birminghammail--2020-05-11--7ft pile of rubbish dumped yards from memorial of disaster which killed 155

A `` disgusting '' 7ft pile of rubbish has been dumped near the memorial of a mining disaster that claimed 155 lives .
Residents were moved to tears by the horrific eyesore near the old Minnie Pit mine in Halmer End , Staffs that put a dampener on VE Day celebrations .
It was discovered by a dog walker at 7am on Friday ( 08/05 ) who immediately raised it with the authorities .
The Minnie Pit Disaster was England 's worst wartime mining accident when an underground explosion on 12 January 1918 killed dozens of men and boys .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a memorial and is visited by people during their lockdown daily exercise walks .
Wendy Lear , who runs The Lodge Caravan Park next to the memorial on Red Hall Lane , said this is not the only incident of rubbish dumped there in recent years .
She said : “ There are very few houses around here and we are the only real residents on Red Hall Lane .
“ There was no way a fire engine or emergency services could get past , it was completely blocked .
Our local councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a look .
“ I could n't believe what I was seeing .
It 's about seven foot tall and ten metres long .
It was taller than the bloke who came to pick it up and he was over six foot .
“ It 's obviously something that 's been stored somewhere because it 's got barbed wire , tires , it 's mouldy .
It looks to me like it 's from a farm or a tip or something .
“ Pete , one of the old chaps walking around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was in tears to see what someone had done .
On VE Day , to make it worse .
“ We 've had fly-tipping here before .
People park to visit the local nature reserve at Bateswood .
“ It 's a beautiful area .
The local village puts a lot of time and effort to keep the area clean and tidy .
They 've just got funding for 200 saplings to go in .
“ On our caravan site , we 've got the old pump house for the pit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commemorate the disaster .
“ People would have been coming down to have a look at the monument , going into Bateswood and having to walk around , they literally could not get past .
It is horrendous .
Wendy and her partner Derrick , who run their caravan park together , walked their dogs late on Thursday ( 07/05 ) night and couldn ’ t see any sign of the rubbish .
She added : “ We nipped out past 11pm .
It 's very dark but we could n't see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at about 7am in the morning and found it .
“ It 's at the end of the lane which is about 300 yards away from our house .
We did n't hear anything .
“ There 's a chap who works up the lane and he came down with a digger .
He just moved some of it to one side so that cars could get past .
“ I went down a bit later on and I was talking to the police .
They were there and they told us not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was liquid dripping out .
“ There were flies all around it .
With it being Bank Holiday , no one seems to be too concerned with moving it and it is still there .
“ These people have obviously got no concerns for anyone around here .
I would hate to think that it was somebody local .
“ People around here know how much the Minnie Pit means to us and how much time and effort is put into it .
“ I would like to think they 've got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , but somebody who does something on that scale I do n't think will be concerned anyway .
“ It 's not very often but I am lost for words but I just did not know what to say .
It 's an environmental issue .
If we had an emergency , they ca n't get to us .
“ I do n't want to complain about the council because it is a bank holiday and we 're all loving a bit of time off , but it 's more about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It 's disgusting .
It 's the worst bit of fly-tipping I have seen .
“ It should have been about celebration yesterday .
It completely ruined the day for a lot of people and a lot of villagers .
They were so upset about this.
” Councillor Susan Moffat said she had been in touch with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council about removing the waste and vows to crack down on the issue in the area .
She said : “ I was sent a message at half seven yesterday morning by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she came across it .
“ Not only was she overwhelmed by the size of it but it 's really frightening because it 's a mixed mess .
“ People do n't know what it 's made up of .
It was blocking the way and there are houses and residents beyond where the load is being dropped .
“ It is a really cherished area and over the last two years , a group of local people have really worked hard to carry on the heritage of mining and the remembrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's really beautiful and is well known by people locally .
To have that suddenly just arrive on this really lovely landscape has really disturbed people .
“ It 's upset them and has made them angry .
As a Councillor , my first priority was for the health and safety and the well being of the local community .
I 'm advising people to stay away .
“ It 's happened on a bank holiday weekend where the community wants to be preoccupied with remembering the day and concentrating on something to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group of professionals , it 's not been done by some local people .
“ These are professional operators who are taking advantage of people paying them to take the waste away , such as local farmers who thought this waste would be disposed of properly .
“ They 've dumped it under the cover of night and left it there for the people to deal with .
It 's a social vandalism.
” Once lockdown has finished , Councillor Moffat has guaranteed the local authorities will have a public meeting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legitimate .
She added : “ It will not be good enough for them to simply collect this kind of waste , but the contractors must also say where it is going to be disposed .
“ We want to completely close these loops in terms of these kinds of illegal operations .
“ The local police are aware of what 's happened .
I do n't want people taking things into their own hands .
I do n't want people making loose accusations over social media .
“ What I 'm asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any kind of CCTV footage they may have .
Send it directly to me and the Environmental Agency at the borough .
“ Police will work with the Borough Council to identify the culprits to actually bring them to court and prosecute .
“ We will make sure that we keep our energy into something positive rather than people feeling so awful about what 's happened .
”

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A "disgusting" 7ft pile of rubbish has been dumped near the memorial of a mining disaster that claimed 155 lives.
Residents were moved to tears by the horrific eyesore near the old Minnie Pit mine in Halmer End, Staffs that put a dampener on VE Day celebrations.
It was discovered by a dog walker at 7am on Friday (08/05) who immediately raised it with the authorities.
The Minnie Pit Disaster was England's worst wartime mining accident when an underground explosion on 12 January 1918 killed dozens of men and boys.
The area has now been turned into a memorial and is visited by people during their lockdown daily exercise walks.
(Image: Wendy Lear / SWNS.com)
Wendy Lear, who runs The Lodge Caravan Park next to the memorial on Red Hall Lane, said this is not the only incident of rubbish dumped there in recent years.
She said: “There are very few houses around here and we are the only real residents on Red Hall Lane.
“There was no way a fire engine or emergency services could get past, it was completely blocked. Our local councillor alerted us so we went out and had a look.
“I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It's about seven foot tall and ten metres long. It was taller than the bloke who came to pick it up and he was over six foot.
“It's obviously something that's been stored somewhere because it's got barbed wire, tires, it's mouldy. It looks to me like it's from a farm or a tip or something.
“Pete, one of the old chaps walking around here yesterday, broke my heart because he was in tears to see what someone had done. On VE Day, to make it worse.
“We've had fly-tipping here before. People park to visit the local nature reserve at Bateswood.
“It's a beautiful area. The local village puts a lot of time and effort to keep the area clean and tidy. They've just got funding for 200 saplings to go in.
“On our caravan site, we've got the old pump house for the pit, which we've got a monument on to commemorate the disaster.
(Image: Wendy Lear / SWNS.com)
“People would have been coming down to have a look at the monument, going into Bateswood and having to walk around, they literally could not get past. It is horrendous.
Wendy and her partner Derrick, who run their caravan park together, walked their dogs late on Thursday (07/05) night and couldn’t see any sign of the rubbish.
She added: “We nipped out past 11pm. It's very dark but we couldn't see anything then. A dog walker came at about 7am in the morning and found it.
“It's at the end of the lane which is about 300 yards away from our house. We didn't hear anything.
“There's a chap who works up the lane and he came down with a digger. He just moved some of it to one side so that cars could get past.
“I went down a bit later on and I was talking to the police. They were there and they told us not to go anywhere near it because there was liquid dripping out.
“There were flies all around it. With it being Bank Holiday, no one seems to be too concerned with moving it and it is still there.
“These people have obviously got no concerns for anyone around here. I would hate to think that it was somebody local.
“People around here know how much the Minnie Pit means to us and how much time and effort is put into it.
(Image: Wendy Lear / SWNS.com)
“I would like to think they've got a conscience and they would feel bad about it, but somebody who does something on that scale I don't think will be concerned anyway.
“It's not very often but I am lost for words but I just did not know what to say. It's an environmental issue. If we had an emergency, they can't get to us.
“I don't want to complain about the council because it is a bank holiday and we're all loving a bit of time off, but it's more about the people who've actually done this.
“It's disgusting. It's the worst bit of fly-tipping I have seen.
“It should have been about celebration yesterday. It completely ruined the day for a lot of people and a lot of villagers. They were so upset about this.”
Councillor Susan Moffat said she had been in touch with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council about removing the waste and vows to crack down on the issue in the area.
She said: “I was sent a message at half seven yesterday morning by a local person who literally burst out crying when she came across it.
“Not only was she overwhelmed by the size of it but it's really frightening because it's a mixed mess.
“People don't know what it's made up of. It was blocking the way and there are houses and residents beyond where the load is being dropped.
“It is a really cherished area and over the last two years, a group of local people have really worked hard to carry on the heritage of mining and the remembrance of the Minnie Pit.
“It's really beautiful and is well known by people locally. To have that suddenly just arrive on this really lovely landscape has really disturbed people.
“It's upset them and has made them angry. As a Councillor, my first priority was for the health and safety and the well being of the local community. I'm advising people to stay away.
“It's happened on a bank holiday weekend where the community wants to be preoccupied with remembering the day and concentrating on something to enjoy and celebrate.
“It's a group of professionals, it's not been done by some local people.
“These are professional operators who are taking advantage of people paying them to take the waste away, such as local farmers who thought this waste would be disposed of properly.
“They've dumped it under the cover of night and left it there for the people to deal with. It's a social vandalism.”
(Image: Wendy Lear / SWNS.com)
Once lockdown has finished, Councillor Moffat has guaranteed the local authorities will have a public meeting to check into whether certain waste companies are legitimate.
She added: “It will not be good enough for them to simply collect this kind of waste, but the contractors must also say where it is going to be disposed.
“We want to completely close these loops in terms of these kinds of illegal operations.
“The local police are aware of what's happened. I don't want people taking things into their own hands. I don't want people making loose accusations over social media.
“What I'm asking people to do is have a look at any kind of CCTV footage they may have. Send it directly to me and the Environmental Agency at the borough.
“Police will work with the Borough Council to identify the culprits to actually bring them to court and prosecute.
“We will make sure that we keep our energy into something positive rather than people feeling so awful about what's happened.”


