birminghammail--2020-03-30--Heartwarming messages of support for binmen left on bins

People have been leaving heartwarming messages of support for binmen on their bins .
Messages including `` I think you are wonderful '' and a smiling thumbs up emoji with the words `` thank you to our binmen you are appreciated . ''
The notes have started appearing on bins and in windows thanking hardworking crews for their efforts to keep things running as smoothly as possible , despite the coronavirus pandemic .
Some of the messages attached to bins include : • “ Thank you for carrying on and doing this .
We appreciate it .
Take care and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for helping keep us safe .
I have cleaned handles .
We are currently symptom-free .
Much appreciated chaps.
” • “ I think you are wonderful.
” • Thank you to our binmen – you are appreciated.
” Cllr John O ’ Shea , Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks , said : “ We are immensely proud of the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by our staff throughout this pandemic and we will continue to support them .
“ It ’ s great that their effort to give their very best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people of Birmingham .
“ The positive words are having a great effect on morale .
I want to formally place my thanks and gratitude on behalf of the council alongside those kind comments from residents.
” Birmingham City Council , in recognition of concerns raised by workers , has also issued a statement with regards to protective work gear for waste management crews .
Cllr O ’ Shea added : “ We are working closely with our public health team and the Health and Safety Executive to keep our staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will , of course , continue to provide protective equipment necessary to keep our people safe and we ’ ll follow any changes to guidance .
“ There is a national shortage of masks and we are looking at what more reassurance we can provide , but the key message to staff and the public is that protective gear worn as standard by our bin crews is adequate as they are not in regular face-to-face contact with residents .
“ In addition , like all responsible employers we are asking anyone with symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national government and NHS guidance , so only those fit for work should be presenting for duty alongside their colleagues .
“ We would ask that residents also play their part in helping keep our crews safe , by cleaning their bin handles before and after presentation and by ensuring residents who have had COVID-19 or have displayed symptoms follow government guidance to tie and double-bag their waste - and wait 72-hours before disposing of it in their household bin .
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People have been leaving heartwarming messages of support for binmen on their bins.
Messages including "I think you are wonderful" and a smiling thumbs up emoji with the words "thank you to our binmen you are appreciated."
The notes have started appearing on bins and in windows thanking hardworking crews for their efforts to keep things running as smoothly as possible, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Some of the messages attached to bins include:
“Thank you for carrying on and doing this. We appreciate it. Take care and stay safe.”
“Thank you for helping keep us safe. I have cleaned handles. We are currently symptom-free. Much appreciated chaps.”
“I think you are wonderful.”
Thank you to our binmen – you are appreciated.”
Cllr John O’Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks, said: “We are immensely proud of the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by our staff throughout this pandemic and we will continue to support them.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
“It’s great that their effort to give their very best in such circumstances is being recognised by the people of Birmingham.
“The positive words are having a great effect on morale. I want to formally place my thanks and gratitude on behalf of the council alongside those kind comments from residents.”
Birmingham City Council, in recognition of concerns raised by workers, has also issued a statement with regards to protective work gear for waste management crews.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
Cllr O’Shea added: “We are working closely with our public health team and the Health and Safety Executive to keep our staff and their families safe and well. We will, of course, continue to provide protective equipment necessary to keep our people safe and we’ll follow any changes to guidance.
“There is a national shortage of masks and we are looking at what more reassurance we can provide, but the key message to staff and the public is that protective gear worn as standard by our bin crews is adequate as they are not in regular face-to-face contact with residents.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
“In addition, like all responsible employers we are asking anyone with symptoms to stay away from work as per the national government and NHS guidance, so only those fit for work should be presenting for duty alongside their colleagues.
“We would ask that residents also play their part in helping keep our crews safe, by cleaning their bin handles before and after presentation and by ensuring residents who have had COVID-19 or have displayed symptoms follow government guidance to tie and double-bag their waste - and wait 72-hours before disposing of it in their household bin.”


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Financial talks planned as Villa and Wolves await solution

A solution to football 's biggest problem will take a step closer to being unearthed as union bosses meet on Wednesday .
Premier League clubs such as Aston Villa and Wolves are currently stuck in limbo - and are awaiting a firm outcome of several meetings to decide how , and if , to conclude the football season .
It seems a minor issue compared to the task faced by the rest of the UK during the coronavirus crisis , but clubs are concerned with the bill they may end up facing , pushing for wage cuts , with teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to a report in the Mirror , Professional Footballers ’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor will meet with league officials - with the PFA reluctant to accept a situation that will leave players out of pocket .
However , it is clear that clubs will need to defer or cut payments if they are to survive a period without income .
The Mirror also state that some top tier teams are asking for a three-month deferral in payments as they will not be able to pay out player contracts without TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity for a solution , as the Premier League , FA , EFL and PFA meet - ahead of another Premier League meeting on Friday .
There is a massive pressure on top tier clubs to resume football though - due to the financial weight resting on their shoulders .
If matches are not played , TV income will be lost .
The PFA is clear that fixtures can not go ahead if player , or public , safety is at risk .

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A solution to football's biggest problem will take a step closer to being unearthed as union bosses meet on Wednesday.
Premier League clubs such as Aston Villa and Wolves are currently stuck in limbo - and are awaiting a firm outcome of several meetings to decide how, and if, to conclude the football season.
It seems a minor issue compared to the task faced by the rest of the UK during the coronavirus crisis, but clubs are concerned with the bill they may end up facing, pushing for wage cuts, with teams across the footballing pyramid facing difficult decisions.
According to a report in the Mirror, Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor will meet with league officials - with the PFA reluctant to accept a situation that will leave players out of pocket.
However, it is clear that clubs will need to defer or cut payments if they are to survive a period without income.
The Mirror also state that some top tier teams are asking for a three-month deferral in payments as they will not be able to pay out player contracts without TV income.
Wednesday's meeting will give the opportunity for a solution, as the Premier League, FA, EFL and PFA meet - ahead of another Premier League meeting on Friday.
There is a massive pressure on top tier clubs to resume football though - due to the financial weight resting on their shoulders. If matches are not played, TV income will be lost.
The PFA is clear that fixtures cannot go ahead if player, or public, safety is at risk.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--We tried Morrisons' food box delivery service - and this is what we found

The coronavirus shutdown has put a new focus on the food we really need as we huddle indoors to follow Government guidance on stopping the spread of the disease .
We are told we can go out shopping for essentials but , thanks to panic buying , stores are still out of stock on some items .
There 's been a surge in online shopping because of that , with supermarket delivery slots booked up for weeks in advance .
Can you really wait until the end of April for your groceries ?
Even then , many essentials such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unavailable on supermarket websites .
But there could be a solution , thanks to Morrisons and its food box delivery service .
The supermarket chain is offering the box for £30 plus £5 for home delivery via courier .
Shoppers simply purchase the box online , choose their preferred delivery day and then wait for an email confirming the delivery slot .
It sounds easy enough .
So what 's the difference between a food box and a normal home delivery shop ?
With a Morrisons food box the customer does n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving , but the chances of securing a quick delivery are much better .
Customers specify whether or not they eat meat , but there is not currently an option for vegans or those with other dietary requirements such as food allergies .
Jenny Amphlett , at our sister title Stoke on Trent Live , decided to find out if it was worth a try .
She ordered a food box online during her lunch break and it was delivered to her home at lunchtime the following day .
A large Morrisons-branded cardboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a DPD courier , who politely kept his distance and did n't ask for a signature .
The box contained a thank you note from Morrisons and was divided in chilled and non-chilled sections , with ice packs and wool packaging to keep the chilled food cold .
The food included will vary but she received the following items .
Jenny said : `` Everything was sensible , practical and had a good shelf life .
`` It was the sort of food I 'd have chosen myself and it felt good value @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommend registering with the website and logging into your account before trying to order a food box .
`` You may need to refresh the food box page a few times .
Demand is high so try to be patient . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Jenny Amphlett, David Bentley)

