birminghammail--2020-04-21--The three Life and Birth hospitals set to become stars of new TV series

It 's the TV series that 's going to be the talk of the nation - on social media if not over the canteen cuppa of old .
Life and Birth begins on BBC1 at 8.30pm on Tuesday , April 21 , 2020 and you can read our extensive preview feature here In the pandemic age of a global lockdown , it 's as moving as it is life affirming .
And proof that no matter what has come before - bubonic plague , world wars , recessions , depressions , atomic bombs , Crossroads and missed penalty shootouts - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renewed sense of optimism .
For the mothers to be , the scenes in Life and Birth offer a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the build up to the big day and beyond ... because some ladies can end up way overdue when they least expect it .
The series confirms that the only certainty about giving birth is its sheer unpredictably , with every journey in a maternity suite creating a new road map .
Life and Birth was shot in three city hospitals and the narrator - former Coronation Street star Suranne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ births every week for staff to navigate .
Situated next to the giant QE , The Women 's is the UK 's busiest single-site maternity unit .
Staff their deliver more than 8,200 babies per year .
One of only two dedicated women 's hospitals in the UK , The Women 's offers gynaecological , maternity and neonatal care as well as a fertility centre .
The fetal medicine centre receives regional and national referrals and is also home to the West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory - the largest of its type in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 telephone numbers for all of its different departments and is linked to the Birmingham Children 's Hospital through NHS Foundation Trust status .
Where is it ?
Birmingham Women 's Hospital is in Mindelsohn Way , Birmingham B15 2TG .
Tel 0121 472 1377 .
This hospital is part of University Hospitals Birmingham ( UHB ) and has a catchment population of some 450,000 people .
Its maternity unit typically sees the delivery of 3,000 babies per year .
Where is it ?
Good Hope Hospital , Rectory Road , Sutton Coldfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general enquiries , please call 0121 424 2000 .
Like Good Hope , this is part of University Hospitals Birmingham .
Its Princess of Wales Women 's Unit usually sees more than 6,000 women per year giving birth .
UHB care ranges from ‘ low tech ’ support and encouragement of normal birth to high quality provision with a dedicated Obstetric High Dependency Unit for complex cases .
There is also a midwife-led unit at Solihull Hospital and the UHB community midwifery service also facilitates home birth .
Every year , Birmingham and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the prediction is that the numbers of babies born is likely to increase over the next few years .
Where is it ?
Heartlands Hospital is at Bordesley Green East , Birmingham B9 5SS .
For all general enquiries , please call 0121 424 2000 .
And the moment to look out for in Episode One is ...
The entire first edition is driven by hope , expectation , joy and a fear of the unknown as each birthing plan takes on a life of its own .
The whole programme is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's so far removed from the crises surrounding the NHS during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which is claiming the lives of patients and medics alike .
Shot last summer , the moment when each of the babies is born - with mum 's modesty preserved , of course - is truly breathtaking .
But there is also a wonderful aside en route that offers a moment of respite from the chair-gripping tension .
And that 's when Channelle , who has been working as a DJ in Serbia , reveals her birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her choice of birth music , too .
As the midwife who is used to everything including heavy metal says , she thinks it 's a first ...
But after this , who knows ... it could catch on with Channelle making a career out of releasing her own birthing mix tapes !

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It's the TV series that's going to be the talk of the nation - on social media if not over the canteen cuppa of old.
Life and Birth begins on BBC1 at 8.30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 and you can read our extensive preview feature here
In the pandemic age of a global lockdown, it's as moving as it is life affirming.
And proof that no matter what has come before - bubonic plague, world wars, recessions, depressions, atomic bombs, Crossroads and missed penalty shootouts - life will always go on with a renewed sense of optimism.
(Image: BBC / Dragonfly / Ryan McNamara)
For the mothers to be, the scenes in Life and Birth offer a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the build up to the big day and beyond... because some ladies can end up way overdue when they least expect it.
The series confirms that the only certainty about giving birth is its sheer unpredictably, with every journey in a maternity suite creating a new road map.
Life and Birth was shot in three city hospitals and the narrator - former Coronation Street star Suranne Jones - says there are typically 351 births every week for staff to navigate.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Situated next to the giant QE, The Women's is the UK's busiest single-site maternity unit.
Staff their deliver more than 8,200 babies per year.
One of only two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, The Women's offers gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care as well as a fertility centre.
The fetal medicine centre receives regional and national referrals and is also home to the West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory - the largest of its type in Europe.
The hospital has more than 20 telephone numbers for all of its different departments and is linked to the Birmingham Children's Hospital through NHS Foundation Trust status.
Where is it? Birmingham Women's Hospital is in Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TG. Tel 0121 472 1377.
(Image: BBC / Dragonfly / Ryan McNamara)
Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield
This hospital is part of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and has a catchment population of some 450,000 people.
Its maternity unit typically sees the delivery of 3,000 babies per year.
Where is it? Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
B75 7RR. For all general enquiries, please call 0121 424 2000.
(Image: BBC / Dragonfly Ryan McNamara)
Heartlands Hospital
Like Good Hope, this is part of University Hospitals Birmingham.
Its Princess of Wales Women's Unit usually sees more than 6,000 women per year giving birth.
UHB care ranges from ‘low tech’ support and encouragement of normal birth to high quality provision with a dedicated Obstetric High Dependency Unit for complex cases.
There is also a midwife-led unit at Solihull Hospital and the UHB community midwifery service also facilitates home birth.
Every year, Birmingham and Solihull welcomes more than 18,500 babies, and the prediction is that the numbers of babies born is likely to increase over the next few years.
Where is it? Heartlands Hospital is at Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS. For all general enquiries, please call 0121 424 2000.
(Image: BBC / Dragonfly / Ryan McNamara)
And the moment to look out for in Episode One is...
The entire first edition is driven by hope, expectation, joy and a fear of the unknown as each birthing plan takes on a life of its own.
The whole programme is a breath of fresh air given that it's so far removed from the crises surrounding the NHS during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which is claiming the lives of patients and medics alike.
Shot last summer, the moment when each of the babies is born - with mum's modesty preserved, of course - is truly breathtaking.
But there is also a wonderful aside en route that offers a moment of respite from the chair-gripping tension.
And that's when Channelle, who has been working as a DJ in Serbia, reveals her birth plan.
Not only that, but her choice of birth music, too.
As the midwife who is used to everything including heavy metal says, she thinks it's a first...
But after this, who knows... it could catch on with Channelle making a career out of releasing her own birthing mix tapes!


