birminghammail--2020-07-17--Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies at city home

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a city home .
The 47-year-old man was discovered with fatal injuries in Bamville Road , Alum Rock on Wednesday night , July 15 .
Paramedics tried to resuscitate the man , but he was pronounced dead at the scene .
A post-mortem is due to take place today , Friday , July 17 , to establish how he died .
A woman , aged 47 , was arrested on suspicion of his murder and remained in custody for questioning .
A West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigating after a man was found with fatal injuries in Bamville Road , Alum Rock , last night ( 15 July ) .
`` Paramedics were unable to resuscitate the 47-year-old , and he was declared deceased at the scene .
`` His death is being treated as unexplained and forensic experts have sealed off the property for examination .
`` A 47-year-old woman was arrested from the same property on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody for questioning .
`` A post mortem examination will take place tomorrow ( 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died . ''

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a city home.
The 47-year-old man was discovered with fatal injuries in Bamville Road, Alum Rock on Wednesday night, July 15.
Paramedics tried to resuscitate the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem is due to take place today, Friday, July 17, to establish how he died.
A woman, aged 47, was arrested on suspicion of his murder and remained in custody for questioning.
A West Midlands Police statement reads: "We are investigating after a man was found with fatal injuries in Bamville Road, Alum Rock on 15 July.
"Paramedics were unable to resuscitate the 47-year-old, and he was declared deceased at the scene.
"His death is being treated as unexplained and forensic experts have sealed off the property for examination.
"A 47-year-old woman was arrested from the same property on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody for questioning.
"A post mortem examination will take place on 17 July to establish how the man died."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Martin Keown reveals Man Utd regret in Jude Bellingham saga

Martin Keown believes Jude Bellingham will return to English football before too long – but has expressed regret the Birmingham City sensation is leaving for the Bundesliga .
The former Aston Villa and Arsenal defender says he would rather have seen the 17-year-old sign for Manchester United than leave for Borussia Dortmund .
Speaking on talkSPORT the pundit outlined how impressed he has been with ‘ remarkable ’ Bellingham – who is on the brink of a big money move to BVB .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reputation for Dortmund to bring these young kids through on a conveyor belt , give them opportunities to play them and give them their heads , ” Keown told talkSPORT .
“ I just feel a bit disappointed that Jude Bellingham has had to go to Germany to do this and couldn ’ t find a place at one of the top clubs in England .
“ I am pretty certain the other teams were clamouring for him , he seems a very level headed individual , he knew what he wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I just like to see the best players in England , who are English .
There is no doubt about that .
“ I do feel we need to widen our horizons a little bit as we had many players going abroad for a time but nonetheless I do see this as a quick stop , that he goes to a foreign country and then comes back again the finished article .
“ He has played 39 games this year , that is remarkable in itself , he is a strong young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still developing , can play in a succession of different positions and let ’ s see , let ’ s wish him well .
“ I would have loved to have seen him play in the Premier League , I think Manchester United were keen to get him .
“ He may have looked at the first team for Manchester United and thought ‘ Where am I going to get a game ?
Am I better going to Dortmund ?
’ “ I understand that too , let ’ s hope one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League .
“ It ’ s a shame Manchester United could have impressed him enough to take him there.
” The BBC claim his £26million transfer - a world record for a 17-year-old - will be confirmed after the weekend .
They cite Dortmund ’ s impressive record of developing young players like Jadon Sancho and Christian Pulisic and their certain presence in the Champions League as decisive factors in his decision .

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Martin Keown believes Jude Bellingham will return to English football before too long – but has expressed regret the Birmingham City sensation is leaving for the Bundesliga.
The former Aston Villa and Arsenal defender says he would rather have seen the 17-year-old sign for Manchester United than leave for Borussia Dortmund.
Speaking on talkSPORT the pundit outlined how impressed he has been with ‘remarkable’ Bellingham – who is on the brink of a big money move to BVB.
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“There is a reputation for Dortmund to bring these young kids through on a conveyor belt, give them opportunities to play them and give them their heads,” Keown told talkSPORT.
“I just feel a bit disappointed that Jude Bellingham has had to go to Germany to do this and couldn’t find a place at one of the top clubs in England.
“I am pretty certain the other teams were clamouring for him, he seems a very level headed individual, he knew what he wanted.
“There are lots of positives but I just like to see the best players in England, who are English. There is no doubt about that.
“I do feel we need to widen our horizons a little bit as we had many players going abroad for a time but nonetheless I do see this as a quick stop, that he goes to a foreign country and then comes back again the finished article.
“He has played 39 games this year, that is remarkable in itself, he is a strong young man, nearly six foot, he is still developing, can play in a succession of different positions and let’s see, let’s wish him well.
“I would have loved to have seen him play in the Premier League, I think Manchester United were keen to get him.
“He may have looked at the first team for Manchester United and thought ‘Where am I going to get a game? Am I better going to Dortmund?’
“I understand that too, let’s hope one day we see him back in the Premier League.
“It’s a shame Manchester United could have impressed him enough to take him there.”
The BBC claim his £26million transfer - a world record for a 17-year-old - will be confirmed after the weekend.
They cite Dortmund’s impressive record of developing young players like Jadon Sancho and Christian Pulisic and their certain presence in the Champions League as decisive factors in his decision.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--The Government's timetable for ending what's left of the lockdown

The Government has set out plans to end what 's left of the lockdown , following Boris Johnson 's Friday morning press conference .
Mr Johnson said he was giving the NHS an extra £3bn to prepare for a possible increase in coronavirus cases in the winter .
But he said : `` Even as we plan for the worst , I strongly believe we should also hope for the best .
That means looking ahead with optimism – now extending our plan to lift the remaining national measures which have restricted our lives since March so we can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
And here 's how the Government plans to lift the remaining restrictions - as long as the virus remains under control .
From 1 August , the Government will take the following steps : • Give employers more discretion on how they ensure employees can work safely .
Working from home is one way to do this , but workplaces can also be made safe by following COVID-19 Secure guidelines .
• Reopen most remaining leisure settings , namely bowling , skating rinks and casinos , accompanied by COVID-19 Secure guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities and settings such as nightclubs , which will be kept under review .
• Enable the restart of indoor performances to a live audience , in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines .
• Enable all close contact services to resume , including any treatments on the face such as eyebrow threading or make-up application , working closely with the sector and public health experts to ensure this can be done as safely as possible and in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines .
• Carry out pilots in venues with a range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from different places , including sports stadia and business events .
The pilots , some of which will begin in late July , will be carefully monitored and evaluated to inform future decisions on any further relaxation of the rules .
If plans progress in line with expectations , pilots will expand to build up to and prepare for a full , socially distanced return in the autumn .
• Enable wedding receptions ; sit-down meals for no more than 30 people , subject to COVID-19 Secure guidelines .
Over time , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for other purposes can be made possible and when larger wedding receptions can take place .
Schools , nurseries and colleges will open for all children and young people on a full-time basis .
Schools , nurseries and colleges will put in place protective measures to minimise the risks to children and teachers and reduce the risk of transmission .
This includes keeping children and young people in consistent class or year groups and encouraging older children to keep their distance from each other and staff where possible .
Bring back audiences in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and allow conferences and other business events to recommence in a COVID-19 Secure way .
Possibly end the outstanding measures and allow `` a more significant return to normality . ''
This would start with removing the need for social distancing , while retaining limited mitigations like face coverings and plastic screens in shops .

