birminghammail--2020-10-12--School in 'last minute decision to close' after positive Covid cases

A secondary school has been forced into a late decision to close today after positive Covid-19 test results came back .
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst said they had been managing a `` dynamic situation '' over the weekend when they were `` notified of positive cases and more staff who are experiencing symptoms and awaiting test results . ''
Executive Principal Darren Turner apologised over the late notification - but said they have been working throughout yesterday to assess the situation .
One parent told BirminghamLive : `` This decision was made so late .
They notified parents at 9.45pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further notice . ''
The school previously had 15 positive coronavirus cases - nine pupils and six staff - since September 10 , according to correspondence sent to parents .
It also led to more than 130 pupils and teachers having to self-isolate .
In a statement , Mr Turner said : `` We have taken the difficult decision to close the school on Monday , October 12 , to all students , except those key worker families while we liaise with local Public Health teams for specific advice .
`` This follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where a number of students and staff have informed us that have either Covid tests and are isolating while they are awaiting results , who are living with family members who have also done so or in some cases who have already tested positive .
`` Our priority , as always , is to protect the well-being of the school community especially as we have a number of vulnerable people within our school and whilst we are liaising with Government 's specialists we have taken this precautionary decision to temporarily close . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turner told them : `` We have been managing a dynamic situation over the weekend as we have been notified of positive cases and more staff who are experiencing symptoms and awaiting test results .
I apologise for the lateness of this notification , but we have been working throughout the day to assess the situation .
`` So that we can continue our work with Public Health England and the Department for Education to ensure we have identified all close contacts and taken all the necessary actions all students should remain at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Teachers at the school , on Cooks Lane , under authority of Solihull Council , said it will inform parents of the outcomes of its meetings later today .
In the mean time , Mr Turner said students should access the Remote Learning section of the website to `` ensure the continuation of learning . ''
Mr Turner added : `` Please rest assured that the move to the offer of off-site education tomorrow is a precautionary measure to ensure we are prioritising the safety of all .
Thank you for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the loss of learning should be minimised as all online lessons fall in-line with their current curriculum .
Staff , who are not suffering from symptoms , will deliver lessons remotely .
Mr Turner said they would be in direct contact with the child to set this up .
The school still has provision to teach children of key workers and vulnerable children .
It said they can attend school , using social distancing , similar to the classes it ran previously under the national lockdown .

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A secondary school has been forced into a late decision to close today after positive Covid-19 test results came back.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst said they had been managing a "dynamic situation" over the weekend when they were "notified of positive cases and more staff who are experiencing symptoms and awaiting test results."
(Image: Darren Quinton)
Executive Principal Darren Turner apologised over the late notification - but said they have been working throughout yesterday to assess the situation.
One parent told BirminghamLive: "This decision was made so late. They notified parents at 9.45pm on Sunday that they are closed until further notice."
The school previously had 15 positive coronavirus cases - nine pupils and six staff - since September 10, according to correspondence sent to parents. It also led to more than 130 pupils and teachers having to self-isolate.
In a statement, Mr Turner said: "We have taken the difficult decision to close the school on Monday, October 12, to all students, except those key worker families while we liaise with local Public Health teams for specific advice.
"This follows a dynamic situation situation over the weekend where a number of students and staff have informed us that have either Covid tests and are isolating while they are awaiting results, who are living with family members who have also done so or in some cases who have already tested positive.
"Our priority, as always, is to protect the well-being of the school community especially as we have a number of vulnerable people within our school and whilst we are liaising with Government's specialists we have taken this precautionary decision to temporarily close."
In a letter to parents, Mr Turner told them: "We have been managing a dynamic situation over the weekend as we have been notified of positive cases and more staff who are experiencing symptoms and awaiting test results. I apologise for the lateness of this notification, but we have been working throughout the day to assess the situation.
"So that we can continue our work with Public Health England and the Department for Education to ensure we have identified all close contacts and taken all the necessary actions all students should remain at home Monday 12th October, 2020."
Teachers at the school, on Cooks Lane, under authority of Solihull Council, said it will inform parents of the outcomes of its meetings later today.
In the mean time, Mr Turner said students should access the Remote Learning section of the website to "ensure the continuation of learning."
Mr Turner added: "Please rest assured that the move to the offer of off-site education tomorrow is a precautionary measure to ensure we are prioritising the safety of all. Thank you for your understanding and patience."
He said that the loss of learning should be minimised as all online lessons fall in-line with their current curriculum.
Staff, who are not suffering from symptoms, will deliver lessons remotely. Mr Turner said they would be in direct contact with the child to set this up.
The school still has provision to teach children of key workers and vulnerable children. It said they can attend school, using social distancing, similar to the classes it ran previously under the national lockdown.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Tier one lockdown rules as Boris Johnson announces three tier system

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is announcing a three tier coronavirus lockdown system today - with Covid-19 restrictions set to impact every part of England .
Merseyside will be under the most severe level , tier three , with the second tier likely to take into account areas in the West Midlands .
But what about the lowest tier ?
Where is included in tier one ?
Tier 1 restrictions are expected to be similar to the rules currently in place across swathes of the country , including London and large parts of the south .
The places that get put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule of six ’ and other national social distancing measures remain in place .
The Prime Minister will flesh out what this means exactly during a press conference from No 10 Downing Street this evening .
The latest Public Health England figures show the highest rates of infection and biggest rises are in Nottingham , Manchester , Liverpool , Newcastle , Sheffield and Exeter .
Number 10 stressed the extent of discussions with local leaders over the weekend following criticism from some Northern authorities and mayors that not enough consultation had taken place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street said senior Number 10 advisers and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick held discussions local authority chiefs and mayors from `` the highest areas of concern '' .
On Monday , the Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Government 's COBR committee to finalise what will be announced in Parliament .
He will later host a press conference at Downing Street where he will be joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is announcing a three tier coronavirus lockdown system today - with Covid-19 restrictions set to impact every part of England.
Merseyside will be under the most severe level, tier three, with the second tier likely to take into account areas in the West Midlands.
But what about the lowest tier? Where is included in tier one?
Tier 1 restrictions are expected to be similar to the rules currently in place across swathes of the country, including London and large parts of the south.
The places that get put into Tier 1 will see the ‘rule of six’ and other national social distancing measures remain in place.
The Prime Minister will flesh out what this means exactly during a press conference from No 10 Downing Street this evening.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
The latest Public Health England figures show the highest rates of infection and biggest rises are in Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield and Exeter.
Number 10 stressed the extent of discussions with local leaders over the weekend following criticism from some Northern authorities and mayors that not enough consultation had taken place since the Covid crisis began.
Downing Street said senior Number 10 advisers and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick held discussions local authority chiefs and mayors from "the highest areas of concern".
On Monday, the Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Government's COBR committee to finalise what will be announced in Parliament.
He will later host a press conference at Downing Street where he will be joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Hunt for heartless burglars after French Bulldog snatched

Police are hunting burglars who snatched a beloved pet from its Wolverhampton home .
Lyla , a French Bulldog , was stolen when raiders broke in to a house in Rowlands Avenue , Eastfield .
An electric bike and an electric scooter were also taken during the burglary along with the much-loved pup , who is brindle coloured with a white patch on her chest and neck .
Police are looking for a light-coloured Volkswagen , possibly a Golf or a Polo , and a white VW Caddy van , which were seen in the area .
In an appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Can you help us reunite this dog with her owner ?
`` We are investigating after Lyla , a French Bull dog , was stolen from her home in Rowlands Avenue , Eastfield , Wolverhampton last week .
`` The front door was forced , and the brindle coloured dog with a white patch on her chest and neck , was taken between 3pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday ( 6 October ) .
An electric bike and an electric scooter were also stolen during the break-in .
`` We understand a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Polo , and a white VW Caddy van were seen in the area and we 'd like to get in touch with the drivers . ''
Anyone who knows where Lyla may be , or has any information about the break-in can contact the police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , 8am to midnight , or call 101 any time .
Alternatively to tell us what you know , not who you are , call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime number 20WV/242689M/20 .