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Ramadan 2020 guidance on how to perform prayers, meals and charity in lockdown

New guidance has been published for Ramadan 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown .
Birmingham City Council has worked with Islamic leaders to issue the advice on observing all aspects of the holy month while the coronavirus pandemic continues .
Ramadan involves daily fasting , with meals ( often communal ) at either end of the day , plus a number of fixed prayers - often at mosques - as well as acts of charity for those in need .
But the coronavirus restrictions will mean major changes this year .
The statement says : `` This Ramadan and Eid will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus outbreak .
`` During this difficult time we have to remain within our homes , the houses that we live in and only go out for essential food or brief periods of exercises , maintaining two metres distances while outside of the home and washing our hands regularly .
`` This Ramadan , along with our Islamic faith leaders , we ask that everyone : • Observe Ramadan at home , in the house that you live in , do not go to family or friends ' houses or meet them outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , in the house that you live in with the people you share the house with , and do not attend any mosque or other family or friends houses to pray .
• Do not leave the house to distribute food but donate online or via food banks instead . ''
On March 23 , the UK Government officially announced that all places of worship should close as part of lockdown - and both the Muslim Council of Britain and British Board of Scholars and Imams advised Muslim communities they must pray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worship .
This will remain in effect for the duration of Ramadan .
The statement continues : `` It remains essential that all mosques and madrassas continue with the suspension of all gatherings and remain closed to prayer , to ensure that we protect each other and save lives .
`` There are early signs that this may be having the benefits we hoped for and so it is essential we continue to maintain social distancing and lockdown procedures .
`` Muslim communities have been extremely active in supporting social distancing and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Unfortunately , the pandemic is likely to continue through April and May and into the summer months and with Ramadan due to fall across April and May we recognise how immensely challenging this will be .
`` In order to protect the health and safety of all our citizens and congregations we will need to work and prepare together to maintain as effectively as possible the continued adherence to social distancing guidance by the government and national bodies such as the Muslim Council of Britain .
`` The holy month of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renewal and we fully understand the significance for our Muslim communities and understand that during this time families and communities traditionally come together to take part in the breaking of the fast ( Iftar ) , to offer prayers in the evening at the Mosque ( Tarawih ) and the desire for individuals to spend the last 10 days in the Mosque for worship of God in isolation ( Itikaf ) .
`` However this year faith leaders across the world have agreed that we must remain at home , within the houses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rituals at home .
`` To ensure we all continue to adhere to the current guidelines for social distancing and self- isolation that have been implemented due to COVID-19 .
`` We can not reiterate enough the need for families and communities not to come together at each other ’ s homes or any other places for Iftar , Tarawih or Itikaf – and to can continue to observe these rituals from their own homes . ''
The NHS Islamic Network in collaboration with the British Islamic Medical Association have developed guidelines to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramadan .
Lockdown will also mean no communal Eid celebrations at the end of Ramadan this year .
Usually , Eid sees families and communities come together to celebrate in mosques and at public festivals , as well as visiting each other at their homes .
But this year , Muslims are being told : `` In these unprecedented circumstances , it is imperative that public health is put first and in keeping with the current UK Government ’ s guidance we will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr in our own homes with the people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congregations at the mosque or any open space to offer Eid prayers .
`` During this challenging period we are aware of and support the huge efforts of Mosques across Birmingham and indeed the country who have made the best use of technology to ensure congregations are kept informed .
`` We welcome the use of digital platforms such as Skype , WhatsApp , Zoom , Google Duo , Face Time , Viber alongside landline phones to be able to keep in touch and share celebrations with loved ones .
Many of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support and guidance remotely . ''
Families are also asked to keep following all the NHS advice to prevent the spread of infection .

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New guidance has been published for Ramadan 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Birmingham City Council has worked with Islamic leaders to issue the advice on observing all aspects of the holy month while the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Ramadan involves daily fasting, with meals (often communal) at either end of the day, plus a number of fixed prayers - often at mosques - as well as acts of charity for those in need. But the coronavirus restrictions will mean major changes this year.
The statement says: "This Ramadan and Eid will be very different in Birmingham during the Coronavirus outbreak.
"During this difficult time we have to remain within our homes, the houses that we live in and only go out for essential food or brief periods of exercises, maintaining two metres distances while outside of the home and washing our hands regularly.
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
"This Ramadan, along with our Islamic faith leaders, we ask that everyone:
• Observe Ramadan at home, in the house that you live in, do not go to family or friends' houses or meet them outside of the home.
• Pray at home, in the house that you live in with the people you share the house with, and do not attend any mosque or other family or friends houses to pray.
• Do not leave the house to distribute food but donate online or via food banks instead."
On March 23, the UK Government officially announced that all places of worship should close as part of lockdown - and both the Muslim Council of Britain and British Board of Scholars and Imams advised Muslim communities they must pray from home and not congregate together for worship. This will remain in effect for the duration of Ramadan.
The statement continues: "It remains essential that all mosques and madrassas continue with the suspension of all gatherings and remain closed to prayer, to ensure that we protect each other and save lives.
"There are early signs that this may be having the benefits we hoped for and so it is essential we continue to maintain social distancing and lockdown procedures.
"Muslim communities have been extremely active in supporting social distancing and we would like to thank you for this.
"Unfortunately, the pandemic is likely to continue through April and May and into the summer months and with Ramadan due to fall across April and May we recognise how immensely challenging this will be.
"In order to protect the health and safety of all our citizens and congregations we will need to work and prepare together to maintain as effectively as possible the continued adherence to social distancing guidance by the government and national bodies such as the Muslim Council of Britain.
"The holy month of Ramadan is a time for reflection and renewal and we fully understand the significance for our Muslim communities and understand that during this time families and communities traditionally come together to take part in the breaking of the fast (Iftar), to offer prayers in the evening at the Mosque (Tarawih) and the desire for individuals to spend the last 10 days in the Mosque for worship of God in isolation (Itikaf).
"However this year faith leaders across the world have agreed that we must remain at home, within the houses we live in, to observe these rituals at home.
"To ensure we all continue to adhere to the current guidelines for social distancing and self- isolation that have been implemented due to COVID-19.
"We cannot reiterate enough the need for families and communities not to come together at each other’s homes or any other places for Iftar, Tarawih or Itikaf – and to can continue to observe these rituals from their own homes."
The NHS Islamic Network in collaboration with the British Islamic Medical Association have developed guidelines to help support NHS staff who are observing Ramadan.
Lockdown will also mean no communal Eid celebrations at the end of Ramadan this year.
Usually, Eid sees families and communities come together to celebrate in mosques and at public festivals, as well as visiting each other at their homes.
But this year, Muslims are being told: "In these unprecedented circumstances, it is imperative that public health is put first and in keeping with the current UK Government’s guidance we will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr in our own homes with the people we live with and avoid gathering in congregations at the mosque or any open space to offer Eid prayers.
"During this challenging period we are aware of and support the huge efforts of Mosques across Birmingham and indeed the country who have made the best use of technology to ensure congregations are kept informed.
"We welcome the use of digital platforms such as Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Duo, Face Time, Viber alongside landline phones to be able to keep in touch and share celebrations with loved ones. Many of our mosques are broadcasting prayers and providing spiritual support and guidance remotely."
Families are also asked to keep following all the NHS advice to prevent the spread of infection.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--The Premier League talks that will concern West Brom and Leeds United

Premier League bosses intend to hold talks about scrapping the season in a matter of weeks , should the coronavirus crisis not ease .
All elite football in the UK has been suspended since the middle of March , with more than 120,000 cases confirmed as of Tuesday evening .
Both the EFL and the top-flight have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the season , with UEFA also urging associations to fulfill fixtures where possible .
West Brom and Leeds United will be desperate for the season to resume , with both just a few results away from sealing promotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently suggested that a decision to void the season would be a ‘ disaster ’ with a warning that some teams would find it ‘ impossible to recover from ’ .
However , a report in the Telegraph has claimed that the Premier League will discuss the idea of canceling the season in late May if the situation doesn ’ t improve .
Should top-flight bosses make the unprecedented decision , it would ultimately lead to the difficult discussion about relegations and in Albion ’ s case , promotions .
Brighton owner Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be relegated , which in turn , could mean a 22 team Premier League , with Albion and Leeds awarded promotion .

