birminghammail--2020-05-22--15 pubs in Worcestershire in need of a landlord (and how much it'll cost you)

Enjoy nothing better than a trip down the pub ?
Why not make it a permanent stay by taking on one of the many boozers in Worcestershire that are looking for a landlord right now .
There 's a wide variety of buildings and locations available across the county .
In most cases , some cash backing is needed to get them up and running , but the publican then takes on a tenancy agreement where you pay the rent , bills and staff costs .
'Ingoing costs ' is the minimum amount needed to take on the pub and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first stock and glassware order , and some fixtures and fittings .
In many cases there will also be annual rent to pay , which includes any rent for private accommodation .
Often , private accommodation is also included so you could be getting a new home as well as a business .
Many also promise that private accommodation will be up to scratch so you can just move in and concentrate on your new business .
Here are a selection of what 's out there as of May 2020 according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lounge and a domestic bathroom .
There is no private kitchen .
Details : The New Inn is a real village local with cask ales , good pub food , regular trade and welcoming open fires .
In the summer months , the site benefits from walkers with 22 miles of footpaths around Shrawley .
An experienced operator with a successful track record in combining a drinks and food offer is required for this excellent opportunity to run a village local .
Accommodation : Three bedrooms , bathroom , fitted kitchen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the first floor and are in good condition .
Details : The Courtyard currently trades as Annie ’ s Burger Shack with the main focus being delicious burgers for everyone , including meatless and vegan burgers , it also serves impressive cocktails and shows popular sporting events .
Due to its location , it has a steady stream of shoppers passing by looking for lunch , and in the evenings students and town goers looking for a vibrant bar to enjoy drinks , Annie ’ s is known as a place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very popular at the Courtyard with DJs and live music being very popular , bringing the pub alive at the weekends .
Details : The Westcroft Arms has been a popular institution in the area for many years trading as a friendly community local with active pub games teams , regular live music and a cask ale following .
Located in a residential area just off the town centre the pub attracts both local residents as well as passing trade commuters walking from the station to the town centre and customers visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Railway Inn currently trades as a drink focused pub with a range of menus including a sandwich , mid-week and hearty Sunday lunch menu .
The new licensee would need to increase the food offered to a value-led food menu to increase its customer base during the week .
Live music is popular at the weekends , and they also host a disco for children on a Sunday afternoon .
Details : This pub is offering more than £2,000 worth of savings through : • Free Legal Fees – The landlords will cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Free Induction Training limited to two places on the landlord 's award-winning Cornerstones Course • The landlords will provide and fund a monthly stock take for the first 12 months of your occupation The King 's Head is a traditional gastropub with a canal-side location .
There is a formal dining area , an area to allow for private dining , internal courtyard , an area for bar snacks and a first-floor function room .
Accommodation : Three bedrooms , two bathrooms , and a kitchen with lounge area .
In line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade promise , they will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition so you can focus on your business .
Details : The White Hart is popular with both locals and visitors to the area .
The pub has a lounge area with its own bar servery .
There are traditional features throughout the pub , including exposed beams , brickwork and two open fireplaces .
There is a separate dining area and catering kitchen .
There ’ s a conservatory at the back of the building with patio doors leading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those warm summer evenings .
The car park has spaces for 25 cars .
Accommodation : One single and two double bedrooms , lounge , kitchen and bathroom .
Details : The Royal Oak is at the heart of the village .
This quaint pub provides two trading rooms , including a traditional drinking area and a restaurant and a catering kitchen .
Outside there is a garden which leads onto a car park which has spaces for 15 cars .
Accommodation : One single and two double bedrooms , lounge , office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Bakery Inn is a traditional community pub .
It has Sky Sports , pub games and a lounge area as well as boasting a beer garden .
Details : There ’ s an opportunity to develop this site to create a quality local .
It currently trades predominantly focusing on drinks with a heavy emphasis on pub sports ; however , the landlords feel that the Foresters has more to offer the community .
The Foresters has a one-room bar with a small drinking/dining area for 30 people .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is a small games room although it ’ s actually too small for a pool table and is currently run down and barely used .
The ladies toilets are very small , and the landlords are planning to extend them .
At the front of the building , there are benches for outside drinking and this area needs a little bit of a makeover to make it more appealing .
At the back , there is a small courtyard which needs some love and attention .
Details : The Red Hart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17th century .
It ’ s steeped with history and has many periodic features .
The décor is traditional with its complimentary wooden beams and panelled walls .
There are two dining areas featuring log fires creating a welcoming a cosy atmosphere in the colder winter months .
There is a fully operational commercial kitchen .
The beer garden is at the front of the pub alongside the car park which has around 10 spaces .
Accommodation : Three bedrooms , bathrooms , kitchen and living area .
In line with the landlords @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition so that you can focus on your business .
Details : The New Inn has been transformed through recent refurbishment .
This once tired pub has now been elevated to a premier venue enjoyed by locals and visitors to the area .
The catering kitchen currently provides food for up to 70 people .
The New Inn has two main trading areas ; the front bar has a traditional feel with an open fireplace ; the second area is the restaurant and has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be zoned to cater for small or large groups and can be adapted for function hire .
Outside there is a beer garden and parking for 25 cars .
Accommodation : Private accommodation will be created as part of the refurbishment .
Details to be confirmed .
Details : Refurbishment is planned at The White Hart including creating smaller 'rooms ' within the pub for eating and drinking .
The extension will include concertina doors leading out onto the terrace providing a bright space with a feature fireplace .
This space would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will provide an overspill to the pub but would also be available for private functions .
There is a separate function room , also to be refurbished , and nine letting rooms to the upper floors .
Outside , the work will include improving kerb appeal .
The drinking area will be extended onto the car park to increase visibility of the terrace and the covered terrace area will be extended .
Details : The Queen 's Head is a traditional country pub in the 'Vale of Evesham ' with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The business includes a restaurant which has a roaring open fire creating a warm and cosy atmosphere ideal for peaceful winter evenings .
There is an enclosed beer garden that leads out from the lounge and restaurant area which has scope to be extended .
The car park has 20 spaces .
Details : The Golden Cross is at the centre of the community .
It is an example of a traditional village pub that focuses on freshly sourced food , well-kept real ales alongside , great entertainment and good customer service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a bar and a dining area complete with log fire .
This area could be sectioned off for private functions and events .
The main bar area is more informal with a darts board , TV and bar tables .
There is a well equipped commercial kitchen .
There is a good-sized outdoor area and stepped garden .
This is enclosed for the safety of children and backs on to the car park .
This space is great for barbecues and events during the spring/summer and has a number of garden benches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , kitchen and bathroom .
In line with the landlords ready to trade promise , they will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition so that you can focus on your business .
Details : The landlords have investment planned for this traditional country pub at the heart of the community in Harvington .
Inside will be decorated throughout while maintaining the natural charm of this property .
There is a lounge with a log burner and a separate bar area with an open fire .
The lounge area is currently used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The separate function room with skittle alley is a great space for multipurpose use ; private dining events , parties , skittles , meetings , training courses etc .
The kitchen area will undergo a refit Outside there 's a good sized courtyard with seating , a small grassed beer garden and a large gravel car park .
There is a lean-to covered area where some smokers stand - not a dedicated smoking shelter as such .
Although the pub is in good external condition , it will benefit from minor touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lights to the side entrance , seating and planting to the courtyard .

