birminghammail--2020-04-22--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 03, 08, 18, 47, 50, 59.
The Bonus Ball is 12.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £8.3 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 02, 04, 08, 14, 29.
The Thunderball is 10.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Man with 'large stomach' wanted after attack

Police are looking for a man with a 'large stomach ' following an attack .
Chris Michael Sheldon , 42 @ @ @ @ @ the assault as well as an incident of criminal damage .
Both incidents happened at @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , April 19 .
Sheldon was described as white , around 5ft 10in tall @ @ @ @ @ with a large stomach .
Police said he was bald and clean-shaven but could be @ @ @ @ @ normal dress is trainers , jeans and a polo shirt .
Officers said he was @ @ @ @ @ Marston Green area but also had links to Sutton Coldfield .
Anyone with information about @ @ @ @ @ Police on 101 , quoting incident 378 of 19 April .

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Police are looking for a man with a 'large stomach' following an attack.
Chris Michael Sheldon, 42, may have information about the assault as well as an incident of criminal damage. Both incidents happened at a property in Curdworth on Sunday, April 19.
Sheldon was described as white, around 5ft 10in tall, of medium build and with a large stomach.
Police said he was bald and clean-shaven but could be sporting brown stubble. His normal dress is trainers, jeans and a polo shirt.
Officers said he was believed to live in the Marston Green area but also had links to Sutton Coldfield.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts should call Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident 378 of 19 April.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--The forgotten face who's now coaching at Aston Villa

He was once the small blonde kid with spiky hair who was dubbed as a potential replacement for Aston Villa legend Alan Wright .
Flying full-back Danny Jackman was picked up by Villa at the age of 11 and , upon gaining a pro contract , was a reserve-team regular .
The man from Worcester was in and around the first-team setup during the end of John Gregory 's tenure before Graham Taylor 's shock return .
Taylor , who sadly died three years ago , was soon replaced by David O'Leary for the start of the 2003-04 campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 'd break through after going on tour with the likes of Olof Mellberg and Juan Pablo Angel in pre-season .
Now 37 , Jackman has recalled the time he decided to walk away from Villa Park to conjure up a decent career in the Football League .
`` I played most of the pre-season with the first-team and had been on tour with them , '' Jackman told JournalForGills .
`` I thought I was doing quite well .
David O'Leary was the manager at the time .
`` I got my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team a few times so I thought I was making my progression .
`` They said I had to get some experience so I went out on loan to play some men 's football .
`` I enjoyed my time at Stockport and enjoyed it so much that I thought , well , I know the manager was n't really a fan of me deep down .
`` I thought , do I sit here , not get a look in and play reserve games every week or do I go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big crowds ?
So I did that .
`` Looking back , I think David did n't last too long after I 'd moved , might have I played more ?
I do n't know .
`` I 'd gone on to have a decent career but you do think what if ... '' Equally , if I did stay , I might not have had the career I 've had .
Everyone wants one of them crystal balls to make the best decisions ! ''
Jackman added : `` It was amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked up at 11 and went right through to getting my pro as well , right through for being sold for money ( £70,000 ) .
`` It was an amazing experience to see how the top elite pros do things on a day-to-day basis , learning from Paul Merson , David Ginola .
There were some really top stars there .
It was invaluable for me . ''
Jackman last played for Redditch United back in 2018 and has since been a youth coach back where it all started at Aston Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , '' Jackman explaind .
`` I do development centre stuff and have been doing that for three or four years now .
`` I enjoy coaching , putting my experience across to the younger ones .
It 's a different buzz . ''

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He was once the small blonde kid with spiky hair who was dubbed as a potential replacement for Aston Villa legend Alan Wright.
Flying full-back Danny Jackman was picked up by Villa at the age of 11 and, upon gaining a pro contract, was a reserve-team regular.
The man from Worcester was in and around the first-team setup during the end of John Gregory's tenure before Graham Taylor's shock return.
Taylor, who sadly died three years ago, was soon replaced by David O'Leary for the start of the 2003-04 campaign.
It was at this point Jackman thought he'd break through after going on tour with the likes of Olof Mellberg and Juan Pablo Angel in pre-season.
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Now 37, Jackman has recalled the time he decided to walk away from Villa Park to conjure up a decent career in the Football League.
"I played most of the pre-season with the first-team and had been on tour with them," Jackman told JournalForGills.
"I thought I was doing quite well. David O'Leary was the manager at the time.
"I got my squad number and was travelling away with the team a few times so I thought I was making my progression.
"They said I had to get some experience so I went out on loan to play some men's football.
"I enjoyed my time at Stockport and enjoyed it so much that I thought, well, I know the manager wasn't really a fan of me deep down.
"I thought, do I sit here, not get a look in and play reserve games every week or do I go and play some first-team football in front of big crowds? So I did that.
"Looking back, I think David didn't last too long after I'd moved, might have I played more? I don't know.
"I'd gone on to have a decent career but you do think what if...
"Equally, if I did stay, I might not have had the career I've had. Everyone wants one of them crystal balls to make the best decisions!"
Jackman added: "It was amazing (at Villa). I was picked up at 11 and went right through to getting my pro as well, right through for being sold for money (£70,000).
"It was an amazing experience to see how the top elite pros do things on a day-to-day basis, learning from Paul Merson, David Ginola. There were some really top stars there. It was invaluable for me."
Jackman last played for Redditch United back in 2018 and has since been a youth coach back where it all started at Aston Villa.
"I coach for Aston Villa now," Jackman explaind. "I do development centre stuff and have been doing that for three or four years now.
"I enjoy coaching, putting my experience across to the younger ones. It's a different buzz."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Social distancing measures likely to last for rest of the year

Social distancing will remain in place across the country all year , according to an expert .
And during Wednesday 's press conference , he told reporters that some measures would need to stay in place .
He told Brits to prepare for an extension of social distancing measures until there was a vaccine or a drug which reduced the severity of Covid-19 .
Mr Whitty did not spell out exactly the type of measures that would be needed .
But ministers are known to be looking at the need for some element of social distancing to be maintained .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ long run , the exit from this is going to be one of two things , ideally .
`` A vaccine , and there are a variety of ways they can be deployed ... or highly effective drugs so that people stop dying of this disease even if they catch it , or which can prevent this disease in vulnerable people .
`` Until we have those , and the probability of having those any time in the next calendar year are incredibly small and I think we should be realistic about that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rely on other social measures , which of course are very socially disruptive as everyone is finding at the moment .
`` But until that point , that is what we will have to do but it will be the best combination that maximises the outlooks .
But it 's going to take a long time and I think we need to be aware of that . ''
Prof Whitty said any easing of lockdown measures must keep the transmission of coronavirus from one person to the next - known as the R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We can not allow R , the force of transmission , to go above one for any extended period at any point because , if it does , exponential growth of this will continue , '' he said .
`` It does not take very long from where you get from bad numbers to really bad numbers .
`` This disease is not going to be eradicated , it is not going to disappear so we have to accept that we are working with a disease that we are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
`` We have to be very realistic if people are hoping it 's suddenly going to move from where we are in lockdown to where suddenly into everything is gone , that is a wholly unrealistic expectation . ''

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Social distancing will remain in place across the country all year, according to an expert.
England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty led today's government press briefing.
And during Wednesday's press conference, he told reporters that some measures would need to stay in place.
He told Brits to prepare for an extension of social distancing measures until there was a vaccine or a drug which reduced the severity of Covid-19.
Mr Whitty did not spell out exactly the type of measures that would be needed.
But ministers are known to be looking at the need for some element of social distancing to be maintained.
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Prof Whitty said: "In the long run, the exit from this is going to be one of two things, ideally.
"A vaccine, and there are a variety of ways they can be deployed... or highly effective drugs so that people stop dying of this disease even if they catch it, or which can prevent this disease in vulnerable people.
"Until we have those, and the probability of having those any time in the next calendar year are incredibly small and I think we should be realistic about that, we're going to have to rely on other social measures, which of course are very socially disruptive as everyone is finding at the moment.
"But until that point, that is what we will have to do but it will be the best combination that maximises the outlooks. But it's going to take a long time and I think we need to be aware of that."
Prof Whitty said any easing of lockdown measures must keep the transmission of coronavirus from one person to the next - known as the R value - to below one.
He said: "We cannot allow R, the force of transmission, to go above one for any extended period at any point because, if it does, exponential growth of this will continue," he said.
"It does not take very long from where you get from bad numbers to really bad numbers.
"This disease is not going to be eradicated, it is not going to disappear so we have to accept that we are working with a disease that we are going to be with globally for the foreseeable future.
"We have to be very realistic if people are hoping it's suddenly going to move from where we are in lockdown to where suddenly into everything is gone, that is a wholly unrealistic expectation."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--UK set for second lockdown if people flout social distancing rules

