
The Nigeria international has previously opened the door for a move, saying in May: "I like challenges. I've been here for three years. My focus right now is I have one more game this season - the Cup Final - which I want to win, that's really important to me.
"After then, we'll see what happens, you never know."


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Dad who named baby Lucifer defends decision in bizarre This Morning interview

A dad who named his baby boy LUCIFER has defended his decision in a bizarre This Morning interview .
The dad named his child the name , which is commonly used as a title for Satan , and appeared on ITV1 to discuss the controversy today .
The dad , from Derbyshire in the East Midlands , appeared via video link to discuss the backlash to his headline-making decision .
Rochelle Humes and Ore Oduba interviewed Dan , from Matlock in Derbyshire , who said he wanted to promote the Latin meaning of the name Lucifer , which he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dan said : `` In the Christian meaning , Lucifer was the fallen angel ... it 's which bit of history you choose '' .
On a backlash from the registrar , Dan added : `` At one point , she even referred to Hitler and said why do n't name him Hitler ? ''
`` 'It was very hurtful yeah , we were gobsmacked , '' Dan continued .
`` We did n't know what to say .
We said we understood the name and thanks for her opinion , but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Dan and Mandy Sheldon won the battle with the local register office to call their son Lucifer , after a registrar in Chesterfield objected to the idea and said 'he 'll never get a job ' .
`` Lucifer is the coolest name !
!
!
This world is crazy .
You can ’ t name your baby what u want because it angers religious people ?
Ridiculous !
!
!
! ''
one wrote on Twitter while tuning in today .
*This Morning airs on ITV weekdays from 10am

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A dad who named his baby boy LUCIFER has defended his decision in a bizarre This Morning interview.
The dad named his child the name, which is commonly used as a title for Satan, and appeared on ITV1 to discuss the controversy today.
The dad, from Derbyshire in the East Midlands, appeared via video link to discuss the backlash to his headline-making decision.
Rochelle Humes and Ore Oduba interviewed Dan, from Matlock in Derbyshire, who said he wanted to promote the Latin meaning of the name Lucifer, which he said means "bringer of light".
Dan said: "In the Christian meaning, Lucifer was the fallen angel... it's which bit of history you choose".
On a backlash from the registrar, Dan added: "At one point, she even referred to Hitler and said why don't name him Hitler?"
"'It was very hurtful yeah, we were gobsmacked," Dan continued.
"We didn't know what to say. We said we understood the name and thanks for her opinion, but she carried on and wouldn't leave it."
Dan and Mandy Sheldon won the battle with the local register office to call their son Lucifer, after a registrar in Chesterfield objected to the idea and said 'he'll never get a job'.
"Lucifer is the coolest name!!! This world is crazy. You can’t name your baby what u want because it angers religious people? Ridiculous!!!!" one wrote on Twitter while tuning in today.
*This Morning airs on ITV weekdays from 10am


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Car collides with bridge causing burst water main

Water came gushing out of a burst main after a car collided with a bridge late last night .
The incident happened on the B5000 in Polesworth just before 9pm on Thursday , July 23 .
Police were called to the scene however no arrests were made .
Work is now ongoing to repair the damage caused by the Skoda Yeti .
Local resident Paul Anderson said : `` It has made a right mess of the bridge , one side is virtually gone .
`` The water must have been running for several hours as there are daylight photos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A Severn Trent spokesperson confirmed : “ Following the damage to our water pipe on the B5000 last night , our teams have been working hard to make sure no one ’ s water supply is affected , and assessing the damage to fully understand the safest way to start repairs .
“ We hope everyone involved is okay , and we ’ re sorry for any inconvenience our work may cause .
“ Due to working on a bridge it makes the repair slightly tricky , but it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fixed as quickly , and as safely as possible.
” Warwickshire Police said : “ We were called to a single vehicle collision at 8.46pm yesterday .
“ A Skoda Yeti collided with a bridge in Common Lane , Polesworth which resulted in a burst water pipe .
“ A hard closure was put in place and handed over to the council ’ s highways department .
No arrests were made .
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Water came gushing out of a burst main after a car collided with a bridge late last night.
The incident happened on the B5000 in Polesworth just before 9pm on Thursday, July 23.
Police were called to the scene however no arrests were made.
Work is now ongoing to repair the damage caused by the Skoda Yeti.
Local resident Paul Anderson said: "It has made a right mess of the bridge, one side is virtually gone.
"The water must have been running for several hours as there are daylight photos of it flowing at a similar pace."
(Image: Paul Anderson)
A Severn Trent spokesperson confirmed: “Following the damage to our water pipe on the B5000 last night, our teams have been working hard to make sure no one’s water supply is affected, and assessing the damage to fully understand the safest way to start repairs.
“We hope everyone involved is okay, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience our work may cause.
“Due to working on a bridge it makes the repair slightly tricky, but it will be our absolute priority to ensure the pipe is fixed as quickly, and as safely as possible.”
(Image: Paul Anderson)
Warwickshire Police said: “We were called to a single vehicle collision at 8.46pm yesterday.
“A Skoda Yeti collided with a bridge in Common Lane, Polesworth which resulted in a burst water pipe.
“A hard closure was put in place and handed over to the council’s highways department. No arrests were made.”


