birminghammail--2020-05-29--Bullring & Grand Central shopping centres to reopen in June

Birmingham ’ s Bullring & Grand Central is to reopen on June 15 .
The city ’ s premier shopping centres will be welcoming back customers but are warning of queues after implementing a raft of social distancing measures to combat the spread of coronavirus .
Shoppers will face a one-way system , hand sanitiser points , queuing systems , shop workers in personal protective equipment and longer waits as live monitoring to control footfall is introduced .
Customers are encouraged to check for information on specific brands ’ opening times before they visit .
Selected restaurant will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected from the Government in the coming weeks on when these venues can reopen for dine-in customers .
• Introduction of one-way system to help customers safely navigate the centre • Clear signage throughout reminding consumers of the need to follow social distancing guidance , and to avoid shopping in large groups • Using the centre ’ s communication channels including social media , digital in-mall displays and tannoy announcements to remind visitors about how to stay safe • Live monitoring of footfall to ensure there aren ’ t too many people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Introduction of queuing outside the destination when required to manage capacity • Installation of fixed hand sanitiser stations throughout the destination • Contactless payment with retailers for transactions will be encouraged Moor St and Centre Car Parks will be open but customers are advised to check ahead if they wish to use the Edgbaston St car park .
Stephanie Lacey , General Manager , said : “ It has been a really challenging time for everyone , and we are hugely grateful to the key workers that have done so much over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Grand Central , we ’ re working really hard to make sure we can re-open on 15 June , and that we can do so safely .
“ We ask that people be patient with us though , as the way we shop is going to be different for a while , and visits might take longer than usual .
“ We can ’ t wait to re-open , and to welcome back our customers.
” Mark Bourgeois , Managing Director UK & Ireland at Hammerson , said : “ Our priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our customers , retailers and colleagues .
We have considered carefully how to create an operating environment that allows the centre and brands to reopen safely .
“ Throughout our destinations we will display clear information for consumers on how to shop in this new environment , and we also have technology in place allowing us to monitor visitor numbers , to ensure there are never too many people in our spaces at any one time .
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Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central is to reopen on June 15.
The city’s premier shopping centres will be welcoming back customers but are warning of queues after implementing a raft of social distancing measures to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Shoppers will face a one-way system, hand sanitiser points, queuing systems, shop workers in personal protective equipment and longer waits as live monitoring to control footfall is introduced.
Customers are encouraged to check for information on specific brands’ opening times before they visit.
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Selected restaurant will be available for takeaway and delivery with further guidance expected from the Government in the coming weeks on when these venues can reopen for dine-in customers.
The social distancing measures include:
Introduction of one-way system to help customers safely navigate the centre
Clear signage throughout reminding consumers of the need to follow social distancing guidance, and to avoid shopping in large groups
Using the centre’s communication channels including social media, digital in-mall displays and tannoy announcements to remind visitors about how to stay safe
Regular cleaning with a focus on key customer touch points
Live monitoring of footfall to ensure there aren’t too many people in the centre at any one time
Introduction of queuing outside the destination when required to manage capacity
Installation of fixed hand sanitiser stations throughout the destination
All customer-facing centre colleagues will wear protective clothing
Contactless payment with retailers for transactions will be encouraged
Moor St and Centre Car Parks will be open but customers are advised to check ahead if they wish to use the Edgbaston St car park.
Stephanie Lacey, General Manager, said: “It has been a really challenging time for everyone, and we are hugely grateful to the key workers that have done so much over the past few months.
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“At Bullring & Grand Central, we’re working really hard to make sure we can re-open on 15 June, and that we can do so safely.
“We ask that people be patient with us though, as the way we shop is going to be different for a while, and visits might take longer than usual.
“We can’t wait to re-open, and to welcome back our customers.”
Mark Bourgeois, Managing Director UK & Ireland at Hammerson, said: “Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of all of our customers, retailers and colleagues. We have considered carefully how to create an operating environment that allows the centre and brands to reopen safely.
“Throughout our destinations we will display clear information for consumers on how to shop in this new environment, and we also have technology in place allowing us to monitor visitor numbers, to ensure there are never too many people in our spaces at any one time.”


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Holte End speakers - Fans share how Aston Villa should approach season return

Thursday has been a significant day in piecing together how the returning Premier League will look .
Aston Villa and their 19 top flight rivals , who are back in group training and who have given the green light to conduct in full contact training , will return to the field of play next month , with Villa themselves being the first up when they host Sheffield United in their game in hand .
With matches inevitably behind closed doors , deciding on how the games will be carved up among the broadcasting companies has been high up on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - you can read all about the schedules here .
This is what the Villa fans make of the plans to get back underway next month .
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Completely different atmosphere Kevin Whitehouse : Whilst I wholeheartedly disagree with professional football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pace of the fixture schedule will give it a summer tournament feel .
Hopefully will replace the lack of atmosphere .
Seth Schoem : Just stay above the line thats all we want , final 9 games will be tough Neil Hearne : They should play recordings of the Holte End over the Stadium speaker Matt Shelley : # avfc beat # sufc .
U heard it here first .
Sheff U are an absolutely fantastic team and fair play to them , I want them in Europe over anyone else .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives now .
We win this .
Lewis Price : Come on lads , make sure we are still in the league by the time we get back in the stadium Simon Rock : I reckon 4 wins will keep us up , lets do this Simon Lines : June 17th it is then .
I remain confident we can stay up .
Fresh start , no one is in form or out of form .
Everyone at a level playing field .
John McGinn back .
10 games to go .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or two on top .
Believe !
Richard Griffiths : So , 17th of June it is ... .
Behind closed doors ... .
I ’ ll watch the games where I can , I do believe we will stay up , but on the flip side I won ’ t be upset at all if we go down ... .. Premier League have handled this whole situation terribly .
Savo ’ s Bandana : Can ’ t wait for the meltdown at our starting 11 announcement on 17th june Alex Blanchard : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being back ; the first game is my beloved Villa vs Sheff Utd , in an empty stadium ... we ’ ll be wishing for no more football after 20 minutes !
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Thursday has been a significant day in piecing together how the returning Premier League will look.
Aston Villa and their 19 top flight rivals, who are back in group training and who have given the green light to conduct in full contact training, will return to the field of play next month, with Villa themselves being the first up when they host Sheffield United in their game in hand.
With matches inevitably behind closed doors, deciding on how the games will be carved up among the broadcasting companies has been high up on the list of topics that have been discussed - you can read all about the schedules here.
This is what the Villa fans make of the plans to get back underway next month.
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Aston Villa fans on plans to resume
Simon Osborn: Would it be a good idea for the squad to train at an empty VP to get used to the silence. Completely different atmosphere
Kevin Whitehouse: Whilst I wholeheartedly disagree with professional football being played in empty stadiums the fast pace of the fixture schedule will give it a summer tournament feel. Hopefully will replace the lack of atmosphere.
Seth Schoem: Just stay above the line thats all we want, final 9 games will be tough
Neil Hearne: They should play recordings of the Holte End over the Stadium speaker
Matt Shelley: #avfc beat #sufc. U heard it here first. Sheff U are an absolutely fantastic team and fair play to them, I want them in Europe over anyone else. But we are literally dog fighting for our lives now. We win this.
Lewis Price: Come on lads, make sure we are still in the league by the time we get back in the stadium
Simon Rock: I reckon 4 wins will keep us up, lets do this
Simon Lines: June 17th it is then. I remain confident we can stay up. Fresh start, no one is in form or out of form. Everyone at a level playing field. John McGinn back. 10 games to go. We need 4 wins possibly with a draw or two on top. Believe!
Richard Griffiths: So, 17th of June it is.... Behind closed doors.... I’ll watch the games where I can, I do believe we will stay up, but on the flip side I won’t be upset at all if we go down..... Premier League have handled this whole situation terribly.
Savo’s Bandana: Can’t wait for the meltdown at our starting 11 announcement on 17th june
Alex Blanchard: Everyone getting excited over the @premierleague being back; the first game is my beloved Villa vs Sheff Utd, in an empty stadium... we’ll be wishing for no more football after 20 minutes!!