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Kemar Roofe ignores Leeds United to make West Brom revelation

Kemar Roofe falls into the 'one that got away ' category for West Bromwich Albion .
The talented forward spent his entire youth career with the Baggies but he was released without ever making a competitive senior appearance .
A season at Oxford United , where he scored 26 goals in 49 appearances , led to a move to Leeds United .
Roofe , now 27 , was prolific in the Championship for Leeds before joining Belgian club Anderlecht that summer .
During his stints at Elland Road and Lotto Park Roofe has played with some capable players - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at West Brom who he believes is the best he 's played with .
Roofe was on Albion 's books during Nicolas Anelka 's only season at The Hawthorns and turned out alongside the Premier League winner in pre-season .
Asked who the best player he 's played with during an Instagram Q & A Roofe ignored teammates at Leeds and Anderlecht to pick out Anelka , whose CV boasts clubs such as PSG , Arsenal , Real Madrid , Chelsea and Juventus .
Anelka only made 12 appearances for the Baggies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Roofe .
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Kemar Roofe falls into the 'one that got away' category for West Bromwich Albion.
The talented forward spent his entire youth career with the Baggies but he was released without ever making a competitive senior appearance.
A season at Oxford United, where he scored 26 goals in 49 appearances, led to a move to Leeds United.
Roofe, now 27, was prolific in the Championship for Leeds before joining Belgian club Anderlecht that summer.
During his stints at Elland Road and Lotto Park Roofe has played with some capable players - but it was a striker he learned from at West Brom who he believes is the best he's played with.
Roofe was on Albion's books during Nicolas Anelka's only season at The Hawthorns and turned out alongside the Premier League winner in pre-season.
Asked who the best player he's played with during an Instagram Q&A Roofe ignored teammates at Leeds and Anderlecht to pick out Anelka, whose CV boasts clubs such as PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Juventus.
Anelka only made 12 appearances for the Baggies, but he clearly left a lasting impression on Roofe.
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birminghammail--2020-05-11--Jury trials to resume in Birmingham from next week

Jury trials in England and Wales are to resume from next week , the Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett has announced .
It comes following Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's speech to the UK on Sunday evening .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Prime Minister of allowing his new lockdown guidelines to start `` unravelling '' only 12 hours after he issued them .
Downing Street briefed that Boris Johnson 's instructions , delivered in his speech on Sunday evening , for employees to return to work if they can not carry out their job from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reigned when Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab , in interviews on Monday morning , said the new guidance would come into effect on Wednesday for those in jobs such as construction and manufacturing .
Sir Keir said the statements from the top of Government lacked the clarity the country required at a key moment when dealing with Covid-19 .
Speaking to LBC radio , he said : `` I was actually quite surprised the Prime Minister said , effectively in 12 hours ' time , start going back to work without those bits ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We needed that clarity and it is unravelling a bit this morning because I think the Foreign Secretary has now said 'Well , go back to work does n't really mean until Wednesday ' , so suddenly it has shifted .
`` What I wanted to see was this detail pinned down because this is a difficult exercise , I accept that , and any government would struggle .
`` But you almost need more clarity coming to this stage than you did in the lockdown .
`` Then , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay at home .
`` Coming out , you need real clarity and it is a bit all over the place . ''
He told listeners during a phone-in show on Monday that the public wanted a `` sense of all the countries '' of the UK `` pulling together '' but said `` we did n't get clarity '' .
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband also hit out at Mr Johnson for not specifying Wednesday as the return-to-work day in his Sunday evening speech .
The shadow business secretary tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applied from Wednesday .
`` He said 'And the first step is a change of emphasis that we hope that people will act on this week ' .
`` Wednesday was only mentioned in relation to other changes .
Words matter .
Clarity is essential .
This is shambolic . ''
Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` People should n't be in the uncertain position that they are today .
`` Certainty helps workers .
It helps employers .
And that 's what the Government @ @ @ @ @ @

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Jury trials in England and Wales are to resume from next week, the Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett has announced.
It comes following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech to the UK on Sunday evening.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Prime Minister of allowing his new lockdown guidelines to start "unravelling" only 12 hours after he issued them.
Downing Street briefed that Boris Johnson's instructions, delivered in his speech on Sunday evening, for employees to return to work if they cannot carry out their job from home should apply from Monday.
But confusion reigned when Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, in interviews on Monday morning, said the new guidance would come into effect on Wednesday for those in jobs such as construction and manufacturing.
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Sir Keir said the statements from the top of Government lacked the clarity the country required at a key moment when dealing with Covid-19.
Speaking to LBC radio, he said: "I was actually quite surprised the Prime Minister said, effectively in 12 hours' time, start going back to work without those bits (protection against coronavirus) in place.
"We needed that clarity and it is unravelling a bit this morning because I think the Foreign Secretary has now said 'Well, go back to work doesn't really mean until Wednesday', so suddenly it has shifted.
"What I wanted to see was this detail pinned down because this is a difficult exercise, I accept that, and any government would struggle.
"But you almost need more clarity coming to this stage than you did in the lockdown.
"Then, it was pretty clear, pretty straightforward - you stay at home.
"Coming out, you need real clarity and it is a bit all over the place."
He told listeners during a phone-in show on Monday that the public wanted a "sense of all the countries" of the UK "pulling together" but said "we didn't get clarity".
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband also hit out at Mr Johnson for not specifying Wednesday as the return-to-work day in his Sunday evening speech.
The shadow business secretary tweeted: "The PM didn't say workplace changes applied from Wednesday.
"He said 'And the first step is a change of emphasis that we hope that people will act on this week'.
"Wednesday was only mentioned in relation to other changes. Words matter. Clarity is essential. This is shambolic."
Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "People shouldn't be in the uncertain position that they are today.
"Certainty helps workers. It helps employers. And that's what the Government should actually be providing."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Personal trainer died after being 'stabbed in chest outside shopping centre'

A loving father died from a single stab wound to the chest outside a Smethwick shopping centre , an inquest has heard .
Black Country Coroner 's Court heard Karl George Gallagher was pronounced dead after being stabbed outside the West Cross Shopping Centre on Sunday , April 26 .
The inquest into the personal trainer – who lived in Florence Road – was adjourned pending a criminal trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court , senior coroner Zafar Siddique said .
Tyrell Harris appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday , May 1 , charged with the murder of the single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address , was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on June 18 , when he is expected to enter a plea .
Following Karl 's tragic death , his brother , Ashley Gallagher , said the 31-year-old was a magnet in the family .
A JustGiving page has also been set up and donations from well-wishers have flooded in and so far more than £7,000 has been raised .
In a message on the fundraising page , Ashley said : `` You may not hear from us but we appreciate everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to Karl 's funeral .
`` This will also allow for us to take him to Italy , to be in a place he has always wanted to visit .
Only then will he be at peace .
`` Karl was a magnet in the family constantly drawing everyone together .
He was loving , caring and protective .
He loved the kids in his life starting from his own right through the family .
`` After the lockdown he was going to push his business , which would have been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something he puts his all into it .
`` I am truly glad that I had the pleasure of having him in my life like I am sure many of you are . ''

