birminghammail--2020-06-15--Pizza Hut, Wagamama, Pret a Manger, Itsu ask for help to stop job cuts

Bosses at restaurant chains including Itsu , Pret A Manger and Wagamama have urged the Prime Minister to increase support for the UK 's dining sector to prevent mass redundancies .
The letter to Boris Johnson , signed by 90 restaurants , also calls for major tax breaks and financial support until the social-distancing rules have gone , and comes as pressure grows on the Government to reduce the distance from two metres to one .
They wrote : `` Without Government support to help restaurants to generate revenue and cover costs , tens of thousands of restaurants may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming months . ''
Welcoming the steps , including the Government 's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and cheap taxpayer-backed loans to businesses , the owners warned job losses can be expected .
It said : `` This crisis is far from over and the potential consequences are deeply concerning .
A huge number of restaurants across the country are facing the prospect of bankruptcy . ''
A recent survey by Deliveroo , which organised and signed the letter , found more than half of small and independent restaurants said they would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support .
`` Without Government support to help restaurants to generate revenue and cover costs , tens of thousands of restaurants may be forced to permanently close their doors in the coming months , '' it said .
They suggested that as long as social distancing measures remain in place , restaurants should be given grants for updating sites to become Covid-secure , cut VAT , reduce tax burdens , extend the furlough scheme and offer landlords mortgage holidays .
The letter , signed by Deliveroo 's partners , also said all restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takeaway services , and pub licence laws should change to allow customers to buy alcohol for takeaway and delivery .
It was unclear from the letter how much the changes would cost the Exchequer , but the signatories pointed out customers spent £40 billion in restaurants last year , with one million employees .
The letter added : `` Unless your Government takes urgent action , shuttered restaurants in towns and cities across the country will be a permanent reminder of the damage this pandemic has done . ''
Current rules say restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but , many are concerned that customers will stay away and keeping social distancing may hit profits is full service can not return .
Signatories include Julian Metcalfe , founder and chief executive of Itsu ; Pano Christou , chief executive of Pret A Manger ; Emma Woods and Nigel Sherwood , chief executive and chief operating officer of Wagamama , and Neil Manhas , general manager for Pizza Hut UK .

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Bosses at restaurant chains including Itsu, Pret A Manger and Wagamama have urged the Prime Minister to increase support for the UK's dining sector to prevent mass redundancies.
The letter to Boris Johnson, signed by 90 restaurants, also calls for major tax breaks and financial support until the social-distancing rules have gone, and comes as pressure grows on the Government to reduce the distance from two metres to one.
They wrote: "Without Government support to help restaurants to generate revenue and cover costs, tens of thousands of restaurants may be forced to permanently close their doors in the coming months."
Welcoming the steps, including the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and cheap taxpayer-backed loans to businesses, the owners warned job losses can be expected.
It said: "This crisis is far from over and the potential consequences are deeply concerning. A huge number of restaurants across the country are facing the prospect of bankruptcy."
A recent survey by Deliveroo, which organised and signed the letter, found more than half of small and independent restaurants said they would have to close within three months without further support.
"Without Government support to help restaurants to generate revenue and cover costs, tens of thousands of restaurants may be forced to permanently close their doors in the coming months," it said.
They suggested that as long as social distancing measures remain in place, restaurants should be given grants for updating sites to become Covid-secure, cut VAT, reduce tax burdens, extend the furlough scheme and offer landlords mortgage holidays.
The letter, signed by Deliveroo's partners, also said all restaurants should be permanently allowed to operate for takeaway services, and pub licence laws should change to allow customers to buy alcohol for takeaway and delivery.
It was unclear from the letter how much the changes would cost the Exchequer, but the signatories pointed out customers spent £40 billion in restaurants last year, with one million employees.
The letter added: "Unless your Government takes urgent action, shuttered restaurants in towns and cities across the country will be a permanent reminder of the damage this pandemic has done."
Current rules say restaurants can reopen for business next month, but, many are concerned that customers will stay away and keeping social distancing may hit profits is full service cannot return.
Signatories include Julian Metcalfe, founder and chief executive of Itsu; Pano Christou, chief executive of Pret A Manger; Emma Woods and Nigel Sherwood ,chief executive and chief operating officer of Wagamama, and Neil Manhas, general manager for Pizza Hut UK.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Aston Villa boss Dean Smith speaks of his father's death

Dean Smith has explained how he was able to be by his late father ’ s side as he passed away last month .
The Aston Villa manager lost his dad , Ron , who had lived with dementia and then contracted coronavirus earlier in lockdown , but after he was moved to a care home following a spell in hospital Smith and his mother were able to visit him .
Ron , a lifelong Villa fan who was a Villa Park steward and who witnessed Villa lift the European Cup in 1982 , was 79 years old at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has spoken previously of his father and the influence he had on becoming a Villan himself , added that his father was at least now at peace .
“ Timing is never good to lose a parent but he is probably in a better place now because he hadn ’ t been well for a long time so it was one of those things you have to deal with , ” Smith said .
“ He was in the care home when he contracted coronavirus but he was asymptomatic and then three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been taken to hospital by paramedics and obviously it was tough for my mum because she couldn ’ t see him for 11 weeks .
“ But he ended up coming out to a nursing home and we were allowed to go and see him in our full PPE at the moment he passed .
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Dean Smith has explained how he was able to be by his late father’s side as he passed away last month.
The Aston Villa manager lost his dad, Ron, who had lived with dementia and then contracted coronavirus earlier in lockdown, but after he was moved to a care home following a spell in hospital Smith and his mother were able to visit him.
Ron, a lifelong Villa fan who was a Villa Park steward and who witnessed Villa lift the European Cup in 1982, was 79 years old at the time of his death.
Smith, who has spoken previously of his father and the influence he had on becoming a Villan himself, added that his father was at least now at peace.
“Timing is never good to lose a parent but he is probably in a better place now because he hadn’t been well for a long time so it was one of those things you have to deal with,” Smith said.
“He was in the care home when he contracted coronavirus but he was asymptomatic and then three days later we had a call that he had been taken to hospital by paramedics and obviously it was tough for my mum because she couldn’t see him for 11 weeks.
“But he ended up coming out to a nursing home and we were allowed to go and see him in our full PPE at the moment he passed.”


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Dean Smith has a very firm stance on Tyrone Mings decision

