birminghammail--2020-05-04--Tributes to hospital call operator who died after contracting coronavirus

Emotional tributes have been paid to a loving hospital switchboard worker who died after catching coronavirus .
John Doyle , who was the first male telephonist at Wolverhampton 's New Cross Hospital , died on March 30 after suffering respiratory problems before contracting Covid-19 .
The 60-year-old from Fordhouses , Wolverhampton , worked for the trust for nearly four and a half years .
Mr Doyle also worked for West Midlands Police for 26 years , based at Wolverhampton Police Station , in Bilston Street , and Dunstall Road police station , first as a CCTV operator , then as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate , aged 59 , who has worked as a ward clerk/receptionist in obstetrics and gynaecology at New Cross , for 34 years .
He leaves a daughter , Amy Pearce , 34 , who is a nursing associate in paediatrics at New Cross , and three grandchildren .
Amy said : “ My dad was a truly wonderful man who we all miss dearly .
The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind.
” John has also had a puppy named after him in his honour .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw an Instagram post from West Midlands Police appealing for names for a litter of three German Shepherd puppies , she decided to ask to see if one could be named after her father .
“ They agreed and I thought it was a really fitting tribute to him for his time with the police , ” said Amy .
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and visiting their caravan in Aberystwyth , as well as nature and bird watching .
A collection in John ’ s honour has raised nearly £700 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Station .
Bernadette Tranter , switchboard supervisor , said : “ He was an exceptional telephone operator and a lovely , lovely man .
He was our first male operator but he fit in brilliantly as part of the family here.
” Head of switchboard and health records Sam Smith said : “ John was a very kind , genuine and hard-working member of staff and we will greatly miss his presence in the Switchboard.
” Steve Townsend was John ’ s sergeant when he worked in the police force .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life serving the communities of the West Midlands , keeping the people of Wolverhampton and Wednesfield safe by monitoring CCTV , directing officers to hidden offenders , potential disorders and wanted offenders or in face-to-face support over the counter in the police station helping resolve issues or those in need .
`` The fact that on leaving the police family , he continued to try to help others by joining the NHS at New Cross , tells you all you need to know about what drove this man – his desire to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind , friendly , quietly-spoken gentleman with a wicked sense of humour who was always willing to go above and beyond his remit to help anyone who asked .
`` It is testament to his friendliness and popularity that news of his sad passing was devastating to those who knew him .
John was a happy , loving family man who will be remembered fondly by all who had the honour and privilege of knowing him . ''
His funeral took place at Bushbury Crematorium on April 30 but - because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend the ceremony .
A police patrol car led the funeral procession as a tribute to him for his time spent in the force .
Colleagues at the trust paid their respects with a minute ’ s silence across the switchboard and health records departments in his honour .

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Emotional tributes have been paid to a loving hospital switchboard worker who died after catching coronavirus.
John Doyle, who was the first male telephonist at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital, died on March 30 after suffering respiratory problems before contracting Covid-19.
The 60-year-old from Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, worked for the trust for nearly four and a half years.
Mr Doyle also worked for West Midlands Police for 26 years, based at Wolverhampton Police Station, in Bilston Street, and Dunstall Road police station, first as a CCTV operator, then as civilian support.
He was married to Kate, aged 59, who has worked as a ward clerk/receptionist in obstetrics and gynaecology at New Cross, for 34 years.
He leaves a daughter, Amy Pearce, 34, who is a nursing associate in paediatrics at New Cross, and three grandchildren.
Amy said: “My dad was a truly wonderful man who we all miss dearly. The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind.”
John has also had a puppy named after him in his honour.
He was always fond of dogs so when Amy saw an Instagram post from West Midlands Police appealing for names for a litter of three German Shepherd puppies, she decided to ask to see if one could be named after her father.
“They agreed and I thought it was a really fitting tribute to him for his time with the police,” said Amy.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and visiting their caravan in Aberystwyth, as well as nature and bird watching.
A collection in John’s honour has raised nearly £700 which will be donated to Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station.
Colleagues also paid tribute to John.
Bernadette Tranter, switchboard supervisor, said: “He was an exceptional telephone operator and a lovely, lovely man. He was our first male operator but he fit in brilliantly as part of the family here.”
Head of switchboard and health records Sam Smith said: “John was a very kind, genuine and hard-working member of staff and we will greatly miss his presence in the Switchboard.”
Steve Townsend was John’s sergeant when he worked in the police force.
He said: "John spent 26 years of his life serving the communities of the West Midlands, keeping the people of Wolverhampton and Wednesfield safe by monitoring CCTV, directing officers to hidden offenders, potential disorders and wanted offenders or in face-to-face support over the counter in the police station helping resolve issues or those in need.
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"The fact that on leaving the police family, he continued to try to help others by joining the NHS at New Cross, tells you all you need to know about what drove this man – his desire to help others.
"John was a kind, friendly, quietly-spoken gentleman with a wicked sense of humour who was always willing to go above and beyond his remit to help anyone who asked.
"It is testament to his friendliness and popularity that news of his sad passing was devastating to those who knew him. John was a happy, loving family man who will be remembered fondly by all who had the honour and privilege of knowing him."
His funeral took place at Bushbury Crematorium on April 30 but - because of the restrictions under Covid-19 - colleagues were unable to attend the ceremony.
A police patrol car led the funeral procession as a tribute to him for his time spent in the force.
Colleagues at the trust paid their respects with a minute’s silence across the switchboard and health records departments in his honour.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Man charged with breaching stalking order after allegedly harassing ex online

A man has been charged with breaching a stalking order after allegedly setting up fake social media profiles to harass his ex-partner online .
The man , from Stourbridge , is accused of contacting the woman on Instagram with messages of a sexual nature , a spokesman for West Midlands Police said .
The 25-year-old was banned from contacting her – and told to stay at least 100m away from her home and work – under the terms of an interim Stalking Prevention Order ( SPO ) .
It is the first charge since new legislation came into force earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He is due at Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court today ( May 4 ) .
In another separate case , a second man – who has not been named but is from Erdington – has also been handed a SPO from Birmingham Magistrates ' Court for allegedly harassing his ex-partner .
The 38-year-old is now banned from contacting the woman and is also prohibited from entering large parts of Erdington while police investigate domestic abuse allegations .
Inspector Cate Webb-Jones , said : `` SPOs allow us to block alleged perpetrators from contacting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stipulate they engage in addiction or mental health programmes , while a criminal investigation is carried out .
`` Stalking cases are often complex and involve an extensive analysis of digital evidence ; they can take a long time to review and bring charges .
`` But SPOs put immediate restrictions on a suspect ’ s behaviour while that investigation is carried out…they provide extra protection for victims at an early stage .
`` We will do all we can to safeguard vulnerable victims and the new SPOs give us additional safeguarding powers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a criminal offence punishable by either a fine or a prison sentence of up to five years .
Anyone who is concerned about stalking is urged to visit West Midlands Police website for advice and support on what to do : https : //www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/stalking

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A man has been charged with breaching a stalking order after allegedly setting up fake social media profiles to harass his ex-partner online.
The man, from Stourbridge, is accused of contacting the woman on Instagram with messages of a sexual nature, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said.
The 25-year-old was banned from contacting her – and told to stay at least 100m away from her home and work – under the terms of an interim Stalking Prevention Order (SPO).
It is the first charge since new legislation came into force earlier this year, it has been revealed.
He is due at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court today (May 4).
In another separate case, a second man – who has not been named but is from Erdington – has also been handed a SPO from Birmingham Magistrates' Court for allegedly harassing his ex-partner.
The 38-year-old is now banned from contacting the woman and is also prohibited from entering large parts of Erdington while police investigate domestic abuse allegations.
Inspector Cate Webb-Jones, said: "SPOs allow us to block alleged perpetrators from contacting people or approaching their accusers, and stipulate they engage in addiction or mental health programmes, while a criminal investigation is carried out.
"Stalking cases are often complex and involve an extensive analysis of digital evidence; they can take a long time to review and bring charges.
"But SPOs put immediate restrictions on a suspect’s behaviour while that investigation is carried out…they provide extra protection for victims at an early stage.
"We will do all we can to safeguard vulnerable victims and the new SPOs give us additional safeguarding powers."
A breach of an order is a criminal offence punishable by either a fine or a prison sentence of up to five years.
Anyone who is concerned about stalking is urged to visit West Midlands Police website for advice and support on what to do: https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/stalking


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Piers Morgan confirms coronavirus test result after pulling out of GMB

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan is set to return to the show after he tested negative for Covid-19 .
However , his test results have now come back and he does not have the illness .
Morgan tweeted the news and said he will take medical advice before returning to the Good Morning Britain sofa .
He said : `` Update : my Covid-19 test was negative .
I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible coronavirus symptoms , and was entitled to do so as a Govt-designated essential worker .
`` I 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my doctor advises I 'm OK to return to work . ''
ITV presenter Ben Shephard , standing in for Morgan , introduced Monday 's show , saying : `` It 's just gone six o'clock .
Welcome to the programme .
As you can see , I am not Piers . ''
Reid added : `` No , it 's therapeutic Monday , '' before showing viewers a tweet from Morgan .
It read : `` On medical advice , and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've had a test for Covid-19 and so wo n't be working on Good Morning Britain until I get the result back , which should be tomorrow . ''
Reid added : `` That was tweeted yesterday so the results should be back today .
We send our very best wishes to you , Piers , and we will be on our best behaviour while you are not here . ''