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Enjoy nothing better than a trip down the pub?
Why not make it a permanent stay by taking on one of the many boozers in Worcestershire that are looking for a landlord right now.
There's a wide variety of buildings and locations available across the county.
In most cases, some cash backing is needed to get them up and running, but the publican then takes on a tenancy agreement where you pay the rent, bills and staff costs.
'Ingoing costs' is the minimum amount needed to take on the pub and usually includes the security deposit, the first stock and glassware order, and some fixtures and fittings.
In many cases there will also be annual rent to pay, which includes any rent for private accommodation. Often, private accommodation is also included so you could be getting a new home as well as a business. Many also promise that private accommodation will be up to scratch so you can just move in and concentrate on your new business.
Here are a selection of what's out there as of May 2020 according to the findmypub.com website.
1. The New Inn
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : Shrawley, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6TE
Ingoing cost : £10,000
Rent : £26,000
Type : Tenancy (5 years)
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, lounge and a domestic bathroom. There is no private kitchen.
Details: The New Inn is a real village local with cask ales, good pub food, regular trade and welcoming open fires. In the summer months, the site benefits from walkers with 22 miles of footpaths around Shrawley. An experienced operator with a successful track record in combining a drinks and food offer is required for this excellent opportunity to run a village local.
2. Courtyard
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : St. Nicholas Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UW
Ingoing cost : £7,000
Rent : £22,000
Type : Tenancy (5 years)
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen and a large living room are all located on the first floor and are in good condition.
Details : The Courtyard currently trades as Annie’s Burger Shack with the main focus being delicious burgers for everyone, including meatless and vegan burgers, it also serves impressive cocktails and shows popular sporting events. Due to its location, it has a steady stream of shoppers passing by looking for lunch, and in the evenings students and town goers looking for a vibrant bar to enjoy drinks, Annie’s is known as a place to go to. The live music scene is very popular at the Courtyard with DJs and live music being very popular, bringing the pub alive at the weekends.
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3. The Westcroft Arms
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Address : Ombersley Street West, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8QZ
Ingoing cost : £6,000
Rent : £10,000
Type : Tenancy / TAW
Accommodation : Kitchen, bathroom, lounge and four bedrooms
Details : The Westcroft Arms has been a popular institution in the area for many years trading as a friendly community local with active pub games teams, regular live music and a cask ale following. Located in a residential area just off the town centre the pub attracts both local residents as well as passing trade commuters walking from the station to the town centre and customers visiting for the entertainment.
4. The Railway Inn
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : Kidderminster Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9AY
Ingoing cost : £5,000
Rent : £10,000
Type : Tenancy (5 years)
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, a bathroom and a sitting room.
Details : The Railway Inn currently trades as a drink focused pub with a range of menus including a sandwich, mid-week and hearty Sunday lunch menu. The new licensee would need to increase the food offered to a value-led food menu to increase its customer base during the week. Live music is popular at the weekends, and they also host a disco for children on a Sunday afternoon.
5. The King's Head
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Address : Sidburry, Worcester, WR1 2HU
Ingoing : £37,500
Rent : £54,000
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Details : This pub is offering more than £2,000 worth of savings through:
Free Legal Fees – The landlords will cover the cost of their own legal fees
Free Induction Training limited to two places on the landlord's award-winning Cornerstones Course
The landlords will provide and fund a monthly stock take for the first 12 months of your occupation
The King's Head is a traditional gastropub with a canal-side location. There is a formal dining area, an area to allow for private dining, internal courtyard, an area for bar snacks and a first-floor function room.
6. White Hart
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Address : The Village, Kidderminster, DY11 7TD
Ingoing : £11,237
Rent : £24,500
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen with lounge area. In line with the landlord’s ready to trade promise, they will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition so you can focus on your business.
Details : The White Hart is popular with both locals and visitors to the area.
The pub has a lounge area with its own bar servery. There are traditional features throughout the pub, including exposed beams, brickwork and two open fireplaces. There is a separate dining area and catering kitchen.
There’s a conservatory at the back of the building with patio doors leading to an outside trading area, ideal for those warm summer evenings.
The car park has spaces for 25 cars.
7. The Royal Oak
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5DZ
Ingoing : £13,610
Rent : £29,000
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : One single and two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Details : The Royal Oak is at the heart of the village.
This quaint pub provides two trading rooms, including a traditional drinking area and a restaurant and a catering kitchen.
Outside there is a garden which leads onto a car park which has spaces for 15 cars.
8. The Bakery Inn
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Address : Malvern Link, WR14 1SS
Ingoing : £5,360
Rent : N/A
Type : Self Employed Management
Accommodation : One single and two double bedrooms, lounge, office, kitchen and bathroom.
Details : The Bakery Inn is a traditional community pub. It has Sky Sports, pub games and a lounge area as well as boasting a beer garden.
9. Foresters Arms
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Address : Barnards Green, Malvern, WR14 3RL
Ingoing : £5,000
Rent : £14,000
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, living room, bathroom, toilet and kitchen area.
Details : There’s an opportunity to develop this site to create a quality local.
It currently trades predominantly focusing on drinks with a heavy emphasis on pub sports; however, the landlords feel that the Foresters has more to offer the community.
The Foresters has a one-room bar with a small drinking/dining area for 30 people. It’s thought this could be increased to 40.
There is a small games room although it’s actually too small for a pool table and is currently run down and barely used. The ladies toilets are very small, and the landlords are planning to extend them.
At the front of the building, there are benches for outside drinking and this area needs a little bit of a makeover to make it more appealing. At the back, there is a small courtyard which needs some love and attention.
10. Red Hart
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : Cockshot Lane, Kington, Flyford Flavell, WR7 4DD
Ingoing : £8,000
Rent : £24,000
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Two bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room, office and bathroom.
Details : The Red Hart has been trading as such since the 17th century. It’s steeped with history and has many periodic features. The décor is traditional with its complimentary wooden beams and panelled walls. There are two dining areas featuring log fires creating a welcoming a cosy atmosphere in the colder winter months. There is a fully operational commercial kitchen.
The beer garden is at the front of the pub alongside the car park which has around 10 spaces.
11. New Inn
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : Doctors Hill, Bourneheath, Bromsgrove, B61 9JE
Ingoing : £12,611
Rent : £38,500
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living area. In line with the landlords ready to trade promise, the landlords will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition so that you can focus on your business.
Details : The New Inn has been transformed through recent refurbishment. This once tired pub has now been elevated to a premier venue enjoyed by locals and visitors to the area. The catering kitchen currently provides food for up to 70 people.
The New Inn has two main trading areas; the front bar has a traditional feel with an open fireplace; the second area is the restaurant and has an additional conservatory space. The trading area can be zoned to cater for small or large groups and can be adapted for function hire.
Outside there is a beer garden and parking for 25 cars.
12. White Hart
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Address : Evesham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, B97 5EJ
Ingoing : £94,500
Rent : £106,060
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Private accommodation will be created as part of the refurbishment. Details to be confirmed.
Details : Refurbishment is planned at The White Hart including creating smaller 'rooms' within the pub for eating and drinking. The extension will include concertina doors leading out onto the terrace providing a bright space with a feature fireplace. This space would also link to the first-floor function room, which will provide an overspill to the pub but would also be available for private functions. There is a separate function room, also to be refurbished, and nine letting rooms to the upper floors.
Outside, the work will include improving kerb appeal. The drinking area will be extended onto the car park to increase visibility of the terrace and the covered terrace area will be extended.
13. Queen's Head
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Address : Iron Cross, Salford Priors, Evesham, WR11 8SH
Ingoing : £14,750
Rent : £35,000
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Two bedrooms and a lounge
Details : The Queen's Head is a traditional country pub in the 'Vale of Evesham' with a food offering and five en-suite letting bedrooms.
The business includes a restaurant which has a roaring open fire creating a warm and cosy atmosphere ideal for peaceful winter evenings.
There is an enclosed beer garden that leads out from the lounge and restaurant area which has scope to be extended. The car park has 20 spaces.
14. The Golden Cross
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(Image: FindMyPub.com)
Address : Village Street, Harvington, WR11 8PQ
Ingoing : £12,000
Rent : £13,000
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, office and bathroom.
Details : The Golden Cross is at the centre of the community. It is an example of a traditional village pub that focuses on freshly sourced food, well-kept real ales alongside, great entertainment and good customer service. Families welcomed and dog-friendly.
There is a bar and a dining area complete with log fire. This area could be sectioned off for private functions and events. The main bar area is more informal with a darts board, TV and bar tables. There is a well equipped commercial kitchen.
There is a good-sized outdoor area and stepped garden. This is enclosed for the safety of children and backs on to the car park. This space is great for barbecues and events during the spring/summer and has a number of garden benches.
15. The Coach and Horses
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Address : Station Road, Evesham, WR11 8NJ
Ingoing : £11,841
Rent : £31,750
Type : Tenancy
Accommodation : Two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. In line with the landlords ready to trade promise, they will ensure the private accommodation is in good condition so that you can focus on your business.
Details : The landlords have investment planned for this traditional country pub at the heart of the community in Harvington.
Inside will be decorated throughout while maintaining the natural charm of this property. There is a lounge with a log burner and a separate bar area with an open fire. The lounge area is currently used for food and caters for 35 people.
The separate function room with skittle alley is a great space for multipurpose use; private dining events, parties, skittles, meetings, training courses etc. The kitchen area will undergo a refit
Outside there's a good sized courtyard with seating, a small grassed beer garden and a large gravel car park. There is a lean-to covered area where some smokers stand - not a dedicated smoking shelter as such. Although the pub is in good external condition, it will benefit from minor touch up decoration to include, signage, lights to the side entrance, seating and planting to the courtyard.


birminghammail--2020-05-22--EFL clears up what must happen for West Brom to be promoted

West Bromwich Albion will be involved in a crucial vote to decide how to finish the Championship season next week .
Clubs have been out of action since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic with fixtures still suspended .
Slaven Bilic 's side had been on course for promotion before the season was halted having been in the top two since November .
They trail Leeds United by a single point with nine matches left to play while Fulham are six points behind in third .
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Google Play Store and App Store The EFL announced yesterday ( Thursday ) that it wants promotion and relegation to be implemented as usual even if the campaign is curtailed .
A lengthy statement said final standings will be decided using a points-per-game system in the event of the remaining fixtures not being played .
It would see Albion and Leeds promoted to the Premier League with the play-offs used to determine the third club going up .
The plan now requires approval from EFL member clubs and a spokesperson has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title CoventryLive .
It needs a 51 per cent majority to be written into EFL regulations , requiring backing from at least 36 of the 71 clubs .
Of those , at least 13 of the 24 Championship clubs will need to vote to curtail the season as the second tier carries more weight than League One or League Two .
If the motion is passed , leagues will be able to decide individually what happens to their campaign .
That also requires a 51 per cent majority , meaning clubs face two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that the season should be played to a conclusion on the pitch .
But if clubs vote to end the season , a PPG system would see the Baggies comfortably achieve a return to the top-flight .

