birminghammail--2020-10-12--Rave venue owner claimed: 'I've been burgled' as cops spot 100 revellers inside

The owner of a venue fined £10,000 for breaking coronovirus rules claimed it had been broken into when police found a massive rave with more than 100 revellers .
Officers on patrol spotted a stream of guests and cars heading into a premises on Phoenix Business Park in Stafford Street , Walsall .
But shutters were slammed shut in their faces when they tried to investigate and someone was spotted trying to lock a gate preventing access in and out .
And the attempts to avoid detection took a bizarre twist when ravers trying to leave were forced to climb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get out .
Officers pleaded to the person with the keys to open the gates , which they did - and around 100 people left .
The owner was interviewed , and after falsely claiming the premises had been broken into on the night in question , September 14 , officers handed him the super fine .
A fast food restaurant in Dudley was also fined £1,000 for breaching the 10pm closure time on Friday night , October 9 .
At 10.30pm , The Chicken Hut on Castle Street had a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 10pm closure rule .
In Birmingham , the Kasablanca Shisha Lounge was fined £10,000 after officers were called to reports of loud music on September 30 .
When officers arrived , the owner turned off the music and closed the shutters to shut them out , West Midlands Police said .
The force found up to 250 people inside .
Watch the police operation in the video above .
An investigation was launched and the owner was served the £10,000 fine on October 9 .
Supt Rich Harris , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their customers and their staff but to the wider community and there must be consequences when Covid-19 guidance is simply ignored .
`` Everyone has a part to play in reducing the spread of coronavirus , and no one is above the law when it comes to that .
`` We understand that some of the regulations are confusing and we will be explaining where we find breaches , but if people continually flout these measures , we will not hesitate to take action . ''

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The owner of a venue fined £10,000 for breaking coronovirus rules claimed it had been broken into when police found a massive rave with more than 100 revellers.
Officers on patrol spotted a stream of guests and cars heading into a premises on Phoenix Business Park in Stafford Street, Walsall.
But shutters were slammed shut in their faces when they tried to investigate and someone was spotted trying to lock a gate preventing access in and out.
And the attempts to avoid detection took a bizarre twist when ravers trying to leave were forced to climb the locked gate in a bid to get out.
Officers pleaded to the person with the keys to open the gates, which they did - and around 100 people left.
Police discovered music equipment and food and drinks inside.
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The owner was interviewed, and after falsely claiming the premises had been broken into on the night in question, September 14, officers handed him the super fine.
A fast food restaurant in Dudley was also fined £1,000 for breaching the 10pm closure time on Friday night, October 9.
At 10.30pm, The Chicken Hut on Castle Street had a number of customers waiting to be served - breaking the 10pm closure rule.
In Birmingham, the Kasablanca Shisha Lounge was fined £10,000 after officers were called to reports of loud music on September 30.
When officers arrived, the owner turned off the music and closed the shutters to shut them out, West Midlands Police said.
The force found up to 250 people inside.
Watch the police operation in the video above.
An investigation was launched and the owner was served the £10,000 fine on October 9.
Supt Rich Harris, said: "Businesses have a responsibility not only to their customers and their staff but to the wider community and there must be consequences when Covid-19 guidance is simply ignored.
"Everyone has a part to play in reducing the spread of coronavirus, and no one is above the law when it comes to that.
"We understand that some of the regulations are confusing and we will be explaining where we find breaches, but if people continually flout these measures, we will not hesitate to take action."


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Updates - Serious bus crash leaves pedestrian badly hurt

Drivers were being told to avoid a major city route after a serious crash involving a pedestrian , a bus @ @ @ @ @ warned a busy section of Bristol Road , near to Selly Oak train station , @ @ @ @ @ hours on Monday ( Oct 12 ) .
The route was shut in both directions @ @ @ @ @ after a pedestrian was seriously hurt during a collision with a bus and four cars @ @ @ @ @ hospital after the incident - which took place at around 4.20pm .
Buses , including @ @ @ @ @ , were diverted around the scene .
Heavy congestion , which built up in the @ @ @ @ @ be easing hours later at around 7.30pm .
Witnesses or anyone with information have been @ @ @ @ @ with West Midlands Police .
We will be bringing you updates here .

Drivers were being told to avoid a major city route after a serious crash involving a pedestrian, a bus and multiple cars.
Police warned a busy section of Bristol Road, near to Selly Oak train station, would be blocked for several hours on Monday (Oct 12).
The route was shut in both directions by the Heeley Road junction after a pedestrian was seriously hurt during a collision with a bus and four cars.
She was rushed to hospital after the incident - which took place at around 4.20pm.
(Image: NICK WILKINSON/BIRMINGHAM LIVE)
Buses, including the number 61 and 63, were diverted around the scene.
Heavy congestion, which built up in the area, was said to be easing hours later at around 7.30pm.
Witnesses or anyone with information have been urged to get in touch with West Midlands Police.
We will be bringing you updates here.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--New three-tier lockdown rules published in full

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today confimed plans for a new three tiered system of local Covid Alert Levels in England .
He said said the levels will be set at medium , high , and very high .
What exactly are the new rules ?
Every area is put into one of three tiers .
There is a list below setting out which area is in which tier .
The rules then depend on the tier that you are in .
This is for areas with the lowest level of infections , where national restrictions continue to be in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and venues can continue to operate , in a COVID-Secure manner , other than those that remain closed in law , such as nightclubs .
• Certain businesses selling food or drink on their premises are required to close between 10pm and 5am .
Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service , click-and-collect or drive-thru .
• Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees • Organised indoor sport and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , provided the Rule of Six is followed • People must not meet in groups larger than 6 , indoors or outdoors This is for areas with a higher level of infections .
This means the following additional measures are in place : • People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting , whether at home or in a public place • People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside , including in a garden or other space .
• People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journeys they make where possible .
If they need to travel , they should walk or cycle where possible , or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
This is for areas with a very high level of infections .
The Government will set a baseline of measures for any area in this local alert level .
Consultation with local authorities will determine additional measures .
The baseline means the below additional measures are in place : • Pubs and bars must close , and can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were a restaurant - which means serving substantial meals , like a main lunchtime or evening meal .
They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal .
• People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor or outdoor setting , whether at home or in a public space .
The Rule of Six applies in open public spaces like parks and beaches .
• People should try to avoid travelling outside the ‘ Very High ’ area they are in , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , other than for things like work , education , accessing youth services , to meet caring responsibilities or if they are in transit .
• People should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if they are resident in a ‘ Very High ’ area , or avoid staying overnight in a ‘ Very High ’ area if they are resident elsewhere .
Local councils can then ask for extra measures to be put in place .
Which tier is each area in ?
● Every part of England excluding @ @ @

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson today confirmed plans for a new three tiered system of local Covid Alert Levels in England.
He said said the levels will be set at medium, high, and very high.
What exactly are the new rules?
Every area is put into one of three tiers. There is a list below setting out which area is in which tier. The rules then depend on the tier that you are in.
Local COVID Alert Level - Medium
This is for areas with the lowest level of infections, where national restrictions continue to be in place. This means:
All businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-Secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law, such as nightclubs.
Certain businesses selling food or drink on their premises are required to close between 10pm and 5am. Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-thru.
Schools, universities and places of worship remain open
Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees
Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided the Rule of Six is followed
People must not meet in groups larger than 6, indoors or outdoors
Local COVID Alert Level - High
This is for areas with a higher level of infections. This means the following additional measures are in place:
People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other space.
People should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible. If they need to travel, they should walk or cycle where possible, or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport.
Local COVID Alert Level - Very High
This is for areas with a very high level of infections. The Government will set a baseline of measures for any area in this local alert level. Consultation with local authorities will determine additional measures.
The baseline means the below additional measures are in place:
Pubs and bars must close, and can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant - which means serving substantial meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal. They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal.
Wedding receptions are not allowed
People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor or outdoor setting, whether at home or in a public space. The Rule of Six applies in open public spaces like parks and beaches.
People should try to avoid travelling outside the ‘Very High’ area they are in, or entering a ‘Very High’ area, other than for things like work, education, accessing youth services, to meet caring responsibilities or if they are in transit.
People should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if they are resident in a ‘Very High’ area, or avoid staying overnight in a ‘Very High’ area if they are resident elsewhere.
Local councils can then ask for extra measures to be put in place.
Which tier is each area in?
Local COVID Alert Level: Medium
● Every part of England excluding those listed below
Local COVID Alert Level: High
Cheshire
● Cheshire West and Chester
● Cheshire East
Greater Manchester
● Manchester
● Bolton
● Bury
● Stockport
● Tameside
● Trafford
● Wigan
● Salford
● Rochdale
● Oldham
Warrington
● Warrington
Derbyshire
● High Peak - the wards of:
○ Tintwistle
○ Padfield
○ Dinting
○ St John’s
○ Old Glossop
○ Whitfield
○ Simmondley
○ Gamesley
○ Howard Town
○ Hadfield South
○ Hadfield North
Lancashire
● Lancashire
● Blackpool
● Preston
● Blackburn with Darwen
● Burnley
West Yorkshire
● Leeds
● Bradford
● Kirklees
● Calderdale
● Wakefield
South Yorkshire
● Barnsley
● Rotherham
● Doncaster
● Sheffield
North East
● Newcastle
● South Tyneside
● North Tyneside
● Gateshead
● Sunderland
● Durham
● Northumberland
Tees Valley
● Middlesborough
● Redcar and Cleveland
● Stockton-on-Tees
● Darlington
● Hartlepool
West Midlands
● Birmingham
● Sandwell
● Solihull
● Wolverhampton
● Walsall
Leicester
● Leicester
● Oadby and Wigston
Nottingham
● Nottinghamshire
● Nottingham City
Local COVID Alert Level: Very High
Liverpool City Region
● Liverpool
● Knowsley
● Wirral
● St Helens
● Sefton
● Halton