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Premier League bosses intend to hold talks about scrapping the season in a matter of weeks, should the coronavirus crisis not ease.
All elite football in the UK has been suspended since the middle of March, with more than 120,000 cases confirmed as of Tuesday evening.
Both the EFL and the top-flight have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the season, with UEFA also urging associations to fulfill fixtures where possible.
West Brom and Leeds United will be desperate for the season to resume, with both just a few results away from sealing promotion from the Championship.
Slaven Bilic has recently suggested that a decision to void the season would be a ‘disaster’ with a warning that some teams would find it ‘impossible to recover from’.
However, a report in the Telegraph has claimed that the Premier League will discuss the idea of canceling the season in late May if the situation doesn’t improve.
Should top-flight bosses make the unprecedented decision, it would ultimately lead to the difficult discussion about relegations and in Albion’s case, promotions.
Brighton owner Tony Bloom has proposed that no teams should be relegated, which in turn, could mean a 22 team Premier League, with Albion and Leeds awarded promotion.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Archie video calls The Queen to wish her happy birthday with Meghan

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor joined in with a video call to his great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday .
Harry and Meghan , who are thousands of miles away living in Los Angeles after quitting as working royals , spoke with the monarch , who is marking the occasion at Windsor Castle , away from her family , while the country is in lockdown .
Archie , who turns one in a fortnight , was with his parents as they delivered their birthday wishes .
With the Sussexes eight hours behind because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coast of America and the UK , they contacted the Queen later in the day .
The royal family shared touching private family footage of the Queen as a carefree young princess to mark the monarch 's birthday .
Behind-the-scenes archive film from the Royal Collection Trust shows Princess Elizabeth playing with a pram as a toddler , as a happy young girl on a seesaw , and skipping and jumping around a garden with her younger sister , Princess Margaret .
It also shows her delight as she sits on a horse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a yacht with Margaret , in matching outfits , as they learn dance steps from their mother , Queen Elizabeth .
The royal family 's Twitter account said : `` To those of you also celebrating your birthdays today at home , with or without your loved ones - we send you many happy returns . ''
It thanked the public for its birthday messages and wished the Queen a happy birthday .
The Queen is with her husband of 72 years , the Duke of Edinburgh , at Windsor with a reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the nation , the royals are staying away from one another as they follow the social distancing rules amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Other family members will have also telephoned and video-called the Queen privately to deliver their birthday messages .
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are at Anmer Hall in Norfolk with their children , Prince George , Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis .
They wished the monarch a happy birthday alongside a picture of William and Kate showing the Queen around the duchess 's garden at the Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall 's Twitter account also sent birthday wishes , with a collection of touching archive photos of Charles and his mother .
Charles , who has recovered from the Covid-19 illness , is at Birkhall in Aberdeenshire , Scotland , with Camilla .
The Princess Royal , the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex are all in their own separate homes around the country .
The bells of Westminster Abbey - the church where the Queen was married and crowned - stayed silent on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a decade , and there were no gun salutes in central London , at the Queen 's request , for what was believed to be the first time .
In celebration of the monarch 's special day , Buckingham Palace shared the Royal Pastry Chefs ' chocolate cupcake recipe online .
Images included rows of delicately decorated cakes with pale pink , yellow and lilac royal icing each adorned with an EIIR cypher , golden crown or a rose .
The recipe makes 15 cakes and the secret ingredients include 15g of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor joined in with a video call to his great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday.
Harry and Meghan, who are thousands of miles away living in Los Angeles after quitting as working royals, spoke with the monarch, who is marking the occasion at Windsor Castle, away from her family, while the country is in lockdown.
Archie, who turns one in a fortnight, was with his parents as they delivered their birthday wishes.
With the Sussexes eight hours behind because of the time difference between the west coast of America and the UK, they contacted the Queen later in the day.
The royal family shared touching private family footage of the Queen as a carefree young princess to mark the monarch's birthday.
(Image: Getty Images)
Behind-the-scenes archive film from the Royal Collection Trust shows Princess Elizabeth playing with a pram as a toddler, as a happy young girl on a seesaw, and skipping and jumping around a garden with her younger sister, Princess Margaret.
It also shows her delight as she sits on a horse, and she is seen dancing on a yacht with Margaret, in matching outfits, as they learn dance steps from their mother, Queen Elizabeth.
The royal family's Twitter account said: "To those of you also celebrating your birthdays today at home, with or without your loved ones - we send you many happy returns."
It thanked the public for its birthday messages and wished the Queen a happy birthday.
The Queen is with her husband of 72 years, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Windsor with a reduced household for their protection.
Like the rest of the nation, the royals are staying away from one another as they follow the social distancing rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Other family members will have also telephoned and video-called the Queen privately to deliver their birthday messages.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are at Anmer Hall in Norfolk with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Their Kensington Palace social media accounts shared birthday congratulations for William's grandmother.
They wished the monarch a happy birthday alongside a picture of William and Kate showing the Queen around the duchess's garden at the Chelsea Flower Show last year.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall's Twitter account also sent birthday wishes, with a collection of touching archive photos of Charles and his mother.
Charles, who has recovered from the Covid-19 illness, is at Birkhall in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with Camilla.
The Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex are all in their own separate homes around the country.
The bells of Westminster Abbey - the church where the Queen was married and crowned - stayed silent on her birthday for the first time in more than a decade, and there were no gun salutes in central London, at the Queen's request, for what was believed to be the first time.
In celebration of the monarch's special day, Buckingham Palace shared the Royal Pastry Chefs' chocolate cupcake recipe online.
Images included rows of delicately decorated cakes with pale pink, yellow and lilac royal icing each adorned with an EIIR cypher, golden crown or a rose.
The recipe makes 15 cakes and the secret ingredients include 15g of vinegar and 100g of white chocolate chips.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Man charged after 'forcibly breathing' on police officers' faces

A man has been charged with assault after 'forcibly breathing ' into two police officers ' faces after saying he had COVID-19 .
Jason Baker , 48 and from Kidderminster , has been charged with three offences , including common assault of an emergency worker and suspicion of assault .
This comes after Charlene Merrifield , 39 and from Northumbria , was jailed for more than four months after she deliberately coughed at a police officer as she was being arrested .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` A 48 year old man from Kidderminster , Jason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Two of the offences ( common assault of an emergency worker ) relate to purposefully and forcibly breathing into two police officer ’ s faces after disclosing he had contracted Covid-19 .
`` This followed his arrest on suspicion of assault for which he has also been charged . ''
Baker appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates court this morning ( April 21 ) where he was remanded to again appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on April 28 April and then at Worcester Crown Court on May 18 .
This comes after paramedic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like on the frontline for staff working for West Midlands Ambulance Service in their fight against coronavirus .
He shared details on the resources the service has available , how he and his colleagues were trying to protect their families and the one thing patients were asking for that he simply could not give them .
Also , he added that around 60 new call handlers had joined the service call centre and around 80 retired staff had volunteered to come back to work .
“ It ’ s a worrying time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clinician , any healthcare worker , there ’ s certainly an element of anxiety about going to work , '' he told BBC Radio WM Breakfast .