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West Bromwich Albion will be involved in a crucial vote to decide how to finish the Championship season next week.
Clubs have been out of action since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic with fixtures still suspended.
Slaven Bilic's side had been on course for promotion before the season was halted having been in the top two since November.
They trail Leeds United by a single point with nine matches left to play while Fulham are six points behind in third.
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The EFL announced yesterday (Thursday) that it wants promotion and relegation to be implemented as usual even if the campaign is curtailed.
A lengthy statement said final standings will be decided using a points-per-game system in the event of the remaining fixtures not being played.
It would see Albion and Leeds promoted to the Premier League with the play-offs used to determine the third club going up.
The plan now requires approval from EFL member clubs and a spokesperson has cleared up happens next to our sister title CoventryLive.
It needs a 51 per cent majority to be written into EFL regulations, requiring backing from at least 36 of the 71 clubs. Of those, at least 13 of the 24 Championship clubs will need to vote to curtail the season as the second tier carries more weight than League One or League Two.
If the motion is passed, leagues will be able to decide individually what happens to their campaign. That also requires a 51 per cent majority, meaning clubs face two votes.
The consensus among Championship sides is that the season should be played to a conclusion on the pitch.
But if clubs vote to end the season, a PPG system would see the Baggies comfortably achieve a return to the top-flight.


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Toddler and great-grandad reunited in heartwarming park reunion

This is the heartwarming moment a toddler was reunited with her great-grandfather after spending months apart .
Orla and Jerry Kelleher used to see each other weekly - but that all changed when the country went into lockdown .
However when the rules were relaxed to allow people from other households to meet up - from a distance - Jerry 's family seized the opportunity to enjoy a sunny surprise outing .
The 90-year-old 's son , Neil , went to 'pick up ' his father from his Bearwood home on Thursday afternoon ( May 21 ) and the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But unbeknown to Jerry , his grandson Danny and great-granddaughter Orla , were waiting for him at the bandstand .
He was delighted to be greeted by 21-month-old Orla , who instantly said `` GG '' , which stands for ‘ great grandad Gerry ’ , and the adorable moment was caught on camera .
Jerry 's daughter-in-law , Janice , who lives in Quinton , told Black Country Live : `` Orla is only just starting to say things and she just came out with it .
All the great-grandchildren call him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd ever heard her say that before .
`` I think the picture says it all .
It 's definitely going in a frame . ''
She added : `` Jerry lives on his own and dotes on all of his children , grandchildren and great-grandchildren , it 's nice company for him , he 's a young-hearted 90-year-old . ''

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This is the heartwarming moment a toddler was reunited with her great-grandfather after spending months apart.
Orla and Jerry Kelleher used to see each other weekly - but that all changed when the country went into lockdown.
However when the rules were relaxed to allow people from other households to meet up - from a distance - Jerry's family seized the opportunity to enjoy a sunny surprise outing.
The 90-year-old's son, Neil, went to 'pick up' his father from his Bearwood home on Thursday afternoon (May 21) and the pair walked to the Lightswood Park together.
But unbeknown to Jerry, his grandson Danny and great-granddaughter Orla, were waiting for him at the bandstand.
He was delighted to be greeted by 21-month-old Orla, who instantly said "GG", which stands for ‘great grandad Gerry’, and the adorable moment was caught on camera.
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Jerry's daughter-in-law, Janice, who lives in Quinton, told Black Country Live : "Orla is only just starting to say things and she just came out with it. All the great-grandchildren call him GG but I don't think he'd ever heard her say that before.
"I think the picture says it all. It's definitely going in a frame."
She added: "Jerry lives on his own and dotes on all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, it's nice company for him, he's a young-hearted 90-year-old."


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Falcao, Sneijder and the other superstars Aston Villa tried to sign

Aston Villa have had plenty of top class footballers of their own - but they 've also missed out on plenty !
Looking back through the transfer window archives always seems to crop up various extravagant names that did n't quite come to fruition and Villa seem to have had lots of those .
In fact , with the names we 've dug out , you could probably create an outstanding XI , albeit a very , very attacking one that would rely on one solitary defender - and even he 's not known for his stopping qualities .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here are some of the players that Villa did n't quite manage to snare ... Paul Lambert wanted to sign the now Arsenal hitman upon arriving at Villa Park and confirmed the negotiations with the player 's representatives during an interview .
`` I actually spoke to an agent from France about ( Pierre-Emerick ) Aubameyang .
He was at St Etienne and we made contact , '' said Lambert .
Lukaku was another option at the time Lambert arrived .
The striker 's name was making waves around Europe due to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big money deal instead .
During the same interview , Lambert revealed his interest in the Belgian .
`` I knew that the club needed big players to come in and we could n't go and get them .
I remember speaking to ( Romelu ) Lukaku when I first went there .
`` It was players like that that I wanted to try and bring in but we were never going to get them .
It is a brilliant club but I always think a team that has won the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is in . ''
Villa 's search for a striker in the 2008/09 season saw them take a look at Newcastle United 's Michael Owen .
O'Neill wanted competition for regular first team duo Gabby Agbonlahor and John Carew and saw Owen as a realistic target .
But Owen was avoided in preference to his former Liverpool strike partner Heskey .
The Birmingham Mail revealed Villa 's interest in Wesley Sneijder eight years ago .
O'Neill planned an ambitious swoop for the Real Madrid midfielder after he had fallen out of favour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as a replacement for Gareth Barry , who had just departed for Manchester City .
Sneijder instead opted to join Jose Mourinho 's Inter Milan .
Falcao is one that Villa fans are probably well aware of .
The club sounded out River Plate about the Colombian goal-getter during Martin O'Neill 's days .
The club were quoted a fee of £5million but did n't meet the asking price .
O'Neill instead turned his attentions to Emile Heskey the following January .
Villa wanted West Ham United 's Frank Lampard back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gregory was keen on Lampard , but with chairman Doug Ellis haggling over the fee , Chelsea swept in to take the goalscoring midfielder to Stamford Bridge for £11 million .
The rest is history with Lamps going on to become Chelsea 's record goalscorer .
Villa , meanwhile brought in Hassan Kachloul and Moustapha Hadji .
In 1999 , The Guardian reported that Villa appeared to have won the race to land Brazilian Juninho .
John Gregory travelled out to Spain to finalise the deal for Juninho , which would have seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a £2million signing-on fee .
`` I want to return to England and I want to join Aston Villa , '' Juninho said at the time .
But , somehow , Villa ended up missing out on the deal for Juninho as he elected to sign for Atletico Madrid instead .
Villa boss Brian Little , now part of the club 's board , was keen to lure England sensation Gascoigne to Villa Park while he was at Rangers .
However , Gascoigne decided to stick with the Glaswegians before returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign for Middlesbrough the following year .
Brazil 's wonderful left-back had the chance to join Villa but the move failed to materialise due to his club demanding too much money .
During an interview in 2014 the defender , famed for his bullet free-kicks and marauding runs down the left , reminisced about his time playing in England at the Umbro Cup , which saw him score his first international goal .
`` This tournament was significant , '' he said , `` because at the time I had an offer from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa ] .
I remember it to this day .
`` But it did n't work out because Uniao Sao Joao were asking for too much money . ''
Villa wanted to sign England hero Lineker in 1985 .
Manager Graham Turner was willing to pay £1million for the striker at the time having just watched him score 29 goals for Leicester City .
Despite Villa , Manchester United , Liverpool , Spurs and Arsenal being keen to land Lineker , he instead opted to join Everton .
He departed Everton after one @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Aston Villa have had plenty of top class footballers of their own - but they've also missed out on plenty!
Looking back through the transfer window archives always seems to crop up various extravagant names that didn't quite come to fruition and Villa seem to have had lots of those.
In fact, with the names we've dug out, you could probably create an outstanding XI, albeit a very, very attacking one that would rely on one solitary defender - and even he's not known for his stopping qualities.
So, let's kick it off! Here are some of the players that Villa didn't quite manage to snare...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2012)
Paul Lambert wanted to sign the now Barcelona hitman upon arriving at Villa Park and confirmed the negotiations with the player's representatives during an interview.
"I actually spoke to an agent from France about (Pierre-Emerick) Aubameyang. He was at St Etienne and we made contact," said Lambert.
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Romelu Lukaku (2012)
Lukaku was another option at the time Lambert arrived. The striker's name was making waves around Europe due to his stunning displays for Anderlecht but Chelsea completed a big money deal instead.
During the same interview, Lambert revealed his interest in the Belgian.
"I knew that the club needed big players to come in and we couldn't go and get them. I remember speaking to (Romelu) Lukaku when I first went there.
"It was players like that that I wanted to try and bring in but we were never going to get them. It is a brilliant club but I always think a team that has won the European Cup should not be in the position it is in."
Michael Owen (2009)
Villa's search for a striker in the 2008/09 season saw them take a look at Newcastle United's Michael Owen. O'Neill wanted competition for regular first team duo Gabby Agbonlahor and John Carew and saw Owen as a realistic target.
But Owen was avoided in preference to his former Liverpool strike partner Heskey.
Wesley Sneijder (2009)
The Birmingham Mail revealed Villa's interest in Wesley Sneijder. O'Neill planned an ambitious swoop for the Real Madrid midfielder after he had fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu.
The Dutchman was identified as a replacement for Gareth Barry, who had just departed for Manchester City. Sneijder instead opted to join Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan.
Radamel Falcao (2008)
Falcao is one that Villa fans are probably well aware of. The club sounded out River Plate about the Colombian goal-getter during Martin O'Neill's days. The club were quoted a fee of £5million but didn't meet the asking price.
O'Neill instead turned his attentions to Emile Heskey the following January.
Frank Lampard (2001)
(Image: Martyn Hayhow/PA Wire)
Villa wanted West Ham United's Frank Lampard back in the summer of 2001.
Boss John Gregory was keen on Lampard, but with chairman Doug Ellis haggling over the fee, Chelsea swept in to take the goalscoring midfielder to Stamford Bridge for £11 million.
The rest is history with Lamps going on to become Chelsea's record goalscorer. Villa, meanwhile brought in Hassan Kachloul and Moustapha Hadji.
Juninho (1999)
In 1999, The Guardian reported that Villa appeared to have won the race to land Brazilian Juninho. John Gregory travelled out to Spain to finalise the deal for Juninho, which would have seen him earn £30,000 per week in addition to a £2million signing-on fee.
"I want to return to England and I want to join Aston Villa," Juninho said at the time. But, somehow, Villa ended up missing out on the deal for Juninho as he elected to sign for Atletico Madrid instead.
Paul Gascoigne (1997)
Villa boss Brian Little was keen to lure England sensation Gascoigne to Villa Park while he was at Rangers.
However, Gascoigne decided to stick with the Glaswegians before returning to his roots in the North East to sign for Middlesbrough the following year.
Roberto Carlos (1995)
(Image: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Brazil's wonderful left-back had the chance to join Villa but the move failed to materialise due to his club demanding too much money.
During an interview in 2014 the defender, famed for his bullet free-kicks and marauding runs down the left, reminisced about his time playing in England at the Umbro Cup, which saw him score his first international goal.
"This tournament was significant," he said, "because at the time I had an offer from an English club – Birmingham [Aston Villa]. I remember it to this day.
"But it didn't work out because Uniao Sao Joao were asking for too much money."
Gary Lineker (1985)
Villa wanted to sign England hero Lineker in 1985. Manager Graham Turner was willing to pay £1million for the striker at the time having just watched him score 29 goals for Leicester City. Despite Villa, Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal being keen to land Lineker, he instead opted to join Everton.
He departed Everton after one year to join European heavyweights Barcelona.
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birminghammail--2020-05-22--Woman to be quizzed after chilling machete discovery