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Pedestrian badly hurt after crash involving bus and four cars

A pedestrian has been left badly injured after a serious collision on a major city commuter route .
The woman was seriously hurt in a crash involving a double decker bus and four cars on Bristol Road , Selly Oak this afternoon ( Mon , Oct 12 ) .
She was rushed to hospital following the incident which took place at around 4.20pm .
The busy route , near to the Heeley Road junction , was shut in both directions for the evening rush hour .
It was set to be closed off for several hours with police warning motorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that direction were advised to seek alternative routes until the road reopened .
The number 61 and 63 bus services were diverted around the scene via Aston Webb Boulevard .
The force asked for anyone with information or witnesses to come forward .
A statement from West Midlands Police , issued via Twitter , read : `` We ’ re urging drivers to avoid Birmingham ’ s Bristol Road at its junction with Heeley Road , near Selly Oak train station , following a serious collision .
`` A pedestrian ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the collision , involving a bus and four cars .
`` Her injuries are described as serious and the road is expected to be shut for the next few hours .
It happened at about 4.20pm .
`` Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , quoting log 3494 . ''

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A pedestrian has been left badly injured after a serious collision on a major city commuter route.
The woman was seriously hurt in a crash involving a double decker bus and four cars on Bristol Road, Selly Oak this afternoon (Mon, Oct 12).
She was rushed to hospital following the incident which took place at around 4.20pm.
The busy route, near to the Heeley Road junction, was shut in both directions for the evening rush hour.
It was set to be closed off for several hours with police warning motorists to avoid the area.
Drivers travelling in that direction were advised to seek alternative routes until the road reopened.
The number 61 and 63 bus services were diverted around the scene via Aston Webb Boulevard.
The force asked for anyone with information or witnesses to come forward.
A statement from West Midlands Police, issued via Twitter, read: "We’re urging drivers to avoid Birmingham’s Bristol Road at its junction with Heeley Road, near Selly Oak train station, following a serious collision.
"A pedestrian’s been taken to hospital with serious injuries after the collision, involving a bus and four cars.
"Her injuries are described as serious and the road is expected to be shut for the next few hours. It happened at about 4.20pm.
"Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 3494."


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Chaos as non-essential travel banned - before plan watered down

Confusion reigned late on Monday night - after the Government appeared to trail a non-essential travel ban only to water down the plan hours later .
Sources told BirminghamLive the measure was coming on Monday afternoon , in advance of the Prime Minister 's statement on the new three-tier system for dealing with coronavirus .
That was later confirmed by mayor Andy Street , who said : `` You should only travel for essential reasons as of Wednesday . ''
But the scant Government guidance which was then published contained only a recommendation to those in tier two areas - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Walsall and Wolverhampton - to `` reduce the number of journeys they make where possible '' .
The chaos came on a day when additional restrictions designed to curb the spread of coronavirus were announced - despite local protests .
Speaking before the guidance was published , Mr Street said : `` You should only travel for essential reasons as of Wednesday .
`` What is deemed essential is not fully clear but my understanding is that it does not ban travel for work or essential retail , but we are waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tier two areas have been banned from meeting up indoors with other households in hospitality settings , in what is deemed a major blow for restaurants , cafes and bars .
Local political leaders fought desperately to avert the new move because of the impact on the sector , citing contact tracing data showing only a tiny proportion of all cases in the city - around two per cent - were being caught in hospitality settings .
But even with the support of Conservative Mayor Mr Street , who has been speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press the case , the Prime Minister has opted to go ahead with the move anyway .

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Confusion reigned late on Monday night - after the Government told local leaders to expect a non-essential travel ban as part of restrictions, only to water down the plan soon after.
Sources told BirminghamLive the measure was coming on Monday afternoon, in advance of the Prime Minister's statement on the new three-tier system for dealing with coronavirus.
That was later confirmed by mayor Andy Street, reading from government guidance, who said: "It says you should only travel for essential reasons - the definition of essential is not clear but my understanding from government ministers is that does include travelling for work and for retail."
But the scant Government guidance which was then published contained only a recommendation to those in tier two areas - which covers Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton - to "reduce the number of journeys they make where possible".
The confusion came on a day when additional restrictions designed to curb the spread of coronavirus were announced - despite local protests.
Speaking at about 5.30pm, around an hour or so before the guidance was eventually published, Mr Street said the travel ban was one of just two new measures for the region - the other a restriction on households socialising.
Those living in tier two areas have since been banned from meeting up indoors with other households in hospitality settings, in what is deemed a major blow for restaurants, cafes and bars.
Local political leaders fought desperately to avert the new move because of the impact on the sector, citing contact tracing data showing only a tiny proportion of all cases in the city - around two per cent - were being caught in hospitality settings.
But even with the support of Conservative Mayor Mr Street, who has been speaking regularly to Health Secretary Matt Hancock to press the case, the Prime Minister has opted to go ahead with the move anyway.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--New lockdown rules end ban on visiting people in gardens

The Government has confirmed that under the new lockdown rules in force in Birmingham people CAN visit friends and relatives in their gardens .
Previously , the local lockdown restrictions in Birmingham , Sandwell , Solihull and Wolverhampton barred residents from visiting other households in homes or gardens , or from allowing people from other households into their own homes or gardens .
A household means the people you live with .
So you could n't meet family members in your home or garden , or their home or garden , if you lived apart .
But under the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson , this has been changed .
Note that the changes do n't actually come into effect until Wednesday ( October 14 ) .
Birmingham , Sandwell , Solihull and Wolverhampton have been classed as areas with a `` high '' Covid-19 alert level .
Walsall is also classed as a `` high '' tier area , which means it has restrictions for the first time .
And the new rules state that only people from the same household ( or support bubble ) are allowed to meet indoors - but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including in gardens .
The rule of six says that only six people can be together .
But it does NOT prevent people from different households mixing .
As widely reported , the new rules are tougher in some respects .
They mean that people in Birmingham , Sandwell , Solihull , Wolverhampton and Walsall can not meet anyone from a different household in a hospitality setting such as a pub .
This is a new restriction .
But they are also less strict when it comes to meeting people in gardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet people from other households in gardens .
Speaking in the House of Commons , Mr Johnson said : `` The 'high ' alert level reflects the interventions in many local areas at the moment .
`` This primarily aims to reduce household to household transmission , by preventing all mixing between different households or support bubbles indoors .
`` In these areas , the Rule of Six will continue to apply outdoors , where it is harder for the virus to spread , in public spaces as well as private gardens .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to local restrictions will automatically move into the “ high ” alert level . ''
What exactly are the new rules ?
Every area is put into one of three tiers .
There is a list below setting out which area is in which tier .
The rules then depend on the tier that you are in .
This is for areas with the lowest level of infections , where national restrictions continue to be in place .
This means : • All businesses and venues can continue to operate , in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain closed in law , such as nightclubs .
• Certain businesses selling food or drink on their premises are required to close between 10pm and 5am .
Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service , click-and-collect or drive-thru .
• Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees • Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place , provided the Rule of Six is followed • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 6 , indoors or outdoors This is for areas with a higher level of infections .
This means the following additional measures are in place : • People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting , whether at home or in a public place • People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside , including in a garden or other space .
• People should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible .
If they need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle where possible , or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
This is for areas with a very high level of infections .
The Government will set a baseline of measures for any area in this local alert level .
Consultation with local authorities will determine additional measures .
The baseline means the below additional measures are in place : • Pubs and bars must close , and can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant - which means serving substantial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening meal .
They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal .
• People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor or outdoor setting , whether at home or in a public space .
The Rule of Six applies in open public spaces like parks and beaches .
• People should try to avoid travelling outside the ‘ Very High ’ area they are in , or entering a ‘ Very High ’ area , other than for things like work , education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caring responsibilities or if they are in transit .
• People should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if they are resident in a ‘ Very High ’ area , or avoid staying overnight in a ‘ Very High ’ area if they are resident elsewhere .
Local councils can then ask for extra measures to be put in place .
Which tier is each area in ?
● Every part of England excluding those listed below