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The Government has set out plans to end what's left of the lockdown, following Boris Johnson's Friday morning press conference.
Mr Johnson said he was giving the NHS an extra £3bn to prepare for a possible increase in coronavirus cases in the winter.
But he said: "Even as we plan for the worst, I strongly believe we should also hope for the best. That means looking ahead with optimism – now extending our plan to lift the remaining national measures which have restricted our lives since March so we can get back to something closer to normal life."
And here's how the Government plans to lift the remaining restrictions - as long as the virus remains under control.
From 1 August, the Government will take the following steps:
Give employers more discretion on how they ensure employees can work safely. Working from home is one way to do this, but workplaces can also be made safe by following COVID-19 Secure guidelines.
Reopen most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, skating rinks and casinos, accompanied by COVID-19 Secure guidelines. This will not include particularly high-risk activities and settings such as nightclubs, which will be kept under review.
Enable the restart of indoor performances to a live audience, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines.
Enable all close contact services to resume, including any treatments on the face such as eyebrow threading or make-up application, working closely with the sector and public health experts to ensure this can be done as safely as possible and in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines.
Carry out pilots in venues with a range of sizes of crowds, particularly where congregating from different places, including sports stadia and business events. The pilots, some of which will begin in late July, will be carefully monitored and evaluated to inform future decisions on any further relaxation of the rules. If plans progress in line with expectations, pilots will expand to build up to and prepare for a full, socially distanced return in the autumn.
Enable wedding receptions; sit-down meals for no more than 30 people, subject to COVID-19 Secure guidelines. Over time, we will assess whether gatherings of this type for other purposes can be made possible and when larger wedding receptions can take place.
In September:
Schools, nurseries and colleges will open for all children and young people on a full-time basis. Schools, nurseries and colleges will put in place protective measures to minimise the risks to children and teachers and reduce the risk of transmission. This includes keeping children and young people in consistent class or year groups and encouraging older children to keep their distance from each other and staff where possible.
From October 1:
Bring back audiences in stadia - such as football matches - and allow conferences and other business events to recommence in a COVID-19 Secure way.
From November:
Possibly end the outstanding measures and allow "a more significant return to normality." This would start with removing the need for social distancing, while retaining limited mitigations like face coverings and plastic screens in shops.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Teenagers threatened with knife in terrifying Tamworth robbery attempt

Three teenagers were threatened with a knife and one was hurt in a terrifying attempted robbery at Tamworth Castle Grounds @ @ @ @ @ two 15-year-old girls were approached by a man and threatened with a knife in an @ @ @ @ @ Owen ’ s Cycles at around 4pm .
One of the girls intervened but was @ @ @ @ @ suffering a minor facial injury .
The suspect , who was wearing a black top @ @ @ @ @ black mask , made off towards the castle grounds in the direction of the white @ @ @ @ @ Police say : `` Detectives are appealing for information after three teenagers were threatened with @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday ( 15 July ) .
`` Anyone with information or may have seen anything @ @ @ @ @ Police on Facebook or Twitter or call 101 quoting incident number 428 of 15 July @

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Three teenagers were threatened with a knife and one was hurt in a terrifying attempted robbery at Tamworth Castle Grounds.
A 16-year-old boy and two 15-year-old girls were approached by a man and threatened with a knife in an attempted robbery near to Dave Owen’s Cycles at around 4pm.
One of the girls intervened but was grabbed around the face, suffering a minor facial injury.
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The suspect, who was wearing a black top, black gloves and a black mask, made off towards the castle grounds in the direction of the white footbridge empty handed.
Staffordshire Police say: "Detectives are appealing for information after three teenagers were threatened with a knife in Tamworth on Wednesday (15 July).
"Anyone with information or may have seen anything is asked to message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter or call 101 quoting incident number 428 of 15 July.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Man 'critical' after being stabbed during attempted robbery

A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in a village near Worcester .
The 46-year-old was attacked in Kempsey yesterday ( Thursday July 16 ) and was today in hospital in a critical condition .
Police went to the scene in the High Street , close to the junction with Church Street , at 5.10pm yesterday .
They found the victim with `` significant injuries '' to his torso .
They believe he was the victim of an attempted robbery and are appealing for witnesses - especially anyone who has mobile phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a number of witnesses and are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen what happened and the events leading up it .
Detective Sergeant Daniel Fenn , from West Mercia Police , said : “ Unfortunately a man in his 40s has significant injuries after being stabbed on the High Street in Kempsey yesterday evening .
“ We are appealing for any information in particular any CCTV , mobile phone videos , vehicle dash cam or photos of the incident that may help us with our investigation .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we will have our safer Neighbourhood Team in the area throughout the day and would encourage anyone with any concerns or information to speak to them.
” Police have arrested four people over the incident .
A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and GBH .
Two women aged 29 and 18 , and a man aged 34 , have all been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and are in police custody .
Anybody with information can contact police via the report function on www.westmercia.police.uk , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , quoting incident 530_i_ of Thursday 16 July .

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A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in a village near Worcester.
The 46-year-old was attacked in Kempsey yesterday (Thursday July 16) and was today in hospital in a critical condition.
Police went to the scene in the High Street, close to the junction with Church Street, at 5.10pm yesterday. They found the victim with "significant injuries" to his torso.
They believe he was the victim of an attempted robbery and are appealing for witnesses - especially anyone who has mobile phone or dashcam footage.
Detectives believe there are a number of witnesses and are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen what happened and the events leading up it.
Detective Sergeant Daniel Fenn, from West Mercia Police, said: “Unfortunately a man in his 40s has significant injuries after being stabbed on the High Street in Kempsey yesterday evening.
“We are appealing for any information in particular any CCTV, mobile phone videos, vehicle dash cam or photos of the incident that may help us with our investigation.
"I would also like to reassure the community that we will have our safer Neighbourhood Team in the area throughout the day and would encourage anyone with any concerns or information to speak to them.”
Police have arrested four people over the incident.
A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and GBH. Two women aged 29 and 18, and a man aged 34, have all been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and are in police custody.
Anybody with information can contact police via the report function on www.westmercia.police.uk, by calling 101, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 530_i_ of Thursday 16 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--10 more beauty salon treatments now allowed from August 1

Beauty salons are set to fully reopen from August 1 , according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
The PM made the announcement during Friday 's press briefing from Downing Street .
Speaking from No 10 , the PM announced bowling alleys and casinos could start re-operating again from next month .
And beauty salons and parlours will be allowed to become fully operational once more so eager Brits can FINALLY get their eyebrows done .
`` From August 1 we will reopen most remaining leisure settings , namely bowling , ice-skating rinks , casinos and we will enable close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
Face waxing will once again be allowed , as will eyelash treatments , make-up application , facial treatments and dermarolling .
Dermaplaning will also be allowed , as will microblading , electrolysis on the face , eyebrow treatments and facial piercings - including nose , tongue , eyebrow and lips .
Businesses and venues have stayed shuttered since mid-March , when the coronavirus erupted in the UK , sparking a nationwide lockdown .
But now indoor gyms , tanning salons and massage parlours can re-open , after pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister made the announcement this morning as he updated the nation on how the government plans to get the nation back to as close to normal as possible .
Boris Johnson said the `` real secret '' to avoiding a spike in coronavirus cases will be `` in the common sense and the collective action of the British people '' .
He said : `` If you look at other countries around the world , I must say this in all candour to the British people , look at other countries around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too clearly what could go wrong if we do n't continue to follow the guidance , if we do n't continue to keep this thing under control , because plainly this is a very contagious illness and there are parts of the world where it 's continuing to spike .
`` We do n't want to see that in this country . ''

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Beauty salons are set to fully reopen from August 1, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The PM made the announcement during Friday's press briefing from Downing Street.
Speaking from No 10, the PM announced bowling alleys and casinos could start re-operating again from next month.
And beauty salons and parlours will be allowed to become fully operational once more so eager Brits can FINALLY get their eyebrows done.
"From August 1 we will reopen most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, ice-skating rinks, casinos and we will enable close contact services at beauticians to resume," he said.
Face waxing will once again be allowed, as will eyelash treatments, make-up application, facial treatments and dermarolling.
Dermaplaning will also be allowed, as will microblading, electrolysis on the face, eyebrow treatments and facial piercings - including nose, tongue, eyebrow and lips.
Businesses and venues have stayed shuttered since mid-March, when the coronavirus erupted in the UK, sparking a nationwide lockdown.
But now indoor gyms, tanning salons and massage parlours can re-open, after pubs and hairdressers re-opened earlier this month.
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The Prime Minister made the announcement this morning as he updated the nation on how the government plans to get the nation back to as close to normal as possible.
Boris Johnson said the "real secret" to avoiding a spike in coronavirus cases will be "in the common sense and the collective action of the British people".
He said: "If you look at other countries around the world, I must say this in all candour to the British people, look at other countries around the world - we can see all too clearly what could go wrong if we don't continue to follow the guidance, if we don't continue to keep this thing under control, because plainly this is a very contagious illness and there are parts of the world where it's continuing to spike.
"We don't want to see that in this country."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Aston Villa relegation permutations as West Ham and Watford clash