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The coronavirus shutdown has put a new focus on the food we really need as we huddle indoors to follow Government guidance on stopping the spread of the disease.
We are told we can go out shopping for essentials but, thanks to panic buying, stores are still out of stock on some items.
There's been a surge in online shopping because of that, with supermarket delivery slots booked up for weeks in advance. Can you really wait until the end of April for your groceries?
Even then, many essentials such as toilet roll and rice are showing as unavailable on supermarket websites.
But there could be a solution, thanks to Morrisons and its food box delivery service.
(Image: Stoke on Trent Live)
The supermarket chain is offering the box for £30 plus £5 for home delivery via courier.
Shoppers simply purchase the box online, choose their preferred delivery day and then wait for an email confirming the delivery slot.
It sounds easy enough. So what's the difference between a food box and a normal home delivery shop?
With a Morrisons food box the customer doesn't get to decide exactly what they will be receiving, but the chances of securing a quick delivery are much better.
Customers specify whether or not they eat meat, but there is not currently an option for vegans or those with other dietary requirements such as food allergies.
Jenny Amphlett, at our sister title Stoke on Trent Live, decided to find out if it was worth a try. She ordered a food box online during her lunch break and it was delivered to her home at lunchtime the following day.
A large Morrisons-branded cardboard box was delivered to her door by a DPD courier, who politely kept his distance and didn't ask for a signature.
The box contained a thank you note from Morrisons and was divided in chilled and non-chilled sections, with ice packs and wool packaging to keep the chilled food cold.
The food included will vary but she received the following items.
A loaf of Morrisons medium white sliced bread
A tub of Morrisons tomato and basil pasta sauce
A tin of Branston baked beans
A can of Morrisons tomato soup
A can of Morrisons vegetable soup
A bottle of Cravendale extended-life milk
A packet of Morrisons long grain rice
A pack of Morrisons unsalted butter
10 rashers of Morrisons unsmoked back bacon
A pack of steak mince
3 large onions
A pack of carrots
6 Morrisons The Best sausages
3 large peppers
A Pack of Cathedral City mature cheddar
A pack of chicken breast fillets
A head of broccoli
4 slices of cooked ham
A pack of Savers penne pasta
A bag of new potatoes
4 shea butter toilet rolls
2 kitchen towel rolls
Jenny said: "Everything was sensible, practical and had a good shelf life.
"It was the sort of food I'd have chosen myself and it felt good value for my £35.
"I'd recommend registering with the website and logging into your account before trying to order a food box.
"You may need to refresh the food box page a few times. Demand is high so try to be patient."
Visit www.morrisons.com to place an order.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--EFL and PFA plan meeting as West Brom await league resumption

The Premier League and the EFL will meet again with the PFA later this week as the football world looks to address the financial problems that are a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
West Brom , Leeds United , Fulham and Nottingham Forest are among a host of clubs at the top of the Championship waiting for the return of football so that they can resume their respective promotion challenges , but there ’ ll be no football scheduled for another month at the very least .
With football not functioning as normal because of the virus which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , certain clubs are facing monetary complications in the coming weeks and months because of revenue and income they ’ d otherwise banked on receiving .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com While this may not directly impact too many Premier League and high end Championship clubs , it could be potentially catastrophic for certain clubs , especially those in League One and League Two who operate through funds such as gate receipts .
With many clubs , including Albion ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their players to accept deferrals on their wages or take pay cuts in the interim period , PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor will meet with league chiefs again on Wednesday , reports the Daily Mirror , to discuss how long certain clubs can continue without the income they rely upon .
Naturally , the PFA a reluctant to accept such conditions but also accept the gravity of the situation ; even some top flight sides are planning on deferring payments to their squads because of the TV revenue not landing in their bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actual cuts however , may not work for clubs lower down the league ladder because should the campaign be finished behind closed doors , they ’ ll still not receive any gate receipts and will still need to find the money they owe their players further down the line .
Premier League clubs are under great pressure to resume fixtures as they stand to lose £750m in TV cash if they can not complete the season Many players themselves , though , are believed to be against the idea of behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection that remains .

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The Premier League and the EFL will meet again with the PFA later this week as the football world looks to address the financial problems that are a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
West Brom, Leeds United, Fulham and Nottingham Forest are among a host of clubs at the top of the Championship waiting for the return of football so that they can resume their respective promotion challenges, but there’ll be no football scheduled for another month at the very least.
With football not functioning as normal because of the virus which has claimed thousands of lives around the globe, certain clubs are facing monetary complications in the coming weeks and months because of revenue and income they’d otherwise banked on receiving.
While this may not directly impact too many Premier League and high end Championship clubs, it could be potentially catastrophic for certain clubs, especially those in League One and League Two who operate through funds such as gate receipts.
With many clubs, including Albion’s rivals Birmingham City and Leeds, asking their players to accept deferrals on their wages or take pay cuts in the interim period, PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor will meet with league chiefs again on Wednesday, reports the Daily Mirror, to discuss how long certain clubs can continue without the income they rely upon.
Naturally, the PFA a reluctant to accept such conditions but also accept the gravity of the situation; even some top flight sides are planning on deferring payments to their squads because of the TV revenue not landing in their bank accounts.
Deferrals, as opposed to actual cuts however, may not work for clubs lower down the league ladder because should the campaign be finished behind closed doors, they’ll still not receive any gate receipts and will still need to find the money they owe their players further down the line.
Premier League clubs are under great pressure to resume fixtures as they stand to lose £750m in TV cash if they cannot complete the season
Many players themselves, though, are believed to be against the idea of behind closed doors matches because of the risk of coronavirus infection that remains.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--How Jack Grealish will be punished by Aston Villa

Jack Grealish will be disciplined and fined by Aston Villa after he was caught flouting government lockdown guidelines .
The Villa captain was pictured near the scene of a car crash in Dickens Heath on Sunday morning , despite the government having ordered people to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
He was seen at around 8am , wearing a blue hoodie and sliders stood on the pavement alongside an unidentified member of the public .
Grealish is set to be fined by Villa , with the proceeds going to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is deeply disappointed that one of our players ignored the Government ’ s guidance on staying at home during the Coronavirus crisis .
`` Club Captain Jack Grealish has accepted that his decision to leave his house was wrong and entirely unnecessary .
It breached the government guidelines which are clear and should be adhered to by everybody .
`` The player will be disciplined and fined with the proceeds donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham . ''
West Midlands Police said they are investigating an incident involving a Range Rover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish was spotted .
It has not been confirmed who the white Range Rover belongs to , but in a statement police revealed that the driver left details with an eyewitness before leaving on foot .
Grealish apologised for his actions in a video released on his Twitter account on Monday , saying he is `` deeply embarrassed '' - you can watch it at the top of the page .

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Jack Grealish will be disciplined and fined by Aston Villa after he was caught flouting government lockdown guidelines.
The Villa captain was pictured near the scene of a car crash in Dickens Heath on Sunday morning, despite the government having ordered people to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
He was seen at around 8am, wearing a blue hoodie and sliders stood on the pavement alongside an unidentified member of the public.
Grealish is set to be fined by Villa, with the proceeds going to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham.
A Villa statement read: "Aston Villa is deeply disappointed that one of our players ignored the Government’s guidance on staying at home during the Coronavirus crisis.
"Club Captain Jack Grealish has accepted that his decision to leave his house was wrong and entirely unnecessary. It breached the government guidelines which are clear and should be adhered to by everybody.
"The player will be disciplined and fined with the proceeds donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham."
West Midlands Police said they are investigating an incident involving a Range Rover and two parked cars close to where Grealish was spotted.
It has not been confirmed who the white Range Rover belongs to, but in a statement police revealed that the driver left details with an eyewitness before leaving on foot.
Grealish apologised for his actions in a video released on his Twitter account on Monday, saying he is "deeply embarrassed" - you can watch it at the top of the page.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Children's author Michael Rosen 'very poorly' in hospital

Former children 's laureate Michael Rosen is `` very poorly '' after spending a night in intensive care , according to his family .
The statement posted on his Twitter page said he was `` stable '' and `` alert '' having been moved to a ward on Sunday .
Rosen , 73 , is known for works including We 're Going On A Bear Hunt , Little Rabbit Foo Foo and Chocolate Cake , and was children 's laureate between 2007 and 2009 .
It is not clear whether his condition is related to coronavirus .
The statement said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment .
Having spent a night in ICU , he is now doing `` ok , stable , alert '' and was able to go to a ward yesterday . ''
Rosen 's family thanked his Twitter followers `` for all their kind concern '' .
Cressida Cowell , author of the How To Train Your Dragon series , wished him a swift recovery .
She said on Twitter : `` Willing with all my heart that @ MichaelRosen will recover swiftly , he is such a wonderful man and does so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literacy . ''
Rosen 's representatives have been contacted for comment .

