birminghammail--2020-03-04--What to do if you have coronavirus symptoms and how to self-isolate

Coronavirus is circulating at the same time as winter coughs , colds and seasonal flu , so it can be difficult to tell them apart .
The strain of coronavirus , known as Covid-19 , often starts with a cough and high temperature .
Other symptoms include a runny nose and shortness of breath .
To protect yourself , wash your hands with soap and hot water more often .
Do this for at least 20 seconds each time .
The NHS says people should also wash their hands when they get home or arrive at work .
Hand sanitiser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available .
Anyone with coughs and sneezes should catch them in a tissue , which is then put in a bin .
Wash your hands afterwards .
People should also avoid close contact with people who are unwell , and avoid touching the eyes , nose or mouth if their hands are not clean .
How is it spread ?
Experts believe the virus is spread in cough and sneeze droplets .
The virus can survive on surfaces for several hours , but it is unclear exactly how long for .
Government scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pass on the virus while having no symptoms themselves .
Most people can continue to go to work , school and other public places .
The current Government advice states mass events and public gatherings should not be cancelled , and people should continue to act normally for now .
People only need to stay at home and self-isolate if they are advised to do so by 111 or a health professional .
How will I know if it is coronavirus or just a cold ?
You will not always be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , coronavirus will result in mild to moderate symptoms , ranging from a few sniffles to needing to rest .
People who have returned in the last 14 days from countries or regions with a high risk of coronavirus should call 111 if they develop symptoms .
Anyone who has been in close contact with a person confirmed to have the virus should also call 111 .
How do I self-isolate if I am asked to ?
If you are told to self-isolate , you should stay at home and not go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You should also not use public transport such as trains or buses , or take taxis .
You should try to avoid close contact with family members and do not have visitors to your home .
However , it is fine for friends , family or delivery drivers to drop off food .
Are there any treatments ?
Not at the moment though scientists are working round the clock to develop some .
Antibiotics will not help as they do not work against viruses .
In most cases , the body will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have recently travelled to affected countries or who have been in close contact with known cases can be tested .
Call 111 and a health professional could be sent to your home with a test kit .
You should stay at home while the results are processed .
The Government is working on more widespread at-home testing , enhanced hospital testing and drive-through testing , though not all of this is yet in place .

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Coronavirus is circulating at the same time as winter coughs, colds and seasonal flu, so it can be difficult to tell them apart.
The strain of coronavirus, known as Covid-19, often starts with a cough and high temperature.
Other symptoms include a runny nose and shortness of breath.
To protect yourself, wash your hands with soap and hot water more often. Do this for at least 20 seconds each time.
The NHS says people should also wash their hands when they get home or arrive at work.
Hand sanitiser can be used if soap is not available.
Anyone with coughs and sneezes should catch them in a tissue, which is then put in a bin. Wash your hands afterwards.
People should also avoid close contact with people who are unwell, and avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth if their hands are not clean.
How is it spread?
Experts believe the virus is spread in cough and sneeze droplets.
The virus can survive on surfaces for several hours, but it is unclear exactly how long for.
Government scientists say a small proportion of people will pass on the virus while having no symptoms themselves.
Should I avoid public places?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
The current Government advice states mass events and public gatherings should not be cancelled, and people should continue to act normally for now.
People only need to stay at home and self-isolate if they are advised to do so by 111 or a health professional.
How will I know if it is coronavirus or just a cold?
You will not always be able to tell. For the vast majority of people, coronavirus will result in mild to moderate symptoms, ranging from a few sniffles to needing to rest.
People who have returned in the last 14 days from countries or regions with a high risk of coronavirus should call 111 if they develop symptoms.
Anyone who has been in close contact with a person confirmed to have the virus should also call 111.
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How do I self-isolate if I am asked to?
If you are told to self-isolate, you should stay at home and not go to work, school or public places.
You should also not use public transport such as trains or buses, or take taxis.
You should try to avoid close contact with family members and do not have visitors to your home.
However, it is fine for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food.
Are there any treatments?
Not at the moment though scientists are working round the clock to develop some.
Antibiotics will not help as they do not work against viruses.
In most cases, the body will fight off coronavirus itself.
Can I get a coronavirus test?
People who have recently travelled to affected countries or who have been in close contact with known cases can be tested.
Call 111 and a health professional could be sent to your home with a test kit. You should stay at home while the results are processed.
The Government is working on more widespread at-home testing, enhanced hospital testing and drive-through testing, though not all of this is yet in place.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Thousands of West Midlands children are victims of domestic abuse but there is very little help for

Thousands of West Midlands children are victims of domestic abuse but there is very little help for them

Up to one in five children and young people are exposed to domestic abuse during their childhood , the House of Commons has been told .
But they will not be protected by new laws designed to fight domestic abuse .
And there is very little support for them , according to Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips .
Before becoming a politician , she worked for organisations supporting women who had experienced abuse at home .
But speaking in the House of Commons , she said : `` I am fairly well versed in the local domestic abuse projects where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their mobile phone numbers , but I would not know where to send a child who needed therapeutic support in Birmingham , the second biggest city in the country . ''
The Government is introducing new legislation to fight domestic abuse , which has been widely welcomed by MPs from all parties .
But a number of MPs expressed concern about the lack of support for children , during a House of Commons debate .
Children can be damaged by domestic abuse in the family home even if they are not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs said .
Ms Phillips ( Lab Yardley ) said : `` We are talking about thousands of children in the West Midlands who , every day , are without someone to confide in , to talk to , or to deal with the trauma they are feeling in their lives . ''
Witnessing domestic abuse can affect children for their whole lives , she said .
`` Anyone who sits for five minutes with people who have been a child victim of domestic abuse , who have grown up in a home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stays with them in adulthood .
`` They are likely to suffer from PTSD and from problems within their own intimate relationships .
All the findings from studies of crime data on knife crime or even terrorism show links to people who grow up in traumatised households .
`` It is imperative for the future of those children and our country that we get this right .
Children must be included in the Bill , and at the same time we must take a huge , wholesale look at funding for children ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins said : `` We know that as many as one in five children in the UK are witness to or exposed to this awful crime type in their households .
We know too that domestic abuse has a devastating impact on young people .
`` Growing up in a household of fear and intimidation can have serious , long-lasting effects on the health , wellbeing and development of a young person . ''
She said the legislation stated that domestic abuse was abuse that affected people aged 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child abuse .
`` The concern is that lowering the age limit below 16 risks blurring the line between child abuse and domestic abuse between adults .
`` Abuse perpetrated by an adult towards someone under 16 is classified as child abuse .
We argue that the distinction needs to be maintained because , as colleagues will know , many interactions with social services and so on may flow from that definition . ''

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Up to one in five children and young people are exposed to domestic abuse during their childhood, the House of Commons has been told.
But they will not be protected by new laws designed to fight domestic abuse. And there is very little support for them, according to Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips.
Before becoming a politician, she worked for organisations supporting women who had experienced abuse at home.
But speaking in the House of Commons, she said: "I am fairly well versed in the local domestic abuse projects where I live, and I have most of their mobile phone numbers, but I would not know where to send a child who needed therapeutic support in Birmingham, the second biggest city in the country."
The Government is introducing new legislation to fight domestic abuse, which has been widely welcomed by MPs from all parties.
But a number of MPs expressed concern about the lack of support for children, during a House of Commons debate. Children can be damaged by domestic abuse in the family home even if they are not the ones being targeted by the abuser, MPs said.
Ms Phillips (Lab Yardley) said: "We are talking about thousands of children in the West Midlands who, every day, are without someone to confide in, to talk to, or to deal with the trauma they are feeling in their lives."
Witnessing domestic abuse can affect children for their whole lives, she said.
"Anyone who sits for five minutes with people who have been a child victim of domestic abuse, who have grown up in a home, will tell us that that trauma stays with them in adulthood.
"They are likely to suffer from PTSD and from problems within their own intimate relationships. All the findings from studies of crime data on knife crime or even terrorism show links to people who grow up in traumatised households.
"It is imperative for the future of those children and our country that we get this right. Children must be included in the Bill, and at the same time we must take a huge, wholesale look at funding for children’s services in the country."
Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins said: "We know that as many as one in five children in the UK are witness to or exposed to this awful crime type in their households. We know too that domestic abuse has a devastating impact on young people.
"Growing up in a household of fear and intimidation can have serious, long-lasting effects on the health, wellbeing and development of a young person."
She said the legislation stated that domestic abuse was abuse that affected people aged 16 and above, to distinguish it from child abuse.
"The concern is that lowering the age limit below 16 risks blurring the line between child abuse and domestic abuse between adults.
"Abuse perpetrated by an adult towards someone under 16 is classified as child abuse. We argue that the distinction needs to be maintained because, as colleagues will know, many interactions with social services and so on may flow from that definition."


