birminghammail--2020-03-20--Think carefully about seeing your mum on Mother's Day says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson said he would ‘ Skype ’ his mum on Mothering Sunday after telling Brits pubs , clubs and restaurants would close .
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of Brits to ‘ socially distance ’ but when initially asked if he would see his own mum , he said he ‘ hoped he would see her ’ .
He later appeared to backtrack on his comments , claiming he would ‘ Skype ’ his mum .
It comes as he ordered pubs , clubs , restaurants and other socialising venues nationwide to close tonight as the coronavirus death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson ordered the businesses across the UK to close from tonight , and urged people not to go out for one last Friday night out .
Then , asked whether people should visit their mum this Mother ’ s Day on Sunday - and what his own plans were - the PM said : “ As for Mother ’ s Day look I think my advice would be that people should really think very carefully about , irrespective of whether visiting their mothers , of visiting any elderly person who may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t matter necessarily whether they ’ re over 70 .
The issue is whether they are in one of the vulnerable groups .
“ Think very carefully about the risk of transmission of the virus and follow the advice , look at the medical advice .
“ Our advice is that elderly people , people with serious underlying health conditions , people in the later stages of pregnancy - you have to be careful about the transmission of the virus.
” The PM then appeared to muddy the official message by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own mother on Mother ’ s Day .
His mother , Charlotte Johnson Wahl , is 77 - placing her squarely in the age group officially being described as vulnerable and being asked to practise self-isolation and social-distancing measures .
Mr Johnson said of his plans with his mum : “ And I am regular contact with all members of my family , but I will be working very hard on Sunday - I can tell you that much .
“ I ’ ll certainly be sending her my very best wishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” It was later reported that Mr Johnson had clarified that he intended to see his mother ‘ via Skype .
’

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Boris Johnson said he would ‘Skype’ his mum on Mothering Sunday after telling Brits pubs, clubs and restaurants would close.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of Brits to ‘socially distance’ but when initially asked if he would see his own mum, he said he ‘hoped he would see her’.
He later appeared to backtrack on his comments, claiming he would ‘Skype’ his mum.
It comes as he ordered pubs, clubs, restaurants and other socialising venues nationwide to close tonight as the coronavirus death toll hit 177 in the UK.
Mr Johnson ordered the businesses across the UK to close from tonight, and urged people not to go out for one last Friday night out.
Then, asked whether people should visit their mum this Mother’s Day on Sunday - and what his own plans were - the PM said: “As for Mother’s Day look I think my advice would be that people should really think very carefully about, irrespective of whether visiting their mothers, of visiting any elderly person who may be in a vulnerable group.
“It doesn’t matter necessarily whether they’re over 70. The issue is whether they are in one of the vulnerable groups.
“Think very carefully about the risk of transmission of the virus and follow the advice, look at the medical advice.
“Our advice is that elderly people, people with serious underlying health conditions, people in the later stages of pregnancy - you have to be careful about the transmission of the virus.”
The PM then appeared to muddy the official message by adding that he still hoped to see his own mother on Mother’s Day.
His mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, is 77 - placing her squarely in the age group officially being described as vulnerable and being asked to practise self-isolation and social-distancing measures.
Mr Johnson said of his plans with his mum: “And I am regular contact with all members of my family, but I will be working very hard on Sunday - I can tell you that much.
“I’ll certainly be sending her my very best wishes and hope to get to see her.”
It was later reported that Mr Johnson had clarified that he intended to see his mother ‘via Skype.’


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Bride unable to have sex for 12 years over horrifyingly agonising condition

A virgin bride has spoken candidly about the agonising condition which meant she could not consummate her union as a newlywed and resulted in a sexless 12-year marriage .
Raised in a Christian household where sex before marriage was banned , it took more than five years after her first failed attempt at intimacy with her new husband before Kendra Blair , 39 , was diagnosed with vaginismus – which causes the vaginal muscles to tighten when penetration is attempted .
In the meantime , whenever hospital insurance verifier Kendra , of Oak Grove , near Kansas City , Missouri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she felt an extreme burning sensation , which made her so distressed she even hyperventilated .
Just 19 when she tied the knot , Kendra said : “ We tried to have sex when we went to bed the day after our wedding , but it just wasn ’ t happening .
“ I thought I was just nervous , because I didn ’ t know what to expect .
I grew up in a very strong Christian conservative home and sex wasn ’ t something anyone in my family ever spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have sex , it felt like there was a bone there that my husband couldn ’ t get through.
” Now running a Facebook support group for women with vaginismus , after months of struggling to have intercourse , eventually Kendra called her mother to ask for advice .
“ She thought maybe I had a thick hymen – the skin surrounding or partially covering the vaginal opening – and just needed to really relax , ” she said .
“ My husband and I had endured months of frustration and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but everyone just kept telling me to relax.
” Eventually , Kendra confided in her then husband ’ s stepmother , who took her to see a gynaecologist .
But the doctor ’ s examination triggered the same reaction as her attempts to have penetrative sex .
She said : “ My automatic reaction was to hyperventilate , close my legs , squirm to get away and push the doctor away saying , ‘ Don ’ t touch me . '
” She explained : “ She told me I ’ d have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put me out , so she could examine me , but I didn ’ t , as she also told me just to relax and stop overreacting .
“ She had no idea what the problem was , but I saw her smirk and , whether I was right or not , it felt like she was making fun of me.
” Five years passed before Kendra plucked up courage to see another doctor , during which time her condition started to affect her marriage .
She said : “ It did affect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ splitting up after 12 years .
“ We had other issues going on – not just the sex – so we didn ’ t get divorced just because of vaginismus , but it was a factor .
“ My ex started getting bitter and resentful towards me because of it .
Unsurprisingly , he was very frustrated and questioned whether I was holding out on purpose.
” She continued : “ I think this was because , after a while I stopped wanting to work on it .
I didn ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes a really agonising burning pain and that ’ s not fun.
” Meanwhile , the second doctor Kendra saw , who diagnosed vaginismus , had told her to use dilators to stretch and retrain the vaginal muscles .
“ I felt some relief when she told me what I had , as it proved I wasn ’ t crazy , ” she said .
“ She also told me I was not the only one that had this.
” She explained : “ But I was scared about using the dilators , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tampon .
“ Despite his occasional frustration , my then husband was pretty supportive .
He stood by me more than a lot of men would , considering that we didn ’ t have sex for 12 years .
“ He was getting impatient , though , and had started putting a timeline on having kids .
I understood his frustration , but it felt like extra pressure.
” She added : “ I tried the dilators but failed .
I couldn ’ t get any of them in – not even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a small tampon .
I just couldn ’ t do it .
It was too painful .
“ It seemed like nothing was going to work.
” Despairing , Kendra sank into depression – fearing she would never have a normal sex life .
She said : “ There were days when I even thought about dying .
“ I ’ d even tell my husband to go and have sex or kids with someone else .
“ I didn ’ t want that , but I just felt so frustrated.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t help that I was getting older and people were always asking why we didn ’ t have kids yet .
“ I ’ ve always wanted to be a mother , but the vaginismus was preventing me from getting pregnant.
” As Kendra ’ s problems persisted , her self-esteem took a monumental battering .
She said : “ Not being able to have sex and fall pregnant – things other people take for granted – left me feeling isolated and broken .
“ This condition really messes with you mentally .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ – about someone being pregnant , or people talking about having sex – make women with vaginismus feel really messed up .
Sadly , Kendra ’ s marriage ended in 2012 , after which – until she met her boyfriend , Sean Rice , 38 , who works for a plasma donation company , online a year ago – dating was an ordeal .
“ I had decided to talk about the vaginismus within the first three dates with a man , ” she said “ If I waited longer than that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She continued : “ I seem to remember chatting to Sean online and sending him a text about it before we even met .
“ He said , ‘ I ’ m not in it for the sex , I want a relationship with you .
We can deal with this down the road.
’ “ It was an amazing response and one you don ’ t get very often.
” The couple , who now live together and will be celebrating their first anniversary in May , have now had penetrative sex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she puts it down to a combination of Sean ’ s sensitivity and her finding a Facebook support group in 2017 with over 2,000 other sufferers , with whom she has shared stories about everything from diagnosis to treatment .
“ My confidence has been boosted a little bit , ” she said .
“ I don ’ t feel as broken as I once did.
” She explained : “ I ’ ve been able to have penetrative sex a couple of times , so that ’ s made me feel less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopping Sean from doing something he wants to do.
” Kendra swears that the physical therapy recommended by people in her Facebook group has helped her to become mostly cured .
It involves performing pelvic floor exercises to stretch out the vaginal muscles , as well as practising insertion with dilators .
“ I knew physical therapy was an option and something I should have considered doing , but I didn ’ t have it before this as I had no idea what to expect , ” she admitted .
“ When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ton of women had already been going to physical therapy and shared their experiences .
That kicked me into action .
– they took the fear of the unknown away from me.
” Also seeing a physical therapist , Kendra practised pelvic floor stretches for five days .
“ I then tried dilating and got to one of my largest dilators with no pain , ” she said .
“ It felt amazing .
At last I didn ’ t feel broken , as I ’ d clawed back a bit of control.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still self-diagnosing , as they are not taken seriously , even by the medical profession .
She said : “ A lot of women diagnose themselves , because they see the doctor and get told they ’ re overreacting.
” She added : “ Luckily , physical therapists seem to know all about it and are very sympathetic , but , in my experience , doctors often aren ’ t .
“ And it ’ s very belittling to be dismissed.
” Now on a mission to raise awareness of vaginismus , Kendra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has some 70 members .
But her own therapy is proving a lengthy process , with her often taking one step forwards and two back .
“ I ’ ve met some women who ’ ve been able to dilate and once they ’ ve got past a certain point have found it ’ s never happened again , ” she said .
“ But for some of us , we progress and then we have a ‘ bad muscle day ’ and go backwards , which can leave you feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Along with the physical therapy , I also practice dilation at least five times a week .
I find this a struggle , though , as it ’ s not at all enjoyable !
” While she is not cured , however , Kendra hopes the progress she has made is taking her one step closer to achieving her dream of having a child with Sean .
She said : “ I ’ ve always dreamed of being a mother and so have always felt a void there.
” She continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my age now , but Sean and I have decided if we can ’ t have our own biological child over the next couple of years then we will adopt.
” Praising Kendra ’ s bravery , Sean said : “ I think Kendra is an amazing woman .
Feeling broken can be tough and I try to be there for her and give her encouraging words and help her not feel so isolated .
“ Being open about it is cathartic for her .
Not understanding her own body must been really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and honest is amazing and it helps to build her confidence – and that ’ s what she needs .
”