Dean Smith has a very firm stance when it comes to his Aston Villa stars standing up for what they believe in .
Smith says he would never get in the way of his players expressing their beliefs in the wake of Tyrone Mings attending a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Birmingham .
Villa centre-half Mings was one of around 4,000 people who turned up to the protest at Victoria Square earlier this month , as the Lions ’ preparations for the restart of the campaign intensified at Bodymoor Heath .
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic , there were some who opposed Mings ’ decision to attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the summer signing and reasoned that he trusted the player to use his common sense when it came to social distancing .
“ I wouldn ’ t necessarily say players can go and do what they want but if someone is passionate about something like Black Lives Matter , and it ’ s been in the news for everyone , then I fully support him for going and doing what he believes in , ” Smith explained .
“ One thing I allow my players is the fact they use their common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been questions whether he asked for permission – he doesn ’ t need to ask me for permission to go and stand up for something he believes in , just like my players don ’ t have to ask me for permission to go to a supermarket where there is as much chance of contracting the virus .
“ We are due to chat about it .
All of our players feel very strongly about it , as they do in the Premier League and the EFL .
It is great to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together at times like this and show solidarity .
Our players will talk about it and I am sure they will speak to their Sheffield United counterparts as well about what we are going to do .
“ I am definitely keen to do it and the lads will be keen to do it as well .
You can ’ t ignore what is happening in the world and we feel strongly about it .
We have players who are very passionate about it as well and they have our full support .
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Dean Smith has a very firm stance when it comes to his Aston Villa stars standing up for what they believe in.
Smith says he would never get in the way of his players expressing their beliefs in the wake of Tyrone Mings attending a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Birmingham.
Villa centre-half Mings was one of around 4,000 people who turned up to the protest at Victoria Square earlier this month, as the Lions’ preparations for the restart of the campaign intensified at Bodymoor Heath.
Ahead of the resumption, which is kicked off by Villa and Sheffield United, the Premier League have announced that players will recognise the movement by carrying its name on the players’ shirts in order to raise awareness.
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Squads have been ‘taking a knee’ as a group in training too - including Liverpool and Arsenal - by way of protesting.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, there were some who opposed Mings’ decision to attend the protest, but Smith has stood by the summer signing and reasoned that he trusted the player to use his common sense when it came to social distancing.
“I wouldn’t necessarily say players can go and do what they want but if someone is passionate about something like Black Lives Matter, and it’s been in the news for everyone, then I fully support him for going and doing what he believes in,” Smith explained.
“One thing I allow my players is the fact they use their common sense and social distance.
"There have been questions whether he asked for permission – he doesn’t need to ask me for permission to go and stand up for something he believes in, just like my players don’t have to ask me for permission to go to a supermarket where there is as much chance of contracting the virus.
“We are due to chat about it. All of our players feel very strongly about it, as they do in the Premier League and the EFL. It is great to see football get a chance to come together at times like this and show solidarity. Our players will talk about it and I am sure they will speak to their Sheffield United counterparts as well about what we are going to do.
“I am definitely keen to do it and the lads will be keen to do it as well. You can’t ignore what is happening in the world and we feel strongly about it. We have players who are very passionate about it as well and they have our full support.”


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Watch - two men enter home to 'search for Ford Focus keys'

Police are appealing for information after two men entered a Wolverhampton home to 'search for car keys ' .
In @ @ @ @ @ , two men - both dressed in hooded coats - can be seen combing through @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers said they believe they were 'searching for the keys for a Ford Focus @ @ @ @ @ see the footage above .
The incident happened in the early hours of June 2 @ @ @ @ @ house empty-handed .
Officers have launched an appeal and are urging witnesses or those who @ @ @ @ @ video to come forward .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ burglary at a house on Westering Parkway in Wolverhampton at around 3.30am on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ men entered the property and it ’ s believed they were searching for the keys @ @ @ @ @ , but they left empty-handed .
`` Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked @ @ @ @ @ Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , quoting crime reference 20WV/126420Y/20 . ''

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Police are appealing for information after two men entered a Wolverhampton home to 'search for car keys'.
In footage released by the force, two men - both dressed in hooded coats - can be seen combing through a property in Westering Parkway.
Officers said they believe they were 'searching for the keys for a Ford Focus car'. You can see the footage above.
The incident happened in the early hours of June 2.
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The men left the house empty-handed. Officers have launched an appeal and are urging witnesses or those who know the men in the video to come forward.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating an attempted burglary at a house on Westering Parkway in Wolverhampton at around 3.30am on Tuesday, June 2.
"Two men entered the property and it’s believed they were searching for the keys to a Ford Focus car, but they left empty-handed.
"Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20WV/126420Y/20."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Nearly two thirds of eligible primary pupils have stayed at home

As secondary schools welcomed back students in two year groups , Worcestershire County Council confirmed almost two thirds of state primary pupils have yet to return to school .
Primary schools have been able to have pupils in nursery , reception , years one and six since Monday , June 1 .
But the local authority confirmed just 38 per cent of pupils , meaning almost two thirds , more than 11,000 , were staying at home .
While secondary schools welcomed back years 10 and 12 on Monday ( June 15 ) , hopes that primary school pupils could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month were dashed by Education Secretary , Gavin Williamson , last Tuesday ( June 9 ) , due to space constraints in some schools , which meant social distancing measures could not be adhered to .
Based on data submitted to the Department for Education , Worcestershire County Council confirmed approximately , 7,300 primary school children are attending school , out of the 19,000 who are currently eligible .
The council said ‘ it is important to note that there are large variances recorded across schools with attendance ranging between 30 to 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabinet member with responsibility for Education and Skills , said : “ We have been incredibly appreciative of the work that schools and settings have done remaining open for the children of critical workers and vulnerable children as well as supporting virtual learning for pupils and now planning and opening more widely .
“ We continue to work with schools and settings to provide assistance , support and assurance for plans .
We have had positive feedback from our schools to say how much children and staff have enjoyed being back together where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williamson had told the House of Commons on June 9 : “ We continue to follow the best scientific advice and believe that this cautious , phased return is the most sensible course of action to take .
“ While we are not able to welcome all primary children back for a full month before the summer , we continue to work with the sector on the next steps , where we would like schools that have the capacity to bring back more children—in those smaller class sizes—to do so if they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will be working to bring all children back to school in September.
” Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , hinted last week that Gavin Williamson would be announcing summer ‘ catch-up ’ plans this week , looking to get pupils back on track , many of whom will have missed almost six months of formal education by September .

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As secondary schools welcomed back students in two year groups, Worcestershire County Council confirmed almost two thirds of state primary pupils have yet to return to school.
Primary schools have been able to have pupils in nursery, reception, years one and six since Monday, June 1. But the local authority confirmed just 38 per cent of pupils, meaning almost two thirds, more than 11,000, were staying at home.
While secondary schools welcomed back years 10 and 12 on Monday (June 15), hopes that primary school pupils could fully return from the end of the month were dashed by Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, last Tuesday (June 9), due to space constraints in some schools, which meant social distancing measures could not be adhered to.
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Based on data submitted to the Department for Education, Worcestershire County Council confirmed approximately, 7,300 primary school children are attending school, out of the 19,000 who are currently eligible. The council said ‘it is important to note that there are large variances recorded across schools with attendance ranging between 30 to 70 per cent.
Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member with responsibility for Education and Skills, said: “We have been incredibly appreciative of the work that schools and settings have done remaining open for the children of critical workers and vulnerable children as well as supporting virtual learning for pupils and now planning and opening more widely.
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“We continue to work with schools and settings to provide assistance, support and assurance for plans. We have had positive feedback from our schools to say how much children and staff have enjoyed being back together where possible.”
The Education Secretary, Mr Williamson had told the House of Commons on June 9: “We continue to follow the best scientific advice and believe that this cautious, phased return is the most sensible course of action to take.
“While we are not able to welcome all primary children back for a full month before the summer, we continue to work with the sector on the next steps, where we would like schools that have the capacity to bring back more children—in those smaller class sizes—to do so if they are able to before the summer holidays.
“We will be working to bring all children back to school in September.”
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, hinted last week that Gavin Williamson would be announcing summer ‘catch-up’ plans this week, looking to get pupils back on track, many of whom will have missed almost six months of formal education by September.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Danny Drinkwater in the last chance saloon at Aston Villa

