birminghammail--2020-11-05--ADVERTORIAL: Midlands family firm saw orders double in the pandemic

Midlands-born , award-winning packaging business Invopak has been shortlisted for three major awards .
The family firm has been nominated for Mid-Market Business of the Year , Employer of the Year , and Customer Experience & Loyalty .
The awards ceremony will be taking place on Tuesday , November 10 and will take place virtually .
Previous winners include Hotel Chocolat , fitness sensation Joe Wicks , Timpson CEO James Timpson OBE , DPD UK , and the reminiscence newspaper Daily Sparkle for people with dementia .
Invopak is one of Britain ’ s leading suppliers of rigid plastic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacturing companies .
It operates out of a new depot in Southam , Warwickshire , and also further afield in Manchester , Glasgow , and Dublin .
The company has multiple divisions including its e-commerce channel OiPPS , which services lower-volume companies and individual consumers worldwide online , and Manupak which caters for larger-volume , direct-to-customer business .
Invopak , which was established in 1974 , has transformed over the last decade from a traditional family company in the Midlands into a fast-developing , nationwide supplier that is continually pushing forward in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ This truly amazing three-times shortlisting comes at the culmination of our 10-year mission to be the leader of our industry and the best team-driven business in the country .
“ Our relentless focus on improvement has enabled us to sail through a doubling of orders during the Covid crisis .
We are already snowed under with national awards for our people focus and customer service .
“ But as Lloyd ’ s says , this is the big one.
” The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards programme is the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The awards place particular emphasis on excellence , innovation , and ethical business .
Invopak saw orders double during the Coronavirus crisis , and managed to fulfil them all despite lockdown , social distancing , and European supply chain issues .
Orders across Invopak ’ s industry and consumer operations went from 13,000 in April/June 2019 to 26,000 in the same quarter this year .
Invopak 's covid response won the company bronze in the 2020 International Business Awards known as the `` Stevies '' .
The Covid-19 category was created to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and organizations that have worked valiantly over the past months to keep people safe , healthy , employed , and informed .
The sales boom follows a £10 million investment to create one of the industry ’ s most sophisticated working environments at the family-owned company ’ s distribution centres in Manchester , Warwickshire , Dublin , and Glasgow .
The cash injection into facilities and systems meant Invopak was the first in its industry to promise to always have its guaranteed lines in stock and ready to deliver during the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its ability to cope with soaring demand during lockdown not just to investment , but also to the company 's embedded team-working culture known internally as `` Beyond Packaging '' .
Company owner Arjen Cooper-Rolfe commented : “ Of course the impact of the pandemic has been the catalyst , but it ’ s been truly remarkable that we ’ ve actually been able to physically make this sales increase happen .
Incredible in fact .
“ We ’ ve been able to perform even better over lockdown because of our £10 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our 10 year drive to transform the way we work together .
“ We ’ re all reeling from what we ’ ve just achieved , but we are already having a discussion among every single person here about what further amazing things we can do.
” How do I find out more ?
To attend the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2020 you can pre-register here .
The awards take place on Tuesday , November 10 and will feature some famous faces and live reactions and speeches from category winners .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its extensive range of products visit the Invopak website at www.invopak.co.uk .

Midlands-born, award-winning packaging business Invopak has been shortlisted for three major awards.
The family firm has been nominated for Mid-Market Business of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Customer Experience & Loyalty. The awards ceremony will be taking place on Tuesday, November 10 and will take place virtually.
Previous winners include Hotel Chocolat, fitness sensation Joe Wicks, Timpson CEO James Timpson OBE, DPD UK, and the reminiscence newspaper Daily Sparkle for people with dementia.
Invopak is one of Britain’s leading suppliers of rigid plastic and metal packaging, supplying to over 4,000 manufacturing companies.
It operates out of a new depot in Southam, Warwickshire, and also further afield in Manchester, Glasgow, and Dublin. The company has multiple divisions including its e-commerce channel OiPPS, which services lower-volume companies and individual consumers worldwide online, and Manupak which caters for larger-volume, direct-to-customer business.
Invopak, which was established in 1974, has transformed over the last decade from a traditional family company in the Midlands into a fast-developing, nationwide supplier that is continually pushing forward in its sector.
Invopak owner Arjen Cooper-Rolfe said: “This truly amazing three-times shortlisting comes at the culmination of our 10-year mission to be the leader of our industry and the best team-driven business in the country.
“Our relentless focus on improvement has enabled us to sail through a doubling of orders during the Covid crisis. We are already snowed under with national awards for our people focus and customer service.
“But as Lloyd’s says, this is the big one.”
The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards programme is the UK’s most prestigious independent business recognition platform. The awards place particular emphasis on excellence, innovation, and ethical business.
Pandemic response brings international awards recognition
Invopak saw orders double during the Coronavirus crisis, and managed to fulfil them all despite lockdown, social distancing, and European supply chain issues.
Orders across Invopak’s industry and consumer operations went from 13,000 in April/June 2019 to 26,000 in the same quarter this year.
Invopak's covid response won the company bronze in the 2020 International Business Awards known as the "Stevies".
The Covid-19 category was created to honour the contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations that have worked valiantly over the past months to keep people safe, healthy, employed, and informed.
The sales boom follows a £10 million investment to create one of the industry’s most sophisticated working environments at the family-owned company’s distribution centres in Manchester, Warwickshire, Dublin, and Glasgow.
The cash injection into facilities and systems meant Invopak was the first in its industry to promise to always have its guaranteed lines in stock and ready to deliver during the pandemic.
However, the business has credited its ability to cope with soaring demand during lockdown not just to investment, but also to the company's embedded team-working culture known internally as "Beyond Packaging".
Company owner Arjen Cooper-Rolfe commented: “Of course the impact of the pandemic has been the catalyst, but it’s been truly remarkable that we’ve actually been able to physically make this sales increase happen. Incredible in fact.
“We’ve been able to perform even better over lockdown because of our £10 million investment in our facilities and thanks to our 10 year drive to transform the way we work together.
“We’re all reeling from what we’ve just achieved, but we are already having a discussion among every single person here about what further amazing things we can do.”
How do I find out more?
To attend the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2020 you can pre-register here. The awards take place on Tuesday, November 10 and will feature some famous faces and live reactions and speeches from category winners.
To find out more about Invopak and see its extensive range of products visit the Invopak website at www.invopak.co.uk.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Birmingham deserted 24 hours on from packed scenes as new lockdown starts

This is the eerie scene in Birmingham today just 24 hours from a packed city centre before lockdown took hold .
New restrictions and measures in effect from Thursday November 5 and are likely to last until December 2 , 2020 .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new lockdown , the second of its kind , as coronavirus cases rise and deaths grow across the country .
The PM unveiled new measures on Saturday , before addressing MPs in the Commons on Monday and facing ministers at PMQs yesterday .
MPs voted to back the regulations and restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with non-essential retailers shutting alongside pubs , bars and restaurants .
Shops were busy on Wednesday as Brummies took the chance to do shopping before the lockdown came into effect .
There were huge queues outside Primark and shops in the Bullring and Grand Central before non-essential retailers were forced to shutter .
People were seen with multiple bags from bargain fashion chains and homeware stores , with plenty taking the chance to do some Christmas shopping before December .
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove previously hinted the lockdown could be extended .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Government seeks to curb the spread of coronavirus .
Superintendent Mike Walker , gold commander for North Yorkshire Police 's response to Covid-19 , said the force would undertake extra patrols to ensure public compliance with the regulations .
Meanwhile , chief constables in the north-west of the country said they would target the minority of the public who flouted rules by holding large gatherings , music events and parties .
And on social media Londoners reported high levels of traffic in the city as people attempted to leave before lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , the chances of the NHS being in `` extraordinary trouble '' by December were `` very , very high '' .
`` Let me be clear that this existential threat to our NHS comes not from focusing too much on coronavirus , as is sometimes asserted , but from not focusing enough , '' he said .
`` We simply can not reach the point where our National Health Service is no longer there for everyone . ''
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that while the restrictions were not `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary as the Government had `` lost control of the virus '' .
People who flout coronavirus rules in an `` egregious '' way in the second national lockdown in England have been warned to expect tougher action .
Pubs , restaurants and non-essential shops have closed their doors and members of the public have been told to stay at home for the next four weeks in a bid to reverse the spread of Covid-19 .
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said law enforcement will continue the approach of `` policing by consent '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with the new lockdown .
An expansion of the number of Covid-19 marshals in local communities will also represent a `` twin-track '' approach to getting people to obey the regulations , he said .