A second coronavirus lockdown is possible if the country endures another spike in Covid-19 cases .
That 's the warning from the government , which saw today 's press briefing led by England 's chief medical officer and Health Secretary .
Professor Chris Whitty explained the UK `` have to be very realistic '' during Wednesday 's press conference .
`` If people are hoping it 's suddenly going to move from where we are in lockdown to where suddenly into everything is gone , that is a wholly unrealistic expectation , '' he said .
`` We are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things for really quite a long period of time , the question is what is the best package and this is what we 're trying to work it .
`` If you release more on one area you have to keep on board more of another area so there 's a proper trade-off and this is what ministers are having to consider . ''
Ministers have a range of options available .
For instance , they could allow a return to school , permit certain industries to resume , or allow limited social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allows infections to spiral then a second lockdown would need to be enforced , prompting further economic harm .
Mr Hancock earlier told MPs that the country had `` reached the peak '' of the Covid-19 outbreak .
`` We are ramping up our testing capacity and our capacity for contact tracing in a matter of weeks , '' he told the House of Commons .
Tracking down cases would allow new infections to be identified so individuals and anyone they have been in close contact with could go into isolation so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Mr Hancock has weathered criticism that the UK is a long way off its 100,000-a-day target for testing by the end of the month .
The latest Government figures showed less than half the testing capacity was used in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday .
Capacity stood at 41,398 but only 18,206 tests were carried out over the period in England , Wales and Scotland .

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A second coronavirus lockdown is possible if the country endures another spike in Covid-19 cases.
That's the warning from the government, which saw today's press briefing led by England's chief medical officer and Health Secretary.
Professor Chris Whitty explained the UK "have to be very realistic" during Wednesday's press conference.
"If people are hoping it's suddenly going to move from where we are in lockdown to where suddenly into everything is gone, that is a wholly unrealistic expectation," he said.
"We are going to have to do a lot of things for really quite a long period of time, the question is what is the best package and this is what we're trying to work it.
"If you release more on one area you have to keep on board more of another area so there's a proper trade-off and this is what ministers are having to consider."
Ministers have a range of options available. For instance, they could allow a return to school, permit certain industries to resume, or allow limited social gatherings.
But if the combination introduced allows infections to spiral then a second lockdown would need to be enforced, prompting further economic harm.
Mr Hancock earlier told MPs that the country had "reached the peak" of the Covid-19 outbreak.
"We are ramping up our testing capacity and our capacity for contact tracing in a matter of weeks," he told the House of Commons.
Tracking down cases would allow new infections to be identified so individuals and anyone they have been in close contact with could go into isolation so they do not spread the virus further.
But Mr Hancock has weathered criticism that the UK is a long way off its 100,000-a-day target for testing by the end of the month.
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The latest Government figures showed less than half the testing capacity was used in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.
Capacity stood at 41,398 but only 18,206 tests were carried out over the period in England, Wales and Scotland.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Train delays after fire at city railway station

Passengers faced delays and alterations to services following a blaze that broke out beneath a staircase at Tyseley railway station .
No-one was injured in the fire , which begun at around 4.30pm today , Wednesday , April 22 , at the Wharfdale Road station .
West Midlands Network tweeted : `` Due to the fire service dealing with an incident trains will be rerouted and some delays/alterations may occur to trains running through # Tyseley please check before you travel . ''
West Midlands Fire Service said it sent two fire engines and a response vehicle with 13 firefighters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone 4.30pm we had reports of a fire underneath the stairs , '' the service said .
`` We sent two fire engines with five crew on each and one response vehicle with three on board .
`` The fire had broken out on a wooden construction between platforms one and two and any passengers were directed away from the smoke up another staircase .
`` Network Rail did stoppage on trains .
The fire is believed to be accidental and crew have left the scene although they will be going back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Network added that trains would be unable to use platforms one and two whilst damage caused is assessed .

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Passengers faced delays and alterations to services following a blaze that broke out beneath a staircase at Tyseley railway station.
No-one was injured in the fire, which begun at around 4.30pm today, Wednesday, April 22, at the Wharfdale Road station.
West Midlands Network tweeted: "Due to the fire service dealing with an incident trains will be rerouted and some delays/alterations may occur to trains running through #Tyseley please check before you travel."
West Midlands Fire Service said it sent two fire engines and a response vehicle with 13 firefighters to the scene.
"At just gone 4.30pm we had reports of a fire underneath the stairs," the service said.
"We sent two fire engines with five crew on each and one response vehicle with three on board.
"The fire had broken out on a wooden construction between platforms one and two and any passengers were directed away from the smoke up another staircase.
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"Network Rail did stoppage on trains. The fire is believed to be accidental and crew have left the scene although they will be going back to check at 9pm tonight."
West Midlands Network added that trains would be unable to use platforms one and two whilst damage caused is assessed.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--The huge two-word blow to hopes of a coronavirus vaccine

The likelihood of having a coronavirus vaccine in the next calendar year is `` incredibly small '' , according to England 's chief medical officer .
Professor Chris Whitty said people should be realistic about how long it would take for an effective Covid-19 treatment or vaccine to be developed .
However , he added that he was `` very hopeful '' vaccines which have proof of concept will be available much earlier than a year .
Speaking at the daily Down Street press conference , Prof Whitty said : `` In the long run , the exit from this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things , ideally .
`` A vaccine , and there are a variety of ways they can be deployed ... or , and or , highly effective drugs so that people stop dying of this disease even if they catch it , or which can prevent this disease in vulnerable people .
`` Until we have those , and the probability of having those any time in the next calendar year are incredibly small and I think we should be realistic about that . ''
He added : `` But there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's proof of concept , and until we have either a vaccine or a drug ... what we will have available to us are social measures . ''
His comments come on the eve of researchers at the University of Oxford beginning human trials of a vaccine candidate .
Professor Sarah Gilbert , who is leading the team , said if they get the final go-ahead tomorrow morning , two people will be injected .
She told BBC News : `` What happens tomorrow is just two people will get vaccinated .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine and one person will have the other vaccine which we use in the trial for comparison , which is actually a meningitis vaccine .
`` We just start with two people on the first day , to make sure that everything is well with them , and also that all the procedures are working for the trial and that we are ready to move on to larger numbers . ''
Prof Gilbert added that six more volunteers would be given doses on Saturday , moving to larger numbers on Monday .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million doses ready in September .
Another institution hoping to have a vaccine ready for use by the end of the year is Imperial College London .
Professor Robin Shattock , of the university 's Department of Infectious Disease , said a vaccine may be available for front-line workers and the most vulnerable by late winter .
But it could be 2021 until it is available on a global scale .
Prof Shattock added that he is pretty certain a Covid-19 vaccine will come to fruition , given the number of different approaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the PA news agency : `` If you look at the UK alone , and the fact that we have two vaccines that are progressing quite aggressively - ours and the one at Oxford .
`` If they showed the right signal in terms of safety and efficacy , it 's possible that they might start to be used late in the winter , even before they get a marketing authorisation , to be able to protect the vulnerable and front-line workers .
`` In terms of it becoming a product that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until into next year .
`` And as a global solution , I think because you then are talking about making billions of doses , we 're not going to see that until way into next year . ''
Prof Shattock 's team had been working on the vaccine approach before Covid-19 appeared , and the approach is based on using genetic sequence as the backbone for the vaccine .
Clinical trials in humans are expected to begin in June and the team will look to recruit healthy adults to test the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ramp up to a large scale efficacy trial , which would involve up to 5,000 subjects to see if the vaccine works in the wider community .