This is the huge machete officers found concealed in a car during a targeted stop and search in the city .
Police made the discovery when they halted a black Renault Clio in Newlands Road , Dorridge yesterday evening ( Thursday , May 21 ) .
As they searched the vehicle , a large red-handled machete was uncovered .
They also found a baseball bat , a small kitchen knife and a screwdriver inside - all of which were seized .
The raid took place just before 6pm and came off the back of community intelligence , police said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviewed as part of the officers ' enquiries into the chilling find .
Sharing an image of the weapons haul , Knowle , Dorridge & Balsall Common Police tweeted : `` Thanks to recent community intelligence we have today stopped and searched this vehicle and located a number of weapons which have been seized and the offender will be dealt with for the offences ! ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` We recovered a machete and knife from a vehicle in Newlands Road , Dorridge , just before 6pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A woman will be voluntarily interviewed as part of our enquiries . ''

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This is the huge machete officers found concealed in a car during a targeted stop and search in the city.
Police made the discovery when they halted a black Renault Clio in Newlands Road, Dorridge yesterday evening (Thursday, May 21).
As they searched the vehicle, a large red-handled machete was uncovered.
They also found a baseball bat, a small kitchen knife and a screwdriver inside - all of which were seized.
The raid took place just before 6pm and came off the back of community intelligence, police said.
A woman is set to be voluntarily interviewed as part of the officers' enquiries into the chilling find.
Sharing an image of the weapons haul, Knowle, Dorridge & Balsall Common Police tweeted: "Thanks to recent community intelligence we have today stopped and searched this vehicle and located a number of weapons which have been seized and the offender will be dealt with for the offences!"
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We recovered a machete and knife from a vehicle in Newlands Road, Dorridge, just before 6pm yesterday (21 May).
"A woman will be voluntarily interviewed as part of our enquiries."


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Residents urged to shut windows as fire rips through Cannock Chase

Massive plumes of smoke were spotted over a beauty spot after a large fire broke out in Cannock Chase .
Firefighters raced to the scene in Severn Springs this evening ( May 22 ) - just after 6.30pm .
Local residents reported seeing thick smoke billowing into the air surrounding the scene .
Emergency services urged neighbours to keep their windows shut as they tackled the flames .
The Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted : `` We are dealing with a large fire on Cannock Chase , due to the amount of smoke in the area please keep windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the service told Black Country Live : `` We were called at 6.30pm to a large fire at Severn Springs in Cannock Chase .
`` We sent five fire appliances .
The crew are still at the scene and the cause has not yet been determined . ''
Residents close to the scene took to Facebook to express their shock at the plumes of smoke covering the area .
One said : `` Gosh hope its under control in these gales hope all remain safe . ''
Another added : `` Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep happening ? ''
A resident commented : `` It ’ s one of many this year .
The one by us was started by a disposable BBQ .
It is such a real shame . ''

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Massive plumes of smoke were spotted over a beauty spot after a large fire broke out in Cannock Chase.
Firefighters raced to the scene in Severn Springs this evening (May 22) - just after 6.30pm.
Local residents reported seeing thick smoke billowing into the air surrounding the scene.
Emergency services urged neighbours to keep their windows shut as they tackled the flames.
(Image: Kendall Lauren)
The Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "We are dealing with a large fire on Cannock Chase, due to the amount of smoke in the area please keep windows and door shut."
A spokesman for the service told Black Country Live: "We were called at 6.30pm to a large fire at Severn Springs in Cannock Chase.
"We sent five fire appliances. The crew are still at the scene and the cause has not yet been determined."
Residents close to the scene took to Facebook to express their shock at the plumes of smoke covering the area.
One said: " Gosh hope its under control in these gales hope all remain safe."
Another added: "Oh no! ... .. why do these keep happening?"
A resident commented: "It’s one of many this year. The one by us was started by a disposable BBQ. It is such a real shame."


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Corrie's Chesney expecting baby in real life with wife Briony

On screen he has his hands full with quads , and now off screen the actor who plays doting dad Chesney will be getting a real taste of the nappy life !
Sam Aston has revealed that he 's expecting his first child with wife Briony .
The young couple shared the news with OK !
Online The happy news comes not long after Sam , 26 , and yoga teacher Briony , 25 , celebrated their first wedding anniversary in lockdown .
Sam , who plays a father of five on the soap , marked the day by sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their special day .
Sam , 26 , and Briony , 25 , tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Stock Farm in Cheshire in a ceremony covered by OK !
Guests including Sam 's Corrie co-stars Alan Halsall who plays Tyrone and Jennie McAlpine who plays his on screen sister Fiz .
The actor has been part of the Corrie cast in 2003 .
Sam posted on Instagram : `` Trying our hardest to relive the best day of our lives happy 1 year anniversary @ yoga_with_briony thank you for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His character Chesney is now a father-of-four along with partner Gemma Winter - and is also dad to Joseph from his relationship with Katy Armstrong .
He can currently be seen on the soap supporting Gemma through her post natal depression .
Filming which had been halted due the coronavirus will resume in June .

