birminghammail--2020-09-01--Staffordshire coronavirus survivor becomes UK's most prolific plasma donor

A Covid-19 survivor has become the UK 's most prolific plasma donor in a bid to help second wave sufferers .
Darren Buttrick , 49 , was one of the first people to be struck down by coronavirus in March and told he had 15 minutes to say goodbye to family .
He was rushed to intensive care before being put into a coma where he remained on a ventilator for five days .
Two weeks after his recovery from home the hospital phoned him up to ask if he would be willing to donate plasma cells - known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the major nationwide clinical trial to find out if plasma from people who 've had COVID-19 contains antibodies to fight the virus in first-time patients whose immune systems are struggling to develop their own antibodies .
Since April Darren has donated six times -- and is believed to have donated more Covid plasma than anyone else in the UK .
Darren , from Coven , Staffs.
, said : `` When I got the call I agreed straight away - if I can do something to help this awful virus then count me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , extract the plasma which is yellow colour and it goes into a bag and sent off .
`` My antibodies will help people fight coronavirus as there body will recognise the cells and it will hopefully prevent people from ending up in intensive care .
`` The word just needs to get out there and awareness needs to be made .
`` The NHS saved my life and this can potentially save others ' too . ''
Darren started to develop symptoms after returning from London on a business trip in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of strategic clients , who lives with wife Angela , 45 , and 15-year-old twin daughters Freya and Maia and 13-year-old daughter Esme , noticed a shortness of breath and his temperature soared to 40 degrees .
He was admitted to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton in March and remained in intensive care for five days .
Despite making a full recovery , the dad-of-three said the things he witnessed in intensive care have stuck with him and have made him determined to help out where he can in the fight against coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England in early April , Darren now visits Birmingham Hospital at least once a month to donate his plasma .
It comes after pressure grew on the UK earlier this week to routinely treat Covid-19 patients with the plasma of survivors after US officials last night controversially gave the treatment emergency approval .
Darren said : `` I 'm a workaholic and when I could n't bring myself to get out of bed for work something seemed to be seriously wrong .
`` I was working from home for a few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So much so that I had to put my phone on mute when I was on calls with customers .
`` I remember Googling phones of people on ventilators and I told Angela ' I do n't want that ' so I continued to rest up .
`` But one night I was very hot and was shivering just lying in bed .
I was panting for breath .
I called 111 but I could n't even speak on the phone so Angela spoke on my behalf .
`` When I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a 50:50 chance of survival and that I had 15 minutes to call my loved ones .
`` They obviously were not trying to be mean but they wanted me to be realistic .
`` I was even struggling to remember numbers from my memory bank to ring family and friends .
`` It was just awful having to explain it to them .
`` To phone my wife , my parents , my brothers , my sister and say this could be the last conversation I have with them was incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleading to doctors and nurses not to let me die .
`` I asked them what we were dealing with here and they said I was very poorly and deteriorating rapidly .
Unless I was put into an induced coma I would not last the night .
`` I remember counting down from ten and I got to about three and thought 'that could be gone ' .
`` Luckily I did come out the other side .
`` When I woke up I had a two nurses on my bed and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She got her personal phone out and asked if I wanted to FaceTime my wife .
`` It was such a lovely touching thing to offer and with all the strain they are put under , they still offer things which may seem small but meant the world .
`` Seeing other people in intensive care while I was semi-conscious , with pipes and pumps coming out of them was just awful to see and something that has stuck with me .
`` They are images that will stick with me now and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm happy to do this .
I would n't wish it on anyone .
`` When I came back home I was still in pretty bad shape .
`` Angela took a picture of me wearing a mask and when she showed people they said 'wow you did look rough before ' but that was after being in intensive care .
`` The thing is I am a normal average guy who is healthy and it really got me .
Why did I get it so bad ?
`` That 's why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do this .
As long as the NHS keep accepting my plasma I will continue to do this .
`` I 'm feeling blessed and proud in the small part I am playing in the fight against this . ''

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A Covid-19 survivor has become the UK's most prolific plasma donor in a bid to help second wave sufferers.
(Image: Darren Buttrick / SWNS.COM)
Darren Buttrick, 49, was one of the first people to be struck down by coronavirus in March and told he had 15 minutes to say goodbye to family.
He was rushed to intensive care before being put into a coma where he remained on a ventilator for five days.
Two weeks after his recovery from home the hospital phoned him up to ask if he would be willing to donate plasma cells - known as convalescent plasma.
He's part of the major nationwide clinical trial to find out if plasma from people who've had COVID-19 contains antibodies to fight the virus in first-time patients whose immune systems are struggling to develop their own antibodies.
Since April Darren has donated six times -- and is believed to have donated more Covid plasma than anyone else in the UK.
(Image: Darren Buttrick / SWNS.COM)
Darren, from Coven, Staffs., said: "When I got the call I agreed straight away - if I can do something to help this awful virus then count me in.
"They take the blood out, extract the plasma which is yellow colour and it goes into a bag and sent off.
"My antibodies will help people fight coronavirus as there body will recognise the cells and it will hopefully prevent people from ending up in intensive care.
"The word just needs to get out there and awareness needs to be made.
"The NHS saved my life and this can potentially save others' too."
Darren started to develop symptoms after returning from London on a business trip in March.
(Image: Darren Buttrick / SWNS.COM)
Days later the telecoms head of strategic clients, who lives with wife Angela, 45, and 15-year-old twin daughters Freya and Maia and 13-year-old daughter Esme, noticed a shortness of breath and his temperature soared to 40 degrees.
He was admitted to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton in March and remained in intensive care for five days.
Despite making a full recovery, the dad-of-three said the things he witnessed in intensive care have stuck with him and have made him determined to help out where he can in the fight against coronavirus.
(Image: Darren Buttrick / SWNS.COM)
After receiving a call from Public Health England in early April, Darren now visits Birmingham Hospital at least once a month to donate his plasma.
It comes after pressure grew on the UK earlier this week to routinely treat Covid-19 patients with the plasma of survivors after US officials last night controversially gave the treatment emergency approval.
Darren said: "I'm a workaholic and when I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed for work something seemed to be seriously wrong.
"I was working from home for a few days and I was really struggling to breathe. So much so that I had to put my phone on mute when I was on calls with customers.
"I remember Googling phones of people on ventilators and I told Angela 'I don't want that' so I continued to rest up.
"But one night I was very hot and was shivering just lying in bed. I was panting for breath. I called 111 but I couldn't even speak on the phone so Angela spoke on my behalf.
"When I was rushed to hospital nurses told me I had a 50:50 chance of survival and that I had 15 minutes to call my loved ones.
(Image: Darren Buttrick / SWNS.COM)
"They obviously were not trying to be mean but they wanted me to be realistic.
"I was even struggling to remember numbers from my memory bank to ring family and friends.
"It was just awful having to explain it to them.
"To phone my wife, my parents, my brothers, my sister and say this could be the last conversation I have with them was incredibly emotional.
"I was crying and pleading to doctors and nurses not to let me die.
"I asked them what we were dealing with here and they said I was very poorly and deteriorating rapidly. Unless I was put into an induced coma I would not last the night.
"I remember counting down from ten and I got to about three and thought 'that could be gone'.
"Luckily I did come out the other side.
(Image: Darren Buttrick / SWNS.COM)
"When I woke up I had a two nurses on my bed and one of them was holding my hand. She got her personal phone out and asked if I wanted to FaceTime my wife.
"It was such a lovely touching thing to offer and with all the strain they are put under, they still offer things which may seem small but meant the world.
"Seeing other people in intensive care while I was semi-conscious, with pipes and pumps coming out of them was just awful to see and something that has stuck with me.
"They are images that will stick with me now and maybe forever.
"That's why I'm happy to do this. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
"When I came back home I was still in pretty bad shape.
"Angela took a picture of me wearing a mask and when she showed people they said 'wow you did look rough before' but that was after being in intensive care.
"The thing is I am a normal average guy who is healthy and it really got me. Why did I get it so bad?
"That's why it's so important for me to do this. As long as the NHS keep accepting my plasma I will continue to do this.
"I'm feeling blessed and proud in the small part I am playing in the fight against this."