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The likelihood of having a coronavirus vaccine in the next calendar year is "incredibly small", according to England's chief medical officer.
Professor Chris Whitty said people should be realistic about how long it would take for an effective Covid-19 treatment or vaccine to be developed.
However, he added that he was "very hopeful" vaccines which have proof of concept will be available much earlier than a year.
Speaking at the daily Down Street press conference, Prof Whitty said: "In the long run, the exit from this is going to be one of two things, ideally.
"A vaccine, and there are a variety of ways they can be deployed... or, and or, highly effective drugs so that people stop dying of this disease even if they catch it, or which can prevent this disease in vulnerable people.
"Until we have those, and the probability of having those any time in the next calendar year are incredibly small and I think we should be realistic about that."
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He added: "But there is a long path between having a vaccine that's proof of concept, and until we have either a vaccine or a drug... what we will have available to us are social measures."
His comments come on the eve of researchers at the University of Oxford beginning human trials of a vaccine candidate.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is leading the team, said if they get the final go-ahead tomorrow morning, two people will be injected.
She told BBC News: "What happens tomorrow is just two people will get vaccinated.
"One person will have the novel coronavirus vaccine and one person will have the other vaccine which we use in the trial for comparison, which is actually a meningitis vaccine.
"We just start with two people on the first day, to make sure that everything is well with them, and also that all the procedures are working for the trial and that we are ready to move on to larger numbers."
Prof Gilbert added that six more volunteers would be given doses on Saturday, moving to larger numbers on Monday.
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The team hopes to have at least a million doses ready in September.
Another institution hoping to have a vaccine ready for use by the end of the year is Imperial College London.
Professor Robin Shattock, of the university's Department of Infectious Disease, said a vaccine may be available for front-line workers and the most vulnerable by late winter.
But it could be 2021 until it is available on a global scale.
Prof Shattock added that he is pretty certain a Covid-19 vaccine will come to fruition, given the number of different approaches scientists are employing.
Prof Shattock told the PA news agency: "If you look at the UK alone, and the fact that we have two vaccines that are progressing quite aggressively - ours and the one at Oxford.
"If they showed the right signal in terms of safety and efficacy, it's possible that they might start to be used late in the winter, even before they get a marketing authorisation, to be able to protect the vulnerable and front-line workers.
"In terms of it becoming a product that's marketed, that is unlikely to happen until into next year.
"And as a global solution, I think because you then are talking about making billions of doses, we're not going to see that until way into next year."
Prof Shattock's team had been working on the vaccine approach before Covid-19 appeared, and the approach is based on using genetic sequence as the backbone for the vaccine.
Clinical trials in humans are expected to begin in June and the team will look to recruit healthy adults to test the vaccine.
By October the team hopes to ramp up to a large scale efficacy trial, which would involve up to 5,000 subjects to see if the vaccine works in the wider community.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--The three-point checklist that will affect Aston Villa and Wolves

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined the conditions that the Premier League and EFL would need to meet for football to return behind-closed-doors .
Both the Premier League and EFL have been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
However , both have regularly reaffirmed that they and their clubs are committed to resuming and finishing the season once it is safe to do so .
But there is now believed to be an acceptance among those sides that the only way the campaign will be finished now is behind-closed-doors .
And Dowden , appearing before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee on Wednesday afternoon , has revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance .
“ I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports , ” he said .
“ We 've actually had quite productive conversations .
This would only be if A : we passed the five tests .
B : could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing and C : would we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signals ?
“ We would n't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we 're still asking people to take measures to protect their public health .
“ Within that , we 've already had productive discussions .
We 've already engaged , for example , with the Police , Public Health England , local government association , and others , so we are progressing this .
“ I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this work in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit , we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it .
“ That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work .
Before Dowden went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind-closed-doors .
“ I think there is the safety of the participants .
If you took football and horse racing , for example , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acting in a social distancing way , ” he said .
“ How would we resolve the social distancing part of it ?
It 's not insurmountable but it 's an extra consideration .
“ The other extra consideration , in respects , of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement , I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly .
“ I think it 's sensible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice .
“ Let 's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence .
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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined the conditions that the Premier League and EFL would need to meet for football to return behind-closed-doors.
Both the Premier League and EFL have been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
However, both have regularly reaffirmed that they and their clubs are committed to resuming and finishing the season once it is safe to do so.
But there is now believed to be an acceptance among those sides that the only way the campaign will be finished now is behind-closed-doors.
And Dowden, appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon, has revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance.
“I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports,” he said.
“We've actually had quite productive conversations. This would only be if A: we passed the five tests. B: could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing and C: would we be content that it sent the correct signals?
“We wouldn't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we're still asking people to take measures to protect their public health.
“Within that, we've already had productive discussions. We've already engaged, for example, with the Police, Public Health England, local government association, and others, so we are progressing this.
“I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this work in practice?
“Dealt with all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit, we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it.
“That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work.
Before Dowden went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind-closed-doors.
“I think there is the safety of the participants. If you took football and horse racing, for example, it would be quite difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way,” he said.
“How would we resolve the social distancing part of it? It's not insurmountable but it's an extra consideration.
“The other extra consideration, in respects, of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement, I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly.
“I think it's sensible to have the engagement, think through it but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice.
“Let's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence.”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Revealed: What must happen to allow Wolves to resume season

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined the conditions that would allow Wolverhampton Wanderers to resume their season behind closed doors .
The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak - but they remain committed to completing the season .
Wolves are in the battle for the top four and are understandably keen to complete the campaign when it 's safe to do so .
And there is now believed to be an acceptance among Premier League sides that the only way the campaign will be finished is behind closed doors .
And Dowden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon , has revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance .
“ I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports , ” he said .
“ We 've actually had quite productive conversations .
This would only be if A : We passed the five tests .
B .
Could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing ?
C. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the correct signals ?
“ We would n't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we 're still asking people to take measures to protect their public health .
“ Within that , we 've already had productive discussions .
We 've already engaged , for example , with the Police , Public Health England , local government association , and others , so we are progressing this .
“ I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit , we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it .
“ That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work . ''
Dowden then went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind closed doors .
“ I think there is the safety of the participants .
If you took football and horse racing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way , ” he added .
“ How would we resolve the social distancing part of it ?
It 's not insurmountable but it 's an extra consideration .
“ The other extra consideration , in respects , of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement , I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engagement , think through it , but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice .
“ Let 's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence .
”

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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined the conditions that would allow Wolverhampton Wanderers to resume their season behind closed doors.
The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak - but they remain committed to completing the season.
Wolves are in the battle for the top four and are understandably keen to complete the campaign when it's safe to do so.
And there is now believed to be an acceptance among Premier League sides that the only way the campaign will be finished is behind closed doors.
And Dowden, appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon, has revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance.
“I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports,” he said.
“We've actually had quite productive conversations. This would only be if A: We passed the five tests. B. Could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing? C. Would we be content that it sent the correct signals?
“We wouldn't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we're still asking people to take measures to protect their public health.
“Within that, we've already had productive discussions. We've already engaged, for example, with the Police, Public Health England, local government association, and others, so we are progressing this.
“I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this work in practice?
“Deal with all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit, we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it.
“That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work."
Dowden then went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind closed doors.
“I think there is the safety of the participants. If you took football and horse racing, for example, it would be quite difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way,” he added.
“How would we resolve the social distancing part of it? It's not insurmountable but it's an extra consideration.
“The other extra consideration, in respects, of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement, I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly.
“I think it's sensible to have the engagement, think through it, but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice.
“Let's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence.”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Government explain what must happen to allow Albion to resume season

