birminghammail--2020-11-02--Infections rates hit dangerous levels as Sandwell enters second lockdown

Sandwell ’ s director of public health is urging people to report outbreaks of coronavirus as infection rates hit dangerous levels .
Dr Lisa McNally made her plea as council bosses warn the borough is seeing more new cases than very high risk areas such as Manchester .
Using social media to get her message out , she said Sandwell was seeing new clusters of infections across the borough .
“ We 're responding to more outbreaks than ever .
Schools , factories and shops are being hit regularly , ” she said .
“ Please report outbreaks early , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Infection rates are now at a dangerous level.
” Last week , figures showed 13 out of Sandwell ’ s 24 wards are now experiencing infections of 300 people per 100,000 .
West Bromwich , Hately Heath and Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded rates of 400 and more .
The dramatic rise mirrors increases across the country and are accompanied by increasing number of Covid patients in hospital .
Health bosses in the borough are also worried over the growing number of coronavirus cases in those aged 65 who are the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s call comes as the government outlined its plans for a four week national lockdown to Parliament today .
• Banning people in different households meeting either indoors or outdoors - though single people in social bubbles can still meet .
• The closure of all pubs and restaurants , non-essential shops , gyms and leisure centres .
• Delivery and collection of prepared food is permitted but pubs can no longer sell take-aways to customers .
• Places of worship will close with churches , Gurdwaras , temples and mosques only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual prayers and childcare where part of a school .
• Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are cancelled except in exceptional circumstances .
• Foodbanks and essential voluntary services operating from places of worship will remain open .

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Sandwell’s director of public health is urging people to report outbreaks of coronavirus as infection rates hit dangerous levels.
Dr Lisa McNally made her plea as council bosses warn the borough is seeing more new cases than very high risk areas such as Manchester.
Using social media to get her message out, she said Sandwell was seeing new clusters of infections across the borough.
“We're responding to more outbreaks than ever. Schools, factories and shops are being hit regularly,” she said.
“Please report outbreaks early, this helps us get them under control. Infection rates are now at a dangerous level.”
Last week, figures showed 13 out of Sandwell’s 24 wards are now experiencing infections of 300 people per 100,000.
West Bromwich, Hately Heath and Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded rates of 400 and more.
The dramatic rise mirrors increases across the country and are accompanied by increasing number of Covid patients in hospital.
Health bosses in the borough are also worried over the growing number of coronavirus cases in those aged 65 who are the most vulnerable to the virus.
Dr McNally’s call comes as the government outlined its plans for a four week national lockdown to Parliament today.
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birminghammail--2020-11-02--Sawyers returns to match-day squad as West Brom tackle Fulham

Slaven Bilic has made just a single change to his match-day squad as West Brom tackle Fulham in the capital this evening .
Albion ’ s starting XI that begun the encounter at Brighton , a match in which they earned a late point , start at Craven Cottage which means that the likes of Jake Livermore and Grady Diangana keep their respective starting places in the side .
On the bench , there is a single alteration - Romaine Sawyers , who Bilic has challenged to rediscover his form of last season , has returned to the bench in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Elsewhere , Sam Field and Hal Robson-Kanu remain the only injured absentees .
For the hosts , Tosin Adarabioyo - formerly of Albion , when he spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at The Hawthorns from then parent club Manchester City - starts in defence .
Summer signings Mario Lemina , Ola Aina , Ademola Lookman and Antonee Robinson - who Albion were interested in this past summer window - all start too , while Joachim Andersen @ @ @ @

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Slaven Bilic has made just a single change to his match-day squad as West Brom tackle Fulham in the capital this evening.
Albion’s starting XI that begun the encounter at Brighton, a match in which they earned a late point, start at Craven Cottage which means that the likes of Jake Livermore and Grady Diangana keep their respective starting places in the side.
On the bench, there is a single alteration - Romaine Sawyers, who Bilic has challenged to rediscover his form of last season, has returned to the bench in place of Rekeem Harper.
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Elsewhere, Sam Field and Hal Robson-Kanu remain the only injured absentees.
For the hosts, Tosin Adarabioyo - formerly of Albion, when he spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at The Hawthorns from then parent club Manchester City - starts in defence.
Summer signings Mario Lemina, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman and Antonee Robinson - who Albion were interested in this past summer window - all start too, while Joachim Andersen makes his debut.
Fulham
Areola; Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson; Decordova-Reid, Cairney, Lemina, Anguissa, Lookman; Mitrovic
Subs : Rodak; Odoi, Ream, Loftus-Cheek, Reed, Cavaleiro, Bryan
West Brom
Johnstone; Furlong, Ivanovic, Ajayi, Townsend; Livermore, Gallagher, Krovinovic, Pereira, Diangana; Grant
Subs: Button, Bartley, Gibbs, Sawyers, Edwards, Phillips, Robinson


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Shoppers could get a pair of Apple AirPods for less than £10

Shoppers could bag themselves a pair of Apple AirPods for less than £10 in an early Black Friday sale .
The deal comes from Wowcher who are offering a 'mystery ' pair of headphones for just £9.99 .
However there is a catch with customers paying that amount and receiving a random pair of headphones that could be AirPods or another pair that would usually cost at least £99.99 .
As well as Apple AirPods you could also receive other pricey models including Samsung Galaxy earbuds , BEATS Powerbeats Pro or Solo 3 , or Bang & OLUFSEN BeoPlay H9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Apple AirPods will also come with a travel charging case , and is provided by Amazon where they 're typically priced at £219 so you could make a big saving .
Other models include Powerbeats High Performance headphones and i10 earbuds , which are also up for grabs when you purchase the deal .
Whichever model of earphones you bag you 'll still be making a saving , as the cheapest on the list - the i10 earbuds - would still set you back £99.99 normally .
To bag the mystery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
Meanwhile Wowcher has also launched a pre-Black Friday page with updated deals ahead of November 27 .
Plus if you spend more than £10 you can receive £10 off if you make a purchase through TopCashback .
The offer is available to new customers who sign up and then head to Wowcher to make a purchase .
So you could get two pairs of mystery headphones and one would technically be free as you 'll receive £10 back in your account .
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Shoppers could bag themselves a pair of Apple AirPods for less than £10 in an early Black Friday sale.
The deal comes from Wowcher who are offering a 'mystery' pair of headphones for just £9.99.
However there is a catch with customers paying that amount and receiving a random pair of headphones that could be AirPods or another pair that would usually cost at least £99.99.
As well as Apple AirPods you could also receive other pricey models including Samsung Galaxy earbuds, BEATS Powerbeats Pro or Solo 3, or Bang & OLUFSEN BeoPlay H9 headphones usually priced at a whopping £450.
The Apple AirPods will also come with a travel charging case, and is provided by Amazon where they're typically priced at £219 so you could make a big saving.
Other models include Powerbeats High Performance headphones and i10 earbuds, which are also up for grabs when you purchase the deal.
Whichever model of earphones you bag you'll still be making a saving, as the cheapest on the list - the i10 earbuds - would still set you back £99.99 normally.
To bag the mystery headphone deal go to the Wowcher website here.
Meanwhile Wowcher has also launched a pre-Black Friday page with updated deals ahead of November 27.
Plus if you spend more than £10 you can receive £10 off if you make a purchase through TopCashback. The offer is available to new customers who sign up and then head to Wowcher to make a purchase.
So you could get two pairs of mystery headphones and one would technically be free as you'll receive £10 back in your account.
To sign up to TopCashback go to the website here.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Garth Crooks agrees with Dean Smith over crucial decision vs Southampton

