birminghammail--2020-11-10--Mass Covid testing to be rolled out across Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton

Mass coronavirus testing is set to be rolled out in the West Midlands .
The pilot scheme - which encourages everyone to get tested whether or not they have symptoms - launched in Liverpool on Friday .
The Health Secretary confirmed the plans this morning .
Test kits will be issued to over 50 directors of public health across England this week , to enable local teams to direct and deliver community testing based on their local knowledge .
Each will receive a batch of 10,000 antigen lateral flow devices as part of a new pilot to enable them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of State for Health and Social Care has now written to all upper-tier local authority leaders , confirming that all directors of public health will be offered this weekly allocation , equivalent to 10 % of their population .
Health and Social Care Secretary , Matt Hancock , said : `` Last week we rolled out mass testing in Liverpool using new , rapid technology so we can detect this virus quicker than ever before , even in people who don ’ t have symptoms .
Mass testing is a vital tool to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life more normal .
`` I am delighted to say 10,000 of these tests will now be sent out by NHS Test and Trace to over 50 directors of public health as part of our asymptomatic testing strategy .
I want to thank all directors of public health for their support and efforts over the past months to help us tackle this virus , bring it under control and get the country back to what we love doing . ''
Interim Executive Chair of the National Institute for Health Protection Baroness Dido Harding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of our expansion of testing we are able to partner with local authorities to deliver these new rapid turnaround tests to our local communities .
Building on national capacity of 500,000 tests a day , we are now moving to the next stage of testing tailored around the individual needs of local areas with control in the hands of local directors of public health .
`` There has been a huge amount of work to develop these new testing capabilities and I want to thank colleagues across NHS Test and Trace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientific community for ensuring that we are one of the first countries in the world who are able to deploy these new tests for the benefit of our public . ''
Anyone who tests positive must self-isolate along with their household immediately and their contacts will be traced .
Eligible individuals who test positive – and contacts who are required to self-isolate – will be entitled to the £500 Test and Trace Support Payment in the same way as a regular swab test ordered through NHS Test and Trace .
The devices will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the following local authorities :

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Mass coronavirus testing is set to be rolled out in the West Midlands.
The pilot scheme - which encourages everyone to get tested whether or not they have symptoms - launched in Liverpool on Friday.
The Health Secretary confirmed the plans this morning.
Test kits will be issued to over 50 directors of public health across England this week, to enable local teams to direct and deliver community testing based on their local knowledge.
Each will receive a batch of 10,000 antigen lateral flow devices as part of a new pilot to enable them to start testing priority groups.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has now written to all upper-tier local authority leaders, confirming that all directors of public health will be offered this weekly allocation, equivalent to 10% of their population.
(Image: Geoff Davies)
Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said: "Last week we rolled out mass testing in Liverpool using new, rapid technology so we can detect this virus quicker than ever before, even in people who don’t have symptoms. Mass testing is a vital tool to help us control this virus and get life more normal.
"I am delighted to say 10,000 of these tests will now be sent out by NHS Test and Trace to over 50 directors of public health as part of our asymptomatic testing strategy. I want to thank all directors of public health for their support and efforts over the past months to help us tackle this virus, bring it under control and get the country back to what we love doing."
Interim Executive Chair of the National Institute for Health Protection Baroness Dido Harding said: "I am delighted that as part of our expansion of testing we are able to partner with local authorities to deliver these new rapid turnaround tests to our local communities. Building on national capacity of 500,000 tests a day, we are now moving to the next stage of testing tailored around the individual needs of local areas with control in the hands of local directors of public health.
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"There has been a huge amount of work to develop these new testing capabilities and I want to thank colleagues across NHS Test and Trace, Public Health England and the wider scientific community for ensuring that we are one of the first countries in the world who are able to deploy these new tests for the benefit of our public."
Anyone who tests positive must self-isolate along with their household immediately and their contacts will be traced. Eligible individuals who test positive – and contacts who are required to self-isolate – will be entitled to the £500 Test and Trace Support Payment in the same way as a regular swab test ordered through NHS Test and Trace.
The devices will be issued to directors of public health in the following local authorities:


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Man United fans ruing missed chance to sign Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish

Manchester United fans are wondering what might have been after Jack Grealish dazzled against Arsenal on Sunday night .
The Villa captain shone at the Emirates Stadium as Dean Smith 's men eased to a 3-0 victory .
Grealish took his goals and assists tally to five apiece when he set up Ollie Watkins ' second striker in North London .
Grealish is already well on his way to bettering his tally of ten goals and eight assists last season , the England international 's fine form in 2019-20 on his first season back in the Premier League ensuring a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked but Grealish opted to stay with his boyhood club and signed a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until at least 2025 .
BirminghamLive 's colleagues covering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side at the Manchester Evening News have said that no formal discussions were ever held about a move for Grealish .
Another summer of change could be coming up at Old Trafford with Paul Pogba finally looking likely to leave the club while playmaker Juan Mata 's contract is expiring at the end of the season and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United fans have been discussing Grealish with the player making the headlines after another fine performance .
`` Sell Pogba , buy Grealish .
Where is the dilemma ? ''
one fan asked .
`` It ’ s a no-brainer and not a dilemma , '' another added .
`` Too late ... he is class now , '' a third supporter said .
`` He is better than Pogba , '' said another while a fifth fan added : `` It 's too late . ''
After penning a new deal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay at Villa .
`` I 've always wanted to stay , it 's Aston Villa - a club that ’ s close to me and my family , '' he said .
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`` Then I also spoke to the manager and Christian Purslow who have been a breath of fresh air since they 've come in .
It was only yesterday when talks got under way and it was done within 24 hours .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for myself to sign it and get the season under way . ''

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Manchester United fans are wondering what might have been after Jack Grealish dazzled against Arsenal on Sunday night.
The Villa captain shone at the Emirates Stadium as Dean Smith's men eased to a 3-0 victory.
Grealish took his goals and assists tally to five apiece when he set up Ollie Watkins' second striker in North London.
Grealish is already well on his way to bettering his tally of ten goals and eight assists last season, the England international's fine form in 2019-20 on his first season back in the Premier League ensuring a summer of speculation.
United were heavily linked but Grealish opted to stay with his boyhood club and signed a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until at least 2025.
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BirminghamLive's colleagues covering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side at the Manchester Evening News have said that no formal discussions were ever held about a move for Grealish.
Another summer of change could be coming up at Old Trafford with Paul Pogba finally looking likely to leave the club while playmaker Juan Mata's contract is expiring at the end of the season and they could come in for Grealish.
And United fans have been discussing Grealish with the player making the headlines after another fine performance.
"Sell Pogba, buy Grealish. Where is the dilemma?" one fan asked.
"It’s a no-brainer and not a dilemma," another added.
"Too late...he is class now," a third supporter said.
"He is better than Pogba," said another while a fifth fan added: "It's too late."
After penning a new deal in September, Grealish revealed why he opted to stay at Villa.
"I've always wanted to stay, it's Aston Villa - a club that’s close to me and my family," he said.
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"There’s obviously been speculation through the summer but it was Saturday I had a FaceTime call with the owner and he said what his ambitions are for this season and it really persuaded me if anything.
"Then I also spoke to the manager and Christian Purslow who have been a breath of fresh air since they've come in. It was only yesterday when talks got under way and it was done within 24 hours. So it was quite an easy one for myself to sign it and get the season under way."


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Tui suspends all festive trips to Lapland because of Covid crisis

Tour operator Tui has axed all Lapland holidays from the UK this winter because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The holiday giant said in a statement : “ Tui UK and Ireland regrets to confirm it has made the incredibly difficult decision to suspend holidays to Lapland this winter , due to the continued uncertainty surrounding travel and the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 .
“ Visiting Santa is a truly magical , once in a lifetime family experience , and Tui has worked extremely hard in recent months to try to ensure it can keep the magic alive and guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyable holiday .
“ However , with the rapidly evolving travel environment and a Covid test soon to be mandatory for Finland , Tui UK and Ireland has decided that on this occasion , it would not be able to deliver on this promise and wanted to remove uncertainty for families .
“ The health , safety and enjoyment of customers and colleagues continues to be Tui ’ s number one priority.
” Lapland is located in northern Finland , deep inside the Arctic Circle with flights from the UK taking around three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as the homeland of Santa Claus and a population that ’ s made up of more reindeer than people .
Tui apologised for the decision and said all customers impacted by the decision are currently in the process of being contacted to discuss their options .
The spokeswoman added : “ Tui would like to apologise sincerely for any inconvenience and disappointment caused and thanks customers for their understanding .
The magical Tui holiday experience to Lapland will be back in winter 2021.
” Several other firms that other Santa trips to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upcoming festive season .

