birminghammail--2020-09-04--McDonald's is giving every customer 25 per cent off this weekend

McDonald 's is giving every customer 25 per cent off this weekend - and you can take advantage of the deal right here in Birmingham .
Birmingham boasts more Maccies restaurants than anywhere else in the country barring London .
The fast food giant , renowned for everything from its Big Macs , Chicken McNuggets and McMuffins to McFlurries , fries and Chicken Legends , is giving a quarter off your bill .
A savvy user of dedicated discount-hunting website HotUKDeals has found a way of getting your McMuffin meal delivered to your door while also saving yourself 25 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only available through food delivery site Just Eat and ends this Sunday , September 6 .
All you 've got to do is place your McDonalds breakfast order and enter the promo code 'BREAKFAST25 ' at the checkout .
Topcashback , alternatively , are offering a £15 Just Eat discount to any new customers who sign up today .
Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £10 in cashback within 14 days .
You can get the Just Eat deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , KFC , Burger King and even Greggs without having to dine in .
McDonald 's this week introduced four new menu items - so if you fancy trying one , this weekend may be your best chance .
The Triple Cheeseburger has landed at branches across the country , alongside two exciting new McFlurry additions , and a jam McMuffin on the breakfast menu .
We 're lovin ' it .
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McDonald's is giving every customer 25 per cent off this weekend - and you can take advantage of the deal right here in Birmingham.
Birmingham boasts more Maccies restaurants than anywhere else in the country barring London.
The fast food giant, renowned for everything from its Big Macs, Chicken McNuggets and McMuffins to McFlurries, fries and Chicken Legends, is giving a quarter off your bill.
A savvy user of dedicated discount-hunting website HotUKDeals has found a way of getting your McMuffin meal delivered to your door while also saving yourself 25 per cent in the process.
The deal is only available through food delivery site Just Eat and ends this Sunday, September 6.
All you've got to do is place your McDonalds breakfast order and enter the promo code 'BREAKFAST25' at the checkout.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Topcashback, alternatively, are offering a £15 Just Eat discount to any new customers who sign up today.
Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £10 in cashback within 14 days. You can get the Just Eat deal here and save in restaurants including McDonalds, KFC, Burger King and even Greggs without having to dine in.
McDonald's this week introduced four new menu items - so if you fancy trying one, this weekend may be your best chance.
The Triple Cheeseburger has landed at branches across the country, alongside two exciting new McFlurry additions, and a jam McMuffin on the breakfast menu.
We're lovin' it. Sorry.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Newcastle fans are livid as Smith sanctions £15m Wilson bid

Aston Villa have seen a £15m bid to bring Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson to the club rejected , according to reports .
Dean Smith is keen to add his options going forward , with Wesley Moraes still recovering from a serious knee injury .
A whole host of names have been linked with a switch to B6 , but Villa have now firmed up their interest in one of their main targets in Wilson .
Newcastle United have also been heavily linked with the England international , after talks over a cash-plus-player deal .
But Villa look to have stolen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the Chronicle confirming Villa ’ s initial offer to the Cherries .
The report suggests Villa have offered an initial bid of £15m , with add-ons bringing the potential fee to £18m .
It is understood that Bournemouth are looking for closer to £17m up-front , with the Sun reporting the opening bid was rejected .
And after news of Villa ’ s first bid emerged , Newcastle fans on social media angrily responded , with the Magpies desperate for a striker ahead of the new season .
@ JcHaytor16 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the market @ RayMellor1 : Thought he was on Ashley ’ s plane to Newcastle ?
@ neil_straker : There is no way we will sign Callum Wilson , we are in real trouble and almost certainties to go down @ Nentwisle_ : Was fun whilst it lasted , we are a shambles of a club plummeting towards the championship .
We have a championship manager and a league 1 striker @ leerobson23 : Well we can ’ t compete with that sort of ambition @ Ryzilla85 : So @ NUFC miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they just not ?

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Aston Villa have seen a £15m bid to bring Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson to the club rejected, according to reports.
Dean Smith is keen to add his options going forward, with Wesley Moraes still recovering from a serious knee injury.
A whole host of names have been linked with a switch to B6, but Villa have now firmed up their interest in one of their main targets in Wilson.
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Newcastle United have also been heavily linked with the England international, after talks over a cash-plus-player deal.
But Villa look to have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals, with the Chronicle confirming Villa’s initial offer to the Cherries.
The report suggests Villa have offered an initial bid of £15m, with add-ons bringing the potential fee to £18m. It is understood that Bournemouth are looking for closer to £17m up-front, with the Sun reporting the opening bid was rejected.
And after news of Villa’s first bid emerged, Newcastle fans on social media angrily responded, with the Magpies desperate for a striker ahead of the new season.
@JcHaytor16: I cant believe how slow we are in the market
@RayMellor1: Thought he was on Ashley’s plane to Newcastle ?
@deanelder30: Shock. Off you pop Callum.
@neil_straker: There is no way we will sign Callum Wilson, we are in real trouble and almost certainties to go down
@Nentwisle_: Was fun whilst it lasted, we are a shambles of a club plummeting towards the championship. We have a championship manager and a league 1 striker
@Alan_Armstrong7: Good luck at Villa wilson
@leerobson23: Well we can’t compete with that sort of ambition
@Ryzilla85: So @NUFC miss out again shock
@thurkettlewill: Could they just not?


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Heart-warming moment girl rings bell marking end of cancer treatment

A touching video of a Worcestershire youngster ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment has been shared by the Trust that treated her .
Hunnie Morris from Kidderminster signalled the end of her leukaemia treatment last week by ringing the end of treatment bell as the poem of the same name was read out .
The 10-year-old has been undergoing treatment for two-and-a-half years – the latter of which during the coronavirus pandemic .
The video of young Hunnie celebrating her treatment finishing at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester was shared by the Trust on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared hundreds of times and marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September .
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust tweeted the video of the youngster marking the end of her leukaemia treatment and said : “ Ring that bell Hunnie !
“ After two-and-a-half years , Hunnie has finally completed her treatment for leukaemia and got to ring our End of Treatment Bell .
“ This September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month so we 're raising awareness of the children and families affected.
” Hunnie ’ s mum , Lucy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished her treatment and praised the medical team for their efforts and said they were now like family .
She said : “ We are relieved that Hunnie ’ s treatment has now finished .
“ We can ’ t thank Dr Kamalarajan , Dawn Forbes ( Children ’ s Nurse Specialist ) and the whole team for their care over the last two-and-a-half years .
“ They have become like a second family to us and we will be forever grateful.
” Dawn Forbes , Children and Young People Oncology Nurse Specialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We are delighted that Hunnie has finished her treatment and can now look forward to what the future holds .
“ Her progress is a huge morale boost for our staff who are working day in day out to provide the best possible care for our patients .
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A touching video of a Worcestershire youngster ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment has been shared by the Trust that treated her.
Hunnie Morris from Kidderminster signalled the end of her leukaemia treatment last week by ringing the end of treatment bell as the poem of the same name was read out.
The 10-year-old has been undergoing treatment for two-and-a-half years – the latter of which during the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust)
The video of young Hunnie celebrating her treatment finishing at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester was shared by the Trust on social media has been watched, liked and shared hundreds of times and marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust tweeted the video of the youngster marking the end of her leukaemia treatment and said: “Ring that bell Hunnie!
“After two-and-a-half years, Hunnie has finally completed her treatment for leukaemia and got to ring our End of Treatment Bell.
“This September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month so we're raising awareness of the children and families affected.”
Hunnie’s mum, Lucy, spoke of the relief her daughter had finished her treatment and praised the medical team for their efforts and said they were now like family.
She said: “We are relieved that Hunnie’s treatment has now finished.
“We can’t thank Dr Kamalarajan, Dawn Forbes (Children’s Nurse Specialist) and the whole team for their care over the last two-and-a-half years.
“They have become like a second family to us and we will be forever grateful.”
Dawn Forbes, Children and Young People Oncology Nurse Specialist at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: “We are delighted that Hunnie has finished her treatment and can now look forward to what the future holds.
“Her progress is a huge morale boost for our staff who are working day in day out to provide the best possible care for our patients.”