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A man has been charged with assault after 'forcibly breathing' into two police officers' faces after saying he had COVID-19.
Jason Baker, 48 and from Kidderminster, has been charged with three offences, including common assault of an emergency worker and suspicion of assault.
This comes after Charlene Merrifield, 39 and from Northumbria, was jailed for more than four months after she deliberately coughed at a police officer as she was being arrested.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "A 48 year old man from Kidderminster, Jason Baker has been charged with three offences.
"Two of the offences (common assault of an emergency worker) relate to purposefully and forcibly breathing into two police officer’s faces after disclosing he had contracted Covid-19.
"This followed his arrest on suspicion of assault for which he has also been charged."
Baker appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates court this morning (April 21) where he was remanded to again appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on April 28 April and then at Worcester Crown Court on May 18.
This comes after paramedic Rob Moore has revealed what life is like on the frontline for staff working for West Midlands Ambulance Service in their fight against coronavirus.
He shared details on the resources the service has available, how he and his colleagues were trying to protect their families and the one thing patients were asking for that he simply could not give them.
Also, he added that around 60 new call handlers had joined the service call centre and around 80 retired staff had volunteered to come back to work.
“It’s a worrying time for everyone and I think for any frontline clinician, any healthcare worker, there’s certainly an element of anxiety about going to work," he told BBC Radio WM Breakfast.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Tom Hardy's Venom sequel delayed due to coronavirus crisis

Tom Hardy 's Venom sequel has become the latest Hollywood blockbuster to be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Venom : Let There Be Carnage , a follow-up to 2018 box office smash Venom , will now launch on June 25 , 2021 , Sony said .
It was originally set to arrive in cinemas in October of this year .
Sony has now moved almost all of its major releases from 2020 .
It previously announced vampire superhero film Morbius , Ghostbusters : Afterlife and Tom Holland 's video game adaptation Uncharted will all arrive next year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , which has closed cinemas around the globe and caused havoc in the entertainment world .
Some experts predict the final cost to the industry could run into the tens of billions of pounds .
On Monday , Robert Pattinson 's The Batman was delayed by four months to October 2021 as part of a wider reshuffle by Warner Bros .
Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints Of Newark and superhero movies The Flash and Shazam 2 also had their release dates changed , as did Baz Luhrmann 's Elvis Presley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Butler and Tom Hanks , has been delayed by a month to November 2021 .
And King Richard , a sport drama about the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams , will now be released in November 2021 , a delay of a year .
Other major releases to be delayed include James Bond film No Time To Die , Disney 's blockbuster remake of Mulan and Top Gun : Maverick .

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Tom Hardy's Venom sequel has become the latest Hollywood blockbuster to be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage, a follow-up to 2018 box office smash Venom, will now launch on June 25, 2021, Sony said.
It was originally set to arrive in cinemas in October of this year.
Sony has now moved almost all of its major releases from 2020.
It previously announced vampire superhero film Morbius, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Tom Holland's video game adaptation Uncharted will all arrive next year.
Hollywood is reeling from the fallout of the pandemic, which has closed cinemas around the globe and caused havoc in the entertainment world.
(Image: 2018 Getty Images)
Some experts predict the final cost to the industry could run into the tens of billions of pounds.
On Monday, Robert Pattinson's The Batman was delayed by four months to October 2021 as part of a wider reshuffle by Warner Bros.
Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints Of Newark and superhero movies The Flash and Shazam 2 also had their release dates changed, as did Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic.
That film, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, has been delayed by a month to November 2021.
And King Richard, a sport drama about the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, will now be released in November 2021, a delay of a year.
Other major releases to be delayed include James Bond film No Time To Die, Disney's blockbuster remake of Mulan and Top Gun: Maverick.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--What Boris Johnson told Donald Trump in coronavirus phone call

Boris Johnson has told US President Donald Trump he is `` feeling better '' as he recovers from coronavirus at his Chequers country retreat .
In a sign the PM was making a gradual return to work , Downing Street said they discussed the need for an international response to the pandemic and a post-Brexit trade deal .
The White House said Mr Johnson `` shared that he is feeling better and on the road to recovery '' during the call .
The two leaders also discussed the need for co-operation to `` reopen global economies '' , the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a telephone audience with the Queen later this week for the first time in three weeks , during which he spent time in intensive care with Covid-19 .
The PM thanked the president for his good wishes while he was unwell , and discussed the need for a co-ordinated response to the disease .
Mr Trump has been widely criticised for halting US payments to the World Health Organisation , which he accused of failing to do enough to stop the disease 's spread out of China .
A Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke to President Trump this afternoon , and thanked him for his good wishes while he was unwell .
`` The leaders agreed on the importance of a coordinated international response to coronavirus , including through the G7 - which the US currently chairs .
`` They also discussed continued UK-US cooperation in the fight against the pandemic .
`` The leaders committed to continue working together to strengthen our bilateral relationship , including by signing a free trade agreement as soon as possible . ''
A White House spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their close cooperation through the G7 and G20 to reopen global economies and ensure medical care and supplies reach all those in need .
`` President Trump and Prime Minister Johnson also discussed bilateral and global issues , including our shared commitment to reaching a United States-United Kingdom free trade agreement . ''
With Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab deputising for the PM , the call was an early indication of Mr Johnson resuming some duties .
But Number 10 stressed that he is not `` formally '' doing Government work .
Mr Raab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Commons on Wednesday and will chair a meeting of Cabinet on Thursday .