Danny Drinkwater 's Aston Villa career was all but set to fizzle out .
Drenched in sweat during Villa games , with mistakes highlighted by a fanbase quick to criticise as confidence dropped , performances were picked apart as the well-paid loanee struggled to find his feet .
The emergence of his name - embedded somewhere between Marvelous Nakamba and Jack Grealish on a team-sheet quickly discouraged fans .
And that was before he butted another Villa player , hot-heading Jota .
To consider starting Drinkwater against Chelsea in March would 've invited chaos for Dean Smith , but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow a rising tide of opinion against the title-winner .
Thus , the training ground aggression seems little more than a mere footnote in the wake of all everyone has endured during the last twelve weeks .
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Drinkwater will have clearly impressed Dean Smith if he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he has an entire fanbase to win over - even if he has won over team-mates .
A big if , that - but let 's not forget , the player was signed from Chelsea on loan for a reason .
Villa are yet to witness the Drinkwater of old in their claret and blue colours - but if he can get somewhere near the peak of his powers then a role under Smith still might exist .
If he can summon up that form from the cracks of his dreadful loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use in this relegation scrap .
As a new-age partnership , Marvelous Nakamba would love to be able to rely on an efficient everyman by his side to dish the ball out , instead of adding yet another task to his ever-extending in-game to-do-list .
Allow McGinn , Hourihane and Douglas Luiz to fight over the role of box-to-box bombardier .
Sounds nice in theory but what are the chances of it happening in reality ?
There is nobody on the team with a bigger point to prove than him .
A high-profile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
Of course , everyone in the midfield bar McGinn has a point to prove , do they not ?
We might say for instance , that Conor Hourihane has a point to prove .
He wants to be considered a starter in the top tier .
Douglas Luiz also has one , as a gifted talent that might not be getting much credit .
What about Nakamba ?
Who might need to deal more with all the issues Villa serve up ?
However , not many of them compare to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drinkwater .
If he thrives , so might Villa - and that situation is the best for all involved .
If not ?
Villa have enough players to make up for him - with their own missions .
However , the side will need every single midfielder to step up if they are to thrive .
Fixtures will come along at a rapid pace , and Smith will need to rotate .
Drinkwater might have to be called upon , and when that time comes - he must step up .
It might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player 's career is on the line .
As a well-paid Chelsea player , there is quite the distance to fall for Drinkwater , who could n't make the best of an earlier spell at Burnley .
There is not long now until the end of this season , and without the outlook brightening for Drinkwater , he faces a top-tier drought .

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Danny Drinkwater's Aston Villa career was all but set to fizzle out.
Drenched in sweat during Villa games, with mistakes highlighted by a fanbase quick to criticise as confidence dropped, performances were picked apart as the well-paid loanee struggled to find his feet.
The emergence of his name - embedded somewhere between Marvelous Nakamba and Jack Grealish on a team-sheet quickly discouraged fans.
And that was before he butted another Villa player, hot-heading Jota.
To consider starting Drinkwater against Chelsea in March would've invited chaos for Dean Smith, but a pandemic and an enforced break intervened to slow a rising tide of opinion against the title-winner.
Thus, the training ground aggression seems little more than a mere footnote in the wake of all everyone has endured during the last twelve weeks.
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Still, it stands that fans will be less than pleased should Drinkwater start against Sheffield United.
Drinkwater will have clearly impressed Dean Smith if he is to gain the start on Wednesday - but he has an entire fanbase to win over - even if he has won over team-mates.
A big if, that - but let's not forget, the player was signed from Chelsea on loan for a reason.
Villa are yet to witness the Drinkwater of old in their claret and blue colours - but if he can get somewhere near the peak of his powers then a role under Smith still might exist.
If he can summon up that form from the cracks of his dreadful loan spell then he could yet be of use in this relegation scrap.
As a new-age partnership, Marvelous Nakamba would love to be able to rely on an efficient everyman by his side to dish the ball out, instead of adding yet another task to his ever-extending in-game to-do-list.
Allow McGinn, Hourihane and Douglas Luiz to fight over the role of box-to-box bombardier.
Sounds nice in theory but what are the chances of it happening in reality?
Drinkwater certainly won't lack the motivation.
There is nobody on the team with a bigger point to prove than him.
A high-profile loan signing that hasn't seemed to work.
Of course, everyone in the midfield bar McGinn has a point to prove, do they not?
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We might say for instance, that Conor Hourihane has a point to prove. He wants to be considered a starter in the top tier.
Douglas Luiz also has one, as a gifted talent that might not be getting much credit.
What about Nakamba? Who might need to deal more with all the issues Villa serve up?
However, not many of them compare to the scale of the task that now faces Drinkwater.
If he thrives, so might Villa - and that situation is the best for all involved.
If not? Villa have enough players to make up for him - with their own missions.
However, the side will need every single midfielder to step up if they are to thrive.
Fixtures will come along at a rapid pace, and Smith will need to rotate.
Drinkwater might have to be called upon, and when that time comes - he must step up.
It might not be an exaggeration to believe that the player's career is on the line.
As a well-paid Chelsea player, there is quite the distance to fall for Drinkwater, who couldn't make the best of an earlier spell at Burnley.
There is not long now until the end of this season, and without the outlook brightening for Drinkwater, he faces a top-tier drought.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Iceland recall these food products

Four popular supermarkets are withdrawing certain items from shelves across Birmingham and beyond and offering full refunds .
Tesco , Asda , Iceland and Sainsbury 's have all issued food product recalls , reports the Daily Express .
The supermarket chains have withdrawn items from shelves and are issuing advice to Birmingham shoppers over what to do next .
The Food Standards Agency says the items have been recalled as some contain allergens that are not declared .
Other products could have damaged packaging which would cause a possible safety risk .
We have detailed the items below .
Shoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the next steps detailed by the companies through notices on the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) website .
Customers will be given full refunds if they are affected .
Here is the full list .
The lasagne product may have a possible allergy risk with some batches containing milk that is not mentioned on the packaging .
The Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) website said : `` This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grams with the use by date of June 21 , 2020 .
Anyone who has purchased the item and has an allergy or intolerance can return it to the store if making an essential shopping trip .
Point-of-sale notices have been issued to stores while allergy support organisations have been alerted .
Shoppers can also contact customer services to arrange a refund with no receipt required .
Kepak Foods has recalled the snack item as the packaging may be faulty .
The FSA website said : `` Some seals for the products listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make these products unsafe to eat . ''
Check for a 140 grams pack with a use by date of June 15 to June 30 .
This can then be returned to stores for a refund .
Kepak Foods has also issued a warning for Rustler products sold in Sainsbury 's , Tesco and Iceland .
These packs are 146 grams with use by dates of June 15 to June 30 .
Rustlers 2 Classic Hot Dogs have also been recalled .
They are 271 grams with use by dates between June 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return by contacting Kepak Foods on 0800 760 067 or on rustlersonline.com and feasters.com .
If you have bought any of the items check your cupboards for the affected packs .

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Four popular supermarkets are withdrawing certain items from shelves across Birmingham and beyond and offering full refunds.
Tesco, Asda, Iceland and Sainsbury's have all issued food product recalls, reports the Daily Express.
The supermarket chains have withdrawn items from shelves and are issuing advice to Birmingham shoppers over what to do next.
The Food Standards Agency says the items have been recalled as some contain allergens that are not declared. Other products could have damaged packaging which would cause a possible safety risk. We have detailed the items below.
Shoppers should return any of the items affected, with the next steps detailed by the companies through notices on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website.
Customers will be given full refunds if they are affected.
Here is the full list.
Tesco
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The lasagne product may have a possible allergy risk with some batches containing milk that is not mentioned on the packaging.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) website said: "This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."
The packs affected are 430 grams with the use by date of June 21, 2020.
Anyone who has purchased the item and has an allergy or intolerance can return it to the store if making an essential shopping trip.
Point-of-sale notices have been issued to stores while allergy support organisations have been alerted.
Shoppers can also contact customer services to arrange a refund with no receipt required.
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Feasters Hot Dog
Kepak Foods has recalled the snack item as the packaging may be faulty.
The FSA website said: "Some seals for the products listed above may be faulty, which could make these products unsafe to eat."
Check for a 140 grams pack with a use by date of June 15 to June 30. This can then be returned to stores for a refund.
Sainsbury's, Iceland and Tesco
Rustlers Classic Hot Dog
Kepak Foods has also issued a warning for Rustler products sold in Sainsbury's, Tesco and Iceland.
These packs are 146 grams with use by dates of June 15 to June 30.
Rustlers 2 Classic Hot Dogs
Rustlers 2 Classic Hot Dogs have also been recalled. They are 271 grams with use by dates between June 15 and June 30.
Customers can make a return by contacting Kepak Foods on 0800 760 067 or on rustlersonline.com and feasters.com.
If you have bought any of the items check your cupboards for the affected packs.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Behind the scenes as Aston Villa prepare for unique Sheffield United encounter

