birminghammail--2020-10-27--Latest Covid rates for Worcestershire as cases rise in every area

Coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise in all six districts of Worcestershire with cases more than doubling in Worcester .
In the seven days to October 22 , the number of cases rose in the Bromsgrove , Worcester , Redditch , Wychavon , Wyre Forest and Malvern Hills areas compared to the previous week .
The highest in the list was Bromsgrove , with 179 cases in the week before October 22 , a rate of 179.2 cases per 100,000 people in the area .
That compared to 160 cases and an infection rate of 160.2 in the seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week earlier .
Bromsgrove residents were previously warned to take social distancing measures seriously after the area recorded the highest Covid infection rate in Worcestershire .
The rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area also shows that cases have jumped in other areas of the county .
The figures , based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community , show cases in Worcester more than doubled from 74 to 154 .
Elsewhere in the county , Redditch was up from 97 to 120 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 147 and Wyre Forest had 111 cases after recording 88 cases the week before .
The lowest in the list was Malvern Hills , which rose from 51 to 76 .
The latest jump in cases across Worcestershire means that five out of six areas now have an infection rate which is higher than 100 .
Here is the list in full .
It has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on October 19 on the Government 's coronavirus dashboard .
From left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 22 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 22 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 15 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 15 .

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Coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise in all six districts of Worcestershire with cases more than doubling in Worcester.
In the seven days to October 22, the number of cases rose in the Bromsgrove, Worcester, Redditch, Wychavon, Wyre Forest and Malvern Hills areas compared to the previous week.
The highest in the list was Bromsgrove, with 179 cases in the week before October 22, a rate of 179.2 cases per 100,000 people in the area.
That compared to 160 cases and an infection rate of 160.2 in the seven days before October 8, just a week earlier.
Bromsgrove residents were previously warned to take social distancing measures seriously after the area recorded the highest Covid infection rate in Worcestershire.
The rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area also shows that cases have jumped in other areas of the county.
The figures, based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community, show cases in Worcester more than doubled from 74 to 154.
Elsewhere in the county, Redditch was up from 97 to 120 cases, Wychavon rose from 108 to 147 and Wyre Forest had 111 cases after recording 88 cases the week before.
The lowest in the list was Malvern Hills, which rose from 51 to 76.
The latest jump in cases across Worcestershire means that five out of six areas now have an infection rate which is higher than 100.
Here is the list in full. It has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on October 19 on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 22; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 22; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 15; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 15.
West Midlands
Birmingham 260.5 (2975), 213.1 (2433)
Stafford 198.9 (273), 158.8 (218)
Telford and Wrekin 198.5 (357), 129.0 (232)
East Staffordshire 196.2 (235), 130.3 (156)
Warwick 195.5 (281), 135.0 (194)
Lichfield 192.8 (202), 120.3 (126)
Tamworth 179.9 (138), 136.9 (105)
Bromsgrove 179.2 (179), 160.2 (160)
Nuneaton and Bedworth 156.3 (203), 93.2 (121)
Worcester 152.1 (154), 73.1 (74)
Redditch 140.7 (120), 113.8 (97)
Stratford-on-Avon 132.2 (172), 102.2 (133)
Rugby 128.5 (140), 101.0 (110)
Wychavon 113.6 (147), 83.4 (108)
Wyre Forest 109.6 (111), 86.9 (88)
Shropshire 105.8 (342), 84.8 (274)
Malvern Hills 96.6 (76), 64.8 (51)
Top 50
Blackburn with Darwen 755.5 (1131), 515.0 (771)
Rossendale 653.3 (467), 472.8 (338)
Oldham 625.4 (1483), 415.0 (984)
Wigan 601.8 (1978), 443.6 (1458)
Knowsley 599.9 (905), 682.1 (1029)
Salford 579.1 (1499), 430.0 (1113)
Rochdale 578.2 (1286), 476.1 (1059)
Barnsley 551.7 (1362), 369.4 (912)
Bolton 529.6 (1523), 404.5 (1163)
Liverpool 520.2 (2591), 620.0 (3088)
Ribble Valley 512.4 (312), 349.8 (213)
Bury 510.0 (974), 400.0 (764)
Doncaster 497.0 (1550), 287.6 (897)
Hyndburn 494.8 (401), 339.3 (275)
Manchester 489.1 (2704), 432.3 (2390)
Pendle 488.5 (450), 459.2 (423)
Blackpool 481.9 (672), 365.0 (509)
Rotherham 481.1 (1277), 343.6 (912)
Preston 476.5 (682), 392.6 (562)
Burnley 471.2 (419), 543.2 (483)
Bradford 470.0 (2537), 364.2 (1966)
Tameside 465.4 (1054), 351.9 (797)
Nottingham 464.4 (1546), 726.6 (2419)
Sheffield 463.9 (2713), 405.2 (2370)
St. Helens 456.8 (825), 429.2 (775)
West Lancashire 454.9 (520), 455.8 (521)
Stockton-on-Tees 440.8 (870), 356.7 (704)
Sefton 438.8 (1213), 431.2 (1192)
South Ribble 428.7 (475), 324.9 (360)
Gedling 418.2 (493), 380.0 (448)
Calderdale 418.1 (884), 258.2 (546)
Trafford 417.9 (992), 324.4 (770)
Leeds 415.1 (3292), 375.8 (2981)
Charnwood 410.0 (762), 292.7 (544)
Wakefield 404.2 (1408), 271.9 (947)
Middlesbrough 397.2 (560), 303.6 (428)
Warrington 395.2 (830), 343.3 (721)
Chorley 386.6 (457), 264.8 (313)
Kirklees 384.0 (1689), 265.6 (1168)
Lancaster 382.8 (559), 360.9 (527)
Rushcliffe 380.9 (454), 365.0 (435)
Wyre 372.9 (418), 289.1 (324)
Stockport 371.8 (1091), 279.8 (821)
Broxtowe 363.9 (415), 314.8 (359)
Fylde 352.8 (285), 260.0 (210)
Hartlepool 342.7 (321), 349.1 (327)
Gateshead 332.1 (671), 247.5 (500)
Halton 325.3 (421), 346.2 (448)
North East Derbyshire 323.3 (328), 191.2 (194)
Bristol, City of 320.7 (1486), 222.9 (1033)


birminghammail--2020-10-27--'Terrified' parents' warning as boy, 4, spends six days in coma with Covid

The mum and dad of a Belgian boy have been left 'terrified ' after their 4-year-old spent six days in a coma with coronavirus .
The parents of the boy , who lives in Europe , have spoken out to warn fellow mums and dads over their trauma .
The six-year-old spent an alarming six days in a coma having contracted the potentially deadly bug .
Dad Gregory spoke out to Sky News after son Kais was hospitalised , sharing harrowing pictures from his bedside in a warning to parents .
Mr Chaudy said : `` You see your baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very hard to see that .
It created many emotions . ''
Kais is now out of hospital and his condition is on the mend - but dad Gregory has warned parents .
He had no underlying health conditions and was otherwise fit and healthy , according to his parents .
He first suffered from a temperature , Gregory said , before his condition deteriorated .
Having been sent home by medics , he developed blotches on his skin - leaving his mum and dad frantic .
It comes as Virologist Professor Wendy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new coronavirus was behaving in a similar fashion to seasonal coronaviruses - which are responsible for the common cold .
Prof Barclay , who is one of the authors of new research which found that people 's immunity built up after a Covid-19 infection could only last a few months as their levels of protective antibodies decline , told Times Radio : `` This new coronavirus seems to be behaving in a somewhat similar fashion to the seasonal coronaviruses that have been in humans for decades , if not hundreds of thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know that you do get reinfected every one or two years because your immunity , whether it 's made up of antibodies or T-cells , fades away to such an extent that you can become reinfected . ''
On the concept of a `` immunity passport '' - whereby people could go about their lives as normal after an infection - she added : `` This concept of a passport for immunity - at the moment it is not a good idea because individuals can vary quite a lot in the sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We would n't like people to go out and change their behaviour thinking they were protected when they are not .
`` What 's more , the study we 've published shows that if you had to test one month , then you might need to be taking the test the next month or the month after because your antibody levels might change over time . ''