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This is the eerie scene in Birmingham today just 24 hours from a packed city centre before lockdown took hold.
New restrictions and measures in effect from Thursday November 5 and are likely to last until December 2, 2020.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new lockdown, the second of its kind, as coronavirus cases rise and deaths grow across the country.
The PM unveiled new measures on Saturday, before addressing MPs in the Commons on Monday and facing ministers at PMQs yesterday.
MPs voted to back the regulations and restrictions yesterday, despite a few rebels, with non-essential retailers shutting alongside pubs, bars and restaurants.
Shops were busy on Wednesday as Brummies took the chance to do shopping before the lockdown came into effect.
There were huge queues outside Primark and shops in the Bullring and Grand Central before non-essential retailers were forced to shutter.
People were seen with multiple bags from bargain fashion chains and homeware stores, with plenty taking the chance to do some Christmas shopping before December.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove previously hinted the lockdown could be extended.
The lockdown is intended to protect the NHS as the Government seeks to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Superintendent Mike Walker, gold commander for North Yorkshire Police's response to Covid-19, said the force would undertake extra patrols to ensure public compliance with the regulations.
Meanwhile, chief constables in the north-west of the country said they would target the minority of the public who flouted rules by holding large gatherings, music events and parties.
And on social media Londoners reported high levels of traffic in the city as people attempted to leave before lockdown.
"Total traffic madness cycling home at 7pm," Mary Creagh, CEO at walking charity Living Streets tweeted.
"Tonight, everywhere is a high traffic neighbourhood."
Mr Johnson said that without action now, the chances of the NHS being in "extraordinary trouble" by December were "very, very high".
"Let me be clear that this existential threat to our NHS comes not from focusing too much on coronavirus, as is sometimes asserted, but from not focusing enough," he said.
"We simply cannot reach the point where our National Health Service is no longer there for everyone."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that while the restrictions were not "desirable or perfect", they were necessary as the Government had "lost control of the virus".
People who flout coronavirus rules in an "egregious" way in the second national lockdown in England have been warned to expect tougher action.
Pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops have closed their doors and members of the public have been told to stay at home for the next four weeks in a bid to reverse the spread of Covid-19.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said law enforcement will continue the approach of "policing by consent" to try to get the public to comply with the new lockdown.
An expansion of the number of Covid-19 marshals in local communities will also represent a "twin-track" approach to getting people to obey the regulations, he said.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Man United tipped to make move for Wolves boss Nuno

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Kevin Doyle thinks fans of his old side should be concerned about a potential move for boss Nuno Espirito Santo from Manchester United .
Current Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is coming under immense pressure after a poor start to the season , the latest bad result a 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday night .
BirminghamLive 's colleagues on the Old Trafford beat , at the Manchester Evening News , reported earlier today that United had approached Mauricio Pochettino , who is out of work after his sacking by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer .
Solskjaer has n't been sacked yet , but all the talk on social media is about him possibly being relieved of his duties after Saturday lunchtime 's match against Everton in the Premier League given there is an international break right afterwards .
Talk of a move for Pochettino has ramped up after his declaration on Sky Sports ' Monday Night Football programme that he is looking to get back into work .
Nuno , who has steered Wolves into the Championship and made them a top-half force , seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Molineux whenever another job is on offer in the top flight .
Indeed , he was reportedly a candidate for Arsenal when they removed Unai Emery last year before giving the job to Mikel Arteta .
And Doyle , who made nearly 200 appearances for Wolves during the last decade , reckons Nuno will be in the running if Solskjaer does get the sack .
`` I think I 'd be a bit worried if I was a Wolves fan at the moment about Nuno , '' Doyle , speaking exclusively to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bet on Leicester City vs Wolves , said .
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Why would n't he be ?
`` Mauricio Pochettino is probably their number one choice but Nuno , definitely , would be up there as well for me .
His link with ( Jorge ) Mendes and their ability to sign players , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm a Man United fan and I 'd have no problem with him being the manager .
`` He 'd definitely be inspirational .
You watch him on the side of the pitch and he 's the total opposite to Solskjaer .
I do n't think he 's going to go anywhere just yet , and I think Pochettino is probably the more suitable option - he 's had more success and has more experience in the Premier League at a top club so he 's rightly the favourite .
Wolves fans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no reason at all that I can see why he would n't be considered for the Man United job . ''

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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Kevin Doyle thinks fans of his old side should be concerned about a potential move for boss Nuno Espirito Santo from Manchester United.
Current Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is coming under immense pressure after a poor start to the season, the latest bad result a 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
BirminghamLive 's colleagues on the Old Trafford beat, at the Manchester Evening News, reported earlier today that United had approached Mauricio Pochettino, who is out of work after his sacking by Tottenham Hotspur last year, about replacing Solskjaer.
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Solskjaer hasn't been sacked yet, but all the talk on social media is about him possibly being relieved of his duties after Saturday lunchtime's match against Everton in the Premier League given there is an international break right afterwards.
Talk of a move for Pochettino has ramped up after his declaration on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football programme that he is looking to get back into work.
Nuno, who has steered Wolves into the Championship and made them a top-half force, seems to be perennially linked with a move away from Molineux whenever another job is on offer in the top flight.
Indeed, he was reportedly a candidate for Arsenal when they removed Unai Emery last year before giving the job to Mikel Arteta.
And Doyle, who made nearly 200 appearances for Wolves during the last decade, reckons Nuno will be in the running if Solskjaer does get the sack.
"I think I'd be a bit worried if I was a Wolves fan at the moment about Nuno," Doyle, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Leicester City vs Wolves, said.
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"He's a contender for the Manchester United job, of course he is. Why wouldn't he be?
"Mauricio Pochettino is probably their number one choice but Nuno, definitely, would be up there as well for me. His link with (Jorge) Mendes and their ability to sign players, he would be a contender. I'm a Man United fan and I'd have no problem with him being the manager.
"He'd definitely be inspirational. You watch him on the side of the pitch and he's the total opposite to Solskjaer. I don't think he's going to go anywhere just yet, and I think Pochettino is probably the more suitable option - he's had more success and has more experience in the Premier League at a top club so he's rightly the favourite. Wolves fans are probably safe for now but there's no reason at all that I can see why he wouldn't be considered for the Man United job."


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Tamworth's eerie streets as second national lockdown begins

These were the deserted scenes in Tamworth town centre as England country begin a second national lockdown to combat a rise in coronavirus cases .
The four week shutdown came into effect on Thursday , November 5 , and pictures showed people abiding by the new rules .
Although not completely empty , those out were wearing masks while they did their essential shopping .
It is now illegal for people to socialise with other households indoors or in a private garden , unless they are part of a support bubble .
They will only be allowed to meet with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a park for example .
Although schools remain open , the government is telling people to stay at home and only travel for essential purposes such as work , food shopping , exercise , education and medical appointments .
All shops deemed non-essential , as well as hospitality , leisure and entertainment facilities are closed .
This will impact Tamworth market , but some stalls selling essential goods will still be available in the town on Saturdays and Tuesdays .
Local resident Mark Harper said : `` While off to the shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snap a few shots as the town was not only visibly quiet it was also audibly quiet and it was a very strange kind of quiet , as if it were a Sunday afternoon back in the 80s .
`` Ankerside was really odd as there is no background music and minimum conversations to be heard ; you could hear your footsteps on the solid floor .
The oddest thing to be missed was the sound of laughter .
`` There must be 80 to 90 per cent of our shops closed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet was the Spud Man and with people social distancing it seemed the best option for a safe place to grab some food .
`` It is good to see people are taking this seriously and I was only in town as I live in town and these are my local shops .
Let 's hope the R number goes down soon and we can get back to some kind of normality .
The important thing is to stay safe . ''
Cllr Jeremy Oates , Tamworth ’ s lead Covid councillor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been increasing rapidly in the last few weeks , with 263 cases in the seven days to November 1 .
`` This is a rate of 342.9 per 100,000 people which is slightly above the Staffordshire average of 342.3 and way above the England average of 228.5 .
“ Across the region , our hospitals and health services are beginning to struggle and the last thing we want is for them to become overwhelmed .
`` If the number of cases in the county remains high then the government is likely to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go beyond the four weeks .
“ This will affect the lives and livelihoods of more families and put businesses and jobs at risk .
We need people to do everything they can to help reduce the spread of the virus .
`` It is going to be a difficult time , and we all need to pull together and show that Tamworth can , and will , turn this situation around .
“ Tamworth Borough Council staff are again working closely with the voluntary sector to make sure those identified as clinically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they need it.
” Alan White , leader of Staffordshire County Council , said : “ If the number of cases in the county remains high then the government is likely to continue to impose restrictions in Staffordshire that will go beyond four weeks .
“ This will affect the lives and livelihoods of more families and put businesses and jobs at risk .
“ We need people to do everything they can to reduce the spread of the virus .
It is going to be a difficult time , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Staffordshire can , and will , turn this situation around.
” Dr Richard Harling , the county ’ s Director of Health and Care , added : “ Despite everyone ’ s best efforts , the numbers are continuing to rise at an alarming rate .
“ While nobody wants to see much wider restrictions imposed once again , following the new rules is our best chance to bring the number of cases down , help the NHS and get these restrictions lifted as soon as possible .
”

