birminghammail--2020-05-02--Tributes to Birmingham Children's Hospital boss after coronavirus death

A devoted father who helped oversee the running of Birmingham Women ’ s and Children ’ s hospitals has died of coronavirus .
Mark Piggott was responsible for leading capital projects and programmes for the NHS Foundation Trust and was also a member of the senior team responsible for all facilities and estates services at the hospitals .
Heartbroken colleagues revealed the father-of-two sons lost his battle against Covid-19 at Sandwell Hospital .
His heartbroken wife Julie said : “ Mark was a great family man , a loving husband and fantastic dad to our sons Daniel and Alex .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ say good-bye to him .
“ We would like to pay tribute to the staff at Sandwell General Hospital , who have cared for Mark and supported us as a family with compassion and kindness over the past few weeks.
” Sarah-Jane Marsh , NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive , said : “ Whilst we did not get to work with Mark for very long , his impact across the organisation was immense , and we already considered him an important part of our BWC family .
“ As our hearts break a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife and family and hold in our thoughts everything that Mark stood for , in particular the role that a therapeutic environment can play in the outcomes of women , children , young people and families .
“ Mark thank-you for everything you did in your short time with us , and we promise to stay true to your values , and fight even harder for the new facilities we dreamed of together .
“ May you rest in peace and may God bless you and your loved ones always.
” Graham Seager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Environment , said : “ Mark had only been with us for a short time but had already made a massive impact .
`` His passion and pride for developing buildings that truly enhance the experience of patients , visitors and staff was remarkable .
“ Mark will leave a big hole , not only for his friends and colleagues at the Trust and in Vital Services , but also in the wider NHS estates family across Birmingham , where he has been well-respected for many years .
“ Mark was an all-round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask for a better colleague , and he will be missed by us all .
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A devoted father who helped oversee the running of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s hospitals has died of coronavirus.
Mark Piggott was responsible for leading capital projects and programmes for the NHS Foundation Trust and was also a member of the senior team responsible for all facilities and estates services at the hospitals.
Heartbroken colleagues revealed the father-of-two sons lost his battle against Covid-19 at Sandwell Hospital.
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His heartbroken wife Julie said: “Mark was a great family man, a loving husband and fantastic dad to our sons Daniel and Alex. We’re devastated to have to say good-bye to him.
“We would like to pay tribute to the staff at Sandwell General Hospital, who have cared for Mark and supported us as a family with compassion and kindness over the past few weeks.”
Sarah-Jane Marsh, NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive, said: “Whilst we did not get to work with Mark for very long, his impact across the organisation was immense, and we already considered him an important part of our BWC family.
“As our hearts break a little more, we think of his wife and family and hold in our thoughts everything that Mark stood for, in particular the role that a therapeutic environment can play in the outcomes of women, children, young people and families.
“Mark thank-you for everything you did in your short time with us, and we promise to stay true to your values, and fight even harder for the new facilities we dreamed of together.
“May you rest in peace and may God bless you and your loved ones always.”
Graham Seager, Director of Estates and the Built Environment, said: “Mark had only been with us for a short time but had already made a massive impact.
"His passion and pride for developing buildings that truly enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff was remarkable.
“Mark will leave a big hole, not only for his friends and colleagues at the Trust and in Vital Services, but also in the wider NHS estates family across Birmingham, where he has been well-respected for many years.
“Mark was an all-round great guy, you couldn’t ask for a better colleague, and he will be missed by us all.”


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Xavi Calm lifts the lid on his Birmingham City departure

Xavi Calm admits he leaves Birmingham City with a heavy heart after calling time on his short stay with the club .
The Spaniard is moving on after eight months working with the first team at St Andrew ’ s , having effectively been forced to choose between his football career and caring for his family .
Speaking to BirminghamLive the 38-year-old has revealed how he has reached the difficult conclusion to return to Catalonia and has thanked the club ’ s supporters for the backing they have shown him and the team .
“ Sometimes people have to decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation we are living in and the situation of my family , it is not easy , but I think they need me more than football at the moment , ” Calm explained .
“ I have to prioritise and now I think they are the most important .
`` It has not been an easy decision because I love English football and I love Birmingham , I have experienced a lot of things in my time there .
English football is incredible .
“ It was a good opportunity for me but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Calm arrived at Blues in the summer of 2019 , having spent the previous season as the head coach of sister club UE Cornella .
He initially moved to work with the Development Squad but moved up as part of Pep Clotet ’ s back-room team .
After most of the season working alongside Clotet , Craig Gardner , Paco Herrera and more recently Alberto Escobar , he returns to his home town intent on continuing his coaching career .
“ The thing that impacted me the most was the fans – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Spain the fans go to the stadium to watch the match .
“ But in England people come to participate and be important in every game – 30,000 of them at every game .
It is fantastic , for me it was a great sensation .
“ The people that are working at Birmingham City are people who love football , they all work with a smile on their faces and it ’ s a football family , all working together to improve the team .
“ I hope for the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League – everyone there is working their hardest to do that .
“ My message to the fans is that I will always have a place in my heart for Birmingham City and hopefully one day our paths will cross again .
“ I ’ d like to thank them for their support in every single match , every single day , all those people travelling to every game has been incredible .
Keep Right On .
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Xavi Calm admits he leaves Birmingham City with a heavy heart after calling time on his short stay with the club.
The Spaniard is moving on after eight months working with the first team at St Andrew’s, having effectively been forced to choose between his football career and caring for his family.
Speaking to BirminghamLive the 38-year-old has revealed how he has reached the difficult conclusion to return to Catalonia and has thanked the club’s supporters for the backing they have shown him and the team.
“Sometimes people have to decide between two different options and with the situation we are living in and the situation of my family, it is not easy, but I think they need me more than football at the moment,” Calm explained.
“I have to prioritise and now I think they are the most important.
"It has not been an easy decision because I love English football and I love Birmingham, I have experienced a lot of things in my time there. English football is incredible.
“It was a good opportunity for me but I have to put my family first.”
Calm arrived at Blues in the summer of 2019, having spent the previous season as the head coach of sister club UE Cornella.
He initially moved to work with the Development Squad but moved up as part of Pep Clotet’s back-room team.
After most of the season working alongside Clotet, Craig Gardner, Paco Herrera and more recently Alberto Escobar, he returns to his home town intent on continuing his coaching career.
“The thing that impacted me the most was the fans – they live for their football.
"In Spain the fans go to the stadium to watch the match.
“But in England people come to participate and be important in every game – 30,000 of them at every game. It is fantastic, for me it was a great sensation.
“The people that are working at Birmingham City are people who love football, they all work with a smile on their faces and it’s a football family, all working together to improve the team.
“I hope for the future that Birmingham City will be in the Premier League – everyone there is working their hardest to do that.
“My message to the fans is that I will always have a place in my heart for Birmingham City and hopefully one day our paths will cross again.
“I’d like to thank them for their support in every single match, every single day, all those people travelling to every game has been incredible. Keep Right On.”


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Terror as home shot at as pregnant woman decorated room

A family was left shaken after a BB gun was fired at their Yardley home in the middle of a lockdown afternoon .
The mum , dad , pregnant daughter and younger son were decorating the living room when they heard a loud bang .
A ball bearing from a BB gun had been fired at their window on Steyning Road , leaving the family terrified .
Two other children were also in the house at the time of the 4.30pm incident on Friday ( May 1 ) .
Fortunately , no one was hurt as the bullet only partially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who did not wish to be named , told BirminghamLive : `` We were just shaken .
My eldest , who is pregnant , and my 12-year-old who suffers with anxiety , were in the living room with us , as we were decorating the living room .
`` We were n't sure what happened , there was a bang and what looked like a bullet hole in the window .
It has damaged the inside of the double glazing , so it will need replacing .
`` My husband and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back of the garage , and the things we had piled at the back of the garage for a tip run , had all been knocked down , so we thought someone had perhaps been on the garage roof .
`` We came in then and found the ball bearing bullet by the back window . ''
It is not known why the house was targeted and West Midlands Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward .
A statement said : `` We received a report about criminal damage to a window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yardley .
`` It ’ s thought the damage was caused by a BB gun just after 4:30pm yesterday afternoon ( 1 May ) .
`` Fortunately no one was injured .
`` Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference number 20BE/102015X/20 . ''