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A loving father died from a single stab wound to the chest outside a Smethwick shopping centre, an inquest has heard.
Black Country Coroner's Court heard Karl George Gallagher was pronounced dead after being stabbed outside the West Cross Shopping Centre on Sunday, April 26.
The inquest into the personal trainer – who lived in Florence Road – was adjourned pending a criminal trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court, senior coroner Zafar Siddique said.
Tyrell Harris appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, May 1, charged with the murder of the single dad.
Harris, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on June 18, when he is expected to enter a plea.
Following Karl's tragic death, his brother, Ashley Gallagher, said the 31-year-old was a magnet in the family.
A JustGiving page has also been set up and donations from well-wishers have flooded in and so far more than £7,000 has been raised.
In a message on the fundraising page, Ashley said: "You may not hear from us but we appreciate everything you are saying and any donations will go to Karl's funeral.
"This will also allow for us to take him to Italy, to be in a place he has always wanted to visit. Only then will he be at peace.
"Karl was a magnet in the family constantly drawing everyone together. He was loving, caring and protective. He loved the kids in his life starting from his own right through the family.
"After the lockdown he was going to push his business, which would have been a success because when he is passionate about something he puts his all into it.
"I am truly glad that I had the pleasure of having him in my life like I am sure many of you are."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Project Restart live: Aston Villa to learn Premier League fate

Hello and welcome to today 's live coverage of the all-important meeting of all 20 Premier League clubs tasked with discussing Project Restart .
The big-league bosses want to kick-start and see out the remaining 2019/20 Premier League season and complete the 92 remaining fixtures .
A date has been pencilled in for June 12 in a month 's time with discussions edging towards playing games at selected neutral venues in England .
The bottom six clubs - including Aston Villa - are said to be rebelling against Restart due to the detrimental affect it potentially has on relegation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hand over their rivals and six of their 10 remaining games are scheduled to take place at Villa Park .
Chief executive Christian Purslow has spoken passionately at wanting to continue - but remains totally against playing at neutral venues .
Our dedicated live blog , below , will keep you updated throughout the day as the Premier League look to find a much-needed resolution .
If you ca n't hang around for too long , remember you can sign up to get all the latest Aston Villa news and views direct @ @ @ @ @ @

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Hello and welcome to today's live coverage of the all-important meeting of all 20 Premier League clubs tasked with discussing Project Restart.
The big-league bosses want to kick-start and see out the remaining 2019/20 Premier League season and complete the 92 remaining fixtures.
A date has been pencilled in for June 12 in a month's time with discussions edging towards playing games at selected neutral venues in England.
The bottom six clubs - including Aston Villa - are said to be rebelling against Restart due to the detrimental affect it potentially has on relegation.
Dean Smith's side have a game in hand over their rivals and six of their 10 remaining games are scheduled to take place at Villa Park.
Chief executive Christian Purslow has spoken passionately at wanting to continue - but remains totally against playing at neutral venues.
Our dedicated live blog, below , will keep you updated throughout the day as the Premier League look to find a much-needed resolution.
If you can't hang around for too long, remember you can sign up to get all the latest Aston Villa news and views direct to your inbox, here.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Alison Hammond gives tour of her garden - leaving Holly in stitches

Alison Hammond given This Morning viewers a tour of her garden as the country remains in lockdown .
The Brummie star took This Morning fans on a tour of the garden outside her Birmingham property on Monday .
Introduced by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby , Brummie star Alison - who shot to fame on Big Brother - left viewers giggling .
Ever the entertainer , the star told Phil and Holly she could n't wait to show them around her garden , which is complete with `` fake grass '' and all .
Alison told them : `` Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a chair .
`` I 've got a trellis - I was thinking maybe some flowers to climb up the trellis .
`` I 've just got one panel , it 's quite expensive , and I 've got another forest over here . ''
Referencing the viral Chanel the parrot meme , Alison admitted she had her own version of the adorable animal , and planted a kiss on the leaves as she toured her garden .
`` I 've got fake grass - do n't forget the fake grass !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` So that 's where CHANNELLLL flew off to - she 's been hiding in @ AlisonHammond 's new garden ! ''
one viewer joked .
`` Not saying # ThisMorning is desperate for content but Alison Hammond has just provided a tour of her nice but quite small garden , '' a second wrote .
`` Loving your garden makeover , '' another wrote , while a fifth said : `` It looks lovely ! ''
Since shooting to fame in 2002 , Alison has appeared on countless TV programmes .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Big Star 's Little Star and Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes as Nina Simone .
Other appearances include Celebrity Ready Steady Cook , a panelist on Loose Women , The Chase Celebrity Special , Celebrity Masterchef , Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off .
Her parents are both Jamaican , and her beloved mother sadly died from cancer in February of this year .
She grew up in Kingstanding and went to Cardinal Wiseman School .
Before she shot to fame on Big Brother , Alison worked as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cinema usherette .
She has a teenage son , Aiden , from a previous relationship .
Despite her hectic London showbiz life , she chooses to live in Birmingham , declaring that she `` loves the city '' .

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Alison Hammond given This Morning viewers a tour of her garden as the country remains in lockdown.
The Brummie star took This Morning fans on a tour of the garden outside her Birmingham property on Monday.
Introduced by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Brummie star Alison - who shot to fame on Big Brother - left viewers giggling.
Ever the entertainer, the star told Phil and Holly she couldn't wait to show them around her garden, which is complete with "fake grass" and all.
Alison told them: "Over here we have the sofa area, with a chair.
"I've got a trellis - I was thinking maybe some flowers to climb up the trellis.
"I've just got one panel, it's quite expensive, and I've got another forest over here."
Referencing the viral Chanel the parrot meme, Alison admitted she had her own version of the adorable animal, and planted a kiss on the leaves as she toured her garden.
"I've got fake grass - don't forget the fake grass!" she told Holly, 39.
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"So that's where CHANNELLLL flew off to - she's been hiding in @AlisonHammond's new garden!" one viewer joked.
"Not saying #ThisMorning is desperate for content but Alison Hammond has just provided a tour of her nice but quite small garden," a second wrote.
"Alison Hammond is hilarious," a third admitted.
"Loving your garden makeover," another wrote, while a fifth said: "It looks lovely!"
Since shooting to fame in 2002, Alison has appeared on countless TV programmes.
She's been on Celebrity Fit Club, Big Star's Little Star and Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes as Nina Simone.
Other appearances include Celebrity Ready Steady Cook, a panelist on Loose Women, The Chase Celebrity Special, Celebrity Masterchef, Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off.
(Image: Jason Skarratt)
Her parents are both Jamaican, and her beloved mother sadly died from cancer in February of this year.
She grew up in Kingstanding and went to Cardinal Wiseman School.
Before she shot to fame on Big Brother, Alison worked as a holiday rep, holiday entertainer and a cinema usherette.
She has a teenage son, Aiden, from a previous relationship. Despite her hectic London showbiz life, she chooses to live in Birmingham, declaring that she "loves the city".


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Burglar tricks her way into pensioner's home with shameless breakdown con

A burglar tricked her way into a pensioner 's house after lying about needing to use the toilet .
The @ @ @ @ @ she could use her trusting victim 's phone after concocting a story that her car @ @ @ @ @ shameful scenes in Malvern .
Police today urged witnesses to come forward after confirming the @ @ @ @ @ purse and handbag from the elderly woman 's home in Hanley Road .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
Malvern Police tweeted : `` Female claimed her car had broken down and @ @ @ @ @ .
Police confirmed that `` having gained entry to the house '' she stole a @ @ @ @ @ should contact Malvern Police which can be done via 101 and quote Incident ref : @ @ @

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A burglar tricked her way into a pensioner's house after lying about needing to use the toilet.
The con artist also asked if she could use her trusting victim's phone after concocting a story that her car had broken down during the shameful scenes in Malvern.
Police today urged witnesses to come forward after confirming the thief made off with a purse and handbag from the elderly woman's home in Hanley Road.
The incident took place around 8pm on Saturday.
Malvern Police tweeted: "Female claimed her car had broken down and asked to use the phone.
Police confirmed that "having gained entry to the house" she stole a purse and handbag.
Witnesses should contact Malvern Police which can be done via 101 and quote Incident ref: 0148S 100520.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--JLR supplier with Birmingham base set to go into administration