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These were the deserted scenes in Tamworth town centre as England begins a second national lockdown to combat a rise in coronavirus cases.
The four week shutdown came into effect on Thursday, November 5, and pictures showed people abiding by the new rules.
Although not completely empty, those out were wearing masks while they did their essential shopping.
It is now illegal for people to socialise with other households indoors or in a private garden, unless they are part of a support bubble. They will only be allowed to meet with one person from another household outdoors, in a park for example.
Although schools remain open, the government is telling people to stay at home and only travel for essential purposes such as work, food shopping, exercise, education and medical appointments.
(Image: Tech-Mark)
All shops deemed non-essential, as well as hospitality, leisure and entertainment facilities are closed. This will impact Tamworth market, but some stalls selling essential goods will still be available in the town on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Local resident Mark Harper said: "While off to the shop for a few essentials I had to snap a few shots as the town was not only visibly quiet it was also audibly quiet and it was a very strange kind of quiet, as if it were a Sunday afternoon back in the 80s.
"Ankerside was really odd as there is no background music and minimum conversations to be heard; you could hear your footsteps on the solid floor. The oddest thing to be missed was the sound of laughter.
(Image: Tech-Mark)
"There must be 80 to 90 per cent of our shops closed down under the government instruction. The busiest outlet was the Spud Man and with people social distancing it seemed the best option for a safe place to grab some food.
"It is good to see people are taking this seriously and I was only in town as I live in town and these are my local shops. Let's hope the R number goes down soon and we can get back to some kind of normality. The important thing is to stay safe."
Cllr Jeremy Oates, Tamworth’s lead Covid councillor, warned: “Cases in Tamworth have been increasing rapidly in the last few weeks, with 263 cases in the seven days to November 1.
"This is a rate of 342.9 per 100,000 people which is slightly above the Staffordshire average of 342.3 and way above the England average of 228.5.
“Across the region, our hospitals and health services are beginning to struggle and the last thing we want is for them to become overwhelmed.
"If the number of cases in the county remains high then the government is likely to continue to impose restrictions in Staffordshire that will go beyond the four weeks.
(Image: Tech-Mark)
“This will affect the lives and livelihoods of more families and put businesses and jobs at risk. We need people to do everything they can to help reduce the spread of the virus.
"It is going to be a difficult time, and we all need to pull together and show that Tamworth can, and will, turn this situation around.
(Image: Tech-Mark)
“Tamworth Borough Council staff are again working closely with the voluntary sector to make sure those identified as clinically extremely vulnerable receive help during this time if they need it.”
Alan White, leader of Staffordshire County Council, said: “If the number of cases in the county remains high then the government is likely to continue to impose restrictions in Staffordshire that will go beyond four weeks.
“This will affect the lives and livelihoods of more families and put businesses and jobs at risk.
(Image: Tech-Mark)
“We need people to do everything they can to reduce the spread of the virus. It is going to be a difficult time, and we all need to pull together and show that Staffordshire can, and will, turn this situation around.”
Dr Richard Harling, the county’s Director of Health and Care, added: “Despite everyone’s best efforts, the numbers are continuing to rise at an alarming rate.
“While nobody wants to see much wider restrictions imposed once again, following the new rules is our best chance to bring the number of cases down, help the NHS and get these restrictions lifted as soon as possible.”


birminghammail--2020-11-05--No patrols to keep the Welsh out of England, says police chief

A Midland police chief said he would not place officers on the England-Wales border to keep the Welsh out of England during the month-long lockdown .
West Mercia chief constable , Anthony Bangham , said there would be no patrols at points where the two nations met with Wales emerging from its `` firebreak '' restriction as England entered its new shutdown .
The lockdown in Wales ends on Monday morning , November 9 but England 's runs until December 2 , creating different rules in the two nations .
And the West Mercia force area includes Herefordshire and Shropshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales .
Mr Bangham said : “ In many areas of our force , we share a border with Wales and we understand there will be concerns , from both sides of the border , about how the differing rules will be managed , particularly for those who live on the border .
“ I want to be clear we will not be patrolling the border , however we will continue to work closely with our colleagues in the Welsh forces to police the differing regulations and support the most affected communities.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been `` incredibly challenging for everyone '' but praised people within his force area for their actions .
He said : `` We are extremely grateful that the vast majority of people in Herefordshire , Shropshire and Worcestershire have been supportive and adapted well during the previous lockdown , which meant we only had to take minimal enforcement action .
`` I ask everyone to continue with this approach , following the new rules that are in place for everyone ’ s safety during this next phase of the pandemic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about , providing a visible presence and engaging with the public as we all adjust to the new rules .
`` We will continue to take a sensible and proportionate approach to the Covid-19 laws with our aim always to ensure public safety .
`` If there are clear breaches , where people choose to put lives at risk by knowingly breaking the law then we will take positive enforcement action – as the public would expect.
” West Mercia Police has also faced problems with its call centre with staff off isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public to report non-urgent matters online to keep its phone line free for 999 calls .
He added : `` We know many are finding this year incredibly difficult and it has been very challenging but we ’ re asking you to continue doing all you can to keep yourself , your families and those around you safe whilst we get through this together . ''

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A Midland police chief said he would not place officers on the England-Wales border to keep the Welsh out of England during the month-long lockdown.
West Mercia chief constable, Anthony Bangham, said there would be no patrols at points where the two nations met with Wales emerging from its "firebreak" restriction as England entered its new shutdown.
The lockdown in Wales ends on Monday morning, November 9 but England's runs until December 2, creating different rules in the two nations.
And the West Mercia force area includes Herefordshire and Shropshire which both have a long border with Wales.
Mr Bangham said: “In many areas of our force, we share a border with Wales and we understand there will be concerns, from both sides of the border, about how the differing rules will be managed, particularly for those who live on the border.
“I want to be clear we will not be patrolling the border, however we will continue to work closely with our colleagues in the Welsh forces to police the differing regulations and support the most affected communities.”
Mr Bangham said the past eight months had been "incredibly challenging for everyone" but praised people within his force area for their actions.
He said: "We are extremely grateful that the vast majority of people in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire have been supportive and adapted well during the previous lockdown, which meant we only had to take minimal enforcement action.
"I ask everyone to continue with this approach, following the new rules that are in place for everyone’s safety during this next phase of the pandemic.
"We will continue to be out and about, providing a visible presence and engaging with the public as we all adjust to the new rules.
"We will continue to take a sensible and proportionate approach to the Covid-19 laws with our aim always to ensure public safety.
"If there are clear breaches, where people choose to put lives at risk by knowingly breaking the law then we will take positive enforcement action – as the public would expect.”
West Mercia Police has also faced problems with its call centre with staff off isolating due to coronavirus.
Mr Bangham urged the public to report non-urgent matters online to keep its phone line free for 999 calls.
He added: "We know many are finding this year incredibly difficult and it has been very challenging but we’re asking you to continue doing all you can to keep yourself, your families and those around you safe whilst we get through this together."


birminghammail--2020-11-05--BEHEAD all drug dealers says Sharon Osbourne

Her legendary Brummie husband partied hard for decades before kicking his drink and drugs habits .
Ozzy Osbourne was the @ @ @ @ @ before changing his ways .
But now his wife Sharon has claimed drug dealers should @ @ @ @ @ on her US chat show after the state of Oregon decriminalised the possession of Class @ @ @ @ @ X Factor judge , 68 , believes the law should now be changed to allow @ @ @ @ @ Sharon said : “ If you ’ re a dealer , off with your head.
@ @ @ @ @ sympathetic to people struggling with addiction , adding : “ They should not be put @ @ @ @ @ be put in rehab for however long it takes.
” She added : “ You @ @ @ @ @ people a chance to get clean and sober .
”

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Her legendary Brummie husband partied hard for decades before kicking his drink and drugs habits.
Ozzy Osbourne was the wild man's wild man before changing his ways.
But now his wife Sharon has claimed drug dealers should be BEHEADED.
She spoke on her US chat show after the state of Oregon decriminalised the possession of Class A drugs.
The former X Factor judge, 68, believes the law should now be changed to allow the execution of dealers.
Sharon said: “If you’re a dealer, off with your head.”
But she was more sympathetic to people struggling with addiction, adding: “They should not be put in prison. They should be put in rehab for however long it takes.”
She added: “You’ve got to give people a chance to get clean and sober.”