Aston Villa 's clash with Sheffield United will ring in the changes .
As Premier League fixtures return , a number of adjustments will be made to ensure matchdays meet Government guidelines as England adjusts to life outside of lockdown .
It 's certainly all change for Villa - and other Premier League clubs , who will now have to limit interactions and recovery time to adjust to new rules .
Top-tier sides are set for a mini-season unlike no other , as they fight for titles , Europe , survival and bragging rights .
Villa 's season now hinges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under social distancing rules and regulations .
Dean Smith has highlighted just how different matches will be as his side fights for survival - noting how it 's now 'tournament football ' during an interview earlier today .
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Like being away in a World Cup camp and being ready for ten games , we 've got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , '' said Dean Smith to VILLATV .
But how will they prepare for the games ?
They are n't just ten normal fixtures after all .
Smith broke down the new normal - one that includes limited team-talks , takeaway meals and a cut-down on recovery sessions .
`` As a home club , we are happy to provide a meal for the opposition .
I think each club has to do that .
If they want - I 'm not sure if Sheffield United are - but we will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players will drive on their own , bring all their own bottles and bags which they have been doing quite regularly , '' added Smith .
`` They have to sit apart eating , they have to follow social distancing and we 'll be getting changed in two dressing rooms as well , spacing out .
`` We are allowed fifteen minutes together for a team talk in the one dressing room but that is the maximum we can do .
The opposition will be getting changed in some boxes up stairs I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that will happen when we go to Newcastle and Liverpool . ''
`` One of the biggest things is that each player after the game is only allowed fifteen minutes of [ physical ] therapy .
Recovery is the biggest part of this mini-tournament now and the players have to recover quickly and well .
Getting massages , getting ice baths and getting them filled up straight away .
`` There 's a lot of things that have changed .
We 'll give the lads their food to takeaway afterwards .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heath after each game and doing recovery there .
`` It 's all big changes , but it will be normality for the next few months and the players are accepting of that . ''
Villa fans will be hoping that Smith and his side can adjust quickly to the new normal - one that will place far more demands on him and the Villa staff .
His side are set to face Sheffield United on June 17 in the very first Project Restart fixture , and only once that match concludes will @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa's clash with Sheffield United will ring in the changes.
As Premier League fixtures return, a number of adjustments will be made to ensure matchdays meet Government guidelines as England adjusts to life outside of lockdown.
It's certainly all change for Villa - and other Premier League clubs, who will now have to limit interactions and recovery time to adjust to new rules.
Top-tier sides are set for a mini-season unlike no other, as they fight for titles, Europe, survival and bragging rights.
Villa's season now hinges on an epic ten game run, under social distancing rules and regulations.
Dean Smith has highlighted just how different matches will be as his side fights for survival - noting how it's now 'tournament football' during an interview earlier today.
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"It's like a mini tournament. Like being away in a World Cup camp and being ready for ten games, we've got a quick start with four games in 11 days," said Dean Smith to VILLATV.
But how will they prepare for the games? They aren't just ten normal fixtures after all.
Smith broke down the new normal - one that includes limited team-talks, takeaway meals and a cut-down on recovery sessions.
"As a home club, we are happy to provide a meal for the opposition. I think each club has to do that. If they want - I'm not sure if Sheffield United are - but we will go to Villa Park to eat. The players will drive on their own, bring all their own bottles and bags which they have been doing quite regularly," added Smith.
"They have to sit apart eating, they have to follow social distancing and we'll be getting changed in two dressing rooms as well, spacing out.
"We are allowed fifteen minutes together for a team talk in the one dressing room but that is the maximum we can do. The opposition will be getting changed in some boxes up stairs I think. We've made temporary arrangements and that will happen when we go to Newcastle and Liverpool."
"One of the biggest things is that each player after the game is only allowed fifteen minutes of [physical] therapy. Recovery is the biggest part of this mini-tournament now and the players have to recover quickly and well. Getting massages, getting ice baths and getting them filled up straight away.
"There's a lot of things that have changed. We'll give the lads their food to takeaway afterwards. We're planning on heading back to Bodymoor Heath after each game and doing recovery there.
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"It's all big changes, but it will be normality for the next few months and the players are accepting of that."
Villa fans will be hoping that Smith and his side can adjust quickly to the new normal - one that will place far more demands on him and the Villa staff.
His side are set to face Sheffield United on June 17 in the very first Project Restart fixture, and only once that match concludes will we know how they got on.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Abraham drops hint to Chelsea and sends Aston Villa message

Tammy Abraham has revealed his confidence over continuing to impress for Chelsea and hinted he remains Frank Lampard 's best option to lead the line .
The striker is expected to start at Villa Park on Sunday against his former side having secured his place as Chelsea 's first-choice option upfront since returning to Stamford Bridge last summer .
But the 22-year-old is set to face competition in the form of Timo Werner next term , with the forward poised to complete a £53m move from RB Leipzig when the transfer window reopens .
Abraham scored 13 goals in 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sent a message to his manager during an interview with Chelsea 's 5th Stand app ( via football.london . )
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Google Play Store and App Store '' As a striker you need to believe in yourself and have that confidence , '' he said .
`` Being Chelsea 's number nine , you 've got big boots to fill so I need to believe that I 'm the man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the team .
You need that feeling going into every game .
`` I know my abilities and what I 'm capable of doing . ''
Abraham 's success at Chelsea is coming after a brilliant campaign helping Aston Villa to promotion , netting 26 times on the way to last year 's play-off glory .
Dean Smith made no secret of his desire to bring Abraham back to B6 and while it did n't work out that way , the England international took the opportunity to pay tribute to his next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew I was going out on loan , my plan was to remain in the Premier League but it did n't happen that way , '' Abraham added .
`` Thankfully I went to a good club like Aston Villa .
I could build that confidence back and do my thing there and we had a really good season . ''

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Tammy Abraham has revealed his confidence over continuing to impress for Chelsea and hinted he remains Frank Lampard's best option to lead the line.
The striker is expected to start at Villa Park on Sunday against his former side having secured his place as Chelsea's first-choice option upfront since returning to Stamford Bridge last summer.
But the 22-year-old is set to face competition in the form of Timo Werner next term, with the forward poised to complete a £53m move from RB Leipzig when the transfer window reopens.
Abraham scored 13 goals in 23 Premier League before the season was suspended and sent a message to his manager during an interview with Chelsea's 5th Stand app (via football.london.)
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"As a striker you need to believe in yourself and have that confidence," he said.
"Being Chelsea's number nine, you've got big boots to fill so I need to believe that I'm the man, that I can score and do well for the team. You need that feeling going into every game.
"I know my abilities and what I'm capable of doing."
Abraham's success at Chelsea is coming after a brilliant campaign helping Aston Villa to promotion, netting 26 times on the way to last year's play-off glory.
Dean Smith made no secret of his desire to bring Abraham back to B6 and while it didn't work out that way, the England international took the opportunity to pay tribute to his next opponents.
"Last season when I knew I was going out on loan, my plan was to remain in the Premier League but it didn't happen that way," Abraham added.
"Thankfully I went to a good club like Aston Villa. I could build that confidence back and do my thing there and we had a really good season."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--165 Travis Perkins sites to close with 2,500 job losses

The owner of Wickes is planning to close 165 of its Travis Perkins builders ' merchant branches in the UK - with around 2,500 workers set to lose their jobs .
Travis Perkins , who also own Toolstation , said the move was because it expected the recession to hit the trade for at least two years .
There are Travis Perkins branches in Hockley , Stirchley , Bournville and Tyseley as well as a clearance warehouse in Aston but it 's not known if these branches will be affected .
There are also Wickes stores throughout the West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ branches nationwide and 200 tool-hire outlets supplying thousands of product lines to trade professionals and self-builders .
In a statement to investors , Travis Perkins said : `` Reflecting the challenging outlook for our end-markets , the Group is taking regrettable but necessary actions to preserve the future competitiveness of the business . ''
The plan is to close 165 of the mainly smaller Travis Perkins sites although bosses said there were signs that building work is returning .
`` While there has been a significant recovery in trading volumes in recent weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is facing a recession and this will have a corresponding impact on the demand for building materials during 2020 and 2021 , '' the company said .
The company said volumes in May were around 40 per cent lower than the year before although both Wickes ' core DIY ranges and Toolstation improved on their 2019 performance .