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Wolves favourite reveals he was denied Aston Villa transfer

Kevin Doyle has revealed that he was close to joining Aston Villa , 12-months before he joined Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The Republic of Ireland international burst onto the scene with the Royals , guiding them to promotion with a record 106 points , before an impressive first season in the top-flight .
However , in 2007/08 Reading were relegated and much of Steve Coppell 's side were sold , including full-back Nicky Shorey , who signed for Villa for £3m .
Sign up to your club 's newsletter here And Doyle has admitted that he could have followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club turning down a number of bids for the striker .
`` I was close to leaving - Reading had a couple of bids in for me and Nicky Shorey went at the time as well , '' Doyle told BerkshireLive .
`` They put in an offer for me in the previous January and then at the end of the season too .
They were spending a lot of money at the time and signing a lot of players but Reading decided to keep me and have another go in the Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappointed for a few days or so but once it was done it was done .
`` I had only been in England two or three years and I felt I owed Reading a lot .
They always looked after me contractually wise and I did n't feel like I needed to leave or should force a move .
`` I was still happy to be a Reading player and I felt I owed Steve Coppell and the club .
It was n't an issue for me and I was n't throwing my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Reading , Doyle netted 18 goals in the Championship , before they lost in the play-offs - and just one week later , his move away was finally agreed , when Wolves matched a clause in his contract .
He added : `` I was waiting around to see what happened but Wolves matched by buy-out clause a week after the end of the season and I signed for them a week or two later .
`` It all moved very quickly and I was n't a Reading player any more .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ life at Molineux , winning the Players ' Player of the Season Award , netting nine goals and being extensively linked with a move to Arsenal .
Doyle made almost 200 appearances for Wolves , before leaving for Colorado Rapid in MLS in 2015 .

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Kevin Doyle has revealed that he was close to joining Aston Villa, 12-months before he joined Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Republic of Ireland international burst onto the scene with the Royals, guiding them to promotion with a record 106 points, before an impressive first season in the top-flight.
However, in 2007/08 Reading were relegated and much of Steve Coppell's side were sold, including full-back Nicky Shorey, who signed for Villa for £3m.
And Doyle has admitted that he could have followed Shorey to B6, with the Berskhire club turning down a number of bids for the striker.
"I was close to leaving - Reading had a couple of bids in for me and Nicky Shorey went at the time as well," Doyle told BerkshireLive.
"They put in an offer for me in the previous January and then at the end of the season too. They were spending a lot of money at the time and signing a lot of players but Reading decided to keep me and have another go in the Championship.
"At the time I was disappointed for a few days or so but once it was done it was done.
"I had only been in England two or three years and I felt I owed Reading a lot. They always looked after me contractually wise and I didn't feel like I needed to leave or should force a move.
"I was still happy to be a Reading player and I felt I owed Steve Coppell and the club. It wasn't an issue for me and I wasn't throwing my toys out the pram.”
After staying with Reading, Doyle netted 18 goals in the Championship, before they lost in the play-offs - and just one week later, his move away was finally agreed, when Wolves matched a clause in his contract.
He added: "I was waiting around to see what happened but Wolves matched by buy-out clause a week after the end of the season and I signed for them a week or two later.
"It all moved very quickly and I wasn't a Reading player any more."
He enjoyed a fast start to life at Molineux, winning the Players' Player of the Season Award, netting nine goals and being extensively linked with a move to Arsenal.
Doyle made almost 200 appearances for Wolves, before leaving for Colorado Rapid in MLS in 2015.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Covid-19 patients who have surgery at higher risk of death - Birmingham study

Patients are at increased risk of dying after surgery if they have Covid-19 , according to a new study .
It recommends postponing all non-critical surgery during the pandemic .
The research led by the University of Birmingham found that people with SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes the Covid-19 disease - experience `` substantially worse postoperative outcomes than would be expected for similar patients who do not have SARS-CoV-2 infection . ''
For coronavirus patients who had surgery , the number of deaths are almost as high as those of the sickest patients admitted to intensive care after catching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risky operations were major surgery such as hip surgery or colon cancer surgery ( 26.9 % death rate ) and then emergency surgery ( 25.6 % ) .
Mortality rates were higher in men ( 28.4 % ) than in women ( 18.2 % ) , and in patients aged 70 or over ( 33.7 % ) compared with those aged under 70 ( 13.9 % ) .
Report co-author Aneel Bhangu , Senior Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Birmingham , said : `` We would normally expect mortality for patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under 1 % , but our study suggests that in SARS-CoV-2 patients these mortality rates are much higher in both minor surgery ( 16.3 % ) and elective surgery ( 18.9 % ) .
`` These mortality rates are greater than those reported for even the highest-risk patients before the pandemic .
`` Men aged 70 and over undergoing emergency surgery are at particularly high risk of mortality , so these patients may benefit from their procedures being postponed . ''
Post-operative pulmonary complications occurred in 51 % of coronavirus patients who underwent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as pneumonia , acute respiratory distress syndrome , or requiring unexpected ventilation .
Report co-author Dmitri Nepogodiev , Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham commented `` Worldwide an estimated 28.4 million elective operations were cancelled due to disruption caused by Covid-19 .
`` Our data suggests that it was the right decision to postpone operations at a time when patients were at risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 in hospital .
`` There 's now an urgent need for investment by governments and health providers in to measures to ensure that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This includes provision of adequate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , establishment of pathways for rapid preoperative SARS-CoV-2 testing , and consideration of the role of dedicated 'cold ' surgical centres . ''
The findings of the university-led NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery have been published in The Lancet .
Countries participating in the study were : Algeria , Azerbaijan , Belgium , Croatia , Denmark , Egypt , France , Germany , Greece , Ireland , Israel , Italy , Jordan , Libya , Mexico , Netherlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sudan , Switzerland , Turkey , United Kingdom and United States .

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Patients are at increased risk of dying after surgery if they have Covid-19, according to a new study.
It recommends postponing all non-critical surgery during the pandemic.
The research led by the University of Birmingham found that people with SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes the Covid-19 disease - experience "substantially worse postoperative outcomes than would be expected for similar patients who do not have SARS-CoV-2 infection."
For coronavirus patients who had surgery, the number of deaths are almost as high as those of the sickest patients admitted to intensive care after catching Covid-19 in the community.
The most risky operations were major surgery such as hip surgery or colon cancer surgery (26.9% death rate ) and then emergency surgery (25.6%).
Mortality rates were higher in men (28.4%) than in women (18.2%), and in patients aged 70 or over (33.7%) compared with those aged under 70 (13.9%).
Other risk factors included severe pre-existing medical problems, cancer surgery, major procedures or emergency surgery.
Report co-author Aneel Bhangu, Senior Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Birmingham, said: "We would normally expect mortality for patients having minor or elective surgery to be under 1%, but our study suggests that in SARS-CoV-2 patients these mortality rates are much higher in both minor surgery (16.3%) and elective surgery (18.9%).
"These mortality rates are greater than those reported for even the highest-risk patients before the pandemic.
"Men aged 70 and over undergoing emergency surgery are at particularly high risk of mortality, so these patients may benefit from their procedures being postponed."
Post-operative pulmonary complications occurred in 51% of coronavirus patients who underwent surgery.
These complications included conditions such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or requiring unexpected ventilation.
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Report co-author Dmitri Nepogodiev, Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham commented "Worldwide an estimated 28.4 million elective operations were cancelled due to disruption caused by Covid-19.
"Our data suggests that it was the right decision to postpone operations at a time when patients were at risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 in hospital.
"There's now an urgent need for investment by governments and health providers in to measures to ensure that as surgery restarts patient safety is prioritised.
"This includes provision of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), establishment of pathways for rapid preoperative SARS-CoV-2 testing, and consideration of the role of dedicated 'cold' surgical centres."
The findings of the university-led NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery have been published in The Lancet.
Researchers examined data for 1,128 patients from 235 hospitals.
Countries participating in the study were: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Libya, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd