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Mayor Andy Street predicts new occupier will use former John Lewis store

Birmingham city centre will `` fight back '' from the closure of the John Lewis store , West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has insisted .
And a new occupier will make good use of the `` iconic space '' in the Grand Central shopping complex above New Street station .
John Lewis 's Birmingham department store opened in 2015 as part of the £750m Grand Central project .
It cost £35million , but it is one of seven stores closed by the chain following the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Street , a former Managing Director of John Lewis who left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vocal critic of the decision .
Speaking on Sky News , he appeared to accept that the store was gone for good - but predicted something else would take its place .
The mayor said : `` I disgaree with that decision .
This is an incredibly succesfull retail city , second in England in terms of retail sales .
And it 's a huge disappointment , indeed surprise to me , that John Lewis have decided they ca n't make a success of it .
`` But from Birmingham 's point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We 've got a great iconic location there .
And it will be interesting to see what new occupier comes into that space .
`` And of course the people who 've lost their jobs , we hope they are able to find continued employment elsewhere with John Lewis . ''
Last month the mayor joined leader of Birmingham City Council Councillor Ian Ward , and Neil Rami , chief executive of the West Midlands Growth Company , in condemning the closure .
They said : “ Having had a productive meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the chair Dame Sharon White , we are astounded by the decision to press ahead with the closure of the Birmingham store . ''
The statement added : “ Birmingham is one of the biggest shopping destinations in the UK , with retailers from all ends of the market enjoying huge success here over recent years .
Grand Central is also a prime location at the heart of one the UK ’ s most connected transport hubs , with incredible footfall that has been increasing year on year . ''
Explaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` This is a very sad occasion and one we never thought was imaginable when we first opened these shops .
`` Our expectation was that we would trade in these locations for many years to come , but they were financially challenged before the pandemic and we have not been able to find a way that would allow us to turn that around .
“ We are grateful to those who have expressed their support since announcing the proposed closure last month , and for the incredible professionalism our Partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority and will be fully supported over the coming weeks .
”

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Birmingham city centre will "fight back" from the closure of the John Lewis store, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has insisted.
And a new occupier will make good use of the "iconic space" in the Grand Central shopping complex above New Street station.
John Lewis's Birmingham department store opened in 2015 as part of the £750m Grand Central project. It cost £35million, but it is one of seven stores closed by the chain following the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Street, a former Managing Director of John Lewis who left the business in 2016, has been a vocal critic of the decision.
Speaking on Sky News, he appeared to accept that the store was gone for good - but predicted something else would take its place.
The mayor said: "I disgaree with that decision. This is an incredibly succesfull retail city, second in England in terms of retail sales. And it's a huge disappointment, indeed surprise to me, that John Lewis have decided they can't make a success of it.
"But from Birmingham's point of view, we will fight back. We've got a great iconic location there. And it will be interesting to see what new occupier comes into that space.
"And of course the people who've lost their jobs, we hope they are able to find continued employment elsewhere with John Lewis."
Last month the mayor joined leader of Birmingham City Council Councillor Ian Ward, and Neil Rami, chief executive of the West Midlands Growth Company, in condemning the closure.
They said: “Having had a productive meeting and subsequent correspondence with John Lewis bosses, including the chair Dame Sharon White, we are astounded by the decision to press ahead with the closure of the Birmingham store."
The statement added: “Birmingham is one of the biggest shopping destinations in the UK, with retailers from all ends of the market enjoying huge success here over recent years. Grand Central is also a prime location at the heart of one the UK’s most connected transport hubs, with incredible footfall that has been increasing year on year."
Explaining the decision, a John Lewis spokesperson said: "This is a very sad occasion and one we never thought was imaginable when we first opened these shops.
"Our expectation was that we would trade in these locations for many years to come, but they were financially challenged before the pandemic and we have not been able to find a way that would allow us to turn that around.
“We are grateful to those who have expressed their support since announcing the proposed closure last month, and for the incredible professionalism our Partners have shown - they remain our absolute priority and will be fully supported over the coming weeks.”


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Debenhams takeover deal set to be struck as thousands of job cuts feared

The Debenhams takeover deal is set to be finalised amid fears of thousands of job cuts .
A deal could be in the pipeline for the struggling high street department store giant .
Reports on Tuesday suggest potential buyers have been asked to place their bids by this afternoon ( Sep 1 ) .
Debenhams has 242 stores in the UK , and is awaiting its fate .
Lazard , the investment bank running the sale process , wants interested parties to submit bids by 5pm , according to Sky News sources .
The deadline comes as Debenhams ' administrator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sale of the business by the end of this month , or prepare for alternative options that could entail thousands more job losses .
Debenhams , which employs a reported 14,000 staff across the UK , collapsed into administration four months ago and announced plans to axe 2,500 jobs throughout its stores and warehouses last month .
After lockdown shut down all businesses in Birmingham city centre in mid-March , the Bullring branch of the store reopened on June 17 - six weeks to the day after employees thought they had all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit at Fort Shopping Park in Erdington closed for good on January 11 .
Debenhams staff at the Bullring had been told on May 6 that they were all to lose their jobs because the store was being axed and would not reopen after lockdown .
Less than a week later , workers were told the branch was not closing down after all and it then started trading again in mid-June as coronavirus restrictions eased .
But the threat of closure still looms if the company 's attempts to find a rescue deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job losses have been announced since last month by major British retailers and more than 730,000 UK workers have been taken off payrolls since March .

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The Debenhams takeover deal is set to be finalised amid fears of thousands of job cuts.
A deal could be in the pipeline for the struggling high street department store giant.
Reports on Tuesday suggest potential buyers have been asked to place their bids by this afternoon (Sep 1).
Debenhams has 242 stores in the UK, and is awaiting its fate.
Lazard, the investment bank running the sale process, wants interested parties to submit bids by 5pm, according to Sky News sources.
The deadline comes as Debenhams' administrator, FRP Advisory, seeks to conclude a sale of the business by the end of this month, or prepare for alternative options that could entail thousands more job losses.
Debenhams, which employs a reported 14,000 staff across the UK, collapsed into administration four months ago and announced plans to axe 2,500 jobs throughout its stores and warehouses last month.
After lockdown shut down all businesses in Birmingham city centre in mid-March, the Bullring branch of the store reopened on June 17 - six weeks to the day after employees thought they had all been made redundant.
The smaller Debenhams unit at Fort Shopping Park in Erdington closed for good on January 11.
Debenhams staff at the Bullring had been told on May 6 that they were all to lose their jobs because the store was being axed and would not reopen after lockdown.
Less than a week later, workers were told the branch was not closing down after all and it then started trading again in mid-June as coronavirus restrictions eased.
But the threat of closure still looms if the company's attempts to find a rescue deal do not succeed.
More than 4,300 job losses have been announced since last month by major British retailers and more than 730,000 UK workers have been taken off payrolls since March.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--'Poorly designed' homes at once magnificent Great Barr Hall rejected

A bid to build five new homes on part of a historic former Great Barr hospital site has been thrown out .
Walsall Council planners said the proposal for the four-bedroom houses on part of the old St Margaret 's Hospital would have a negative impact on the Great Barr Hall conservation area and Green Belt it sits within .
Developers Bovis Homes said the properties would bring more families to the area and provide a boost to the local shops and services nearby .
Had the plan been approved , the houses would have been built on land on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near to Bovis ' Nether Hall Park development .
In the application , the company said : `` This site presents an opportunity to provide a range of attractive new homes in a sustainable location .
`` The designs have been considered to be sympathetic to the local area and rural setting .
`` The application has taken into consideration all of the constraints associated with this parcel including access , existing landscape and wildlife .
`` The increase in population will support the local economy and services and its overall impact will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council 's planning said : `` This proposal is considered to be of poor design and layout which fails to reflect or enhance the character of the Great Barr Conservation Area , and fails to demonstrate that the development would not result in harm to the immediate and wider historic landscape , including the Grade II Registered Park and Garden .
`` The proposal would therefore result in substantial harm to designated heritage assets through the erosion of important characteristics , and there are no substantial public benefits arising which would outweigh the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inappropriate development in the Green Belt for which no ‘ very special circumstances ’ are considered to exist and would result in harm to the character and openness of the Green Belt .
`` Insufficient information has been provided in support of this application to demonstrate that the proposal , including changes to the access routes would safeguard and enhance important and protected habitats and species and that it would not result in harm . ''