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The mum and dad of a Belgian boy have been left 'terrified' after their 4-year-old spent six days in a coma with coronavirus.
The parents of the boy, who lives in Europe, have spoken out to warn fellow mums and dads over their trauma.
The six-year-old spent an alarming six days in a coma having contracted the potentially deadly bug.
Dad Gregory spoke out to Sky News after son Kais was hospitalised, sharing harrowing pictures from his bedside in a warning to parents.
Mr Chaudy said: "You see your baby child in this situation and it's very hard to see that. It created many emotions."
Kais is now out of hospital and his condition is on the mend - but dad Gregory has warned parents.
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He had no underlying health conditions and was otherwise fit and healthy, according to his parents.
He first suffered from a temperature, Gregory said, before his condition deteriorated.
Having been sent home by medics, he developed blotches on his skin - leaving his mum and dad frantic.
It comes as Virologist Professor Wendy Barclay from Imperial College London said the new coronavirus was behaving in a similar fashion to seasonal coronaviruses - which are responsible for the common cold.
Prof Barclay, who is one of the authors of new research which found that people's immunity built up after a Covid-19 infection could only last a few months as their levels of protective antibodies decline, told Times Radio: "This new coronavirus seems to be behaving in a somewhat similar fashion to the seasonal coronaviruses that have been in humans for decades, if not hundreds of thousands of years.
"And for them we know that you do get reinfected every one or two years because your immunity, whether it's made up of antibodies or T-cells, fades away to such an extent that you can become reinfected."
On the concept of a "immunity passport" - whereby people could go about their lives as normal after an infection - she added: "This concept of a passport for immunity - at the moment it is not a good idea because individuals can vary quite a lot in the sort of quality of the antibody response they make.
"We wouldn't like people to go out and change their behaviour thinking they were protected when they are not.
"What's more, the study we've published shows that if you had to test one month, then you might need to be taking the test the next month or the month after because your antibody levels might change over time."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Brierley Hill pub shut for 14 days after Covid-19 outbreak

A popular pub in Brierley Hill has been forced to shut its doors after an outbreak of positive coronavirus infections .
The Holden 's Rose and Crown , on Bank Street , will be closed to the public for a fortnight for a deep clean .
An update was released on social media on October 26 .
Mike , the manager , said : `` Due to an unfortunate Covid-19 outbreak In the pub we will have to close the doors for the next 14 days .
This is advised by NHS Track and Trace .
`` It also ensures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you all are aware we have been exceptionally vigilant with the laws , rules and regulations regarding Covid-19 .
`` Unfortunately this disease has managed to spread regardless .
During our time closed a thorough deep clean will be carried out from ceiling to floor .
The Black Country Bugle Annual 2021 is going on sale from October 26 , right up until March 2021 .
It provides a colourful and memorable look back at all aspects of Black Country life , from much-loved characters to much-missed iconic buildings , from the sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the firms and workplaces that provided jobs for thousands .
It ’ s all here in compelling stories and features and fascinating , rare photographs .
`` This will ensure we are completely sanitary and Covid free for the re-open in a fortnight .
`` Please continue to abide by the rules wherever you may be and we will return soon stronger than ever .
Stay safe .
Hands , face , space . ''

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A popular pub in Brierley Hill has been forced to shut its doors after an outbreak of positive coronavirus infections.
The Holden's Rose and Crown, on Bank Street, will be closed to the public for a fortnight for a deep clean.
An update was released on social media on October 26.
Mike, the manager, said: "Due to an unfortunate Covid-19 outbreak In the pub we will have to close the doors for the next 14 days. This is advised by NHS Track and Trace.
"It also ensures the safety of our customers and staff.As you all are aware we have been exceptionally vigilant with the laws, rules and regulations regarding Covid-19.
"Unfortunately this disease has managed to spread regardless. During our time closed a thorough deep clean will be carried out from ceiling to floor.
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"This will ensure we are completely sanitary and Covid free for the re-open in a fortnight.
"Please continue to abide by the rules wherever you may be and we will return soon stronger than ever. Stay safe. Hands, face, space."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Euromillions £79 million jackpot won by UK ticket holder tonight

A UK ticket-holder has won Tuesday 's £79 million EuroMillions jackpot , the National Lottery has said .
Camelot 's @ @ @ @ @ ' adviser at The National Lottery , said : `` It 's amazing news for @ @ @ @ @ scooped tonight 's amazing £79 million EuroMillions jackpot .
`` Players are being urged to @ @ @ @ @ the National Lottery app or website , or in their local store , to see @ @ @ @ @ big jackpot winner . ''
Millionaire Maker Selection - one UK millionaire has been created @ @ @ @ @ Lottery draws , players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim @ @ @ @ @ the winning ticket .
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The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately @ @

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A UK ticket-holder has won Tuesday's £79 million EuroMillions jackpot, the National Lottery has said.
Camelot's Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "It's amazing news for a UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight's amazing £79 million EuroMillions jackpot.
"Players are being urged to check their tickets online via the National Lottery app or website, or in their local store, to see if they are tonight's big jackpot winner."
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 13, 15, 28, 44, 32.
The Lucky Stars are: 12, 03.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £79 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection - one UK millionaire has been created: JJPX91107
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 19, 20, 29, 33, 36.
The Thunderball is 10.
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket.
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The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Villa tipped to make move for defender in January window

The transfer window has only just closed , and yet claims are being made about Aston Villa ’ s recruitment exploits around Europe .
As we know by now , Villa had a very promising spending spree which has bore fruit already from their five first-team additions - four of them have come from England , and two of them from the Championship .
Only Bertrand Traore , from Lyon , was an overseas arrival , yet Villa have been credited with an interest in defender Mohamed Simakan - a player who has been linked with some of Europe ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 20 , enjoyed a breakthrough season in the first team last year and has supposedly attracted the attention of sides within France , Germany and England .
“ There were many teams on Simakan : Lyon , Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund , especially the Germans tried until the last hours of the market , ” Francesco Di Frisco , the player ’ s intermediary , told Calciomercato via Sport Witness .
“ In January , I think these clubs , including Milan , will try to push again .
The boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , showing his qualities and it ’ s possible that his admirers will also increase.
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The transfer window has only just closed, and yet claims are being made about Aston Villa’s recruitment exploits around Europe.
As we know by now, Villa had a very promising spending spree which has bore fruit already from their five first-team additions - four of them have come from England, and two of them from the Championship.
Only Bertrand Traore, from Lyon, was an overseas arrival, yet Villa have been credited with an interest in defender Mohamed Simakan - a player who has been linked with some of Europe’s biggest sides.
Strasbourg defender Simakan, 20, enjoyed a breakthrough season in the first team last year and has supposedly attracted the attention of sides within France, Germany and England.
“There were many teams on Simakan: Lyon, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund, especially the Germans tried until the last hours of the market,” Francesco Di Frisco, the player’s intermediary, told Calciomercato via Sport Witness.
“In January, I think these clubs, including Milan, will try to push again. The boy has picked up where he left off, showing his qualities and it’s possible that his admirers will also increase.”
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Villa’s defence, incidentally, has been largely excellent this term; they’ve conceded five league goals in as many games, but those goals have only come against two opponents - Leeds and Liverpool - while they’ve kept three clean sheets.
Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings are the clear first choice pairing, while he also has Bjorn Engels and Kortney Hause to call upon in that area. James Chester was another option until this summer when he departed Villa Park.
Linked with Burnley and West Ham United over the course of the summer, the link with Simakan is perhaps one to take in with a pinch of salt.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Man dies after suffering 'medical episode' at wheel

A driver died after his car struck a bollard when he suffered a medical episode behind the wheel .
Police @ @ @ @ @ - including the Midlands Air Ambulance - scrambled to Portland Road in Aldridge after the @ @ @ @ @ 27 .
He was understood to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel , @ @ @ @ @ the junction of Anchor Road at around 4pm .
And despite best efforts from crews @ @ @ @ @ be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene .
A @ @ @ @ @ Service said two ambulances , a paramedics support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from @ @ @ @ @ a 999 call .
West Midlands Police confirmed the tragic news and told BlackCountryLive : @ @ @ @ @ Portland Road in Walsall just after 4pm today where a car crashed into a bollard @ @ @ @ @ to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel .
`` Sadly nothing could be @ @ @ @ @ he was pronounced deceased at the scene . ''

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A driver died after his car struck a bollard when he suffered a medical episode behind the wheel.
Police, fire crews and medics - including the Midlands Air Ambulance - scrambled to Portland Road in Aldridge after the crash on Tuesday, October 27.
He was understood to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel, leading to the crash at the junction of Anchor Road at around 4pm.
And despite best efforts from crews, sadly, nothing could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a paramedics support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were drafted in for a 999 call.
West Midlands Police confirmed the tragic news and told BlackCountryLive: "We were called to Portland Road in Walsall just after 4pm today where a car crashed into a bollard after the driver is thought to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel.
"Sadly nothing could be done to save him and he was pronounced deceased at the scene."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Bilic makes Grant claim as West Brom injury update emerges