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Tour operator Tui has axed all Lapland holidays from the UK this winter because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The holiday giant said in a statement: “Tui UK and Ireland regrets to confirm it has made the incredibly difficult decision to suspend holidays to Lapland this winter, due to the continued uncertainty surrounding travel and the unprecedented impact of Covid-19.
“Visiting Santa is a truly magical, once in a lifetime family experience, and Tui has worked extremely hard in recent months to try to ensure it can keep the magic alive and guarantee children and their parents a safe and enjoyable holiday.
“However, with the rapidly evolving travel environment and a Covid test soon to be mandatory for Finland, Tui UK and Ireland has decided that on this occasion, it would not be able to deliver on this promise and wanted to remove uncertainty for families.
“The health, safety and enjoyment of customers and colleagues continues to be Tui’s number one priority.”
Lapland is located in northern Finland, deep inside the Arctic Circle with flights from the UK taking around three and a half hours.
It is known as the homeland of Santa Claus and a population that’s made up of more reindeer than people.
Tui apologised for the decision and said all customers impacted by the decision are currently in the process of being contacted to discuss their options.
The spokeswoman added: “Tui would like to apologise sincerely for any inconvenience and disappointment caused and thanks customers for their understanding. The magical Tui holiday experience to Lapland will be back in winter 2021.”
Several other firms that other Santa trips to Lapland have already cancelled holidays for the upcoming festive season.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Latest Covid rates in the Black Country as area placed in top 25 for most cases

Dudley has highest rate rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 in the Black Country , it has emerged .
The borough - which has 437 cases per 100,000 people - is currently ranked inside the 25 places across England for its worryingly high levels .
Walsall has too risen to 357 cases per 100,000 people , from 335 last week , with 1021 new cases .
Lichfield is also up , to 344 from 253 , with Wolverhampton and Birmingham rising to 331 and 325 respectively , with 874 and 3712 new cases .
Birmingham 's rise is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 268 per 100,000 people .
Tamworth is now in the top 50 , with 370 cases , up from 341 , with East Staffordshire , Staffordshire Moorlands , Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford also included .
Sandwell now has a rate of 424 - up from 342 last week .
Dudley has the region 's highest rate , behind South Staffordshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Dudley has 437 cases per 100k .
Cannock is the only part of the region with a falling rate .
The figures , for the seven days to November 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent four days ( November 6-9 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases .

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Dudley has highest rate rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 in the Black Country, it has emerged.
The borough - which has 437 cases per 100,000 people - is currently ranked inside the 25 places across England for its worryingly high levels.
Walsall has too risen to 357 cases per 100,000 people, from 335 last week, with 1021 new cases.
Lichfield is also up, to 344 from 253, with Wolverhampton and Birmingham rising to 331 and 325 respectively, with 874 and 3712 new cases.
Birmingham's rise is from 273, while Wolverhampton has jumped from 268 per 100,000 people.
Tamworth is now in the top 50, with 370 cases, up from 341, with East Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford also included.
Sandwell now has a rate of 424 - up from 342 last week.
Dudley has the region's highest rate, behind South Staffordshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Dudley has 437 cases per 100k.
Cannock is the only part of the region with a falling rate.
The figures, for the seven days to November 5, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent four days (November 6-9) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.
Birmingham and the Black Country:
Walsall 357.6 (1021), 335.6 (958)
Lichfield 344.6 (361), 253.9 (266)
Wolverhampton 331.9 (874), 268.5 (707)
Birmingham 325.1 (3712), 273.9 (3128)
Cannock Chase 314.6 (317), 355.3 (358)
Telford and Wrekin 301.9 (543), 239.6 (431)


birminghammail--2020-11-10--McDonald's could make controversial change to menu at every UK restaurant

McDonald 's could cash in on the rising vegan lifestyle by introducing a raft of meat-free burgers and products to its menu .
That 's according to Chris Kempczinski , McDonald ’ s chief executive , who hinted eco-friendly substitutes could be coming to branches .
`` Plant-based products are an ongoing consumer trend , '' he has said , adding : `` It 's not a matter of if McDonald 's will get into plant-based , it 's a matter of when . ''
McDonald 's is typically renowned for its Big Macs , fries , McFlurry products and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chicken Legends , and breakfast McMuffins .
What the fast food chain is not typically known for , however , is vegetarian-friendly items worthy of taking a detour for .
The fast food chain is confident the launch of a new platform could change all this .
Ian Borden , McDonald ’ s international president , said : “ As we have worked to better understand customer demand , some markets around the world have tested plant-based products .
`` Informed by those learnings , we have created a delicious burger that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plant-based platform we are calling McPlant .
McPlant is crafted exclusively for McDonald ’ s , by McDonald ’ s . ''
McDonald 's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK city - bar London .
He added : “ In the future , McPlant could extend across a line of plant-based products including burgers , chicken-substitutes and breakfast sandwiches .
`` And , we expect some markets will test the burger next year .
We are excited about the opportunity because we believe we have a proven , delicious-tasting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , we are ready for them .
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McDonald's could cash in on the rising vegan lifestyle by introducing a raft of meat-free burgers and products to its menu.
That's according to Chris Kempczinski, McDonald’s chief executive, who hinted eco-friendly substitutes could be coming to branches.
"Plant-based products are an ongoing consumer trend," he has said, adding: "It's not a matter of if McDonald's will get into plant-based, it's a matter of when."
McDonald's is typically renowned for its Big Macs, fries, McFlurry products and other signature items, including Chicken McNuggets, Chicken Legends, and breakfast McMuffins.
What the fast food chain is not typically known for, however, is vegetarian-friendly items worthy of taking a detour for. The fast food chain is confident the launch of a new platform could change all this.
Ian Borden, McDonald’s international president, said: “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world have tested plant-based products.
"Informed by those learnings, we have created a delicious burger that will be the first menu option in a plant-based platform we are calling McPlant. McPlant is crafted exclusively for McDonald’s, by McDonald’s."
McDonald's operates more restaurants in Birmingham than any other UK city - bar London.
He added: “In the future, McPlant could extend across a line of plant-based products including burgers, chicken-substitutes and breakfast sandwiches.
"And, we expect some markets will test the burger next year. We are excited about the opportunity because we believe we have a proven, delicious-tasting product. When customers are ready for it, we are ready for them.”


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Cruel burglars raided Covid-hit pub across West Midlands

Cruel burglars who targeted hard-hit pubs and builders ’ merchants in Worcestershire , the Black Country and Coventry were caught after one raid too far .
The burglary spree began on July 21 with David Hodges , 41 , raiding Travis Perkins , in Birmingham Road , Bromsgrove .
He struck again three weeks later at Jewsons in Worcester Road , Bromsgrove on August 12 .
That same day Hodges also burgled The Stag and Three Horseshoes in Halesowen .
Hodges was joined by Noel Lacey , 46 , as the pair targeted more pubs first raiding The Bulls Head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They then broke in to three pubs in quick succession , firstly targeting The Toby Jug in Rubery on September 24 , followed by The Phantom Coach Pub in Coventry on September 28 and then the last raid , which was their undoing – The Castle Pub in Droitwich on September 29 .
The thieves targeted businesses already suffering during the pandemic and stole cash from fruit machines worth a few thousand pounds and the same value in tools .
West Mercia Police said at the start of October 2020 South Worcestershire Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a series of burglaries in the West Midlands area after the ‘ offenders decided to spread their offending down to Droitwich ’ .
Detective Inspector David Knight said the Droitwich raid was a ‘ serious mistake ’ on behalf of the burglars .
Following a ‘ swift but painstaking investigation ’ South Worcestershire Police were able to work with their colleagues in West Midlands Police , as well as West Mercia Police Specialist Traffic and Intelligence Officers in order to capture Lacey and Hodges .
Det Insp Knight said : “ This series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought heartache and serious disruption to a number of businesses .
“ This has been exacerbated by the pressure these businesses are already feeling at the minute due to Covid .
“ I hope these charges reinforce how seriously we take these sorts of offences and serve as a message to those that would bring crime to the Worcestershire area .
Don ’ t bother.
” As well as the burglaries both were charged with taking a vehicle without consent .
Hodges was also charged with other motoring offences .
Both were charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pershore Road , Selly Park , was jailed for four years and Lacey of Sibdon Grove , Longbridge , received a 32-month prison sentence .