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A bid to build five new homes on part of a historic former Great Barr hospital site has been thrown out.
Walsall Council planners said the proposal for the four-bedroom houses on part of the old St Margaret's Hospital would have a negative impact on the Great Barr Hall conservation area and Green Belt it sits within.
Developers Bovis Homes said the properties would bring more families to the area and provide a boost to the local shops and services nearby.
Had the plan been approved, the houses would have been built on land on Lakeview Close, off Netherhall Avenue, near to Bovis' Nether Hall Park development.
In the application, the company said: "This site presents an opportunity to provide a range of attractive new homes in a sustainable location.
"The designs have been considered to be sympathetic to the local area and rural setting.
"The application has taken into consideration all of the constraints associated with this parcel including access, existing landscape and wildlife.
"The increase in population will support the local economy and services and its overall impact will be beneficial."
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But, Walsall Council's planning said: "This proposal is considered to be of poor design and layout which fails to reflect or enhance the character of the Great Barr Conservation Area, and fails to demonstrate that the development would not result in harm to the immediate and wider historic landscape, including the Grade II Registered Park and Garden.
"The proposal would therefore result in substantial harm to designated heritage assets through the erosion of important characteristics, and there are no substantial public benefits arising which would outweigh the identified harm.
"This proposal represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt for which no ‘very special circumstances’ are considered to exist and would result in harm to the character and openness of the Green Belt.
"Insufficient information has been provided in support of this application to demonstrate that the proposal, including changes to the access routes would safeguard and enhance important and protected habitats and species and that it would not result in harm."


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Birmingham City drop major hint over Adam Clayton signing

Birmingham City have dropped a major hint that Adam Clayton is about to become Aitor Karanka 's sixth summer signing .
The midfielder has been linked with a move to Blues after he was released by Championship rivals Middlesbrough .
So far , defender George Friend , attacking midfielders Jon Toral and Ivan Sanchez , winger Jonathan Leko and goalkeeper Andres Prieto have arrived to boost Karanka 's options .
Now , it appears Clayton is soon to be the latest recruit of the summer at St Andrew 's .
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Tick tock .
It 's Matchday '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Tuesday 's pre-season friendly against Walsall .
Eagled-eyed Twitter users quickly discovered that was a reference to the song of the same name performed by Irish band U2 , of which 60-year-old musician Adam Clayton is a member .
Clayton is credited as a co-writer of the song and performed on the track .
Blues have Ivan Sunjic , Gary Gardner , Maikel Kieftenbeld , David Davis , Charlie Lakin and the injured Josh McEachran as options in central midfielder after Jude Bellingham 's move to Borussia Dortmund .
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birminghammail--2020-09-01--Phil and Holly stunned after being warned hugs are 'banned' until May 2021

Phil Schofield has been left devastated after being told by an expert how hugs are likely to be banned until May 2021 .
Professor Carl Hannigan joined the returning Schofe and his co-host Holly Willoughby via video link for a segment on Tuesday 's This Morning .
Carl explained that hugs will likely be off limits until well into next year - leaving Schofe and Holly visibly gutted .
The expert warned viewers of the ITV1 daytime TV favourite to remain vigilant in the face of other diseases , too .
`` How long do you think until we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked .
Prof Carl responded : `` If I was a betting man I would be thinking May next year , putting in plans for summer holidays , thinking about hugging each other and shaking hands . ''
He added : `` But I want you to remember - if we stay vigilant - there are more diseases than just Covid out there .
The expert , dialling in from Oxford , added : `` All of these cause problems and actually if we take forward some of this social distancing , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we see over winter . ''
The Good Morning Britain , This Morning and Lorraine presenters have been on an extended holiday over the summer .
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield enjoyed a nice extended break while Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes take the reins on This Morning .
The on-screen couple , who have worked together on the show for 11 years , returned to the sofa on Tuesday , September 1 .
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Phil Schofield has been left devastated after being told by an expert how hugs are likely to be banned until May 2021.
Professor Carl Hannigan joined the returning Schofe and his co-host Holly Willoughby via video link for a segment on Tuesday's This Morning.
Carl explained that hugs will likely be off limits until well into next year - leaving Schofe and Holly visibly gutted.
The expert warned viewers of the ITV1 daytime TV favourite to remain vigilant in the face of other diseases, too.
"How long do you think until we can actually hug each other?" Phil asked.
Prof Carl responded: "If I was a betting man I would be thinking May next year, putting in plans for summer holidays, thinking about hugging each other and shaking hands."
He added: "But I want you to remember - if we stay vigilant - there are more diseases than just Covid out there.
"There is influenza, RSV."
The expert, dialling in from Oxford, added: "All of these cause problems and actually if we take forward some of this social distancing, we will flatten out some of the mortality we see over winter."
The Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine presenters have been on an extended holiday over the summer.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield enjoyed a nice extended break while Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes take the reins on This Morning.
The on-screen couple, who have worked together on the show for 11 years, returned to the sofa on Tuesday, September 1.
* This Morning airs on weekdays on ITV at 9am


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Sturgeon denies trying to 'embarrass Boris Johnson' in Lorraine interview

Lorraine Kelly , who returned to front her ITV show on Tuesday after a summer break , spoke to Scotland ’ s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today .
She asked Nicola if the decisions she was making were just an attempt to “ embarrass ” the UK government , which Nicola denied .
“ Nothing could be further from my mind right now , I ’ m sure there are critics of mine out there who want to believe the worst of me , ” said Nicola .
“ We ’ re in a global pandemic dealing with an infectious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , all I occupy myself with are the discussions and the decisions about how we keep people as safe as possible.
” Ms Sturgeon added : `` It ’ s the only thing driving my decision making and the decision making of the Scottish government – trying to do the right thing , recognising , given how unprecedented this situation is , that we won ’ t always get things right .
“ It ’ s important we don ’ t have things cast in stone and have the ability to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of every government everywhere is grappling with the same challenges right now , we ’ re all trying to do our best and I think we should be trying to learn from each other as much as possible . ''
“ We all have to take our own decisions , I ’ m not going to criticise other leaders , we 're all trying to navigate our way through a difficult situation , '' she said .
`` I ’ m very mindful Boris Johnson was in intensive care with COVID earlier in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a very young baby , I ’ m not going to criticise the decision he takes about his individual life and holidays and time off .
`` I ’ ll take my decisions - some people might think they ’ re right and some people might think they ’ re wrong .
“ My place , literally , is every day here in the HQ of the Scottish government… that ’ s the choice I make at this time .
others will make their own decisions .
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Lorraine Kelly, who returned to front her ITV show on Tuesday after a summer break, spoke to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today.
She asked Nicola if the decisions she was making were just an attempt to “embarrass” the UK government, which Nicola denied.
“Nothing could be further from my mind right now, I’m sure there are critics of mine out there who want to believe the worst of me,” said Nicola.
“We’re in a global pandemic dealing with an infectious virus.
“Every single day right now, all I occupy myself with are the discussions and the decisions about how we keep people as safe as possible.”
Ms Sturgeon added: "It’s the only thing driving my decision making and the decision making of the Scottish government – trying to do the right thing, recognising, given how unprecedented this situation is, that we won’t always get things right.
“It’s important we don’t have things cast in stone and have the ability to be flexible and adapt.
"Every leader of every government everywhere is grappling with the same challenges right now, we’re all trying to do our best and I think we should be trying to learn from each other as much as possible."
“We all have to take our own decisions, I’m not going to criticise other leaders, we're all trying to navigate our way through a difficult situation," she said.
"I’m very mindful Boris Johnson was in intensive care with COVID earlier in the year, he’s also got a very young baby, I’m not going to criticise the decision he takes about his individual life and holidays and time off.
"I’ll take my decisions - some people might think they’re right and some people might think they’re wrong.
“My place, literally, is every day here in the HQ of the Scottish government… that’s the choice I make at this time. others will make their own decisions.”