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The Government has confirmed that under the new lockdown rules in force in Birmingham people CAN visit friends and relatives in their gardens.
Previously, the local lockdown restrictions in Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Wolverhampton barred residents from visiting other households in homes or gardens, or from allowing people from other households into their own homes or gardens.
A household means the people you live with. So you couldn't meet family members in your home or garden, or their home or garden, if you lived apart.
But under the new three tier system announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, this has been changed. Note that the changes don't actually come into effect until Wednesday (October 14).
Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Wolverhampton have been classed as areas with a "high" Covid-19 alert level. Walsall is also classed as a "high" tier area, which means it has restrictions for the first time.
And the new rules state that only people from the same household (or support bubble) are allowed to meet indoors - but the "rule of six" applies outdoors, including in gardens.
The rule of six says that only six people can be together. But it does NOT prevent people from different households mixing.
As widely reported, the new rules are tougher in some respects. They mean that people in Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Wolverhampton and Walsall cannot meet anyone from a different household in a hospitality setting such as a pub. This is a new restriction.
But they are also less strict when it comes to meeting people in gardens. You will now be able to meet people from other households in gardens.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Johnson said: "The 'high' alert level reflects the interventions in many local areas at the moment.
"This primarily aims to reduce household to household transmission, by preventing all mixing between different households or support bubbles indoors.
"In these areas, the Rule of Six will continue to apply outdoors, where it is harder for the virus to spread, in public spaces as well as private gardens.
"Most areas which are already subject to local restrictions will automatically move into the “high” alert level."
What exactly are the new rules?
Every area is put into one of three tiers. There is a list below setting out which area is in which tier. The rules then depend on the tier that you are in.
Local COVID Alert Level - Medium
This is for areas with the lowest level of infections, where national restrictions continue to be in place. This means:
All businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-Secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law, such as nightclubs.
Certain businesses selling food or drink on their premises are required to close between 10pm and 5am. Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-thru.
Schools, universities and places of worship remain open
Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees
Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided the Rule of Six is followed
People must not meet in groups larger than 6, indoors or outdoors
Local COVID Alert Level - High
This is for areas with a higher level of infections. This means the following additional measures are in place:
People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other space.
People should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible. If they need to travel, they should walk or cycle where possible, or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport.
Local COVID Alert Level - Very High
This is for areas with a very high level of infections. The Government will set a baseline of measures for any area in this local alert level. Consultation with local authorities will determine additional measures.
The baseline means the below additional measures are in place:
Pubs and bars must close, and can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant - which means serving substantial meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal. They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal.
Wedding receptions are not allowed
People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor or outdoor setting, whether at home or in a public space. The Rule of Six applies in open public spaces like parks and beaches.
People should try to avoid travelling outside the ‘Very High’ area they are in, or entering a ‘Very High’ area, other than for things like work, education, accessing youth services, to meet caring responsibilities or if they are in transit.
People should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if they are resident in a ‘Very High’ area, or avoid staying overnight in a ‘Very High’ area if they are resident elsewhere.
Local councils can then ask for extra measures to be put in place.
Which tier is each area in?
Local COVID Alert Level: Medium
● Every part of England excluding those listed below
Local COVID Alert Level: High
Cheshire
● Cheshire West and Chester
● Cheshire East
Greater Manchester
● Manchester
● Bolton
● Bury
● Stockport
● Tameside
● Trafford
● Wigan
● Salford
● Rochdale
● Oldham
Warrington
● Warrington
Derbyshire
● High Peak - the wards of:
○ Tintwistle
○ Padfield
○ Dinting
○ St John’s
○ Old Glossop
○ Whitfield
○ Simmondley
○ Gamesley
○ Howard Town
○ Hadfield South
○ Hadfield North
Lancashire
● Lancashire
● Blackpool
● Preston
● Blackburn with Darwen
● Burnley
West Yorkshire
● Leeds
● Bradford
● Kirklees
● Calderdale
● Wakefield
South Yorkshire
● Barnsley
● Rotherham
● Doncaster
● Sheffield
North East
● Newcastle
● South Tyneside
● North Tyneside
● Gateshead
● Sunderland
● Durham
● Northumberland
Tees Valley
● Middlesborough
● Redcar and Cleveland
● Stockton-on-Tees
● Darlington
● Hartlepool
West Midlands
● Birmingham
● Sandwell
● Solihull
● Wolverhampton
● Walsall
Leicester
● Leicester
● Oadby and Wigston
Nottingham
● Nottinghamshire
● Nottingham City
Local COVID Alert Level: Very High
Liverpool City Region
● Liverpool
● Knowsley
● Wirral
● St Helens
● Sefton
● Halton


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Watch as shisha lounge owner tries to hide 250 party-goers from cops