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Former children's laureate Michael Rosen is "very poorly" after spending a night in intensive care, according to his family.
The statement posted on his Twitter page said he was "stable" and "alert" having been moved to a ward on Sunday.
Rosen, 73, is known for works including We're Going On A Bear Hunt, Little Rabbit Foo Foo and Chocolate Cake, and was children's laureate between 2007 and 2009.
It is not clear whether his condition is related to coronavirus.
The statement said: "Michael is very poorly at the moment. Having spent a night in ICU, he is now doing "ok, stable, alert" and was able to go to a ward yesterday."
Rosen's family thanked his Twitter followers "for all their kind concern".
Cressida Cowell, author of the How To Train Your Dragon series, wished him a swift recovery.
She said on Twitter: "Willing with all my heart that @MichaelRosen will recover swiftly, he is such a wonderful man and does so much for children's books and for literacy."
Rosen's representatives have been contacted for comment.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Birmingham City defender wanted as club lines up transfer offer

League One Portsmouth are lining up an offer to Birmingham City for left wing back Steve Seddon , after an impressive string of performances from the youngster since he joined the club on loan in January .
The Blues youngster has scored once in 17 appearances for Kenny Jackett ’ s side since arriving at Fratton Park in the January transfer window , and he ’ s left a lasting impression on the Pompey faithful in that time largely due to his energetic and dedicated displays down the left hand side .
The first glance Pompey got of Seddon was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up part of a young Blues side that were dumped out of the EFL Cup in the first round , and he would get a look in under Pep Clotet throughout August .
Seddon fell down the pecking order swiftly after that , and when a move to League One emerged in the winter it was a no brainer for all parties .
The 22-year-old has grasped his chance , and it ’ s now led to calls for the club to make the loan deal a more permanent arrangement - something , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is looking into .
Seddon did , however , sign a new three year deal with Blues last summer so they ’ re in the box seat when it comes to deciding his future .
The player himself has recently spoken openly of his own situation , and indicated that Blues will indeed have a significant say in where he is next season - be that at St Andrew ’ s or elsewhere .
“ First and foremost , I ’ m taking things game by game , ” Seddon told the Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m not the type of person who looks too far into the future .
If I ’ m honest , my family and my agent can worry about things like that .
“ For me , it ’ s about playing football and that ’ s what I enjoy doing .
So that ’ s what I ’ ll continue to do and play to the best of my ability .
“ I do want a permanent home , but I ’ m limited to saying things at the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where I am in Birmingham ’ s eyes in the summer .
At the end of the day , I am contracted to them .
“ But , definitely , we will have to see where I ’ m at from their point of view .
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League One Portsmouth are lining up an offer to Birmingham City for left wing back Steve Seddon, after an impressive string of performances from the youngster since he joined the club on loan in January.
The Blues youngster has scored once in 17 appearances for Kenny Jackett’s side since arriving at Fratton Park in the January transfer window, and he’s left a lasting impression on the Pompey faithful in that time largely due to his energetic and dedicated displays down the left hand side.
The first glance Pompey got of Seddon was way back in August when he made up part of a young Blues side that were dumped out of the EFL Cup in the first round, and he would get a look in under Pep Clotet throughout August.
Seddon fell down the pecking order swiftly after that, and when a move to League One emerged in the winter it was a no brainer for all parties.
The 22-year-old has grasped his chance, and it’s now led to calls for the club to make the loan deal a more permanent arrangement - something, the Portsmouth News reports, the club is looking into.
Seddon did, however, sign a new three year deal with Blues last summer so they’re in the box seat when it comes to deciding his future.
The player himself has recently spoken openly of his own situation, and indicated that Blues will indeed have a significant say in where he is next season - be that at St Andrew’s or elsewhere.
“First and foremost, I’m taking things game by game,” Seddon told the Portsmouth News at the beginning of March.
“I’m not the type of person who looks too far into the future. If I’m honest, my family and my agent can worry about things like that.
“For me, it’s about playing football and that’s what I enjoy doing. So that’s what I’ll continue to do and play to the best of my ability.
“I do want a permanent home, but I’m limited to saying things at the moment. We’ll have to see where I am in Birmingham’s eyes in the summer. At the end of the day, I am contracted to them.
“But, definitely, we will have to see where I’m at from their point of view.”


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Trailers stuffed with £10,500 worth of loo roll swiped from depot

Two lorry trailers containing more than £10,000 of toilet roll was swiped from a Walsall depot , it has been revealed .
Steve Tate , operations manager for MT Globex , said the much-needed stock was destined to replenish supermarkets across the country before it was stolen .
The 40-year-old said the burglars struck the Regal Drive-based business between 1am and 1.30am on Friday , March 20 .
The gang also stole CCTV recoding equipment in a bid to hide their identity during the heist .
`` It will take at least a week for us to make the stock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BlackCountryLive .
`` With everything that is going on with the coronavirus this stock is vital and the theft affects everyone .
`` They don ’ t have consideration for anyone or anything , clearly .
`` For us , the load has gone and we 're fully insured – but that 's not the point . ''
Both the trailers have since been recovered – including one in Shaw Street , West Bromwich – but were emptied of its contents .
Mr Tate added : “ We 've have CCTV footage from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the lorry go past , but we 've no footage of the people who stole the trailers as they took the CCTV equipment .
`` One thing we discovered was that the people who did this stole our trailers with a tractor they stole in Peterborough .
It is clear that they 've been working around a lot of places . ''
A £500 cash reward has been put on offer for any information which led to the return of the trailer and had a message for the people responsible .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the missing trailer , call Mr Tate on 07968 405701 .
West Midlands Police has been contacted for comment .

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Two lorry trailers containing more than £10,000 of toilet roll was swiped from a Walsall depot, it has been revealed.
Steve Tate, operations manager for MT Globex, said the much-needed stock was destined to replenish supermarkets across the country before it was stolen.
The 40-year-old said the burglars struck the Regal Drive-based business between 1am and 1.30am on Friday, March 20.
The gang also stole CCTV recoding equipment in a bid to hide their identity during the heist.
"It will take at least a week for us to make the stock back up," Mr Tate told BlackCountryLive. "With everything that is going on with the coronavirus this stock is vital and the theft affects everyone.
"They don’t have consideration for anyone or anything, clearly.
"For us, the load has gone and we're fully insured – but that's not the point."
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Both the trailers have since been recovered – including one in Shaw Street, West Bromwich – but were emptied of its contents.
Mr Tate added: “We've have CCTV footage from a site down the road, which saw the lorry go past, but we've no footage of the people who stole the trailers as they took the CCTV equipment.
"One thing we discovered was that the people who did this stole our trailers with a tractor they stole in Peterborough. It is clear that they've been working around a lot of places."
A £500 cash reward has been put on offer for any information which led to the return of the trailer and had a message for the people responsible.
If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of the missing trailer, call Mr Tate on 07968 405701.
West Midlands Police has been contacted for comment.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Baby defies odds of 50million-to-1 to be born on mum AND gran's birthday

A family have triple cause to celebrate – after a THIRD generation of females has been born on the same day defying odds of 50-million-to-one .
Little Harper Taylor was born on February 8 - joining her mother and grandmother who both share the same birthday .
Mum Evie Berry , 26 , was induced four days earlier on February 4 , but incredibly her baby girl held on to arrive on the special day .
It was a shock to the rest of the family , including her grandmother Jacqui Berry , 55 , who was born on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The family , from Birmingham , West Midlands , plan to have a big party next year to celebrate the first birthday they will share together .
Evie , a telephone salesperson , said : “ I still can ’ t get my head around it .
“ It wasn ’ t how I ’ d planned to spend my birthday – but we have so many wonderful birthdays to look forward to together now !
” Jacqui , a business owner , was celebrating her 29th birthday when she went into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 .
It meant she had to forgo her own birthday celebrations for a few years so her little girl could take the limelight on their special day .
But she says it was `` completely worth it '' to see the joy on her face .
“ Evie ’ s getting a taste of her own medicine now !
” Jacqui said .
Grandmother Jacqui and her partner Andy Brownhill , 55 , moved away from Birmingham to Dumfries , Scotland , 10 years ago .
But it became a birthday tradition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the occasion in order to spend it as a family and get away from her busy city life .
A couple of their ‘ big birthdays ’ have even fallen in the same year , with the pair turning 50 and 21 in 2015 .
“ Andy took us both out for a surprise birthday meal to a fancy restaurant to celebrate that year , ” Evie said .
“ We both got dressed up and had an amazing steak and a few glasses of wine .
“ We ’ ve never had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we want to spend the time together as we live further apart now.
” The mother and daughter duo have always been close , having shared a love of horse riding since Evie was young .
Despite the geographical distance between Dumfries and Birmingham , they speak every day and think one reason they ’ re so close is because of their joint birthday .
“ We FaceTime a lot so mum can see the girls , ” said Evie , who has a daughter Georgia , two .
“ Georgia loves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nanny – it ’ s a great way for her to watch them grow up despite being 250 miles away.
” Evie ’ s first daughter Georgia , two , was born on September 7 2017 , and was excited in summer 2019 to hear that her mum was going to be having another baby .
When Evie and her partner Josh Taylor , 29 , announced to the rest of the family they were expecting , nobody did the maths to work out when Evie ’ s due date would be .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be January 9 – nearly a whole month before her baby ended up arriving .
But the due date came and went , and only then did the family start to think about the possibility of the baby arriving on Jacqui and Evie ’ s birthday .
“ To begin with , I was so over being pregnant , ” Evie said .
“ I was so big - my body had had enough , and I just wanted her to arrive and for it to be over .
“ But as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy at the thought we could be sharing the same birthday , and that it wouldn ’ t be such a bad thing if she held on a little longer.
” Doctors decided to induce Evie on February 4 , which looked to scupper any hopes that her baby would arrive on her birthday .
By this time , Jacqui had raced down from Scotland to support her daughter on the arrival of her second child and take care of Georgia .
The close-knit family just wanted the baby to be healthy – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from placing bets on when the newest arrival would appear .
“ I ’ m not normally a betting man , ” Andy , Evie ’ s step-dad said .
“ But I wish I ’ d gone down to the bookies and placed a bet on this one !
” When Evie woke up on her birthday in Queen Elizabeth Hospital , Birmingham , she was told by medics that ‘ enough was enough ’ and it was about time to artificially break her waters to move the pregnancy along .
Evie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harper arrived at 6.48pm weighing 7lbs 8ozs .
“ Now I can relate to how my mum must have felt having me , '' Evie said .
“ I don ’ t think anyone would choose to be in labour on their birthday – but I wouldn ’ t change it for the world . ''
The little one remained in hospital for 10 days under observation , but is now home with her family and bringing a smile to all those who meet her .
“ Next year will be a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harper ’ s 1st birthday , and our first chance to celebrate all together , the three of us .
Evie is excited to share the same bond with her little girl as she shared with her mum , but won ’ t forget to mention what it meant for Harper to be born on her mum ’ s birthday .
“ When she ’ s old enough to understand , I ’ ll always be reminding her of the hell of a lot of pain I went through to bring her into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evie joked .

