birminghammail--2020-05-23--How to get a Caribbean meal delivered to your door during the lockdown

The lockdown has encouraged us to rethink how we prepare our meals .
If you ’ re getting fed up of standing in front of the hob and craving your favourite Caribbean dish , there are plenty of establishments that will deliver straight to your door .
It can also come in handy if you are looking for a way to have a hot meal delivered to your elderly relatives .
We ’ ve trawled through Google and recommendations to find a list of takeaways in Wolverhampton , Walsall , Sandwell and Dudley open for collection or delivery .
Nestled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island Bay Caribbean Takeaway is open and offering delivery services via UberEats .
They have also stocked their fridge with bun and hard dough bread as well as an array of drinks .
If you decide to collect , only two customers are allowed in at a time .
To place an order , call 01902 471883 or use the UberEats app .
On Bilston Road , this popular takeaway reopened on May 9 , and is serving food available for collection .
To place an order for collection , call 01902 835335 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be given a ticket number and advised when to collect .
Only one customer at a time will be allowed inside .
You can have a hot meal delivered to your door from Bellfoots on Dunstall Road .
The menu includes a wide range of Caribbean delicacies including , ackee and saltfish , oxtail and the more widely known , jerk chicken .
To make an order call 01902 399773 or visit the eatery ’ s Facebook page .
A popular takeaway just off Stafford Road is open for business and offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an order in the Wolverhampton area , call 01902 732259 .
A recent reviewer said : “ I can not praise De Wright Flava enough for their fantastic food !
We literally come all the way from South Birmingham to buy our Jamaican food from here .
Karen is amazing !
” To order Caribbean cuisine favourites to your door in Walsall , Swagglicious in Caldmore is offering delivery through Just Eat .
Meals include oxtail , stewed chicken , ackee and saltfish , jerk chicken and a range of fish dishes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit the Just Eat app or call 01922 277088 .
This takeaway on High Street in Bloxwich is offering food delivery services via Uber Eats , JustEat and Deliveroo .
There is also a call-to-collect service , where payment can be made by card .
The eatery is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12.15pm until 8pm .
To get in touch call 01922 277960 .
If you live within a three-mile radius of Bridgenorth Road in Stourbridge , you can have a meal delivered to your doorstep .
The menu includes traditional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chicken and rice and peas .
They have also added a vegetarian twist and you can get your hands on aubergine and sweet potato curry and cauliflower nuggets .
To place an order text your name , number , address and food order to 07826200806 .
Collection orders are also available .
Offering food for delivery , Dee ’ s Soulfood Takeaway to residents in Dudley .
The menu is packed with a variety of items such as hake , lamb chops and curry prawns along with all the traditional favourites .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is restricting the number for customers allowed in-store to three at a time .
There ’ s a café in Wednesbury offering hot food available for collection or delivery .
You can also get your hands on a range of Caribbean dishes at Porky ’ s Café in Spring Head as well as a traditional Sunday roast .
The menu includes : Oxtail , curry mutton , southern fried chicken and jerk chicken served with a choice of rice and peas or white rice with plantain and homemade coleslaw .
To make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Facebook or call 07377916389 .
If you live in or around Cape Hill and missing your Caribbean food fix , Netty ’ s has the solution .
A recent reviewer said : “ Fantastic friendly service food is good tastes good , the Jerk chicken is perfect would definitely recommend .
I would also recommend Netty 's Caribbean take away as well .
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The lockdown has encouraged us to rethink how we prepare our meals.
If you’re getting fed up of standing in front of the hob and craving your favourite Caribbean dish, there are plenty of establishments that will deliver straight to your door.
It can also come in handy if you are looking for a way to have a hot meal delivered to your elderly relatives.
We’ve trawled through Google and recommendations to find a list of takeaways in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley open for collection or delivery.
(Image: Mr Jerk)
Island Bay Caribbean Takeaway - Wolverhampton
Nestled in the heart of Bilston, the Island Bay Caribbean Takeaway is open and offering delivery services via UberEats.
They have also stocked their fridge with bun and hard dough bread as well as an array of drinks.
If you decide to collect, only two customers are allowed in at a time.
To place an order, call 01902 471883 or use the UberEats app.
Troy’s Tasty Caribbean Takeaway - Wolverhampton
On Bilston Road, this popular takeaway reopened on May 9, and is serving food available for collection.
Opening hours are noon until 8pm
To place an order for collection, call 01902 835335 to check availability of foods. You will be given a ticket number and advised when to collect.
Only one customer at a time will be allowed inside.
Bellfoots Caribbean Takeaway - Wolverhampton
You can have a hot meal delivered to your door from Bellfoots on Dunstall Road.
The menu includes a wide range of Caribbean delicacies including, ackee and saltfish, oxtail and the more widely known, jerk chicken.
To make an order call 01902 399773 or visit the eatery’s Facebook page.
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De Wright Flava
A popular takeaway just off Stafford Road is open for business and offering hot food for collection.
To make an order in the Wolverhampton area, call 01902 732259.
A recent reviewer said: “I cannot praise De Wright Flava enough for their fantastic food! We literally come all the way from South Birmingham to buy our Jamaican food from here. Karen is amazing!”
Swaggalicious Takeaway - Walsall
To order Caribbean cuisine favourites to your door in Walsall, Swagglicious in Caldmore is offering delivery through Just Eat.
Meals include oxtail, stewed chicken, ackee and saltfish, jerk chicken and a range of fish dishes and sides.
To place an order, visit the Just Eat app or call 01922 277088.
The Taste of Home - Walsall
This takeaway on High Street in Bloxwich is offering food delivery services via Uber Eats, JustEat and Deliveroo.
There is also a call-to-collect service, where payment can be made by card.
The eatery is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12.15pm until 8pm. To get in touch call 01922 277960.
Caribbean Kitchen - Stourbridge
If you live within a three-mile radius of Bridgenorth Road in Stourbridge, you can have a meal delivered to your doorstep.
The menu includes traditional dishes such as curried mutton, jerk chicken and rice and peas. They have also added a vegetarian twist and you can get your hands on aubergine and sweet potato curry and cauliflower nuggets.
To place an order text your name, number, address and food order to 07826200806. Collection orders are also available.
Dee’s Soulfood Takeaway - Dudley
Offering food for delivery, Dee’s Soulfood Takeaway to residents in Dudley.
The menu is packed with a variety of items such as hake, lamb chops and curry prawns along with all the traditional favourites.
If you choose to collect, the restaurant is restricting the number for customers allowed in-store to three at a time.
To order, visit Uber Eats or call 01384 910 956.
Porky’s Cafe - Wednesbury
There’s a café in Wednesbury offering hot food available for collection or delivery.
You can also get your hands on a range of Caribbean dishes at Porky’s Café in Spring Head as well as a traditional Sunday roast.
The menu includes: Oxtail, curry mutton, southern fried chicken and jerk chicken served with a choice of rice and peas or white rice with plantain and homemade coleslaw.
To make an order or find out more, head to Facebook or call 07377916389.
Netty’s Caribbean Takeaway - Smethwick
If you live in or around Cape Hill and missing your Caribbean food fix, Netty’s has the solution.
To make an order, call 07535 109247.
A recent reviewer said: “Fantastic friendly service food is good tastes good, the Jerk chicken is perfect would definitely recommend. I would also recommend Netty's Caribbean take away as well.”


birminghammail--2020-05-23--'I saw my darling son take his last breath - it will stay with me forever'

A much-loved dad - known affectionately as 'Mikey Blue Eyes ' - died in hospital without his family after they were forced to say goodbye in a video call .
Michael Cogin 's mum Shirley Brown and sister Vicki played his favourite music to him before his life support machine was switched off .
The 35-year-old father-of-one , from Digbeth , died at City Hospital on April 25 .
He had previously been treated for an infection in his heart valve and a blood clot .
He later tested positive for Covid-19 and was put into a medically-induced coma .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most heartbreaking moment of my life .
The hospital said there was nothing they could do for Michael .
I agreed to the decision to have his life support switched off .
Vicki and myself rang the hospital by video call .
`` We played his favourite music to him and then we said our goodbyes .
I saw my darling son take his last breath .
That moment will stay with me forever . ''
Shirley , aged 57 and from Weoley Castle , said Michael was `` sensitive , funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` He was very emotional for a guy and was always kind and loving , soft-hearted and polite .
He was so close to Vicki and they always said they should have been twins .
They were two halves of one person .
He promised he would never leave her but he contracted this deadly virus and he is no longer with us .
`` Michael had his problems in the past and , as well as his physical issues , he suffered from ADHD and dyslexia .
`` He leaves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is six .
He has autism and ADHD and ca n't understand why his daddy is no longer with us .
He said to me : 'When are the angels bringing daddy back home ? '
`` His funeral is on June 5 and I want to give him the best send-off we can .
`` I can ’ t hold my son , I can ’ t dress him or give him a fresh shave , there is no chapel of rest and we have to have a closed casket .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ least I can do for my boy . ''
David Carruthers , medical director of Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust , said : `` Our thoughts and sincerest condolences are with Mr Cogin ’ s family and friends at this time . ''
She has set up a GoFundMe appeal to help give Michael to cover funeral expenses .
She posted : `` This is the one and only blue eyes Michael Cogin .
`` Mikey deteriorated fast and within days his mum and sister were called ( on ) to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult heart-breaking decisions any mother should have to make for her son .
`` I have set up this page to help raise money so that , although he can ’ t have the massive funeral he deserves , we can give him the best of the best for his final ride to sit with his dad up in the sky .
`` You are missed immensely by everyone Mikey !
It ’ s a void without you there .
Keep me a spot up there blue eyes you still owe me that @ @ @