BBC pundit Garth Crooks has said that Aston Villa could have equalised against Southampton had the right amount of added time been played at the end of the game .
Villa found themselves 4-0 down against the Saints , thanks to goals from Jannik Vestergaard , a brace from James Ward-Prowse , and a Danny Ings strike .
However , goals from Tyrone Mings , Ollie Watkins , and Jack Grealish , all in the last 30 minutes , put Villa to within one goal of taking an unlikely point back to Villa Park .
After the game , Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have made a big difference in the match .
“ We were 3-0 down at half-time - we were n't at our best , but it was a bitty half with lots of stoppages .
`` We had to try and change the game and if it had gone on another five minutes we might have won it , never mind get a point , ” he told .
And Crooks agrees with the Villa boss ’ statement .
`` If referee Darren England had played the amount of added time manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reckon Villa might have got something out of this fixture , '' Crooks told BBC Sport .
`` What an extraordinary game at Villa Park .
Seven goals included three of the best you 'll ever see by Southampton and two by James Ward-Prowse .
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BBC pundit Garth Crooks has said that Aston Villa could have equalised against Southampton had the right amount of added time been played at the end of the game.
Villa found themselves 4-0 down against the Saints, thanks to goals from Jannik Vestergaard, a brace from James Ward-Prowse, and a Danny Ings strike.
However, goals from Tyrone Mings, Ollie Watkins, and Jack Grealish, all in the last 30 minutes, put Villa to within one goal of taking an unlikely point back to Villa Park.
After the game, Dean Smith said that a few more minutes could have made a big difference in the match.
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“We were 3-0 down at half-time - we weren't at our best, but it was a bitty half with lots of stoppages.
"We had to try and change the game and if it had gone on another five minutes we might have won it, never mind get a point,” he told BBC Sport .
And Crooks agrees with the Villa boss’ statement.
"If referee Darren England had played the amount of added time manager Dean Smith felt entitled to, I reckon Villa might have got something out of this fixture," Crooks told BBC Sport.
"What an extraordinary game at Villa Park. Seven goals included three of the best you'll ever see by Southampton and two by James Ward-Prowse.
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"Villa showed some real courage and determination in the second half."
The defeat was Villa’s second in as many games, after a 3-0 loss to Leeds in the previous game and leaves them in eighth place in the Premier League table, although they have a game in hand over most of their rivals.
Smith’s men will have the chance to make it five wins out of their opening seven Premier League games when they take on Arsenal at Villa Park on Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Shop facing closure after drugs and cash found in police raid

This is the haul of drugs and cash which were found inside a Birmingham shop .
Police raided a store @ @ @ @ @ stash .
Four men were also arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police executed @ @ @ @ @ in Birchfield Road early on Tuesday , November 3 .
West Midlands Police refused to @ @ @ @ @ , the type of drugs found or how much cash was seized in the operation @ @ @ @ @ were now working on trying to close down the shop where they were found .
@ @ @ @ @ the raid , saying : `` Along with AstonWMP , @ TaskforceWMP and Police Dog @ @ @ @ @ warrant at a shop on Birchfield Road today and have 4 men in custody for @ @ @ @ @ some of the items seized @ birchfieldNHF .
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This is the haul of drugs and cash which were found inside a Birmingham shop.
Police raided a store in Lozells and uncovered the stash.
Four men were also arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police executed a warrant at the premises in Birchfield Road on Monday, November 2.
West Midlands Police refused to say which shop it was, the type of drugs found or how much cash was seized in the operation.
But officers said they were now working on trying to close down the shop where they were found.
Lozells Police tweeted details of the raid, saying: "Along with AstonWMP, @TaskforceWMP and Police Dog Delph @WMPDogs executed a warrant at a shop on Birchfield Road today and have 4 men in custody for drug dealing.
"Just some of the items seized @birchfieldNHF.
"Work will continue to try and close down the shop in question."


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Homes asked to display poppies to remember war heroes

People in Sandwell are being asked to put poppies in their front windows after Covid forced the cancellation of traditional Remembrance Sunday events .
In a moving tribute the borough ’ s mayor Cllr Ann Jaron has urged people to remember the war heroes at home this Sunday ( November 8 ) .
Saying residents should display poppies as a mark of respect , she added : “ I ask you to observe the two minutes silence together , by your radio , your TV or on your doorstep .
`` I ask you to wear your poppy with pride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poppies next to the rainbows in your front windows.
“ In a poignant video , she urged people to remember not only the fallen of two world wars but also the estimated 20 million who died of Spanish Influenza between 1917 and 1919 .
The mayor added : “ This year unfortunately we are unable to remember the fallen in the same way but that does not mean our respect has waned .
It must not.
” Her call was echoed by Richard Dodds , branch secretary of Oldbury Royal British Legion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's cenotaph is normally attended by over a thousand people .
He said : “ Due to this awful pandemic we can not do anything this year , we are trying to keep people safe . ''
Supporting the idea of displaying poppies : he added : `` We will be remembering but in different ways this year .
“ There is no way we are not going to remember those who served and are serving but unfortunately I ’ ve seen too many people I know and loved die this year and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep people safe.
” The mayor 's video can be seen by going to https : //youtu.be/hkhMpBWqsxM

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People in Sandwell are being asked to put poppies in their front windows after Covid forced the cancellation of traditional Remembrance Sunday events.
In a moving tribute the borough’s mayor Cllr Ann Jaron has urged people to remember the war heroes at home this Sunday (November 8).
Saying residents should display poppies as a mark of respect, she added: “I ask you to observe the two minutes silence together, by your radio, your TV or on your doorstep.
"I ask you to wear your poppy with pride and maybe even put up pictures of poppies next to the rainbows in your front windows.“
In a poignant video, she urged people to remember not only the fallen of two world wars but also the estimated 20 million who died of Spanish Influenza between 1917 and 1919.
The mayor added: “This year unfortunately we are unable to remember the fallen in the same way but that does not mean our respect has waned. It must not.”
Her call was echoed by Richard Dodds, branch secretary of Oldbury Royal British Legion, who said the parade at the town's cenotaph is normally attended by over a thousand people.
He said: “Due to this awful pandemic we cannot do anything this year, we are trying to keep people safe."
Supporting the idea of displaying poppies: he added: "We will be remembering but in different ways this year.
“There is no way we are not going to remember those who served and are serving but unfortunately I’ve seen too many people I know and loved die this year and I’m sorry, we have to keep people safe.”
The mayor's video can be seen by going to https://youtu.be/hkhMpBWqsxM


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Will Argos, IKEA and B&M be open during the second lockdown?

With a second lockdown on the horizon , many people will be wondering which stores will remain open during the coming month .
Boris Johnson announced that non-essential store would be forced to close on Thursday ( October 5 ) in order to help force the R rate down across the country .
Many pubs and restaurants will be forced to close however , some places like dentists and garages will remain open as they are judged essential .
So it can be very confusing to some people whether or not their favourite places will remain open .
We had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular stores in the UK , specifically IKEA , Argos and B & M , to see what they have said about staying open .
We 've looked at what the companies have said , whether or not they will continue to sell online and if they will remain open .
All of IKEA 's stores have now re-opened after the first lockdown in March but it is believed IKEA 's stores will be forced to close once again on Thursday .
The retailer was forced to close its Cardiff store on October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circuit breaker lockdown so it will be no surprise if IKEA closes its English stores .
However , if you really need your IKEA fix , it will still be allowing people to order online in case you really need your Swedish meatballs to keep you going through lockdown .
Much like IKEA , Argos will most likely be forced to close its doors .
Argos stores across Wales were forced to shut their doors on October 23 so its almost certain the same will happen in England .
Again like IKEA , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Black Friday where retailers will be hoping to sell as much as possible for great deals .
B & M will remain open as it is considered an essential retailer .
A statement from B & M said : `` As an essential retailer and on Government advice we remained open in the first lockdown .
`` B & M was proud to serve our communities and we will be doing so again .
Our colleagues are working tirelessly to make sure you can get all of the items you need .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to panic buy – our warehouses are full and we are working super hard to keep stock flowing into stores '' .
However , when Wales was put into lockdown , one store was pleading with customers not to buy non-essential items .
Parc Tawe B & M store said : `` Please buy essential goods only - B & M store colleagues are not authorised to challenge members of the public so we ask shoppers to judge properly what is essential . ''

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With a second lockdown on the horizon, many people will be wondering which stores will remain open during the coming month.
Boris Johnson announced that non-essential store would be forced to close on Thursday (October 5) in order to help force the R rate down across the country.
Many pubs and restaurants will be forced to close however, some places like dentists and garages will remain open as they are judged essential.
So it can be very confusing to some people whether or not their favourite places will remain open. We had a look at some of the most popular stores in the UK, specifically IKEA, Argos and B&M, to see what they have said about staying open.
We've looked at what the companies have said, whether or not they will continue to sell online and if they will remain open.
IKEA
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All of IKEA's stores have now re-opened after the first lockdown in March but it is believed IKEA's stores will be forced to close once again on Thursday.
The retailer was forced to close its Cardiff store on October 23rd when Wales went into its own circuit breaker lockdown so it will be no surprise if IKEA closes its English stores.
However, if you really need your IKEA fix, it will still be allowing people to order online in case you really need your Swedish meatballs to keep you going through lockdown.
Argos
Much like IKEA, Argos will most likely be forced to close its doors. Argos stores across Wales were forced to shut their doors on October 23 so its almost certain the same will happen in England.
Again like IKEA, you can order online at Argos especially for Black Friday where retailers will be hoping to sell as much as possible for great deals.
B&M
B&M will remain open as it is considered an essential retailer. A statement from B&M said: "As an essential retailer and on Government advice we remained open in the first lockdown.
"B&M was proud to serve our communities and we will be doing so again. Our colleagues are working tirelessly to make sure you can get all of the items you need.
"So there’s no need to panic buy – our warehouses are full and we are working super hard to keep stock flowing into stores".
However, when Wales was put into lockdown, one store was pleading with customers not to buy non-essential items. Parc Tawe B&M store said: "Please buy essential goods only - B&M store colleagues are not authorised to challenge members of the public so we ask shoppers to judge properly what is essential."