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A virgin bride has spoken candidly about the agonising condition which meant she could not consummate her union as a newlywed and resulted in a sexless 12-year marriage.
Raised in a Christian household where sex before marriage was banned, it took more than five years after her first failed attempt at intimacy with her new husband before Kendra Blair, 39, was diagnosed with vaginismus – which causes the vaginal muscles to tighten when penetration is attempted.
In the meantime, whenever hospital insurance verifier Kendra, of Oak Grove, near Kansas City, Missouri, USA, tried to have sex, she felt an extreme burning sensation, which made her so distressed she even hyperventilated.
Just 19 when she tied the knot, Kendra said: “We tried to have sex when we went to bed the day after our wedding, but it just wasn’t happening.
“I thought I was just nervous, because I didn’t know what to expect. I grew up in a very strong Christian conservative home and sex wasn’t something anyone in my family ever spoke about.
“But when I tried to have sex, it felt like there was a bone there that my husband couldn’t get through.”
Now running a Facebook support group for women with vaginismus, after months of struggling to have intercourse, eventually Kendra called her mother to ask for advice.
“She thought maybe I had a thick hymen – the skin surrounding or partially covering the vaginal opening – and just needed to really relax,” she said.
“My husband and I had endured months of frustration and I knew there was something else wrong, but everyone just kept telling me to relax.”
Eventually, Kendra confided in her then husband’s stepmother, who took her to see a gynaecologist.
But the doctor’s examination triggered the same reaction as her attempts to have penetrative sex.
She said: “My automatic reaction was to hyperventilate, close my legs, squirm to get away and push the doctor away saying, ‘Don’t touch me.'”
She explained: “She told me I’d have to make another appointment and they would put me out, so she could examine me, but I didn’t, as she also told me just to relax and stop overreacting.
“She had no idea what the problem was, but I saw her smirk and, whether I was right or not, it felt like she was making fun of me.”
Five years passed before Kendra plucked up courage to see another doctor, during which time her condition started to affect her marriage.
She said: “It did affect our relationship badly and we ended up splitting up after 12 years.
“We had other issues going on – not just the sex – so we didn’t get divorced just because of vaginismus, but it was a factor.
“My ex started getting bitter and resentful towards me because of it. Unsurprisingly, he was very frustrated and questioned whether I was holding out on purpose.”
She continued: “I think this was because, after a while I stopped wanting to work on it. I didn’t want to try to have sex because it causes a really agonising burning pain and that’s not fun.”
Meanwhile, the second doctor Kendra saw, who diagnosed vaginismus, had told her to use dilators to stretch and retrain the vaginal muscles.
“I felt some relief when she told me what I had, as it proved I wasn’t crazy,” she said. “She also told me I was not the only one that had this.”
She explained: “But I was scared about using the dilators, because I couldn’t even insert a tampon.
“Despite his occasional frustration, my then husband was pretty supportive. He stood by me more than a lot of men would, considering that we didn’t have sex for 12 years.
“He was getting impatient, though, and had started putting a timeline on having kids. I understood his frustration, but it felt like extra pressure.”
She added: “I tried the dilators but failed. I couldn’t get any of them in – not even the smallest one which was the size of a small tampon. I just couldn’t do it. It was too painful.
“It seemed like nothing was going to work.”
Despairing, Kendra sank into depression – fearing she would never have a normal sex life.
She said: “There were days when I even thought about dying.
“I’d even tell my husband to go and have sex or kids with someone else.
“I didn’t want that, but I just felt so frustrated.”
She continued: “It didn’t help that I was getting older and people were always asking why we didn’t have kids yet.
“I’ve always wanted to be a mother, but the vaginismus was preventing me from getting pregnant.”
As Kendra’s problems persisted, her self-esteem took a monumental battering.
She said: “Not being able to have sex and fall pregnant – things other people take for granted – left me feeling isolated and broken.
“This condition really messes with you mentally. Normal conversations you hear day to day – about someone being pregnant, or people talking about having sex – make women with vaginismus feel really messed up.
“I felt like I wasn’t a real woman.”
Sadly, Kendra’s marriage ended in 2012, after which – until she met her boyfriend, Sean Rice, 38, who works for a plasma donation company, online a year ago – dating was an ordeal.
“I had decided to talk about the vaginismus within the first three dates with a man,” she said
“If I waited longer than that it felt like I was being deceitful.”
She continued: “I seem to remember chatting to Sean online and sending him a text about it before we even met.
“He said, ‘I’m not in it for the sex, I want a relationship with you. We can deal with this down the road.’
“It was an amazing response and one you don’t get very often.”
The couple, who now live together and will be celebrating their first anniversary in May, have now had penetrative sex twice, according to Kendra.
And she puts it down to a combination of Sean’s sensitivity and her finding a Facebook support group in 2017 with over 2,000 other sufferers, with whom she has shared stories about everything from diagnosis to treatment.
“My confidence has been boosted a little bit,” she said. “I don’t feel as broken as I once did.”
She explained: “I’ve been able to have penetrative sex a couple of times, so that’s made me feel less guilty and less like I’m stopping Sean from doing something he wants to do.”
Kendra swears that the physical therapy recommended by people in her Facebook group has helped her to become mostly cured.
It involves performing pelvic floor exercises to stretch out the vaginal muscles, as well as practising insertion with dilators.
“I knew physical therapy was an option and something I should have considered doing, but I didn’t have it before this as I had no idea what to expect,” she admitted.
“When I joined the vaginismus support group, a ton of women had already been going to physical therapy and shared their experiences. That kicked me into action. – they took the fear of the unknown away from me.”
Also seeing a physical therapist, Kendra practised pelvic floor stretches for five days.
“I then tried dilating and got to one of my largest dilators with no pain,” she said. “It felt amazing. At last I didn’t feel broken, as I’d clawed back a bit of control.”
Kendra fears that many sufferers are still self-diagnosing, as they are not taken seriously, even by the medical profession.
She said: “A lot of women diagnose themselves, because they see the doctor and get told they’re overreacting.”
She added: “Luckily, physical therapists seem to know all about it and are very sympathetic, but, in my experience, doctors often aren’t.
“And it’s very belittling to be dismissed.”
Now on a mission to raise awareness of vaginismus, Kendra has started her own Facebook support group, which has some 70 members.
But her own therapy is proving a lengthy process, with her often taking one step forwards and two back.
“I’ve met some women who’ve been able to dilate and once they’ve got past a certain point have found it’s never happened again,” she said.
“But for some of us, we progress and then we have a ‘bad muscle day’ and go backwards, which can leave you feeling down in the dumps.”
She added: “Along with the physical therapy, I also practice dilation at least five times a week. I find this a struggle, though, as it’s not at all enjoyable!”
While she is not cured, however, Kendra hopes the progress she has made is taking her one step closer to achieving her dream of having a child with Sean.
She said: “I’ve always dreamed of being a mother and so have always felt a void there.”
She continued: “I’m worried about my age now, but Sean and I have decided if we can’t have our own biological child over the next couple of years then we will adopt.”
Praising Kendra’s bravery, Sean said: “I think Kendra is an amazing woman. Feeling broken can be tough and I try to be there for her and give her encouraging words and help her not feel so isolated.
“Being open about it is cathartic for her. Not understanding her own body must been really difficult. Her being open about it and honest is amazing and it helps to build her confidence – and that’s what she needs.”