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Barclays axes 250 jobs as part of huge shake-up

Banking giant Barclays has announced changes it says will lead to the loss of 250 jobs .
Workers from across a number of sites are being brought together , while as previously announced , a site in Leeds is closing following the landlord 's decision to sell it for residential development .
A statement said : `` In order to drive collaboration , Barclays is moving teams closer together at our UK sites in Glasgow , Greater Manchester and Northampton , where we are investing in new campuses and office space .
`` This will enable us to innovate at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve .
We will do everything we can to support colleagues impacted by the changes announced today , working closely with Unite . ''
Unite said more than 1,000 jobs will be lost as a result of the announcement .
National officer Dominic Hook said : `` The sheer scale of the job cuts announced today by Barclays is alarming .
The decision to close the major Barclays site in Leeds will be devastating for the workforce and the local community .
`` Unite has argued for some time that the bank has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from its committed workforce in Leeds .
Today is indeed a dark day for nearly 800 people who have worked relentlessly to deliver the highest customer service for Barclays customers .
`` To add to the misery today within Barclays , the news of a further 345 staff cuts in over 20 locations is deeply troubling .
`` Unite is from today supporting our members across the country as they absorb the news that Barclays is closing their site in Leeds and making major job cuts in Coventry as well as many other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time of immense uncertainty and worry for the workforce .
The union is working with Barclays to put into place every possible remedy to support the staff in finding suitable alternative employment and offering advice and support to assist colleagues , including redeployment wherever possible . ''

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Banking giant Barclays has announced changes it says will lead to the loss of 250 jobs.
Workers from across a number of sites are being brought together, while as previously announced, a site in Leeds is closing following the landlord's decision to sell it for residential development.
A statement said: "In order to drive collaboration, Barclays is moving teams closer together at our UK sites in Glasgow, Greater Manchester and Northampton, where we are investing in new campuses and office space.
"This will enable us to innovate at pace for the customers and clients we serve. We will do everything we can to support colleagues impacted by the changes announced today, working closely with Unite."
Unite said more than 1,000 jobs will be lost as a result of the announcement.
National officer Dominic Hook said: "The sheer scale of the job cuts announced today by Barclays is alarming. The decision to close the major Barclays site in Leeds will be devastating for the workforce and the local community.
"Unite has argued for some time that the bank has a social responsibility not to walk away from its committed workforce in Leeds. Today is indeed a dark day for nearly 800 people who have worked relentlessly to deliver the highest customer service for Barclays customers.
"To add to the misery today within Barclays, the news of a further 345 staff cuts in over 20 locations is deeply troubling.
"Unite is from today supporting our members across the country as they absorb the news that Barclays is closing their site in Leeds and making major job cuts in Coventry as well as many other key workplaces.
"This is clearly a time of immense uncertainty and worry for the workforce. The union is working with Barclays to put into place every possible remedy to support the staff in finding suitable alternative employment and offering advice and support to assist colleagues, including redeployment wherever possible."


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Perry Barr police officer charged with sexually assaulting woman while off-duty

A Perry Barr police officer is set to appear before magistrates charged with sexually assaulting a woman .
Sergeant Shaukat Zaman is accused of assaulting the woman at her home in Birmingham in March 2019 , while off-duty .
Zaman , who worked as a custody sergeant , was suspended in April 2019 while investigations were carried out .
The officer , who had worked with the force for 17 years , will appear before Birmingham Magistrates charged with one count of sexual assault and another of assault by penetration .
A statement released by West Midlands Police read : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our police officers following claims he sexually assaulted a woman while off duty .
`` Sergeant Shaukat Zaman is set to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today ( 4 March ) accused of assaulting the woman at her home in Birmingham in March 2019 .
`` The 39-year-old − who worked as a custody sergeant in Perry Barr − was suspended in April 2019 while investigations were carried out .
`` The officer − who has worked with the force for 17 years − has been charged with one count of sexual assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he remains suspended from work . ''

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A Perry Barr police officer is set to appear before magistrates charged with sexually assaulting a woman.
Sergeant Shaukat Zaman is accused of assaulting the woman at her home in Birmingham in March 2019, while off-duty.
Zaman, who worked as a custody sergeant, was suspended in April 2019 while investigations were carried out.
The officer, who had worked with the force for 17 years, will appear before Birmingham Magistrates charged with one count of sexual assault and another of assault by penetration.
A statement released by West Midlands Police read: "We’ve charged one of our police officers following claims he sexually assaulted a woman while off duty.
"Sergeant Shaukat Zaman is set to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (4 March) accused of assaulting the woman at her home in Birmingham in March 2019.
"The 39-year-old − who worked as a custody sergeant in Perry Barr − was suspended in April 2019 while investigations were carried out.
"The officer − who has worked with the force for 17 years − has been charged with one count of sexual assault and another of assault by penetration − he remains suspended from work."


birminghammail--2020-03-04--The Aston Villa and Newcastle United update that fans need to know

Aston Villa face a second fixture rescheduling in a matter of weeks , after Newcastle United progressed to the FA Cup quarter finals .
Steve Bruce 's side beat West Brom 3-2 to move into the final eight of the competition for the first time since 2006 .
Those fixtures will be played on the weekend of March 21 , the day Villa were scheduled to make the trip to St James ' Park .
Villa already have one game in hand on their relegation rivals , after their fixture vs Sheffield United was moved to accommodate the Carabao Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Villa , with results elsewhere seeing them drop into the Premier League relegation zone .
The new dates for both fixtures have yet to be confirmed , with the Blades ' cup progression also meaning they will need to reschedule their league clash with Manchester United .
A spokesman for the Premier League was unable to confirm a date for Villa 's rearranged fixture with Sheffield United as it still `` depends on a number of factors '' .
This is your round up of all things Villa ; the one-stop shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Villans throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Why Aston Villa 's big day will be remembered for wrong reasons - READ • Rated - The relegation run in & how Aston Villa 's hopes stack up - READ For all your latest AVFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gossip , click here You can follow our Villa reporter Ashley Preece on Twitter , and his email address is ashley.preece @ reachplc.com A report in the national press claimed Man City against Arsenal could be arranged for March 11 , with Villa 's fixture against the Blades set to follow suit .
However , should that not happen , it could leave Dean Smith 's side facing a fixture pile-up in the final weeks of the season .
With the potential of nine games in the last six weeks of the campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday night at Leicester City , giving their rivals the first chance to extend the gap and heap pressure on them .

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Aston Villa face a second fixture rescheduling in a matter of weeks, after Newcastle United progressed to the FA Cup quarter finals.
Steve Bruce's side beat West Brom 3-2 to move into the final eight of the competition for the first time since 2006.
Those fixtures will be played on the weekend of March 21, the day Villa were scheduled to make the trip to St James' Park.
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Villa already have one game in hand on their relegation rivals, after their fixture vs Sheffield United was moved to accommodate the Carabao Cup final.
It was a bad weekend for Villa, with results elsewhere seeing them drop into the Premier League relegation zone.
The new dates for both fixtures have yet to be confirmed, with the Blades' cup progression also meaning they will need to reschedule their league clash with Manchester United.
A spokesman for the Premier League was unable to confirm a date for Villa's rearranged fixture with Sheffield United as it still "depends on a number of factors".
A report in the national press claimed Man City against Arsenal could be arranged for March 11, with Villa's fixture against the Blades set to follow suit.
However, should that not happen, it could leave Dean Smith's side facing a fixture pile-up in the final weeks of the season. With the potential of nine games in the last six weeks of the campaign.
Villa play their next fixture on Monday night at Leicester City, giving their rivals the first chance to extend the gap and heap pressure on them.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--The Prodigy's heartbreaking Keith Flint tribute on anniversary of death

The Prodigy have remembered frontman Keith Flint a year after his death , saying that his `` light blazes strong '' .
The band 's much-loved vocalist was found dead at his home in Essex on March 4 last year at the age of 49 .
A post from The Prodigy 's official Twitter account shared by band members Liam Howlett and Maxim said : `` One year has gone by since you left us , we miss you everyday man , your light blazes strong .
`` You will always be here with us coz as you know - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Punk brother , Forever in our hearts , Liam and Maxim x £theprodigy £raisetheroof £weliveforever . ''
Fans of the late singer took to social media to pay their respects to him , with one writing : `` One year ago today we lost Keith Flint .
His presence on stage was like no other .
`` Will never forget you .
Sleep well brother xx . ''
Another tweeted : `` One year ago today .
I shall be blasting The Prodigy this morning , and remembering .
`` I still wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair style .
£KeithFlint . ''
One fan wrote that he was `` the loveliest human being '' while using the hashtag £keef , a nickname of Flint 's .
The singer rose to fame in the Brit Award-winning electronic band in the 1990s and was known for hits including Firestarter and Breathe .
The Prodigy released their latest album , No Tourists , in November 2018 , their seventh consecutive number one record .
Flint was found hanged and had unspecified amounts of cocaine , alcohol and codeine in his system .