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Mark Lawrenson predicts defeat for Aston Villa against Arsenal

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson thinks Arsenal will record back-to-back wins when they play Aston Villa on Sunday night ( 7.15pm ) - and thinks they are heading for the top of the Premier League table .
Mikel Arteta 's side host Villa at the Emirates Stadium hoping to back up last weekend 's 1-0 defeat of Manchester United , their first at Old Trafford since 2006 , with another win .
Villa will be hoping to end their mini-slump , with Dean Smith 's side losing their last couple of games after a blistering start to the 2020-21 campaign which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a 7-2 mauling of current Premier League champions Liverpool .
Villa lost 4-3 to Southampton last time out , going 4-0 down before ending the match with a respectable scoreline thanks to some late heroics from captain Jack Grealish .
Arsenal play Molde in the Europa League tonight before they welcome Villa in the Premier League - should they win tonight and beat Villa they will be on a four-game winning streak .
Lawrenson thinks Arsenal will be too good for Villa and beat Smith 's men 2-0 , with more goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very impressed by Arsenal at Old Trafford last weekend , '' Lawrenson told the BBC .
`` They fully deserved their win and Thomas Partey already looks a force in midfield .
`` After a good result like that , the Gunners need to push on and show they have eradicated the defensive mistakes that have cost them in the past .
If they can stop them , then they will be right up there at the top of the table .
`` Yes , Arsenal can still improve their creativity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to make them more solid first .
`` Aston Villa have leaked a few goals in the past couple of weeks and I would be surprised if they manage a clean sheet here . ''
Villa sit in eighth place level on 12 points with Arsenal and Chelsea after six games .

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Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson thinks Arsenal will record back-to-back wins when they play Aston Villa on Sunday night (7.15pm) - and thinks they are heading for the top of the Premier League table.
Mikel Arteta's side host Villa at the Emirates Stadium hoping to back up last weekend's 1-0 defeat of Manchester United, their first at Old Trafford since 2006, with another win.
Villa will be hoping to end their mini-slump, with Dean Smith 's side losing their last couple of games after a blistering start to the 2020-21 campaign which saw them win their opening four matches including a 7-2 mauling of current Premier League champions Liverpool.
Villa lost 4-3 to Southampton last time out, going 4-0 down before ending the match with a respectable scoreline thanks to some late heroics from captain Jack Grealish.
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Arsenal play Molde in the Europa League tonight before they welcome Villa in the Premier League - should they win tonight and beat Villa they will be on a four-game winning streak.
Lawrenson thinks Arsenal will be too good for Villa and beat Smith's men 2-0, with more goals expected to be conceded.
"I was very impressed by Arsenal at Old Trafford last weekend," Lawrenson told the BBC . "They fully deserved their win and Thomas Partey already looks a force in midfield.
"After a good result like that, the Gunners need to push on and show they have eradicated the defensive mistakes that have cost them in the past. If they can stop them, then they will be right up there at the top of the table.
"Yes, Arsenal can still improve their creativity, but manager Mikel Arteta is right to try to make them more solid first.
"Aston Villa have leaked a few goals in the past couple of weeks and I would be surprised if they manage a clean sheet here."
Villa sit in eighth place level on 12 points with Arsenal and Chelsea after six games.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Watch - Guests pour from birthday party as organiser hit with £10k fine

Body-worn camera footage has captured the moment a 60-strong birthday party finished in Wolverhampton – leaving the organiser an eye-watering £10,000 fine .
West Midlands Police said they spotted dozens of guests pouring out of the function room on Dale Street , Bilston , ignoring rules on gatherings and social distancing .
Inside the venue , officers found large balloon arches and sound systems – and even a draw stuffed with cash .
Alcohol and a card reader was also found despite the venue not having a licence .
The force said the organiser of the party had now been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid restrictions .
Supt Simon Inglis , of Wolverhampton police , said : `` It ’ s with regret that we ’ ve had to issue another , £10,000 fine , but this was a blatant breach of coronavirus law .
`` But at a critical time for the health of the city , I think the vast majority of the community would agree it was necessary to do so on this occasion .
`` We need to be really clear to those people who are thinking of arranging or attending such event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community .
`` As well as issuing fines to those who arrange such events , those who attend also face the risk of individual fines , and we will not think twice about issuing them when necessary .
`` Overall our aim is to help the community and be there when they need us rather than issuing fines for breaches of the regulations .
`` However we will continue to stand alongside our key public health stakeholders as well as the community and issue fines when required to ensure that people comply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe '' Coun Jasbir Jaspal , the City of Wolverhampton Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing , said : `` We all have a key role to play in the fight against Covid-19 , and the vast majority of Wulfrunians have worked incredibly hard over the last few months to prevent the spread of the virus .
`` Arranging and taking part in a rave like this contravenes just about every Covid-19 regulation going , and I am sure law abiding residents will be as disgusted as I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through their thoughtlessness , are putting people ’ s lives at risk . ''

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Body-worn camera footage has captured the moment a 60-strong birthday party finished in Wolverhampton – leaving the organiser an eye-watering £10,000 fine.
West Midlands Police said they spotted dozens of guests pouring out of the function room on Dale Street, Bilston, ignoring rules on gatherings and social distancing.
Inside the venue, officers found large balloon arches and sound systems – and even a draw stuffed with cash.
Alcohol and a card reader was also found despite the venue not having a licence.
The force said the organiser of the party had now been slapped with a £10,000 fine for breaching Covid restrictions.
Supt Simon Inglis, of Wolverhampton police, said: "It’s with regret that we’ve had to issue another, £10,000 fine, but this was a blatant breach of coronavirus law.
"But at a critical time for the health of the city, I think the vast majority of the community would agree it was necessary to do so on this occasion.
"We need to be really clear to those people who are thinking of arranging or attending such event that we will take action to protect the community.
"As well as issuing fines to those who arrange such events, those who attend also face the risk of individual fines, and we will not think twice about issuing them when necessary.
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"Overall our aim is to help the community and be there when they need us rather than issuing fines for breaches of the regulations.
"However we will continue to stand alongside our key public health stakeholders as well as the community and issue fines when required to ensure that people comply with the rules and keep the community safe"
Coun Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: "We all have a key role to play in the fight against Covid-19, and the vast majority of Wulfrunians have worked incredibly hard over the last few months to prevent the spread of the virus.
"Arranging and taking part in a rave like this contravenes just about every Covid-19 regulation going, and I am sure law abiding residents will be as disgusted as I am at the actions of others who, through their thoughtlessness, are putting people’s lives at risk."


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Halfords gives lockdown update on coronavirus changes for its shops and garages

Halfords has issued an update on trading through the second lockdown .
The motoring accessories and cycling store said it was remaining open as an essential retailer - and explained how it was adapting to meet the requirements of current restrictions .
In a press statement it said : `` Garages and bicycle shops have been classed as essential , so Halfords ' stores , garages and mobile vans will continue to operate as they have been for the past few months '' This means customers can continue to browse in Halfords shops and visit our garages , which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in accordance with the current government guidelines .
`` The safety of our colleagues and customers continues to be our top priority and since March , we have been working to adapt our stores and garages . ''
Halfords says it has put in place important additional measures which include : • A vehicle interior sanitisation process for all in car fitting jobs It said that despite the new lockdown , customers can continue to browse at its 441 retail stores , visit its 367 garages for contactless car drop-offs or shop at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expert vans that can come to your home .
Stores are operating with extended opening hours from 8am-8pm , it said .
Free next day delivery is offered on items over £40 ( excluding bulky items ) and there is also a free Click and Collect service .
It added that all customers and staff ( unless exempt in line with Government guidelines ) are required to wear face coverings when entering any of its stores or garages .
Customers are not allowed to try out bikes or try on helmets or clothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people select the right product , it said .