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Police are hunting burglars who snatched a beloved pet from its Wolverhampton home.
Lyla, a French Bulldog, was stolen when raiders broke in to a house in Rowlands Avenue, Eastfield.
An electric bike and an electric scooter were also taken during the burglary along with the much-loved pup, who is brindle coloured with a white patch on her chest and neck.
Police are looking for a light-coloured Volkswagen, possibly a Golf or a Polo, and a white VW Caddy van, which were seen in the area.
In an appeal on social media, the force said : "Can you help us reunite this dog with her owner?
"We are investigating after Lyla, a French Bull dog, was stolen from her home in Rowlands Avenue, Eastfield, Wolverhampton last week.
"The front door was forced, and the brindle coloured dog with a white patch on her chest and neck, was taken between 3pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday (6 October). An electric bike and an electric scooter were also stolen during the break-in.
"We understand a light-coloured Volkswagen, possibly a Golf or a Polo, and a white VW Caddy van were seen in the area and we'd like to get in touch with the drivers."
Anyone who knows where Lyla may be, or has any information about the break-in can contact the police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight, or call 101 any time.
Alternatively to tell us what you know, not who you are, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20WV/242689M/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Tier two lockdown rules as Boris Johnson unveils three tier system

A three tier coronavirus lockdown system will be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today - and it will impact everywhere .
Tier three is due to the harshest , most strict and stringent measures , and will apply to swathes of the North East , North West and Merseyside .
Nottingham could also be included , with other areas likely to be classified as tier two and tier one , which is the lowest of the three levels .
It remains to be seen which tier parts of the West Midlands is included under , but most likely it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Boris Johnson will flesh out the proposals later today , with a statement in the Commons before a televised address to the nation .
The new restrictions are expected to be put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus .
Under Tier 2 , residents in the affected areas must not ( unless they ’ re in your support or childcare bubble ) : • Host people you do not live with in your home • Meet people you do not live with in their home • Socialise with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor settings , including pubs and restaurants .
This applies whether they are inside or outside of the affected local areas .
However they will be able to : • Meet another household in a private garden - up to the rule of six .
Venues that definitely are classed as indoor settings include restaurants , bars , pubs , social clubs , casinos , and cafes .
Under Tier 2 , businesses WO N'T be legally required to close .

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A three tier coronavirus lockdown system will be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today - and it will impact everywhere.
Tier three is due to the harshest, most strict and stringent measures, and will apply to swathes of the North East, North West and Merseyside.
Nottingham could also be included, with other areas likely to be classified as tier two and tier one, which is the lowest of the three levels.
It remains to be seen which tier parts of the West Midlands is included under, but most likely it will be the second level.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will flesh out the proposals later today, with a statement in the Commons before a televised address to the nation.
The new restrictions are expected to be put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Under Tier 2, residents in the affected areas must not (unless they’re in your support or childcare bubble):
Host people you do not live with in your home
Meet people you do not live with in their home
Socialise with people you do not live with in any indoor settings, including pubs and restaurants. This applies whether they are inside or outside of the affected local areas.
However they will be able to:
Meet another household in a private garden - up to the rule of six.
Venues that definitely are classed as indoor settings include restaurants, bars, pubs, social clubs, casinos, and cafes.
Under Tier 2, businesses WON'T be legally required to close.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--You can now save 35% on Football Manager 2021 pre-orders

A new and updated version of one of the most addictive video games on the market is available from November 24th .
Football Manager 2021 will come out next month with an initial RRP of £39.99 .
Players who get in ahead of the release date , however , now have the opportunity to save 35 % on that figure with an offer currently available through CDKeys.com .
Purchases made through CD Keys come in the form of a digital download .
This means that , upon it 's release , a code will be sent to your e-mail .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a supporting software client like Steam or Epic Games .
If you would prefer , you can also save on the CD Rom version of the game if you 're a new Topcashback customer .
Sign up here and click through the links to either Amazon or GAME and you can save £15 off the listed price .
At the time of publishing , Amazon is the cheaper of the two options .
They have their pre-order listing priced at £40.99 .
For those of you who have never played the game before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible level of detail and each upgrade promises `` new levels of depth , drama and football authenticity '' .
There are over 2,000 playable clubs and 50+ nations to choose from .

A new and updated version of one of the most addictive video games on the market is available from November 24th.
Football Manager 2021 will come out next month with an initial RRP of £39.99.
Players who get in ahead of the release date, however, now have the opportunity to save 35% on that figure with an offer currently available through CDKeys.com.
Purchases made through CD Keys come in the form of a digital download.
This means that, upon it's release, a code will be sent to your e-mail. You can then use this code through a supporting software client like Steam or Epic Games.
If you would prefer, you can also save on the CD Rom version of the game if you're a new Topcashback customer.
Sign up here and click through the links to either Amazon or GAME and you can save £15 off the listed price.
At the time of publishing, Amazon is the cheaper of the two options. They have their pre-order listing priced at £40.99.
For those of you who have never played the game before, Football Manager is renowned for its incredible level of detail and each upgrade promises "new levels of depth, drama and football authenticity".
There are over 2,000 playable clubs and 50+ nations to choose from.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Here's how to get an Echo Dot for less than £4 on Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is upon us and a number of irresistible deals are now live .
Among the best offers @ @ @ @ @ reductions on Amazon 's own Alexa voice-controlled tech products .
With an RRP of £49.99 @ @ @ @ @ Echo Dot has now been reduced to just £18.99 .
But the savings do n't @ @ @ @ @ Topcashback customers among you .
Topcashback currently have a £15 cashback offer that can be @ @ @ @ @ popular online retailers - Amazon included .
To take advantage , all you have to @ @ @ @ @ , click through to the Amazon website and shop as normal .
Once you 've @ @ @ @ @ will then be refunded into your Topcashback account which can then be transferred directly into @ @ @ @ @ cashback is n't just exclusive to the 3rd Generation Amazon Echo Dot , of course @ @ @ @ @ be made across all of Amazon 's Prime Day deals including wireless headphones , kindles @ @ @ @ @ more .

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Amazon Prime Day is upon us and a number of irresistible deals are now live.
Among the best offers available are a series of reductions on Amazon's own Alexa voice-controlled tech products.
With an RRP of £49.99, the 3rd Generation Amazon Echo Dot has now been reduced to just £18.99.
But the savings don't stop there for the new Topcashback customers among you.
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birminghammail--2020-10-12--ADVERTORIAL: ‘Our snobby landlords couldn’t stop us from adopting’

Their beautiful little girl is the centre of their world .
Full of energy , with a cute tendency to be a bit of a diva , Ivy has brought happiness and fulfilment to her mums Evelyn and Ellen since she was six months old .
The dual heritage lesbian couple who live in Birmingham knew they wanted a family as soon as they got together - and decided adoption was the best way forward .
They were both honest with each other and themselves - Evelyn felt she would always favour a child she ’ d given birth to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Ellen , who felt the same , added that they were also concerned that if one of them gave birth , the child wouldn ’ t share their mixed British-Jamaican heritages .
So they applied to Birmingham Children ’ s Trust Adoption Agency ( then part of Birmingham City Council ) .
Despite the Trust 's support throughout , other factors complicated their adoption journey .
Their names have been changed in this story to protect their privacy .
To find out more about adoption and to discuss your options please contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When they started their journey back in 2013 , Evelyn and Ellen were renting in Edgbaston and encountered prejudice from their landlords .
Ellen said : “ We quickly discovered that the community we lived in didn ’ t allow children !
“ We were told we couldn ’ t live there and plan to have a child , so adoption was out of the window .
We withdrew our application , but asked Birmingham Children 's Trust to keep us on file .
“ It was disappointing , but it focused our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build up our savings and buy a place of our own .
Of course , you can adopt if you rent your home.
” Evelyn added : “ Yeah , just not the home we were renting because the landlords were snobs !
” Things are different these days - but there are still many misconceptions surrounding adoption .
Earlier this year , a new report revealed that 43 % of adults in the West Midlands have considered adoption or would adopt in the future .
Yet 56 % of adults do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process .
Birmingham Children 's Trust is supporting the new # YouCanAdopt to help dispel these myths .
To find out more about adoption and to discuss your options please contact Birmingham Children 's Trust Adoption Agency here Once Evelyn and Ellen had settled into their new home , they re-started their adoption application with Birmingham Children ’ s Trust .
Evelyn said : “ It progressed quickly !
We went to the information event in June and started our first training session in July .
“ The first training session lasted for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It helped us decide that adoption was right for us , so we carried on to stage two of the adoption process . ''
It usually takes six months to be approved as an adopter .
The process is divided into two parts .
In the second part you are assigned a dedicated social worker to help you through your adoption journey .
The couple had different experiences throughout the adoption process .
You can find out more about the process here .
Ellen said : “ One of the best things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us was that our social worker , Julie , was the same person who had facilitated our initial training course .
“ The Trust try to make sure that you have the same social worker throughout your application process so that you get really comfortable around them .
We ’ re still in touch with Julie now .
She 's amazing.
” Although the adoption process is open and fair , it can be challenging .
Evelyn said : “ I found some of our conversations hard , there were things in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But I didn ’ t feel judged .
You just need to be honest with your social worker and trust that they want you to succeed . ''
After completing stage two , Evelyn and Ellen met with the adoption panel who recommended them for adoption .
“ We were really well prepared to meet the panel , but it was still nerve wracking !
We were approved though and the very next day we were shown a profile of a little boy , '' said Ellen .
The couple knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the right child and had to remain honest about who that child would be .
Evelyn said : “ He was a lovely little boy but we didn ’ t feel like we were the right family for him .
“ Our culture and heritage as a Jamaican-British couple is so important to us and we wanted to make sure that our child would share our mixed heritage as a couple .
“ As a diverse city , Birmingham needs adopters from all backgrounds .
In the end we were matched with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamaican-British heritage .
When we saw her profile we thought it was too good to be true - but thankfully it wasn ’ t. ” Months later , Ivy came to live with Evelyn and Ellen .
Evelyn and Ellen are prepared for any challenges that may lay ahead - they have been told that Ivy may have foetal alcohol syndrome , as her birth mother drank alcohol while she was pregnant .
Evelyn said : “ We can ’ t imagine life without Ivy now , it ’ s weird to think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ She ’ s everything to us .
She ’ s bouncy , full of energy , she ’ s a bit of a diva sometimes !
“ We know that Ivy might have foetal alcohol syndrome and we are prepared to help her through any additional challenges it could cause for her .
“ For now though , everything is going well and we ’ ve never needed post adoption support , but we would always be open to it and we know that Birmingham Children ’ s Trust will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ever needs them .
Their support is nationally recognised .
“ We celebrate the day she came home with us every year - so Ivy has a birthday and an adoption day to celebrate .
“ I wouldn ’ t change the experience we ’ ve had .
Birmingham Children ’ s Trust have been amazing from day one.
” *Please note - Evelyn , Ellen and Ivy 's names have been changed to protect their privacy To find out more about adoption and to discuss your options please contact Birmingham Children @ @ @ @ @