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The Prodigy have remembered frontman Keith Flint a year after his death, saying that his "light blazes strong".
The band's much-loved vocalist was found dead at his home in Essex on March 4 last year at the age of 49.
A post from The Prodigy's official Twitter account shared by band members Liam Howlett and Maxim said: "One year has gone by since you left us, we miss you everyday man, your light blazes strong.
"You will always be here with us coz as you know - WE LIVE FOREVER...!
"Stay Punk brother, Forever in our hearts, Liam and Maxim x £theprodigy £raisetheroof £weliveforever."
Fans of the late singer took to social media to pay their respects to him, with one writing: "One year ago today we lost Keith Flint. His presence on stage was like no other.
"Will never forget you. Sleep well brother xx."
Another tweeted: "One year ago today. I shall be blasting The Prodigy this morning, and remembering.
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"I still wish that I could get away with that hair style. £KeithFlint."
One fan wrote that he was "the loveliest human being" while using the hashtag £keef, a nickname of Flint's.
The singer rose to fame in the Brit Award-winning electronic band in the 1990s and was known for hits including Firestarter and Breathe.
The Prodigy released their latest album, No Tourists, in November 2018, their seventh consecutive number one record.
Flint was found hanged and had unspecified amounts of cocaine, alcohol and codeine in his system.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Slaven Bilic wanted league and cup - but West Brom's priorities are clear

West Brom are out of the FA Cup after Premier League Newcastle United punished their defensive errors in either half in a five goal thriller at The Hawthorns .
Miguel Almiron found the net twice in the first period , before Valentino Lazaro appeared to kill the game as a contest within a minute of the second half beginning .
Albion rallied , though , and pulled goals back through Matty Phillips and Kenneth Zohore .
They left it too late , however , and now it ’ s full steam ahead with their quest for promotion .
Here are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Bilic has his say after Baggies defeat - READ • The player ratings from The Hawthorns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com “ The league is the priority .
Maybe we were greedy , we wanted both , which is not wrong , ” Slaven Bilic said after the match , when asked if he regretted making so many changes .
There was , indeed , plenty of experience in the starting line up that he selected , but a bugbear of many supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup will be that the boss ought to have gone with as strong a side as he could name .
Bilic did , in fairness , offer a disclaimer on Monday that alterations would be made , though that pattern was predictable based on his selection policy in previous rounds , and that their promotion bid had to take precedence with ten matches to play , Understandable , of course , but it won ’ t satisfy some who think that both league AND cup were achievable this season - or at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defeat here , following on from that unforeseen set-back at home to lowly Wigan on Saturday , means that Albion have now won just two of their last nine encounters at The Hawthorns .
It ’ s a far cry from their points tally on the road ; indeed they ’ ve been excellent this season away from their perceived home comforts , comfortably the best in the division , but in front of their own supporters things haven ’ t been going quite as swimmingly - at least dating back to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday .
They endured a similar run at B71 under Darren Moore last season , while keeping themselves in touch at the top with their results on their travels , before Jimmy Shan transformed home soil into a fortress at the season ’ s end .
Statistically there ’ s been very little to complain about so far this season , but you ’ d hope that Albion can rediscover that homely winning feeling on a regular basis in the run-in .
There were players here who were presented with opportunities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult for Bilic .
Some didn ’ t take their chance , but others did their best to force their way into his thinking .
Since the January transfer window closed , Matt Phillips - an Albion regular in the first half of the season - found himself out of the starting XI .
Indeed fellow wide man Kyle Edwards found himself out of the match-day squad altogether , but both as expected were granted game time from the off here .
They were two of Albion ’ s better players , too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Phillips , on another day , might ’ ve had a hat-trick , while Edwards played parts in both of Albion ’ s late goals .
Kenneth Zohore was another , too , as he used his cameo to claim an assist and his fifth goal of the season .

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West Brom are out of the FA Cup after Premier League Newcastle United punished their defensive errors in either half in a five goal thriller at The Hawthorns.
Miguel Almiron found the net twice in the first period, before Valentino Lazaro appeared to kill the game as a contest within a minute of the second half beginning.
Albion rallied, though, and pulled goals back through Matty Phillips and Kenneth Zohore. They left it too late, however, and now it’s full steam ahead with their quest for promotion.
Here are the talking points from B71.
Age old argument
“The league is the priority. Maybe we were greedy, we wanted both, which is not wrong,” Slaven Bilic said after the match, when asked if he regretted making so many changes.
There was, indeed, plenty of experience in the starting line up that he selected, but a bugbear of many supporters who still hold romantic views of the FA Cup will be that the boss ought to have gone with as strong a side as he could name.
Bilic did, in fairness, offer a disclaimer on Monday that alterations would be made, though that pattern was predictable based on his selection policy in previous rounds, and that their promotion bid had to take precedence with ten matches to play, Understandable, of course, but it won’t satisfy some who think that both league AND cup were achievable this season - or at least a day out at Wembley.
Homesick
Defeat here, following on from that unforeseen set-back at home to lowly Wigan on Saturday, means that Albion have now won just two of their last nine encounters at The Hawthorns.
It’s a far cry from their points tally on the road; indeed they’ve been excellent this season away from their perceived home comforts, comfortably the best in the division, but in front of their own supporters things haven’t been going quite as swimmingly - at least dating back to that hammering of Swansea, who they visit on Saturday.
They endured a similar run at B71 under Darren Moore last season, while keeping themselves in touch at the top with their results on their travels, before Jimmy Shan transformed home soil into a fortress at the season’s end.
Statistically there’s been very little to complain about so far this season, but you’d hope that Albion can rediscover that homely winning feeling on a regular basis in the run-in.
Food for thought
There were players here who were presented with opportunities to make team selection in the Championship increasingly difficult for Bilic. Some didn’t take their chance, but others did their best to force their way into his thinking.
Since the January transfer window closed, Matt Phillips - an Albion regular in the first half of the season - found himself out of the starting XI.
Indeed fellow wide man Kyle Edwards found himself out of the match-day squad altogether, but both as expected were granted game time from the off here.
They were two of Albion’s better players, too, over the course of the piece. Phillips, on another day, might’ve had a hat-trick, while Edwards played parts in both of Albion’s late goals. Kenneth Zohore was another, too, as he used his cameo to claim an assist and his fifth goal of the season.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--The hidden apps hackers are using to target smartphones in latest cyber crimewave

Hackers are increasingly using hidden apps to target mobile phone users with malware becoming more difficult to remove .
Researchers from cybersecurity firm McAfee have published their latest Mobile Threat Report , which warns of the rise of hidden app attacks and their ability to access user data .
According to the annual study , phone users are being targeted by malicious apps which disguise themselves as popular downloads before hiding their icon , making them and the malware they contain harder to remove .
The research said hidden app attacks made up around 50 per cent of malicious activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent on the year before .
McAfee fellow and chief scientist Raj Samani said : `` There exists a growing trend for many apps to remain hidden , stealing precious resources and important data from the device that acts as the remote control to consumers ' digital world .
`` Now more than ever , it is critical consumers make themselves aware of modern threats and the steps they can take to defend themselves against them , such as staying on legitimate app stores and reading reviews carefully . ''
McAfee 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to install advertising malware on smartphones , which fraudulently increases advertising revenue by redirecting users to different ad types and topics in a way that hides the infection .
The research found one app pretending to be the game Call Of Duty and another pretending to be photo-editing tool FaceApp which could be found in links in YouTube videos and other search results from people looking for free or `` cracked '' apps outside official stores .
McAfee 's researchers said once these apps were installed on a device , their icons changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when tapped to open they would display an error message and tell users to tap OK to uninstall .
Following these steps would instead complete the installation and also hide the fake Settings icon , making the app harder to find to remove it and the malware .
`` The objective of these hidden apps is relatively straightforward : generate money for the developer , '' Mr Samani said .
`` And it is a growing threat , with almost half of all malware on the mobile platform consisting of hidden apps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to only download apps and other content from official app stores , keep their software up to date and monitor their digital IDs to stay aware of any changes or actions they did not make .
Any changes can be a sign a device or account has been compromised .