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Aston Villa 'target' Jose Campana has 'exit route closed'

Jose Gomez Campana is set to stay at Levante after missing out on a move to Sevilla , according to reports in Spain .
Campana , 27 , was reportedly being tracked by a host of Premier League clubs including Aston Villa having impressed in La Liga .
Villa have been linked with several players in the summer transfer window as sporting director Johan Lange and head coach Dean Smith search for new recruits .
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Jose Gomez Campana is set to stay at Levante after missing out on a move to Sevilla, according to reports in Spain.
Campana, 27, was reportedly being tracked by a host of Premier League clubs including Aston Villa having impressed in La Liga.
Villa have been linked with several players in the summer transfer window as sporting director Johan Lange and head coach Dean Smith search for new recruits.
It was claimed in August that newly-promoted Leeds United were willing to meet Levante's asking price of £27m to take Campana to Elland Road.
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Nothing came to fruition and the player's preference has always been to be a return to Sevilla, where he started his professional career.
But he is is set to miss out on that move too. Super Deporte reports Sevilla have instead agreed a deal to bring Croatia international Ivan Rakitic back to the club from Barcelona.
The report says the '[exit] routes Campana had open are closed' and he is set to extend his four-year stay at Levante.
A former Spain under-21 international, Campana had a short stint in England with Crystal Palace but didn't make a big impression at Selhurst Park before leaving for Sampdoria in 2014.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Extra bus and metro services to ensure children can return to school safely

Extra bus and tram services have been introduced across the West Midlands to help ensure pupils can return to school safely tomorrow .
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street said : `` People can travel to school with confidence that it will be safe and they can socially distance . ''
He said schools had also ensured that pupils would be safe , and he was confident `` the huge majority '' of pupils would return to classrooms .
However , parents who failed to send children to school could expect a phone call from the headteacher , he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday September 1 ) but most schools are holding training days for teachers , meaning that pupils return tomorrrow .
There has been speculation that some parents will be reluctant to return their children to school due to fears about the Covid-19 coronavirus .
Speaking on Sky News , the Mayor said extra transport services were running , on top of the timetable that was in place before the pandemic .
The aim is to ensure pupils have plenty of space as they travel to school .
He said : `` Schools officially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but most children actually return tomorrow .
`` And the simple message for parents thinking about 'how is my son or daughter going to get to school ' is that the transport system is fully operational , indeed more than 100 % of the services pre-Covid on our trams and our buses , and almost a full service on trains . ''
He said he believed parents would send their children to school .
`` They understand of course that there are health issues , but even more importantly , they understand that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's development , education .
`` So I am very confident that the huge majority of children will go back .
I 'm also very confident that our schools will do a very good job in accommodating them . ''
Asked by Sky News presenter Kay Burley if parents wjho failed to send children to school would receive a phone call from the headteacher , he said : `` Of course the few that do n't , and it will be few , there will be the follow up just as you 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority , the preparations have been made really well , and I 'm sure they 'll respond positively . ''
Birmingham City Council has set out measures that schools will be taking to ensure pupils are safe .
They include : • Classes may be organised in ‘ bubbles ’ as it is difficult for everyone to socially distance , particularly very young pupils .
• Drop-off and pick-up arrangements will be organised to ensure there aren ’ t too many people at school during busy times .
• There will be no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times will be organised to ensure there is no over-crowding and children can enjoy playing with their friends in a safe environment .
Coun Jayne Francis , cabinet member for education , skills and culture , said last week : `` It is really important they return , not just for their academic and child development progress but for social wellbeing too – children will learn and see their friends again . ''

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Extra bus and tram services have been introduced across the West Midlands to help ensure pupils can return to school safely tomorrow.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street said: "People can travel to school with confidence that it will be safe and they can socially distance."
He said schools had also ensured that pupils would be safe, and he was confident "the huge majority" of pupils would return to classrooms. However, parents who failed to send children to school could expect a phone call from the headteacher, he said.
The new school year began today (Monday September 1) but most schools are holding training days for teachers, meaning that pupils return tomorrrow.
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
There has been speculation that some parents will be reluctant to return their children to school due to fears about the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Speaking on Sky News, the Mayor said extra transport services were running, on top of the timetable that was in place before the pandemic. The aim is to ensure pupils have plenty of space as they travel to school.
He said: "Schools officially open today across the West Midlands, but most children actually return tomorrow.
"And the simple message for parents thinking about 'how is my son or daughter going to get to school' is that the transport system is fully operational, indeed more than 100% of the services pre-Covid on our trams and our buses, and almost a full service on trains."
He said he believed parents would send their children to school.
"They understand of course that there are health issues, but even more importantly, they understand that there are issues to do with children's development, education.
"So I am very confident that the huge majority of children will go back. I'm also very confident that our schools will do a very good job in accommodating them."
Asked by Sky News presenter Kay Burley if parents wjho failed to send children to school would receive a phone call from the headteacher, he said: "Of course the few that don't, and it will be few, there will be the follow up just as you've described.
"But for the huge majority, the preparations have been made really well, and I'm sure they'll respond positively."
Birmingham City Council has set out measures that schools will be taking to ensure pupils are safe. They include:
Classes may be organised in ‘bubbles’ as it is difficult for everyone to socially distance, particularly very young pupils.
Drop-off and pick-up arrangements will be organised to ensure there aren’t too many people at school during busy times.
There will be no large assemblies
Play times and lunch times will be organised to ensure there is no over-crowding and children can enjoy playing with their friends in a safe environment.
Coun Jayne Francis, cabinet member for education, skills and culture, said last week: "It is really important they return, not just for their academic and child development progress but for social wellbeing too – children will learn and see their friends again."


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Adele speaks out over cultural appropriation row sparked by bikini photo

Pop singer Adele has moved to break her silence over the cultural appropriation row sparked by her bikini snap at Notting Hill Carnival .
Adele sparked a huge debate about cultural appropriation when she wore a Jamaican flag print bikini and her hair in Bantu knots in honour of Notting Hill Carnival .
The 32-year-old Hello , Someone Like You and Skyfall hit maker has spoken out on Tuesday morning and poked fun of the uproar when she made a rare appearance on social media .
She appeared in the comments section of Brandy and Monica speaking Patois .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broke the internet , captioning it : `` Happy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved London . ''
The super-slim singer celebrated the virtual Notting Hill Carnival in a bikini with the Jamaican flag emblazoned across it .
Showing her enviably trim waistline , Tottenham-born Adele also wore leggings , a bright yellow headdress of feathers and had her hair in Bantu knots , a traditional African hairstyle .
`` Adele dropped that weight and said it 's time for her cultural appropriation era , '' one person tweeted .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourselves and stop it for good with cultural appropriation .
Adele the bantu knots were unnecessary .
The Jamaican flag bikini top was unnecessary ...
Please just stop it , '' another follower wrote .
`` Black women are discriminated against for wearing cultural hairstyles like bantu knots and locs but white people are not , that 's not fair and that 's why people are p****d off , '' one explained to her .