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A family have triple cause to celebrate – after a THIRD generation of females has been born on the same day defying odds of 50-million-to-one.
Little Harper Taylor was born on February 8 - joining her mother and grandmother who both share the same birthday.
Mum Evie Berry, 26, was induced four days earlier on February 4, but incredibly her baby girl held on to arrive on the special day.
It was a shock to the rest of the family, including her grandmother Jacqui Berry, 55, who was born on the same day more than five decades ago.
The family, from Birmingham, West Midlands, plan to have a big party next year to celebrate the first birthday they will share together.
Evie, a telephone salesperson, said: “I still can’t get my head around it.
“It wasn’t how I’d planned to spend my birthday – but we have so many wonderful birthdays to look forward to together now!”
(Image: SWNS)
Jacqui, a business owner, was celebrating her 29th birthday when she went into labour with her daughter Evie, now 26.
It meant she had to forgo her own birthday celebrations for a few years so her little girl could take the limelight on their special day.
But she says it was "completely worth it" to see the joy on her face.
“Evie’s getting a taste of her own medicine now!” Jacqui said.
(Image: SWNS)
Grandmother Jacqui and her partner Andy Brownhill, 55, moved away from Birmingham to Dumfries, Scotland, 10 years ago.
But it became a birthday tradition for Evie to travel up north for the occasion in order to spend it as a family and get away from her busy city life.
A couple of their ‘big birthdays’ have even fallen in the same year, with the pair turning 50 and 21 in 2015.
“Andy took us both out for a surprise birthday meal to a fancy restaurant to celebrate that year,” Evie said.
“We both got dressed up and had an amazing steak and a few glasses of wine.
(Image: SWNS)
“We’ve never had a big party or anything, mainly because we want to spend the time together as we live further apart now.”
The mother and daughter duo have always been close, having shared a love of horse riding since Evie was young.
Despite the geographical distance between Dumfries and Birmingham, they speak every day and think one reason they’re so close is because of their joint birthday.
(Image: SWNS)
“We FaceTime a lot so mum can see the girls,” said Evie, who has a daughter Georgia, two.
“Georgia loves to show off on camera to her nanny – it’s a great way for her to watch them grow up despite being 250 miles away.”
Evie’s first daughter Georgia, two, was born on September 7 2017, and was excited in summer 2019 to hear that her mum was going to be having another baby.
(Image: SWNS)
When Evie and her partner Josh Taylor, 29, announced to the rest of the family they were expecting, nobody did the maths to work out when Evie’s due date would be.
In fact, it was meant to be January 9 – nearly a whole month before her baby ended up arriving.
But the due date came and went, and only then did the family start to think about the possibility of the baby arriving on Jacqui and Evie’s birthday.
(Image: SWNS)
“To begin with, I was so over being pregnant,” Evie said.
“I was so big - my body had had enough, and I just wanted her to arrive and for it to be over.
“But as I waited to be induced, I was happy at the thought we could be sharing the same birthday, and that it wouldn’t be such a bad thing if she held on a little longer.”
(Image: SWNS)
Doctors decided to induce Evie on February 4, which looked to scupper any hopes that her baby would arrive on her birthday.
By this time, Jacqui had raced down from Scotland to support her daughter on the arrival of her second child and take care of Georgia.
The close-knit family just wanted the baby to be healthy – but that didn’t stop them from placing bets on when the newest arrival would appear.
“I’m not normally a betting man,” Andy, Evie’s step-dad said.
“But I wish I’d gone down to the bookies and placed a bet on this one!”
(Image: SWNS)
When Evie woke up on her birthday in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, she was told by medics that ‘enough was enough’ and it was about time to artificially break her waters to move the pregnancy along.
Evie was delighted when her second little girl Harper arrived at 6.48pm weighing 7lbs 8ozs.
“Now I can relate to how my mum must have felt having me," Evie said.
“I don’t think anyone would choose to be in labour on their birthday – but I wouldn’t change it for the world."
The little one remained in hospital for 10 days under observation, but is now home with her family and bringing a smile to all those who meet her.
“Next year will be a big celebration,” Evie said.
“Harper’s 1st birthday, and our first chance to celebrate all together, the three of us.
Evie is excited to share the same bond with her little girl as she shared with her mum, but won’t forget to mention what it meant for Harper to be born on her mum’s birthday.
“When she’s old enough to understand, I’ll always be reminding her of the hell of a lot of pain I went through to bring her into the world on my birthday,” Evie joked.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Meet man with UK's most bizarre job - checking jigsaws for missing pieces

Meet the man with one of Britain 's most puzzling jobs - checking jigsaws for missing pieces .
Malcolm Pearce , 84 , estimates that he gets through around a hundred puzzles a year - completing thousand-piece thinkers in just three days .
The retired engineer helps charity shops in his local area so people who purchase the items do n't find they are a segment short .
If the jigsaw is incomplete Malcolm simply takes it to the tip for recycling - before starting on another .
His wife Myra , 81 , is also a big fan of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solve them together .
Malcolm said doing so would make them argue - which is the last thing they want after 60 years of marriage .
He said : `` I have loved jigsaws all my life - ever since I was a youngster .
The interest went off a bit in my middle years but then it came back again .
`` I now do them for charity shops .
I take them all home and I make them .
`` If they are complete I seal them up and send them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If there 's one missing I take them down to the tip .
If you 've got one with my signature on there and the date , it 's complete .
`` I do around a hundred a year , of varying sizes - up to a thousand pieces .
I spend more time doing them than watching television !
`` It keeps your eyes , fingers and hands going .
I just love doing them - all sorts .
`` But I never make them with my wife - she does them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
Malcolm thinks jigsaws could provide the perfect solution to breaking the boredom while the population is in isolation .
He said : `` This situation at the moment , it 's ideal to do a jigsaw - on your own or together .
They can be a family thing .
`` If you do n't have some , the neighbours might .
`` But it can get addictive - I 'm often there doing them at 12 o'clock at night !
My wife says : 'Look at the time ! '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the edges - and enjoy it . ''
Malcolm , from Saltford , Somerset , helps the charity Mind and the nearby Royal United Hospital 's Forever Friends Appeal .