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Cruel burglars who targeted hard-hit pubs and builders’ merchants in Worcestershire, the Black Country and Coventry were caught after one raid too far.
The burglary spree began on July 21 with David Hodges, 41, raiding Travis Perkins, in Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove. He struck again three weeks later at Jewsons in Worcester Road, Bromsgrove on August 12.
That same day Hodges also burgled The Stag and Three Horseshoes in Halesowen.
Hodges was joined by Noel Lacey, 46, as the pair targeted more pubs first raiding The Bulls Head in Oldbury on August 27 together.
They then broke in to three pubs in quick succession, firstly targeting The Toby Jug in Rubery on September 24, followed by The Phantom Coach Pub in Coventry on September 28 and then the last raid, which was their undoing – The Castle Pub in Droitwich on September 29.
The thieves targeted businesses already suffering during the pandemic and stole cash from fruit machines worth a few thousand pounds and the same value in tools.
West Mercia Police said at the start of October 2020 South Worcestershire Police’s Proactive CID Unit began investigating a series of burglaries in the West Midlands area after the ‘offenders decided to spread their offending down to Droitwich’.
Detective Inspector David Knight said the Droitwich raid was a ‘serious mistake’ on behalf of the burglars. Following a ‘swift but painstaking investigation’ South Worcestershire Police were able to work with their colleagues in West Midlands Police, as well as West Mercia Police Specialist Traffic and Intelligence Officers in order to capture Lacey and Hodges.
Det Insp Knight said: “This series of burglaries in the Midlands area has brought heartache and serious disruption to a number of businesses.
“This has been exacerbated by the pressure these businesses are already feeling at the minute due to Covid.
“I hope these charges reinforce how seriously we take these sorts of offences and serve as a message to those that would bring crime to the Worcestershire area. Don’t bother.”
As well as the burglaries both were charged with taking a vehicle without consent. Hodges was also charged with other motoring offences. Both were charged and remanded to prison.
Hodges of Pershore Road, Selly Park, was jailed for four years and Lacey of Sibdon Grove, Longbridge, received a 32-month prison sentence.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--The Crown to air graphic scenes of Diana's bulimia after Emma Corrin request

The Crown star Emma Corrin has revealed she asked scriptwriters to add in graphic bulimia scenes to honestly depict Princess Diana 's eating disorder battle .
Emma , 24 , said she admired the late princess for speaking candidly about bulimia and wanted to include scenes of Diana vomiting .
According to The Sun , before each episode on the new series on Netflix , viewers will be warned : `` The following episode includes scenes of an eating disorder which some viewers may find troubling .
Viewers discretion is required . ''
Netflix told the newspaper : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disorder charity , BEAT , to ensure that their portrayal of Princess Diana 's bulimia was both accurate to the disorder and sensitively handled .
`` When viewers watch the series on Netflix they will see warning cards at the beginning of the episodes giving details of how to seek help if required . ''
Emma told the Radio Times : `` We 'd been working on her body language and we put together a document that we sent to the script team and said : `` Can you include some of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to really flesh out those scenes ? ''
`` I felt that if we were trying to depict bulimia in an honest way , we had to actually show it – otherwise it 's a disservice to anyone who has been through that .
`` I do n't think we should shy away from those conversations ; Diana was very candid about her experience with bulimia and I so admire that . ''
Princess Diana famously discussed her eating disorder battle with Martin Bashir in an iconic BBC Panorama interview .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711 .

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The Crown star Emma Corrin has revealed she asked scriptwriters to add in graphic bulimia scenes to honestly depict Princess Diana's eating disorder battle.
Emma, 24, said she admired the late princess for speaking candidly about bulimia and wanted to include scenes of Diana vomiting.
According to The Sun, before each episode on the new series on Netflix, viewers will be warned: "The following episode includes scenes of an eating disorder which some viewers may find troubling. Viewers discretion is required."
Netflix told the newspaper: "The Crown producers worked closely with the eating disorder charity, BEAT, to ensure that their portrayal of Princess Diana's bulimia was both accurate to the disorder and sensitively handled.
"When viewers watch the series on Netflix they will see warning cards at the beginning of the episodes giving details of how to seek help if required."
Emma told the Radio Times: "We'd been working on her body language and we put together a document that we sent to the script team and said: "Can you include some of this in the writing because we'd love to really flesh out those scenes?"
"I felt that if we were trying to depict bulimia in an honest way, we had to actually show it – otherwise it's a disservice to anyone who has been through that.
"I don't think we should shy away from those conversations; Diana was very candid about her experience with bulimia and I so admire that."
Princess Diana famously discussed her eating disorder battle with Martin Bashir in an iconic BBC Panorama interview.
You can also talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Nurse re-arrested by police over deaths of eight babies

Cheshire Police said it has re-arrested a healthcare professional , understood to be nurse Lucy Letby , on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of nine babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital neo-natal unit .
Letby was previously arrested in 2018 and 2019 .
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Hughes of Cheshire Police said : `` It has been more than three years since we first launched an investigation into a number of baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital .
`` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been working extremely hard on this highly complex and very sensitive case doing everything they can as quickly as they can to identify what has led to these baby deaths and collapses .
`` In July 2018 , a healthcare professional was arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of six babies at the neonatal unit at The Countess of Chester Hospital .
She was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries .
`` In June 2019 , the healthcare professional was re-arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of six babies .
She was also arrested in connection with the attempted murder of three additional babies .
`` Today , as part of our ongoing enquiries , the healthcare professional has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of nine babies .
`` The woman is currently in custody helping officers with their enquiries . ''

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Cheshire Police said it has re-arrested a healthcare professional, understood to be nurse Lucy Letby, on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of nine babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital neo-natal unit.
Letby was previously arrested in 2018 and 2019.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Hughes of Cheshire Police said: "It has been more than three years since we first launched an investigation into a number of baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
"In that time a dedicated team of detectives have been working extremely hard on this highly complex and very sensitive case doing everything they can as quickly as they can to identify what has led to these baby deaths and collapses.
"In July 2018, a healthcare professional was arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of six babies at the neonatal unit at The Countess of Chester Hospital. She was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.
"In June 2019, the healthcare professional was re-arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of six babies. She was also arrested in connection with the attempted murder of three additional babies.
"Today, as part of our ongoing enquiries, the healthcare professional has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of eight babies and the attempted murder of nine babies.
"The woman is currently in custody helping officers with their enquiries."


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Big Dudley Road plan includes 'road widening' and bus shelters revamp