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Aston Villa news and transfer rumours live

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Aston Villa vs Chelsea was meant to @ @ @ @ @ but after one of the most unprecedented moves in recent history was confirmed , the @ @ @ @ @ late April .
As the coronavirus continues to spread both across the UK and Europe @ @ @ @ @ have taken action .
Games were initially suspended until April 4 , but after a @ @ @ @ @ it was announced football would now not resume until April 30 .
However , they @ @ @ @ @ do all they can to complete the 2019/20 season , which will give Villa the @ @ @ @ @ status .
We 'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the @ @ @ @ @ as well as any other Villa news and how COVID-19 is affecting fans .
So @ @ @ @ @ the action on today 's blog below ...

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Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
It was another weekend without a fixture for Dean Smith's side as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Games were initially suspended until April 4 but after a meeting between league bosses, it was announced last week football is suspended until the end of April.
We'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league, as well as any other Villa news, updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is affecting fans.
So make sure you follow all the action on today's blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Kids told to ride bikes two metres apart amid coronavirus pandemic

Children should avoid team sports and ride their bikes two metres apart to maintain social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said the Government was not saying to avoid going outside – but to do so in a way which “ reduces social contact ” .
The announcements that pubs , cafes and restaurants were to close came as schools across the UK shut their gates until further notice on Friday .
During a Downing Street briefing , Dr Harries said it was important to strike a balance between maintaining physical and mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about children going outside , she said : “ For example keeping two metres apart , off for a bike ride together or something , that is absolutely fine .
“ And in many ways , we would encourage that.
” But she recommended that children should keep hold of their own bikes , wash their hands regularly and continue to catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue .
Dr Harries also advised against children participating in group activities , telling reporters : “ The weather is getting better , we want children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so not in groups .
” The deputy chief medical officer said team games are not encouraged during the outbreak , as she warned against the “ social element ” of group activities .
“ If everybody piles up in shared cars that ’ s not a good thing to do , ” she told the briefing .
“ And if everyone tried , they won ’ t be able to now , but if everybody tried to go to a cafe or restaurant afterwards that would also not be a good thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but cut right down on the social connections .
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Children should avoid team sports and ride their bikes two metres apart to maintain social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said the Government was not saying to avoid going outside – but to do so in a way which “reduces social contact”.
The announcements that pubs, cafes and restaurants were to close came as schools across the UK shut their gates until further notice on Friday.
During a Downing Street briefing, Dr Harries said it was important to strike a balance between maintaining physical and mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
When asked about children going outside, she said: “For example keeping two metres apart, off for a bike ride together or something, that is absolutely fine.
“And in many ways, we would encourage that.”
But she recommended that children should keep hold of their own bikes, wash their hands regularly and continue to catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue.
Dr Harries also advised against children participating in group activities, telling reporters: “The weather is getting better, we want children to be exercising, but to do so not in groups. ”
The deputy chief medical officer said team games are not encouraged during the outbreak, as she warned against the “social element” of group activities.
“If everybody piles up in shared cars that’s not a good thing to do,” she told the briefing.
“And if everyone tried, they won’t be able to now, but if everybody tried to go to a cafe or restaurant afterwards that would also not be a good thing to do.
“Exercising fine, but cut right down on the social connections.”


birminghammail--2020-03-20--All the places ordered to shut down amid coronavirus - and it's not just pubs

Boris Johnson has ordered pubs and restaurants across the country to close tonight .
The Prime Minister made the bold order as the Government set out `` unprecedented '' measures to cover the wages of workers whose jobs were under threat from the coronavirus outbreak .
On another momentous day , the Prime Minister said certain venues should close their doors from Friday night to slow the spread of Covid-19 and prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by new cases .
The move was supported by the devolved administrations in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
But it is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - here 's the full list : • Food and drink venues for consumption on-site , such as restaurants and cafes .
At his daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Johnson acknowledged the ban - which also covers betting shops and casinos - went against `` the freedom-loving instincts of the British people '' .
But he said the measures were needed to achieve the 75 % reduction in `` unnecessary '' social gatherings required to have an impact on the infection rate .
`` We are going to defeat this disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread by reducing unnecessary social contact , '' he said .
`` By your actions , your restraint and your sacrifice , we are putting this country in a better and stronger position , where we will be able to save literally thousands of lives , of people of all ages , people who do n't deserve to die now . ''

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Boris Johnson has ordered pubs and restaurants across the country to close tonight.
The Prime Minister made the bold order as the Government set out "unprecedented" measures to cover the wages of workers whose jobs were under threat from the coronavirus outbreak.
On another momentous day, the Prime Minister said certain venues should close their doors from Friday night to slow the spread of Covid-19 and prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by new cases.
The move was supported by the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
But it isn't just pubs and restaurants set to close - here's the full list:
Food and drink venues for consumption on-site, such as restaurants and cafes.
Drinking establishments, including pubs, bars, nightclubs.
Entertainment venues, including cinemas, theatres, concert halls, and bingo halls.
Museums and galleries.
Spas, wellness centres and massage parlours.
Casinos and betting shops.
All indoor leisure and sports facilities, including gyms.
At his daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Johnson acknowledged the ban - which also covers betting shops and casinos - went against "the freedom-loving instincts of the British people".
But he said the measures were needed to achieve the 75% reduction in "unnecessary" social gatherings required to have an impact on the infection rate.
"We are going to defeat this disease with a huge national effort to slow the spread by reducing unnecessary social contact," he said.
"By your actions, your restraint and your sacrifice, we are putting this country in a better and stronger position, where we will be able to save literally thousands of lives, of people of all ages, people who don't deserve to die now."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Carragher admits West Brom 'concern' is bigger than Liverpool

Jamie Carragher admits concluding the Championship promotion race is a bigger concern than Liverpool 's Premier League title claim .
West Bromwich Albion 's bid to return to the top-flight is in limbo after increasing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic forced football 's authorities to extend their suspension of fixtures .
Nearly 4,000 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in the UK - including some inside professional football clubs - and matches have been postponed until April 30 at the earliest .
Albion have a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham with nine matches to play , making them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United .
Carragher 's former club Liverpool are even closer to achieving their goal - winning the Premier League title - needing just two wins to be confirmed as champions .
But the former defender , now a pundit for Sky Sports , says the promotion and relegation question is one that needs answering more immediately .
`` I do n't think the dates that we have been given are right .
That 's UEFA just hoping and praying , '' Carragher said .
`` There is no way the Champions League final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't see us playing football then ( April 30 ) .
I 'm not sure when these games can be cramped in .
`` This season has to be finished , though .
Fans and players have put too much into it .
Next season they have to be creative .
I think UEFA knows that .
`` How important is the Nations League ?
Is it possible to push the Champions League back further ?
Something has got to give with next season .
No matter what happens with next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Liverpool is the easy thing .
I 'm more worried about the relegation and promotion and Champions League places . ''
Slaven Bilic 's side , who have been in around the top two for the majority of the season , trail Leeds by a point as things stand .
Carragher added : `` We caveat everything by saying nothing is more important than health .
I know health and family come first but I do n't think we should be embarrassed to say how much we want football back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to know when football will be back because it means so much to those cities and it 's a massive part of communities . ''

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Jamie Carragher admits concluding the Championship promotion race is a bigger concern than Liverpool's Premier League title claim.
West Bromwich Albion's bid to return to the top-flight is in limbo after increasing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic forced football's authorities to extend their suspension of fixtures.
Nearly 4,000 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in the UK - including some inside professional football clubs - and matches have been postponed until April 30 at the earliest.
Albion have a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham with nine matches to play, making them heavy favourites to go up alongside Leeds United.
Carragher's former club Liverpool are even closer to achieving their goal - winning the Premier League title - needing just two wins to be confirmed as champions.
But the former defender, now a pundit for Sky Sports, says the promotion and relegation question is one that needs answering more immediately.
"I don't think the dates that we have been given are right. That's UEFA just hoping and praying," Carragher said.
"There is no way the Champions League final is going to be in June. I don't see us playing football then (April 30). I'm not sure when these games can be cramped in.
"This season has to be finished, though. Fans and players have put too much into it. Next season they have to be creative. I think UEFA knows that.
"How important is the Nations League? Is it possible to push the Champions League back further? Something has got to give with next season. No matter what happens with next season then it will still be equal.
"Liverpool is the easy thing. I'm more worried about the relegation and promotion and Champions League places."
Slaven Bilic's side, who have been in around the top two for the majority of the season, trail Leeds by a point as things stand.
Carragher added: "We caveat everything by saying nothing is more important than health. I know health and family come first but I don't think we should be embarrassed to say how much we want football back and how much it means.
"We want to know when football will be back because it means so much to those cities and it's a massive part of communities."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Anton du Beke's verdict on self-isolating amid coronavirus is beautiful