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The owner of Wickes is planning to close 165 of its Travis Perkins builders' merchant branches in the UK - with around 2,500 workers set to lose their jobs.
Travis Perkins, who also own Toolstation, said the move was because it expected the recession to hit the trade for at least two years.
There are Travis Perkins branches in Hockley, Stirchley, Bournville and Tyseley as well as a clearance warehouse in Aston but it's not known if these branches will be affected.
There are also Wickes stores throughout the West Midlands.
The firm has more than 640 branches nationwide and 200 tool-hire outlets supplying thousands of product lines to trade professionals and self-builders.
In a statement to investors, Travis Perkins said: "Reflecting the challenging outlook for our end-markets, the Group is taking regrettable but
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The plan is to close 165 of the mainly smaller Travis Perkins sites although bosses said there were signs that building work is returning.
"While there has been a significant recovery in trading volumes in recent weeks, it is evident that the UK is facing a recession and this will have a corresponding impact on the demand for building materials during 2020 and 2021," the company said.
The company said volumes in May were around 40 per cent lower than the year before although both Wickes' core DIY ranges and Toolstation improved on their 2019 performance.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--18 countries that Brits can't visit yet

18 countries that Brits can't visit yet

As many tourist destinations relax lockdown rules and begin to welcome travellers from all over the world , it 's still not plain sailing for Brits hoping to travel to their favourite sunspots .
Cafes and bars are reopening in many destinations and many of us are hoping to get back to normal with a summer holiday .
Hundreds of tourists from Germany have already arrived in Mallorca for the first time since Spain shut its borders in March .
The Balearic Islands , which include Ibiza and Menorca , are set to welcome more than 10,000 German holidaymakers as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial .
The aim is to help Spain 's travel industry and comes ahead of the rest of the country reopening to other Europeans on June 21 and then international tourism from July 1 .
But with Greece and Cyprus already banning UK travellers because of our poor coronavirus figures , where else has put the brakes on UK travellers ?
Take a look at our list of countries that have said Brits can not visit just yet : The Greek government has banned UK travellers from visiting until July 1 at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country was set to welcome UK residents but following new advice from the European Commission , the travel ban continues .
When Brits can travel to Greece they will be subject to random health checks when they arrive at the airport .
But travellers from destinations including Australia , Japan , Latvia and Germany are allowed to enter the country .
Spain 's state of emergency ends then and EU states and members of the Schengen area can visit .
As the UK is still in the transition phase of leaving the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit .
There will also be strict social distancing measures in place in hotels , beaches and restaurants .
At present only Spanish citizens , permanent residents or those who can prove they need to enter Spain for essential reasons are allowed to Spain .
Argentina is closed to foreign nationals and non-residents with all scheduled international flights suspended until September 1 .
Only Australian citizens , residents and immediate family members can travel to the country .
However you may be able to apply for a visa via special exemption to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a high demand so people should expect delays .
Colombia ’ s land and sea borders are closed with airports closed to international traffic .
Tourists are not allowed to cross its border and foreign nationals who do not have a `` worthy purpose '' for entering Denmark , can not visit .
However the list of ‘ worthy purposes ’ now includes UK residents in certain situations .
Take a look at the list here .
Foreigners are banned from entering El Salvador and the airport has suspended passenger flights until further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cargo and humanitarian flights .
All tourist visas for British nationals were suspended in March and all land , sea and air borders are closed .
Land , air and maritime borders are closed .
National citizens , permanent residents and diplomats can enter the country .
All land borders with Bangladesh , Bhutan , Myanmar and Nepal in East and North East India are closed .
Israeli citizens or residents may only be allowed to enter but limited exceptions do apply .
Non-Kuwaitis may not enter and land borders with Iraq and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationals and permanent residents can enter the country .
Anyone who has left or transited the UK within the last 14 days can not enter the Maldives .
The visa on arrival service is temporarily suspended for all nationalities .
The New Zealand border is closed to almost all arrivals .
There is a list of list of exceptions here .
Non-residents are not allowed to enter the country .
Find the list of small exceptions here .
Only Omani nationals are allowed to enter Oman .
The FCO says : `` British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive a visa on arrival and will not be able to enter the Philippines until further notice .
`` Foreign spouses and children travelling with a Filipino national and members of international organisations already accredited to the Philippines will be exempt from this restriction . ''
Solomon Islands will not allow non-citizens to enter until further notice .

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As many tourist destinations relax lockdown rules and begin to welcome travellers from all over the world, it's still not plain sailing for Brits hoping to travel to their favourite sunspots.
Cafes and bars are reopening in many destinations and many of us are hoping to get back to normal with a summer holiday.
Hundreds of tourists from Germany have already arrived in Mallorca for the first time since Spain shut its borders in March.
The Balearic Islands, which include Ibiza and Menorca, are set to welcome more than 10,000 German holidaymakers as part of a "travel corridor" trial.
The aim is to help Spain's travel industry and comes ahead of the rest of the country reopening to other Europeans on June 21 and then international tourism from July 1 .
But with Greece and Cyprus already banning UK travellers because of our poor coronavirus figures, where else has put the brakes on UK travellers?
Take a look at our list of countries that have said Brits cannot visit just yet:
1. Greece
The Greek government has banned UK travellers from visiting until July 1 at the earliest, reports the Mirror.
The country was set to welcome UK residents but following new advice from the European Commission, the travel ban continues.
When Brits can travel to Greece they will be subject to random health checks when they arrive at the airport.
But travellers from destinations including Australia, Japan, Latvia and Germany are allowed to enter the country.
2. Spain
British holidaymakers can enter Spain on June 21.
Spain's state of emergency ends then and EU states and members of the Schengen area can visit.
As the UK is still in the transition phase of leaving the EU, British travellers will be able to visit.
There will also be strict social distancing measures in place in hotels, beaches and restaurants.
At present only Spanish citizens, permanent residents or those who can prove they need to enter Spain for essential reasons are allowed to Spain.
3. Argentina
Argentina is closed to foreign nationals and non-residents with all scheduled international flights suspended until September 1.
4. Australia
Only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to the country.
However you may be able to apply for a visa via special exemption to be able to travel there. There is a high demand so people should expect delays.
5. Colombia
Colombia’s land and sea borders are closed with airports closed to international traffic.
6. Denmark
Tourists are not allowed to cross its border and foreign nationals who do not have a "worthy purpose" for entering Denmark, can not visit.
However the list of ‘worthy purposes’ now includes UK residents in certain situations. Take a look at the list here.
7. El Salvador
Foreigners are banned from entering El Salvador and the airport has suspended passenger flights until further notice. It will only receive air cargo and humanitarian flights.
8. Gabon
All tourist visas for British nationals were suspended in March and all land, sea and air borders are closed.
9. Guatemala
Land, air and maritime borders are closed. National citizens, permanent residents and diplomats can enter the country.
10. India
All land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal in East and North East India are closed.
Some visas are permitted.
11. Israel
Israeli citizens or residents may only be allowed to enter but limited exceptions do apply.
12. Kuwait
Non-Kuwaitis may not enter and land borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia have closed.
12. Latvia
Only Latvian nationals and permanent residents can enter the country.
13. Maldives
Anyone who has left or transited the UK within the last 14 days cannot enter the Maldives.
The visa on arrival service is temporarily suspended for all nationalities.
14. New Zealand
The New Zealand border is closed to almost all arrivals. There is a list of list of exceptions here.
15. Norway
Non-residents are not allowed to enter the country. Find the list of small exceptions here.
16. Oman
Only Omani nationals are allowed to enter Oman.
17. Peru
All borders are closed indefinitely.
18. Philippines
The FCO says: "British nationals will no longer be able to receive a visa on arrival and will not be able to enter the Philippines until further notice.
"Foreign spouses and children travelling with a Filipino national and members of international organisations already accredited to the Philippines will be exempt from this restriction."
18. Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands will not allow non-citizens to enter until further notice.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Frank Lampard handed three Chelsea boosts for Aston Villa showdown