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Pop singer Adele has moved to break her silence over the cultural appropriation row sparked by her bikini snap at Notting Hill Carnival.
Adele sparked a huge debate about cultural appropriation when she wore a Jamaican flag print bikini and her hair in Bantu knots in honour of Notting Hill Carnival.
The 32-year-old Hello, Someone Like You and Skyfall hit maker has spoken out on Tuesday morning and poked fun of the uproar when she made a rare appearance on social media.
She appeared in the comments section of Brandy and Monica speaking Patois.
Adele wrote: "Wah Gwaan! Yow gyal, yuh look good enuh."
Earlier, Adele had uploaded the image which broke the internet, captioning it: "Happy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved London."
(Image: Adele/Instagram)
The super-slim singer celebrated the virtual Notting Hill Carnival in a bikini with the Jamaican flag emblazoned across it.
Showing her enviably trim waistline, Tottenham-born Adele also wore leggings, a bright yellow headdress of feathers and had her hair in Bantu knots, a traditional African hairstyle.
"Adele dropped that weight and said it's time for her cultural appropriation era," one person tweeted.
"Dear white people, please just be yourselves and stop it for good with cultural appropriation. Adele the bantu knots were unnecessary. The Jamaican flag bikini top was unnecessary... Please just stop it," another follower wrote.
"Black women are discriminated against for wearing cultural hairstyles like bantu knots and locs but white people are not, that's not fair and that's why people are p****d off," one explained to her.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Sandwell closer to lockdown after Asda reports outbreak

Sandwell has moved closer to a local lockdown as the Black Country borough recorded yet another workplace outbreak .
The latest cases have lead to Dr Lisa McNally issuing a blunt reminder that Covid-19 kills after Cape HIll Asda supermarket reported eight new infections .
The local director of public health said : “ Local people in Smethwick are reminded that this virus can be fatal .
“ Commenting on the latest outbreak , Dr McNally added : “ The current high infection rates in Smethwick mean that all businesses need to be especially careful to maintain social distancing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worn .
“ We are strongly advising everyone to avoid crowds and social gatherings as much as possible right now .
“ This is a serious situation and we all need to be very careful.
” A spokesperson for Asda said the company immediately informed health bosses when it became aware of the cases .
The store remains open .
“ The safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority .
“ “ We have introduced extensive measures across all our stores to help keep everyone safe , including protective screens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and regular deep cleaning.
” The outbreak was revealed only hours after Sandwell moved closer to a lockdown .
Public Health England data show infections have increased to 20.2 per 100,000 people – a small increase on the previous week .
Smethwick , St Paul ’ s and Soho and Victoria wards have recorded the highest increases since July and remain a hot spot for Covid-19 .
Sandwell has been declared an area of enhanced support as it moved up a local authority watch-list of boroughs with high infection rates .
It remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when councils can impose a lockdown closing shops , businesses , cancelling public events and impose restrictions on people meeting outside of their homes .

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Sandwell has moved closer to a local lockdown as the Black Country borough recorded yet another workplace outbreak.
The latest cases have lead to Dr Lisa McNally issuing a blunt reminder that Covid-19 kills after Cape HIll Asda supermarket reported eight new infections.
The local director of public health said: “Local people in Smethwick are reminded that this virus can be fatal. “
Commenting on the latest outbreak, Dr McNally added: “The current high infection rates in Smethwick mean that all businesses need to be especially careful to maintain social distancing on their premises and ensure face coverings are worn.
“We are strongly advising everyone to avoid crowds and social gatherings as much as possible right now.
“This is a serious situation and we all need to be very careful.”
A spokesperson for Asda said the company immediately informed health bosses when it became aware of the cases. The store remains open.
“The safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority. “
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“We have introduced extensive measures across all our stores to help keep everyone safe, including protective screens at every checkout, social distancing signage and regular deep cleaning.”
The outbreak was revealed only hours after Sandwell moved closer to a lockdown.
Public Health England data show infections have increased to 20.2 per 100,000 people – a small increase on the previous week.
Smethwick, St Paul’s and Soho and Victoria wards have recorded the highest increases since July and remain a hot spot for Covid-19.
Sandwell has been declared an area of enhanced support as it moved up a local authority watch-list of boroughs with high infection rates.
It remains just short of the ultimate intervention level when councils can impose a lockdown closing shops, businesses, cancelling public events and impose restrictions on people meeting outside of their homes.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--ADVERTORIAL: Brilliant pioneering childcare with a big difference

Co-op Childcare , which operates 45 nursery and pre-schools across the UK , has been trusted by parents and carers for delivering outstanding childcare now for 10 years .
Over the recent crisis , the inspired childcare provider went above and beyond to ensure all its families felt reassured and confident entering the nursery setting , delivering exemplary care to ensure the welfare and happiness of the children .
Remaining open for key workers children during lockdown was its number one priority , but it didn ’ t stop there .
As well as guaranteeing the cleanest and safest space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frontline Hero Support Fund .
The fund was kickstarted with an initial donation of £25,000 and then , with all fees paused , invited colleagues and families to donate to that instead .
The successful campaign raised over £40,000 in total , helping over 150 key worker parents to pay nursery fees during the pandemic .
Co-op Childcare is committed to keeping its key links to the community and one of the ways it does this is via its intergenerational care programme , where pre-schoolers visit local care homes to meet and spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique activity has seen life-changing friendships be formed , but sadly in the current climate this was not possible .
The forward-thinking childcare provider was determined to uphold this link , and so gave the initiative a virtual makeover .
Nurseries have been video-calling the residents to sing them songs , writing letters and making gifts for their elderly friends over lockdown .
Co-op Childcare also said a special thank you to the colleagues who continued working throughout , by giving them a 10 % extra pay , as well as half price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colleagues were also provided with Uber for Business to limit public transport travel , free lunches and 20 % off at Co-op Food .
Ready to welcome back families and children The teams are now gearing up to its open day on September 12 , where families will be welcomed into their local nursery - on their pre-booked slot - to meet the team and have a nosy around .
Families will be able to see that Co-op Children promises children the happiest and healthiest start in life .
The open day offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-hand how unique and personal the nursery settings are .
So what are you waiting for ?
Visit the website , littlepioneers.coop , and fill out the booking form to confirm your slot .
Given the current situation strict safety measures will be in place , such as temperature checks on arrival and masks being mandatory throughout the visit .
For those that are not yet comfortable or able to visit , virtual tours are also available on the website .

Co-op Childcare, which operates 45 nursery and pre-schools across the UK, including three Birmingham-based nurseries in Selly Park, Harborne and Northfield, has been trusted by parents and carers for delivering outstanding childcare now for 10 years.
Over the recent crisis, the inspired childcare provider went above and beyond to ensure all its families felt reassured and confident entering the nursery setting, delivering exemplary care to ensure the welfare and happiness of the children.
Remaining open for key workers children during lockdown was its number one priority, but it didn’t stop there. As well as guaranteeing the cleanest and safest space was provided, Co-op Childcare launched the Frontline Hero Support Fund.
The fund was kickstarted with an initial donation of £25,000 and then, with all fees paused, invited colleagues and families to donate to that instead. The successful campaign raised over £40,000 in total, helping over 150 key worker parents to pay nursery fees during the pandemic.
Contact with the wider community
Co-op Childcare is committed to keeping its key links to the community and one of the ways it does this is via its intergenerational care programme, where pre-schoolers visit local care homes to meet and spend time with the residents there. This unique activity has seen life-changing friendships be formed, but sadly in the current climate this was not possible.
The forward-thinking childcare provider was determined to uphold this link, and so gave the initiative a virtual makeover. Nurseries have been video-calling the residents to sing them songs, writing letters and making gifts for their elderly friends over lockdown.
Co-op Childcare also said a special thank you to the colleagues who continued working throughout, by giving them a 10% extra pay, as well as half price nursery fees for their own children. Colleagues were also provided with Uber for Business to limit public transport travel, free lunches and 20% off at Co-op Food.
Ready to welcome back families and children
The teams are now gearing up to its open day on September 12, where families will be welcomed into their local nursery - on their pre-booked slot - to meet the team and have a nosy around.
Families will be able to see that Co-op Children promises children the happiest and healthiest start in life.
The open day offers parents and carers the chance to see first-hand how unique and personal the nursery settings are.
So what are you waiting for? Visit the website, littlepioneers.coop, and fill out the booking form to confirm your slot.
Find the three nurseries at:
Little Pioneers Nursery and Preschool, St. Edwards, Selly park, Raddlebarn Rd, Birmingham B29 7DB
Co-op Childcare, 119 Bunbury road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NB
Co-op Childcare, Stonehouse Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Harborne, Birmingham, B32 3DX
Given the current situation strict safety measures will be in place, such as temperature checks on arrival and masks being mandatory throughout the visit. For those that are not yet comfortable or able to visit, virtual tours are also available on the website.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Cornwall police on scene as cargo ship crashes into Royal Navy vessel