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Hackers are increasingly using hidden apps to target mobile phone users with malware becoming more difficult to remove.
Researchers from cybersecurity firm McAfee have published their latest Mobile Threat Report, which warns of the rise of hidden app attacks and their ability to access user data.
According to the annual study, phone users are being targeted by malicious apps which disguise themselves as popular downloads before hiding their icon, making them and the malware they contain harder to remove.
The research said hidden app attacks made up around 50 per cent of malicious activity in 2019, an increase of 30 per cent on the year before.
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McAfee fellow and chief scientist Raj Samani said: "There exists a growing trend for many apps to remain hidden, stealing precious resources and important data from the device that acts as the remote control to consumers' digital world.
"Now more than ever, it is critical consumers make themselves aware of modern threats and the steps they can take to defend themselves against them, such as staying on legitimate app stores and reading reviews carefully."
McAfee's report said some hackers use hidden apps to install advertising malware on smartphones, which fraudulently increases advertising revenue by redirecting users to different ad types and topics in a way that hides the infection.
(Image: Yui Mok / PA Wire)
The research found one app pretending to be the game Call Of Duty and another pretending to be photo-editing tool FaceApp which could be found in links in YouTube videos and other search results from people looking for free or "cracked" apps outside official stores.
McAfee's researchers said once these apps were installed on a device, their icons changed to mimic the Settings app, but when tapped to open they would display an error message and tell users to tap OK to uninstall.
Following these steps would instead complete the installation and also hide the fake Settings icon, making the app harder to find to remove it and the malware.
"The objective of these hidden apps is relatively straightforward: generate money for the developer," Mr Samani said.
"And it is a growing threat, with almost half of all malware on the mobile platform consisting of hidden apps."
The report urges mobile phone users to only download apps and other content from official app stores, keep their software up to date and monitor their digital IDs to stay aware of any changes or actions they did not make. Any changes can be a sign a device or account has been compromised.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--33 stone thrill-seeker loses half her body weight after being shamed at theme park

A super-slimmer who weighed almost 33 stone lost half her body weight after being shamed into shedding the pounds - when she was too big to fit on roller coasters .
Fiona West , 25 , lost 16 stone after being left mortified when she was told she was too big to ride on two attractions at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando , Florida .
The staff nurse , who would regularly gorge on deep-fried mars bars and Krispy Kreme donuts , had loved theme parks since she was a child .
But her weight meant she could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the designated bag holder on family trips to Alton Towers .
A dream holiday to Florida in 2017 with boyfriend Chris Cochrane , 30 , turned into a nightmare when the safety bars on two rides would not close over her belly .
Determined to get on the Rip Ride Rockitt and the Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey rides , Fiona booked a return trip for the following year immediately after landing home .
But despite losing nine stone for the holiday in 2018 , she was again forced into an embarrassing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the queue .
It inspired Fiona to lose a further seven stone in just 12 months to trim down to 16st 13lbs and fit on the rides with ease - and finally enjoy her dream holiday .
Fiona said : “ I was distraught when I could n't fit on the second time .
I 'd lost nine stone and thought I had done fantastic and was down to a size 24 .
“ I 'll never forget that day at Universal I had to climb down out of the ride .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 'is it even worth it ? '
I 've put all this effort into losing weight and I still ca n't fit on the rides .
“ I was over the moon the year after when I could finally go on them .
`` I was down to a size 18 and all the clothes I bought for the holiday were too big for me .
`` It was just the best holiday ever , I cried tears of joy when I could fit in the seat - and I did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Fiona , from Coatbridge in Lanarkshire , Scotland , had ballooned to a whopping 32st 13lbs after living on a diet of junk food since she was a child .
She was regularly told by doctors she would be dead before she was 30 if she did not lose weight .
Fiona would gorge on Chinese takeaways , chicken nuggets , chips and would even keep a teaspoon in the glovebox of her car so she could eat chocolate yoghurts .
She had tried to diet in the past , but lacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After her second trip to the US , she joined Slimming World with her mum and stuck to the low-calorie plan which saw her lose seven stone in just a year .
She ditched the sugary snacks and fatty takeaways and began to eat more low-calorie meals such as Slimming World-friendly cooked breakfasts and cauliflower pizza .
She said : “ I had done Slimming World before and it had worked , but I just never took it seriously .
“ I would always fall off the wagon and go back again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had a goal in mind and wanted to stick to it .
`` My boyfriend has been the biggest support if he did n't tell me I could do it and book the holiday with me I would probably still be where I was .
`` If I can do it , anyone can .
`` I had seen so many dietitians , hospital weight management programmes and had been told by several doctors that I would be in a coffin before I was 30 .
`` “ I have always loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot as a child .
“ I had never been to Disney but Chris had been with his family a few times .
“ I had been to Thorpe Park and Alton Towers and I did not fit on a single ride .
“ I tried everything at Alton Towers and was left holding the bags while everyone else went on the rides . ''
Fiona , who got engaged to Chris during their most recent Florida trip , plans to get down to 13st this year - to make her total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would always skip breakfast .
Lunch : Sandwich , chocolate , crisps and fizzy pop .
Afternoon snacks : A couple of bags of crisps , more chocolate and Krispy Kreme donuts .
Dinner : Pizza , chips , chicken nuggets or takeaways such as Chinese .
Breakfast : Two satsumas and an apple through the week .
At weekends , a slimming world-friendly cooked breakfast .
Lunch : Soup , egg muffins or a Subway salad .
Dinner : Slimming world recipes such as acauliflower pizza , Diet Cola chicken ( which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Snacks : Fiona still manages to have two bags of Ringos crisps per day and enjoys chocolate flavoured Slimming World high fibre bars .

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A super-slimmer who weighed almost 33 stone lost half her body weight after being shamed into shedding the pounds - when she was too big to fit on roller coasters.
Fiona West, 25, lost 16 stone after being left mortified when she was told she was too big to ride on two attractions at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida.
The staff nurse, who would regularly gorge on deep-fried mars bars and Krispy Kreme donuts, had loved theme parks since she was a child.
But her weight meant she could not fit on most rides and would be the designated bag holder on family trips to Alton Towers.
A dream holiday to Florida in 2017 with boyfriend Chris Cochrane, 30, turned into a nightmare when the safety bars on two rides would not close over her belly.
(Image: Fiona West / SWNS)
Determined to get on the Rip Ride Rockitt and the Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey rides, Fiona booked a return trip for the following year immediately after landing home.
But despite losing nine stone for the holiday in 2018, she was again forced into an embarrassing climb down when she reached the front of the queue.
It inspired Fiona to lose a further seven stone in just 12 months to trim down to 16st 13lbs and fit on the rides with ease - and finally enjoy her dream holiday.
(Image: Fiona West / SWNS)
Fiona said: “I was distraught when I couldn't fit on the second time. I'd lost nine stone and thought I had done fantastic and was down to a size 24.
“I'll never forget that day at Universal I had to climb down out of the ride. I was devastated.
“I thought, 'is it even worth it?' I've put all this effort into losing weight and I still can't fit on the rides.
(Image: Fiona West / SWNS)
“I was over the moon the year after when I could finally go on them.
"I was down to a size 18 and all the clothes I bought for the holiday were too big for me.
"It was just the best holiday ever, I cried tears of joy when I could fit in the seat - and I didn't even need a modified seat either."
Fiona, from Coatbridge in Lanarkshire, Scotland, had ballooned to a whopping 32st 13lbs after living on a diet of junk food since she was a child.
She was regularly told by doctors she would be dead before she was 30 if she did not lose weight.
(Image: Fiona West / SWNS)
Fiona would gorge on Chinese takeaways, chicken nuggets, chips and would even keep a teaspoon in the glovebox of her car so she could eat chocolate yoghurts.
She had tried to diet in the past, but lacked the motivation to stick to it.
After her second trip to the US, she joined Slimming World with her mum and stuck to the low-calorie plan which saw her lose seven stone in just a year.
She ditched the sugary snacks and fatty takeaways and began to eat more low-calorie meals such as Slimming World-friendly cooked breakfasts and cauliflower pizza.
She said: “I had done Slimming World before and it had worked, but I just never took it seriously.
“I would always fall off the wagon and go back again.
“This time, I was determined and had a goal in mind and wanted to stick to it.
"My boyfriend has been the biggest support if he didn't tell me I could do it and book the holiday with me I would probably still be where I was.
"If I can do it, anyone can.
"I had seen so many dietitians, hospital weight management programmes and had been told by several doctors that I would be in a coffin before I was 30.
"“I have always loved Theme Parks, I used to go a lot as a child.
“I had never been to Disney but Chris had been with his family a few times.
(Image: Fiona West / SWNS)
“I had been to Thorpe Park and Alton Towers and I did not fit on a single ride.
“I tried everything at Alton Towers and was left holding the bags while everyone else went on the rides."
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Fiona, who got engaged to Chris during their most recent Florida trip, plans to get down to 13st this year - to make her total weight loss 20st for 2020.
Meal plan
Before:
Fiona would always skip breakfast.
Lunch: Sandwich, chocolate, crisps and fizzy pop.
Afternoon snacks: A couple of bags of crisps, more chocolate and Krispy Kreme donuts.
Dinner: Pizza, chips, chicken nuggets or takeaways such as Chinese.
Now:
Breakfast: Two satsumas and an apple through the week. At weekends, a slimming world-friendly cooked breakfast.
Lunch: Soup, egg muffins or a Subway salad.
Dinner: Slimming world recipes such as acauliflower pizza, Diet Cola chicken (which tastes like Chinese), bun-less burgers.
Snacks: Fiona still manages to have two bags of Ringos crisps per day and enjoys chocolate flavoured Slimming World high fibre bars.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Kingshurst Parade - When work will start, how much it will cost, what it will look like