Chelsea have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their trip to Aston Villa this weekend .
Frank Lampard 's side are the visitors to Villa Park on Sunday , four days after the hosts get the Premier League season back underway against Sheffield United .
And Lampard will have a full squad to choose from in what will be Chelsea 's first match of the restart .
Callum Hudson-Odoi was forced to sit out Chelsea 's behind-closed-doors friendly against QPR at the weekend becuase of an ankle complaint .
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Google Play Store and App Store But that will clear up this week and according to Goal , the England winger will be available to face Villa .
Full-back Reece James sustained a knock when Chelsea returned to training last month and missed several sessions but he returned for the 7-1 victory over QPR .
N'Golo Kante , meanwhile , provided another boost to Lampard by starting the match .
There were fears the midfielder would be unable to play a further part this season after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus fears .
However he is available for the remaining fixtures , while former Villa loanee Tammy Abraham , Mateo Kovacic , Christian Pulisic , Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Andreas Christensen are also available .
Villa are due to welcome John McGinn back from injury six months after the Scotland international fractured his ankle against Southampton .
Ahead of the clash against the Blades , head coach Dean Smith said : `` John McGinn has been a big boost for us on the training ground .
He 's back and played against West Brom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have John back .
The rest of the lads have done conditioning work and we 've had a few niggles , but nothing to concern us . ''

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Chelsea have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their trip to Aston Villa this weekend.
Frank Lampard's side are the visitors to Villa Park on Sunday, four days after the hosts get the Premier League season back underway against Sheffield United.
And Lampard will have a full squad to choose from in what will be Chelsea's first match of the restart.
Callum Hudson-Odoi was forced to sit out Chelsea's behind-closed-doors friendly against QPR at the weekend becuase of an ankle complaint.
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But that will clear up this week and according to Goal, the England winger will be available to face Villa.
Full-back Reece James sustained a knock when Chelsea returned to training last month and missed several sessions but he returned for the 7-1 victory over QPR.
N'Golo Kante, meanwhile, provided another boost to Lampard by starting the match. There were fears the midfielder would be unable to play a further part this season after he chose not to resume training because of coronavirus fears.
However he is available for the remaining fixtures, while former Villa loanee Tammy Abraham, Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Andreas Christensen are also available.
Villa are due to welcome John McGinn back from injury six months after the Scotland international fractured his ankle against Southampton.
Ahead of the clash against the Blades, head coach Dean Smith said: "John McGinn has been a big boost for us on the training ground. He's back and played against West Brom and Leicester.
"It's big to have John back. The rest of the lads have done conditioning work and we've had a few niggles, but nothing to concern us."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--£80k cannabis farm set up in full view of ground floor window

A cannabis farm worth around £80,000 has been destroyed by police after a drugs raid .
Officers uncovered a total of 82 plants as they executed a search warrant at a property in Inverness Road , Northfield on Monday , June 15 .
They discovered dozens of the potted plants - said to be worth between £60-80k - following tip-offs from the local community .
An image taken at the scene captures rows and rows of the plants filling a ground floor room in full view of a window .
The drugs were seized and destroyed , but no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then took to Twitter to taunt the grower as they invited them to Bournville Station .
Officers from Weoley Castle shared the above photo of the successful raid and said : `` Today we executed a drugs warrant on Inverness Road with Kings Norton WMP .
`` We listened to the community and acted swiftly to disrupt organised crime .
`` 82 cannabis plants with the street value £60-80K seized and destroyed .
`` Keys at Bville station if the owner wants to collect them ! ''
Anyone with information on the owner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A cannabis farm worth around £80,000 has been destroyed by police after a drugs raid.
Officers uncovered a total of 82 plants as they executed a search warrant at a property in Inverness Road, Northfield on Monday, June 15.
They discovered dozens of the potted plants - said to be worth between £60-80k - following tip-offs from the local community.
An image taken at the scene captures rows and rows of the plants filling a ground floor room in full view of a window.
The drugs were seized and destroyed, but no one was found at the factory.
Police then took to Twitter to taunt the grower as they invited them to Bournville Station.
Officers from Weoley Castle shared the above photo of the successful raid and said: "Today we executed a drugs warrant on Inverness Road with Kings Norton WMP.
"We listened to the community and acted swiftly to disrupt organised crime.
"82 cannabis plants with the street value £60-80K seized and destroyed.
"Keys at Bville station if the owner wants to collect them!"
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birminghammail--2020-06-15--Shorter hairstyles will help stop spread of Covid, claims hairdresser

Hairdressers and barbers may still be closed under lockdown but when they do reopen there are calls for shorter hairstyles to be the norm in a bid to contain Covid-19 .
The move , from industry leaders , would see more women ditching wavy tresses and longer blow drys in favour of the “ hygienic-yet-trendy ” bob cut .
Tim Hartley , a former director at Vidal Sassoon , is instrumental in the call and insists the iconic bob cut made famous by Mary Quant in the 60 's , is the safe alternative .
He says there are fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in long , wavy hair .
The 'bob ' inspired a legion of copycat cuts when it was first sported by Hollywood star Louise Brooks during the 1920 's flapper era .
Twiggy revived the style during the 1960s while today , stars such as Charlize Theron , Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton have kept it in vogue .
Mr Hartley said : “ We have to think about maximising hygiene .
The sooner the long tresses of yesterday are dispensed with , the more hygienic it will be for us all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ salon are no longer safe for the stylist or the client .
Research suggests the Covid-19 virus is transmitted much easier through a swift airflow.
” The shorter cuts were made famous by his former boss Vidal Sassoon .
Tim added : `` With the bob cut you can wash your hair everyday and not worry about it .
It becomes part of your routine .
It ’ s the glamour without the fuss.
” He added : “ The bob cut started with icons like Mary Quant , but is now back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rosamund Pike .
`` It is in vogue again now and is the only way for the industry to emerge from this Covid lockdown .
It can be anything from shoulder length to below the ears , depending on how bold you want to be . ''
The star crimper had teamed up other industry leaders who also advocate shorter styles .
Guildford salon owner John Carne says he will axe hour-long blow drys when he reopens on Monday July 6 .
The former vice president at the Fellowship For British Hairdressing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' in blow drys could increase the spread of coronavirus .
He said : “ My view is simple .
I can not expose my stylists or clients to a possible increased risk of Covid-19 transmission by undertaking lengthy blow drys in the salon .
So for the foreseeable future they are off our service menu.
” In the UK hair salons have been closed since lockdown began on March 23 but they are expected to reopen on July 4 using personal protective equipment .
The National Hair & Beauty Federation ( NHBF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit treatment times to control the spread of the virus .
An NHBF spokesperson said : `` In line with the current two-metre social distancing regulation we are recommending that hair and beauty salons and barbershops alter their lay-out to meet these to protect staff and clients .
This will mean that most salons will not be able to accommodate as many clients as they normally would .
They added : `` Treatment times should be kept to a minimum and so we are encouraging consultations to take place online before a client @ @ @

