birminghammail--2020-07-15--Drugs seized as three arrested in Tamworth operation

Police officers made three arrests in Tamworth as part of an operation to target drug dealing in the town .
@ @ @ @ @ was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs following a @ @ @ @ @ 6pm .
Following a subsequent search at a property in Juniper , a 20-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ was arrested for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs .
A 20-year-old @ @ @ @ @ , was also stopped in Balfour , Tamworth , at 4pm .
He was arrested @ @ @ @ @ intent to supply class A drugs .
Heroin , crack cocaine and a large amount @ @ @ @ @ All three men remain in custody .
Tamworth ’ s Chief Inspector Paul Talbot said @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth Police from our disrupt team .
“ The fight against illegal drugs on our @ @ @ @ @ large amount off the streets .
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Police officers made three arrests in Tamworth as part of an operation to target drug dealing in the town.
The operation took place yesterday (Tuesday).
A 42-year-old man from Tamworth was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs following a search in Woodlands Road at 6pm.
Following a subsequent search at a property in Juniper, a 20-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
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A 20-year-old man from Sheldon, Birmingham, was also stopped in Balfour, Tamworth, at 4pm. He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Heroin, crack cocaine and a large amount of cash were seized. All three men remain in custody.
Tamworth’s Chief Inspector Paul Talbot said: “Outstanding support for Tamworth Police from our disrupt team.
“The fight against illegal drugs on our Tamworth streets continues. A large amount off the streets.”


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Tip from Mrs Hinch to keep flowers strong and healthy delights fans

She 's an internet sensation and known for her amazing cleaning hacks on social media but now Mrs Hinch has turned to gardening tips .
The popular star , whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe , shares her handy tricks with her 3.6 million followers on Instagram .
And today the 30-year-old , who has just undergone a totally new haircut , shared her idea on how to keep garden plants from flopping .
She wrote : “ Put my cane and string onto each hydrangea and it ’ s worked perfectly .
No more flopping.
” In the picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cane and string propping up her plant and the insight into her home life did n't stop there as the mum had earlier this week shared snaps from her recently revamped garden .
The improvements included benches , flower beds and a herb patch as well as a seating area to her garden in Essex .
She also cleared an area to grow her own herbs .
The influencer told her fans she went on to enjoy time in her revamped garden and said her baby son Ronnie “ won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And a fan of the cleaning guru shared one of her own household hacks last month for defrosting a freezer easily .
Sharing her tip on a Mrs Hinch social media group , the woman wowed other users with its simplicity .
She said she had simply used a steam cleaner after explaining she had picked up the trick from other homeowners .
She wrote : `` Thank you for the post about using a steam cleaner to defrost the freezer .
Thirty minutes from start to finish ! ''
And she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steam cleaner was not to hand .

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She's an internet sensation and known for her amazing cleaning hacks on social media but now Mrs Hinch has turned to gardening tips.
The popular star, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, shares her handy tricks with her 3.6 million followers on Instagram.
And today the 30-year-old, who has just undergone a totally new haircut, shared her idea on how to keep garden plants from flopping.
She wrote: “Put my cane and string onto each hydrangea and it’s worked perfectly. No more flopping.”
In the picture, Mrs Hinch reveals a photo of the cane and string propping up her plant and the insight into her home life didn't stop there as the mum had earlier this week shared snaps from her recently revamped garden.
The improvements included benches, flower beds and a herb patch as well as a seating area to her garden in Essex.
She also cleared an area to grow her own herbs.
(Image: (Image: @mrshinchhome/Instagram))
The influencer told her fans she went on to enjoy time in her revamped garden and said her baby son Ronnie “won’t take his eyes off the plants”.
And a fan of the cleaning guru shared one of her own household hacks last month for defrosting a freezer easily.
Sharing her tip on a Mrs Hinch social media group, the woman wowed other users with its simplicity.
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She said she had simply used a steam cleaner after explaining she had picked up the trick from other homeowners.
She wrote: "Thank you for the post about using a steam cleaner to defrost the freezer. Thirty minutes from start to finish!"
And she also recommended using a hairdryer if a steam cleaner was not to hand.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Police slam Star City violence after machete-wielding schoolboy jailed

Detectives have praised the sentence handed to a boy of 15 for his role in a mass outbreak of violence at Star City .
Seven police officers were injured when two rival gangs clashed at the entertainment complex last year .
On Tuesday , July 14 , a teenager was locked up for 18 months for playing a 'lead role ' in the trouble .
Birmingham Crown Court heard the youth , who was just 14 at the time , armed himself with a machete for the pre-planned orgy of violence .
Today - Thursday , July 16 - police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said such violence had `` no place in our society '' .
Det Sgt Sarah Clinton , from force CID , said : `` This was a violent outbreak which left many families who were trying to enjoy a night out understandably frightened .
`` It was a challenging situation due to the number of people involved , and centre security did everything they could to control the situation until officers arrived .
`` We take violence of this nature incredibly seriously and it has no place in our community .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more seriously injured .
`` I am pleased to see the teenager involved facing time in prison for his actions . ''
A large group of young people were involved in violence on the night , which saw the teenager , who can ’ t be named for legal reasons , armed with a machete and try to attack a rival teen .
The 15-year-old previously admitted attempted wounding and possession of a bladed article and was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday , July 14 .
Akeeb Ali , 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has been fined nearly £900 and ordered to pay legal fees and compensation to the officer .
A boy and a girl aged 14 were given four-month referral orders after admitting a public order offence and assaulting a PC respectively .
A 15-year-old boy charged with assaulting two Pcs appeared before Birmingham Magistrates ' Court on June 5 and was released on bail to appear at a later date .
The charges were dropped against a 13-year-old girl who was accused of assaulting three PCs .

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Detectives have praised the sentence handed to a boy of 15 for his role in a mass outbreak of violence at Star City.
Seven police officers were injured when two rival gangs clashed at the entertainment complex last year.
On Tuesday, July 14, a teenager was locked up for 18 months for playing a 'lead role' in the trouble.
Birmingham Crown Court heard the youth, who was just 14 at the time, armed himself with a machete for the pre-planned orgy of violence.
Today - Thursday, July 16 - police praised the sentence handed to the teen and said such violence had "no place in our society".
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Det Sgt Sarah Clinton, from force CID, said: "This was a violent outbreak which left many families who were trying to enjoy a night out understandably frightened.
"It was a challenging situation due to the number of people involved, and centre security did everything they could to control the situation until officers arrived.
"We take violence of this nature incredibly seriously and it has no place in our community. We can only be thankful no one was more seriously injured.
"I am pleased to see the teenager involved facing time in prison for his actions."
A large group of young people were involved in violence on the night, which saw the teenager, who can’t be named for legal reasons, armed with a machete and try to attack a rival teen.
The 15-year-old previously admitted attempted wounding and possession of a bladed article and was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, July 14.
Akeeb Ali, 19, who was charged with assaulting an officer, has been fined nearly £900 and ordered to pay legal fees and compensation to the officer.
A boy and a girl aged 14 were given four-month referral orders after admitting a public order offence and assaulting a PC respectively.
A 15-year-old boy charged with assaulting two Pcs appeared before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on June 5 and was released on bail to appear at a later date.
The charges were dropped against a 13-year-old girl who was accused of assaulting three PCs.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Man who beat Crufts winning dog exhibitor to death in back garden jailed