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A much-loved dad - known affectionately as 'Mikey Blue Eyes' - died in hospital without his family after they were forced to say goodbye in a video call.
Michael Cogin's mum Shirley Brown and sister Vicki played his favourite music to him before his life support machine was switched off.
The 35-year-old father-of-one, from Digbeth, died at City Hospital on April 25. He had previously been treated for an infection in his heart valve and a blood clot. He later tested positive for Covid-19 and was put into a medically-induced coma.
Shirley told BirminghamLive: "It was the most heartbreaking moment of my life. The hospital said there was nothing they could do for Michael. I agreed to the decision to have his life support switched off. Vicki and myself rang the hospital by video call.
"We played his favourite music to him and then we said our goodbyes. I saw my darling son take his last breath. That moment will stay with me forever."
Shirley, aged 57 and from Weoley Castle, said Michael was "sensitive, funny, sweet and kind".
She said: "He was very emotional for a guy and was always kind and loving, soft-hearted and polite. He was so close to Vicki and they always said they should have been twins. They were two halves of one person. He promised he would never leave her but he contracted this deadly virus and he is no longer with us.
(Image: Handout)
"Michael had his problems in the past and, as well as his physical issues, he suffered from ADHD and dyslexia.
"He leaves behind his lovely little boy Riley, who is six. He has autism and ADHD and can't understand why his daddy is no longer with us. He said to me: 'When are the angels bringing daddy back home?'
"His funeral is on June 5 and I want to give him the best send-off we can.
"I can’t hold my son, I can’t dress him or give him a fresh shave, there is no chapel of rest and we have to have a closed casket. Giving him a good send-off is the least I can do for my boy."
David Carruthers, medical director of Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, said: "Our thoughts and sincerest condolences are with Mr Cogin’s family and friends at this time."
Michael's close friend Rachel Price nicknamed him 'Mikey Blue Eyes.'
She has set up a GoFundMe appeal to help give Michael to cover funeral expenses.
She posted: "This is the one and only blue eyes Michael Cogin.
(Image: Handout)
"Mikey deteriorated fast and within days his mum and sister were called (on) to make a decision - one of the most difficult heart-breaking decisions any mother should have to make for her son.
"I have set up this page to help raise money so that, although he can’t have the massive funeral he deserves, we can give him the best of the best for his final ride to sit with his dad up in the sky.
"You are missed immensely by everyone Mikey! It’s a void without you there. Keep me a spot up there blue eyes you still owe me that Nandos."
BirminghamLive has contacted Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.
To donate, click here


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Live music venues ask public to help ensure they reopen after pandemic

Music venues are turning to crowdfunding and using ingenious online creativity in a bid to bounce back into business once lockdown restrictions are eased .
A new national springboard initiative called # SaveOurVenues has been launched by the Music Venue Trust , a charity which which worked hard to try to save The Flapper next to Arena Birmingham .
Digbeth-based Northern Soul club The Night Owl has managed to raise around £2,000 so far .
That 's barely 20 per cent of the award-winning venue 's £10,000 target - but , as the saying goes , every little helps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way to reinvent themselves in new ways as well as old .
Another venue going down the same route is Suki10C on the Bordesley Street corner of Meriden Street - which has raised more than £2,600 .
The Boot Inn in Tamworth has also joined forces with # SaveOur Venues .
To date , it has received £50 in donations from four supporters .
The nationwide # SaveOurVenues appeal has been launched with positivity in mind since history suggests people will always want to be entertained .
After all , without the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might never have had bands from Black Sabbath to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin take off .
Or the colourful , outrageous costumes of the glam rock era with Slade , Sweet , Wizzard and David Bowie to the fore soon after ... What is it ?
Working at a site leased from the owners of The Custard Factory , the venue 's operators call it `` an independent soul and retro club and live music venue .
`` We are a small 250-capacity venue we are known for our friendly atmosphere , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DJs and live bands , cocktails and unique events . ''
The Night Owl should have been celebrating its fifth birthday on July 4 , 2020 but has instead been relying on trying to keep its community of followers feeling upbeat by streaming performances online and creating merchandise .
Promoter Mazzy Snape says : `` This is still a great time for music and there is a lot of creativity going on .
`` But it 's not looking good for a lot of music venues - I 've read that 80 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
`` We are an intimate venue , so when we do reopen we want it to be safe for staff - who have been furloughed - as well as customers .
`` We are not expecting to be able to open until at least August .
`` We need to adapt quickly , so we are trying to raise funds to keep us going . ''
Used for everything from weddings to gigs to dance lessons , The Night Owl is usually open to the public Friday and Saturday nights as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at weekends , with private bookings during the week often seeing it open another three nights .
The Night Owl 's Crowfunder appeal page is here What is it ?
It is a pub with live , grassroots music , open nights and even non-alcoholic nights when teenagers can play live , too .
The venue 's appeal page says : `` While closed we are unable to continue to raise funds to maintain the venue and keep up payments on utilities and rent .
The longer we have to stay closed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Landlady Paul Burton only took the pub on herself in January after a year there working for someone else .
`` We were doing so well introducing lots of different nights , '' says the rock-loving mother of three children aged seven , 11 and 18 .
`` I 'm a big believer in giving local musicians a chance to play .
We even had a non-alcoholic night so that teenagers could play .
`` I 've furloughed five staff but not myself , so I still have full rent and utilities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breweries and little from insurance re stock .
`` We have one room and our capacity was 80 to 100 people depending on the band and how much room they needed - it might be 60 per cent less than that in future so we 're looking at what we can do outside , too .
`` As well as sponsoring local football team Lizards FC , I was also putting on events for artists and authors as well as holding a monthly night for the over-50s which was building up through loyalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do something called The Originals where everything would be original .
`` In June , we were supposed to be having a sponsored zombie walk around town to raise money for Birmingham Children 's Hospital , so I suppose we 'll have to try to push that back . ''
Paula says she thinks the pub dates back to the 1920s-30s but is about to change its name to ...
The Coven .
`` It was a backstreet boozer , but it 's also a lovely building .
New signage is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change image . ''
As for the lockdown , Paula says : `` I think the government has done the best it can do with what it knows and where they are up to , hindsight is easy .
`` But hospitality is going to be the last to come out of this and we will also be under the most pressure - if we ca n't bring customers in we are going to lose money , so hopefully the government will really look at those who need the help . ''
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham ' artwork by Gent 48 , this is an intimate 160-capacity site which transcends the fact it 's in a building dating back to 1790 and was once the Spotted Dog pub ( not to be confused with the one on Warwick Street in Digbeth ) .
Today , Suki10C describes itself as `` a truly unique and quirky independent music venue striving to offer something altogether different to the mainstream .
`` Powered by 100 per cent wind farm generated electricity .
More than 90 per cent of all waste recycled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green electricity .
Nothing goes to landfill .
`` Events every Thursday , Friday and Saturday ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass , techno to psytrance house to speed garage , grime to trap and much more . ''
The name Suki10C means : Suck it ‘ n ’ see - as in to try something to find out what it is , what it ’ s like , or how it works .
The venue 's Crowdfunder page says : `` Because our rateable value falls below the £15,000 threshold we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £25k which is supposed to be specifically for the hospitality industry businesses affected by closure .
`` Our insurers have refused to pay out for Business Interruption , which we have paid premiums to cover for years , on the basis there has to be an outbreak actually on the premises , regardless of what the government says . ''
A Virtual Festival night organised online in just 11 days recently included chart star Adamski performing from his kitchen .
David , saved the 'bomb site ' venue in 2012 after four-and-a-half-years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from contacts to keep renovation costs down to £50,000 .
Now 53 , David says : `` Just like MP3s had such an impact on the record industry and downloads have become the preeminent force in the music charts , The Virtual Festival was really hard work , but a proof of concept ... '' At the moment we are not getting any guidance from government about how we might reopen but we are still optimistic that people will always want to go out to enjoy music for the shared experience .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and love doing what I do , so it 's a hard experience at the moment with nothing going on in the building but we just have to keep interacting with our audience , some of whom met their wives here .
`` At the same time , I 'm looking to the future and what may come - the appeal is a really positive thing and we are hoping we will get another £10,000 grant in June . ''
What else is the Music Venue Trust doing ?
As well as its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 556 Grassroots Music Venues in the UK at imminent risk of being closed immediately '' , the Music Venue Trust ( MVT ) has devised four more ways to try support the industry .
Its five point plan also includes surveys , information sharing , representation and individual support for every Music Venues Alliance manager .
The MVT is also a central point of finding out about the kind of financial help that is available during the Covid-19 lockdown such as who can be furloughed , how to make a claim and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In other words , it 's a comprehensive one-stop shop which says : 'In music we trust ' .
To find the UK map of all UK venues now crowdfunding and to see how your favourite one is doing , click on the Save Our Venues website here The total amounts donated to the businesses above pale beside the sums raised by two Birmingham food and drink businesses which seized the crowd-funding initiative in mid-March before Boris Johnson 's lockdown had come into effect .
As soon as the pandemic started to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , Yorks Cafe on Stephenson Street set up a GoFundMe appeal on on March 17 , having already been hit by years of work to build the Midland Metro tram next to it and four break-ins in two years After ten days , Yorks had raised £5,646 from 281 donors towards a target of £10,000 .
Owner Simon Ford said : `` Whatever you donate today , we 'll give you back in coffee and brunch when we 're open again , but more importantly , your donation will help our team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Wilderness restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter began crowd funding on March 20 and by March 28 it had raised more than £1,000 per day to hit £12,753 from 129 supporters .
But The Wilderness has powered ahead to hit more than £28,000 with owner Alex Claridge saying : `` If you are able to support us through funding on here in exchange for some amazing products and future experiences we would be beyond grateful .
Think of it as a reverse kickstarter ! ''
The examples of Yorks Cafe and The Wilderness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , the more you might raise .
But all of the above fundraising efforts are , of course , a mere drop in the ocean compared with record-breaking Capt Tom Moore The Second World War veteran became an honorary colonel after not only topping the pop charts but also taking his JustGiving page to a total that now stands at £32,796,450 .
On April 6 , he had set out to raise £1,000 for the NHS by walking round his Bedfordshire garden 100 times before his centenary .