Dean Smith ’ s men had looked on course for victory - their second in a row - when Ezri Konsa handed them a deserved lead on 72 minutes .
But with the clock ticking down , Walcott headed home to deny the stunned Villans .
Despite the frustration of letting two potentially life-saving points slip through their fingers , Villa are still in the race to avoid the drop .
But , with just two games remaining , their fate is no longer in their own hands .
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Google Play Store and App Store A haul of four points from their last two games has lifted Villa up off the canvas and on to 31 points , although they remain in 19th place in the table .
That means they are level on points with Eddie Howe ’ s Bournemouth in 18th place , but have a marginally poorer goal difference .
Brighton and Hove Albion look safe , their draw with Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference of -16 .
However , West Ham and Watford , both on 34 points , could slip back into real danger if either loses their crunch Friday night showdown at the London Stadium ( 8pm ) .
What it means for Villa Three points for either West Ham or Watford should end their relegation fears heading into the final week of the season .
Neither of them enjoyed a positive return to action back in June , but Watford have rallied in recent weeks to claim vital back-to-back wins over Norwich City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an identical post-lockdown record of two wins from six games , with their successes coming against Chelsea and Norwich .
In theory , a draw would seem the best result for Villa since it keeps both West Ham and Watford within striking distance .
However , in reality , a victory for one or the other probably serves Villa best , but which do they want to see claim three points ?
If the Hammers win by two clear goals that will drag Watford ’ s goal difference down to -23 and leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( GD -27 ) .
And as the Hornets close with games at home to Manchester City and away at Arsenal , they may not add to their overall points tally while seeing their goal difference get even worse .
Then again , West Ham close with games at Manchester United and then entertain Villa at the London Stadium in a potential winner-takes-all finale .
But for that to be a possibility , Villa need Watford to win tonight - and also continue to pick up points themselves .
What if Villa take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham , Watford and Bournemouth will affect Villa ’ s survival hopes , Smith and Co can still have a big say in their own destiny .
They have a home game against Arsenal on Tuesday ( 8.15pm ) when they will need to claim at least a point to give themselves a fighting chance on the last day .
Victory over Mikel Arteta ’ s side would put Villa on the cusp of clawing their way out of the bottom three , but even if West Ham and Watford draw then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their relegation rivals going into the last day .
A draw against Arsenal could also do , as long as Villa beat West Ham on the final day , and hope Bournemouth and Watford lose their remaining games .
Who has the hardest run in ?
The clash between West Ham and Watford will be a huge indicator .
A win essentially keeps one side safe , where a draw does not really help either .
On paper , Watford have the hardest final two games , with Nigel Pearson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City or Europa League-chasing Arsenal , meaning they will be relying on results elsewhere .
Bournemouth ’ s derby with Southampton is do or die for them , although a final-day trip to Everton could yield a shock for Howe .
West Ham have arguably the best run-in with home games against two of their key relegation rivals , but their inconsistency gives Villa a chance .
That ’ s why Smith and Co will be praying results fall their way so that they go to West Ham on the finally day knowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The final day of the Premier League season is here and for Aston Villa the possibility of relegation is still on the cards.
However, Dean Smith's side have put themselves in the box seat to avoid the drop with their 1-0 defeat of Arsenal in midweek.
Trezeguet's now-familiar strike at the back post has put Villa in 17th before a ball is kicked today, with all the fixtures kicking off at 6pm.
Villa know that a win will take care of business if the other two sides involved today. AFC Bournemouth and Watford, drop points.
The mathematics involved means goal difference could play a part if Bournemouth and Watford do somehow beat Everton and Arsenal respectively and with three teams battling for one spot the map to safety does become convoluted.
How it stands
Just three games ago Villa were virtual no hopers and were seven points adrift of safety heading into their match with Crystal Palace. But a points return of seven from nine on offer has dragged Villa back from the abyss.
With one game remaining Villa are 17th in the Premier League, which is just where Smith wants them at this moment in time.
For the first time in a while, Villa's fate lies solely in their own hands. They are the envy of Bournemouth and Watford.
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Final day fixtures
Arsenal vs Watford
Everton vs Bournemouth
West Ham vs Aston Villa
Who has it easiest?
Interestingly, all of the teams involved finish their season away from home. This shouldn't give any of them an advantage though because they have all travelled poorly so far this term.
Villa, Watford and Bournemouth have all taken 10 points from their 18 away league games so far and they've all accrued damaging goal differences.
Despite Arsenal's struggles at Villa Park on Tuesday, everyone will agree that a trip to The Emirates - with or without supporters present - is the most daunting of the final day fixtures.
Villa's win over Arsenal will have given Watford a glimmer of hope and they did beat the Gunners in their own back yard in 2017.
Bournemouth are the outsiders in this race but take on an Everton side who've won just once in their last five matches.
The omens aren't good for Eddie Howe's side given the fact that they've lost in each of their four visits to Goodison Park in the Premier League.
And now to Villa, who take on West Ham at the London Stadium. Just a few weeks ago many anticipated this game to be a survival shoot-out but the Hammers have already confirmed their safety.
David Moyes' men have came into form since the restart, confirming their top-flight status with a draw vs Manchester United last time out.
This is the scenario many Villa fans were hoping for a few short weeks ago. West Ham now have nothing to play for which undoubtedly makes this the 'easiest' fixture on paper.
The final day permutations
Villa will be safe if they draw and Watford don't win.
Villa will be safe if they win by the same or a better margin than Watford.
If all three teams lose by the same margin, Villa will be safe.
If Villa win, Watford need to better their result by two goals to avoid relegation.
The only way Bournemouth can survive is if they win and both Villa and Watford lose.


birminghammail--2020-07-17--#BirminghamYesBirmingham - city reacts after BBC sideswipe

Brilliant photos of Birmingham at its best have flooded social media after a 'sneering ' BBC post riled proud Brummies .
The tweet , quickly taken down after provoking a backlash , has had a positive outcome after it gave people the chance to share their love for the city .
Described variously as `` condescending '' and `` sneering '' , local MPs and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street were among scores of people to express their annoyance , as featured in our story here , about a tweet posted by the @ BBCArchive twitter account .
The account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC library .
On Wednesday it posted an old Midlands Today clip about Birmingham 's bid to host the 1992 Olympics - with this message : '' Birmingham was bidding to host the 1992 Olympic Games .
Yes , Birmingham .
Yes , the Olympic games . ''
It prompted an immediate response from Brummies , furious at the tone of the message .
But Jordan Quinlan , 26 , a city entrepreneur who currently supports businesses in the Jewellery Quarter , took things in a different direction - instead posting images of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BirminghamYesBirmingham More brilliant pictures from across the city showed off the many sides of our wonderful Birmingham .
Photographer Simon Felton , who blogs about Birmingham regeneration and describes himself as a Brummiephile , posted a range of images celebrating the city .
His message was clear : `` Birmingham , an amazing city of 1.1million people that says hello bab , with over 500 parks , a diverse young population that like its motto goes Forward and a thirst to make goods , services and art .
# birminghamyesbirmingham The Birmingham Balti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bowls , designed in Birmingham 's Jewellery Quarter and made in Birmingham .
They tweeted : `` Our Balti bowls continue a unique heritage of immigrant culinary innovation and show British Brummie craftsmanship at its finest .
Proudly made since the 70 ’ s in Birmingham , yes , Birmingham '' Photographer Amy posted amazing shots of city landmarks adding : `` This is Birmingham , Yes , Birmingham .
Big mistake @ BBCArchive Big .
HUGE !
# birminghamyesbirmingham # ThisisBrum `` Content creators at CreateCentral posted : `` This is Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of art , colour , imagination and dedication .
The city filled with passion and creativity like no other .
Brum , we love you .
# birminghamyesbirmingham # createcentraluk While @ XeniaKara_ posted more amazing images and this message : Birmingham , yes Birmingham .
A welcoming , friendly and picturesque city , with a creative , vibrant and diverse community .
There is no place you 'd feel more at home .
# birmingham # birminghamyesbirmingham # thisismycity A West Midlands Police team got in on the act , posting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular city road .
Beth Astington posted four beautiful shots of the city centre , which you can see here .
Adeen Irfan - over on instagram as @ alex_tz78 - gave his own take on the city , posting : `` Birmingham is so much more than the Bullring , the Library or the Jewellery Quarter .
It ’ s a city that beats at the heart of the country with quiet confidence .
A capital of culture , proud of its diversity and its people .
# birminghamYESbirmingham `` Jordan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The tweet was ill phrased and I ’ m sure the BBC Archives team meant no harm by it , but it is indicative of the kind of sneering attitude Brummies are used to receiving about their city from people whose only experience of the place was changing trains at New Street two decades ago .
`` The city has changed enormously over the last few years , almost exclusively for the better , but outdated , negative stereotypes persist .
`` Perhaps these mischaracterisations of the city would not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more significant presence here .
The BBC receives over £900m annually in licence fees from the Midlands but only invests £80m back into the region , so 91 % is spent elsewhere .
`` The Midlands is more than Brum obviously , but as a region we are underrepresented and do n't get value for money .
`` Sadly the BBC are cutting jobs around the UK and many of the fantastic team at BBC Midlands are facing uncertain futures .
If the BBC are serious about representation and still need to cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Midlands instead .
`` The thinking behind posting a few photos was to generate some positivity and fill twitter with photos of Brum so the BBC know what they ’ re missing .
`` Taking the contemptuous ‘ Birmingham , yes , Birmingham ’ from their original tweet and turning it into a hashtag that radiates confidence seemed as good a way as any.
`` Here 's to Birmingham !
Yes , Birmingham .
Join the # BirminghamYesBirmingham hashtag on Twitter Thanks to @ BethAstington @ JordanBHX @ BaltiBowl @ MidWorldMo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AdeenIrfan @ BrumDirty @ salmaisback whose tweets and images are reproduced in this article