birminghammail--2020-07-24--London flat on sale for £200k - where hob is wedged between bed and shower

A poky London flat where the kitchen hob is wedged between the bed and shower has gone on the market for £200,000 .
The studio flat - described as a `` wonderful opportunity '' by estate agents Douglas & Gordon - measures just 79-square-feet in the heart of the capital .
The potential buyer is offered a furnished flat in London 's Notting Hill with a single bed , shower , sink and hob - although all are tightly wedged together against a wall .
The property , which can only be bought with cash , has seen its asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first listed in February this year .
Listed on property website Zoopla the advert reads : `` A wonderful opportunity to create a London bolt hole in this prime central location in W11 .
`` This studio room requires modernisation throughout and could become a wonderful base for someone .
Cash purchase only .
`` Colville Road is in the heart of Notting Hill with all the local amenities restaurants , bars and shops of Westbourne Grove , Portobello and Notting Hill Gate .
`` Notting Hill Gate tube and Ladbroke Grove tube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the City and West End .
`` The information contained in these particulars is for general information purposes only .
Douglas & Gordon does not provide information or give any warranty with regards to train , tube , tram lines or flight paths .
`` Prospective purchasers or tenants are advised to carry out their own research if they have any concern about train , tube , tram lines or flight paths . ''

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A poky London flat where the kitchen hob is wedged between the bed and shower has gone on the market for £200,000.
The studio flat - described as a "wonderful opportunity" by estate agents Douglas & Gordon - measures just 79-square-feet in the heart of the capital.
The potential buyer is offered a furnished flat in London's Notting Hill with a single bed, shower, sink and hob - although all are tightly wedged together against a wall.
The property, which can only be bought with cash, has seen its asking price slashed by £50,000 since it was first listed in February this year.
Listed on property website Zoopla the advert reads: "A wonderful opportunity to create a London bolt hole in this prime central location in W11.
(Image: Douglas & Gordon / SWNS)
"This studio room requires modernisation throughout and could become a wonderful base for someone. Cash purchase only.
"Colville Road is in the heart of Notting Hill with all the local amenities restaurants, bars and shops of Westbourne Grove, Portobello and Notting Hill Gate.
(Image: Douglas & Gordon / SWNS)
"Notting Hill Gate tube and Ladbroke Grove tube both give quick and easy access into the City and West End.
"The information contained in these particulars is for general information purposes only. Douglas & Gordon does not provide information or give any warranty with regards to train, tube, tram lines or flight paths.
"Prospective purchasers or tenants are advised to carry out their own research if they have any concern about train, tube, tram lines or flight paths."


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Birmingham City anger intensifies as Blues gesture goes viral

The curtain came down on another wretched Birmingham City season with a 3-1 defeat to Derby County on Wednesday night .
Five months after securing their most recent win away at Barnsley on February 11 , Blues surrendered to a sixth loss in nine fixtures since the restart .
It came after angry fans circled chief executive Xuandong Ren 's car as it approached St Andrew 's before kick-off .
The gesture of retiring Jude Bellingham 's number 22 shirt after his final appearance for the club then went viral on Thursday .
Having finished just two points above the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's deduction and with yet another new face set to be in the dugout when the 2020/21 campaign starts in a matter of weeks , we are holding another webchat with Shane Ireland from 12pm .
We are hosting today 's webchat on a new platform which enables you to join the debate and interact with us .
All you have to do to take part in sign up in one of two ways .
1 ) You can click on the silhouette in the top right corner of this piece and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Or ... 2 ) If you try to type in the chat window at the top of the piece you will be prompted to log in that way .
There is certainly plenty to talk about .
Do n't be late , and while you wait , be sure to check out all of latest Blues news on the BirminghamLive website .
And if the chat is n't loading on your screen , please click HERE .
See you soon .

The curtain came down on another wretched Birmingham City season with a 3-1 defeat to Derby County on Wednesday night.
Five months after securing their most recent win away at Barnsley on February 11, Blues surrendered to a sixth loss in nine fixtures since the restart.
It came after angry fans circled chief executive Xuandong Ren's car as it approached St Andrew's before kick-off.
The gesture of retiring Jude Bellingham's number 22 shirt after his final appearance for the club then went viral on Thursday.
Having finished just two points above the relegation zone as is stands following Wigan's deduction and with yet another new face set to be in the dugout when the 2020/21 campaign starts in a matter of weeks, we are holding another webchat with Shane Ireland from 12pm.
We are hosting today's webchat on a new platform which enables you to join the debate and interact with us.
All you have to do to take part in sign up in one of two ways.
1) You can click on the silhouette in the top right corner of this piece and you will be prompted to log in. Or...
2) If you try to type in the chat window at the top of the piece you will be prompted to log in that way.
There is certainly plenty to talk about.
Don't be late, and while you wait, be sure to check out all of latest Blues news on the BirminghamLive website. And if the chat isn't loading on your screen, please click HERE. See you soon.


birminghammail--2020-07-24--DIY novices transform old VW into cosy campervan for less than £500