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Music venues are turning to crowdfunding and using ingenious online creativity in a bid to bounce back into business once lockdown restrictions are eased.
A new national springboard initiative called #SaveOurVenues has been launched by the Music Venue Trust, a charity which which worked hard to try to save The Flapper next to Arena Birmingham.
Digbeth-based Northern Soul club The Night Owl has managed to raise around £2,000 so far.
That's barely 20 per cent of the award-winning venue's £10,000 target - but, as the saying goes, every little helps.
And organisers remain optimistic they can find a way to reinvent themselves in new ways as well as old.
Another venue going down the same route is Suki10C on the Bordesley Street corner of Meriden Street - which has raised more than £2,600.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
The Boot Inn in Tamworth has also joined forces with #SaveOur Venues.
To date, it has received £50 in donations from four supporters.
The nationwide #SaveOurVenues appeal has been launched with positivity in mind since history suggests people will always want to be entertained.
After all, without the industrial gloom of the early 70s we might never have had bands from Black Sabbath to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin take off.
Or the colourful, outrageous costumes of the glam rock era with Slade, Sweet, Wizzard and David Bowie to the fore soon after...
(Image: The Night Owl)
The Night Owl
Address: 17-18 Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth B9 4AG
What is it? Working at a site leased from the owners of The Custard Factory, the venue's operators call it "an independent soul and retro club and live music venue.
"We are a small 250-capacity venue we are known for our friendly atmosphere, amazing music from a plethora of quality DJs and live bands, cocktails and unique events."
The Night Owl should have been celebrating its fifth birthday on July 4, 2020 but has instead been relying on trying to keep its community of followers feeling upbeat by streaming performances online and creating merchandise.
Promoter Mazzy Snape says: "This is still a great time for music and there is a lot of creativity going on.
"But it's not looking good for a lot of music venues - I've read that 80 per cent could close permanently because of all this.
"We are an intimate venue, so when we do reopen we want it to be safe for staff - who have been furloughed - as well as customers.
"We are not expecting to be able to open until at least August.
(Image: The Night Owl)
"We need to adapt quickly, so we are trying to raise funds to keep us going."
Used for everything from weddings to gigs to dance lessons, The Night Owl is usually open to the public Friday and Saturday nights as well as during Saturday and Sunday daytime at weekends, with private bookings during the week often seeing it open another three nights.
Target: £10,000
The Night Owl's Crowfunder appeal page is here
(Image: Google Maps)
The Boot Inn
Address: 16 Lichfield St, Tamworth B79 7QD
What is it? It is a pub with live, grassroots music, open nights and even non-alcoholic nights when teenagers can play live, too.
The venue's appeal page says: "While closed we are unable to continue to raise funds to maintain the venue and keep up payments on utilities and rent. The longer we have to stay closed the more uncertain our future becomes!"
Landlady Paul Burton only took the pub on herself in January after a year there working for someone else.
(Image: Courtesy of The Boot Inn, Tamworth)
"We were doing so well introducing lots of different nights," says the rock-loving mother of three children aged seven, 11 and 18.
"I'm a big believer in giving local musicians a chance to play. We even had a non-alcoholic night so that teenagers could play.
"I've furloughed five staff but not myself, so I still have full rent and utilities to pay and have had no support from breweries and little from insurance re stock.
"We have one room and our capacity was 80 to 100 people depending on the band and how much room they needed - it might be 60 per cent less than that in future so we're looking at what we can do outside, too.
"As well as sponsoring local football team Lizards FC, I was also putting on events for artists and authors as well as holding a monthly night for the over-50s which was building up through loyalty cards and newsletters.
"I wanted to do something called The Originals where everything would be original.
"In June, we were supposed to be having a sponsored zombie walk around town to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital, so I suppose we'll have to try to push that back."
(Image: Courtesty of The Boot, Tamworth)
Paula says she thinks the pub dates back to the 1920s-30s but is about to change its name to... The Coven.
"It was a backstreet boozer, but it's also a lovely building. New signage is going up shortly, we're going to change image."
As for the lockdown, Paula says: "I think the government has done the best it can do with what it knows and where they are up to, hindsight is easy.
"But hospitality is going to be the last to come out of this and we will also be under the most pressure - if we can't bring customers in we are going to lose money, so hopefully the government will really look at those who need the help."
Target: Not stated
(Image: David Whittall / Suki10C)
Suki10C
Address: 21 Bordesley Street B5 5PJ
What is it? Covered in 'Future of Birmingham' artwork by Gent 48, this is an intimate 160-capacity site which transcends the fact it's in a building dating back to 1790 and was once the Spotted Dog pub (not to be confused with the one on Warwick Street in Digbeth).
Today, Suki10C describes itself as "a truly unique and quirky independent music venue striving to offer something altogether different to the mainstream.
"Powered by 100 per cent wind farm generated electricity. More than 90 per cent of all waste recycled, with the rest used to generate green electricity. Nothing goes to landfill.
"Events every Thursday, Friday and Saturday ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass, techno to psytrance house to speed garage, grime to trap and much more."
(Image: Courtesy of David Whittall / Suki10C)
The name Suki10C means: Suck it ‘n’ see - as in to try something to find out what it is, what it’s like, or how it works.
The venue's Crowdfunder page says: "Because our rateable value falls below the £15,000 threshold we do not qualify for the government grant of £25k which is supposed to be specifically for the hospitality industry businesses affected by closure.
"Our insurers have refused to pay out for Business Interruption, which we have paid premiums to cover for years, on the basis there has to be an outbreak actually on the premises, regardless of what the government says."
(Image: Google Maps)
Owner David Whittall runs Suki10C with creative director Kitty Barnes.
A Virtual Festival night organised online in just 11 days recently included chart star Adamski performing from his kitchen.
David, saved the 'bomb site' venue in 2012 after four-and-a-half-years of increasing dereliction, pulling in favours from contacts to keep renovation costs down to £50,000.
Now 53, David says: "Just like MP3s had such an impact on the record industry and downloads have become the preeminent force in the music charts, The Virtual Festival was really hard work, but a proof of concept...
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"At the moment we are not getting any guidance from government about how we might reopen but we are still optimistic that people will always want to go out to enjoy music for the shared experience.
"I have a passion for music, and love doing what I do, so it's a hard experience at the moment with nothing going on in the building but we just have to keep interacting with our audience, some of whom met their wives here.
"At the same time, I'm looking to the future and what may come - the appeal is a really positive thing and we are hoping we will get another £10,000 grant in June."
Target: £5,000
What else is the Music Venue Trust doing?
As well as its fundraising initiative to try to help "556 Grassroots Music Venues in the UK at imminent risk of being closed immediately", the Music Venue Trust (MVT) has devised four more ways to try support the industry.
Its five point plan also includes surveys, information sharing, representation and individual support for every Music Venues Alliance manager.
The MVT is also a central point of finding out about the kind of financial help that is available during the Covid-19 lockdown such as who can be furloughed, how to make a claim and how much a venue can claim for.
In other words, it's a comprehensive one-stop shop which says: 'In music we trust'.
To find the UK map of all UK venues now crowdfunding and to see how your favourite one is doing, click on the Save Our Venues website here
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
Other fundraising efforts
The total amounts donated to the businesses above pale beside the sums raised by two Birmingham food and drink businesses which seized the crowd-funding initiative in mid-March before Boris Johnson's lockdown had come into effect.
As soon as the pandemic started to take a grip on the country's social life, Yorks Cafe on Stephenson Street set up a GoFundMe appeal on on March 17, having already been hit by years of work to build the Midland Metro tram next to it and four break-ins in two years
After ten days, Yorks had raised £5,646 from 281 donors towards a target of £10,000.
Owner Simon Ford said: "Whatever you donate today, we'll give you back in coffee and brunch when we're open again, but more importantly, your donation will help our team members survive the coming weeks."
(Image: Graham Young)
The Wilderness restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter began crowd funding on March 20 and by March 28 it had raised more than £1,000 per day to hit £12,753 from 129 supporters.
But The Wilderness has powered ahead to hit more than £28,000 with owner Alex Claridge saying: "If you are able to support us through funding on here in exchange for some amazing products and future experiences we would be beyond grateful. Think of it as a reverse kickstarter!"
The examples of Yorks Cafe and The Wilderness suggest the more you promise to give back, the more you might raise.
(Image: Emma Sohl / Capture the Light Photography / PA Wire)
But all of the above fundraising efforts are, of course, a mere drop in the ocean compared with record-breaking Capt Tom Moore
The Second World War veteran became an honorary colonel after not only topping the pop charts but also taking his JustGiving page to a total that now stands at £32,796,450.
On April 6, he had set out to raise £1,000 for the NHS by walking round his Bedfordshire garden 100 times before his centenary.