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Boris Johnson has told US President Donald Trump he is "feeling better" as he recovers from coronavirus at his Chequers country retreat.
In a sign the PM was making a gradual return to work, Downing Street said they discussed the need for an international response to the pandemic and a post-Brexit trade deal.
The White House said Mr Johnson "shared that he is feeling better and on the road to recovery" during the call.
The two leaders also discussed the need for co-operation to "reopen global economies", the White House said.
Mr Johnson is expected to have a telephone audience with the Queen later this week for the first time in three weeks, during which he spent time in intensive care with Covid-19.
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The PM thanked the president for his good wishes while he was unwell, and discussed the need for a co-ordinated response to the disease.
Mr Trump has been widely criticised for halting US payments to the World Health Organisation, which he accused of failing to do enough to stop the disease's spread out of China.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this afternoon, and thanked him for his good wishes while he was unwell.
"The leaders agreed on the importance of a coordinated international response to coronavirus, including through the G7 - which the US currently chairs.
"They also discussed continued UK-US cooperation in the fight against the pandemic.
"The leaders committed to continue working together to strengthen our bilateral relationship, including by signing a free trade agreement as soon as possible."
A White House spokesman said: "President Trump and Prime Minister Johnson reaffirmed their close cooperation through the G7 and G20 to reopen global economies and ensure medical care and supplies reach all those in need.
"President Trump and Prime Minister Johnson also discussed bilateral and global issues, including our shared commitment to reaching a United States-United Kingdom free trade agreement."
With Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab deputising for the PM, the call was an early indication of Mr Johnson resuming some duties.
But Number 10 stressed that he is not "formally" doing Government work.
Mr Raab will take Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons on Wednesday and will chair a meeting of Cabinet on Thursday.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Two suffer slash wounds and head injury as disorder hits street

Two men have been rushed to hospital with several slash wounds and a head injury after serious disorder broke out in a Wolverhampton street Bedford Street , which is just off of the Bilston Road , was sealed off by police just before 5pm today ( Tuesday , April 21 ) .
Two police vans and four police cars , and two armed response units were at the scene , which is near to Monmore Green Stadium and the wholesale market .
Medics treated a man who had suffered several slash wounds along with another man who had sustained a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the scene revealed a high emergency service presence - you can watch the footage at the top of the article .
At the time of the incident a spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 4.56pm .
Two ambulances and a paramedic officer are now at the scene treating two patients . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police : `` We are investigating after a disorder on Bedford Street in Wolverhampton just before 5pm today ( Tuesday , April 21 ) left a man with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been taken to hospital , along with another man who sustained an injury to his head . ''
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , quoting log 3047 of 21 April .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Two men have been rushed to hospital with several slash wounds and a head injury after serious disorder broke out in a Wolverhampton street
Bedford Street, which is just off of the Bilston Road, was sealed off by police just before 5pm today (Tuesday, April 21).
Two police vans and four police cars, and two armed response units were at the scene, which is near to Monmore Green Stadium and the wholesale market.
Medics treated a man who had suffered several slash wounds along with another man who had sustained a head injury.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Pictures and video captured of the scene revealed a high emergency service presence - you can watch the footage at the top of the article.
At the time of the incident a spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 4.56pm. Two ambulances and a paramedic officer are now at the scene treating two patients."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police: "We are investigating after a disorder on Bedford Street in Wolverhampton just before 5pm today (Tuesday, April 21) left a man with several slash wounds.
"The man has been taken to hospital, along with another man who sustained an injury to his head."
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting log 3047 of 21 April.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Relegation would ruin impending Aston Villa transfer - reports

Toulouse are keen to complete a deal for Aston Villa flop Lovre Kalinic - but will be unable to do @ @ @ @ @ .
Kalinic was Dean Smith 's first signing as Villa boss , agreeing to a @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
After coming into the starting line-up , a combination of injuries and shaky @ @ @ @ @ drop the Croatian international , replacing him with Jed Steer .
In the summer window @ @ @ @ @ Tom Heaton , before Pepe Reina arrived in the January window .
Days after Reina @ @ @ @ @ nightmare was temporarily ended , with Toulouse signing him on loan for the rest of @ @ @ @ @ his new side are cut adrift at the bottom of Ligue 1 and according to @ @ @ @ @ that will derail their hopes of landing Kalinic long term .
It is claimed that @ @ @ @ @ B6 at the end of the season , although he is expected to be loaned @ @ @ @ @ his Villa future looking decidedly bleak .

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Toulouse are keen to complete a deal for Aston Villa flop Lovre Kalinic - but will be unable to do so if they are relegated.
Kalinic was Dean Smith's first signing as Villa boss, agreeing to a four-and-a-half year deal in December 2018.
After coming into the starting line-up, a combination of injuries and shaky form, forced Smith to drop the Croatian international, replacing him with Jed Steer.
In the summer window, Villa then brought in Tom Heaton, before Pepe Reina arrived in the January window.
Days after Reina signed, Kalinic's Villa nightmare was temporarily ended, with Toulouse signing him on loan for the rest of the season.
However, his new side are cut adrift at the bottom of Ligue 1 and according to Croatian news outlet Sportske, that will derail their hopes of landing Kalinic long term.
It is claimed that the 30-year-old will return to B6 at the end of the season, although he is expected to be loaned to another club, with his Villa future looking decidedly bleak.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Cemeteries to re-open to grieving families

Grieving families are now allowed to tend to their loved one 's graves again after Dudley Council shut crematoriums and cemeteries last week for people not attending funerals .
It comes after they were forced to close , only allowing a maximum party of 10 people in for funeral services .
However following new government advice , the council has now re-opened the gates to crematoriums in Stourbridge and Gornal .
Councillor Ian Kettle , cabinet member for regeneration and enterprise , said : “ We had closed the gates to Stourbridge and Gornal Wood cemeteries to visitors not attending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time .
`` However , on new government advice we are now able to open the gates once again .
“ We are aware of how important it is for families to be able to visit the cemetery sites to remember loved ones , but I would , however , like to remind people to maintain social distancing when visiting by remaining at least two metres away from others.
” Dudley , Dudley New , Lye and Wollescote , Cradley , Halesowen and Brierley Hill cemeteries are also open to the @ @

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Grieving families are now allowed to tend to their loved one's graves again after Dudley Council shut crematoriums and cemeteries last week for people not attending funerals.
It comes after they were forced to close, only allowing a maximum party of 10 people in for funeral services.
However following new government advice, the council has now re-opened the gates to crematoriums in Stourbridge and Gornal.
Councillor Ian Kettle, cabinet member for regeneration and enterprise, said: “We had closed the gates to Stourbridge and Gornal Wood cemeteries to visitors not attending funeral services last week on government advice at the time.
"However, on new government advice we are now able to open the gates once again.
“We are aware of how important it is for families to be able to visit the cemetery sites to remember loved ones, but I would, however, like to remind people to maintain social distancing when visiting by remaining at least two metres away from others.”
Dudley, Dudley New, Lye and Wollescote, Cradley, Halesowen and Brierley Hill cemeteries are also open to the public.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Premier League pencil in date to discuss cancelling Wolves' season

The Premier League plan to hold talks about scrapping the season in a matter of weeks if the coronavirus crisis does n't ease up .
Thousands of people have died in the UK as a result of the pandemic with a further 11,626 testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours .
Like all football clubs , Wolves ' season is on hold until further notice and Nuno Espirito Santo and his players are currently social distancing .
Wolves have nine games remaining in the Premier League and members have recently reiterated their desire to complete the campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by many that may not be possible and The Telegraph reports the Premier League will discuss cancelling the season at one of its fortnightly meetings in late May if the situation does n't improve .
That would likely lead to further discussions about who finishes where and whether teams are indeed relegated .
Brighton CEO Tony Bloom , whose club are locked in the battle at the bottom , has called for relegation to be binned if that 's the case , though he does believe it could determine who qualifies for Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation , if the season 's not played out , that teams will get relegated on a points-per-game basis , '' Bloom told The Telegraph .
`` I just do n't think it 's fathomable that a team which is not allowed to play out the season may lose out on 0.2 of a point and also it does not take into account the strength of the teams you have not played .
`` You may get a title winner – obviously Liverpool deserve it – you may use that criteria for European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how anyone can vote for that , certainly the [ 70 ] per cent needed , for teams to get relegated . ''
Bloom added : `` When we are talking with the Premier League clubs and the Premier League itself , I think it 's about finishing this season .
`` If we get to a situation whereby it 's decided that the season ca n't be concluded , then that 's when we need to have serious conversations about what 's going to happen for next season . ''