A young couple who had never even picked up a drill have completely transformed a rusty old Volkswagen van into a stylish campervan to travel the UK and eventually Europe .
Laura Print , 26 , and boyfriend Kevin Ingram , 27 , from Redditch , spent less than £500 renovating their very own holiday home on wheels for romantic trips away .
Now , having accomplished their ten-week lockdown project , the pair spend their weekends cooking , walking and exploring before camping out on stunning English beaches and beside lakes .
Complete with a pull out sofa bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'area ' opening out onto breathtaking views - and even a portable shower - the duo have materialised a dream they both had long before coupling up nine months ago .
Speaking while soaking up the sun with her partner on a beach in Newquay , sports masseuse Laura said : `` I 've dreamt of doing it for quite a while because I travelled round Australia and lived in a van so that 's given me the drive to get one over here .
`` I literally work to travel , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing , I love it .
Kev 's mentioned [ buying a camper ] in the past and never actually done it .
I think with me suggesting it , he just said : 'Lets just get one together ' '' .
The couple had been looking to start their project for months , but only found their 1992 VW van a week before the coronavirus lockdown via Facebook marketplace .
`` We made it a project then for the whole of lockdown .
It 's because of furlough we 've been able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cram as many trips in as possible before Kevin goes back to work at the end of July .
And with my massage , because I 'm self-employed I can work my travel around clients . ''
The van , which they picked up from Derby , was originally £2,500 but they managed to haggle the seller down to just £1,700 .
The costs of the renovation - including electrics , the cooker and the shower - came to just under £500 , with the couple keeping costs down by upcycling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ flooring , cladding and ceiling were created from wood a friend was throwing out during a renovation of her salon .
`` When we bought the van , it had a rock and roll bed and kitchen but it was quite old and rusty , so when we got it home we decided to start from scratch .
`` We did n't really have a clue what we were doing with it , but we just kind of put it together and built it from there , '' she explained .
`` Me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have never used a drill or anything before .
My brother started us off , he ripped everything out to make it blank canvas then he laid the floor .
`` From that Kev just learned in that first few days how to drill and everything else . ''
After ten weeks and a total of just under £2,200 , the couple were ready for their first road trip to the Lake District .
For showers , they plug a £30 shower head - bought off Amazon - into the electrics and find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the van .
`` You do go a while without showering .
It is hard , but it 's easier for Kev than for me .
We try and find a secluded space to have a shower .
Dry shampoo is just a dream , that keeps me going , '' she added .
To find spots to park up , they use mobile phone app Park4Night where fellow campers share locations for scenic stays and nearest toilet facilities .
The couple so far have camped out at the Lake District , Woolacombe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coast of England .
The pair have plans to travel to Germany and eventually see more of Europe once they 've further adapted the campervan - which has its own Instagram page .

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A young couple who had never even picked up a drill have completely transformed a rusty old Volkswagen van into a stylish campervan to travel the UK and eventually Europe.
Laura Print, 26, and boyfriend Kevin Ingram, 27, from Redditch, spent less than £500 renovating their very own holiday home on wheels for romantic trips away.
Now, having accomplished their ten-week lockdown project, the pair spend their weekends cooking, walking and exploring before camping out on stunning English beaches and beside lakes.
Complete with a pull out sofa bed surrounded by fairy lights and a kitchen 'area' opening out onto breathtaking views - and even a portable shower - the duo have materialised a dream they both had long before coupling up nine months ago.
Speaking while soaking up the sun with her partner on a beach in Newquay, sports masseuse Laura said: "I've dreamt of doing it for quite a while because I travelled round Australia and lived in a van so that's given me the drive to get one over here.
"I literally work to travel, that's why I work - it is amazing, I love it. Kev's mentioned [buying a camper] in the past and never actually done it. I think with me suggesting it, he just said: 'Lets just get one together'".
The couple had been looking to start their project for months, but only found their 1992 VW van a week before the coronavirus lockdown via Facebook marketplace.
"We made it a project then for the whole of lockdown. It's because of furlough we've been able to do this, we've tried to cram as many trips in as possible before Kevin goes back to work at the end of July. And with my massage, because I'm self-employed I can work my travel around clients."
The van, which they picked up from Derby, was originally £2,500 but they managed to haggle the seller down to just £1,700.
The costs of the renovation - including electrics, the cooker and the shower - came to just under £500, with the couple keeping costs down by upcycling.
Instead of buying the wood, the flooring, cladding and ceiling were created from wood a friend was throwing out during a renovation of her salon.
"When we bought the van, it had a rock and roll bed and kitchen but it was quite old and rusty, so when we got it home we decided to start from scratch.
"We didn't really have a clue what we were doing with it, but we just kind of put it together and built it from there," she explained.
"Me and Kev were never handy, we have never used a drill or anything before. My brother started us off, he ripped everything out to make it blank canvas then he laid the floor.
"From that Kev just learned in that first few days how to drill and everything else."
After ten weeks and a total of just under £2,200, the couple were ready for their first road trip to the Lake District.
For showers, they plug a £30 shower head - bought off Amazon - into the electrics and find a secluded spot to wash themselves outside the van.
"You do go a while without showering. It is hard, but it's easier for Kev than for me. We try and find a secluded space to have a shower. Dry shampoo is just a dream, that keeps me going," she added.
To find spots to park up, they use mobile phone app Park4Night where fellow campers share locations for scenic stays and nearest toilet facilities.
The couple so far have camped out at the Lake District, Woolacombe and are currently travelling the South West coast of England.
The pair have plans to travel to Germany and eventually see more of Europe once they've further adapted the campervan - which has its own Instagram page.