A man has been jailed for life for beating a dog-exhibitor to death in his own back garden .
Kyle Bowen , 29 , launched a `` brutal and senseless '' attack on 73-year-old David Williams outside his property in Danygraig Lane , near Pontwalby Viaduct in Glynneath , North Port Talbot .
Mr Williams was well known in the dog-showing community , with one of his prized Dobermann dogs winning at February 's 2020 Crufts international dog show , where a minute 's silence in the Dobermann ring was held in his memory .
Mr Williams was found unconscious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 27 this year , having suffered blunt force injuries to the back of his head , forehead , both sides of his face , as well as nasal fractures .
Just minutes beforehand , he had been woken by wife , Pearl Williams , 72 , around 4pm after she heard a knock on their door , leading to him investigating by walking out into their garden .
But prosecutor David Hipkin told Swansea Crown Court Mrs Williams became concerned when she thought her husband had been `` a very long time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hipkin said : `` She saw her husband lying on the gravel outside the conservatory .
Plant pots had been overturned , and a plastic bag containing some Pepsi Max cans was recovered . ''
Police and paramedics were called and attempted to resuscitate Mr Williams , but he never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead .
His injuries also included fractures to his ribs and one to a bone in his neck , possibly caused by compression of the neck , direct blunt impact , or indirect impact by his head being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This must have been on any view a sustained attack .
But the Crown can not be specific as to the mechanism of injury . ''
A police investigation led officers to suspect Bowen after he was caught on CCTV at several locations in the area , including him buying a bottle of coke , a sausage roll , and a small bottle of vodka at a Co-op store around 3pm .
He then left for a footpath leading him to Danygraig Lane just after 4pm , and later emerging from another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Mr Williams ' home at 4.30pm .
Witnesses later saw him looking `` worse for wear '' and `` muddy '' , one of whom instructed a friend to call the police out of concern for Bowen .
Officers arrested him outside his home later that evening , finding a DNA match between Mr Williams and blood found on Bowen 's clothes .
A Pepsi Max can at the murder scene also had Bowen 's DNA on its mouthpiece , which was also found from fingernail scrapings taken from Mr Williams .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but had consumed alcohol as well as the anti-psychotic Olanzapine .
Bowen told police he suffered from mental health problems and had `` not been thinking rationally '' , having gone towards the viaduct to take his own life .
But he could not say why he went to Mr Williams ' home and claimed not to have any memory of attacking him .
The court heard he has previous convictions for disorderly behaviour and battery .
He pleaded guilty to murder ahead of Thursday 's sentencing hearing .
Mrs Williams gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , describing feeling `` guilt '' for not answering the door that day , and saying : `` My life has changed forever . ''
`` David loved animals , and we had two amazing dogs , beautiful Dobermanns called Otto and Eva .
Eva has just won Crufts , and if he had been here , he would 've been so proud . ''
Mrs Williams , who would have celebrated her golden wedding anniversary with her husband next year , said she no longer had her beloved animals as she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had had to move out of her home .
Christopher Clee , defending said he could not put forward any reason for the `` senseless killing '' on Bowen 's behalf as he claimed to have no memory of it .
Judge Paul Thomas QC told Bowen he had inflicted `` horrific '' injuries on Mr Williams , adding : `` What you did was as senseless as it was brutal .
`` I believe that your state of mind that day was such that anyone could have been your victim , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could attack without physical risk to yourself .
`` It ca n't be said with certainty you stamped on him .
But it was on any view a gratuitous , sustained attack that must have been continued long after it became apparent to you that you badly injured Mr Williams . ''
Bowen , from Glynneath , was jailed for life with a minimum of 16 years .
Judge Thomas added : `` You will not be released until 2025 at the very earliest .
It may well , of course , be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all . ''

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A man has been jailed for life for beating a dog-exhibitor to death in his own back garden.
Kyle Bowen, 29, launched a "brutal and senseless" attack on 73-year-old David Williams outside his property in Danygraig Lane, near Pontwalby Viaduct in Glynneath, North Port Talbot.
Mr Williams was well known in the dog-showing community, with one of his prized Dobermann dogs winning at February's 2020 Crufts international dog show, where a minute's silence in the Dobermann ring was held in his memory.
Mr Williams was found unconscious by his wife in their garden on January 27 this year, having suffered blunt force injuries to the back of his head, forehead, both sides of his face, as well as nasal fractures.
Just minutes beforehand, he had been woken by wife, Pearl Williams, 72, around 4pm after she heard a knock on their door, leading to him investigating by walking out into their garden.
But prosecutor David Hipkin told Swansea Crown Court Mrs Williams became concerned when she thought her husband had been "a very long time" and followed him outside.
Mr Hipkin said: "She saw her husband lying on the gravel outside the conservatory. Plant pots had been overturned, and a plastic bag containing some Pepsi Max cans was recovered."
Police and paramedics were called and attempted to resuscitate Mr Williams, but he never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead.
His injuries also included fractures to his ribs and one to a bone in his neck, possibly caused by compression of the neck, direct blunt impact, or indirect impact by his head being forced upwards.
Mr Hipkin said: "This must have been on any view a sustained attack. But the Crown cannot be specific as to the mechanism of injury."
A police investigation led officers to suspect Bowen after he was caught on CCTV at several locations in the area, including him buying a bottle of coke, a sausage roll, and a small bottle of vodka at a Co-op store around 3pm.
He then left for a footpath leading him to Danygraig Lane just after 4pm, and later emerging from another footpath from the direction of the viaduct near Mr Williams' home at 4.30pm.
Witnesses later saw him looking "worse for wear" and "muddy", one of whom instructed a friend to call the police out of concern for Bowen.
Officers arrested him outside his home later that evening, finding a DNA match between Mr Williams and blood found on Bowen's clothes.
A Pepsi Max can at the murder scene also had Bowen's DNA on its mouthpiece, which was also found from fingernail scrapings taken from Mr Williams.
Toxicology tests showed he was not drunk, but had consumed alcohol as well as the anti-psychotic Olanzapine.
Bowen told police he suffered from mental health problems and had "not been thinking rationally", having gone towards the viaduct to take his own life.
But he could not say why he went to Mr Williams' home and claimed not to have any memory of attacking him.
The court heard he has previous convictions for disorderly behaviour and battery.
He pleaded guilty to murder ahead of Thursday's sentencing hearing.
(Image: South Wales Police)
Mrs Williams gave a victim impact statement to the court, describing feeling "guilt" for not answering the door that day, and saying: "My life has changed forever."
"David loved animals, and we had two amazing dogs, beautiful Dobermanns called Otto and Eva. Eva has just won Crufts, and if he had been here, he would've been so proud."
Mrs Williams, who would have celebrated her golden wedding anniversary with her husband next year, said she no longer had her beloved animals as she was unable to look after them alone and had had to move out of her home.
Christopher Clee, defending said he could not put forward any reason for the "senseless killing" on Bowen's behalf as he claimed to have no memory of it.
Judge Paul Thomas QC told Bowen he had inflicted "horrific" injuries on Mr Williams, adding: "What you did was as senseless as it was brutal.
"I believe that your state of mind that day was such that anyone could have been your victim, or at least anyone that you knew you could attack without physical risk to yourself.
"It can't be said with certainty you stamped on him. But it was on any view a gratuitous, sustained attack that must have been continued long after it became apparent to you that you badly injured Mr Williams."
Bowen, from Glynneath, was jailed for life with a minimum of 16 years.
Judge Thomas added: "You will not be released until 2025 at the very earliest. It may well, of course, be a lot later than that, if at all."


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Man arrested following drugs raid

Man arrested following drugs raid

A man was arrested after a drugs raid in Wolverhampton .
Police found suspected class A drugs at an address in Pendeford Avenue on Thursday , July 16 .
Officers from across the city were joined by the dog unit to carry out the raid , which happened just after 6am .
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a drug with intent to supply .
He remained in police custody as enquiries continued .
PCSO Helen Denyer took to West Midlands Police 's online alert system , WM Now , to make people aware of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning Tettenhall neighbourhood officers and PCSOs , with help from Heath Town officers , our Wolverhampton neighbourhood task force and dog unit successfully executed a drugs warrant at an address on Pendeford Avenue , which has led to an arrest for drug offences .
`` The person is currently in custody . ''
She continued : `` Fantastic community intelligence led us to be able to apply to the courts to obtain a drugs warrant .
Every bit of intelligence/drug dealing information that you give us feeds into a bigger picture .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time as you never hear back from us in most cases but it certainly is not and we urge all our members of our community if something is n't right let us know . ''
People can pass on information to officers via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .

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A man was arrested after a drugs raid in Wolverhampton.
Police found suspected class A drugs at an address in Pendeford Avenue on Thursday, July 16.
Officers from across the city were joined by the dog unit to carry out the raid, which happened just after 6am.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a drug with intent to supply. He remained in police custody as enquiries continued.
PCSO Helen Denyer took to West Midlands Police's online alert system, WM Now, to make people aware of the arrest.
She said: "This morning Tettenhall neighbourhood officers and PCSOs, with help from Heath Town officers, our Wolverhampton neighbourhood task force and dog unit successfully executed a drugs warrant at an address on Pendeford Avenue, which has led to an arrest for drug offences.
"The person is currently in custody."
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She continued: "Fantastic community intelligence led us to be able to apply to the courts to obtain a drugs warrant. Every bit of intelligence/drug dealing information that you give us feeds into a bigger picture.
"You may think its pointless at the time as you never hear back from us in most cases but it certainly is not and we urge all our members of our community if something isn't right let us know."
People can pass on information to officers via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Confirmed: Wolves sanction transfer for midfielder