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The Premier League plan to hold talks about scrapping the season in a matter of weeks if the coronavirus crisis doesn't ease up.
Thousands of people have died in the UK as a result of the pandemic with a further 11,626 testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours.
Like all football clubs, Wolves' season is on hold until further notice and Nuno Espirito Santo and his players are currently social distancing.
Wolves have nine games remaining in the Premier League and members have recently reiterated their desire to complete the campaign.
It is, however, accepted by many that may not be possible and The Telegraph reports the Premier League will discuss cancelling the season at one of its fortnightly meetings in late May if the situation doesn't improve.
That would likely lead to further discussions about who finishes where and whether teams are indeed relegated.
Brighton CEO Tony Bloom, whose club are locked in the battle at the bottom, has called for relegation to be binned if that's the case, though he does believe it could determine who qualifies for Europe.
"I don't foresee a situation, if the season's not played out, that teams will get relegated on a points-per-game basis," Bloom told The Telegraph.
"I just don't think it's fathomable that a team which is not allowed to play out the season may lose out on 0.2 of a point and also it does not take into account the strength of the teams you have not played.
"You may get a title winner – obviously Liverpool deserve it – you may use that criteria for European qualification, but I do not see how anyone can vote for that, certainly the [70] per cent needed, for teams to get relegated."
Bloom added: "When we are talking with the Premier League clubs and the Premier League itself, I think it's about finishing this season.
"If we get to a situation whereby it's decided that the season can't be concluded, then that's when we need to have serious conversations about what's going to happen for next season."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Premier League pencil in date to discuss cancelling Villa's season

The Premier League plan to hold talks about scrapping the season in a matter of weeks if the coronavirus crisis does n't ease up .
Thousands of people have died in the UK as a result of the pandemic with a further 11,626 testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours .
Like all football clubs , Aston Villa 's season is on hold until further notice and Dean Smith and his players are currently social distancing .
Villa have 10 games remaining to secure their Premier League survival and members have recently reiterated their desire to complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , accepted by many that may not be possible and The Telegraph reports the Premier League will discuss cancelling the season at one of its fortnightly meetings in late May if the situation does n't improve .
That would likely lead to further discussions about who finishes where and whether teams are indeed relegated .
Brighton CEO Tony Bloom , whose club are locked in the battle at the bottom , has called for relegation to be binned if that 's the case .
`` I do n't foresee a situation , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that teams will get relegated on a points-per-game basis , '' Bloom told The Telegraph .
`` I just do n't think it 's fathomable that a team which is not allowed to play out the season may lose out on 0.2 of a point and also it does not take into account the strength of the teams you have not played .
`` You may get a title winner – obviously Liverpool deserve it – you may use that criteria for European qualification , but I do not see how anyone can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 70 ] per cent needed , for teams to get relegated . ''
Bloom added : `` When we are talking with the Premier League clubs and the Premier League itself , I think it 's about finishing this season .
`` If we get to a situation whereby it 's decided that the season ca n't be concluded , then that 's when we need to have serious conversations about what 's going to happen for next season . ''

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The Premier League plan to hold talks about scrapping the season in a matter of weeks if the coronavirus crisis doesn't ease up.
Thousands of people have died in the UK as a result of the pandemic with a further 11,626 testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours.
Like all football clubs, Aston Villa's season is on hold until further notice and Dean Smith and his players are currently social distancing.
Villa have 10 games remaining to secure their Premier League survival and members have recently reiterated their desire to complete the campaign.
It is, however, accepted by many that may not be possible and The Telegraph reports the Premier League will discuss cancelling the season at one of its fortnightly meetings in late May if the situation doesn't improve.
That would likely lead to further discussions about who finishes where and whether teams are indeed relegated.
Brighton CEO Tony Bloom, whose club are locked in the battle at the bottom, has called for relegation to be binned if that's the case.
"I don't foresee a situation, if the season's not played out, that teams will get relegated on a points-per-game basis," Bloom told The Telegraph.
"I just don't think it's fathomable that a team which is not allowed to play out the season may lose out on 0.2 of a point and also it does not take into account the strength of the teams you have not played.
"You may get a title winner – obviously Liverpool deserve it – you may use that criteria for European qualification, but I do not see how anyone can vote for that, certainly the [70] per cent needed, for teams to get relegated."
Bloom added: "When we are talking with the Premier League clubs and the Premier League itself, I think it's about finishing this season.
"If we get to a situation whereby it's decided that the season can't be concluded, then that's when we need to have serious conversations about what's going to happen for next season."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Running man goes the distance to raise cash for the NHS

It 's a trolley dash with a difference - and all for a great cause .
Because Aston Villa fan Gary Wills is running the distance between London and Birmingham 's Nightingale Hospitals in ten days - without leaving home .
Gary has so far raised almost £5,000 for NHS NHS Charities Together as he pounds out the 108 miles on his treadmill .
There 's a personal element to his fundraising as relative Reg Mills , aged 50 and from Dickens Heath , is overcoming coronavirus despite also having a secondary chest infection and kidney failure .
A friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus aged 83 while two of Gary 's friends , Rachel Barrett and James Hurst , are nurses .
Gary , aged 38 and living in Coventry , is due to finish his run on Friday .
Last Sunday he dressed as a nurse as he completed another gruelling leg of the challenge .
Dad-of-two Gary told BirminghamLive : `` The coronavirus has affected a lot of people close to me .
I wanted to do something for the NHS before my cousin 's husband Reg became ill. Then Eileen who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and this run is also in her memory .
`` I am an IT recruiter but i have recently been furloughed so I needed something positive to focus on and this was it .
`` It was my birthday last Sunday so I decided to carry out the run on my treadmill in a nurse 's outfit .
I wanted to give people a laugh and show my support for the NHS .
`` I have run the London Marathon in the past but more than over ten miles every day is tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it 's for a fantastic cause so I will keep pressing on .
`` Reg , who is a big Norwich City fan , is now off a ventilator and his condition has improved .
We are praying he will make a full recovery . ''
To donate to the JustGiving cause click here