birminghammail--2020-09-04--How to get a freebie on National Fish and Chip Day

Who doesn ’ t love a portion of fish and chips ?
It ’ s even better when it comes with a freebie or a bargain .
Across the country National Fish and Chip day is being celebrated by the National Federation of Fisheries to pay homage to one of the nation 's favourite dishes .
To mark the occasion chip shops throughout the Black Country are offering tasty deals .
The region is famous for our luminous and tasty orange chips , so us yam yams reserve the right to call ourselves fish and chip connoisseurs .
Here is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 4 .
Where is it ?
36 Merry Hill , Brierley Hill DY5 1SP Doing a bit of shopping in the intu Merry Hill shopping centre ?
If so you can swing by the Tasty Plaice to get your Friday fish and chip fix .
Tasty Plaice has more than 30 years ’ experience in the business and has grown to be one of the region ’ s favourite chippys , with its ‘ golden cod ’ and crispy ‘ battered chips ’ firm favourites among their diners .
Visitors can treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fish and chips on the upper mall at intu Merry Hill .
Where is it ?
144 Stony Lane , Smethwick B67 7BB For chip-lovers in and around Smethwick , you can get your hands on a free medium bag of chips if you spend more than £10 .
The deal is only valid on purchases made on September 4 .
Find out more here .
Where is it ?
51 Church St , Bilston WV14 0AX If you ’ re from Bilston , you ’ ll know Majors chippy is a popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of orange chips .
On Fridays , you can nab a bargain as the eatery is offering two mini fish and chips boxed meals with a choice of peas or curry sauce .
As well as having its headquarters in Bilston town centre , the takeaway also has a pop up trailer in Bentley Bridge , Wednesfield .
Find out more here : Where is it ?
Pensnett , Brierley Hill DY5 4TS If you live in and around Dudley , you ’ re in for a treat .
To mark national fish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Forge restaurant is offering a free portion of bread and butter with every order of fish and chips .
Find out more here .
Where is it ?
1 Hagley Road , Halesowen , B63 4PU A popular chippy in Halesowen that was ranked as one of the best in the area is also offering customers a deal .
If you pop in for some grub on Friday , September 4 and order any piece of fish , you will get your order of chips for £1 .
The special deal is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
Find out more here .
Where is it ?
101 Bridgenorth Road , Stourbridge DY8 3NY In Stourbridge , fish and chip fans can earn a discount when making an order online .
Wollaston Fish Bar recently launched a new website and to entice customers to engage with it , the owners are offering loyalty points worth 20 % of your order .
Once you ’ ve saved up your points they can be exchanged for money off your next order so you could nab yourself a bargain .
Find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridgnorth Road Shatterford , Bewdley DY12 1RN If you ’ re a fan of one of the nation ’ s favourite dishes and live in Bewdley , then Bellmans Cross Inn and Dominique ’ s restaurant has got you covered .
You can get hand-battered haddock , triple cooked chips , peas and tartare sauce for £10 each .
Gluten-free and child mini fish options are also available .
You ’ ll have to pre-order your takeaway .
Find out more here .
Where is it ?
Dunley Road , Stourport-on-Severn DY13 0AA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to go for your Friday grub , a pub in Stourport is offering two gourmet fish and chip dinners with peas for £18 .
Find out more here .
Alternatively , you can mark the occasion by making your own orange chips using a special Black Country recipe .
For those that aren ’ t familiar with the regional delicacy , you ’ re sorely missing out .
They can be found in many fish and chip shops around the Wolverhampton , Walsall , Sandwell and Dudley .
What sets them apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they are dipped in an orange coloured batter before being dunked in the deep-fat fryer .
The luminous meal is considered to be the best in the country and mystery surrounds the secret of what gives them their famous colour and taste .
Birmingham Live ’ s chip connoisseur , Graham Young , described them as , “ hot and fluffy inside their beautifully crunchy jackets ” .

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Who doesn’t love a portion of fish and chips? It’s even better when it comes with a freebie or a bargain.
Across the country National Fish and Chip day is being celebrated by the National Federation of Fisheries to pay homage to one of the nation's favourite dishes.
To mark the occasion chip shops throughout the Black Country are offering tasty deals.
The region is famous for our luminous and tasty orange chips, so us yam yams reserve the right to call ourselves fish and chip connoisseurs.
Here is a list of places offering deals on September 4.
(Image: Tasty Plaice)
Tasty Plaice
Where is it? 36 Merry Hill, Brierley Hill DY5 1SP
Doing a bit of shopping in the intu Merry Hill shopping centre? If so you can swing by the Tasty Plaice to get your Friday fish and chip fix.
Tasty Plaice has more than 30 years’ experience in the business and has grown to be one of the region’s favourite chippys, with its ‘golden cod’ and crispy ‘battered chips’ firm favourites among their diners.
Visitors can treat themselves to a helping of their iconic fish and chips on the upper mall at intu Merry Hill.
Stony Lane Chippy
Where is it? 144 Stony Lane, Smethwick B67 7BB
For chip-lovers in and around Smethwick, you can get your hands on a free medium bag of chips if you spend more than £10.
The deal is only valid on purchases made on September 4.
Find out more here.
(Image: pa)
Majors Chippy
Where is it? 51 Church St, Bilston WV14 0AX
If you’re from Bilston, you’ll know Majors chippy is a popular place to go to get your fix of orange chips.
On Fridays, you can nab a bargain as the eatery is offering two mini fish and chips boxed meals with a choice of peas or curry sauce.
As well as having its headquarters in Bilston town centre, the takeaway also has a pop up trailer in Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield.
Find out more here :
The Forge, Dudley
Where is it? Pensnett, Brierley Hill DY5 4TS
If you live in and around Dudley, you’re in for a treat.
To mark national fish and chip today on September 4, The Forge restaurant is offering a free portion of bread and butter with every order of fish and chips.
Find out more here.
Miss Fish
Where is it? 1 Hagley Road, Halesowen, B63 4PU
A popular chippy in Halesowen that was ranked as one of the best in the area is also offering customers a deal.
If you pop in for some grub on Friday, September 4 and order any piece of fish, you will get your order of chips for £1.
The special deal is only valid on national fish and chip day.
Find out more here.
Wollaston Fish Bar
Where is it? 101 Bridgenorth Road, Stourbridge DY8 3NY
In Stourbridge, fish and chip fans can earn a discount when making an order online.
Wollaston Fish Bar recently launched a new website and to entice customers to engage with it, the owners are offering loyalty points worth 20% of your order.
Once you’ve saved up your points they can be exchanged for money off your next order so you could nab yourself a bargain.
Find out more here.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Bellmans Cross Inn and Dominique’s restaurant
Where is it? Bridgnorth Road Shatterford, Bewdley DY12 1RN
If you’re a fan of one of the nation’s favourite dishes and live in Bewdley, then Bellmans Cross Inn and Dominique’s restaurant has got you covered.
You can get hand-battered haddock, triple cooked chips, peas and tartare sauce for £10 each. Gluten-free and child mini fish options are also available.
You’ll have to pre-order your takeaway.
Find out more here.
The Old Beams Stourport
Where is it? Dunley Road, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 0AA
If you’re looking for a place to go for your Friday grub, a pub in Stourport is offering two gourmet fish and chip dinners with peas for £18.
Find out more here.
Garden House, Edgbaston
Where is it? 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston B16 9NX
You can't beat some hand-battered Atlantic cod and chips when it comes to celebrating the nation's favourite dish. If you live near Edgbaston you can scoop a discount worth up to 25% of your meal.
The Garden House on the Hagley Road is currently serving fish with triple-cooked chips, garden or mushy peas and tartare sauce. There is also the option to add bread and butter.
Alternatively there's the signature fish and chips meal including hand-battered Atlantic cod fillet and Whitby scampi, tartare sauce, garden or mushy peas and white bloomer and butter.
Find out more here.
Dolphin Fish Bar
Where is it? 3 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham B29 6HJ.
You have to admit, the side orders sometimes give your meal that extra je ne sais quoi.
If you pop into Dolphin Fish Bar in Birmingham you can get yourself a bargain on National Fish and Chip Day. When you order any fish and chip meal on September 4, you will get a free pop of curry sauce or mushy peas.
Find out more here.
It was ranked as one of the best chip shops in Birmingham.
Alternatively, you can mark the occasion by making your own orange chips using a special Black Country recipe.
For those that aren’t familiar with the regional delicacy, you’re sorely missing out.
They can be found in many fish and chip shops around the Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley. What sets them apart from other chip dishes is the fact that they are dipped in an orange coloured batter before being dunked in the deep-fat fryer.
The luminous meal is considered to be the best in the country and mystery surrounds the secret of what gives them their famous colour and taste.
Birmingham Live’s chip connoisseur, Graham Young, described them as, “hot and fluffy inside their beautifully crunchy jackets”.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours as Villa launch Wilson bid