Tsun Dai has completed a move to Shenzhen FC , Wolves have confirmed .
The midfielder joined Wolves ’ academy from Oxford last summer , after the 20-year-old had also featured in the EFL for Bury .
He came through the ranks at Reading .
While at Molineux , Dai didn ’ t get a look-in when it came to the first team , but he did feature in Wanderers U23s ’ EFL Trophy campaign - he scored in a victory at Carlisle .
He ’ s now completed a move to Shenzhen , in Chinese League One , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loanee Thievy Bifouma .
“ We ’ re delighted Tsun has got an important move in his career , ” Scott Sellars , Wolves ’ head of academy , explained .
“ We saw his potential at Oxford and hoped we could develop him and he ’ s done really well this year and got himself a fantastic opportunity to really progress and be successful in a new stage of his career .
“ Ultimately , the football club spends a lot of money and time working with young players , whether they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 playing under-23s football .
If we ’ re successful in our development programme , then we ’ ll get the benefit , sometimes financially , but mainly through the player having a fantastic career .
“ The club , across every facet , is a very positive place to be .
Whether that ’ s playing in the first-team or in the Academy .
“ The staff have worked really hard with Tsun and he ’ s had some really good performances , and with this opportunity we ’ re really pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of success .
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Tsun Dai has completed a move to Shenzhen FC, Wolves have confirmed.
The midfielder joined Wolves’ academy from Oxford last summer, after the 20-year-old had also featured in the EFL for Bury. He came through the ranks at Reading.
While at Molineux, Dai didn’t get a look-in when it came to the first team, but he did feature in Wanderers U23s’ EFL Trophy campaign - he scored in a victory at Carlisle.
He’s now completed a move to Shenzhen, in Chinese League One, where he’ll unite with former Albion loanee Thievy Bifouma.
“We’re delighted Tsun has got an important move in his career,” Scott Sellars, Wolves’ head of academy, explained. “We saw his potential at Oxford and hoped we could develop him and he’s done really well this year and got himself a fantastic opportunity to really progress and be successful in a new stage of his career.
“Ultimately, the football club spends a lot of money and time working with young players, whether they’re six in the Academy or 20 playing under-23s football. If we’re successful in our development programme, then we’ll get the benefit, sometimes financially, but mainly through the player having a fantastic career.
“The club, across every facet, is a very positive place to be. Whether that’s playing in the first-team or in the Academy.
“The staff have worked really hard with Tsun and he’s had some really good performances, and with this opportunity we’re really pleased for him and wish him a lot of success.”


birminghammail--2020-07-16--How to get a Motability car on PIP and other benefits - check if you're eligible

The reopening of car showrooms after lockdown has meant the Motability Scheme has been able to restart again .
The scheme has more than 600,000 members and allows people receiving specific disability benefits to lease a brand new car , wheelchair accessible vehicle ( WAV ) , scooter or powered wheelchair .
From the start of July , new customers were able to place an application with the organisation .
A range of almost 2,000 makes and models are available .
But how do you qualify ?
Motability bosses said that now handovers for cars ordered before lockdown and new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was able to open to new customers .
In addition , existing customers whose leases were extended during lockdown are now able to place an order for their next car .
But Motability says it has been receiving a high volume of such calls and is asking people to be patient .
To be eligible to join the Motability Scheme , you need to receive one of the following mobility allowances and you must have at least 12 months left on your benefit before any reassessment is required .
• Higher Rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HRMC DLA ) This is £62.25 per week .
• Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment ( ERMC PIP ) This is £62.25 per week .
• War Pensioners ' Mobility Supplement ( WPMS ) This is £69.50 per week .
• Armed Forces Independence Payment ( AFIP ) The mobility element of the allowance is £62.25 per week .
The criteria indicate that those on PIP who only receive the standard mobility component ( £23.60 ) can not get access to a Motability vehicle .
In addition , anyone on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle but is moving on to Personal Independence Allowance will only be able to keep the car if they get awarded the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP .
If not , they have to return the car within eight weeks .
if you get a letter from the DWP inviting you for a PIP assessment , you will not be able to place an order for a vehicle until you have confirmation that you have been awarded PIP at the enhanced mobility rate , even if you have 12 months or more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Motability also makes it clear that those on Attendance Allowance do not qualify for the scheme .
All you need to do is exchange some or all of your mobility allowance to lease the vehicle of your choice .
You choose the vehicle you want and payments are deducted from your higher rate mobility allowance every four weeks , then paid directly to Motability by the Department for Work and Pensions .
A standard lease is over three years , or five years if you are leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle .
Motability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance for up to three named drivers ( this doesn ’ t have to be the person applying ) , servicing , maintenance , breakdown cover and tyre and windscreen repair and replacement .
All you need to do is add fuel and go .
If you choose a car that costs less than your mobility allowance , you get the remainder of the benefit paid to you by the DWP .
If you want a car that costs more than the amount you receive in mobility allowance , you can choose to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Motability suggests that if you only travel short distances , you could consider leasing a scooter instead of a car .
And it points out that if you only travel occasionally , it might be more cost-effective for you to spend your allowance on other modes of transport such as taxis as and when you need them .
Find your nearest Motability dealer here via the scheme 's website .
Search for a suitable car using Motability 's search tool here

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The reopening of car showrooms after lockdown has meant the Motability Scheme has been able to start up again.
The scheme has more than 600,000 members and allows people receiving specific disability benefits to lease a brand new car, wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair.
From the start of July, new customers were able to place an application with the organisation.
A range of almost 2,000 makes and models are available. But how do you qualify?
Motability bosses said that now handovers for cars ordered before lockdown and new orders from existing customers were underway, it was able to open to new customers.
In addition, existing customers whose leases were extended during lockdown are now able to place an order for their next car.
But Motability says it has been receiving a high volume of such calls and is asking people to be patient.
(Image: Motability.co.uk)
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to join the Motability Scheme, you need to receive one of the following mobility allowances and you must have at least 12 months left on your benefit before any reassessment is required.
Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA) This is £62.25 per week.
This is £62.25 per week. Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP)
This is £62.25 per week.
This is £62.25 per week. War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
This is £69.50 per week.
This is £69.50 per week. Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
The mobility element of the allowance is £62.25 per week.
The criteria indicate that those on PIP who only receive the standard mobility component (£23.60) cannot get access to a Motability vehicle.
In addition, anyone on Disabilty Living Allowance who has a Motability vehicle but is moving on to Personal Independence Allowance will only be able to keep the car if they get awarded the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP. If not, they have to return the car within eight weeks.
if you get a letter from the DWP inviting you for a PIP assessment, you will not be able to place an order for a vehicle until you have confirmation that you have been awarded PIP at the enhanced mobility rate, even if you have 12 months or more of your current disability allowance remaining.
Motability also makes it clear that those on Attendance Allowance do not qualify for the scheme.
How Motability works
You exchange some or all of your mobility allowance to lease the vehicle of your choice.
Choose the vehicle you want and payments are deducted from your higher rate mobility allowance every four weeks, then paid directly to Motability by the Department for Work and Pensions.
A standard lease is over three years, or five years if you are leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Motability takes care of running costs such as insurance for up to three named drivers (this doesn’t have to be the person applying), servicing, maintenance, breakdown cover and tyre and windscreen repair and replacement. All you need to do is add fuel and go.
If you choose a car that costs less than your mobility allowance, you get the remainder of the benefit paid to you by the DWP.
If you want a car that costs more than the amount you receive in mobility allowance, you can pay an advance to cover the difference.
Motability suggests that if you only travel short distances, you could consider leasing a scooter instead of a car.
And it points out that if you only travel occasionally, it might be more cost-effective for you to spend your allowance on other modes of transport such as taxis as and when you need them.
Find your nearest Motability dealer here via the scheme's website.
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birminghammail--2020-07-16--Tributes to 'hugely talented' musician stabbed to death in Redditch flat