Sacked Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin who was filmed kneeling on the neck of George Floyd moments before his death , has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter .
Mr Floyd died on Monday ( May 25 ) after the cop was filmed pushing him to the ground and kneeling on his neck for at least eight minutes while he was handcuffed .
Attorney Mike Freeman announced today ( May 29 ) that Chauvin is in police custody after been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter .
The disturbing footage of the incident has sparked fury across Minneapolis , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people fron Minneapolis residents to Hollywood A Listers have protested at the footage of the horrifying way Mr Floyd was treated by police - ultimately leading to his death .
Mr Freeman said : `` We are in the process of continuing to review the evidence .
There may be subsequent charges later . ''
A detailed criminal complaint will be released later today , he said .
If convicted of murder in the third degree , Mr Chauvin faces up to 25 years in prison .
After Mr Floyd 's death , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cops involved in the arrest .
Mr Floyd was detained after allegedly using a fake $ 20 note in a shop .
In the widely circulated footage the 46-year-old can be heard saying he could not breathe , before paramedics are seen lifting him on to a stretcher and into an ambulance .
He was later pronounced dead in hospital .
Today ( May 29 ) Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed the arrest of Chavin , having earlier described Mr Floyd 's death as `` murder '' .
Minneapolis City Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Floyd both worked as bouncers at the same nightclub and knew each other .
It is understood there is no currently no action being taken against the three other officers involved in Mr Floyd 's arrest - Thomas Lane , Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng .
New footage which has emerged today appears to show three officers kneeling on his neck .
In a statement today former President Barack Obama called for the incident to be fully investigated .
He wrote : `` It ca n't be 'normal . '
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals , we can and must be better . ''
Earlier this week , Mr Floyd 's brother Philonise Floyd told news channel CNN : `` These guys need to be arrested , convicted of murder , and given the death penalty .
They need to .
They took my brother 's life . ''
Walz said he understood the protests and that the community had `` lost faith '' in the police force .
The city 's mayor Jacob Freyer said the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were white . ''
Current President Donald Trump tweeted that the rioters `` thugs '' , and warned `` when the looting starts , the shooting starts '' .
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said today he expected `` swift '' justice for the officers involved .
The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis , the union representing the city 's police force , said it was `` not time to rush to judgment . ''
`` We must review all video .
We must wait for the medical examiner 's report , '' it @ @

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Sacked Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin who was filmed kneeling on the neck of George Floyd moments before his death, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Mr Floyd died on Monday ( May 25) after the cop was filmed pushing him to the ground and kneeling on his neck for at least eight minutes while he was handcuffed.
Attorney Mike Freeman announced today ( May 29) that Chauvin is in police custody after been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
The disturbing footage of the incident has sparked fury across Minneapolis, the US and the world.
Millions of people fron Minneapolis residents to Hollywood A Listers have protested at the footage of the horrifying way Mr Floyd was treated by police - ultimately leading to his death.
Mr Freeman said: "We are in the process of continuing to review the evidence. There may be subsequent charges later."
A detailed criminal complaint will be released later today, he said. If convicted of murder in the third degree, Mr Chauvin faces up to 25 years in prison.
After Mr Floyd's death, Chauvin was sacked along with three other cops involved in the arrest. Mr Floyd was detained after allegedly using a fake $20 note in a shop.
In the widely circulated footage the 46-year-old can be heard saying he could not breathe, before paramedics are seen lifting him on to a stretcher and into an ambulance.
He was later pronounced dead in hospital.
Today (May 29) Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed the arrest of Chavin, having earlier described Mr Floyd's death as "murder".
(Image: Christine T. Nguyen/Minnesota Public Radio via AP)
Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said Chavin and Mr Floyd both worked as bouncers at the same nightclub and knew each other.
It is understood there is no currently no action being taken against the three other officers involved in Mr Floyd's arrest - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng.
New footage which has emerged today appears to show three officers kneeling on his neck.
In a statement today former President Barack Obama called for the incident to be fully investigated.
(Image: AP)
He wrote: "It can't be 'normal.' If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better."
Earlier this week, Mr Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd told news channel CNN: "These guys need to be arrested, convicted of murder, and given the death penalty. They need to. They took my brother's life."
Walz said he understood the protests and that the community had "lost faith" in the police force.
Mr Floyd's death has caused widespread looting in Minneapolis.
The city's mayor Jacob Freyer said the victim would "be alive today if he were white."
Current President Donald Trump tweeted that the rioters "thugs", and warned "when the looting starts, the shooting starts".
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said today he expected "swift" justice for the officers involved.
The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, the union representing the city's police force, said it was "not time to rush to judgment."
"We must review all video. We must wait for the medical examiner's report," it said.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Man charged as mum stabbed and seven-month-old baby fights for life

A man has been charged with trying to kill a woman and a seven-month-old baby in Tipton .
Officers were called to Mansion Drive , just before 12.30am yesterday ( May 28 ) .
A 37-year-old woman remains in hospital in a stable condition , after she suffered stab wounds .
Her baby boy remains in hospital in a critical condition , having suffered multiple injuries .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police confirmed a 32-year-old has been charged in connection with the incidents .
Aamer Araf , 32 , of Mansion Drive , will appear in custody before Wolverhampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 ) to face two charges of attempted murder .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called by the police at 00:29am to an assault at a property in The Leasowes in Tipton .
`` We sent two ambulances , a paramedic officer and a BASICS doctor to the scene .
We treated a woman , who was in a critical condition , at the scene before taking her on blue lights to hospital .
`` Crews also treated a baby girl for potentially life threatening injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital for further treatment . ''

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A man has been charged with trying to kill a woman and a seven-month-old baby in Tipton.
Officers were called to Mansion Drive, just before 12.30am yesterday (May 28).
A 37-year-old woman remains in hospital in a stable condition, after she suffered stab wounds.
Her baby boy remains in hospital in a critical condition, having suffered multiple injuries.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police confirmed a 32-year-old has been charged in connection with the incidents.
Aamer Araf, 32, of Mansion Drive, will appear in custody before Wolverhampton magistrates court tomorrow (Saturday, May 30) to face two charges of attempted murder.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by the police at 00:29am to an assault at a property in The Leasowes in Tipton.
"We sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a BASICS doctor to the scene. We treated a woman, who was in a critical condition, at the scene before taking her on blue lights to hospital.
"Crews also treated a baby girl for potentially life threatening injuries before taking her on blue lights to hospital for further treatment."


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Premier League 'optimistic' on fans returning next season