Plans to revamp Dudley Road have been updated to include bus lanes and a segregated cycle lane in light of Birmingham 's emergency transport plan .
Birmingham City Council ’ s leadership will consider the outline business case for the revised A457 Dudley Road Improvement Scheme at tomorrow ’ s cabinet meeting ( Nov 10 ) .
As well as segregated cycle lane space on the north side of the road and continuous bus lanes , 13 bus shelters are planned to be upgraded .
The plans would also see parts of the road “ widened ” with central embankments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridge altered to make room for more traffic .
A report to councillors states a fresh compulsory purchase order may be required for additional land which needs to be acquired , including around a footbridge planned at Spring Hill Canal .
This includes land “ from the Lidl store , the builders merchant adjacent to the Soho Loop Development to facilitate the new foot bridge and additional land required from the hospital to facilitate continuity of provision for segregated cycling ” .
The scheme was previously intended to be completed by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capital cost has risen from £29.5 million to £29.9 million .
But a report states the impact of Covid-19 means a public inquiry into the scheme ’ s compulsory purchase order has been delayed .
This means a risk of delays and increases to project costs , the report states .
The report to councillors says : “ The key benefits of the original scheme remain unchanged under the revised scheme , supporting and protecting the city ’ s growth objectives within the Greater Icknield area , in terms of enabling access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately 3,000 new homes along with other local facilities and employment opportunities .
“ It is part of a wider growth corridor , and along with development sites in Sandwell , there is potential to deliver over 5,000 homes in the Greater Icknield and Smethwick areas .
“ The scheme also reduces traffic congestion ensuring that traffic is moving efficiently along the corridor which is also a blue route for the emergency services .
“ In addition , the revised scheme provides improvements for public transport , pedestrians and cyclists to align with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan introduced following Covid-19 and aspires towards the longer-term priorities of the council.
” A reported 30,000 vehicles currently use the road per day , with 2,000 vehicles during the peak hour .
The previous scheme , included in cabinet papers in April , had been criticised by campaigners including Friends of the Earth for being too “ car-centric ” .
The group continue to be concerned about the new proposals and believe it still amounts to `` road widening '' .
Martin Stride , spokesperson for West Midlands Friends of the Earth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased to see that the revised plans have improved the proposed cycling provision and include bus priority measures , at the end of the day the vast bulk of the scheme is about road widening to increase highway capacity .
`` So it will induce more traffic leading to increased carbon dioxide emissions and poorer air quality , just as the original scheme would have done .
`` We believe that the road widening aspects should be scrapped given the costs and the adverse environmental impact they will have . ''
The meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 ) from 10am at : civico.net/birmingham

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Plans to revamp Dudley Road have been updated to include bus lanes and a segregated cycle lane in light of Birmingham's emergency transport plan.
Birmingham City Council ’s leadership will consider the outline business case for the revised A457 Dudley Road Improvement Scheme at tomorrow’s cabinet meeting (Nov 10).
As well as segregated cycle lane space on the north side of the road and continuous bus lanes, 13 bus shelters are planned to be upgraded.
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The plans would also see parts of the road “widened” with central embankments introduced in places and the 180-year-old Lee Bridge altered to make room for more traffic.
A report to councillors states a fresh compulsory purchase order may be required for additional land which needs to be acquired, including around a footbridge planned at Spring Hill Canal.
This includes land “from the Lidl store, the builders merchant adjacent to the Soho Loop Development to facilitate the new foot bridge and additional land required from the hospital to facilitate continuity of provision for segregated cycling”.
The scheme was previously intended to be completed by the end of 2022. Documents show the projected capital cost has risen from £29.5 million to £29.9 million.
But a report states the impact of Covid-19 means a public inquiry into the scheme’s compulsory purchase order has been delayed.
This means a risk of delays and increases to project costs, the report states.
The report to councillors says: “The key benefits of the original scheme remain unchanged under the revised scheme, supporting and protecting the city’s growth objectives within the Greater Icknield area, in terms of enabling access to key development sites which will bring forward approximately 3,000 new homes along with other local facilities and employment opportunities.
“It is part of a wider growth corridor, and along with development sites in Sandwell, there is potential to deliver over 5,000 homes in the Greater Icknield and Smethwick areas.
“The scheme also reduces traffic congestion ensuring that traffic is moving efficiently along the corridor which is also a blue route for the emergency services.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
“In addition, the revised scheme provides improvements for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists to align with the emergency transport plan and active travel plan introduced following Covid-19 and aspires towards the longer-term priorities of the council.”
A reported 30,000 vehicles currently use the road per day, with 2,000 vehicles during the peak hour.
The previous scheme, included in cabinet papers in April, had been criticised by campaigners including Friends of the Earth for being too “car-centric”.
(Image: Google)
The group continue to be concerned about the new proposals and believe it still amounts to "road widening".
Martin Stride, spokesperson for West Midlands Friends of the Earth, said: "While we are pleased to see that the revised plans have improved the proposed cycling provision and include bus priority measures, at the end of the day the vast bulk of the scheme is about road widening to increase highway capacity.
"So it will induce more traffic leading to increased carbon dioxide emissions and poorer air quality, just as the original scheme would have done.
"We believe that the road widening aspects should be scrapped given the costs and the adverse environmental impact they will have."
The meeting can be viewed online tomorrow (Nov 10) from 10am at: civico.net/birmingham


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Parents urgently warned as baby food recalled with warning issued

Parents are being urgently warned by a baby food company after one of its products was urgently recalled .
The warning to mums and dads relates to a popular baby food product which has been withdrawn from the shelves .
Nutricia is recalling Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic .
The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat , meaning parents must return it to their point of purchase as quickly as possible .
Nutricia is recalling the above product .
Point of sale notices will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling this product .
These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
If you have bought the above product do not feed it to your baby , the statement warns .
Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought , with or without a receipt , for a full refund .
Mums and dads will be given full refunds if they have bought the affected item , the statement adds .
The health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) website for parents to view .
The FSA carries updates from retailers and food firms recalling products each and every week , for parents and shoppers to view .
Alternatively contact the Aptamil careline number on 0800 996 1000 or https : //www.aptaclub.co.uk/contact-aptaclub .

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Parents are being urgently warned by a baby food company after one of its products was urgently recalled.
The warning to mums and dads relates to a popular baby food product which has been withdrawn from the shelves.
Nutricia is recalling Aptamil Multigrain Banana and Berry Cereal 7+ months because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic.
The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat, meaning parents must return it to their point of purchase as quickly as possible.
Nutricia is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought the above product do not feed it to your baby, the statement warns.
Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought, with or without a receipt, for a full refund.
Mums and dads will be given full refunds if they have bought the affected item, the statement adds.
The health and safety notice was published on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website for parents to view.
The FSA carries updates from retailers and food firms recalling products each and every week, for parents and shoppers to view.
Alternatively contact the Aptamil careline number on 0800 996 1000 or https://www.aptaclub.co.uk/contact-aptaclub.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Covid-19 cases for all 17 Solihull wards - and one area stands out

The number of Covid-19 cases being reported in every part of Solihull is being published in a new weekly coronavirus bulletin .
A breakdown of positive tests for every one of the borough 's 17 wards is included in the data summary now being posted online every Friday .
The council dossier compiles stats , graphs and tables in the style of the coronavirus briefings broadcast nationally - but with a specific focus on the situation in Solihull .
The ward-by-ward data is designed to give people a better picture of what 's happening where they live , with details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
The latest figures for the 14 days from October 22 to November 4 are as follows : Council wards will be more familiar to residents than the 29 neighbourhood areas featured in a separate heatmap which relies on Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) boundaries .
Although the public health team has warned that there is likely to be regular fluctuations in the number of cases .
`` As electoral wards are relatively small areas , the wards with highest and lowest number of cases is liable to change , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's bulletins also include the estimates for the virus R rate in the West Midlands - currently thought to be between 1.2 and 1.4 - and the latest figures for hospitalisations .
There is also cumulative data collected since the start of the pandemic , with the figures showing a total of 3,906 confirmed cases in Solihull and 292 deaths .
Cllr Ian Courts , leader of Solihull Council , has this month urged people to abide by the rules of the new national lockdown - which came into force on Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelm our NHS and stop it being able to provide all the other services people rely on .
`` Already , there are over 11,000 seriously ill people with Covid-19 in our hospitals and more are expected . ''

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The number of Covid-19 cases being reported in every part of Solihull is being published in a new weekly coronavirus bulletin.
A breakdown of positive tests for every one of the borough's 17 wards is included in the data summary now being posted online every Friday.
The council dossier compiles stats, graphs and tables in the style of the coronavirus briefings broadcast nationally - but with a specific focus on the situation in Solihull.
The ward-by-ward data is designed to give people a better picture of what's happening where they live, with details of lab-confirmed cases over a two week period.
The latest figures for the 14 days from October 22 to November 4 are as follows:
Bickenhill - 61
Blythe - 77
Castle Bromwich - 70
Chelmsley Wood - 75
Dorridge & Hockley Heath - 46
Elmdon - 38
Knowle - 44
Kingshurst & Fordbridge - 109
Lyndon - 68
Meriden - 27
Olton - 58
Silhill - 54
Shirley East - 57
Shirley South - 63
Shirley West - 61
St Alphege - 40
Smith's Wood - 74
Council wards will be more familiar to residents than the 29 neighbourhood areas featured in a separate heatmap which relies on Office for National Statistics (ONS) boundaries.
Although the public health team has warned that there is likely to be regular fluctuations in the number of cases.
(Image: Solihull Council)
"As electoral wards are relatively small areas, the wards with highest and lowest number of cases is liable to change," said the latest update.
Friday's bulletins also include the estimates for the virus R rate in the West Midlands - currently thought to be between 1.2 and 1.4 - and the latest figures for hospitalisations.
There is also cumulative data collected since the start of the pandemic, with the figures showing a total of 3,906 confirmed cases in Solihull and 292 deaths.
Cllr Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Council, has this month urged people to abide by the rules of the new national lockdown - which came into force on Thursday.
"We can’t let Covid overwhelm our NHS and stop it being able to provide all the other services people rely on.
"Already, there are over 11,000 seriously ill people with Covid-19 in our hospitals and more are expected."