Distraught friends of a musician stabbed to death at his home said 'you could n't meet a nicer guy ' .
Colton Bryan , who was in his 20s , was pronounced dead in a first floor maisonette in Guinness Close , Headless Cross , Redditch , late on Wednesday , July 15 .
Today , Colton 's devastated friends said he was 'the nicest guy around ' .
The talented saxophonist , who regularly played at venues across the region , had released tracks on Spotify and a music video on YouTube .
Colton also worked at Caribbean takeaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'massive get together ' was set to be held .
The organisers said : `` We 're having a massive get together tonight to say farewell to Colton .
6pm in the car wash outside of Jerk and Punch .
Anyone who knew Colton wanting to say their goodbyes - we 're going to be blasting out his talent on the speakers and cooking up some jerk chicken . ''
Floral tributes have already been laid near the scene of the incident and Colton 's friends have told of their devastation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was 'the nicest guy ' with 'so much potential ' .
One friend wrote : `` RIP Colton Bryan .
People are too quick to carry a knife or a weapon and are too eager to end lives these days .
What is this world coming to ? ''
`` Never thought i 'd wake up to this .
Absolutely heartbreaking .
RIP Colton .
You had so much going for you with so much potential waiting to be released .
The nicest guy I have known , the world was too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your friends and family , '' added another friend .
`` Just woke up to find out the awful news about Colton Bryan .
I am in absolute shock .
One of the nicest guys around and unbelievable on the saxophone .
So much going for him and taken far too young , '' wrote another heartbroken friend .
While another added : `` Honestly ca n't put into words how distraught we all are .
You will forever be missed and always in our hearts .
You were so kind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before yourself .
We have shared a lot of laughs and adventures and it is soul destroying that there 's no more to come .
People are sick and twisted and this world is n't what it should be .
So much talent but taken way too soon .
We will always cherish what you left .
RIP a true underrated legend . ''
The woman gave him first aid for 20 minutes in his living room and cradled him in her arms .
`` I heard screaming and first of all thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his girlfriend , but it went on and on and got louder so I thought I 'd better go round , '' she said .
`` The door then opened and a man came out , barged past me and ran down the stairs .
He was dressed all in black and had a mask over his face and was bleeding .
`` I went inside and it was like something from a horror movie - there was blood everywhere - on the walls , floor , everywhere .
A man was lying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He had a cut on his hand , but the big one was in his chest , so I put the towel over that , kept pressing down and lay next to him on the sofa and cradled him and tried to keep him talking , '' she said .
`` It took about 20 minutes for the ambulance to come and then they came in and took over .
They got him on the living room floor and gave him CPR , but it was too late , he was already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arms . ''
Armed officers arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder at an address in Redditch at around noon on Thursday .
West Mercia Police confirmed the victim , who has not yet been formally named , died at his home .
Det Insp Mark Walters said : “ A man is now in police custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
“ The victim ’ s family are being supported by specially trained officers at what is understandably a very traumatic and upsetting time .
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Distraught friends of a musician stabbed to death at his home said 'you couldn't meet a nicer guy'.
Colton Bryan, who was in his 20s, was pronounced dead in a first floor maisonette in Guinness Close, Headless Cross, Redditch, late on Wednesday, July 15.
Today, Colton's devastated friends said he was 'the nicest guy around'.
The talented saxophonist, who regularly played at venues across the region, had released tracks on Spotify and a music video on YouTube.
Colton also worked at Caribbean takeaway Jerk and Punch where, tonight, a 'massive get together' was set to be held.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
The organisers said: "We're having a massive get together tonight to say farewell to Colton. 6pm in the car wash outside of Jerk and Punch. Anyone who knew Colton wanting to say their goodbyes - we're going to be blasting out his talent on the speakers and cooking up some jerk chicken."
Floral tributes have already been laid near the scene of the incident and Colton's friends have told of their devastation.
Writing on social media, they said he was 'the nicest guy' with 'so much potential'.
One friend wrote: "RIP Colton Bryan. People are too quick to carry a knife or a weapon and are too eager to end lives these days. What is this world coming to?"
"Never thought i'd wake up to this. Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP Colton. You had so much going for you with so much potential waiting to be released. The nicest guy I have known, the world was too cruel for you. My thoughts are with your friends and family," added another friend.
"Just woke up to find out the awful news about Colton Bryan. I am in absolute shock. One of the nicest guys around and unbelievable on the saxophone. So much going for him and taken far too young," wrote another heartbroken friend.
While another added: "Honestly can't put into words how distraught we all are. You will forever be missed and always in our hearts. You were so kind, caring and compassionate and always put others before yourself. We have shared a lot of laughs and adventures and it is soul destroying that there's no more to come. People are sick and twisted and this world isn't what it should be. So much talent but taken way too soon. We will always cherish what you left. RIP a true underrated legend."
BirminghamLive earlier told how a neighbour fought desperately to save Colton.
The woman gave him first aid for 20 minutes in his living room and cradled him in her arms.
"I heard screaming and first of all thought he'd just had a row with his girlfriend, but it went on and on and got louder so I thought I'd better go round," she said.
"The door then opened and a man came out, barged past me and ran down the stairs. He was dressed all in black and had a mask over his face and was bleeding.
"I went inside and it was like something from a horror movie - there was blood everywhere - on the walls, floor, everywhere. A man was lying on the sofa drenched in blood.
"He had a cut on his hand, but the big one was in his chest, so I put the towel over that, kept pressing down and lay next to him on the sofa and cradled him and tried to keep him talking," she said.
"It took about 20 minutes for the ambulance to come and then they came in and took over. They got him on the living room floor and gave him CPR, but it was too late, he was already dead, he had died in my arms."
Armed officers arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder at an address in Redditch at around noon on Thursday. West Mercia Police confirmed the victim, who has not yet been formally named, died at his home.
Det Insp Mark Walters said: “A man is now in police custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers at what is understandably a very traumatic and upsetting time.”


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Devastating injury shattered his Aston Villa dream but Liam's on the way back

Liam Bateman seemed to have the footballing world at his feet .
A bright prospect with Aston Villa , he was part of a much-heralded squad , including Jack Grealish , which clinched the NextGen Series Trophy of 2013 by beating Chelsea at Lake Como .
Then disaster stuck .
He broke his leg in a youth team game at Everton in January , 2014 and his dream was shattered .
It was no ordinary leg break .
Indeed , so bad was the injury that he might not have played football again - a cruel , heartbreaking scenario for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It needed mental toughness and fortunately Liam had it in abundance .
It ’ s taken time but he ’ s battling his way back in the game .
He ’ s had productive spells with Kettering Town and Basford and now he ’ s keen to move onto the next level with Tamworth .
“ It was a challenge after leaving Villa , ” he said .
“ Recovery from something like that and the injury I had doesn ’ t happen overnight .
“ You have to continue to believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what I have tried to do .
“ Villa was a great time for me but one which had a tough ending .
“ Once you are taught and you have that experience of that level and that time I had at Villa , you never lose that coaching .
It ’ s definitely something that sticks with you .
“ I loved it there .
I was in the squad that won NextGen Series so it was a memorable time .
“ I was there until I was 18 but broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19th birthday .
“ That ’ s when it diverted my career in football .
It was horrible because you have put your heart into something and I ’ d worked so hard at Villa .
“ But then I look back now and have to think , because of how bad the injury was , I ’ m just lucky to still be playing .
“ The break was normal but the recovery wasn ’ t because I suffered from compartment syndrome .
“ Your muscles fill up with blood and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) to basically die .
“ They ( doctors ) had to save my leg and that hindered my recovery because they had to keep it open and drain the blood out .
“ It was a tough time so being where I am at now and being able to negotiate and enjoy playing football , it ’ s an achievement in itself .
“ If I hadn ’ t had some strength of mind my career would have been over but here I am now and I am still hoping to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m very much focusing on the future.
” That future is with Tamworth and certainly , at 25-years-old , time is still on his side .
The Lambs will hope to benefit from his hunger and appetite to create more enjoyable football memories .
“ I ’ m looking forward to the challenge of Tamworth , ” he said .
“ I ’ ve experienced play-offs before but I have never been promoted so I ’ m hoping to achieve that now with Tamworth .
“ I wanted a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club and a well-known one through non-league , it was a no-brainer for me to make that next step and challenge .
“ When I played them when I was at Villa , it was always a good experience when I was younger .
“ I see this as a good step in my career .
“ It ’ s great to be joining a team who had such a good season last year and it ’ s set me a challenge to be honest .
“ When you are coming into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you want to replicate that and push yourself and help them become even better.
” Working with Andrew Danylyszyn is something Liam says he can ’ t wait for and he is hoping the Lambs coach can help him progress his career .
“ Andrew loves it , doesn ’ t he !
?
” adds Liam .
“ He loves football and it ’ s good to be honest because you need that kind of energy around you .
“ It makes you want to do well .
He ’ s so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to give something back .
“ I ’ m looking forward to meeting the rest of the guys , like Gary Smith , now.
” Liam , who is a health care assistant , is now relishing the chance to show fans what he ’ s about .
And he says the fact he is an ex-Aston Villa youngster won ’ t put any added pressure on him .
“ It ’ s completely different where I was at to my career now , of course , but it is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things as they come , ” he said .
“ I have played a lot of football with Kettering and Basford since Villa .
“ Maybe being an ex-Villa youth gives you pressure because people are expecting you to be of a certain level .
“ But pressure is a privilege sometimes and that ’ s how I see it .
I ’ m excited about showing fans what I can do .
I consider myself an attacking full back and I do enjoy getting forward .
“ That is one of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down and work the whole line , using my pace and putting crosses in .
It ’ s one of the things I pride myself in when playing .
“ I ’ ve been called a salmon by team-mates before as well .
“ I ’ m 5ft8 so people assume I ’ m not good in the air but when I ’ m dealing with 6ft plus guys I can still win headers .
“ It ’ s something I have worked on a lot to be honest .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
From a personal point of view , I ’ m still learning the game .
I still want to better myself and I think I can develop here at Tamworth .
”