The Premier League are ‘ optimistic ’ at this stage that they may be in a position next season to permit stadium entry to supporters who are preparing to watch the remainder of this campaign on the box .
It means that fans of Aston Villa , who will not be granted entry to Villa Park for any of their coming home matches next month might be offered some light at the end of the tunnel .
Plans were put in place this week that confirmed that all 92 remaining matches of the 2019-20 campaign will be broadcast live as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed doors due to Covid-19 .
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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters , though , is hopeful that fans might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their teams next term , with the idea of phasing the volume of supporters in attendance at one time being touted .
“ No one knows when matches will move away from the behind closed doors model and obviously it is right to have contingency plans in place , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ But there is optimism at the Premier League and at clubs that we will see fans back in the stadiums next season and it may happen on a phased basis .
“ Hopefully it will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve been working towards .
“ We ’ ve got some incredible fans in this country and we all know the Premier League we know and love won ’ t be fully back until we have fans back through the turnstiles .
“ Getting it back on our TV screens for people to enjoy will hopefully give the whole country a boost.
” Masters was also quizzed about start dates for the 2020/21 campaign and replied : “ It ’ s been discussed , but we are dealing with the issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular summer transfer window , which would be about to open otherwise , is set to begin once the league fixtures have been fulfilled , but as Masters reasoned , the exact length of the window is yet to be agreed .
He added : “ The transfer window will open after the end of the season , it ’ s just a case of how long it goes on for .
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The Premier League are ‘optimistic’ at this stage that they may be in a position next season to permit stadium entry to supporters who are preparing to watch the remainder of this campaign on the box.
It means that fans of Aston Villa, who will not be granted entry to Villa Park for any of their coming home matches next month might be offered some light at the end of the tunnel.
Plans were put in place this week that confirmed that all 92 remaining matches of the 2019-20 campaign will be broadcast live as the top flight prepares to resume behind closed doors due to Covid-19.
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In truth, it’s impossible to know precisely when normality will return, to the scale of mass crowds being allowed into sporting venues, though the end of the year or even early into 2021 had already been predicted by experts.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, though, is hopeful that fans might be back in place to cheer on their teams next term, with the idea of phasing the volume of supporters in attendance at one time being touted.
“No one knows when matches will move away from the behind closed doors model and obviously it is right to have contingency plans in place,” he told Sky Sports.
“But there is optimism at the Premier League and at clubs that we will see fans back in the stadiums next season and it may happen on a phased basis.
“Hopefully it will be a huge morale boost and that is what we’ve been working towards.
“We’ve got some incredible fans in this country and we all know the Premier League we know and love won’t be fully back until we have fans back through the turnstiles.
“Getting it back on our TV screens for people to enjoy will hopefully give the whole country a boost.”
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Masters was also quizzed about start dates for the 2020/21 campaign and replied: “It’s been discussed, but we are dealing with the issues of 19-20 as a priority.”
The regular summer transfer window, which would be about to open otherwise, is set to begin once the league fixtures have been fulfilled, but as Masters reasoned, the exact length of the window is yet to be agreed.
He added: “The transfer window will open after the end of the season, it’s just a case of how long it goes on for.”


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Sheffield Utd won't be hampered by major problem ahead of Villa cash

The Premier League 's initial round of fixtures on the 17th of June will see both Aston Villa and Manchester City play out their game in hand on opposition .
Before the top tier catches up with them , Villa will face off with Sheffield United in a crucial curtain-raiser , before tackling another fixture just a few days later as the rest of the league kicks off .
Project Restart is set to test Villa in a big way - and Dean Smith will possibly have to make do without long term injury worries Wesley and Tom Heaton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Day .
There 's also training to contend with .
Smith will put his players through the paces for the next two weeks as the squad looks to regain 'footballing ' fitness after weeks spent at home working on personal - yet monitored - fitness regimes .
There could be further injury issues yet - as squads deal with teething issues upon their return to contact training .
The outlook could n't be rosier , though , for Smith 's opposite number Chris Wilder .
The Blades lack of major injury issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Wilder , that continues into the restart - with no first team players ruled out yet for the June clash .
Lys Mousset and Enda Stevens have beaten injury worries due to the enforced break .
While contact training could be an issue , Wilder has a full squad to pick from , while Smith will likely have to continue planning without Wesley and Tom Heaton , who are due to return to action .
However , their time may have to come after June 17th , while Sheffield United will be @ @ @ @ @

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The Premier League's initial round of fixtures on the 17th of June will see both Aston Villa and Manchester City play out their game in hand on opposition.
Before the top tier catches up with them, Villa will face off with Sheffield United in a crucial curtain-raiser, before tackling another fixture just a few days later as the rest of the league kicks off.
Project Restart is set to test Villa in a big way - and Dean Smith will possibly have to make do without long term injury worries Wesley and Tom Heaton, who suffered ligament damage on New Year's Day.
There's also training to contend with. Smith will put his players through the paces for the next two weeks as the squad looks to regain 'footballing' fitness after weeks spent at home working on personal - yet monitored - fitness regimes.
There could be further injury issues yet - as squads deal with teething issues upon their return to contact training.
The outlook couldn't be rosier, though, for Smith's opposite number Chris Wilder.
The Blades lack of major injury issues this season has been a massive positive for Wilder, that continues into the restart - with no first team players ruled out yet for the June clash.
Lys Mousset and Enda Stevens have beaten injury worries due to the enforced break.
While contact training could be an issue, Wilder has a full squad to pick from, while Smith will likely have to continue planning without Wesley and Tom Heaton, who are due to return to action.
However, their time may have to come after June 17th, while Sheffield United will be unhampered by such problems.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Heavily pregnant Katy Perry shows off huge baby bump in Instagram post

Pop star Katy Perry has had a tumultuous love life but it seems she has finally found true happiness with actor Orlando Bloom .
The Roar singer,35 , is engaged to the Lord of The Rings heart throb and the couple are expecting their first child together .
Orlando , 43 , has an eight-year-old son Flynn with supermodel Miranda Kerr , while Katy has recovered from her bitter divorce with comedian Russell Brand - which ended after just 14 months in 2011 .
Katy has n't confirmed the due date but judging by her Instagram post - the mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait !
The songstress posted a pic of herself from Florida in a floor length silver gown - with her hand resting on her bump .
Orlando 's ex Miranda was one of many to comment on the photo calling Katy a `` gorgeous baby mama '' .
She dressed for the SpaceX and NASA Launch she was scheduled to host a pre-event livestream on the Discovery Channel this week .
The event will see astronauts launched into space from U.S. ground for the first time since 2011 .
Due to weather conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday ( May 30 ) .
But at least fans were treated to a sight of blossoming Katy .
The 35 year old posted : `` Welp .
Today ’ s # SpaceLaunchLive was BUMPED due to weather , but what ’ s two days when @ spacex has been waiting for 18 years ... Let ’ s pray it ’ s in the cards for Saturday ! ''
Katie and Orlando have had an on off relationship since they were spotted flirting at an event in 2016 .
They became a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had split up .
Months later they were back together .
A source told The Sun at the time : “ Katy wants to make things work this time around .
She tried , but she couldn ’ t cut him off .
She cares too much about him .
This time , they ’ re keeping things low key – but they ’ re back together.
” The pair got engaged on Valentine 's Day .
Katy confirmed her pregnancy in March , tweeting : `` Omg so glad I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or carry around a big purse lol . ''

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Pop star Katy Perry has had a tumultuous love life but it seems she has finally found true happiness with actor Orlando Bloom.
The Roar singer,35, is engaged to the Lord of The Rings heart throb and the couple are expecting their first child together.
Orlando, 43, has an eight-year-old son Flynn with supermodel Miranda Kerr, while Katy has recovered from her bitter divorce with comedian Russell Brand - which ended after just 14 months in 2011.
Katy hasn't confirmed the due date but judging by her Instagram post - the mum to be hasn't got long to wait!
The songstress posted a pic of herself from Florida in a floor length silver gown - with her hand resting on her bump. Orlando's ex Miranda was one of many to comment on the photo calling Katy a "gorgeous baby mama".
She dressed for the SpaceX and NASA Launch she was scheduled to host a pre-event livestream on the Discovery Channel this week. The event will see astronauts launched into space from U.S. ground for the first time since 2011.
Due to weather conditions the takeoff will now take place this Saturday ( May 30). But at least fans were treated to a sight of blossoming Katy.
The 35 year old posted: "Welp. Today’s #SpaceLaunchLive was BUMPED due to weather, but what’s two days when @spacex has been waiting for 18 years... Let’s pray it’s in the cards for Saturday!"
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Katie and Orlando have had an on off relationship since they were spotted flirting at an event in 2016. They became a couple within months but by March 2017 they had split up.
Months later they were back together.
A source told The Sun at the time: “Katy wants to make things work this time around. She tried, but she couldn’t cut him off. She cares too much about him. This time, they’re keeping things low key – but they’re back together.”
The pair got engaged on Valentine's Day.
Katy confirmed her pregnancy in March, tweeting: "Omg so glad I don't have to suck it in anymore... or carry around a big purse lol."
Katy recently released the single Daisies earlier this month.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Nine terrifying robberies on children, teens and women in Sutton