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Friday , September 4 .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Matty Cash has arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club 's first senior signing of the window while we 've learned of Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who spent last year on-loan at West Brom .
Brentford striker Ollie Watkins remains a top target for Dean Smith but Villa have n't yet been able to force through a deal .
Bournemouth 's Callum Wilson is also on Villa 's radar as they chase multiple attacking reinforcements .
Manchester United 's back-up goalkeeper Sergio Romero has also been touted for a move to Villa Park for around £10 million , with Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton 's long lay-off .
Last week we heard from Smith down at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he said of new arrivals : `` Wheels are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what we are going to do . ''
So stay with us for today 's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Ashley Preece, Ben Husband)

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Tesco, Lidl, Spar, Greggs and Holland & Barrett urgently recall products

A raft of supermarkets and high street retailers are making the move to withdraw items from shelves this week amid health concerns .
As health and safety risks emerge , the supermarkets , convenience stores and high street staples have issued urgent product recalls .
Spar are recalling products , as are Greggs , Holland and Barrett , and more .
The recalls - all posted on the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) website - show customers what they need to do if they are impacted .
If you have bought any of the affected products , you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your point of purchase .
There , you will receive full refunds - with everything from Eat Natural protein bars to Greggs steak bakes affected this week .
Tesco , Britain 's biggest grocer , is among the companies releasing statements over the recalls , as well as budget retailer Lidl , and frozen food specialist Iceland .
Freshasia Foods is recalling Lamb and Carrot Dumplings because they contain crustaceans , which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations , which will tell their members about the recall .
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers .
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
The bakery is recalling some batches of its frozen steak bakes , which are sold in Iceland stores , according to the Food Standards Agency .
The affected products are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with best before dates of December 20 , 2020 , December 22 , 2020 , and December 23 2020 .
They `` may contain small pieces of plastic '' .
No other Greggs products are known to be affected .
Anyone who has purchased steak bakes with these dates is advised not to eat them .
Instead , they should return the pack to the Iceland store where it was bought for a full refund .
In the company 's recall notice , a Greggs spokesperson said : `` This product may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you have purchased the above product please do not consume .
Please return to your nearest Iceland store for a full refund .
`` This two-pack product is exclusive to Iceland and therefore the recall is only applicable to product purchased from Iceland stores .
`` No other products , date codes or batches are affected .
This does not affect any of our freshly baked savoury products in our Greggs shops or other Greggs products sold at Iceland .
`` We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care on 08081 473 447 or getintouch @ greggs.co.uk . ''
Lidl has taken the precautionary step of recalling Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries because the product might contain salmonella .
The best before dates of those affected are : August 2020 , September 2020 , October 2020 , December 2020 , January 2021 , February 2021 , March 2021 , April 2021 .
This product may be contaminated with salmonella .
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
If you have bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Rude Health Food Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling The Ultimate Muesli containing brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella .
Posting on Twitter , the supermarket said : `` As a safety precaution , the manufacturer of Eat Natural bars is recalling their Eat Natural brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds 50g bar .
This is due to a potential risk of salmonella in the product . ''
The Eat Natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bar 50G with the following best before end dates are affected : Spar is recalling Spar Chicken and Prawn Paella because it contains fish , molluscs , milk and wheat ( gluten ) , which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish , and/or molluscs , and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents , and/or to wheat ( gluten ) .
Spar is recalling the above product from customers and been advised to contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will tell their members about the recall .
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers .
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to fish and/or molluscs , and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or wheat ( gluten ) , do not eat it .
Return it to the store from where it was bought for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya .
The batch codes are 751519-01 , 751519-03 , 751944-01 , 751949-03 and best before dates are February and March 2023 If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya , do not eat it .
Return it to any Holland & Barrett store for a full refund .

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A raft of supermarkets and high street retailers are making the move to withdraw items from shelves this week amid health concerns.
As health and safety risks emerge, the supermarkets, convenience stores and high street staples have issued urgent product recalls.
Spar are recalling products, as are Greggs, Holland and Barrett, and more.
The recalls - all posted on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website - show customers what they need to do if they are impacted.
If you have bought any of the affected products, you are being implored to send the items back to your point of purchase.
There, you will receive full refunds - with everything from Eat Natural protein bars to Greggs steak bakes affected this week.
Tesco, Britain's biggest grocer, is among the companies releasing statements over the recalls, as well as budget retailer Lidl, and frozen food specialist Iceland.
Freshasia Foods recalls Lamb and Carrot Dumplings
Freshasia Foods is recalling Lamb and Carrot Dumplings because they contain crustaceans, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Product details
Freshasia Lamb and Carrot Dumplings
Pack size 400g
Batch code 200402
Best before 6 April 2021
Freshasia Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
Greggs recalls Steak Bakes
The bakery is recalling some batches of its frozen steak bakes, which are sold in Iceland stores, according to the Food Standards Agency.
The affected products are the frozen 280g packs of two bakes, with best before dates of December 20, 2020, December 22, 2020, and December 23 2020. They "may contain small pieces of plastic".
No other Greggs products are known to be affected.
Anyone who has purchased steak bakes with these dates is advised not to eat them. Instead, they should return the pack to the Iceland store where it was bought for a full refund.
(Image: Greggs/Food Standards Agency)
In the company's recall notice, a Greggs spokesperson said: "This product may contain small pieces of plastic.
"If you have purchased the above product please do not consume. Please return to your nearest Iceland store for a full refund.
"This two-pack product is exclusive to Iceland and therefore the recall is only applicable to product purchased from Iceland stores.
"No other products, date codes or batches are affected. This does not affect any of our freshly baked savoury products in our Greggs shops or other Greggs products sold at Iceland.
"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.
"If you have any queries please contact Customer Care on 08081 473 447 or getintouch@greggs.co.uk."
Lidl recalls Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar
(Image: Food Standards Agency)
Lidl has taken the precautionary step of recalling Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries because the product might contain salmonella.
The best before dates of those affected are: August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021.
This product may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
If you have bought this product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Rude Health - The Ultimate Muesli
Rude Health Food Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling The Ultimate Muesli containing brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella.
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Product details :
Rude Health - The Ultimate Muesli
Pack size : 500g
Best-before dates : 12 June 2021, 24 June 2021, 20 July 2021, 21 July 2021
Tesco recalls Eat Natural bars
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Posting on Twitter, the supermarket said: "As a safety precaution, the manufacturer of Eat Natural bars is recalling their Eat Natural brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds 50g bar. This is due to a potential risk of salmonella in the product."
The Eat Natural Brazil & Sultana with Peanuts and Almonds Bar 50G with the following best before end dates are affected:
August 2020
September 2020
October 2020
November 2020
December 2020
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
Spar - Chicken and Prawn Paella
Spar is recalling Spar Chicken and Prawn Paella because it contains fish, molluscs, milk and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish, and/or molluscs, and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or to wheat (gluten).
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Spar is recalling the above product from customers and been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to fish and/or molluscs, and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or wheat (gluten), do not eat it. Return it to the store from where it was bought for a refund.
Holland & Barrett - Super Hair Food Supplement
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Holland & Barrett is recalling its Super Hair Food Supplement 60 Coated Tablets 1 A Day Formula because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
The batch codes are 751519-01, 751519-03, 751944-01, 751949-03 and best before dates are February and March 2023
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya, do not eat it. Return it to any Holland & Barrett store for a full refund.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Aston Villa have £15 million bid rejected for Callum Wilson

Aston Villa have had a £15 million bid rejected by Bournemouth for striker Callum Wilson , according to reports .
Dean Smith 's side , according to the Daily Mail , have had their offer knocked back for the forward , 28 , with the Cherries demanding around £20 million .
Wilson remains in high demand following Bournemouth 's relegation and Villa appear in a two-horse race with Newcastle for his signature .
Former Villa boss Steve Bruce wants Wilson , too , with Bournemouth keen on taking back Matt Ritchie in a player-plus-cash transfer .
Villa , meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ollie Watkins , with the former valued at £8 million less than the Championship star .
Smith is desperate to add firepower to his attack knowing record-buy Wesley - scorer of five in 21 games prior to injury - remains sidelined for the start of the new Premier League season .
In reserve , Villa have Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta to call upon , yet the pair managed just one league goal between them throughout the 2019/20 campaign .
As for Wilson , the England-capped forward is keen to return to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form .
The ex-Coventry man went on a 15-game goal drought in the Premier League last year and finished last season with his lowest goals-per-games ratio having scored seven from 35 games .
Wilson 's form was a concern for former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe who left the club following their relegation back down to the Championship .
Villa 's medical department , meanwhile , will look at Wilson 's plagued injury record following three severe knee injuries over the last four years .
On Thursday , Smith secured his first signing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an initial £14 million which will rise to £16 million with add-ons once again .
As for Villa , their season begins in 12 days ' time in the Carabao Cup before entertaining Sheffield United at Villa Park on Sunday , September 20 .
The summer transfer window closes in one month ( October 5 ) , while Premier League and EFL clubs can do business until October 16 .