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Brilliant photos of Birmingham at its best have flooded social media after a 'sneering' BBC post riled proud Brummies.
The tweet, quickly taken down after provoking a backlash, has had a positive outcome after it gave people the chance to share their love for the city.
Described variously as "condescending" and "sneering", local MPs and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street were among scores of people to express their annoyance, as featured in our story here, about a tweet posted by the @BBCArchive twitter account.
The account shares archive footage and stories from the BBC library. On Wednesday it posted an old Midlands Today clip about Birmingham's bid to host the 1992 Olympics - with this message:
"Birmingham was bidding to host the 1992 Olympic Games. Yes, Birmingham. Yes, the Olympic games."
It prompted an immediate response from Brummies, furious at the tone of the message.
But Jordan Quinlan, 26, Birmingham entrepreneur currently working on a project to support Jewellery Quarter businesses, took things in a different direction - instead posting images of his beloved city with the hashtag #BirminghamYesBirmingham
It caught on.
More brilliant pictures from across the city showed off the many sides of our wonderful Birmingham.
Photographer Simon Felton, who blogs about Birmingham regeneration and describes himself as a Brummiephile, posted a range of images celebrating the city. His message was clear: "Birmingham, an amazing city of 1.1million people that says hello bab, with over 500 parks, a diverse young population that like its motto goes Forward and a thirst to make goods, services and art. #birminghamyesbirmingham
The Birmingham Balti Bowl Co manufacture authentic pressed steel Balti Bowls, designed in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and made in Birmingham. They tweeted: "Our Balti bowls continue a unique heritage of immigrant culinary innovation and show British Brummie craftsmanship at its finest. Proudly made since the 70’s in Birmingham, yes, Birmingham"
Photographer Amy posted amazing shots of city landmarks adding: "This is Birmingham, Yes, Birmingham. Big mistake @BBCArchive Big. HUGE! #birminghamyesbirmingham #ThisisBrum "
Content creators at CreateCentral posted: "This is Birmingham. Yes, Birmingham. The home of art, colour, imagination and dedication. The city filled with passion and creativity like no other. Brum, we love you. #birminghamyesbirmingham #createcentraluk
While @XeniaKara_ posted more amazing images and this message: Birmingham, yes Birmingham. A welcoming, friendly and picturesque city, with a creative, vibrant and diverse community. There is no place you'd feel more at home. #birmingham #birminghamyesbirmingham #thisismycity
A West Midlands Police team got in on the act, posting a supportive tweet and an image of a popular city road.
Beth Astington posted four beautiful shots of the city centre, which you can see here.
Adeen Irfan - over on instagram as @alex_tz78 - gave his own take on the city, posting: "Birmingham is so much more than the Bullring, the Library or the Jewellery Quarter. It’s a city that beats at the heart of the country with quiet confidence. A capital of culture, proud of its diversity and its people. #birminghamYESbirmingham "
Jordan, who got the ball rolling, said: "The tweet was ill phrased and I’m sure the BBC Archives team meant no harm by it, but it is indicative of the kind of sneering attitude Brummies are used to receiving about their city from people whose only experience of the place was changing trains at New Street two decades ago.
"The city has changed enormously over the last few years, almost exclusively for the better, but outdated, negative stereotypes persist.
"Perhaps these mischaracterisations of the city would not be so prevalent if the BBC had a more significant presence here. The BBC receives over £900m annually in licence fees from the Midlands but only invests £80m back into the region, so 91% is spent elsewhere.
"The Midlands is more than Brum obviously, but as a region we are underrepresented and don't get value for money.
"Sadly the BBC are cutting jobs around the UK and many of the fantastic team at BBC Midlands are facing uncertain futures. If the BBC are serious about representation and still need to cut costs they could move London jobs to the Midlands instead.
"The thinking behind posting a few photos was to generate some positivity and fill twitter with photos of Brum so the BBC know what they’re missing.
"Taking the contemptuous ‘Birmingham, yes, Birmingham’ from their original tweet and turning it into a hashtag that radiates confidence seemed as good a way as any. "
Here's to Birmingham! Yes, Birmingham. Join the #BirminghamYesBirmingham hashtag on Twitter
Thanks to @BethAstington @JordanBHX @BaltiBowl @MidWorldMo @AmyElizaPhoto @Feltip1982 @adamhayes900 @triageWMP @AdeenIrfan @BrumDirty @salmaisback whose tweets and images are reproduced in this article


birminghammail--2020-07-17--PlayStation 5 v Xbox Series X: all you need to know

The next generation of console is nearly upon us .
Anticipation is building and an appetite for news , rumours and 'leaks ' is growing .
Excited gamers do not have much longer to wait .
Last month , the PlayStation 5 was officially revealed at a launch event .
Such is the projected demand , Sony are said to doubling production ahead of its upcoming release .
The Xbox Series X meanwhile have scheduled a launch event of their own .
It will take place next Thursday , July 23 with a focus on exclusive Xbox Series X titles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be made available upon its release .
The standard model that comes with an in-built 4K blu-ray disc drive and the 'digital edition ' without the drive .
The digital edition will likely be available at a reduced price , which could prove to be bad news for Microsoft who - despite offering this for the Xbox One - have no plans , as yet , for one on the Xbox Series X .
While no official release date has yet been set for either console , each are expected to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December later this year .
It is still a tad too early for pre-orders too - although you can 'Register Your Interest ' for the Xbox Series X today through GAME or Currys PC World .
Alternatively , you can register your interest for the PS5 through Currys PC World or through ShopTo.net .
Which console will be better ?
As always , consoles generally come down to a matter of personal preference .
Comparing the specifications of the two side-by-side , we see that both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8K resolution .
In terms of speed , the PS5 has its counterpart beat but the difference - particularly for casual gamers - is likely to be negligible .
In the early stages of a new consoles release , one important factor to take into consideration is backwards compatability .
This is an area that the Series X has the PS5 beaten .
While Sony say that an 'overwhelming majority ' of PS4 games will be playable on the PS5 , Microsoft have already confirmed all Xbox One titles will be playable on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will be made exclusive for the PS5 upon its release will be Spider-Man : Miles Morales , Horizon 2 : Forbidden West , Gran Turismo 3 , Demon 's Souls and the latest in the popular Little Big Planet Series , Sackboy : A Big Adventure .
Over on the Series X meanwhile , the most talked about exclusives are Halo Infinite , Scorn and The Ascent .
A few titles will be available across both consoles upon launch including Rainbow Six Siege and Fortnite .
Gamers will also be excited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their current consoles to its limits including Red Dead Redemption 2 , Call of Duty : Warzone and others still scheduled for release like Assassin 's Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077 .

The next generation of console is nearly upon us.
Anticipation is building and an appetite for news, rumours and 'leaks' is growing. Excited gamers do not have much longer to wait.
Last month, the PlayStation 5 was officially revealed at a launch event. Such is the projected demand, Sony are said to doubling production ahead of its upcoming release.
The Xbox Series X meanwhile have scheduled a launch event of their own. It will take place next Thursday, July 23 with a focus on exclusive Xbox Series X titles.
Two separate editions of the PS5 will be made available upon its release. The standard model that comes with an in-built 4K blu-ray disc drive and the 'digital edition' without the drive.
The digital edition will likely be available at a reduced price, which could prove to be bad news for Microsoft who - despite offering this for the Xbox One - have no plans, as yet, for one on the Xbox Series X.
Release dates and pre-orders
While no official release date has yet been set for either console, each are expected to be available to the public between October and December later this year.
It is still a tad too early for pre-orders too - although you can 'Register Your Interest' for the Xbox Series X today through GAME or Currys PC World.
Alternatively, you can register your interest for the PS5 through Currys PC World or through ShopTo.net.
Which console will be better?
As always, consoles generally come down to a matter of personal preference.
Comparing the specifications of the two side-by-side, we see that both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X have the capability to support up to 8K resolution. In terms of speed, the PS5 has its counterpart beat but the difference - particularly for casual gamers - is likely to be negligible.
In the early stages of a new consoles release, one important factor to take into consideration is backwards compatability. This is an area that the Series X has the PS5 beaten.
While Sony say that an 'overwhelming majority' of PS4 games will be playable on the PS5, Microsoft have already confirmed all Xbox One titles will be playable on the Series X.
Among the games that will be made exclusive for the PS5 upon its release will be Spider-Man: Miles Morales , Horizon 2: Forbidden West , Gran Turismo 3 , Demon's Souls and the latest in the popular Little Big Planet Series, Sackboy: A Big Adventure .
Over on the Series X meanwhile, the most talked about exclusives are Halo Infinite , Scorn and The Ascent .
A few titles will be available across both consoles upon launch including Rainbow Six Siege and Fortnite .
Gamers will also be excited to play eighth -generation titles that have stretched their current consoles to its limits including Red Dead Redemption 2 , Call of Duty: Warzone and others still scheduled for release like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077 .