A major redevelopment of Kingshurst Parade continues to take shape , with a planning application finally set to be submitted this year .
The Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) looks at the latest concept masterplan for the project and answers some of the most common questions about what stage the scheme has reached and what the future holds .
When will work start on the Kingshurst Parade redevelopment ?
This is probably the most pressing question for residents given that a project to replace the existing shopping area has been on the table for some 15 years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hoping to see work start on-site in 2022 .
Ahead of work on the ground getting underway , an outline planning application for the scheme would be submitted in early summer of this year , with a detailed application and funding approval set for 2021 .
Lisa Whitton , project manager for UK Central , conceded there was some scepticism because of previous delays but insisted things were moving forward .
`` We can say we are in a much better , stronger position than we have ever been before , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some very positive support from the West Midlands Combined Authority ( WMCA ) . ''
Why is the scheme taking so long ?
Two other `` village centres '' have been completed at North Arran Way , in Smith 's Wood , and Chelmund 's Cross , with the third shopping precinct - Kingshurst - still waiting for work to begin .
Council officers have suggested that the situation at Kingshurst is more complicated than at the neighbouring sites , given the number of properties which are not in actual fact council-owned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extra layer of complexity involving the acquisition of premises , Cllr Ian Courts , who leads the Conservative-run authority , has said he would have liked progress to have been quicker , but has insisted the scale of the proposed scheme had to be taken into account .
`` We are absolutely committed to drawing on our experiences from Smith ’ s Wood and Chelmund ’ s Cross , '' he said last month .
It 's also fair to say that the economy saw significant upheaval in the years after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
When the financial crash happened in the late noughties , a number of plans were updated and at one stage it was considered whether or not the Kingshurst redevelopment should in fact be more of a refurbishment .
After consulting with the community , this more limited scheme was ruled out by councillors , who agreed they would forge ahead with a whole-sale rebuilding programme .
What will the project include ?
The concept masterplan gives an idea of where different buildings will slot into the new scheme .
The project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimum of 40 per cent of which will be affordable , 1,050 sqm of commercial units ( including a convenience store to anchor the retail area ) and a purpose-built health centre which will bring a GP surgery , dentist and pharmacy under one roof .
The scheme is seen as something of a blueprint for how the council should consider similar developments in future , with an emphasis on encouraging healthy lifestyles and a design which deters crime and anti-social behaviour .
A key part of this is a more open development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of buildings and the neighbouring parkland .
The local authority is also keen that the new premises connect closely with existing facilities such as Kingshurst Primary School and St Barnabas Church .
Who is taking the project forward ?
A key difference with this scheme is that it wo n't be overseen by the North Solihull Partnership - the collection of public and private sector organisations which handled the last two village centres .
The partnership , launched at the very start of the Regeneration , was officially wound up last summer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the works and the project is one of several which falls under the UK Central umbrella - covering a series of large-scale developments within the borough .
How much will it cost ?
Council officers did not want to be drawn on a figure during the recent public drop-in session , although a number was given during last week 's Full Council .
During the meeting , Cllr Bob Sleigh , cabinet member for resources , told the budget debate that the overall cost would be in the region of £34 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has successfully raised almost £5 million from the WMCA to `` get things moving '' , but the remainder of the funding needs to be locked in - with Cllr Sleigh admitting this was a way away .
The local Labour councillors are concerned much of the initial investment will be eaten up with acquisitions , but further detail on raising the outstanding sum is expected over the next year .
What are the outstanding issues ?
There is likely to be pressure from within the community to increase the share of affordable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach of residents is a key demand , particularly following the controversy over the price tag of the properties built at nearby Babbs Mill , which meant the loss of part of the nature reserve .
Ms Whitton said there would be discussions about the properties provided , including involvement from Solihull Community Housing ( SCH ) .
There is also strong support among residents for ensuring a sizeable community space is built into the complex .
The old youth centre , on Marston Drive , recently reopened its doors and locals hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a permanent venue within the redesigned village centre .
The council will also have to overcome the sense of distrust among some locals , who have been left disillusioned by the fact previous timetables have fallen by the wayside .
Alan Nash , a former Mayor of Solihull who still serves as a Fordbridge town councillor , pointed out that the scheme was being talked about when he wore the chains of office some 15 years ago .
He has said the borough council now has to convince residents that the redevelopment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will happen in the next two years ?
If work does begin in 2022 , there will inevitably be questions about the process in the next couple of years .
This will include minimising the uncertainty for the residents and remaining businesses and how to combat anti-social behaviour on an increasingly empty parade .
Chelmsley Wood councillor Chris Williams ( Green ) has already asked that work is done to avoid a repeat of a problem during the Chelmund 's Cross redevelopment , during which a Post Office issued with a CPO abruptly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it actually needed to .
Ms Whitton said that CCTV would help with security but residents would also be asked what steps they would like to see taken during the crucial period before workers arrive on-site .
Kingshurst resident Paul Sultana , among those attending the recent drop-in session , said that reopening the youth centre had been `` a great start '' in restoring some life to the run-down centre in the short term .
Asked what else could be done to avoid the area looking like a ghost town , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty units look more attractive .
`` Outdoor art and vinyls - perhaps covering the history of the local area - so it is n't just bare plyboard , '' he suggested .
With the scheme some `` 15 years in the making '' , he said some of the scepticism from those living nearby was `` understandable '' , but he was encouraged that plans were at last being brought forward .
How can residents have their say ?
Local opinions about the concept masterplan are being collected , which will feed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planning department .
Officers have said that comments will be incorporated into the process , with a chance of making some tweaks in the coming months .
Although the council admits that the need to phase the development and a number of other constraints mean that there are limits to just how significant changes at this stage will be .
If you were unable to make it along to one of the two public exhibitions last week , you can complete an online survey .
Comments are open until March 18 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Residents can sign up to online bulletins about the Kingshurst village centre project via the council 's StayConnected system .
If you live or work within one of the properties within the proposed development area and want to talk confidentially then please contact Carol Jordan on 0121 704 8736 or email carol.jordan @ solihull.gov.uk to arrange a meeting .