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Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan is set to return to the show after he tested negative for Covid-19.
The presenter, 55, missed Monday's programme after developing a "mild" coronavirus symptom.
However, his test results have now come back and he does not have the illness.
Morgan tweeted the news and said he will take medical advice before returning to the Good Morning Britain sofa.
He said: "Update: my Covid-19 test was negative. I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible coronavirus symptoms, and was entitled to do so as a Govt-designated essential worker.
"I'll be back on GMB as soon as my doctor advises I'm OK to return to work."
ITV presenter Ben Shephard, standing in for Morgan, introduced Monday's show, saying: "It's just gone six o'clock. Welcome to the programme. As you can see, I am not Piers."
Reid added: "No, it's therapeutic Monday," before showing viewers a tweet from Morgan.
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It read: "On medical advice, and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that arose in the past 48 hours, I've had a test for Covid-19 and so won't be working on Good Morning Britain until I get the result back, which should be tomorrow."
Reid added: "That was tweeted yesterday so the results should be back today. We send our very best wishes to you, Piers, and we will be on our best behaviour while you are not here."


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Two things which won't be relaxed after lockdown lifted - according to WHO

Social-distancing and hand-cleaning measures must not be relaxed after countries ease their coronavirus lockdowns , global health experts have warned .
The World Health Organisation 's ( WHO ) director general also said that countries must maintain the commitment to finding tests and treatments for the virus .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a press conference on Monday as some countries , including Italy , were beginning to ease some of their lockdown restrictions .
The UK Government has to review the current lockdown measures by May 7 and , while the current restrictions are not expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to set out a `` roadmap '' on Sunday setting out the next steps .
Dr Ghebreyesus said : `` Several countries are now starting to ease so-called lockdown and stay-at-home orders .
`` But our common commitment to basic measures , such as cleaning hands and physical distancing , can not be relaxed , nor can the commitment to the tools that are the foundation of the response - to fund a valid test and cure for every case and trace every contact . ''
Dr Ghebreyesus said that at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40 countries , 7.4 billion euros had been pledged to tackle Covid-19 .
He said it was a powerful sign of global solidarity against the virus and added : `` The antidotes to this virus are national unity and global solidarity . ''
Mr Johnson has described the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine as the `` most urgent shared endeavour of our lifetimes '' and called on nations to `` pull together '' in response to the pandemic .
Coronavirus has claimed nearly 249,000 lives around the world , according to analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ryan , executive director of the WHO health emergencies programme , also told the briefing in Geneva that contact-tracing apps can not replace health workers on the ground .
He said that while apps that update people on whether people have been infected near them or help with contract tracing can `` enhance '' the process , the countries that have tackled the virus got `` more boots on the ground '' .
He added : `` They ( apps ) are an additional measure that will potentially enhance the efficiency of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it by themselves . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged people to download a new contact-tracing app which he said will be a key way of keeping the virus under control .
The trial of the app will take place on the Isle of Wight and it could be rolled out across the UK within weeks if it proves successful .

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Social-distancing and hand-cleaning measures must not be relaxed after countries ease their coronavirus lockdowns, global health experts have warned.
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) director general also said that countries must maintain the commitment to finding tests and treatments for the virus.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a press conference on Monday as some countries, including Italy, were beginning to ease some of their lockdown restrictions.
The UK Government has to review the current lockdown measures by May 7 and, while the current restrictions are not expected to be lifted, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to set out a "roadmap" on Sunday setting out the next steps.
Dr Ghebreyesus said: "Several countries are now starting to ease so-called lockdown and stay-at-home orders.
"But our common commitment to basic measures, such as cleaning hands and physical distancing, can not be relaxed, nor can the commitment to the tools that are the foundation of the response - to fund a valid test and cure for every case and trace every contact."
Dr Ghebreyesus said that at a two-day event for leaders from around 40 countries, 7.4 billion euros had been pledged to tackle Covid-19.
He said it was a powerful sign of global solidarity against the virus and added: "The antidotes to this virus are national unity and global solidarity."
Mr Johnson has described the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine as the "most urgent shared endeavour of our lifetimes" and called on nations to "pull together" in response to the pandemic.
Coronavirus has claimed nearly 249,000 lives around the world, according to analysis by Johns Hopkins University.
Dr Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO health emergencies programme, also told the briefing in Geneva that contact-tracing apps cannot replace health workers on the ground.
He said that while apps that update people on whether people have been infected near them or help with contract tracing can "enhance" the process, the countries that have tackled the virus got "more boots on the ground".
He added: "They (apps) are an additional measure that will potentially enhance the efficiency of the contact-tracing process, but they won't do it by themselves."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged people to download a new contact-tracing app which he said will be a key way of keeping the virus under control.
The trial of the app will take place on the Isle of Wight and it could be rolled out across the UK within weeks if it proves successful.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Rishi Sunak confirms government is 'winding down' furlough scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised there will be no `` cliff-edge '' cut-off to the Government 's furlough scheme to support workers through the coronavirus outbreak .
The latest Government figures showed that 6.3 million workers were having up to 80 % of their salaries paid by the Treasury at a cost of £8 billion to the taxpayer .
Speaking to ITV News , Mr Sunak acknowledged such a level of expenditure was not `` sustainable '' in the longer term .
He said the ministers were looking at ways to wind down the scheme - which is currently due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and ease people back into work in a `` measured way '' .
`` To anyone anxious about this , I want to reassure that there will be no cliff-edge to the furlough scheme , '' he said .
`` I 'm working as we speak to figure out the most effective way to wind down the scheme and ease people back into work in a measured way .
`` As some scenarios have suggested , we are potentially spending as much on the furlough scheme as we do on the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a sustainable situation which is why , as soon as the time is right , we want to get people back to work and the economy fired up again . ''
The Liberal Democrats have already called for a `` tapered '' end to the programme , with the Treasury paying 50 % of salaries for the first month after people return to work , falling to 30 % after the third month , with employers picking up the full bill after the fourth .
Acting leader Sir Ed Davey said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good job at helping thousands of businesses through the lockdown , but the shadow of lockdown will be long , and the 'new normal ' will be extremely challenging .
`` Businesses and their staff need time to plan , and confidence the Government will be there , ready to support . ''
Torsten Bell , chief executive of the Resolution Foundation think tank which proposed the job retention scheme , said that despite the high cost to the taxpayer , it was a price worth paying .
`` The 6.3 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scale of the economic shutdown that Britain is living through , '' he said .
`` If this kind of volume of workers stay on the scheme for several months , the cost will run into the tens of billions of pounds .
And that is a cost very much worth paying .
`` Even despite mass furloughing , unemployment is still soaring , with over two million new claims for benefits coming though .
`` This should remind us how badly needed the retention scheme is , but also that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legacy of high unemployment that coronavirus has given Britain , long after it has been phased out . ''

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised there will be no "cliff-edge" cut-off to the Government's furlough scheme to support workers through the coronavirus outbreak.
The latest Government figures showed that 6.3 million workers were having up to 80% of their salaries paid by the Treasury at a cost of £8 billion to the taxpayer.
Speaking to ITV News, Mr Sunak acknowledged such a level of expenditure was not "sustainable" in the longer term.
He said the ministers were looking at ways to wind down the scheme - which is currently due to run to the end of June - and ease people back into work in a "measured way".
"To anyone anxious about this, I want to reassure that there will be no cliff-edge to the furlough scheme," he said.
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"I'm working as we speak to figure out the most effective way to wind down the scheme and ease people back into work in a measured way.
"As some scenarios have suggested, we are potentially spending as much on the furlough scheme as we do on the NHS for example.
"Clearly that is not a sustainable situation which is why, as soon as the time is right, we want to get people back to work and the economy fired up again."
The Liberal Democrats have already called for a "tapered" end to the programme, with the Treasury paying 50% of salaries for the first month after people return to work, falling to 30% after the third month, with employers picking up the full bill after the fourth.
Acting leader Sir Ed Davey said: "The Government furlough scheme has done a good job at helping thousands of businesses through the lockdown, but the shadow of lockdown will be long, and the 'new normal' will be extremely challenging.
"Businesses and their staff need time to plan, and confidence the Government will be there, ready to support."
Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation think tank which proposed the job retention scheme, said that despite the high cost to the taxpayer, it was a price worth paying.
"The 6.3 million jobs being furloughed shows in stark terms the scale of the economic shutdown that Britain is living through," he said.
"If this kind of volume of workers stay on the scheme for several months, the cost will run into the tens of billions of pounds. And that is a cost very much worth paying.
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"Even despite mass furloughing, unemployment is still soaring, with over two million new claims for benefits coming though.
"This should remind us how badly needed the retention scheme is, but also that we are likely to be living with the legacy of high unemployment that coronavirus has given Britain, long after it has been phased out."