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A family was left shaken after a BB gun was fired at their Yardley home in the middle of a lockdown afternoon.
The mum, dad, pregnant daughter and younger son were decorating the living room when they heard a loud bang.
A ball bearing from a BB gun had been fired at their window on Steyning Road, leaving the family terrified.
Two other children were also in the house at the time of the 4.30pm incident on Friday (May 1).
Fortunately, no one was hurt as the bullet only partially shattered the lounge window.
The mum-of-four, who did not wish to be named, told BirminghamLive: "We were just shaken. My eldest, who is pregnant, and my 12-year-old who suffers with anxiety, were in the living room with us, as we were decorating the living room.
"We weren't sure what happened, there was a bang and what looked like a bullet hole in the window. It has damaged the inside of the double glazing, so it will need replacing.
"My husband and I went out to the gully at the back of the garage, and the things we had piled at the back of the garage for a tip run, had all been knocked down, so we thought someone had perhaps been on the garage roof.
"We came in then and found the ball bearing bullet by the back window."
It is not known why the house was targeted and West Midlands Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A statement said: "We received a report about criminal damage to a window in a house in Steyning Road, Yardley.
"It’s thought the damage was caused by a BB gun just after 4:30pm yesterday afternoon (1 May).
"Fortunately no one was injured.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference number 20BE/102015X/20."


birminghammail--2020-05-02--West Brom identify 'leading' transfer target - reports

West Bromwich Albion are interested in Bristol City defender Taylor Moore , according to reports .
The centre-back has been on loan at League One Blackpool since January , where has has impressed making eight appearances .
Football Insider reports Albion scouts have watched Moore with interest at Bloomfield Road and during the first half of the season when he played 21 times in the Championship .
They claim he is now viewed as a 'leading target ' ahead of the next transfer window .
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Albion reportedly face competition from other Championship clubs as one as one Premier League side for the England U20 international .
Slaven Bilic 's side are hoping to be a top-flight club next term with talks continuing over how to conclude the season amid the coronavirus pandemic .
On Friday , EFL chairman Rick Parry penned an open letter to all 71 clubs insisting the League remains determined to finish the campaign .
The Baggies hold a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches to play and trail leaders Leeds United by one point .

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West Bromwich Albion are interested in Bristol City defender Taylor Moore, according to reports.
The centre-back has been on loan at League One Blackpool since January, where has has impressed making eight appearances.
Football Insider reports Albion scouts have watched Moore with interest at Bloomfield Road and during the first half of the season when he played 21 times in the Championship.
They claim he is now viewed as a 'leading target' ahead of the next transfer window.
The 22-year-old, who is under contract at Ashton Gate until next summer, is expected to cost around £3million.
Albion reportedly face competition from other Championship clubs as one as one Premier League side for the England U20 international.
Slaven Bilic's side are hoping to be a top-flight club next term with talks continuing over how to conclude the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday, EFL chairman Rick Parry penned an open letter to all 71 clubs insisting the League remains determined to finish the campaign.
The Baggies hold a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham with nine matches to play and trail leaders Leeds United by one point.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Aston Villa favourite Gareth Barry relives first Second City derby

Former Aston Villa favourite Gareth Barry has named the Second City Derby as the most fierce he has encountered .
Barry , who holds the record for Premier League appearances , played for Villa from 1997 to 2009 .
And from his very first Second City derby with Birmingham City , he recognised he was part of something a little different .
In fact , even now , as a player who has experienced more in the Premier League than anyone else , he still has n't found a derby quite like it .
“ I remember my first one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were probably away at St Andrew ’ s '' he recalled on BT 's Early Kick Off show .
“ It was a night game and I have never felt an atmosphere like that really .
Probably to this day nothing has compared to that .
“ The ferocious atmosphere - you could feel the hatred between the fans spilling on the pitch .
“ I think that can something boil over to the players and that was about learning how to manage yourself during those games and not getting sucked into them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eye-opener and you do take them into future derby games.
” Barry is eighth on the all-time list of most appearances for Villa with 423 in all competitions .
At 39 , the midfielder is still in the West Midlands , playing for West Brom .

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Former Aston Villa favourite Gareth Barry has named the Second City Derby as the most fierce he has encountered.
Barry, who holds the record for Premier League appearances, played for Villa from 1997 to 2009.
And from his very first Second City derby with Birmingham City, he recognised he was part of something a little different.
In fact, even now, as a player who has experienced more in the Premier League than anyone else, he still hasn't found a derby quite like it.
“I remember my first one at Aston Villa against Birmingham and we were probably away at St Andrew’s" he recalled on BT's Early Kick Off show.
“It was a night game and I have never felt an atmosphere like that really. Probably to this day nothing has compared to that.
“The ferocious atmosphere - you could feel the hatred between the fans spilling on the pitch.
“I think that can something boil over to the players and that was about learning how to manage yourself during those games and not getting sucked into them atmospheres.
“That first experience was an eye-opener and you do take them into future derby games.”
Barry is eighth on the all-time list of most appearances for Villa with 423 in all competitions.
At 39, the midfielder is still in the West Midlands, playing for West Brom.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Burglars back in jail after raiding home while on prison licence

A gang of convicted burglars are back behind bars after they were caught on CCTV breaking into a home while on licence from prison .
Kian Jones , alongside accomplices Jordan Smith and Christopher Madden , were caught on camera as they broke into a property on Southam Road , Hall Green .
Jones , 20 , managed to gain access to the address in Southam Road , Hall Green , while Smith , 23 , and Madden , 22 , were lookouts .
However , the trio were disturbed by the terrified homeowner and fled empty-handed last September .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCTV and promptly arrested Jones and Madden - but Smith went to ground .
He was also detained in November after police received intelligence about his whereabouts .
Jones , of Yardley Wood Road , Billesley , pleaded guilty to burglary and was jailed for two years and four months at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday ( 29 April ) .
Smith , of York Road , Hall Green , and Madden , of Lakefield Close , Hall Green , were convicted following a trial .
They were sentenced to three-and-a-half years imprisonment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on licence following a burglary they committed together , with Madden on licence for a separate burglary offence .
The offence is said to have left the homeowner terrifed .
DC Jennifer Horobin , from force CID , said : “ Although Jones was the one who went inside the address we were able to prove how Smith and Madden were equally culpable of burglary .
“ They acted together and although they fled empty-handed this was still a violation of the occupier ’ s privacy , and a frightening situation seeing an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopefully these three will learn the errors of their ways this time , and that a repeat of their criminal ways will only lead to them spending more time behind bars .
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A gang of convicted burglars are back behind bars after they were caught on CCTV breaking into a home while on licence from prison.
Kian Jones, alongside accomplices Jordan Smith and Christopher Madden, were caught on camera as they broke into a property on Southam Road, Hall Green.
Jones, 20, managed to gain access to the address in Southam Road, Hall Green, while Smith, 23, and Madden, 22, were lookouts.
(Image: WMP)
However, the trio were disturbed by the terrified homeowner and fled empty-handed last September.
Officers identified all three men from the CCTV and promptly arrested Jones and Madden - but Smith went to ground. He was also detained in November after police received intelligence about his whereabouts.
Jones, of Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, pleaded guilty to burglary and was jailed for two years and four months at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday (29 April).
(Image: WMP)
Smith, of York Road, Hall Green, and Madden, of Lakefield Close, Hall Green, were convicted following a trial. They were sentenced to three-and-a-half years imprisonment each.
Jones and Smith had been on licence following a burglary they committed together, with Madden on licence for a separate burglary offence.
The offence is said to have left the homeowner terrifed.
(Image: WMP)
DC Jennifer Horobin, from force CID, said: “Although Jones was the one who went inside the address we were able to prove how Smith and Madden were equally culpable of burglary.
“They acted together and although they fled empty-handed this was still a violation of the occupier’s privacy, and a frightening situation seeing an intruder in their own home.
“Hopefully these three will learn the errors of their ways this time, and that a repeat of their criminal ways will only lead to them spending more time behind bars.”


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Christian Luyindama's potential move to Villa could be blocked

Aston Villa are being linked with Galatasaray defender Christian Luyindama ahead of the next transfer window .
The centre-back has @ @ @ @ @ injury lay-off which scuppered his chances of a move to the Premier League in January @ @ @ @ @ during the first half of the season , it was claimed ahead of the New @ @ @ @ @ a package of around £10m to snap him up .
But Luyindama went down with @ @ @ @ @ DR Congo against Gambia in November , suffering ligament damage to his knee .
He @ @ @ @ @ are apparently planning to revive their interest when the window re-opens , while Wolves and @ @ @ @ @ said to be keen .
But Sporx reports Galatasaray are preparing to offer the 26-year-old @ @ @ @ @ to keep him at the club .
The report states former Turkey manager Fatih Terim @ @ @ @ @ ' of his defence for next season .
Luyindama currently has two years left on @ @ @ @ @ Belgian side Standard Liege last year .