This is the moment a Birmingham shisha lounge owner tried to hide up to 250 party-goers from police - but was hit with a £10,000 super fine .
The owner of Kasablanca Shisha Lounge turned off the music , closed the shutters and told everyone inside to 'be quiet ' to deter officers as they arrived to shut down the event on Wednesday , September 30 .
But undeterred by the ruse , the law enforcers headed inside and discovered hundreds of unmasked customers with no social distancing in place .
Some were even gathering in groups at the till @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the dramatic police bodycam footage seen above .
In the clip , officers can be heard telling the owner : `` Shutting the shutters down and turning the music off has made no difference , we 've got it all on camera .
`` Every person here should be wearing a mask .
You are working behind here , you have a duty to ensure people in here are following the guidelines .
`` People should not be in groups up at the till . ''
The officers continue : `` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the music , it 's all recorded .
As soon as whoever it is that controls these shutters has seen the police , they 've shut the shutters .
`` I 've then stood at that door and I 've heard them turn the music down and tell everyone to be quiet , there 's no point hiding it . ''
Police stormed the event after being called to reports of loud music at the venue .
An investigation was launched by West Midlands Police and the owner was served the £10,000 super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( October 9 ) .
The venue was one of two fined by the force this weekend .
A second fine was issued at a premises in Walsall after an illegal rave was broken up back in September .
Officers out on patrol spotted a number of cars and people entering one of the units at the Phoenix Business Park in Stafford Street just before 12.30am on the morning of Monday , September 14 .
Officers tried to enter to see what was happening as the shutters were slammed shut in their faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars parked up when officers noticed someone attempting to lock the gated area of the units , preventing access in and out .
Shortly after , a number of people attempted to leave but found the gates locked , some even tried to jump the fence in an effort to get away .
Officers pleaded to the person with the keys to open the gates , which eventually they did , and around 100 people left .
There , police discovered music equipment and food and drinks inside the unit .
The owner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premises were broken into on the night in question .
But officers saw through the lies and handed him the super fine of £10,000 .
A fast food restaurant in Dudley was also fined £1,000 for breaching the 10pm closure time on Friday , October 9 .
At 10.30pm , The Chicken Hut on Castle Street had a number of customers waiting to be served , police said .
Officers on dedicated coronavirus patrols , shut down events at Viollet Salon and Dahlak lounge where large groups of people were said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premises will now be considered for fines , the force said .
Police say they have stepped up efforts to enforce COVID-19 regulations in a bid to help control the spread of the virus .
Superintendent Rich Harris , said : “ This was a really busy weekend for us with people continuing to flout the rules across the force .
“ We are still following our four ‘ e ’ s approach , however we will enforce these fines when it is obviously people are so blatantly ignoring the restrictions .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their customers and their staff but to the wider community and there must be consequences when CoVID-19 guidance is simply ignored .
“ Everyone has a part to play in reducing the spread of coronavirus , and no one is above the law when it comes to that .
“ We understand that some of the regulations are confusing and we will be explaining where we find breaches , but if people continually flout these measures , we will not hesitate to take action .
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This is the moment a Birmingham shisha lounge owner tried to hide up to 250 party-goers from police - but was hit with a £10,000 super fine.
The owner of Kasablanca Shisha Lounge turned off the music, closed the shutters and told everyone inside to 'be quiet' to deter officers as they arrived to shut down the event on Wednesday, September 30.
But undeterred by the ruse, the law enforcers headed inside and discovered hundreds of unmasked customers with no social distancing in place.
Some were even gathering in groups at the till and the huge Covid-19 breach was caught on the dramatic police bodycam footage seen above.
In the clip, officers can be heard telling the owner: "Shutting the shutters down and turning the music off has made no difference, we've got it all on camera.
"Every person here should be wearing a mask. You are working behind here, you have a duty to ensure people in here are following the guidelines.
"People should not be in groups up at the till."
The officers continue: "When I came here, I could hear the music, it's all recorded. As soon as whoever it is that controls these shutters has seen the police, they've shut the shutters.
"I've then stood at that door and I've heard them turn the music down and tell everyone to be quiet, there's no point hiding it."
Police stormed the event after being called to reports of loud music at the venue.
An investigation was launched by West Midlands Police and the owner was served the £10,000 super fine for facilitating this event on Friday (October 9).
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The venue was one of two fined by the force this weekend. A second fine was issued at a premises in Walsall after an illegal rave was broken up back in September.
Officers out on patrol spotted a number of cars and people entering one of the units at the Phoenix Business Park in Stafford Street just before 12.30am on the morning of Monday, September 14.
Officers tried to enter to see what was happening as the shutters were slammed shut in their faces.
Police began taking details of the cars parked up when officers noticed someone attempting to lock the gated area of the units, preventing access in and out.
Shortly after, a number of people attempted to leave but found the gates locked, some even tried to jump the fence in an effort to get away.
Officers pleaded to the person with the keys to open the gates, which eventually they did, and around 100 people left.
There, police discovered music equipment and food and drinks inside the unit. The owner was interviewed and tried to claim the premises were broken into on the night in question.
But officers saw through the lies and handed him the super fine of £10,000.
A fast food restaurant in Dudley was also fined £1,000 for breaching the 10pm closure time on Friday, October 9.
At 10.30pm, The Chicken Hut on Castle Street had a number of customers waiting to be served, police said.
Officers on dedicated coronavirus patrols, shut down events at Viollet Salon and Dahlak lounge where large groups of people were said to be 'continuing to break regulations'.
These premises will now be considered for fines, the force said.
Police say they have stepped up efforts to enforce COVID-19 regulations in a bid to help control the spread of the virus.
Superintendent Rich Harris, said: “This was a really busy weekend for us with people continuing to flout the rules across the force.
“We are still following our four ‘e’s approach, however we will enforce these fines when it is obviously people are so blatantly ignoring the restrictions.
“Businesses have a responsibility not only to their customers and their staff but to the wider community and there must be consequences when CoVID-19 guidance is simply ignored.
“Everyone has a part to play in reducing the spread of coronavirus, and no one is above the law when it comes to that.
“We understand that some of the regulations are confusing and we will be explaining where we find breaches, but if people continually flout these measures, we will not hesitate to take action.”


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Fresh twist in Said Benrahma saga amid Aston Villa transfer links

West Ham United ’ s move for Said Benrahma could be set to collapse ahead of the transfer deadline as they prioritise a move for Bournemouth attacker Josh King .
Benrahma is a player who has been linked with Aston Villa for much of the summer window ; they have moved for teammate Ollie Watkins already , while also adding winger Bertrand Traore to their pool of forward options .
Villa have , though , released Jota and sold Mbwana Samatta in this window .
Algerian Benrahma has been desperate to complete a move to the Premier League after Brentford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flight themselves in the Championship play-off final last season .
Villa , West Ham and Crystal Palace have all been regularly mentioned when talk of his next destination has resurfaced , but as things stand - and with less than four days left of the transfer window - he remains a Bees player .
The Mirror now reports that Benrahma ’ s move to the Hammers could be now off , because they ’ re eager to add Cherries forward King to their ranks .
Norwegian international King is a player who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in the last five years .
Benrahma has already informed Brentford of his desire to test himself in England ’ s top tier and has met with the club hierarchy to discuss a potential departure .
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West Ham United’s move for Said Benrahma could be set to collapse ahead of the transfer deadline as they prioritise a move for Bournemouth attacker Josh King.
Benrahma is a player who has been linked with Aston Villa for much of the summer window; they have moved for teammate Ollie Watkins already, while also adding winger Bertrand Traore to their pool of forward options.
Villa have, though, released Jota and sold Mbwana Samatta in this window.
Algerian Benrahma has been desperate to complete a move to the Premier League after Brentford missed out on promotion to the top flight themselves in the Championship play-off final last season.
Villa, West Ham and Crystal Palace have all been regularly mentioned when talk of his next destination has resurfaced, but as things stand - and with less than four days left of the transfer window - he remains a Bees player.
The Mirror now reports that Benrahma’s move to the Hammers could be now off, because they’re eager to add Cherries forward King to their ranks. Norwegian international King is a player who has scored just shy of 50 Premier League goals in the last five years.
Benrahma has already informed Brentford of his desire to test himself in England’s top tier and has met with the club hierarchy to discuss a potential departure.
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It remains to be seen whether Villa are intent on adding to their squad this week, or whether they’re happy with their lot after what would, early doors, appear to be an excellent window of recruitment.
They’ve not only brought in Watkins, Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley, but they’ve also tied down Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings and Keinan Davis to new deals.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Boy hurt amid reports of zip wire 'collapse' at park

Council bosses are investigating after a boy was hurt in a zip wire accident at a park playground .
A witness claimed the equipment collapsed as it was being used by the child at Kings Heath Park at around 3.30pm yesterday , Sunday , October 11 .
An ambulance arrived at the park to help the boy , before he was taken to Birmingham Children 's Hospital for more treatment .
Birmingham City Council said he suffered no broken bones , but it was understood his leg was 'badly bruised ' in the incident .
A witness , who dialled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collapsed with the boy on it , he was taken to hospital in an ambulance .
`` Another member of the public found the rangers by going into the tea rooms and asking the staff .
I called for the ambulance . ''
Another park user , who saw the incident , added : `` It could have been quite a serious accident .
I can ’ t believe it snapped like that . ''
The broken zip wire could be seen taped off in pictures and video taken on Monday morning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an investigation to establish what happened and to 'minimise risks ' going forward .
A spokeswoman said : `` Our thoughts are with the child involved in this incident and we are pleased to hear they did not suffer any broken bones .
`` The equipment is subject to a daily visual inspection and last week passed an external safety check as part of the rolling programme of inspections carried out on play areas .
`` We are currently investigating to determine to what happened in this incident , to minimise risks in @ @ @

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Council bosses are investigating after a boy was hurt in a zip wire accident at a park playground.
A witness claimed the equipment collapsed as it was being used by the child at Kings Heath Park at around 3.30pm yesterday, Sunday, October 11.
An ambulance arrived at the park to help the boy, before he was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital for more treatment.
Birmingham City Council said he suffered no broken bones, but it was understood his leg was 'badly bruised' in the incident.
A witness, who dialled 999, said: "The pole collapsed with the boy on it, he was taken to hospital in an ambulance.
"Another member of the public found the rangers by going into the tea rooms and asking the staff. I called for the ambulance."
Another park user, who saw the incident, added: "It could have been quite a serious accident. I can’t believe it snapped like that."
The broken zip wire could be seen taped off in pictures and video taken on Monday morning, October 12.
The council has launched an investigation to establish what happened and to 'minimise risks' going forward.
A spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts are with the child involved in this incident and we are pleased to hear they did not suffer any broken bones.
"The equipment is subject to a daily visual inspection and last week passed an external safety check as part of the rolling programme of inspections carried out on play areas.
"We are currently investigating to determine to what happened in this incident, to minimise risks in future.”