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Aston Villa have had a £15 million bid rejected by Bournemouth for striker Callum Wilson, according to reports.
Dean Smith's side, according to the Daily Mail, have had their offer knocked back for the forward, 28, with the Cherries demanding around £20 million.
Wilson remains in high demand following Bournemouth's relegation and Villa appear in a two-horse race with Newcastle for his signature.
Former Villa boss Steve Bruce wants Wilson, too, with Bournemouth keen on taking back Matt Ritchie in a player-plus-cash transfer.
Villa, meanwhile, are pursuing both Wilson and top target Ollie Watkins, with the former valued at £8 million less than the Championship star.
Smith is desperate to add firepower to his attack knowing record-buy Wesley - scorer of five in 21 games prior to injury - remains sidelined for the start of the new Premier League season.
In reserve, Villa have Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta to call upon, yet the pair managed just one league goal between them throughout the 2019/20 campaign.
As for Wilson, the England-capped forward is keen to return to the Premier League to kick-start a return to form. The ex-Coventry man went on a 15-game goal drought in the Premier League last year and finished last season with his lowest goals-per-games ratio having scored seven from 35 games.
Wilson's form was a concern for former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe who left the club following their relegation back down to the Championship. Villa's medical department, meanwhile, will look at Wilson's plagued injury record following three severe knee injuries over the last four years.
On Thursday, Smith secured his first signing of the window by bringing in Matty Cash for an initial £14 million which will rise to £16 million with add-ons once again.
As for Villa, their season begins in 12 days' time in the Carabao Cup before entertaining Sheffield United at Villa Park on Sunday, September 20. The summer transfer window closes in one month (October 5), while Premier League and EFL clubs can do business until October 16.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Newcastle yet to decide on taking former Aston Villa academy winger

Former Aston Villa under-23 winger Colin Odutayo is currently on trial at Sheffield Wednesday - while a move to Newcastle United remains open .
The Dutch flyer , 19 , spent three years at Bodymoor Heath after academy chiefs snapped up Odutayo from Racing Club Genk in Belgium .
The teenager was among the quickest players for Villa 's under-18s and was soon promoted to Mark Delaney 's under-23s playing alongside the likes of Jacob Ramsey and , prior to leaving , Louie Barry .
Odutayo , meanwhile , was let go by Villa with academy manager Mark Harrison conducting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides .
To those around the academy setup , Odutayo 's release came as a surprise .
Villa , though , have since signed the likes of Ben Chrisene from Exeter , Sil Swinkels from Vitesse and Irish duo Aaron O'Reilly and Caolan McBride .
As for Odutayo , the rapid attacker headed up to St James ' Park to link up with ex-Villa boss Steve Bruce and his Newcastle academy staff , and played 90 minutes for the Magpies ' under-23s in the 1-1 draw with Hartlepool United this week .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North East , Newcastle are mulling over a decision to take Odutayo , with the winger since spending the week with Championship side Sheffield Wednesday ahead of making a decision .

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Former Aston Villa under-23 winger Colin Odutayo is currently on trial at Sheffield Wednesday - while a move to Newcastle United remains open.
The Dutch flyer, 19, spent three years at Bodymoor Heath after academy chiefs snapped up Odutayo from Racing Club Genk in Belgium.
The teenager was among the quickest players for Villa's under-18s and was soon promoted to Mark Delaney's under-23s playing alongside the likes of Jacob Ramsey and, prior to leaving, Louie Barry.
Odutayo, meanwhile, was let go by Villa with academy manager Mark Harrison conducting a complete overhaul of Villa's youth sides. To those around the academy setup, Odutayo's release came as a surprise.
Villa, though, have since signed the likes of Ben Chrisene from Exeter, Sil Swinkels from Vitesse and Irish duo Aaron O'Reilly and Caolan McBride.
As for Odutayo, the rapid attacker headed up to St James' Park to link up with ex-Villa boss Steve Bruce and his Newcastle academy staff, and played 90 minutes for the Magpies' under-23s in the 1-1 draw with Hartlepool United this week.
According to our colleagues at the Chronicle in the North East, Newcastle are mulling over a decision to take Odutayo, with the winger since spending the week with Championship side Sheffield Wednesday ahead of making a decision.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Eamonn Holmes and Denise Welch in awkward spat over Covid 'scaremongering'

This is the awkward moment This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes clashed with Denise Welch in a row over Covid-19 .
While discussing coronavirus on the ITV1 daytime TV favourite today , Eamonn and Loose Women panelist Denise were seen to be at odds with one another .
The pair rowed - with Irish presenter Eamonn accusing Denise , the mother of 1975 star Matty Healy - of `` rabble rousing '' .
Appearing via video link in a segment which also involved Dr Sara Kayat , Denise hit out at the media for `` scaremongering '' about coronavirus .
Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking a huge toll on mental health , but we still need to be cautious , especially going into the winter .
`` There are positives and we are learning from this virus .
`` But we do still need to do social distancing , wear masks , wash hands . ''
Eamonn said : `` A lot of people will say that you are just rabble rousing and creating panic . ''
Denise duly responded : `` How am I creating panic Eamonn , I 'm telling people the truth ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Five months ago the doctors and nurses in NHS did n't know about this virus , we have more drugs now , we do n't have to go back to five months ago .
`` I 'm not telling anyone what to do , but I 'm trying to allay the fears of people , there is more chance of us being hit by a bus and dying than dying of coronavirus .
`` I know I 'm passionate about this , I 'm sorry . ''
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This is the awkward moment This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes clashed with Denise Welch in a row over Covid-19.
While discussing coronavirus on the ITV1 daytime TV favourite today, Eamonn and Loose Women panelist Denise were seen to be at odds with one another.
The pair rowed - with Irish presenter Eamonn accusing Denise, the mother of 1975 star Matty Healy - of "rabble rousing".
Appearing via video link in a segment which also involved Dr Sara Kayat, Denise hit out at the media for "scaremongering" about coronavirus.
Dr Sara hit back: "It is taking a huge toll on mental health, but we still need to be cautious, especially going into the winter.
"There are positives and we are learning from this virus.
"But we do still need to do social distancing, wear masks, wash hands."
Eamonn said: "A lot of people will say that you are just rabble rousing and creating panic."
Denise duly responded: "How am I creating panic Eamonn, I'm telling people the truth?"
The Loose Women star then added: "Five months ago the doctors and nurses in NHS didn't know about this virus, we have more drugs now, we don't have to go back to five months ago.
"I'm not telling anyone what to do, but I'm trying to allay the fears of people, there is more chance of us being hit by a bus and dying than dying of coronavirus.
"I know I'm passionate about this, I'm sorry."
*This Morning continues at 10am on ITV on Monday


birminghammail--2020-09-04--B&M removes doll from stores after mum left 'disgusted' when she opened it

B & M has been forced to remove its Na Na Na Surprise doll from shelves after a mum said she was left `` mortified '' .
The discount retailer , which has stores across Birmingham , the Black Country and wider West Midlands region , confirmed the move today .
The decision to pull the controversial toy from shelves came after a mother slammed the product , saying it had left her red-faced .
B & M has decided to pull the product completely , with the doll now no longer available to purchase after the furore emerged following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Na Na surprise doll - which comes wrapped as a 'surprise ' - was slammed as `` disgusting '' by one mum who bought the toy for her four-year-old daughter .
After unwrapping the gift , her daughter discovered the doll - which set the mum back £23 - was dressed in lace underwear and fishnets .
The seething mum fumed to The Scottish Sun : `` It 's a surprise doll so you ca n't see what it is when you purchase .
There 's a selection and it 's just random @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get .
`` They 're dressed differently , they 've got different styles , if you like .
`` But they come with clothes and underneath the clothes they 're wearing what I would say is inappropriate - a lace bra , fishnet tights , ready for a Saturday night .
`` I was pretty disgusted .
My daughter was more interested in the fact that it was Dalmations because my brother used to have a dalmatian .
She was pretty oblivious to the under clothes .
`` There 's a dress as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just excited to put that on .
But it 's just not something that you would take out in public anyway . ''
After complaining to the firm , she was offered an apology and a voucher as a gesture of goodwill , reports Mirror Online .
She added : `` I contacted B & M and I contacted what I thought was the manufacturer and both got back and said they were going to be looking into it . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Emma Munbodh, James Rodger)