birminghammail--2020-11-11--This is what university students must do to go home for Christmas

University students will be able to spend Christmas with their families - if they abide by new lockdown rules revealed by the Government today .
A ‘ student travel window ’ will open up between December 3 and 9 , allowing undergraduates to travel home on staggered departure dates , which will be set by their universities .
But students will be required to have followed the current lockdown restrictions in place until December 2 while staying at their term-time accommodation .
Mass testing is hoped to be rolled out to universities - particularly those in high-infection areas - to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested for Covid-19 before they depart for Christmas .
Those who test positive will need to remain in self-isolation for ten days .
But the Government said students would have enough time to complete the isolation period and return home for the festive season as universities were moving to complete learning online by December 9 .
In addition to staggered departure dates , universities are expected to liaise with local public health officials and transport operators to avoid putting extra pressure on services .
Students should also follow the Government ’ s travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless exempt , avoiding busy routes and limiting car sharing with only their household or bubble where possible .
English students at universities in Scotland , Wales or Northern Ireland , must follow the guidance relevant to where they are living before returning home .
When they return to England , they should follow their local guidance for their home area .
Students returning to their home in England who have not completed the four weeks of national restrictions should undertake at least 14 days of restricted contact either before or after return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan said : `` We know this Christmas will feel different , and after this incredibly difficult year we are absolutely committed to getting students back to their loved ones in time for the Christmas break .
`` But I know residents in Birmingham and the Black Country might wonder how students leaving campus , or those coming back to the area , might affect them .
`` I want to reassure everyone that we have worked really hard to find a way to do this for this group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` With the national lockdown measures , staggered leave times , safer travel guidance and any additional assurances from testing , we are confident transmission can be controlled , and we can enable these students to have the Christmas break they deserve . ''
The Government has also asked universities to extra additional help and support to students , particularly those who remain on campus over Christmas , to ensure they are properly cared for and can access affordable food , medical and cleaning supplies if needed .

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University students will be able to spend Christmas with their families - if they abide by new lockdown rules revealed by the Government today.
A ‘student travel window’ will open up between December 3 and 9, allowing undergraduates to travel home on staggered departure dates, which will be set by their universities.
But students will be required to have followed the current lockdown restrictions in place until December 2 while staying at their term-time accommodation.
Mass testing is hoped to be rolled out to universities - particularly those in high-infection areas - to ensure as many students as possible are tested for Covid-19 before they depart for Christmas.
Those who test positive will need to remain in self-isolation for ten days.
But the Government said students would have enough time to complete the isolation period and return home for the festive season as universities were moving to complete learning online by December 9.
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In addition to staggered departure dates, universities are expected to liaise with local public health officials and transport operators to avoid putting extra pressure on services.
Students should also follow the Government’s travel guidance, which includes wearing face coverings unless exempt, avoiding busy routes and limiting car sharing with only their household or bubble where possible.
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English students at universities in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, must follow the guidance relevant to where they are living before returning home. When they return to England, they should follow their local guidance for their home area.
Students returning to their home in England who have not completed the four weeks of national restrictions should undertake at least 14 days of restricted contact either before or after return home to minimise their risk of transmission.
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan said: " We know this Christmas will feel different, and after this incredibly difficult year we are absolutely committed to getting students back to their loved ones in time for the Christmas break.
"But I know residents in Birmingham and the Black Country might wonder how students leaving campus, or those coming back to the area, might affect them.
"I want to reassure everyone that we have worked really hard to find a way to do this for this group, while limiting the risk of transmission.
"With the national lockdown measures, staggered leave times, safer travel guidance and any additional assurances from testing, we are confident transmission can be controlled, and we can enable these students to have the Christmas break they deserve."
The Government has also asked universities to extra additional help and support to students, particularly those who remain on campus over Christmas, to ensure they are properly cared for and can access affordable food, medical and cleaning supplies if needed.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Jack Grealish reacts to Michael Owen's demand of Gareth Southgate

Michael Owen has told Gareth Southgate to build his England team around Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish .
Grealish received his latest Three Lions call-up this week for the upcoming fixtures against the Republic of Ireland , Belgium and Iceland .
He has now been included in Southgate 's last three squads but the playmaker has made it onto the pitch just twice .
Grealish delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the win against Wales during the last international break but was then dropped for the subsequent clashes with Belgium and Denmark .
Owen watched Grealish and his Villa teammates take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win at The Emirates and the former Three Lions striker had a piece of advice for Southgate ahead of the European Championships being held in the summer .
`` Seriously impressive performance from @ AVFCOfficial and the more I watch him the more I think @ JackGrealish should be central to Gareth Southgate ’ s plans this summer , '' he tweeted .
Grealish responded by 'liking ' the post having helped Villa to their fifth win in seven Premier League matches this season .
England face Ireland in a friendly on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Iceland ( Wednesday ) in the Nations League .
Tyrone Mings said of his club and international teammate Grealish : `` His role for England should be not taking anything away from what he is doing at Aston Villa .
He would n't want to take all of the qualities that we 're showing with Aston Villa , and the strengths we have on the pitch are what get us into the camp .
The England manager wo n't change that too much .
`` It 's quite clear the strengths he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drive at the opposition and create chances for his teammates and strikers .
I see Jack day in , day out .
He 's a phenomenal talent , I really do .
The more you see him , fortunately I see him every day , the more you appreciate how good he is .
`` So , long may it continue for us playing together at Aston Villa and for us to get as many caps with England together . ''

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Michael Owen has told Gareth Southgate to build his England team around Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Grealish received his latest Three Lions call-up this week for the upcoming fixtures against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland.
He has now been included in Southgate's last three squads but the playmaker has made it onto the pitch just twice.
Grealish delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the win against Wales during the last international break but was then dropped for the subsequent clashes with Belgium and Denmark.
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Owen watched Grealish and his Villa teammates take Arsenal apart on Sunday in a 3-0 win at The Emirates and the former Three Lions striker had a piece of advice for Southgate ahead of the European Championships being held in the summer.
"Seriously impressive performance from @AVFCOfficial and the more I watch him the more I think @JackGrealish should be central to Gareth Southgate’s plans this summer," he tweeted.
Grealish responded by 'liking' the post having helped Villa to their fifth win in seven Premier League matches this season.
England face Ireland in a friendly on Thursday before taking on Belgium (Sunday) and Iceland (Wednesday) in the Nations League.
Tyrone Mings said of his club and international teammate Grealish: "His role for England should be not taking anything away from what he is doing at Aston Villa. He wouldn't want to take all of the qualities that we're showing with Aston Villa, and the strengths we have on the pitch are what get us into the camp. The England manager won't change that too much.
"It's quite clear the strengths he has with ball carrying and his ability to drive at the opposition and create chances for his teammates and strikers. I see Jack day in, day out. He's a phenomenal talent, I really do. The more you see him, fortunately I see him every day, the more you appreciate how good he is.
"So, long may it continue for us playing together at Aston Villa and for us to get as many caps with England together."


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Teen threatened by 'armed' gang in town centre

Armed police swooped on a town centre following reports of a 'gang with a blade ' .
There was a @ @ @ @ @ , Cannock , at around 5pm on Tuesday , November 10 - as can be @ @ @ @ @ .
They were responding to a reports a teenager had been threatened by a gang @ @ @ @ @ .
Firearms officers searched the area as the young boy was checked over by medics @ @ @ @ @ Police told BlackCountryLive : ” Officers were called to Cannock town centre at around 5pm @ @ @ @ @ male being threatened by a small group potentially armed with a bladed weapon .
`` @ @ @ @ @ over .
He 'd suffered no injuries and was taken home by officers .
`` @ @ @ @ @ involved and no risk to others in the area at the time . ''
Enquiries @ @ @ @ @ in the area carrying out reassurance patrols this evening .
Anyone with information is urged @ @ @ @ @ calling 101 , quoting incident number 472 of November 10 .