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Great British Bake Off runner-up dies aged 48

A star of the Great British Bake Off has died after a cancer battle , it has been confirmed .
Luis Troyano has died at the age of 48 .
Luis , who was runner up on the baking show in 2014 , had been battling with oesophageal cancer and died last week .
Troyano , a trained graphic designer , beekeeper and baking obsessive , was a finalist on series 5 of The Great British Bake Off .
Luis ' agent , Anne Kibel took to Twitter and wrote : `` Sadly , my lovely client lost his brave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` A fantastic man with a love of baking that saw him get to the finals of GBBO , write a wonderful book , Bake It Great and do so much more .
Always in our thoughts . ''
Luis leaves behind wife Louise who has set up a Just Giving page following his death .
Writing a touching message to her late husband , Louise shared : `` Your life was a blessing , your memory a treasure , you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure x '' This page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Support but in truth , Luis gave a big thank you to everyone involved in his care . ''
She added : `` In Luis ' own words.. A special thankyou to Macmillan Cancer Support , East Cheshire Hospice and the NHS including Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for trying to save my life and their tireless work to try and eliminate cancer .
`` But more importantly a massive thank you to all the amazing professionals who really did try their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolute compassion and gave me more time than what was seemingly possible .
I thank you sincerely . ''

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A star of the Great British Bake Off has died after a cancer battle, it has been confirmed.
Luis Troyano has died at the age of 48.
Luis, who was runner up on the baking show in 2014, had been battling with oesophageal cancer and died last week.
Troyano, a trained graphic designer, beekeeper and baking obsessive, was a finalist on series 5 of The Great British Bake Off.
Luis' agent, Anne Kibel took to Twitter and wrote: "Sadly, my lovely client lost his brave fight against Oesophageal cancer last week.
"A fantastic man with a love of baking that saw him get to the finals of GBBO, write a wonderful book, Bake It Great and do so much more. Always in our thoughts."
Luis leaves behind wife Louise who has set up a Just Giving page following his death.
Writing a touching message to her late husband, Louise shared: " Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure x
"This page has been set up for Macmillan Cancer Support but in truth, Luis gave a big thank you to everyone involved in his care."
She added: "In Luis' own words.. A special thankyou to Macmillan Cancer Support, East Cheshire Hospice and the NHS including Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for trying to save my life and their tireless work to try and eliminate cancer.
"But more importantly a massive thank you to all the amazing professionals who really did try their absolute best for me, showed me absolute compassion and gave me more time than what was seemingly possible. I thank you sincerely."


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Martin Lewis issues warning to every driver in UK ahead of new lockdown

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to every driver over MOT testing rules as we head towards a new lockdown .
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Mr Lewis set up the award winning website and continues to star in a string of popular ITV1 daytime TV favourites .
He frequently appears on Lorraine , This Morning and Good Morning Britain , as well as his own ITV1 show the Martin Lewis Money Show .
This week , Mr Lewis ' key advice relates to motorists , with a new lockdown from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until December 2 .
With new restrictions and measures coming into effect , Mr Lewis took to social media to advice customers over MOT rules .
Martin tweeted : `` As far as we know ( so far ) MOTs are NOT being extended this time .
`` So I presume if urgent you will need to get it done ( assuming the MOT centre is still open ) . ''
Mr Lewis ' tweet comes after the government announced new measures and restrictions across England .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press conference from No 10 Downing Street this weekend .
The PM spoke to the nation from No 10 on Saturday , before addressing MPs in the Commons on Monday .
The MPs will vote on the new proposals on Wednesday , before they are set to take effect from Thursday .
As part of the new lockdown , non-essential stores will be forced to shutter .
Pubs , restaurants and a swathe of non-essential businesses face being closed .
And the government is extending the furlough scheme , it has confirmed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form of grants , and self-employed workers able to acquire grants too as the coronavirus crisis continues to destabilise the economy .

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Martin Lewis has issued a warning to every driver over MOT testing rules as we head towards a new lockdown.
The financial guru and consumer champion is responsible for the weekly MoneySavingExpert.com newsletter.
Mr Lewis set up the award winning website and continues to star in a string of popular ITV1 daytime TV favourites.
He frequently appears on Lorraine, This Morning and Good Morning Britain, as well as his own ITV1 show the Martin Lewis Money Show.
This week, Mr Lewis' key advice relates to motorists, with a new lockdown from November 5 (Thursday), lasting until December 2.
With new restrictions and measures coming into effect, Mr Lewis took to social media to advice customers over MOT rules.
Martin tweeted: "As far as we know (so far) MOTs are NOT being extended this time.
"So I presume if urgent you will need to get it done (assuming the MOT centre is still open)."
Mr Lewis' tweet comes after the government announced new measures and restrictions across England.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a brand new lockdown from Thursday during a press conference from No 10 Downing Street this weekend.
The PM spoke to the nation from No 10 on Saturday, before addressing MPs in the Commons on Monday.
The MPs will vote on the new proposals on Wednesday, before they are set to take effect from Thursday.
As part of the new lockdown, non-essential stores will be forced to shutter. Pubs, restaurants and a swathe of non-essential businesses face being closed.
And the government is extending the furlough scheme, it has confirmed, with fresh help for businesses in the form of grants, and self-employed workers able to acquire grants too as the coronavirus crisis continues to destabilise the economy.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Updates: Delays on A46 Evesham bypass after serious crash

A busy road is set to be closed for several hours after a serious crash .
Police are at the @ @ @ @ @ the A46 Evesham bypass .
The road has been closed in both directions , with @ @ @ @ @ the area due to significant delays .
West Mercia Police said it is expected the @ @ @ @ @ several hours .
A spokesperson for the force said : `` Our officers are currently @ @ @ @ @ serious RTC on the A46 Evesham bypass , Twyford .
`` The road is currently @ @ @ @ @ for some time .
Please avoid the area . ''
Warwickshire Police added : `` @ @ @ @ @ currently dealing with a serious RTC on the A46 Evesham bypass , close to the @ @ @ @ @ be advised that the road is currently closed and we advise motorists to seek alternative @ @ @ @ @ We 'll bring you the latest updates on this incident below .