birminghammail--2020-05-23--What supermarket shopping is really like during coronavirus pandemic

With coronavirus sparking a Government-enforced lockdown , the supermarket big shop has become one of the few opportunities we get to leave the house .
After a raft of measures were introduced on March 23 to slow the spread of the deadly virus , strict social distancing rules were rolled out to keep us safe .
As a result , supermarket shopping has proved to be a stressful experience for some - despite supermarket chains doing their best to ensure a safe environment .
We asked BirminghamLive readers how they felt going to their local supermarket right now .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told of their anxiety at - amongst other things - 'crowds and a lack of social distancing ' .
This is what they had to say Natalie Shelley wrote : `` I feel anxious and excited before I go .
I wish shoppers would smile and be pleasant as it is the only time we mix with others .
Mostly scowling , tutting and huffing - and taking five members of their family ?
! ''
Gary Gallett commented : `` Queuing is n't too bad as it goes down fairly quickly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All goes wrong inside - people still are n't giving you space .
Some ignore the floor markings telling you which way to go and where to stand at tills .
Also families still shopping together .
Last time we were there the same children kept running from parents into other shoppers .
Julie Ashford-Martin wrote of her shopping trip : `` Absolutely packed .
No social distancing or following one-way rules .
Left my trolley and walked out .
My job puts me at risk but I feel safer at work '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very anxious , not as much in the big shops but in what we used to call the corner shops .
Such small gangways and no social distancing .
I 'm avoiding those right now .
Anxious for staff too .
My son is in retail and he 's seeing the problems first hand . ''
Dianne Turvey wrote : `` Went to do a shop in a major supermarket at the beginning of lockdown .
Came out so stressed , not been since . ''
`` I have totally changed supermarkets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ - appears to have no understanding of social distancing .
Never counts anyone going in .
Has n't at any point given their staff any PPE .
Finally , two weeks ago I visited for my neighbour and relative who are self isolating and it was a normal Saturday .
Car park full and no queue as everyone being let in , '' wrote Tracy Egan .
Linda Wilson commented : `` As long as I know i 'm using common sense and distancing properly then i 'm not to concerned.
`` Emma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're 'vulnerable ' but sometimes angry and annoyed too .
We make every effort to socially distance but what good is it when people are indifferent or reckless ? ''
Carol Connerley wrote : `` Hate the large stores but our local Co-op is brilliant with all its safety precautions - sanitizing and social distancing in place .
People are the main issue for me , just oblivious to the severity of this virus . ''
And Karen Fleming added : `` Everyone respects social distancing when queuing outside BUT then it turns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bun fight to get stuff off the shelves .
Took my son with me last week , he stayed in the car .
Inside a family of six wandered past me like it was a day out .
This is a regular occurence .
I am really fed up with it .
Staff and security have given up as all they get is abuse .
They do n't get paid enough to be put at that sort of risk due to ignorant people .
My shopping trip is now once a week and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I shall get it , if anywhere . ''
However , not everyone shared their concerns .
Diane Beresford wrote : `` I ca n't complain .
Asda in Chelmsley Wood are excellent .
I only get what I need , in and out and security are excellent .
Same at Aldi Castle Brom and Coleshill . ''
`` Tesco in Cradley Heath , when I go every seven-to-ten days has been well organised .
The staff are excellent and it is the best place for me , '' commented Christine Busst .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Maypole is very good with social distancing inside and out .
They also have sanitising stations inside and outside for their customers .
Queues are well planned out . ''
`` Tesco on Coventry Road is excellent .
All the staff are upbeat , security great .
Other than the odd person moaning , I ca n't fault them , '' wrote Victoria Reynolds .
And Mckenzie Clark added : `` It 's fine .
People need to stop getting too anxious . ''

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With coronavirus sparking a Government-enforced lockdown, the supermarket big shop has become one of the few opportunities we get to leave the house.
After a raft of measures were introduced on March 23 to slow the spread of the deadly virus, strict social distancing rules were rolled out to keep us safe.
As a result, supermarket shopping has proved to be a stressful experience for some - despite supermarket chains doing their best to ensure a safe environment.
We asked BirminghamLive readers how they felt going to their local supermarket right now.
While some told of positive experiences, many told of their anxiety at - amongst other things - 'crowds and a lack of social distancing'.
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This is what they had to say
Natalie Shelley wrote: "I feel anxious and excited before I go. I wish shoppers would smile and be pleasant as it is the only time we mix with others. Mostly scowling, tutting and huffing - and taking five members of their family?!"
Gary Gallett commented: "Queuing isn't too bad as it goes down fairly quickly and social distancing there is really good. All goes wrong inside - people still aren't giving you space. Some ignore the floor markings telling you which way to go and where to stand at tills. Also families still shopping together. Last time we were there the same children kept running from parents into other shoppers.
Julie Ashford-Martin wrote of her shopping trip: "Absolutely packed. No social distancing or following one-way rules. Left my trolley and walked out. My job puts me at risk but I feel safer at work".
Denise Adkins added: "Still very anxious, not as much in the big shops but in what we used to call the corner shops. Such small gangways and no social distancing. I'm avoiding those right now. Anxious for staff too. My son is in retail and he's seeing the problems first hand."
Dianne Turvey wrote: "Went to do a shop in a major supermarket at the beginning of lockdown. Came out so stressed, not been since."
"I have totally changed supermarkets. My usual shop - a large chain - appears to have no understanding of social distancing. Never counts anyone going in. Hasn't at any point given their staff any PPE. Finally, two weeks ago I visited for my neighbour and relative who are self isolating and it was a normal Saturday. Car park full and no queue as everyone being let in," wrote Tracy Egan.
Linda Wilson commented: "As long as I know i'm using common sense and distancing properly then i'm not to concerned. "
Emma Preece wrote: "Anxious because we're 'vulnerable' but sometimes angry and annoyed too. We make every effort to socially distance but what good is it when people are indifferent or reckless?"
Carol Connerley wrote: "Hate the large stores but our local Co-op is brilliant with all its safety precautions - sanitizing and social distancing in place. People are the main issue for me, just oblivious to the severity of this virus."
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And Karen Fleming added: "Everyone respects social distancing when queuing outside BUT then it turns into an 'every man for himself' bun fight to get stuff off the shelves. Took my son with me last week, he stayed in the car. Inside a family of six wandered past me like it was a day out. This is a regular occurence. I am really fed up with it. Staff and security have given up as all they get is abuse. They don't get paid enough to be put at that sort of risk due to ignorant people. My shopping trip is now once a week and I am sure it is the place I shall get it, if anywhere."
However, not everyone shared their concerns.
Diane Beresford wrote: "I can't complain. Asda in Chelmsley Wood are excellent. I only get what I need, in and out and security are excellent. Same at Aldi Castle Brom and Coleshill."
"Tesco in Cradley Heath, when I go every seven-to-ten days has been well organised. The staff are excellent and it is the best place for me," commented Christine Busst.
Taz Evans said: "Sainsburys at the Maypole is very good with social distancing inside and out. They also have sanitising stations inside and outside for their customers. Queues are well planned out."
"Tesco on Coventry Road is excellent. All the staff are upbeat, security great. Other than the odd person moaning, I can't fault them," wrote Victoria Reynolds.
And Mckenzie Clark added: "It's fine. People need to stop getting too anxious."