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Our verdict on the Birmingham City and Wato Kuate transfer rumour

Birmingham City , Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday are claimed to be ‘ keen ’ on former Manchester City trainee Wato Kuate .
Website teamTALK has today suggested the Championship rivals have identified the 25-year-old as an option – in Blues ’ case as an answer to a question that doesn ’ t exist .
Cameroonian midfielder Kuate has had a nomadic career since leaving Manchester City , playing in Italy , Israel and Turkey .
He is a free agent having been released by his most recent club , Finnish outfit RoPS whose head coach Vesa Tauriainenis reported as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Wato .
`` But unfortunately as the season approached , he showed that he was not able to commit to our joint activities.
” In this transfer windows of all , one in which Blues have taken everyone by surprise not only with the fact they have so extensively overhauled their squad but have done so with quite the quality that Neil Etheridge and Mikel San Jose bring – never say never .
After all , no-one saw San Jose nor Riley McGree arriving until they were actually in the country having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City newsletter here But the Kuate link is just as surprising – not least for the presence of San Jose who has joined Adam Clayton , Gary Gardner and the rejuvenated Ivan Sunjic as options in central midfield .
Indeed Blues are actively trying to off-load players in that position rather than add more .
Aitor Karanka might well pull one more rabbit from the hat before transfer deadline day on Friday but the chances of it being another central midfielder are slim .
The chances of it being Kuate have to be @ @ @ @ @

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Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday are claimed to be ‘keen’ on former Manchester City trainee Wato Kuate.
Website teamTALK has today suggested the Championship rivals have identified the 25-year-old as an option – in Blues ’ case as an answer to a question that doesn’t exist.
Cameroonian midfielder Kuate has had a nomadic career since leaving Manchester City, playing in Italy, Israel and Turkey.
He is a free agent having been released by his most recent club, Finnish outfit RoPS whose head coach Vesa Tauriainenis reported as saying: “We had high expectations for Wato.
"But unfortunately as the season approached, he showed that he was not able to commit to our joint activities.”
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In this transfer windows of all, one in which Blues have taken everyone by surprise not only with the fact they have so extensively overhauled their squad but have done so with quite the quality that Neil Etheridge and Mikel San Jose bring – never say never.
After all, no-one saw San Jose nor Riley McGree arriving until they were actually in the country having medicals.
But the Kuate link is just as surprising – not least for the presence of San Jose who has joined Adam Clayton, Gary Gardner and the rejuvenated Ivan Sunjic as options in central midfield.
Indeed Blues are actively trying to off-load players in that position rather than add more.
Aitor Karanka might well pull one more rabbit from the hat before transfer deadline day on Friday but the chances of it being another central midfielder are slim.
The chances of it being Kuate have to be considered slimmer than slim.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Covid cases rise across Worcestershire - here's where they are

Coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise in five areas of Worcestershire , with Worcester , Bromsgrove , Wyre Forest , Malvern Hills and Redditch all recording more cases .
In the seven days to October 8 , the number of cases in those districts rose compared to the previous week .
The highest in the list was Bromsgrove , with 121 cases in the week before October 8 , a rate of 121.1 cases per 100,000 people in the area .
That compared to just 83 cases and an infection rate of 83.1 in the seven days before October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An interactive map of new coronavirus cases has now revealed the worst-hit postcodes within Bromsgrove and the rest of the region as infections continue to rise .
The map , produced by Public Health England ( PHE ) , breaks down how each middle super output area ( MSOA ) of the country has been affected over the space of the most recent confirmed week of records - with the latest data being for October 2 to October 8 .
MSOAs are a type of statistical unit whicih aims to give people a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their immediate area .
The minimum population is 5000 and the mean is 7200 .
The map - which can be viewed by clicking here - shows which areas are recording the most cases .
Areas such as Lower Wick & Bromwich Road , Worcester Town South , Lyppard Grange , Bromsgrove Stoney Hill , Barnt Green & Lickey Hill , Bromsgrove Sidemoor and Marlbrook & Lickey End all recorded cases in the double digits .
You can take a look at the breakdown of where coronavirus cases were recorded between those @ @ @

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Coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise in five areas of Worcestershire, with Worcester, Bromsgrove, Wyre Forest, Malvern Hills and Redditch all recording more cases.
In the seven days to October 8, the number of cases in those districts rose compared to the previous week.
The highest in the list was Bromsgrove, with 121 cases in the week before October 8, a rate of 121.1 cases per 100,000 people in the area.
That compared to just 83 cases and an infection rate of 83.1 in the seven days before October 1, just a week earlier.
An interactive map of new coronavirus cases has now revealed the worst-hit postcodes within Bromsgrove and the rest of the region as infections continue to rise.
The map, produced by Public Health England (PHE), breaks down how each middle super output area (MSOA) of the country has been affected over the space of the most recent confirmed week of records - with the latest data being for October 2 to October 8.
MSOAs are a type of statistical unit whicih aims to give people a more focused view of what is happening in their immediate area. The minimum population is 5000 and the mean is 7200.
The map - which can be viewed by clicking here - shows which areas are recording the most cases.
Areas such as Lower Wick & Bromwich Road, Worcester Town South, Lyppard Grange, Bromsgrove Stoney Hill, Barnt Green & Lickey Hill, Bromsgrove Sidemoor and Marlbrook & Lickey End all recorded cases in the double digits.
You can take a look at the breakdown of where coronavirus cases were recorded between those dates below.
Worcester
Lower Wick & Bromwich Road - 12
Worcester Town South - 12
Lyppard Grange - 12
Worcester Town North - 8
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill -7
Battenhall & Diglis - 7
St Peters - 5
King George's Field - 5
Dines Green & St Johns - 4
Drakes Broughton & Norton - 3
Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood - 3
Henwick - 3
Kidderminster
Kidderminster Town - 8
Spennells & Hoobrook - 8
Foley Park - 8
Greenhill - 7
Habberley - 7
Comberton - 6
Birchen Coppice - 3
Redditch
Batchley & Brockhill - 9
Greenlands - 7
Riverside & Church Hill North - 6
Church Hill South - 5
Matchborough & Park Farm - 5
Oakenshaw - 5
Redditch Town & Abbeydale - 5
Webheath - 5
Southcrest - 3
Crabbs Cross - 3
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove Stoney Hill - 19
Barnt Green & Lickey Hills - 12
Bromsgrove Sidemoor - 11
Marlbrook & Lickey End - 10
Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park - 9
Catshill - 7
Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End - 7
Bromsgrove Charford - 4
Matchborough & Park Farm - 6
Evesham
Wick, Elmley Castle & Fladbury - 8
Evesham East - 7
Evesham South - 3
Harvington, Offenham & Badsey - 3
Great Malvern
Colletts Green, Callow End & Hanley - 6
Malvern Wells & Priory - 5
Malvern Link - 5
Malvern Pickersleigh - 5
Barnard's Green - 3


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Woman suffers ‘potentially serious injuries’ in horror crash

A woman had to be cut out of a 'smoking ' car after suffering ‘ potentially serious injuries ’ following a two-car crash in Worcestershire .
The accident took place in Pulley Lane near to the junction of the A38 Worcester Road in Droitwich at around 9am , with a woman trapped in one car with smoke coming from it .
A spokeswoman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue said : “ We were called at 9.04am to reports of a road traffic collision ( RTC ) involving two cars on Pulley Lane , Droitwich .
“ On arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was trapped who was conscious and breathing and received treatment at the scene from fire service personnel and ambulance staff .
“ The roof was removed from the vehicle to free the casualty and she was taken to hospital by ambulance .
“ We made both vehicle safe and the incident was left in the hands of the police .
We closed the incident at 10.21am .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : “ We were called at 9.01am to reports of a two-car RTC in Pulley Lane , Droitwich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a paramedic officer and a critical care paramedic .
“ The woman driver of one vehicle was given treatment at the scene for potentially serious injuries and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester .
“ The driver of the other car , a woman , had self-extricated and was given treatment on scene for injuries before being taken to the same hospital.
” West Mercia Police has been contacted regarding the incident .