Anton Du Beke has said it is the `` the most wonderful thing '' being able to spend time with his twins due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The Strictly Come Dancing professional , 53 , has son George and daughter Henrietta , two , with his wife Hannah .
Appearing on BBC One 's The One Show , he said the `` silver lining '' of the Government 's advice to stay at home was that he spent more time with his children .
Asked whether he was looking forward to a period of self-isolation , he said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it has been very , very busy for me because last summer we started Strictly Come Dancing .
`` The pros start in the beginning of August and we go all the way through to the final , which I understand was the vintage final , one of the greatest ever , I thought .
Who knew it would end up as a tie ?
`` We got all the way to Christmas then I went straight out on tour , straight into the studio on the second of Jan. '' We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually , but unfortunately the final week was cancelled .
But we had a good run . ''
Du Beke , who will return to Strictly for his 18th series this year , said being at home was `` just gorgeous '' .
He said : `` I have spent just every day with Hannah and the babies and it has been the most wonderful thing .
Talk about silver linings .
It 's the most wonderful thing .
Just gorgeous .
`` And it is a wonderful thing to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your time with your children , and Hannah of course .
`` People say 'Do n't blink because they grow so quick ' but it is absolutely the case because it goes so fast . ''

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Anton Du Beke has said it is the "the most wonderful thing" being able to spend time with his twins due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 53, has son George and daughter Henrietta, two, with his wife Hannah.
Appearing on BBC One's The One Show, he said the "silver lining" of the Government's advice to stay at home was that he spent more time with his children.
Asked whether he was looking forward to a period of self-isolation, he said: "You know, I am, because it has been very, very busy for me because last summer we started Strictly Come Dancing.
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"The pros start in the beginning of August and we go all the way through to the final, which I understand was the vintage final, one of the greatest ever, I thought. Who knew it would end up as a tie?
"We got all the way to Christmas then I went straight out on tour, straight into the studio on the second of Jan.
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"We were supposed to finish this weekend, actually, but unfortunately the final week was cancelled. But we had a good run."
Du Beke, who will return to Strictly for his 18th series this year, said being at home was "just gorgeous".
He said: "I have spent just every day with Hannah and the babies and it has been the most wonderful thing. Talk about silver linings. It's the most wonderful thing. Just gorgeous.
"And it is a wonderful thing to be able to do, is just spend all of your time with your children, and Hannah of course.
"People say 'Don't blink because they grow so quick' but it is absolutely the case because it goes so fast."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday

The EuroMillions draw takes place twice a week - on Tuesday evenings , and Friday nights , respectively .
Each draw , BirminghamLive brings you coverage of the draw - and the numbers you need to match .
If you win , you could be winning big tonight , because on March 6 , there 's a jackpot worth a staggering £26million .
That eye-watering amount could prove utterly life-changing for you - meaning you can finally afford that dream home , car or holiday , right ?
Or , alternatively , if you 're sick of the 9 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your job come Monday morning - and do something you love .
Tonight , the winning numbers from the National Lottery EuroMillions draw are : 40 , 09 , 20 , 34 , 03 .
The Lucky Stars , meanwhile , have also been confirmed by the National Lottery .
On Friday night , these are are : 06 , 12 .
If you fancy that staggering amount , you 'll need to have matched the numbers above .
If not there 's always the Millionaire Maker Selection , and tonight one UK @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers have been confirmed.
The EuroMillions draw takes place twice a week - on Tuesday evenings, and Friday nights, respectively.
Each draw, BirminghamLive brings you coverage of the draw - and the numbers you need to match.
If you win, you could be winning big tonight, because on March 6, there's a jackpot worth a staggering £26million.
That eye-watering amount could prove utterly life-changing for you - meaning you can finally afford that dream home, car or holiday, right?
Or, alternatively, if you're sick of the 9 to 5 grind, you can jack in your job come Monday morning - and do something you love.
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Tonight, the winning numbers from the National Lottery EuroMillions draw are: 40, 09, 20, 34, 03.
The Lucky Stars, meanwhile, have also been confirmed by the National Lottery.
On Friday night, these are are: 06, 12.
Tonight's estimated jackpot, as aforementioned, is £15 million.
If you fancy that staggering amount, you'll need to have matched the numbers above.
If not there's always the Millionaire Maker Selection, and tonight one UK millionaire has been created.
The winning code is MGKX92653
The Thunderball winning numbers are: 05, 12, 16, 18, 35
The Thunderball is 10.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Nightclub blasted over 'toilet roll and hand sanitiser giveaway'

A Midlands nightclub has been slammed for running a ‘ toilet roll and hand sanitizer ’ giveaway .
The Kasbah , situated in Primrose Hill St , Coventry , has been slammed on social media - with accusations of making light of coronavirus panic-buying .
Kasbah said it had “ got our hands on some of the most sought after items ” which it would be giving away free on Monday night .
But the outbreak of panic-buying has turned into a serious matter for many vulnerable people in the city and advice from the Government also cautions against mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The promotion states : “ We ’ ve got our hands on some of the most sought-after items and we ’ ll be giving it away COMPLETELY FREE !
!
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” Drinks offers were also advertised on the online flyer , with all cocktails at £3.99 , reports CoventryLive .
The promotion was first pitched on the club 's Facebook page on Monday afternoon , shortly before the government advised against mass gatherings and socialising in pubs and clubs .
However despite the advice , aimed at stemming the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site .
One punter , Gemma , said : “ I think this event is a really inappropriate and quite frankly rude way of trying to gain traction .
“ They are offering to give out essential goods to go to a club night , when the Government are telling people to avoid non-essential contact .
This is bringing the city into disrepute , which they are loving .
“ They are also endangering public safety and this is quite frankly ridiculous .
”

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A Midlands nightclub has been slammed for running a ‘toilet roll and hand sanitizer’ giveaway.
The Kasbah, situated in Primrose Hill St, Coventry, has been slammed on social media - with accusations of making light of coronavirus panic-buying.
Kasbah said it had “got our hands on some of the most sought after items” which it would be giving away free on Monday night.
But the outbreak of panic-buying has turned into a serious matter for many vulnerable people in the city and advice from the Government also cautions against mass gatherings and 'non essential' social contact.
The promotion states: “We’ve got our hands on some of the most sought-after items and we’ll be giving it away COMPLETELY FREE!!!”
Drinks offers were also advertised on the online flyer, with all cocktails at £3.99, reports CoventryLive.
The promotion was first pitched on the club's Facebook page on Monday afternoon, shortly before the government advised against mass gatherings and socialising in pubs and clubs.
However despite the advice, aimed at stemming the spread of Covid-19, the offer remains on the site.
One punter, Gemma, said: “I think this event is a really inappropriate and quite frankly rude way of trying to gain traction.
“They are offering to give out essential goods to go to a club night, when the Government are telling people to avoid non-essential contact. This is bringing the city into disrepute, which they are loving.
“They are also endangering public safety and this is quite frankly ridiculous.”


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Eurovision Song Contest entries WON'T be eligible for 2021

This year 's song entries for the cancelled Eurovision Song Contest will not be eligible in 2021 , the event 's producers have confirmed .
However , the European Broadcasting Union ( EBU ) said countries could still send the same artist they had hoped would represent them in what was to have been the 65th edition this May .
The 2020 contest was due to take place in Rotterdam but was cancelled last week over coronavirus fears .
James Newman was picked as the UK 's entry and was hoping his track My Last Breath could bring long-awaited success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning to `` honour the songs and artists '' chosen to perform this year with an online event .
A statement said : `` We have been overwhelmed with the love that the Eurovision Song Contest family has shared since the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event .
`` The EBU is very aware of how much the Eurovision Song Contest will be missed this year .
The contest 's values of universality and inclusivity , and our proud tradition of celebrating diversity through music , are needed now more than ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its members are currently exploring alternative programming , but not a competition , to help unite and entertain audiences around Europe during these challenging times .
`` It is our intention with this programming , and on our online platforms in the coming months , to honour the songs and artists which have been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 .
`` With that in mind , the Reference Group , the Song Contest 's governing board , has decided that , in accordance with the rules of the Eurovision Song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be eligible to compete when the contest returns in 2021 .
`` At their discretion , participating broadcasters may decide which artist ( s ) to send in 2021 , either this year 's representative or a new one .
`` We ask for your continued patience while we work through practical implications of these ideas in the coming days and weeks . ''
Eurovision is among the numerous high-profile entertainment events affected by the coronavirus outbreak , including the Glastonbury and Coachella festivals .