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Brummies share age-defying selfies after Chase contestant shock

A youthful contestant who left viewers gobsmacked as she revealed her age on The Chase has sparked a wonderful response from Brummies .
Those watching the hit show on Wednesday , May 20 flocked to social media to share their astonishment as Pippa took on The Chaser .
But it was n't her performance on the episode that set tongues wagging - but her age .
Sadly , the mum-of-six went home with nothing after she failed to get past The Chaser in her bid for a higher offer .
Though she was unable to land £56,000 for her teammates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were shocked by her youthful appearance .
As the mum revealed she was 51 years of age , she was branded `` terrific '' and `` amazing '' , while a third even joked they needed to adjust their television set .
In the wake of the story , proud women from across Birmingham began posting their own beautiful selfies along with their ages - and they will surprise you .
Dozens of ladies over the age of 50 shared their pictures in BirminghamLive 's Facebook comments , prompting hundreds of heartwarming comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even told they looked over 20 years younger than their real ages as the post soon became a stream of positivity .
Here are just a few of our favourite age-defying Brummies !
Dozens flocked to comment on Margo 's photo - with many saying she looks like she 's up to 35 years younger than her age .
Her youthful looks were complimented by several readers who even asked their husbands how old they thought she was - as they replied 'in her 20s ' .
Alongside the photo she shared the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I 'll be 59 in December - good Highland air , no smoking and no sun ... '' Kimbo Warren commented : `` Just said to hubby , “ how old ” he said “ 22 , 23 ?
?
” Emma Ward pitched in : `` I showed my husband your photo.. and he said 28 !
I cant actually believe your 59 !
This is crazy ! ''
Clara J Bonnick added : `` Your skin looks amazing I 'd say in your mid 30s ! ''
Tanned and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her 61st birthday - yes really .
She had people guessing she was in her 30s as she got dolled up in a jumpsuit for the lockdown celebration .
Sharing the photo , she wrote : `` I ’ m 61 this was taken two day ’ s ago on my birthday ... still got dressed up . ''
Astonished readers took to the comments to compliment her on her appearance - with many asking for her secret .
Danielle Suzanne added : `` Wow , would not of thought you were over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals . ''
Mandy Reed commented : `` Wow u look in your 30s '' Another said : `` Wow no way , you look 20+ years younger . ''
A fourth added : `` Defo the best one on here !
You look about 38 !
What 's you 're secret ? ''
Elly Nagy wrote : `` You look amazing ...
I 'm half your age and do n't look half as good . ''
With beautiful curls and a red lip , Sue Bettison shared her smiling selfie alongside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and proud of it . ''
And many were quick to compliment her on her 'gorgeous ' hair as she revealed she had celebrated her 50th milestone .
Sam Orford said : `` beautiful x your hair is gorgeous '' Sammy attributed her sprightly appearance to being a non-smoker and avoiding sitting out in the sunshine .
Sharing her smiling photo to Facebook , she said : `` Do n't smoke and do n't sit out in the sun ! ''
Shane McQuaile commented : `` Wow you deffo do not look 64 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't look a a day over 40 . ''
In a selfie boasting her long locks , Nanda added her photo and said : `` 57 here , and happy with how I look .
`` I posted it like others ladies have posted , to dismiss the idea that only famous could look younger .
`` All the ladies here look fantastic , and is good to feel good about the age and the look .
And it 's nothing to do with vanity , it 's to do with acceptance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Neil Jason Youngs commented : `` Noooooo way can you be 57 !
You 're looking Amazing '' Wayne Snow added : `` Look amazing do n't Look a day older than 40 . ''
Karen revealed how she is a grandmother of three as she posed in fancy dress for her lockdown birthday celebrations .
She told how she was a proud 57-year-old as she was captured smiling in her home in front of a mantelpiece lined with birthday cards .
`` Three grandchildren , 57 and proud !
Lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she wrote .
Astonishingly , Lesley also revealed how she was over the 50 mark in a stunning photo shared to the comments .
Grinning in a leopard print top with tanned skin and bleach blond hair , she told how she would be celebrating her 53rd birthday in May .
She wrote : `` I will be 53 on the 28th of this month . ''
Angela chipped in with her fresh-faced photo saying : `` I 'm 58 this June I 'm taking each day as it comes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including many who were shocked by her real age .
As many liked the photo , Julie Wake said : `` you look amazing '' And Darren Rapacchi commented : `` You look fab.. '' Anita shared her sporty photo to the comments , revealing that she is amazingly 52-years-old .
We thought she looked fabulous as she wore an Adidas cap and red lipstick in her selfie .
While others reacted with love hearts and shocked face emojis .

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A youthful contestant who left viewers gobsmacked as she revealed her age on The Chase has sparked a wonderful response from Brummies.
Those watching the hit show on Wednesday, May 20 flocked to social media to share their astonishment as Pippa took on The Chaser.
But it wasn't her performance on the episode that set tongues wagging - but her age.
Sadly, the mum-of-six went home with nothing after she failed to get past The Chaser in her bid for a higher offer.
Though she was unable to land £56,000 for her teammates, viewers and even presenter Bradley Walsh were shocked by her youthful appearance.
As the mum revealed she was 51 years of age, she was branded "terrific" and "amazing", while a third even joked they needed to adjust their television set.
In the wake of the story, proud women from across Birmingham began posting their own beautiful selfies along with their ages - and they will surprise you.
Dozens of ladies over the age of 50 shared their pictures in BirminghamLive's Facebook comments, prompting hundreds of heartwarming comments from other readers.
Some women were even told they looked over 20 years younger than their real ages as the post soon became a stream of positivity.
Here are just a few of our favourite age-defying Brummies!
Margo Fraser, 58
Dozens flocked to comment on Margo's photo - with many saying she looks like she's up to 35 years younger than her age.
Her youthful looks were complimented by several readers who even asked their husbands how old they thought she was - as they replied 'in her 20s'.
Alongside the photo she shared the secrets to her wrinkle-free skin, saying: "I'll be 59 in December - good Highland air, no smoking and no sun..."
Kimbo Warren commented: "Just said to hubby, “how old” he said “22, 23??”
Emma Ward pitched in: "I showed my husband your photo.. and he said 28! I cant actually believe your 59! This is crazy!"
Clara J Bonnick added: " Your skin looks amazing I'd say in your mid 30s!"
Carolyn Vickerstaff, 61
Tanned and smiling, Carolyn shared a photo from her 61st birthday - yes really.
She had people guessing she was in her 30s as she got dolled up in a jumpsuit for the lockdown celebration.
Sharing the photo, she wrote: "I’m 61 this was taken two day’s ago on my birthday ... still got dressed up."
Astonished readers took to the comments to compliment her on her appearance - with many asking for her secret.
Danielle Suzanne added: "Wow, would not of thought you were over 40, you look amazing...age goals."
Mandy Reed commented : "Wow u look in your 30s"
Another said: "Wow no way, you look 20+ years younger."
A fourth added: "Defo the best one on here! You look about 38! What's you're secret?"
Elly Nagy wrote: "You look amazing... I'm half your age and don't look half as good."
Sue Bettison, 50
With beautiful curls and a red lip, Sue Bettison shared her smiling selfie alongside the comment: "I'm also 50 and proud of it."
And many were quick to compliment her on her 'gorgeous' hair as she revealed she had celebrated her 50th milestone.
Sam Orford said: "beautiful x your hair is gorgeous"
Ann McLean Goldsmith added: "you look gorgeous"
Hannah Rebekah wrote: "You're beautiful x"
Sammy Hammond, 64
Sammy attributed her sprightly appearance to being a non-smoker and avoiding sitting out in the sunshine.
Sharing her smiling photo to Facebook, she said: "Don't smoke and don't sit out in the sun!"
Shane McQuaile commented: "Wow you deffo do not look 64"
Another said: "You don't look a a day over 40."
Nanda Vale, 57
In a selfie boasting her long locks, Nanda added her photo and said: "57 here, and happy with how I look.
"I posted it like others ladies have posted, to dismiss the idea that only famous could look younger.
"All the ladies here look fantastic, and is good to feel good about the age and the look. And it's nothing to do with vanity, it's to do with acceptance and being proud the person who they are."
Neil Jason Youngs commented: "Noooooo way can you be 57 ! You're looking Amazing"
Wayne Snow added: "Look amazing don't Look a day older than 40."
Karen Makin, 57
Karen revealed how she is a grandmother of three as she posed in fancy dress for her lockdown birthday celebrations.
She told how she was a proud 57-year-old as she was captured smiling in her home in front of a mantelpiece lined with birthday cards.
"Three grandchildren, 57 and proud! Lockdown birthday dress up - strike a pose," she wrote.
Lesley Valentine, 52
Astonishingly, Lesley also revealed how she was over the 50 mark in a stunning photo shared to the comments.
Grinning in a leopard print top with tanned skin and bleach blond hair, she told how she would be celebrating her 53rd birthday in May.
She wrote: "I will be 53 on the 28th of this month."
Angela Thomson, 57
Angela chipped in with her fresh-faced photo saying: "I'm 58 this June I'm taking each day as it comes."
The 57-year-old sparked over 70 reactions, including many who were shocked by her real age.
As many liked the photo, Julie Wake said: "you look amazing"
And Darren Rapacchi commented: "You look fab.."
Anita Wake, 52
Anita shared her sporty photo to the comments, revealing that she is amazingly 52-years-old.
We thought she looked fabulous as she wore an Adidas cap and red lipstick in her selfie.
Reacting to her stunning picture, Glen Wynne simply wrote: "wow"
While others reacted with love hearts and shocked face emojis.