A busy road is set to be closed for several hours after a serious crash.
Police are at the scene of the collision on the A46 Evesham bypass.
The road has been closed in both directions, with motorists being warned to avoid the area due to significant delays.
West Mercia Police said it is expected the road will remain closed for several hours.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Our officers are currently at the scene of a serious RTC on the A46 Evesham bypass, Twyford.
"The road is currently closed and delays are expected for some time. Please avoid the area."
Warwickshire Police added: "Officers in West Mercia are currently dealing with a serious RTC on the A46 Evesham bypass, close to the Warwickshire boarder.
"Please be advised that the road is currently closed and we advise motorists to seek alternative routes where possible."
We'll bring you the latest updates on this incident below.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Premier League makes decision that could help Birmingham City finances

The Premier League has made a new offer to bailout the English Football League , insisting that it will not allow any Championship club go bust because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The 72 clubs that make up the EFL , from the Championship , League One and League Two , had previously rejected a £50million offer from the Premier League in grants and loans to clubs in Leagues One and Two , according to a report by .
The clubs in Leagues One and Two , though , rejected the offer , claiming it was divisive as it excluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a new offer has been sent to the EFL from the Premier League offering the same sum of money to the lower two divisions - £20million immediately and £30million as an emergency fund - but specifically referencing financial help for any Championship club that is in troubled waters as a result of the Covid-19 crisis .
The offer , which is set to be discussed by the EFL ’ s board at a meeting later this week , says that the Premier League would look at all representations from Championship clubs on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in search of £250million to cover the losses caused by the pandemic .
The fresh approach has been set out with the aim to soothe fears among some Premier League clubs that they could end up propping up Championship outfits who have owners wealthier than themselves , or clubs who have spent huge amounts of money in an effort to try and reach the top-flight of English football .
The offer would only cover losses directly related to a result of the pandemic and it would have to be proved that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a position to make up the shortfall .
It is reported that at least one club from League One will be forced to enter administration if they have not received any financial assistance before the next payday at the end of this month .
The Premier League has dropped the conditions that it attempted to impose when first offering a rescue package , including the EFL supporting its position against the Football Association for work permits for youngsters aged between 18 and 21 from overseas once post-Brexit rules come into play .
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Parry said that the Premier League “ may not be in a position to provide the level of support that is required.
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The Premier League has made a new offer to bailout the English Football League, insisting that it will not allow any Championship club go bust because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 72 clubs that make up the EFL, from the Championship, League One and League Two, had previously rejected a £50million offer from the Premier League in grants and loans to clubs in Leagues One and Two, according to a report by The Times .
The clubs in Leagues One and Two, though, rejected the offer, claiming it was divisive as it excluded clubs operating at Championship level.
Now, a new offer has been sent to the EFL from the Premier League offering the same sum of money to the lower two divisions - £20million immediately and £30million as an emergency fund - but specifically referencing financial help for any Championship club that is in troubled waters as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
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The offer, which is set to be discussed by the EFL’s board at a meeting later this week, says that the Premier League would look at all representations from Championship clubs on a case-by-case basis. The EFL has been in search of £250million to cover the losses caused by the pandemic.
The fresh approach has been set out with the aim to soothe fears among some Premier League clubs that they could end up propping up Championship outfits who have owners wealthier than themselves, or clubs who have spent huge amounts of money in an effort to try and reach the top-flight of English football.
The offer would only cover losses directly related to a result of the pandemic and it would have to be proved that the club’s owner is not in a position to make up the shortfall. It is reported that at least one club from League One will be forced to enter administration if they have not received any financial assistance before the next payday at the end of this month.
The Premier League has dropped the conditions that it attempted to impose when first offering a rescue package, including the EFL supporting its position against the Football Association for work permits for youngsters aged between 18 and 21 from overseas once post-Brexit rules come into play.
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Last week, the government ruled out a call from EFL chairman Rick Parry for football to be given access to a Treasury rescue package, insisting that the sport had to support itself, despite its current difficulties.
Parry said that the Premier League “may not be in a position to provide the level of support that is required.”
Parry went on to add: “EFL clubs, almost all of them are the social cornerstones of the towns and cities they bear the names of, stand on the brink of a financial precipice.”
The EFL had been hopeful that the Treasury would offer clubs an arrangement to stop their PAYE debts building. The government has admitted that more than £77million is owed to the 72 clubs that make up the EFL pyramid.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Failed pub hit by violence could be turned into apartments

An old Wolverhampton pub could be converted into apartments after a number of attempts to keep it open failed .
Applicants Harrisons Group are looking to create seven two bedroom apartments within the former White Hart Inn building in Worcester Street .
In their application to City of Wolverhampton Council planners , their agents Sigma Home Solutions said four different businesses had taken over the pub between 2011 and 2019 but subsequently failed .
They also said there had been several incidents of trouble flaring up in the pub which led to violence within the premises .
It is believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is locally listed but , in a heritage statement , Sigma said there will be little alteration to the `` attractive building '' .
They said : `` The proposal is vital to the preservation of this attractive and distinctive period building .
`` Currently its vacant use is having a detrimental effect on the fabric of the building and could lead to potential dilapidation .
`` With a strong demand for residential two bedroom flats within the city centre it is expected the building could be fully occupied for the foreseeable future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the area .
`` The lack of interest in the public house is also evident in the recent history of ownership of the property and business .
Records show that since 2011 four different businesses have run the public house for short periods of time .
`` Should the public house have had a committed group of patrons then ( it ) would still be operating however now the property remains vacant .
`` Other issues supporting the proposed loss of this public house centre around the history of anti-social behaviour that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` By developing this building into dwellings , we not only satisfy a requirement for much needed housing in the area but also provide an economic benefit and which will increase activity within the city centre once again .
`` We feel these reasons should encourage Wolverhampton City Council to support this application . ''
Planning officers are currently considering the application and a decision will be made in the coming months .

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An old Wolverhampton pub could be converted into apartments after a number of attempts to keep it open failed.
Applicants Harrisons Group are looking to create seven two bedroom apartments within the former White Hart Inn building in Worcester Street.
In their application to City of Wolverhampton Council planners, their agents Sigma Home Solutions said four different businesses had taken over the pub between 2011 and 2019 but subsequently failed.
They also said there had been several incidents of trouble flaring up in the pub which led to violence within the premises.
It is believed the pub dates back to 1923 and is locally listed but, in a heritage statement, Sigma said there will be little alteration to the "attractive building".
They said: "The proposal is vital to the preservation of this attractive and distinctive period building.
"Currently its vacant use is having a detrimental effect on the fabric of the building and could lead to potential dilapidation.
"With a strong demand for residential two bedroom flats within the city centre it is expected the building could be fully occupied for the foreseeable future which in turn provides a positive effect on the area.
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"The lack of interest in the public house is also evident in the recent history of ownership of the property and business. Records show that since 2011 four different businesses have run the public house for short periods of time.
"Should the public house have had a committed group of patrons then (it) would still be operating however now the property remains vacant.
"Other issues supporting the proposed loss of this public house centre around the history of anti-social behaviour that has occurred within the White Hart Inn.
"By developing this building into dwellings, we not only satisfy a requirement for much needed housing in the area but also provide an economic benefit and which will increase activity within the city centre once again.
"We feel these reasons should encourage Wolverhampton City Council to support this application."
Planning officers are currently considering the application and a decision will be made in the coming months.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--University is ‘coronavirus cold spot’ with 'no campus transmission'