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Aston Villa are being linked with Galatasaray defender Christian Luyindama ahead of the next transfer window.
The centre-back has recently returned from a long injury lay-off which scuppered his chances of a move to the Premier League in January.
Having impressed for Galatasaray during the first half of the season, it was claimed ahead of the New Year Villa had put together a package of around £10m to snap him up.
But Luyindama went down with a serious injury playing for DR Congo against Gambia in November, suffering ligament damage to his knee.
He has resumed training and Villa are apparently planning to revive their interest when the window re-opens, while Wolves and West Ham United are also said to be keen.
But Sporx reports Galatasaray are preparing to offer the 26-year-old a new contract in order to keep him at the club.
The report states former Turkey manager Fatih Terim sees Luyindama as the 'backbone' of his defence for next season.
Luyindama currently has two years left on his contract after signing from Belgian side Standard Liege last year.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Gordon Ramsay given warning for flouting lockdown rules

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is said to have had a 'stern telling off by the coastguard ' for flouting lockdown while staying at his Cornish home .
Furious neighbours have hit out after claiming the dad of five , 53 , was regularly seen out and about in Cornwall , where he has three homes worth £10million , according to The Sun .
Police are said to have received calls from neighbours complaining about noise at his £4million mansion in Trebetherick , near Rock , last Saturday .
A coastguard insider said : “ We ’ ve seen him multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no choice but to give a warning .
“ I said , ‘ Look , everybody knows who you are and this is ridiculous .
You are not following the rules .
You need to keep your head down and stay indoors ’ .
” Locals claim to have seen the boyfriends of daughters Tilly and Megan Ramsay at the home .
The chef is also believed to have twice visited his holiday let in Fowey — 25 miles away — where another daughter Holly , 20 is living temporarily .
Ramsay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood to have visited Port Isaac and Polzeath , where a shopper confronted him for parking his Land Rover outside a Spar .
He has also visited his other holiday home in Rock .
A neighbour said : “ He ’ s out all the time .
He ’ ll go to fishmongers and shops to get food for his barbecues .
“ He doesn ’ t abide by the rules .
It ’ s like living next to a zoo .
After 5pm it gets incredibly loud .
He ’ s best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new F-word seems to be ‘ flout ’ .
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is said to have had a 'stern telling off by the coastguard' for flouting lockdown while staying at his Cornish home.
Furious neighbours have hit out after claiming the dad of five, 53, was regularly seen out and about in Cornwall, where he has three homes worth £10million, according to The Sun.
Police are said to have received calls from neighbours complaining about noise at his £4million mansion in Trebetherick, near Rock, last Saturday.
A coastguard insider said: “We’ve seen him multiple times in several places.
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“We had no choice but to give a warning.
“I said, ‘Look, everybody knows who you are and this is ridiculous. You are not following the rules. You need to keep your head down and stay indoors’.”
Locals claim to have seen the boyfriends of daughters Tilly and Megan Ramsay at the home.
The chef is also believed to have twice visited his holiday let in Fowey — 25 miles away — where another daughter Holly, 20 is living temporarily.
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Ramsay recently reportedly cycled to Newquay and is understood to have visited Port Isaac and Polzeath, where a shopper confronted him for parking his Land Rover outside a Spar.
He has also visited his other holiday home in Rock.
A neighbour said: “He’s out all the time. He’ll go to fishmongers and shops to get food for his barbecues.
“He doesn’t abide by the rules. It’s like living next to a zoo. After 5pm it gets incredibly loud. He’s best known for the F-Word, but his new F-word seems to be ‘flout’.”
Ramsay’s spokesman declined to comment.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Pet owners urged to keep dogs on lead at beauty spot

Sandwell Council has issued a second warning to pet owners urging them to keep dogs on their leads after cattle were left traumatised .
It comes after a pony was also mauled by a dog in a savage attack on Monday ( April 27 ) .
Rocky suffered horrific injuries when he was attacked while grazing in a paddock outside Sandwell Park Farm .
However he is now recovering , after a brave member of the public rushed to the Shetland pony 's aid .
Following on from the horrifying incident , a dog was seen loose in a field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( May 1 ) .
The animals were on grazing land at the country park in West Bromwich .
Fortunately they have not been injured but were distressed .
The dog owner has been reported to police .
Sandwell Council ’ s deputy leader Councillor Maria Crompton said : “ This is heart-breaking for us .
Everyone who works at our farms is hugely committed to our animals .
“ The cows and calves are now extremely anxious .
To have this happen twice in a week at one of our farms is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take more care and not allow their pets anywhere near our livestock .
`` All dogs must be kept on leads on farm land – it ’ s an offence to let a dog off-lead around livestock and the police have been informed.
” Rocky , the Shetland pony , is recovering well after he needed multiple stitches to his face after being savaged by a dog in his paddock .
The latest incident has been reported to West Midlands Police .

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Sandwell Council has issued a second warning to pet owners urging them to keep dogs on their leads after cattle were left traumatised.
It comes after a pony was also mauled by a dog in a savage attack on Monday (April 27).
Rocky suffered horrific injuries when he was attacked while grazing in a paddock outside Sandwell Park Farm.
(Image: Sandwell Council)
However he is now recovering, after a brave member of the public rushed to the Shetland pony's aid.
Following on from the horrifying incident, a dog was seen loose in a field of cows and calves on Friday afternoon (May 1).
The animals were on grazing land at the country park in West Bromwich.
Fortunately they have not been injured but were distressed. The dog owner has been reported to police.
Sandwell Council’s deputy leader Councillor Maria Crompton said: “This is heart-breaking for us. Everyone who works at our farms is hugely committed to our animals.
“The cows and calves are now extremely anxious. To have this happen twice in a week at one of our farms is just unacceptable.
“Dog owners must take more care and not allow their pets anywhere near our livestock.
"All dogs must be kept on leads on farm land – it’s an offence to let a dog off-lead around livestock and the police have been informed.”
Rocky, the Shetland pony, is recovering well after he needed multiple stitches to his face after being savaged by a dog in his paddock.
The latest incident has been reported to West Midlands Police.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Khalid Hussain wanted over assault and harassment offences

Police have issued an appeal after series of assaults and harassment offences .
Khalid Hussain , from Birmingham , is @ @ @ @ @ incidents of assault and harassment , police said .
The 25-year-old is also wanted on @ @ @ @ @ order .
He is said to have links to Kings Heath and Stichley .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ on his whereabouts to contact them .
The appeal , shared on Saturday , May @ @ @ @ @ WANTED | Do you have any information on the whereabouts of Khalid Hussain ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ wanted on suspicion of numerous incidents of assault and harassment .
`` Hussain who has @ @ @ @ @ Stirchley is also wanted on suspicion of breaching of non-molestation order .
`` If you @ @ @ @ @ contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 @ @ @ @ @ anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime number 20BW/100063Z/20 . ''

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Police have issued an appeal after series of assaults and harassment offences.
Khalid Hussain, from Birmingham, is wanted in connection with numerous incidents of assault and harassment, police said.
The 25-year-old is also wanted on suspicion of breaching of non-molestation order.
He is said to have links to Kings Heath and Stichley.
Officers have urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them.
The appeal, shared on Saturday, May 2, read: "WANTED | Do you have any information on the whereabouts of Khalid Hussain?
"The 25-year-old from Birmingham is wanted on suspicion of numerous incidents of assault and harassment.
"Hussain who has links to Kings Heath and Stirchley is also wanted on suspicion of breaching of non-molestation order.
"If you know where he is please contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
"To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20BW/100063Z/20."


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Woman repeatedly punched for her phone in brutal daylight robbery

A woman was repeatedly punched in the street in a brutal robbery on a major city route .
The victim was walking along Soho Road , Handsworth when she was targeted in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon ( May 2 ) .
She was punched several times before an attacker made off with her phone at around 1.10pm .
Patrolling officers were flagged down by the victim and within five minutes a suspect had been arrested nearby .
A man aged 35 is currently in custody on suspicion of robbery .
Force Response took to Twitter to share news of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unit Newtown Officers were flagged down by a female who 'd been repeatedly punched and robbed for her phone .
`` We tracked and found the offender nearby within five minutes red handed with her phone .
One in custody . ''
Fortunately her injuries were not believed to be serious .
A spokeswoman from West Midlands Police added : `` Officers on patrol were alerted to a robbery which had taken place on the Soho Road in Handsworth at around 1:10pm this afternoon ( 2 May ) .
`` The victim was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but fortunately , it ’ s not thought that she suffered serious injuries .
`` A 35-year-old man was arrested shortly after on suspicion of robbery and is currently in custody . ''

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A woman was repeatedly punched in the street in a brutal robbery on a major city route.
The victim was walking along Soho Road, Handsworth when she was targeted in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon (May 2).
She was punched several times before an attacker made off with her phone at around 1.10pm.
Patrolling officers were flagged down by the victim and within five minutes a suspect had been arrested nearby.
A man aged 35 is currently in custody on suspicion of robbery.
Force Response took to Twitter to share news of the arrest and wrote: "A Unit Newtown Officers were flagged down by a female who'd been repeatedly punched and robbed for her phone.
"We tracked and found the offender nearby within five minutes red handed with her phone. One in custody."
Fortunately her injuries were not believed to be serious.
A spokeswoman from West Midlands Police added: "Officers on patrol were alerted to a robbery which had taken place on the Soho Road in Handsworth at around 1:10pm this afternoon (2 May).
"The victim was assaulted and her phone was stolen, but fortunately, it’s not thought that she suffered serious injuries.
"A 35-year-old man was arrested shortly after on suspicion of robbery and is currently in custody."