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This year's song entries for the cancelled Eurovision Song Contest will not be eligible in 2021, the event's producers have confirmed.
However, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said countries could still send the same artist they had hoped would represent them in what was to have been the 65th edition this May.
The 2020 contest was due to take place in Rotterdam but was cancelled last week over coronavirus fears.
James Newman was picked as the UK's entry and was hoping his track My Last Breath could bring long-awaited success.
The EBU also said it was planning to "honour the songs and artists" chosen to perform this year with an online event.
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A statement said: "We have been overwhelmed with the love that the Eurovision Song Contest family has shared since the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event.
"The EBU is very aware of how much the Eurovision Song Contest will be missed this year. The contest's values of universality and inclusivity, and our proud tradition of celebrating diversity through music, are needed now more than ever.
"As such, the EBU and its members are currently exploring alternative programming, but not a competition, to help unite and entertain audiences around Europe during these challenging times.
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"It is our intention with this programming, and on our online platforms in the coming months, to honour the songs and artists which have been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020.
"With that in mind, the Reference Group, the Song Contest's governing board, has decided that, in accordance with the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest, this year's songs will not be eligible to compete when the contest returns in 2021.
"At their discretion, participating broadcasters may decide which artist(s) to send in 2021, either this year's representative or a new one.
"We ask for your continued patience while we work through practical implications of these ideas in the coming days and weeks."
Eurovision is among the numerous high-profile entertainment events affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including the Glastonbury and Coachella festivals.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Twisted lad, 16, brutally killed pub landlord acting as Good Samaritan

A teenager has been detained for four years for killing pub landlord who was acting as a good Samaritan , police said .
Mark Winchcombe , 58 , went to the aid of another person who was being attacked when he was punched by 16-year-old Drew Jones .
He suffered fatal injuries when he was hit just once in the incident in the early hours of September 1 last year outside the Smiths Arms pub in Neath , South Wales .
Jones , of Waunceirch , Neath , denied manslaughter but was convicted by a jury at Swansea Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A judge lifted an anonymity order following an application by journalists from WalesOnline .
In a victim impact statement read to the court , Mr Winchcombe 's widow Christine said her husband 's death had changed her family 's life forever - including losing her home and business .
`` Mark was a much-loved man , he was always on hand to help anybody .
That 's what Mark was doing on that fateful night and he paid the ultimate price with his life , '' Mrs Winchcombe said .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my wonderful family and friends from the pub that my son and I have got through the last six months .
`` We were married for 23 years .
Not only did I lose my husband , I lost my best friend and the man I could turn to about anything .
`` He was the protective figure to my son and I - he made us feel safe .
He was a loving and generous man , and I saw my whole future with Mark .
`` Mark was a proud , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been taken away from my son who is only 20 years of age .
`` Mark was always very supportive of my son 's education and he is due to graduate in July 2020 , which Mark will never get to see .
`` Mark was the life and soul of the pub and his death has also had a profound effect on the community .
`` Since Mark 's death , I have never had so many grown men come up to me and start crying .
`` In the days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself thrown into the task of shutting down the business and moving out of the pub , which has been our home together for the last nine years .
`` I have to pass the pub when I visit certain family members , and I find myself being drawn to stare at the pavement where Mark lay . ''
Mrs Winchcombe said her husband 's mother Joan took his death particularly hard .
`` If Joan was ever scared she would ring Mark , but not having Mark around made her feel very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joan used to love her weekly shopping trips , but her health went downhill and she said that she just did n't care any more .
`` Joan passed away on the day of the verdict . ''
Detective Superintendent Darren George , of South Wales Police , said : `` Mark 's life was needlessly cut short after he went to the aid of another person in the street .
`` This case yet again sends out a clear message of how disorderly behaviour can end in tragedy .
`` Only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfortunately this proved to be fatal for Mark and has resulted in his family losing a much-loved father and husband .
`` The incident has unfortunately had a profound impact on a number of lives .
`` It is clear Mark was well known , liked and respected in the locality , this incident has clearly shocked and saddened the local community and I would like to thank them for their support during our investigation . ''

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A teenager has been detained for four years for killing pub landlord who was acting as a good Samaritan, police said.
Mark Winchcombe, 58, went to the aid of another person who was being attacked when he was punched by 16-year-old Drew Jones.
He suffered fatal injuries when he was hit just once in the incident in the early hours of September 1 last year outside the Smiths Arms pub in Neath, South Wales.
Jones, of Waunceirch, Neath, denied manslaughter but was convicted by a jury at Swansea Crown Court following a trial earlier this month.
A judge lifted an anonymity order following an application by journalists from WalesOnline.
In a victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Winchcombe's widow Christine said her husband's death had changed her family's life forever - including losing her home and business.
(Image: South Wales Police)
"Mark was a much-loved man, he was always on hand to help anybody. That's what Mark was doing on that fateful night and he paid the ultimate price with his life," Mrs Winchcombe said.
"It is only with the love and support of my wonderful family and friends from the pub that my son and I have got through the last six months.
"We were married for 23 years. Not only did I lose my husband, I lost my best friend and the man I could turn to about anything.
"He was the protective figure to my son and I - he made us feel safe. He was a loving and generous man, and I saw my whole future with Mark.
"Mark was a proud, loving and supportive father, but he has been taken away from my son who is only 20 years of age.
"Mark was always very supportive of my son's education and he is due to graduate in July 2020, which Mark will never get to see.
"Mark was the life and soul of the pub and his death has also had a profound effect on the community.
"Since Mark's death, I have never had so many grown men come up to me and start crying.
"In the days and weeks after his death I found myself thrown into the task of shutting down the business and moving out of the pub, which has been our home together for the last nine years.
"I have to pass the pub when I visit certain family members, and I find myself being drawn to stare at the pavement where Mark lay."
(Image: South Wales Police)
Mrs Winchcombe said her husband's mother Joan took his death particularly hard.
"If Joan was ever scared she would ring Mark, but not having Mark around made her feel very vulnerable," she said.
"Joan used to love her weekly shopping trips, but her health went downhill and she said that she just didn't care any more.
"Joan passed away on the day of the verdict."
(Image: South Wales Police / Claire Hayhurst/PA Wire)
Detective Superintendent Darren George, of South Wales Police, said: "Mark's life was needlessly cut short after he went to the aid of another person in the street.
"This case yet again sends out a clear message of how disorderly behaviour can end in tragedy.
"Only one punch was thrown during the incident, unfortunately this proved to be fatal for Mark and has resulted in his family losing a much-loved father and husband.
"The incident has unfortunately had a profound impact on a number of lives.
"It is clear Mark was well known, liked and respected in the locality, this incident has clearly shocked and saddened the local community and I would like to thank them for their support during our investigation."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Man arrested over refusing to self-isolate now quarantined

A man who was arrested on the Isle of Man for failing to follow quarantine regulations is now self-isolating , police have said .
A spokesman for the Isle of Man Constabulary said the 26-year-old man , of no fixed abode , handed himself in to police on Thursday , after being unable to find accommodation to self-isolate himself , and was arrested on suspicion of failing to adhere to new laws .
The Crown dependency 's Government announced earlier this week that everyone arriving on the island must self-isolate for 14 days , regardless of whether they have symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaching the quarantine regulations could face a fine of up to £10,000 or three months in jail .
On Friday , a force spokesman said : `` In this case the male , a Manx resident , had arrived back on the Isle of Man yesterday , March 19 , before the emergency regulations came into place in the afternoon , but the health protection regulations were in place from earlier in the week .
`` He had been unable to secure any accommodation to self-isolate himself .
He handed himself into police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today have clarified his movements and the fact that he is not presenting with any symptoms of the virus .
`` Premises have now been identified where he can be self-isolated .
Police officers will escort him to these premises where his compliance with the self-isolation protocols will be monitored . ''