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Meet the man with one of Britain's most puzzling jobs - checking jigsaws for missing pieces.
Malcolm Pearce, 84, estimates that he gets through around a hundred puzzles a year - completing thousand-piece thinkers in just three days.
The retired engineer helps charity shops in his local area so people who purchase the items don't find they are a segment short.
If the jigsaw is incomplete Malcolm simply takes it to the tip for recycling - before starting on another.
His wife Myra, 81, is also a big fan of the puzzles - but the couple never solve them together.
(Image: Jake McPherson / SWNS)
Malcolm said doing so would make them argue - which is the last thing they want after 60 years of marriage.
He said: "I have loved jigsaws all my life - ever since I was a youngster. The interest went off a bit in my middle years but then it came back again.
"I now do them for charity shops. I take them all home and I make them.
(Image: Jake McPherson / SWNS)
"If they are complete I seal them up and send them back so they can be sold. If there's one missing I take them down to the tip.
(Image: Jake McPherson / SWNS)
If you've got one with my signature on there and the date, it's complete.
(Image: Jake McPherson / SWNS)
"I do around a hundred a year, of varying sizes - up to a thousand pieces. I spend more time doing them than watching television!
"It keeps your eyes, fingers and hands going. I just love doing them - all sorts.
"But I never make them with my wife - she does them as well. We would fall out!"
(Image: Jake McPherson / SWNS)
Malcolm thinks jigsaws could provide the perfect solution to breaking the boredom while the population is in isolation.
He said: "This situation at the moment, it's ideal to do a jigsaw - on your own or together. They can be a family thing.
"If you don't have some, the neighbours might.
"But it can get addictive - I'm often there doing them at 12 o'clock at night! My wife says: 'Look at the time!'.
"My top tip? Start at the edges - and enjoy it."
Malcolm, from Saltford, Somerset, helps the charity Mind and the nearby Royal United Hospital's Forever Friends Appeal.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Aston Villa learn transfer update on Alexander Sorloth - reports

Manchester United are ready to launch a bid to sign Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth , according to reports .
Sorloth , the Norway international , has been linked with several clubs across Europe including Aston Villa amid a brilliant run of form on loan at Trabzonspor .
He has scored 19 goals and set up six more in just 26 matches to power his side ’ s Super Lig title bid .
Sorloth 's agent Morten Wivestad recently responded to the speculation over the 24-year-old ’ s future amid a flurry of reports from Turkey claiming Villa are scouting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window .
“ I can confirm that Trabzonspor has an option agreement with Crystal Palace , but I do not want to comment on anything more than that , ” Wivestad told VG .
“ It 's a while before the window opens , but there is a lot of interest around Alex , I can confirm that .
Alex is extremely happy to be where he is today , and only focuses on doing the best for himself and the team .
He wants to win the title .
That 's his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very , very big club .
There is more pressure to play for such a big club with such great interest than many can imagine .
But Alex is very strong mentally and as long as he gets service , he delivers . ''
Now , Fanatik are reporting United are keen to secure a deal ahead of next season with the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich also linked .
Sorloth cost Palace £9m from Danish side FC Midtjylland but he failed to score in 16 Premier League appearances for @ @ @

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Manchester United and Chelsea want to sign Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth, according to reports.
Sorloth, the Norway international, has been linked with several clubs across Europe including Aston Villa amid a brilliant run of form on loan at Trabzonspor.
He has scored 29 goals and set up 10 more to power his side’s Super Lig title bid.
Sorloth's agent Morten Wivestad responded to the speculation over the 24-year-old’s future earlier this year amid a flurry of reports from Turkey claiming Villa had been scouting his client ahead of the next transfer window.
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“I can confirm that Trabzonspor has an option agreement with Crystal Palace, but I do not want to comment on anything more than that,” Wivestad told VG in March.
“It's a while before the window opens, but there is a lot of interest around Alex, I can confirm that. Alex is extremely happy to be where he is today, and only focuses on doing the best for himself and the team. He wants to win the title. That's his main focus now.
“Trabzonspor is a very, very big club. There is more pressure to play for such a big club with such great interest than many can imagine. But Alex is very strong mentally and as long as he gets service, he delivers."
According to Fanatik, Sorloth is 'on the radar' of both Manchester United and Chelsea while there is also interest from Real Madrid, Juventus and Napoli, who are said to be preparing a 30m euros (£26.5m) offer.
Sorloth cost Palace £9m from Danish side FC Midtjylland but he failed to score in 16 Premier League appearances for the Eagles.
Trabzonspor secured him on a two-year loan last summer and there are suggestions they could activate a lower release clause as part of that deal before selling for a profit.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Farmer ploughs love letter to NHS into 20 acre field amid coronavirus crisis

A farmer ploughed a massive love letter to the NHS into his 20 acre field to show his appreciation for @ @ @ @ @ Farmer , 46 , and his son Tom , 14 , used their tractor and @ @ @ @ @ and lettering into the field , which is yet to be filled with oats .
@ @ @ @ @ to take these awesome photos of the design at the 3,000 acre Glympton Estate , @ @ @ @ @ Oxfordshire .
The farm manager and dad-of-two he was inspired by the nation clapping for @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` Farmers all over the country have also been coming up with @ @ @ @ @ their support for the NHS , so this was my way of doing so .
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A farmer ploughed a massive love letter to the NHS into his 20 acre field to show his appreciation for workers combating coronavirus.
Ben Farmer, 46, and his son Tom, 14, used their tractor and cultivator to cut the heart and lettering into the field, which is yet to be filled with oats.
They then used a drone to take these awesome photos of the design at the 3,000 acre Glympton Estate, north of Woodstock, in Oxfordshire.
The farm manager and dad-of-two he was inspired by the nation clapping for the NHS last week.
He said: "Farmers all over the country have also been coming up with ideas of how to show their support for the NHS, so this was my way of doing so."


birminghammail--2020-03-30--'Dad of year' transforms garden into football pitch for son amid lockdown

A “ dad of the year ” bored at home with his three children converted his back garden -- into a proper football pitch Darren Wilcox , 39 , came up with the brilliant idea to turn his garden into a pitch while after a week cooped up in self-isolation .
His son Sonny , four , and daughter India , six , are fervent football fans with his young boy typically spending each Saturday booted up in training in Swansea , Wales .
But due to the coronavirus outbreak football season was cancelled and the sporty children were left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gardener Darren has been marking rugby fields around Wales since he was 16 years old and whipped out his Bowcom line marker on Friday morning .
After about an hour and half , the 22m by 13m garden had been successfully turned into a football pitch fitted with its very own goal .
Darren , from Gorseinon , Wales , said : “ Thursday night I was bored at home with the kids , the sun was out and the kids wanted to play football so I thought I ’ d go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Friday morning I got to work and about an hour and a half later it was ready .
“ I ’ m very happy with how it turned out and it ’ s given us a chance to all go out and enjoy the great weather .
“ It ’ s important to stay active and healthy especially now that we ’ re on lockdown - because staying in the house all day is not good for you .
“ I ’ m a rugby fan myself but my two kids love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football training each weekend in Swansea .
“ But because of coronavirus the football was cancelled and if my kids can ’ t go to the football , I thought I ’ d bring the football to them.
” The dad-of-three said him and the kids have been spending between three and four hours each day out on the pitch .
He said it ’ s important for him as a dad to keep his kids healthy especially during these unprecedented times which have forced Britons to stay indoors .
The rugby fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rugby field next week to keep things interesting .
He said : “ I work as a gardener but I also do the marking for the local rugby fields , so I have done something like this before .
“ I ’ d never done a football pitch so I ’ m happy with how it turned out .
“ But next week I think I ’ m going to turn it into a rugby field and we can switch sports .
“ As a dad all I want is to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to give them everything I can.
” Little Sonny , a Liverpool fan , was over-the-moon when he saw the pitch on Friday morning .
The four-year-old said : “ It ’ s good and I can play all the time .
His sister India added : “ It ’ s so much fun and I like playing against Sonny .
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A “dad of the year” bored at home with his three children converted his back garden -- into a proper football pitch
Darren Wilcox, 39, came up with the brilliant idea to turn his garden into a pitch while after a week cooped up in self-isolation.
His son Sonny, four, and daughter India, six, are fervent football fans with his young boy typically spending each Saturday booted up in training in Swansea, Wales.
But due to the coronavirus outbreak football season was cancelled and the sporty children were left with nothing to do in the house.
Gardener Darren has been marking rugby fields around Wales since he was 16 years old and whipped out his Bowcom line marker on Friday morning.
(Image: Darren Wilcox / SWNS)
After about an hour and half, the 22m by 13m garden had been successfully turned into a football pitch fitted with its very own goal.
Darren, from Gorseinon, Wales, said: “Thursday night I was bored at home with the kids, the sun was out and the kids wanted to play football so I thought I’d go out and make them a pitch.
“Friday morning I got to work and about an hour and a half later it was ready.
“I’m very happy with how it turned out and it’s given us a chance to all go out and enjoy the great weather.
“It’s important to stay active and healthy especially now that we’re on lockdown - because staying in the house all day is not good for you.
“I’m a rugby fan myself but my two kids love playing football and my son goes to football training each weekend in Swansea.
(Image: Darren Wilcox / SWNS)
“But because of coronavirus the football was cancelled and if my kids can’t go to the football, I thought I’d bring the football to them.”
The dad-of-three said him and the kids have been spending between three and four hours each day out on the pitch.
He said it’s important for him as a dad to keep his kids healthy especially during these unprecedented times which have forced Britons to stay indoors.
(Image: Darren Wilcox / SWNS)
The rugby fan will be converting the football pitch into a rugby field next week to keep things interesting.
He said: “I work as a gardener but I also do the marking for the local rugby fields, so I have done something like this before.
“I’d never done a football pitch so I’m happy with how it turned out.
“But next week I think I’m going to turn it into a rugby field and we can switch sports.
“As a dad all I want is to make sure my kids are healthy and I want to give them everything I can.”
(Image: Darren Wilcox / SWNS)
Little Sonny, a Liverpool fan, was over-the-moon when he saw the pitch on Friday morning.
The four-year-old said: “It’s good and I can play all the time.
“It makes me happy.”
His sister India added: “It’s so much fun and I like playing against Sonny.”