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Premier League plan could leave Aston Villa furious - Jenas

Aston Villa could be left unhappy if the season does continue behind closed doors .
Pundit Jermaine Jenas believes Villa will have complaints for the Premier League should the current campaign resume without supporters in the stands .
Speaking on BT 's Early kick Off show , Jenas , a former Villa loanee , said he thinks teams who could end up going down would feel hard done by , unable to 'reap the benefits ' of having supporters behind them going into the final run in .
“ The one thing I have got from numerous conversations with managers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been happening is you are not going to please everybody , '' he said .
“ The Premier League are trying to find the most perfect way they can complete the season .
“ If they do manage to complete this season , at the end of it there are going to be some very unhappy football clubs , the likes of Norwich , Bournemouth , Aston Villa .
“ And their complaints will be exactly what you said - we didn ’ t reap the benefits that so many clubs have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home spirit to really dig them out of a big problem .
So that is where this scenario does n't sit in terms of it is the same for everyone .
Because it is not for those clubs battling relegation .
“ In my opinion they just have to suck it up and deal with it .
Because essentially if we are going to finish this season we are not going to please everybody .
“ And that is something all the clubs are going to have to accept.
” Villa are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-hand , still with 10 games to play .

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Aston Villa could be left unhappy if the season does continue behind closed doors.
Pundit Jermaine Jenas believes Villa will have complaints for the Premier League should the current campaign resume without supporters in the stands.
Speaking on BT's Early kick Off show, Jenas, a former Villa loanee, said he thinks teams who could end up going down would feel hard done by, unable to 'reap the benefits' of having supporters behind them going into the final run in.
“The one thing I have got from numerous conversations with managers, or listening to these meetings that have been happening is you are not going to please everybody," he said.
“The Premier League are trying to find the most perfect way they can complete the season.
“If they do manage to complete this season, at the end of it there are going to be some very unhappy football clubs, the likes of Norwich, Bournemouth, Aston Villa.
“And their complaints will be exactly what you said - we didn’t reap the benefits that so many clubs have done in past years.
“That home spirit to really dig them out of a big problem. So that is where this scenario doesn't sit in terms of it is the same for everyone. Because it is not for those clubs battling relegation.
“In my opinion they just have to suck it up and deal with it. Because essentially if we are going to finish this season we are not going to please everybody.
“And that is something all the clubs are going to have to accept.”
Villa are currently two points from safety with a game in-hand, still with 10 games to play.


birminghammail--2020-05-02--Arrests after drugs discovered during two property raids in Solhull

Two men are in custody after cannabis was discovered at two properties in Solihull .
Police raided addresses in Castle Lane and nearby Knightsbridge Road on Friday ( May 1 ) .
A quantity of drugs was recovered from both the properties and two men aged 21 and 41 were arrested on suspicion of cannabis .
They remain in custody on Saturday .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : “ We conducted drugs warrants at houses in Castle Lane and Knightsbridge Road , Solihull , yesterday ( Friday 1 May ) .
“ A quantity of cannabis was recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , aged 24 and 41 , were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and are currently in custody.
” In a separate incident on Thursday ( April 30 ) , two men were arrested after a “ large quantity ” of cannabis was found in nearby Summerfield Road around 7am .
The men - aged 26 and 27- were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a controlled drug and remained in custody on Friday , May 1 .
A resident , who wanted to remain anonymous , said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bin to side of house being moved harshly .
“ I jumped out of bed and saw the police smash the front door .
“ There was one at the side and at least two went round the back . ''

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Two men are in custody after cannabis was discovered at two properties in Solihull.
Police raided addresses in Castle Lane and nearby Knightsbridge Road on Friday (May 1).
A quantity of drugs was recovered from both the properties and two men aged 21 and 41 were arrested on suspicion of cannabis.
They remain in custody on Saturday.
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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We conducted drugs warrants at houses in Castle Lane and Knightsbridge Road, Solihull, yesterday (Friday 1 May).
“A quantity of cannabis was recovered from each property.
“Two men, aged 24 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and are currently in custody.”
In a separate incident on Thursday (April 30), two men were arrested after a “large quantity” of cannabis was found in nearby Summerfield Road around 7am.
The men - aged 26 and 27- were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a controlled drug and remained in custody on Friday, May 1.
A resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “I heard a noise, I think of a bin to side of house being moved harshly.
“I jumped out of bed and saw the police smash the front door.
“There was one at the side and at least two went round the back."


birminghammail--2020-05-03--The transfer window plan that would help Birmingham City - report

Championship clubs want the transfer window to remain open for the rest of 2020 , according to reports .
The Sun on Sunday claims second tier teams see the ability to sell players as a vital source of income in the current lockdown .
Under the current regulations they would only be able to do that until the end of August – the window has already been extended a few weeks this summer following last year ’ s early closure .
With no clarity on when football can restart , never mind when paying customers will be allowed through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an important source of revenue .
Those who miss out on promotion could be forced to cash in on their prize assets and the report claims they want to be able to do that until February – right through to the end of the mid-season window .
The story points to players like Kalvin Phillips at Leeds , Ollie Watkins at Brentford – who harbour ambitions of promotion - as potentially up for grabs if the Premier League remains out of reach .
It also mentions the likes of Blackburn ’ s Bradley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and QPR ’ s Eberechi Eze .
Birmingham City have already turned down offers for crown jewel Jude Bellingham this year – with continued speculation that Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are keen on the teenager .
As things stand Blues are due to return to training on May 18 , though their players are allowed to train in isolation at Wast Hills from next week .

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Championship clubs want the transfer window to remain open for the rest of 2020, according to reports.
The Sun on Sunday claims second tier teams see the ability to sell players as a vital source of income in the current lockdown.
Under the current regulations they would only be able to do that until the end of August – the window has already been extended a few weeks this summer following last year’s early closure.
With no clarity on when football can restart, never mind when paying customers will be allowed through the gates once more, transfers could be an important source of revenue.
Those who miss out on promotion could be forced to cash in on their prize assets and the report claims they want to be able to do that until February – right through to the end of the mid-season window.
The story points to players like Kalvin Phillips at Leeds, Ollie Watkins at Brentford – who harbour ambitions of promotion - as potentially up for grabs if the Premier League remains out of reach.
It also mentions the likes of Blackburn’s Bradley Dack, Swansea’s Joe Rodon and QPR’s Eberechi Eze.
Birmingham City have already turned down offers for crown jewel Jude Bellingham this year – with continued speculation that Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are keen on the teenager.
As things stand Blues are due to return to training on May 18, though their players are allowed to train in isolation at Wast Hills from next week.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Government to quarantine plane passengers  who land in UK

Plane passengers who fly into the UK from abroad are set to be quarantined once lockdown begins to ease , a Cabinet minister has confirmed today .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the move could be brought in to make sure the UK is not `` importing '' coronavirus once the infection rate here begins to drop .
There are reports suggesting that people who arrive into the UK will be asked to isolate themselves for two weeks , writes the Daily Star .
Mr Shapps appeared on BBC 's Andrew Marr and was asked if people will go into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it ’ s important as we ’ re seeing the numbers decrease and the R rate we hope decrease… that we do ensure that the sacrifices in the sense of social distancing that we ’ re asking the British people to make are matched by anybody who comes to this country .
`` So I am actively looking at these issues right now so that when we have infection rates within the country under control , we 're not importing . ''
He went on to defend the decision not to carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who flew into the UK at the start of the outbreak .
He claimed advice from the Chief Medical Officer at the time was that closing the borders would have only delayed the arrival of the virus by up to five days .
And he said such a move would have prevented stranded Brits from returning home .
But yet even with the death toll of 25,000 deaths , anyone arriving back in the UK is n't being told quarantine themselves .
Mr Shapps said that was because most are returning Brits and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown anyway .
Reports came to light a week ago that travellers could be advised to quarantine for two weeks after arrival .
That would scupper holidays and business trips to the UK and deter Brits from going abroad , due to restrictions when they come back .