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On screen he has his hands full with quads, and now off screen the actor who plays doting dad Chesney will be getting a real taste of the nappy life!
Sam Aston has revealed that he's expecting his first child with wife Briony.
The young couple shared the news with OK! Online
The happy news comes not long after Sam, 26, and yoga teacher Briony, 25, celebrated their first wedding anniversary in lockdown.
Sam, who plays a father of five on the soap, marked the day by sharing a sweet picture of the couple on their special day.
(Image: OK! Magazine)
Sam, 26, and Briony, 25, tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Stock Farm in Cheshire in a ceremony covered by OK!
Guests including Sam's Corrie co-stars Alan Halsall who plays Tyrone and Jennie McAlpine who plays his on screen sister Fiz.
The actor has been part of the Corrie cast in 2003.
Sam posted on Instagram: "Trying our hardest to relive the best day of our lives happy 1 year anniversary @yoga_with_briony thank you for all the beautiful and happy memories."
Sam and Briony are childhood sweethearts.
His character Chesney is now a father-of-four along with partner Gemma Winter - and is also dad to Joseph from his relationship with Katy Armstrong.
He can currently be seen on the soap supporting Gemma through her post natal depression. Filming which had been halted due the coronavirus will resume in June.


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Premier League chief's latest update will delight Aston Villa

Premier League chief Richard Masters believes 'it is safe ' to return - and he 's also offered Aston Villa an encouraging update on the neutral venue proposals .
Villa 's players returned to training this week , as did the rest of the league , after training protocols were passed on Monday .
Project Restart 's goal of resuming fixtures by June 12 looks ambitious but it 's finally off the ground .
`` We 've taken the first step , '' Masters told the BBC .
`` It 's great for everybody , including the fans , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground . ''
Masters warned the Premier League is likely to take a 'different approach ' to the Bundesliga - which returned last weekend - and warned flexibility would be required in case of any complications .
But he believes those issues wo n't come as a result of any misguided decisions over the return to training .
`` We would n't have taken the first step to get back to training if we were n't convinced we had created a very safe environment for our players , '' he added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be sure when we go to contact training we have completed those processes .
`` We have done everything we possibly can to make return to training as safe as possible .
`` We think it is safe to return .
We have to respect players ' decisions not to return to training .
I would be comfortable to return to training . ''
The vast majority of clubs want to avoid finishing the season at neutral grounds - a topic Villa CEO Christian Purslow has spoken about extensively .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find a solution that suits all parties .
`` We 're talking to the authorities about that , '' he added .
`` I do believe we can appeal to fans not to congregate outside football grounds or go to other people 's houses to watch football matches in contravention of government guidelines . ''

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Premier League chief Richard Masters believes 'it is safe' to return - and he's also offered Aston Villa an encouraging update on the neutral venue proposals.
Villa's players returned to training this week, as did the rest of the league, after training protocols were passed on Monday.
Project Restart's goal of resuming fixtures by June 12 looks ambitious but it's finally off the ground.
"We've taken the first step," Masters told the BBC. "It's great for everybody, including the fans, to see our players back on the training ground."
Masters warned the Premier League is likely to take a 'different approach' to the Bundesliga - which returned last weekend - and warned flexibility would be required in case of any complications.
But he believes those issues won't come as a result of any misguided decisions over the return to training.
"We wouldn't have taken the first step to get back to training if we weren't convinced we had created a very safe environment for our players," he added.
"It is the first step and we have to be sure when we go to contact training we have completed those processes.
"We have done everything we possibly can to make return to training as safe as possible.
"We think it is safe to return. We have to respect players' decisions not to return to training. I would be comfortable to return to training."
The vast majority of clubs want to avoid finishing the season at neutral grounds - a topic Villa CEO Christian Purslow has spoken about extensively.
And Masters says the Premier League is trying to find a solution that suits all parties.
"We're talking to the authorities about that," he added. "I do believe we can appeal to fans not to congregate outside football grounds or go to other people's houses to watch football matches in contravention of government guidelines."


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Eid al-Fitr 2020 announced - this is when Eid starts in UK and around the world

Eid 2020 has been announced after attempts to spot the first faint crescent of the new moon on Friday evening .
Observers were looking to the skies for a sighting of the Shawwal moon , using the naked eye or telescopes .
This is done on the 29th day of Ramadan .
If the moon is seen , Ramadan is deemed to have ended ; if it is n't , then the month of fasting goes on another day and the next month ( Shawwal ) starts on the day after that .
Shawwal begins with the festivities of Eid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's fasting .
And it looks like Eid will be on Sunday , May 24 .
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre in Birmingham , one of the main organisers of Europe 's largest Eid event usually held in Small Heath Park , made an official announcement tonight .
Mosque leaders said : `` The new moon of Shawwal has not been sighted therefore Eid will be celebrated on Sunday 24th May 2020 .
`` Green Lane Masjid wishes everyone a blessed Eid and hope that you enjoy yourselves .
`` Whilst it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend Eid with you as we do usually , due to the current Covid-19 circumstances , we pray that we will be united again very soon and would like to take this opportunity to advise you to adhere to governmental guidelines regarding gatherings .
`` We also encourage you to fast the six days of Shawaal which brings immense rewards .
`` It is related that the Prophet said : 'The fast of Ramadan is like observing ten months of fasting .
Fasting six days of Shawwal is like observing two months of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the year . '
'' In Saudi Arabia , it 's reported that an official ruling has been made on the Eid date for this year .
Astronomers at the observatory of Majmaah University near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia had forecast that the crescent moon of Shawwal would not be sighted on Friday .
On Twitter , it was posted that an announcement from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia stated the new moon was not seen and that , therefore , Eid al-Fitr will be on Sunday May 24 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day of fasting as Ramadan continues into a 30th and final day , while families prepare for Eid festivities confined to their own household .
And for those who began Ramadan a day later - on May 25 rather than May 24 - the 29th day of the month falls on Saturday May 23 so they will be out looking for the crescent on that evening instead .
Astronomical predictions say it 's likely to be visible , which would mean Ramadan coming to an end on Saturday night and Eid also being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , communities and congregations , Eid will be on another day .
It was reported that the crescent moon was successfully sighted in the Ladakh region of India , meaning Eid will be on Saturday , May 23 in that area at least .
Once the moon is seen , people traditionally wish each other `` Chaand Raat Mubarak '' ( Have a blessed night of the new moon ) or `` Eid Mubarak '' ( Have a blessed Eid ) .
Many people then go shopping for food , clothes , shoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrations , so shops and markets open late into the night as the streets come alive in Muslim communities .
Barbers and beauty parlours also stay open so people can look their very best for Eid .
However , it will be very different this year , because of the lockdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic .

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Eid 2020 has been announced after attempts to spot the first faint crescent of the new moon on Friday evening.
Observers were looking to the skies for a sighting of the Shawwal moon, using the naked eye or telescopes.
This is done on the 29th day of Ramadan. If the moon is seen, Ramadan is deemed to have ended; if it isn't, then the month of fasting goes on another day and the next month (Shawwal) starts on the day after that.
Shawwal begins with the festivities of Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan's fasting.
And it looks like Eid will be on Sunday, May 24.
(Image: Raja Zahid Nawaz)
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre in Birmingham, one of the main organisers of Europe's largest Eid event usually held in Small Heath Park, made an official announcement tonight.
Mosque leaders said: "The new moon of Shawwal has not been sighted therefore Eid will be celebrated on Sunday 24th May 2020.
"Green Lane Masjid wishes everyone a blessed Eid and hope that you enjoy yourselves.
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"Whilst it pains us greatly that we cannot spend Eid with you as we do usually, due to the current Covid-19 circumstances, we pray that we will be united again very soon and would like to take this opportunity to advise you to adhere to governmental guidelines regarding gatherings.
"We also encourage you to fast the six days of Shawaal which brings immense rewards.
"It is related that the Prophet said: 'The fast of Ramadan is like observing ten months of fasting. Fasting six days of Shawwal is like observing two months of fasting. This together is like fasting throughout the year.'"
In Saudi Arabia, it's reported that an official ruling has been made on the Eid date for this year.
Astronomers at the observatory of Majmaah University near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia had forecast that the crescent moon of Shawwal would not be sighted on Friday.
On Twitter, it was posted that an announcement from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia stated the new moon was not seen and that, therefore, Eid al-Fitr will be on Sunday May 24, 2020.
For Muslims it means one more day of fasting as Ramadan continues into a 30th and final day, while families prepare for Eid festivities confined to their own household.
(Image: Getty Images)
And for those who began Ramadan a day later - on May 25 rather than May 24 - the 29th day of the month falls on Saturday May 23 so they will be out looking for the crescent on that evening instead.
Astronomical predictions say it's likely to be visible, which would mean Ramadan coming to an end on Saturday night and Eid also being on Sunday.
But for other countries, communities and congregations, Eid will be on another day.
It was reported that the crescent moon was successfully sighted in the Ladakh region of India, meaning Eid will be on Saturday, May 23 in that area at least.
Once the moon is seen, people traditionally wish each other "Chaand Raat Mubarak" (Have a blessed night of the new moon) or "Eid Mubarak" (Have a blessed Eid).
Many people then go shopping for food, clothes, shoes, jewellery and gifts for the Eid celebrations, so shops and markets open late into the night as the streets come alive in Muslim communities.
Barbers and beauty parlours also stay open so people can look their very best for Eid.
However, it will be very different this year, because of the lockdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Police swoop as 'erratic' boy racers swarm car park