birminghammail--2020-03-30--One week on from chaos at Birmingham park crowds stay away

What a difference a week makes at one of Birmingham ’ s main beauty spots as the country endured its first weekend in coronavirus lockdown .
Crowds flocked to Sutton Park the weekend before last , creating Mother ’ s Day ( March 22 ) madness , with every car park filled and a lot of different groups walking close to each other within the two metre guidelines Fast forward seven days and post the UK lockdown rules introduced last Monday ( March 23 ) and the biggest urban park in the country was near deserted .
While people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open - people have been advised to ‘ stay local ’ and stay at home where possible .
And that message seems to have been heard loud and clear by people who usually visit the Sutton Coldfield beauty spot .
While runners , cyclists , families , couples , dog walkers and individuals were still about - they were far more few and far between than the previous Sunday .
A police patrol entered through Town Gate and toured the car parks reinforcing the ‘ stay at home ’ where possible message .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups of youngsters on bikes and asked them not to congregate .
But ‘ by and large the public were complying ’ .
They said they targeted the ‘ danger areas ’ - parks and shopping streets - and commented that social distancing rules were being properly observed in supermarket queues as well as in the park .
Again a contrast from last week ’ s chaotic scenes outside Tesco in New Oscott .
Town Gate was noticeably quieter this Sunday ( March 29 ) .
As the clocks jumped forward , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the coronavirus threat was real .
COVID-19 has now taken hundreds of lives in the UK and thousands around the globe .
It spreads via droplets .
which people cough and sneeze , and then others ingest either directly or through touching a surface where those droplets have inadvertently been left .
But there was little chance of this on a quiet Sunday at the popular park .
Playgrounds and kiosks were closed .
Swings tied up and so many more seven-days-on taking heed of the ‘ Stay At Home ’ message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message on parks states : “ Any facility that compromises people ’ s ability to maintain a safe two-metre distance is being closed , wherever possible .
“ All events have also been cancelled until further notice .
“ The parks themselves remain open and people are encouraged to socially distance whenever in them.
” Last Monday ( March 23 ) Prime Minister Boris Johnson had ordered the lockdown He said people could only leave their homes for the following reasons : 1 ) shopping for basic necessities , as infrequently as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day - for example a run , walk , or cycle - alone or with members of your household ; 3 ) any medical need , to provide care or to help a vulnerable person ; and 4 ) travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not be done from home .
He stated : `` That ’ s all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home .
You should not be meeting friends .
If your friends ask you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home .
You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can .
`` And use food delivery services where you can .
If you don ’ t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them , including through fines and dispersing gatherings . ''

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What a difference a week makes at one of Birmingham’s main beauty spots as the country endured its first weekend in coronavirus lockdown.
Crowds flocked to Sutton Park the weekend before last, creating Mother’s Day (March 22) madness, with every car park filled and a lot of different groups walking close to each other within the two metre guidelines
Fast forward seven days and post the UK lockdown rules introduced last Monday (March 23) and the biggest urban park in the country was near deserted.
(Image: Nick Horner)
While people are allowed to exercise - and parks remain open - people have been advised to ‘stay local’ and stay at home where possible.
And that message seems to have been heard loud and clear by people who usually visit the Sutton Coldfield beauty spot.
While runners, cyclists, families, couples, dog walkers and individuals were still about - they were far more few and far between than the previous Sunday.
A police patrol entered through Town Gate and toured the car parks reinforcing the ‘stay at home’ where possible message. They said they had spoken to some groups of youngsters on bikes and asked them not to congregate.
But ‘by and large the public were complying’. They said they targeted the ‘danger areas’ - parks and shopping streets - and commented that social distancing rules were being properly observed in supermarket queues as well as in the park. Again a contrast from last week’s chaotic scenes outside Tesco in New Oscott.
Town Gate was noticeably quieter this Sunday (March 29). As the clocks jumped forward, so it appeared had people’s recognition that the coronavirus threat was real. COVID-19 has now taken hundreds of lives in the UK and thousands around the globe.
(Image: Nick Horner)
It spreads via droplets. which people cough and sneeze, and then others ingest either directly or through touching a surface where those droplets have inadvertently been left.
But there was little chance of this on a quiet Sunday at the popular park. Playgrounds and kiosks were closed. Swings tied up and so many more seven-days-on taking heed of the ‘Stay At Home’ message.
Birmingham City Council’s latest message on parks states: “Any facility that compromises people’s ability to maintain a safe two-metre distance is being closed, wherever possible.
“All events have also been cancelled until further notice.
“The parks themselves remain open and people are encouraged to socially distance whenever in them.”
Last Monday (March 23) Prime Minister Boris Johnson had ordered the lockdown
He said people could only leave their homes for the following reasons:
1) shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
2) one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
3) any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
4) travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.
He stated: "That’s all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home. You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No.
"You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home. You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can.
"And use food delivery services where you can. If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings."


birminghammail--2020-03-30--West Bromwich Albion set to ditch winger transfer deal

It appears that West Bromwich Albion are set to move on from a deal for Dinamo Zagreb 's Mislav Orsic .
In January , the Baggies were heavily linked with the forward , and seemed to verge on a move for the player before pulling back to sign Kamil Grosicki and Callum Robinson - and now a West Brom bid for the player in the future is unlikely .
Sources close to the player were sceptical of a bid in January , and now it seems fairly clear that the Baggies will move forward with other targets .
Why ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brom scouting system was n't as detailed as reports on similar players , but his performances had drew the Baggies in .
That puts the move down as somewhat of a gamble .
Form is exciting - but it ca n't be used as a true judge of ability , and while West Brom could look past that - it was n't enough for them to commit to him .
With the move viewed as a gamble due to the lack of detail in reports about Orsic , West Brom chose to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robinson and Grosicki .
The pair of forwards also have experience of England 's second-tier , just another detail that put them both above Orsic on the West Brom shortlist .
In his Athletic Q & A , West Brom writer Steve Madeley also noted that Orsic 's form perhaps placed a precedent over due diligence when it came to West Brom 's interest .
When West Brom 's window for business opens up , expect them to look elsewhere .

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It appears that West Bromwich Albion are set to move on from a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic.
In January, the Baggies were heavily linked with the forward, and seemed to verge on a move for the player before pulling back to sign Kamil Grosicki and Callum Robinson - and now a West Brom bid for the player in the future is unlikely.
Sources close to the player were sceptical of a bid in January, and now it seems fairly clear that the Baggies will move forward with other targets.
Why? Well Orsic's report in the West Brom scouting system wasn't as detailed as reports on similar players, but his performances had drew the Baggies in.
That puts the move down as somewhat of a gamble. Form is exciting - but it can't be used as a true judge of ability, and while West Brom could look past that - it wasn't enough for them to commit to him.
With the move viewed as a gamble due to the lack of detail in reports about Orsic, West Brom chose to move on two more thoroughly researched targets - Robinson and Grosicki.
The pair of forwards also have experience of England's second-tier, just another detail that put them both above Orsic on the West Brom shortlist.
In his Athletic Q&A, West Brom writer Steve Madeley also noted that Orsic's form perhaps placed a precedent over due diligence when it came to West Brom's interest.
When West Brom's window for business opens up, expect them to look elsewhere.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Jack Grealish photographed at crash scene - what we know so far