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B&M has been forced to remove its Na Na Na Surprise doll from shelves after a mum said she was left "mortified".
The discount retailer, which has stores across Birmingham, the Black Country and wider West Midlands region, confirmed the move today.
The decision to pull the controversial toy from shelves came after a mother slammed the product, saying it had left her red-faced.
B&M has decided to pull the product completely, with the doll now no longer available to purchase after the furore emerged following the mum's complaints.
The Na Na Na surprise doll - which comes wrapped as a 'surprise' - was slammed as "disgusting" by one mum who bought the toy for her four-year-old daughter.
After unwrapping the gift, her daughter discovered the doll - which set the mum back £23 - was dressed in lace underwear and fishnets.
The seething mum fumed to The Scottish Sun : "It's a surprise doll so you can't see what it is when you purchase. There's a selection and it's just random the type of doll you get you get.
"They're dressed differently, they've got different styles, if you like.
"But they come with clothes and underneath the clothes they're wearing what I would say is inappropriate - a lace bra, fishnet tights, ready for a Saturday night.
"I was pretty disgusted. My daughter was more interested in the fact that it was Dalmations because my brother used to have a dalmatian. She was pretty oblivious to the under clothes.
"There's a dress as well and a little jacket so she was just excited to put that on. But it's just not something that you would take out in public anyway."
After complaining to the firm, she was offered an apology and a voucher as a gesture of goodwill, reports Mirror Online.
She added: "I contacted B&M and I contacted what I thought was the manufacturer and both got back and said they were going to be looking into it."


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes Rhian Brewster deicision

Jurgen Klopp will not allow Rhian Brewster out on-loan after an impressive pre-season , according to reports .
The England under-21 international has been linked with a host of clubs , including Aston Villa , in the current window .
Brewster was linked with a January move to Villa , although he ultimately opted to join Swansea City in the Championship .
He went on to enjoy a successful stint in South Wales , scoring 11 times in 22 appearances .
That form has meant a number of top-flight clubs have been credited with an interest this time around , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Burnley , Brighton , Crystal Palace and Fulham all contacting Klopp 's side about the forward 's availability .
After returning to Anfield at the end of last season , the striker has been used throughout pre-season as the Reds look to replicate their Premier League success .
Speaking after the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal , Klopp admitted he had yet to make a decision on Brewster 's future : `` He looks really promising .
Goals are the most important thing in the football world and obviously he can score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young boy .
Especially in his position , as a number nine , up front , experience helps a lot .
We have to see how we can give him experience .
Is it here or is it somewhere else ? ''
However , according to Football Insider , Klopp will keep Brewster in the squad for the opening months of the season .
The report suggests that the Liverpool boss will then reassess whether another January move could be on the cards .
Villa boss Dean Smith is keen to add attacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of strikers linked .
On Thursday , the club confirmed their first arrival of the window , with Matty Cash arriving from Nottingham Forest .

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Jurgen Klopp will not allow Rhian Brewster out on-loan after an impressive pre-season, according to reports.
The England under-21 international has been linked with a host of clubs, including Aston Villa, in the current window.
Brewster was linked with a January move to Villa, although he ultimately opted to join Swansea City in the Championship. He went on to enjoy a successful stint in South Wales, scoring 11 times in 22 appearances.
That form has meant a number of top-flight clubs have been credited with an interest this time around, with Villa, Leeds United, Newcastle, Burnley, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Fulham all contacting Klopp's side about the forward's availability.
After returning to Anfield at the end of last season, the striker has been used throughout pre-season as the Reds look to replicate their Premier League success.
Speaking after the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, Klopp admitted he had yet to make a decision on Brewster's future: "He looks really promising. Goals are the most important thing in the football world and obviously he can score goals.
"He's still a young boy. Especially in his position, as a number nine, up front, experience helps a lot. We have to see how we can give him experience. Is it here or is it somewhere else?"
However, according to Football Insider, Klopp will keep Brewster in the squad for the opening months of the season. The report suggests that the Liverpool boss will then reassess whether another January move could be on the cards.
Villa boss Dean Smith is keen to add attacking reinforcements to his squad, with a number of strikers linked. On Thursday, the club confirmed their first arrival of the window, with Matty Cash arriving from Nottingham Forest.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Couple raffling off two £700k homes for £3 - with sauna and hot tub included

A couple are selling £3 raffle tickets for a chance to win their two luxury homes worth £700,000 - which comes with a sauna , hot tub and a GRAND PIANO .
Martin and Sue Stephenson are hoping to sell more than 330,000 tickets to raise enough to buy another home and give £100,000 to charity .
They bought the 150-year-old former chapel in southern Snowdonia in 2004 and spent almost two decades lovingly converting it into their dream home .
They split the sprawling property into two luxury houses and lived in one while renting out the other as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided to sell up to be closer to their ageing parents in Yorkshire .
Martin ’ s father Ronald , 88 , is also battling Alzheimer ’ s disease and his mum , Maureen , also 88 , is struggling to look after him on her own .
Retired building surveyor Martin hopes to raise enough money to sell the houses and raise £100,000 for the Alzheimer ’ s Society .
Martin , 57 , said : “ My dad was diagnosed with dementia about two years ago and my mum is his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both 88 and while mum is coping well at the moment , she ’ s not indestructible .
“ We can see the writing on the wall and that ’ s why we need to move closer to Sheffield , where they live , to give them the support they need.
” The couple hit on the idea of giving someone the chance to win the historic property , rather than simply putting it on the market in the usual way , after witnessing other successful prize draws .
Sue , 53 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A few of years ago we put together a bucket list that included raising a large amount of money for charity .
“ Hopefully , the prize draw will help us tick that box , as well as creating a life-changing opportunity for someone , so it really is a win-win situation.
” The property comprises two homes within the same chapel conversion – Capel Jerusalem and Jerusalem Vestry .
They have a total of seven en-suite rooms and the prize even comes with all furniture and contents , including a sauna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The couple , originally from Yorkshire , say that by renting out both houses an annual income of £100,000 is possible .
They need to sell 330,000 tickets to make the plan viable , which they are confident they can achieve , resulting in a donation of at least £100,000 to Alzheimer ’ s Society .
Father-of-two Martin added : “ We bought the property on a whim 14 years ago with no real plans for it , but it became a labour of love .
“ We lived in Shrewsbury for four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but a couple of years ago we moved into the vestry and just rented out the chapel .
“ It meant we could enjoy the area too as it really is spectacular – we couldn ’ t have been in a better place during the recent lockdown .
“ We want Alzheimer ’ s Society to benefit from the prize draw as it ’ s such a worthwhile cause .
Dementia is a condition that affects so many people but doesn ’ t get the attention it deserves .
“ The worst thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing the person little by little before your very eyes – it ’ s a difficult thing to watch .
“ My dad served in the RAF and spent 40 years as a sales rep .
He had a big personality and , along with mum , was instrumental in founding the Lambretta Club in Sheffield .
“ But he ’ s gone from being someone who never stopped talking to someone who sits in the corner of the room saying very little .
“ Raising money for Alzheimer ’ s Society is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve also lost another two members of my family to dementia in the past two years.
” There are an estimated 45,000 people living with dementia in Wales and 850,000 in the UK as a whole .
The condition is the UK ’ s biggest killer , with someone developing it every three minutes .
Chris Manley , Alzheimer ’ s Society Philanthropy Manager , said : `` We are very grateful to Martin and Sue for choosing support Alzheimer ’ s Society in this way – it really is an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living with dementia need our support more than ever because of how hard the coronavirus pandemic has hit them .
“ Our services have been used more than 1.7 million times since lockdown began .
`` Our trained staff have made more than 110,000 welfare calls to people with dementia and their carers to offer support , information and to reassure them that they are not alone .
`` Every penny raised by our dedicated fundraisers is helping us to continue this vital work.
” To enter the prize draw which ends on @ @ @ @ @