birminghammail--2020-07-17--The latest winners in Lichfield Camera Club's lockdown competition

Lichfield Camera Club are into the third week of the fourth round of their lockdown photo competition .
Photographers at the club have found a way of keeping themselves active despite the lockdown and have formed a photography league which allows them to enter their images .
The leagues aim to keep members ’ photographic skills ticking over until normal meetings can be resumed .
Each participating member enters one image each week which is judged by fellow members with points being awarded .
And to liven things up , they are promoting and relegating members in each league at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the top week three images in each league as judged by members from the other two leagues .
In league one , Anne Anderson took first place with ‘ Box of Roses ’ .
This is a stunningly beautiful image lit by a soft , diffused light that brings out the wonderful tonal range of the roses .
The flowers are delightfully arranged to give a range of different angles and they stand out superbly against the dark background .
As Anne explained : “ I took the image a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden that were nearly over .
I arranged the roses in an old wooden box against a black velvet back drop .
`` I used natural window light and a reflector to create a ‘ mystic light ’ effect which highlights the roses and draws the viewers ’ eyes into the image.
” Rob Ings took second place with ‘ Splash ’ A camera club spokesperson said : “ Rob has shown in previous weeks that he is prepared to experiment and innovate .
`` The result is this great image that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all directions .
`` The changed orientation of the strawberry in each image adds further interest and the delicate reflection in the surface of the table completes a remarkable image.
” Rob added : “ Splash was shot with two flash guns set at 1/800sec with soft boxes .
Camera settings were 1/8 sec , F 22 , ISO 200 and I used a tripod with remote trigger .
`` Using a black base and black background I took three images and then put them together in Photoshop .
A little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strawberries in the right place to generate the splash .
This was my first effort with speed flash , - a very pleasing outcome.
” ‘ Focused Vision ’ by Brian Edmonds took third place .
Brian has brilliantly captured the intense , concentrated look of the eagle , explains a club spokesperson .
The detail in the bird ’ s head is very impressive with the eye perfectly in focus .
The strong diagonal line of the back and negative space above ensures perfect framing and the subject really stands out against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ The bird is a Steppe Eagle which is a bird of prey that ’ s usually resides in the eastern areas of Europe .
`` It is a beautiful bird and I took the shot on my first organised photography course a good few years ago .
“ I tried to have the eye as the main focus point and a blurred background ” In league two , Lorraine Bootham took first place with ‘ Not A Very High Jump ’ .
Lorraine ’ s shot of the dolphin cresting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to shoot a moving subject .
This perfectly sharp image needed technical mastery of the camera ’ s settings .
As Lorraine explained : “ This picture was taken in Florida .
It is great to see a beautiful creature behaving totally naturally in the wild .
The dolphins choose whether to follow the boat and they use the wake to massage their skin .
I have the camera set on multi shot mode to capture the perfect shot.
” Taking second was ‘ Ships That Pass in The Night ’ by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It is the brilliant colours and wonderful sharpness that makes this such an attractive image .
`` Ivan has captured the ship in stunning detail and had brilliantly handled the demanding tonal range in the image .
`` The stern of the ship and its reflection sit nicely on a vertical third and the image is beautifully framed against the wonderful red sky whose colour is picked out in the border to complete a great image.
” ‘ Still Waters ’ by Sue Freeman took third place .
Sue has captured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image .
The letterbox crop works extremely well giving a sense of breadth to the landscape with the boat and foreground adding depth .
The triangular lines formed by the foreground , spit of land and reflection of the forest give the image great structure .
Sue said : “ The picture was taken at Loch Peallach near Tobermory on the Isle of Mull .
The wind was very calm that evening , giving some lovely reflections .
It was my first visit to Mull and I absolutely loved it there.
” In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top spot with ‘ Lovers on Wilderness Beach ’ .
This is a beautifully observed piece of candid photography , said a club spokesperson .
“ The interaction between the two people has been well captured as they stroll along a deserted beach and there is lovely soft sunlight that gives an ethereal quality to the image while being sufficient to create good shadows .
`` The mood is further enhanced by the headland in the background , just visible through the sea spray.
” Kevin added : “ The image was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Africa , at 4pm in April 2019 .
My wife and I went out for a walk along the beach .
“ At times like this I always have my Canon G9X compact in case an interesting photo opportunity comes up .
`` We followed this couple at a distance and I waited for them to be in the right position and discretely took several shots of them whilst walking behind them , this was the best of the bunch .
The crashing sea made a lot of spray , naturally softening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wine ’ by Tony Stainer was second .
This is a great example of “ street photography ” a genre that has been sadly absent during lockdown .
Tony has beautifully captured the expressions on the men ’ s faces as the one on the right expresses his views on some unknown subject .
The man bottom right , whose face we can not see , adds a pleasing extra dimension to the ensemble .
Tony explained : “ Whilst in London ’ s Soho Square at a street entertainers ’ competition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chatting and enjoying life in the sunshine .
In post photo editing I changed the picture into black and white , added some grain and a vignette to complete this photograph.
” David Eaton took third place with ‘ Groyns and the Sun ’ s Geometric Shadow ’ A club spokesperson said : “ This is a very pleasing example of minimalist photography .
The repetitive lines of the groynes and their shadows form an attractive geometric pattern .
“ A strong diagonal line from the bottom left hand corner of the image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative space to the right of the image .
Next week is the final week of Round Four and will have the theme of Monochrome .
To view all entries in the Lichfield Camera Club Leagues go to www.lichfieldcameraclub.org