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Petty row over parking sees neighbour block in rival's car with scaffolding

A petty row over a parking space took a bizarre turn when one neighbour escalated the dispute by blocking in his rival 's car with scaffolding .
The dispute even saw the police called when the owner of a blue VW Passat found his vehicle completely trapped in the makeshift construction of metal poles .
A series of huge scaffolding poles had been tightly screwed in place to imprison the estate car and stop it from being driven away .
A trailer next to the parking space on an estate in Haywards Heath , West Sussex , had also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the cage was built , police said .
Inspector Darren Taylor of Mid Sussex Police was called to the scene of the escalating neighbourly conflict and was shocked at what he found .
He said an investigation is ongoing into if any crimes had been committed after the trapped car was reported to police .
Tweeting pictures of the bizarre incident , Inspector Darren Taylor said he had not seen anything like it in more than 20 years on the force .
He wrote : `` Over 20 years of policing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and parking issues .
`` But nothing like this one which the team are dealing with at the moment in Haywards Heath .
`` Need to speak to the individual who thinks this is acceptable to do this to someone else 's vehicle . ''
Those involved are being `` spoken to '' by officers about the dispute , which is said to be over a parking space , Inspector Taylor said .
He added : “ I know this job throws up many different things but I have never seen anything like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking into what offences if any need to be investigated .
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A petty row over a parking space took a bizarre turn when one neighbour escalated the dispute by blocking in his rival's car with scaffolding.
The dispute even saw the police called when the owner of a blue VW Passat found his vehicle completely trapped in the makeshift construction of metal poles.
A series of huge scaffolding poles had been tightly screwed in place to imprison the estate car and stop it from being driven away.
A trailer next to the parking space on an estate in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, had also been cemented into the ground beside the vehicle before the cage was built, police said.
Inspector Darren Taylor of Mid Sussex Police was called to the scene of the escalating neighbourly conflict and was shocked at what he found.
He said an investigation is ongoing into if any crimes had been committed after the trapped car was reported to police.
Tweeting pictures of the bizarre incident, Inspector Darren Taylor said he had not seen anything like it in more than 20 years on the force.
He wrote: "Over 20 years of policing, I have dealt with many neighbour disputes and parking issues.
"But nothing like this one which the team are dealing with at the moment in Haywards Heath.
"Need to speak to the individual who thinks this is acceptable to do this to someone else's vehicle."
Those involved are being "spoken to" by officers about the dispute, which is said to be over a parking space, Inspector Taylor said.
He added: “I know this job throws up many different things but I have never seen anything like it before.
“My team are looking into what offences if any need to be investigated.”


birminghammail--2020-07-24--This Morning campaigner says public are 'brainwashed' over face masks

This Morning fans have lined up to slam an anti-mask campaigner claiming coverings 'infringe on human rights ' .
Face coverings and face masks become mandatory from July 24 , with police now given the power to find anybody not complying .
Those flouting the new laws , which impact shops and supermarkets , face £100 fines , reduced to £50 if they manage to pay it within two weeks .
Leah Butler-Smith , who is refusing to wear a face covering , appeared on This Morning and suggested that the government are 'brainwashing ' the public .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this and so passionate about it , in fact , I have put together a demonstration this Sunday .
That is not something I have ever done before . ''
She added : `` Under the umbrella of Keep Britain Free , people have come together through our deep concerns of the harms we 're seeing caused by lockdown and the mask-wearing mandation was just the tipping point for all of us .
I saw their reactions and responses and I put out a tweet .
It went viral and it went from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had even more arriving once they saw Sky TV broadcasting live . ''
She continued : `` Of course , it is a much bigger issue than just wearing masks . ''
Leah claimed that several hundred people attended the demonstration and that telling people to wear masks was `` causing a lot of fear '' among people .
But viewers were not impressed by Leah and accused her of being `` selfish '' by refusing to wear a mask .
`` How selfish of this woman , just wear a damn mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fumed .
A second asked : `` Can someone ask this lady if she wears a seat belt when she gets in a car , what is the difference ?
? ''
`` Does Lear pay her bills or does that infringe her human rights , '' a third chipped in with .

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This Morning fans have lined up to slam an anti-mask campaigner claiming coverings 'infringe on human rights'.
Face coverings and face masks become mandatory from July 24, with police now given the power to find anybody not complying.
Those flouting the new laws, which impact shops and supermarkets, face £100 fines, reduced to £50 if they manage to pay it within two weeks.
Leah Butler-Smith, who is refusing to wear a face covering, appeared on This Morning and suggested that the government are 'brainwashing' the public.
She said: "I am incredibly passionate about this and so passionate about it, in fact, I have put together a demonstration this Sunday. That is not something I have ever done before."
She added: "Under the umbrella of Keep Britain Free, people have come together through our deep concerns of the harms we're seeing caused by lockdown and the mask-wearing mandation was just the tipping point for all of us. I saw their reactions and responses and I put out a tweet. It went viral and it went from there. During the day, we had even more arriving once they saw Sky TV broadcasting live."
She continued: "Of course, it is a much bigger issue than just wearing masks."
Leah claimed that several hundred people attended the demonstration and that telling people to wear masks was "causing a lot of fear" among people.
But viewers were not impressed by Leah and accused her of being "selfish" by refusing to wear a mask.
"How selfish of this woman, just wear a damn mask and get over it," one fumed.
A second asked: "Can someone ask this lady if she wears a seat belt when she gets in a car, what is the difference??"
"Does Lear pay her bills or does that infringe her human rights," a third chipped in with.