If there was one player who Slaven Bilic could ’ ve selected to score for West Brom on Monday night , it would ’ ve been Karlan Grant .
Summer signing Grant opened his account for Albion at Brighton when he levelled the game up in the final ten minutes with a fine finish that required composure in the build up .
It was hard work in the first half against Brighton ’ s towering defence who outnumbered him , but he proved that , despite his lack of minutes in recent months , he ’ s still razor sharp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with a bear-hug when he was replaced shortly after equalising .
He was particularly taken by the manner in which Grant earned the Baggies a valuable point - their first on the road this term .
Bilic changed things on Monday night and Albion got their just rewards .
Is it the way to go , moving forwards ?
Joe Chapman discusses the system with Matthew Davies .
“ For him it was really hard in the first half .
Our possession was different , we were trying to play in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bilic admitted .
“ He was isolated , but he grew in the second half as the team grew .
He looked dangerous , his link up play was good , he pressed .
If you could ask me for a player I ’ d want to score , it ’ d be him .
He ’ s a striker - no matter how many times you tell him the goals will come , it ’ s very important for a striker to score .
“ First of all it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought us a point , second - the way he took it as a proper centre forward .
He made a touch before taking a strike .
He didn ’ t rush it .
“ He had a plan what to do , then he smashed it really good .
It ’ s great for him , and great for us.
” While Romaine Sawyers and Charlie Austin were among the players missing from the group based merely on selection , young Irishman Dara O ’ Shea was missing from the match-day squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were initial scares that what O ’ Shea innocently picked up in training might actually be quite severe and keep him out of action for an extended period of time , but a relieved Bilic was pleased that the results of a scan that O ’ Shea received were positive .
“ Dara received an extremely ... it was a kick in training , it was a kick but he twisted it a bit , ” Bilic explained .
“ It happened Wednesday or Thursday .
At the beginning it looked like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then he had a scan and they told me he ’ ll be ready for the next game .
He ’ s a Braveheart .
“ He only had to miss this game , so it ’ s nothing serious .
”

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If there was one player who Slaven Bilic could’ve selected to score for West Brom on Monday night, it would’ve been Karlan Grant.
Summer signing Grant opened his account for Albion at Brighton when he levelled the game up in the final ten minutes with a fine finish that required composure in the build up.
It was hard work in the first half against Brighton’s towering defence who outnumbered him, but he proved that, despite his lack of minutes in recent months, he’s still razor sharp in front of goal.
Bilic greeted him with a bear-hug when he was replaced shortly after equalising. He was particularly taken by the manner in which Grant earned the Baggies a valuable point - their first on the road this term.
Bilic changed things on Monday night and Albion got their just rewards. Is it the way to go, moving forwards? Joe Chapman discusses the system with Matthew Davies.
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“For him it was really hard in the first half. Our possession was different, we were trying to play in front of them in the first half,” Bilic admitted.
“He was isolated, but he grew in the second half as the team grew. He looked dangerous, his link up play was good, he pressed. If you could ask me for a player I’d want to score, it’d be him. He’s a striker - no matter how many times you tell him the goals will come, it’s very important for a striker to score.
“First of all it was a very important goal for us, it brought us a point, second - the way he took it as a proper centre forward. He made a touch before taking a strike. He didn’t rush it.
“He had a plan what to do, then he smashed it really good. It’s great for him, and great for us.”
While Romaine Sawyers and Charlie Austin were among the players missing from the group based merely on selection, young Irishman Dara O’Shea was missing from the match-day squad at the AMEX Stadium through injury.
There were initial scares that what O’Shea innocently picked up in training might actually be quite severe and keep him out of action for an extended period of time, but a relieved Bilic was pleased that the results of a scan that O’Shea received were positive.
“Dara received an extremely...it was a kick in training, it was a kick but he twisted it a bit,” Bilic explained.
“It happened Wednesday or Thursday. At the beginning it looked like ‘wow, big one’, but then he had a scan and they told me he’ll be ready for the next game. He’s a Braveheart.
“He only had to miss this game, so it’s nothing serious.”


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Tamworth and Staffs to move to Tier Two 'high alert' as Covid cases rise

Staffordshire is set to move to a Tier Two 'high alert ' after an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases - with new rules affecting places including Tamworth , Lichfield and Cannock .
Staffordshire County Council has tonight ( Tuesday ) revealed the exact date of when the new measures will come into place is still to be confirmed , but it could be as soon as this weekend .
The main difference between 'medium ' and 'high ' is the additional laws on households mixing indoors .
The 'very high alert ' or Tier Three would see even tougher restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close .
The status of the alert will be reviewed in 14 days ' time .
Alan White , leader of the council , said : “ Our residents and businesses have made huge efforts to keep our county safe and open , but despite this , cases continue to rise rapidly and we are now facing tighter restrictions .
“ This year , Staffordshire has showed what it does best - pulling together and supporting our communities , but now we need to redouble our efforts to avoid any further restrictions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we must rise , to this new challenge , but is down to each and every one of us to stick to the new rules when they do come into force to help keep Staffordshire safe and open for business.
” The county council is continuing to lobby Government for support for residents and businesses struggling during the pandemic , as well as support for wider efforts to contain the virus .
Dr Richard Harling , Director of Health and Care , said : “ The virus is spreading in Staffordshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra guidance on mixing indoors will hopefully help reduce the rate of infection .
“ By sticking to the Covid High Alert rules , we have the best chance of not only curbing the spread of infection , but also of having these extra measures removed as quickly as possible.
” The new restrictions for the High Alert Level will mean : • You must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble with them .
This includes private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as pubs and restaurants .
• You must not meet indoors with people in any other alert level , including those living in a lower alert level .
• You may continue to see friends and family you do not live with outside including in a garden or other outdoor space .
When you do so , you must not meet in a group of more than six .
The “ Rule of Six ” includes children of any age .
• You can still travel to other areas , but you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as possible .
• You should not visit relatives in care homes unless there are exceptional circumstances .

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Staffordshire is set to move to a Tier Two 'high alert' after an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases - with new rules affecting places including Tamworth, Lichfield and Cannock.
Staffordshire County Council has tonight (Tuesday) revealed the exact date of when the new measures will come into place is still to be confirmed, but it could be as soon as this weekend.
The main difference between 'medium' and 'high' is the additional laws on households mixing indoors.
The 'very high alert' or Tier Three would see even tougher restrictions, including some businesses being forced to close.
The status of the alert will be reviewed in 14 days' time.
Alan White, leader of the council, said: “Our residents and businesses have made huge efforts to keep our county safe and open, but despite this, cases continue to rise rapidly and we are now facing tighter restrictions.
“This year, Staffordshire has showed what it does best - pulling together and supporting our communities, but now we need to redouble our efforts to avoid any further restrictions and protect our county.
“We can, and we must rise, to this new challenge, but is down to each and every one of us to stick to the new rules when they do come into force to help keep Staffordshire safe and open for business.”
The county council is continuing to lobby Government for support for residents and businesses struggling during the pandemic, as well as support for wider efforts to contain the virus.
Dr Richard Harling, Director of Health and Care, said: “The virus is spreading in Staffordshire largely through social contact, so this extra guidance on mixing indoors will hopefully help reduce the rate of infection.
“By sticking to the Covid High Alert rules, we have the best chance of not only curbing the spread of infection, but also of having these extra measures removed as quickly as possible.”
The new restrictions for the High Alert Level will mean:


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Watch as cabbie 'abused and assaulted by woman in payment row'

This is the moment a taxi driver was allegedly verbally abused and assaulted during a disagreement over payment in Walsall .
West Midlands Police said a woman became 'aggressive ' during the confrontation and shouted racist abuse at people working at the rank in Ablewell Street on Monday , August 31 .
One of the drivers tried to intervene but was struck in the face at around 4am , a spokesman for the force said .
Cops have now eleased the CCTV footage , which can be viewed above , in a bid to trace a blond-haired woman they wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is urged to call 101 , quoting crime reference number 20WS/208874L/20 .
Taking to social media , a spokesman added : `` Do you recognise this woman ?
`` We want to speak to her after a man was assaulted at a taxi rank on Ablewell Street , Walsall .
`` We understand there was a disagreement over payment at around 4am on Monday 31 August , when a woman shouted racist abuse at people working at the taxi rank .
`` One of the drivers tried to intervene , when the woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her , or have any information , please contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101 .
`` Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference number 20WS/208874L/20 . ''