birminghammail--2020-05-23--intu Merry Hill stores now open

intu Merry Hill stores now open

The days spent wandering around intu Merry Hill indulging in a spot of retail therapy seem to be a distant memory at the moment .
For the past nine weeks , many shops have been forced to close after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a UK-wide lockdown .
Shutters came down thick and fast , leaving the Brierley Hill shopping centres looking eerily empty .
However the centre does remain partially open - with shoppers able to visit a handful of stores stocking essential items .
A spokesman for intu Merry Hill said : `` Following the Government ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close , we can confirm that intu Merry Hill will now be operating on a partially closed basis .
`` intu Merry Hill sits at the heart of its community and provides access to vital services such as pharmacies , supermarkets and banks .
As many of these essential services can only be reached through the centre , we will ensure all our visitors are able to access the services they need whilst supporting those retailers who need to stay open .
`` A small number of the team will be on hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safe places to visit .
`` We would like to thank our fantastic team at intu who are working very hard in very challenging circumstances , to support our retailers , serve our communities and take care of one another .
Our thoughts are with everyone during this difficult time . ''
Here is full list of the shops now open at intu Merry Hill : Asda ( a click and collect service has resumed from the petrol station site ) M & S Food Hall ( access is via the store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two by Two Customers are urged to check the latest opening times with each individual store before setting off .
People can currently only get into the centre via the entrances by the bus station and near M & S and Argos .
As the centre is operating on a partially closed basis , only the following car parks are currently open :

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The days spent wandering around intu Merry Hill indulging in a spot of retail therapy seem to be a distant memory at the moment.
For the past nine weeks, many shops have been forced to close after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a UK-wide lockdown.
Shutters came down thick and fast, leaving the Brierley Hill shopping centres looking eerily empty.
However the centre does remain partially open - with shoppers able to visit a handful of stores stocking essential items.
A spokesman for intu Merry Hill said: "Following the Government’s update that all non-essential shops are to close, we can confirm that intu Merry Hill will now be operating on a partially closed basis.
"intu Merry Hill sits at the heart of its community and provides access to vital services such as pharmacies, supermarkets and banks. As many of these essential services can only be reached through the centre, we will ensure all our visitors are able to access the services they need whilst supporting those retailers who need to stay open.
"A small number of the team will be on hand to make sure our centres remain clean and safe places to visit.
"We would like to thank our fantastic team at intu who are working very hard in very challenging circumstances, to support our retailers, serve our communities and take care of one another. Our thoughts are with everyone during this difficult time."
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Here is full list of the shops now open at intu Merry Hill:
Supermarkets and value retailers
Asda (a click and collect service has resumed from the petrol station site)
B&M
Home Bargains
Iceland
M&S Food Hall (access is via the store's internal doors within the centre)
One Below
Poundland
Savers
The Range
Pharmacies, wellbeing and hygiene
Asda
Boots
Holland and Barrett
Vision Express (emergency pre-booked appointments only)
Banks
Coventry Building Society
Halifax
HSBC
Metrobank
Nationwide
Natwest
Santander
TSB
West Brom Building Society
Pet supplies
Pets at Home
Two by Two
Bicycle shops and car garages
Halfords
Food and takeouts
Subway (lower mall store - currently take-out only)
Customers are urged to check the latest opening times with each individual store before setting off.
People can currently only get into the centre via the entrances by the bus station and near M&S and Argos.
As the centre is operating on a partially closed basis, only the following car parks are currently open:


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Watch laughing boy racers tear along A38 in illegal car cruise

Shocking mobile footage showing groups of boy racers tearing up Birmingham 's main roads has been posted online .
The jaw-dropping video captures the gang of petrol heads zooming along , what is believed to be , the A38 at high speeds and passing within inches of other drivers .
During the night-time clips , which have been stitched together , it even shows a BMW M4 trying to drift roundabout before flooring it on the dual carriageway .
Those inside the trailing Audi can be heard laughing as the convoy of cars race along the public highway – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to the M6 Toll .
More than 6,000 people have so far viewed the video on TikTok , which is entitled 'we active in the field ' .
The video comes just a week after BirminghamLive uncovered a whole host of illegal street racing being hosted online – including a tuned Honda Civic Type R drag racing a Lamborghini on Alcester Road .
A High Court injunction has been in place since 2015 – which prevents street racing , convoys and other activities .
Anyone caught flouting the injunction , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested and have their much-loved motors crushed or seized .
A two-year prison sentence could also be given to any adult found violating the injunction – while younger people can be fined and have their assets seized .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said previously : `` Officers are aware that street cruising has been an issue across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands for a long time .
`` A High Court order bans people from taking part in car cruising , including speeding , racing and driving in convoy , performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public highway across Birmingham , Solihull and the Black Country .
`` The dangerous driving and excessive noise from car cruising results in a number of calls to police and the force is continuing to develop a number of plans to prosecute offenders .
`` The force is investing significant resources into obtaining car cruising injunctions which attempt to control this behaviour , we also plan extra resources when we believe this activity is most likely .
`` Our traffic officers carry out regular operations across the force in response to concerns raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now supported by police drone pilots who gather information on offenders . ''

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Shocking mobile footage showing groups of boy racers tearing up Birmingham's main roads has been posted online.
The jaw-dropping video captures the gang of petrol heads zooming along, what is believed to be, the A38 at high speeds and passing within inches of other drivers.
During the night-time clips, which have been stitched together, it even shows a BMW M4 trying to drift roundabout before flooring it on the dual carriageway.
Those inside the trailing Audi can be heard laughing as the convoy of cars race along the public highway – and even pass a car cruising warning sign close to the M6 Toll.
More than 6,000 people have so far viewed the video on TikTok, which is entitled 'we active in the field'.
The video comes just a week after BirminghamLive uncovered a whole host of illegal street racing being hosted online – including a tuned Honda Civic Type R drag racing a Lamborghini on Alcester Road.
A High Court injunction has been in place since 2015 – which prevents street racing, convoys and other activities.
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Anyone caught flouting the injunction, which has been extended until 2021, could be arrested and have their much-loved motors crushed or seized.
A two-year prison sentence could also be given to any adult found violating the injunction – while younger people can be fined and have their assets seized.
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A West Midlands Police spokesman said previously: "Officers are aware that street cruising has been an issue across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands for a long time.
"A High Court order bans people from taking part in car cruising, including speeding, racing and driving in convoy, performing stunts and causing an obstruction on a public highway across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country.
"The dangerous driving and excessive noise from car cruising results in a number of calls to police and the force is continuing to develop a number of plans to prosecute offenders.
"The force is investing significant resources into obtaining car cruising injunctions which attempt to control this behaviour, we also plan extra resources when we believe this activity is most likely.
"Our traffic officers carry out regular operations across the force in response to concerns raised by communities.
"These are also now supported by police drone pilots who gather information on offenders."


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Split three-day week proposed to get UK economy out of Covid-19 crisis

A split three-day week has been proposed so the UK economy can recover from the Covid-19 crisis , with workers separated into two different teams .
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts , Manufactures and Commerce ( RSA ) is suggesting that firms arrange `` A teams '' and `` B teams '' , typically working Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday , based on a similar arrangement in South Korea .
This would help enable social distancing at work and ease congestion on the roads , cycling infrastructure and public transport , it said .
Employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with caring , learning , or volunteering and lead to a future of more flexible work for both employers and employees , said the RSA .
Matthew Taylor , chief executive of the RSA , said : `` The crisis can be an opportunity for positive change .
`` We need to get back to work , but there is no going back to normal , even if we wanted to .
`` We are calling for a 12-month 'back to work ' strategy to help businesses plan , must contain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creates a better future of work , builds our green infrastructure , and brings citizens and experts closer .
`` Over time , the 'team a ' and 'team b ' working could develop into a more permanent three-day week , while the negative income tax could become a basic income floor for citizens .
`` These ideas and others will clearly be subject to debate , but it 's vital we have new thinking to 'build back better ' and address the challenges we face , from the climate emergency to mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an independent charity .

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A split three-day week has been proposed so the UK economy can recover from the Covid-19 crisis, with workers separated into two different teams.
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is suggesting that firms arrange "A teams" and "B teams", typically working Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday, based on a similar arrangement in South Korea.
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This would help enable social distancing at work and ease congestion on the roads, cycling infrastructure and public transport, it said.
Employees would then have greater choice to combine work with caring, learning, or volunteering and lead to a future of more flexible work for both employers and employees, said the RSA.
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the RSA, said: "The crisis can be an opportunity for positive change.
"We need to get back to work, but there is no going back to normal, even if we wanted to.
"We are calling for a 12-month 'back to work' strategy to help businesses plan, must contain the seeds of a better future - which creates a better future of work, builds our green infrastructure, and brings citizens and experts closer.
"Over time, the 'team a' and 'team b' working could develop into a more permanent three-day week, while the negative income tax could become a basic income floor for citizens.
"These ideas and others will clearly be subject to debate, but it's vital we have new thinking to 'build back better' and address the challenges we face, from the climate emergency to mass economic insecurity."
The RSA is an independent charity.