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A major redevelopment of Kingshurst Parade continues to take shape, with a planning application finally set to be submitted this year.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) looks at the latest concept masterplan for the project and answers some of the most common questions about what stage the scheme has reached and what the future holds.
When will work start on the Kingshurst Parade redevelopment?
This is probably the most pressing question for residents given that a project to replace the existing shopping area has been on the table for some 15 years.
Under the current timetable, the council is hoping to see work start on-site in 2022.
Ahead of work on the ground getting underway, an outline planning application for the scheme would be submitted in early summer of this year, with a detailed application and funding approval set for 2021.
Lisa Whitton, project manager for UK Central, conceded there was some scepticism because of previous delays but insisted things were moving forward.
"We can say we are in a much better, stronger position than we have ever been before," she said. "We have got some very positive support from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)."
Why is the scheme taking so long?
Two other "village centres" have been completed at North Arran Way, in Smith's Wood, and Chelmund's Cross, with the third shopping precinct - Kingshurst - still waiting for work to begin.
Council officers have suggested that the situation at Kingshurst is more complicated than at the neighbouring sites, given the number of properties which are not in actual fact council-owned. This, they say, has added an extra layer of complexity involving the acquisition of premises,
Cllr Ian Courts, who leads the Conservative-run authority, has said he would have liked progress to have been quicker, but has insisted the scale of the proposed scheme had to be taken into account.
(Image: Solihull Council)
"We are absolutely committed to drawing on our experiences from Smith’s Wood and Chelmund’s Cross," he said last month.
It's also fair to say that the economy saw significant upheaval in the years after the North Solihull Regeneration was launched 15 years ago.
When the financial crash happened in the late noughties, a number of plans were updated and at one stage it was considered whether or not the Kingshurst redevelopment should in fact be more of a refurbishment.
After consulting with the community, this more limited scheme was ruled out by councillors, who agreed they would forge ahead with a whole-sale rebuilding programme.
What will the project include?
The concept masterplan gives an idea of where different buildings will slot into the new scheme.
The project includes up to 86 homes, a minimum of 40 per cent of which will be affordable, 1,050 sqm of commercial units (including a convenience store to anchor the retail area) and a purpose-built health centre which will bring a GP surgery, dentist and pharmacy under one roof.
The scheme is seen as something of a blueprint for how the council should consider similar developments in future, with an emphasis on encouraging healthy lifestyles and a design which deters crime and anti-social behaviour.
A key part of this is a more open development, with less separation between the cluster of buildings and the neighbouring parkland.
The local authority is also keen that the new premises connect closely with existing facilities such as Kingshurst Primary School and St Barnabas Church.
Who is taking the project forward?
A key difference with this scheme is that it won't be overseen by the North Solihull Partnership - the collection of public and private sector organisations which handled the last two village centres.
The partnership, launched at the very start of the Regeneration, was officially wound up last summer.
This leaves the council taking the lead with the works and the project is one of several which falls under the UK Central umbrella - covering a series of large-scale developments within the borough.
(Image: Solihull Council)
How much will it cost?
Council officers did not want to be drawn on a figure during the recent public drop-in session, although a number was given during last week's Full Council.
During the meeting, Cllr Bob Sleigh, cabinet member for resources, told the budget debate that the overall cost would be in the region of £34 million.
The council has confirmed that it has successfully raised almost £5 million from the WMCA to "get things moving", but the remainder of the funding needs to be locked in - with Cllr Sleigh admitting this was a way away.
The local Labour councillors are concerned much of the initial investment will be eaten up with acquisitions, but further detail on raising the outstanding sum is expected over the next year.
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What are the outstanding issues?
There is likely to be pressure from within the community to increase the share of affordable housing.
Ensuring that properties are within reach of residents is a key demand, particularly following the controversy over the price tag of the properties built at nearby Babbs Mill, which meant the loss of part of the nature reserve.
Ms Whitton said there would be discussions about the properties provided, including involvement from Solihull Community Housing (SCH).
There is also strong support among residents for ensuring a sizeable community space is built into the complex.
The old youth centre, on Marston Drive, recently reopened its doors and locals hope that frequent use will strengthen the case for a permanent venue within the redesigned village centre.
The council will also have to overcome the sense of distrust among some locals, who have been left disillusioned by the fact previous timetables have fallen by the wayside.
Alan Nash, a former Mayor of Solihull who still serves as a Fordbridge town councillor, pointed out that the scheme was being talked about when he wore the chains of office some 15 years ago.
He has said the borough council now has to convince residents that the redevelopment is finally on the horizon.
What will happen in the next two years?
If work does begin in 2022, there will inevitably be questions about the process in the next couple of years.
This will include minimising the uncertainty for the residents and remaining businesses and how to combat anti-social behaviour on an increasingly empty parade.
(Image: David Irwin)
Chelmsley Wood councillor Chris Williams (Green) has already asked that work is done to avoid a repeat of a problem during the Chelmund's Cross redevelopment, during which a Post Office issued with a CPO abruptly left its premises - many months before it actually needed to.
Ms Whitton said that CCTV would help with security but residents would also be asked what steps they would like to see taken during the crucial period before workers arrive on-site.
Kingshurst resident Paul Sultana, among those attending the recent drop-in session, said that reopening the youth centre had been "a great start" in restoring some life to the run-down centre in the short term.
Asked what else could be done to avoid the area looking like a ghost town, he hoped there could be ways to make empty units look more attractive.
"Outdoor art and vinyls - perhaps covering the history of the local area - so it isn't just bare plyboard," he suggested.
With the scheme some "15 years in the making", he said some of the scepticism from those living nearby was "understandable", but he was encouraged that plans were at last being brought forward.
How can residents have their say?
Local opinions about the concept masterplan are being collected, which will feed into the proposals which ultimately go to the planning department.
Officers have said that comments will be incorporated into the process, with a chance of making some tweaks in the coming months.
Although the council admits that the need to phase the development and a number of other constraints mean that there are limits to just how significant changes at this stage will be.
If you were unable to make it along to one of the two public exhibitions last week, you can complete an online survey. Comments are open until March 18.
Where can I get more information?
Residents can sign up to online bulletins about the Kingshurst village centre project via the council's StayConnected system.
If you live or work within one of the properties within the proposed development area and want to talk confidentially then please contact Carol Jordan on 0121 704 8736 or email carol.jordan@solihull.gov.uk to arrange a meeting.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Bhavini Pravin's family's 'ripped apart' as man, 23, charged with murder

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a `` beautiful girl '' was stabbed to death .
Bhavini Pravin was found seriously injured by East Midlands Ambulance Service at a property in Moores Road , Leicester , at 12.39pm on Monday , Leicestershire Police said .
The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene .
Jigukumar Sorthi , 23 , of East Park Road , Leicester , has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed/sharply pointed weapon , the force added .
He is set to appear at the city 's magistrates ' court on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her family said in a statement : `` As a family we could never have imagined that one day we would be issuing a tribute to Bhavini under such circumstances .
`` Our world has been ripped apart by her death and we ca n't believe she has gone .
A light has gone out in our lives .
`` Bhavini was a devoted daughter and sister , loved by all who knew her .
`` She was beautiful , kind and sweet .
Our lives will never be the same without her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Bhavini to be at peace and for our request for privacy to be respected . ''

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A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a "beautiful girl" was stabbed to death.
Bhavini Pravin was found seriously injured by East Midlands Ambulance Service at a property in Moores Road, Leicester, at 12.39pm on Monday, Leicestershire Police said.
The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jigukumar Sorthi, 23, of East Park Road, Leicester, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed/sharply pointed weapon, the force added.
He is set to appear at the city's magistrates' court on Wednesday.
Paying tribute to Miss Pravin, her family said in a statement: "As a family we could never have imagined that one day we would be issuing a tribute to Bhavini under such circumstances.
"Our world has been ripped apart by her death and we can't believe she has gone. A light has gone out in our lives.
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"Bhavini was a devoted daughter and sister, loved by all who knew her.
"She was beautiful, kind and sweet. Our lives will never be the same without her.
"All we can hope for is Bhavini to be at peace and for our request for privacy to be respected."


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Manchester United dealt transfer blow over Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham - reports

Borussia Dortmund will beat a number of elite clubs to the punch in the chase for Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham , according to a large number of reports this morning .
The Bundesliga side will add another young 'mega-talent ' - Bellingham - to their young ranks according to Bild and ESPN , amongst others .
Liverpool , Manchester United , Chelsea , Bayern Munich and Dortmund have all been named as teams interested in Bellingham , but Dortmund are believed to be the front-runners in the chase - by some distance .
The youngster will not be taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Leicester , but will be set to play an important part in the remainder of the campaign for Birmingham City .
It is believed that Bellingham has visited Dortmund 's training facilities ahead of a summer move , and left impressed - a familiar scenario for anyone Dortmund attempt to purchase .
What 's more , the Blues youngster would become their record transfer , with Dortmund willing to eclipse the signing of Mats Hummels by paying up to 35 million euros for the player .
Bellingham would not be heading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has made over 30 Championship appearances for Birmingham City this season , and the Blues man has enjoyed a starring role across the front and in the middle of the park .
The outlook of the potential transfer deal is not too unlike the signing of another wonderkid - Erling Braut Haaland .
Haaland had visited a number of clubs before signing with Dortmund , and was the subject of a large pack hunt in the transfer market .
There is a bit of a difference when we reflect on the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City to become a star at Dortmund .
Unlike Haaland or Bellingham , the English wing-wonder had n't yet started for his side .
American wonderkids Christian Pulisic and Giovanni Reyna broke through the mold at BVB as well - with Pulisic emerging as the United State 's main hope in international football , while Reyna is impressing as a 17-year-old in Germany 's top tier .
`` We do n't buy superstars , we create them . ''
were the words of BVB youth co-ordinator Lars Ricken , and it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high performance levels are snapped up at a young age , players do make their name at Dortmund at a high level rather quickly - including Haaland , Reyna and Sancho , who have taken great leaps forward in a short space of time .
Jude Bellingham could be the next one .
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Borussia Dortmund will beat a number of elite clubs to the punch in the chase for Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham, according to a large number of reports this morning.
The Bundesliga side will add another young 'mega-talent' - Bellingham - to their young ranks according to Bild and ESPN, amongst others.
Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Dortmund have all been named as teams interested in Bellingham, but Dortmund are believed to be the front-runners in the chase - by some distance.
The youngster will not be taking part in tonight's FA Cup clash with Leicester, but will be set to play an important part in the remainder of the campaign for Birmingham City.
It is believed that Bellingham has visited Dortmund's training facilities ahead of a summer move, and left impressed - a familiar scenario for anyone Dortmund attempt to purchase.
What's more, the Blues youngster would become their record transfer, with Dortmund willing to eclipse the signing of Mats Hummels by paying up to 35 million euros for the player.
Bellingham would not be heading to the Bundesliga as an unknown prospect - he has made over 30 Championship appearances for Birmingham City this season, and the Blues man has enjoyed a starring role across the front and in the middle of the park.
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The outlook of the potential transfer deal is not too unlike the signing of another wonderkid - Erling Braut Haaland. Haaland had visited a number of clubs before signing with Dortmund, and was the subject of a large pack hunt in the transfer market.
There is a bit of a difference when we reflect on the situation of Jadon Sancho though, who left Manchester City to become a star at Dortmund.
Unlike Haaland or Bellingham, the English wing-wonder hadn't yet started for his side. American wonderkids Christian Pulisic and Giovanni Reyna broke through the mold at BVB as well - with Pulisic emerging as the United State's main hope in international football, while Reyna is impressing as a 17-year-old in Germany's top tier.
"We don't buy superstars, we create them." were the words of BVB youth co-ordinator Lars Ricken , and it's hard to argue.
While talents with high performance levels are snapped up at a young age, players do make their name at Dortmund at a high level rather quickly - including Haaland, Reyna and Sancho, who have taken great leaps forward in a short space of time.
Jude Bellingham could be the next one. Remember the name that Blues fans already know well