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined the conditions that would allow West Bromwich Albion to resume their promotion push behind closed doors .
The EFL has been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak - but they remain committed to completing the season .
West Brom and Leeds United are desperate for that to happen given that they 're on the brink of promotion to the Premier League .
And there is now believed to be an acceptance among Championship sides that the only way the campaign will be finished is behind closed doors .
And Dowden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon , has revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance .
“ I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports , ” he said .
“ We 've actually had quite productive conversations .
This would only be if A : We passed the five tests .
B .
Could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing ?
C. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the correct signals ?
“ We would n't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we 're still asking people to take measures to protect their public health .
“ Within that , we 've already had productive discussions .
We 've already engaged , for example , with the Police , Public Health England , local government association , and others , so we are progressing this .
“ I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit , we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it .
“ That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work . ''
Dowden then went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind closed doors .
“ I think there is the safety of the participants .
If you took football and horse racing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way , ” he added .
“ How would we resolve the social distancing part of it ?
It 's not insurmountable but it 's an extra consideration .
“ The other extra consideration , in respects , of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement , I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engagement , think through it , but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice .
“ Let 's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence .
”

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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined the conditions that would allow West Bromwich Albion to resume their promotion push behind closed doors.
The EFL has been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak - but they remain committed to completing the season.
West Brom and Leeds United are desperate for that to happen given that they're on the brink of promotion to the Premier League.
And there is now believed to be an acceptance among Championship sides that the only way the campaign will be finished is behind closed doors.
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And Dowden, appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon, has revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance.
“I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports,” he said.
“We've actually had quite productive conversations. This would only be if A: We passed the five tests. B. Could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing? C. Would we be content that it sent the correct signals?
“We wouldn't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we're still asking people to take measures to protect their public health.
“Within that, we've already had productive discussions. We've already engaged, for example, with the Police, Public Health England, local government association, and others, so we are progressing this.
“I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this work in practice?
“Deal with all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit, we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it.
“That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work."
Dowden then went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind closed doors.
“I think there is the safety of the participants. If you took football and horse racing, for example, it would be quite difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way,” he added.
“How would we resolve the social distancing part of it? It's not insurmountable but it's an extra consideration.
“The other extra consideration, in respects, of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement, I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly.
“I think it's sensible to have the engagement, think through it, but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice.
“Let's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence.”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Lanzarote and Tenerife set to be off limits to British tourists until October

Brits face being unable to holiday in the Canary Islands until October - according to reports .
Holidaymakers will be unable to step foot on Tenerife or Lanzarote after travel restrictions are lifted following the coronavirus pandemic until later this year .
The Canary Islands , a territory of Spain , are hugely popular with Brummies , as flights take off to Tenerife and Lanzarote from Birmingham daily .
But this summer may see Brummies unable to head abroad - with the Canaries reportedly off limits until October .
So far , over 100 deaths have been reported in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21,000 Covid-19-related deaths .
The European holiday hotspot , which also counts the Balaeric Islands among its territories , has over 200,000 cases .
Despite the relatively low death toll in the Canaries , its president , Angel Victor Torres , says tourism will be the last phase reintroduced following the pandemic .
The Canary Islands wo n't be open for business to tourists until the Spanish government gives the go-ahead .
Residents of the islands would be given precedence first , the second phase would include Spaniards from the mainland , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other international holidaymakers .
Minister of Labour Yolanda Diaz said lifting lockdown restrictions across Spain and its territories will be done in two phases .
And it is thought the holiday industry , despite being a huge source of income for the country , will not be prioritised .
Leisure , culture and tourism sectors will be the focus of the end of 2020 , with flights likely restricted until then .

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Brits face being unable to holiday in the Canary Islands until October - according to reports.
Holidaymakers will be unable to step foot on Tenerife or Lanzarote after travel restrictions are lifted following the coronavirus pandemic until later this year.
The Canary Islands, a territory of Spain, are hugely popular with Brummies, as flights take off to Tenerife and Lanzarote from Birmingham daily.
But this summer may see Brummies unable to head abroad - with the Canaries reportedly off limits until October.
So far, over 100 deaths have been reported in the islands, with Spain itself suffering from 21,000 Covid-19-related deaths.
The European holiday hotspot, which also counts the Balaeric Islands among its territories, has over 200,000 cases.
Despite the relatively low death toll in the Canaries, its president, Angel Victor Torres, says tourism will be the last phase reintroduced following the pandemic.
The Canary Islands won't be open for business to tourists until the Spanish government gives the go-ahead.
Residents of the islands would be given precedence first, the second phase would include Spaniards from the mainland, with a third phase including British tourists and other international holidaymakers.
Minister of Labour Yolanda Diaz said lifting lockdown restrictions across Spain and its territories will be done in two phases.
And it is thought the holiday industry, despite being a huge source of income for the country, will not be prioritised.
Leisure, culture and tourism sectors will be the focus of the end of 2020, with flights likely restricted until then.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Schoolboy among three charged as four cops hurt in violence

Two men and a boy of 15 have been charged with attacking police after four officers were injured when a car was stopped in Walsall .
Trouble flared when patrols pulled over a green Ford Focus in Tong Street on Sunday , April 19 , believing it was not insured .
West Midlands Police said the officers were hurt and the car was damaged `` by a number of people '' as they tried to make arrests .
Now the schoolboy and two men aged 20 and 41 have been charged and are due to appear in court on June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be named for legal reasons , is accused of obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty and two counts of assaulting a police officer .
He will appear at Wolverhampton Youth Court .
Reece Peakman , aged 20 and Gregory Peakman , aged 41 , both of Tong Street , Walsall , will face Walsall magistrates .
A police spokesman said : `` Three people have been charged after disorder broke out in Tong Street , Walsall on Sunday afternoon , April 19 .
`` The disorder erupted after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicion that the car was not insured .
`` Four officers sustained injuries as a result of the disturbance , and the Ford Focus was damaged by a number of people as officers attempted to arrest those involved .
`` Reece Peakman , aged 20 and of Tong Street , Walsall , has been charged with failing to stop , driving without a licence and insurance and assaulting a police officer .
`` Gregory Peakman , aged 41 and of Tong Street Walsall , has also been charged with assaulting a police officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the execution of his duty .
`` They ’ ve both been bailed to appear at Walsall Magistrates on 17 June .
`` A 15-year-old boy arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty and two counts of assaulting a police officer is due to appear at Wolverhampton Youth court on 17 June .
`` An investigation into what happened continues . ''
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight , or call 101 anytime .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .
Please quote crime number 20WS/ 93144D/20 .

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Two men and a boy of 15 have been charged with attacking police after four officers were injured when a car was stopped in Walsall.
Trouble flared when patrols pulled over a green Ford Focus in Tong Street on Sunday, April 19, believing it was not insured.
West Midlands Police said the officers were hurt and the car was damaged "by a number of people" as they tried to make arrests.
Now the schoolboy and two men aged 20 and 41 have been charged and are due to appear in court on June 17.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty and two counts of assaulting a police officer. He will appear at Wolverhampton Youth Court.
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Reece Peakman, aged 20 and Gregory Peakman, aged 41, both of Tong Street, Walsall, will face Walsall magistrates.
A police spokesman said: "Three people have been charged after disorder broke out in Tong Street, Walsall on Sunday afternoon, April 19.
"The disorder erupted after officers stopped a green Ford Focus on suspicion that the car was not insured.
"Four officers sustained injuries as a result of the disturbance, and the Ford Focus was damaged by a number of people as officers attempted to arrest those involved.
"Reece Peakman, aged 20 and of Tong Street, Walsall, has been charged with failing to stop, driving without a licence and insurance and assaulting a police officer.
"Gregory Peakman, aged 41 and of Tong Street Walsall, has also been charged with assaulting a police officer as well as obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty.
"They’ve both been bailed to appear at Walsall Magistrates on 17 June.
"A 15-year-old boy arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty and two counts of assaulting a police officer is due to appear at Wolverhampton Youth court on 17 June.
"An investigation into what happened continues."
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight, or call 101 anytime. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote crime number 20WS/ 93144D/20.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Aston Villa fans split over decision to keep Keinan Davis