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It's a trolley dash with a difference - and all for a great cause.
Because Aston Villa fan Gary Wills is running the distance between London and Birmingham's Nightingale Hospitals in ten days - without leaving home.
Gary has so far raised almost £5,000 for NHS NHS Charities Together as he pounds out the 108 miles on his treadmill.
There's a personal element to his fundraising as relative Reg Mills, aged 50 and from Dickens Heath, is overcoming coronavirus despite also having a secondary chest infection and kidney failure.
A friend's grandmother, Eileen McGough, died of the virus aged 83 while two of Gary's friends, Rachel Barrett and James Hurst, are nurses.
Gary, aged 38 and living in Coventry, is due to finish his run on Friday.
(Image: Handout)
Last Sunday he dressed as a nurse as he completed another gruelling leg of the challenge.
Dad-of-two Gary told BirminghamLive: "The coronavirus has affected a lot of people close to me. I wanted to do something for the NHS before my cousin's husband Reg became ill. Then Eileen who was a big Aston Villa fan died and this run is also in her memory.
"I am an IT recruiter but i have recently been furloughed so I needed something positive to focus on and this was it.
(Image: Handout)
"It was my birthday last Sunday so I decided to carry out the run on my treadmill in a nurse's outfit. I wanted to give people a laugh and show my support for the NHS.
"I have run the London Marathon in the past but more than over ten miles every day is tough and my feet are really feeling it. But it's for a fantastic cause so I will keep pressing on.
"Reg, who is a big Norwich City fan, is now off a ventilator and his condition has improved. We are praying he will make a full recovery."
To donate to the JustGiving cause click here


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Ramadan supermarket offers 2020 - food deals at Tesco, Morrisons, Asda

Ramadan means a big change to eating habits for the Muslim community .
During the holy month of fasting , no eating or drinking is allowed between early in the morning and sunset .
Smoking and sex is not permitted either .
During Ramadan , two main meals are eaten - suhoor ( also called sehri or suhur ) in the early hours before dawn and then , in the evening , the all-day fast is broken with a meal called iftar .
Both meals should be as healthy as possible to make up for not eating during the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tempting to tuck into a big feast in the evening , it 's recommended to eat normal-sized nutritious meals , avoiding foods that are high in fat , sugar and salt .
Ramadan foods vary from region to region , but traditional dishes for the evening meal could include soup , stew or curry made with meat , beans , chickpeas or lentils , and other vegetables .
Salad side-dishes , breads such as chapatis , and fruit desserts should be included at both mealtimes , along with plenty of water .
Eggs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ porridge ( or other cereal ) are good choices for the early morning meal .
And to help you fill your fridge and cupboards with the best items , many supermarkets are running special offers for Ramadan foods .
Here are the best supermarket food offers you can get right now .
Click on the name of each item to go to the product page and add to basket .
Nishaan Chakki Roti 350G £1.10 or two for £1.50 Nishaan Plain Mini Naan Breads 6 Pack 300g £1.20 or two for £1.50 Rubicon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two for £2 Rubicon Sparkling Mango Juice Drink 2 Litre Bottle £1.70 or two for £2.50 Rubicon Still Guava Juice Drink 1 Litre Carton £1.40 or two for £2 See all of Tesco 's Ramadan food deals here KTC Chickpeas 1kg £2 ( or two for £2 ) KTC Green Lentils 2kg £2 ( or two for £3 ) See all of Morrisons Ramadan food deals here See all of Asda 's Ramadan food deals here Ramadan is the ninth - and most sacred - month of the Islamic calendar .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset .
Some people are exempt from fasting : the sick , the elderly , pre-adolescent children , as well as pregnant and nursing women .
The strict observance of Ramadan marks the first revelation of the Qur ’ an to Muhammad and is considered to be one of the Five Pillars of Islam .
A spokesman for Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre in Birmingham said : `` Fasting is not just about abstaining from eating and drinking - not even a sip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours , '' Muslims must also forgo smoking , marital relations , swearing , gossip and fighting .
`` The fast is a spiritual and physical detox and is intended to bring people closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those who are less fortunate than themselves .
`` It is why Muslims perform Zakat - charitable giving - throughout the month of Ramadan .
`` A verse of the Qur'an says ' O you who believe !
Fasting is prescribed upon you as it was obligated upon those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taqwa . '
`` Taqwa is the Islamic word that best translates as God-Consciousness , encompassing piety , integrity and care . ''

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Ramadan means a big change to eating habits for the Muslim community.
During the holy month of fasting, no eating or drinking is allowed between early in the morning and sunset. Smoking and sex is not permitted either.
During Ramadan, two main meals are eaten - suhoor (also called sehri or suhur) in the early hours before dawn and then, in the evening, the all-day fast is broken with a meal called iftar.
Both meals should be as healthy as possible to make up for not eating during the rest of the day.
Although it's tempting to tuck into a big feast in the evening, it's recommended to eat normal-sized nutritious meals, avoiding foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt.
Ramadan foods vary from region to region, but traditional dishes for the evening meal could include soup, stew or curry made with meat, beans, chickpeas or lentils, and other vegetables.
Salad side-dishes, breads such as chapatis, and fruit desserts should be included at both mealtimes, along with plenty of water.
Eggs (boiled or in omelettes) and porridge (or other cereal) are good choices for the early morning meal.
And to help you fill your fridge and cupboards with the best items, many supermarkets are running special offers for Ramadan foods.
Here are the best supermarket food offers you can get right now. Click on the name of each item to go to the product page and add to basket.
Tesco
Nishaan Chakki Roti 350G £1.10 or two for £1.50
Nishaan Plain Mini Naan Breads 6 Pack 300g £1.20 or two for £1.50
Nomadic Coconut Lassi Yogurt Drink 500 Ml £1 (save 60p)
Rubicon Mango Juice Drink 1 Litre £1.40 or two for £2
Rubicon Sparkling Mango Juice Drink 2 Litre Bottle £1.70 or two for £2.50
Rubicon Still Guava Juice Drink 1 Litre Carton £1.40 or two for £2
East End Pure Butter Ghee 1Kg £6.50 (save £1.50)
Aasani Almonds 500G £4.50 (save £1)
Tesco Aasani Cashew Nuts 500G £5 (save £1)
Nishaan Garlic Paste 283G £1 (save 39p)
Nishaan Ginger Garlic Paste 283G £1 (save 39p)
Pride Coconut Milk 400Ml 75p (save 25p)
Summer Pride Peeled Plum Tomatoes 400G 40p (or 3 for £1)
Summer Pride Red Kidney Beans 400G 45p (or 3 for £1)
Kulfi Ice Original Malai Kulfi Ice Cream 4S 280Ml £2 (save 50p)
Humza Vegetable Samosa 650G 20 Pieces £2 (save £1.50)
Humza Meat Samosa 650G (20 Pieces) £2 (save £1.50)
Humza Chicken Samosa 20 Pieces 650G £2 (save £1.50)
Elephant Atta Medium Chapatti Flour 10Kg £5 (save £3.25)
Laila Basmati Rice 10Kg £17.50
Akash Gold Basmati Rice 10Kg £15
Tesco Pure Sunflower Oil 5 Litre £5
See all of Tesco's Ramadan food deals here
Morrisons
Taj 20 Original Paratha £2.50 (save 50p)
KTC Chickpeas 1kg £2 (or two for £2)
Elephant Atta Chakki Gold 5kg £4 (save £2.50)
KTC Green Lentils 2kg £2 (or two for £3)
Royal Rassomalai 500g £2.50 (save £1)
Laila Basmati Gluten Free Rice 10kg £10 (saved £4)
See all of Morrisons Ramadan food deals here
Asda
East End 1kg Pure Butter Ghee for Cooking £6.50 (save £1.50)
Riya's Paneer 500g £2.75 (save 45p)
Rubicon Mango Juice Drink 4 x 1litre £3.50 (save £1.75)
Shazans Chicken Samosas 20pack £2.75 (save 75p)
Humza Premium Food Products 5 Chicken Charcoal Seekh Kebabs £5 (save £1.99)
Laila Basmati Rice 2kg £3.50 (save £1.50)
Tahira Halal Chicken & Beef Burgers $7 (save £1.75)
Elephant Atta Medium Chapatti Flour 10kg £5 (save £4)
Elephant Atta Chakki Gold Chapatti Flour 10kg £10 (save £5.50)
See all of Asda's Ramadan food deals here
Ramadan is the ninth - and most sacred - month of the Islamic calendar.
It is observed worldwide by Muslims, who take part in a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset.
Some people are exempt from fasting: the sick, the elderly, pre-adolescent children, as well as pregnant and nursing women.
The strict observance of Ramadan marks the first revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad and is considered to be one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
A spokesman for Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre in Birmingham said: "Fasting is not just about abstaining from eating and drinking - not even a sip of water is allowed - during sunlight hours,
"Muslims must also forgo smoking, marital relations, swearing, gossip and fighting.
"The fast is a spiritual and physical detox and is intended to bring people closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those who are less fortunate than themselves.
"It is why Muslims perform Zakat - charitable giving - throughout the month of Ramadan.
"A verse of the Qur'an says 'O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed upon you as it was obligated upon those before you so that you may attain Taqwa.'
"Taqwa is the Islamic word that best translates as God-Consciousness, encompassing piety, integrity and care."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--West Brom handed huge boost in race for Slaven Bilic target - reports