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Live updates from intu Merry Hill as face masks become mandatory in shops

People in across the Black Country and England now need to wear a face covering in shopping centres , banks , takeaways and supermarkets .
Face coverings are also mandatory in railway stations and airports but venues including restaurants , pubs and gyms are exempt .
Failure to comply with the latest Government guidelines could result in a fine of up to £100 , although some people are exempt from the rules .
Face mask are not compulsory if going into a restaurant or pub for a sit down meal or drink .
At intu Merry Hill both shoppers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not wearing a face mask or covering although there are some exceptions for children under 11 , people with disabilities or those with breathing difficulties .
Sainsbury 's confirmed shoppers entering its stores would not be challenged if they were not wearing a face covering as they may have a reason not to .
Rachael Jackson , general manager at intu Merry Hill , said centre staff would be on hand to support visitors throughout their trip .
She added : “ Throughout the pandemic , we have been and will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure intu Merry Hill is a safe place to visit and work , that includes following the guidance from Public Health England and the government .
`` So far , more than 80 per cent of our brands are now open , and we ’ re seeing more , and more of our visitors returning every day .
`` People are really enjoying being back , and making the most of a little retail therapy .
`` In addition to the existing safety measures we already have in place , from July 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s to work or to shop , will need to wear a face covering .
`` We know that the experience will feel different , however we hope these measures will help provide all our visitors with additional reassurance . ''
Today ( July 24 ) , we are heading down to the usually-busy centre to see how shoppers are reacting to the new rules .

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People in across the Black Country and England now need to wear a face covering in shopping centres, banks, takeaways and supermarkets.
Face coverings are also mandatory in railway stations and airports but venues including restaurants, pubs and gyms are exempt.
Failure to comply with the latest Government guidelines could result in a fine of up to £100, although some people are exempt from the rules. Face mask are not compulsory if going into a restaurant or pub for a sit down meal or drink.
At intu Merry Hill both shoppers and staff may be refused entry if they are not wearing a face mask or covering although there are some exceptions for children under 11, people with disabilities or those with breathing difficulties.
Sainsbury's confirmed shoppers entering its stores would not be challenged if they were not wearing a face covering as they may have a reason not to.
Rachael Jackson, general manager at intu Merry Hill, said centre staff would be on hand to support visitors throughout their trip.
She added: “Throughout the pandemic, we have been and will continue to do everything we can to make sure intu Merry Hill is a safe place to visit and work, that includes following the guidance from Public Health England and the government.
"So far, more than 80 per cent of our brands are now open, and we’re seeing more, and more of our visitors returning every day.
"People are really enjoying being back, and making the most of a little retail therapy.
"In addition to the existing safety measures we already have in place, from July 24 everyone that visits the centre, whether that’s to work or to shop, will need to wear a face covering.
"We know that the experience will feel different, however we hope these measures will help provide all our visitors with additional reassurance."
Today (July 24), we are heading down to the usually-busy centre to see how shoppers are reacting to the new rules.
Follow our live updates below.


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Iconic lighthouse's lantern room removed as 225 years of history brought to end

Workmen have finally removed the 14-tonne lantern room from the top of an historic lighthouse which had protected shipping from a deadly shore for more than 225 years .
The Grade II listed Orford Ness lighthouse has stood on the end of a shingle spit in Suffolk for more than two centuries .
However this week workmen beginning demolishing the 100 foot tall structure which has fallen victim to coastal erosion and violent storms .
A huge crane was used to remove the lantern room sitting on top of the tower in an operation which took just 20 minutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a ten-mile long shingle spit on the Suffolk coast since 1792 , and kept shipping safe from its shores .
It is the 11th , and final , warning beacon station on Europe 's longest shingle spit - and has withstood two World Wars , natural disasters , and even the nearby testing of bombs and nuclear detonators .
But , after more than two centuries of guarding the coast , it took just less than 20 minutes to lift off the lantern room and place it safely on the ground .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now being taken down - because the sea is eating up the land on which it sits .
Coastal erosion , coupled with a series of high tides and recent storms , including 2018 's `` Beast From The East '' , and this year 's Storm Denis and Storm Ciara , have eroded the base of the tower , making it unsafe .
Photographer Carl Humphrey , who photographed the start of the demolition on Tuesday , said : `` I have been watching the lighthouse from the start of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along the coast from Aldebugh to the lighthouse to make sure I captured the lighthouse before the cranes appeared .
`` The separation started at 15:26 and was on terra firma by 15:42 . ''
Carl added : `` I plan to create a photo box to the older generation and visitors have something tangible as not everyone is online .
`` It will be missed as it acted as a beacon to so many , even now without the lantern it has lost its character . ''
Speaking on Tuesday as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gold , of the Orfordness Lighthouse Trust , said : `` It is obviously a sad day .
`` The lighthouse has been a truly iconic landmark on the Orford and East Anglian skyline for generations .
`` It would be a sadness to leave this stretch of the coastline naked for too long .
We have managed to secure a suitable site and all we need now is the funding for the building work . ''