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Halfords has issued an update on trading through the second lockdown.
The motoring accessories and cycling store said it was remaining open as an essential retailer - and explained how it was adapting to meet the requirements of current restrictions.
In a press statement it said: "Garages and bicycle shops have been classed as essential, so Halfords' stores, garages and mobile vans will continue to operate as they have been for the past few months
"This means customers can continue to browse in Halfords shops and visit our garages, which are operating with rigorous safety measures in place in accordance with the current government guidelines.
"The safety of our colleagues and customers continues to be our top priority and since March, we have been working to adapt our stores and garages."
Halfords says it has put in place important additional measures which include:
Limiting customer numbers indoors
Queue marshalling
Notices and markings for social distancing
Cleaning stations
Hygiene screens and colleague PPE
A contactless Drive in Fit and Repair Service
A vehicle interior sanitisation process for all in car fitting jobs
It said that despite the new lockdown, customers can continue to browse at its 441 retail stores, visit its 367 garages for contactless car drop-offs or shop at its website.
It also has mobile expert vans that can come to your home.
Stores are operating with extended opening hours from 8am-8pm, it said.
Free next day delivery is offered on items over £40 (excluding bulky items) and there is also a free Click and Collect service.
It added that all customers and staff (unless exempt in line with Government guidelines) are required to wear face coverings when entering any of its stores or garages.
Customers are not allowed to try out bikes or try on helmets or clothing but staff are on hand to help people select the right product, it said.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Riddle of 'top secret aura' as mystery police escort passes through town

Mystery surrounds a heavy police escort which passed through Tamworth on the first day of lockdown .
Police bikes , a van and Audis could be seen outside the Bulls Head in Watling Street , Two Gates , at around 12.30pm on Thursday , November 5 .
Eagle eyed residents took photos and recorded the moment it passed through with speculation around who it might have been increasing by the hour .
Some even suggested it may have been Boris Johnson .
Ann Harrison said : `` I saw all the flashing lights and wondered what was going on and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it must be somebody important to get an escort like that .
`` I got stopped from pulling out by a copper on a bike parking in front of me whilst they all went past .
`` There was definitely a top secret aura about it .
It certainly is a mystery !
Nobody seems to know anything .
Maybe it was a last minute decision to come through here ? ''
Susan Beltane said : `` I have got a feeling it was Boris .
It was someone really important !
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop the traffic and the two silver cars drove up the road side by side so the bikes must have been closing quite a stretch of road ahead of the cars .
`` The person in the second car was sitting in the middle of back seat on their own .
I did ask the police but they couldn ’ t say .
It certainly brightened up our first day of lockdown . ''
Staffordshire Police was unable to release any information .

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Mystery surrounds a heavy police escort which passed through Tamworth on the first day of lockdown.
Police bikes, a van and Audis could be seen outside the Bulls Head in Watling Street, Two Gates, at around 12.30pm on Thursday, November 5.
Eagle eyed residents took photos and recorded the moment it passed through with speculation around who it might have been increasing by the hour. Some even suggested it may have been Boris Johnson.
(Image: Susan Beltane)
Ann Harrison said: "I saw all the flashing lights and wondered what was going on and then I saw the Audis so figured it must be somebody important to get an escort like that.
"I got stopped from pulling out by a copper on a bike parking in front of me whilst they all went past.
"There was definitely a top secret aura about it. It certainly is a mystery! Nobody seems to know anything. Maybe it was a last minute decision to come through here?"
(Image: Susan Beltane)
Susan Beltane said: "I have got a feeling it was Boris. It was someone really important!
"The first bike put his arms out to stop the traffic and the two silver cars drove up the road side by side so the bikes must have been closing quite a stretch of road ahead of the cars.
"The person in the second car was sitting in the middle of back seat on their own. I did ask the police but they couldn’t say. It certainly brightened up our first day of lockdown."
Staffordshire Police was unable to release any information.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Hitman who shot dad as he lay in bed says 'getaway driver' is innocent

A hitman who killed a father-of-two with a sawn-off shotgun has told a court the wrong man was convicted alongside him for murder .
David Harrison is serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years for shooting dead 27-year-old Richard Deakin at his home in Chasetown , near Lichfield , in July 2010 .
His `` getaway driver '' , 42-year-old Darryl Dickens , was also jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years after being found guilty of the murder at Birmingham Crown Court in 2012 .
But Dickens is now challenging his conviction following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone else may have driven the getaway vehicle , his barrister David Bentley QC told the Court of Appeal .
During a two-day hearing in London , which concluded on Thursday , contract killer Harrison said Dickens did not drive him to or from the scene of the murder .
Giving evidence via videolink , he said Dickens `` was the last man I would have taken with me '' .
Asked by Mr Bentley if he would name the person who did drive him , Harrison said : `` No '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with this .
Anyone else who was involved , I will not name . ''
During his six-week trial in 2012 , Harrison , who was 62 at the time and described by prosecutors as a `` professional hitman '' , denied killing Mr Deakin .
The victim was shot in the chest and leg as he lay in bed - just minutes after his fiancee had left with their two daughters for the morning school run .
When asked during the Court of Appeal hearing on Wednesday if he had shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
In written submissions , Mr Bentley said Harrison - who requested to speak with police while in prison - stated during two interviews with officers in 2015 that Dickens was `` innocent '' and `` was not the driver '' of the car .
Mr Bentley said intelligence reports - disclosed after the trial - also `` make it clear '' that sources were `` pointing to '' another man as the driver of the black Vauxhall Corsa which Harrison left in .
That same man `` bore a striking resemblance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dickens , formerly of Powell Place in Bilston , Wolverhampton , was picked out by Mr Deakin 's partner during an identification parade held almost one year after the murder .
She said she had seen the driver of the Corsa as it went past her home on the day of the incident .
But Mr Bentley said it was an `` identification made after a very short period of observation , through the rear side window of a car . ''
He added : `` The central plank of evidence , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for approximately two seconds through a back side window , can not bear the weight the Crown Prosecution Service place upon it . ''
Michael Burrows QC , for the CPS , said in his written submissions that Mr Deakin 's partner had `` particular cause to remember the face of the driver she saw '' .
He added that Harrison gave `` false information '' at trial .
Mr Burrows said : `` ( Harrison 's ) evidence is not capable of belief .
It is from someone connected to Darryl Dickens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who lacks credibility , who has told lies in this case and who has no satisfactory explanation for not previously helping ( Dickens ) with alibi witnesses . ''
Lord Justice Fulford , Mr Justice Edis and Mr Justice Saini will give their ruling on the appeal at a later date .