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Plane passengers who fly into the UK from abroad are set to be quarantined once lockdown begins to ease, a Cabinet minister has confirmed today.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the move could be brought in to make sure the UK is not "importing" coronavirus once the infection rate here begins to drop.
There are reports suggesting that people who arrive into the UK will be asked to isolate themselves for two weeks, writes the Daily Star.
Mr Shapps appeared on BBC's Andrew Marr and was asked if people will go into quarantine.
He replied: "I think it’s important as we’re seeing the numbers decrease and the R rate we hope decrease… that we do ensure that the sacrifices in the sense of social distancing that we’re asking the British people to make are matched by anybody who comes to this country.
"So I am actively looking at these issues right now so that when we have infection rates within the country under control, we're not importing."
He went on to defend the decision not to carry out temperature checks or quarantine on thousands who flew into the UK at the start of the outbreak.
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He claimed advice from the Chief Medical Officer at the time was that closing the borders would have only delayed the arrival of the virus by up to five days.
And he said such a move would have prevented stranded Brits from returning home.
But yet even with the death toll of 25,000 deaths, anyone arriving back in the UK isn't being told quarantine themselves.
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Mr Shapps said that was because most are returning Brits and those who arrive are currently going into lockdown anyway.
Reports came to light a week ago that travellers could be advised to quarantine for two weeks after arrival.
That would scupper holidays and business trips to the UK and deter Brits from going abroad, due to restrictions when they come back.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Experts predict the outcome of Leeds and West Brom title race

Supporters of Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion have been left on tenterhooks – with the Premier League tantalisingly close yet still out of reach .
Marcelo Bielsa and Slaven Bilic might yet end up taking their teams to the top flight – all options remain on the pandemic-affected table .
It is still the hope of the EFL and the 24 Championship clubs that the league will be completed at some point this summer .
But it was due to be completed today .
Leeds were due to welcome Charlton to Elland Road this afternoon , with the Baggies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked experts in the Department of Economics at the University of Reading to predict what might have happened .
They describe how Professor James Reade and his team have used the same methods they use to forecast inflation or gross domestic product ( GDP ) to predict the results of the remaining Championship games .
“ We look at all the scorelines in the history of football essentially , and that gives us a sense of how likely a team is to score zero , one , two , three , four goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told BBC Sport .
“ You look back at previous matches and say when a weaker team was playing a stronger team , how many will they have scored if it was this point in the season , if this had just happened , and so on .
`` What that gives us for each team and each match is an expected number of goals .
“ It ’ s a bit like playing a computer game , but we do it lots and lots of times , as the more times you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense of all the kinds of quirky different realities that might have happened - but also what was most likely to happen.
” All of which left the top six looking like this .
Leeds won the title in 54.8 % of Professor Reade ’ s 10,000 simulations and finished second in 35.1 % .
Their chances of automatic promotion were just under 90 % .
West Brom were likely to finish second at 43.9 % , while they would top the table 39.6 % of the time – and 83 % chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other end of the table Birmingham City were most likely to come 16th – with Charlton , Luton and Barnsley going down .

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Supporters of Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion have been left on tenterhooks – with the Premier League tantalisingly close yet still out of reach.
Marcelo Bielsa and Slaven Bilic might yet end up taking their teams to the top flight – all options remain on the pandemic-affected table.
It is still the hope of the EFL and the 24 Championship clubs that the league will be completed at some point this summer.
But it was due to be completed today. Leeds were due to welcome Charlton to Elland Road this afternoon, with the Baggies hosting QPR.
Instead the BBC have asked experts in the Department of Economics at the University of Reading to predict what might have happened.
They describe how Professor James Reade and his team have used the same methods they use to forecast inflation or gross domestic product (GDP) to predict the results of the remaining Championship games.
“We look at all the scorelines in the history of football essentially, and that gives us a sense of how likely a team is to score zero, one, two, three, four goals and so on,” Professor Reade told BBC Sport.
“You look back at previous matches and say when a weaker team was playing a stronger team, how many will they have scored if it was this point in the season, if this had just happened, and so on.
"What that gives us for each team and each match is an expected number of goals.
“It’s a bit like playing a computer game, but we do it lots and lots of times, as the more times you do it the more you get a sense of all the kinds of quirky different realities that might have happened - but also what was most likely to happen.”
All of which left the top six looking like this.
1. Leeds
2. West Brom
3. Fulham
4. Brentford
5. Nottingham Forest
6. Millwall
Leeds won the title in 54.8% of Professor Reade’s 10,000 simulations and finished second in 35.1%. Their chances of automatic promotion were just under 90%.
West Brom were likely to finish second at 43.9%, while they would top the table 39.6% of the time – and 83% chance of going up automatically.
At the other end of the table Birmingham City were most likely to come 16th – with Charlton, Luton and Barnsley going down.
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birminghammail--2020-05-03--Stan Collymore slams £68k-a-week Championship madhouse

Stan Collymore has hit out at the EFL ’ s ‘ financial madhouse ’ as football contemplates life without gate receipts for the immediate future .
Writing in his column in Sunday People , the former Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest striker lambasted the way some players have been handed eye-watering deals – from the Championship down to League Two .
Collymore revealed he earned £1,500 a week during his time at the City Ground – which included promotion to the Premiership .
Yet now he says the second tier ’ s top earner pockets more than 40 times that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on more than double .
“ With the Championship ’ s top earner on £68,000 a week , you realise just how ridiculous football is , ” Collymore writes .
“ Now we have players in League Two on £4,000 a week and driving Mercedes G Wagons and I find that extraordinary , given at least 95 per cent of players in that division , maybe even 98 or 99 per cent , will never play in the Premier League .
“ If you paid someone that money at that level , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamie Vardy – but I bet he wasn ’ t on that when he was playing non-league with Fleetwood .
“ No wonder the game is in such a mess – these are the economics of a madhouse .
“ I ’ d love it , once this is over , if we can get common sense back and have a conversation where we can achieve some degree of fan control that allows supporters to have some say in how their clubs are run.
” When that will be is up in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finishing the season but accept that the remaining nine/ten games will have to be played out behind closed doors .
The practicality of that remains up in the air with some players , due to return to training over the next couple of weeks , remaining concerned about the safety of doing so .

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Stan Collymore has hit out at the EFL’s ‘financial madhouse’ as football contemplates life without gate receipts for the immediate future.
Writing in his column in Sunday People, the former Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest striker lambasted the way some players have been handed eye-watering deals – from the Championship down to League Two.
Collymore revealed he earned £1,500 a week during his time at the City Ground – which included promotion to the Premiership.
Yet now he says the second tier’s top earner pockets more than 40 times that figure, with players in League Two on more than double.
“With the Championship’s top earner on £68,000 a week, you realise just how ridiculous football is,” Collymore writes.
“Now we have players in League Two on £4,000 a week and driving Mercedes G Wagons and I find that extraordinary, given at least 95 per cent of players in that division, maybe even 98 or 99 per cent, will never play in the Premier League.
“If you paid someone that money at that level, you would expect them to be the next Jamie Vardy – but I bet he wasn’t on that when he was playing non-league with Fleetwood.
“No wonder the game is in such a mess – these are the economics of a madhouse.
“I’d love it, once this is over, if we can get common sense back and have a conversation where we can achieve some degree of fan control that allows supporters to have some say in how their clubs are run.”
When that will be is up in the air. The EFL remain committed to finishing the season but accept that the remaining nine/ten games will have to be played out behind closed doors.
The practicality of that remains up in the air with some players, due to return to training over the next couple of weeks, remaining concerned about the safety of doing so.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Fugitive Zahid Khan slams people breaching lockdown - while on run

Fugitive fraudster Zahid Khan has hit out at people breaching the lockdown and failing to stay at home - despite being on the run from the police .
Khan , from Moseley , fled to the Middle East in June 2018 after being sentenced in his absence to ten years in prison over a £500,000 number plate scam .
But while evading custody and being hunted by West Midlands Police , he recorded himself attacking the UK public for flouting the Covid-19 restrictions .
In a video rant addressing Boris Johnson and the public he said : `` You need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell them how it is , tell them : 'You need to stay home or you will fine them , lock them up or send them to prison , you need to put a serious act up , do another speech and tell the public how it is .
`` Do not allow them out of the house period .
They should not be allowed out full stop .
Do n't give them an option . ''
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson previously told BirminghamLive he was determined to bring Khan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The force said it was working with Interpol to find him and bring the conman back to the country .
Thompson said : `` Where we have got people wanted for serious offences we never give up bringing them to justice particularly if they flee out of our jurisdiction .
`` In some cases people are forced to come back due to financial reasons .
We wo n't give up . ''

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Fugitive fraudster Zahid Khan has hit out at people breaching the lockdown and failing to stay at home - despite being on the run from the police.
Khan, from Moseley, fled to the Middle East in June 2018 after being sentenced in his absence to ten years in prison over a £500,000 number plate scam.
But while evading custody and being hunted by West Midlands Police, he recorded himself attacking the UK public for flouting the Covid-19 restrictions.
In a video rant addressing Boris Johnson and the public he said: "You need to put sanctions on the public, tell them how it is, tell them: 'You need to stay home or you will fine them, lock them up or send them to prison, you need to put a serious act up, do another speech and tell the public how it is.
"Do not allow them out of the house period. They should not be allowed out full stop. Don't give them an option."
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson previously told BirminghamLive he was determined to bring Khan back to the UK to serve justice.
The force said it was working with Interpol to find him and bring the conman back to the country.
Thompson said: "Where we have got people wanted for serious offences we never give up bringing them to justice particularly if they flee out of our jurisdiction.
"In some cases people are forced to come back due to financial reasons. We won't give up."