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been photographed in the street near Solihull after a Range Rover struck two parked cars .
The images were said to have been taken at around 8am on Sunday morning ( March 29 ) and show the 24-year-old looking somewhat bemused in a sky-blue Givenchy hoodie and an odd pair of slippers .
West Midlands Police confirmed an incident had taken place on the very side street Grealish was standing on in Mereways , outside the Waterside apartments in the village of Dickens Heath .
It is not known who the damaged Range Rover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ double yellow lines .
Police confirmed that `` arrangements '' have now been made for officers to `` obtain more details around the circumstances of the collision from the driver . ''
Villa 's star player and England hopeful was flouting strict lockdown rules due to the coronavirus crisis .
On Monday , he issued an apology on Twitter , saying : `` Hi everybody , I just want to do a quick video message to say how deeply embarrassed I am by what has happened this weekend .
`` I know it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment being locked in doors for so long .
I just got a call off a friend asking to go round to his ( house ) and I stupidly agreed to do so .
`` I do n't want anyone to make the same mistake I did so I urge everyone to stay at home and follow the rules and guidelines of what we 've been asked to do .
`` I know for a fact I 'll be doing that in the near future now and I urge everyone to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I accept my apology and we can move on from this .
`` Hopefully in the near future we can all be out enjoying ourselves again once this has all boiled over .
Cheers guys . ''
Villa issued a club statement which read : `` Aston Villa is deeply disappointed that one of our players ignored the Government ’ s guidance on staying at home during the Coronavirus crisis .
`` Club Captain Jack Grealish has accepted that his decision to leave his house was wrong and entirely unnecessary .
It breached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be adhered to by everybody .
`` The player will be disciplined and fined with the proceeds donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham . ''
A police spokesman told BirminghamLive on Sunday : “ We were called just before 10am to reports that a Range Rover had crashed into two parked cars in the street .
“ The driver left his details with a member of the public at the scene before leaving on foot .
“ He will be spoken to by police in due course .
Minor damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officers are investigating and anyone with information has been asked to get in touch .
”

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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been photographed in the street near Solihull after a Range Rover struck two parked cars.
The images were said to have been taken at around 8am on Sunday morning (March 29) and show the 24-year-old looking somewhat bemused in a sky-blue Givenchy hoodie and an odd pair of slippers.
West Midlands Police confirmed an incident had taken place on the very side street Grealish was standing on in Mereways, outside the Waterside apartments in the village of Dickens Heath.
It is not known who the damaged Range Rover belongs to after it was left on double yellow lines.
(Image: Twitter)
Police confirmed that "arrangements" have now been made for officers to "obtain more details around the circumstances of the collision from the driver."
Villa's star player and England hopeful was flouting strict lockdown rules due to the coronavirus crisis.
On Monday, he issued an apology on Twitter, saying: "Hi everybody, I just want to do a quick video message to say how deeply embarrassed I am by what has happened this weekend.
"I know it's a tough time for everyone at the moment being locked in doors for so long. I just got a call off a friend asking to go round to his (house) and I stupidly agreed to do so.
"I don't want anyone to make the same mistake I did so I urge everyone to stay at home and follow the rules and guidelines of what we've been asked to do.
"I know for a fact I'll be doing that in the near future now and I urge everyone to do the same. I hope everyone can I accept my apology and we can move on from this.
"Hopefully in the near future we can all be out enjoying ourselves again once this has all boiled over. Cheers guys."
Villa issued a club statement which read: "Aston Villa is deeply disappointed that one of our players ignored the Government’s guidance on staying at home during the Coronavirus crisis.
"Club Captain Jack Grealish has accepted that his decision to leave his house was wrong and entirely unnecessary. It breached the government guidelines which are clear and should be adhered to by everybody.
"The player will be disciplined and fined with the proceeds donated to The University Hospitals Charity in Birmingham."
A police spokesman told BirminghamLive on Sunday: “We were called just before 10am to reports that a Range Rover had crashed into two parked cars in the street.
“The driver left his details with a member of the public at the scene before leaving on foot.
“He will be spoken to by police in due course. Minor damage was caused to the parked vehicles. Officers are investigating and anyone with information has been asked to get in touch.”


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: UK launches £75m plan to fly home 'tens of thousands' of Britons

The Government and commercial airlines have formed a new arrangement to rescue tens of thousands of Britons stranded abroad by coronavirus .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced the initiative at the daily briefing from Downing Street .
He said : `` I can today announce a new arrangement between the Government and airlines to fly home tens of thousands of stranded British travellers , where commercial flights are no longer possible .
`` Partner airlines include British Airways , Virgin , easyJet , Jet2 and Titan and this list can be expanded .
`` Under the arrangements that we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a range of priority countries , starting this week . ''
He said there were hundreds of thousands of UK travellers around the world still trying to get back home , `` from young backpackers to retired couples on cruises . ''
So far , 150,000 UK nationals have been brought back from Spain , 8,500 from Morocco and 5,000 from Cyprus , and the Government has also chartered flights to bring back 1,400 people from China and others from Peru .
Commercial flights are helping people return home `` at little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still available , he said .
Financial support is being given to setting up special chartered flights where commercial flights are no longer running .
Mr Raab said £75 million had been put into the plans , which will prioritise the most vulnerable including the elderly and anyone with pressing medical needs , as well as countries with large numbers of British nationals desperately trying to get home .
He said there had been unprecedented demand on the Foreign Office 's helplines but confirmed staffing had been tripled to help deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office call centre was available for those who could not find the advice they required in the Government 's online travel advice or from British embassies , he said .
`` I know it has been difficult to get through for some travellers , '' he said .
`` To give you an indication of the sheer volume , on average we normally receive 1,000 calls a day to that call centre .
`` Last Tuesday , we had nearly 15,000 , the highest on record .
`` So we boosted our resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the call centre , we 've tripled our capacity .
`` Yesterday , the call centre answered 99 per cent of calls and helped thousands of British travellers get the answers they need . ''
Mr Raab said airlines would be responsible for getting passengers home where commercial routes remain an option .
`` That means offering alternative flights at little to no cost where routes have been cancelled , and it means allowing passengers to change tickets - including between carriers .
`` So for those still in those countries where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't wait .
Do n't run the risk of getting stranded .
The airlines are standing by to help you - please book your tickets as soon as possible . ''
He said the virus posed the greatest global challenge in a generation .
Mr Raab revealed that , as of today , 134,946 people had been tested for coronavirus , with 112,805 resting negative and 22,141 positive .
Of those who did have the virus , 1,408 had died .

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The Government and commercial airlines have formed a new arrangement to rescue tens of thousands of Britons stranded abroad by coronavirus.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced the initiative at the daily briefing from Downing Street.
He said: "I can today announce a new arrangement between the Government and airlines to fly home tens of thousands of stranded British travellers, where commercial flights are no longer possible.
"Partner airlines include British Airways, Virgin, easyJet, Jet2 and Titan and this list can be expanded.
(Image: PA)
"Under the arrangements that we are putting in place we will target flights from a range of priority countries, starting this week."
He said there were hundreds of thousands of UK travellers around the world still trying to get back home, "from young backpackers to retired couples on cruises."
So far, 150,000 UK nationals have been brought back from Spain, 8,500 from Morocco and 5,000 from Cyprus, and the Government has also chartered flights to bring back 1,400 people from China and others from Peru.
Commercial flights are helping people return home "at little to no cost" where those options are still available, he said.
Financial support is being given to setting up special chartered flights where commercial flights are no longer running.
Mr Raab said £75 million had been put into the plans, which will prioritise the most vulnerable including the elderly and anyone with pressing medical needs, as well as countries with large numbers of British nationals desperately trying to get home.
He said there had been unprecedented demand on the Foreign Office's helplines but confirmed staffing had been tripled to help deal with the onslaught of calls.
The Foreign Office call centre was available for those who could not find the advice they required in the Government's online travel advice or from British embassies, he said.
"I know it has been difficult to get through for some travellers," he said.
"To give you an indication of the sheer volume, on average we normally receive 1,000 calls a day to that call centre.
"Last Tuesday, we had nearly 15,000, the highest on record.
"So we boosted our resources, we have redeployed people to assist in the call centre, we've tripled our capacity.
"Yesterday, the call centre answered 99 per cent of calls and helped thousands of British travellers get the answers they need."
Mr Raab said airlines would be responsible for getting passengers home where commercial routes remain an option.
"That means offering alternative flights at little to no cost where routes have been cancelled, and it means allowing passengers to change tickets - including between carriers.
"So for those still in those countries where commercial options are still available: don't wait. Don't run the risk of getting stranded. The airlines are standing by to help you - please book your tickets as soon as possible."
He said the virus posed the greatest global challenge in a generation.
Mr Raab revealed that, as of today, 134,946 people had been tested for coronavirus, with 112,805 testing negative and 22,141 positive. Of those who did have the virus, 1,408 had died.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Pep discusses TTA and makes comparison from his time at Leeds