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Workmen have finally removed the 14-tonne lantern room from the top of an historic lighthouse which had protected shipping from a deadly shore for more than 225 years.
The Grade II listed Orford Ness lighthouse has stood on the end of a shingle spit in Suffolk for more than two centuries.
However this week workmen beginning demolishing the 100 foot tall structure which has fallen victim to coastal erosion and violent storms.
A huge crane was used to remove the lantern room sitting on top of the tower in an operation which took just 20 minutes.
The light from the tower had flashed over a ten-mile long shingle spit on the Suffolk coast since 1792, and kept shipping safe from its shores.
It is the 11th, and final, warning beacon station on Europe's longest shingle spit - and has withstood two World Wars, natural disasters, and even the nearby testing of bombs and nuclear detonators.
But, after more than two centuries of guarding the coast, it took just less than 20 minutes to lift off the lantern room and place it safely on the ground.
(Image: cwhmedia / SWNS.com)
Orfordness Lighthouse was decommissioned in 2013 and is now being taken down - because the sea is eating up the land on which it sits.
Coastal erosion, coupled with a series of high tides and recent storms, including 2018's "Beast From The East", and this year's Storm Denis and Storm Ciara, have eroded the base of the tower, making it unsafe.
Photographer Carl Humphrey, who photographed the start of the demolition on Tuesday, said: "I have been watching the lighthouse from the start of the demolition.
(Image: CWHMEDIA / SWNS.com)
"I made the trek along the coast from Aldebugh to the lighthouse to make sure I captured the lighthouse before the cranes appeared.
"The separation started at 15:26 and was on terra firma by 15:42."
Carl added: "I plan to create a photo box to the older generation and visitors have something tangible as not everyone is online.
"It will be missed as it acted as a beacon to so many, even now without the lantern it has lost its character."
Speaking on Tuesday as the lantern room was lifted off, Nicholas Gold, of the Orfordness Lighthouse Trust, said: "It is obviously a sad day.
"The lighthouse has been a truly iconic landmark on the Orford and East Anglian skyline for generations.
"It would be a sadness to leave this stretch of the coastline naked for too long. We have managed to secure a suitable site and all we need now is the funding for the building work."


birminghammail--2020-07-24--The big questions the Birmingham City board must answer

Without a manager , without a win in five months , and without any sense of direction .
Birmingham City bowed out of another wretched campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Derby County on Wednesday night .
It was the sixth loss of a horrendous run of form since the restart which saw Blues plummet down the league table and finish just two points above the bottom three as it stands .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The nine Championship matches since football returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points , courtesy of draws against West Brom , Hull and Charlton .
The only sense of stability at St Andrew 's seems to be that of despair .
Frustrations boiled over midweek when angry fans circled chief executive Xuandong Ren 's vehicle as it approached the Kop car park ahead of the defeat to Derby .
The match was Jude Bellingham 's last in his now retired number 22 shirt before the youngster 's move to Borussia Dortmund .
He was pictured afterwards doing laps of the pitch for one last time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened before the game , went to thank and say goodbye to the supporters who had stayed outside the ground .
Pep Clotet , the head coach who made Bellingham the youngest ever Blues player , left on July 8 , a fortnight ahead of his planned departure which had been announced before the restart .
Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner took charge for the final four games of the season as behind-the-scenes , the club continue on yet another managerial search .
As frustration among the fanbase mounts , BirminghamLive asks the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Why did Blues announce Pep Clotet 's departure when they did ?
Why did n't the club have a contingency plan in place when Clotet left ?
What do Trillion Trophy Asia think success looks like ?
Why has the club developed a track record of hiring and firing managers ?
Why has n't a person with football experience been hired to advise the board on key decisions ?
Why did you feel the need to retire Jude Bellingham 's shirt number ?

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Discontent just doesn't cover it.
Without a manager, without a win in five months, and without any sense of direction.
Birmingham City bowed out of another wretched campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Derby County on Wednesday night.
It was the sixth loss of a horrendous run of form since the restart which saw Blues plummet down the league table and finish just two points above the bottom three as it stands.
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The nine Championship matches since football returned boosted Blues' tally by just three points, courtesy of draws against West Brom, Hull and Charlton.
The only sense of stability at St Andrew's seems to be that of despair.
Frustrations boiled over midweek when angry fans circled chief executive Xuandong Ren's vehicle as it approached the Kop car park ahead of the defeat to Derby.
The match was Jude Bellingham's last in his now retired number 22 shirt before the youngster's move to Borussia Dortmund.
He was pictured afterwards doing laps of the pitch for one last time and in complete contrast to what had happened before the game, went to thank and say goodbye to the supporters who had stayed outside the ground.
Pep Clotet, the head coach who made Bellingham the youngest ever Blues player, left on July 8, a fortnight ahead of his planned departure which had been announced before the restart.
Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner took charge for the final four games of the season as behind-the-scenes, the club continue on yet another managerial search.
As frustration among the fanbase mounts, BirminghamLive asks the club to provide answers to these questions:
Why hasn't Xuandong Ren addressed supporters?
Why did Blues announce Pep Clotet's departure when they did?
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Why didn't the club have a contingency plan in place when Clotet left?
(Image: BCFC.com/Roy Smiljanic)
What do Trillion Trophy Asia think success looks like?
Why has the club developed a track record of hiring and firing managers?
Why hasn't a person with football experience been hired to advise the board on key decisions?
Why did you feel the need to retire Jude Bellingham's shirt number?