Their beautiful little girl is the centre of their world.
Full of energy, with a cute tendency to be a bit of a diva, Ivy has brought happiness and fulfilment to her mums Evelyn and Ellen since she was six months old.
The dual heritage lesbian couple who live in Birmingham knew they wanted a family as soon as they got together - and decided adoption was the best way forward.
They were both honest with each other and themselves - Evelyn felt she would always favour a child she’d given birth to over a child Ellen had carried.
And Ellen, who felt the same, added that they were also concerned that if one of them gave birth, the child wouldn’t share their mixed British-Jamaican heritages.
So they applied to Birmingham Children’s Trust Adoption Agency (then part of Birmingham City Council).
Despite the Trust's support throughout, other factors complicated their adoption journey. Their names have been changed in this story to protect their privacy.
To find out more about adoption and to discuss your options please contact Birmingham Children's Trust Adoption Agency here
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When they started their journey back in 2013, Evelyn and Ellen were renting in Edgbaston and encountered prejudice from their landlords.
Ellen said: “We quickly discovered that the community we lived in didn’t allow children!
“We were told we couldn’t live there and plan to have a child, so adoption was out of the window. We withdrew our application, but asked Birmingham Children's Trust to keep us on file.
“It was disappointing, but it focused our minds and we worked really hard to build up our savings and buy a place of our own. Of course, you can adopt if you rent your home.”
Evelyn added: “Yeah, just not the home we were renting because the landlords were snobs!”
Things are different these days - but there are still many misconceptions surrounding adoption.
Earlier this year, a new report revealed that 43% of adults in the West Midlands have considered adoption or would adopt in the future.
Yet 56% of adults do not feel they know much about the adoption process.
Birmingham Children's Trust is supporting the new #YouCanAdopt to help dispel these myths.
To find out more about adoption and to discuss your options please contact Birmingham Children's Trust Adoption Agency here
Once Evelyn and Ellen had settled into their new home, they re-started their adoption application with Birmingham Children’s Trust.
Evelyn said: “It progressed quickly! We went to the information event in June and started our first training session in July.
“The first training session lasted for four days and we felt supported throughout. It helped us decide that adoption was right for us, so we carried on to stage two of the adoption process."
It usually takes six months to be approved as an adopter. The process is divided into two parts. In the second part you are assigned a dedicated social worker to help you through your adoption journey.
The couple had different experiences throughout the adoption process.
You can find out more about the process here.
Ellen said: “One of the best things about stage two of the process for us was that our social worker, Julie, was the same person who had facilitated our initial training course.
“The Trust try to make sure that you have the same social worker throughout your application process so that you get really comfortable around them. We’re still in touch with Julie now. She's amazing.”
Although the adoption process is open and fair, it can be challenging.
Evelyn said: “I found some of our conversations hard, there were things in my childhood which were painful to talk about.
“But I didn’t feel judged. You just need to be honest with your social worker and trust that they want you to succeed."
After completing stage two, Evelyn and Ellen met with the adoption panel who recommended them for adoption.
“We were really well prepared to meet the panel, but it was still nerve wracking! We were approved though and the very next day we were shown a profile of a little boy," said Ellen.
The couple knew that they could give a loving home to the right child and had to remain honest about who that child would be.
Evelyn said: “He was a lovely little boy but we didn’t feel like we were the right family for him.
“Our culture and heritage as a Jamaican-British couple is so important to us and we wanted to make sure that our child would share our mixed heritage as a couple.
“As a diverse city, Birmingham needs adopters from all backgrounds. In the end we were matched with a six month old baby girl with Jamaican-British heritage. When we saw her profile we thought it was too good to be true - but thankfully it wasn’t.”
Months later, Ivy came to live with Evelyn and Ellen.
Evelyn and Ellen are prepared for any challenges that may lay ahead - they have been told that Ivy may have foetal alcohol syndrome, as her birth mother drank alcohol while she was pregnant.
Evelyn said: “We can’t imagine life without Ivy now, it’s weird to think that it was ever just us two.
“She’s everything to us. She’s bouncy, full of energy, she’s a bit of a diva sometimes!
“We know that Ivy might have foetal alcohol syndrome and we are prepared to help her through any additional challenges it could cause for her.
“For now though, everything is going well and we’ve never needed post adoption support, but we would always be open to it and we know that Birmingham Children’s Trust will be there for Ivy her whole life if she ever needs them. Their support is nationally recognised.
“We celebrate the day she came home with us every year - so Ivy has a birthday and an adoption day to celebrate.
“I wouldn’t change the experience we’ve had. Birmingham Children’s Trust have been amazing from day one.”
*Please note - Evelyn, Ellen and Ivy's names have been changed to protect their privacy
To find out more about adoption and to discuss your options please contact Birmingham Children's Trust Adoption Agency here


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Binky Felstead announces miscarriage in heartbreaking post

Binky Felstead has revealed that she has had a miscarriage .
The reality TV star , 30 , said that by talking about her experience she hoped to pass on `` warmth , comfort or help '' to those in the same situation .
She said the miscarriage occurred during the 11th week of her pregnancy .
The Made In Chelsea star wrote on Instagram : `` When speaking to a few close friends about our situation , we learned that some of them too have had miscarriages in the past .
`` I asked why they 've never said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt they could n't , or should n't talk about it .
`` Almost like it 's a taboo subject , which is heartbreaking . ''
She said the miscarriage `` came as such a shock to me '' .
`` I had n't realised until then how blessed I was with having such a relatively straightforward pregnancy with India - I 'll admit I was naive enough to assume the next one would be as straightforward , but I had two early scans as I was concerned I was bleeding .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told , ' I 'm afraid there 's no heartbeat ' . ''
She added that she keeps `` reminding myself that there was nothing I could have done , and perhaps this was nature 's way of saying that for whatever reason , this little soul was n't ready for the world '' .
Last month Felstead confirmed she had got engaged to Max Fredrik Darnton .