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This is the moment a taxi driver was allegedly verbally abused and assaulted during a disagreement over payment in Walsall.
West Midlands Police said a woman became 'aggressive' during the confrontation and shouted racist abuse at people working at the rank in Ablewell Street on Monday, August 31.
One of the drivers tried to intervene but was struck in the face at around 4am, a spokesman for the force said.
Cops have now eleased the CCTV footage, which can be viewed above , in a bid to trace a blond-haired woman they wish to speak to.
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting crime reference number 20WS/208874L/20.
Taking to social media, a spokesman added: "Do you recognise this woman?
"We want to speak to her after a man was assaulted at a taxi rank on Ablewell Street, Walsall.
"We understand there was a disagreement over payment at around 4am on Monday 31 August, when a woman shouted racist abuse at people working at the taxi rank.
"One of the drivers tried to intervene, when the woman assaulted him.
"If you recognise her, or have any information, please contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101.
"Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference number 20WS/208874L/20."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--How Enobakhare & the other players who left Wolves are getting on

Nuno Espirito Santo has just overseen a transfer window of evolution at Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The Portuguese presided over one of his busiest windows to date and allowed three first team regulars to leave , whilst also bringing six new players into his group .
We 've spoken a lot about Nelson Semedo , Marcal , Ki-Jana Hoever , Rayan Ait-Nouri , Vitinha and Fabio Silva - but what about those Nuno let go ?
In addition to Matt Doherty , Diogo Jota and Ruben Vinagre - whose move to Olympiakos is initially on loan - several others have left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a look at the fortunes of the players who left Wolves permanently during the last window .
Doherty ’ s transfer to Tottenham came out of the blue and was met with lots of frustration from supporters at the time .
That anger stemmed from a replacement not being signed before Doherty ’ s £15million move was given the green light .
Wolves had a plan all along though and announced the signing of Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal which could eventually be worth up to £36.6million .
Doherty has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League games so far , while he ’ s also been heavily involved in their Europa League campaign .
It was Spurs who pipped Wolves to sixth spot and they have been subjected to the gruelling slog of trips to Bulgaria and Macedonia to earn their place in the Group Stages .
After being battered by supporters for his showing in their opening day defeat to Everton , things have gradually improved for Doherty and he seems to have the edge over Serge Aurier at the moment .
Portuguese attacker Jota looked like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of his Wolves career and Liverpool - at a cost of more than £40million - have given him that .
The 23-year-old scored on his Premier League debut for the Reds in a 3-1 win over Arsenal but his first league start ended disastrously in a 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa .
Jota made a major impact in their Champions League win over Ajax last week and netted the winner in their 2-1 win over Sheffield United at the weekend .
Liverpool ‘ keeper Adrian recently revealed how Jota has already won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impressive , he 's doing really well , ” said Adrian .
“ From the first moment he came into the team , he 's showing the quality , the pace that he has , the intensity , the dribbling , shooting .
`` He 's a hard worker and it 's a good compliment to our players .
I think he showed in the last few games that he played , he 's in a great level .
So he 's going to help us a lot . ''
Costa left Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sealed once Leeds United ’ s promotion to the Premier League was confirmed .
There was a time when Costa struggled to get into Leeds ’ starting XI but Marcelo Bielsa now trusts him implicitly .
The wideman has been one of Leeds ’ shining lights so far this season and caused Wolves a few problems when the teams met last week .
Joe Mewis , of LeedsLive , told us : “ Helder Costa has been playing some of his best football in a Leeds shirt so far in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A brace against Fulham has been supplemented by some excellent performances on the right , as it looks like a year learning Bielsa 's systems and getting used to his exacting demands is now paying dividends after he failed to live up to lofty expectations last season.
” Enobakhare is already looking for a new club after his contract was terminated by AEK Athens by mutual consent .
Nuno believes Enobakhare is a ‘ special player ’ and was hoping he would shine in Greece after Wolves opted to release him earlier this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues ’ - according to Greek newspaper To Vima - led to his deal being terminated and he ’ s now looking for a new employer .
The Nigerian forward only played one game for AEK and scored in a 3-0 win over Lamia .
One player who is grasping his chance is Jordan Graham .
The winger has scored four times in eight League One matches for Gillingham - five in 11 across all competitions - and looks a class act in the third tier .
After five separate loan spells away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was with the Gills last season , Graham now has a permanent home and in Steve Evans he has a manager who rates him .
Norris gave up his position as third choice goalkeeper at Wolves to take up the exact same role at Burnley .
He hasn ’ t featured yet under Sean Dyche with England ’ s Nick Pope and Northern Ireland ’ s Bailey Peacock-Farrell ahead of him in the pecking order .
Bennett is already a fixture in Swansea City ’ s starting XI , despite joining up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has started their draws with Coventry City and Bristol City and is being used in three-man defence .
Remember him ?
Ofosu-Ayeh is the ultimate forgotten man as far as Wolves are concerned .
He struggled with an ankle injury right at the beginning of his Wolves career , which he did n't shake off until the end of the season .
By that point his chance had been and gone , meaning he never actually played a game in three years under Nuno .
The German-born defender had loan spells with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Molineux but spent the last 12 months of his contract in the wilderness at Compton Park .
Ofosu-Ayeh ’ s fortunes haven ’ t changed for the better since he left Wolves either with no suitors stepping forward to sign him .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has just overseen a transfer window of evolution at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Portuguese presided over one of his busiest windows to date and allowed three first team regulars to leave, whilst also bringing six new players into his group.
We've spoken a lot about Nelson Semedo, Marcal, Ki-Jana Hoever, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Vitinha and Fabio Silva - but what about those Nuno let go?
In addition to Matt Doherty, Diogo Jota and Ruben Vinagre - whose move to Olympiakos is initially on loan - several others have left Wolves in recent months.
Here we take a look at the fortunes of the players who left Wolves permanently during the last window.
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Matt Doherty
Doherty’s transfer to Tottenham came out of the blue and was met with lots of frustration from supporters at the time. That anger stemmed from a replacement not being signed before Doherty’s £15million move was given the green light.
Wolves had a plan all along though and announced the signing of Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal which could eventually be worth up to £36.6million.
Doherty has started four of Spurs’ six Premier League games so far, while he’s also been heavily involved in their Europa League campaign.
It was Spurs who pipped Wolves to sixth spot and they have been subjected to the gruelling slog of trips to Bulgaria and Macedonia to earn their place in the Group Stages.
After being battered by supporters for his showing in their opening day defeat to Everton, things have gradually improved for Doherty and he seems to have the edge over Serge Aurier at the moment.
Diogo Jota
Portuguese attacker Jota looked like he needed a fresh challenge towards the end of his Wolves career and Liverpool - at a cost of more than £40million - have given him that.
The 23-year-old scored on his Premier League debut for the Reds in a 3-1 win over Arsenal but his first league start ended disastrously in a 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
Jota made a major impact in their Champions League win over Ajax last week and netted the winner in their 2-1 win over Sheffield United at the weekend.
Liverpool ‘keeper Adrian recently revealed how Jota has already won over his teammates.
"He's impressive, he's doing really well,” said Adrian. “From the first moment he came into the team, he's showing the quality, the pace that he has, the intensity, the dribbling, shooting.
"He's a hard worker and it's a good compliment to our players. I think he showed in the last few games that he played, he's in a great level. So he's going to help us a lot."
Helder Costa
Costa left Wolves last year but his permanent £16million move was sealed once Leeds United’s promotion to the Premier League was confirmed.
There was a time when Costa struggled to get into Leeds’ starting XI but Marcelo Bielsa now trusts him implicitly. The wideman has been one of Leeds’ shining lights so far this season and caused Wolves a few problems when the teams met last week.
Joe Mewis, of LeedsLive, told us: “Helder Costa has been playing some of his best football in a Leeds shirt so far in the early weeks of the new campaign.
“A brace against Fulham has been supplemented by some excellent performances on the right, as it looks like a year learning Bielsa's systems and getting used to his exacting demands is now paying dividends after he failed to live up to lofty expectations last season.”
Bright Enobakhare
Enobakhare is already looking for a new club after his contract was terminated by AEK Athens by mutual consent. Nuno believes Enobakhare is a ‘special player’ and was hoping he would shine in Greece after Wolves opted to release him earlier this year.
But a series of ‘issues’ - according to Greek newspaper To Vima - led to his deal being terminated and he’s now looking for a new employer.
The Nigerian forward only played one game for AEK and scored in a 3-0 win over Lamia.
Jordan Graham
One player who is grasping his chance is Jordan Graham. The winger has scored four times in eight League One matches for Gillingham - five in 11 across all competitions - and looks a class act in the third tier.
After five separate loan spells away from Wolves, the final of which was with the Gills last season, Graham now has a permanent home and in Steve Evans he has a manager who rates him.
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Will Norris
Norris gave up his position as third choice goalkeeper at Wolves to take up the exact same role at Burnley.
He hasn’t featured yet under Sean Dyche with England’s Nick Pope and Northern Ireland’s Bailey Peacock-Farrell ahead of him in the pecking order.
Ryan Bennett
Bennett is already a fixture in Swansea City’s starting XI, despite joining up with them less than two weeks ago. He has started their draws with Coventry City and Bristol City and is being used in three-man defence.
Phil Ofosu-Ayeh
Remember him? Ofosu-Ayeh is the ultimate forgotten man as far as Wolves are concerned. He struggled with an ankle injury right at the beginning of his Wolves career, which he didn't shake off until the end of the season. By that point his chance had been and gone, meaning he never actually played a game in three years under Nuno.
The German-born defender had loan spells with Hansa Rostock and Wurzburger Kickers while at Molineux but spent the last 12 months of his contract in the wilderness at Compton Park.
Ofosu-Ayeh’s fortunes haven’t changed for the better since he left Wolves either with no suitors stepping forward to sign him.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Villa star Mings makes fans proud as he speaks out on FA code