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A hitman who killed a father-of-two with a sawn-off shotgun has told a court the wrong man was convicted alongside him for murder.
David Harrison is serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years for shooting dead 27-year-old Richard Deakin at his home in Chasetown, near Lichfield, in July 2010.
His "getaway driver", 42-year-old Darryl Dickens, was also jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years after being found guilty of the murder at Birmingham Crown Court in 2012.
But Dickens is now challenging his conviction following the disclosure of new information which suggested someone else may have driven the getaway vehicle, his barrister David Bentley QC told the Court of Appeal.
During a two-day hearing in London, which concluded on Thursday, contract killer Harrison said Dickens did not drive him to or from the scene of the murder.
Giving evidence via videolink, he said Dickens "was the last man I would have taken with me".
Asked by Mr Bentley if he would name the person who did drive him, Harrison said: "No", adding: "It has nothing to do with this. Anyone else who was involved, I will not name."
During his six-week trial in 2012, Harrison, who was 62 at the time and described by prosecutors as a "professional hitman", denied killing Mr Deakin.
The victim was shot in the chest and leg as he lay in bed - just minutes after his fiancee had left with their two daughters for the morning school run.
When asked during the Court of Appeal hearing on Wednesday if he had shot Mr Deakin, Harrison said "yes".
In written submissions, Mr Bentley said Harrison - who requested to speak with police while in prison - stated during two interviews with officers in 2015 that Dickens was "innocent" and "was not the driver" of the car.
Mr Bentley said intelligence reports - disclosed after the trial - also "make it clear" that sources were "pointing to" another man as the driver of the black Vauxhall Corsa which Harrison left in.
That same man "bore a striking resemblance" to Dickens, he said.
Dickens, formerly of Powell Place in Bilston, Wolverhampton, was picked out by Mr Deakin's partner during an identification parade held almost one year after the murder.
She said she had seen the driver of the Corsa as it went past her home on the day of the incident.
But Mr Bentley said it was an "identification made after a very short period of observation, through the rear side window of a car."
He added: "The central plank of evidence, the identification one year after seeing the driver for approximately two seconds through a back side window, cannot bear the weight the Crown Prosecution Service place upon it."
Michael Burrows QC, for the CPS, said in his written submissions that Mr Deakin's partner had "particular cause to remember the face of the driver she saw".
He added that Harrison gave "false information" at trial.
Mr Burrows said: "(Harrison's) evidence is not capable of belief. It is from someone connected to Darryl Dickens.
"It is from a man who lacks credibility, who has told lies in this case and who has no satisfactory explanation for not previously helping (Dickens) with alibi witnesses."
Lord Justice Fulford, Mr Justice Edis and Mr Justice Saini will give their ruling on the appeal at a later date.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Watch - Maskless Sainsbury's shopper hurls basket in police bust-up

This is the moment a maskless Sainsbury 's shopper hurls down her basket after being told she could be arrested .
The unnamed woman was recorded arguing wirth officers after she refused to wear a face covering in the chain 's Oldbury branch .
In police bodycam footage , the customer can be heard saying : `` Is this really what it has boiled down to ?
You ’ re forcing people to wear masks ?
An officer replied : `` Well it ’ s the Government that are requesting people . ''
But the shopper was n't happy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government is full of s*** - to be honest . ''
The officer pointed out that another shopper , a man , was wearing a mask - but he was then branded a 'sheep ' by the outraged woman .
Y ou can watch the clip above .
The woman then asks what would happen if she refused to wear a mask .
West Midlands Police said a fine would be issued and she could be arrested .
`` So you ’ re going to arrest me for not wearing a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calm officer said they would have to detain her for failing to give her details .
The clip ends with the shopper throwing down her basket and heading for the exit .
The footage was shared by West Midlands Police as they continue their efforts to enforce Covid-19 regulations across Birmingham and the Black Country .
A spokesman for the force said : We 're getting tough on people who refuse to wear facemasks in shops .
It 's simple : `` Unless you 're exempt , you MUST wear a mask .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fined .
`` This video shows how one woman refused our requests at Sainsbury 's in Oldbury . ''
Chief constable Dave Thompson tweeted in relation to the clip : `` We are committed to engaging , education , encouraging and enforcing as a last resort .
`` However there can be no ambiguity by now that on public transport and in shops we must wear face coverings .
Do it for others . ''
The clip has sparked a debate online - with many blasting the woman .
One said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Challenging times , with a lot of people like this woman either believing misinformation , or simply trying to be awkward .
`` But rules are rules .
I hate wearing a mask .
But I do n't go anywhere without one because its the rules , and is the right thing to do . ''
Another said : `` She would n't be saying that if she knew someone who had Covid .
People need to be hit hard to teach them a lesson .
`` No RESPECT for anyone else except @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guidance , saying : `` Masks do n't work properly they just give people the illusion of safety so that they go out and spend money .
Even if used correctly which majority of people wo n't do the science is still up in the air . ''

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This is the moment a maskless Sainsbury's shopper hurls down her basket after being told she could be arrested.
The unnamed woman was recorded arguing with officers after she refused to wear a face covering in the chain's Oldbury branch.
In police bodycam footage, the customer can be heard saying: "Is this really what it has boiled down to? You’re forcing people to wear masks?
An officer replied: "Well it’s the Government that are requesting people."
But the shopper wasn't happy and hit back, saying: "Well the Government is full of s*** - to be honest."
The officer pointed out that another shopper, a man, was wearing a mask - but he was then branded a 'sheep' by the outraged woman. Y ou can watch the clip above .
The woman then asks what would happen if she refused to wear a mask.
West Midlands Police said a fine would be issued and she could be arrested.
"So you’re going to arrest me for not wearing a mask?," she argued.
The calm officer said they would have to detain her for failing to give her details.
The clip ends with the shopper throwing down her basket and heading for the exit.
The footage was shared by West Midlands Police as they continue their efforts to enforce Covid-19 regulations across Birmingham and the Black Country.
A spokesman for the force said: We're getting tough on people who refuse to wear facemasks in shops.
It's simple: "Unless you're exempt, you MUST wear a mask.
"If you refuse, you can be fined.
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"This video shows how one woman refused our requests at Sainsbury's in Oldbury."
Chief constable Dave Thompson tweeted in relation to the clip: "We are committed to engaging, education, encouraging and enforcing as a last resort.
"However there can be no ambiguity by now that on public transport and in shops we must wear face coverings. Do it for others."
The clip has sparked a debate online - with many blasting the woman.
One said: "Keep up the great work. Challenging times, with a lot of people like this woman either believing misinformation, or simply trying to be awkward.
"But rules are rules. I hate wearing a mask. But I don't go anywhere without one because its the rules, and is the right thing to do."
Another said: "She wouldn't be saying that if she knew someone who had Covid. People need to be hit hard to teach them a lesson.
"No RESPECT for anyone else except themselves."
But others have questioned the guidance, saying: "Masks don't work properly they just give people the illusion of safety so that they go out and spend money. Even if used correctly which majority of people won't do the science is still up in the air."


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Wolves become first EPL team to enter Rocket League esports championship

Wolves have announced that their esports team will compete in Rocket League Champion Series Season X. Wolverhampton Wanderers have become the first Premier League team to enter the Rocket League Championship Series ( RLCS ) , this adds to their already extensive esports portfolio , with the team already having esports teams competing on video games such as Player Unknown 's Battlegrounds ( PUGB ) , Identity V , FIFA 21 , FIFA Online 4 and Pop Kart Racing .
Rocket League is a mega-popular video game that sees rocket-powered cars playing football , initially released in 2015 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game has developed into an esport in itself , with the very best professional Rocket League players competing for huge prize pools .
The game was made free-to-play in September 2020 .
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Psyonix , the San Diego-based video game company that developed Rocket League , hosts esports competitions at the collegiate level , as well as the professional level , headlined by the Rocket League Championship Series ( RLCS ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The newly-formed Midlands-based side will compete in the RLCS X Winter Split , with a team that 's made up of three players .
Team captain Rix Ronday left Libertas to join Wolves , with Luis Puente Pena , who joined from Edelweiss Esports and Ole Van Doorn , who has come from Barrage Esports .
More information on the team is available here on the Wolves website .
Russell Jones , Wolves ' general manager for marketing and commercial growth , said this in a statement : `` We are thrilled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ esports Rocket League team .
`` Millions of people around the world are playing Rocket League and , given its similarities to football , it felt like the perfect next step into esports .
`` Gaming and esports remain a crucial part of our brand growth strategy and signing such talented and ambitious players to represent our Rocket League esports team is another step forward in our journey to build stories outside of football and widen the appeal of the Wolves brand across the world .
`` We have spent the last six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delighted to welcome Rix , Luis and Ole , who will become Wolves Esports for the remainder of the current RLCS season X and beyond .
We will be offering the team our full support as they compete in the Winter Split .
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Delivered straight into your email inbox each day , the bulletins will feature the latest Wolves news , views , gossip and opinion .
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We also have a free app which you can download .
It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region .
Google Play Store and App Store '' I 'd also like to thank the University of Wolverhampton , who continue to be an exceptionally supportive partner of the Wolves Esports programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the likes of Barcelona , who created a Rocket League team last year , and Guild Esports - owned by David Beckham .
The RLCSX Winter Split begins on November 12 ( 4pm UK time ) .
The action can be followed on Wolves Esports ' official accounts .