A university chief in Worcestershire said his site was a ‘ coronavirus cold spot ’ - despite cases spiking in the area .
The University of Worcester welcomed the Prime Minister ’ s announcement that universities , along with schools and colleges would remain open when the second lockdown begins on Thursday , November 5 .
Vice chancellor and chief executive , Prof David Green , has written to students saying the Worcester educational site had avoided spikes in Covid cases seen at other universities .
He said : “ Thanks to the highly responsible conduct of the overwhelming majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our actions have resulted in the University of Worcester continuing to be a coronavirus cold spot as well as being an educational hotspot.
” Worcester has had relatively low rates of coronavirus cases – but there was a spike last week when at one stage rates doubled .
Rates in the city have fallen slightly in the last seven days with Worcester having 149.2 Covid cases per 100,000 people ( 151 cases ) in the week to October 29 , compared to 154.1 per 100k ( 156 cases ) to October 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was at 709 per 100k .
Prof Green said : “ There is no evidence of any transmission whatsoever at the university campus over this entire period .
“ There has been no case cluster – nor has there been any ‘ outbreak ’ in the University ’ s Halls of Residence or in student accommodation in the wider Worcester community.
” The university has done it with 10,000 students returning in September and with 70 per cent of its lectures being given in person .
Ross Renton , the university ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for students , said the key was to have a ‘ holistic ’ approach .
The university has not only tackled the classroom and campus experience but also the social side of being a student , as well as the key living arrangements .
It learned lessons from early in the pandemic when a cohort of students remained on site and others returned swiftly to help the NHS .
A third of its students are on healthcare courses .
It reduced lecture sizes by half to allow for social distancing .
And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more teaching .
All students must wear face coverings in lecture rooms and when moving about the campus – a higher measure than the Government requires .
Freshers Week rather than being cancelled – was encouraged , with safety measures in mind .
Mr Renton said : “ We thought through the welcome period .
One of the big worries for universities is that social element .
Some universities took the decision not to have any social activity .
We decided that was an important part of being at university , but to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large outdoor event with time slots that students could arrive to .
We worked really closely with our clubs and societies , our sports were also engaged with that .
All done outdoors , really well distanced .
“ It meant students had the opportunity to make friends and engage with them .
If everything was online it kind of then leads students to fend for themselves.
” But the university also had strict measures in place .
Mr Renton explained : “ We also had some rigid things as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has 1,200 students ] – you can ’ t have visitors .
I think that ’ s helped us an awful lot , when you see some of the outbreaks in accommodation .
“ We have also been regularly communicating with our students and I think this has been another part of our success .
“ We have got a community behaviours agreement .
Also about your behaviour off site .
You ’ re part of a wider community and being mindful of that .
“ Because they see themselves as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown they volunteered about 850 hours.
” More than two thirds of teaching in person On average students spend 70 per cent of their time in class and 30 per cent online - the mix known as 'blended learning ' .
This varies by topic and time of year .
While some online studies have brought ‘ real benefits ’ and will be carried on when the pandemic ends .
And its students come from far and wide - from India , China and across Europe too .
Plus a lot from in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The university has its own ‘ automatic ’ Covid reporting system , swifter and seemingly more effective than NHS Test and Trace .
Mr Renton said : “ It ’ s self-reporting from students – they say they have symptoms – they have been for a test , they are going for a test , positive or negative .
“ That automatically goes to public health .
So we can work with public health to do the track and trace .
“ Because we have got physical distancing measures on campus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a lot of cases there hasn ’ t been high contact with anyone.
” Mr Renton was keen to allay misconceptions of students .
He said : “ There ’ s this impression that everyone ’ s a bit of a Harry Potter and staying on university campus .
But 30 to 40 per cent students are what you would deem as mature , living at home .
“ Students will also often go home at weekends .
They will have part time jobs to go to .
They will coach their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far from complacent .
The virus has got a habit of making fools of us all .
It ’ s about refining and making sure the plans we have in place work.
” Worcestershire 's director of public health , Dr Kathryn Cobain , confirmed the university 's success in dealing with the pandemic and said : “ We have been working closely with our colleagues at the University of Worcester , where there has been a relatively small number of cases of Covid-19 .
`` Cases that have arisen have been quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s test and trace and isolate system which links directly with our local outbreak control team .
`` However , this is not a reason to be complacent , we still have rising numbers of cases in the city and throughout the county .
`` We need to take action together , if we all wash our hands regularly , keep our distance , isolate when we have symptoms and wear face coverings , we will help to drive down numbers and protect our communities .
”

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A university chief in Worcestershire said his site was a ‘coronavirus cold spot’ - despite cases spiking in the area.
The University of Worcester welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that universities, along with schools and colleges would remain open when the second lockdown begins on Thursday, November 5.
Vice chancellor and chief executive, Prof David Green, has written to students saying the Worcester educational site had avoided spikes in Covid cases seen at other universities.
He said: “Thanks to the highly responsible conduct of the overwhelming majority of students and staff at the university, our actions have resulted in the University of Worcester continuing to be a coronavirus cold spot as well as being an educational hotspot.”
Worcester has had relatively low rates of coronavirus cases – but there was a spike last week when at one stage rates doubled.
Rates in the city have fallen slightly in the last seven days with Worcester having 149.2 Covid cases per 100,000 people (151 cases) in the week to October 29, compared to 154.1 per 100k (156 cases) to October 22. In the week to October 16 it was at 709 per 100k.
Prof Green said: “There is no evidence of any transmission whatsoever at the university campus over this entire period.
“There has been no case cluster – nor has there been any ‘outbreak’ in the University’s Halls of Residence or in student accommodation in the wider Worcester community.”
The university has done it with 10,000 students returning in September and with 70 per cent of its lectures being given in person.
Ross Renton, the university’s senior pro vice chancellor with responsibility for students, said the key was to have a ‘holistic’ approach.
The university has not only tackled the classroom and campus experience but also the social side of being a student, as well as the key living arrangements.
It learned lessons from early in the pandemic when a cohort of students remained on site and others returned swiftly to help the NHS. A third of its students are on healthcare courses.
It reduced lecture sizes by half to allow for social distancing. And it extended the teaching day to allow for more teaching.
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All students must wear face coverings in lecture rooms and when moving about the campus – a higher measure than the Government requires.
Freshers Week 'important part of university'
Freshers Week rather than being cancelled – was encouraged, with safety measures in mind.
Mr Renton said: “We thought through the welcome period. One of the big worries for universities is that social element. Some universities took the decision not to have any social activity. We decided that was an important part of being at university, but to do it sensibly.
“We did a large outdoor event with time slots that students could arrive to. We worked really closely with our clubs and societies, our sports were also engaged with that. All done outdoors, really well distanced.
“It meant students had the opportunity to make friends and engage with them. If everything was online it kind of then leads students to fend for themselves.”
Strict Covid measures in place
But the university also had strict measures in place.
Mr Renton explained: “We also had some rigid things as well.
“In accommodation [halls of residence which has 1,200 students] – you can’t have visitors. I think that’s helped us an awful lot, when you see some of the outbreaks in accommodation.
“Your flat becomes your household.
“We have also been regularly communicating with our students and I think this has been another part of our success.
“We have got a community behaviours agreement. Also about your behaviour off site. You’re part of a wider community and being mindful of that.
“Because they see themselves as being part of that community, during the lockdown they volunteered about 850 hours.”
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More than two thirds of teaching in person
On average students spend 70 per cent of their time in class and 30 per cent online - the mix known as 'blended learning'. This varies by topic and time of year. While some online studies have brought ‘real benefits’ and will be carried on when the pandemic ends.
And its students come from far and wide - from India, China and across Europe too. Plus a lot from in and around Worcestershire. But no spike.
Students self-report symptoms bypassing Test and Trace
The university has its own ‘automatic’ Covid reporting system, swifter and seemingly more effective than NHS Test and Trace.
Mr Renton said: “It’s self-reporting from students – they say they have symptoms – they have been for a test, they are going for a test, positive or negative.
“That automatically goes to public health. So we can work with public health to do the track and trace.
“Because we have got physical distancing measures on campus, additional mitigations, the face coverings, for a lot of cases there hasn’t been high contact with anyone.”
Mr Renton was keen to allay misconceptions of students.
He said: “There’s this impression that everyone’s a bit of a Harry Potter and staying on university campus. But 30 to 40 per cent students are what you would deem as mature, living at home.
“Students will also often go home at weekends. They will have part time jobs to go to. They will coach their local football team.
“We are far from complacent. The virus has got a habit of making fools of us all. It’s about refining and making sure the plans we have in place work.”
Worcestershire's director of public health, Dr Kathryn Cobain, confirmed the university's success in dealing with the pandemic and said: “We have been working closely with our colleagues at the University of Worcester, where there has been a relatively small number of cases of Covid-19.
"Cases that have arisen have been quickly identified and supported by the university’s test and trace and isolate system which links directly with our local outbreak control team.
"However, this is not a reason to be complacent, we still have rising numbers of cases in the city and throughout the county.
"We need to take action together, if we all wash our hands regularly, keep our distance, isolate when we have symptoms and wear face coverings, we will help to drive down numbers and protect our communities.”