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Hairdressers and barbers may still be closed under lockdown but when they do reopen there are calls for shorter hairstyles to be the norm in a bid to contain Covid-19.
The move, from industry leaders, would see more women ditching wavy tresses and longer blow drys in favour of the “hygienic-yet-trendy” bob cut.
Tim Hartley, a former director at Vidal Sassoon, is instrumental in the call and insists the iconic bob cut made famous by Mary Quant in the 60's, is the safe alternative.
He says there are fears the virus is more likely to spread in long, wavy hair.
The 'bob' inspired a legion of copycat cuts when it was first sported by Hollywood star Louise Brooks during the 1920's flapper era.
Twiggy revived the style during the 1960s while today, stars such as Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton have kept it in vogue.
Mr Hartley said: “We have to think about maximising hygiene. The sooner the long tresses of yesterday are dispensed with, the more hygienic it will be for us all.
"The hour-long blow dries in the salon are no longer safe for the stylist or the client. Research suggests the Covid-19 virus is transmitted much easier through a swift airflow.”
The shorter cuts were made famous by his former boss Vidal Sassoon.
Tim added: "With the bob cut you can wash your hair everyday and not worry about it. It becomes part of your routine. It’s the glamour without the fuss.”
He added: “The bob cut started with icons like Mary Quant, but is now back with modern-day stars like Tilda Swinton and Rosamund Pike.
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"It is in vogue again now and is the only way for the industry to emerge from this Covid lockdown. It can be anything from shoulder length to below the ears, depending on how bold you want to be."
The star crimper had teamed up other industry leaders who also advocate shorter styles.
Guildford salon owner John Carne says he will axe hour-long blow drys when he reopens on Monday July 6.
The former vice president at the Fellowship For British Hairdressing, thinks the 'high speed air flow streams' in blow drys could increase the spread of coronavirus.
He said: “My view is simple. I cannot expose my stylists or clients to a possible increased risk of Covid-19 transmission by undertaking lengthy blow drys in the salon. So for the foreseeable future they are off our service menu.”
In the UK hair salons have been closed since lockdown began on March 23 but they are expected to reopen on July 4 using personal protective equipment.
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), is also asking salons to limit treatment times to control the spread of the virus.
An NHBF spokesperson said: "In line with the current two-metre social distancing regulation we are recommending that hair and beauty salons and barbershops alter their lay-out to meet these to protect staff and clients. This will mean that most salons will not be able to accommodate as many clients as they normally would.
They added: "Treatment times should be kept to a minimum and so we are encouraging consultations to take place online before a client visits."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Lawrenson backs Aston Villa ahead of crunch Sheffield United clash

In just two days , Aston Villa will kick off the Premier League 's Project Restart operation .
The Villans host Sheffield United at Villa Park on Wednesday in as the first in the starting slate of fixtures .
Arsenal and Manchester City face-off later in the day to bring the Premier League back - and to even footing as all outstanding games are played ahead of a full return on the weekend .
With no form to judge on , Villa and the Blades will step foot on the Villa Park turf as equals for ninety minutes , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided opportunity for their side to reflect and move on .
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Such is the view of the BBC 's Mark Lawrenson - with the Liverpool legend predicting a level of improvement from the side in unique circumstances .
`` It is obvious where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to climb out of the bottom three because , defensively , they have been a nightmare , '' said Lawrenson in the return of his weekly BBC predictions column where he backed Villa to push on and improve .
`` They have made a lot of individual mistakes and have conceded an average of two goals a game in the Premier League this season , which means they usually need to score at least three to win .
If that is the case , you are not going to get very far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to put that behind them , though .
They were on a run of four straight league defeats when the season stopped , but it wo n't feel like that because it is so long ago that they last played - 100 days , exactly , since they lost 4-0 at Leicester on 9 March .
`` They will not have turned into world-beaters overnight but I have heard Jack Grealish talking about how they are raring to go , and I can believe it .
It is a fresh start for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those errors out .
`` In normal circumstances , Sheffield United would be the favourites here because of the season they have had , but both teams will feel like guinea pigs because no-one knows quite what to expect .
You can guarantee every other Premier League team will be watching both of Wednesday 's games , seeing if they can learn anything that they can use themselves . ''
A 1-1 draw would n't represent a failure for Villa - but it would not give them the points needed to escape the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them leapfrog Bournemouth , Watford and West Ham United - placing the Villa at 16th ahead of a clash with Chelsea on Sunday .

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In just two days, Aston Villa will kick off the Premier League's Project Restart operation.
The Villans host Sheffield United at Villa Park on Wednesday in as the first in the starting slate of fixtures.
Arsenal and Manchester City face-off later in the day to bring the Premier League back - and to even footing as all outstanding games are played ahead of a full return on the weekend.
With no form to judge on, Villa and the Blades will step foot on the Villa Park turf as equals for ninety minutes, with Villa fans hoping that the break has provided opportunity for their side to reflect and move on.
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Certainly, they will need to improve on their last few performances in the league to achieve their goal of survival.
Such is the view of the BBC's Mark Lawrenson - with the Liverpool legend predicting a level of improvement from the side in unique circumstances.
"It is obvious where Villa need to improve if they are going to climb out of the bottom three because, defensively, they have been a nightmare," said Lawrenson in the return of his weekly BBC predictions column where he backed Villa to push on and improve.
"They have made a lot of individual mistakes and have conceded an average of two goals a game in the Premier League this season, which means they usually need to score at least three to win. If that is the case, you are not going to get very far.
"This is a chance for them to put that behind them, though. They were on a run of four straight league defeats when the season stopped, but it won't feel like that because it is so long ago that they last played - 100 days, exactly, since they lost 4-0 at Leicester on 9 March.
"They will not have turned into world-beaters overnight but I have heard Jack Grealish talking about how they are raring to go, and I can believe it. It is a fresh start for them, and a chance to cut those errors out.
"In normal circumstances, Sheffield United would be the favourites here because of the season they have had, but both teams will feel like guinea pigs because no-one knows quite what to expect.
You can guarantee every other Premier League team will be watching both of Wednesday's games, seeing if they can learn anything that they can use themselves."
A 1-1 draw wouldn't represent a failure for Villa - but it would not give them the points needed to escape the relegation zone.
A win would see them leapfrog Bournemouth, Watford and West Ham United - placing the Villa at 16th ahead of a clash with Chelsea on Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Knife-wielding gang of six target victims in park robbery

A group of armed muggers targeted two people in a late night robbery in Cradley Heath .
Six hammer and knife-wielding men approached the pair in Mary MacArthur Park yesterday ( June 14 ) .
The group demanded cash and a mobile phone from the victims then fled the scene .
It is believed to have happened some time after 9.15pm .
In a neighbourhood alert , PCSO Stephanie King said : `` A robbery occurred on June 14 between 9.15pm to 9.30pm in Mary MacArthur Park , Sydney Road , Cradley Heath .
`` Six offenders approached two victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another a knife and demanded money and phone from the victims , they then made off on foot toward Foxoak Street . ''
The force went on to issue the following advice : `` Always be aware of your surroundings , with particular interest to individuals near and around you .
If someone looks suspicious or makes you feel uneasy , avoid that person .
`` Go inside a store or business if necessary .
If you must make a call while you are walking , go to a safe , public place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-lit areas as much as possible .
Avoid alleys , vacant lots , wooded areas , and other short-cuts or secluded areas .
They are usually not well-lit or heavily travelled `` Always be aware of your surroundings .
If you are wearing headphones , do n't turn up the volume so high that you can not hear outside noises . ''