Aston Villa and England star Tyrone Mings has thrown his support behind the Football Association ’ s new Football Leadership Diversity Code after more than 40 clubs across the Premier League , EFL , FAWSL and the Women ’ s Championship committed themselves to principles that have been put forward to ensure there is a fairer representation of society in football .
Mings , while on international duty in Bulgaria last year , suffered appalling racial abuse from a section of home supporters and he has been a player who is particularly vocal on how the game can deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that he has played a part in the FA ’ s newly drawn up code by discussing its targets and how they might be applied and reached across English football .
“ Proud to be able to contribute my voice to this conversation , ” Mings said .
“ It ’ s a step in the right direction to tackling inequality in our game .
“ Still a lot more to be done but great to finally see actions being put in place .
This represents accountability and progress.
” In full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward and agreed to by Villa , West Brom , Wolves and a number of other clubs , are ... 15 % of new hires will be Black , Asian or of Mixed-Heritage [ or a target set by the club based on local demographics ] 30 % of new hires will be female 25 % of new hires will be Black , Asian or of Mixed-Heritage 10 % of new senior coaching hires will be Black , Asian or of Mixed-Heritage In our daily Aston Villa bulletin , we 'll be bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features and comment pieces , as well as the key talking points for fans .
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Aston Villa and England star Tyrone Mings has thrown his support behind the Football Association’s new Football Leadership Diversity Code after more than 40 clubs across the Premier League, EFL, FAWSL and the Women’s Championship committed themselves to principles that have been put forward to ensure there is a fairer representation of society in football.
Mings, while on international duty in Bulgaria last year, suffered appalling racial abuse from a section of home supporters and he has been a player who is particularly vocal on how the game can deal with such offences.
The centre half has revealed that he has played a part in the FA’s newly drawn up code by discussing its targets and how they might be applied and reached across English football.
“Proud to be able to contribute my voice to this conversation,” Mings said. “It’s a step in the right direction to tackling inequality in our game.
“Still a lot more to be done but great to finally see actions being put in place. This represents accountability and progress.”
In full, the principles that have been put forward and agreed to by Villa, West Brom, Wolves and a number of other clubs, are...
Leadership and team operations
15% of new hires will be Black, Asian or of Mixed-Heritage [or a target set by the club based on local demographics]
30% of new hires will be female
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25% of new hires will be Black, Asian or of Mixed-Heritage
10% of new senior coaching hires will be Black, Asian or of Mixed-Heritage
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birminghammail--2020-10-27--Jon Venables' parole report released after James Bulger killer denied freedom

Parole Board papers for Jon Venables have brevealed why he was denied freedom in a hearing in September .
The documents , released today , and published by the PA news agency show the James Bulger killer used sex and pornography `` as a means of coping '' .
He felt a `` lack of fulfilment in life '' and had a `` need for excitement '' , the report said before adding : `` The risk factors identified at the time of his offending included his sexual interests and an attraction to sexual violence as well as other issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Risk factors identified in subsequent reviews include thinking about sex a lot , problems in maintaining relationships , concerns about self-awareness , and his ability to deal with stress .
`` Mr Venables had also experienced difficulties relating to employment .
`` Features leading up to his offending as an adult included a sense of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfilment in life , a need for excitement , and a tendency to turn to sex or pornography as a means of coping . ''
The report also revealed Venables did not request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was considered , the panel rejected it as not `` robust enough '' .
During his time in prison his behaviour had been `` positive '' , he had a job behind bars and was attending courses to address his `` propensity for sexual offending '' , the papers said .
A number of `` protective factors '' - which may deter him from reoffending - were also considered , including `` level of intelligence '' , making `` constructive use of his time '' and having a `` motivation for self-reflection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` After considering the circumstances of his offending , the progress made whilst in custody and on licence , as well as the other evidence presented in the dossier , the panel was not satisfied that Mr Venables was suitable for re-release .
`` Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that Mr Venables should be transferred to open prison .
`` Given that key areas of risk remained subject to continuing interventions , the panel considered that Mr Venables was appropriately located in custody where outstanding levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because the decision was made on paper without a hearing , prisoners are given 28 days to request one and , as a result , details of how the decision is reached are not published for a month .
Venables will be eligible for another parole review in two years .

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Parole Board papers for Jon Venables have brevealed why he was denied freedom in a hearing in September.
The documents, released today, and published by the PA news agency show the James Bulger killer used sex and pornography "as a means of coping".
He felt a "lack of fulfilment in life" and had a "need for excitement", the report said before adding: "The risk factors identified at the time of his offending included his sexual interests and an attraction to sexual violence as well as other issues considered relevant but amenable to change.
"Risk factors identified in subsequent reviews include thinking about sex a lot, problems in maintaining relationships, concerns about self-awareness, and his ability to deal with stress.
"Mr Venables had also experienced difficulties relating to employment.
"Features leading up to his offending as an adult included a sense of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfilment in life, a need for excitement, and a tendency to turn to sex or pornography as a means of coping."
The report also revealed Venables did not request release and, while a proposal for this was considered, the panel rejected it as not "robust enough".
During his time in prison his behaviour had been "positive", he had a job behind bars and was attending courses to address his "propensity for sexual offending", the papers said.
A number of "protective factors" - which may deter him from reoffending - were also considered, including "level of intelligence", making "constructive use of his time" and having a "motivation for self-reflection".
The summary of the decision said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made whilst in custody and on licence, as well as the other evidence presented in the dossier, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Venables was suitable for re-release.
"Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that Mr Venables should be transferred to open prison.
"Given that key areas of risk remained subject to continuing interventions, the panel considered that Mr Venables was appropriately located in custody where outstanding levels of risk could be addressed."
Because the decision was made on paper without a hearing, prisoners are given 28 days to request one and, as a result, details of how the decision is reached are not published for a month.
Venables will be eligible for another parole review in two years.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Ranked - The highest infection rates across the Black Country

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in parts of the Black Country .
Latest data from the government 's interactive map shows cases in the Aldridge North , Walsall , and Short Heath East in Willenhall has seen the sharpest rise in infection rates .
Not far from Wolverhampton , the South Staffordshire neighbourhood of Featherstone West , Coven and Sharehill has seen the rate increase by a massive 184 per cent .
The statistics , which show a week up to October 22 , have shown there have been 35 new cases in Bloxwich and the area now has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also seen 34 new cases while Great Wyrley saw a massive 49 confirmed cases as the area hits sees an infection rate of 626 .
The seven–day rates are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000 .
The stats have also emerged on the day 23 new deaths were recorded across Birmingham and Midlands hospitals .
Shown on the map in purple , for the highest infection rate of 400-plus per 100,000 , the hotspots in the Black County .
1 .
Aldridge North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 275 per cent 2 .
Short Heath East , Willenhall - 474 per 100,000 , a rise of 211 per cent 3 .
Great Wyrley , Walsall - 626 per 100,000 , a rise of 172 per cent 4 .
Charlemont , West Bromwich - 450 per 100,000 , a rise of 147 per cent 5 .
Learmore , Walsall - 434.4 per 100,00 , a rise of 138 per cent 6 .
New Invention , Willenhall - 504.1 per 100,000 , a rise of 135 per cent 7 .
Bloxwich North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise of 133 per cent 8 .
Warley South , Dudley - 466.8 per 100,00 , a rise of 123 per cent 9 .
Walsall South East - 457 per 100,000 , a rise of 121.4 per cent 10 .
Wednesfield Town - 453.5 per 100,000 , a rise of 100 per cent 11 .
The Delves , Walsall - 543.3 per 100,000 , a rise of 89.5 per cent 12 .
Pelsall North , Walsall - 429.1 per 100,000 , a rise of 15 per cent