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A man who was arrested on the Isle of Man for failing to follow quarantine regulations is now self-isolating, police have said.
A spokesman for the Isle of Man Constabulary said the 26-year-old man, of no fixed abode, handed himself in to police on Thursday, after being unable to find accommodation to self-isolate himself, and was arrested on suspicion of failing to adhere to new laws.
The Crown dependency's Government announced earlier this week that everyone arriving on the island must self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether they have symptoms.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle said anyone breaching the quarantine regulations could face a fine of up to £10,000 or three months in jail.
On Friday, a force spokesman said: "In this case the male, a Manx resident, had arrived back on the Isle of Man yesterday, March 19, before the emergency regulations came into place in the afternoon, but the health protection regulations were in place from earlier in the week.
"He had been unable to secure any accommodation to self-isolate himself. He handed himself into police HQ.
"Inquiries into this matter today have clarified his movements and the fact that he is not presenting with any symptoms of the virus.
"Premises have now been identified where he can be self-isolated. Police officers will escort him to these premises where his compliance with the self-isolation protocols will be monitored."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Villa fans respond to claim summer transfer is 'agreed'

Aston Villa fans have responded to reports that winger Trezeguet has been convinced to make a summer move by Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny .
The 25-year-old , who has scored four goals in 31 appearances since arriving at Villa Park in July , is already being linked with a move away from the club with Besiktas interested .
Turkish media are reporting the Super Lig club want to land Trezeguet this summer and have made him one of their priority targets .
Trezeguet previously spent two seasons in Turkey , scoring 24 goals for Kasimpasa in 65 appearances .
Fotomac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the move by Arsenal star and Egypt teammate Elneny .
The report says Elneny , who is currently on loan at Besiktas from the Emirates , persuaded the Villa flier to agree to the transfer during a conversation between the pair .
@ missiletarget2 : Apparently he 's their top transfer target , might as well make the price high .
@ Mike_Niner : We will profit on him , that ’ s all that counts .
Not a big hit really .
Blows hot and cold .
@ avtw2 : I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong , I 'm a big fan of him .
@ Villanous1996 : Turkish league is about his level .
@ NealCaffreyCl : Thanks for the goal against Leicester but it 's time to go .
@ Gumbo22003 : I actually think there ’ s a very good player in there somewhere & I partly blame Smith for how he ’ s used Trez ( scored 3 in 3 at one point & was still on the bench ) & failed to get the best out of him .
I think he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most .
@ TheMailmanUK : Don ’ t recall people slating him when he scored the winner against Leicester .

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Aston Villa fans have responded to reports that winger Trezeguet has been convinced to make a summer move by Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny.
The 25-year-old, who has scored four goals in 31 appearances since arriving at Villa Park in July, is already being linked with a move away from the club with Besiktas interested.
Turkish media are reporting the Super Lig club want to land Trezeguet this summer and have made him one of their priority targets.
Trezeguet previously spent two seasons in Turkey, scoring 24 goals for Kasimpasa in 65 appearances.
Fotomac claim that he has been talked into the move by Arsenal star and Egypt teammate Elneny.
The report says Elneny, who is currently on loan at Besiktas from the Emirates, persuaded the Villa flier to agree to the transfer during a conversation between the pair.
Here's how Villa fans reacted:
@AVFC__J__T__T: £50M.
@missiletarget2: Apparently he's their top transfer target, might as well make the price high.
@Mike_Niner: We will profit on him, that’s all that counts. Not a big hit really. Blows hot and cold.
@Jfw98490011: Well that lasted long.
@avtw2: I don't know what he’s done wrong, I'm a big fan of him.
@Villanous1996: Turkish league is about his level.
@NealCaffreyCl: Thanks for the goal against Leicester but it's time to go.
@Gumbo22003: I actually think there’s a very good player in there somewhere & I partly blame Smith for how he’s used Trez (scored 3 in 3 at one point & was still on the bench) & failed to get the best out of him. I think he’s a signing that disappointed me the most.
@TheMailmanUK: Don’t recall people slating him when he scored the winner against Leicester.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Parents warned over 'lying' about key worker status amid coronavirus

Head teachers have warned against parents trying to lie over `` key worker '' status to get their children a place at school , with some fearing they could be `` overwhelmed '' with pupils on Monday .
One head teacher said a number of parents have told `` white lies and exaggerations '' about their job roles and warned pupils could be turned away at the school gate on Monday .
The head said one parent told her that he worked in financial services and qualified , despite being made redundant three months earlier .
Parents have been told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week only if they are a key worker and only if absolutely necessary .
A number of head teachers said they fear being `` overwhelmed '' on Monday if parents ignore the rules .
Janine Burton , head teacher at Webheath Academy Primary School in Redditch , told the PA news agency : `` We 're not an education provider at the moment , we are childcare services .
And that 's what we 've been told we are . ''
She said any parents who do not qualify will be turned away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lock the other doors so they actually ca n't get into school .
`` It 's not very nice , but some of our parents , because they 're both working because they 're worried about the situation for themselves and because they need childcare , have exaggerated or found wording within the list and said , 'oh that 's me ' . ''
The Government published the list just after midnight on Friday - later than expected - outlining the occupations of parents whose children may continue to be cared for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nurses , police , journalists and teachers themselves are on the list as are workers involved in food production , processing , distribution , sale and delivery , along with `` administrative occupations essential to the effective delivery of the Covid-19 response '' in local and national government .
Staff needed for `` essential financial services provision '' , such as bank workers , key telecommunications staff and postal services and delivery workers are also listed .
However , school leaders have been told to keep numbers of students in school below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to only bring their children to school if absolutely necessary .
Bryony Baynes , head of Worcester 's Kempsey Primary School , said she had been forced to develop a ranking system in order to allocate places .
She said parents where both had `` key worker '' status were given priority .
She said : `` There has been a lot of anger , and parents have been up in arms .
It puts us in the position of having to play God .
The guidance came out too late and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents have n't fully grasped the significance of it .
The safest place for their children is at home .
The more children I have in school , the more staff I have to have , and that puts them at risk .
We just do n't have the capacity . ''
Many said the issues are being most strongly felt by primary schools , as students in high school are more likely to be able to look after themselves during the day .
Lindsey Cooke , head teacher at Hanley Castle High @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the difficulty is that so many of our staff fall into the categories that they have the listed underlying health conditions , or they live in households where there are people that have underlying health conditions and that leaves a relatively small pool of staff to keep manning the ship .
`` I think the difference between us and primary schools is that our children are older so we do n't have the same issues . ''

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Head teachers have warned against parents trying to lie over "key worker" status to get their children a place at school, with some fearing they could be "overwhelmed" with pupils on Monday.
One head teacher said a number of parents have told "white lies and exaggerations" about their job roles and warned pupils could be turned away at the school gate on Monday.
The head said one parent told her that he worked in financial services and qualified, despite being made redundant three months earlier.
Parents have been told to send their children to school next week only if they are a key worker and only if absolutely necessary.
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A number of head teachers said they fear being "overwhelmed" on Monday if parents ignore the rules.
Janine Burton, head teacher at Webheath Academy Primary School in Redditch, told the PA news agency: "We're not an education provider at the moment, we are childcare services. And that's what we've been told we are."
She said any parents who do not qualify will be turned away on Monday morning: "We will lock the other doors so they actually can't get into school.
"It's not very nice, but some of our parents, because they're both working because they're worried about the situation for themselves and because they need childcare, have exaggerated or found wording within the list and said, 'oh that's me'."
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The Government published the list just after midnight on Friday - later than expected - outlining the occupations of parents whose children may continue to be cared for at school amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctors, nurses, police, journalists and teachers themselves are on the list as are workers involved in food production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery, along with "administrative occupations essential to the effective delivery of the Covid-19 response" in local and national government.
Staff needed for "essential financial services provision", such as bank workers, key telecommunications staff and postal services and delivery workers are also listed.
However, school leaders have been told to keep numbers of students in school below 20% capacity and have asked parents to only bring their children to school if absolutely necessary.
Bryony Baynes, head of Worcester's Kempsey Primary School, said she had been forced to develop a ranking system in order to allocate places.
She said parents where both had "key worker" status were given priority.
She said: "There has been a lot of anger, and parents have been up in arms. It puts us in the position of having to play God. The guidance came out too late and it wasn't clear enough.
"But parents haven't fully grasped the significance of it. The safest place for their children is at home. The more children I have in school, the more staff I have to have, and that puts them at risk. We just don't have the capacity."
Many said the issues are being most strongly felt by primary schools, as students in high school are more likely to be able to look after themselves during the day.
Lindsey Cooke, head teacher at Hanley Castle High School in Worcester, said: "I think the difficulty is that so many of our staff fall into the categories that they have the listed underlying health conditions, or they live in households where there are people that have underlying health conditions and that leaves a relatively small pool of staff to keep manning the ship.
"I think the difference between us and primary schools is that our children are older so we don't have the same issues."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--McDonald's creates coronavirus social distancing boxes for customers

A McDonald 's store has used tape to create boxes for customers to stand in - to socially-distance customers waiting @ @ @ @ @ Aircraft Engineer Ollie Smith , 22 , saw the slots when he visited the Cambridge @ @ @ @ @ 19 ) .
The boxes , intended for customers to stand in while waiting to @ @ @ @ @ marked out with red tape and spaced two floor tiles apart from each other .
@ @ @ @ @ Nobody was told to stand in the boxes , but you knew what the intention @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Inside the store was empty , he said , but the drive thru @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I couldn ’ t believe how real this was becoming .
`` @ @ @ @ @ staff who were working extremely hard on the drive thru . ''
The fast-food giant @ @ @ @ @ all seating and children 's play areas in the fight against coronavirus .
Toilets and @ @ @ @ @ where possible , it said .