A Jaguar Land Rover supplier has collapsed into administration amid the coronavirus pandemic .
According to Sky News , a supplier of components to car giants like JLR and Ford has gone bust .
Arlington is a key supplier to the likes of Ford , Nissan and Midlands car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover .
The automotive group appointed Duff & Phelps to handle an insolvency process last week , according to Sky .
The manufacturer creates thermostats for cars , and engineered vehicle systems .
It operates from locations including in Birmingham , Coventry , Derby , Reading and Stourport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s factory in Solihull have given more than £17,000 to local charities as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .
As the region copes with the ongoing crisis , an employee-led charity committee at the Coventry-based car maker has offered help for those who are likely to be hardest hit .
The handout represents the group ’ s largest ever donation to local good causes .
Two donations of £5,000 each will go to Renewal CC , a Solihull charity which offers a referral-based food bank service , and Age UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parcels to around 10,000 of Solihull ’ s most isolated and vulnerable elderly residents .
Employees based at the Lode Lane plant have also donated more than £7,000 to Childline Birmingham , a service which provides free counselling to young people across the Midlands .
Jaguar Land Rover is bringing its manufacturing expertise to the coronavirus fightback with the production of 3D protective visors for NHS staff on the frontlines of the Covid-19 outbreak .
The automotive giant ’ s Advanced Product Creation Centre in Gaydon will make an initial 1,300 pieces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential to ramp up production to 5,000 .
The reusable visor has been developed in consultation with a team of NHS healthcare professionals and is the only piece of kit of its kind to be approved by the health service .

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A Jaguar Land Rover supplier has collapsed into administration amid the coronavirus pandemic.
According to Sky News, a supplier of components to car giants like JLR and Ford has gone bust.
Arlington is a key supplier to the likes of Ford, Nissan and Midlands car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover.
JLR operates factory sites in Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Wolverhampton and Coventry.
Arlington employs 600 people across the country.
The automotive group appointed Duff & Phelps to handle an insolvency process last week, according to Sky.
The manufacturer creates thermostats for cars, and engineered vehicle systems.
It operates from locations including in Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Reading and Stourport.
Workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull have given more than £17,000 to local charities as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
As the region copes with the ongoing crisis, an employee-led charity committee at the Coventry-based car maker has offered help for those who are likely to be hardest hit.
The handout represents the group’s largest ever donation to local good causes.
Two donations of £5,000 each will go to Renewal CC, a Solihull charity which offers a referral-based food bank service, and Age UK Solihull, which will be delivering food parcels to around 10,000 of Solihull’s most isolated and vulnerable elderly residents.
Employees based at the Lode Lane plant have also donated more than £7,000 to Childline Birmingham, a service which provides free counselling to young people across the Midlands.
Jaguar Land Rover is bringing its manufacturing expertise to the coronavirus fightback with the production of 3D protective visors for NHS staff on the frontlines of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The automotive giant’s Advanced Product Creation Centre in Gaydon will make an initial 1,300 pieces of the vital headgear each week, with the potential to ramp up production to 5,000.
The reusable visor has been developed in consultation with a team of NHS healthcare professionals and is the only piece of kit of its kind to be approved by the health service.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--'Drive-by' gunman hunted after man shot in chest

A gunman is being hunted by police after a 'drive-by ' shooting in a city street .
A man in his 20s was shot in the chest on Palace Road , Bordesley Green , just after 10.30pm on Sunday , May 10 .
It was believed a shooter opened fire from a passing car which then left the scene .
The victim suffered potentially serious injuries , though police said his condition was not believed to be life-threatening .
He was rushed to hospital after an ambulance crew found him injured in the street .
No arrests had been made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to investigate the shooting .
Police vehicles were seen blocking off the residential street as enquiries got underway .
Witnesses or anyone with information was urged to come forward .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We ’ re investigating after a man was shot in the chest in Palace Road , Bordesley Green , just after 10.30pm yesterday , May 10 .
`` The shot was believed to have been fired from a car which then made off .
`` A man in his 20s was taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be life-threatening .
`` Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or by calling 101 .
Quote crime reference number 20BW/108724A/20 . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added : `` We were called at 10.35pm to reports of a gunshot incident on Palace Road .
One ambulance , a paramedic officer and a MERIT Trauma doctor attended the scene .
`` On arrival we discovered one patient , a man , who had suffered potentially serious injuries .
`` Following treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital with for further assessment .
The doctor travelled with the patient on the ambulance to continue treatment on route to hospital . ''

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A gunman is being hunted by police after a 'drive-by' shooting in a city street.
A man in his 20s was shot in the chest on Palace Road, Bordesley Green, just after 10.30pm on Sunday, May 10.
It was believed a shooter opened fire from a passing car which then left the scene.
The victim suffered potentially serious injuries, though police said his condition was not believed to be life-threatening.
He was rushed to hospital after an ambulance crew found him injured in the street.
No arrests had been made late on Monday morning as police continued to investigate the shooting.
Police vehicles were seen blocking off the residential street as enquiries got underway.
Witnesses or anyone with information was urged to come forward.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We’re investigating after a man was shot in the chest in Palace Road, Bordesley Green, just after 10.30pm yesterday, May 10.
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"The shot was believed to have been fired from a car which then made off.
"A man in his 20s was taken to hospital although his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or by calling 101. Quote crime reference number 20BW/108724A/20."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called at 10.35pm to reports of a gunshot incident on Palace Road. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT Trauma doctor attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who had suffered potentially serious injuries.
"Following treatment at the scene he was transported to hospital with for further assessment. The doctor travelled with the patient on the ambulance to continue treatment on route to hospital."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Government's four-word update over McDonald's re-opening every drive-thru

A government minister has issued a huge update over McDonald 's re-opening every drive-thru in the country .
Fast food franchises including McDonald 's and KFC have already announced they will begin opening locations for delivery services , with more sites likely to reopen in the coming weeks .
Environment Secretary George Eustice said this week that drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald 's are `` made for social distancing '' .
The popular fast food chain has conducted trials on reopening stores , with 15 restaurants opening for deliveries from next week .
Before reopening , the restaurants will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be introduced such as Perspex screens and floor markings .
The reopening of pubs and bars however is unlikely to happen any time soon , with some reports claiming they will not return until August and September .
When asked about fast-food stores reopening , Mr Eustice said : `` I think our view is that probably a McDonald 's drive-thru is made for the social distancing situation we are in , in that people do not leave their car , they place their order and someone passes a bag of food to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Unlike many other businesses , fast-food outlets were not mandated to close during the lockdown .
Some restaurants have begun the process of reopening , with KFC opening around 100 of its branches for delivery or drive-thru .
McDonald 's has conducted trials on reopening stores , with 15 restaurants opening for deliveries from next week .
Asked if outlets could have stayed open during the crisis , Mr Eustice said : `` While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close , we were quite keen to keep that capacity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people . ''
He suggested reduced footfall in town centres , staff anxiety and a sense of what was `` socially acceptable '' given the stay-at-home message had led to places such as McDonald 's and KFC closing .
Mr Eustice added : `` I think it is quite possible for these venues to reopen and reopen safely , we never mandated that they should close .
`` I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening .

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A government minister has issued a huge update over McDonald's re-opening every drive-thru in the country.
Fast food franchises including McDonald's and KFC have already announced they will begin opening locations for delivery services, with more sites likely to reopen in the coming weeks.
Environment Secretary George Eustice said this week that drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald's are "made for social distancing".
The popular fast food chain has conducted trials on reopening stores, with 15 restaurants opening for deliveries from next week.
Before reopening, the restaurants will be deep cleaned while new safety measures will be introduced such as Perspex screens and floor markings.
The reopening of pubs and bars however is unlikely to happen any time soon, with some reports claiming they will not return until August and September.
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When asked about fast-food stores reopening, Mr Eustice said: "I think our view is that probably a McDonald's drive-thru is made for the social distancing situation we are in, in that people do not leave their car, they place their order and someone passes a bag of food to them at the end through a kiosk."
Unlike many other businesses, fast-food outlets were not mandated to close during the lockdown.
Some restaurants have begun the process of reopening, with KFC opening around 100 of its branches for delivery or drive-thru.
McDonald's has conducted trials on reopening stores, with 15 restaurants opening for deliveries from next week.
Asked if outlets could have stayed open during the crisis, Mr Eustice said: "While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close, we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do takeaway food for people."
He suggested reduced footfall in town centres, staff anxiety and a sense of what was "socially acceptable" given the stay-at-home message had led to places such as McDonald's and KFC closing.
Mr Eustice added: "I think it is quite possible for these venues to reopen and reopen safely, we never mandated that they should close.
"I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Top cop who almost died to stay at home despite lockdown rule changes