Police are appealing for information following a spate of terrifying robberies as children were robbed of bikes and a woman suffered nasty injuries after having her bag snatched .
West Midlands Police say there has been a series of nine robberies in Sutton Coldfield yesterday ( May 28 ) with the majority of them taking place at Sutton Park .
Children as young as 12 were robbed of bikes and earphones and a woman suffered nasty injuries when she was targeted in a bag snatch .
In one terrifying incident four teenagers were robbed by a group of 10 men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a knife .
Police say they were initially called to Sutton Park at 3.30pm , following reports that two boys , aged 12 and 13 had been threatened with a knife and had AirPod wireless earphones stolen .
Officers arrived and a 13-year-old boy and three 14-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of robbery .
They remain in police custody today ( 29 May ) .
Then just over an hour later police say they were alerted to four robberies in the park .
Four teenagers , all aged 14 or 15 - were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 men , one of whom was believed to have had a knife .
The group - thought to be in their 20s - took the bikes and fortunately no-one was injured .
Then at around the same time , a 16-year-old had his bike stolen by a group of four teenagers on Park Road and a 13-year-old boy was approached by five teenagers who stole his AirPods on Penns Lane , Walmely .
The ninth robbery took place on Kineton Road , Boldmere , where a dog walker in her 60s was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in a blue Vauxhall Corsa before trying to snatch her handbag .
When she tried to defend herself , he elbowed her in the mouth and pushed her to the ground before fleeing with her bag .
The woman was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries to her mouth .
CCTV is being reviewed as investigations continue and local officers have stepped up patrols in the area .
Detective Sergeant Craig Tennant said , `` We are appealing for anyone with information or who saw anything to contact us as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were lots of people in Sutton Park yesterday , so we are hoping someone can provide vital information to help us identify the people responsible .
`` Investigations are in the early stages , and although we are keeping an open mind , we are not linking these robberies at this stage .
`` Although robberies of this number of not common in the area , we want to remind members of the public to be vigilant .
`` Many of the victims and the four arrested were teenagers , and therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure they know where their children are going and who they are with , especially as government guidelines are in place . ''
If you have any information on any of the above offences , please contact DS Tennant on c.tennant @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or via 101 .

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Police are appealing for information following a spate of terrifying robberies as children were robbed of bikes and a woman suffered nasty injuries after having her bag snatched.
West Midlands Police say there has been a series of nine robberies in Sutton Coldfield yesterday (May 28) with the majority of them taking place at Sutton Park.
Children as young as 12 were robbed of bikes and earphones and a woman suffered nasty injuries when she was targeted in a bag snatch. In one terrifying incident four teenagers were robbed by a group of 10 men and one is believed to have had a knife.
Police say they were initially called to Sutton Park at 3.30pm, following reports that two boys, aged 12 and 13 had been threatened with a knife and had AirPod wireless earphones stolen.
Officers arrived and a 13-year-old boy and three 14-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of robbery. They remain in police custody today (29 May).
Then just over an hour later police say they were alerted to four robberies in the park.
Four teenagers, all aged 14 or 15 - were approached by a group of up to 10 men, one of whom was believed to have had a knife. The group - thought to be in their 20s - took the bikes and fortunately no-one was injured.
Then at around the same time, a 16-year-old had his bike stolen by a group of four teenagers on Park Road and a 13-year-old boy was approached by five teenagers who stole his AirPods on Penns Lane, Walmely.
The ninth robbery took place on Kineton Road, Boldmere, where a dog walker in her 60s was approached by a man, who pulled up in a blue Vauxhall Corsa before trying to snatch her handbag.
When she tried to defend herself, he elbowed her in the mouth and pushed her to the ground before fleeing with her bag.
The woman was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries to her mouth.
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CCTV is being reviewed as investigations continue and local officers have stepped up patrols in the area.
Detective Sergeant Craig Tennant said, "We are appealing for anyone with information or who saw anything to contact us as soon as possible.
“We know there were lots of people in Sutton Park yesterday, so we are hoping someone can provide vital information to help us identify the people responsible.
"Investigations are in the early stages, and although we are keeping an open mind, we are not linking these robberies at this stage.
"Although robberies of this number of not common in the area, we want to remind members of the public to be vigilant.
"Many of the victims and the four arrested were teenagers, and therefore we also want to ask parents to ensure they know where their children are going and who they are with, especially as government guidelines are in place."
If you have any information on any of the above offences, please contact DS Tennant on c.tennant@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or via 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Gardner confirms his retirement as Blues coaching role beckons

Craig Gardner has confirmed his retirement after his contract with Birmingham City expired , the club have confirmed .
The midfielder , who had two separate spells at Blues , outlined his intentions to hang up his boots and focus solely on his coaching career earlier this season , when he took on a dual role that involved him assisting Pep Clotet on the training pitch .
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Gardner joined Blues initially from rivals Aston Villa in the winter window of 2010 , and within 18 months he ’ d helped them lift the Carling Cup but also suffer relegation to the Championship .
Gardner would remain in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then back in the West Midlands with West Bromwich Albion for whom he made 85 appearances .
He returned to St Andrew ’ s in January 2017 under Gianfranco Zola , and helped the club survive relegation to League under Harry Redknapp .
Spanning his two spells , Gardner ran out 125 times in royal blue and found the net 16 times .
Craig will now oversee the training of his younger brother Gary , who is six years his junior .

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birminghammail--2020-05-29--MADE Festival postponed: Organisers beg people not to ask for refunds

A popular festival due to be held in the Black Country has been postponed until next year - and organisers have begged people not to ask for refunds .
MADE Festival was scheduled to take place at Sandwell Valley Country Park , however due to the coronavirus pandemic organisers decided to put it on hold .
The decision comes after 'no real government guidance ' had been given on festivals going ahead .
Event planners say 12 months of hard work had gone into planning this years gig and they are urging people not to refund their tickets .
Tickets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be valid for next year 's festival , which is planned for Saturday , July 31 .
A statement posted to the festival 's website said : `` After much consultation with Sandwell Council and our festival partners , it is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the postponement of MADE Festival 2020 to Saturday 31st July 2021 .
`` Your ticket will be automatically transferred over to this date and we expect to have all of this year ’ s line up ( and more ) at the 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event in 2014 it would have been hard to believe how much love and loyalty we would receive from our audience over the next six years .
`` Despite the trials and tribulations involved in running events of this size , your ongoing support has been a huge motivation to us to keep pushing ahead and flying the flag for the West Midlands festival scene .
`` After the last 12 months of hard work from our amazing team , and selling over half of all tickets in the first few weeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shaping up to be a very special year for us .
`` Unfortunately , with no clear government guidance on the future of festivals ( and UK Nightlife as a whole ) it has left us with no other choice , as time has now run out to effectively organise the event at the high level we pride ourselves on .
`` Putting your safety first is an easy decision in reality , but it now leaves us in the same precarious position as many festivals and venues in the UK .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets , then the stark reality is that we will unlikely be back in 2021 .
`` So , we are asking for one simple thing , please don ’ t refund your ticket - it genuinely will make a difference to us and allow us to return next year .
`` We fully appreciate that it has been a tough time for many people in the UK , so if you feel you need to refund your ticket then you have every right to do so of course .
`` But if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please understand that this gesture will be helping keep MADE Festival alive until next year and hopefully many more years to come .
Furthermore , if you are yet to buy your ticket then this would really help the cause also ! ''
If you need to refund right now , then you can get in touch by sending an email refunds @ made-festival.co.uk .