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Dean Smith confirms Villa injury blow ahead of West Ham clash

Dean Smith has confirmed Ahmed Elmohamady will miss Aston Villa 's huge match with West Ham United .
Elmohamady suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday and needed to be replaced .
The Egyptian wo n't recover in time to feature at the London Stadium so Frederic Guilbert is expected to deputise once more .
“ Ahmed Elmohamady came off [ against Arsenal ] with a hamstring injury , so he won ’ t be fit for Sunday , '' said Smith .
“ We ’ re hopeful that Neil Taylor will be back with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to train tomorrow and he ’ ll do a little bit of sprinting .
Hopefully he ’ ll be back in the squad.
” Elmohamady has played a key role in Villa 's revival in recent weeks with seven points from matches against Crystal Palace , Everton and Arsenal lifting the club out of the relegation zone .
And as long as Villa match the results of Watford and Bournemouth - who take on Arsenal and Everton respectively - they will avoid relegation to the Championship .
“ We control our own destiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have going into the last game , '' added Smith .
“ It was looking unlikely and that we ’ d have to rely on others , but results went our way in the week and we ’ re above the dotted line at the moment .
“ The most important thing is to be above that dotted line on Sunday and we know we have to win to guarantee that .
We ’ ll be going all-out to win .
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Dean Smith has confirmed Ahmed Elmohamady will miss Aston Villa's huge match with West Ham United.
Elmohamady suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday and needed to be replaced.
The Egyptian won't recover in time to feature at the London Stadium so Frederic Guilbert is expected to deputise once more.
“Ahmed Elmohamady came off [against Arsenal] with a hamstring injury, so he won’t be fit for Sunday," said Smith.
“We’re hopeful that Neil Taylor will be back with the squad. He’s due to train tomorrow and he’ll do a little bit of sprinting. Hopefully he’ll be back in the squad.”
Elmohamady has played a key role in Villa's revival in recent weeks with seven points from matches against Crystal Palace, Everton and Arsenal lifting the club out of the relegation zone.
And as long as Villa match the results of Watford and Bournemouth - who take on Arsenal and Everton respectively - they will avoid relegation to the Championship.
“We control our own destiny and that’s what we wanted to have going into the last game," added Smith.
“It was looking unlikely and that we’d have to rely on others, but results went our way in the week and we’re above the dotted line at the moment.
“The most important thing is to be above that dotted line on Sunday and we know we have to win to guarantee that. We’ll be going all-out to win.”


birminghammail--2020-07-24--Major hospital A&E transformation is approved

Plans for a multi-million transformation of Walsall 's A & E that will `` cement the presence '' of the hospital in the town have been approved .
Walsall Council 's planning chiefs backed the £36 million upgrade of the Manor Hospital 's emergency department that will see a brand new two-storey healthcare building erected and the existing A & E facility refurbished .
At Thursday 's ( July 23 ) meeting , members said this was a vital project that will improve healthcare and provide a massive boost for people in the borough .
Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital cope with increasing demand in the coming years .
At the end of 2018 , the Government announced funding for the project had been approved and the work is expected to take around 18 months - with the facility completed by April 2022 .
A report to the committee said conditions would be needed to ensure issues such as drainage are resolved .
It added the development would see the loss of 40 car parking spaces too .
Speaking for the trust , Paul Wood told the committee : `` This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital and for the local population .
`` The current existing ED department is very inadequate in terms of provision of modern healthcare and also was built at a time when there was only expected to be about a 150 patients a day .
We 're now experiencing over 300 patients a day .
`` In terms of issues around car parking , we have re-provided 100 out of 140 spaces that will be lost and we do have some potential options to find the other spaces in the future with a piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital which is owned by the trust .
`` We 're also willing to work with the council on the travel plan and trying to minimise the amount of traffic that will be associated with this development . ''
Walsall Council leader and committee chairman Mike Bird said : `` We all welcome this and I have to say I pay tribute to Eddie Hughes our MP , who has been campaigning for the money to get this hospital built .
`` I hope this will cement the presence of the Manor Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I go back to when there was a suggestion of merging with New Cross .
`` No , this is our hospital , this is Walsall Manor and this is the improvement for the greater benefit of Walsall people .
Councillor Suky Samra added : `` Any improvement to local healthcare can only benefit the residents of Walsall . ''
And Councillor Stephen Craddock , portfolio holder for Health and well-being , said : `` This is a huge upgrade to the A & E department .
It 's a very welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities . ''