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Liam Bateman seemed to have the footballing world at his feet.
A bright prospect with Aston Villa, he was part of a much-heralded squad, including Jack Grealish, which clinched the NextGen Series Trophy of 2013 by beating Chelsea at Lake Como.
Then disaster stuck. He broke his leg in a youth team game at Everton in January, 2014 and his dream was shattered.
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It was no ordinary leg break. Indeed, so bad was the injury that he might not have played football again - a cruel, heartbreaking scenario for any young footballer to cope with.
It needed mental toughness and fortunately Liam had it in abundance.
It’s taken time but he’s battling his way back in the game.
He’s had productive spells with Kettering Town and Basford and now he’s keen to move onto the next level with Tamworth.
“It was a challenge after leaving Villa,” he said. “Recovery from something like that and the injury I had doesn’t happen overnight.
“You have to continue to believe in yourself and your ability and that’s what I have tried to do.
“Villa was a great time for me but one which had a tough ending.
“Once you are taught and you have that experience of that level and that time I had at Villa, you never lose that coaching. It’s definitely something that sticks with you.
“I loved it there. I was in the squad that won NextGen Series so it was a memorable time.
“I was there until I was 18 but broke my leg in the week before my 19th birthday.
“That’s when it diverted my career in football. It was horrible because you have put your heart into something and I’d worked so hard at Villa.
“But then I look back now and have to think, because of how bad the injury was, I’m just lucky to still be playing.
“The break was normal but the recovery wasn’t because I suffered from compartment syndrome.
“Your muscles fill up with blood and the pressure can cause them (the muscles) to basically die.
“They (doctors) had to save my leg and that hindered my recovery because they had to keep it open and drain the blood out.
“It was a tough time so being where I am at now and being able to negotiate and enjoy playing football, it’s an achievement in itself.
“If I hadn’t had some strength of mind my career would have been over but here I am now and I am still hoping to achieve more now as the years progress.
“I’m very much focusing on the future.”
That future is with Tamworth and certainly, at 25-years-old, time is still on his side.
The Lambs will hope to benefit from his hunger and appetite to create more enjoyable football memories.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of Tamworth,” he said. “I’ve experienced play-offs before but I have never been promoted so I’m hoping to achieve that now with Tamworth.
“I wanted a new challenge and Tamworth being such a big club and a well-known one through non-league, it was a no-brainer for me to make that next step and challenge.
“When I played them when I was at Villa, it was always a good experience when I was younger.
“I see this as a good step in my career.
“It’s great to be joining a team who had such a good season last year and it’s set me a challenge to be honest.
“When you are coming into a team which is doing so well, you want to replicate that and push yourself and help them become even better.”
(Image: Tamworth FC)
Working with Andrew Danylyszyn is something Liam says he can’t wait for and he is hoping the Lambs coach can help him progress his career.
“Andrew loves it, doesn’t he!?” adds Liam. “He loves football and it’s good to be honest because you need that kind of energy around you.
“It makes you want to do well. He’s so passionate about helping you that you feel you have to give something back.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the rest of the guys, like Gary Smith, now.”
Liam, who is a health care assistant, is now relishing the chance to show fans what he’s about. And he says the fact he is an ex-Aston Villa youngster won’t put any added pressure on him.
“It’s completely different where I was at to my career now, of course, but it is what it is and you have to take things as they come,” he said.
“I have played a lot of football with Kettering and Basford since Villa.
“Maybe being an ex-Villa youth gives you pressure because people are expecting you to be of a certain level.
“But pressure is a privilege sometimes and that’s how I see it. I’m excited about showing fans what I can do. I consider myself an attacking full back and I do enjoy getting forward.
“That is one of my main attributes. I like to get up and down and work the whole line, using my pace and putting crosses in. It’s one of the things I pride myself in when playing.
(Image: Paul Barber/Tamworth Herald)
“I’ve been called a salmon by team-mates before as well.
“I’m 5ft8 so people assume I’m not good in the air but when I’m dealing with 6ft plus guys I can still win headers.
“It’s something I have worked on a lot to be honest.
“Hopefully fans will see the best of me. From a personal point of view, I’m still learning the game. I still want to better myself and I think I can develop here at Tamworth.”


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Aston Villa's stern challenge laid bare by Dion Dublin

Aston Villa favourite Dion Dublin has warned that plenty of teams will be supporting Everton in their Premier League clash against Dean Smith 's side .
Villa travel to Goodison Park sat second-bottom in the standings and four points from safety with just three games to go , so defeat could leave them on the brink .
It is a must-win match for Villa as they seek to avoid an immediate return to the Championship but Dublin has warned that it wo n't just be Everton hoping for a home win .
`` Only because of the last result [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will hold their hands up and say they 've been woeful this season , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` But just that one result this season , the door is ajar now .
It 's down to them , no more slip-ups , they have to win .
If they do win tonight , if they 're lucky enough to get the points , the teams above them are going to be thinking 'oh no ' .
`` There are going to be so many teams supporting Everton tonight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some vulnerability , Everton have some good players but they have n't come together like the fans have wanted them to .
`` Villa , on their odd occasion , can throw out a good performance and they need three good performances now .
I 'm willing them to do so , so much . ''

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Aston Villa favourite Dion Dublin has warned that plenty of teams will be supporting Everton in their Premier League clash against Dean Smith's side.
Villa travel to Goodison Park sat second-bottom in the standings and four points from safety with just three games to go, so defeat could leave them on the brink.
It is a must-win match for Villa as they seek to avoid an immediate return to the Championship but Dublin has warned that it won't just be Everton hoping for a home win.
"Only because of the last result [do they have a chance] because they will hold their hands up and say they've been woeful this season," he told Sky Sports.
"But just that one result this season, the door is ajar now. It's down to them, no more slip-ups, they have to win. If they do win tonight, if they're lucky enough to get the points, the teams above them are going to be thinking 'oh no'.
"There are going to be so many teams supporting Everton tonight, so many. I think there is some vulnerability, Everton have some good players but they haven't come together like the fans have wanted them to.
"Villa, on their odd occasion, can throw out a good performance and they need three good performances now. I'm willing them to do so, so much."


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted

A woman was sexually assaulted at a property in Worcester .
It happened in Blakefield Road , in the St @ @ @ @ @ the city , at around 5.15pm on Wednesday , July 15 .
Police said the @ @ @ @ @ 30s or early 40s .
He was white with a tanned complexion and around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ stubble on his face , acne-type scarring and a shaved head .
At the time @ @ @ @ @ have been wearing a black puffa style jacket and blue jeans .
Det Sgt Dan @ @ @ @ @ Police , said : “ While incidents like this are extremely rare , extra patrols @ @ @ @ @ supporting and reassuring the local community and an investigation is under way .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ anyone who may have seen the suspect or recognises the description of him.
” Anyone @ @ @ @ @ contact the force by calling 101 , quoting 00591_I_15072020 .

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A woman was sexually assaulted at a property in Worcester.
It happened in Blakefield Road, in the St John’s area of the city, at around 5.15pm on Wednesday, July 15.
Police said the suspect was in his late 30s or early 40s.
He was white with a tanned complexion and around 5ft 11in tall.
He had stubble on his face, acne-type scarring and a shaved head.
At the time, he was believed to have been wearing a black puffa style jacket and blue jeans.
Det Sgt Dan Fenn, from West Mercia Police, said: “While incidents like this are extremely rare, extra patrols are in the area today supporting and reassuring the local community and an investigation is under way.
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"Specially trained officers are supporting the victim.
“We would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the suspect or recognises the description of him.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force by calling 101, quoting 00591_I_15072020.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Two arrested as car smashes into shop

Two arrested as car smashes into shop

Two men were arrested after a car smashed into a shop front .
It happened in Blackwell Street in Kidderminster at around 2.30pm on Thursday , July 16 , after the vehicle failed to stop for police .
The men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article , possession of drugs , dangerous driving and failing to stop for police .
Worcestershire County Council ’ s highways and traffic team tweeted at 4.22pm that Blackwell Street was closed due to a `` police incident '' .
Police said the road reopened `` shortly before 4pm '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to traffic to allow for a clean-up operation .
Chief Insp Ed Hancox from West Mercia Police said : “ At approximately 2.30 this afternoon a vehicle failed to stop for officers prior to colliding with a shop front on Blackwell Street .
`` Thankfully nobody was injured in the collision .
`` Two men have been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for officers , dangerous driving , possession of drugs and possession of a bladed article .
They currently remain in police custody .
`` The road was closed until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be safely cleared . ''
Police said the crash did not follow a pursuit .