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Conor Hourihane could explode back on the Villa scene at Arsenal

Dean Smith made reference to players currently frozen-out `` smelling blood '' last week after that brutal 3-0 defeat to Leeds United .
Fast-forward just four days and Villa are coming off the back of being 4-0 down against Southampton but for a late rally inspired by Jack Grealish to pull it back to 3-4 .
Smith 's side have been nowhere near the standards they previously set when they won all four of their opening Premier League games .
They 've started too slow in recent matches , Tyrone Mings admitted , while they 've seen errors punished by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who must be close to banging on the manager 's door is a certain Conor Hourihane , a player who 's yet to play a single minute since his goal and assist showing at Fulham five fixtures ago .
The 29-year-old was impressive that previous week against Sheffield United too while , after winning two from two , was surprisingly bombed out of Smith 's starting XI for Liverpool following the exciting capture of Ross Barkley , with the Chelsea loanee immediately hitting it off during the 7-2 demolition of the champions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a watching brief ever since with Barkley coming up trumps with a brilliant late winner at Leicester but , in the two games since , the Scouser has been found wanting up against Leeds ' energetic midfield runners and Saints ' shrewd engine-room operators .
A question that will be going through the minds of supporters will be whether or not Smith changes his midfield for Arsenal on Sunday , given the fact Villa have been dominated in that very area over the course of 180-plus minutes .
`` I look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your midfield area because you 've got to cover a lot of ground in a game .
Ross does that , '' was Smith 's reply to adding Barkley to his ranks , which basically says Hourihane has n't got the running ability required to execute Smith 's game plan .
What the Irish midfielder lacks in terms of being a strong , box-to-box runner he more than makes up for in his deliveries , passing and being a threat from set-plays .
He 's a specialist of a similar ilk to James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who Villa quickly knew all about on Sunday with the Saints captain taking the game away from Villa with just three waves of his magic right-footed wand .
Now , if there 's a team that are vulnerable to set-pieces it 's Arsenal , a side who conceded 15 goals from dead-ball situations last year - joint third-most in the Premier League behind Watford and Norwich .
They also conceded the third-most penalties ( 7 ) .
Hourihane , meanwhile , could well be the go-to man on Sunday to give Villa something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to dominate possession .
Villa themselves have improved drastically from set-pieces with Tyrone Mings already scoring two while his partner in crime , Ezri Konsa , has also popped up with a goal of his own .
Last time out at the Emirates it was a ball from deep which cut Arsenal 's three-man defence wide open as Youri Tielemans found Cengiz Ünder after the Turkish star got in between Kieran Tierney and Gabriel .
The Leicester man then found Jamie Vardy to tap home what was a simple , two-pass snatch-and-grab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen if Smith indeed shakes things up somewhat with Hourihane more than viable for a shout from the start given his early-season impact and the specialist traits he possesses .
Barkley or John McGinn could drop out but , given Smith 's constant backing of McGinn , it could well be Barkley who could make way .
On the face of it , though , a change in central midfield for Arsenal still remains unlikely .

Dean Smith made reference to players currently frozen-out "smelling blood" last week after that brutal 3-0 defeat to Leeds United.
Fast-forward just four days and Villa are coming off the back of being 4-0 down against Southampton but for a late rally inspired by Jack Grealish to pull it back to 3-4.
Smith's side have been nowhere near the standards they previously set when they won all four of their opening Premier League games. They've started too slow in recent matches, Tyrone Mings admitted, while they've seen errors punished by some exquisite finishing.
Now a player who must be close to banging on the manager's door is a certain Conor Hourihane, a player who's yet to play a single minute since his goal and assist showing at Fulham five fixtures ago.
The 29-year-old was impressive that previous week against Sheffield United too while, after winning two from two, was surprisingly bombed out of Smith's starting XI for Liverpool following the exciting capture of Ross Barkley, with the Chelsea loanee immediately hitting it off during the 7-2 demolition of the champions.
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As for Hourihane he's been given a watching brief ever since with Barkley coming up trumps with a brilliant late winner at Leicester but, in the two games since, the Scouser has been found wanting up against Leeds' energetic midfield runners and Saints' shrewd engine-room operators.
A question that will be going through the minds of supporters will be whether or not Smith changes his midfield for Arsenal on Sunday, given the fact Villa have been dominated in that very area over the course of 180-plus minutes.
"I look at the Premier League and you need legs in your midfield area because you've got to cover a lot of ground in a game. Ross does that," was Smith's reply to adding Barkley to his ranks, which basically says Hourihane hasn't got the running ability required to execute Smith's game plan.
What the Irish midfielder lacks in terms of being a strong, box-to-box runner he more than makes up for in his deliveries, passing and being a threat from set-plays. He's a specialist of a similar ilk to James Ward-Prowse in that sense, a midfielder who Villa quickly knew all about on Sunday with the Saints captain taking the game away from Villa with just three waves of his magic right-footed wand.
Now, if there's a team that are vulnerable to set-pieces it's Arsenal, a side who conceded 15 goals from dead-ball situations last year - joint third-most in the Premier League behind Watford and Norwich. They also conceded the third-most penalties (7). Hourihane, meanwhile, could well be the go-to man on Sunday to give Villa something different in a game they're not expected to dominate possession. Villa themselves have improved drastically from set-pieces with Tyrone Mings already scoring two while his partner in crime, Ezri Konsa, has also popped up with a goal of his own.
Last time out at the Emirates it was a ball from deep which cut Arsenal's three-man defence wide open as Youri Tielemans found Cengiz Ünder after the Turkish star got in between Kieran Tierney and Gabriel. The Leicester man then found Jamie Vardy to tap home what was a simple, two-pass snatch-and-grab goal.
It now remains to be seen if Smith indeed shakes things up somewhat with Hourihane more than viable for a shout from the start given his early-season impact and the specialist traits he possesses. Barkley or John McGinn could drop out but, given Smith's constant backing of McGinn, it could well be Barkley who could make way. On the face of it, though, a change in central midfield for Arsenal still remains unlikely.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Boots issues big update on opening in new lockdown

As we head into a new national lockdown , people are asking which stores and businesses will remain open and which will be forced to close .
Home makeovers have kept many people 's spirits up while they 've been stuck indoors during the coronavirus pandemic , so it 's no surprise that families are wondering : Will DIY stores stay open in lockdown ?
But there are other questions too , with health stores being high on the list .
And now bosses at Boots have issued an important update to clarify the situation .
In a statement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming lockdown .
Items including prescriptions , medicines , healthcare and toiletries will be easily accessible in store , it said .
Customers will also be able to purchase all other items including baby goods , beauty products and gifts .
Boots pharmacists will be on hand to give medical and health advice and pharmacy services will continue , the retailer announced .
Boots says it has already been voted the safest place to shop on the high street with new additional measures keeping both customers and staff safe .
Marc Donovan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` As an essential retailer we will be open and customers will be able to shop the whole store .
`` Our colleagues will be present to swiftly help customers find what they need .
We will also continue to help support all local communities with advice from our pharmacists and a range of pharmacy services .
As always , the health and safety of Boots colleagues and customers is of utmost importance to us . ''
It added that Boots Beauty Specialists and Beauty Advisors will be `` switching up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our customers and patients during this time - as well as offering beauty advice , they will help with other duties in store . ''
For those who would like to get advice virtually , customers can book a Boots Beauty consultation online .
Each appointment lasts 15 minutes and is then followed up with customised notes .
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The website will continue to operate 24 hours a day and customers can get free home delivery on orders over £30 .
Boots said it would continue to update its measures in its stores in line with government guidance to ensure the safest working and shopping environment for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for local store opening times can be found on the Boots website .
Its Birmingham stores include a branch in the Bullring and one on the New Street station concourse below Grand Central .

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As we head into a new national lockdown, people are asking which stores and businesses will remain open and which will be forced to close.
Home makeovers have kept many people's spirits up while they've been stuck indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, so it's no surprise that families are wondering: Will DIY stores stay open in lockdown?
But there are other questions too, with health stores being high on the list.
And now bosses at Boots have issued an important update to clarify the situation.
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In a statement, Boots said it would remain open throughout the upcoming lockdown.
Items including prescriptions, medicines, healthcare and toiletries will be easily accessible in store, it said.
Customers will also be able to purchase all other items including baby goods, beauty products and gifts.
Boots pharmacists will be on hand to give medical and health advice and pharmacy services will continue, the retailer announced.
In addition, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare remain open.
Boots says it has already been voted the safest place to shop on the high street with new additional measures keeping both customers and staff safe.
Marc Donovan, chief pharmacist at Boots UK, said: "As an essential retailer we will be open and customers will be able to shop the whole store.
"Our colleagues will be present to swiftly help customers find what they need. We will also continue to help support all local communities with advice from our pharmacists and a range of pharmacy services. As always, the health and safety of Boots colleagues and customers is of utmost importance to us."
Boots Beauty Specialists and Beauty Advisors will be "switching up their roles to help support the needs of our customers and patients during this time - as well as offering beauty advice, they will help with other duties in store."
For those who would like to get advice virtually, customers can book a Boots Beauty consultation online. Each appointment lasts 15 minutes and is then followed up with customised notes.
Customers can book appointments as normal (in store and online) at Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare and there will be measures in place including appropriate PPE, social distancing and enhanced cleaning.
In preparation for increased demand, Boots has also tripled its capacity on Boots.com. The website will continue to operate 24 hours a day and customers can get free home delivery on orders over £30.
Boots said it would continue to update its measures in its stores in line with government guidance to ensure the safest working and shopping environment for both its colleagues and customers.
Details for local store opening times can be found on the Boots website.
Its Birmingham stores include a branch in the Bullring and one on the New Street station concourse below Grand Central.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--The 19 types of business which have to shut from Thursday