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Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in parts of the Black Country.
Latest data from the government's interactive map shows cases in the Aldridge North, Walsall, and Short Heath East in Willenhall has seen the sharpest rise in infection rates.
Not far from Wolverhampton, the South Staffordshire neighbourhood of Featherstone West, Coven and Sharehill has seen the rate increase by a massive 184 per cent.
The statistics, which show a week up to October 22, have shown there have been 35 new cases in Bloxwich and the area now has an infection rate of 469.9.
Wednesfield Town has also seen 34 new cases while Great Wyrley saw a massive 49 confirmed cases as the area hits sees an infection rate of 626.
The seven–day rates are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.
The stats have also emerged on the day 23 new deaths were recorded across Birmingham and Midlands hospitals.
Shown on the map in purple, for the highest infection rate of 400-plus per 100,000, the hotspots in the Black County.
1. Aldridge North - 449 per 100,000, a rise of 275 per cent
2. Short Heath East, Willenhall - 474 per 100,000, a rise of 211 per cent
3. Great Wyrley, Walsall - 626 per 100,000, a rise of 172 per cent
4. Charlemont, West Bromwich - 450 per 100,000, a rise of 147 per cent
5. Learmore, Walsall - 434.4 per 100,00, a rise of 138 per cent
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6. New Invention, Willenhall - 504.1 per 100,000, a rise of 135 per cent
7. Bloxwich North West - 469.9 per 100,000, a rise of 133 per cent
8. Warley South, Dudley - 466.8 per 100,00, a rise of 123 per cent
9. Walsall South East - 457 per 100,000, a rise of 121.4 per cent
10. Wednesfield Town - 453.5 per 100,000, a rise of 100 per cent
11. The Delves, Walsall - 543.3 per 100,000, a rise of 89.5 per cent
12. Pelsall North, Walsall - 429.1 per 100,000, a rise of 15 per cent


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Heartbreaking tribute to schoolgirl, 11, who died after crash

The family of a schoolgirl who died following a collision in Coventry have described her as the `` best daughter anyone could ever have . ''
Isabelle Boshell , 11 suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on Tamworth Road last Thursday evening ( October 22 ) .
She was rushed to hospital but tragically died yesterday ( Monday ) .
He devastated family have issued a tribute which said : `` Isabelle was a loving daughter , granddaughter , great granddaughter and sister .
She was loved by her friends , family and adored by her dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She meant a lot to everyone and lived life to the full ; she loved art , dancing , singing and learning .
She was learning to play the guitar and was a unique individual who loved to set her own trends .
`` The best daughter anyone could ever have .
Please respect our family at this sad time and allow us the privacy to grieve . ''
West Midlands Police say the 53-year-old driver of the car , a Toyota Verso , remained at the scene but required medical assistance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to in due course .
Police are still appealing for any witnesses who 've not come forward already or anyone with dash cam footage .
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes , from the force 's serious collision investigation unit , said : `` We 've all been left numb by the sad death of Isabelle .
She was just 11-years-old with her whole life in front of her , but this has been tragically taken away .
`` To see the loss of someone so young is difficult for us as officers , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Isabelle 's family .
`` We 'll be doing all we can to support them while they grieve , while also trying to establish what happened leading to the collision .
We need your help so we can give answers to Isabelle 's family . ''
`` Anyone with information can contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101 .
Please quote log number 3979 of 22/10/20 .

The family of a schoolgirl who died following a collision in Coventry have described her as the "best daughter anyone could ever have."
Isabelle Boshell, 11 suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on Tamworth Road last Thursday evening (October 22).
She was rushed to hospital but tragically died yesterday (Monday).
He devastated family have issued a tribute which said: "Isabelle was a loving daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter and sister. She was loved by her friends, family and adored by her dog and cat whom she loved.
"She meant a lot to everyone and lived life to the full; she loved art, dancing, singing and learning. She was learning to play the guitar and was a unique individual who loved to set her own trends.
"The best daughter anyone could ever have. Please respect our family at this sad time and allow us the privacy to grieve."
West Midlands Police say the 53-year-old driver of the car, a Toyota Verso, remained at the scene but required medical assistance. The force say he will be spoken to in due course.
Police are still appealing for any witnesses who've not come forward already or anyone with dash cam footage.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "We've all been left numb by the sad death of Isabelle. She was just 11-years-old with her whole life in front of her, but this has been tragically taken away.
"To see the loss of someone so young is difficult for us as officers, but we know the pain is even greater for Isabelle's family.
"We'll be doing all we can to support them while they grieve, while also trying to establish what happened leading to the collision. We need your help so we can give answers to Isabelle's family."
"Anyone with information can contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 3979 of 22/10/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--'Urgent update' - Tamworth Council on Covid 'high alert' fears

Tamworth Council has written to residents with an `` urgent update '' over fears of an escalation to high alert level if Covid cases continue to rise .
Tamworth , and Staffordshire as a whole , is currently medium , the lowest possible tier , but bosses have warned cases are rising rapidly in letters received by many today ( Tuesday ) .
Over the last seven days cases had risen by almost 50 per cent to 164 - with as many as 48 new cases on Monday alone .
Letters have been sent to Tamworth ’ s 35,000 homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strictly follow the national guidance - and to go even further if possible .
The letter from council leader Danny Cook and local Covid lead , councillor Jeremy Oates reads : `` We know that people have made huge sacrifices during the pandemic and we would like to thank you for everything you are doing to try and control the virus .
`` These sacrifices directly help save the lives of the most vulnerable and elderly in our community .
“ However , cases in Tamworth are rising rapidly and we are asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by strictly following the national guidance - and going even further if possible - to get this virus under control .
`` Tamworth is currently at medium alert however the number of Covid cases is increasing fast .
If that continues , the Government will escalate us to high alert and this could happen soon .
`` We want to avoid being escalated to tier two and if we are escalated we want to get back to medium alert as soon as possible .
The best way to do this is to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to reduce the spread of infection .
We need to act quickly .
“ We know this advice means additional sacrifices when you have already sacrificed so much , but we hope that if we all work together to make some changes now to limit our social interactions it will bring our rate back down sooner .
`` This could mean we avoid tier two altogether or return to medium as quickly as possible .
`` Thank you once again for everything you are doing to try and control the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a range of support is available at tamworth.gov.uk .
`` The best way to end this pandemic and get back to normal is to work together , follow the rules and keep the number of cases as low as possible .
Please take care and we wish you all the best . ''

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Tamworth Council has written to residents with an "urgent update" over fears of an escalation to high alert level if Covid cases continue to rise.
Tamworth, and Staffordshire as a whole, is currently medium, the lowest possible tier, but bosses have warned cases are rising rapidly in letters received by many today (Tuesday).
Over the last seven days cases had risen by almost 50 per cent to 164 - with as many as 48 new cases on Monday alone.
Letters have been sent to Tamworth’s 35,000 homes asking residents to redouble their efforts to strictly follow the national guidance - and to go even further if possible.
The letter from council leader Danny Cook and local Covid lead, councillor Jeremy Oates reads: "We know that people have made huge sacrifices during the pandemic and we would like to thank you for everything you are doing to try and control the virus.
"These sacrifices directly help save the lives of the most vulnerable and elderly in our community.
“However, cases in Tamworth are rising rapidly and we are asking everyone to please redouble their efforts, by strictly following the national guidance - and going even further if possible - to get this virus under control.
"Tamworth is currently at medium alert however the number of Covid cases is increasing fast. If that continues, the Government will escalate us to high alert and this could happen soon.
"We want to avoid being escalated to tier two and if we are escalated we want to get back to medium alert as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to follow the rules and each do what we can to reduce the spread of infection. We need to act quickly.
“We know this advice means additional sacrifices when you have already sacrificed so much, but we hope that if we all work together to make some changes now to limit our social interactions it will bring our rate back down sooner.
"This could mean we avoid tier two altogether or return to medium as quickly as possible.
"Thank you once again for everything you are doing to try and control the virus. We know that times are difficult and a range of support is available at tamworth.gov.uk.
"The best way to end this pandemic and get back to normal is to work together, follow the rules and keep the number of cases as low as possible. Please take care and we wish you all the best."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Grosicki transfer saga continues as Albion and Forest wait