A senior police officer left fighting for life with coronavirus has decided to stay at home regardless of Government lockdown changes .
Chief Supt Phil Dolby was in a coma and on a ventilator as he fought the illness in hospital for more than three weeks .
He began to breathe for the first time on his wife 's birthday - a week after she sent him an emotional message in a heartbreaking Zoom call .
But Mr Dolby , 45 , told BBC Breakfast today that his family had decided to remain `` shielded '' despite controversial changes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , announced by the Prime Minister on Sunday night , May 10 .
And he said he was worried about some people appearing to be easing up on social distancing .
`` I ca n't impress enough just how concerned I am and to see before what the Prime Minister said about the importance of social distancing and the importance of cleanliness .
`` The need to look after each other is so important .
I am 45 now , real health issues and it nearly killed me .
A reminder to all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` When I see queues of cars going to the park or the beach it worries me we are starting to relax .
Nothing has changed or gone away .
`` There are still people dying and we must remain vigilant .
My family and I have decided that , whatever happens policy-wise , the lack of evidence around immunity is unclear so we are going to stay shielded in our homes .
Remain vigilant and stay in this together . ''
Mr Dolby , appeared on the programme with senior sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital , who helped to save him .
He also expressed his joy after he saw his family for the first time from his hospital window after they visited , bringing a message of love written by his children .
He said : `` The staff were fantastic and although I was unconscious in that coma I had a zoom call .
She ( his wife ) said : 'You have a week to get better as its my birthday in a week ' .
On her birthday I breathed again so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's a slow and steady road .
It has had a massive impact , both physically and mentally for me .
For the month I was away from home I have seen what they have gone through as well .
`` We are wrapped up together staying in trying to recapture ourselves as a family .
It 's a special time for us . ''
The head of West Midlands Police 's criminal justice department was admitted to hospital on March 29 following difficulty breathing as he suffered with coronavirus .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as colleagues and the wider public sent him a string of goodwill messages .
Hewas finally discharged on Tuesday , April 21 .
Mr Dolby previously described the heartbreaking moment he left his family home in an ambulance .
In a video posted by the force on its website , he explained : `` Thank you for all the messages of support I have had online .
All the messages of support I have had have been amazing - it has been quite overwhelming .
`` I remember being in the back of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out my family .
`` That was the last time I was going to be home for three-and-a-half weeks during which I have been in and out of intensive care and in a coma where I was ventilated .
Fighting for my life supported by the NHS until I came home a couple of days ago .
`` I was ventilated for 13 days .
I came out barely able to walk or talk and the affect on my mind was huge as well as my body .
`` People have prayed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support is amazing and has emotionally affected me very much .
`` I need to thank the NHS that looked after me .
The NHS are just amazing .
Much gratitude to those that brought me back to my family and gave me a second chance of life .
Thanks to West Midlands Police as well - I love you .
`` I am going to concentrate on my family and recovering from what we have all been through and getting back and getting stronger . ''
He rang a bell as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheering doctors and nurses : `` You have n't just cared for me .
What you are doing is brilliant .
You have saved my life .
`` I 'm going back to my family .
I will never stop thanking you . ''

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A senior police officer left fighting for life with coronavirus has decided to stay at home regardless of Government lockdown changes.
Chief Supt Phil Dolby was in a coma and on a ventilator as he fought the illness in hospital for more than three weeks.
He began to breathe for the first time on his wife's birthday - a week after she sent him an emotional message in a heartbreaking Zoom call.
But Mr Dolby, 45, told BBC Breakfast today that his family had decided to remain "shielded" despite controversial changes to the "stay at home" advice, announced by the Prime Minister on Sunday night, May 10.
And he said he was worried about some people appearing to be easing up on social distancing.
"I can't impress enough just how concerned I am and to see before what the Prime Minister said about the importance of social distancing and the importance of cleanliness.
(Image: BBC)
"The need to look after each other is so important. I am 45 now, real health issues and it nearly killed me. A reminder to all of us to please take this seriously.
"When I see queues of cars going to the park or the beach it worries me we are starting to relax. Nothing has changed or gone away.
"There are still people dying and we must remain vigilant. My family and I have decided that, whatever happens policy-wise, the lack of evidence around immunity is unclear so we are going to stay shielded in our homes. Remain vigilant and stay in this together."
Mr Dolby, appeared on the programme with senior sister Cassie Broughton, from the Royal Worcestershire Hospital, who helped to save him.
He also expressed his joy after he saw his family for the first time from his hospital window after they visited, bringing a message of love written by his children.
He said: "The staff were fantastic and although I was unconscious in that coma I had a zoom call. She (his wife) said: 'You have a week to get better as its my birthday in a week'. On her birthday I breathed again so I did as I was told.
(Image: BBC)
"It's a slow and steady road. It has had a massive impact, both physically and mentally for me. For the month I was away from home I have seen what they have gone through as well.
"We are wrapped up together staying in trying to recapture ourselves as a family. It's a special time for us."
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The head of West Midlands Police's criminal justice department was admitted to hospital on March 29 following difficulty breathing as he suffered with coronavirus.
He remained heavily sedated for around two weeks as colleagues and the wider public sent him a string of goodwill messages. He was finally discharged on Tuesday, April 21.
Mr Dolby previously described the heartbreaking moment he left his family home in an ambulance.
In a video posted by the force on its website, he explained: "Thank you for all the messages of support I have had online. All the messages of support I have had have been amazing - it has been quite overwhelming.
"I remember being in the back of an ambulance and saw the doors block out my family.
"That was the last time I was going to be home for three-and-a-half weeks during which I have been in and out of intensive care and in a coma where I was ventilated. Fighting for my life supported by the NHS until I came home a couple of days ago.
"I was ventilated for 13 days. I came out barely able to walk or talk and the affect on my mind was huge as well as my body.
"People have prayed for me on a 24/7 basis. That support is amazing and has emotionally affected me very much.
"I need to thank the NHS that looked after me. The NHS are just amazing. Much gratitude to those that brought me back to my family and gave me a second chance of life. Thanks to West Midlands Police as well - I love you.
"I am going to concentrate on my family and recovering from what we have all been through and getting back and getting stronger."
He rang a bell as he left hospital and told a crowd of cheering doctors and nurses: "You haven't just cared for me. What you are doing is brilliant. You have saved my life.
"I'm going back to my family. I will never stop thanking you."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Aston Villa receive major boost in relegation fight - reports

The 'majority of the bottom half ' want relegation scrapped if the Premier League resumes , according to reports .
Aston Villa are locked in the fight at the bottom and Dean Smith 's side have 10 games remaining - one more than the teams directly above them .
A meeting is set to be held today between Premier League members in a bid to accelerate plans to resume the season in June .
However , according to Sky Sports , the majority of the teams currently in the bottom half want relegation taken off the table .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who stand to be relegated if the season is decided by a points-per-game system .
Villa already have reservations about the idea of finishing the campaign at neutral venues , with CEO Christian Purslow insisting it will be to his team 's detriment .
The rest of the bottom six - Norwich City , Bournemouth , Watford , West Ham and Brighton - share those concerns but they need extra support to succeed in any vote .
At least 14 clubs are needed to back the proposals before games can restart .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could lead to the restart date being pushed back further .
The notion of getting rid of relegation has angered clubs across the country - including the Championship 's top two Leeds United and West Brom - but it could be the only way the Premier League restart is given the green light .
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The 'majority of the bottom half' want relegation scrapped if the Premier League resumes, according to reports.
Aston Villa are locked in the fight at the bottom and Dean Smith's side have 10 games remaining - one more than the teams directly above them.
A meeting is set to be held today between Premier League members in a bid to accelerate plans to resume the season in June.
However, according to Sky Sports, the majority of the teams currently in the bottom half want relegation taken off the table.
It's a move that would suit Villa, who stand to be relegated if the season is decided by a points-per-game system.
Villa already have reservations about the idea of finishing the campaign at neutral venues, with CEO Christian Purslow insisting it will be to his team's detriment.
The rest of the bottom six - Norwich City, Bournemouth, Watford, West Ham and Brighton - share those concerns but they need extra support to succeed in any vote.
At least 14 clubs are needed to back the proposals before games can restart. If the bottom six can gain more allies it could lead to the restart date being pushed back further.
The notion of getting rid of relegation has angered clubs across the country - including the Championship's top two Leeds United and West Brom - but it could be the only way the Premier League restart is given the green light.
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birminghammail--2020-05-11--Updates - Queues as tip reopens despite 'absolutely essential' advice