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A group of armed muggers targeted two people in a late night robbery in Cradley Heath.
Six hammer and knife-wielding men approached the pair in Mary MacArthur Park yesterday (June 14).
The group demanded cash and a mobile phone from the victims then fled the scene.
It is believed to have happened some time after 9.15pm.
In a neighbourhood alert, PCSO Stephanie King said: "A robbery occurred on June 14 between 9.15pm to 9.30pm in Mary MacArthur Park, Sydney Road, Cradley Heath.
"Six offenders approached two victims, one person had a hammer and another a knife and demanded money and phone from the victims, they then made off on foot toward Foxoak Street."
The force went on to issue the following advice: "Always be aware of your surroundings, with particular interest to individuals near and around you. If someone looks suspicious or makes you feel uneasy, avoid that person.
"Go inside a store or business if necessary. If you must make a call while you are walking, go to a safe, public place, like a store
"Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. Avoid alleys, vacant lots, wooded areas, and other short-cuts or secluded areas. They are usually not well-lit or heavily travelled
"Always be aware of your surroundings. If you are wearing headphones, don't turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear outside noises."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Liverpool fans mock transfer claims about Wolves pair

Liverpool are being linked with an ambitious double transfer bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Adama Traore and Ruben Neves .
The pair are gearing up to return to Premier League action with Wolves this weekend but speculation over potential moves continues to swirl .
Traore is enjoying a brilliant season with six goals and 12 assists in 43 appearances , taking his game to a new level under Nuno Espirito Santo .
There have been widespread reports that clubs across Europe are keen on the 24-year-old , who joined Wolves from Middlesbrough for £18m two years ago .
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Links between Neves and the Reds go back further , with the Portuguese midfielder having been touted as an Anfield target several times over the last two seasons .
Neves cost Wolves £15.8m from Porto three years ago - a club record fee at the time - and has been another key component of the side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national media ( via the Daily Star ) suggest Liverpool are lining up a £110million double bid for the Molineux pair .
But Liverpool fans on social media criticised the claim , with several citing the club 's decision to not to meet Timo Werner 's £49m release clause recently .
One said : `` We couldn ’ t complete the Werner deal for financial reasons so this is laughable . ''
`` We CaNt AfFoRd WeRnEr , '' joked another .
`` FSG - LeTs SpEnD £110m On SqUaD pLaYeRs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans feel we are not signing anyone , '' added another .
A fifth fan claimed : `` We ’ ve got no money . ''

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Liverpool are being linked with an ambitious double transfer bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Adama Traore and Ruben Neves.
The pair are gearing up to return to Premier League action with Wolves this weekend but speculation over potential moves continues to swirl.
Traore is enjoying a brilliant season with six goals and 12 assists in 43 appearances, taking his game to a new level under Nuno Espirito Santo.
There have been widespread reports that clubs across Europe are keen on the 24-year-old, who joined Wolves from Middlesbrough for £18m two years ago.
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According to various outlets, the former Aston Villa wideman is a target for Liverpool when the transfer window reopens.
Links between Neves and the Reds go back further, with the Portuguese midfielder having been touted as an Anfield target several times over the last two seasons.
Neves cost Wolves £15.8m from Porto three years ago - a club record fee at the time - and has been another key component of the side's success under Nuno.
Reports in the national media (via the Daily Star) suggest Liverpool are lining up a £110million double bid for the Molineux pair.
But Liverpool fans on social media criticised the claim, with several citing the club's decision to not to meet Timo Werner's £49m release clause recently.
One said: "We couldn’t complete the Werner deal for financial reasons so this is laughable."
"We CaNt AfFoRd WeRnEr," joked another. "FSG - LeTs SpEnD £110m On SqUaD pLaYeRs."
A third simply said: "Lol."
"Now I know how United fans feel we are not signing anyone," added another.
A fifth fan claimed: "We’ve got no money."


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Aston Villa's big Tom Heaton & Wesley question - here’s what we know

A number of players will miss out for Aston Villa during their Project Restart campaign .
Tom Heaton and Wesley Moraes had hoped to return for the Villans as they continue their rehabilitation from injuries sustained earlier in the season .
Villa suffered a massive injury blow on New Year 's Day when both Wesley and Heaton were ruled out for the remainder of the season .
The double hit left Dean Smith reeling - and forced the club to dip into the transfer market twice to replace both players at key positions .
Now , while their replacements Mbwana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part as the season returns following a delay , reports suggest that both Heaton and Wesley will miss out .
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John McGinn was a beneficiary of the enforced break , allowing extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in December .
That probably wo n't be the case for Heaton and Wesley though , with the Daily Mail suggesting that no changes will be allowed in terms of the 25-man squad registration submitted at the end of the last transfer window .
The latest report suggests that the only exceptions that will be considered are 'special circumstances ' - a situation that Villa probably wo n't find themselves in .
Villa boast two senior goalkeepers in the squad to back-up Heaton as well as youth in reverse and unless they suffer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will not be able to re-register Heaton .
In terms of Wesley 's registration , it can not be forgotten that Villa dipped into the market to replace him , not once - but twice .
Borja Baston was brought in as a reserve , and Keinan Davis has returned to fitness .
Again , how could Villa make the case to register Wesley unless all three strikers fall away , and even then there are youth players who could step up .
Then there is the fitness concern .
While Wesley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's still towards the end of the season .
The original timeframe for both injuries suggested a return between August and October 2020 .
That 's still the case , but both players will be aiming to be back by the end of July .
Back on the training pitch in full contact , mind you .
It seems like the chance of a Premier League return may have escaped for this season .

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A number of players will miss out for Aston Villa during their Project Restart campaign.
Tom Heaton and Wesley Moraes had hoped to return for the Villans as they continue their rehabilitation from injuries sustained earlier in the season.
Villa suffered a massive injury blow on New Year's Day when both Wesley and Heaton were ruled out for the remainder of the season. The double hit left Dean Smith reeling - and forced the club to dip into the transfer market twice to replace both players at key positions.
Now, while their replacements Mbwana Samatta and Pepe Reina will play a part as the season returns following a delay, reports suggest that both Heaton and Wesley will miss out.
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Following their injuries, hope had existed over a double return for the duo thanks to the suspension of the season and the extra time it allowed for the pair to recover.
John McGinn was a beneficiary of the enforced break, allowing extra time to rehabilitate an ankle injury sustained in December.
That probably won't be the case for Heaton and Wesley though, with the Daily Mail suggesting that no changes will be allowed in terms of the 25-man squad registration submitted at the end of the last transfer window.
The latest report suggests that the only exceptions that will be considered are 'special circumstances' - a situation that Villa probably won't find themselves in.
Villa boast two senior goalkeepers in the squad to back-up Heaton as well as youth in reverse and unless they suffer an injury catastrophe in that position, they will not be able to re-register Heaton.
In terms of Wesley's registration, it cannot be forgotten that Villa dipped into the market to replace him, not once - but twice. Borja Baston was brought in as a reserve, and Keinan Davis has returned to fitness. Again, how could Villa make the case to register Wesley unless all three strikers fall away, and even then there are youth players who could step up.
Then there is the fitness concern.
While Wesley and Heaton near a return, that's still towards the end of the season. The original timeframe for both injuries suggested a return between August and October 2020. That's still the case, but both players will be aiming to be back by the end of July.
Back on the training pitch in full contact, mind you. It seems like the chance of a Premier League return may have escaped for this season.