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Villa's Tyrone Mings issues brutal nine-word response to troll

Tyrone Mings has brutally responded to a Norwich City fan who mocked him on Twitter .
The 27-year-old defender revealed the story surrounding his professional debut for Ipswich Town earlier today .
Mick McCarthy handed Mings his senior bow against Burnley on May 4 , 2013 - but there 's an interesting story behind it .
He explained : `` Seven years today ( since ) making my league debut .
Funny story , in the January we were playing Aston Villa in the FA Cup which was meant to be my debut .
`` Manager put me in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to go and tell him I ’ d already played in the FA Cup away at Winchester ( for Chippenham Town ) . ''
A Norwich fan responded to Mings ' tweet , saying : `` Turns out Tyrone Mings doesn ’ t understand the definition of ‘ funny ’ .
Silly c*** . ''
Cool , calm and collected , Mings issued the perfect response : `` Sticking five past you at home was quite funny . ''
Mings was referring to Villa 's 5-1 victory over Norwich at Carrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league double over the Canaries with a 1-0 win at Villa Park on Boxing Day .

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Tyrone Mings has brutally responded to a Norwich City fan who mocked him on Twitter.
The 27-year-old defender revealed the story surrounding his professional debut for Ipswich Town earlier today. Mick McCarthy handed Mings his senior bow against Burnley on May 4, 2013 - but there's an interesting story behind it.
He explained: "Seven years today (since) making my league debut. Funny story, in the January we were playing Aston Villa in the FA Cup which was meant to be my debut.
"Manager put me in the line-up the day before the game and I had to go and tell him I’d already played in the FA Cup away at Winchester (for Chippenham Town)."
A Norwich fan responded to Mings' tweet, saying: "Turns out Tyrone Mings doesn’t understand the definition of ‘funny’. Silly c***."
Cool, calm and collected, Mings issued the perfect response: "Sticking five past you at home was quite funny."
Mings was referring to Villa's 5-1 victory over Norwich at Carrow Road in October. Villa completed a league double over the Canaries with a 1-0 win at Villa Park on Boxing Day.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Taika Waititi directing new Star Wars film with script from 1917 co-writer

Taika Waititi will write and direct a new Star Wars film , it has been announced .
The Jojo Rabbit director , who won an Oscar for adapting the screenplay of the anti-hate satire , will pen the script with 1917 co-writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns .
Waititi , who also directed Thor : Ragnarok , is no stranger to a galaxy far , far away and recently directed the final episode of the first series of The Mandalorian on streaming service Disney+ .
The news was announced on May 4 , known to fans as Star Wars Day because of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the force be with you '' .
It was also announced that Russian Doll showrunner Leslye Headland is developing a new untitled Star Wars series for Disney+ .
She will write , executive produce , and serve as showrunner for the series , which will join the catalogue of Star Wars spin-off on the platform , including The Mandalorian , another based on Cassian Andor 's life prior to the events of Rogue One : A Star Wars Story and another following the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi between Star Wars : Revenge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Hope .
Release dates for both projects have not yet been announced .

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Taika Waititi will write and direct a new Star Wars film, it has been announced.
The Jojo Rabbit director, who won an Oscar for adapting the screenplay of the anti-hate satire, will pen the script with 1917 co-writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns.
Waititi, who also directed Thor: Ragnarok, is no stranger to a galaxy far, far away and recently directed the final episode of the first series of The Mandalorian on streaming service Disney+.
The news was announced on May 4, known to fans as Star Wars Day because of its similarity to the popular saying "May the force be with you".
It was also announced that Russian Doll showrunner Leslye Headland is developing a new untitled Star Wars series for Disney+.
She will write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner for the series, which will join the catalogue of Star Wars spin-off on the platform, including The Mandalorian, another based on Cassian Andor's life prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and another following the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope.
Release dates for both projects have not yet been announced.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--TRNSMT announces 2021 line-up after cancelling this year's festival

TRNSMT has announced it has rebooked many artists from the 2020 festival for next year .
Liam Gallagher , The Courteeners and Lewis Capaldi were due to play over the weekend of July 10-12 this year , with Ian Brown , Foals , Rita Ora and Snow Patrol also on the bill .
After Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced lockdown measures would continue in some form across the country to stop the spread of Covid-19 , the festival at Glasgow Green was cancelled .
Organisers have now said these artists are among those who will perform at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to confirm others .
A spokeswoman said : `` Following the news that TRNSMT 2020 is unable to go ahead , organisers have today announced that they have been working hard with artist teams over the last few days to rebook most of the acts from the 2020 event to the 2021 festival .
`` TRNSMT festival organisers recognise that tens of thousands of 2020 ticket-holders were looking forward to seeing this year 's line-up so have moved quickly to secure the artists fans wanted to see this year for 2021 's festival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we will work to try to tie up those 2020 acts who have n't been able to commit to 2021 yet or replace the few gaps in the schedule with other amazing artists . ''
Fans who have purchased tickets for the 2020 event can carry them over for TRNSMT 2021 .
Organisers will work with the local authority to progress licence applications and permissions to use the parks .

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TRNSMT has announced it has rebooked many artists from the 2020 festival for next year.
Liam Gallagher, The Courteeners and Lewis Capaldi were due to play over the weekend of July 10-12 this year, with Ian Brown, Foals, Rita Ora and Snow Patrol also on the bill.
After Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced lockdown measures would continue in some form across the country to stop the spread of Covid-19, the festival at Glasgow Green was cancelled.
Organisers have now said these artists are among those who will perform at the event next year and they are working to confirm others.
A spokeswoman said: "Following the news that TRNSMT 2020 is unable to go ahead, organisers have today announced that they have been working hard with artist teams over the last few days to rebook most of the acts from the 2020 event to the 2021 festival.
"TRNSMT festival organisers recognise that tens of thousands of 2020 ticket-holders were looking forward to seeing this year's line-up so have moved quickly to secure the artists fans wanted to see this year for 2021's festival.
"Over the next few weeks, we will work to try to tie up those 2020 acts who haven't been able to commit to 2021 yet or replace the few gaps in the schedule with other amazing artists."
Fans who have purchased tickets for the 2020 event can carry them over for TRNSMT 2021.
Organisers will work with the local authority to progress licence applications and permissions to use the parks.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Zookeeper appeals for help after model dinosaur stolen from front garden

A fed-up homeowner has hit out after a five-foot-high model DINOSAUR he put in his front garden to cheer up neighbours during lock-down was stolen .
Craig Williams , 39 , and his partner James Williams , 38 , run mobile petting zoo J & C Party Pets during the summer , in Promenade Park in Maldon , Essex .
The couple were due to unveil their new , unique six-piece dinosaur display when the mobile zoo opened in the park on March 20 .
But due to the coronavirus lockdown , Craig and James are not able to run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to find a different home for the five dinosaur models .
The couple set up the dinos in their front garden in Mayland in Essex , to distract and cheer up their neighbours during the lockdown , and excite any young children on their street .
But much to their disappointment , when they woke up yesterday ( Sunday ) morning , Craig and James found the centrepiece of their dinosaur display had been stolen .
The five foot tall model of a Dilong paradoxus was smuggled away from the couple 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by `` opportunist thieves '' who drove off in a silver Land Rover Discovery , Craig said .
He said : `` Losing this dinosaur over the weekend was the final nail in the coffin , really .
`` The impact of coronavirus has really hit us hard - we 're registered as a mobile zoo , so we have had no government support , and we have no assets .
`` We 've been fighting tooth and nail to apply for this coronavirus business interruption loan , and we 're also going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ micro loan that 's been announced .
`` The model dinosaurs were a big investment for us this year - they cost about £5,000 all together .
The value of the missing dinosaur was £700 .
`` We just thought , great , that 's all we need right now . ''
Craig , who has run J & C Party Pets with James for the past five years now , added that the bespoke dinosaur model seems like an `` odd '' thing to steal .
`` It 's a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't really needed - I do n't think anybody is going to jump at the chance to buy it off the thieves , '' he said .
`` I thought it was a prank at first - we were hoping it would have turned up by this morning [ Monday ] .
`` It 'll probably end up at a car boot sale or be listed online for a couple of hundred pounds when all this is over . ''
He has now had to move the other dinosaur models off his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear that the thieves may strike again .
Craig said : `` I just feel bad as I 've had to move the others indoors , so people are n't going to get to enjoy them .
`` We could have put them into storage when we knew the zoo was n't going to go ahead at Promenade Park .
`` But we though , why do n't we put them in our front garden , just as something to give neighbours a bit of a giggle and distract them from everything else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put the dinosaurs back in the garden - but it would be irresponsible to do so , now . ''
The couple , who keep 400 animals at a rented farm unit , added that everybody on their street and in their community has been `` really supportive '' .
He said : `` We had a bucket out on our front garden alongside the dinosaur display , and we would collect about £6 or £7 a day .
`` It does n't sound like much , but it 's enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feed the animals .
`` Just this morning , somebody dropped a card through our door with £20 in it , after the theft .
`` Our business would n't be here now if it was n't for the generosity of members of the public .
`` We will find a way of raising the funds needed to replace this dinosaur , '' he added .
Ben 's brother , Daniel , has set up a GoFundMe page to help the couple raise the funds they need .