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Lichfield Camera Club are into the third week of the fourth round of their lockdown photo competition.
Photographers at the club have found a way of keeping themselves active despite the lockdown and have formed a photography league which allows them to enter their images.
The leagues aim to keep members’ photographic skills ticking over until normal meetings can be resumed.
Each participating member enters one image each week which is judged by fellow members with points being awarded.
And to liven things up, they are promoting and relegating members in each league at the end of each round.
Here are the top week three images in each league as judged by members from the other two leagues.
In league one, Anne Anderson took first place with ‘Box of Roses’.
This is a stunningly beautiful image lit by a soft, diffused light that brings out the wonderful tonal range of the roses.
The flowers are delightfully arranged to give a range of different angles and they stand out superbly against the dark background.
A pin line border in pink completes this exceptional image.
As Anne explained: “I took the image a couple of years ago using some roses from the garden that were nearly over. I arranged the roses in an old wooden box against a black velvet back drop.
"I used natural window light and a reflector to create a ‘mystic light’ effect which highlights the roses and draws the viewers’ eyes into the image.”
Rob Ings took second place with ‘Splash’
A camera club spokesperson said: “Rob has shown in previous weeks that he is prepared to experiment and innovate.
"The result is this great image that is full of dynamism with liquid droplets flying in all directions.
"The changed orientation of the strawberry in each image adds further interest and the delicate reflection in the surface of the table completes a remarkable image.”
Rob added: “Splash was shot with two flash guns set at 1/800sec with soft boxes. Camera settings were 1/8 sec, F 22, ISO 200 and I used a tripod with remote trigger.
"Using a black base and black background I took three images and then put them together in Photoshop. A little bit of luck was needed to get the strawberries in the right place to generate the splash. This was my first effort with speed flash, - a very pleasing outcome.”
‘Focused Vision’ by Brian Edmonds took third place.
Brian has brilliantly captured the intense, concentrated look of the eagle, explains a club spokesperson.
The detail in the bird’s head is very impressive with the eye perfectly in focus.
The strong diagonal line of the back and negative space above ensures perfect framing and the subject really stands out against the dark, defocused background.
Brian added: “The bird is a Steppe Eagle which is a bird of prey that’s usually resides in the eastern areas of Europe.
"It is a beautiful bird and I took the shot on my first organised photography course a good few years ago.
“I tried to have the eye as the main focus point and a blurred background”
In league two, Lorraine Bootham took first place with ‘Not A Very High Jump’.
Lorraine’s shot of the dolphin cresting the waves is a great demonstration of how to shoot a moving subject. This perfectly sharp image needed technical mastery of the camera’s settings.
As Lorraine explained: “This picture was taken in Florida. It is great to see a beautiful creature behaving totally naturally in the wild. The dolphins choose whether to follow the boat and they use the wake to massage their skin. I have the camera set on multi shot mode to capture the perfect shot.”
Taking second was ‘Ships That Pass in The Night’ by Ivan Shaw.
A club spokesperson said: “It is the brilliant colours and wonderful sharpness that makes this such an attractive image.
"Ivan has captured the ship in stunning detail and had brilliantly handled the demanding tonal range in the image.
"The stern of the ship and its reflection sit nicely on a vertical third and the image is beautifully framed against the wonderful red sky whose colour is picked out in the border to complete a great image.”
‘Still Waters’ by Sue Freeman took third place.
Sue has captured a scene of wonderful tranquility in this image. The letterbox crop works extremely well giving a sense of breadth to the landscape with the boat and foreground adding depth.
The triangular lines formed by the foreground, spit of land and reflection of the forest give the image great structure.
Sue said: “The picture was taken at Loch Peallach near Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. The wind was very calm that evening, giving some lovely reflections. It was my first visit to Mull and I absolutely loved it there.”
In league three, Kevin Terry took the top spot with ‘Lovers on Wilderness Beach’.
This is a beautifully observed piece of candid photography, said a club spokesperson. “The interaction between the two people has been well captured as they stroll along a deserted beach and there is lovely soft sunlight that gives an ethereal quality to the image while being sufficient to create good shadows.
"The mood is further enhanced by the headland in the background, just visible through the sea spray.”
Kevin added: “The image was taken at Wilderness Beach, Western Cape, South Africa, at 4pm in April 2019. My wife and I went out for a walk along the beach.
“At times like this I always have my Canon G9X compact in case an interesting photo opportunity comes up.
"We followed this couple at a distance and I waited for them to be in the right position and discretely took several shots of them whilst walking behind them, this was the best of the bunch. The crashing sea made a lot of spray, naturally softening the horizon.”
‘Last the Summer Wine’ by Tony Stainer was second.
This is a great example of “street photography” a genre that has been sadly absent during lockdown.
Tony has beautifully captured the expressions on the men’s faces as the one on the right expresses his views on some unknown subject.
The man bottom right, whose face we cannot see, adds a pleasing extra dimension to the ensemble.
Tony explained: “Whilst in London’s Soho Square at a street entertainers’ competition, I spotted this small group of men chatting and enjoying life in the sunshine. In post photo editing I changed the picture into black and white, added some grain and a vignette to complete this photograph.”
David Eaton took third place with ‘Groyns and the Sun’s Geometric Shadow’
A club spokesperson said: “This is a very pleasing example of minimalist photography. The repetitive lines of the groynes and their shadows form an attractive geometric pattern.
“A strong diagonal line from the bottom left hand corner of the image draws the eye towards the sea and negative space to the right of the image.
Next week is the final week of Round Four and will have the theme of Monochrome.
To view all entries in the Lichfield Camera Club Leagues go to www.lichfieldcameraclub.org


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Boris Johnson tells Wolves fans when they will return to Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans could be allowed back inside Molineux by October , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed .
Johnson has announced plans to open up stadiums to host large-scale events in October and wants the UK to return to 'normality ' by Christmas .
The Premier League restarted in June after a three-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic but supporters have n't been allowed inside stadiums .
All of Wolves ' matches since the restart have been played behind-closed-doors but Johnson has now outlined plans for supporters to return safely by October .
Johnson , discussing his latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up stadiums provided it is safe for those attending .
He said : `` From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadiums .
`` It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas .
`` If we continue to pull together , as we have done so far , I know we can beat this virus : hoping for the best , but planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long , hard fight against coronavirus . ''

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Wolverhampton Wanderers fans could be allowed back inside Molineux by October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed.
Johnson has announced plans to open up stadiums to host large-scale events in October and wants the UK to return to 'normality' by Christmas.
The Premier League restarted in June after a three-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic but supporters haven't been allowed inside stadiums.
All of Wolves' matches since the restart have been played behind-closed-doors but Johnson has now outlined plans for supporters to return safely by October.
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Johnson, discussing his latest plans, revealed his intention to open up stadiums provided it is safe for those attending.
He said: "From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadiums.
"It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas.
"If we continue to pull together, as we have done so far, I know we can beat this virus: hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, and it’s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long, hard fight against coronavirus."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--The places still banned from re-opening after Boris Johnson speech

Boris Johnson today he hoped for a “ more significant return to normality by November ” , as he announced further reopening of the economy .
He said : “ From August 1 , we will reopen most remaining leisure settings , namely bowling , skating rings , casinos and we will enable close contact services , beauticians to resume . ''
But he added : “ Nightclubs , soft play areas - sadly - need to remain closed for now , although this will be kept under review .
“ We will restart indoor performances to a live audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we will also pilot larger gatherings in venues like sport stadia , with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn .
“ We will also allow wedding receptions for up to 30 people.
” He added : “ It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November , at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas.
” Bowling alleys , skating rinks , casinos and beauty salons can all reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to 30 people also allowed .
From today public transport will be available to everyone in England - although alternative modes of transport are still encouraged .
In a question from the public , Mr Johnson was asked if he planned to scrap the one-metre rule when two households meet , so grandparents can provide childcare and help more people return to work .
The Prime Minister said in that circumstance grandparents would count as part of the “ bubble ” formed with two households indoors , so those childcare arrangements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think what we ’ re trying to say about the one-metre rule generally , and social distancing generally , is that clearly looking through to the spring , looking through to the long-term impacts that social distancing will continue to have on many sectors of the UK economy , what we ’ re saying is that we hope that by November at the earliest , if we can continue to make progress in our struggle against the virus then it may , may conceivably be possible to move away from the social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other things by that time .
“ That is entirely conditional , as I say , on our ability to continue to keep the virus under control .
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Boris Johnson today he hoped for a “more significant return to normality by November”, as he announced further reopening of the economy.
He said: “From August 1, we will reopen most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, skating rings, casinos and we will enable close contact services, beauticians to resume."
But he added: “Nightclubs, soft play areas - sadly - need to remain closed for now, although this will be kept under review.
“We will restart indoor performances to a live audience, subject to the success of pilots, and we will also pilot larger gatherings in venues like sport stadia, with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn.
“We will also allow wedding receptions for up to 30 people.”
He added: “It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November, at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas.”
Bowling alleys, skating rinks, casinos and beauty salons can all reopen from August 1, with wedding receptions of up to 30 people also allowed.
From today public transport will be available to everyone in England - although alternative modes of transport are still encouraged.
In a question from the public, Mr Johnson was asked if he planned to scrap the one-metre rule when two households meet, so grandparents can provide childcare and help more people return to work.
The Prime Minister said in that circumstance grandparents would count as part of the “bubble” formed with two households indoors, so those childcare arrangements could continue.
He added: “I think what we’re trying to say about the one-metre rule generally, and social distancing generally, is that clearly looking through to the spring, looking through to the long-term impacts that social distancing will continue to have on many sectors of the UK economy, what we’re saying is that we hope that by November at the earliest, if we can continue to make progress in our struggle against the virus then it may, may conceivably be possible to move away from the social distancing measures, from the one-metre rule and other things by that time.
“That is entirely conditional, as I say, on our ability to continue to keep the virus under control.”


birminghammail--2020-07-17--PM tells West Brom fans when they can return to The Hawthorns

Boris Johnson expects fans to be back in football stadiums from October in England , as he continues to ease lockdown measures .
That means West Brom supporters could be allowed back into The Hawthorns early into next season - which is expected to kick-off in early September .
That will be huge news both to Albion fans and the club who will be delighted to see the turnstiles ticking again .
By the time the current campaign ends - when QPR visit an empty Hawthorns next Wednesday , supporters will have missed nine Championship matches because of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brom newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here If the plans do come to fruition - Albion will hope to start next season in the Premier League - and can go a long way to achieving that with victory over Huddersfield this evening .
The prime minister also unveiled a series of measures including allowing councils to put in place “ local stay at home orders ” , closing certain premises and restricting transport in the event of a spike in cases .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will allow local authorities to shut outdoor spaces and cancel events .
The Prime Minister said : “ It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas , ” he said .
“ If we continue to pull together , as we have done so far , I know we can beat this virus : hoping for the best , but planning for the worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirit that we must carry on waging this long , hard fight against coronavirus.
” In other developments , the Prime Minister announced : - Stadiums and conferences can restart from October , provided it is safe - Guidance for offices largely remains unchanged , but firms can bring workers back if they have made it safe to do so - From August 1 , bowling alleys , skating rinks , and weddings of up to 30 people are allowed , but nightclubs and soft play areas must stay closed .
The PM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring back audiences in stadiums . ''