Police descended on a city car park to crackdown on boy racers using the empty space as a race track amid the lockdown .
Officers were 'out in force ' as a large group of drivers swarmed the car park off Bickenhill Road , Marston Green on Thursday night , May 21 .
Reports flooded in from concerned members of the local community as they spotted several vehicles being driven erratically .
On arrival , police said they dealt with a number of drivers who were committing anti-social behaviour .
At least four vehicles could be seen surrounded by marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatic image shared after the incident .
A stolen Ford Focus was recovered from the scene , though no arrests were made .
Knowle , Dorridge & Balsall Common Police tweeted : `` After reports from the local community , The rural team have been out in force tonight dealing with a large group committing antisocial behaviour in Marston Green .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` It was reports of cars being driven erratically around car park off Bickenhill Road .
`` The stolen car was a Focus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact us . ''
Anyone with any information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or call 101 anytime quoting log number 4811 of May 21 .

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Police descended on a city car park to crackdown on boy racers using the empty space as a race track amid the lockdown.
Officers were 'out in force' as a large group of drivers swarmed the car park off Bickenhill Road, Marston Green on Thursday night, May 21.
Reports flooded in from concerned members of the local community as they spotted several vehicles being driven erratically.
On arrival, police said they dealt with a number of drivers who were committing anti-social behaviour.
At least four vehicles could be seen surrounded by marked police cars on blue lights in a dramatic image shared after the incident.
A stolen Ford Focus was recovered from the scene, though no arrests were made.
Knowle, Dorridge & Balsall Common Police tweeted: "After reports from the local community, The rural team have been out in force tonight dealing with a large group committing antisocial behaviour in Marston Green.
"1 stolen vehicle recovered."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "It was reports of cars being driven erratically around car park off Bickenhill Road.
"The stolen car was a Focus. No arrests, anyone with information can contact us."
Anyone with any information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or call 101 anytime quoting log number 4811 of May 21.


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Dad shocked by reaction after correcting teacher over child's name

A dad who corrected a teacher for mispronouncing his daughter 's name was dumbfounded when he was asked to come to her school for a meeting - and accused of challenging the teacher 's authority .
Posting on Reddit the man explained how his seven-year-old girl Keeley has been taking part in online school sessions at home and that he overheard the teacher use the name 'Kelly ' several times .
After a while he realised the teacher was talking to his daughter .
When the virtual lesson finished , Keeley told her dad that the teacher had been getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she had given up reminding the teacher .
The dad said he sent an email to the teacher explaining the misunderstanding but received no reply .
He said he also asked his daughter to tell her teacher politely it was `` Keeley like really , not Kelly like jelly '' as people often get confused .
Class started shortly afterwards and almost immediately the girl was again referred to as Kelly , so the dad went over to the screen and said : “ Hi , this is Keeley ’ s Dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s Keeley .
Hard E. Sorry for any confusion . ''
Retelling the tale on Reddit he added : `` A few hours later I had an email in my inbox “ inviting ” my wife and I to a parent teacher conference with the vice principle .
`` The long and short of the meeting ended up being the school feels that while the teacher probably should ’ ve learned her name , that the real problem is she feels I challenged her authority by correcting her in class and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for it to “ not have warranted such drastic action.
” '' That surprised me .
I couldn ’ t believe a meeting was necessary , let alone that it cast blame on us . ''
The post was met with a flurry of comments .
One user said : `` I had a teacher do that to my daughter and she only corrected herself when I started addressing her by the wrong name .
Yeah NTA '' Another added : `` Keeley is not a difficult name to say correctly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' self esteem and professional expectations .
Every student has the right to have their name said correctly , and to be treated with respect . ''

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A dad who corrected a teacher for mispronouncing his daughter's name was dumbfounded when he was asked to come to her school for a meeting - and accused of challenging the teacher's authority.
Posting on Reddit the man explained how his seven-year-old girl Keeley has been taking part in online school sessions at home and that he overheard the teacher use the name 'Kelly' several times.
After a while he realised the teacher was talking to his daughter.
When the virtual lesson finished, Keeley told her dad that the teacher had been getting her name wrong all year - and that she had given up reminding the teacher.
The dad said he sent an email to the teacher explaining the misunderstanding but received no reply.
He said he also asked his daughter to tell her teacher politely it was "Keeley like really, not Kelly like jelly" as people often get confused.
Class started shortly afterwards and almost immediately the girl was again referred to as Kelly, so the dad went over to the screen and said: “Hi, this is Keeley’s Dad. Her name is not Kelly. It’s Keeley. Hard E. Sorry for any confusion."
Retelling the tale on Reddit he added: "A few hours later I had an email in my inbox “inviting” my wife and I to a parent teacher conference with the vice principle.
"The long and short of the meeting ended up being the school feels that while the teacher probably should’ve learned her name, that the real problem is she feels I challenged her authority by correcting her in class and that the names were “similar enough” for it to “not have warranted such drastic action.”
"That surprised me. I couldn’t believe a meeting was necessary, let alone that it cast blame on us."
The post was met with a flurry of comments. One user said: "I had a teacher do that to my daughter and she only corrected herself when I started addressing her by the wrong name. Yeah NTA"
Another added: "Keeley is not a difficult name to say correctly. School staff make the basis of students' self esteem and professional expectations. Every student has the right to have their name said correctly, and to be treated with respect."


birminghammail--2020-05-22--33-bed mansion seems like bargain for £200k - until you look inside

Multi room mansions can be worth millions , so we were amazed to come across Troy House in Monmouth .
The 44,000 square-foot property is up for auction , with a guide price of between £200,000 and £250,000 .
That certainly appears to be a bargain for this Grade II listed four storey home build in the sixteenth century .
It sits on six acres of countryside and includes a theatre , chapel and two tennis courts .
The Mirror reports that the property listed by Allsop estate agents also provides , four dormitories , a caretaker 's flat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principal 's flat , a staff flat , outbuildings and garages .
However a look inside makes it abundantly clear why this dilapidated Downton Abbey so cheap .
Quite simply you would need a fortune to restore it .
The interior has been left to rot - with rubble and peeling walls the least of its problems .
The Allsop description reads : `` The property is presented in a poor state of repair and requires extensive works of modernisation and refurbishment .
`` The property may afford possible potential for redevelopment and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to obtaining all necessary consents . ''
Most recently Troy House was used a convent school up to the late eighties - when it fell into disrepair .
But in its earliest incarnation it was the family home of the Marquess of Worcester .
In 1682 he started to expand the lavish property and rebuilt the facade in a neoclassical style .
As well as an enticing exterior , there is no denying its attractive location - close to the pretty market town of Monmouth and also accessible to Bristol and Cardiff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find Brecon Beacons National Park and River Wye is to the east .
Certainly you can enjoy the views while renovate very extensively !
Richard Adamson , partner and auctioneer at Allsop , said : `` Troy House has received a significant amount of interest with over 100 enquiries regarding the property , in just over a week of coming to the market .
`` We have seen a mixed-bag of interest from people who could use the property for multiple uses including as a private home , converting into a boutique hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartments , subject to planning .
`` The property has a committed seller who is happy for the house to be sold at true value - as a result , we anticipate some competitive bidding on auction day . ''
It will go under the hammer for an online auction on Thursday , May 28 .
Viewings are currently unavailable due to Covid 19 guidelines but you have a look at several pictures on the website .
If you 're looking for something smaller and easier to manage , there are cute cottages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now in Worcestershire .
These include a characterful four bedroom cottages and a Grade II listed timber frame thatched cottage .
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Multi room mansions can be worth millions, so we were amazed to come across Troy House in Monmouth.
The 44,000 square-foot property is up for auction, with a guide price of between £200,000 and £250,000.
That certainly appears to be a bargain for this Grade II listed four storey home build in the sixteenth century.
It sits on six acres of countryside and includes a theatre, chapel and two tennis courts.
The Mirror reports that the property listed by Allsop estate agents also provides, four dormitories, a caretaker's flat, a two storey hostel block, a principal's flat, a staff flat, outbuildings and garages.
However a look inside makes it abundantly clear why this dilapidated Downton Abbey so cheap. Quite simply you would need a fortune to restore it.
The interior has been left to rot - with rubble and peeling walls the least of its problems.
The Allsop description reads: "The property is presented in a poor state of repair and requires extensive works of modernisation and refurbishment.
"The property may afford possible potential for redevelopment and/or a number of alternative uses, subject to obtaining all necessary consents."
Most recently Troy House was used a convent school up to the late eighties - when it fell into disrepair.
But in its earliest incarnation it was the family home of the Marquess of Worcester. In 1682 he started to expand the lavish property and rebuilt the facade in a neoclassical style.
As well as an enticing exterior, there is no denying its attractive location - close to the pretty market town of Monmouth and also accessible to Bristol and Cardiff and Bristol.
To the west you'll find Brecon Beacons National Park and River Wye is to the east. Certainly you can enjoy the views while renovate very extensively!
Richard Adamson, partner and auctioneer at Allsop, said: "Troy House has received a significant amount of interest with over 100 enquiries regarding the property, in just over a week of coming to the market.
"We have seen a mixed-bag of interest from people who could use the property for multiple uses including as a private home, converting into a boutique hotel and spa, or refurbished into luxury apartments, subject to planning.
"The property has a committed seller who is happy for the house to be sold at true value - as a result, we anticipate some competitive bidding on auction day."
It will go under the hammer for an online auction on Thursday, May 28.
Viewings are currently unavailable due to Covid 19 guidelines but you have a look at several pictures on the website.
If you're looking for something smaller and easier to manage, there are cute cottages listed on Zoopla and available to buy right now in Worcestershire. These include a characterful four bedroom cottages and a Grade II listed timber frame thatched cottage. Read more here