Aston Villa have reportedly triggered a 12-month contract extension to keep Keinan Davis at the club .
The striker 's deal was due to expire on June 30 with contractual problems since arising due to the pandemic putting a stop to the season .
The 22-year-old will , though , be kept on for another year with Dean Smith likely to make a decision on his future next summer .
As for Davis , the striker was plucked from non-league Biggleswade Town five years ago and , this season , has managed just 129 minutes of Premier League action .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ months after pulling up against Wolves in October , only to suffer another hamstring setback when playing for Villa 's under-23s in February .
Prior to the break in play , Davis was playing second-fiddle to Tanzanian forward Mbwana Ally Samatta .
Stevenage-born Davis , meanwhile , has made an impact when coming off the bench this season and , with Smith triggering an extension to keep him , Villa supporters have had mixed feelings towards Davis staying in B6 .
Here 's the best of the reaction , below ... Wayne Turner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he does next to nothing else , in the Prem you need more than one attribute that ’ s why Hutton was OK in the Champ , you could get away with hard work .
Morgan Deakin : This is definitely his last chance to prove something .
Mike Knott : Good decision , hopefully has an injury-free season to prove he has what we need to be a success in the Prem .
Jorgen Gulbrandsen : Absoluletly !
This man is one of the biggest talents we 've had .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his injuries .
Just watch how much Grealish trusts him compared to Wesley .
Big difference .
If he stays fit for a couple of seasons he will outshine Wesley easily .
Storm Pralet : Without a doubt it 's the right decision ...
Yes his injury prone , but a great prospect for us .
Now get O'Hare signed to a new contract !
James Handley : Really don ’ t see how he is considered a quality footballer but hopefully this 12-month extension will prove his worth .
Nigel Chater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came on , and looked better than Wesley .
He just needs to find goals .
Jimmy Eyre : Nah ... .the lad has shown nothing whatsoever .
Loan move to get some goals and confidence in him is a must .
Dean Collins : You give this kid 20 games keep him fit he will dominate defenders might not score a load of goals but the players around him will .
John Fenton : Nah do n't agree we need a better calibre of player than him .
Carlton Roberts : If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player .

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Aston Villa have reportedly triggered a 12-month contract extension to keep Keinan Davis at the club.
The striker's deal was due to expire on June 30 with contractual problems since arising due to the pandemic putting a stop to the season.
The 22-year-old will, though, be kept on for another year with Dean Smith likely to make a decision on his future next summer.
As for Davis, the striker was plucked from non-league Biggleswade Town five years ago and, this season, has managed just 129 minutes of Premier League action.
The rookie forward was crocked for three months after pulling up against Wolves in October, only to suffer another hamstring setback when playing for Villa's under-23s in February.
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Prior to the break in play, Davis was playing second-fiddle to Tanzanian forward Mbwana Ally Samatta.
Stevenage-born Davis, meanwhile, has made an impact when coming off the bench this season and, with Smith triggering an extension to keep him, Villa supporters have had mixed feelings towards Davis staying in B6.
Here's the best of the reaction, below...
Wayne Turner : People say he is so strong but he does next to nothing else, in the Prem you need more than one attribute that’s why Hutton was OK in the Champ, you could get away with hard work.
Morgan Deakin : This is definitely his last chance to prove something.
Mike Knott : Good decision, hopefully has an injury-free season to prove he has what we need to be a success in the Prem.
Jorgen Gulbrandsen : Absoluletly! This man is one of the biggest talents we've had. It's just a shame and bad luck with his injuries. Just watch how much Grealish trusts him compared to Wesley. Big difference. If he stays fit for a couple of seasons he will outshine Wesley easily.
Storm Pralet : Without a doubt it's the right decision... Yes his injury prone, but a great prospect for us. Now get O'Hare signed to a new contract!
James Handley : Really don’t see how he is considered a quality footballer but hopefully this 12-month extension will prove his worth.
Nigel Chater : Always made an impression when he came on, and looked better than Wesley. He just needs to find goals.
Jimmy Eyre : Nah....the lad has shown nothing whatsoever. Loan move to get some goals and confidence in him is a must.
Dean Collins : You give this kid 20 games keep him fit he will dominate defenders might not score a load of goals but the players around him will.
John Fenton : Nah don't agree we need a better calibre of player than him.
Padraig Smyth : He is brutal.
Carlton Roberts : If he proves fitness could become a decent player.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Dad's amazing plans for after lockdown having won £58m Euromillions draw

A hard-working father-of-two has been revealed as the winner of a staggering £58m lottery jackpot - and plans to treat his family so they can `` retire this week '' .
Self-employed joiner Ryan Hoyle , 38 , plans to set his family up for life , including his mother who is waiting for a hip replacement and his brother who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage .
Ryan , whose £58,366,487 win means he is in 20th place on the National Lottery millionaires ' rich list , said he could not believe his eyes when he saw an email informing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 18/4 ) .
He said he likes to take his 11-year-old daughter to Spain each year but he has nothing booked or planned at the moment due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
But when travel restrictions have been lifted , he said he would love to take her to see some of the waterparks in Florida and perhaps Disney too .
Ryan , who rents a one bed flat in , will be looking to buy his own home and a season ticket at his beloved Manchester United as soon as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Right now I ’ m not focused on spending it on myself .
`` I ’ m going to see the family right as well as my closest friends .
`` Mum works at the local school as a cleaner and has been struggling with a sore hip for years , so it would be great to see her take early retirement straight away .
`` She was down for a hip replacement but all operations are on hold at the moment due to the Coronavirus crisis , so maybe I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And this win means my dad can stop working at the factory by the end of the week too .
“ It ’ s also been a tough time for one of my brothers who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage .
`` He is a digger driver and was due back at work soon , so I can help him now and it means he ’ s not forced to go back to work .
`` Basically mum , dad and my brother can all retire this week.
” Ryan , who scooped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , discovered the win while checking his emails at 6am on Saturday morning ( 18/4 ) .
He said : `` I always wake up early and was sat on the edge of my bed but couldn ’ t work out what I was looking at .
`` The email linked to my account which looked like a lot of numbers and I thought it might be millions but I couldn ’ t believe what my eyes were seeing .
`` I couldn ’ t make sense of it and really needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Dad .
`` It was 6am so they assumed that I had locked myself out of the flat somehow as it has happened before .
“ I was shaking and really needed a second opinion so I jumped in the van and drove round to mum and dad ’ s house .
`` I stuck to the government guidelines and kept a safe distance outside and passed the phone through the window for them to double-check for me .
`` They even checked my numbers against another website , just to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had won £58M !
“ Dad congratulated me from inside their house whilst Mum shouted out if she could retire now ?
Ryan managed to celebrate at a distance with his brothers , who live close by and where he has been recently working in his spare time .
He added : “ We sat apart drinking beer on Saturday afternoon in the sunshine and tried to let the news sink in .
`` I just couldn ’ t be alone but we kept more than two metres apart .
`` I needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice .
It was a nice afternoon and it really helped with the shock.
” Ryan has been helping to refurbish his brother 's house and he doesn ’ t plan on quitting the job despite his big windfall .
He said : “ I ’ m nearly done so will see the job through .
After that , who knows ?
Not sure I need the work at the moment !
” Ryan currently drives a two-year-old white works van so would like to treat himself to a proper car so he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around .
He added : “ I haven ’ t driven a car in over five years and have no idea what the options are . ''