Queues are being reported outside a Black Country tip after it opens its doors for the first time in seven weeks .
Sandwell Council took the decision to reopen its recycling centre in Shidas Lane , Oldbury , following the Government 's lockdown on Monday , March 23 .
Residents were advised only to visit if absolutely essential and new rules - including one person per vehicle where possible - have been implemented to protect staff and users .
But travel monitoring company , Inrix , has reported congestion in the area following the reopening on Monday , May 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic due to re-opening of the waste and recycling centre on Shidas Lane in both directions between Brades Road and Portway Road .
Congestion to Rounds Green Road . ''
Councillor Maria Crompton , deputy leader of Sandwell Council , said : “ I am very pleased to announce that the council , working closely with our environmental services partner Serco , can reopen the tip from next week .
“ I would like to request that residents be patient as we are expecting the site to be very busy .
Please only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember that because of COVID-19 we will be observing social distances practices in line with government guidelines .
“ Residents must remain in their vehicles while queuing to help with social distancing and must not leave their vehicles until it necessary to get out to dispose of waste .
“ Please visit no more than once every four weeks until services are up and running properly.
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Queues are being reported outside a Black Country tip after it opens its doors for the first time in seven weeks.
Sandwell Council took the decision to reopen its recycling centre in Shidas Lane, Oldbury, following the Government's lockdown on Monday, March 23.
Residents were advised only to visit if absolutely essential and new rules - including one person per vehicle where possible - have been implemented to protect staff and users.
But travel monitoring company, Inrix, has reported congestion in the area following the reopening on Monday, May 11.
A spokesman said: "Slow traffic due to re-opening of the waste and recycling centre on Shidas Lane in both directions between Brades Road and Portway Road. Congestion to Rounds Green Road."
Councillor Maria Crompton, deputy leader of Sandwell Council, said: “I am very pleased to announce that the council, working closely with our environmental services partner Serco, can reopen the tip from next week.
“I would like to request that residents be patient as we are expecting the site to be very busy. Please only visit the site if absolutely essential and remember that because of COVID-19 we will be observing social distances practices in line with government guidelines.
“Residents must remain in their vehicles while queuing to help with social distancing and must not leave their vehicles until it necessary to get out to dispose of waste.
“Please visit no more than once every four weeks until services are up and running properly.”
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birminghammail--2020-05-11--Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged guitar is on sale for £810,000

The guitar used by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain during the band ’ s famous MTV Unplugged in New York concert is going under the hammer , with a starting estimate of one million dollars ( £810,000 ) .
The 1959 Martin D-18E featured in the grunge groups ’ s performance in November 1993 , five months before Cobain ’ s death at the age of 27 .
Nirvana ’ s Unplugged performance remains one of the band ’ s best-known , while the accompanying album is widely acclaimed .
The guitar is the headline item for Julien ’ s Auctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Beverly Hills in June .
The instrument will be on public display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus from May 15 to 31 , before being moved to Julien ’ s Auctions ’ s gallery in Beverly Hills from June 15 to 19 .
Darren Julien , president and chief executive officer of Julien ’ s Auctions , said : “ Julien ’ s Auctions is proud to offer this historic guitar from Kurt Cobain , who upended the music industry and pop culture at large with his mythic performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York .
“ This important guitar has earned its rightful place in rock ’ n ’ roll history as the instrument played by one of rock ’ s most influential musicians and icons in one of the greatest and most memorable live performances of all time.
” Cobain ’ s guitar comes with the original hard-shell cased decorated by the singer-songwriter with a flyer from the punk rock band Poison Idea ’ s 1990 album Feel The Darkness .
Three baggage claim ticket stubs are attached to the handle , along with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the storage compartment contains Cobain ’ s half-used pack of guitar strings , picks and a suede “ stash bag ” .
Along with the Unplugged guitar , the Music Icons sale will feature other Nirvana lots included a Fender Strat used by Cobain during the 1994 In Utero Tour and the silver lame shirt he wore in the Heart-Shaped Box video .
Last year , the cardigan he wore during the Unplugged performance was sold by Julien ’ s Auctions for a record 334,000 dollars ( £271,000 ) .
The Music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online in Beverly Hills on June 19 and June 20 .

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The guitar used by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain during the band’s famous MTV Unplugged in New York concert is going under the hammer, with a starting estimate of one million dollars (£810,000).
The 1959 Martin D-18E featured in the grunge groups’s performance in November 1993, five months before Cobain’s death at the age of 27.
Nirvana’s Unplugged performance remains one of the band’s best-known, while the accompanying album is widely acclaimed.
The guitar is the headline item for Julien’s Auctions’s Music Icons event taking place in Beverly Hills in June. The instrument will be on public display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus from May 15 to 31, before being moved to Julien’s Auctions’s gallery in Beverly Hills from June 15 to 19.
Darren Julien, president and chief executive officer of Julien’s Auctions, said: “Julien’s Auctions is proud to offer this historic guitar from Kurt Cobain, who upended the music industry and pop culture at large with his mythic performance fronting Nirvana on MTV Unplugged in New York.
“This important guitar has earned its rightful place in rock ’n’ roll history as the instrument played by one of rock’s most influential musicians and icons in one of the greatest and most memorable live performances of all time.”
Cobain’s guitar comes with the original hard-shell cased decorated by the singer-songwriter with a flyer from the punk rock band Poison Idea’s 1990 album Feel The Darkness.
Three baggage claim ticket stubs are attached to the handle, along with an Alaska Airlines sticker affixed to the case and the storage compartment contains Cobain’s half-used pack of guitar strings, picks and a suede “stash bag”.
Along with the Unplugged guitar, the Music Icons sale will feature other Nirvana lots included a Fender Strat used by Cobain during the 1994 In Utero Tour and the silver lame shirt he wore in the Heart-Shaped Box video.
Last year, the cardigan he wore during the Unplugged performance was sold by Julien’s Auctions for a record 334,000 dollars (£271,000).
The Music Icons auction will take place live and online in Beverly Hills on June 19 and June 20.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--How to make a DIY face mask using an old T-shirt

Face masks were only mandatory for those working on the front line , according to the government , but now that advice has changed .
As Boris Johnson urged those who can not work from home to return to work , he has said people should also wear face masks when in places where it is not easy to social distance , such as in shops and on public transport .
However , the public is strongly advised not to purchase surgical masks or respirators , as these are needed by healthcare workers .
Instead government advice is to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home -simply using an old T-shirt .
A spokesman on Gov.uk said : `` A cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably .
It can be as simple as a scarf or bandana that ties behind the head .
`` Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before putting it on and after taking it off and after use .
Avoid touching your eyes , nose , or mouth at all times and store used face coverings in a plastic bag until you have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should wash a face covering regularly .
It can go in with other laundry , using your normal detergent . ''
They then shared a simple method to make your own face mask at home - and you only need one item , a T-shirt .
Here 's how to make it : Step 1 : Cut a straight line across the width of the T-shirt ( front and back ) approximately 20cm from the bottom of the T-shirt .
Step 2 : From a point 2cm below the top right-hand corner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut through both sides of the fabric that is parallel to the top of the rectangle .
Step 3 : Cut down towards the bottom of the fabric until you reach approximately 2cm above the bottom edge .
From here , make another 15cm cut that runs parallel to the bottom of the fabric to make a rectangle that can be discarded .
Step 4 : To make the ties , cut open the edge of the 2 long strips of fabric .
Unfold the main piece of fabric and place over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strips act as ties to hold the cloth face covering in place and should be tied behind the head and around the neck .