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A couple are selling £3 raffle tickets for a chance to win their two luxury homes worth £700,000 - which comes with a sauna, hot tub and a GRAND PIANO.
Martin and Sue Stephenson are hoping to sell more than 330,000 tickets to raise enough to buy another home and give £100,000 to charity.
They bought the 150-year-old former chapel in southern Snowdonia in 2004 and spent almost two decades lovingly converting it into their dream home.
They split the sprawling property into two luxury houses and lived in one while renting out the other as a holiday property.
But they have decided to sell up to be closer to their ageing parents in Yorkshire.
Martin’s father Ronald, 88, is also battling Alzheimer’s disease and his mum, Maureen, also 88, is struggling to look after him on her own.
Retired building surveyor Martin hopes to raise enough money to sell the houses and raise £100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Martin, 57, said: “My dad was diagnosed with dementia about two years ago and my mum is his main carer.
“They’re both 88 and while mum is coping well at the moment, she’s not indestructible.
(Image: Martin & Sue Stephenson / SWNS)
“We can see the writing on the wall and that’s why we need to move closer to Sheffield, where they live, to give them the support they need.”
The couple hit on the idea of giving someone the chance to win the historic property, rather than simply putting it on the market in the usual way, after witnessing other successful prize draws.
Sue, 53, a former marketing consultant, said: “A few of years ago we put together a bucket list that included raising a large amount of money for charity.
(Image: Martin & Sue Stephenson / SWNS)
“Hopefully, the prize draw will help us tick that box, as well as creating a life-changing opportunity for someone, so it really is a win-win situation.”
The property comprises two homes within the same chapel conversion – Capel Jerusalem and Jerusalem Vestry.
They have a total of seven en-suite rooms and the prize even comes with all furniture and contents, including a sauna, hot tub and grand piano.
The couple, originally from Yorkshire, say that by renting out both houses an annual income of £100,000 is possible.
(Image: Clive Nolan Photography / SWNS)
They need to sell 330,000 tickets to make the plan viable, which they are confident they can achieve, resulting in a donation of at least £100,000 to Alzheimer’s Society.
Father-of-two Martin added: “We bought the property on a whim 14 years ago with no real plans for it, but it became a labour of love.
“We lived in Shrewsbury for four years and rented the entire place out but a couple of years ago we moved into the vestry and just rented out the chapel.
(Image: Clive Nolan Photography / SWNS)
“It meant we could enjoy the area too as it really is spectacular – we couldn’t have been in a better place during the recent lockdown.
“We want Alzheimer’s Society to benefit from the prize draw as it’s such a worthwhile cause. Dementia is a condition that affects so many people but doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
“The worst thing about it is that you end up losing the person little by little before your very eyes – it’s a difficult thing to watch.
(Image: Martin & Sue Stephenson / SWNS)
“My dad served in the RAF and spent 40 years as a sales rep. He had a big personality and, along with mum, was instrumental in founding the Lambretta Club in Sheffield.
“But he’s gone from being someone who never stopped talking to someone who sits in the corner of the room saying very little.
“Raising money for Alzheimer’s Society is a perfect fit for us as I’ve also lost another two members of my family to dementia in the past two years.”
(Image: Martin & Sue Stephenson / SWNS)
There are an estimated 45,000 people living with dementia in Wales and 850,000 in the UK as a whole. The condition is the UK’s biggest killer, with someone developing it every three minutes.
Chris Manley, Alzheimer’s Society Philanthropy Manager, said: "We are very grateful to Martin and Sue for choosing support Alzheimer’s Society in this way – it really is an incredible gesture.
“Right now, people living with dementia need our support more than ever because of how hard the coronavirus pandemic has hit them.
“Our services have been used more than 1.7 million times since lockdown began.
"Our trained staff have made more than 110,000 welfare calls to people with dementia and their carers to offer support, information and to reassure them that they are not alone.
"Every penny raised by our dedicated fundraisers is helping us to continue this vital work.”
To enter the prize draw which ends on December 11, visit winaproperty.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-09-04--West Brom fans go nuts for bargain Kipre as Albion land transfer

West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of classy Wigan centre-back Cedric Kipre on a four-year deal - and Albion supporters are overjoyed .
The 23-year-old put pen to paper this morning after joining from Wigan Athletic .
The Parisian defender , formerly of Motherwell and Leicester City , was officially unveiled by sporting director Luke Dowling , who said : `` He has been on our target list for some time . ''
He added : `` I believe we ’ ve signed someone in Cédric who has got the potential to really establish himself as a Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan team that , from the turn of the year , produced results which would have placed them in the Championship ’ s top three and Cédric was a very impressive figure in that run of form .
We are delighted to get the deal done and look forward to watching him progress . ''
Albion fans , meanwhile , have been reacting to today 's transfer news , with Kipre following Matheus Pereira by becoming Slaven Bilic 's second permanent signing of the summer so far .
Here 's the best of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter and Facebook : @ sarah_WBAx Nah if this lad does half as well as Semi has for such a bargain am all over it - show us what you got lad .
@ BilicSZN Champions league here we go !
@ AndyCapp17 Welcome to the mighty Baggies Cedric , enjoy the ride .
@ johnnyb1694 Quality , young player .
Really loving this one # WBA !
Top draw .
Welcome Cedric .
@ BenDallimore Welcome to the baggies show us what you ’ ve got .
Stephen Planty : Heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the step up , Grady to follow then we need 2 full backs cover in centre mid and 2 strikers desperately and hopefully another goalkeeper i belive too be Button ... not sure about that one but yeah Keep them coming Albion !
Mike Evans : steal !
900k I believe ?
what a class signing , Him and Ajayi .
Ash Skeldon : Great signing ... very highly rated by Wigan fans and we 're only getting him at that price because of their current situation ... That 's signing number 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nathan Davies : Just watched a few videos .
He ’ ll either play right back , or right side of a back 3.. interesting signing .
Certainly a no nonsense defender .

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West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of classy Wigan centre-back Cedric Kipre on a four-year deal - and Albion supporters are overjoyed.
The 23-year-old put pen to paper this morning after joining from Wigan Athletic. The Parisian defender, formerly of Motherwell and Leicester City, was officially unveiled by sporting director Luke Dowling, who said: "He has been on our target list for some time."
He added: "I believe we’ve signed someone in Cédric who has got the potential to really establish himself as a Premier League defender. He was part of a Wigan team that, from the turn of the year, produced results which would have placed them in the Championship’s top three and Cédric was a very impressive figure in that run of form. We are delighted to get the deal done and look forward to watching him progress."
Albion fans, meanwhile, have been reacting to today's transfer news, with Kipre following Matheus Pereira by becoming Slaven Bilic's second permanent signing of the summer so far.
Here's the best of the reaction amongst the Albion fan base on Twitter and Facebook:
@sarah_WBAx Nah if this lad does half as well as Semi has for such a bargain am all over it - show us what you got lad.
@aquila_ice Yessss welcome Kipre.
@BilicSZN Champions league here we go!
@AndyCapp17 Welcome to the mighty Baggies Cedric, enjoy the ride.
@johnnyb1694 Quality, young player. Really loving this one #WBA! Top draw. Welcome Cedric.
@BenDallimore Welcome to the baggies show us what you’ve got.
@MosersGraphics Welcome you beautiful specimen!
@Monroe007R What a signing!!!!
Stephen Planty: Heard good things, hopefully he can make the step up, Grady to follow then we need 2 full backs cover in centre mid and 2 strikers desperately and hopefully another goalkeeper i belive too be Button... not sure about that one but yeah Keep them coming Albion!
Lea Hammond: Nice bit of business there.
Mike Evans : steal! 900k I believe? what a class signing, Him and Ajayi.
Ash Skeldon : Great signing...very highly rated by Wigan fans and we're only getting him at that price because of their current situation...That's signing number 1 of 3 for the day announced.
Nathan Davies : Just watched a few videos. He’ll either play right back, or right side of a back 3.. interesting signing. Certainly a no nonsense defender.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Furlough scheme warning as 2.5 million workers face unemployment