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Two men were arrested after a car smashed into a shop front.
It happened in Blackwell Street in Kidderminster at around 2.30pm on Thursday, July 16, after the vehicle failed to stop for police.
The men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article, possession of drugs, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
Worcestershire County Council’s highways and traffic team tweeted at 4.22pm that Blackwell Street was closed due to a "police incident". Police said the road reopened "shortly before 4pm".
The road had to be closed off to traffic to allow for a clean-up operation.
Chief Insp Ed Hancox from West Mercia Police said: “At approximately 2.30 this afternoon a vehicle failed to stop for officers prior to colliding with a shop front on Blackwell Street.
"Thankfully nobody was injured in the collision.
"Two men have been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for officers, dangerous driving, possession of drugs and possession of a bladed article. They currently remain in police custody.
"The road was closed until shortly before 4pm so the road could be safely cleared."
Police said the crash did not follow a pursuit.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Aston Villa v Everton live: Goal updates, live feed and news

Hello and welcome to Thursday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest news and views from Villa Park - and we 'll be with you all @ @ @ @ @ Everton .
Dean Smith 's men are back in action this evening when they travel @ @ @ @ @ crunch match in their fight for survival .
Sunday 's 2-0 defeat of Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ with West Ham United and Watford playing on Friday night another win would be most @ @ @ @ @ in 19th place , four points adrift of safety .
Stay tuned for all the @ @ @ @ @ and we will bring you all the latest transfer rumours and news from B6 .

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Aston Villa's survival hopes were dented by a late and plucky, Everton equaliser.
Ezri Konsa had fired Villa into the lead, but couldn't find the balance to acrobatically clear Theo Walcott's effort.
Villa went ahead through Konsa on 72 minutes after the centre-back poked home a Conor Hourihane delivery.
Just 10 minutes later, substitute Anwar El Ghazi missed an absolute sitter to put the game out of reach, cannoning the ball over the crossbar from half-a-yard out.
That crucial miss would end up biting Dean Smith's side in the backside as Walcott arrived at the back post to head home an Andre Gomes delivery just three minutes from time.
The result leaves Villa in 19th place in the Premier League, three points adrift of Watford and West Ham above the drop-zone with the two facing off against each other tomorrow.
As for Villa, they withstood early Everton pressure at Goodison Park as Carlo Ancelotti's side look to prove a point after their hammering by Wolves last weekend.
Villa's Ally Samatta endured a nightmare 45 minutes as he failed to hold the ball up when needed while, after the break, substitute Keinan Davis made a huge impact and tormented Everton's back line.
Captain Grealish dragged two efforts wide of the post as he now goes 13 games without a goal.
Villa, though, got their noses in front after Konsa latched on to Hourihane's delivery. Walcott, meanwhile, broke hearts with his late header which crossed the goal-line despite Konsa's desperate effort to clear.
It leaves the relegation picture looking bleak for Villa ahead of Arsenal and West Ham next.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Cook the new name to emerge in Birmingham City's manager hunt

Birmingham City ’ s plans to appoint a successor to the departed Pep Clotet are set to intensify in the coming weeks with the current season almost completed and Blues ’ Championship status for another campaign all but secured .
Though they ’ ve had to endure a 12-match run without a victory , Blues look set to remain in the division after Lukas Jutkiewicz ’ s late equaliser against Charlton on Wednesday saw them limp to the 50-point milestone , under the guidance of pair Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner .
Looking ahead to the summer window , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important decision on who will lead Blues into such times is yet to be confirmed - but the club appear to be looking within the division for their desired candidate .
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Google Play Store and App Store The Press Association are reporting on Thursday that the Blues hierarchy are keen on Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook , and have put an enquiry to the Latics regarding the kind of compensation they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were to agree to parting with their manager .
It ’ s mentioned , too , that Cook himself would be interested in filling the vacancy .
PA also add that Bristol City , who recently sacked Lee Johnson , are interested in Cook if he were to become available .
The Robins have also been linked with ex-Blues boss and current free agent Chris Hughton .
In comparison to Blues , who have struggled either side of the break prompted by the pandemic , Wigan have been in excellent form ; indeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ ve found more to ensure that , should they be deducted points by the EFL for entering administration , then they still have a fighting chance of avoiding relegation .
Under Cook , they ’ ve won five of their seven matches since the restart and recently but eight goals past struggling Hull City .

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Birmingham City’s plans to appoint a successor to the departed Pep Clotet are set to intensify in the coming weeks with the current season almost completed and Blues’ Championship status for another campaign all but secured.
Though they’ve had to endure a 12-match run without a victory, Blues look set to remain in the division after Lukas Jutkiewicz’s late equaliser against Charlton on Wednesday saw them limp to the 50-point milestone, under the guidance of pair Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner.
Looking ahead to the summer window, and the new campaign to come, the important decision on who will lead Blues into such times is yet to be confirmed - but the club appear to be looking within the division for their desired candidate.
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The Press Association are reporting on Thursday that the Blues hierarchy are keen on Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook, and have put an enquiry to the Latics regarding the kind of compensation they’d be expecting, if they were to agree to parting with their manager.
It’s mentioned, too, that Cook himself would be interested in filling the vacancy.
PA also add that Bristol City, who recently sacked Lee Johnson, are interested in Cook if he were to become available. The Robins have also been linked with ex-Blues boss and current free agent Chris Hughton.
In comparison to Blues, who have struggled either side of the break prompted by the pandemic, Wigan have been in excellent form; indeed, since their off-field problems were publicised, they’ve found more to ensure that, should they be deducted points by the EFL for entering administration, then they still have a fighting chance of avoiding relegation.
Under Cook, they’ve won five of their seven matches since the restart and recently but eight goals past struggling Hull City.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces Leicester lockdown must stay in place

The coronavirus lockdown in Leicester will continue for at least two more weeks , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced .
He told the House of Commons that the restrictions will be eased slightly - but it was `` vital '' to keep the lockdown in place .
The Government has significantly relaxed the nationwide lockdown and instead will now impose local lockdowns in towns and cities where there are outbreaks of coronavirus .
Leicester is the first place where this has happened , despite opposition in the city , including from the mayor , Peter Soulsby .
There have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions imposed on specific schools or factories across the country where there have been cases of coronavirus .
Mr Hancock said : `` The latest data show that the 7-day infection rate in Leicester is now 119 cases per 100,000 people . ''
The figures were falling , he said .
But he warned : `` They still remain well above the national average , and the average for surrounding areas . ''
Mr Hancock said that the Government would remove restrictions on schools and early years childcare from July 24 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buy restrictions on travel and only having up to six people at a social gathering will remain .
The measures will be reviewed again in a fortnight .
Mr Hancock praised the people of Leicester for following lockdown rules even when the rest of the country did n't have to .
Latest testing figures show coronavirus cases have risen slightly in the West Midlands , but are still much lower than in Leicester .
In Birmingham , the rate has risen marginally from 6.1 to 6.5 , with bigger rises seen in Walsall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen the rate go from 4.2 and 4.3 respectively , to 8.8 and 7.9 respectively this week .
Solihull has gone from 3.7 to 4.7 over the past seven days .
Dudley has fallen from 3.1 to 1.9 .

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The coronavirus lockdown in Leicester will continue for at least two more weeks, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced.
He told the House of Commons that the restrictions will be eased slightly - but it was "vital" to keep the lockdown in place.
The Government has significantly relaxed the nationwide lockdown and instead will now impose local lockdowns in towns and cities where there are outbreaks of coronavirus. Leicester is the first place where this has happened, despite opposition in the city, including from the mayor, Peter Soulsby.
There have also been a number of very limited restrictions imposed on specific schools or factories across the country where there have been cases of coronavirus.
Mr Hancock said: "The latest data show that the 7-day infection rate in Leicester is now 119 cases per 100,000 people."
The figures were falling, he said. But he warned: "They still remain well above the national average, and the average for surrounding areas."
Mr Hancock said that the Government would remove restrictions on schools and early years childcare from July 24, and allow some non-essential shops to re-open.
Buy restrictions on travel and only having up to six people at a social gathering will remain. The measures will be reviewed again in a fortnight.
Mr Hancock praised the people of Leicester for following lockdown rules even when the rest of the country didn't have to.
Latest testing figures show coronavirus cases have risen slightly in the West Midlands, but are still much lower than in Leicester.
In Birmingham, the rate has risen marginally from 6.1 to 6.5, with bigger rises seen in Walsall and Sandwell. The two towns have seen the rate go from 4.2 and 4.3 respectively, to 8.8 and 7.9 respectively this week.
Solihull has gone from 3.7 to 4.7 over the past seven days. Dudley has fallen from 3.1 to 1.9.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Drug-drive arrest as car overturns causing driver head injury