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A popular festival due to be held in the Black Country has been postponed until next year - and organisers have begged people not to ask for refunds.
MADE Festival was scheduled to take place at Sandwell Valley Country Park, however due to the coronavirus pandemic organisers decided to put it on hold.
The decision comes after 'no real government guidance' had been given on festivals going ahead.
Event planners say 12 months of hard work had gone into planning this years gig and they are urging people not to refund their tickets.
Tickets for this year's postponed event will be valid for next year's festival, which is planned for Saturday, July 31.
A statement posted to the festival's website said: "After much consultation with Sandwell Council and our festival partners, it is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the postponement of MADE Festival 2020 to Saturday 31st July 2021.
"Your ticket will be automatically transferred over to this date and we expect to have all of this year’s line up (and more) at the 2021 event.
"When we started the event in 2014 it would have been hard to believe how much love and loyalty we would receive from our audience over the next six years.
"Despite the trials and tribulations involved in running events of this size, your ongoing support has been a huge motivation to us to keep pushing ahead and flying the flag for the West Midlands festival scene.
"After the last 12 months of hard work from our amazing team, and selling over half of all tickets in the first few weeks, it was apparent that summer 2020 was shaping up to be a very special year for us.
"Unfortunately, with no clear government guidance on the future of festivals (and UK Nightlife as a whole) it has left us with no other choice, as time has now run out to effectively organise the event at the high level we pride ourselves on.
"Putting your safety first is an easy decision in reality, but it now leaves us in the same precarious position as many festivals and venues in the UK.
"If we were to simply refund all tickets, then the stark reality is that we will unlikely be back in 2021.
"So, we are asking for one simple thing, please don’t refund your ticket - it genuinely will make a difference to us and allow us to return next year.
"We fully appreciate that it has been a tough time for many people in the UK, so if you feel you need to refund your ticket then you have every right to do so of course.
"But if you can hold onto your ticket, please understand that this gesture will be helping keep MADE Festival alive until next year and hopefully many more years to come. Furthermore, if you are yet to buy your ticket then this would really help the cause also!"
If you need to refund right now, then you can get in touch by sending an email refunds@made-festival.co.uk.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Howe proceeding with caution ahead of relegation fight with Villa

Eddie Howe is proceeding with caution as Bournemouth prepare for the scramble towards safety when the Premier League restarts .
The Cherries are a chief rival to Aston Villa in the battle to avoid relegation ; they sit directly above them in the league table as things stand , although Villa have a key game in hand against Sheffield United to play out first .
Bournemouth , who have completed a league double over Villa already this season , are currently in the bottom three on goal difference - they have the same number of points as West Ham and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , health comes before all else at this time .
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That put things into perspective for boss Howe .
“ I certainly have concerns , if that ’ s the right word , ” Howe told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more positive tests within the squad , or if any of my staff fell ill , or their families , I ’ d feel that responsibility personally .
“ Health for me has always come above sport , and football , so that ’ s where I ’ m at - but I ’ m very keen to get back to work , and to playing football again .
“ It ’ s just making sure , as much as we can do , that people are protected .
That ’ s of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Now that the Premier League clubs have been given a provisional return date , pencilled in for the middle of next month , Howe feels his players have benefitted from a concrete piece of news .
Amid a tricky period of fixtures in the Cherries ’ run in , Howe is tipping his players to pick up points where they ’ re not expected to and continue in the top flight where they ’ ve remained since 2015 .
“ They ’ re incredibly tough games , but that ’ s what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re in the Premier League , and we want to stay in the Premier League , ” Howe insisted .
“ We ’ re desperate to continue our journey at this level , so we have to go into those grounds and try and get results .
We ’ ve done it before at some of those grounds , and we ’ ll have to do it again . ''

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Eddie Howe is proceeding with caution as Bournemouth prepare for the scramble towards safety when the Premier League restarts.
The Cherries are a chief rival to Aston Villa in the battle to avoid relegation; they sit directly above them in the league table as things stand, although Villa have a key game in hand against Sheffield United to play out first.
Bournemouth, who have completed a league double over Villa already this season, are currently in the bottom three on goal difference - they have the same number of points as West Ham and Watford - but as Howe points out, health comes before all else at this time.
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The south coast club were hit hard by the confirmation of a coronavirus case in their ranks recently when it emerged that goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale had tested positive.
That put things into perspective for boss Howe.
“I certainly have concerns, if that’s the right word,” Howe told Kris Temple. “If there are more positive tests within the squad, or if any of my staff fell ill, or their families, I’d feel that responsibility personally.
“Health for me has always come above sport, and football, so that’s where I’m at - but I’m very keen to get back to work, and to playing football again.
“It’s just making sure, as much as we can do, that people are protected. That’s of the utmost importance and above anything else.”
Now that the Premier League clubs have been given a provisional return date, pencilled in for the middle of next month, Howe feels his players have benefitted from a concrete piece of news.
Amid a tricky period of fixtures in the Cherries’ run in, Howe is tipping his players to pick up points where they’re not expected to and continue in the top flight where they’ve remained since 2015.
“They’re incredibly tough games, but that’s what we’re here for - we’re in the Premier League, and we want to stay in the Premier League,” Howe insisted.
“We’re desperate to continue our journey at this level, so we have to go into those grounds and try and get results. We’ve done it before at some of those grounds, and we’ll have to do it again."


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Mourners to be increased from six to 16 at Birmingham funerals

The amount of mourners being allowed to attend funerals will be increased from six to 16 in a new easing of rules .
Birmingham City Council announced the decision today ( Friday ) which is a huge boost to families who have recently lost a loved one .
The city council says it has closely followed Government and public health guidance around social distancing measures and has decided to bring in the the new rules following guidance issued yesterday ( May 28 ) .
Councillor Sharon Thompson , cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods said , “ We fully understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of people allowed to attend the funeral of a loved one .
`` Therefore , I am pleased to say that after fully reviewing our processes , we can now safely increase that number to 16 .
This is a first step in getting us back on track and allowing families to grieve in a way that they would wish.
” The city council says it has also seen a steady reduction in the number of funerals taking place across the city .
This means , with fewer graves being needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are able to stand around a graveside while maintaining a two metre social distance .
The city council says this has been key factor in allowing the change to take effect and the new change will be introduced from this Monday ( June 1 ) .
Cllr Thompson added : “ While we have increased the number of mourners , we are continuing to constantly review the situation .
Should we see local restrictions introduced by Government , this may need to again change to reflect the measures needed to keep our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening hours of cemeteries and crematoria will also be reviewed with a decision expected next week .
There have been increasing calls for the council to allow more people to attend funerals .
Councillor Ewan Mackey ( Sutton Roughley ) previously said : `` '' I was concerned initially about having only six people turning up to a crematorium or funeral from the outset really , '' he said .
`` I appreciate we ’ ve got to keep people safe , but it ’ s very important to some people to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And obviously people in the same family who live under the same roof don ’ t have to socially distance , so therefore six seemed a very low number to me .
`` I was slightly concerned , and the residents have been as well , because they ’ ve been getting in contact with me . ''

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The amount of mourners being allowed to attend funerals will be increased from six to 16 in a new easing of rules.
Birmingham City Council announced the decision today (Friday) which is a huge boost to families who have recently lost a loved one.
The city council says it has closely followed Government and public health guidance around social distancing measures and has decided to bring in the the new rules following guidance issued yesterday (May 28).
Councillor Sharon Thompson, cabinet member for homes and neighbourhoods said, “We fully understand the stress and anxiety caused by minimising the number of people allowed to attend the funeral of a loved one.
"Therefore, I am pleased to say that after fully reviewing our processes, we can now safely increase that number to 16. This is a first step in getting us back on track and allowing families to grieve in a way that they would wish.”
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The city council says it has also seen a steady reduction in the number of funerals taking place across the city.
This means, with fewer graves being needed to be dug in advance, more people are able to stand around a graveside while maintaining a two metre social distance.
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The city council says this has been key factor in allowing the change to take effect and the new change will be introduced from this Monday (June 1).
Cllr Thompson added: “While we have increased the number of mourners, we are continuing to constantly review the situation. Should we see local restrictions introduced by Government, this may need to again change to reflect the measures needed to keep our residents safe.”
In addition, the opening hours of cemeteries and crematoria will also be reviewed with a decision expected next week.
There have been increasing calls for the council to allow more people to attend funerals.
Councillor Ewan Mackey (Sutton Roughley) previously said: ""I was concerned initially about having only six people turning up to a crematorium or funeral from the outset really," he said.
"I appreciate we’ve got to keep people safe, but it’s very important to some people to be able to have family members carrying coffins.
"And obviously people in the same family who live under the same roof don’t have to socially distance, so therefore six seemed a very low number to me.
"I was slightly concerned, and the residents have been as well, because they’ve been getting in contact with me."