The end of the furlough scheme will spark a `` tsunami '' of employment , leading figures have frantically warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak .
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was established by the Chancellor in mid-March , at the height of the coronavirus crisis .
As Britain went into a lockdown , Mr Sunak announced the furlough scheme to offer relief to under-pressure employers and staff .
But as the scheme officially winds down , union leaders have issued a stark warning to Mr Sunak over ending the scheme entirely .
From this month , employers will chip in for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next month , the scheme will end entirely .
But despite the Treasury maintaining the scheme wo n't be extended , union leaders are calling for a wage subsidy scheme .
The Trades Union Congress said “ short-time working ” wage support could be used in Britain to save millions of jobs .
The scheme , which is in place in some European countries , would see firms receive a government subsidy for the hours a worker is away from their job .
Previously , it was warned by the Bank of England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face unemployment come the end of the scheme .
At the height of the pandemic , 9 million workers across the country were on furlough .
Frances O ’ Grady , the general secretary of the TUC , said : “ Ministers can not afford to throw away the good work of the [ furlough ] job retention scheme .
There is still time to avoid a tsunami of unemployment.
” “ Working people carried the burden of the pandemic .
They must not bear the brunt of this recession too .
Protecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we recover.
” Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said : `` Labour has repeatedly warned that the Chancellor 's one-size-fits-all withdrawal of wage support across the economy risks plunging the country deeper into a jobs crisis this autumn .
`` With businesses , trade unions and the devolved governments in Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland also sounding the alarm , it 's time the Chancellor took his fingers out of his ears and started listening .
`` There are plenty of ideas and examples out there - from other countries , from think-tanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - that show it 's possible to adapt support schemes to changing circumstances . ''

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The end of the furlough scheme will spark a "tsunami" of employment, leading figures have frantically warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was established by the Chancellor in mid-March, at the height of the coronavirus crisis.
As Britain went into a lockdown, Mr Sunak announced the furlough scheme to offer relief to under-pressure employers and staff.
But as the scheme officially winds down, union leaders have issued a stark warning to Mr Sunak over ending the scheme entirely.
From this month, employers will chip in for their employees' wages - and from next month, the scheme will end entirely.
But despite the Treasury maintaining the scheme won't be extended, union leaders are calling for a wage subsidy scheme.
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The Trades Union Congress said “short-time working” wage support could be used in Britain to save millions of jobs.
The scheme, which is in place in some European countries, would see firms receive a government subsidy for the hours a worker is away from their job.
Previously, it was warned by the Bank of England as many as 2.5 million British workers face unemployment come the end of the scheme.
At the height of the pandemic, 9 million workers across the country were on furlough.
Frances O’Grady, the general secretary of the TUC, said: “Ministers cannot afford to throw away the good work of the [furlough] job retention scheme. There is still time to avoid a tsunami of unemployment.”
“Working people carried the burden of the pandemic. They must not bear the brunt of this recession too. Protecting decent jobs with fair pay is how we recover.”
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said: "Labour has repeatedly warned that the Chancellor's one-size-fits-all withdrawal of wage support across the economy risks plunging the country deeper into a jobs crisis this autumn.
"With businesses, trade unions and the devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland also sounding the alarm, it's time the Chancellor took his fingers out of his ears and started listening.
"There are plenty of ideas and examples out there - from other countries, from think-tanks and trade unions here in the UK - that show it's possible to adapt support schemes to changing circumstances."


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Porsche driver in Handsworth's Soho Road fined for parking on pavement

A Porsche driver was slapped with not one , but two fines after flouting the law and parking on the pavement in a busy Handsworth road .
The motorist argued with a police officer over his parking - and ended up with points on his licence and two separate fines .
It happened in Soho Road , Handsworth , on Thursday when the driver of the luxury car parked on the pavement outside a shop .
A passing police officer on patrol in the busy shopping area spotted him and told him he could n't park there .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next to a parking space '' .
The officer did n't agree and handed him a fine for leaving his car in a dangerous position , another fine for driving on the pavement and he also got three points on his licence .
It was just the latest incident dealt with by traffic wardens and police as they crackdown on bad parking in Soho Road .
Soho Road Police tweeted a picture of the Porsche and what happened during the encounter .
They posted : `` The Porsche driver told me I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was parked next to a parking space !
`` 3 points and a fine for leaving his car in a dangerous position and another fine for driving on the pavement . ''
In a separate incident , an officer also issued a ticket with points on his licence to a motorist who had no front plate on his car , was using his car behind the wheel and was driving aggressively on Soho Road .

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A Porsche driver was slapped with not one, but two fines after flouting the law and parking on the pavement in a busy Handsworth road.
The motorist argued with a police officer over his parking - and ended up with points on his licence and two separate fines.
It happened in Soho Road, Handsworth, on Thursday when the driver of the luxury car parked on the pavement outside a shop.
A passing police officer on patrol in the busy shopping area spotted him and told him he couldn't park there. But the Porsche driver said he was "parked next to a parking space".
The officer didn't agree and handed him a fine for leaving his car in a dangerous position, another fine for driving on the pavement and he also got three points on his licence.
It was just the latest incident dealt with by traffic wardens and police as they crackdown on bad parking in Soho Road.
Soho Road Police tweeted a picture of the Porsche and what happened during the encounter.
They posted: "The Porsche driver told me I can’t give him a ticket as he was parked next to a parking space!
"3 points and a fine for leaving his car in a dangerous position and another fine for driving on the pavement."
In a separate incident, an officer also issued a ticket with points on his licence to a motorist who had no front plate on his car, was using his car behind the wheel and was driving aggressively on Soho Road.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--VW Golf driver 'performing lude act’ in car hunted by police

Police are appealing for information after a man was reported to have performed an indecent act in his car in a Worcestershire residential street .
West Mercia Police were alerted to a man believed to have been performing a ‘ lude act ’ in his car in Shap Drive in Worcester at around 8am on Thursday ( September 3 ) .
Officers drove to the scene but the man had left the area .
Police said they have been ‘ carrying out reassurance patrols ’ while they investigate the incident .
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspiciously parked in a car on Shap Drive , in Worcester at around 8am on Thursday morning .
“ On arrival the man and the vehicle were no longer in the area .
Police are carrying out reassurance patrols and thoroughly investigating this incident .
“ It is believed the man was driving a black VW Golf car and is described as having dark hair , tall , wearing a black bomber jacket gillet and black t-shirt .
“ If you have information or saw the man or car in the area this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoting reference 71 I 030920 .
“ Alternatively information can be passed through the online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the section Tell Us About www.westmercia.police.uk ”

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Police are appealing for information after a man was reported to have performed an indecent act in his car in a Worcestershire residential street.
West Mercia Police were alerted to a man believed to have been performing a ‘lude act’ in his car in Shap Drive in Worcester at around 8am on Thursday (September 3).
Officers drove to the scene but the man had left the area. Police said they have been ‘carrying out reassurance patrols’ while they investigate the incident.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “We were called to a man acting suspiciously parked in a car on Shap Drive, in Worcester at around 8am on Thursday morning.
“On arrival the man and the vehicle were no longer in the area. Police are carrying out reassurance patrols and thoroughly investigating this incident.
“It is believed the man was driving a black VW Golf car and is described as having dark hair, tall, wearing a black bomber jacket gillet and black t-shirt.
“If you have information or saw the man or car in the area this morning please contact PC Hopes on 101 quoting reference 71 I 030920.
“You can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
“Alternatively information can be passed through the online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the section Tell Us About www.westmercia.police.uk”


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Confirmed: West Brom announce Cedric Kipre transfer

West Brom have confirmed the signing of Cedric Kipre , with the central defender penning a four-year deal at the Hawthorns .
The Ivory Coast youth international joins Slaven Bilic ’ s squad after Wigan Athletic ’ s administrators accepted a bid believed to be in the region of £1m .
Kipre played 36 times in the Championship for the Latics in what would have been a successful 2019/20 campaign had it not been for the points deduction which relegated them .
The crisis club are now willing to listen to offers for all of their players and West Brom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage .
On Kipre 's signing , Sporting and Technical director Luke Dowling said : “ I believe we ’ ve signed someone in Cédric who has got the potential to really establish himself as a Premier League defender .
“ He was part of a Wigan team that , from the turn of the year , produced results which would have placed them in the Championship ’ s top three and Cédric was a very impressive figure in that run of form .
“ He has been on our target list for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the deal done and look forward to watching him progress.
” The 23-year-old is Bilic ’ s second signing of the summer , following the permanent arrival of Matheus Pereira .
The Croatian is keen to refresh his options after winning promotion , with a number of signings planned .
Meanwhile , Albion are closing in on a club-record deal for West Ham winger Grady Diangana .
It is understood Diangana will conduct a medical with Albion , after fending off late interest from Aston Villa .