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Face masks were only mandatory for those working on the front line, according to the government, but now that advice has changed.
As Boris Johnson urged those who cannot work from home to return to work, he has said people should also wear face masks when in places where it is not easy to social distance, such as in shops and on public transport.
However, the public is strongly advised not to purchase surgical masks or respirators, as these are needed by healthcare workers.
Instead government advice is to have a go at making your own at home -simply using an old T-shirt.
(Image: Gov.uk)
A spokesman on Gov.uk said: "A cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably. It can be as simple as a scarf or bandana that ties behind the head.
"Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before putting it on and after taking it off and after use. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth at all times and store used face coverings in a plastic bag until you have an opportunity to wash them.
"You should wash a face covering regularly. It can go in with other laundry, using your normal detergent."
They then shared a simple method to make your own face mask at home - and you only need one item, a T-shirt.
Here's how to make it:
Step 1: Cut a straight line across the width of the T-shirt (front and back) approximately 20cm from the bottom of the T-shirt.
Step 2: From a point 2cm below the top right-hand corner of the fabric, make a 15cm horizontal cut through both sides of the fabric that is parallel to the top of the rectangle.
Step 3: Cut down towards the bottom of the fabric until you reach approximately 2cm above the bottom edge. From here, make another 15cm cut that runs parallel to the bottom of the fabric to make a rectangle that can be discarded.
Step 4: To make the ties, cut open the edge of the 2 long strips of fabric. Unfold the main piece of fabric and place over the mouth and the nose. The 4 strips act as ties to hold the cloth face covering in place and should be tied behind the head and around the neck.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Eleven important questions Boris Johnson was asked - and the answers given

Today 's burning questions have been about the reopening of schools , the return to work and the possibility of meeting with friends and family in the park amongst many more .
Members of the public were invited to ask questions of Boris Johnson , Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Advisor Sir Patrick Vallance at tonight 's daily press conference ( May 11 ) .
Here 's what we 've learnt from the questions asked about the lockdown exit plan so far ... Can I meet my friends and family at the park ?
Boris Johnson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of their household .
Or one person from a household could meet one person from another household as long as they maintain a 2m distance .
Chris Whitty added : “ We ’ re trying to take very small steps to be sure we ’ re not getting an increase in transmission again.
” He said it was for the following three reasons : 1 It ’ s important for people to take exercise for health and mental health reasons 2 We recognise were going to have to make changes for long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important 3 Scientific advice says the risks of transmission outdoors are smaller than indoors Why can teachers mix with children but not see family ?
The PM said there were new flexibilities to enable people to see someone who is not in their household so long as it is one on one , outdoors and with 2m distance .
He added the government would do all it could to make schools as safe as possible and would be publishing guidelines for teachers .
Chris Whitty said there were three separate factors in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children is very , very low 2 Is it going to lead to significant change in the R ?
The view is if it ’ s done very carefully , it ’ s unlikely to do that .
3 Teachers and parents concerned about individual risk and it ’ s important people understand we can do lots to reduce that How can I go back to work if my child is n't back at school ?
Another question was with regards to childcare and how parents can return if their kids are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister was “ if you can ’ t get them back until June 1 , I think it ’ s only fair to regard that as an obvious barrier to going back to work and I think employers should recognise that.
” Could this be infinite ?
Should we prepare for a permanent change in our lives ?
The PM said : “ I hope we will achieve a vaccine , I ’ m hearing some positive things from Oxford but this is by no means guaranteed.
” He added that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find a vaccine and is putting huge sums into research .
“ We may have to become ever more flexible , ever more smarter ” in the future , he said in regards to preparing for a permanent change .
Why is it so vague as to which businesses can start back ?
Pooja from Solihull asked why is it so vague as to which businesses can start back ?
Chris Whitty said that at the start of the lockdown , businesses were split into those that were essential and should keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and some in the middle where if they could be adapted , then they could stay open .
He said that this remains the same today .
Johnson added : “ Everyone ’ s got the clarity ” of the original stay at home message and “ it couldn ’ t be starker ” .
But “ when you come to take small steps back to normality.. clearly the message becomes finer , more complicated ” .
He reiterated the new advice which is that if you can ’ t work from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as they ’ re able to and it ’ s safe .
Will there be a limit to how far can people travel ?
“ We want people to be able to use the outdoors but they have got to obey social distancing , ” the prime minister said .
“ There can ’ t be any question of people going off and on holidays and staying in the Lake District .
“ If they do exercise , it has got to be done with social distancing.
” Have the restrictions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Nuneaton asked have the restrictions for vulnerable and high risk changed ?
About a million people with serious health conditions must still be protected , said the PM , adding that over 70s need to take care but are not shielded , although all the rules apply particularly strongly to them .
Chris Whitty said : “ It ’ s important for people to retain shielding or even more caution if in vulnerable group because the risk is still there so this is not the time to start revisiting those bits of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection rate ?
“ They do contribute a certain amount , and this is what is being modelled carefully , ” replied Chris Whitty .
“ We are very committed to publishing all of the science behind Sage .
“ That is happening but never as fast as people want.
” The PM was asked about low-paid workers - can you understand why some people feel the burden of this crisis has fallen unfairly on the poor ?
Johnson said it 's a `` very good question '' and he would look carefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had on society '' and who has been hit hardest .
`` We 're going to need to address that , '' he continued , saying anyone returning to work must be going back to somewhere safe and secure .
`` Employers will not be allowed to get away with forcing people to work in conditions that are not COVID-secure . ''
What do you say to people perplexed by the new measures ?
The PM said : “ Yes of course the message we were giving out initially was incredibly clear and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it more thorough ” than in other countries .
But now progress has been made “ we need to make progress ... in relaxing some of the measures very , very cautiously ” - he repeats that if people can ’ t work from home they should go into work , so long as it ’ s safe to do so .
Prof Chris Whitty says both he and Sir Patrick Vallance have been involved “ with all stages of the process ” .
Can we have daily recovery rates data ?
Prof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people who get coronavirus will not suffer severe symptoms .
Deaths are coming down because of the work `` the whole country is doing '' , he adds .
Asked if daily recovery rates can be published , Sir Patrick Vallance , chief scientific adviser to the UK government , says there is `` absolutely no reason '' why not , as the data is openly available .

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Today's burning questions have been about the reopening of schools, the return to work and the possibility of meeting with friends and family in the park amongst many more.
Members of the public were invited to ask questions of Boris Johnson, Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Advisor Sir Patrick Vallance at tonight's daily press conference (May 11).
Here's what we've learnt from the questions asked about the lockdown exit plan so far ...
Can I meet my friends and family at the park?
Boris Johnson said people can go to the park with members of their household. Or one person from a household could meet one person from another household as long as they maintain a 2m distance.
Chris Whitty added: “We’re trying to take very small steps to be sure we’re not getting an increase in transmission again.”
He said it was for the following three reasons:
1 It’s important for people to take exercise for health and mental health reasons
2 We recognise were going to have to make changes for long time so to make it sustainable is important
3 Scientific advice says the risks of transmission outdoors are smaller than indoors
Why can teachers mix with children but not see family?
Teacher Natasha from Richmond asked this question.
The PM said there were new flexibilities to enable people to see someone who is not in their household so long as it is one on one, outdoors and with 2m distance.
He added the government would do all it could to make schools as safe as possible and would be publishing guidelines for teachers.
Chris Whitty said there were three separate factors in terms of schools reopening:
1 Risk to children is very, very low
2 Is it going to lead to significant change in the R? The view is if it’s done very carefully, it’s unlikely to do that.
3 Teachers and parents concerned about individual risk and it’s important people understand we can do lots to reduce that
How can I go back to work if my child isn't back at school?
Another question was with regards to childcare and how parents can return if their kids are not at school.
The answer from the Prime Minister was “if you can’t get them back until June 1, I think it’s only fair to regard that as an obvious barrier to going back to work and I think employers should recognise that.”
Could this be infinite? Should we prepare for a permanent change in our lives?
The PM said: “I hope we will achieve a vaccine, I’m hearing some positive things from Oxford but this is by no means guaranteed.”
He added that the UK was at the forefront in trying to find a vaccine and is putting huge sums into research.
“We may have to become ever more flexible, ever more smarter” in the future, he said in regards to preparing for a permanent change.
Why is it so vague as to which businesses can start back?
Pooja from Solihull asked why is it so vague as to which businesses can start back?
Chris Whitty said that at the start of the lockdown, businesses were split into those that were essential and should keep operating, things that definitely should not and some in the middle where if they could be adapted, then they could stay open.
He said that this remains the same today.
Johnson added: “Everyone’s got the clarity” of the original stay at home message and “it couldn’t be starker”. But “when you come to take small steps back to normality.. clearly the message becomes finer, more complicated”.
He reiterated the new advice which is that if you can’t work from home they should go into work - so long as they’re able to and it’s safe.
Will there be a limit to how far can people travel?
“We want people to be able to use the outdoors but they have got to obey social distancing,” the prime minister said.
“There can’t be any question of people going off and on holidays and staying in the Lake District.
“If they do exercise, it has got to be done with social distancing.”
Have the restrictions for vulnerable and high risk changed?
Megan in Nuneaton asked have the restrictions for vulnerable and high risk changed?
About a million people with serious health conditions must still be protected, said the PM, adding that over 70s need to take care but are not shielded, although all the rules apply particularly strongly to them.
Chris Whitty said: “It’s important for people to retain shielding or even more caution if in vulnerable group because the risk is still there so this is not the time to start revisiting those bits of advice.”
Do schools contribute to the infection rate?
“They do contribute a certain amount, and this is what is being modelled carefully,” replied Chris Whitty.
“We are very committed to publishing all of the science behind Sage.
“That is happening but never as fast as people want.”
Have poorer people shouldered unfair burden during pandemic?
The PM was asked about low-paid workers - can you understand why some people feel the burden of this crisis has fallen unfairly on the poor?
Johnson said it's a "very good question" and he would look carefully at "all the impacts this has had on society" and who has been hit hardest.
"We're going to need to address that," he continued, saying anyone returning to work must be going back to somewhere safe and secure.
"Employers will not be allowed to get away with forcing people to work in conditions that are not COVID-secure."
What do you say to people perplexed by the new measures?
The PM said: “Yes of course the message we were giving out initially was incredibly clear and incredibly stark” and people “obeyed it more thorough” than in other countries.
But now progress has been made “we need to make progress... in relaxing some of the measures very, very cautiously” - he repeats that if people can’t work from home they should go into work, so long as it’s safe to do so.
Prof Chris Whitty says both he and Sir Patrick Vallance have been involved “with all stages of the process”.
Can we have daily recovery rates data?
Prof Whitty says the "great majority" of people who get coronavirus will not suffer severe symptoms. Deaths are coming down because of the work "the whole country is doing", he adds.
Asked if daily recovery rates can be published, Sir Patrick Vallance, chief scientific adviser to the UK government, says there is "absolutely no reason" why not, as the data is openly available.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Piers Morgan makes three-word demand that could see Villa survive