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A McDonald's store has used tape to create boxes for customers to stand in - to socially-distance customers waiting for their orders.
Apprentice Aircraft Engineer Ollie Smith, 22, saw the slots when he visited the Cambridge store at lunchtime yesterday (19).
The boxes, intended for customers to stand in while waiting to collect their food, were marked out with red tape and spaced two floor tiles apart from each other.
Mr Smith said: "Nobody was told to stand in the boxes, but you knew what the intention of the boxes was for."
Inside the store was empty, he said, but the drive thru was 'packed.'
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He added: "I couldn’t believe how real this was becoming.
"I felt bad for the staff who were working extremely hard on the drive thru."
The fast-food giant previously announced it would close all seating and children's play areas in the fight against coronavirus.
Toilets and hand-washing facilities will stay open where possible, it said.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--RSPCA appeal after pigeons and doves found dumped behind Lichfield pub

Mystery surrounds the discovery of several pigeons and doves which were found dumped behind a pub - covered in multicoloured PAINT .
The RSPCA has launched an appeal after the seven birds were discovered abandoned behind a closed-down boozer in Lichfield , Staffs.
, on Thursday ( 19/3 ) .
A member of the public noticed the colourful birds under a stairwell at the back of the boarded up Windmill Pub on Weston Road and contacted the animal charity .
RSPCA bosses have been left scratching their heads following the bizarre incident and say they have no idea why the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich , Cheshire , while the charity appeals for information .
Inspector Fiona Howell said she is now trying to find out how the birds - which also had their wings clipped - ended up dumped and covered in paint .
She said : “ This is a very strange incident , and I ’ m concerned by the possibility that someone has intentionally painted the bird ’ s feathers as it could cause them health problems , and the fact that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable to predators and other dangers .
“ It ’ s very unclear at the moment why the birds have been covered in paint , but the fact that someone has taken the trouble to leave them somewhere like a boarded-up pub , where the chances of them being found is slim , is quite suspicious .
`` Luckily they were found and we have been able to take them into our care to help them .
“ There is no vehicle access to the back of the pub due to fencing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has specifically brought the birds here on foot , and had not left any food or water .
`` Their clipped wings which suggests whoever had them before didn ’ t want them to be able to fly away .
`` Anyone with information can contact me in confidence on our inspector appeal line number by calling 0300 123 8018 .
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Mystery surrounds the discovery of several pigeons and doves which were found dumped behind a pub - covered in multicoloured PAINT.
The RSPCA has launched an appeal after the seven birds were discovered abandoned behind a closed-down boozer in Lichfield, Staffs., on Thursday (19/3).
A member of the public noticed the colourful birds under a stairwell at the back of the boarded up Windmill Pub on Weston Road and contacted the animal charity.
RSPCA bosses have been left scratching their heads following the bizarre incident and say they have no idea why the birds would have been dyed.
They are currently being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich, Cheshire, while the charity appeals for information.
(Image: SWNS)
Inspector Fiona Howell said she is now trying to find out how the birds - which also had their wings clipped - ended up dumped and covered in paint.
She said: “This is a very strange incident, and I’m concerned by the possibility that someone has intentionally painted the bird’s feathers as it could cause them health problems, and the fact that their wings are also clipped leaves them really vulnerable to predators and other dangers.
“It’s very unclear at the moment why the birds have been covered in paint, but the fact that someone has taken the trouble to leave them somewhere like a boarded-up pub, where the chances of them being found is slim, is quite suspicious.
"Luckily they were found and we have been able to take them into our care to help them.
“There is no vehicle access to the back of the pub due to fencing and boards, so it does appear someone has specifically brought the birds here on foot, and had not left any food or water.
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"Their clipped wings which suggests whoever had them before didn’t want them to be able to fly away.
"Anyone with information can contact me in confidence on our inspector appeal line number by calling 0300 123 8018.”


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Chitty Chitty Bang Bang stage show props up for sale - including flying car

Fans of classic kids ’ film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fans can bid for props from a stage version – including a replica of the famous flying car - as they go under the hammer .
More than 120 props from the musical are set to go under the hammer , including `` Truly Scrumptious '' sweet trolleys from the candy factory and the show 's very own Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - expected to fetch up to £9,000 .
Other items include a Zeppelin set with hanging Grandpa 's shed , the toy maker 's shop front and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including ice cream cones , lollipops and a child catching net .
Fans can even get their hands on an automated breakfast machine – one of the more successful inventions of protagonist Caractacus Potts , played by Dick Van Dyke in the 1968 film .
The original musical film was directed by Ken Hughes with a screenplay co-written by Hughes and Roald Dahl .
While the props up for auction were used in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang stage show which toured the UK and Ireland between 2015 and 2017 .
Despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the hammer in a live webcast auction on April 20 at Hansons Auctioneers in Staffordshire .
A spokesperson said : `` Our auctions are still being held , we are still ticking along .
`` Thank goodness for technology .
People can still bid online , you do n't have to come to the sale room to bid . ''
Fans can also bid on a giant Jack-in-the-box made by the toymaker to hide Caractacus Potts , with an opening price of £60 .
In the screenplay , the widower uses the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doll and sneak into the Baron 's castle to rescue his father , children and flying car .
A `` genuine '' motorcycle ridden by Truly Scrumptious is also up for grabs , as well as a parasol and bonnet worn by the female character , who develops a romantic relationship with Caractacus .
The original film saw the lead female role played by Sally Ann Howes , after the part was declined by Julie Andrews .
Other props expected to prove popular among fans include Grandpa 's shed , a tandem used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family dog .
The remote controlled stage prop is complete with radio control and is expected to sell for between £500 and £1,000 .
Charles Hanson , owner of Hansons Auctioneers , said : “ We ’ re thrilled to be selling Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at auction .
“ Like many people , I grew up watching the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang film .
It was part of my childhood , as it was for millions of people across the world .
`` The car we ’ re selling is a replica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it still brought memories flooding back for me .
`` Both children and adults can celebrate one of the world ’ s greatest children ’ s stories by coming along to the exhibition.
” Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the accompanying stage show props are expected to fetch around £20,000 at auction next month .
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , the stage musical , premiered at London Palladium in 2002 .
Closing in September 2005 , it was the Palladium ’ s longest running show ever , taking more than £70 million .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Broadway in New York , Australia and Germany and inspired tours in the UK and abroad .
The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car Hansons is selling at auction was used in a new show by Music and Lyrics Productions which opened at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds in December 2015 .
It toured major theatres across the country until February 2017 .

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Fans of classic kids’ film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fans can bid for props from a stage version – including a replica of the famous flying car - as they go under the hammer.
More than 120 props from the musical are set to go under the hammer, including "Truly Scrumptious" sweet trolleys from the candy factory and the show's very own Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - expected to fetch up to £9,000.
Other items include a Zeppelin set with hanging Grandpa's shed, the toy maker's shop front and the child catcher's bike with cage – including ice cream cones, lollipops and a child catching net.
Fans can even get their hands on an automated breakfast machine – one of the more successful inventions of protagonist Caractacus Potts, played by Dick Van Dyke in the 1968 film.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS.COM)
The original musical film was directed by Ken Hughes with a screenplay co-written by Hughes and Roald Dahl.
While the props up for auction were used in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang stage show which toured the UK and Ireland between 2015 and 2017.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the collection will go under the hammer in a live webcast auction on April 20 at Hansons Auctioneers in Staffordshire.
A spokesperson said: "Our auctions are still being held, we are still ticking along.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS.COM)
"Thank goodness for technology. People can still bid online, you don't have to come to the sale room to bid."
Fans can also bid on a giant Jack-in-the-box made by the toymaker to hide Caractacus Potts, with an opening price of £60.
In the screenplay, the widower uses the Jack-in-the-box to disguise himself as a rag doll and sneak into the Baron's castle to rescue his father, children and flying car.
A "genuine" motorcycle ridden by Truly Scrumptious is also up for grabs, as well as a parasol and bonnet worn by the female character, who develops a romantic relationship with Caractacus.
The original film saw the lead female role played by Sally Ann Howes, after the part was declined by Julie Andrews.
Other props expected to prove popular among fans include Grandpa's shed, a tandem used by the Spies, and Edison the family dog.
The remote controlled stage prop is complete with radio control and is expected to sell for between £500 and £1,000.
Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “We’re thrilled to be selling Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at auction.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS.COM)
“Like many people, I grew up watching the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang film. It was part of my childhood, as it was for millions of people across the world.
"The car we’re selling is a replica model used in a stage musical but it still brought memories flooding back for me.
"Both children and adults can celebrate one of the world’s greatest children’s stories by coming along to the exhibition.”
(Image: Hansons / SWNS.COM)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the accompanying stage show props are expected to fetch around £20,000 at auction next month.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the stage musical, premiered at London Palladium in 2002.
Closing in September 2005, it was the Palladium’s longest running show ever, taking more than £70 million.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS.COM)
The musical went on to entertain audiences on Broadway in New York, Australia and Germany and inspired tours in the UK and abroad.
The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car Hansons is selling at auction was used in a new show by Music and Lyrics Productions which opened at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds in December 2015.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS.COM)
It toured major theatres across the country until February 2017.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Man found injured in high street with head and leg injuries