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Boris Johnson expects fans to be back in football stadiums from October in England, as he continues to ease lockdown measures.
That means West Brom supporters could be allowed back into The Hawthorns early into next season - which is expected to kick-off in early September.
That will be huge news both to Albion fans and the club who will be delighted to see the turnstiles ticking again.
By the time the current campaign ends - when QPR visit an empty Hawthorns next Wednesday, supporters will have missed nine Championship matches because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sign up for our West Brom newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
If the plans do come to fruition - Albion will hope to start next season in the Premier League - and can go a long way to achieving that with victory over Huddersfield this evening.
The prime minister also unveiled a series of measures including allowing councils to put in place “local stay at home orders”, closing certain premises and restricting transport in the event of a spike in cases.
The new powers come into effect from Saturday and will allow local authorities to shut outdoor spaces and cancel events.
The Prime Minister said: “It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas,” he said.
“If we continue to pull together, as we have done so far, I know we can beat this virus: hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, and it’s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long, hard fight against coronavirus.”
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In other developments, the Prime Minister announced:
- Stadiums and conferences can restart from October, provided it is safe
- Guidance for offices largely remains unchanged, but firms can bring workers back if they have made it safe to do so
- From August 1, bowling alleys, skating rinks, and weddings of up to 30 people are allowed, but nightclubs and soft play areas must stay closed.
The PM said: "From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadiums."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--The new rules on working from home explained after Boris Johnson speech

Breaking news from Boris Johnson 's update today says that from August 1st the Government will change its advice on working from home , to allow employers discretion over whether to ask staff to go back to work .
The official Government advice is still `` work from home if you can '' , but Mr Johnson has said people should be talking to their bosses about `` looking to come back to work in a safe way '' .
But Sir Patrick Vallance , his top scientific adviser , showed some resistance to the change on Thursday , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good option '' and there was `` absolutely no reason '' to change the advice .
On whether people should work from home if possible , or return to workplaces , Security Minister James Brokenshire told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` The advice actually says that employers should decide in consultation with their employees whether it 's viable for them to continue working from home .
`` But , if they do , then obviously this needs to be based on risk assessment , public health guidance , and ensuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to do so . ''
Pressed on whether people should return to workplaces if they can , Mr Brokenshire said : `` It 's for employers to make that assessment . ''
The Prime Minister said it was not for the Government to tell employers if staff should return to their workplaces .
It comes after chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said on Thursday there was no need to change the work-from-home , if you can , advice .
He said : `` I totally agree with Patrick Vallance on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not for Government to decide how employers should run their companies and whether they want their work forces in the office or not - that is for companies .
`` What we 're saying now is that if employers think it would be better and more productive for their employees to come into the office and they can work in a safe way , in a Covid-secure way in the office , then there should be discussions between employers and employees and people should take a decision .
`` What we 're saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it is safe to come into work , provided employers have done the work they should have done to make their work places Covid-secure as so many business up and down the country have already done .
`` That 's what we want to see from August 1 . ''

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Breaking news from Boris Johnson's update today says that from August 1st the Government will change its advice on working from home, to allow employers discretion over whether to ask staff to go back to work.
The official Government advice is still "work from home if you can", but Mr Johnson has said people should be talking to their bosses about "looking to come back to work in a safe way".
But Sir Patrick Vallance, his top scientific adviser, showed some resistance to the change on Thursday, saying working from home remained a "perfectly good option" and there was "absolutely no reason" to change the advice.
On whether people should work from home if possible, or return to workplaces, Security Minister James Brokenshire told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "The advice actually says that employers should decide in consultation with their employees whether it's viable for them to continue working from home.
"But, if they do, then obviously this needs to be based on risk assessment, public health guidance, and ensuring that it's a Covid-safe space for them to do so."
Pressed on whether people should return to workplaces if they can, Mr Brokenshire said: "It's for employers to make that assessment."
The Prime Minister said it was not for the Government to tell employers if staff should return to their workplaces.
It comes after chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said on Thursday there was no need to change the work-from-home, if you can, advice.
He said: "I totally agree with Patrick Vallance on what he is saying.
"It is not for Government to decide how employers should run their companies and whether they want their work forces in the office or not - that is for companies.
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"What we're saying now is that if employers think it would be better and more productive for their employees to come into the office and they can work in a safe way, in a Covid-secure way in the office, then there should be discussions between employers and employees and people should take a decision.
"What we're saying is we want to encourage people that if it is safe to come into work, provided employers have done the work they should have done to make their work places Covid-secure as so many business up and down the country have already done.
"That's what we want to see from August 1."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Shopping centre horror as teen attacked with machete in robbery

A teenage boy was attacked with a machete in a terrifying robbery while shopping at a shopping centre .
The victim was set upon in front of his nephew and girlfriend at Touchwood , Solihull on the first day of lockdown easing , 'Super Saturday ' ( July 4 ) .
He was first approached by two men who demanded he hand over his hat at around 3.45pm .
The teen refused and as the duo tried to intimidate him , he headbutted one of them .
But the second man then pulled out a machete and repeatedly struck the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then snatched the teen 's hat , before fleeing the area .
He was left with minor injuries to his arm after being slashed three times .
Now , almost two weeks since the horrifying incident , police have issued an image of two men they wish to speak with .
The full appeal , shared on July 17 , read : `` APPEAL - Do you recognise these men ?
We want to talk to them about an assault and theft in Touchwood , Solihull on Saturday 4 July .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his nephew were in Touchwood when they were approached by two men demanding the victim hand over his hat .
`` When he refused , they tried to intimidate him and he head butted one of them .
The other man pulled out a machete and struck the victim three times before the pair stole his hat and ran off .
`` Fortunately he suffered minor injuries to his arm . ''
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police , quoting crime reference number 20SH/155180Z/20 , via Live Chat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 111 . ''

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A teenage boy was attacked with a machete in a terrifying robbery while shopping in a busy town centre.
The victim was set upon in front of his nephew and girlfriend at Mell Square, Solihull on the first day of lockdown easing, 'Super Saturday' (July 4).
He was first approached by two men who demanded he hand over his hat at around 3.45pm.
The teen refused and as the duo tried to intimidate him, he headbutted one of them.
But the second man then pulled out a machete and repeatedly struck the victim, police say.
The pair then snatched the teen's hat, before fleeing the area.
He was left with minor injuries to his arm after being slashed three times.
Now, almost two weeks since the horrifying incident, police have issued an image of two men they wish to speak with.
(Image: WMP)
The full appeal, shared on July 17, read: "APPEAL - Do you recognise these men? We want to talk to them about an assault and theft in Mell Square, Solihull on Saturday 4 July.
"At around 3.45pm the teenager, his girlfriend and his nephew were in Touchwood when they were approached by two men demanding the victim hand over his hat.
"When he refused, they tried to intimidate him and he head butted one of them. The other man pulled out a machete and struck the victim three times before the pair stole his hat and ran off.
"Fortunately he suffered minor injuries to his arm."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police, quoting crime reference number 20SH/155180Z/20, via Live Chat, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Boris Johnson tells Villa fans when they can return to Villa Park

Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes football fans will be back inside stadiums by October .
The Premier League restarted in June after a three-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic but supporters have n't been allowed inside stadiums .
All of Aston Villa 's matches since the restart have been played behind-closed-doors but Johnson has now outlined plans for supporters to return safely by October .
Johnson , discussing his plan for the UK to return to 'normality ' by Christmas , revealed his intention to open up stadiums for large-scale events provided it is safe .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back audiences in stadiums .
`` It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas .
`` If we continue to pull together , as we have done so far , I know we can beat this virus : hoping for the best , but planning for the worst , and it ’ s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long , @ @ @ @ @ @

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes football fans will be back inside stadiums by October.
The Premier League restarted in June after a three-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic but supporters haven't been allowed inside stadiums.
All of Aston Villa's matches since the restart have been played behind-closed-doors but Johnson has now outlined plans for supporters to return safely by October.
Johnson, discussing his plan for the UK to return to 'normality' by Christmas, revealed his intention to open up stadiums for large-scale events provided it is safe.
He said: "From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadiums.
"It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas.
"If we continue to pull together, as we have done so far, I know we can beat this virus: hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, and it’s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long, hard fight against coronavirus."


birminghammail--2020-07-17--Boris Johnson delivers the news Blues fans are craving