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Wolves told to sign Adrien Rabiot - on one condition

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is the latest name to be linked with a summer transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The Serie A club 's interest in Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has intensified in recent weeks and they are reportedly willing to offer France international Rabiot as a makeweight in any deal to sign the Mexican .
Tuttosport claims both Rabiot and Italian defender Daniele Rugani - who has previously been linked with a move to Wolves - could be offered to Nuno Espirito Santo in exchange for his number nine .
Rabiot , a five-time Ligue 1 winner with Paris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he has n't been able to nail down a starting XI spot under Maurizio Sarri .
He 's only made 24 appearances this season , including just 11 Serie A starts , which clearly makes him dispensable in Turin .
Rabiot 's talents are undeniable and Barcelona were reportedly interested in signing him prior to his move to Juve , but his attitude has been called into question several times .
He 's valued at £25million by Juventus and , at 25 , Rabiot still has time to become the superstar many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be .
And Wolves fans surveyed on social media are n't against the idea of signing Rabiot - but they would n't want his arrival to signal the departure of Jimenez .
@ 1pembswolf : `` Not in a swap with Jimenez . ''
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Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is the latest name to be linked with a summer transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Serie A club's interest in Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has intensified in recent weeks and they are reportedly willing to offer France international Rabiot as a makeweight in any deal to sign the Mexican.
Tuttosport claims both Rabiot and Italian defender Daniele Rugani - who has previously been linked with a move to Wolves - could be offered to Nuno Espirito Santo in exchange for his number nine.
Rabiot, a five-time Ligue 1 winner with Paris Saint-Germain, only joined Juventus last summer but he hasn't been able to nail down a starting XI spot under Maurizio Sarri.
He's only made 24 appearances this season, including just 11 Serie A starts, which clearly makes him dispensable in Turin.
Rabiot's talents are undeniable and Barcelona were reportedly interested in signing him prior to his move to Juve, but his attitude has been called into question several times.
He's valued at £25million by Juventus and, at 25, Rabiot still has time to become the superstar many of his previous coaches tipped him to be.
And Wolves fans surveyed on social media aren't against the idea of signing Rabiot - but they wouldn't want his arrival to signal the departure of Jimenez.
@1pembswolf: "Not in a swap with Jimenez."
@Saamwwfc: "Bad attitude. But quality."
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birminghammail--2020-05-23--Karius set to complete move amid Wolves 'agreement' claims - reports

Loris Karius is poised to leave Liverpool this summer and wo n't be asked to report for training at Melwood , according to reports .
The goalkeeper , who has been heavily linked with a move to Wolves , ended his loan spell at Besiktas last month over a contract dispute .
He 's currently residing in his native Germany and Goal suggests that he could return home permanently with Hertha Berlin keen to sign him .
Goal reports Hertha are 'among a number of clubs to have made enquiries about a potential deal ' for Karius .
This report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karius had 'agreed ' to sign for Wolves in the summer window .
Wolves had been looking at goalkeepers with John Ruddy 's contract due to expire this summer , but it was recently announced that the back-up 'keeper 's deal has been extended .
Comments made by Karius ' agent , Florian Goll , in a recent interview suggested claims of an agreement with Wolves - or any other club - were a little bit premature .
He said : “ Karius is still 26 and has a great career ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool where he still has two years of the contract .
We haven ’ t discussed what we will do in the future .
Let ’ s see what will happen . ''
But it 's now looking certain that Karius will be allowed to leave Liverpool once the window opens .

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Loris Karius is poised to leave Liverpool this summer and won't be asked to report for training at Melwood, according to reports.
The goalkeeper, who has been heavily linked with a move to Wolves, ended his loan spell at Besiktas last month over a contract dispute.
He's currently residing in his native Germany and Goal suggests that he could return home permanently with Hertha Berlin keen to sign him.
Goal reports Hertha are 'among a number of clubs to have made enquiries about a potential deal' for Karius.
This report comes shortly after claims in Turkey suggested Karius had 'agreed' to sign for Wolves in the summer window.
Wolves had been looking at goalkeepers with John Ruddy's contract due to expire this summer, but it was recently announced that the back-up 'keeper's deal has been extended.
Comments made by Karius' agent, Florian Goll, in a recent interview suggested claims of an agreement with Wolves - or any other club - were a little bit premature.
He said: “Karius is still 26 and has a great career ahead of him. He is now returning to Liverpool where he still has two years of the contract. We haven’t discussed what we will do in the future. Let’s see what will happen."
But it's now looking certain that Karius will be allowed to leave Liverpool once the window opens.


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Nandos to offer home deliveries in Birmingham

Nandos has opened select restaurants to offer home deliveries to hungry chicken fans during the Covid-19 pandemic - and Birmingham is on the list .
The much-loved Peri Peri chicken experts have fired back up their grills across the UK and will now offer a Nandos delivery service from some of its eateries .
Much to diners delight , the Birmingham New Street branch is among the 30 restaurants delivering takeaways to our doorsteps .
Though others in the city have yet to re-open for delivery , Nandos says it will be opening more every week as lockdown measures are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also offering a Click and Collect service from some of its branches , but Birmingham is n't yet featuring on that list .
An email was sent out to customers on Saturday , May 23 to inform them of the new delivery service .
It reads : `` If it 's PERi-PERi you want , it 's PERi-PERi you 've ( almost ) got !
`` Since you ca n't come to our place right now , we 're firing our grills back up across the country for our new Nando 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to yours !
`` That 's right , in select Nando 's nationwide , you will soon be able to get PERi-PERi delivered straight to your place , with most of our restaurants also offering Click and Collect too .
See the menu and order from the Birmingham New Street branch here .
`` If your town has n't made it to the list just yet , stay tuned , we 're adding more and more each week .
You 'll be sinking your teeth into delicious flame-grilled PERi-PERi in no time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers and our staff will always be our highest priority , so we 've introduced new measures in line with government guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible as we begin to re-open .
`` It 's been a tough time apart but get ready to enjoy PERi-Chips in your pyjamas ... Nando 's delivery is coming your way !

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Nandos has opened select restaurants to offer home deliveries to hungry chicken fans during the Covid-19 pandemic - and Birmingham is on the list.
The much-loved Peri Peri chicken experts have fired back up their grills across the UK and will now offer a Nandos delivery service from some of its eateries.
Much to diners delight, the Birmingham New Street branch is among the 30 restaurants delivering takeaways to our doorsteps.
Though others in the city have yet to re-open for delivery, Nandos says it will be opening more every week as lockdown measures are gradually relaxed.
The popular restaurant chain is also offering a Click and Collect service from some of its branches, but Birmingham isn't yet featuring on that list.
An email was sent out to customers on Saturday, May 23 to inform them of the new delivery service.
It reads: "If it's PERi-PERi you want, it's PERi-PERi you've (almost) got!
"Since you can't come to our place right now, we're firing our grills back up across the country for our new Nando's Delivery service so that we can come to yours!
"That's right, in select Nando's nationwide, you will soon be able to get PERi-PERi delivered straight to your place, with most of our restaurants also offering Click and Collect too.
See the menu and order from the Birmingham New Street branch here.
"If your town hasn't made it to the list just yet, stay tuned, we're adding more and more each week. You'll be sinking your teeth into delicious flame-grilled PERi-PERi in no time.
"Rest assured, the safety of our customers and our staff will always be our highest priority, so we've introduced new measures in line with government guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible as we begin to re-open.
"It's been a tough time apart but get ready to enjoy PERi-Chips in your pyjamas... Nando's delivery is coming your way!


birminghammail--2020-05-23--Every Black Country care home resident and worker to be tested for coronavirus