Pep Clotet says that Birmingham City ’ s owners remain very ambitious as he divulged what it ’ s like to work with them .
The Spaniard has worked under Massimo Cellino under boss Garry Monk at Leeds United , and then moved to Oxford United as he jumped into management for the first time in England .
He reunited with Monk under Trillion Trophy Asia at Blues , and eventually succeeded Monk at the helm last summer .
Pep admits that it ’ s been quite a different experience thus far , compared to those stints elsewhere ; he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Manager Eater ’ back in Italy because of how quickly he works his way through bosses - he considers to be similar to the Spanish in the way of thinking , while he was complimentary about the style of ownership brought to the table by the English .
Under the Chinese owners in his current job , Clotet concedes that it took a little time to get used to their way of working , but he sees their long-term thinking .
“ I have had English owners , an Italian ( in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clotet told AS , via Sport Witness .
“ Today it is very important for the coach to understand the culture of the owner in order to work with them .
“ At Leeds , with Cellino ( Italian ) , was a mentality like ours .
With the English , working is relatively easy because they hold roles very well .
“ Instead , the Chinese are very ambitious , they are always thinking about how to improve and it is obviously a very hierarchical culture .
“ This may cause a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then you value it and you have the obligation to know how to work with them .
”

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Pep Clotet says that Birmingham City’s owners remain very ambitious as he divulged what it’s like to work with them.
The Spaniard has worked under Massimo Cellino under boss Garry Monk at Leeds United, and then moved to Oxford United as he jumped into management for the first time in England.
He reunited with Monk under Trillion Trophy Asia at Blues, and eventually succeeded Monk at the helm last summer.
Pep admits that it’s been quite a different experience thus far, compared to those stints elsewhere; he believes that Cellino - infamously known as ‘Manager Eater’ back in Italy because of how quickly he works his way through bosses - he considers to be similar to the Spanish in the way of thinking, while he was complimentary about the style of ownership brought to the table by the English.
Under the Chinese owners in his current job, Clotet concedes that it took a little time to get used to their way of working, but he sees their long-term thinking.
“I have had English owners, an Italian (in Leeds) and now Chinese,” Clotet told AS, via Sport Witness. “Today it is very important for the coach to understand the culture of the owner in order to work with them.
“At Leeds, with Cellino (Italian), was a mentality like ours. With the English, working is relatively easy because they hold roles very well.
“Instead, the Chinese are very ambitious, they are always thinking about how to improve and it is obviously a very hierarchical culture.
“This may cause a bit of a shock at first, but then you value it and you have the obligation to know how to work with them.”


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Aston Villa live as Jack Grealish pictured at scene of car crash

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up to @ @ @ @ @ Villa news and views on Monday , March 30 2020 .
Jack Grealish has been @ @ @ @ @ will keep you up to date with all the latest on that .
We will @ @ @ @ @ the current situation regarding the coronavirus as football continues its temporary hiatus .
Fresh plans @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League to hold matches in a World Cup-style format with one of the @ @ @ @ @ And we shall be keeping you up to date with all the latest transfer news @ @ @ @ @ with us for all the latest news and views from Villa Park .

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Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views on Monday, March 30 2020.
Jack Grealish has been in the news and we will keep you up to date with all the latest on that.
We will also be checking up on the current situation regarding the coronavirus as football continues its temporary hiatus.
Fresh plans were revealed last night for the Premier League to hold matches in a World Cup-style format with one of the locations proposed the Midlands.
And we shall be keeping you up to date with all the latest transfer news regarding Villa.
So stick with us for all the latest news and views from Villa Park.


birminghammail--2020-03-30--Jack Grealish breaks his silence to issue an apology

Jack Grealish has broken his silence to issue an apology for ignoring strict government guidelines imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Aston Villa captain was pictured near the scene of a car crash on Sunday with West Midlands Police confirming they were looking into an incident involving a Range Rover and two parked cars in Mereways , outside the Waterside apartment complex in Dickens Heath .
Pictures show Grealish , in a blue hoodie and slippers , standing next to somebody else on the side of the street .
Watch the astonishing video he posted on Twitter at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not been confirmed who the white Range Rover belongs to , but in a statement police revealed that the driver left details with an eyewitness before leaving on foot .
Police are investigating and intend to talk to the driver of the vehicle .
Grealish was flouting the strict lockdown rules put in place by the government , who have imposed measures preventing the movement of the public while they try to contain the threat of coronavirus .
In a video message on Twitter , the Villa midfielder said : `` Hi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quick video message to say how deeply embarrassed I am by what has happened this weekend .
`` I know it 's a tough time for everyone at the moment being locked in doors for so long .
I just got a call off a friend asking to go round to his ( house ) and I stupidly agreed to do so .
`` I do n't want anyone to make the same mistake I did so I urge everyone to stay at home and follow the rules and guidelines of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I know for a fact I 'll be doing that in the near future now and I urge everyone to do the same .
I hope everyone can I accept my apology and we can move on from this .
`` Hopefully in the near future we can all be out enjoying ourselves again once this has all boiled over .
Cheers guys . ''

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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish apologised yesterday after he was spotted out on Sunday morning.
The 24-year-old was contravening government guidelines imposed to counteract the threat of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson implemented strict measures last week forbidding the general public from leaving their homes unless it was for certain reasons including work, shopping for essential items or to pick up medicine.
Grealish was pictured outside the Waterside apartment complex in Dickens Heath, Solihull only hours after he had issued his own advice to fans telling them to stay at home.
The playmaker has since apologised, though and will be fined and disciplined by the club with reports claiming that the fee will be around £150,000.
It will be donated to the University Hospitals Birmingham charity.
Here's every word of his apology...
"I know it's a tough time for everyone at the moment being locked in doors for so long. I just got a call off a friend asking to go round to his (house) and I stupidly agreed to do so.
"I don't want anyone to make the same mistake I did so I urge everyone to stay at home and follow the rules and guidelines of what we've been asked to do.
"I know for a fact I'll be doing that in the near future now and I urge everyone to do the same. I hope everyone can I accept my apology and we can move on from this.
"Hopefully in the near future we can all be out enjoying ourselves again once this has all boiled over. Cheers guys."


birminghammail--2020-03-30--How Dosthill DJ is cheering up the streets of Tamworth

Dosthill 's resident DJ is hitting the right notes to bring a smile to people ’ s faces during these dark times .
Damien Bate , aged 24 , has cerebral palsy , epilepsy and is also registered blind but he does not let that stop him from doing what he loves the most - listening to and playing music .
With the coronavirus lockdown in force , the Mariah Carey fan has taken to his doorstep to entertain neighbours .
Proud mum Susan Fisher said : “ My son is simply amazing .
He is a very happy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music , he has very good taste as well !
He really is a beautiful soul .
“ He has been given so much to deal with but he gets on with it and lives his life in ways we could never do .
He doesn ’ t moan about what fate has given him , he embraces just being alive .
“ We love a party here so Damien has his own DJ unit .
He also loves ambulances and often sits and watches them outside Good Hope for hours .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so Damien could be a paramedic .
“ Sitting out on the front is not only brightening up Dosthill , it ’ s making Damien happy .
It ’ s lovely to be able to smile and make people forget what ’ s happening even if it is just for a second.
” Explaining how it all came about , she said : “ Damien has a team of four carers who are absolutely amazing with him .
He is normally out with them during the day as we like him to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupy him is constant so when Boris told us to stay in for 12 weeks I decided to put Damien out on the drive and do what he loves best - listen to music and watch cars .
We decided to play a request every day.
” So far songs have included We are Family by Sister Sledge , I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor , All You Need Is Love by The Beatles and Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton .
Susan added : “ He loves Mariah Carey , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary Cary .
He also likes George Michael and Usher and is always playing Mamma Mia by Abba .
”

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Dosthill's resident DJ is hitting the right notes to bring a smile to people’s faces during these dark times.
Damien Bate, aged 24, has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and is also registered blind but he does not let that stop him from doing what he loves the most - listening to and playing music.
With the coronavirus lockdown in force, the Mariah Carey fan has taken to his doorstep to entertain neighbours.
Proud mum Susan Fisher said: “My son is simply amazing. He is a very happy and funny young man. He loves his music, he has very good taste as well! He really is a beautiful soul.
“He has been given so much to deal with but he gets on with it and lives his life in ways we could never do. He doesn’t moan about what fate has given him, he embraces just being alive.
“We love a party here so Damien has his own DJ unit. He also loves ambulances and often sits and watches them outside Good Hope for hours. I had the unit made into an ambulance so Damien could be a paramedic.
“Sitting out on the front is not only brightening up Dosthill, it’s making Damien happy. It’s lovely to be able to smile and make people forget what’s happening even if it is just for a second.”
Explaining how it all came about, she said: “Damien has a team of four carers who are absolutely amazing with him. He is normally out with them during the day as we like him to be out and about.
“Trying to occupy him is constant so when Boris told us to stay in for 12 weeks I decided to put Damien out on the drive and do what he loves best - listen to music and watch cars. We decided to play a request every day.”
So far songs have included We are Family by Sister Sledge, I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, All You Need Is Love by The Beatles and Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton.
Susan added: “He loves Mariah Carey, she is his favourite! He calls her Mary Cary. He also likes George Michael and Usher and is always playing Mamma Mia by Abba.”