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic waives flight change fees for new bookings in March

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is waiving flight change fees for new bookings due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Cases of the virus have so far led the Foreign Office to advise against travel to areas of China , South Korea and northern Italy and the outbreak has led to a drop in bookings for many airlines .
In response , the airline owned by Richard Branson has introduced a new flexible booking policy to give its customers peace of mind when they book a flight .
Customers who book a flight between March 4 and March 31 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a later date , free of charge , should they need to .
That includes those customers who 've booked using airmiles and miles plus money .
The new policy is available to customers for travel up to and including September 30 , 2020 and tickets can be reissued up until the day before departure .
While people planning to book a trip praised the move - those who had already booked , and therefore the policy wo n't apply , were less than pleased .
One person wrote : `` Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but what about us customers who booked months ago ?
Because we ’ ve already paid you don ’ t care ? ''
Another wrote : `` Really silly policy .
It should be for anyone with tickets already booked during this period , surely .
Yes , yes , I know 'customer team is always happy to discuss ... ' '' '' I booked in February so this means i can not move my ticket ?
Bit unfair . ''
Replying to comments on social media , Virgin Atlantic clarified : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however our customer centre team is always happy to discuss your travel plans and be as accommodating as possible , according to the terms of your ticket . ''
So far Virgin Atlantic has suspended flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai with cancellations until the April 19 .
What are your rights if your flight is cancelled ?
You wo n't lose your money if your flight is cancelled , or your airline has chosen to cancel flights due to coronavirus , following FCO advice .
Passengers will be entitled to either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flight to their final destination , or a free replacement flight at a later date .
Those who choose not to travel and have booked their flight through VA before March 4 may be subject to a cancellation fee if the flight is n't cancelled , and the FCO does not advise against travel to that location .

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Virgin Atlantic has announced it is waiving flight change fees for new bookings due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Cases of the virus have so far led the Foreign Office to advise against travel to areas of China, South Korea and northern Italy and the outbreak has led to a drop in bookings for many airlines.
In response, the airline owned by Richard Branson has introduced a new flexible booking policy to give its customers peace of mind when they book a flight.
Customers who book a flight between March 4 and March 31, 2020 will be eligible to change their flight at a later date, free of charge, should they need to.
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That includes those customers who've booked using airmiles and miles plus money.
The new policy is available to customers for travel up to and including September 30, 2020 and tickets can be reissued up until the day before departure.
While people planning to book a trip praised the move - those who had already booked, and therefore the policy won't apply, were less than pleased.
One person wrote: "Great to see your worried about new bookings but what about us customers who booked months ago? Because we’ve already paid you don’t care?"
Another wrote: "Really silly policy. It should be for anyone with tickets already booked during this period, surely. Yes, yes, I know 'customer team is always happy to discuss...'"
"I booked in February so this means i cannot move my ticket? Bit unfair."
Replying to comments on social media, Virgin Atlantic clarified: "This policy is for new bookings only, however our customer centre team is always happy to discuss your travel plans and be as accommodating as possible, according to the terms of your ticket."
So far Virgin Atlantic has suspended flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai with cancellations until the April 19.
What are your rights if your flight is cancelled?
You won't lose your money if your flight is cancelled, or your airline has chosen to cancel flights due to coronavirus, following FCO advice.
Passengers will be entitled to either a full refund, a free replacement flight to their final destination, or a free replacement flight at a later date.
Those who choose not to travel and have booked their flight through VA before March 4 may be subject to a cancellation fee if the flight isn't cancelled, and the FCO does not advise against travel to that location.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Coronavirus cases rise to 53 with officials warning of rapid rise in infections

Two more people have been infected with coronavirus in the UK , bringing the country 's total to 53 as health officials warn there will be `` some deaths '' .
The new cases were discovered in Tayside , Scotland , and officials do n't know if they were linked the country 's first case which was discovered in the same region .
The announcement came after Professor Chris Whitty , Public Health England 's chief medical officer of health , said the UK will probably see `` some deaths '' and a rapid rise in infections in the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely '' , the Mirror reports .
If a major outbreak occurs , Britons may have to avoid going to the pub , eating out and attending public events for three months to stop the spread of the virus , it has been stated .
The Government is launching a renewed public information campaign urging people to wash their hands to contain the killer bug , also known as Covid-19 .
Meanwhile , a staff member at the North Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has also tested positive for coronavirus .
A statement says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of hospital staff has tested presumptive positive for Covid-19 following a trip to northern Italy .
“ On returning from the trip the member of staff sensibly self-isolated and did not come into work or have any contact with patients .
We can assure the public that the risk remains low .
The Trust is operating normally and there is no need to cancel any appointments.
” Professor Chris Whitty , Public Health England ’ s chief medical officer , has appeared on a number of TV and radio programmes this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told ITV ’ s Good Morning Britain : “ I think it is much more likely than not that we are going to deal with a significant epidemic .
“ How big it is , I think is currently still pretty uncertain .
But that there will be an epidemic I think is now highly likely .
”

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Tom Davidson, Chris Kitching, Brett Gibbons)

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Two more people have been infected with coronavirus in the UK, bringing the country's total to 53 as health officials warn there will be "some deaths".
The new cases were discovered in Tayside, Scotland, and officials don't know if they were linked the country's first case which was discovered in the same region.
The announcement came after Professor Chris Whitty, Public Health England's chief medical officer of health, said the UK will probably see "some deaths" and a rapid rise in infections in the next six weeks, making an epidemic "likely", the Mirror reports.
If a major outbreak occurs, Britons may have to avoid going to the pub, eating out and attending public events for three months to stop the spread of the virus, it has been stated.
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The Government is launching a renewed public information campaign urging people to wash their hands to contain the killer bug, also known as Covid-19.
Meanwhile, a staff member at the North Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has also tested positive for coronavirus.
A statement says: “The Trust can confirm that member of hospital staff has tested presumptive positive for Covid-19 following a trip to northern Italy.
“On returning from the trip the member of staff sensibly self-isolated and did not come into work or have any contact with patients. We can assure the public that the risk remains low. The Trust is operating normally and there is no need to cancel any appointments.”
Professor Chris Whitty, Public Health England’s chief medical officer, has appeared on a number of TV and radio programmes this morning to speak about the latest updates.
He told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: “I think it is much more likely than not that we are going to deal with a significant epidemic.
“How big it is, I think is currently still pretty uncertain. But that there will be an epidemic I think is now highly likely.”


birminghammail--2020-03-04--Moment burglars drill into jewellers in £300,000 heist - before being caught at Birmingham Airport