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Armed police swooped on a town centre following reports of a 'gang with a blade'.
There was a huge police presence along Ringway, Cannock, at around 5pm on Tuesday, November 10 - as can be seen in the video above.
They were responding to a reports a teenager had been threatened by a gang, who were potentially armed.
Firearms officers searched the area as the young boy was checked over by medics.
He was unharmed.
(Image: Chase Community Independents Group)
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police told BlackCountryLive: ”Officers were called to Cannock town centre at around 5pm to reports of a teenage male being threatened by a small group potentially armed with a bladed weapon.
"The young person was checked over. He'd suffered no injuries and was taken home by officers.
"There were no other persons involved and no risk to others in the area at the time."
Enquiries are ongoing and officers remain in the area carrying out reassurance patrols this evening.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force by calling 101, quoting incident number 472 of November 10.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Watch - Flames and smoke pour from new-build home as woman saved

Ferocious flames poured from a new-build home as a woman was rescued from the inferno .
New video has emerged showing the extent of the blaze which tore through the property in Selly Oak .
The video was taken by @ ivonawesomee and posted on Twitter as the fire took hold on Escelie Way at 10.30am today , Tuesday , November 10 .
Witnesses said an 'older woman ' and small dog were rescued from the address by fire crews , with the woman treated by waiting paramedics .
At least one fire engine was called out , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet known .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : `` We were called by the fire service at 10:32am to a fire at a property in Escelie Way , Birmingham .
`` We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene .
`` Crews treated one patient , a woman , who was in a serious condition and she was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on blue lights and sirens for further treatment . ''
One eyewitness claimed a dog was also rescued from the property .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new estate and the property was on fire .
The fire service was already there along with paramedic .
`` There was a older female that came out the house with a small white dog .
The paramedics attended to the lady and the dog was given water .
`` The fire happened on the ground floor . ''

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Ferocious flames poured from a new-build home as a woman was rescued from the inferno.
New video has emerged showing the extent of the blaze which tore through the property in Selly Oak.
The video was taken by @ivonawesomee and posted on Twitter as the fire took hold on Escelie Way at 10.30am today, Tuesday, November 10.
(Image: @ivonawesomee)
Witnesses said an 'older woman' and small dog were rescued from the address by fire crews, with the woman treated by waiting paramedics.
At least one fire engine was called out, but the exact cause of the blaze was not yet known.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called by the fire service at 10:32am to a fire at a property in Escelie Way, Birmingham.
"We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.
"Crews treated one patient, a woman, who was in a serious condition and she was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on blue lights and sirens for further treatment."
One eyewitness claimed a dog was also rescued from the property.
He told BirminghamLive: "I pulled into the new estate and the property was on fire. The fire service was already there along with paramedic.
"There was a older female that came out the house with a small white dog. The paramedics attended to the lady and the dog was given water.
"The fire happened on the ground floor."
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Fire Service for a statement.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Aston Villa quoted fee for Florian Thauvin transfer in January

Marseille are reportedly ready to cash in on Florian Thauvin in January - if the price is right .
The former Newcastle United player , who was part of France 's World Cup winning squad in 2018 , was linked with a return to the Premier League during the summer window .
Aston Villa and Midlands rivals Leicester City were both credited with an interest in the 27-year-old , who signed for Marseille in 2016 initially on loan .
Thauvin ruled out a move away from the Stade Veledrome then , telling the French press : “ Am I going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Yes , I ’ ve already answered that question .
“ The most important thing for me is to play football – that ’ s the thing I love the most .
I ’ ve been injured for a long time .
I want to have a great season , return to my best level.
” But with Thauvin out of contract at the end of the season - and refusing to sign an extension as things stand - Marseille are keen to get a fee for the winger while they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ligue 1 side want at least £28million for the France international when the transfer window reopens , with AC Milan also interested .
But given Thauvin was thought to be available for around half of that two months ago , Andre Villas-Boas ' side may find it difficult to convince potential suitors to part with their cash .
Such demands would require Villa to meet the club-record fee they paid for striker Ollie Watkins in September .
Dean Smith snapped up Bertrand Traore from Lyon in the summer to add to his options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have found a permanent home on the left wing .

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Marseille are reportedly ready to cash in on Florian Thauvin in January - if the price is right.
The former Newcastle United player, who was part of France's World Cup winning squad in 2018, was linked with a return to the Premier League during the summer window.
Aston Villa and Midlands rivals Leicester City were both credited with an interest in the 27-year-old, who signed for Marseille in 2016 initially on loan.
Thauvin ruled out a move away from the Stade Veledrome then, telling the French press: “Am I going to stay a Marseille player this season? Yes, I’ve already answered that question.
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“The most important thing for me is to play football – that’s the thing I love the most. I’ve been injured for a long time. I want to have a great season, return to my best level.”
But with Thauvin out of contract at the end of the season - and refusing to sign an extension as things stand - Marseille are keen to get a fee for the winger while they can.
According to Pieneta Milan, the Ligue 1 side want at least £28million for the France international when the transfer window reopens, with AC Milan also interested.
But given Thauvin was thought to be available for around half of that two months ago, Andre Villas-Boas' side may find it difficult to convince potential suitors to part with their cash.
Such demands would require Villa to meet the club-record fee they paid for striker Ollie Watkins in September.
Dean Smith snapped up Bertrand Traore from Lyon in the summer to add to his options in wide areas while Jack Grealish looks to have found a permanent home on the left wing.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Bus 'hit squad' fining passengers who don't wear face coverings £200

A face mask `` hit squad '' is being sent out to bus stations with the power to hand out £200 fines to passengers who do n't wear face coverings .
Police officers and staff from bus operator National Express West Midlands are among those checking travellers are obeying the rules .
Around nine out of ten passengers are wearing masks as the second wave of coronavirus hits the West Midlands , according to West Midlands police and crime commissioner , David Jamieson .
More than 1,000 masks have been given out to those travelling without them and just six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90 per cent compliance rate claim appears to fly in the face of BirminghamLive 's findings when our reporter observed 29 non-mask wearing passengers out of 100 boarding buses in Colmore Row in the city centre last month .
And , earlier in the pandemic , we received regular reports of passengers simply not wearing masks .
Mr Jamieson said : `` It is vital people wear face coverings on public transport to protect themselves , those around them and to help us stop the spread of the virus .
`` Our Safer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in engaging with people on public transport and reminding people of the rules which are there to keep us all safe .
`` Officers have been able to give out over 1,000 masks to people to as well as offering advice on how to wear them properly .
“ The approach has been successful on the whole , with high levels of compliance , but people do need to remember officers won ’ t hesitate to use their enforcement powers , directing people to leave public transport and issue fines if they refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor of the West Midlands , said : `` The wearing of face coverings on public transport has been compulsory for several months now , and it is great to see compliance as high as 90 per cent .
`` But sadly there continues to be a small minority , who continue to flout both this and other critical rules , and undo the hard work of the vast majority in trying to drive this virus out of the West Midlands .
“ It is therefore only right we now clamp down on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new taskforce has been established to deal with non-compliance .
`` The stricter people follow guidelines such as this , the better chance we have of bringing the local rate of infection down , reducing the pressure on our hospitals , and ultimately having our local restrictions eased . ''
National Express has brought back staff members from furlough to join the task force .
The firm 's UK Safety Director , Mark Heffernan , said : `` Everyone knows now that face coverings must be worn when we 're in shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it 's great to see that customers are complying with the rules .
`` Our buses continue to run for those that rely on us to get to where they need to be and as part of the Safer Travel partnership we 're pleased to be working together to keep everybody safe . ''