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Binky Felstead has revealed that she has had a miscarriage.
The reality TV star, 30, said that by talking about her experience she hoped to pass on "warmth, comfort or help" to those in the same situation.
She said the miscarriage occurred during the 11th week of her pregnancy.
The Made In Chelsea star wrote on Instagram: "When speaking to a few close friends about our situation, we learned that some of them too have had miscarriages in the past.
"I asked why they've never said anything, and they just said they felt they couldn't, or shouldn't talk about it.
"Almost like it's a taboo subject, which is heartbreaking."
She said the miscarriage "came as such a shock to me".
"I hadn't realised until then how blessed I was with having such a relatively straightforward pregnancy with India - I'll admit I was naive enough to assume the next one would be as straightforward, but I had two early scans as I was concerned I was bleeding.
"They found a very strong heartbeat.
"However, on the third scan I was told, 'I'm afraid there's no heartbeat'."
She added that she keeps "reminding myself that there was nothing I could have done, and perhaps this was nature's way of saying that for whatever reason, this little soul wasn't ready for the world".
Last month Felstead confirmed she had got engaged to Max Fredrik Darnton.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Covid-19 case at football club

Covid-19 case at football club

Atherstone Town Community FC , based in Sheepy Road , revealed the news on Sunday , October 11 .
Tthe players are currently on a break so are separated at the moment .
The Adders , who play in Midland Football League Division One , last played on Tuesday , October 6 when they beat Cadbury Athletic 6-1 .
A club statement read : “ We feel it appropriate to inform our followers that we have had a positive Covid-19 test within the club .
“ At present the club are monitoring the situation in line with FA Guidelines and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocol required .
“ We are being led by the FA Guidelines and the Midland Football League with the situation at the present time and will continue to do everything possible to keep people safe .
“ We are currently in the middle of an 11 day break in the fixtures list , so as a club we have decided to mitigate exposure by keeping all at risk separate during this break .
“ This will allow us to monitor the situation and minimise the risk over a period of ten days minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we get them , but at present we hope everyone stays safe and well .
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A football club has recorded a positive case of coronavirus.
Atherstone Town Community FC, based in Sheepy Road, revealed the news on Sunday, October 11.
Tthe players are currently on a break so are separated at the moment.
The Adders, who play in Midland Football League Division One, last played on Tuesday, October 6 when they beat Cadbury Athletic 6-1.
A club statement read: “We feel it appropriate to inform our followers that we have had a positive Covid-19 test within the club.
“At present the club are monitoring the situation in line with FA Guidelines and doing all we can to follow the protocol required.
“We are being led by the FA Guidelines and the Midland Football League with the situation at the present time and will continue to do everything possible to keep people safe.
“We are currently in the middle of an 11 day break in the fixtures list, so as a club we have decided to mitigate exposure by keeping all at risk separate during this break.
“This will allow us to monitor the situation and minimise the risk over a period of ten days minimum.
“We will provide updates as we get them, but at present we hope everyone stays safe and well.”


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Scene of serious crash involving bus and four cars

Scene of serious crash involving double decker bus and four cars in Bristol Road , Selly Oak A section of @ @ @ @ @ closed off near to the train station after a serious collision on Monday , October @

Scene of serious crash involving double decker bus and four cars in Bristol Road, Selly Oak
A section of the busy commuter route was closed off near to the train station after a serious collision on Monday, October 12
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birminghammail--2020-10-12--Pupils and staff self-isolating after positive Covid-19 case at school

An 11th school in Tamworth has confirmed a positive case of Covid-19 .
Moorgate Primary Academy said staff and pupils were self-isolating until late October after a positive test in its year 5 bubble .
It follows the Rawlett School , Landau Forte QEMS and Amington , Tamworth Enterprise College , Flax Hill , Birds Bush , Amington Heath , Heathfields and William MacGregor , as well as the nearby Kingsbury School and Polesworth School .
Headteacher Jon Williams said : “ On Monday we were made aware a member of one of our year 5 bubbles had tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We have taken advice and following the national guidance all members of that class ( children and adults ) now need to self-isolate until Sunday , October , 25.
” Thirty mixed year 5 and 6 pupils and four members of staff at Coton Green Primary School have been asked to self-isolate until Thursday , October 22 after a positive case .
On Friday , three schools had positive cases .
Four primary school classes , amounting to 120 pupils as well as nine staff , are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years two , four and six are all at home for two weeks after the case was confirmed .
Approximately 60 students are self-isolating after two positive Covid-19 tests at Kingsbury School in Tamworth Road , Kingsbury , near Tamworth , At Landau Forte Amington all close contacts are now self-isolating along with the individual , a total of 34 people , following a positive test .

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An 11th school in Tamworth has confirmed a positive case of Covid-19.
Moorgate Primary Academy said staff and pupils were self-isolating until late October after a positive test in its year 5 bubble.
It follows the Rawlett School, Landau Forte QEMS and Amington, Tamworth Enterprise College, Flax Hill, Birds Bush, Amington Heath, Heathfields and William MacGregor, as well as the nearby Kingsbury School and Polesworth School.
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Headteacher Jon Williams said: “On Monday we were made aware a member of one of our year 5 bubbles had tested positive for Covid-19 at Moorgate Primary Academy.
“We have taken advice and following the national guidance all members of that class (children and adults) now need to self-isolate until Sunday, October, 25.”
Thirty mixed year 5 and 6 pupils and four members of staff at Coton Green Primary School have been asked to self-isolate until Thursday, October 22 after a positive case.
On Friday, three schools had positive cases.
Four primary school classes, amounting to 120 pupils as well as nine staff, are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 case at William MacGregor.
Reception and years two, four and six are all at home for two weeks after the case was confirmed.
Approximately 60 students are self-isolating after two positive Covid-19 tests at Kingsbury School in Tamworth Road, Kingsbury, near Tamworth,
At Landau Forte Amington all close contacts are now self-isolating along with the individual, a total of 34 people, following a positive test.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Nurse's horror as gunman shoots cat in head with air rifle

A trainee nurse told of her horror after a gunman shot her cat in the head .
Lucy Sandall , from Sutton Park Road in Kidderminster , said she noticed her cat was reluctant go out over the past couple of weeks .
Then she noticed a swelling on her cat ’ s head – and thought it may have been a tumour .
The trainee nurse , who works at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham took her pet to the vet and was told a bullet was lodged in its head .
The 22-year-old hit out at the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : “ Just a polite reminder it ’ s not OK to shoot cats with air rifles .
“ I just want to thank the idiot on Sutton Park Road or Whitehall Road who has decided to do this to my beloved cat and have given me a vet bill I wasn ’ t expecting this month .
“ I hope no-one ever does this to your beloved pet like you have done to mine .
She is recovering well and if anyone knows anything or would like to come forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live : “ A few weeks I noticed my cat running back and she wouldn ’ t go out .
“ I then saw a lump and took her to the vets .
“ Normally she is out all day every day but she was then around me quite a lot and didn ’ t want to go out .
“ She wasn ’ t in any pain and the vet said the lump between her ear at the side of her skull was a bullet .
“ It had been caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kills them .
But it hadn ’ t properly ejected .
It would normally go through .
“ My partner has a gun licence and he said the one used was not that powerful .
“ Where I live in Sutton Park Road backs on to the safari park and there ’ s also an old rifle range reserve there from the First World War .
“ I have a tracker on her and she normally goes in three gardens .
I think she ’ s gone in somebody else ’ s garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rabbit as she has no tail.
” Lucy said it was not knowing who had done it that was distressing her .
She said : “ It ’ s upsetting .
You don ’ t even know who ’ s done it .
“ I ’ d like then to come forward and apologise .
And UI think “ I worry about letting her out .
I keep checking her .
It ’ s upsetting to think who ’ d do that.
” Her cat is called CC , named after the Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her nine lives – and was run over when just a kitten .
“ We rescued her – my mum used to work at the chest clinic - and CC was run over .
We have had her two-and-a-half years .
She ’ s not very lucky at the moment .
”

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A trainee nurse told of her horror after a gunman shot her cat in the head.
Lucy Sandall, from Sutton Park Road in Kidderminster, said she noticed her cat was reluctant go out over the past couple of weeks.
Then she noticed a swelling on her cat’s head – and thought it may have been a tumour.
The trainee nurse, who works at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham took her pet to the vet and was told a bullet was lodged in its head.
The 22-year-old hit out at the person who shot her cat on social media, saying: “Just a polite reminder it’s not OK to shoot cats with air rifles.
“I just want to thank the idiot on Sutton Park Road or Whitehall Road who has decided to do this to my beloved cat and have given me a vet bill I wasn’t expecting this month.
“I hope no-one ever does this to your beloved pet like you have done to mine. She is recovering well and if anyone knows anything or would like to come forward then please message me
Lucy told Worcestershire Live: “A few weeks I noticed my cat running back and she wouldn’t go out.
“I then saw a lump and took her to the vets.
“Normally she is out all day every day but she was then around me quite a lot and didn’t want to go out.
“She wasn’t in any pain and the vet said the lump between her ear at the side of her skull was a bullet.
“It had been caused by an air rifle bullet. Normally it kills them. But it hadn’t properly ejected. It would normally go through.
“My partner has a gun licence and he said the one used was not that powerful.
“Where I live in Sutton Park Road backs on to the safari park and there’s also an old rifle range reserve there from the First World War.
“I have a tracker on her and she normally goes in three gardens. I think she’s gone in somebody else’s garden. She does also looks like a rabbit as she has no tail.”
Lucy said it was not knowing who had done it that was distressing her.
She said: “It’s upsetting. You don’t even know who’s done it.
“I’d like then to come forward and apologise. And UI think
“I worry about letting her out. I keep checking her. It’s upsetting to think who’d do that.”
Her cat is called CC, named after the Birmingham Chest Clinic where she lost another of her nine lives – and was run over when just a kitten.
“We rescued her – my mum used to work at the chest clinic - and CC was run over. We have had her two-and-a-half years. She’s not very lucky at the moment.”