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West Brom have confirmed the signing of Cedric Kipre, with the central defender penning a four-year deal at the Hawthorns.
The Ivory Coast youth international joins Slaven Bilic’s squad after Wigan Athletic’s administrators accepted a bid believed to be in the region of £1m.
Kipre played 36 times in the Championship for the Latics in what would have been a successful 2019/20 campaign had it not been for the points deduction which relegated them.
The crisis club are now willing to listen to offers for all of their players and West Brom have become the latest club to take advantage.
On Kipre's signing, Sporting and Technical director Luke Dowling said: “I believe we’ve signed someone in Cédric who has got the potential to really establish himself as a Premier League defender.
“He was part of a Wigan team that, from the turn of the year, produced results which would have placed them in the Championship’s top three and Cédric was a very impressive figure in that run of form.
“He has been on our target list for some time. We are delighted to get the deal done and look forward to watching him progress.”
The 23-year-old is Bilic’s second signing of the summer, following the permanent arrival of Matheus Pereira. The Croatian is keen to refresh his options after winning promotion, with a number of signings planned.
Meanwhile, Albion are closing in on a club-record deal for West Ham winger Grady Diangana.
It is understood Diangana will conduct a medical with Albion, after fending off late interest from Aston Villa.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--'Terror' of losing their homes - hundreds of renters at risk in Solihull

Hundreds of vulnerable renters in Solihull could face homelessness with the imminent end of a nationwide evictions ban , it is feared .
There is mounting concern about plans to wind up the policy , which has provided protection to tenants since March , later this month .
In April to June , there were 538 appeals for help by borough households either homeless or at risk of homelessness .
While this was slightly down on the previous two years , the evictions ban imposed in response to Covid-19 is seen as a major factor .
Now however there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases once this key safety net is removed .
Councillors heard this week that around a quarter of the roughly 2,300 appeals for help in each of the last financial years came from those in the private and social rented sector .
Ministers last month agreed that the block on evictions , originally set to end last month , would remain until September 20 .
But Cllr Laura McCarthy ( Lib Dem , Elmdon ) , who recently revealed the trauma of her own no-fault eviction earlier in the year , said many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eviction ban by only a month isn ’ t taking action , it is just pressing the pause button , '' she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) .
`` Renters who are in fear of losing their home need real action from the government , not more delay .
`` The government must work with the housing sector to find a long term solution so that nobody finds themselves homeless due to Covid-19 . ''
Locally she had already heard from constituents `` terrified that their house could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were briefed this week on the likely impact of the ban coming to an end , with officers admitting that pressure was set to increase .
Cllr Rosemary Sexton ( Green , Shirley West ) feared it would be difficult to gauge the extent of the risk because `` we 're not in normal times . ''
`` If people are potentially experiencing greater financial difficulties , particularly people who are self-employed or on insecure employment contracts , we may be seeing more people not able to pay their rent than we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gemma Thompson admitted that `` a backlog '' of cases was likely to emerge , but suggested Solihull would n't be hit as hard as some areas .
`` We have got a smaller private rented sector than the regional and national average , '' she said .
`` Whilst our normal percentage of homelessness as a result of a loss of tenancy in the private rented sector is between 15 and 20 per cent , nationally that 's 35 to 40 per cent .
`` Alternatively we do have higher than average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said that an area of focus locally would be supporting those who had lost jobs , as was the case during the last financial crash in 2008 .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said he had agreed to extend the eviction ban in recognition of `` challenging '' times .
In a statement last month he said : `` I am also increasing protections for renters – six month notice periods must be given to tenants , supporting renters over winter .
`` However , it is right that the most egregious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour or domestic abuse perpetrators , begin to be heard in court again ; and so when courts reopen , landlords will once again be able to progress these priority cases . ''
Chief executive Fiona Hughes said this week : `` Our current position on evictions remains as it was when lockdown measures were first introduced , that being to support those customers facing added financial worries .
`` Our Money Advice Team has offered tremendous support to customers in financial hardship during recent months and we have assisted many people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside Solihull Council ’ s income and awards team to ensure a coordinated approach when working with customers , while also offering some of our more vulnerable and shielding customers additional levels of support .
`` We have been in regular contact with customers who have fallen behind with their rent payments and have supported them where we are able to .
`` We see court action very much as a last resort and would always prefer to help and guide customers out of financial difficulty whenever possible to do so .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of customers where we will need to take court action in the future , but timelines for this will be guided by the government ’ s position in the weeks and months ahead . ''
Barrie Hodge , from youth local homelessness charity St Basil 's , said : `` With the end of the eviction ban we do expect to see an increase in demand for our support .
`` Our Youth Hubs in Birmingham and Solihull are prepared and ready to deal with all enquiries for help and will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people when it is needed . ''
Residents at risk can contact Solihull Community Housing ( SCH ) on 0121 717 1515 or email info @ solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk Young people are also urged to visit the St Basil 's website at the earliest sign of difficulties with their tenancy .

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Hundreds of vulnerable renters in Solihull could face homelessness with the imminent end of a nationwide evictions ban, it is feared.
There is mounting concern about plans to wind up the policy, which has provided protection to tenants since March, later this month.
In April to June, there were 538 appeals for help by borough households either homeless or at risk of homelessness.
While this was slightly down on the previous two years, the evictions ban imposed in response to Covid-19 is seen as a major factor.
Now however there are fears there could be a surge in cases once this key safety net is removed.
Councillors heard this week that around a quarter of the roughly 2,300 appeals for help in each of the last financial years came from those in the private and social rented sector.
Ministers last month agreed that the block on evictions, originally set to end last month, would remain until September 20.
But Cllr Laura McCarthy (Lib Dem, Elmdon), who recently revealed the trauma of her own no-fault eviction earlier in the year, said many tenants were scared.
(Image: Justin McCarthy)
"Extending the eviction ban by only a month isn’t taking action, it is just pressing the pause button," she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).
"Renters who are in fear of losing their home need real action from the government, not more delay.
"The government must work with the housing sector to find a long term solution so that nobody finds themselves homeless due to Covid-19."
Locally she had already heard from constituents "terrified that their house could be sold from underneath them."
Councillors were briefed this week on the likely impact of the ban coming to an end, with officers admitting that pressure was set to increase.
Cllr Rosemary Sexton (Green, Shirley West) feared it would be difficult to gauge the extent of the risk because "we're not in normal times."
"If people are potentially experiencing greater financial difficulties, particularly people who are self-employed or on insecure employment contracts, we may be seeing more people not able to pay their rent than we would in ordinary times."
Council officer Gemma Thompson admitted that "a backlog" of cases was likely to emerge, but suggested Solihull wouldn't be hit as hard as some areas.
(Image: PA)
"We have got a smaller private rented sector than the regional and national average," she said.
"Whilst our normal percentage of homelessness as a result of a loss of tenancy in the private rented sector is between 15 and 20 per cent, nationally that's 35 to 40 per cent.
"Alternatively we do have higher than average rents in the private rented."
She said that an area of focus locally would be supporting those who had lost jobs, as was the case during the last financial crash in 2008.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said he had agreed to extend the eviction ban in recognition of "challenging" times.
In a statement last month he said: "I am also increasing protections for renters – six month notice periods must be given to tenants, supporting renters over winter.
"However, it is right that the most egregious cases, for example those involving anti-social behaviour or domestic abuse perpetrators, begin to be heard in court again; and so when courts reopen, landlords will once again be able to progress these priority cases."
Solihull Community Housing policy: Chief executive Fiona Hughes said this week: "Our current position on evictions remains as it was when lockdown measures were first introduced, that being to support those customers facing added financial worries. "Our Money Advice Team has offered tremendous support to customers in financial hardship during recent months and we have assisted many people to access support. "We have worked alongside Solihull Council’s income and awards team to ensure a coordinated approach when working with customers, while also offering some of our more vulnerable and shielding customers additional levels of support. "We have been in regular contact with customers who have fallen behind with their rent payments and have supported them where we are able to. "We see court action very much as a last resort and would always prefer to help and guide customers out of financial difficulty whenever possible to do so. "There may however sadly be a smaller number of customers where we will need to take court action in the future, but timelines for this will be guided by the government’s position in the weeks and months ahead."
Barrie Hodge, from youth local homelessness charity St Basil's, said: "With the end of the eviction ban we do expect to see an increase in demand for our support.
"Our Youth Hubs in Birmingham and Solihull are prepared and ready to deal with all enquiries for help and will be there to provide that support to young people when it is needed."
Residents at risk can contact Solihull Community Housing (SCH) on 0121 717 1515 or email info@solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk
Young people are also urged to visit the St Basil's website at the earliest sign of difficulties with their tenancy.