From Thursday , England enters a new national lockdown - a lockdown being branded , in some parts , as lockdown 2.0 .
The new measures and restrictions across the country from Thursday are expected to last until December 2 , 2020 .
But , worryingly , Cabinet minister Michael Gove has hinted the government may be forced to extend this , if cases and deaths do not come down .
Coronavirus cases continue to sweep the country , and it has left the government with little alternative but to act .
Boris Johnson , the Prime Minister , unveiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation from No 10 Downing Street earlier this week .
He then spoke in the Commons yesterday , ahead of an MP vote on Wednesday before the changes are set to take effect from November 5 .
The types of businesses forced to shut include : • Bowling alleys , leisure centres and gyms , sports facilities including swimming pools , golf courses and driving ranges , dance studios , stables and riding centres , soft play facilities , climbing walls and climbing centres , archery and shooting ranges , water and theme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cinemas , museums and galleries , casinos , adult gaming centres and arcades , bingo halls , bowling alleys , concert halls , zoos and other animal attractions , botanical gardens .
But there are financial support packages available , with the furlough scheme continuing .
Self-employed workers will be able to claim 80 % of trading profits for November , before the level of support drops to 40 % in December and January .
The payment for all three months will form a single grant , equivalent to 55 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capped at £5,160 .
Furlough will be payable at 80 % up to a maximum of £2,500 for the duration of the package of tougher national measures .
The support will be available across the UK .
Business premises forced to close in England will also receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under a Local Restrictions Support Grant .
A further £1.1 billion will be given to local authorities - distributed on the basis of £20 per head - for one-off payments to support businesses .

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From Thursday, England enters a new national lockdown - a lockdown being branded, in some parts, as lockdown 2.0.
The new measures and restrictions across the country from Thursday are expected to last until December 2, 2020.
But, worryingly, Cabinet minister Michael Gove has hinted the government may be forced to extend this, if cases and deaths do not come down.
Coronavirus cases continue to sweep the country, and it has left the government with little alternative but to act.
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, unveiled the measures in a speech to the nation from No 10 Downing Street earlier this week.
He then spoke in the Commons yesterday, ahead of an MP vote on Wednesday before the changes are set to take effect from November 5.
The types of businesses forced to shut include:
Gyms
Restaurants
Pubs
Bars
Non-essential shops, including electronics and clothing stores
Hairdressers
Nail salons
Spas and beauty bars
Clothing and electronics stores
Vehicle showrooms
Travel agents
Betting shops
Auction houses
Tailors
Car washes
Tobacco and vape shops
Bowling alleys, leisure centres and gyms, sports facilities including swimming pools, golf courses and driving ranges, dance studios, stables and riding centres, soft play facilities, climbing walls and climbing centres, archery and shooting ranges, water and theme parks.
Theatres, concert halls, cinemas, museums and galleries, casinos, adult gaming centres and arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys, concert halls, zoos and other animal attractions, botanical gardens.
Body and skin piercing studios, non-medical acupuncture, and tanning salons.
But there are financial support packages available, with the furlough scheme continuing.
Self-employed workers will be able to claim 80% of trading profits for November, before the level of support drops to 40% in December and January.
The payment for all three months will form a single grant, equivalent to 55% of trading profits for the whole period, capped at £5,160.
Furlough will be payable at 80% up to a maximum of £2,500 for the duration of the package of tougher national measures. The support will be available across the UK.
Business premises forced to close in England will also receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under a Local Restrictions Support Grant.
A further £1.1 billion will be given to local authorities - distributed on the basis of £20 per head - for one-off payments to support businesses.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Aitor Karanka has plenty to think about ahead of Blues v Wycombe

Birmingham City boss Aitor Karanka has revealed that he will not be taking Wycombe Wanderers lightly and is expecting a tough game at St Andrew 's .
The Chairboys are currently languishing in 23rd position in the league after a torrid start to their Championship campaign .
They beat fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend in a game that sees the Owls cemented to the bottom of the table .
Despite having just 28 % of possession , Wanderers clinched victory thanks to a single goal from David Wheeler .
Blues boss Karanka will be wary of the confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they go into the game with Blues , despite being clear underdogs for a result .
Karanka commented : It ’ s day by day , we can achieve something nice but again we have to go carefully because maybe it sounds stupid to say this but Wycombe is going to be really , really tough game on Wednesday .
He goes into the match with pleasing problem to solve , after seeing players delivering the goods after being brought into the first-team on Saturday .
With a healthy squad to choose from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manager feeling ahead of the game ?
He replies : `` To have competition on the pitch is vital because they are going to improve that way , individually .
If players improve individually then we improve as a team also .
We have a really good squad .
Everybody fighting together , everybody fighting each other ( for a place ) .
`` This is important , especially when you have too many games in a row to keep the players fit and to not have injuries .
`` We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to take advantage of this situation because last year it was completely the opposite .
`` I told them after the game that a winning run is much , much better than a losing one so it is just to keep improving and keep going .
`` This game is the biggest and best problem a manager can have - to choose a starting XI for the next game because I knew that I had 20-22 players to choose for every single game but after Preston I will have even more problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have that problem . ''
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Assistant Chairboys manager Richard Dobson was full of beans after the victory over Wednesday .
He stated : `` We 're growing as a team .
We 're excited by the challenge of being in the Championship and we 're starting to prove that we deserve to be here .
`` They boys were angry and they wanted to put something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of big game changing decisions go against us , which has fuelled the fire a bit as the boys feel it 's been unjust . ''

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Birmingham City boss Aitor Karanka has revealed that he will not be taking Wycombe Wanderers lightly and is expecting a tough game at St Andrew's.
The Chairboys are currently languishing in 23rd position in the league after a torrid start to their Championship campaign.
They beat fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend in a game that sees the Owls cemented to the bottom of the table.
Despite having just 28% of possession, Wanderers clinched victory thanks to a single goal from David Wheeler.
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Blues boss Karanka will be wary of the confidence that will have given to Wanderers as they go into the game with Blues, despite being clear underdogs for a result.
Karanka commented: It’s day by day, we can achieve something nice but again we have to go carefully because maybe it sounds stupid to say this but Wycombe is going to be really, really tough game on Wednesday.
He goes into the match with pleasing problem to solve, after seeing players delivering the goods after being brought into the first-team on Saturday.
With a healthy squad to choose from and big selection issues, how is the manager feeling ahead of the game?
He replies: "To have competition on the pitch is vital because they are going to improve that way, individually. If players improve individually then we improve as a team also.
We have a really good squad. Everybody fighting together, everybody fighting each other (for a place).
"This is important, especially when you have too many games in a row to keep the players fit and to not have injuries.
"We will lose games, but now it is time to take advantage of this situation because last year it was completely the opposite.
"I told them after the game that a winning run is much, much better than a losing one so it is just to keep improving and keep going.
"This game is the biggest and best problem a manager can have - to choose a starting XI for the next game because I knew that I had 20-22 players to choose for every single game but after Preston I will have even more problems.
"I am really pleased to have that problem."
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As for Wycombe, they have plenty of fight in the team, proving on Saturday that they aren't content to be the division's designated cannon fodder.
Assistant Chairboys manager Richard Dobson was full of beans after the victory over Wednesday.
He stated: "We're growing as a team. We're excited by the challenge of being in the Championship and we're starting to prove that we deserve to be here.
"They boys were angry and they wanted to put something right. We've had a lot of big game changing decisions go against us, which has fuelled the fire a bit as the boys feel it's been unjust."