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Cyclist suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being pushed from bike

A pensioner suffered ‘ serious injuries ’ after he was pushed off his bike near a Worcestershire beauty spot .
It happened near Beckford , on a country road between the villages of Ashton Under Hill and Beckford , close to Bredon Hill National Nature Reserve at around 3.25pm on Wednesday , October 7 .
The man , in his 70s , was pushed from his bike on Ashton Road , on the edge of the Cotswold Hills in the Vale of Evesham , by people in a blue Ford Focus car and went to hospital with serious injuries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnesses to come forward .
A spokesperson for the force said : “ We are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was pushed form his bike near Beckford .
“ At around 3.25pm on Wednesday , October 7 , between Ashton Under Hill and Beckford a man in his seventies was pushed from his bike on Ashton Road by the occupants of a blue Ford Focus car .
“ He suffered serious injuries to his leg and shoulder and is currently still in hospital in a stable condition .
“ Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 692i of 7 October or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55511 .
“ Alternatively information can be passed through the online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the section Tell Us About www.westmercia.police.uk ”

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A pensioner suffered ‘serious injuries’ after he was pushed off his bike near a Worcestershire beauty spot.
It happened near Beckford, on a country road between the villages of Ashton Under Hill and Beckford, close to Bredon Hill National Nature Reserve at around 3.25pm on Wednesday, October 7.
The man, in his 70s, was pushed from his bike on Ashton Road, on the edge of the Cotswold Hills in the Vale of Evesham, by people in a blue Ford Focus car and went to hospital with serious injuries.
West Mercia Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was pushed form his bike near Beckford.
“At around 3.25pm on Wednesday, October 7, between Ashton Under Hill and Beckford a man in his seventies was pushed from his bike on Ashton Road by the occupants of a blue Ford Focus car.
“He suffered serious injuries to his leg and shoulder and is currently still in hospital in a stable condition.
“Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident 692i of 7 October or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55511.
“Alternatively information can be passed through the online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the section Tell Us About www.westmercia.police.uk ”


birminghammail--2020-10-12--PM admits local lockdowns could still be in place over Christmas

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted it may not be possible to have a normal Christmas , after announced a new `` three-tier '' local lockdown system .
Speaking at a press conference in 10 Downing Street , he said the Government would `` do our absolute best '' to allow people to celebrate Christmas .
But he warned that would `` depend I 'm afraid on our success in getting this virus down '' .
Mr Johnson was answering a question from a member of the public , hours after he spoke in Parliament to set out a three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England .
Many parts of the country - including Birmingham , Sandwell , Walsall , Wolverhampton and Solihull - have rules banning people from different households meeting in homes .
This includes close relatives , if they live in different properties , and would make it impossible for some families to have a traditional Christmas lunch with grandparents , aunts , uncles or cousins invited .
And there is also a ban on meeting them in pubs or restaurants .
A questioner named as Charlotte from Chestefield asked if the restrictions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said : `` All I can say Charlotte , and to millions who are wondering the same question , is we 'll do our absolute best to try to make sure that we get life back to as close as normal as possible by Christmas , but that is going to depend I 'm afraid on our success in getting this virus down , and our ability as a country to follow through on the package of measures .
`` And I 've said it before and I 've said it again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those local areas I 've talked about we 're not only going to have to intensify the measures but we 're going to have to enforce generally the social distancing , the rules , the guidance , hands , face , space , get a test if you have symptoms , self-isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace , all that basic stuff is essential if we are going to come out of this and allow people to have anything like a normal Christmas . ''
Mr Johnsons explained why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case are four times higher than they were just over four years ago .
He said : “ These figures are flashing at us like dashboard warnings in a passenger jet and we must act now . ''
“ We are today simplifying , standardising and in some places toughening local rules in England by introducing three levels of Covid alert , ” said the Prime Minister .
And he insisted “ no one affected by this will be left to fend for themselves ” , with the Government having previously announced new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all me wants to impose these kinds of restrictions , erosions of our personal liberty , but I ’ m convinced as I ’ ve ever been that the British people have the resolve to beat this virus and that together we will do just that , ” Mr Johnson said .
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty presented statistics showing that infection rates are rising among the elderly , which means that there are likely to be far more deaths .
They were taking part in a Downing Street press conference , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new three-tier local lockdown system .
Prof Whitty said the number of people entering hospital with Covid-19 was rising .
Initially , the second wave of coronavirus had been limited largely to younger people , who are less likely to die or suffer serious health effects from the virus - although it 's still possible .
But experts have warned that if the virus spreads among young people then it will inevitably reach older people too .
MPs are set to hold a debate and vote on Boris Johnson 's new lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Every part of the country has been put into one of three tiers - medium , high , and very high .
Birmingham and some other parts of the West Midlands are classed as a `` high '' alert level area .
It means the rules in force here are : • People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting , whether at home or in a public place • People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside , including in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible .
If they need to travel , they should walk or cycle where possible , or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
And the areas in this `` high '' category include :

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted it may not be possible to have a normal Christmas, after announced a new "three-tier" local lockdown system.
Speaking at a press conference in 10 Downing Street, he said the Government would "do our absolute best" to allow people to celebrate Christmas.
But he warned that would "depend I'm afraid on our success in getting this virus down".
Mr Johnson was answering a question from a member of the public, hours after he spoke in Parliament to set out a three tiered system of local Covid-19 lockdown levels in England.
Many parts of the country - including Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Solihull - have rules banning people from different households meeting in homes. This includes close relatives, if they live in different properties, and would make it impossible for some families to have a traditional Christmas lunch with grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins invited.
And there is also a ban on meeting them in pubs or restaurants.
A questioner named as Charlotte from Chestefield asked if the restrictions will be in force over Christmas. Mr Johnson said: "All I can say Charlotte, and to millions who are wondering the same question, is we'll do our absolute best to try to make sure that we get life back to as close as normal as possible by Christmas, but that is going to depend I'm afraid on our success in getting this virus down, and our ability as a country to follow through on the package of measures.
"And I've said it before and I've said it again, but it will mean than in those local areas I've talked about we're not only going to have to intensify the measures but we're going to have to enforce generally the social distancing, the rules, the guidance, hands, face, space, get a test if you have symptoms, self-isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace, all that basic stuff is essential if we are going to come out of this and allow people to have anything like a normal Christmas."
Mr Johnsons explained why new coronavirus rules are needed - saying case are four times higher than they were just over four years ago.
He said: “These figures are flashing at us like dashboard warnings in a passenger jet and we must act now."
“We are today simplifying, standardising and in some places toughening local rules in England by introducing three levels of Covid alert,” said the Prime Minister.
And he insisted “no one affected by this will be left to fend for themselves”, with the Government having previously announced new financial assistance.
“No one least of all me wants to impose these kinds of restrictions, erosions of our personal liberty, but I’m convinced as I’ve ever been that the British people have the resolve to beat this virus and that together we will do just that,” Mr Johnson said.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty presented statistics showing that infection rates are rising among the elderly, which means that there are likely to be far more deaths.
They were taking part in a Downing Street press conference, following the Prime Minister's announcement of a new three-tier local lockdown system.
Prof Whitty said the number of people entering hospital with Covid-19 was rising. Initially, the second wave of coronavirus had been limited largely to younger people, who are less likely to die or suffer serious health effects from the virus - although it's still possible. But experts have warned that if the virus spreads among young people then it will inevitably reach older people too.
MPs are set to hold a debate and vote on Boris Johnson's new lockdown plans tomorrow, Tuesday October 13.
Every part of the country has been put into one of three tiers - medium, high, and very high.
Birmingham and some other parts of the West Midlands are classed as a "high" alert level area.
It means the rules in force here are:
People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other space.
People should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible. If they need to travel, they should walk or cycle where possible, or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport.
And the areas in this "high" category include:
● Birmingham
● Sandwell
● Solihull
● Wolverhampton
● Walsall