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Attempted murder probe as man fights for life after stabbing

A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in a Lichfield street .
Officers were called to @ @ @ @ @ shortly before 11.30pm last night ( Saturday , May 2 ) .
Medics treated a @ @ @ @ @ rushed to hospital and currently remains there in a critical condition .
Police have arrested @ @ @ @ @ 20 and from Lichfield , as well as a 49-year-old woman from Rugeley .
All @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said : `` A scene remains in place with @ @ @ @ @ enquiries are taking place .
`` There will be an increased police presence in the @ @ @ @ @ '' Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident @ @ @ @ @ , call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in a Lichfield street.
Officers were called to a property in Reynolds Close shortly before 11.30pm last night (Saturday, May 2).
Medics treated a 20-year-old man, who was rushed to hospital and currently remains there in a critical condition.
Police have arrested two men, both aged 20 and from Lichfield, as well as a 49-year-old woman from Rugeley.
All three remain in police custody.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "A scene remains in place with an investigation underway and local enquiries are taking place.
"There will be an increased police presence in the area for reassurance purposes."
Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 891 of May 2, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Aston Villa's Premier League stance revealed - report

Aston Villa are reportedly behind the Premier League 's controversial 'Project Restart ' bid .
According to The Athletic , Dean Smith 's side are one of nine teams to want to play to a 38-game finish and to see out the current season .
Villa are said to be joined by Arsenal , Chelsea , Crystal Palace , Everton , both Manchester clubs , Newcastle and Liverpool to want to finish the campaign .
The B6 side are currently 19th as it stands with a game in hand over their relegation rivals yet , it 's claimed , Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have enough to get out of trouble , with the returning John McGinn backed to be a catalyst for Premier League survival .
The latest report , meanwhile , claims Villa 's direct relegation rivals Bournemouth , Brighton , Watford and West Ham all strongly oppose calls to return to action .
Premier League clubs met on Friday to reaffirm their commitment to resuming the campaign and are understood to have earmarked June 8 as a best-case scenario to return following the coronavirus suspension .
On Saturday , we reported how Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the neutral venues used to complete the Premier League season .
The Mirror report that plans were submitted to clubs at Friday ’ s meeting , with a list of 8-10 ‘ neutral and approved ’ stadiums that could be in use .
It is said they will be stadiums located outside of city centres and ones with modern facilites .
The report lists Brighton ’ s Amex Stadium , Manchester City ’ s Etihad Stadium , St Mary ’ s in Southampton , as well as West Ham ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Villa ’ s famous old ground in B6 .
The report claims that some clubs are ‘ bitterly opposed ’ to the idea of playing in neutral venues , with teams giving up home advantage .
Initially , there were plans for further talks between the Premier League clubs on May 15 , but then has now been moved forward to next week , when the Government is also expected to update plans on the current terms of the lockdown .
Villa have the best home record of any of the teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 of their 25 points coming in front of their own fans .

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Aston Villa are reportedly behind the Premier League's controversial 'Project Restart' bid.
According to The Athletic, Dean Smith's side are one of nine teams to want to play to a 38-game finish and to see out the current season.
Villa are said to be joined by Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, both Manchester clubs, Newcastle and Liverpool to want to finish the campaign.
The B6 side are currently 19th as it stands with a game in hand over their relegation rivals yet, it's claimed, Villa want to play on and are convinced they have enough to get out of trouble, with the returning John McGinn backed to be a catalyst for Premier League survival.
The latest report, meanwhile, claims Villa's direct relegation rivals Bournemouth, Brighton, Watford and West Ham all strongly oppose calls to return to action.
Premier League clubs met on Friday to reaffirm their commitment to resuming the campaign and are understood to have earmarked June 8 as a best-case scenario to return following the coronavirus suspension.
On Saturday, we reported how Villa Park is set to be named as one of the neutral venues used to complete the Premier League season.
The Mirror report that plans were submitted to clubs at Friday’s meeting, with a list of 8-10 ‘neutral and approved’ stadiums that could be in use.
It is said they will be stadiums located outside of city centres and ones with modern facilites. The report lists Brighton’s Amex Stadium, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, St Mary’s in Southampton, as well as West Ham’s Olympic Stadium, King Power in Leicester and Villa’s famous old ground in B6.
The report claims that some clubs are ‘bitterly opposed’ to the idea of playing in neutral venues, with teams giving up home advantage.
Initially, there were plans for further talks between the Premier League clubs on May 15, but then has now been moved forward to next week, when the Government is also expected to update plans on the current terms of the lockdown.
Villa have the best home record of any of the teams involved in the relegation battle, with 17 of their 25 points coming in front of their own fans.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Make-up artist who cured own acne shares lockdown skincare secrets

A make-up artist who set up her own skincare online clinic after curing her own acne has shared he secrets for those struggling in lockdown .
Ella Gorton has a huge following on Instagram after she cured her severe acne using Roaccutane and now has her own tips and tricks to achieving glowing skin , writes the Manchester Evening News .
Ella , 26 , from Salford , says she developed spots for the first time aged 21 and suffered many desperate failed attempts to try and clear it .
This included washing her face in Dettol , which she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dermatologist .
The beautician now sees her own clients in her My Skin Story Clinic where she performs tailored consultations as well as procedures , such as facials and microneedling .
She said : “ Skin is the human body ’ s largest organ .
It ’ s connected to the digestive system , the gut , it ’ s linked to hormones .
“ Alcohol , refined sugars , gluten , and processed foods can all inflame your gut and digestive system , which has an impact on our skin .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testosterone levels which then sets imbalance within the body , so the skin reacts .
“ I ’ m not saying to cut things out but I advocate a balanced diet and everything in moderation .
“ The menstrual cycle for women also disrupts hormones , which again impacts gut and skin .
It all goes hand in hand.
” For those looking to improve their skin , Ella suggests now is the time to focus on looking after it as most women will wear less make-up being stuck indoors and have more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work .
She said : “ Now you can have that extra five minutes of time to get into a really good routine without having to worry about sitting in traffic or catching the bus .
People no longer have excuses .
“ See this downtime as a positive so add in a skin care routine like you would with a home workout .
It 's just another thing to look forward to.
” For those starting out , Ella suggests trying something simple and easy to stick to like a cleanse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an SPF .
Once in that routine , different products can be introduced to elevate the skin , such as using Alpha Hydroxy Acids ( AHAs ) .
“ Those with dry skin may use lots of moisturiser but that won ’ t work because it ’ s an emollient so it actually locks moisture , it doesn ’ t add it , ” Ella explains .
“ You need a hydratant first so this way you ’ ll be a lot more hydrated but will also save money on moisturiser .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or spritz a rose water , which I love because it suits everyone ’ s skin type , and 100 per cent reduces redness and inflammation .
“ Then add a humectant like a hyaluronic acid , which is massive in the industry now and that holds in and retains moisture in the skin .
“ Once you ’ ve done those two steps you then lock it in with the emollient with a pea-size amount of moisturiser .
This also gives the illusion of skin looking more plump , which reduces the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a massive thing .
It ’ s so important , especially for people using active ingredients in their daily routine so you don ’ t want to make your skin more sensitive to the sunlight .
“ People think you only apply it when you go on holiday or when in the sun , but SPF should protect you everyday especially with the pollution .
“ There are two different types of UV rays .
UVA which is ageing and UVB which is what burns you .
Regardless of how hot it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so wearing an SPF every day on top of your moisturiser limits premature ageing.
” She adds : “ It ’ s the easiest and cheapest anti-ageing tip.
” “ It ’ s recommended for starting the anti-ageing process where C is for vitamin C , S is SPF , and A is vitamin A .
“ You can invest in products that contain these ingredients , for example you can use a vitamin C serum in the morning with SPF , then use a retinol vitamin A serum in the evening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which helps with age spots , scarring , and acne.
” “ Always cleanse twice as you ’ ll be surprised how much dirt and make-up still stays on your skin .
The first cleanse usually just moves dirt around.
” “ Put them in the bin straight away .
They ’ re full of preservatives that keep them moist in the packet , which are found in household cleaning products , and strip the skin .
“ This also includes not taking your make-up off properly before going to bed.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put on their face - if you ’ re smashing up fruit to put on your face you may as well just eat it .
“ I see wearing a mask as more of a paper treatment but we don ’ t need to do them every week .
Keep a variety of different ones to turn to once a month depending on how your skin feels .
“ In summer you might want to use a charcoal one for oily skin , while in winter you may want an enriching cream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Traditional scrubs that are beaded can create micro tears which damage the skin .
Some tiny beads can get clogged in pores and create breakouts.
” “ I recommend chemical exfoliants that are active , such as AHAs .
You may feel a tingly effect as dead skin cells are being removed .
”