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A fed-up homeowner has hit out after a five-foot-high model DINOSAUR he put in his front garden to cheer up neighbours during lock-down was stolen.
Craig Williams, 39, and his partner James Williams, 38, run mobile petting zoo J&C Party Pets during the summer, in Promenade Park in Maldon, Essex.
The couple were due to unveil their new, unique six-piece dinosaur display when the mobile zoo opened in the park on March 20.
But due to the coronavirus lockdown, Craig and James are not able to run their seasonal zoo this year - and had to find a different home for the five dinosaur models.
The couple set up the dinos in their front garden in Mayland in Essex, to distract and cheer up their neighbours during the lockdown, and excite any young children on their street.
But much to their disappointment, when they woke up yesterday (Sunday) morning, Craig and James found the centrepiece of their dinosaur display had been stolen.
The five foot tall model of a Dilong paradoxus was smuggled away from the couple's garden at around midnight on Sunday, by "opportunist thieves" who drove off in a silver Land Rover Discovery, Craig said.
He said: "Losing this dinosaur over the weekend was the final nail in the coffin, really.
"The impact of coronavirus has really hit us hard - we're registered as a mobile zoo, so we have had no government support, and we have no assets.
"We've been fighting tooth and nail to apply for this coronavirus business interruption loan, and we're also going to try and apply for this new micro loan that's been announced.
(Image: Craig Williams / SWNS.com)
"The model dinosaurs were a big investment for us this year - they cost about £5,000 all together. The value of the missing dinosaur was £700.
"We just thought, great, that's all we need right now."
Craig, who has run J&C Party Pets with James for the past five years now, added that the bespoke dinosaur model seems like an "odd" thing to steal.
"It's a lot of effort to put in for something that isn't really needed - I don't think anybody is going to jump at the chance to buy it off the thieves," he said.
"I thought it was a prank at first - we were hoping it would have turned up by this morning [Monday].
"It'll probably end up at a car boot sale or be listed online for a couple of hundred pounds when all this is over."
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He has now had to move the other dinosaur models off his front lawn and into storage, for fear that the thieves may strike again.
Craig said: "I just feel bad as I've had to move the others indoors, so people aren't going to get to enjoy them.
"We could have put them into storage when we knew the zoo wasn't going to go ahead at Promenade Park.
"But we though, why don't we put them in our front garden, just as something to give neighbours a bit of a giggle and distract them from everything else going on.
"We would love to put the dinosaurs back in the garden - but it would be irresponsible to do so, now."
The couple, who keep 400 animals at a rented farm unit, added that everybody on their street and in their community has been "really supportive".
He said: "We had a bucket out on our front garden alongside the dinosaur display, and we would collect about £6 or £7 a day.
"It doesn't sound like much, but it's enough to buy a big bag of hay to feed the animals.
"Just this morning, somebody dropped a card through our door with £20 in it, after the theft.
"Our business wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for the generosity of members of the public.
"We will find a way of raising the funds needed to replace this dinosaur," he added.
Ben's brother, Daniel, has set up a GoFundMe page to help the couple raise the funds they need.
To donate, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-bring-dinosaur-home?.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--City market and recycling centre to reopen – but not everyone is happy

A city centre market and recycling centre is to reopen at the weekend – but not everyone is happy with the announcement .
There has been mixed reaction to the news that City of Wolverhampton Council is gearing up to reopen The Market Place on Saturday , May 9 .
The authority 's household waste and recycling centre in a phased approach within the next couple of weeks , a spokesman said .
These services will be reopening in a phased approach to ensure they are effectively managed and run smoothly .
But markets at Bilston and Wednesfield are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from this weekend .
Councillor Steve Evans , Cabinet Member for City Environment at City of Wolverhampton Council said : “ The council has been working hard to draw up plans to reopen these important public services , safely and effectively .
`` Logistically , we ’ ve had to consider how they can operate whilst adhering to strict social distancing rules and traffic management .
`` At the height of the crisis , it was important we closed these services in line with government guidance until the national and local conditions were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have developed plans which put social distancing at the heart of our safety approach , ensuring we protect residents and employees .
This will mean a very different experience for visitors .
`` We ask the public to be patient and bear with us and to please observe social distancing rules to help us to keep you and others safe .
`` We are keen to get opening hours back to normal , but protecting public health and life , including staff who work at our sites , has to be our number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to thank market traders and the public for their patience and understanding during this difficult period .
We will do our upmost to continue to support traders to get their businesses back to normal as best as we can .
`` Finally , I ’ d like to thank officers who have been working on the plans to help get our services up and running as quickly as possible . ''
Some have spoken of their delight to the news , which was announced around 4pm .
One said : `` It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , people need to get rid of the excess waste as the bin men won ’ t take extras like they used to .
`` It would be a help and stop people dumping rubbish all over ! ''
While another said : `` This is great news . ''
But some users have reacted with shock and disbelief .
An anger commentator said : `` How ridiculous when lockdown has n't been eased or anything .
Very irresponsible of you ! ''
While another sarcastically added : `` Pick up food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A third wrote : `` You should be ashamed absolutely disgusting decision !
!
Go on a few wards at new Cross hospital and then see if it 's worth it !
!
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! ''

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A city centre market and recycling centre is to reopen at the weekend – but not everyone is happy with the announcement.
There has been mixed reaction to the news that City of Wolverhampton Council is gearing up to reopen The Market Place on Saturday, May 9.
The authority's household waste and recycling centre will also open in a phased approach within the next couple of weeks, a spokesman said.
These services will be reopening in a phased approach to ensure they are effectively managed and run smoothly.
But markets at Bilston and Wednesfield are expected to open for fresh food produce sales from this weekend.
Councillor Steve Evans, Cabinet Member for City Environment at City of Wolverhampton Council said: “The council has been working hard to draw up plans to reopen these important public services, safely and effectively.
"Logistically, we’ve had to consider how they can operate whilst adhering to strict social distancing rules and traffic management.
"At the height of the crisis, it was important we closed these services in line with government guidance until the national and local conditions were right to consider reopening.
"We have developed plans which put social distancing at the heart of our safety approach, ensuring we protect residents and employees. This will mean a very different experience for visitors.
"We ask the public to be patient and bear with us and to please observe social distancing rules to help us to keep you and others safe.
"We are keen to get opening hours back to normal, but protecting public health and life, including staff who work at our sites, has to be our number one priority.
"I would like to thank market traders and the public for their patience and understanding during this difficult period. We will do our upmost to continue to support traders to get their businesses back to normal as best as we can.
"Finally, I’d like to thank officers who have been working on the plans to help get our services up and running as quickly as possible."
Some have spoken of their delight to the news, which was announced around 4pm.
One said: "It’s about time the tips opened back up, people need to get rid of the excess waste as the bin men won’t take extras like they used to.
"It would be a help and stop people dumping rubbish all over!"
While another said: "This is great news."
But some users have reacted with shock and disbelief.
An anger commentator said: "How ridiculous when lockdown hasn't been eased or anything. Very irresponsible of you!"
While another sarcastically added: "Pick up food and Covid-19 in one visit."
A third wrote: "You should be ashamed absolutely disgusting decision!! Go on a few wards at new Cross hospital and then see if it's worth it!!!!"


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Birmingham City issue rallying cry in fundraising challenge

Birmingham City fans have rallied around the club ’ s fundraising effort and smashed their original target - in less than a week .
At the end of last month Blues announced plans to raise £5,000 for the NHS when they launched the Keep Right On Challenge .
But they are calling on fans to Keep Right On donating as players and staff have agreed to try to cover the virtual distance from Land ’ s End to John o ’ Groats this weekend .
The challenge is to cover 1,083 miles over a three-day period from Friday , May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either running or walking in local surroundings - whilst adhering to guidelines on exercise and social distancing .
The captains of the Men ’ s and Women ’ s teams , Harlee Dean and Kerys Harrop , were the first to come forward to enlist , while the Gardners - Craig and Gary - Jude Bellingham , Charlie Lakin , Olly McCoy and Caolan Boyd-Munce are also taking part .
As are women ’ s stars Sarah Mayling , Harriet Scott , Claudia Walker , Abbi Grant and Connie Scofield .
Former players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as ex-captain , coach and caretaker manager Lee Carsley are on board too , as are Tom Ross and CEO Xuandong Ren .
Blues are supporting the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity as they have five hospitals in and around the West Midlands area .
Charlotte Schofield , Director of Fundraising at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity , said : “ The money the Challenge raises will help us to continue to support our staff and patients at this challenging time .
`` We have used the funds donated to us since the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food , drink and toiletries to help to keep them going , and we ’ re now opening up staff welfare hubs and special ‘ wobble rooms ’ where they can go to spend time away from the ward.
” Blues are urging continued donations , which can be made here .