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Former West Brom defender completes transfer and returns to Premier League

Former West Brom centre half Craig Dawson , who has spent the last season at Watford , has completed a loan move to Albion ’ s Premier League rivals West Ham United .
Dawson , who made more than 150 Premier League appearances for Albion in seven top flight seasons , was relegated with the Baggies in 2018 and suffered the same fate last season with the Hornets .
The Irons have moved to bring him in on a season-long loan deal from Vicarage Road , where he ’ ll hook up with former Albion boss Alan Irvine .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and really looking forward to being back in the Premier League and working with the manager and group of lads , ” he said .
“ I ’ m really excited and looking ahead to the game at the weekend .
“ I can ’ t wait to get started and share my experience .
We ’ ve got a lot of experienced lads here anyway and to be joining this group of players is an exciting prospect , so I can ’ t wait.
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“ It ’ s no secret that we have been trying to add more quality to the squad in defensive positions , not only for the longer-term but also to ensure we are well protected right now , and the opportunity bring in Craig on loan was an addition that will make the group stronger through this period.
” Dawson will come up against Albion at the London Stadium in January , before making his expected return to The Hawthorns in a claret and blue top next May .

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Former West Brom centre half Craig Dawson, who has spent the last season at Watford, has completed a loan move to Albion’s Premier League rivals West Ham United.
Dawson, who made more than 150 Premier League appearances for Albion in seven top flight seasons, was relegated with the Baggies in 2018 and suffered the same fate last season with the Hornets.
The Irons have moved to bring him in on a season-long loan deal from Vicarage Road, where he’ll hook up with former Albion boss Alan Irvine.
“I’m delighted to be here and really looking forward to being back in the Premier League and working with the manager and group of lads,” he said. “I’m really excited and looking ahead to the game at the weekend.
“I can’t wait to get started and share my experience. We’ve got a lot of experienced lads here anyway and to be joining this group of players is an exciting prospect, so I can’t wait.”
Manager David Moyes was equally pleased to have acquired Dawson’s signature.
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He added: “He is a fantastic professional with proven quality and experience in the Premier League.
“It’s no secret that we have been trying to add more quality to the squad in defensive positions, not only for the longer-term but also to ensure we are well protected right now, and the opportunity bring in Craig on loan was an addition that will make the group stronger through this period.”
Dawson will come up against Albion at the London Stadium in January, before making his expected return to The Hawthorns in a claret and blue top next May.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--School closes to most pupils for two weeks after covid case rise

A school has closed to most pupils for a fortnight in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus .
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst took the decision after positive test results over the weekend , while other staff with symptoms were still waiting to discover if they had the infection .
The children of key workers will still be able to attend the school in Cooks Lane .
The school will fully reopen on November 2 , meaning students will miss the two weeks leading up to the half-term holiday .
A letter read : `` Thank you for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know , we have been in discussion with Public Health England , the local authority and the Department for Education to agree the best course of action .
`` I can now confirm we have jointly taken the decision to partially close the school for two weeks from today , Monday , October 12 .
`` We will therefore fully reopen the school to all students on Monday , November 2 , after half term , providing they are asymptomatic and are not still within an isolation period .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , you keep your child at home if they have any symptoms of Covid-19 , or they are self-isolating due to other members of the household having symptoms/is being tested or if your child is awaiting the result of a Covid-19 test . ''
The letter continued : `` The school remains open to students living with key workers and to those who are vulnerable .
`` Today , we have been able to immediately switch to remote learning and live lessons for students who are at home , and this has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , of course , to reduce any negative impact on their learning as much as feasibly possible .
`` Whilst students are at home , we will be regularly checking in on their welfare and as part of this .
If you are eligible for free school meals , please contact us for a food package to be arranged . ''
It comes after much of the West Midlands , including Birmingham , Solihull , Sandwell , Wolverhampton and Walsall were placed in the 'high ' coronavirus tier in the new system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Additional restrictions , such as a non-essential travel ban in the affected areas , will be enforced from Wednesday .

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A school has closed to most pupils for a fortnight in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst took the decision after positive test results over the weekend, while other staff with symptoms were still waiting to discover if they had the infection.
The children of key workers will still be able to attend the school in Cooks Lane.
The school will fully reopen on November 2, meaning students will miss the two weeks leading up to the half-term holiday.
Executive Principal, Darren Turner, issued the update.
A letter read: "Thank you for your patience and support today.
"As you know, we have been in discussion with Public Health England, the local authority and the Department for Education to agree the best course of action.
"I can now confirm we have jointly taken the decision to partially close the school for two weeks from today, Monday, October 12.
"We will therefore fully reopen the school to all students on Monday, November 2, after half term, providing they are asymptomatic and are not still within an isolation period.
"It is crucial that, when we return to school, you keep your child at home if they have any symptoms of Covid-19, or they are self-isolating due to other members of the household having symptoms/is being tested or if your child is awaiting the result of a Covid-19 test."
The letter continued: "The school remains open to students living with key workers and to those who are vulnerable.
"Today, we have been able to immediately switch to remote learning and live lessons for students who are at home, and this has been working well.
"Our aim is, of course, to reduce any negative impact on their learning as much as feasibly possible.
"Whilst students are at home, we will be regularly checking in on their welfare and as part of this. If you are eligible for free school meals, please contact us for a food package to be arranged."
It comes after much of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Walsall were placed in the 'high' coronavirus tier in the new system announced by the Prime Minister on Monday.
Additional restrictions, such as a non-essential travel ban in the affected areas, will be enforced from Wednesday.


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Villa and Benrahma: £25m fee, rival interest & what's been said