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Ella Gorton has a huge following on Instagram after she cured her severe acne using Roaccutane and now has her own tips and tricks to achieving glowing skin, writes the Manchester Evening News.
Ella, 26, from Salford, says she developed spots for the first time aged 21 and suffered many desperate failed attempts to try and clear it.
This included washing her face in Dettol, which she regrets, before turning to a private dermatologist.
The beautician now sees her own clients in her My Skin Story Clinic where she performs tailored consultations as well as procedures, such as facials and microneedling.
(Image: Ella Gorton)
She said: “Skin is the human body’s largest organ. It’s connected to the digestive system, the gut, it’s linked to hormones.
“Alcohol, refined sugars, gluten, and processed foods can all inflame your gut and digestive system, which has an impact on our skin. "Specific foods might spike your oestrogen or testosterone levels which then sets imbalance within the body, so the skin reacts.
“I’m not saying to cut things out but I advocate a balanced diet and everything in moderation.
“The menstrual cycle for women also disrupts hormones, which again impacts gut and skin. It all goes hand in hand.”
For those looking to improve their skin, Ella suggests now is the time to focus on looking after it as most women will wear less make-up being stuck indoors and have more time in the morning without a commute to work.
(Image: Ella Gorton)
She said: “Now you can have that extra five minutes of time to get into a really good routine without having to worry about sitting in traffic or catching the bus. People no longer have excuses.
“See this downtime as a positive so add in a skin care routine like you would with a home workout. It's just another thing to look forward to.”
For those starting out, Ella suggests trying something simple and easy to stick to like a cleanse, tone, and moisturise, adding an SPF. Once in that routine, different products can be introduced to elevate the skin, such as using Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs).
Her skincare hacks are:
Moisturising hack
“Those with dry skin may use lots of moisturiser but that won’t work because it’s an emollient so it actually locks moisture, it doesn’t add it,” Ella explains.
“You need a hydratant first so this way you’ll be a lot more hydrated but will also save money on moisturiser.
“You can splash water on your face or spritz a rose water, which I love because it suits everyone’s skin type, and 100 per cent reduces redness and inflammation.
“Then add a humectant like a hyaluronic acid, which is massive in the industry now and that holds in and retains moisture in the skin.
“Once you’ve done those two steps you then lock it in with the emollient with a pea-size amount of moisturiser. This also gives the illusion of skin looking more plump, which reduces the appearance of ageing.
(Image: Ella Gorton)
"It’s a massive thing. It’s so important, especially for people using active ingredients in their daily routine so you don’t want to make your skin more sensitive to the sunlight.
“People think you only apply it when you go on holiday or when in the sun, but SPF should protect you everyday especially with the pollution.
“There are two different types of UV rays. UVA which is ageing and UVB which is what burns you. Regardless of how hot it is outside, UVA rays are consistent so wearing an SPF every day on top of your moisturiser limits premature ageing.”
(Image: Ella Gorton)
She adds: “It’s the easiest and cheapest anti-ageing tip.”
CSA Philosophy
“It’s recommended for starting the anti-ageing process where C is for vitamin C, S is SPF, and A is vitamin A.
“You can invest in products that contain these ingredients, for example you can use a vitamin C serum in the morning with SPF, then use a retinol vitamin A serum in the evening.
“Retinol helps speed up cell renewal, which helps with age spots, scarring, and acne.”
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Double cleanse
“Always cleanse twice as you’ll be surprised how much dirt and make-up still stays on your skin. The first cleanse usually just moves dirt around.”
Her skincare no-nos include:
Make-up wipes
“Put them in the bin straight away. They’re full of preservatives that keep them moist in the packet, which are found in household cleaning products, and strip the skin.
“This also includes not taking your make-up off properly before going to bed.”
DIY masks
“People make things in the kitchen to put on their face - if you’re smashing up fruit to put on your face you may as well just eat it.
“I see wearing a mask as more of a paper treatment but we don’t need to do them every week. Keep a variety of different ones to turn to once a month depending on how your skin feels.
“In summer you might want to use a charcoal one for oily skin, while in winter you may want an enriching cream one for an extra boost.”
Exfoliating
“Traditional scrubs that are beaded can create micro tears which damage the skin. Some tiny beads can get clogged in pores and create breakouts.”
“I recommend chemical exfoliants that are active, such as AHAs. You may feel a tingly effect as dead skin cells are being removed.”


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Luxury swimwear brand backed by John Terry collapses

The luxury swimwear brand associated with Aston Villa 's John Terry has gone bump .
Terry was previously a director for the trendy Thomas Royall label alongside business partners Sam Saunders and ex-Villa defender Liam Ridgewell .
The firm , though , who sell pricey pool-side shorts and T-shirts , has filed for liquidation and is overdue in settling its latest accounts .
According to the Daily Star , Thomas Royall 's books for 2017 show it had debts of almost £250,000 .
Terry became an investor back in 2017 , three years after the business was set up by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In September 2018 , Companies House were notified that Terry had become a person of significant control .
Terry and wife Toni are both photographed modelling Thomas Royall items on its website with the company continuing to trade .
It had been asking £85 for its shorts and £35 for T-shirts , but prices have now been slashed , with T-shirts down to £18 and shorts £65 .
The website boasts its clobber is stocked in posh stores including Harrods and Harvey Nichols .
Less than two years ago , Terry and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the brand which also sells clothes for boys and women .
Mr Saunders said : “ We want to be the brand you think about when you ’ re going on holiday.
” Terry , now on the staff at Aston Villa , added : “ Our aim is to go global.
” The firm ’ s website says : “ Born from a passion for summer indulgence , the Thomas Royall brand was founded in 2014 by ex-professional footballers Liam Ridgewell and Sam Saunders .
`` In 2015 , ex- England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the third investor.
” Terry , meanwhile , stepped down as a director of the firm last summer but continues to advertise the brand on social media .
Thomas Royall did not respond to requests for comment .

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The luxury swimwear brand associated with Aston Villa's John Terry has gone bump.
Terry was previously a director for the trendy Thomas Royall label alongside business partners Sam Saunders and ex-Villa defender Liam Ridgewell.
The firm, though, who sell pricey pool-side shorts and T-shirts, has filed for liquidation and is overdue in settling its latest accounts.
According to the Daily Star, Thomas Royall's books for 2017 show it had debts of almost £250,000.
Terry became an investor back in 2017, three years after the business was set up by his close friend Saunders and Ridgewell.
In September 2018, Companies House were notified that Terry had become a person of significant control.
Terry and wife Toni are both photographed modelling Thomas Royall items on its website with the company continuing to trade.
It had been asking £85 for its shorts and £35 for T-shirts, but prices have now been slashed, with T-shirts down to £18 and shorts £65.
The website boasts its clobber is stocked in posh stores including Harrods and Harvey Nichols.
Less than two years ago, Terry and his pal Mr Saunders spoke of their ambitions for the brand which also sells clothes for boys and women.
Mr Saunders said: “We want to be the brand you think about when you’re going on holiday.”
Terry, now on the staff at Aston Villa, added: “Our aim is to go global.”
The firm’s website says: “Born from a passion for summer indulgence, the Thomas Royall brand was founded in 2014 by ex-professional footballers Liam Ridgewell and Sam Saunders.
"In 2015, ex- England and Chelsea FC superstar John Terry became the third investor.”
Terry, meanwhile, stepped down as a director of the firm last summer but continues to advertise the brand on social media.
Thomas Royall did not respond to requests for comment.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Boris reveals doctors were preparing for his death in emotional interview