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A hard-working father-of-two has been revealed as the winner of a staggering £58m lottery jackpot - and plans to treat his family so they can "retire this week".
Self-employed joiner Ryan Hoyle, 38, plans to set his family up for life, including his mother who is waiting for a hip replacement and his brother who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Ryan, whose £58,366,487 win means he is in 20th place on the National Lottery millionaires' rich list, said he could not believe his eyes when he saw an email informing him of his win on Saturday morning (18/4).
He said he likes to take his 11-year-old daughter to Spain each year but he has nothing booked or planned at the moment due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
But when travel restrictions have been lifted, he said he would love to take her to see some of the waterparks in Florida and perhaps Disney too.
(Image: Gareth Jones / SWNS)
Ryan, who rents a one bed flat in, will be looking to buy his own home and a season ticket at his beloved Manchester United as soon as the lockdown is lifted.
But he insisted: “Right now I’m not focused on spending it on myself.
"I’m going to see the family right as well as my closest friends.
"Mum works at the local school as a cleaner and has been struggling with a sore hip for years, so it would be great to see her take early retirement straight away.
(Image: Gareth Jones / SWNS)
"She was down for a hip replacement but all operations are on hold at the moment due to the Coronavirus crisis, so maybe I can help with that too.
"And this win means my dad can stop working at the factory by the end of the week too.
“It’s also been a tough time for one of my brothers who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage.
"He is a digger driver and was due back at work soon, so I can help him now and it means he’s not forced to go back to work.
"Basically mum, dad and my brother can all retire this week.”
(Image: Gareth Jones / SWNS)
Ryan, who scooped the jackpot in Friday's EuroMillions draw, discovered the win while checking his emails at 6am on Saturday morning (18/4).
He said: "I always wake up early and was sat on the edge of my bed but couldn’t work out what I was looking at.
"The email linked to my account which looked like a lot of numbers and I thought it might be millions but I couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing.
"I couldn’t make sense of it and really needed to talk to someone so I called Mum and Dad.
"It was 6am so they assumed that I had locked myself out of the flat somehow as it has happened before.
“I was shaking and really needed a second opinion so I jumped in the van and drove round to mum and dad’s house.
"I stuck to the government guidelines and kept a safe distance outside and passed the phone through the window for them to double-check for me.
"They even checked my numbers against another website, just to be sure. It was real – I had won £58M!
“Dad congratulated me from inside their house whilst Mum shouted out if she could retire now?
"I replied yes!"
Ryan managed to celebrate at a distance with his brothers, who live close by and where he has been recently working in his spare time.
He added: “We sat apart drinking beer on Saturday afternoon in the sunshine and tried to let the news sink in.
"I just couldn’t be alone but we kept more than two metres apart.
"I needed to talk to them and ask their advice. It was a nice afternoon and it really helped with the shock.”
Ryan has been helping to refurbish his brother's house and he doesn’t plan on quitting the job despite his big windfall.
He said: “I’m nearly done so will see the job through. After that, who knows? Not sure I need the work at the moment!”
Ryan currently drives a two-year-old white works van so would like to treat himself to a proper car so he can drive himself and his 11-year-old daughter around.
He added: “I haven’t driven a car in over five years and have no idea what the options are."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Kevin Phillips wades into Raul Jimenez transfer debate

Former West Bromwich Albion striker Kevin Phillips believes Raul Jimenez is the ‘ perfect fit ’ for Tottenham Hotspur .
Jimenez , 28 , has been heavily linked with a move away from Wolves over the past few months and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is said to be a huge admirer .
The Mexican has notched 22 goals already this season and , perhaps unsurprisingly , ex-Albion man Phillips believes he would be the ideal replacement for Harry Kane if the England captain decides to quit Spurs .
“ If Kane was to leave I think Jimenez has already shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phillips told Football Insider .
“ He would be the perfect fit for the players that Tottenham have got .
The players that would be in and around him are pretty similar to Wolves .
“ Would he be as good as Kane ?
Probably not but he would not be far away .
He has shown this season he has got a bit of everything .
It would take a hell of a bid but the money would be there if Kane was sold .
“ I think it would be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can take the knocks and the bumps and dish it out as well .
He suits Mourinho as well – can hold the ball up .
”

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Former West Bromwich Albion striker Kevin Phillips believes Raul Jimenez is the ‘perfect fit’ for Tottenham Hotspur.
Jimenez, 28, has been heavily linked with a move away from Wolves over the past few months and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is said to be a huge admirer.
The Mexican has notched 22 goals already this season and, perhaps unsurprisingly, ex-Albion man Phillips believes he would be the ideal replacement for Harry Kane if the England captain decides to quit Spurs.
“If Kane was to leave I think Jimenez has already shown what he is capable of," Phillips told Football Insider.
“He would be the perfect fit for the players that Tottenham have got. The players that would be in and around him are pretty similar to Wolves.
“Would he be as good as Kane? Probably not but he would not be far away. He has shown this season he has got a bit of everything. It would take a hell of a bid but the money would be there if Kane was sold.
“I think it would be an ideal fit. Jimenez has shown he can take the knocks and the bumps and dish it out as well. He suits Mourinho as well – can hold the ball up.”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--M&S release brilliant range to make coronavirus lockdown more bearable

Sick of cooking ?
Tired of slaving away in the kitchen after working at home all day ?
Well , you 're in luck - because Marks and Spencer are here to help .
M & S , the British retail giant which remains a national institution , has kept its Food Halls and some Simply Food stores open amid the coronavirus pandemic .
As the Covid-19 outbreak sparks an unprecedented health crisis , Brits are facing weeks longer in their homes as a nationwide lockdown is maintained .
To help , Marks and Spencer has opted to release a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are three wines on offer , as well as a string of mains - from steak pies and fish pies to rump steaks .
Customers get the choice of a main , side and dessert and a bottle of wine , or soft drink for £12 .
The sides include everything from potatoes and chips to carrots and croquettes , with desserts including cheesecakes , apple pie and trifles , as well as fruity selections and chocolate puddings .
Here ’ s the full list of this week ’ s M @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Our Best Ever steak pie

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Sick of cooking? Tired of slaving away in the kitchen after working at home all day? Well, you're in luck - because Marks and Spencer are here to help.
M&S, the British retail giant which remains a national institution, has kept its Food Halls and some Simply Food stores open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As the Covid-19 outbreak sparks an unprecedented health crisis, Brits are facing weeks longer in their homes as a nationwide lockdown is maintained.
To help, Marks and Spencer has opted to release a brand-new Dine-In for 2 meal deal range.
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There are three wines on offer, as well as a string of mains - from steak pies and fish pies to rump steaks.
Customers get the choice of a main, side and dessert and a bottle of wine, or soft drink for £12.
The sides include everything from potatoes and chips to carrots and croquettes, with desserts including cheesecakes, apple pie and trifles, as well as fruity selections and chocolate puddings.
Here’s the full list of this week’s M&S dine in for 2 range
Mains
Soy and ginger salmon
Our Best Ever steak pie
Gastropub chicken and ham crumble
Rotiserrie chicken
Gastropub cottage pie
Gastropub butternut and red onion en croute (Ve)
Gastropub fish pie
Rump steaks
Sides
Cheddar cheese croquettes (V)
Peas and carrots (V)
Rosemary potatoes (V)
Baby carrots (V)
Potato rosti (V)
Chunky chips (V)
Desserts
Lemon and mascarpone cheesecake slices (V)
Bramley apple pie (V)
Strawberry jelly trifle (V)
Gastropub billionaire’s desserts (V)
Passion fruit Swiss roll (V)
Plant Kitchen chocolate and cherry dessert (Ve)
Fruity fiesta (V)
Cheese selection (V)
Wines


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Tesco changes shopping delivery rules with one million extra slots added

Tesco has introduced yet more changes amid the coronavirus pandemic - with a huge number of extra slots added to online deliveries .
Britain 's biggest grocer operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands .
Recently , the retail giant opened a brand-new store at the NHS Nightingale Hospital at the NEC , near Solihull .
Now , Tesco 's CEO Dave Lewis has written to customers in which he says Tesco has `` changed more in the last few weeks than it has in the whole of the last ten years '' .
New changes which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes and details on new store openings .
Tesco also says it is working with the Government who has provided staff with a list of people they consider to be vulnerable and Tesco is now offering them priority access to delivery slots .
One of the most exciting changes is regarding its home delivery with Tesco confirming it is increasing the number of slots available to 1.2 million .
Dave Lewis , CEO , said : `` Ensuring we support our most vulnerable customers is our priority .
This week we have almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 400,000 more than we had six weeks ago .
`` We ’ ll increase this to 1.2 million deliveries per week in the next few weeks .
`` The Government has given us a list of who they consider to be vulnerable people , and we ’ re offering those people priority access to delivery slots .
`` We ’ re also now actively working with the Government to see how we can increase our capacity to help an expanded list of people who might not be on their critical vulnerable list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We want to continue to free up as many slots as possible , so if you can shop in-store or have someone do it for you , please do . ''