Brentford star Said Benrahma continues to be linked with Aston Villa - right up to the second summer transfer deadline which arrives this Friday evening .
The Algerian has been widely expected to leave the Bees for most of the window after they missed out on promotion to the Premier League themselves in July , having reached the Championship play-off final .
Crystal Palace and West Ham United are the other sides in the top flight who have been credited with an interest in the playmaker this close season .
Here ’ s the latest and what has been said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benrahma ... West Ham United ’ s move for Said Benrahma could be set to collapse ahead of the transfer deadline as they prioritise a move for Bournemouth attacker Josh King .
The Irons had reportedly agreed a £17m deal , rising to £25m , for the player .
Algerian Benrahma has been desperate to complete a move to the Premier League after Brentford missed out on promotion to the top flight themselves in the Championship play-off final last season .
The Mirror now reports that Benrahma ’ s move to the Hammers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re eager to add Cherries forward King to their ranks .
Norwegian international King is a player who has scored just shy of 50 Premier League goals in the last five years .
Benrahma has already informed Brentford of his desire to test himself in England ’ s top tier and has met with the club hierarchy to discuss a potential departure .
Brentford head coach Frank admitted at the beginning of October that he couldn ’ t guarantee whether or not Benrahma would still be at the club , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wisely if they did part with him - and that he would command a huge fee .
“ Am I confident he will stay ?
I ’ m confident that I would love him to stay , and I would love to have him .
But I don ’ t know .
Honestly , ” Frank said after the 3-0 victory over Fulham .
“ If the price is right we are open to selling , but if not we will be happy for him to stay .
Either we are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to keep one of the best players in the Championship .
Has he added a few million to his price ?
100 per cent !
“ I hope that one of the best offensive players in the division stays with us , but if not then I wish him all the best.
” Villa boss Smith says that Benrahma is a player who possesses ‘ everything ’ .
Smith , of course , was in charge of Brentford when Benrahma made the move to Griffin Park two years ago , and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also a pundit at Wembley the day Fulham toppled the Bees in the play-off final .
He was quizzed about the Algerian .
“ We were fortunate enough to see young Benrahma in the French second division on-loan from Nice , ” Smith told Sky Sports .
I really liked what I saw - he ’ s got everything .
It takes a while sometimes for people to adapt to a new country , but I was confident he ’ d make an impact.
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Our man at Villa admits that he is sceptical of the idea that Benrahma will be wearing this particular shade of claret and blue by next week .
With Bertrand Traore already recruited and Trezeguet also a prominent figure currently , it ’ s hard to justify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staying with possible incomings momentarily , Ismaila Sarr and Said Benrahma remain the most searched-for names amongst Villa supporters , ” Villa writer Ash wrote recently .
“ The Championship pair remain highly unlikely with Villa obviously signing Traore for a fee that could rise to £19 million .
“ The 25-year-old is yet to start in the Premier League for Smith who also admitted he sees Traore possibly filling in as a No.9 at some point .
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Brentford star Said Benrahma continues to be linked with Aston Villa - right up to the second summer transfer deadline which arrives this Friday evening.
The Algerian has been widely expected to leave the Bees for most of the window after they missed out on promotion to the Premier League themselves in July, having reached the Championship play-off final.
Crystal Palace and West Ham United are the other sides in the top flight who have been credited with an interest in the playmaker this close season.
Here’s the latest and what has been said about Villa’s reported interest in Benrahma...
Irons interest
West Ham United’s move for Said Benrahma could be set to collapse ahead of the transfer deadline as they prioritise a move for Bournemouth attacker Josh King.
The Irons had reportedly agreed a £17m deal, rising to £25m, for the player.
Algerian Benrahma has been desperate to complete a move to the Premier League after Brentford missed out on promotion to the top flight themselves in the Championship play-off final last season.
The Mirror now reports that Benrahma’s move to the Hammers could be now off, because they’re eager to add Cherries forward King to their ranks. Norwegian international King is a player who has scored just shy of 50 Premier League goals in the last five years.
Benrahma has already informed Brentford of his desire to test himself in England’s top tier and has met with the club hierarchy to discuss a potential departure.
What Thomas Frank said
Brentford head coach Frank admitted at the beginning of October that he couldn’t guarantee whether or not Benrahma would still be at the club, but he was sure that the Bees would reinvest wisely if they did part with him - and that he would command a huge fee.
“Am I confident he will stay? I’m confident that I would love him to stay, and I would love to have him. But I don’t know. Honestly,” Frank said after the 3-0 victory over Fulham.
“If the price is right we are open to selling, but if not we will be happy for him to stay. Either we are going to get a top price or we are going to keep one of the best players in the Championship. Has he added a few million to his price? 100 per cent!
“I hope that one of the best offensive players in the division stays with us, but if not then I wish him all the best.”
What Dean Smith said
Villa boss Smith says that Benrahma is a player who possesses ‘everything’.
Smith, of course, was in charge of Brentford when Benrahma made the move to Griffin Park two years ago, and has seen his abilities first hand.
He was also a pundit at Wembley the day Fulham toppled the Bees in the play-off final. He was quizzed about the Algerian.
“We were fortunate enough to see young Benrahma in the French second division on-loan from Nice,” Smith told Sky Sports. I really liked what I saw - he’s got everything. It takes a while sometimes for people to adapt to a new country, but I was confident he’d make an impact.”
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Ashley Preece’s verdict
Our man at Villa admits that he is sceptical of the idea that Benrahma will be wearing this particular shade of claret and blue by next week.
With Bertrand Traore already recruited and Trezeguet also a prominent figure currently, it’s hard to justify spending such a significant sum.
“Staying with possible incomings momentarily, Ismaila Sarr and Said Benrahma remain the most searched-for names amongst Villa supporters,” Villa writer Ash wrote recently. “The Championship pair remain highly unlikely with Villa obviously signing Traore for a fee that could rise to £19 million.
“The 25-year-old is yet to start in the Premier League for Smith who also admitted he sees Traore possibly filling in as a No.9 at some point.”


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Confusion, anger and despair as pubs, restaurants, cafes hear new lockdown rules

`` It feels hopeless ...
There will be a lot of businesses that will be gone by Christmas . ''
The shattering impact of today 's new restrictions on the already fragile hospitality sector in Birmingham was summed up by restaurateur Nitin Solanki , from Aluna bar and restaurant and Siamais Thai restaurant in the city centre .
No business can survive the new rules , he said .
Nitin spoke out after Boris Johnson confirmed that Birmingham , along with Sandwell , Solihull , Wolverhampton and Walsall , would be subject to extra restrictions after being classed as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three tier system .
Households have been told they can not meet up in hospitality settings from Wednesday .
It means only people living together can dine , eat or visit settings together .
Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam , who runs premiere restaurants Opheem and Pulperia , said it was a huge blow to the industry .
The chef said the new restrictions were a massive blow after many restaurants reopened , with strictly enforced distancing and hygiene rules .
He said he was seeking clarity but added : `` I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same as a Wetherspoon or a pub on a Saturday night .
`` Our industry is slowly being killed off .
It is being targeted but the figures I have seen show hospitality is responsible for less than four per cent of Covid cases .
`` Restaurants like ours are being battered for no reason .
`` Venues have been lumped together .
`` I have seen certain venues flout the rules - those that rely on being packed , '' he said - but that is not what his restaurants offer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scapegoat . ''
Nitin said : `` This is going to have a massive detrimental effect on hospitality .
`` Also we can ’ t benefit from the job reduction scheme unless we are fully closed .
It ’ s just terrible .
`` We were down 50 per cent on cashflow in July and with the 10pm curfew we lost an extra 30 per cent - and now if we are compliant with the latest restrictions we will lose even more .
`` The way our venues are set up , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s very group friendly .
So now realistically , if people are only in twos or fours - we lose an extra 40 per cent in turnover .
He added : `` I was worried about the furlough scheme ending but now with these new restrictions the situation to me feels hopeless .
`` It is so upsetting personally - my company has been trading for five years . ''
Nitin , originally from Manchester , has three venues in total - two in city centre and one in Bristol .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening in Manchester and knew it was just a matter of time we would have the same restrictions forced upon us .
`` There will be a lot of businesses that will be gone by Christmas .
Things are now going to get much worse .
`` Independents don ’ t have the cash flow to stay alive . ''
It 's a view shared by Laura McEwan , 35 , who runs award winning foodie blog , Bite Your Brum , promoting Birmingham 's independent food outlets .
She said the announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The way people have been teased about this coming for days , and then to hear the scant detail this afternoon , is shocking .
`` These are people 's livelihoods , and they are being shafted .
`` The rules are unclear , owners do n't know what they are expected to do , and they have no idea how this will affect them .
`` This weekend will be carnage - all the bookings , gatherings , birthdays , engagements , anything really that people were planning has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only place that looks like it will be possible to meet others will be outdoors .
But it 's October , so that is going to be a challenge . ''
She said the industry has been doing everything possible to survive through this desperate year , bringing in measures to protect staff and customers at huge extra cost in many cases .
Intimate venues that appealed to couples , and venues with large outdoor spaces , could potentially survive the impact - but otherwise it was a grim day for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Craft in the city centre , said he was uncertain what the rules could mean for his business , adding : `` The devil is in the detail and there is none yet . ''
He added : `` Boris has lost the public - they do n't understand and they do n't believe him . ''
Hospitality owners would now face a difficult challenge in identifying people and enforcing the rules , he said .
`` I do n't see how it is viable for hospitality to enforce and regulate whether a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households .
I 'm not there to do Boris 's work .
I 'm there to provide an enjoyable food and drink experience . ''
Cllr Ian Ward , Birmingham city council leader said today the restrictions was a disappointment .
`` Our hospitality sector has spent a lot of time and money to put safety measures in place and the data in Birmingham just does n't support the need for further restrictions .
`` The negative impact of the new restrictions on the sector and the lives of the people who work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The sector supports more than 135,000 jobs across the West Midlands and it 's essential that further financial support is made available to those businesses affected .
I am now seeking assurances that funding will be provided . ''
Are you affected by the new restrictions ?
Get in touch , we want to hear your stories .
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"It feels hopeless...There will be a lot of businesses that will be gone by Christmas."
The shattering impact of today's new restrictions on the already fragile hospitality sector in Birmingham was summed up by restaurateur Nitin Solanki, from Aluna bar and restaurant and Siamais Thai restaurant in the city centre.
No business can survive the new rules, he said.
Nitin spoke out after Boris Johnson confirmed that Birmingham, along with Sandwell, Solihull, Wolverhampton and Walsall, would be subject to extra restrictions after being classed as "high risk" areas under a new three tier system.
Households have been told they cannot meet up in hospitality settings from Wednesday.
It means only people living together can dine, eat or visit settings together.
Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam, who runs premiere restaurants Opheem and Pulperia, said it was a huge blow to the industry.
The chef said the new restrictions were a massive blow after many restaurants reopened, with strictly enforced distancing and hygiene rules.
He said he was seeking clarity but added: "I don’t believe we should be treated the same as a Wetherspoon or a pub on a Saturday night.
"Our industry is slowly being killed off. It is being targeted but the figures I have seen show hospitality is responsible for less than four per cent of Covid cases.
"Restaurants like ours are being battered for no reason.
"Venues have been lumped together.
"I have seen certain venues flout the rules - those that rely on being packed," he said - but that is not what his restaurants offer.
"Hospitality is being used as a scapegoat."
No business could survive - Nitin Solanki
Nitin said: "This is going to have a massive detrimental effect on hospitality.
"Also we can’t benefit from the job reduction scheme unless we are fully closed. It’s just terrible.
"We were down 50 per cent on cashflow in July and with the 10pm curfew we lost an extra 30 per cent - and now if we are compliant with the latest restrictions we will lose even more.
"The way our venues are set up, we have lots of larger tables - it’s very group friendly. So now realistically, if people are only in twos or fours - we lose an extra 40 per cent in turnover.
"No business could survive."
He added: "I was worried about the furlough scheme ending but now with these new restrictions the situation to me feels hopeless.
"It is so upsetting personally - my company has been trading for five years."
Nitin, originally from Manchester, has three venues in total - two in city centre and one in Bristol.
He continued: "I saw what was happening in Manchester and knew it was just a matter of time we would have the same restrictions forced upon us.
"There will be a lot of businesses that will be gone by Christmas. Things are now going to get much worse.
"Independents don’t have the cash flow to stay alive."
It's a view shared by Laura McEwan, 35, who runs award winning foodie blog , Bite Your Brum, promoting Birmingham's independent food outlets.
She said the announcement was devastating, particularly for smaller businesses. "The way people have been teased about this coming for days, and then to hear the scant detail this afternoon, is shocking.
"These are people's livelihoods, and they are being shafted.
"The rules are unclear, owners don't know what they are expected to do, and they have no idea how this will affect them.
"This weekend will be carnage - all the bookings, gatherings, birthdays, engagements, anything really that people were planning has now been thrown into the air.
"The only place that looks like it will be possible to meet others will be outdoors. But it's October, so that is going to be a challenge."
She said the industry has been doing everything possible to survive through this desperate year, bringing in measures to protect staff and customers at huge extra cost in many cases.
Intimate venues that appealed to couples, and venues with large outdoor spaces, could potentially survive the impact - but otherwise it was a grim day for the sector.
Sam Morgan, who runs Craft in the city centre, said he was uncertain what the rules could mean for his business, adding: "The devil is in the detail and there is none yet."
He added: "Boris has lost the public - they don't understand and they don't believe him."
Hospitality owners would now face a difficult challenge in identifying people and enforcing the rules, he said.
"I don't see how it is viable for hospitality to enforce and regulate whether a table is from one household or multiple households. I'm not there to do Boris's work. I'm there to provide an enjoyable food and drink experience."
Cllr Ian Ward, Birmingham city council leader said today the restrictions was a disappointment.
"Our hospitality sector has spent a lot of time and money to put safety measures in place and the data in Birmingham just doesn't support the need for further restrictions.
"The negative impact of the new restrictions on the sector and the lives of the people who work in it can't be overstated.
"The sector supports more than 135,000 jobs across the West Midlands and it's essential that further financial support is made available to those businesses affected. I am now seeking assurances that funding will be provided."
Are you affected by the new restrictions? Get in touch, we want to hear your stories. Email newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-10-12--Police release 'very blurry' picture appeal after knifepoint mugging