A cargo ship has reportedly collided with a vessel belonging to the Royal Navy .
The incident has unfolded in @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Police are reportedly investigating the incident , which is currently developing in Cornwall @ @ @ @ @ are on the scene amid reports a cargo ship and Royal Navy ship have collided @ @ @ @ @ said to be injured as a result of the collision , which is reported to @ @ @ @ @ .
The crash happened at around 8am , it is believed .
There are no @ @ @ @ @ News is reporting : `` Police have been called to reports on a cargo ship @ @ @ @ @ vessel .
`` The incident occurred at about 08:00 BST in Falmouth .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ injuries . ''

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A cargo ship has reportedly collided with a vessel belonging to the Royal Navy.
The incident has unfolded in Cornwall this morning (Tuesday).
Police are reportedly investigating the incident, which is currently developing in Cornwall on September 1.
Cops are on the scene amid reports a cargo ship and Royal Navy ship have collided in Falmouth.
Nobody is said to be injured as a result of the collision, which is reported to have taken place this morning.
The crash happened at around 8am, it is believed.
There are no reports of injuries.
BBC News is reporting: "Police have been called to reports on a cargo ship colliding with a Royal Navy vessel.
"The incident occurred at about 08:00 BST in Falmouth.
"There are no reports of any injuries."


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Boy racers 'turn Stratford Road into Grand Prix race track'

Boy racers left residents facing Bank Holiday misery with reports of stunts and ear-splitting noise .
Issues were reported on stretches of Stratford Road on Monday , August 31 , with the Shirley area a particular troublespot .
Residents reported a succession of cars racing between Tesco and Sainsbury ’ s in Shirley late into the night .
One said it was the third successive night there had been similar problems .
The drivers were said to have caused a nuisance on local roads and were even doing stunts and donuts in the Iceland car park , it was reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the yob behaviour was said to have continued along different stretches of Stratford Road .
Many people took to the Solihull and Shirley Community Facebook page to voice their concerns .
One local posted : `` They have been moved on .
We saw the police pull a few over at around half 10 and they have left now .
`` It is getting absolutely ridiculous .
`` We live just of the Stratford road and the noise is horrendous ! ''
Another wrote : “ We back onto the Iceland car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donuts and just cause noise wakes my two kids up most nights.
” A resident said : “ I don ’ t even live close to Stratford Road and can still hear them .
My daughter is a very light sleeper and I had to shut the window so it wasn ’ t too noisy .
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets .
So it 's important to know what 's going on and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police and the criminal justice system .
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Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article .
It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts .
We also have a free app which you can download @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the region .
Find it on Google Play Store and App Store '' It ’ s getting worse since the lockdown . ''
One person posted on another thread : `` Omg !
in bed and all I can hear are cars racing up and down the Stratford Road , literally sounds like a Grand Prix . ''
Knowle , Dorridge & Balsall Common Police tweeted that officers targeted street racers on Sunday night , August 30 .
They recorded more than 100 number plates and said warnings would be issued .

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Boy racers left residents facing Bank Holiday misery with reports of stunts and ear-splitting noise.
Issues were reported on stretches of Stratford Road on Monday, August 31, with the Shirley area a particular troublespot.
Residents reported a succession of cars racing between Tesco and Sainsbury’s in Shirley late into the night.
One said it was the third successive night there had been similar problems.
The drivers were said to have caused a nuisance on local roads and were even doing stunts and donuts in the Iceland car park, it was reported.
Police moved some drivers on but the yob behaviour was said to have continued along different stretches of Stratford Road.
Many people took to the Solihull and Shirley Community Facebook page to voice their concerns.
One local posted: "They have been moved on. We saw the police pull a few over at around half 10 and they have left now.
"It is getting absolutely ridiculous.
"We live just of the Stratford road and the noise is horrendous!"
Another wrote: “We back onto the Iceland car park where they sit doing balloons the do donuts and just cause noise wakes my two kids up most nights.”
A resident said: “I don’t even live close to Stratford Road and can still hear them. My daughter is a very light sleeper and I had to shut the window so it wasn’t too noisy.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
"It’s getting worse since the lockdown."
One person posted on another thread: "Omg! in bed and all I can hear are cars racing up and down the Stratford Road, literally sounds like a Grand Prix."
Knowle, Dorridge & Balsall Common Police tweeted that officers targeted street racers on Sunday night, August 30. They recorded more than 100 number plates and said warnings would be issued.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Line of Duty season six resumes filming as BBC shares air date

Line of Duty has resumed filming on its forthcoming series following a halt amid the coronavirus crisis - and it will air next year .
The BBC One police corruption drama is back filming ahead of its return to our screens for a sixth series .
Line of Duty showrunner , Jed Mercurio , says : `` We know Line of Duty fans are desperate for series six and we hope we can get it on air as soon as possible .
`` Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times . ''
Martin Compston ( DS Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been a long few months and it will be a different way of working from when we stopped , but I ’ m delighted to be back on the case with the Line Of Duty team !
” Vicky McClure ( DI Kate Fleming ) , said : “ Been sitting on these incredible scripts for some time now , so I ’ m really looking forward to getting back to it and seeing the Line Of Duty family.
” Adrian Dunbar ( Supt .
Ted Hastings ) , added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions I ca n't hide my excitement at getting the team back together .
So many people wondering… what happens next ?
” Simon Heath , Executive Producer for World Productions , said : “ It ’ s been almost six months since we stopped shooting , but following our implementation of all the industry Covid protocols , we ’ re delighted to be able to resume filming series six safely.
” The first five series of Line Of Duty are available to watch on BBC iPlayer .
Series six is now due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Line of Duty has resumed filming on its forthcoming series following a halt amid the coronavirus crisis - and it will air next year.
The BBC One police corruption drama is back filming ahead of its return to our screens for a sixth series.
Line of Duty showrunner, Jed Mercurio, says: "We know Line of Duty fans are desperate for series six and we hope we can get it on air as soon as possible.
"Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times."
Martin Compston (DS Steve Arnott), said: “It’s been a long few months and it will be a different way of working from when we stopped, but I’m delighted to be back on the case with the Line Of Duty team!”
Vicky McClure (DI Kate Fleming), said: “Been sitting on these incredible scripts for some time now, so I’m really looking forward to getting back to it and seeing the Line Of Duty family.”
Adrian Dunbar (Supt. Ted Hastings), added: “Even with the imposition of Covid restrictions I can't hide my excitement at getting the team back together. So many people wondering… what happens next?”
Simon Heath, Executive Producer for World Productions, said: “It’s been almost six months since we stopped shooting, but following our implementation of all the industry Covid protocols, we’re delighted to be able to resume filming series six safely.”
The first five series of Line Of Duty are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Series six is now due to air on BBC One next year.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Villa set to make offer for England star Callum Wilson - reports

Aston Villa are going head-to-head with Newcastle United to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson , according to reports .
England international Wilson , 28 , is expected to leave Bournemouth following their relegation to the Championship and a number of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move .
Villa are in the market for attacking reinforcements with the jury still out on strikers Wesley and Mbwana Samatta after last season 's battle against relegation .
Head coach Dean Smith is keen to bring Ollie Watkins to Villa Park but the club have so far been unwilling to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proven at Premier League level having scored 30 goals in his past three seasons in the top flight .
And , according to Sky Sports , Villa and Newcastle are in talks with Bournemouth over Wilson .
Sky report that Newcastle are looking to complete a cash-plus-player deal which would see Matt Ritchie move in the opposite direction .
The report suggests Villa 's offer for Wilson is cash-only but it 's unclear how much Bournemouth are demanding for their star player at present .
It has been suggested the Cherries are under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for £30million for Wilson , who still has three years remaining on his contract on the south coast .