A driver suffered a head injury and was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after an accident on a main Worcestershire road .
The incident happened on the A449 in Ombersley shortly before 11.30pm on Tuesday , July 14 .
A car , believed to be a Vauxhall , flipped and ending up on its roof on an embankment .
Police , fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene .
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving .
West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at 11.20pm to the junction of Woodhall Lane and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic collision .
They sent one ambulance .
A spokesman for the ambulance service said : “ On arrival we discovered one patient , a man who was the driver of the vehicle .
“ His car had ended up on an embankment .
“ He had managed to get himself out of the vehicle and was treated for injuries that were not believed to be serious .
“ He was then taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester for further treatment .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service received a call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It sent one engine from Droitwich .
A spokeswoman for the fire service said : “ On arrival the crew found a vehicle had left the roadway in precarious position on its roof .
“ The driver had already left the car and was in care of the ambulance with minor injuries when we arrived .
The vehicle was made safe by our officers and police arranged for its recovery.
” West Mercia Police ’ s Worcestershire operations patrol unit attended the incident .
They Tweeted : “ Driver was lucky to escape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky when it came to the drug swipe and provided a positive sample for cocaine .
Investigation ongoing.
” A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police added : “ A man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday ( July 14 ) following a collision on the A449 in Ombersley at around 11.20pm .
“ He was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after being treating in hospital for a head injury .
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A driver suffered a head injury and was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after an accident on a main Worcestershire road.
The incident happened on the A449 in Ombersley shortly before 11.30pm on Tuesday, July 14.
A car, believed to be a Vauxhall, flipped and ending up on its roof on an embankment.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at 11.20pm to the junction of Woodhall Lane and the A449 to a single vehicle road traffic collision. They sent one ambulance.
A spokesman for the ambulance service said: “On arrival we discovered one patient, a man who was the driver of the vehicle.
“His car had ended up on an embankment.
“He had managed to get himself out of the vehicle and was treated for injuries that were not believed to be serious.
“He was then taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester for further treatment.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service received a call 20 minutes after the ambulance service.
It sent one engine from Droitwich.
A spokeswoman for the fire service said: “On arrival the crew found a vehicle had left the roadway in precarious position on its roof.
“The driver had already left the car and was in care of the ambulance with minor injuries when we arrived. The vehicle was made safe by our officers and police arranged for its recovery.”
West Mercia Police’s Worcestershire operations patrol unit attended the incident. They Tweeted: “Driver was lucky to escape with minor injuries, however not so lucky when it came to the drug swipe and provided a positive sample for cocaine. Investigation ongoing.”
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police added: “A man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday (July 14) following a collision on the A449 in Ombersley at around 11.20pm.
“He was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after being treating in hospital for a head injury.”


birminghammail--2020-07-16--'Go on son' - Aston Villa fans react as Dean Smith drops lineup surprise

Dean Smith dropped a lineup surprise in the pre-match lineup announcement for Aston Villa v Everton , with youngster Kaine Kesler Hayden in line for a first-team debut .
The full-back - deputising for the injured Neil Taylor on the bench - has been training with Villa 's first team for the last few months alongside Louie Barry , Mungo Bridge and Tyreik Wright .
With Ahmed Elmohamady and Matt Targett starting , Kesler Hayden would be in line for action should either of the pair fall to injury - with left-back the likely landing spot for Kesler Hayden due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bench .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The lineup surprise has got Villans talking as the side heads into a crunch clash with Everton .
Here 's what they had to say ... @ BoysfromAston : Anyone know much about this Kesler Hayden guy ?
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Crippy : Please , please , do us proud .
This is it .
Will : Kesler Hayden , go on son .
Adam : Always knew that Kesler Hayden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who he is .
JC : Never heard of that geezer on the bench but I love a good academy player

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Dean Smith dropped a lineup surprise in the pre-match lineup announcement for Aston Villa v Everton, with youngster Kaine Kesler Hayden in line for a first-team debut.
The full-back - deputising for the injured Neil Taylor on the bench - has been training with Villa's first team for the last few months alongside Louie Barry, Mungo Bridge and Tyreik Wright.
With Ahmed Elmohamady and Matt Targett starting, Kesler Hayden would be in line for action should either of the pair fall to injury - with left-back the likely landing spot for Kesler Hayden due to the presence of Frederic Guilbert on the bench.
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The lineup surprise has got Villans talking as the side heads into a crunch clash with Everton.
Here's what they had to say...
@BoysfromAston: Anyone know much about this Kesler Hayden guy?.
Crippy: Please, please, do us proud. This is it.
Richard: Excellent. No excuses now.
Will: Kesler Hayden, go on son.
@__JF03__: Kesler last minute winner
Mark: Kesler at the back post......
Adam: Always knew that Kesler Hayden was destined for greatness! Definitely know who he is.
JC: Never heard of that geezer on the bench but I love a good academy player


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Dean Smith makes one change at Everton, academy star amongst subs

Dean Smith has made just one enforced change to his Aston Villa XI at Everton .
Villa are in do-or-die territory once again in the Premier League as they remain four points adrift of Watford and West Ham - two teams hovering above the drop-zone ahead of their encounter tomorrow .
The head coach labelled this fixture at Goodison Park as a 'semi-final second-leg ' following their 'first-leg ' victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday .
If Villa win today , they 'll be within just a point of those above them ahead of what will be ' a cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' It 's tournament football , '' explained Smith .
`` It ’ s straightforward , we know the task at hand .
`` We have to go and perform and get a result .
If we do that we give ourselves a chance . ''
As for the Villa starting XI , Pepe Reina will look to build on his impressive display in goal four days ago after he kept his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ahead of the Spaniard , Ahmed Elmohamady is at right-back after replacing Kortney Hause ( muscle injury ) last week , with Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings the two centre-backs .
At left-back , Matt Targett comes back in from the start after Neil Taylor 's hamstring injury .
Staying with full-backs , 17-year-old Kaine Kesler is amongst the substitutes and will take the place vacated by Taylor .
The right-back , who can play as a winger , signed his first pro deal at Villa a little over a fortnight ago after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
Back to the XI and , in midfield , it 'll be Douglas Luiz , John McGinn and Conor Hourihane .
As for the Irishman , he 'll be looking to build on his two assists against Palace .
Across the forward line , two-goal hero Trezeguet will have his eyes on continuing his goal glut with Jack Grealish - scoreless in 12 - over on the left .
Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta , who has n't scored since Bournemouth away in February , will lead the line up front .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 6pm kick-off ) in full :

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Dean Smith has made just one enforced change to his Aston Villa XI at Everton.
Villa are in do-or-die territory once again in the Premier League as they remain four points adrift of Watford and West Ham - two teams hovering above the drop-zone ahead of their encounter tomorrow.
The head coach labelled this fixture at Goodison Park as a 'semi-final second-leg' following their 'first-leg' victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. If Villa win today, they'll be within just a point of those above them ahead of what will be 'a cup final' against Arsenal on Tuesday.
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"It's tournament football," explained Smith. "It’s straightforward, we know the task at hand.
"We have to go and perform and get a result. If we do that we give ourselves a chance."
As for the Villa starting XI, Pepe Reina will look to build on his impressive display in goal four days ago after he kept his first clean sheet in Villa colours.
Ahead of the Spaniard, Ahmed Elmohamady is at right-back after replacing Kortney Hause (muscle injury) last week, with Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings the two centre-backs. At left-back, Matt Targett comes back in from the start after Neil Taylor's hamstring injury.
Staying with full-backs, 17-year-old Kaine Kesler is amongst the substitutes and will take the place vacated by Taylor. The right-back, who can play as a winger, signed his first pro deal at Villa a little over a fortnight ago after impressing during first-team training sessions in recent weeks.
Back to the XI and, in midfield, it'll be Douglas Luiz, John McGinn and Conor Hourihane. As for the Irishman, he'll be looking to build on his two assists against Palace.
Across the forward line, two-goal hero Trezeguet will have his eyes on continuing his goal glut with Jack Grealish - scoreless in 12 - over on the left.
Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta, who hasn't scored since Bournemouth away in February, will lead the line up front.
Here's the Villa team for Everton (6pm kick-off) in full:
4-3-3: Reina; Elmohamady, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Hourihane; Trezeguet, Samatta, Grealish.
Subs: Nyland, Guilbert, Kesler, Lansbury, Jota, El Ghazi, Davis, Vassilev, Nakamba.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Pizza Express reportedly set to close up to 75 branches

Hundreds of jobs could be at risk with Pizza Express reportedly set to close 75 restaurants across the UK .
The popular chain is said to be drawing up plans to axe a proportion of its 470 branches via a company voluntary arrangement , according to Sky News .
In what is yet another blow to the High Street , hundreds of jobs could be lost at the company which is one of Britain ’ s biggest restaurant operators .
It 's understood the number could be higher or lower than 75 , but is unlikely to be more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ branches writes the Mirror .
It 's not known at this stage if restaurants across the West Midlands will be affected .
Around 8000 workers are employed at the chain .
Pizza Express told BirminghamLive : `` PizzaExpress has made no announcement and is not commenting . ''
The news comes as amid a raft of closures and job losses as the High Street suffers because of the pandemic .
Just weeks ago , The Casual Dining Group which owns Bella Italia , Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas was put into administration with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Frankie & Benny 's , 125 outlets were closed last month .
Just days ago , Boots and John Lewis announced they would be closing stores across the UK .
The firms said most of their job losses would come from restructuring their head offices and store teams .