The moment a trio of burglars - one of whom was arrested at Birmingham Airport - stole £300,000 worth of goods at a jewellers in a heist as a marathon took place nearby has surfaced .
The shocking footage , which can be viewed above , at the top of the story , saw three burglars rumbled on CCTV .
They took almost £300,000 worth of goods at a jewellers after drilling a hole to gain access .
The video shows one of the thieves vandalising the CCTV cameras in a bid to avoid being seen .
Another can then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the burglars tunnelled into secure areas of the store via an adjourning wall from a neighbouring property .
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join our Facebook group here The incident took place at a high-end jewellers located on Fleet Street , London , over the course of a weekend on Saturday , March 23 and Sunday , March 24 , last year .
Metropolitan Police has now revealed criminals Florin-Cristin Neagu , 46 , and Sorin-Marian Munteanu , 44 - both Romanian nationals of no fixed abode in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglary at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday , March 3 .
A third perpetrator , Nicolae Sisca , 46 , also a Romanian national of no fixed abode in the UK , pleaded guilty to burglary at an earlier hearing on Thursday , 20 June 2019 , reports WalesOnline .
Neagu and Munteanu were sentenced at the same court on Tuesday to six years ' imprisonment .
Sisca was sentenced on Thursday , 20 June 2019 to four years and six months ' imprisonment .
The court heard that the defendants carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jewellers .
Detectives from the Met 's Flying Squad discovered that between Monday , March 11 , and Thursday , 21 March , 2019 , that Sisca and Munteanu were carrying out reconnaissance work of their target .
Mobile phone records and ANPR data showed that they were in the vicinity a number of times before the burglary .
They were also caught on CCTV entering an adjacent property ( a bookmakers ) and looking at where the cameras and fire exits were .
While Munteanu reached through the letterbox of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They then swapped roles and Sisca attempted to reach through the letterbox twice before both men left in the direction of Fleet Street .
Neagu is captured on CCTV in a vehicle nearby at about 4.45pm , before walking along Chancery Lane shortly before 5pm .
A few minutes later , all three men returned to the communal doorway and Sisca once again placed his hand through the letterbox - this time being successful in gaining entrance .
Munteanu then pulled an item of clothing over his face before entering the communal hallway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then with a white substance .
Neagu is then captured on CCTV going between his vehicle and the venue several times .
At about 6.05pm , Sisca and Munteanu entered the venue and did not leave for five and a half hours .
While they were inside , Neagu stayed outside the venue keeping a lookout - leaving only a few times to go to his vehicle and deliver objects , such as bags and long poles , to Sisca and Munteanu .
By around 11.30pm the trio left .
Neagu headed back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the other two walked towards the Strand , in London .
The three defendants returned to the venue the following day ( Sunday , March 24 ) carrying rucksacks and holdalls and once again gained entry by reaching through the letterbox .
Neagu again kept watch for an hour and a half while his accomplices were inside the venue .
At about 4pm , the store 's alarm system was triggered and they all left around five minutes later .
A few hours later , Neagu returned and waited a while before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store once again .
Neagu again kept watch for about an hour and a half before the three left the area shortly before 9pm .
In the early hours of Monday , March 25 2019 , a delivery driver entered the bookmakers and saw a large pile of rubble on the floor , a large hole in the wall and jewellery boxes left on the stairs before calling the police .
The CCTV inside the bookmakers had not been vandalised by the burglars so it captured them forcing their way into the store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and look around before leaving .
There was no other intrusion into the bookmakers indicating that it was not the intended target and the burglars had made a hole in the wrong wall .
The thieves then decided to make a second large hole that allowed them to enter the jewellery shop .
However , the CCTV system inside the shop was removed and has never been recovered .
The burglars carried out an untidy search of the premises and fled with £298,987.12 worth of items .
The damage caused to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also attempted to gain entry to a safe , but this was not successful .
Neagu left the country on the evening of Monday , March 25 , by the Eurotunnel .
Munteanu and Sisca arrived at Birmingham International Airport early the following day .
Munteanu successfully made it through passport control , but Sisca was stopped and detained .
His DNA was found to be a match to the crime scene in Fleet Street .
Sisca was subsequently arrested on April 11 and charged after .
It was n't until July 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 29 .
Munteanu was arrested in Romania on September 26 , and was extradited on October 22 .
Both of the defendants ' DNA was matched to items at the crime scene - including a cigarette end outside the premises where CCTV captured Neagu smoking .
Neagu and Munteanu both pleaded not guilty , but they were convicted by a jury who took less than an hour to reach the verdict .
Detective Constable Leisa Johnson , the investigating officer from Flying Squad , said : `` The defendants spent a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this burglary .
`` I 'm pleased that the jury agreed with the overwhelming evidence against Neagu and Munteanu and were quickly able to reach a guilty verdict .
`` The victim has understandably been left distressed by this heinous crime after the defendants targeted their beloved business and damaged irreplaceable items during their frenzy .
I hope today 's convictions and sentences will give them a small measure of comfort and closure . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Charlotte Smith, James Rodger)

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The moment a trio of burglars - one of whom was arrested at Birmingham Airport - stole £300,000 worth of goods at a jewellers in a heist as a marathon took place nearby has surfaced.
The shocking footage, which can be viewed above, at the top of the story, saw three burglars rumbled on CCTV.
They took almost £300,000 worth of goods at a jewellers after drilling a hole to gain access.
The video shows one of the thieves vandalising the CCTV cameras in a bid to avoid being seen.
Another can then be seen crawling through a hole shortly after the burglars tunnelled into secure areas of the store via an adjourning wall from a neighbouring property.
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community, join our Facebook group here
The incident took place at a high-end jewellers located on Fleet Street, London, over the course of a weekend on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, last year.
Metropolitan Police has now revealed criminals Florin-Cristin Neagu, 46, and Sorin-Marian Munteanu, 44 - both Romanian nationals of no fixed abode in the UK - were found guilty of burglary at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday, March 3.
A third perpetrator, Nicolae Sisca, 46, also a Romanian national of no fixed abode in the UK, pleaded guilty to burglary at an earlier hearing on Thursday, 20 June 2019, reports WalesOnline.
Neagu and Munteanu were sentenced at the same court on Tuesday to six years' imprisonment.
Sisca was sentenced on Thursday, 20 June 2019 to four years and six months' imprisonment.
The court heard that the defendants carried out a 'sophisticated and daring' burglary at the jewellers.
Detectives from the Met's Flying Squad discovered that between Monday, March 11, and Thursday, 21 March, 2019, that Sisca and Munteanu were carrying out reconnaissance work of their target.
Mobile phone records and ANPR data showed that they were in the vicinity a number of times before the burglary. They were also caught on CCTV entering an adjacent property (a bookmakers) and looking at where the cameras and fire exits were.
While Munteanu reached through the letterbox of the store, Sisca kept look out.
They then swapped roles and Sisca attempted to reach through the letterbox twice before both men left in the direction of Fleet Street. Neagu is captured on CCTV in a vehicle nearby at about 4.45pm, before walking along Chancery Lane shortly before 5pm.
A few minutes later, all three men returned to the communal doorway and Sisca once again placed his hand through the letterbox - this time being successful in gaining entrance. Munteanu then pulled an item of clothing over his face before entering the communal hallway and vandalising the CCTV cameras by covering then with a white substance. Neagu is then captured on CCTV going between his vehicle and the venue several times.
At about 6.05pm, Sisca and Munteanu entered the venue and did not leave for five and a half hours.
While they were inside, Neagu stayed outside the venue keeping a lookout - leaving only a few times to go to his vehicle and deliver objects, such as bags and long poles, to Sisca and Munteanu.
By around 11.30pm the trio left. Neagu headed back to his vehicle with the long pole while the other two walked towards the Strand, in London. The three defendants returned to the venue the following day (Sunday, March 24) carrying rucksacks and holdalls and once again gained entry by reaching through the letterbox.
Neagu again kept watch for an hour and a half while his accomplices were inside the venue. At about 4pm, the store's alarm system was triggered and they all left around five minutes later.
A few hours later, Neagu returned and waited a while before Munteanu and Sisca headed back into the store once again. Neagu again kept watch for about an hour and a half before the three left the area shortly before 9pm. In the early hours of Monday, March 25 2019, a delivery driver entered the bookmakers and saw a large pile of rubble on the floor, a large hole in the wall and jewellery boxes left on the stairs before calling the police. The CCTV inside the bookmakers had not been vandalised by the burglars so it captured them forcing their way into the store.
The footage shows a man crawl out and look around before leaving. There was no other intrusion into the bookmakers indicating that it was not the intended target and the burglars had made a hole in the wrong wall. The thieves then decided to make a second large hole that allowed them to enter the jewellery shop. However, the CCTV system inside the shop was removed and has never been recovered.
The burglars carried out an untidy search of the premises and fled with £298,987.12 worth of items.
The damage caused to the venue amounted to about £16,000. They also attempted to gain entry to a safe, but this was not successful. Neagu left the country on the evening of Monday, March 25, by the Eurotunnel.
Munteanu and Sisca arrived at Birmingham International Airport early the following day.
Munteanu successfully made it through passport control, but Sisca was stopped and detained. His DNA was found to be a match to the crime scene in Fleet Street. Sisca was subsequently arrested on April 11 and charged after. It wasn't until July 20 was Neagu arrested in Romania and extradited on August 29.
Munteanu was arrested in Romania on September 26, and was extradited on October 22.
Both of the defendants' DNA was matched to items at the crime scene - including a cigarette end outside the premises where CCTV captured Neagu smoking. Neagu and Munteanu both pleaded not guilty, but they were convicted by a jury who took less than an hour to reach the verdict. Detective Constable Leisa Johnson, the investigating officer from Flying Squad, said: "The defendants spent a considerable amount of time planning and organising this burglary.
"I'm pleased that the jury agreed with the overwhelming evidence against Neagu and Munteanu and were quickly able to reach a guilty verdict. "The victim has understandably been left distressed by this heinous crime after the defendants targeted their beloved business and damaged irreplaceable items during their frenzy. I hope today's convictions and sentences will give them a small measure of comfort and closure."