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Birmingham City fans have rallied around the club’s fundraising effort and smashed their original target - in less than a week.
At the end of last month Blues announced plans to raise £5,000 for the NHS when they launched the Keep Right On Challenge.
But they are calling on fans to Keep Right On donating as players and staff have agreed to try to cover the virtual distance from Land’s End to John o’Groats this weekend.
The challenge is to cover 1,083 miles over a three-day period from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10 by either running or walking in local surroundings - whilst adhering to guidelines on exercise and social distancing.
The captains of the Men’s and Women’s teams, Harlee Dean and Kerys Harrop, were the first to come forward to enlist, while the Gardners - Craig and Gary - Jude Bellingham, Charlie Lakin, Olly McCoy and Caolan Boyd-Munce are also taking part.
As are women’s stars Sarah Mayling, Harriet Scott, Claudia Walker, Abbi Grant and Connie Scofield.
Former players including Jeff Kenna, Darren Carter as well as ex-captain, coach and caretaker manager Lee Carsley are on board too, as are Tom Ross and CEO Xuandong Ren.
Blues are supporting the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity as they have five hospitals in and around the West Midlands area.
Charlotte Schofield, Director of Fundraising at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, said: “The money the Challenge raises will help us to continue to support our staff and patients at this challenging time.
"We have used the funds donated to us since the outbreak of COVID-19 to provide our staff with food, drink and toiletries to help to keep them going, and we’re now opening up staff welfare hubs and special ‘wobble rooms’ where they can go to spend time away from the ward.”
Blues are urging continued donations, which can be made here.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Engineers facing intimidation and abuse after fake conspiracy theories

Openreach engineers are reportedly being abused and intimidated in Birmingham by people who are mistakenly believing they are working on 5G masts following fake `` radiation '' claims that were made about the spread of coronavirus .
A company spokesman says there has been an increase in abuse directed at Openreach engineers , which they say is hampering essential work to keep the city connected .
Openreach is the UK ’ s largest phone and broadband network – used by customers of BT , Sky , Plusnet , TalkTalk and many more .
It plays a leading role in connecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including GP surgeries , pharmacies , emergency services and food distribution outlets .
But Hasam Hussain , Openreach ’ s regional partnership director for the West Midlands , says there has been an increase in incidents across the UK involving engineers being subjected to mindless verbal abuse and intimidation linked to a bogus 5G theory .
The vast majority of these relate to false theories circulating on social media channels that 5G is responsible for the coronavirus crisis .
Mobile phone masts across the country have also been targeted in arson attacks as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the network have somehow induced the pandemic .
In Birmingham a network engineer was approached by two people while sitting in his van .
He was asked if he had anything to do with installing 5G masts but despite insisting he was a telephone engineer , he was verbally abused and his van door punched .
In another incident an engineer was working in the street when a man pulled up and accused him of working on 5G .
Even though he attempted to reassure the individual that he was actually working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come back “ and cut all of the cables . ''
In other parts of the West Midlands dozens of engineers have been intimidated , including having bottles of water thrown at them , threatened with physical harm and warnings that the Openreach network will be damaged .
They also suffer a huge amount of verbal abuse including people pretending to shoot at them with a gun hand gesture .
Mr Hussain said : “ These recent attacks on our engineers , here and elsewhere in the UK , is not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re playing a vital role in connecting crucial public services , vulnerable customers and millions of friends , families and businesses .
They are not working on installing 5G .
“ Our engineers are designated key workers and closely following government guidance in terms of social distancing .
At this time , they ’ re primarily focussed on the build , repair and maintenance of connections that support critical national infrastructure .
“ This work includes the NHS – where our engineers have been installing and upgrading phone and broadband services in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including in Birmingham.
” He said Openreach engineers receive guidance and support in how to respond to any threats by members of the public where they feel unsafe and all incidents are reported to both an internal security team and the police if necessary .
He said that as designated key workers , engineers are still carrying out nationally critical work , building new full fibre networks out in the street , but they won ’ t be entering customer ’ s homes unless there is a vulnerable customer without service .

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Openreach engineers are reportedly being abused and intimidated in Birmingham by people who are mistakenly believing they are working on 5G masts following fake "radiation" claims that were made about the spread of coronavirus.
A company spokesman says there has been an increase in abuse directed at Openreach engineers, which they say is hampering essential work to keep the city connected.
Openreach is the UK’s largest phone and broadband network – used by customers of BT, Sky, Plusnet, TalkTalk and many more.
It plays a leading role in connecting the region’s essential public services including GP surgeries, pharmacies, emergency services and food distribution outlets.
But Hasam Hussain, Openreach’s regional partnership director for the West Midlands, says there has been an increase in incidents across the UK involving engineers being subjected to mindless verbal abuse and intimidation linked to a bogus 5G theory.
The vast majority of these relate to false theories circulating on social media channels that 5G is responsible for the coronavirus crisis.
Mobile phone masts across the country have also been targeted in arson attacks as conspiracists falsely claim the electromagnetic waves of the network have somehow induced the pandemic.
(Image: PA)
In Birmingham a network engineer was approached by two people while sitting in his van. He was asked if he had anything to do with installing 5G masts but despite insisting he was a telephone engineer, he was verbally abused and his van door punched.
In another incident an engineer was working in the street when a man pulled up and accused him of working on 5G.
Even though he attempted to reassure the individual that he was actually working on a telephone connection, threats were made to come back “and cut all of the cables."
(Image: Openreach)
In other parts of the West Midlands dozens of engineers have been intimidated, including having bottles of water thrown at them, threatened with physical harm and warnings that the Openreach network will be damaged.
They also suffer a huge amount of verbal abuse including people pretending to shoot at them with a gun hand gesture.
Mr Hussain said: “These recent attacks on our engineers, here and elsewhere in the UK, is not only deeply concerning but totally misjudged. They’re playing a vital role in connecting crucial public services, vulnerable customers and millions of friends, families and businesses. They are not working on installing 5G.
“Our engineers are designated key workers and closely following government guidance in terms of social distancing. At this time, they’re primarily focussed on the build, repair and maintenance of connections that support critical national infrastructure.
“This work includes the NHS – where our engineers have been installing and upgrading phone and broadband services in support of the new Nightingale hospitals, including in Birmingham.”
He said Openreach engineers receive guidance and support in how to respond to any threats by members of the public where they feel unsafe and all incidents are reported to both an internal security team and the police if necessary.
He said that as designated key workers, engineers are still carrying out nationally critical work, building new full fibre networks out in the street, but they won’t be entering customer’s homes unless there is a vulnerable customer without service.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Stunning new Wolves 2020/21 Adidas concept kits revealed