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Wolves have announced that their esports team will compete in Rocket League Champion Series Season X.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have become the first Premier League team to enter the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS), this adds to their already extensive esports portfolio, with the team already having esports teams competing on video games such as Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUGB), Identity V, FIFA 21, FIFA Online 4 and Pop Kart Racing.
Rocket League is a mega-popular video game that sees rocket-powered cars playing football, initially released in 2015. But, over the past few years the game has developed into an esport in itself, with the very best professional Rocket League players competing for huge prize pools. The game was made free-to-play in September 2020.
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Psyonix, the San Diego-based video game company that developed Rocket League, hosts esports competitions at the collegiate level, as well as the professional level, headlined by the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS), which Wolves will now take part in.
The newly-formed Midlands-based side will compete in the RLCS X Winter Split, with a team that's made up of three players.
Team captain Rix Ronday left Libertas to join Wolves, with Luis Puente Pena, who joined from Edelweiss Esports and Ole Van Doorn, who has come from Barrage Esports. More information on the team is available here on the Wolves website.
Russell Jones, Wolves' general manager for marketing and commercial growth, said this in a statement: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of a Wolves esports Rocket League team.
"Millions of people around the world are playing Rocket League and, given its similarities to football, it felt like the perfect next step into esports.
"Gaming and esports remain a crucial part of our brand growth strategy and signing such talented and ambitious players to represent our Rocket League esports team is another step forward in our journey to build stories outside of football and widen the appeal of the Wolves brand across the world.
"We have spent the last six months scouting teams and players and are delighted to welcome Rix, Luis and Ole, who will become Wolves Esports for the remainder of the current RLCS season X and beyond. We will be offering the team our full support as they compete in the Winter Split.
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"I'd also like to thank the University of Wolverhampton, who continue to be an exceptionally supportive partner of the Wolves Esports programme."
Wolves could come up against the likes of Barcelona, who created a Rocket League team last year, and Guild Esports - owned by David Beckham.
The RLCSX Winter Split begins on November 12 (4pm UK time). The action can be followed on Wolves Esports' official accounts.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Ten things we've learned about Birmingham City's transfers

The Aitor Karanka revolution is ten games in and Birmingham City have won three , lost three and drawn four of their Championship matches .
With eight goals scored and eight conceded the goal difference is neutral , they are halfway up the league and have produced some good and a little very good football – while the reverse is also true .
All that at the end of a summer that saw 11 new players arrive at St Andrew ’ s , to completely overhaul the new head coach ’ s squad .
But what have we learned about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games ?
Mikel San Jose has still got it .
The 31-year-old has played nearly half as many games in the last three weeks as he managed in the whole of last season .
His five appearances have included four starts and any question that his skill-set would not be suited to the hurly-burly of the English second tier has been well and truly answered .
Now we should admit he had a little wobble in the second half against Wycombe but in the first half he ’ d looked his imperious best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit of the tiny doubt .
Not that there ’ s much of that , San Jose is already impressing team-mates in training and has demonstrated the kind of technical ability Blues have lacked in the middle of the park for an age .
He might not make 40 starts this season but so far so very impressive .
When Scott Hogan arrived at Birmingham City the big question was which one we ’ d get , pre-lockdown goal machine or the post-lockdown shadow .
The truth is we don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have to accept the two identities are one and the same player .
Even though he ’ s had a couple of very presentable chances he hasn ’ t scored yet .
His miss when clean through against Huddersfield bore the mark of a man in desperate need of a goal – and that ’ s not all his fault .
He has had precious little support in his last three starts , with his outing at Norwich a particularly lonely and thankless exercise .
Indeed he ’ s hardly been inundated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big investment in Hogan , for the next four years – and he ’ s yet to look like a player capable of spearheading the 4-2-3-1 Karanka claims is his end-point .
Hopefully it will come .
Getting the Boro band back together had an immediately positive impact , with George Friend and Adam Clayton giving early evidence as to why they became Karanka ’ s trusted lieutenants at The Riverside .
Friend has continued that with a series of intelligent displays either in a back three , four or five and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership was sorely missed against Wycombe .
Clayton started just as positively before his level dropped in the couple of games leading up to his ankle injury .
His organisation and commitment make him a worthwhile option in the middle of the park .
The goalkeeper issue has been sorted .
You ’ d have to go back to the days of Darren Randolph , or perhaps even before , to feel so comfortable about the man between the sticks .
Neil Etheridge was not at his best on Wednesday night – but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since his debut at Swansea .
His flying save in the closing stages at Preston to deny Tom Barkhuizen is probably the highlight thus far , but he produced a good tip over from Joe Jacobson ’ s free kick against Wycombe .
Etheridge has already started making both the saves you ’ d expect a Championship goalkeeper to as well as a few you wouldn ’ t - and in doing so is repaying the contract and faith that brought him from Cardiff .
Been here before Blues fans have a right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Segunda Division , after all neither Alvaro Gimenez ’ s initial enthusiasm nor Fran Villalba ’ s obvious talent ever came close to making them a success .
So if there was a feeling of deja vu , or whatever the Spanish equivalent is , when Ivan Sanchez signed on a free from Elche , it was entirely understandable .
Especially when comparisons with the ulimately disappointing Jota were so easy to make .
However , the winger has quickly assuaged such concerns , technically he is very competent , a quality that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has the quick feet to work himself out of tight spots and the vision to pick and make passes .
Even when that offensive side of his game is not functioning particularly well – as in the last two games , he has still held up his defensive end .
Hopefully the international break will allow him to recuperate and start providing the goals and assists demanded of him .
Blues certainly need him to contribute more than the one goal and five assists he provided for Elche last term , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous campaign .
Blues didn ’ t part with many transfer fees over the summer – but the £1million they spent on Jonathan Leko looks to be a solid investment .
Leko arrived at the club having not played for nine months and following very serious knee surgery after last season ’ s ligament damage .
In that respect it was a risk .
What was not a gamble though was Leko ’ s potential , which has been talked about ever since he was a teenager coming through West Brom ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts and three appearances off the bench and most importantly not yet suffered the kind of secondary pulls and strains which often follow major operations .
Blues appear to be handling him well .
As with Sanchez he ’ ll be judged by goals and assists – but the early signs are he is the only player in Karanka ’ s squad with an X Factor , a player who can produce something out of nothing .
If he carries on this trajectory Blues ’ investment will have paid handsome dividends .
Riley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big success .
The 22-year-old ’ s international deadline day loan deal , from Charlotte via Adelaide , was certainly left-field .
During his debut against Sheffield Wednesday it looked a little too left field as he buzzed around ineffectually trying to find a role in a misfiring team .
However , his first start at Preston produced a goal but more importantly proof that his mobility and ability to find space will transfer into the Championship .
Perhaps not in every game but certainly in some .
The step up from A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite as far as the journey McGree took to get to St Andrew ’ s but it is still very significant .
As with San Jose , so far so encouraging and the onus is now on Karanka to devise a system to harness his talents .
Time is already ticking for Jon Toral .
The transfer which brought the former Arsenal youngster back to Blues was an imaginative one that might end up suiting both parties .
Blues needed creativity while Toral needed a platform to resurrect his career and rescue it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unfortunately he ’ s snagged again , a groin problem saw him lose his place and during his absence Blues have started to play without a No .
10 .
He was 19th man at Preston but there are only 36 games left for him to convince Blues to trigger the option year in his contract .
That ’ s still plenty – but not if a lack of fitness or form erode his opportunities .
Best still to come ?
Who has Blues ’ best defender last year ?
Jake Clarke-Salter maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club , you know .
Or more accurately he ’ s back at the club , a domestic deadline day signing on loan from Chelsea and someone who is yet to make a second debut because of injury .
He could end up being the best defender this season too – which would be something more of an achievement given the calming influence of Friend and renaissance of Harlee Dean .
His pace will allow Blues to play a higher defensive line , if Karanka wants – and his ability on the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more effectively .
It could be that Blues ’ best signing is yet to play for them .
The pressure to sign another striker has rumbled along in the background ever since the window closed – and with every scoreless game seems to intensify along with the calls to go for broke with Alexandre Pato .
It ’ s almost unimaginable to think of former Brazil and AC Milan forward Pato playing in the Championship but Wayne Rooney and John Terry have done so lately .
Perceived wisdom has it you can never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without figuring where they fit into your system is not the way forward .
At this stage we are not even sure of Blues ’ best system , which makes recruiting a very inexact science .
How do you know which striker to go for if you are unsure which formation you ’ re playing from game to game ?
To my mind the tactical cart must not go before the recruiting horse lest we end up with a cart-horse , or at least a square peg and a round hole .
Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aging superstar and see how it works out .