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Aston Villa are going head-to-head with Newcastle United to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, according to reports.
England international Wilson, 28, is expected to leave Bournemouth following their relegation to the Championship and a number of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move.
Villa are in the market for attacking reinforcements with the jury still out on strikers Wesley and Mbwana Samatta after last season's battle against relegation.
Head coach Dean Smith is keen to bring Ollie Watkins to Villa Park but the club have so far been unwilling to meet Brentford's £25million valuation.
Wilson is proven at Premier League level having scored 30 goals in his past three seasons in the top flight.
And, according to Sky Sports, Villa and Newcastle are in talks with Bournemouth over Wilson. Sky report that Newcastle are looking to complete a cash-plus-player deal which would see Matt Ritchie move in the opposite direction.
The report suggests Villa's offer for Wilson is cash-only but it's unclear how much Bournemouth are demanding for their star player at present.
It has been suggested the Cherries are under no pressure to sell and could ask for £30million for Wilson, who still has three years remaining on his contract on the south coast.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Type 2 diabetes diet said to 'cure' condition to be trialled in Birmingham

A Type 2 diabetes diet said to 'cure ' the condition is set to be trialled in Birmingham .
Th NHS is set to prescribe soups and shakes in a bid to cure type 2 diabetes in patients .
Almost half of participants in a soups-and-shakes diet trial saw their type 2 diabetes go into remission after a year , according to NHS England .
Some 5,000 patients will get access to the new diet programme .
Professor Jonathan Valabhji , NHS national clinical director for diabetes and obesity , said : `` This is the latest example of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is rapidly adopting the latest evidence-based treatments to help people stay well , maintain a healthy weight and avoid major diseases . ''
Prof Valabhji continued : `` There has never been a more important time to lose weight and put their type 2 diabetes into remission .
`` So it ’ s good news for thousands across the country that practical , supportive measures like this are increasingly available on the NHS . ''
The diet programme will be rolled out initially in 10 areas of England including Greater Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS England said results from a trial showed almost half of people who undertook the plan had their type 2 diabetes go into remission after a year .
Patients diagnosed in the past six years will be given so-called “ total diet replacement products ” .
This includes shakes and soups for three months .
The patients will also be supported by clinicians and coaches to increase their exercise and reintroduce ordinary foods , the NHS said .

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A Type 2 diabetes diet said to 'cure' the condition is set to be trialled in Birmingham.
Th NHS is set to prescribe soups and shakes in a bid to cure type 2 diabetes in patients.
Almost half of participants in a soups-and-shakes diet trial saw their type 2 diabetes go into remission after a year, according to NHS England.
Some 5,000 patients will get access to the new diet programme.
Professor Jonathan Valabhji, NHS national clinical director for diabetes and obesity, said: "This is the latest example of how the NHS, through our Long-Term Plan, is rapidly adopting the latest evidence-based treatments to help people stay well, maintain a healthy weight and avoid major diseases."
Prof Valabhji continued: "There has never been a more important time to lose weight and put their type 2 diabetes into remission.
"So it’s good news for thousands across the country that practical, supportive measures like this are increasingly available on the NHS."
The diet programme will be rolled out initially in 10 areas of England including Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Birmingham.
NHS England said results from a trial showed almost half of people who undertook the plan had their type 2 diabetes go into remission after a year.
Patients diagnosed in the past six years will be given so-called “total diet replacement products”.
This includes shakes and soups for three months.
The patients will also be supported by clinicians and coaches to increase their exercise and reintroduce ordinary foods, the NHS said.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Millions of teens entitled to £2,400 windfall from today – can yours claim?

Millions of teens are set to get up to £2,400 from Child Trust Funds – but can yours claim ?
Teens are set to enjoy a welcome windfall of up to £2,400 from today , September 1 .
Parents are being told to check how much their teenager is expected to earn as child trust funds start to mature .
Around 6.3million child trust funds ( CTF ) have been set up since their launch in 2002 , according to HMRC .
Children born from September 2002 were given vouchers by the government to invest for the future , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 18 .
In 2005 , Gordon Brown introduced Child Trust Funds to help parents build a nest egg for their child 's future and accounts were open for children born between September 1 , 2002 and January 1 , 2011 .
This month the first accounts mature and HMRC say around 55,000 will mature each month .
Roughly 4.5million of these have been opened by parents or guardians , but 1.8million have been set up by HMRC when parents failed to do so , which means these kids could be in line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chartered Financial Planner at financial advisers NFU Mutual , said : “ Many play it safe when it comes to investing for children and keep the money in savings accounts , but families who invested in share based funds may be surprised by the returns they ’ ve made .
“ These figures demonstrate the longer-term potential of the stock market and how taking more risk can produce better returns when investing for children . ''
Mr McCann added : `` Despite the credit crunch of 2008 and the financial downturn this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shares have still outperformed those invested in cash .
“ One of the aims of the Child Trust Fund was to help children understand the benefits of longer term saving and investment .
“ Thousands of teenagers will start receiving this money in September , and when they take control at 18 they can move some or all of the money into an ISA and continue to benefit from any future growth.
” Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen said : `` We want to make sure all young people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside for them , to invest in their future and continue a savings habit , as they turn 18 .
`` If you 're unsure if you have an account or where it may be , it 's easy to track down your provider online . ''
Many people have forgotten they even had an account , but thankfully you can trace a lost Child Trust Fund , here : https : //www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/child-trust-fund

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Millions of teens are set to get up to £2,400 from Child Trust Funds – but can yours claim?
Teens are set to enjoy a welcome windfall of up to £2,400 from today, September 1.
Parents are being told to check how much their teenager is expected to earn as child trust funds start to mature.
Around 6.3million child trust funds (CTF) have been set up since their launch in 2002, according to HMRC.
Children born from September 2002 were given vouchers by the government to invest for the future, with the money only accessible at the age of 18.
In 2005, Gordon Brown introduced Child Trust Funds to help parents build a nest egg for their child's future and accounts were open for children born between September 1, 2002 and January 1, 2011.
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This month the first accounts mature and HMRC say around 55,000 will mature each month.
Roughly 4.5million of these have been opened by parents or guardians, but 1.8million have been set up by HMRC when parents failed to do so, which means these kids could be in line for a hidden windfall.
Sean McCann, Chartered Financial Planner at financial advisers NFU Mutual, said: “Many play it safe when it comes to investing for children and keep the money in savings accounts, but families who invested in share based funds may be surprised by the returns they’ve made.
“These figures demonstrate the longer-term potential of the stock market and how taking more risk can produce better returns when investing for children."
Mr McCann added: "Despite the credit crunch of 2008 and the financial downturn this year, many Child Trust Funds invested in shares have still outperformed those invested in cash.
“One of the aims of the Child Trust Fund was to help children understand the benefits of longer term saving and investment.
“Thousands of teenagers will start receiving this money in September, and when they take control at 18 they can move some or all of the money into an ISA and continue to benefit from any future growth.”
HMRC expects roughly 700,000 accounts to mature a year.
Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen said: "We want to make sure all young people can access the money which has been set aside for them, to invest in their future and continue a savings habit, as they turn 18.
"If you're unsure if you have an account or where it may be, it's easy to track down your provider online."
Many people have forgotten they even had an account, but thankfully you can trace a lost Child Trust Fund, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/child-trust-fund


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Aston Villa fans respond to Ollie Watkins transfer update