Wolverhampton Wanderers are excelling on the field - but huge strides have also been made off it over the last two seasons .
The club ’ s Premier League prosperity has provided those behind the scenes at Molineux with the platform to expand its reach .
In the last 12 months Wolves have opened a megastore in Shanghai , launched a Mexico inspired third kit and now boast supporters in every corner of the globe .
That means merchandise sales are booming and supporters in England , China , Mexico , Portugal , Spain and so on will all have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kit launch .
Upon returning to the Premier League in 2018 Wolves signed a four-year deal with Adidas to supply their kits , while a ‘ long-term agreement ’ was struck last summer for Man Bet X to become the club ’ s shirt sponsor .
But what will Wolves ’ 2020/21 strips look like ?
BirminghamLive contacted Request A Kit to get some early samples ahead of the highly-anticipated summer launch .
Request A Kit : `` The home concept is based on Adidas ' new Condivo 20 template , which Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of their shirts next season .
`` The shirt features the abstract Condivo pattern in a darker orange on the base of the shirt , with the sleeves and collar in old gold .
The design is completed by black Adidas stripes and black cuffs . ''
Request A Kit : `` Taking inspiration from the club 's famous 1996-97 away shirt , the away concept is teal with old gold and white trim .
`` Like the retro classic , this version features a two-tone geometric wolf 's head pattern across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of the Wolves crest .
Adidas stripes in white and cuffs in old gold and white round out the throwback design . ''
Request A Kit : `` The third concept is loosely based on the club 's pinstriped designs of the early 1980s , modernised through Adidas ' latest template .
The shirt , all white , features faded black pinstripes running the length of it and matching black shoulder stripes .
As with the home kit , thick old gold and black cuffs contrast the plain sleeve design . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ League season is set to be extended into the summer .
Wolves also still have their Europa League campaign to complete after it was halted at the last-16 stage .
A confirmed date for the Premier League 's restart , and a second leg date for the Olympiakos tie , are yet to be announced .
Kit launches are set to be postponed until after the season is finished .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are excelling on the field - but huge strides have also been made off it over the last two seasons.
The club’s Premier League prosperity has provided those behind the scenes at Molineux with the platform to expand its reach.
In the last 12 months Wolves have opened a megastore in Shanghai, launched a Mexico inspired third kit and now boast supporters in every corner of the globe.
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That means merchandise sales are booming and supporters in England, China, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and so on will all have their eyes peeled for next season's kit launch.
Upon returning to the Premier League in 2018 Wolves signed a four-year deal with Adidas to supply their kits, while a ‘long-term agreement’ was struck last summer for Man Bet X to become the club’s shirt sponsor.
But what will Wolves’ 2020/21 strips look like? BirminghamLive contacted Request A Kit to get some early samples ahead of the highly-anticipated summer launch.
Home kit
(Image: @requestakit)
Request A Kit: "The home concept is based on Adidas' new Condivo 20 template, which Wolves are likely to utilise for at least one of their shirts next season.
"The shirt features the abstract Condivo pattern in a darker orange on the base of the shirt, with the sleeves and collar in old gold. The design is completed by black Adidas stripes and black cuffs."
Alternatives:
(Image: @longday15120478) (Image: @byrnegraphics)
Away kit
(Image: @requestakit)
Request A Kit: "Taking inspiration from the club's famous 1996-97 away shirt, the away concept is teal with old gold and white trim.
"Like the retro classic, this version features a two-tone geometric wolf's head pattern across the chest, updated to the current version of the Wolves crest. Adidas stripes in white and cuffs in old gold and white round out the throwback design."
Alternatives:
(Image: @longday15120478) (Image: @byrnegraphics)
Third kit
(Image: @requestakit)
Request A Kit: "The third concept is loosely based on the club's pinstriped designs of the early 1980s, modernised through Adidas' latest template. The shirt, all white, features faded black pinstripes running the length of it and matching black shoulder stripes. As with the home kit, thick old gold and black cuffs contrast the plain sleeve design."
Alternatives:
(Image: @longday15120478) (Image: @byrnegraphics)
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Premier League season is set to be extended into the summer. Wolves also still have their Europa League campaign to complete after it was halted at the last-16 stage.
A confirmed date for the Premier League's restart, and a second leg date for the Olympiakos tie, are yet to be announced.
Kit launches are set to be postponed until after the season is finished.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Women targeted in new coronavirus fake text scam

A fake text is circulating in the Solihull area telling women they have been `` caught on camera '' breaking lockdown rules .
The spoof message gives women the impression it is from the police or the Government and warns them they face a fine .
But West Midlands Police has said the text is a hoax and should be ignored .
They are also asking anyone who receives it to forward it to investigators .
The force tweeted a copy of the hoax text on Monday afternoon .
It said : `` We are aware of a fake text @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If you receive one similar to the # faketext below , please delete it and do not reply with any information . ''
The text says : `` Dear madam , you have been caught on camera at numerous points within the metropolitan borough of Solihull , Shirley .
`` It is against the law for non-essential travel .
The Government are now handing out fines to contain people from abusing the rules and guidelines .
`` We will require evidence of your essential travel on dates we will provide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Until then , please abide by all Government guidelines . ''
Police said anyone who receives such a message should ignore it and under no circumstances reply or send any information to the number it came from .
The West Midlands Force Contact Centre said the best way of reporting it was via the messaging app they used .
It is the latest scam which is doing the rounds during the coronavirus lockdown .
Since restrictions were introduced , police have highlighted several fake texts they have been made aware of .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fined £35 for breaching lockdown rules and directed to a website to pay the fine ; another is inviting Birmingham people to claim £458 in `` covid-19 aid '' .
Birmingham City Council 's trading standards have also warned of `` a blitz '' of scams surrounding the virus .
These include criminals using the internet , telephones and doorstep calls to operate scams ranging from the sale of fake sanitisers to false offers to run errands for the elderly and vulnerable .

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A fake text is circulating in the Solihull area telling women they have been "caught on camera" breaking lockdown rules.
The spoof message gives women the impression it is from the police or the Government and warns them they face a fine.
But West Midlands Police has said the text is a hoax and should be ignored. They are also asking anyone who receives it to forward it to investigators.
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The force tweeted a copy of the hoax text on Monday afternoon. It said: "We are aware of a fake text message circulating in the West Midlands area.
"If you receive one similar to the #faketext below, please delete it and do not reply with any information."
The text says: "Dear madam, you have been caught on camera at numerous points within the metropolitan borough of Solihull, Shirley.
"It is against the law for non-essential travel. The Government are now handing out fines to contain people from abusing the rules and guidelines.
"We will require evidence of your essential travel on dates we will provide. We will be in touch soon. Until then, please abide by all Government guidelines."
Police said anyone who receives such a message should ignore it and under no circumstances reply or send any information to the number it came from.
The West Midlands Force Contact Centre said the best way of reporting it was via the messaging app they used.
It is the latest scam which is doing the rounds during the coronavirus lockdown.
Since restrictions were introduced, police have highlighted several fake texts they have been made aware of.
These include people being told they have been fined £35 for breaching lockdown rules and directed to a website to pay the fine; another is inviting Birmingham people to claim £458 in "covid-19 aid".
Birmingham City Council's trading standards have also warned of "a blitz" of scams surrounding the virus. These include criminals using the internet, telephones and doorstep calls to operate scams ranging from the sale of fake sanitisers to false offers to run errands for the elderly and vulnerable.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--The street food traders bouncing back by delivering dessert boxes across city

The Bournville Waffle Company is fighting back against the paralysis of the government lockdown .
Founded in 2013 to serve music and food festivals , weddings and corporate events from a Mustang caravan , it has now launched a delivery-only service called Dessert Box # wafflefree .
Because its traditional waffles would n't travel very well it has devised a range of products that it can deliver - and has already sold out of its first batch of £25 boxes just two days after posting the idea online .
Its message was : `` The team at Bournville Waffle Co @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your door .
`` Taking the flavours we love and putting them in a selection of desserts from Donuts , Tarts , Brownies , Cheesecakes admore .
`` Every two weeks you can order a Dessert Box and we will deliver to your door if you live in the Birmingham area . ''
Baker Jennifer Deeley is now working on a new menu for another delivery date later in the month .
`` What has been lovely is that our boxes have been uplifting people 's spirits , '' she says .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as presents with messages in . ''
The story so far The coronavirus pandemic lockdown has hit many small businesses hard , but imagine being the owners of the Bournville Waffle Company .
For seven years they have worked tirelessly to establish their brand to put smiles on faces at public events .
But with with vast swathes of the country having been shut down since March 23 , they 've been unable to generate any income .
With a two-year-old daughter to support , partners Jennifer and Paul 'Des ' Desmond have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time with working out how to survive lockdown ready to resurface at the other end .
Meanwhile , a month after applying for a business grant from Birmingham City Council , they say they have heard nothing about when - or even if - it will be parachuted into their coffers .
BirminghamLive asked Birmingham City Council for a comment about how it is helping small businesses like this .
It said in a statement : “ Our teams are currently working hard to get payments processed .
`` Businesses need to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most up to date details to ensure grants can be issued as quickly as possible .
`` If you have made a submission , we ask that you allow 21 days from your submission and to keep checking your bank accounts .
`` We ask that businesses bear with us and only contact us if you have not heard from us within 28 days from your submission.
” Des and Jennifer run two caravans and a gazebo so they could attend three events on the same day during the warmer months .
Jennifer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says the company had been doing well prior to the lockdown , which has forced them to furlough three members of staff .
After a sparkling Easter and April for weather went begging , Jennifer says : `` We are missing out on a lot of revenue at the moment - the Digbeth Dining Club was a big chunk of our business .
`` We have had to put our savings into the business to support it while we wait for the grant .
`` We filled in the form on the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not heard anything so we have been wondering how we could start again while doing things differently .
`` If we ca n't keep up with the rent on our unit , we could lose it when we 've spent thousands equipping it for our needs .
`` I 've been baking for deliveries to be made on Saturday , May 9 and they have all sold out .
`` I am going to try some new recipes and they will be available to order on Monday , May 11 for delivery on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half term .
Would they do things differently ?
`` Nobody knew how long the lockdown would last for , so it 's taken a while to rethink how to restructure the business , '' says Jennifer .
In the that respect , Jennifer said he did not want to comment `` either way '' on whether the government could or should have been doing more in its handling of the pandemic which has proved to a learning curve for all .
But she added : `` It would be appreciated if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham City Council . ''
The company is named after the area where Paul grew up but is actually based on an industrial estate in Erdington .
Other streetfood vendors have also established bases nearby including Pietanic , Baked in Brick and Buddha Belly , run by Sai Deethwa who reached the last 24 of Masterchef in 2012 .
The first items to be delivered by the Bournville Waffle Co include the following - and you get one of each in a £25 box ( free delivery ) .
• Kinder Bueno Donut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chocolate and Nutella mousse topped with a piece of Kinder Bueno • Caramac Donut - Brioche donut filled with a caramel chocolate mousse topped with a piece of Caramac The postcodes now being served from the company 's website here include : B1-B38 , B40 , B42-B47 , B67 and B68 , B72-B75 and B90-B95 inclusive .
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You can add a personal message during checkout to be delivered along with the dessert .