A man was attacked by two knife-wielding muggers in a late-night street attack .
The victim was targeted on Sams Lane in West Bromwich by two armed robbers .
His watch was ripped from his wrist before a blade was pulled on him .
The attackers also stamped on his mobile phone before fleeing the scene just before 1am on September 4 .
Police released a `` very blurry '' picture captured on CCTV of two people they want to speak to in connection with the attack .
Taking to social media to launch an appeal , West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea who these two men are ?
`` We appreciate this CCTV image is very blurry , but we want to speak to the two men about a street robbery on Sams Lane , West Bromwich just before 1am on Friday , September 4 .
`` A man was approached on the road and had his watch stolen off his wrist and his phone stamped on .
He was also threatened with a knife .
`` Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime number 20SW/211663E/20 . ''

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A man was attacked by two knife-wielding muggers in a late-night street attack.
The victim was targeted on Sams Lane in West Bromwich by two armed robbers.
His watch was ripped from his wrist before a blade was pulled on him.
The attackers also stamped on his mobile phone before fleeing the scene just before 1am on September 4.
Police released a "very blurry" picture captured on CCTV of two people they want to speak to in connection with the attack.
Taking to social media to launch an appeal, West Midlands Police said: "Do you have any idea who these two men are?
"We appreciate this CCTV image is very blurry, but we want to speak to the two men about a street robbery on Sams Lane, West Bromwich just before 1am on Friday, September 4.
"A man was approached on the road and had his watch stolen off his wrist and his phone stamped on. He was also threatened with a knife.
"Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20SW/211663E/20."


birminghammail--2020-10-12--What the tier system means for Worcestershire

The Government ’ s new three-tier coronavirus lockdown system has been announced in Parliament by the Prime Minister , Boris Johnson .
After existing rules have been deemed to be too complex in England , every village , town , city and region will be placed into one of three tier levels .
The levels have been named medium , high or very high risk , with Tier 1 at the lowest end of the scale and Tier 3 at the top .
The three-tier system comes into force on Wednesday ( October 14 ) and it will be reviewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cities could move up and down .
What happens in each local area will be decided by local leaders , Public Health England and the Joint Biosecurity Centre , who will look at coronavirus growth rates and the number of people in hospital , as well as local infection rates .
A new postcode checker will also be published by the Government , allowing people to check local restrictions where they live .
Anybody living in a part of the country labelled ‘ medium ’ risk in Tier 1 will not face further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the existing national rules , that came into force on September 25 , will remain in place .
This includes obeying the Rule of Six , pubs and restaurants having to close by 10pm , and following advice to work from home where possible .
Those places selling takeaways can remain open after 10pm , so long as food is delivered or picked up via click-and-collect or a drive-thru .
Schools , universities and places of worship will remain open , while weddings and funerals can continue with the current limits of 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Six also applies to indoor sport and exercise classes .
People living in those areas will also be required to continue wearing masks and social distancing .
If areas are moved into Tier 2 or Tier 3 , then more severe restrictions could be imposed .
Tier 2 bans any households mixing indoors , while Tier 3 lockdown rules include pubs having to close unless they can operate as a restaurant .

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The Government’s new three-tier coronavirus lockdown system has been announced in Parliament by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
After existing rules have been deemed to be too complex in England, every village, town, city and region will be placed into one of three tier levels.
The levels have been named medium, high or very high risk, with Tier 1 at the lowest end of the scale and Tier 3 at the top.
Worcestershire falls within Tier 1.
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The three-tier system comes into force on Wednesday (October 14) and it will be reviewed every four weeks, when towns and cities could move up and down.
What happens in each local area will be decided by local leaders, Public Health England and the Joint Biosecurity Centre, who will look at coronavirus growth rates and the number of people in hospital, as well as local infection rates.
A new postcode checker will also be published by the Government, allowing people to check local restrictions where they live.
Tier 1 lockdown rules
Anybody living in a part of the country labelled ‘medium’ risk in Tier 1 will not face further restrictions at this stage.
That means the existing national rules, that came into force on September 25, will remain in place.
This includes obeying the Rule of Six, pubs and restaurants having to close by 10pm, and following advice to work from home where possible.
Those places selling takeaways can remain open after 10pm, so long as food is delivered or picked up via click-and-collect or a drive-thru.
Schools, universities and places of worship will remain open, while weddings and funerals can continue with the current limits of 15 and 30 people respectively.
The Rule of Six also applies to indoor sport and exercise classes.
People living in those areas will also be required to continue wearing masks and social distancing.
If areas are moved into Tier 2 or Tier 3, then more severe restrictions could be imposed.
Tier 2 bans any households mixing indoors, while Tier 3 lockdown rules include pubs having to close unless they can operate as a restaurant.