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A woman had to be cut out of a 'smoking' car after suffering ‘potentially serious injuries’ following a two-car crash in Worcestershire.
The accident took place in Pulley Lane near to the junction of the A38 Worcester Road in Droitwich at around 9am on October 13, with a woman trapped in one car.
Fire, police and ambulance crews attended.
A spokeswoman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue said: “We were called at 9.04am to reports of a road traffic collision (RTC) involving two cars on Pulley Lane, Droitwich.
“On arrival one car was smoking and one female was trapped who was conscious and breathing and received treatment at the scene from fire service personnel and ambulance staff.
“The roof was removed from the vehicle to free the casualty and she was taken to hospital by ambulance.
“We made both vehicle safe and the incident was left in the hands of the police. We closed the incident at 10.21am.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 9.01am to reports of a two-car RTC in Pulley Lane, Droitwich.
“We sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a critical care paramedic.
“The woman driver of one vehicle was given treatment at the scene for potentially serious injuries and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester.
“The driver of the other car, a woman, had self-extricated and was given treatment on scene for injuries before being taken to the same hospital.”
West Mercia Police has confirmed no arrests were made.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Idyllic images show housing plan for ex-Wolverhampton care home site

Nine new affordable homes will be built on the site of a former Wolverhampton care home .
City of Wolverhampton Council planners granted permission to the authority 's own application to build the houses on the land at the junction of Showell Circus And Hendon Close .
It is part of the council 's ongoing initiative , which has been going for seven years , where derelict sites are redeveloped to provide affordable housing .
The area once housed the Dale House residential home for older people but that closed and was subsequently demolished a number of years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ featuring 43 apartments was rejected by planners due to the size of the proposed new building .
But this plan for the terraced , two bedroom properties has been given the go-ahead In the application , planning agents Architype said : `` The site is currently vacant , following demolition of the former Dale House older persons home in 2008 .
`` It has remained vacant since the former residential home was demolished , as a fenced off area of grassland with some retained peripheral trees and shrubs .
`` The site is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making effective use of a vacant site within a residential area .
`` Planning records on the CWC website list a previous outline application prior to demolition of the former Dale House , proposing 43 flats for older people with associated communal facilities , which was refused due to scale .
`` City of Wolverhampton Council wish to develop the site to provide nine new homes , together with associated car parking and landscaping . ''
Planning officer Vijay Kaul said : `` The site was previously a care home demolished a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , the Cabinet ( Resources ) Panel approved the proposal to re-develop this site under the Housing Revenue Account capital new build programme for the provision of affordable council housing to help meet the housing needs of residents in the city .
`` The principle of residential development is acceptable . ''

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Nine new affordable homes will be built on the site of a former Wolverhampton care home.
City of Wolverhampton Council planners granted permission to the authority's own application to build the houses on the land at the junction of Showell Circus And Hendon Close.
It is part of the council's ongoing initiative, which has been going for seven years, where derelict sites are redeveloped to provide affordable housing.
The area once housed the Dale House residential home for older people but that closed and was subsequently demolished a number of years ago.
A previous application to built a block featuring 43 apartments was rejected by planners due to the size of the proposed new building.
But this plan for the terraced, two bedroom properties has been given the go-ahead
In the application, planning agents Architype said: "The site is currently vacant, following demolition of the former Dale House older persons home in 2008.
"It has remained vacant since the former residential home was demolished, as a fenced off area of grassland with some retained peripheral trees and shrubs.
"The site is identified as suitable for housing development, making effective use of a vacant site within a residential area.
"Planning records on the CWC website list a previous outline application prior to demolition of the former Dale House, proposing 43 flats for older people with associated communal facilities, which was refused due to scale.
"City of Wolverhampton Council wish to develop the site to provide nine new homes, together with associated car parking and landscaping."
Planning officer Vijay Kaul said: "The site was previously a care home demolished a number of years ago.
"In November 2017, the Cabinet (Resources) Panel approved the proposal to re-develop this site under the Housing Revenue Account capital new build programme for the provision of affordable council housing to help meet the housing needs of residents in the city.
"The principle of residential development is acceptable."


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Runarsson plans to replicate Martinez's 'brilliant move to Villa'

Arsenal hopeful Runar Alex Runarsson has revealed his plan to follow in the footsteps of Emiliano Martinez following the goalkeeper 's move to Aston Villa .
Martinez , 28 , completed a £20million transfer to Villa this summer to become Dean Smith 's number one after a decade at Arsenal .
Having been forced to wait patiently for his opportunities at the Emirates , an injury to the Gunners ' first-choice stopper Bernd Leno last season gave Martinez the chance to shine .
He grasped it , playing the final nine matches of the Premier League campaign and playing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup triumph .
There were strong calls for Martinez to keep hold of his place in the starting XI but boss Mikel Arteta opted to restore Leno to the team for the first match of the new season .
The Argentine lifted the lid on the moment that convinced him to swap Arsenal for Villa in a recent interview , telling the Independent : “ I was told that there was a 95 per cent chance I would start against Fulham [ on the first day of the season ] , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent ?
’ Something didn ’ t feel right .
“ Everyone wanted me to stay , but that ’ s when I decided to go .
I wasn ’ t upset or emotional , I was proud I did it .
When I arrived at Arsenal [ in 2010 ] , there were nine goalkeepers in front of me .
Every year I had to prove myself , but I left as No 1 .
That was my story done there.
” 25-year-old Iceland international Runarsson , who joined Arsenal from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition for Leno , wants to follow a similar path .
`` I read an interview with him [ Martinez ] a couple of days ago and he said he came in as the ninth-choice goalkeeper , but he worked his a*se off to become the first-choice at Arsenal after Leno 's injury , '' Runarsson told Goal .
`` Then , he makes a brilliant move to Aston Villa for £20million .
That should inspire everyone , not just me .
That 's my plan : to work my a*se off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many games as possible . ''
Martinez has kept two clean sheets during Villa 's perfect start to the Premier League campaign , conceding only twice in three matches .

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Arsenal hopeful Runar Alex Runarsson has revealed his plan to follow in the footsteps of Emiliano Martinez following the goalkeeper's move to Aston Villa.
Martinez, 28, completed a £20million transfer to Villa this summer to become Dean Smith's number one after a decade at Arsenal.
Having been forced to wait patiently for his opportunities at the Emirates, an injury to the Gunners' first-choice stopper Bernd Leno last season gave Martinez the chance to shine.
He grasped it, playing the final nine matches of the Premier League campaign and playing a vital role in the club's FA Cup triumph.
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There were strong calls for Martinez to keep hold of his place in the starting XI but boss Mikel Arteta opted to restore Leno to the team for the first match of the new season.
The Argentine lifted the lid on the moment that convinced him to swap Arsenal for Villa in a recent interview, telling the Independent: “I was told that there was a 95 per cent chance I would start against Fulham [on the first day of the season], but I just thought, ‘why not 100 per cent?’ Something didn’t feel right.
“Everyone wanted me to stay, but that’s when I decided to go. I wasn’t upset or emotional, I was proud I did it. When I arrived at Arsenal [in 2010], there were nine goalkeepers in front of me. Every year I had to prove myself, but I left as No 1. That was my story done there.”
25-year-old Iceland international Runarsson, who joined Arsenal from French side Dijon in September to provide competition for Leno, wants to follow a similar path.
"I read an interview with him [Martinez] a couple of days ago and he said he came in as the ninth-choice goalkeeper, but he worked his a*se off to become the first-choice at Arsenal after Leno's injury," Runarsson told Goal.
"Then, he makes a brilliant move to Aston Villa for £20million. That should inspire everyone, not just me. That's my plan: to work my a*se off, enjoy every minute of it and get as many games as possible."
Martinez has kept two clean sheets during Villa's perfect start to the Premier League campaign, conceding only twice in three matches.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--The backlash to Wolves' top 4 threat is greater than first feared

Those words , projected passionately over the radio after Wolverhampton Wanderers had beaten Olympiakos to progress to the quarter-finals in August , came from the mouth of Jason Cundy .
The talkSPORT pundit wasn ’ t speaking as a Chelsea fan wanting his team to win the competition , as they were in the Champions League at the time .
It wasn ’ t anything personal against Wolves either .
It was a fan of one of the Premier League ’ s power clubs in fear of the natural order being disrupted .
“ It ’ s quite simple and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explain this , ” added Cundy .
“ If Wolves were to win this competition , it puts them in a very different position as a threat to my club Chelsea .
“ They would hold on to a lot of their players and hold on to their manager .
Not only that , it puts them in a position where they can delve into their pockets .
“ Imagine what Wolves could look like next season if they win the Europa League and have Champions League football ?
I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aside from Leicester City - who won the title in 2016 and finished fifth last term - no team has threatened to break up the traditional Big Six quite like Wolves .
Had it not been for a few questionable VAR decisions last season Wolves could even have finished inside the top four places and secured Champions League football .
Successive seventh-placed finishes have whetted the appetite in the corridors of power at Molineux and they plan to attempt another coup in the immediate future .
Given the threat being posed by Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it came as little surprise to see plans made public for ‘ Project Big Picture ’ over the weekend .
Project Big Picture - a proposal created by Liverpool and Manchester United - would give nine Premier League clubs unprecedented power .
Unsurprisingly , the Big Six - Liverpool , United , Manchester City , Tottenham , Chelsea and Arsenal - make up the bulk of them , with the others being Everton , West Ham and Southampton based on Premier League longevity .
The Premier League would become an 18-team league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given special voting privileges on certain issues .
The increasingly unpopular Carabao Cup would be disposed of in order to free up the fixture list for money-spinning European matches and friendlies .
The promise to immediately give the EFL £250million to distribute between its clubs , many of which have been battered financially by the coronavirus pandemic , plus 25 per cent of future TV revenue secured by the Premier League , has won the support of Rick Parry .
EFL chairman Parry said : `` This is two of our great clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message from Liverpool and Manchester United is that they do genuinely care about the pyramid .
`` The Premier League could have come up with a plan like this at any time .
How long has it taken to get a rescue package ?
Months .
`` It was May when the government was saying we need the Premier League to step up to the plate .
What 's wrong with us talking about a plan that is demonstrably in the best interest of the pyramid and our clubs ?
`` We genuinely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests of the game as a whole . ''
Parry is right in that it will protect the national game and prevent clubs further down the pyramid from going under , which is crucial .
But at what cost ?
In its current form Project Big Picture would give an exclusive clutch of clubs the power to run amok .
It feels more like opportunistic capitalism than a genuine support package .
The Premier League should support the EFL but the current offer is little more than a grab at unlimited power .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ another team ‘ doing a Leicester ’ becomes nigh-on impossible .
The Premier League has enough resources to find a solution that fits all , without removing the possibility for the smaller clubs within it to dream .