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Aston Villa handed boost in pursuit of Jose Callejon - reports

The experienced forward is set to leave Napoli on a free transfer in the next window , and Aston Villa are one of the sides who have been credited with an interest in him .
They ’ ve been joined by Everton , who are currently managed by Callejon ’ s former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti .
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Sevilla , Getafe and Valencia have all been touted as potential destinations for Callejon , who would all offer him the opportunity to return home to his native Spain , though the latest reports from Spain claim that Valencia are not as keen as first believed - that would mean one less rival for Callejon ’ s signature for Villa , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Callejon in January .
They ended up with Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston .
Callejon ’ s agent is Manuel Garcia Quilon , a long-time associate of Villa ’ s sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch - he also looks after Baston and Pepe Reina .
He said earlier in the coronavirus lockdown : “ We are grateful for the interest shown towards Jose .
At this time there is no agreement .
We ’ ll see.
” Callejon is said to be less keen on offers from clubs in China and the USA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe .

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birminghammail--2020-05-29--Piers Morgan 'heartbroken' after Kate Garraway's update on husband Derek

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway 's husband Derek Draper has been in intensive care fighting Covid-19 for several weeks now .
Devastated Kate has been updating the public on his health but her latest news left colleague Piers Morgan heartbroken .
Piers a longtime friend of Kate and Derek tweeted his response to her emotional statement as she thanked NHS staff during this week 's last 'Clapping for carers ' .
Kate said her husband is still `` fighting '' as she thanked the NHS staff who have been looking after Derek , a former lobbyist and political adviser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hospital in March .
The couple have two children - Darcey , 13 and and 11 year old Billy On Instagram Kate posted : `` Hear this might be the last clap for carers so Billy thought we should get the drums out to go out in style !
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Its been such a source of weekly comfort for them and me and I must admit I felt the tears come tonight to think it ’ s coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on .
`` But even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday it won ’ t diminish my eternal thanks to all in the # nhs .
They are keeping Derek alive & everyone of them is fighting as hard as Derek is to give us the chance to be reunited ... '' Piers tweeted : `` This breaks my heart .
Few happier , more positive people than @ kategarraway .
Or a more loyal , decent friend & colleague .
`` So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis .
Sending all my love to Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Piers joked the blonde presenter could have done much better and revealed he had told Kate just before the nuptials .
He said : `` After Kate announced she was marrying Derek Draper , with whom I used to lock horns when he was a Labour spin doctor and I was editor of the Daily Mirror , I emailed her to say : 'If I 'd known the bar was that low , I 'd have had a crack myself . '
'' He also added that Kate found his comment so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ menu cards when they got married .
Latest NHS figures revealed Coronavirus death toll has risen to 30,553 in UK hospitals .

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Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has been in intensive care fighting Covid-19 for several weeks now.
Devastated Kate has been updating the public on his health but her latest news left colleague Piers Morgan heartbroken.
Piers a longtime friend of Kate and Derek tweeted his response to her emotional statement as she thanked NHS staff during this week's last 'Clapping for carers'.
Kate said her husband is still "fighting" as she thanked the NHS staff who have been looking after Derek, a former lobbyist and political adviser.
The star's husband was taken to hospital in March. The couple have two children - Darcey, 13 and and 11 year old Billy
On Instagram Kate posted: "Hear this might be the last clap for carers so Billy thought we should get the drums out to go out in style!. Its been such a source of weekly comfort for them and me and I must admit I felt the tears come tonight to think it’s coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on.
"But even if we don’t clap next Thursday it won’t diminish my eternal thanks to all in the #nhs. They are keeping Derek alive & everyone of them is fighting as hard as Derek is to give us the chance to be reunited..."
Piers tweeted: "This breaks my heart. Few happier, more positive people than @kategarraway. Or a more loyal, decent friend & colleague.
"So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis. Sending all my love to Kate and continuing to root for Derek."
Kate and Derek married in 2005.
Piers joked the blonde presenter could have done much better and revealed he had told Kate just before the nuptials.
He said: "After Kate announced she was marrying Derek Draper, with whom I used to lock horns when he was a Labour spin doctor and I was editor of the Daily Mirror, I emailed her to say: 'If I'd known the bar was that low, I'd have had a crack myself.'"
He also added that Kate found his comment so hilarious that she put the quote on menu cards when they got married.
Latest NHS figures revealed Coronavirus death toll has risen to 30,553 in UK hospitals.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Who should start for Aston Villa vs Sheffield United? Predicted XI

Aston Villa will kick off their Premier League season - again - on the 17th of June .
Dean Smith will lead Villa against Chris Wilder 's high-flying Sheffield United in just a few weeks , as Project Restart starts up .
It 's been a while since Villa 's last-game , a drab loss against Leicester City , and now the side face a tough return as they open up the restarted season by playing out their game in hand .
It 's as good as a must-win - and there wo n't be much rest .
The Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match within three days as the rest of the league returns .
Still , the team are back in training - bar Wesley and Tom Heaton who suffered serious injuries - and are preparing to jump into a huge ten game stretch .
As contact training begins , Villa will be looking ahead to that first fixture .
Between now and kick-off , plenty could occur .
It 's a long road back to football , but who could start in Villa 's first team as they face the Blades ?
Nyland has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the big project of goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler , he 's earned his stripes - he 's been through the ups and downs with Villa and now it 's up to Cutler , the club and himself to deliver upon his potential .
He made the Guardian 's team of the tournament at the 2013 U21 Euros , displacing Manchester United 's David De Gea , and is steeped in experience and pedigree .
The Norwegian keeper should start Villa 's games until Tom Heaton can return - and the only factor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is his leadership capabilities .
As for Pepe Reina , the AC Milan loanee must earn his place back .
All the goodwill built up during his displays in February was thrown away by an awful error in March against Leicester , the catalyst for a 4-0 loss .
Nyland certainly has a mistake in him , but he 's earned his chance .
He should be starting against the Blades in June .
Two important players who have kicked on over the course of the season , Targett and Guilbert are Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacking capabilities and defensive strength - but both have endured big problems .
Targett , for instance , has been flattened out of high-pressure matches on a number of ocassions .
Against Wolves , a blow to the head took him out of the game while he flailed against Watford and fell apart at a crucial time .
There 's a pattern , and it 's a poor drawback to someone who has largely been excellent this season .
Contrasted with Guilbert , who 's aggressiveness can take him out of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but can go missing due to his fondness for bursting up the pitch in a straight line , only to find himself tracking straight back .
Over the course of a match , that breaks him just a little .
While Ahmed Elmohamady and Neil Taylor represent more conservative options - and the former 's crossing ability should put him up for consideration - Targett and Guilbert are too good to be dropped .
Dean Smiths ' Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause experiment pushed two excellent defenders with high potential to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but for now Bjorn Engels and Tyrone Mings must start for Villa .
Engels ' aerial ability and ball playing nous complement his defensive partner , and the goalkeeper .
He 's just got a little bit more about him than either Konsa or Hause .
During the start of the season , he was the name on everyone 's lips and only a run of games can help him find his best form for the club .
As for Mings , a lot has been placed on his shoulders - including Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blunt , it 'd be a lot worse without Mings , who is constantly putting it all on the line to keep the team in every game .
There are mistakes , but only because he 's willing to experiment - and completely unwilling to collapse into old and predictable routines .
If Villa go down , even with an atrocious defensive record , paradoxically it ca n't be pinned on either Engels or Mings - who are doing their absolute best , and that shows .
The common thought is this : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need Jack Grealish to do well .
It 's a bit of a fallacy though .
Grealish can do all he wants , but if Nakamba is n't on his toes , all of Villa 's hard work can be undone in an instant .
Without Nakamba , Villa 's midfield lacks defensive energy , and is far too forward-thinking .
There is no back-third to play in , and the pitch is a bit limited .
Villa have other roles to deploy deeper in midfield but both Conor Hourihane and Douglas Luiz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack , whereas Nakamba excels in defense .
Nakamba would be one of the first name on the team-sheet if it was n't for his star-studded colleagues in front of him .
It 's very harsh to leave Douglas Luiz out - for the playmaker has exceptional abilities and grows with every game , but Hourihane offers Villa just a bit more than Luiz , as fantastic as the Brazilian can be .
Both players can score from range and create attacking opportunities - but the Irishman is a little more tenacious in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and makes Villa a threat from set-pieces .
That does n't mean there 's no role at all for Luiz - who should rotate with Hourihane when the situation demands it .
There will be plenty of time for both on the pitch , but for the first-game pack , Hourihane 's set piece ability might clinch it .
John McGinn does n't need an introduction , and if he 's fit ( he should be ) , he 'll be one of the first names on the team-sheet , giving Villa a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure off of Hourihane and Nakamba .
Jack Grealish should be starting all of Villa 's games on here on out , and only rest should keep him from a 100 % record in Project Restart .
He 's Villa 's best player by a long shot , and the side does n't really work without him .
He makes the best of the foundations laid by others and is a force for Villa on the wing , dragging all the attention of the opposite team onto the flank .
It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over who starts on the other flank .
Anwar El Ghazi did n't cover himself in glory against Southampton , but is another of Villa 's many wildcards who can undo teams on his day .
When things are n't going well , it 's a different question .
Trezeguet provides fine work-rate and attacking impetus , but there 's just a little bit more in what El Ghazi brings right now .
That said , it 's another position that will rotate heavily and both have plenty to offer .
Mbwana Samatta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa yet - but he 's already chipped in with key goals , leads the line well and is a force of might in the air .
He gives Villa an added edge , is a top all-rounder up front and is clearly Premier League quality .
He might need time to get going , but so will the rest of the team and Samatta is on the same page as the others now .
The Tanzanian captain will give his all to the Villa , and he might turn out to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll see .