Chris Hughton has revealed that Nottingham Forest are STILL waiting for a decision to emerge as regards to their Kamil Grosicki move .
The Polish winger was expected to leave West Brom before the English transfer deadline more than a week ago , but there was some uncertainty surrounding the paperwork and whether it was submitted in time for the deal to go through .
Claims in his native Poland suggested the Grosicki ’ s representatives , Albion and Forest had missed the deadline by a matter of seconds , and the deal was eventually taken up by the EFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has played an hour of football this season - that coming in Albion ’ s 3-0 EFL Cup win over Harrogate Town - and was on the fringes of Slaven Bilic ’ s squad .
He was free to make the move to the City Ground as Albion sought to shift players who weren ’ t in contention off their books - they managed to move Kenneth Zohore out on loan to Millwall until January .
Whether Grosicki follows him remains to be seen .
For Hughton , who himself is only just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after replacing sacked Sabri Lamouchi , it ’ s a waiting game like everyone else .
“ As manager , I ’ m very much hoping it ’ s going to be soon , ” Hughton told NottinghamshireLive .
“ I can only pass on the information I ’ ve been given , and that is that it ’ s still very much in the hands of the club and the Football League .
“ But let ’ s hope there ’ s a decision as soon as possible .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and happen as quickly as possible .
Let ’ s hope it ’ s soon .
”

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Chris Hughton has revealed that Nottingham Forest are STILL waiting for a decision to emerge as regards to their Kamil Grosicki move.
The Polish winger was expected to leave West Brom before the English transfer deadline more than a week ago, but there was some uncertainty surrounding the paperwork and whether it was submitted in time for the deal to go through.
Claims in his native Poland suggested the Grosicki’s representatives, Albion and Forest had missed the deadline by a matter of seconds, and the deal was eventually taken up by the EFL and Forest’s lawyers.
Grosicki has played an hour of football this season - that coming in Albion’s 3-0 EFL Cup win over Harrogate Town - and was on the fringes of Slaven Bilic’s squad.
He was free to make the move to the City Ground as Albion sought to shift players who weren’t in contention off their books - they managed to move Kenneth Zohore out on loan to Millwall until January.
Whether Grosicki follows him remains to be seen. For Hughton, who himself is only just through the door in the East Midlands after replacing sacked Sabri Lamouchi, it’s a waiting game like everyone else.
“As manager, I’m very much hoping it’s going to be soon,” Hughton told NottinghamshireLive. “I can only pass on the information I’ve been given, and that is that it’s still very much in the hands of the club and the Football League.
“But let’s hope there’s a decision as soon as possible. It’s something we all want to happen, and happen as quickly as possible. Let’s hope it’s soon.”


birminghammail--2020-10-27--City Covid hospital admissions rise with 33 people in intensive care

The number of patients admitted to hospitals in Birmingham with coronavirus has jumped up dramatically as more older , vulnerable people catch the virus .
There are 33 patients currently fighting for life in intensive care units at the Queen Elizabeth , Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals , the majority at the QE .
They are among 291 people undergoing treatment in the hospitals .
The majority of them ( 242 ) are newly infected and deemed 'active ' cases .
That 's a big jump - two weeks ago there were 198 inpatients with the virus .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marked rise '' in infections among the over 60s , among white communities and with clusters of cases in care homes .
It 's a concerning combination , said Dr Justin Varney , director of public health for Birmingham .
Transmission among older people in particular was most likely to influence the risk tier for the city , he said today .
Birmingham and neighbouring Sandwell , Solihull , Walsall and Wolverhampton are currently all in Tier Two - the second highest risk category - and restrictions are in place banning households mingling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs , restaurants and cafes .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and local leaders will be assessing the impact of restrictions this week before deciding whether to raise or reduce the rating .
The infection rate is currently at around 260 cases per 100,000 people and the rate is rising each week .
Dr Varney , addressing the city 's Local Covid Outbreak Engagement Board today , said there has been a rise this month in cases across most age groups , with about a third of cases currently within the 18-21 year olds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were coming down among students , but there had been a significant increase in the case rate among older groups .
The city 's public health team and Public Health England are also now seeing more than 300 new 'situations ' every week .
In the week ending October 18 , there were 330 situations , defined as cases of concern - including seven 'clusters ' and 114 'outbreaks ' .
A cluster indicates several positive cases in one place with an unconfirmed link ; an outbreak is several cases with a confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in education and early years settings but there were also currently outbreaks in care homes , including two involving more than 15 cases each .
It 's why it 's vital that people do not drop their guard , follow the guidance , and do not allow Covid fatigue to creep in , said Dr Varney .
He particularly warned that cases involving staff in care homes , in NHS hospitals and in primary care settings were emerging , alongside infections from workplaces .
`` We are seeing clusters of staff being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not strictly following the guidelines - there is some Covid fatigue , with failures of PPE use and lack of social distancing .
People are cutting corners and that has an impact . ''
Paul Jennings , chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group ( CCG ) , said the number in hospital `` is one of the clearest ways of expressing the pressure the NHS is under . ''
`` The hospitals are at the peak of a massive healthcare system and this is ordinarily a busy time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no exception .
`` In March and April everything was more simple , when we were trying to deal with only coronavirus and other services and patients had to be passed over .
`` We are now having to support those services and patients .
As the number ( of coronavirus cases ) rises , it places more demand on the system , and makes it more difficult to deliver other services .
`` GPs are also very busy , dealing with all of the cases they normally deal with alongside the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run . ''
Dr Manir Aslam , GP director for Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG , said GPs were working exceptionally hard to see patients , despite the restrictions of safe working : `` This conundrum of seeing people safely is difficult .
Children are at school ( with more viruses ) and that does increase demand on general practice .
`` We are managing , we have set up 'red sites ' for coronavirus patients to visit across the area .
`` We need people to understand they may be seen differently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - face to face appointments will be by exception , for examinations and to provide immunisations and blood tests - our staff are geared up for that but we need to be realistic about that , to protect patients and staff . ''

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The number of patients admitted to hospitals in Birmingham with coronavirus has jumped up dramatically as more older, vulnerable people catch the virus.
There are 33 patients currently fighting for life in intensive care units at the Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals, the majority at the QE.
They are among 291 people undergoing treatment in the hospitals. The majority of them (242) are newly infected and deemed 'active' cases.
That's a big jump - two weeks ago there were 198 inpatients with the virus.
It comes as there has also been a "marked rise" in infections among the over 60s, among white communities and with clusters of cases in care homes.
It's a concerning combination, said Dr Justin Varney, director of public health for Birmingham.
Transmission among older people in particular was most likely to influence the risk tier for the city, he said today.
Birmingham and neighbouring Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton are currently all in Tier Two - the second highest risk category - and restrictions are in place banning households mingling at home or in social settings like pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and local leaders will be assessing the impact of restrictions this week before deciding whether to raise or reduce the rating.
The infection rate is currently at around 260 cases per 100,000 people and the rate is rising each week.
Dr Varney, addressing the city's Local Covid Outbreak Engagement Board today, said there has been a rise this month in cases across most age groups, with about a third of cases currently within the 18-21 year olds, predominantly students.
However, cases were coming down among students, but there had been a significant increase in the case rate among older groups.
The city's public health team and Public Health England are also now seeing more than 300 new 'situations' every week.
In the week ending October 18, there were 330 situations, defined as cases of concern - including seven 'clusters' and 114 'outbreaks'.
A cluster indicates several positive cases in one place with an unconfirmed link; an outbreak is several cases with a confirmed link.
The vast majority of situations were in education and early years settings but there were also currently outbreaks in care homes, including two involving more than 15 cases each.
It's why it's vital that people do not drop their guard, follow the guidance, and do not allow Covid fatigue to creep in, said Dr Varney.
He particularly warned that cases involving staff in care homes, in NHS hospitals and in primary care settings were emerging, alongside infections from workplaces.
"We are seeing clusters of staff being infected.
"That is when people are not strictly following the guidelines - there is some Covid fatigue, with failures of PPE use and lack of social distancing. People are cutting corners and that has an impact."
Paul Jennings, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said the number in hospital "is one of the clearest ways of expressing the pressure the NHS is under."
"The hospitals are at the peak of a massive healthcare system and this is ordinarily a busy time of the year, and this year is no exception.
"In March and April everything was more simple, when we were trying to deal with only coronavirus and other services and patients had to be passed over.
"We are now having to support those services and patients. As the number (of coronavirus cases) rises, it places more demand on the system, and makes it more difficult to deliver other services.
"GPs are also very busy, dealing with all of the cases they normally deal with alongside the most serious and vital flu vaccine programme ever run."
Dr Manir Aslam, GP director for Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG, said GPs were working exceptionally hard to see patients, despite the restrictions of safe working: "This conundrum of seeing people safely is difficult. Children are at school (with more viruses) and that does increase demand on general practice.
"We are managing, we have set up 'red sites' for coronavirus patients to visit across the area.
"We need people to understand they may be seen differently.
"We need to be realistic - face to face appointments will be by exception, for examinations and to provide immunisations and blood tests - our staff are geared up for that but we need to be realistic about that, to protect patients and staff."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--'No face masks' is biggest gripe for Covid whistleblowers