Boris Johnson has revealed how doctors were making preparations to announce his death as he battled coronavirus in hospital .
The Prime Minister told the Sun on Sunday that his time in hospital was a 'tough old moment . '
He said he received 'litres and litres of oxygen ' to help him fight the deadly virus and described how a 'death of Stalin'-style scenario was prepared in case he passed away .
Mr Johnson also admitted his doctors 'forced ' him to go to hospital as he was reluctant to leave Downing Street .
He told the Sun On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old moment , I won ’ t deny it .
They had a strategy to deal with a ‘ death of Stalin ’ -type scenario .
`` The doctors had all sorts of arrangements for what to do if things went badly wrong .
`` It was hard to believe that in just a few days my health had deteriorated to this extent . ''
The Prime Minister added that at one point doctors were considering putting a tube down his throat .
He suggested it was at this moment they started to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death 'professionally ' .
Mr Johnson had a face mask and a 'little nose jobbie ' providing him with oxygen in hospital .
He recalls that as he was rushed to intensive care he asked himself 'how am I going to get out of this ? '
He felt frustrated and confused about his inability to recover from the disease .
Mr Johnson announced on March 27 that he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating in Downing Street .
At that time , he said he had suffered mild symptoms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would continue to lead the Government .
The Prime Minister has now revealed he was feeling 'pretty wasted ' .
He was admitted to St Thomas ' Hospital , a short drive from Downing Street , on April 5 after his condition deteriorated .
He spent three nights in intensive care before returning to a ward .
After a week in hospital he was released on April 12 to continue his recovery at Chequers .
On Wednesday , just over two weeks after leaving hospital , Mr Johnson oversaw the birth of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was with his fiancée Carrie Symonds as she gave birth to their boy , in a moment he has described as 'extraordinary ' .
The couple named their child Nicholas after Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart , who cared for Mr Johnson while he was recovering .
The 55-year-old was initially reluctant to go to hospital , however his doctors insisted as his symptoms became worse .
Despite being taken to intensive care , Mr Johnson refused to even consider the idea that the disease could kill him .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he felt he would be fine in the end .

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Boris Johnson has revealed how doctors were making preparations to announce his death as he battled coronavirus in hospital.
The Prime Minister told the Sun on Sunday that his time in hospital was a 'tough old moment.'
He said he received 'litres and litres of oxygen' to help him fight the deadly virus and described how a 'death of Stalin'-style scenario was prepared in case he passed away.
Mr Johnson also admitted his doctors 'forced' him to go to hospital as he was reluctant to leave Downing Street.
He told the Sun On Sunday: "It was a tough old moment, I won’t deny it. They had a strategy to deal with a ‘death of Stalin’-type scenario.
"The doctors had all sorts of arrangements for what to do if things went badly wrong.
"It was hard to believe that in just a few days my health had deteriorated to this extent."
The Prime Minister added that at one point doctors were considering putting a tube down his throat.
He suggested it was at this moment they started to think about how to 'handle' his death 'professionally'.
Mr Johnson had a face mask and a 'little nose jobbie' providing him with oxygen in hospital.
He recalls that as he was rushed to intensive care he asked himself 'how am I going to get out of this?'
He felt frustrated and confused about his inability to recover from the disease.
Mr Johnson announced on March 27 that he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating in Downing Street.
At that time, he said he had suffered mild symptoms, including a fever and cough, but would continue to lead the Government.
The Prime Minister has now revealed he was feeling 'pretty wasted'.
He was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital, a short drive from Downing Street, on April 5 after his condition deteriorated.
He spent three nights in intensive care before returning to a ward.
After a week in hospital he was released on April 12 to continue his recovery at Chequers.
On Wednesday, just over two weeks after leaving hospital, Mr Johnson oversaw the birth of his son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson.
(Image: Instagram)
He was with his fiancée Carrie Symonds as she gave birth to their boy, in a moment he has described as 'extraordinary'.
The couple named their child Nicholas after Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart, who cared for Mr Johnson while he was recovering.
The 55-year-old was initially reluctant to go to hospital, however his doctors insisted as his symptoms became worse.
Despite being taken to intensive care, Mr Johnson refused to even consider the idea that the disease could kill him.
He said a 'terrible buoyancy' within him meant he felt he would be fine in the end.


birminghammail--2020-05-03--Meghan 'shouted at Kate's staff as tension between royal wives grew'

Meghan Markle is alleged to have ‘ shouted at Kate Middleton ’ s staff ’ after tensions between the royal wives escalated , a new memoir claims .
Tensions grew between the royal wives after the Duchess of Sussex had to accept she would not be married to the next king , it is alleged .
The Mirror says a number of incidents took place throughout Meghan ’ s first few months of being part of the Royal Family .
This allegedly prompted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Kensington Palace and relocate to Frogmore Cottage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two couples got on well at first At first , particularly Kate and Meghan after the Duchess of Cambridge did her best to make the former actress feel as welcome as possible .
But in a new memoir written by Tom Quinn and serialised by the Daily Mail , a palace insider claims tensions between the two young Royal couples were bound to arise , especially when Meghan had to accept that she was not married to a man who would become king .
They added : “ Being a royal goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a while , William and Harry would meet without their wives in tow to avoid rows and stony silences.
” The source claimed that Harry and Meghan ’ s initial move to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor was triggered when Meghan shouted at a member of Kate ’ s staff .
And the Duchess of Cambridge was said to be horrified at Meghan ’ s approach .
The source claimed : “ Like many people not used to dealing with servants , Meghan overdoes the imperiousness ; so on the one hand she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people 's princess , and on the other she wants people to stand to attention when she clicks her fingers.
” It ’ s believed the incident prompted the beginning of discussions about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving Kensington Palace .
Meghan ’ s attitude towards staff soon led to a crop of unflattering nicknames , including Me-Gain ' , the 'Duchess of Difficult ' and even 'Di 2 ' or 'Di Lite ' , it is claimed .
Many of the staff , who didn ’ t know what to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relieved when she and Harry moved away , Mr Quinn 's book claims .
It meant that a fully refurbished home at Kensington Palace went completely unused .
Taxpayers also shelled out over £2million for work on the cottage where the Sussexes relocated to , although Harry and Meghan have since said they will pay that back after ditching that property too in favour of a life in Los Angeles .
Harry and Meghan made the announcement earlier this year , revealing they would be stepping back from their prominent roles in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pond .
The pair have been spotted out and about in LA recently delivering packages to vulnerable families being forced to self-isolate .
Our sister title Mirror Online has approached Kensington Palace and representatives for Harry and Meghan for comment .

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Meghan Markle is alleged to have ‘shouted at Kate Middleton’s staff’ after tensions between the royal wives escalated, a new memoir claims.
Tensions grew between the royal wives after the Duchess of Sussex had to accept she would not be married to the next king, it is alleged.
The Mirror says a number of incidents took place throughout Meghan’s first few months of being part of the Royal Family.
This allegedly prompted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Kensington Palace and relocate to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.
It was believed that the two couples got on well at first At first, particularly Kate and Meghan after the Duchess of Cambridge did her best to make the former actress feel as welcome as possible.
(Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
But in a new memoir written by Tom Quinn and serialised by the Daily Mail, a palace insider claims tensions between the two young Royal couples were bound to arise, especially when Meghan had to accept that she was not married to a man who would become king.
They added: “Being a royal goes to everyone's head eventually — and after a while, William and Harry would meet without their wives in tow to avoid rows and stony silences.”
The source claimed that Harry and Meghan’s initial move to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor was triggered when Meghan shouted at a member of Kate’s staff.
And the Duchess of Cambridge was said to be horrified at Meghan’s approach.
(Image: Ian Rutherford/PA Wire)
The source claimed: “Like many people not used to dealing with servants, Meghan overdoes the imperiousness; so on the one hand she wants to be like Diana, a people's princess, and on the other she wants people to stand to attention when she clicks her fingers.”
It’s believed the incident prompted the beginning of discussions about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving Kensington Palace.
Meghan’s attitude towards staff soon led to a crop of unflattering nicknames, including Me-Gain', the 'Duchess of Difficult' and even 'Di 2' or 'Di Lite', it is claimed.
(Image: (Image: Getty))
Many of the staff, who didn’t know what to make of the American duchess, seemed relieved when she and Harry moved away, Mr Quinn's book claims.
It meant that a fully refurbished home at Kensington Palace went completely unused.
Taxpayers also shelled out over £2million for work on the cottage where the Sussexes relocated to, although Harry and Meghan have since said they will pay that back after ditching that property too in favour of a life in Los Angeles.
Harry and Meghan made the announcement earlier this year, revealing they would be stepping back from their prominent roles in the Royal family to spend more time across the pond.
The pair have been spotted out and about in LA recently delivering packages to vulnerable families being forced to self-isolate.
Our sister title Mirror Online has approached Kensington Palace and representatives for Harry and Meghan for comment.