birminghammail--2020-05-22--This is how much money Gogglebox stars earn every month

Gogglebox is one of our favourite TV programmes and one of the very few shows that can continue to film in these Covid times - as there is no need for households to social distance from each other !
Sadly if you fancy joining the cast , producers are no longer able scout for potential stars - due to social distancing measures .
Show ’ s creator Stephen Lambert said : `` We are not currently casting and there is no way to apply to be on Gogglebox '' reports the Mirror .
Currently Gogglebox members are treated to takeaways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various telly shows .
And they are also paid a healthy £1,500 a month for their participation in the show .
The families have to watch twelve hours of telly a week in total - split into two six-hour stints .
This means most of the cast can continue their usual full-time or part-time jobs .
The show 's biggest star Scarlett Moffatt has paid off her parents mortgage with her post show fame .
She went on to win the 2016 I 'm a Celeb series and land presenting roles on Ant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However it has n't been plain sailing for Scarlett .
Her 2016 fitness DVD was called a sham as it was revealed she attended a Swiss boot-camp and ate only 700 calories a day , instead of the 1,200 claimed in the DVD , to drop from a size 18 to size 8 .
“ Oh my God , I ’ ve cried so much , ” she said .
“ I get why I was on the front of every newspaper .
In a way , I ’ m almost relieved and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive , start a conversation about the way we criticise and talk about women .
Last month viewers were surprised to see hilarious sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner back on their Gogglebox sofa .
The pair are not believed to be residing in the same house so fans thought they had been flouting lockdown rules .
Ofcom sad that it had received 134 complaints about the siblings .
A continuity announcer told viewers on-air on Friday May 1 : “ just in case you ’ re worried , they are all keeping to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Gogglebox is one of our favourite TV programmes and one of the very few shows that can continue to film in these Covid times - as there is no need for households to social distance from each other!
Sadly if you fancy joining the cast, producers are no longer able scout for potential stars - due to social distancing measures.
Show’s creator Stephen Lambert said: "We are not currently casting and there is no way to apply to be on Gogglebox" reports the Mirror.
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Currently Gogglebox members are treated to takeaways to help fuel their mouthy opinions on various telly shows.
And they are also paid a healthy £1,500 a month for their participation in the show.
The families have to watch twelve hours of telly a week in total - split into two six-hour stints.
This means most of the cast can continue their usual full-time or part-time jobs.
The show's biggest star Scarlett Moffatt has paid off her parents mortgage with her post show fame. She went on to win the 2016 I'm a Celeb series and land presenting roles on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. However it hasn't been plain sailing for Scarlett.
Her 2016 fitness DVD was called a sham as it was revealed she attended a Swiss boot-camp and ate only 700 calories a day, instead of the 1,200 claimed in the DVD, to drop from a size 18 to size 8.
“Oh my God, I’ve cried so much,” she said.
“I get why I was on the front of every newspaper. In a way, I’m almost relieved and hope we can turn it into a positive, start a conversation about the way we criticise and talk about women.
(Image: Channel 4)
Last month viewers were surprised to see hilarious sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner back on their Gogglebox sofa.
The pair are not believed to be residing in the same house so fans thought they had been flouting lockdown rules.
Ofcom sad that it had received 134 complaints about the siblings.
A continuity announcer told viewers on-air on Friday May 1: “just in case you’re worried, they are all keeping to the guidelines of social distancing.”


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Manager breaks silence on Joe Rodon's future with Villa 'watching'

Swansea City will not be selling reported Aston Villa target Joe Rodon 'on the cheap ' .
The coveted centre-back has enjoyed another fine season with the Swans in the Championship and is now a firm fixture in Ryan Giggs ' Wales set-up .
Rodon has featured 21 times for Swansea this season , helping them to six clean sheets in the process , and is reportedly attracting attention from Manchester United .
Villa have been linked with dozens of players since Dean Smith took charge in 2018 and Rodon is someone the club has supposedly been 'watching ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if Swansea decide to cash in this summer - but the Welsh club insist there has n't been any approaches yet .
`` Joe is an outstanding player and just as good a person as well , '' Swansea boss Steve Cooper told BBC Sport .
`` But there has n't been any interest at the moment and I know he is a talking point and somebody tells me he is in the papers .
`` But there has been absolutely nothing official going on and on that front , the whole market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turns out because I do n't think here will be loads of players bought with fees .
`` Maybe it will be different in the Premier League with their money , but certainly at our level .
`` But no , there is nothing to do with Joe and I do n't think the chairman will be selling anyone on the cheap , that 's for sure because we have got a good few assets at the club and we do n't want to lose them - I do n't anyway ! ''

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Swansea City will not be selling reported Aston Villa target Joe Rodon 'on the cheap'.
The coveted centre-back has enjoyed another fine season with the Swans in the Championship and is now a firm fixture in Ryan Giggs' Wales set-up.
Rodon has featured 21 times for Swansea this season, helping them to six clean sheets in the process, and is reportedly attracting attention from Manchester United.
Villa have been linked with dozens of players since Dean Smith took charge in 2018 and Rodon is someone the club has supposedly been 'watching'.
The 22-year-old will cost a pretty penny if Swansea decide to cash in this summer - but the Welsh club insist there hasn't been any approaches yet.
"Joe is an outstanding player and just as good a person as well," Swansea boss Steve Cooper told BBC Sport.
"But there hasn't been any interest at the moment and I know he is a talking point and somebody tells me he is in the papers.
"But there has been absolutely nothing official going on and on that front, the whole market is going to be interesting how that turns out because I don't think here will be loads of players bought with fees.
"Maybe it will be different in the Premier League with their money, but certainly at our level.
"But no, there is nothing to do with Joe and I don't think the chairman will be selling anyone on the cheap, that's for sure because we have got a good few assets at the club and we don't want to lose them - I don't anyway!"


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Opening hours extended at parks and cemeteries across Wolverhampton

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease the opening hours of parks and cemeteries across Wolverhampton have been extended .
From tomorrow ( May 23 ) parks across the city will open from 8am and will close at 9pm seven days a week This includes popular spots such as West Park , Bantock Park and East Park .
Cemeteries will now be open to the public for longer at weekends .
All cemetery sites in Wolverhampton , excluding Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium along with Danescourt Cemetery , will open Monday to Friday from 1pm - 7pm .
Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday to Friday from 4pm - 7pm .
Bank Holiday and weekend opening for all cemetery sites is 1pm – 7pm .
Councillor Steve Evans , Cabinet Member for City Environment at City of Wolverhampton Council , said : “ We ’ ve assessed the safety aspects and in line with government guidance we ’ re now able to make adjustments and extend the visiting times at cemeteries for the public .
“ All our sites function slightly differently .
In the current climate , Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium and Danescourt Cemetery both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is why were unable to use a one size fits all approach .
“ We ’ re working in phases and plan to get opening hours back to normal as soon as it is safe to do so .
In doing this , we must protect residents ’ health including staff who work at our parks and cemetery sites .
Which is why we expect people to keep to the government ’ s social distance guidance .
“ I ’ d like to thank local people for their co-operation , understanding and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose a loved-one , and it ’ s been particularly difficult during the national pandemic with strict government restrictions in place.
” The council is urging residents to be considerate of others , at times cemeteries will be closed while funerals take place - this may affect opening times .