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Tesco has introduced yet more changes amid the coronavirus pandemic - with a huge number of extra slots added to online deliveries.
Britain's biggest grocer operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands.
Recently, the retail giant opened a brand-new store at the NHS Nightingale Hospital at the NEC, near Solihull.
Now, Tesco's CEO Dave Lewis has written to customers in which he says Tesco has "changed more in the last few weeks than it has in the whole of the last ten years".
New changes which have been announced today include new home delivery changes and details on new store openings.
Tesco also says it is working with the Government who has provided staff with a list of people they consider to be vulnerable and Tesco is now offering them priority access to delivery slots.
One of the most exciting changes is regarding its home delivery with Tesco confirming it is increasing the number of slots available to 1.2 million.
Dave Lewis, CEO, said: "Ensuring we support our most vulnerable customers is our priority. This week we have almost 1 million delivery slots, which is around 400,000 more than we had six weeks ago.
"We’ll increase this to 1.2 million deliveries per week in the next few weeks.
"The Government has given us a list of who they consider to be vulnerable people, and we’re offering those people priority access to delivery slots.
"We’re also now actively working with the Government to see how we can increase our capacity to help an expanded list of people who might not be on their critical vulnerable list, but who might need our support.
"We want to continue to free up as many slots as possible, so if you can shop in-store or have someone do it for you, please do."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Police want to speak to bus passenger after sex attack

Police say a bus passenger could have vital information after a sex attack on a woman in an alley .
She was dragged off Alcester Road in Moseley and assaulted at around 4am on Saturday , February 8 .
Now detectives want to speak to a man who stepped off the No.50 bus near a Co-op store at 3.15am .
West Midlands Police issued a picture of a man in a baseball cap standing on a bus .
Det Con Lee Gouldingay , from the force 's Public Protection Unit , said : `` Sexual assaults have significant impacts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who recognises the man in the pictures to speak to us as soon as possible .
“ We have conducted extensive CCTV enquiries and know the man got off the number 50 bus outside the Co-Op at 3.15am . ''
`` We are looking for a man described as Asian , approximately 30 years old , stocky build and roughly 5ft 9in .
He was wearing all dark clothing and possibly dark blue or black jacket .
`` Due to him wearing a cap , facial recognition techniques are difficult , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know who he is . ''
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Quote crime reference 20BE/34989R/20 .

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Police say a bus passenger could have vital information after a sex attack on a woman in an alley.
She was dragged off Alcester Road in Moseley and assaulted at around 4am on Saturday, February 8.
Now detectives want to speak to a man who stepped off the No.50 bus near a Co-op store at 3.15am. West Midlands Police issued a picture of a man in a baseball cap standing on a bus.
Det Con Lee Gouldingay, from the force's Public Protection Unit, said: "Sexual assaults have significant impacts on their victims and we are appealing for anyone who recognises the man in the pictures to speak to us as soon as possible.
“We have conducted extensive CCTV enquiries and know the man got off the number 50 bus outside the Co-Op at 3.15am."
"We are looking for a man described as Asian, approximately 30 years old, stocky build and roughly 5ft 9in. He was wearing all dark clothing and possibly dark blue or black jacket.
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"Due to him wearing a cap, facial recognition techniques are difficult, however we believe someone will recognise him and know who he is."
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote crime reference 20BE/34989R/20.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--B&Q re-opens 61 more UK stores amid coronavirus lockdown - FULL LIST

After B & Q re-opened some stores last weekend amid the Covid-19 pandemic , the DIY retailer is now swinging the door back open at even more .
The popular retail giant is a huge favourite among Brummies looking to do some DIY around the house and garden .
And amid the coronavirus pandemic , which has caused a nationwide lockdown , B & Q has proven massively popular with British shoppers .
As customers clamour for everything from decking and paint to tools , B & Q opened 14 stores across the UK .
And now the chain has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing measures in place .
The nearest store to Birmingham currently open is Coventry - but now 61 more have reopened .
A B & Q spokesperson said : `` Similar to shopping at a supermarket , we ’ ve introduced social distancing controls at these re-opened stores .
`` We ’ re strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time , and so customers may need to queue before entering the store .
`` To help remind everyone to respect each other ’ s personal space , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these stores and also perspex screens at the checkouts . ''
Services such as kitchen and bathroom design , paint mixing , timber cutting and key cutting are not available .
Here 's the full list of stores now open :

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After B&Q re-opened some stores last weekend amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the DIY retailer is now swinging the door back open at even more.
The popular retail giant is a huge favourite among Brummies looking to do some DIY around the house and garden.
And amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused a nationwide lockdown, B&Q has proven massively popular with British shoppers.
As customers clamour for everything from decking and paint to tools, B&Q opened 14 stores across the UK.
And now the chain has confirmed more will open - with strict social distancing measures in place.
The nearest store to Birmingham currently open is Coventry - but now 61 more have reopened.
A B&Q spokesperson said: "Similar to shopping at a supermarket, we’ve introduced social distancing controls at these re-opened stores.
"We’re strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time, and so customers may need to queue before entering the store.
"To help remind everyone to respect each other’s personal space, we have two metre floor markers throughout these stores and also perspex screens at the checkouts."
Services such as kitchen and bathroom design, paint mixing, timber cutting and key cutting are not available.
Here's the full list of stores now open:
Aberdeen
Bamber Bridge
Basildon
Blackpool
Bolton
Bury
Cardiff
Cardiff (Culverhouse Cross)
Cheetham Hill
Chester
Chiswick
Coventry (Brandon Road)
Crewe
Croydon
Darnley
Dearne Valley
Derby
Doncaster
Dundee
East Kilbride
Edinburgh
Enfield
Erdington
Exeter
Fareham
Farnborough
Gillingham
Glasshoughton
Gloucester
Great Western Rd
Great Yarmouth
Grimsby
Halesowen
Hartcliffe
Havant
Huddersfield
Ipswich
Leeds
Leicester
Meir Park
Milton Keynes
New Malden
Newtownabbey
North Shields
Northampton
Norwich
Nottingham
Nursling, Paisley
Peterborough
Plymouth
Queens Road
Reading
Romford
Scotswood
Slough
Solihull
Southend
St Andrews Quay
St.Helens
Stockport
Stockton
Sutton
Sutton in Ashfield
Swansea
Trafford Park
Wallasey
Warrington
Washington
Watford
Wednesbury
West Thurrock
Wigan
Yeading
York (Hull Road)


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Dr Hilary Jones explains exactly when you should wear a face mask