Boris Johnson expects fans to be back in football stadiums from October in England , as he continues to ease lockdown measures .
That means Birmingham City supporters could be allowed back into St Andrew ’ s early into next season - which is expected to kick-off on the weekend of September 12 .
That will be huge news both to Blues fans and the club who will be delighted to see the turnstiles ticking again .
By the time the current campaign ends - when Derby County visit an empty St Andrew ’ s next Wednesday , supporters will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here If the plans do come to fruition - Blues are expected to be in the Championship next season , after their midweek draw with Charlton allayed most relegation fears .
The prime minister also unveiled a series of measures including allowing councils to put in place “ local stay at home orders ” , closing certain premises and restricting transport in the event of a spike in cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Saturday and will allow local authorities to shut outdoor spaces and cancel events .
The Prime Minister said : “ It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas , ” he said .
“ If we continue to pull together , as we have done so far , I know we can beat this virus : hoping for the best , but planning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long , hard fight against coronavirus.
” In other developments , the Prime Minister announced : - Stadiums and conferences can restart from October , provided it is safe - Guidance for offices largely remains unchanged , but firms can bring workers back if they have made it safe to do so - From August 1 , bowling alleys , skating rinks , and weddings of up to 30 people are allowed , but nightclubs and soft play areas must stay closed

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Boris Johnson expects fans to be back in football stadiums from October in England, as he continues to ease lockdown measures.
That means Birmingham City supporters could be allowed back into St Andrew’s early into next season - which is expected to kick-off on the weekend of September 12.
That will be huge news both to Blues fans and the club who will be delighted to see the turnstiles ticking again.
By the time the current campaign ends - when Derby County visit an empty St Andrew’s next Wednesday, supporters will have missed nine Championship matches because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
If the plans do come to fruition - Blues are expected to be in the Championship next season, after their midweek draw with Charlton allayed most relegation fears.
The prime minister also unveiled a series of measures including allowing councils to put in place “local stay at home orders”, closing certain premises and restricting transport in the event of a spike in cases.
The new powers come into effect from Saturday and will allow local authorities to shut outdoor spaces and cancel events.
The Prime Minister said: “It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas,” he said.
“If we continue to pull together, as we have done so far, I know we can beat this virus: hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, and it’s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long, hard fight against coronavirus.”
In other developments, the Prime Minister announced:
- Stadiums and conferences can restart from October, provided it is safe
- Guidance for offices largely remains unchanged, but firms can bring workers back if they have made it safe to do so
- From August 1, bowling alleys, skating rinks, and weddings of up to 30 people are allowed, but nightclubs and soft play areas must stay closed


birminghammail--2020-07-17--10 things Boris Johnson just announced at press conference

Boris Johnson has delivered his press briefing from Downing Street at 11am on Friday .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a call with his Cabinet ahead of announcing the next stage of the coronavirus recovery plan .
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty also took part in the discussion , according to Downing Street .
Boris Johnson began the address to the nation by saying a national lockdown was “ undoubtedly the right thing to do.
” The Prime Minister added the country can now control the virus through targeted local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities will be given new powers for local lockdown measures - and here is everything else he said : Local authorities in England will have new powers from Saturday to tackle coronavirus outbreaks , including closing specific premises , shutting outdoor spaces and cancelling events , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said .
He added the local approach relies on an effective testing system .
Mr Johnson , speaking at a Downing Street press briefing , said : `` At the start of the pandemic , we knew far less about the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blanket national measures .
`` National lockdown was undoubtedly the right thing to do and has saved many thousands of lives .
`` Now , however , we know more about the virus , we understand the epidemiology better and our intelligence about where it is spreading is vastly improved .
`` That means we can control it through targeted local action instead . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` From tomorrow , local authorities will have new powers in their areas .
`` They will be able to close specific premises , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` These powers will enable local authorities to act more quickly in response to outbreaks where speed is paramount .
`` Action by local councils will not always be sufficient , so next week we will publish draft regulations on how central government can intervene more effectively at a local level .
`` Where justified by the evidence , ministers will be able to close whole sectors or types of premises in an area , introduce local stay-at-home orders , prevent people entering or leaving defined areas , reduce the size of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrict transport systems serving local areas . ''
Mr Johnson says it is possible the virus will be more virulent in the winter , and that the country is “ planning for the worst ” .
But he strongly believes the country should also hope for the best .
Mr Johnson said antigen coronavirus testing capacity would be expanded to 500,000 per day , or 3.5 million per week , by the end of October .
From August 1 the Government will change its advice on working from home , to give employers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to work , Mr Johnson said .
Boris Johnson says the UK will pilot larger gatherings in sports stadiums later this year .
He says nightclubs and soft play areas will remain closed .
But wedding receptions for up to 30 people will be allowed .
The PM also announced that most remaining leisure centres would be allowed to reopen on August 1 , and indoor performances with live audiences would be allowed .
Bowling alleys , skating rinks and casinos will be allowed to re-open from August 1 .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest possibly in time for Christmas .
`` If we continue to pull together , as we have done so far , I know we can beat this virus : hoping for the best , but planning for the worst , and it ’ s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long , hard fight against coronavirus . ''
It may be possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` entirely conditional on our ability to keep the virus under control '' - towards the back end of the year .
Mr Johnson said : `` I can confirm that we ’ re providing an additional £3bn of funding for the NHS in England to get ready for winter .
`` This will allow the NHS to continue to use the extra hospital capacity acquired from the independent sector , and also to maintain the Nightingale hospitals , until the end of March . ''
The rate of spread of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate - is at minus 5 % to minus 1 % , the latest figures from the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) show .
The reproduction number , referred to as R , remains at 0.7 to 0.9 .

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Boris Johnson has delivered his press briefing from Downing Street at 11am on Friday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a call with his Cabinet ahead of announcing the next stage of the coronavirus recovery plan.
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty also took part in the discussion, according to Downing Street.
Boris Johnson began the address to the nation by saying a national lockdown was “undoubtedly the right thing to do.”
The Prime Minister added the country can now control the virus through targeted local lockdowns.
He said from tomorrow local authorities will be given new powers for local lockdown measures - and here is everything else he said:
Local lockdowns
Local authorities in England will have new powers from Saturday to tackle coronavirus outbreaks, including closing specific premises, shutting outdoor spaces and cancelling events, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
He added the local approach relies on an effective testing system.
Mr Johnson, speaking at a Downing Street press briefing, said: "At the start of the pandemic, we knew far less about the spread of the virus and we had to take blanket national measures.
"National lockdown was undoubtedly the right thing to do and has saved many thousands of lives.
"Now, however, we know more about the virus, we understand the epidemiology better and our intelligence about where it is spreading is vastly improved.
"That means we can control it through targeted local action instead."
Mr Johnson said: "From tomorrow, local authorities will have new powers in their areas.
"They will be able to close specific premises, shut public outdoor spaces and cancel events.
"These powers will enable local authorities to act more quickly in response to outbreaks where speed is paramount.
"Action by local councils will not always be sufficient, so next week we will publish draft regulations on how central government can intervene more effectively at a local level.
"Where justified by the evidence, ministers will be able to close whole sectors or types of premises in an area, introduce local stay-at-home orders, prevent people entering or leaving defined areas, reduce the size of gatherings beyond the national defined rules or restrict transport systems serving local areas."
'Planning for the worst'
Mr Johnson says it is possible the virus will be more virulent in the winter, and that the country is “planning for the worst”.
But he strongly believes the country should also hope for the best.
Mr Johnson said antigen coronavirus testing capacity would be expanded to 500,000 per day, or 3.5 million per week, by the end of October.
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Working from home ditched
From August 1 the Government will change its advice on working from home, to give employers discretion over whether to ask staff to go back to work, Mr Johnson said.
Larger gatherings at sports stadiums, weddings
Boris Johnson says the UK will pilot larger gatherings in sports stadiums later this year.
He says nightclubs and soft play areas will remain closed.
But wedding receptions for up to 30 people will be allowed.
Indoor performances with live audiences
The PM also announced that most remaining leisure centres would be allowed to reopen on August 1, and indoor performances with live audiences would be allowed.
Bowling, skating rinks, casinos to reopen
Bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos will be allowed to re-open from August 1.
'Normality' by Christmas
Mr Johnson said: "It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest possibly in time for Christmas.
"If we continue to pull together, as we have done so far, I know we can beat this virus: hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, and it’s in that spirit that we must carry on waging this long, hard fight against coronavirus."
Social distancing to end in November?
It may be possible to move away from social distancing - "entirely conditional on our ability to keep the virus under control" - towards the back end of the year.
NHS Nightingale to stay
Mr Johnson said: "I can confirm that we’re providing an additional £3bn of funding for the NHS in England to get ready for winter.
"This will allow the NHS to continue to use the extra hospital capacity acquired from the independent sector, and also to maintain the Nightingale hospitals, until the end of March."
The R rate
The rate of spread of the coronavirus infection across the UK - the growth rate - is at minus 5% to minus 1%, the latest figures from the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) show.
The reproduction number, referred to as R, remains at 0.7 to 0.9.