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The Bournville Waffle Company is fighting back against the paralysis of the government lockdown.
Founded in 2013 to serve music and food festivals, weddings and corporate events from a Mustang caravan, it has now launched a delivery-only service called Dessert Box #wafflefree.
Because its traditional waffles wouldn't travel very well it has devised a range of products that it can deliver - and has already sold out of its first batch of £25 boxes just two days after posting the idea online.
Its message was: "The team at Bournville Waffle Co are now offering Dessert Boxes delivered to your door.
(Image: Courtesy of The Bournville Waffle Company)
"Taking the flavours we love and putting them in a selection of desserts from Donuts, Tarts, Brownies, Cheesecakes admore.
"Every two weeks you can order a Dessert Box and we will deliver to your door if you live in the Birmingham area."
Baker Jennifer Deeley is now working on a new menu for another delivery date later in the month.
"What has been lovely is that our boxes have been uplifting people's spirits," she says.
"Some of our boxes are being sent as presents with messages in."
(Image: Courtesy of The Bournville Waffle Co)
The story so far
The coronavirus pandemic lockdown has hit many small businesses hard, but imagine being the owners of the Bournville Waffle Company.
For seven years they have worked tirelessly to establish their brand to put smiles on faces at public events.
But with with vast swathes of the country having been shut down since March 23, they've been unable to generate any income.
(Image: Courtesy of The Bournville Waffle Co)
With a two-year-old daughter to support, partners Jennifer and Paul 'Des' Desmond have tried to balance their newfound precious family time with working out how to survive lockdown ready to resurface at the other end.
Meanwhile, a month after applying for a business grant from Birmingham City Council, they say they have heard nothing about when - or even if - it will be parachuted into their coffers.
BirminghamLive asked Birmingham City Council for a comment about how it is helping small businesses like this.
It said in a statement: “Our teams are currently working hard to get payments processed.
"Businesses need to make sure they have supplied us with their most up to date details to ensure grants can be issued as quickly as possible.
"If you have made a submission, we ask that you allow 21 days from your submission and to keep checking your bank accounts.
"We ask that businesses bear with us and only contact us if you have not heard from us within 28 days from your submission.”
(Image: Courtesy of The Bournville Waffle Co)
The plan
Des and Jennifer run two caravans and a gazebo so they could attend three events on the same day during the warmer months.
Jennifer, who grew up in Coleshill, says the company had been doing well prior to the lockdown, which has forced them to furlough three members of staff.
After a sparkling Easter and April for weather went begging, Jennifer says: "We are missing out on a lot of revenue at the moment - the Digbeth Dining Club was a big chunk of our business.
"We have had to put our savings into the business to support it while we wait for the grant.
"We filled in the form on the council website a month ago, but have not heard anything so we have been wondering how we could start again while doing things differently.
(Image: Courtesy of The Bournville Waffle Co)
"If we can't keep up with the rent on our unit, we could lose it when we've spent thousands equipping it for our needs.
"I've been baking for deliveries to be made on Saturday, May 9 and they have all sold out.
"I am going to try some new recipes and they will be available to order on Monday, May 11 for delivery on May 23, just in time for half term.
(Image: Courtesy of The Bournville Waffle Company)
Would they do things differently?
"Nobody knew how long the lockdown would last for, so it's taken a while to rethink how to restructure the business," says Jennifer.
In the that respect, Jennifer said he did not want to comment "either way" on whether the government could or should have been doing more in its handling of the pandemic which has proved to a learning curve for all.
But she added: "It would be appreciated if we could have a little more communication from Birmingham City Council."
The deliveries
The company is named after the area where Paul grew up but is actually based on an industrial estate in Erdington.
Other streetfood vendors have also established bases nearby including Pietanic, Baked in Brick and Buddha Belly, run by Sai Deethwa who reached the last 24 of Masterchef in 2012.
The first items to be delivered by the Bournville Waffle Co include the following - and you get one of each in a £25 box (free delivery).
Biscoff Millionaires - Lotus biscuit base, gooey caramel and Beldian chocolate and Biscoff topping
- Lotus biscuit base, gooey caramel and Beldian chocolate and Biscoff topping
Lemon Meringue Drizzle - Lemon drizzle wih extra drizzle and a marshmallow meringue topping
- Lemon drizzle wih extra drizzle and a marshmallow meringue topping
Kinder Bueno Donut - Brioche donut filled with a white chocolate and Nutella mousse topped with a piece of Kinder Bueno
Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake Pot - Oreo biscuit nutty base, Nutella cheesecake, Chocolate ganache and a Ferrero Rocher
- Oreo biscuit nutty base, Nutella cheesecake, Chocolate ganache and a Ferrero Rocher
Caramac Donut - Brioche donut filled with a caramel chocolate mousse topped with a piece of Caramac
- Brioche donut filled with a caramel chocolate mousse topped with a piece of Caramac
Honeycomb & Raspberry Flapjack - Chewy flapjack topped with Belgian chocolate, Honeycomb and Raspberries
The postcodes now being served from the company's website here include: B1-B38, B40, B42-B47, B67 and B68, B72-B75 and B90-B95 inclusive.
Ordering as Gift? You can add a personal message during checkout to be delivered along with the dessert.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Bucket list launched for 8 year old who has dementia like disease

A bucket list filled with joy has been launched for eight year old Oscar Jealous after his family discovered he has a rare life-limiting disease that mimics dementia .
The little lad from Great Barr , described as `` a ray of sunshine '' who has `` a unique way of lighting up any room '' , was diagnosed just before lockdown with Batten 's Disease , a cruel neurodegenerative illness that afflicts only a handful of children every year .
It has been described as a childhood form of dementia because it gradually robs youngsters of the ability to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also causes epilepsy and memory loss .
Parents Alex and Dani Jealous say they are heartbroken but determined to fill every moment of Oscar 's life with joy - with a little help from their family and friends .
Together they have launched a bucket list , with encounters with Sooty and Sweep , footballer Harry Kane , Santa Claus and racing driver Lewis Hamilton , a visit to the Tipping Point TV studio , and the chance to be a policeman and a fireman getting top billing .
Launched just last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmed with love '' , said dad Alex , 35 , a heating engineer .
Twelve wishes have been pledged already , while donors have given more than £13,000 towards a wishes cash pot .
`` People have been incredibly kind , '' said Alex .
`` It 's been surreal and we are still trying to process it all .
`` The fact we have been in lockdown pretty much since knowing has actually given us a precious time to be together as a family and now we feel we are ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also made us take a big gulp , realising this is really happening , '' added Alex .
Oscar was diagnosed with autism and ADHD earlier , and is gradually losing his sight - all conditions his family originally thought were separate but which are actually signs of the disease .
He is starting to experience difficulties with swallowing so will soon undergo an operation to fit a feeding tube .
Batten 's Disease , which is genetic and life-limiting , was diagnosed in late February after a series of tests at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video message , which you can view an extract of at the top of this story , mum Dani joins Alex to relate the awful moment of finding out what was wrong with their 'beautiful Oscar . '
`` It 's a neurological disorder that affects the brain .
Childhood dementia is what they said to us ... that day , knowing those things were going to happen , our world ended .
Or it felt like our world ended .
It was crushing .
`` At the end of it I asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from this ? '
They answered me 'yes ' .
`` I was n't expecting them to say yes ...
I thought they would say no , we will just deal with it , his life will be different ... but they said yes .
`` Then the next question was : 'how long . '
Bear in mind Oscar is eight now .
They said he may make it to his early teens .
`` No parent should hear those words , '' says Dani .
Keeping a blog and sharing videos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cathartic for them both , said Alex .
`` We are finding it is helping us deal with everything .
We want to continue this and create a legacy for Oscar .
`` If it can also help anyone else finding things difficult , that will be great ; if we can bring a little bit of Oscar , a ray of sunshine , into people 's lives that 's what we will do . ''
`` We are trying to live in the moment , and not look too far ahead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dani : `` We know how loved Oscar is ... he walks into a room and has a huge impact on everyone - we want to share our highs and lows and memory making .
We do n't have loads of time with Oscar but the time we do have , it has to be positive and fun and make memories . ''
A Gofundme page has been launched by the family to help cover the costs of adventures , alongside the bucket list of moments that money ca n't buy .
Aunties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , said of their nephew : `` Oscar doesn ’ t know the outcome of the recent diagnosis but I ’ m sure his reaction would be the same as every other obstacle he has had to face - to not complain at all , and just crack on with life .
`` We can count on one hand the number of times we have heard Oscar complain about anything .
`` A cousin of his once used the expression 'Be More Oscar ’ when describing how we should all look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the way Oscar does , and this couldn ’ t be more fitting . ''
Said dad Alex , who runs his own heating company Strysen Heating Ltd in Four Oaks , Sutton Coldfield , said : `` We have created the list , with input from Oscar .
`` Because of his autism he tends to develop obsessions with certain people - so any mention of football he asks about Harry Kane , is Harry Kane playing ... it 's also why the idea of him and his little brother being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Lewis Hamilton is his favourite as he loves the noise and the cars going round and round the track , he finds it calming .
`` And he adores Tipping Point , he pretends he is a contestant and has pretend conversations with Ben Shephard ( host of Tipping Point ) , and he has very strong opinions about game playing etiquette and whether or not people should take the offer at the end .
`` We also always wanted to take him to Florida before he lost his mobility and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the kids ' show Swashbuckle , are some of his favourites .
`` To be honest , we are doing this for Oscar but the memories are also for us and for Charlie , his little brother .
He is only four , and so will be living through all this , and we want him to have wonderful memories of his big brother . ''
The family will one day have to also get little Charlie tested for the disease , who faces a one in four chance of having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while he displays no symptoms , they want to savour what they have .
The prospect of any more heartache is just too much to bear .
Be a Fireman for the Day - PLEDGED A New Play Garden - Dream Achieved !
thanks to a dear friend Leanne Rose Take a ride on a husky in the snow Have a big pirate ship sandpit in the garden - Dream Achieved Be a policeman for the day - PLEDGED Be a train driver for a day - PLEDGED by Avanti West Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mascot If you want to help , visit the bemoreOscar facebook page HERE To visit the family 's Gofund me page and view the bucketlist click HERE .