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Furloughed theme park worker 'at morgue inside ten minutes of starting new job'

Alton Towers will be the star of the show in a new fly-on-the-wall TV documentary .
Cameras were given unprecedented access to the Staffordshire theme park as it came out of lockdown and prepared to welcome back visitors .
`` Alton Towers : A Rollercoaster Year '' will be shown on Channel 4 and will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the frantic preparations the resort had to make when it was finally given permission to reopen in July after being closed for 13 weeks .
Viewers will learn how social distancing meant one of the park 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to operate , how a member of staff resorted to working in a mortuary during furlough , and how birds and wasps nested in rides as they lay unused .
Alton Towers was due to celebrate its 40th birthday this summer but was forced to close in March due to the pandemic .
All but 90 of its 2,000 workers were furloughed until the resort was finally given the go-ahead to reopen on July 4 .
The cameras follow staff as they set about tackling the overgrown grass and greenery of the resort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearing wasps ' and birds ' nest which had taken up residence in the rides .
Social distancing meant the number of people allowed inside the park was reduced and this nearly stopped one of the most popular rides being taken out of service .
The ride , Th13teen , needed a minimum amount of weight - 18 people - in order for its G-Force to work , but social distancing meant only 10 were allowed .
It is the world 's first vertical freefall drop rollercoaster and staff had to conduct countless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before it was deemed safe enough to operate .
The documentary also features Alton Towers show captain , Daisy , who joined the park straight out of drama school .
But when she was furloughed she got a temporary job as a hospital porter and within ten minutes of starting her first shift , was working in the mortuary .
Daisy , aged 26 , tells the show : “ I met a lot of scared people in hospital as visitors weren ’ t allowed and I had a lot of responsibility .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cry , it felt like such a lot of pressure .
“ When it was time to come back to Alton Towers I was so happy .
This is my normality and it ’ s nice to give people an escape from the misery and fear of what is going on now , to put a smile on their faces and just for a couple of hours allow them to forget their troubles.
” Gaz Morris , rides manager , tells the cameras how because face masks were compulsory , he had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it stayed on .
“ Do I look like I ’ ve just ridden three times on Wickerman ?
It ’ s difficult to show a smile behind a mask so let ’ s be larger than life in other ways ! ''
he said .
The documentary hears how the period after reopening was `` crucial '' for the park 's fortunes as it made most of its money over the summer .
Alton Towers : A Rollercoaster Year is on Tuesday , November 3 , at 10.15pm on Channel 4 .

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Alton Towers will be the star of the show in a new fly-on-the-wall TV documentary.
Cameras were given unprecedented access to the Staffordshire theme park as it came out of lockdown and prepared to welcome back visitors.
"Alton Towers : A Rollercoaster Year" will be shown on Channel 4 and will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the frantic preparations the resort had to make when it was finally given permission to reopen in July after being closed for 13 weeks.
(Image: Daisybeck Studios/Channel 4)
Viewers will learn how social distancing meant one of the park's most popular rollercoasters nearly wasn't allowed to operate, how a member of staff resorted to working in a mortuary during furlough, and how birds and wasps nested in rides as they lay unused.
Alton Towers was due to celebrate its 40th birthday this summer but was forced to close in March due to the pandemic. All but 90 of its 2,000 workers were furloughed until the resort was finally given the go-ahead to reopen on July 4.
The cameras follow staff as they set about tackling the overgrown grass and greenery of the resort's 500 acres of gardens - including clearing wasps' and birds' nest which had taken up residence in the rides.
(Image: Daisbybeck Studios/Channel 4)
Social distancing meant the number of people allowed inside the park was reduced and this nearly stopped one of the most popular rides being taken out of service.
The ride, Th13teen, needed a minimum amount of weight - 18 people - in order for its G-Force to work, but social distancing meant only 10 were allowed.
It is the world's first vertical freefall drop rollercoaster and staff had to conduct countless test runs using dummies filled with water before it was deemed safe enough to operate.
The documentary also features Alton Towers show captain, Daisy, who joined the park straight out of drama school.
But when she was furloughed she got a temporary job as a hospital porter and within ten minutes of starting her first shift, was working in the mortuary.
(Image: Daisybeck Studios/Channel 4)
Daisy, aged 26, tells the show: “I met a lot of scared people in hospital as visitors weren’t allowed and I had a lot of responsibility. Most days I would go home and cry, it felt like such a lot of pressure.
“When it was time to come back to Alton Towers I was so happy. This is my normality and it’s nice to give people an escape from the misery and fear of what is going on now, to put a smile on their faces and just for a couple of hours allow them to forget their troubles.”
Gaz Morris, rides manager, tells the cameras how because face masks were compulsory, he had to ride Wickerman three times to check if it stayed on.
“Do I look like I’ve just ridden three times on Wickerman? It’s difficult to show a smile behind a mask so let’s be larger than life in other ways!" he said.
The documentary hears how the period after reopening was "crucial" for the park's fortunes as it made most of its money over the summer.
Alton Towers: A Rollercoaster Year is on Tuesday, November 3, at 10.15pm on Channel 4.


birminghammail--2020-11-03--Aston villa fans mock leeds United after loss vs Leicester City

Aston Villa fans have taken to social media to react to Leeds United ’ s Premier League loss against Leicester City on Monday night .
The Whites fell to a 4-1 home loss vs the Foxes thanks to goals from Harvey Barnes , Youri Tielemans ( x2 ) , and Jamie Vardy .
Stuart Dallas did give Leeds hope just after half-time , making the score 2-1 , but Leicester regained their two-goal lead before the 90 minutes .
A rivalry between Aston Villa and Leeds United fans has grown over the last few weeks and has been accelerated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who labelled Marcelo Bielsa ’ s team as a ‘ myth ’ ahead of the Premier League clash between the two .
Leeds went onto win that game 3-0 , with striker Patrick Bamford scoring a hat trick .
That loss was Villa ’ s first of the season after a perfect start in their first four games in the campaign , including a 1-0 win over Leicester .
With the rivalry between the two sets of fans still brewing , it didn ’ t take Villa fans to get their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their loss against Southampton .
As the loss against Leicester unfolded , fans took to social media to mock Leeds , here is some of what was said .
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It is always up-to-date with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google Play Store and App Store HoltEndHeroes : Hahahah , Leeds getting hammered after giving it stacks to us all week .
You ’ re still below us in the league , you ’ ve still lost more games , still conceded more and still scored less .
Stay in your lane .
Funny .
# lufc # avfc Bendrix : Looks like Leeds and Bielsa put all their effort into the Villa cup and took their eye off the league games ... # LEELEI # lufc # AVFC # fauxrivals B6 Villans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom of the league Burnley Jack : Leeds been found out after 7 games ?
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Kenty1874 : Is that right ?
What you saying ?
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Only Massive Clubs beat Leicester at home ?
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Yeah # AVFC # LCFC # LUFC

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Aston Villa fans have taken to social media to react to Leeds United’s Premier League loss against Leicester City on Monday night.
The Whites fell to a 4-1 home loss vs the Foxes thanks to goals from Harvey Barnes, Youri Tielemans (x2), and Jamie Vardy. Stuart Dallas did give Leeds hope just after half-time, making the score 2-1, but Leicester regained their two-goal lead before the 90 minutes.
A rivalry between Aston Villa and Leeds United fans has grown over the last few weeks and has been accelerated by comments from former Villa man Gabriel Agbonlahor, who labelled Marcelo Bielsa’s team as a ‘myth’ ahead of the Premier League clash between the two.
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Leeds went onto win that game 3-0, with striker Patrick Bamford scoring a hat trick.
That loss was Villa’s first of the season after a perfect start in their first four games in the campaign, including a 1-0 win over Leicester.
With the rivalry between the two sets of fans still brewing, it didn’t take Villa fans to get their own back on Leeds after Whites fans mocked their loss against Southampton.
As the loss against Leicester unfolded, fans took to social media to mock Leeds, here is some of what was said.
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HoltEndHeroes : Hahahah, Leeds getting hammered after giving it stacks to us all week. You’re still below us in the league, you’ve still lost more games, still conceded more and still scored less. Stay in your lane. Funny. #lufc #avfc
Bendrix : Looks like Leeds and Bielsa put all their effort into the Villa cup and took their eye off the league games... #LEELEI #lufc #AVFC #fauxrivals
B6 Villans : Leeds have conceded more goals than bottom of the league Burnley
LOL
#LUFC #AVFC
Ady : Beating Leicester isn’t for everyone.
#avfc #lufc
Jack : Leeds been found out after 7 games ??
Kenty1874 : Is that right? What you saying????Only Massive Clubs beat Leicester at home????? Yeah #AVFC #LCFC #LUFC