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As lockdown restrictions begin to ease the opening hours of parks and cemeteries across Wolverhampton have been extended.
From tomorrow (May 23) parks across the city will open from 8am and will close at 9pm seven days a week
This includes popular spots such as West Park, Bantock Park and East Park.
Cemeteries will now be open to the public for longer at weekends.
All cemetery sites in Wolverhampton, excluding Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium along with Danescourt Cemetery, will open Monday to Friday from 1pm - 7pm.
Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium and Danescourt Cemetery, will remain open Monday to Friday from 4pm - 7pm.
Bank Holiday and weekend opening for all cemetery sites is 1pm – 7pm.
Councillor Steve Evans, Cabinet Member for City Environment at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “We’ve assessed the safety aspects and in line with government guidance we’re now able to make adjustments and extend the visiting times at cemeteries for the public.
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“All our sites function slightly differently. In the current climate, Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium and Danescourt Cemetery both have several funeral services each day, which is why were unable to use a one size fits all approach.
“We’re working in phases and plan to get opening hours back to normal as soon as it is safe to do so. In doing this, we must protect residents’ health including staff who work at our parks and cemetery sites. Which is why we expect people to keep to the government’s social distance guidance.
“I’d like to thank local people for their co-operation, understanding and patience. It’s never easy to lose a loved-one, and it’s been particularly difficult during the national pandemic with strict government restrictions in place.”
The council is urging residents to be considerate of others, at times cemeteries will be closed while funerals take place - this may affect opening times.


birminghammail--2020-05-22--Speeding hit and run driver jailed after victim left with life-changing injuries

A man has been jailed after mowing down a pedestrian in hit and run crash in West Bromwich Stanislavas Jurgo left the victim with life-changing injuries following a collision on September 22 last year .
Just after midnight , Jurgo hit the 56-year-old man as he was crossing Dudley Street .
The offender from Tipton was driving up to 47mph in a 20mph zone .
Police believe Jurgo briefly stopped at the scene before driving away .
His victim , who suffered multiple fractures , spent four months in hospital being treated for his injuries .
Using CCTV footage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Civic and later found the car , still damaged from the collision , parked outside his home .
Today ( May 22 ) Jurgo , of Richmond Aston Drive , was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court to a 30-month prison term .
The 33-year-old had pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving , having no licence , no insurance and failing to stop at the scene of a collision .
He was also disqualified from driving for four years and ordered to complete an extended re-test .
Sergeant Dean Caswell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Tragically a man was seriously hurt in this collision and is still , eight months later , recovering and rehabilitating at home .
`` While we are pleased Jurgo pleaded guilty and spared his victim the further trauma of a trial , this case shows that we will do all we can to find those who try to avoid justice . ''
The victim ’ s family , said : `` We would like to thank West Midlands Police for all the hard work they put into tracing the offender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his attempts to evade capture .
`` We understand that the sentence given is in line with the offence , however it seems inadequate given that our father has suffered life-changing injuries from which he will never recover .
`` We would also like to express our gratitude to the staff at the QE Hospital for their wonderful care and treatment that saved our father ’ s life . ''

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A man has been jailed after mowing down a pedestrian in hit and run crash in West Bromwich
Stanislavas Jurgo left the victim with life-changing injuries following a collision on September 22 last year.
Just after midnight, Jurgo hit the 56-year-old man as he was crossing Dudley Street.
The offender from Tipton was driving up to 47mph in a 20mph zone.
Police believe Jurgo briefly stopped at the scene before driving away.
His victim, who suffered multiple fractures, spent four months in hospital being treated for his injuries.
Using CCTV footage, police identified Jurgo’s silver Honda Civic and later found the car, still damaged from the collision, parked outside his home.
Today (May 22) Jurgo, of Richmond Aston Drive, was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court to a 30-month prison term.
The 33-year-old had pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, having no licence, no insurance and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
He was also disqualified from driving for four years and ordered to complete an extended re-test.
Sergeant Dean Caswell, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Tragically a man was seriously hurt in this collision and is still, eight months later, recovering and rehabilitating at home.
"While we are pleased Jurgo pleaded guilty and spared his victim the further trauma of a trial, this case shows that we will do all we can to find those who try to avoid justice."
The victim’s family, said: "We would like to thank West Midlands Police for all the hard work they put into tracing the offender and bringing him to justice, despite his attempts to evade capture.
"We understand that the sentence given is in line with the offence, however it seems inadequate given that our father has suffered life-changing injuries from which he will never recover.
"We would also like to express our gratitude to the staff at the QE Hospital for their wonderful care and treatment that saved our father’s life."


birminghammail--2020-05-22--TUI issues vital holiday refund information to furious customers

Award-winning package holiday giant TUI has said sorry to furious customers for refund delays - and set out new procedure to help people get their money back .
The firm has emailed out letter of apology , with the promise to help ensure money will be returned to people 's bank accounts as soon as possible - after their holiday plans were cancelled due to the virus .
Managing Director Andrew Flintham said : `` I ’ d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt .
`` I ’ d like to assure you that we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make things better . ''
Mr Flintham added that improvements need to be made in `` how we ’ re looking after you '' .
The Mirror reports a new procedure has been put in place so that cancelled and future bookings can be better managed alongside a simpler online refund process - without having to call the compaby .
Mr Flintham ended the email : `` I ’ d like to apologise that things have taken longer than they should have , we will make sure that we ’ re better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email titled 'We 're sorry ' reads : `` As we continue to navigate this period of ongoing uncertainty and start to think about how we can prepare for the future , I ’ d like to send my thoughts and well wishes to you and those you care about and hope that everyone is keeping well .
`` It ’ s hard to believe that in a matter of just months , we 've gone from taking our customers on holiday all around the world , to being forced to cancel holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s certainly been a learning curve for us , and I ’ ll be the first to admit we didn ’ t always get it right .
`` I ’ d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt .
`` I ’ d like to assure you that we ’ re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better .
`` Following a lot of customer feedback , we ’ ve completed a thorough review of how we ’ re looking after you and what improvements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve developed a new system that will allow you to manage cancelled and future bookings and have created a simpler online process should you wish to request a cash refund , removing the need to call us to do this .
`` We will continue to offer a refund credit first , as this ensures that your booking remains ATOL protected should you wish to change it to another time . ''
Meanwhile , Jet2 has announced a delay in in the return of its flights .
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Award-winning package holiday giant TUI has said sorry to furious customers for refund delays - and set out new procedure to help people get their money back.
The firm has emailed out letter of apology, with the promise to help ensure money will be returned to people's bank accounts as soon as possible - after their holiday plans were cancelled due to the virus.
Managing Director Andrew Flintham said: "I’d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt.
"I’d like to assure you that we’re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better."
Mr Flintham added that improvements need to be made in "how we’re looking after you".
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The Mirror reports a new procedure has been put in place so that cancelled and future bookings can be better managed alongside a simpler online refund process - without having to call the compaby.
Mr Flintham ended the email: "I’d like to apologise that things have taken longer than they should have, we will make sure that we’re better in the future."
The full email titled 'We're sorry' reads: "As we continue to navigate this period of ongoing uncertainty and start to think about how we can prepare for the future, I’d like to send my thoughts and well wishes to you and those you care about and hope that everyone is keeping well.
"It’s hard to believe that in a matter of just months, we've gone from taking our customers on holiday all around the world, to being forced to cancel holidays for nearly a million customers.
"It’s certainly been a learning curve for us, and I’ll be the first to admit we didn’t always get it right.
"I’d like to apologise for the frustration you may have felt.
"I’d like to assure you that we’re dedicated to doing everything we can to make things better.
"Following a lot of customer feedback, we’ve completed a thorough review of how we’re looking after you and what improvements we need to make.
"We’ve developed a new system that will allow you to manage cancelled and future bookings and have created a simpler online process should you wish to request a cash refund, removing the need to call us to do this.
"We will continue to offer a refund credit first, as this ensures that your booking remains ATOL protected should you wish to change it to another time."
Meanwhile, Jet2 has announced a delay in in the return of its flights. Flights have now been delayed until July 1. Read more here