A face mask "hit squad" is being sent out to bus stations with the power to hand out £200 fines to passengers who don't wear face coverings.
Police officers and staff from bus operator National Express West Midlands are among those checking travellers are obeying the rules.
Around nine out of ten passengers are wearing masks as the second wave of coronavirus hits the West Midlands, according to West Midlands police and crime commissioner, David Jamieson.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
More than 1,000 masks have been given out to those travelling without them and just six £200 fines have been issued.
The 90 per cent compliance rate claim appears to fly in the face of BirminghamLive's findings when our reporter observed 29 non-mask wearing passengers out of 100 boarding buses in Colmore Row in the city centre last month.
And, earlier in the pandemic, we received regular reports of passengers simply not wearing masks.
Mr Jamieson said: "It is vital people wear face coverings on public transport to protect themselves, those around them and to help us stop the spread of the virus.
"Our Safer Travel team have been doing excellent work in engaging with people on public transport and reminding people of the rules which are there to keep us all safe.
"Officers have been able to give out over 1,000 masks to people to as well as offering advice on how to wear them properly.
“The approach has been successful on the whole, with high levels of compliance, but people do need to remember officers won’t hesitate to use their enforcement powers, directing people to leave public transport and issue fines if they refuse to comply.”
Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said: "The wearing of face coverings on public transport has been compulsory for several months now, and it is great to see compliance as high as 90 per cent.
"But sadly there continues to be a small minority, who continue to flout both this and other critical rules, and undo the hard work of the vast majority in trying to drive this virus out of the West Midlands.
“It is therefore only right we now clamp down on this behaviour, and I am pleased a new taskforce has been established to deal with non-compliance.
"The stricter people follow guidelines such as this, the better chance we have of bringing the local rate of infection down, reducing the pressure on our hospitals, and ultimately having our local restrictions eased."
National Express has brought back staff members from furlough to join the task force.
The firm's UK Safety Director, Mark Heffernan, said: "Everyone knows now that face coverings must be worn when we're in shops, supermarkets and on public transport, so it's great to see that customers are complying with the rules.
"Our buses continue to run for those that rely on us to get to where they need to be and as part of the Safer Travel partnership we're pleased to be working together to keep everybody safe."


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Tony Adams claims Bellingham 'joined wrong club' despite England call up

Tony Adams has claimed Arsenal missed out on signing Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City because the Premier League club 's sporting director 'didn ’ t know anything ' about the midfielder .
Bellingham was a target for several of Europe 's biggest clubs earlier this year after a magnificent breakthrough season at St Andrew 's .
The midfielder , who earned his first England call-up on Tuesday , joined Borussia Dortmund in July having also been chased by Manchester United , who gave him a tour of their training ground .
But Adams says Arsenal had agreed a deal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrival of Edu as sporting director scuppered the potential transfer .
Adams said : “ I think it got lost , this one , in the transition of the chief scout [ Steve Morrow ] at Arsenal going out .
“ He was spotted very early on , not by me , by the Arsenal recruitment office .
The chief scout was absolutely bowled over by him and the great prospect that he is .
“ He had more or less done the deal , but at that moment the new sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no European experience and no UK experience .
“ I think it got lost in the transition , Edu didn ’ t know anything about this player.
” Bellingham , who made 44 appearances for Blues having become the club 's youngest ever player and goalscorer , has adapted brilliantly to his new surroundings in the Bundesliga .
But Adams believes the 17-year-old would have been better served by joining Arsenal .
Speaking on Sky Sports ’ The Football Show , the former Gunners captain added : “ Unfortunately the chief scout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we missed that one unfortunately .
“ They are the type of players we need to get hold of at the Arsenal if we ’ re ever going to develop and go forward .
“ These kind of players we need to tie up , get them to the Arsenal and build a phenomenal league team .
He ’ s a great talent but unfortunately he ’ s not joined the right club .
”

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Tony Adams has claimed Arsenal missed out on signing Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City because the Premier League club's sporting director 'didn’t know anything' about the midfielder.
Bellingham was a target for several of Europe's biggest clubs earlier this year after a magnificent breakthrough season at St Andrew's.
The midfielder, who earned his first England call-up on Tuesday, joined Borussia Dortmund in July having also been chased by Manchester United, who gave him a tour of their training ground.
But Adams says Arsenal had agreed a deal to sign the teenager last year, before the arrival of Edu as sporting director scuppered the potential transfer.
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Adams said: “I think it got lost, this one, in the transition of the chief scout [Steve Morrow] at Arsenal going out.
“He was spotted very early on, not by me, by the Arsenal recruitment office. The chief scout was absolutely bowled over by him and the great prospect that he is.
“He had more or less done the deal, but at that moment the new sporting director Edu came in from Brazil and had no European experience and no UK experience.
“I think it got lost in the transition, Edu didn’t know anything about this player.”
Bellingham, who made 44 appearances for Blues having become the club's youngest ever player and goalscorer, has adapted brilliantly to his new surroundings in the Bundesliga.
But Adams believes the 17-year-old would have been better served by joining Arsenal.
Speaking on Sky Sports’ The Football Show, the former Gunners captain added: “Unfortunately the chief scout had the deal kind of done - we missed that one unfortunately.
“They are the type of players we need to get hold of at the Arsenal if we’re ever going to develop and go forward.
“These kind of players we need to tie up, get them to the Arsenal and build a phenomenal league team. He’s a great talent but unfortunately he’s not joined the right club.”


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Appeal over sex attack on teen outside church

A man may have information about a sex attack on a teenager outside a church .
The 19-year-old victim had been in the grounds of St Peter 's Church , Lich Gates , Wolverhampton , at around 10pm on Saturday , October 17 .
West Midlands Police said she was approached by a man , who sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene .
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help the investigation .
A spokesman for the force said : `` Do you know who this is ?
`` We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sexually assaulted outside St Peters Church in Wolverhampton between 10pm and 10.15pm on Saturday , October 17 .
`` The 19-year-old woman was inside the grounds of the church when she was approached by a man .
He sexually assaulted her before running off .
`` If you know who the man in the image is or witnessed anything around this time , contact us quoting crime number 20WV/254386G/20 . ''
Information can be passed on via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Alternatively , call 101 at anytime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man may have information about a sex attack on a teenager outside a church.
The 19-year-old victim had been in the grounds of St Peter's Church, Lich Gates, Wolverhampton, at around 10pm on Saturday, October 17.
West Midlands Police said she was approached by a man, who sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help the investigation.
A spokesman for the force said: "Do you know who this is?
"We want to speak to him after a woman was sexually assaulted outside St Peters Church in Wolverhampton between 10pm and 10.15pm on Saturday, October 17.
"The 19-year-old woman was inside the grounds of the church when she was approached by a man. He sexually assaulted her before running off.
"If you know who the man in the image is or witnessed anything around this time, contact us quoting crime number 20WV/254386G/20."
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Information can be passed on via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime. Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Armed police in town centre as teen threatened by 'armed' gang

Armed police were called to Cannock town centre after a teen was threatened by an 'armed ' gang .
Sirens @ @ @ @ @ to the scene at the Ringway at around 5pm on Tuesday , November 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ media by the Chase Community Independents Group - which can be viewed above - shows @ @ @ @ @ ambulance in attendance this evening .
Staffordshire Police said officers were called to reports of @ @ @ @ @ by a small group , potentially armed with a bladed weapon .
The youngster was @ @ @ @ @ was unharmed .
He was taken home by officers .
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone @ @ @ @ @ call police on 101 , quoting incident number 472 of November 10 .