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Aston Villa will get the Premier League's Project Restart plan underway tonight as they face Sheffield United in the first top-tier match since March.
Villa head coach Dean Smith will lead the Villans against Chris Wilder's high-flying Blades in just a weeks time, as Project Restart starts up.
Ahead of that, Villa have played a number of training games against both West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City.
Professionally speaking, it's been a while since Villa's last proper game, a drab loss against Leicester, and now the side face a tough return as they open up the restarted season by playing out their game in hand.
It's as good as a must-win - and there won't be much rest. The Villa will have to quickly prepare for another match within three days as the rest of the league returns.
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Still, the team are back in training - bar Wesley and Tom Heaton who suffered serious injuries - and are preparing to jump into a huge ten game stretch.
As contact training begins, Villa will be looking ahead to that first fixture. Between now and kick-off, plenty could occur. It's a long road back to football, but who could start in Villa's first team as they face the Blades?
Let's see...
Goalkeeper - Orjan Nyland
Nyland has earned his shot in goal. He's the big project of goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler, he's earned his stripes - he's been through the ups and downs with Villa and now it's up to Cutler, the club and himself to deliver upon his potential.
He made the Guardian's team of the tournament at the 2013 U21 Euros, displacing Manchester United's David De Gea, and is steeped in experience and pedigree.
The Norwegian keeper should start Villa's games until Tom Heaton can return - and the only factor that should put Heaton in over Nyland is his leadership capabilities.
As for Pepe Reina, the AC Milan loanee must earn his place back. All the goodwill built up during his displays in February was thrown away by an awful error in March against Leicester, the catalyst for a 4-0 loss. Nyland certainly has a mistake in him, but he's earned his chance.
He should be starting against the Blades in June.
Full-backs - Matt Targett & Frederic Guilbert
Two important players who have kicked on over the course of the season, Targett and Guilbert are Villa's utility men on the wings providing attacking capabilities and defensive strength - but both have endured big problems.
Targett, for instance, has been flattened out of high-pressure matches on a number of ocassions. Against Wolves, a blow to the head took him out of the game while he flailed against Watford and fell apart at a crucial time. There's a pattern, and it's a poor drawback to someone who has largely been excellent this season.
Contrasted with Guilbert, who's aggressiveness can take him out of the game. The French full-back is a wonder, but can go missing due to his fondness for bursting up the pitch in a straight line, only to find himself tracking straight back. Over the course of a match, that breaks him just a little.
While Ahmed Elmohamady and Neil Taylor represent more conservative options - and the former's crossing ability should put him up for consideration - Targett and Guilbert are too good to be dropped.
Centre-backs - Tyrone Mings & Bjorn Engels
Dean Smith's Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause experiment pushed two excellent defenders with high potential to the limit. Their time will come, but for now Bjorn Engels and Tyrone Mings must start for Villa.
Engels' aerial ability and ball playing nous complement his defensive partner, and the goalkeeper. He's just got a little bit more about him than either Konsa or Hause. During the start of the season, he was the name on everyone's lips and only a run of games can help him find his best form for the club.
As for Mings, a lot has been placed on his shoulders - including Villa's poor defensive record.
To be blunt, it'd be a lot worse without Mings, who is constantly putting it all on the line to keep the team in every game. There are mistakes, but only because he's willing to experiment - and completely unwilling to collapse into old and predictable routines.
If Villa go down, even with an atrocious defensive record, paradoxically it can't be pinned on either Engels or Mings - who are doing their absolute best, and that shows.
Defensive midfield - Marvelous Nakamba
The common thought is this: For Villa to do well, they need Jack Grealish to do well.
It's a bit of a fallacy though. Grealish can do all he wants, but if Nakamba isn't on his toes, all of Villa's hard work can be undone in an instant.
Without Nakamba, Villa's midfield lacks defensive energy, and is far too forward-thinking. There is no back-third to play in, and the pitch is a bit limited.
Villa have other roles to deploy deeper in midfield but both Conor Hourihane and Douglas Luiz only really want to aid in the attack, whereas Nakamba excels in defense.
Nakamba would be one of the first name on the team-sheet if it wasn't for his star-studded colleagues in front of him.
Villa still need to figure out where Danny Drinkwater fits in the squad, but he'll have to compete against Mcginn, Hourihane and Luiz for a place. Nakamba has this one on lock.
Central midfield - John McGinn & Conor Hourihane
It's very harsh to leave Douglas Luiz out - for the playmaker has exceptional abilities and grows with every game, but Hourihane offers Villa just a bit more than Luiz, as fantastic as the Brazilian can be.
Both players can score from range and create attacking opportunities - but the Irishman is a little more tenacious in defending, links well with Jack Grealish and makes Villa a threat from set-pieces.
That doesn't mean there's no role at all for Luiz - who should rotate with Hourihane when the situation demands it. There will be plenty of time for both on the pitch, but for the first-game pack, Hourihane's set piece ability might clinch it.
John McGinn doesn't need an introduction, and if he's fit (he should be), he'll be one of the first names on the team-sheet, giving Villa a true midfield platform and taking all the pressure off of Hourihane and Nakamba.
Wingers - Jack Grealish and Anwar El Ghazi
Jack Grealish should be starting all of Villa's games on here on out, and only rest should keep him from a 100% record in Project Restart. He's Villa's best player by a long shot, and the side doesn't really work without him. He makes the best of the foundations laid by others and is a force for Villa on the wing, dragging all the attention of the opposite team onto the flank. It's a no brainer.
The real question is over who starts on the other flank. Anwar El Ghazi didn't cover himself in glory against Southampton, but is another of Villa's many wildcards who can undo teams on his day.
When things aren't going well, it's a different question.
Trezeguet provides fine work-rate and attacking impetus, but there's just a little bit more in what El Ghazi brings right now. That said, it's another position that will rotate heavily and both have plenty to offer.
Villa's flying Dutchman should thrive.
Striker - Mbwana Samatta
Mbwana Samatta hasn't truly gotten started for the Villa yet - but he's already chipped in with key goals, leads the line well and is a force of might in the air. He gives Villa an added edge, is a top all-rounder up front and is clearly Premier League quality. He might need time to get going, but so will the rest of the team and Samatta is on the same page as the others now.
The Tanzanian captain will give his all to the Villa, and he might turn out to be the signing of the season. We'll see.