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“I don’t want Wolves winning the Europa League.”
Those words, projected passionately over the radio after Wolverhampton Wanderers had beaten Olympiakos to progress to the quarter-finals in August, came from the mouth of Jason Cundy.
The talkSPORT pundit wasn’t speaking as a Chelsea fan wanting his team to win the competition, as they were in the Champions League at the time. It wasn’t anything personal against Wolves either.
It was a fan of one of the Premier League’s power clubs in fear of the natural order being disrupted.
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“It’s quite simple and it’s not difficult for me to explain this,” added Cundy. “If Wolves were to win this competition, it puts them in a very different position as a threat to my club Chelsea.
“They would hold on to a lot of their players and hold on to their manager. Not only that, it puts them in a position where they can delve into their pockets.
“Imagine what Wolves could look like next season if they win the Europa League and have Champions League football? I don’t want to see that Wolves.”
Aside from Leicester City - who won the title in 2016 and finished fifth last term - no team has threatened to break up the traditional Big Six quite like Wolves.
Had it not been for a few questionable VAR decisions last season Wolves could even have finished inside the top four places and secured Champions League football.
Successive seventh-placed finishes have whetted the appetite in the corridors of power at Molineux and they plan to attempt another coup in the immediate future.
Given the threat being posed by Wolves, Leicester and a few other clubs, it came as little surprise to see plans made public for ‘Project Big Picture’ over the weekend.
Project Big Picture - a proposal created by Liverpool and Manchester United - would give nine Premier League clubs unprecedented power. Unsurprisingly, the Big Six - Liverpool, United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal - make up the bulk of them, with the others being Everton, West Ham and Southampton based on Premier League longevity.
The Premier League would become an 18-team league and the nine aforementioned clubs would be given special voting privileges on certain issues. The increasingly unpopular Carabao Cup would be disposed of in order to free up the fixture list for money-spinning European matches and friendlies.
The promise to immediately give the EFL £250million to distribute between its clubs, many of which have been battered financially by the coronavirus pandemic, plus 25 per cent of future TV revenue secured by the Premier League, has won the support of Rick Parry.
EFL chairman Parry said: "This is two of our great clubs showing leadership and exercising responsibility. The message from Liverpool and Manchester United is that they do genuinely care about the pyramid.
"The Premier League could have come up with a plan like this at any time. How long has it taken to get a rescue package? Months.
"It was May when the government was saying we need the Premier League to step up to the plate. What's wrong with us talking about a plan that is demonstrably in the best interest of the pyramid and our clubs?
"We genuinely think that this is in the best interests of the game as a whole."
Parry is right in that it will protect the national game and prevent clubs further down the pyramid from going under, which is crucial. But at what cost?
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In its current form Project Big Picture would give an exclusive clutch of clubs the power to run amok. It feels more like opportunistic capitalism than a genuine support package.
The Premier League should support the EFL but the current offer is little more than a grab at unlimited power.
If it goes through the likelihood of another team ‘doing a Leicester’ becomes nigh-on impossible.
The Premier League has enough resources to find a solution that fits all, without removing the possibility for the smaller clubs within it to dream.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Can households meet in public parks and pub beer gardens in tier 2 lockdown?

Can households still mix in outdoor public places like parks and pub beer gardens ?
That is the question on everybody 's lips as the tier two lockdown takes effect .
Birmingham and swathes of the West Midlands including Sandwell , Solihull , Walsall and Wolverhampton will be placed in the second level of the lockdown .
The rules take effect from Wednesday and affect each local authority area across the country , with some parts in tier 3 - like Liverpool City Region - and others in tier one , like swathes of Warwickshire , Coventry , Dudley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two households will technically be able to meet in outdoor settings , keeping to the rule of six .
However the government is advising that people do not socialise with people that they do not live with outdoors in public spaces like parks or in pub beer gardens .
This will serve as a devastating blow to the hospitality sector in the West Midlands .
If you break these lockdown rules , police are able to issue fines , and can also disperse groups of people breaking the rules .
People aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the first offence , lowered to £100 if paid within 14 days .
They can be fined £400 for the second offence .
This will double for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400 .
Holding or being involved in the holding of an illegal gathering of more than 30 people is a separate offence , for which police may issue fines of £10,000 .

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Can households still mix in outdoor public places like parks and pub beer gardens? That is the question on everybody's lips as the tier two lockdown takes effect.
Birmingham and swathes of the West Midlands including Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton will be placed in the second level of the lockdown.
The rules take effect from Wednesday and affect each local authority area across the country, with some parts in tier 3 - like Liverpool City Region - and others in tier one, like swathes of Warwickshire, Coventry, Dudley, and even London.
Under tier two, two households will technically be able to meet in outdoor settings, keeping to the rule of six.
However the government is advising that people do not socialise with people that they do not live with outdoors in public spaces like parks or in pub beer gardens.
This will serve as a devastating blow to the hospitality sector in the West Midlands.
If you break these lockdown rules, police are able to issue fines, and can also disperse groups of people breaking the rules.
People aged 18 or over can be fined £200 for the first offence, lowered to £100 if paid within 14 days.
They can be fined £400 for the second offence. This will double for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400.
Holding or being involved in the holding of an illegal gathering of more than 30 people is a separate offence, for which police may issue fines of £10,000.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Who is exempt from the ban on households mixing under tier 2 lockdown

Coronavirus lockdown rules change from this evening as Birmingham enters a second tier level lockdown .
Restrictions and measures mean from tomorrow , households are unable to mix .
They are being banned from meeting up indoors - in homes and other settings , like the retail , entertainment , leisure and hospitality sector .
Under the second tier level , up to six people from two households can now mix in an outside garden , though .
Venues that definitely are classed as indoor settings include restaurants , bars , pubs , social clubs , casinos , and cafes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The ban applies whether people live inside or outside of the Tier 2 area .
Gatherings within indoor settings , as well as your home or garden , can still take place for these specific purposes : • where everyone in the gathering lives together or is in the same support bubble • to attend a birth at the mother ’ s request • to visit a person who is dying • for work purposes , or for the provision of voluntary or charitable services • for the purposes of education or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided by a registered provider and informal childcare as part of a childcare bubble • to enable one or more people in the gathering to avoid injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm • to provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person • to continue existing arrangements for access to , and contact between , parents and children where the children do not live in the same household as their parents , or one of their parents .