Piers Morgan has called for the 2019/20 season to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Aston Villa 's bid for Premier League survival has been on hold since mid-March , when football in England was suspended .
Dean Smith 's side , who are 19th in the table , have 10 matches left to secure safety including a game in hand on their rivals at the bottom .
The top-flight remains committed to finishing the season and the government has given permission for sporting events to return in June .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter here Per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to be played for broadcast , a government document stating : “ Cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast , while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.
” Premier League clubs were involved in a meeting today to discuss the Project Restart proposal which would see fixtures resume in the second week of June .
But Morgan believes plans to play the remaining fixtures should be scrapped .
Reacting to the story that a third Brighton and Hove Albion player tested positive for COVID-19 , Morgan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Season . ''
The TV presenter has called for the season to be declared null and void before .
Tweeting after the Eredivisie was cancelled without champions being crowned or relegation implemented , he said : `` I honestly think it ( voiding ) is ( the fairest way ) .
Every other solution I have seen is less fair than simply accepting the season can not be finished & voiding it .
`` Holland has realised that , but we ’ re still desperately trying to save a season that can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the proposal to play matches at neutral venues and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters admitted all 20 clubs would rather play complete the campaign in their own grounds .

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Piers Morgan has called for the 2019/20 season to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aston Villa's bid for Premier League survival has been on hold since mid-March, when football in England was suspended.
Dean Smith's side, who are 19th in the table, have 10 matches left to secure safety including a game in hand on their rivals at the bottom.
The top-flight remains committed to finishing the season and the government has given permission for sporting events to return in June.
Per the latest guidance, matches will be able to be played for broadcast, a government document stating: “Cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.”
Premier League clubs were involved in a meeting today to discuss the Project Restart proposal which would see fixtures resume in the second week of June.
But Morgan believes plans to play the remaining fixtures should be scrapped.
Reacting to the story that a third Brighton and Hove Albion player tested positive for COVID-19, Morgan said: "Cancel. The. Season."
The TV presenter has called for the season to be declared null and void before.
Tweeting after the Eredivisie was cancelled without champions being crowned or relegation implemented, he said: "I honestly think it (voiding) is (the fairest way). Every other solution I have seen is less fair than simply accepting the season cannot be finished & voiding it.
"Holland has realised that, but we’re still desperately trying to save a season that can’t be saved."
Villa are against the proposal to play matches at neutral venues and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters admitted all 20 clubs would rather play complete the campaign in their own grounds.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Amazon is selling a puzzle - that's all the same colour

Run out of puzzles ?
Read all the books you can handle ?
If you 're REALLY bored in lockdown then this mind-boggling puzzle is for you .
Available on Amazon , the 1000 piece Beverly Micro Pure White Hell Jigsaw Puzzle raises the bar because it 's all one colour .
Choose from all black or all white for a brain- teasing distraction that should keep you occupied for days if not weeks .
Recommended for ages 13 and up , the puzzle is priced between £36.64 and £40.28 depending on the delivery option you choose .
Even die-hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the user has to go off the shape alone instead of colour .
One review from an Amazon customer gives a hint to help complete the challenge by explaining that some of the pieces feature little patterns on the back which could be a hint as to which pieces fit together .
Because it is so tiny many users are saying it is this that makes it so hard .
Since the beginning of April , sales of jigsaws and puzzles have risen by a whopping 370 per cent and Kodak have tapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest puzzle .
The giant 51,300 piece jigsaw also weighs a massive 18.5kg and covers 16.47 square metres when completed .
It is made up of 27 individual puzzles that fit together to complete the finished result .
And the 27 puzzles are made up of 1,900 pieces each .
Featuring landmarks from around the world , including the Eiffel Tower , London Bridge and the Great Wall of China , each picture was snapped by a professional photographer and then digitally enhanced and printed in high quality .
Once slotted together it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total .

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Run out of puzzles? Read all the books you can handle? If you're REALLY bored in lockdown then this mind-boggling puzzle is for you.
Available on Amazon, the 1000 piece Beverly Micro Pure White Hell Jigsaw Puzzle raises the bar because it's all one colour.
Choose from all black or all white for a brain- teasing distraction that should keep you occupied for days if not weeks.
Recommended for ages 13 and up, the puzzle is priced between £36.64 and £40.28 depending on the delivery option you choose.
Even die-hard jigsaw enthusiasts may struggle with this as the user has to go off the shape alone instead of colour.
One review from an Amazon customer gives a hint to help complete the challenge by explaining that some of the pieces feature little patterns on the back which could be a hint as to which pieces fit together.
Because it is so tiny many users are saying it is this that makes it so hard.
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Since the beginning of April, sales of jigsaws and puzzles have risen by a whopping 370 per cent and Kodak have tapped into lockdown by releasing the world's largest puzzle.
The giant 51,300 piece jigsaw also weighs a massive 18.5kg and covers 16.47 square metres when completed.
It is made up of 27 individual puzzles that fit together to complete the finished result.
And the 27 puzzles are made up of 1,900 pieces each.
Featuring landmarks from around the world, including the Eiffel Tower, London Bridge and the Great Wall of China, each picture was snapped by a professional photographer and then digitally enhanced and printed in high quality.
Once slotted together it measures a staggering 16.47 square metres in total.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Kevin Phillips drops Jude Bellingham and Manchester United hint

Jude Bellingham ’ s future has been the subject of intense speculation for all of 2020 .
In January Birmingham City knocked back a huge bid for their crown jewel from Manchester United .
Yet the rumours persist and once the transfer window reopens , Bellingham will have his pick of suitors .
Blues fans will hope he remains at St Andrew ’ s , while those at Old Trafford , Borussia Dortmund will be wanting one of the continent ’ s most sought-after teenager at their club .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here Liverpool , Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interest .
But former Blues striker Kevin Phillips has hinted the 16-year-old is destined to become part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s culture reset .
“ The history of Manchester United , the system they have there and the young kids they have had come through there – it is the best place for a lot of rising stars like Hugill , ” Phillips told Football Insider .
“ It looks like Jude Bellingham could be going there as well , from what we ’ re hearing.
” United have agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have also been linked with a move for Jadon Sancho .
Bellingham has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Birmingham City , playing more than 30 times under Pep Clotet and scoring four goals .
He has broken club records along the way and done so playing in every midfield position and even as a false No .
9 .

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Jude Bellingham’s future has been the subject of intense speculation for all of 2020.
In January Birmingham City knocked back a huge bid for their crown jewel from Manchester United.
Yet the rumours persist and once the transfer window reopens, Bellingham will have his pick of suitors.
Blues fans will hope he remains at St Andrew’s, while those at Old Trafford, Borussia Dortmund will be wanting one of the continent’s most sought-after teenager at their club.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have all been credited with an interest.
But former Blues striker Kevin Phillips has hinted the 16-year-old is destined to become part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s culture reset.
“The history of Manchester United, the system they have there and the young kids they have had come through there – it is the best place for a lot of rising stars like Hugill,” Phillips told Football Insider.
“It looks like Jude Bellingham could be going there as well, from what we’re hearing.”
United have agreed terms with Sunderland for Joe Hugill and have also been linked with a move for Jadon Sancho.
Bellingham has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Birmingham City, playing more than 30 times under Pep Clotet and scoring four goals.
He has broken club records along the way and done so playing in every midfield position and even as a false No. 9.