A man was taken to hospital after he was found injured in a Black Country high street .
Emergency services were called to High Street , Pensnett , just before 9pm on Thursday , March 19 .
The man , who is in his 20s , had suffered head and leg injuries and was treated by medics before being taken to hospital .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Black Country Live : `` We were called to High Street , Pensnett , at 8.52pm to reports of an assault .
`` One ambulance and one paramedic officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for multiple injuries .
They were potentially serious and he was taken to hospital for further treatment . ''
West Midlands Police said officers were trying to establish what happened .
A spokesman for the force said : `` We were called after a man was found in High Street , Pensnett , with head and leg injuries at around 8.45pm yesterday .
`` The man , aged in his 20s , was not seriously injured and officers are trying to contact him to obtain further information . ''
Anyone who can assist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
People are asked to quote crime reference 20DY/72029J/20 when passing on information .

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A man was taken to hospital after he was found injured in a Black Country high street.
Emergency services were called to High Street, Pensnett, just before 9pm on Thursday, March 19.
The man, who is in his 20s, had suffered head and leg injuries and was treated by medics before being taken to hospital.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service told Black Country Live: "We were called to High Street, Pensnett, at 8.52pm to reports of an assault.
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"One ambulance and one paramedic officer attended.
"We treated one man for multiple injuries. They were potentially serious and he was taken to hospital for further treatment."
West Midlands Police said officers were trying to establish what happened.
A spokesman for the force said: "We were called after a man was found in High Street, Pensnett, with head and leg injuries at around 8.45pm yesterday.
"The man, aged in his 20s, was not seriously injured and officers are trying to contact him to obtain further information."
Anyone who can assist police with their enquiries is asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, people can call 101 at anytime.
People are asked to quote crime reference 20DY/72029J/20 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--What Bellingham was told on Man Utd training ground tour - reports

Manchester United hope to have won the race for Jude Bellingham by reminding the Birmingham City wonderkid of the stars who have made their name at the club .
16-year-old Bellingham , who became Blues ’ youngest player and goal-scorer earlier this season , is a player in demand ahead of the summer transfer window with several of Europe ’ s biggest clubs having checked in on him .
United are among his suitors and last week he was given a tour of their training ground along with his parents .
Old Trafford executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was present , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while it has also been claimed legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in attendance too .
There is thought to be intense competition to secure Bellingham ’ s signature , with the likes of Borussia Dortmund , Bayern Munich and Chelsea also keen .
The Evening Standard reports United tried to make the most of the midfielder ’ s visit by telling him stories of the legendary names who forged their careers on the Carrington training pitches such as Cristiano Ronaldo , Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs .
Reminders of United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be dotted everywhere around the complex .
The report adds that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘ obsessed ’ with winning the race for Bellingham , who has made 35 appearances for Blues after breaking through this season .
Pep Clotet was asked about the visit last week and said : “ I always thought he is very mature and very focused – but he has to be .
“ Because he can not be thinking about other things than Birmingham City – and I am sure he is only thinking about Birmingham City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I get from him , when I speak to him and work with him .
“ He knows these nine games for us are very important because we have been growing the whole season and we want to finish in a growing phase as a team and we want him to play a big part of it .
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Manchester United hope to have won the race for Jude Bellingham by reminding the Birmingham City wonderkid of the stars who have made their name at the club.
16-year-old Bellingham, who became Blues’ youngest player and goal-scorer earlier this season, is a player in demand ahead of the summer transfer window with several of Europe’s biggest clubs having checked in on him.
United are among his suitors and last week he was given a tour of their training ground along with his parents.
Old Trafford executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was present, as was transfer chief Matt Judge, while it has also been claimed legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in attendance too.
There is thought to be intense competition to secure Bellingham’s signature, with the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Chelsea also keen.
The Evening Standard reports United tried to make the most of the midfielder’s visit by telling him stories of the legendary names who forged their careers on the Carrington training pitches such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs.
Reminders of United’s historic past are also said to be dotted everywhere around the complex.
The report adds that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘obsessed’ with winning the race for Bellingham, who has made 35 appearances for Blues after breaking through this season.
Pep Clotet was asked about the visit last week and said: “I always thought he is very mature and very focused – but he has to be.
“Because he cannot be thinking about other things than Birmingham City – and I am sure he is only thinking about Birmingham City.
“That’s the feeling I get from him, when I speak to him and work with him.
“He knows these nine games for us are very important because we have been growing the whole season and we want to finish in a growing phase as a team and we want him to play a big part of it.”


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Wolves learn key UEFA Financial Fair Play update - reports

UEFA has relaxed its Financial Fair Play rules as a response to the coronavirus pandemic , according to reports .
The Athletic reports that European football ’ s governing body is taking a softer stance over FFP to help clubs meet the regulations amid the challenge of the global Covid-19 outbreak .
Wolverhampton Wanderers have to adhere to UEFA ’ s financial regulations as well as the Premier League ’ s rules .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side , currently sixth in the top-flight , are fighting to win the Europa League and claimed a 1-1 draw from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olympiakos last week before the competition was postponed .
The report states that after being contacted by concerned clubs who are losing out on revenue with most European leagues having been suspended , UEFA is extending the deadline for clubs to provide proof they have no overdue payables from March 31 to April 30 .
This includes unpaid tax bills , instalments of transfer fee and wages .
Clubs have also been reminded that principles around unforeseeable circumstances , such as coronavirus , are written into the rules .
Manchester United , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Europa League final which was rescheduled for the end of June .
Their rivals Manchester City were recently punished for breaking UEFA ’ s FFP rules and are currently waiting for the outcome of an appeal against a two-year ban from European competitions .
“ UEFA has employed a practical and sensible approach , ” football finance expert Keiran Maguire told the Athletic .
“ By giving clubs longer to provide proof of no outstanding debts it allows the clubs to focus on day-to-day issues rather than administrative compliance issues .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , UEFA has acknowledged we are in extraordinary times .
It has effectively allowed clubs some flexibility in terms of FFP compliance .
“ At the same time , those clubs who do have significant resources behind them can not exploit their financial advantage to use the present circumstances to give themselves carte blanche in terms of spending money without fear of action .
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UEFA has relaxed its Financial Fair Play rules as a response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
The Athletic reports that European football’s governing body is taking a softer stance over FFP to help clubs meet the regulations amid the challenge of the global Covid-19 outbreak.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have to adhere to UEFA’s financial regulations as well as the Premier League’s rules.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, currently sixth in the top-flight, are fighting to win the Europa League and claimed a 1-1 draw from the first leg of their last-16 tie against Olympiakos last week before the competition was postponed.
The report states that after being contacted by concerned clubs who are losing out on revenue with most European leagues having been suspended, UEFA is extending the deadline for clubs to provide proof they have no overdue payables from March 31 to April 30.
This includes unpaid tax bills, instalments of transfer fee and wages. Clubs have also been reminded that principles around unforeseeable circumstances, such as coronavirus, are written into the rules.
Manchester United, like Wolves, have their eye on making the Europa League final which was rescheduled for the end of June.
Their rivals Manchester City were recently punished for breaking UEFA’s FFP rules and are currently waiting for the outcome of an appeal against a two-year ban from European competitions.
“UEFA has employed a practical and sensible approach,” football finance expert Keiran Maguire told the Athletic. “By giving clubs longer to provide proof of no outstanding debts it allows the clubs to focus on day-to-day issues rather than administrative compliance issues.
“In relation to the monitoring for FFP, UEFA has acknowledged we are in extraordinary times. It has effectively allowed clubs some flexibility in terms of FFP compliance.
“At the same time, those clubs who do have significant resources behind them cannot exploit their financial advantage to use the present circumstances to give themselves carte blanche in terms of spending money without fear of action.”
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