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Coronavirus lockdown rules change from this evening as Birmingham enters a second tier level lockdown.
Restrictions and measures mean from tomorrow, households are unable to mix.
They are being banned from meeting up indoors - in homes and other settings, like the retail, entertainment, leisure and hospitality sector.
Under the second tier level, up to six people from two households can now mix in an outside garden, though.
Venues that definitely are classed as indoor settings include restaurants, bars, pubs, social clubs, casinos, and cafes.
However schools and workplaces are exempt.
The ban applies whether people live inside or outside of the Tier 2 area.
Gatherings within indoor settings, as well as your home or garden, can still take place for these specific purposes:


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Shielding rules for tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 lockdown areas announced

The government has announced shielding advice for millions of Brits living in tier 1 , tier 2 and tier 3 lockdown areas .
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Dr Jenny Harries said : “ Over the last few weeks , we ’ ve seen a sharp increase in the prevalence of the virus across the country and we know those who are clinically extremely vulnerable are looking for practical advice on how they can carry on their lives while the virus remains in our communities .
“ The new system will provide clarity on how best those in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible depending on the rates of transmission in their local area .
Whilst advisory , I would urge all those affected to follow the guidance wherever they can and to continue to access health services for their medical conditions .
“ We will continue to monitor the evidence closely and fine-tune this approach to make sure everyone in this group is clear about the safest way to go about their daily lives , particularly over the coming winter months.
” Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ With coronavirus rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to take action and ensure we protect the most vulnerable in our society .
“ Today ’ s announcement will mean every person most at risk from serious outcomes from the virus will have specific advice targeted to local levels , which they can follow to keep themselves as safe as possible , while ensuring they can also keep as much normality in their lives as possible.
” The full advice for your areas if you are clinically vulnerable is below .
Strictly observe social distancing , meet others outside where possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and work from home where possible , but you can still go to work and children should still attend school .
This is on top of restrictions for everyone to only meet in groups of up to six people .
Reduce the number of different people met outside , avoid travel except for essential journeys , work from home where possible and reduce the number of shopping trips made or go at quieter times of the day .
You can still go to work if you can not work from home because all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children should still attend school .
This is on top of restrictions for everyone to not meet other households indoors , unless part of a support bubble , and to only meet in groups of up to six people outdoors .
Work from home , in general stay at home as much as possible , and avoid all but essential travel .
You should also significantly reduce shopping trips , and if possible use online delivery or ask people in your household , support bubble or volunteers to collect food and medicines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still go outside for exercise , and can still go to school and to work if they can not work from home .
We recognise that a small number of individuals may require additional support to follow the guidance at this alert level , and they are advised to contact their local authority if they need assistance .

The government has announced shielding advice for millions of Brits living in tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 lockdown areas.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Dr Jenny Harries said: “Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen a sharp increase in the prevalence of the virus across the country and we know those who are clinically extremely vulnerable are looking for practical advice on how they can carry on their lives while the virus remains in our communities.
“The new system will provide clarity on how best those in this group can keep themselves as safe as possible depending on the rates of transmission in their local area. Whilst advisory, I would urge all those affected to follow the guidance wherever they can and to continue to access health services for their medical conditions.
“We will continue to monitor the evidence closely and fine-tune this approach to make sure everyone in this group is clear about the safest way to go about their daily lives, particularly over the coming winter months.”
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “With coronavirus rates continuing to increase, now is the time to take action and ensure we protect the most vulnerable in our society.
“Today’s announcement will mean every person most at risk from serious outcomes from the virus will have specific advice targeted to local levels, which they can follow to keep themselves as safe as possible, while ensuring they can also keep as much normality in their lives as possible.”
The full advice for your areas if you are clinically vulnerable is below.
For Local Covid Alert Level - Medium
Strictly observe social distancing, meet others outside where possible, limit unnecessary journeys on public transport and work from home where possible, but you can still go to work and children should still attend school. This is on top of restrictions for everyone to only meet in groups of up to six people.
For Local Covid Alert Level - High
Reduce the number of different people met outside, avoid travel except for essential journeys, work from home where possible and reduce the number of shopping trips made or go at quieter times of the day. You can still go to work if you cannot work from home because all workplaces should be covid secure, and children should still attend school. This is on top of restrictions for everyone to not meet other households indoors, unless part of a support bubble, and to only meet in groups of up to six people outdoors.
For Local Covid Alert Level - Very high
Work from home, in general stay at home as much as possible, and avoid all but essential travel. You should also significantly reduce shopping trips, and if possible use online delivery or ask people in your household, support bubble or volunteers to collect food and medicines. People in these areas are encouraged to still go outside for exercise, and can still go to school and to work if they cannot work from home. We recognise that a small number of individuals may require additional support to follow the guidance at this alert level, and they are advised to contact their local authority if they need assistance.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Handsworth man charged with attempted murder after woman shot in Stockland Green

A Handsworth man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was shot in the shoulder inside a city house .
The woman , aged in her 30s , was found seriously injured at the property on Linton Walk , in Stockland Green , in the early hours of Saturday , October 10 .
Michael Dixon , of Newcombe Road in Handsworth , was arrested in the Derby area yesterday - October 12 - in connection with the incident .
West Midlands Police have since confirmed Dixon had been charged with attempted murder , possession of a firearm with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ammunition with intent to endanger life .
He was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court today , October 13 .
The woman remains in hospital in a serious , but stable condition .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` Michael Dixon , of Newcombe Road in Handsworth , Birmingham has been charged with attempted murder , possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life , after being arrested in the Derby area yesterday ( Monday 12 October ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Birmingham Magistrates Court today ( Tuesday 13 October ) . ''
West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics were called to reports of a shooting by police at 2.08am .
A spokeswoman added : `` We sent one ambulance , two paramedic officers and the MERIT night car with two doctors and a critical care paramedic on board .
`` Crews treated one patient , a woman , for serious injuries before taking her on blue lights and sirens to hospital with a doctor on board , for further treatment .
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A Handsworth man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was shot in the shoulder inside a city house.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was found seriously injured at the property on Linton Walk, in Stockland Green, in the early hours of Saturday, October 10.
Michael Dixon, of Newcombe Road in Handsworth, was arrested in the Derby area yesterday - October 12 - in connection with the incident.
West Midlands Police have since confirmed Dixon had been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life.
He was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today, October 13.
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The woman remains in hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "Michael Dixon, of Newcombe Road in Handsworth, Birmingham has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life, after being arrested in the Derby area yesterday (Monday 12 October).
"The 43-year-old is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (Tuesday 13 October)."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics were called to reports of a shooting by police at 2.08am.
A spokeswoman added: "We sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers and the MERIT night car with two doctors and a critical care paramedic on board.
"Crews treated one patient, a woman, for serious injuries before taking her on blue lights and sirens to hospital with a doctor on board, for further treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Hunt for escaped gunman with links to Brum as police warn 'do not approach'

Police are hunting a convicted gunman with links to Birmingham who absconded from an open prison .
Clayton Sherry , who has a tattoo of a dragon on his neck , walked out of HMP Sudbury on Saturday , October 10 , and failed to return .
Sherry , who goes by several different names , was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court in 2007 for a firearms offence .
He has connections to the Kings Norton , Selly Oak and Quinton areas of the city .
The 52-year-old is described as white , 5ft 9ins tall , with blue eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medium build and also has tattoo sleeves on both arms .
Police have warned anyone who sees Sherry not to approach him , but to contact them immediately .
A Derbyshire Police appeal read : `` Clayton Sherry , 52 , failed to return to the open prison on Saturday , 10 October .
`` He was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court in 2007 for possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life .
Sherry also goes by the names of Andrew Brown , Simon Hawkins and Clayton Sheree .
`` He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue eyes and black hair .
He is of medium build and has a tattoo of a dragon on his neck .
He also has tattoo sleeves on both arms and a scar on his right cheek .
`` He has links to Mansfield and parts of Birmingham , particularly Kings Norton , Selly Oak and Quinton .
`` If you see Sherry , or know where he is , you are advised not to approach him but to contact us immediately quoting reference 874 of October 10 ''

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Police are hunting a convicted gunman with links to Birmingham who absconded from an open prison.
Clayton Sherry, who has a tattoo of a dragon on his neck, walked out of HMP Sudbury on Saturday, October 10, and failed to return.
Sherry, who goes by several different names, was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court in 2007 for a firearms offence.
He has connections to the Kings Norton, Selly Oak and Quinton areas of the city.
The 52-year-old is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, with blue eyes and black hair. He is of medium build and also has tattoo sleeves on both arms.
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Police have warned anyone who sees Sherry not to approach him, but to contact them immediately.
A Derbyshire Police appeal read: "Clayton Sherry, 52, failed to return to the open prison on Saturday, 10 October.
"He was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court in 2007 for possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Sherry also goes by the names of Andrew Brown, Simon Hawkins and Clayton Sheree.
"He is white, 5ft 9ins tall and has blue eyes and black hair. He is of medium build and has a tattoo of a dragon on his neck. He also has tattoo sleeves on both arms and a scar on his right cheek.
"He has links to Mansfield and parts of Birmingham, particularly Kings Norton, Selly Oak and Quinton.
"If you see Sherry, or know where he is, you are advised not to approach him but to contact us immediately quoting reference 874 of October 10"