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Armed police were called to Cannock town centre after a teen was threatened by an 'armed' gang.
Sirens blared as as officers swooped to the scene at the Ringway at around 5pm on Tuesday, November 10.
A video uploaded to social media by the Chase Community Independents Group - which can be viewed above - shows six police cars and an ambulance in attendance this evening.
Staffordshire Police said officers were called to reports of a teenage boy being threatened by a small group, potentially armed with a bladed weapon.
The youngster was checked over by medics but was unharmed.
He was taken home by officers.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting incident number 472 of November 10.


birminghammail--2020-11-10--Two guilty of murdering teen in vicious postcode war

A teenager murdered by two gang members was the victim of a postcode war involving killers `` out for revenge '' .
Frank Kenfack , 18 , and Abdi Hussein Abdi , 21 , were convicted at Warwick Crown Court of the murder of 16-year-old Jaydon James , who was described by his heartbroken family as `` a cheeky charmer . ''
They will be sentenced tomorrow , Wednesday , November 11 .
Jaydon lived in the city 's Wood End area , where the C2 gang - involved in a feud with the rival RB7 outfit - was based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 , 2018 , when two others also suffered knife injuries .
Abdi was arrested on December 26 , 2018 , and was alleged to have had revenge as a motive after being shot in the leg at a party in `` C2 territory '' in August 2018 .
Weeks before his death , Jaydon told his mother he feared gang members were out to attack him , West Midlands Police said .
Days later he was punched and robbed of his coat and mobile phone `` by lads from RB7 '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night Jaydon was murdered and traced his movements and those of his killers .
Crucial footage from a petrol station on Coventry 's Sewell Highway showed Kenfack , of no fixed address , in a dark Peugeot .
As he got out of the front passenger seat , something appeared hidden in the back of his jacket and seemed to restrict his movement .
Officers believe this was a knife used to stab the victims .
By mapping Kenfack ’ s movements and evidence from his mobile phone records , detectives were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car were Bongani Ngozi , now 18 , and Abdi , of Rock Close , Bell Green , Coventry .
All three were arrested and charged with murder .
Kenfack and Abdi were been found guilty of the charge and two counts of wounding with intent .
Ngozi was cleared .
After the verdicts , Det Insp Stuart Mobberley said : `` This was a young boy , just 11 days after his 16th birthday , whose life was so cruelly taken away .
`` There are no words I can say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family , but I hope this conviction can go some way to help them come to terms with his death .
`` I don ’ t believe that Jaydon was targeted that night , he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time and his killers were simply out for revenge.
” Jaydon ’ s grandmother described her grandson as a `` cheeky charmer '' who could `` always wrap me around his finger '' .
She added : `` My grandson had the biggest heart and would do almost anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jaydon ’ s mother said : `` My son didn ’ t get to finish his GCSE 's or go to his school prom .
`` I wo n't see my son grow into a man , for him to have a career , to grow as a person .
I wo n't get to spend special occasions with him that every parent takes for granted , those special landmark birthdays .
`` My son wo n't bring home to me the girl he has chosen to marry , I wo n't see @ @ @ @ @ @

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A teenager murdered by two gang members was the victim of a postcode war involving killers "out for revenge".
Frank Kenfack, 18, and Abdi Hussein Abdi, 21, were convicted at Warwick Crown Court of the murder of 16-year-old Jaydon James, who was described by his heartbroken family as "a cheeky charmer."
They will be sentenced tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11.
Jaydon lived in the city's Wood End area, where the C2 gang - involved in a feud with the rival RB7 outfit - was based.
He was fatally stabbed on November 24, 2018, when two others also suffered knife injuries.
(Image: West Midlands Police)
Abdi was arrested on December 26, 2018, and was alleged to have had revenge as a motive after being shot in the leg at a party in "C2 territory" in August 2018.
Weeks before his death, Jaydon told his mother he feared gang members were out to attack him, West Midlands Police said. Days later he was punched and robbed of his coat and mobile phone "by lads from RB7".
Detectives trawled hours of CCTV footage from the night Jaydon was murdered and traced his movements and those of his killers.
Crucial footage from a petrol station on Coventry's Sewell Highway showed Kenfack, of no fixed address, in a dark Peugeot.
As he got out of the front passenger seat, something appeared hidden in the back of his jacket and seemed to restrict his movement. Officers believe this was a knife used to stab the victims.
By mapping Kenfack’s movements and evidence from his mobile phone records, detectives were able to establish two other passengers in the car were Bongani Ngozi, now 18, and Abdi, of Rock Close, Bell Green, Coventry.
All three were arrested and charged with murder. Kenfack and Abdi were been found guilty of the charge and two counts of wounding with intent. Ngozi was cleared.
After the verdicts, Det Insp Stuart Mobberley said: "This was a young boy, just 11 days after his 16th birthday, whose life was so cruelly taken away.
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"There are no words I can say to comfort his mother and his wider family, but I hope this conviction can go some way to help them come to terms with his death.
"I don’t believe that Jaydon was targeted that night, he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time and his killers were simply out for revenge.”
Jaydon’s grandmother described her grandson as a "cheeky charmer" who could "always wrap me around his finger".
She added: "My grandson had the biggest heart and would do almost anything for anybody that needed help."
Jaydon’s mother said: "My son didn’t get to finish his GCSE's or go to his school prom.
"I won't see my son grow into a man, for him to have a career, to grow as a person. I won't get to spend special occasions with him that every parent takes for granted, those special landmark birthdays.
"My son won't bring home to me the girl he has chosen to marry, I won't see him become a father."


birminghammail--2020-11-10--'You can buy booze but not shoes' - Confusion as Tesco shuts off clothes section

Worcestershire shoppers have been left baffled after Tesco Extra stores suddenly closed off second floor clothing sections .
Customers questioned why they could 'buy alcohol - but not essentials ' such as shoes or children 's clothing - after supermarkets ' upper floors shut over the weekend .
The Redditch branch initially blocked the left-side of the upstairs , including Miss Selfridge and Dororthy Perkins , but F & F remained open when the second lockdown took hold last Thursday .
But new guidance since announced by the Government has seen two-storey supermarkets ordered to close off separate floors selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Coldfield Drive store said they would be happy to 'fetch ' essentials such as school uniform and baby grows from upstairs for anyone who asked .
However , locals shoppers took to social media to voice their confusion over the closure - with one Tesco staff member even described as 'livid ' .
Michelle Lindsay Drummond said : `` Yet we can all still buy alcohol ... but not shoes to walk in .
Pathetic . ''
Another person added : `` My partner works there he did n't even know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me in a panic as he knew I needed things for my girl due to toilet accidents etc and winter he was livid . ''
Sally Gardener pitched in : `` I went today and the escalator is totally blocked off by boxes of other essential items like slipper sets , Advent calendars , toys.. '' Libby MacInnes wrote : `` I went into to get work shoes as mine broke today !
Guess that 's not important !
Very silly !
!
!
! ''
Others sarcastically commented to say they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to say it would only be shut during the month-long lockdown due to end on December 2 .
It came after shoppers at the Walsall branch also voiced their fury when the upstairs was blocked off by Corona beer cases .
A spokesman for the supermarket previously clarified the new rules on Twitter , commenting : `` In line with new Government guidance in England which requires the closure of separate floors selling non-food items , we have closed the Clothing and General Merchandise departments in our stores that sell these products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause .
If there 's something in particular that customers really need from the mezzanine level , please just speak to one of our in-store colleagues and they ’ ll be happy to help you . ''

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Worcestershire shoppers have been left baffled after Tesco Extra stores suddenly closed off second floor clothing sections.
Customers questioned why they could 'buy alcohol - but not essentials' such as shoes or children's clothing - after supermarkets' upper floors shut over the weekend.
The Redditch branch initially blocked the left-side of the upstairs, including Miss Selfridge and Dororthy Perkins, but F&F remained open when the second lockdown took hold last Thursday.
But new guidance since announced by the Government has seen two-storey supermarkets ordered to close off separate floors selling 'non-food items'.
A staff member at the Coldfield Drive store said they would be happy to 'fetch' essentials such as school uniform and baby grows from upstairs for anyone who asked.
However, locals shoppers took to social media to voice their confusion over the closure - with one Tesco staff member even described as 'livid'.
Michelle Lindsay Drummond said: "Yet we can all still buy alcohol...but not shoes to walk in. Pathetic."
Another person added: "My partner works there he didn't even know it was being blocked off he rang me in a panic as he knew I needed things for my girl due to toilet accidents etc and winter he was livid."
Sally Gardener pitched in: "I went today and the escalator is totally blocked off by boxes of other essential items like slipper sets, Advent calendars, toys.."
Libby MacInnes wrote: "I went into to get work shoes as mine broke today! Guess that's not important! Very silly!!!!"
Others sarcastically commented to say they would have 'no clothes' as they hit back to say it would only be shut during the month-long lockdown due to end on December 2.
It came after shoppers at the Walsall branch also voiced their fury when the upstairs was blocked off by Corona beer cases.
A spokesman for the supermarket previously clarified the new rules on Twitter, commenting: "In line with new Government guidance in England which requires the closure of separate floors selling non-food items, we have closed the Clothing and General Merchandise departments in our stores that sell these products from a separate mezzanine level.
"We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If there's something in particular that customers really need from the mezzanine level, please just speak to one of our in-store colleagues and they’ll be happy to help you."