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The Aitor Karanka revolution is ten games in and Birmingham City have won three, lost three and drawn four of their Championship matches.
With eight goals scored and eight conceded the goal difference is neutral, they are halfway up the league and have produced some good and a little very good football – while the reverse is also true.
All that at the end of a summer that saw 11 new players arrive at St Andrew’s, to completely overhaul the new head coach’s squad.
But what have we learned about Blues ’ transfer dealings from those ten games?
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Good start
Mikel San Jose has still got it.
The 31-year-old has played nearly half as many games in the last three weeks as he managed in the whole of last season.
His five appearances have included four starts and any question that his skill-set would not be suited to the hurly-burly of the English second tier has been well and truly answered.
Now we should admit he had a little wobble in the second half against Wycombe but in the first half he’d looked his imperious best so let’s afford him the benefit of the tiny doubt.
Not that there’s much of that, San Jose is already impressing team-mates in training and has demonstrated the kind of technical ability Blues have lacked in the middle of the park for an age. He might not make 40 starts this season but so far so very impressive.
(Image: BCFC.COM)
Which one?
When Scott Hogan arrived at Birmingham City the big question was which one we’d get, pre-lockdown goal machine or the post-lockdown shadow.
The truth is we don’t know yet but we’re probably going to have to accept the two identities are one and the same player.
Even though he’s had a couple of very presentable chances he hasn’t scored yet. His miss when clean through against Huddersfield bore the mark of a man in desperate need of a goal – and that’s not all his fault.
He has had precious little support in his last three starts, with his outing at Norwich a particularly lonely and thankless exercise. Indeed he’s hardly been inundated with chances.
Blues have made a big investment in Hogan, for the next four years – and he’s yet to look like a player capable of spearheading the 4-2-3-1 Karanka claims is his end-point. Hopefully it will come.
Old friends
Getting the Boro band back together had an immediately positive impact, with George Friend and Adam Clayton giving early evidence as to why they became Karanka’s trusted lieutenants at The Riverside.
Friend has continued that with a series of intelligent displays either in a back three, four or five and even as a full back. His vocal leadership was sorely missed against Wycombe.
Clayton started just as positively before his level dropped in the couple of games leading up to his ankle injury. His organisation and commitment make him a worthwhile option in the middle of the park.
One box ticked
The goalkeeper issue has been sorted. You’d have to go back to the days of Darren Randolph, or perhaps even before, to feel so comfortable about the man between the sticks.
Neil Etheridge was not at his best on Wednesday night – but he’s been very good ever since his debut at Swansea.
His flying save in the closing stages at Preston to deny Tom Barkhuizen is probably the highlight thus far, but he produced a good tip over from Joe Jacobson’s free kick against Wycombe.
Etheridge has already started making both the saves you’d expect a Championship goalkeeper to as well as a few you wouldn’t - and in doing so is repaying the contract and faith that brought him from Cardiff.
Been here before
Blues fans have a right to be sceptical about signings from the Segunda Division, after all neither Alvaro Gimenez’s initial enthusiasm nor Fran Villalba’s obvious talent ever came close to making them a success.
So if there was a feeling of deja vu, or whatever the Spanish equivalent is, when Ivan Sanchez signed on a free from Elche, it was entirely understandable. Especially when comparisons with the ulimately disappointing Jota were so easy to make.
However, the winger has quickly assuaged such concerns, technically he is very competent, a quality that has been especially obvious at set-pieces.
He has the quick feet to work himself out of tight spots and the vision to pick and make passes.
Even when that offensive side of his game is not functioning particularly well – as in the last two games, he has still held up his defensive end.
Hopefully the international break will allow him to recuperate and start providing the goals and assists demanded of him. Blues certainly need him to contribute more than the one goal and five assists he provided for Elche last term, if not the seven and five from the previous campaign.
Sound investment
Blues didn’t part with many transfer fees over the summer – but the £1million they spent on Jonathan Leko looks to be a solid investment.
Leko arrived at the club having not played for nine months and following very serious knee surgery after last season’s ligament damage. In that respect it was a risk.
What was not a gamble though was Leko’s potential, which has been talked about ever since he was a teenager coming through West Brom’s academy.
He’s managed three starts and three appearances off the bench and most importantly not yet suffered the kind of secondary pulls and strains which often follow major operations. Blues appear to be handling him well.
As with Sanchez he’ll be judged by goals and assists – but the early signs are he is the only player in Karanka’s squad with an X Factor, a player who can produce something out of nothing.
If he carries on this trajectory Blues’ investment will have paid handsome dividends.
Left field
Riley McGree has the potential to be a big success. The 22-year-old’s international deadline day loan deal, from Charlotte via Adelaide, was certainly left-field.
During his debut against Sheffield Wednesday it looked a little too left field as he buzzed around ineffectually trying to find a role in a misfiring team.
However, his first start at Preston produced a goal but more importantly proof that his mobility and ability to find space will transfer into the Championship. Perhaps not in every game but certainly in some.
The step up from A League to English football isn’t quite as far as the journey McGree took to get to St Andrew’s but it is still very significant.
As with San Jose, so far so encouraging and the onus is now on Karanka to devise a system to harness his talents.
(Image: Birmingham City FC/BCFC.com)
The meter is running
Time is already ticking for Jon Toral. The transfer which brought the former Arsenal youngster back to Blues was an imaginative one that might end up suiting both parties.
Blues needed creativity while Toral needed a platform to resurrect his career and rescue it from the snare of niggling injury.
Unfortunately he’s snagged again, a groin problem saw him lose his place and during his absence Blues have started to play without a No. 10.
He was 19th man at Preston but there are only 36 games left for him to convince Blues to trigger the option year in his contract. That’s still plenty – but not if a lack of fitness or form erode his opportunities.
Best still to come?
Who has Blues’ best defender last year? Jake Clarke-Salter maybe? He’s still at the club, you know.
Or more accurately he’s back at the club, a domestic deadline day signing on loan from Chelsea and someone who is yet to make a second debut because of injury.
He could end up being the best defender this season too – which would be something more of an achievement given the calming influence of Friend and renaissance of Harlee Dean.
His pace will allow Blues to play a higher defensive line, if Karanka wants – and his ability on the ball will enable them to play through teams more effectively.
It could be that Blues’ best signing is yet to play for them.
Striker light
The pressure to sign another striker has rumbled along in the background ever since the window closed – and with every scoreless game seems to intensify along with the calls to go for broke with Alexandre Pato.
It’s almost unimaginable to think of former Brazil and AC Milan forward Pato playing in the Championship but Wayne Rooney and John Terry have done so lately.
Perceived wisdom has it you can never have too many strikers but stockpiling them without figuring where they fit into your system is not the way forward.
At this stage we are not even sure of Blues’ best system, which makes recruiting a very inexact science. How do you know which striker to go for if you are unsure which formation you’re playing from game to game?
To my mind the tactical cart must not go before the recruiting horse lest we end up with a cart-horse, or at least a square peg and a round hole.
Or you could just throw money at an aging superstar and see how it works out.


birminghammail--2020-11-05--Teen admits attempted arson over flag burning bid in BLM demo at Cenotaph

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The defendant appeared before JPs at Westminster @ @ @ @ @ , November 4 .
Bail was granted and Sang is due to be sentenced by @ @ @ @ @ yet to be fixed .
The Metropolitan Police issued a statement following the court case @ @ @ @ @ been convicted in relation to an incident in which a flag was burned at a @ @ @ @ @ the force said .
`` Astrophel Sang , 19 , of Ravenhurst Street , Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ Sang will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on a date to be confirmed .
@ @ @ @ @ on the Cenotaph , Westminster , during a demonstration on Sunday , 7 June .
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A Birmingham teenager has admitted trying to burn a flag following a Black Lives Matter demonstration at the Cenotaph in London.
Astrophel Sang, 19, of Ravenhurst Street, Highgate, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted arson after a protest at the memorial on Sunday, June 7.
The defendant appeared before JPs at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, November 4.
Bail was granted and Sang is due to be sentenced by a judge at a date yet to be fixed.
The Metropolitan Police issued a statement following the court case.
"A person has been convicted in relation to an incident in which a flag was burned at a protest in June," the force said.
"Astrophel Sang, 19, of Ravenhurst Street, Birmingham, pleaded guilty November. Sang will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on a date to be confirmed.
"It follows an incident on the Cenotaph, Westminster, during a demonstration on Sunday, 7 June."