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A bucket list filled with joy has been launched for eight year old Oscar Jealous after his family discovered he has a rare life-limiting disease that mimics dementia.
The little lad from Great Barr, described as "a ray of sunshine" who has "a unique way of lighting up any room", was diagnosed just before lockdown with Batten's Disease, a cruel neurodegenerative illness that afflicts only a handful of children every year.
It has been described as a childhood form of dementia because it gradually robs youngsters of the ability to speak, swallow and see, and also causes epilepsy and memory loss.
Parents Alex and Dani Jealous say they are heartbroken but determined to fill every moment of Oscar's life with joy - with a little help from their family and friends.
Together they have launched a bucket list, with encounters with Sooty and Sweep, footballer Harry Kane, Santa Claus and racing driver Lewis Hamilton, a visit to the Tipping Point TV studio, and the chance to be a policeman and a fireman getting top billing.
Launched just last night, the family have already been "overwhelmed with love", said dad Alex, 35, a heating engineer.
Twelve wishes have been pledged already, while donors have given more than £13,000 towards a wishes cash pot.
"People have been incredibly kind," said Alex. "It's been surreal and we are still trying to process it all.
"The fact we have been in lockdown pretty much since knowing has actually given us a precious time to be together as a family and now we feel we are ready to share our story, but it has also made us take a big gulp, realising this is really happening," added Alex.
Oscar was diagnosed with autism and ADHD earlier, and is gradually losing his sight - all conditions his family originally thought were separate but which are actually signs of the disease. He is starting to experience difficulties with swallowing so will soon undergo an operation to fit a feeding tube.
Batten's Disease, which is genetic and life-limiting, was diagnosed in late February after a series of tests at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In a video message, which you can view an extract of at the top of this story, mum Dani joins Alex to relate the awful moment of finding out what was wrong with their 'beautiful Oscar.'
"It's a neurological disorder that affects the brain. Childhood dementia is what they said to us...that day, knowing those things were going to happen, our world ended. Or it felt like our world ended. It was crushing.
"At the end of it I asked them the question: 'will he die from this?' They answered me 'yes'.
"I wasn't expecting them to say yes...I thought they would say no, we will just deal with it, his life will be different...but they said yes.
"Then the next question was: 'how long.' Bear in mind Oscar is eight now. They said he may make it to his early teens.
"No parent should hear those words," says Dani.
Keeping a blog and sharing videos of their experiences with the world is cathartic for them both, said Alex.
"We are finding it is helping us deal with everything. We want to continue this and create a legacy for Oscar.
"If it can also help anyone else finding things difficult, that will be great; if we can bring a little bit of Oscar, a ray of sunshine, into people's lives that's what we will do."
"We are trying to live in the moment, and not look too far ahead. This is helping us enormously.
Said Dani: "We know how loved Oscar is...he walks into a room and has a huge impact on everyone - we want to share our highs and lows and memory making. We don't have loads of time with Oscar but the time we do have, it has to be positive and fun and make memories."
A Gofundme page has been launched by the family to help cover the costs of adventures, alongside the bucket list of moments that money can't buy.
Aunties Danne and Laura, who set it up, said of their nephew: "Oscar doesn’t know the outcome of the recent diagnosis but I’m sure his reaction would be the same as every other obstacle he has had to face - to not complain at all, and just crack on with life.
"We can count on one hand the number of times we have heard Oscar complain about anything.
"A cousin of his once used the expression 'Be More Oscar’ when describing how we should all look at life in a positive, upbeat way, the way Oscar does, and this couldn’t be more fitting."
Said dad Alex, who runs his own heating company Strysen Heating Ltd in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, said: "We have created the list, with input from Oscar.
"Because of his autism he tends to develop obsessions with certain people - so any mention of football he asks about Harry Kane, is Harry Kane playing...it's also why the idea of him and his little brother being mascots for England would be so amazing.
"Lewis Hamilton is his favourite as he loves the noise and the cars going round and round the track, he finds it calming.
"And he adores Tipping Point, he pretends he is a contestant and has pretend conversations with Ben Shephard (host of Tipping Point), and he has very strong opinions about game playing etiquette and whether or not people should take the offer at the end.
"We also always wanted to take him to Florida before he lost his mobility and speech."
" Sooty and Sweep, and the kids' show Swashbuckle, are some of his favourites.
"To be honest, we are doing this for Oscar but the memories are also for us and for Charlie, his little brother. He is only four, and so will be living through all this, and we want him to have wonderful memories of his big brother."
The family will one day have to also get little Charlie tested for the disease, who faces a one in four chance of having the same condition, but for now, while he displays no symptoms, they want to savour what they have. The prospect of any more heartache is just too much to bear.
Oscar's Bucket List in full
Watch the Sooty Show
Be a Fireman for the Day - PLEDGED
Have specialist horse riding lessons - PLEDGED
Fly in a Helicopter - PLEDGED
Have a sunken Trampoline - Dream Achieved!
Have a play date with Ryan toy review
A New Play Garden - Dream Achieved! thanks to a dear friend Leanne Rose
Visit Disneyland Florida
Have a ride on a motorbike - PLEDGED
Meet Sooty & Sweep
Go on Tipping Point
Meet Harry Kane
Watch Swashbuckle live
Visit the real Santa in Lapland
Take a ride on a husky in the snow
Have a big pirate ship sandpit in the garden - Dream Achieved
Be a policeman for the day - PLEDGED
Swim with dolphins
1-2-1 Swimming lessons - PLEDGED
Have a sleepover in a treehouse
Be a train driver for a day - PLEDGED by Avanti West Coast
Ride on a big Digger - PLEDGED
Ride in a Huge Lorry - PLEDGED
Oscar and Charlie to be an England Mascot
Meet Lewis Hamilton and sit in a race car
If you want to help, visit the bemoreOscar facebook page HERE
To visit the family's Gofund me page and view the bucketlist click HERE.


birminghammail--2020-05-04--Man United make dramatic transfer U-turn amid Grealish links

Manchester United have reportedly reversed their decision to appoint a director of football .
United have been looking for a director of football since the start of the season and former defender Rio Ferdinand has been heavily linked with the role .
However , according to The Athletic ( via The Mirror ) , United have postponed their search and plan to rely on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's pull to attract their transfer targets .
The change of heart is n't likely to affect their pursuit of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish with the MEN recently revealing that United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's James Maddison .
Solskjaer is a huge fan of Grealish and is believed to be the driving force behind United 's interest in the midfielder .
Grealish has been in superb form this season with seven goals and six assists in 26 Premier League starts and holds the keys to keeping his boyhood club in the Premier League .
United are expected to make a move for Grealish in the next transfer window and some reports suggest Solskjaer could be willing to spend up to £70million to prise him away from Villa @

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Manchester United have reportedly reversed their decision to appoint a director of football.
United have been looking for a director of football since the start of the season and former defender Rio Ferdinand has been heavily linked with the role.
However, according to The Athletic (via The Mirror), United have postponed their search and plan to rely on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's pull to attract their transfer targets.
The change of heart isn't likely to affect their pursuit of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish with the MEN recently revealing that United have prioritised the 24-year-old over Leicester City's James Maddison.
Solskjaer is a huge fan of Grealish and is believed to be the driving force behind United's interest in the midfielder.
Grealish has been in superb form this season with seven goals and six assists in 26 Premier League starts and holds the keys to keeping his boyhood club in the Premier League.
United are expected to make a move for Grealish in the next transfer window and some reports suggest Solskjaer could be willing to spend up to £70million to prise him away from Villa.