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Plans for a multi-million transformation of Walsall's A&E that will "cement the presence" of the hospital in the town have been approved.
Walsall Council's planning chiefs backed the £36 million upgrade of the Manor Hospital's emergency department that will see a brand new two-storey healthcare building erected and the existing A&E facility refurbished.
At Thursday's (July 23) meeting, members said this was a vital project that will improve healthcare and provide a massive boost for people in the borough.
Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust said the redevelopment was needed to help the hospital cope with increasing demand in the coming years.
At the end of 2018, the Government announced funding for the project had been approved and the work is expected to take around 18 months - with the facility completed by April 2022.
A report to the committee said conditions would be needed to ensure issues such as drainage are resolved. It added the development would see the loss of 40 car parking spaces too.
Speaking for the trust, Paul Wood told the committee: "This is a very important development for the local hospital and for the local population.
"The current existing ED department is very inadequate in terms of provision of modern healthcare and also was built at a time when there was only expected to be about a 150 patients a day. We're now experiencing over 300 patients a day.
"In terms of issues around car parking, we have re-provided 100 out of 140 spaces that will be lost and we do have some potential options to find the other spaces in the future with a piece of land across the road from the hospital which is owned by the trust.
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"We're also willing to work with the council on the travel plan and trying to minimise the amount of traffic that will be associated with this development."
Walsall Council leader and committee chairman Mike Bird said: "We all welcome this and I have to say I pay tribute to Eddie Hughes our MP, who has been campaigning for the money to get this hospital built.
"I hope this will cement the presence of the Manor Hospital in Walsall for many years to come as I go back to when there was a suggestion of merging with New Cross.
"No, this is our hospital, this is Walsall Manor and this is the improvement for the greater benefit of Walsall people.
Councillor Suky Samra added: "Any improvement to local healthcare can only benefit the residents of Walsall."
And Councillor Stephen Craddock, portfolio holder for Health and well-being, said: "This is a huge upgrade to the A&E department. It's a very welcome investment in both the town and the facilities."


birminghammail--2020-07-24--The part of West Midlands with 4th highest number of new Covid cases in UK

A part of the West Midlands remains in the top ten coronavirus hotspots in England , new figures show .
The latest figures of coronavirus case rates for each part of the country shows Sandwell remains tenth in a list of England 's Covid-19 hotspots .
The list is based on Public Health England figures updated on July 23 on the Government 's coronavirus online dashboard .
Figures show cases in Sandwell , in the West Mids , are up from 12.2 to 26.3 , with 86 new cases .
Other areas reporting notable week-on-week jumps include Rochdale ( up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new cases ) .
In Blackburn with Darwen , the rate has jumped from 49.7 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to July 13 to 81.9 in the seven days to July 20 , with 122 new cases recorded .
Second on the list is Leicester , where the rate has gone down from 102.5 to 65.6 , and where 233 new cases have been recorded .
Lisa McNally , director of public health at Sandwell council in the West Midlands , which has the ninth highest infection rate in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases in her area had been contacted by the national system last week .
The most recent NHS Test and Trace data , published on Thursday , shows Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's pledge to have all in-person tests back within 24 hours is not being met .
The proportion of people receiving their Covid-19 result within 24 hours of being tested at a regional site or mobile testing unit - a so-called `` in-person '' test - has fallen for the second week in a row .
Some 71.4 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week ending July 15 , down from 87.7 % in the week to July 8 and 90.7 % in the week to July 1 .
Since the launch of Test and Trace , 169,546 close contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 have been reached through the system and asked to self-isolate .
This is 83.6 % out of a total of 202,781 people identified as close contacts .
The weekly figures show 77.9 % of close contacts were reached in the week ending July 15 , up from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but down on the 90.7 % reached in the first week of Test and Trace .

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A part of the West Midlands remains in the top ten coronavirus hotspots in England, new figures show.
The latest figures of coronavirus case rates for each part of the country shows Sandwell remains tenth in a list of England's Covid-19 hotspots.
The list is based on Public Health England figures updated on July 23 on the Government's coronavirus online dashboard.
Figures show cases in Sandwell, in the West Mids, are up from 12.2 to 26.3, with 86 new cases.
Other areas reporting notable week-on-week jumps include Rochdale (up from 30.9 to 49.1, with 108 new cases).
In Blackburn with Darwen, the rate has jumped from 49.7 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to July 13 to 81.9 in the seven days to July 20, with 122 new cases recorded.
Second on the list is Leicester, where the rate has gone down from 102.5 to 65.6, and where 233 new cases have been recorded.
Lisa McNally, director of public health at Sandwell council in the West Midlands, which has the ninth highest infection rate in the country, said only 40% of positive coronavirus cases in her area had been contacted by the national system last week.
The most recent NHS Test and Trace data, published on Thursday, shows Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pledge to have all in-person tests back within 24 hours is not being met.
The proportion of people receiving their Covid-19 result within 24 hours of being tested at a regional site or mobile testing unit - a so-called "in-person" test - has fallen for the second week in a row.
Some 71.4% of people received the result within 24 hours in the week ending July 15, down from 87.7% in the week to July 8 and 90.7% in the week to July 1.
Since the launch of Test and Trace, 169,546 close contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 have been reached through the system and asked to self-isolate.
This is 83.6% out of a total of 202,781 people identified as close contacts.
The weekly figures show 77.9% of close contacts were reached in the week ending July 15, up from 72% in the previous week, but down on the 90.7% reached in the first week of Test and Trace.