Dr Hilary Jones has told Good Morning Britain viewers exactly when they should wear face masks .
As the coronavirus death toll in the UK hits 18,000 , Dr Hilary used his platform on the ITV1 daytime favourite to issue some key advice .
The healthcare expert , who routinely appears on the show opposite presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid , shed some light on the topic .
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands dead in the country , with the pandemic leading to all sorts of different advice and guidance .
A big sticking point among experts remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over whether they are effective .
Dr Hilary said : `` The reason there is no consensus on this is because there is no evidence .
`` If you are a member of the public , coming out of isolation and lockdown , and you 're standing in the middle of a football field , there 's no risk .
There 's no point in that situation .
`` However , if you 're travelling to work on public transport , and you 're in an enclosed carriage with lots of other people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be of some benefit .
`` I think the social distancing thing is the most important .
`` If people want to wear homemade masks from cloths or scarves or bandanas or from cotton with lots of layers , that 's fine .
`` Probably , as we approach coming out of lockdown in weeks to come , people may feel reassured as they go about their business in public that they 're wearing something over their nose and mouth . ''
Dr Hilary then issued a stark warning on face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you think about it , the virus is tiny .
`` One ten thousandth of a millimetre across .
It can drive a bus through a cloth mask .
`` If you can breathe freely , the path of the air that you breathe in will take the path of the least resistance which will be between the nose and cheeks , and you 're still inhaling the virus . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones has told Good Morning Britain viewers exactly when they should wear face masks.
As the coronavirus death toll in the UK hits 18,000, Dr Hilary used his platform on the ITV1 daytime favourite to issue some key advice.
The healthcare expert, who routinely appears on the show opposite presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, shed some light on the topic.
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands dead in the country, with the pandemic leading to all sorts of different advice and guidance.
A big sticking point among experts remains the face mask, with differing opinions over whether they are effective.
Dr Hilary said: "The reason there is no consensus on this is because there is no evidence.
"If you are a member of the public, coming out of isolation and lockdown, and you're standing in the middle of a football field, there's no risk. There's no point in that situation.
"However, if you're travelling to work on public transport, and you're in an enclosed carriage with lots of other people, then clearly a mask is going to be of some benefit.
"I think the social distancing thing is the most important.
"If people want to wear homemade masks from cloths or scarves or bandanas or from cotton with lots of layers, that's fine.
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"Probably, as we approach coming out of lockdown in weeks to come, people may feel reassured as they go about their business in public that they're wearing something over their nose and mouth."
Dr Hilary then issued a stark warning on face masks, adding: "Of course, if you think about it, the virus is tiny.
"One ten thousandth of a millimetre across. It can drive a bus through a cloth mask.
"If you can breathe freely, the path of the air that you breathe in will take the path of the least resistance which will be between the nose and cheeks, and you're still inhaling the virus."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Driver, 90, handed over £3.5k in 'disgusting' car crash scam

A driver aged 90 was marched to a bank and conned into handing over £3,500 in a `` disgusting '' car crash scam .
It happened after the Solihull pensioner was flagged down on Warwick Highway in Redditch and told he had caused a crash at a junction .
He was even handed a mobile phone and told his insurer was on the line and his licence would be cancelled unless he paid up to cover the damage to a black Alfa Romeo .
The Romeo driver then took the OAP to a Halifax branch in Redditch town centre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount in cash .
West Mercia Police described the con as a 'disgusting exploitation ' of a vulnerable man .
The force issued a picture of a man who may have information about the scam , which happened as the pensioner drove his red Suzuki at around 2.15pm on Friday , January 17 .
He was described as white , in his 40 's , 6ft tall and well-built .
He wore a blue jacket .
Det Con Dan Griffiths is investigating the contemptible crime and said he believes the man pictured , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` This disgusting exploitation of a vulnerable man in his 90s was carried out in broad daylight .
I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time to please come forward and let us know if you witnessed the incident or captured any footage on your vehicle ’ s dash cam .
“ I would urge the public to have a good look at the man in the photo and please let us know if you recognise him or know his name .
“ I believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other of these types of very distressing ‘ car crash scams ’ which resulted in other elderly victims paying over large sums of money .
“ These individuals are cowards , targeting the elderly and the vulnerable in a scenario where they are shaken up , scared , pressured and then conned .
Any help the public can offer in this investigation will be greatly appreciated . ''
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime number 22/7056/20 .

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A driver aged 90 was marched to a bank and conned into handing over £3,500 in a "disgusting" car crash scam.
It happened after the Solihull pensioner was flagged down on Warwick Highway in Redditch and told he had caused a crash at a junction.
He was even handed a mobile phone and told his insurer was on the line and his licence would be cancelled unless he paid up to cover the damage to a black Alfa Romeo.
The Romeo driver then took the OAP to a Halifax branch in Redditch town centre, where the victim handed over the full amount in cash.
West Mercia Police described the con as a 'disgusting exploitation' of a vulnerable man.
The force issued a picture of a man who may have information about the scam, which happened as the pensioner drove his red Suzuki at around 2.15pm on Friday, January 17.
He was described as white, in his 40's, 6ft tall and well-built. He wore a blue jacket.
Det Con Dan Griffiths is investigating the contemptible crime and said he believes the man pictured, to be responsible for several similar scams.
He said: "This disgusting exploitation of a vulnerable man in his 90s was carried out in broad daylight. I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time to please come forward and let us know if you witnessed the incident or captured any footage on your vehicle’s dash cam.
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“I would urge the public to have a good look at the man in the photo and please let us know if you recognise him or know his name.
“I believe this man to be responsible for several other of these types of very distressing ‘car crash scams ’ which resulted in other elderly victims paying over large sums of money.
“These individuals are cowards, targeting the elderly and the vulnerable in a scenario where they are shaken up, scared, pressured and then conned. Any help the public can offer in this investigation will be greatly appreciated."
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime number 22/7056/20.


birminghammail--2020-04-23--Martin Lewis reveals one thing every self-employed Brit should do immediately

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has appeared on This Morning with some key advice for anybody who is self-employed .
Self-employed Brits will be entitled to money from the government as part of a scheme aimed at providing cash relief for workers and businesses .
Amid the Covid-19 shutdown , self-employed Brits were left anxious over their incomes as their livelihoods were impacted by a nationwide lockdown .
Now , financial guru Mr Lewis , who has his own ITV1 show , The Martin Lewis Money Show , has issued some guidance for anybody stressed .
And he has urged anybody waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Credit .
He appeared on This Morning during Thursday 's instalment , answering calls from listeners via video link .
Having been introduced by presenters Holly Willoughby , 39 , and Phillip Schofield , Mr Lewis said : `` This week we 've seen the furlough scheme for employers open .
`` And lots of self employed people have asked me 'well when is our scheme coming , and how do we apply ?
Because employers apply' Martin added : `` What 's going to happen - I got confirmation a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time they 've said dates - you 're going to be contacted in mid-May .
`` I presume it 'll be by letter , but I 'm not sure 100 per cent sure yet , and I will let people know when because there are so many coronavirus scammers . ''
`` You need to be careful you get the legit contact , '' He insisted .
`` So I 'll be putting details out there on social media and on This Morning , I hope , about what that is .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect that mid-May and expect the payment in June . ''
He said : `` And it 'll be roughly , a quarter of your year 's normal profits of your business - profits based on your average between 2016 and 2019 .
`` So just sit on your hands at the moment . ''
However , for anyone in need of some cash , Martin reminded anyone watching to consider applying for Universal Credit .
`` If you 're really short of cash for anyone else watching , you can apply for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to get the self employment income support scheme .
`` You do n't have to sit on your hands and wait , you can apply for Universal Credit now . ''

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MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has appeared on This Morning with some key advice for anybody who is self-employed.
Self-employed Brits will be entitled to money from the government as part of a scheme aimed at providing cash relief for workers and businesses.
Amid the Covid-19 shutdown, self-employed Brits were left anxious over their incomes as their livelihoods were impacted by a nationwide lockdown.
Now, financial guru Mr Lewis, who has his own ITV1 show, The Martin Lewis Money Show, has issued some guidance for anybody stressed.
And he has urged anybody waiting for cash to sign up to Universal Credit.
He appeared on This Morning during Thursday's instalment, answering calls from listeners via video link.
Having been introduced by presenters Holly Willoughby, 39, and Phillip Schofield, Mr Lewis said: "This week we've seen the furlough scheme for employers open.
"And lots of self employed people have asked me 'well when is our scheme coming, and how do we apply? Because employers apply'
"Well you don't apply."
Martin added: "What's going to happen - I got confirmation a couple of days ago actually, it's the first time they've said dates - you're going to be contacted in mid-May.
"I presume it'll be by letter, but I'm not sure 100 per cent sure yet, and I will let people know when because there are so many coronavirus scammers."
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"You need to be careful you get the legit contact," He insisted.
"So I'll be putting details out there on social media and on This Morning, I hope, about what that is."
He then added: "So expect that mid-May and expect the payment in June."
He said: "And it'll be roughly, a quarter of your year's normal profits of your business - profits based on your average between 2016 and 2019.
"So just sit on your hands at the moment."
However, for anyone in need of some cash, Martin reminded anyone watching to consider applying for Universal Credit.
"If you're really short of cash for anyone else watching, you can apply for Universal Credit, even if you are likely to get the self employment income support scheme.
"You don't have to sit on your hands and wait, you can apply for Universal Credit now."