Aston Villa are yet to make their first signing of the transfer window , but that could be about to change .
Villa 's search for new recruits - headed up by sporting director Johan Lange - has been ongoing for several months , before Dean Smith 's side secured their Premier League safety on the final day of the season .
Several new additions are being targeted to to increase the quality in the head coach 's squad after last term 's relegation scrap .
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Smith was Bees manager when Watkins arrived from Exeter City in 2016 and it is understood the 24-year-old still holds the Villa boss in high regard .
The Championship side are thought to be holding out for £25m for Watkins , who netted 26 goals last season .
And the arrival of Ivan Toney at Brentford from Peterborough United could pave the way for Villa to land their man .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hierarchy are preparing to offer a financial package to the player which should see them move ahead of the competition to sign him .
The same newspaper then reported on Sunday that Watkins is now 'likely ' to join Villa with Toney 's move the breakthrough that was needed .
Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson and Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash are also being linked and Villa fans are hoping to see concrete movement before long .
@ AVFCBedders : So it looks like Callum Wilson and Ollie Watkins are the 2 strikers Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cash we could have 3 signings by the end of the week .
@ JakeLunn12 : Does this mean Dean Mmith will play 2 up front if we get Callum and Watkins ?
@ AstonVilla_info : I ’ d be buzzing to get Watkins and Wilson !
@ AvfcIive : Amen to this , would be a really good window landing these signings in my opinion , pace energy and firepower is what we needed .
@ TRICKYVILLA : Villa will have Watkins by the end of the week .
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Villa's search for new recruits - headed up by sporting director Johan Lange - has been ongoing for several months, before Dean Smith's side secured their Premier League safety on the final day of the season.
Several new additions are being targeted to to increase the quality in the head coach's squad after last term's relegation scrap.
Adding a new striker to the goal-shy side is a top priority this summer and Brentford's Ollie Watkins is high on Villa's list of targets.
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His time at Brentford appears to be coming to an end after their failure to win promotion to the top-flight, falling at the last hurdle in the play-off final to Fulham.
Smith was Bees manager when Watkins arrived from Exeter City in 2016 and it is understood the 24-year-old still holds the Villa boss in high regard.
The Championship side are thought to be holding out for £25m for Watkins, who netted 26 goals last season.
And the arrival of Ivan Toney at Brentford from Peterborough United could pave the way for Villa to land their man.
According to the Sun, Villa's hierarchy are preparing to offer a financial package to the player which should see them move ahead of the competition to sign him.
The same newspaper then reported on Sunday that Watkins is now 'likely' to join Villa with Toney's move the breakthrough that was needed.
Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson and Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash are also being linked and Villa fans are hoping to see concrete movement before long.
@AVFCBedders: So it looks like Callum Wilson and Ollie Watkins are the 2 strikers Smith is looking at. Along with Matty Cash we could have 3 signings by the end of the week.
@JakeLunn12: Does this mean Dean Mmith will play 2 up front if we get Callum and Watkins?
@AstonVilla_info: I’d be buzzing to get Watkins and Wilson!
@AvfcIive: Amen to this, would be a really good window landing these signings in my opinion, pace energy and firepower is what we needed.
@TRICKYVILLA: Villa will have Watkins by the end of the week. Plus Benrahma, I’m so confident about it.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--The real reason Eat Out to Help Out scheme has ended revealed

The Eat Out to Help Out initiative came to a close on Monday , having given diners a discount of 50 % up to £10 per head at restaurants across the country .
The deals - which gave customers money off for eating at participating restaurants on certain days of the week - ran across the entirety of August .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak , who announced the scheme as part of his coronavirus 'mini-budget ' during the summer , said that more than 64 million meals had been claimed .
As the scheme ran to an end , he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Help Out scheme draws to a close , I want to say thank you to the diners who have fallen back in love with their local , to the managers who have spent weeks ensuring their restaurants were safe and to the chefs , waiters and waitresses across the country who have worked tirelessly , sometimes with more customers than they 've ever had before - all helping to protect 1.8 million jobs in the hospitality sector .
`` The scheme reminded us why we as a nation love dining out and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help continue our economic recovery . ''
A number of chains and establishments have said they will continue the practice into September despite Government financial support being withdrawn .
And the Treasury has issued a statement over why the scheme is ending , saying : “ Part of this popularity is precisely because it is a time-limited scheme - this reminds and encourages people to safely return to going out . ''

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The Eat Out to Help Out initiative came to a close on Monday, having given diners a discount of 50% up to £10 per head at restaurants across the country.
The deals - which gave customers money off for eating at participating restaurants on certain days of the week - ran across the entirety of August.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who announced the scheme as part of his coronavirus 'mini-budget' during the summer, said that more than 64 million meals had been claimed.
As the scheme ran to an end, he said: "As the Eat Out to Help Out scheme draws to a close, I want to say thank you to the diners who have fallen back in love with their local, to the managers who have spent weeks ensuring their restaurants were safe and to the chefs, waiters and waitresses across the country who have worked tirelessly, sometimes with more customers than they've ever had before - all helping to protect 1.8 million jobs in the hospitality sector.
"The scheme reminded us why we as a nation love dining out and I urge diners to maintain the momentum to help continue our economic recovery."
A number of chains and establishments have said they will continue the practice into September despite Government financial support being withdrawn.
And the Treasury has issued a statement over why the scheme is ending, saying: “Part of this popularity is precisely because it is a time-limited scheme - this reminds and encourages people to safely return to going out."


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Ant and Dec's poignant tribute as Britain's Got Talent co-star dies

Ant and Dec have paid tribute to Britain 's Got Talent warm-up star Ian Royce , describing the comedian as an `` integral part '' of the team .
Royce died on Tuesday from `` severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure , '' according to a statement on his official Twitter account .
It said : `` It is with our greatest regret that we have to tell you all that Ian has passed away today from severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure .
`` He was in no pain and was surrounded by friends and family .
He put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a better place now . ''
Britain 's Got Talent hosts Ant and Dec shared a tribute on social media .
`` We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ian 'Roycey ' Royce , '' the presenting duo said .
`` He was an integral part of the # BGT team for many years .
Our thoughts are with his beloved Roxy and all his family .
RIP Roycey .
We 'll never forget you .
X . ''
Royce had previously revealed he was an alcoholic and shared an appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The post has since been flooded with messages of support and condolence .
Ian , who kept audiences entertained with his famous humour , checked into rehab late last year for sex addiction .
He received treatment at The Priory , the bill partly footed by his showbiz pals including Ant & Dec , Simon Cowell , Olly Murs and Robbie Williams .
In a lengthy post , he confirmed his condition and told fans he was getting the help he needed .
In September last year , he tagged stars including Ant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williams , saying : `` I am so grateful to so many for saving my life ... .. '' He added : `` Thank you for a light ... .. ''

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Ant and Dec have paid tribute to Britain's Got Talent warm-up star Ian Royce, describing the comedian as an "integral part" of the team.
Royce died on Tuesday from "severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure," according to a statement on his official Twitter account.
It said: "It is with our greatest regret that we have to tell you all that Ian has passed away today from severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure.
"He was in no pain and was surrounded by friends and family. He put up a good fight but is in a better place now."
Britain's Got Talent hosts Ant and Dec shared a tribute on social media.
"We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ian 'Roycey' Royce," the presenting duo said.
"He was an integral part of the #BGT team for many years. Our thoughts are with his beloved Roxy and all his family. RIP Roycey. We'll never forget you. X."
Royce had previously revealed he was an alcoholic and shared an appeal online to raise funds for rehab.
The post has since been flooded with messages of support and condolence.
Ian, who kept audiences entertained with his famous humour, checked into rehab late last year for sex addiction.
He received treatment at The Priory, the bill partly footed by his showbiz pals including Ant & Dec, Simon Cowell, Olly Murs and Robbie Williams.
In a lengthy post, he confirmed his condition and told fans he was getting the help he needed.
In September last year, he tagged stars including Ant and Dec, Simon Cowell and Robbie Williams, saying: "I am so grateful to so many for saving my life....."
He added: "Thank you for a light....."


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : MNGX17481

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Tonight's National Lottery Euromillions winning numbers are: 46, 08, 04, 33, 10
The Lucky Stars are: 08, 11
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £139 million
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: MNGX17481
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 06, 14, 32, 33, 39
The Thunderball is 08