People not wearing face masks is the biggest gripe for whistleblowers complaining about Covid breaches , a council meeting heard .
A meeting of the local Covid outbreak engagement board heard from Mark Croxford , head of Birmingham City Council ’ s environmental health .
Mr Croxford talked through results from the requests for assistance logged through the council ’ s Covid whistleblowing line .
It showed a quarter of all complaints ( 541 ) were related to use of face masks , while the second biggest concern ( 24 per cent/515 complaints ) were based on use of PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , complaints were most commonly about the dining services sector ( 513 ) , followed by hospitality ( 34 ) and food retail ( 275 ) .
The majority of cases were still marked as open by environmental health , with the largest proportion after that marked as “ compliance without enforcement ” .
There have now been 2,265 complaints since February - up from 1,502 on October 1 .
The report to councillors notes within the last month , one unlicensed premises was closed due to “ operating in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Three fixed penalty notices totalling £1,000 each have been issued to business operators trading after 10pm found during Operation Reliant visits by police .
A total of 126 inspections were carried out requiring steps to be taken to meet Covid legislation or guidelines .
Some 161 visits and phone calls were made giving advice and helping people to be Covid compliant .
Mr Croxford ’ s report stated the council has monitored and advised on 65 outbreaks but “ due to good compliance with mitigating steps , [ it has ] not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ One of the issues that is very high is around the use of face masks , and PPE can be combined into that.
” He said initially when face masks were introduced , there was around a “ 60/40 split ” in use of face masks , which improved when Birmingham went into Tier 2 .
He said that is now dropping off again “ and we are also seeing complaints being very high ” .
Mr Croxford said : “ If you can , I really think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to wear the masks as they can .
“ They don ’ t have to be these blue medical-type ones , they can be face coverings , snoods or scarves - anything people find comfortable but stop the spittle from the mouth .
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People not wearing face masks is the biggest gripe for whistleblowers complaining about Covid breaches, a council meeting heard.
A meeting of the local Covid outbreak engagement board heard from Mark Croxford, head of Birmingham City Council ’s environmental health.
Mr Croxford talked through results from the requests for assistance logged through the council’s Covid whistleblowing line.
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It showed a quarter of all complaints (541) were related to use of face masks, while the second biggest concern (24 per cent/515 complaints) were based on use of PPE.
Aside from those marked “other”, complaints were most commonly about the dining services sector (513), followed by hospitality (34) and food retail (275).
The majority of cases were still marked as open by environmental health, with the largest proportion after that marked as “compliance without enforcement”.
There have now been 2,265 complaints since February - up from 1,502 on October 1.
The report to councillors notes within the last month, one unlicensed premises was closed due to “operating in the early hours with 37 people in it”.
Three fixed penalty notices totalling £1,000 each have been issued to business operators trading after 10pm found during Operation Reliant visits by police.
A total of 126 inspections were carried out requiring steps to be taken to meet Covid legislation or guidelines.
Some 161 visits and phone calls were made giving advice and helping people to be Covid compliant.
Mr Croxford’s report stated the council has monitored and advised on 65 outbreaks but “due to good compliance with mitigating steps, [it has] not been required to use enforcement powers”.
He said: “One of the issues that is very high is around the use of face masks, and PPE can be combined into that.”
He said initially when face masks were introduced, there was around a “60/40 split” in use of face masks, which improved when Birmingham went into Tier 2.
He said that is now dropping off again “and we are also seeing complaints being very high”.
Mr Croxford said: “If you can, I really think people should be pushing forward now in trying to wear the masks as they can.
“They don’t have to be these blue medical-type ones, they can be face coverings, snoods or scarves - anything people find comfortable but stop the spittle from the mouth.”


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Woman arrested after car crashes into tree in city

A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car left the road and smashed into a tree in Longbridge .
Police and paramedics were called to Coombes Lane at around 12.20am this morning ( Tuesday ) .
The female driver and a man were both taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with injuries described as 'not serious . '
Police say the driver was detained by officers on suspicion of drink driving after being taken to hospital first for treatment .
The West Midlands Police Force Response tweeted : `` Last night # CTeam Bournville and @ Trafficwmp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tree .
# Oneincustody for # drinkdrive # fatal5 . ''
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We sent two ambulances to the scene as well as a paramedics officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car .
`` There were two patients , the driver of the car who was a woman and a man who was a front seat passenger in the car .
`` Both were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with injuries we would describe as being not serious . ''
A West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place in Coombes Lane , Birmingham , at around 12.20am .
`` A woman was detained but taken to hospital .
A man was taken to hospital with leg injuries . ''
People with information should ring police on 101 .

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A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car left the road and smashed into a tree in Longbridge.
Police and paramedics were called to Coombes Lane at around 12.20am this morning (Tuesday).
The female driver and a man were both taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with injuries described as 'not serious.'
Police say the driver was detained by officers on suspicion of drink driving after being taken to hospital first for treatment.
The West Midlands Police Force Response tweeted: "Last night #CTeam Bournville and @Trafficwmp responded after this car collided with a tree. #Oneincustody for #drinkdrive #fatal5."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We sent two ambulances to the scene as well as a paramedics officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car.
"There were two patients, the driver of the car who was a woman and a man who was a front seat passenger in the car.
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"Both were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with injuries we would describe as being not serious."
A West Midlands Police spokesman added: "The incident took place in Coombes Lane, Birmingham, at around 12.20am.
"A woman was detained but taken to hospital. A man was taken to hospital with leg injuries."
People with information should ring police on 101.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Warning to motorists after two cars left stuck in flooded road

Worcestershire motorists have been issued a warning after two cars were left stuck in a flooded road .
One of the vehicles was left almost completely submerged earlier today ( Tuesday , October 27 ) when it attempted to drive through Walcott Ford near the village of Drakes Broughton .
Worcestershire County Council 's Highways department tweeted a picture of the incident and urged drivers to take notice of warning signs and depth gauges .
The picture also showed that the water level at the ford had almost reached three metres at the time .
The tweet read : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ford when it 's in flood .
`` Two drivers have made this mistake today at Walcott Ford near Drakes Broughton '' Warning signs and depth gauges are there for a reason - and more rainfall is forecast over the next few days . ''
Dave Throup , Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire , added : `` Depressingly predictable .
How many more over the next few days I wonder . ''
In other Worcestershire news , every vulnerable child in Worcestershire will receive free school meals during the half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed .
At least 10 firms in Worcestershire have also stepped forward to help and are among the 1,745 UK companies listed on The Help Out When School 's Out website backed by Rashford .

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Worcestershire motorists have been issued a warning after two cars were left stuck in a flooded road.
One of the vehicles was left almost completely submerged earlier today (Tuesday, October 27) when it attempted to drive through Walcott Ford near the village of Drakes Broughton.
Worcestershire County Council's Highways department tweeted a picture of the incident and urged drivers to take notice of warning signs and depth gauges.
The picture also showed that the water level at the ford had almost reached three metres at the time.
The tweet read: "Please do not attempt to drive through a ford when it's in flood.
"Two drivers have made this mistake today at Walcott Ford near Drakes Broughton
"Warning signs and depth gauges are there for a reason - and more rainfall is forecast over the next few days."
Dave Throup, Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, added: "Depressingly predictable. How many more over the next few days I wonder."
In other Worcestershire news, every vulnerable child in Worcestershire will receive free school meals during the half term holidays, the county council has confirmed.
At least 10 firms in Worcestershire have also stepped forward to help and are among the 1,745 UK companies listed on The Help Out When School's Out website backed by Rashford.