It has been revealed that coronavirus testing is now now being offered to residents and staff in care homes across the Black Country .
Proactive swabbing has been rolled out in local care homes for individuals - even if they have no symptoms .
Coronavirus symptoms include a high temperature , a new , continuous cough , or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste .
The City of Wolverhampton Council says all staff will be offered a test along with residents .
In total around 7,500 people living in 274 care homes across Wolverhampton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested Proactive testing will be repeated on a routine basis going forward .
Speaking on behalf of the four Black Country Directors of Public Health , John Denley said : “ People living in our care homes are among the most vulnerable members of society and we want to do all we can to protect them – and the care staff who are working tirelessly to keep them safe - during this national emergency .
“ Proactive swabbing in our region 's care homes is playing an important part in our drive to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an earlier stage and is helping reduce the risk of outbreaks in our care homes as much as possible .
`` Through this work , we 've been able to identify a number of cases and to support care providers to manage them more appropriately .
What is perhaps worth noting is that Covid-19 does not seem to be as endemic in our region ’ s care homes as may otherwise have been perceived , and that ’ s testament to the hard work of care staff and the stringent infection control measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help prevent the spread of the virus . ''
Sally Roberts , Chief Nurse for the Black Country and West Birmingham CCGs , said : “ Our teams across the NHS are pleased to be working with care homes and our local authorities to identify cases of coronavirus .
“ It is important that we do all we can to protect those most vulnerable in our communities and supporting care homes with proactive testing is the latest way we are doing that .
Once cases are identified we can better ensure the safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Wolverhampton ’ s Director of Public Health John Denley added : “ Proactive swabbing and testing forms part of a broader package of help offered by the four Black Country councils and the local clinical commissioning groups and NHS trusts , including support and guidance to prevent outbreaks occurring and ensuring the right personal protective equipment is available to frontline staff .
“ This work continues , and in the meantime , we all continue to have a role to play in preventing the spread of coronavirus , and that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follows the Government 's social distancing measures and stays at home unless absolutely necessary .
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It has been revealed that coronavirus testing is now now being offered to residents and staff in care homes across the Black Country.
Proactive swabbing has been rolled out in local care homes for individuals - even if they have no symptoms.
Coronavirus symptoms include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
The City of Wolverhampton Council says all staff will be offered a test along with residents.
In total around 7,500 people living in 274 care homes across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall are being tested
Proactive testing will be repeated on a routine basis going forward.
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Speaking on behalf of the four Black Country Directors of Public Health, John Denley said: “People living in our care homes are among the most vulnerable members of society and we want to do all we can to protect them – and the care staff who are working tirelessly to keep them safe - during this national emergency.
“Proactive swabbing in our region's care homes is playing an important part in our drive to identify and treat cases of coronavirus at an earlier stage and is helping reduce the risk of outbreaks in our care homes as much as possible.
"Through this work, we've been able to identify a number of cases and to support care providers to manage them more appropriately. What is perhaps worth noting is that Covid-19 does not seem to be as endemic in our region’s care homes as may otherwise have been perceived, and that’s testament to the hard work of care staff and the stringent infection control measures our homes have put in place to help prevent the spread of the virus."
Sally Roberts, Chief Nurse for the Black Country and West Birmingham CCGs, said: “Our teams across the NHS are pleased to be working with care homes and our local authorities to identify cases of coronavirus.
“It is important that we do all we can to protect those most vulnerable in our communities and supporting care homes with proactive testing is the latest way we are doing that. Once cases are identified we can better ensure the safety of others in the care home setting.”
Wolverhampton’s Director of Public Health John Denley added: “Proactive swabbing and testing forms part of a broader package of help offered by the four Black Country councils and the local clinical commissioning groups and NHS trusts, including support and guidance to prevent outbreaks occurring and ensuring the right personal protective equipment is available to frontline staff.
“This work continues, and in the meantime, we all continue to have a role to play in preventing the spread of coronavirus, and that’s why it’s crucial that everyone follows the Government's social distancing measures and stays at home unless absolutely necessary.”


birminghammail--2020-05-23--West Brom and Leeds fans rage over relegation revelation

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United supporters have reacted angrily to Richard Masters ' latest comments .
Premier League CEO Masters has now suggested that relegation could be scrapped after all , contradicting comments made by other governing bodies .
The Premier League remain committed to completing the season and further talks are scheduled for next week on how to resume the campaign .
West Brom and Leeds will be keeping a close eye on any Premier League discussions , with both well placed to win promotion from the Championship .
EFL chairman Rick Parry has already claimed that things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are denied from promotion from the second tier .
Meanwhile , FA boss Greg Clarke has said that relegation must not be taken off the table , despite concerns from a number of teams involved in the battle at the bottom of the Premier League .
But Masters , speaking to the BBC , has suggested that there is still a chance relegations will be cancelled ahead of further discussions in the coming days .
“ That is a significant topic .
And we haven ’ t actually discussed it with our clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will come up for discussion , that will be part of the debate we are going to have .
You have to have contingency plans .
Curtailment is still a possibility and so what would happen in that environment , is something we are yet to discuss with our clubs.
” Albion and Leeds supporters are understandably frustrated by Masters ' comments , especially after The FA made its position on the matter so clear recently .
Reacting on social media , one supporter said : `` What ’ s to discuss ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ relegations happen .
Deal with it . ''
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A fan said : `` Maybe you should pull your finger out and give clarity to all involved .
`` At least the EFL have tried to put the solutions in place .
Either finish or each league has the option to vote to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league , then it goes to points per game .
It ’ s time the EPL grew a set . ''
Another added : `` Richard Masters needs to show some leadership and integrity . ''

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West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United supporters have reacted angrily to Richard Masters' latest comments.
Premier League CEO Masters has now suggested that relegation could be scrapped after all, contradicting comments made by other governing bodies.
The Premier League remain committed to completing the season and further talks are scheduled for next week on how to resume the campaign.
West Brom and Leeds will be keeping a close eye on any Premier League discussions, with both well placed to win promotion from the Championship.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has already claimed that things could get ‘messy’ if teams are denied from promotion from the second tier.
Meanwhile, FA boss Greg Clarke has said that relegation must not be taken off the table, despite concerns from a number of teams involved in the battle at the bottom of the Premier League.
But Masters, speaking to the BBC, has suggested that there is still a chance relegations will be cancelled ahead of further discussions in the coming days.
“That is a significant topic. And we haven’t actually discussed it with our clubs," he said.
“It will come up for discussion, that will be part of the debate we are going to have. You have to have contingency plans. Curtailment is still a possibility and so what would happen in that environment, is something we are yet to discuss with our clubs.”
Albion and Leeds supporters are understandably frustrated by Masters' comments, especially after The FA made its position on the matter so clear recently.
Reacting on social media, one supporter said: "What’s to discuss? You’re in a league where relegations happen. Deal with it."
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Others were specifically frustrated with Masters' handling of the situation. A fan said: "Maybe you should pull your finger out and give clarity to all involved.
"At least the EFL have tried to put the solutions in place. Either finish or each league has the option to vote to curtail with 51% backing in that league, then it goes to points per game. It’s time the EPL grew a set."
Another added: "Richard Masters needs to show some leadership and integrity."


birminghammail--2020-05-23--'Tourists can plan their vacations in Spain' - Spanish Prime Minister promises

The Spanish Prime Minister has revealed plans to welcome back British holidaymakers this summer .
The tourist hotspot , popular with sunseekers across the Midlands , is said to be reopening its borders to foreign travelers this July .
Pedro Sánchez promised there will be a tourist season this summer as visitors , The Mirror reports .
Hospitality professionals have been told by the Prime Minister there to prepare to open up in time for the peak of summer .
He said : `` There will be a tourist season this summer . ''
Restaurants , bars and beach and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business in a few days '' , he also said .
In a message for foreign tourists , Mr Sanchez said : `` From now , foreign tourists can plan their vacations in our country .
`` We will guarantee that tourists will not run any risks and they will not bring us any risks .
“ There will be no opposing forces between health and business . ''
Despite a major drop in the coronavirus transmission curve , the Prime Minister said caution was still needed to beat the virus in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned : `` We are one step away from victory , but we are still in a health emergency , the virus has not disappeared , it is still on the prowl and we have to keep it at bay , it is essential not to relax . ''
The Prime Minister said that two months ago the average infected person infected three others .
On Friday , May 21 he said the reproduction rate stood at 0.20 .
But Spain still has a 14-day quarantine period in place for all foreigners entering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is said to last at least until the State of Emergency is due to end on June 7 .
But it may be extended for another two weeks or be scrapped .
The Prime Minister has indicated the `` new norm '' would begin at the end of June but a formal announcement on this has yet to be made .

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The Spanish Prime Minister has revealed plans to welcome back British holidaymakers this summer.
The tourist hotspot, popular with sunseekers across the Midlands, is said to be reopening its borders to foreign travelers this July.
Pedro Sánchez promised there will be a tourist season this summer as visitors, The Mirror reports.
Hospitality professionals have been told by the Prime Minister there to prepare to open up in time for the peak of summer.
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He said: "There will be a tourist season this summer."
Restaurants, bars and beach and inland hotels should "prepare to resume business in a few days", he also said.
In a message for foreign tourists, Mr Sanchez said: "From now, foreign tourists can plan their vacations in our country.
"We will guarantee that tourists will not run any risks and they will not bring us any risks.
“There will be no opposing forces between health and business."
Despite a major drop in the coronavirus transmission curve, the Prime Minister said caution was still needed to beat the virus in the final stretch of the de-escalation.
He warned: "We are one step away from victory, but we are still in a health emergency, the virus has not disappeared, it is still on the prowl and we have to keep it at bay, it is essential not to relax."
The Prime Minister said that two months ago the average infected person infected three others.
On Friday, May 21 he said the reproduction rate stood at 0.20.
But Spain still has a 14-day quarantine period in place for all foreigners entering the country at the moment.
This is said to last at least until the State of Emergency is due to end on June 7. But it may be extended for another two weeks or be scrapped.
The Prime Minister has indicated the "new norm" would begin at the end of June but a formal announcement on this has yet to be made.