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Hundreds of jobs could be at risk with Pizza Express reportedly set to close 75 restaurants across the UK.
The popular chain is said to be drawing up plans to axe a proportion of its 470 branches via a company voluntary arrangement, according to Sky News.
In what is yet another blow to the High Street, hundreds of jobs could be lost at the company which is one of Britain’s biggest restaurant operators.
It's understood the number could be higher or lower than 75, but is unlikely to be more than 20 per cent of the firm's branches writes the Mirror.
It's not known at this stage if restaurants across the West Midlands will be affected.
Around 8000 workers are employed at the chain.
Pizza Express told BirminghamLive: "PizzaExpress has made no announcement and is not commenting."
The news comes as amid a raft of closures and job losses as the High Street suffers because of the pandemic.
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Just weeks ago, The Casual Dining Group which owns Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas was put into administration with 1900 jobs set to go.
And at Frankie & Benny's, 125 outlets were closed last month.
Just days ago, Boots and John Lewis announced they would be closing stores across the UK.
The firms said most of their job losses would come from restructuring their head offices and store teams.


birminghammail--2020-07-16--Poundland to sell frozen food at 60 stores

Shoppers will be able to stock up on frozen food as well as bargain items as Poundland unveils plans to stock frozen goods at 60 stores .
The bargain retailer , with its roots in the Black Country , revealed the move would also see items stripped back to £1 in a move to help 'lead the recovery of Britain 's town centres . '
with changes to pricing , including more clothing lines at stores across the UK .
In the Midlands , its branches in Erdington , Walsall , Sutton Coldfield and Wednesbury will be stocked with frozen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlets in Willenhall , where its head office is sited as well as West Bromwich and Mere Green .
The discount chain will also stock clothing by fashion brand Pep & C in six more stores next year .
And it 's good news for online shoppers as the company is also planning to trial a new home delivery service from a new online fulfilment centre in Cannock .
In a statement , the company said : `` Three quarters of products are still sold at the core £1 price point , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poundland to widen the range of products in health and beauty , household and grocery . ''
`` The simple price rollout will be completed by October – one year after it was launched . ''
Barry Williams , Poundland managing director , added : `` We ’ re stepping up to support high streets after the impact of the coronavirus by being customer-focused , people-led and tech-enabled .
`` This is the biggest transformation in our history as we look to secure our future for another thirty years . ''
These are @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Shoppers will be able to stock up on frozen food as well as bargain items as Poundland unveils plans to stock frozen goods at 60 stores.
The bargain retailer, with its roots in the Black Country, revealed the move would also see items stripped back to £1 in a move to help 'lead the recovery of Britain's town centres.' with changes to pricing, including more clothing lines at stores across the UK.
In the Midlands, its branches in Erdington, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Wednesbury will be stocked with frozen items this month.
So too will outlets in Willenhall, where its head office is sited as well as West Bromwich and Mere Green.
The discount chain will also stock clothing by fashion brand Pep&C in six more stores next year.
And it's good news for online shoppers as the company is also planning to trial a new home delivery service from a new online fulfilment centre in Cannock.
In a statement, the company said: "Three quarters of products are still sold at the core £1 price point, but prices from 50p to £5 have allowed Poundland to widen the range of products in health and beauty, household and grocery."
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"The simple price rollout will be completed by October – one year after it was launched."
Barry Williams, Poundland managing director, added: "We’re stepping up to support high streets after the impact of the coronavirus by being customer-focused, people-led and tech-enabled.
"This is the biggest transformation in our history as we look to secure our future for another thirty years."
These are the stores launching frozen aisles this month
July 13
Greenford Westway Cross Shopping Park, Greater London
Greenwich Retail Park, London
Crayford, Tower Retail Park, Greater London
Uxbridge High Street, west London
July 20
Great Bridge Retail Park, West Bromwich
Erdington, 152 High Street, West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield Princess Alice Retail Park, West Midlands
Wednesbury, Union Street, West Midlands
July 27
Willenhall, New Road, West Midlands
Hanley, Market Square, Stoke on Trent
Walsall, Park Street, West Midlands
Mere Green, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands


birminghammail--2020-07-16--EasyJet summer 2021 flights on sale

EasyJet summer 2021 flights on sale

A holiday in the sun is even more tempting after months in lockdown so why not bag a bargain with EasyJet 's summer 2021 sale ?
Travellers will also be able to jet off to more hot spots from August 1 as the carrier has added extra destinations to Italy , France , Spain , Turkey , Greece , Montenegro , Croatia , the Balearics and the Canary Islands .
Several new summer routes have been added including one from London Gatwick to Tirana , Albania .
The 2021 easyJet summer sale , which is set to continue until September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year 's holidays .
There are plenty of cheap deals on offer including a seven night stay at the 5 star Blue Sea Beach in Crete , Greece for £366pp .
The deal includes flights and is on a half board basis .
Or why not jet off to Brit favourite Majorca at the 3 star Club Mac in Alcudia ?
This is just £338pp on all inclusive stay .
Passengers will see changes on their next holiday though including crew wearing face masks while peckish holidaymakers will have to forego food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Planes will be deep cleaned and at the airport automated bag drops will be in use as well as a check in screen .
Holiday firms recommend passengers check in online or download or print their boarding passes .
Social distancing measures will also be enforced .
Robert Carey , chief commercial officer said : “ We are really pleased to be able to be resuming flights to even more destinations throughout August to get customers away on their much-needed summer holiday this year .
“ Of course , the safety and wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest priority .
`` This is why we have implemented a number of measures enhancing safety at each part of the journey from disinfecting the aircraft to requiring customers and crew to wear masks .
`` These measures will remain in place for as long as is needed to ensure customers and crew are able to fly safely as the world continues to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Carery added : `` And with summer being so popular for families travelling with us , easyJet has teamed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book inspired face mask covers for children flying this summer to help ease the experience for both kids and parents .
“ We ’ re also putting even more flights on sale today for Summer next year .
`` We ’ re launching Summer 2021 earlier than ever before so that customers can book early to get the best value fares on flights to hundreds of destinations across our network , and customers have more options if they want to rebook their Summer 2020 holidays .
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A holiday in the sun is even more tempting after months in lockdown so why not bag a bargain with EasyJet's summer 2021 sale?
Travellers will also be able to jet off to more hot spots from August 1 as the carrier has added extra destinations to Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, the Balearics and the Canary Islands.
Several new summer routes have been added including one from London Gatwick to Tirana, Albania.
The 2021 easyJet summer sale, which is set to continue until September, sees flights available from £13.99 for next year's holidays.
There are plenty of cheap deals on offer including a seven night stay at the 5 star Blue Sea Beach in Crete, Greece for £366pp.
The deal includes flights and is on a half board basis.
Or why not jet off to Brit favourite Majorca at the 3 star Club Mac in Alcudia? This is just £338pp on all inclusive stay.
Passengers will see changes on their next holiday though including crew wearing face masks while peckish holidaymakers will have to forego food as this will not be served.
Planes will be deep cleaned and at the airport automated bag drops will be in use as well as a check in screen.
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Holiday firms recommend passengers check in online or download or print their boarding passes.
Social distancing measures will also be enforced.
Robert Carey, chief commercial officer said: “We are really pleased to be able to be resuming flights to even more destinations throughout August to get customers away on their much-needed summer holiday this year.
“Of course, the safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew remains our highest priority.
"This is why we have implemented a number of measures enhancing safety at each part of the journey from disinfecting the aircraft to requiring customers and crew to wear masks.
"These measures will remain in place for as long as is needed to ensure customers and crew are able to fly safely as the world continues to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Carery added: "And with summer being so popular for families travelling with us, easyJet has teamed up with a superhero illustrator to create comic book inspired face mask covers for children flying this summer to help ease the experience for both kids and parents.
“We’re also putting even more flights on sale today for Summer next year.
"We’re launching Summer 2021 earlier than ever before so that customers can book early to get the best value fares on flights to hundreds of destinations across our network, and customers have more options if they want to rebook their Summer 2020 holidays.”