Besiktas are desperate to sell West Brom transfer target Domagoj Vida , according to reports .
Albion were linked with the Croatian international earlier this month , with suggestions Slaven Bilic could launch a move for his compatriot , should the Baggies win promotion .
Centre half Vida helped Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018 , scoring in the quarter finals against hosts Russia and then featuring again as they knocked out England in the semis .
He has been playing for Bilic ’ s former club Besiktas , since January of the same year and has played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Europa League .
But Croatian news outlet Sportske have now claimed that Besiktas sporting director , Ali Naibi is busily trying to ship the defender out of the club , offering him to a number of teams across Europe .
And while it is claimed Besiktas have had no responses yet , Albion are one of the clubs believed to be in the mix .
The report suggests that the Turkish giants are keen to offload him , with the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic expected to hit .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vodafone Park , earning in the region of £55,000-a-week .
Vida has been linked with a move to the West Midlands for several months , with Wolves and Aston Villa also believed to be interested .

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Besiktas are desperate to sell West Brom transfer target Domagoj Vida, according to reports.
Albion were linked with the Croatian international earlier this month, with suggestions Slaven Bilic could launch a move for his compatriot, should the Baggies win promotion.
Centre half Vida helped Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018, scoring in the quarter finals against hosts Russia and then featuring again as they knocked out England in the semis.
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He has been playing for Bilic’s former club Besiktas, since January of the same year and has played regularly in the Turkish Super Lig and the Europa League.
But Croatian news outlet Sportske have now claimed that Besiktas sporting director, Ali Naibi is busily trying to ship the defender out of the club, offering him to a number of teams across Europe.
And while it is claimed Besiktas have had no responses yet, Albion are one of the clubs believed to be in the mix.
The report suggests that the Turkish giants are keen to offload him, with the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic expected to hit.
He is thought to be the highest-paid player at Vodafone Park, earning in the region of £55,000-a-week.
Vida has been linked with a move to the West Midlands for several months, with Wolves and Aston Villa also believed to be interested.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Live updates: Police swarm to lock down street at serious incident

Bilston Road in Wolverhampton has been cordoned off due to a police incident .
Two police vans and four police @ @ @ @ @ response units are at the scene , which is near to Monmore Green Stadium and @ @ @ @ @ paramedic officer and two ambulances were also sent to the incident , which happened just @ @ @ @ @ video of the emergency services swarming at the scene above .
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Bilston Road in Wolverhampton has been cordoned off due to a police incident.
Two police vans and four police cars, and two armed response units are at the scene, which is near to Monmore Green Stadium and the wholesale market.
A paramedic officer and two ambulances were also sent to the incident, which happened just before 5pm. Watch the video of the emergency services swarming at the scene above.
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birminghammail--2020-04-21--Green tags will be put on bins in Lichfield

As lockdown is extended , Lichfield District Council is working hard to make sure everyone in the district has what they need to get through this challenging time .
Green bin tags are being placed on waste bins across the district when bins are emptied .
They include useful information on what local households can rely on the council to provide .
This is being done to ensure that anyone who may not have seen the council ’ s coronavirus information online or heard about it through word of mouth and who are in need of help , know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access it .
The tags also include contact details for people who are interested in volunteering their time to support the most vulnerable in the district .
Councillor Doug Pullen , Leader of the Council , said : “ We are dedicated to keeping our key services running as smoothly as possible , while also doing as much as we can to support our residents and businesses at this difficult time .
“ Most of our residents have access to online services and information , but we do understand that some may not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our residents will know we are here to help and what to do if they need our assistance.
” To find out more visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/coronavirus .

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As lockdown is extended, Lichfield District Council is working hard to make sure everyone in the district has what they need to get through this challenging time.
Green bin tags are being placed on waste bins across the district when bins are emptied. They include useful information on what local households can rely on the council to provide.
This is being done to ensure that anyone who may not have seen the council’s coronavirus information online or heard about it through word of mouth and who are in need of help, know what support is available and how they can access it.
The tags also include contact details for people who are interested in volunteering their time to support the most vulnerable in the district.
Councillor Doug Pullen, Leader of the Council, said: “We are dedicated to keeping our key services running as smoothly as possible, while also doing as much as we can to support our residents and businesses at this difficult time.
“Most of our residents have access to online services and information, but we do understand that some may not, and this initiative means every one of our residents will know we are here to help and what to do if they need our assistance.”
To find out more visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Aston Villa make decision on Keinan Davis future - reports

Keinan Davis has signed a contract extension with Aston Villa , according to reports .
The 22-year-old striker 's deal was set to expire at the end of June - leaving him in limbo amid the suspension of football due to the coronavirus .
Davis has struggled with injuries this season , missing a significant period of Villa 's battle against the drop , but before fixtures were postponed he had returned back as Smith 's backup for Mbwana Samatta off the bench .
Football Insider reports that Villa have tied him down by triggering a 12-month extension with plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future at the club at a later date .
Davis has managed just 129 minutes of Premier League action in 2019/20 after Dean Smith persuaded him to shun going out on loan to Championship clubs last summer .
The forward , plucked from Biggleswade Town five years ago , was crocked for three months after pulling up against Wolves in October then suffered a hamstring setback when playing for Villa 's under-23s in February .
He has scored once in 13 appearances this term , grabbing a goal in the 6-1 dismantling of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup second round .

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Keinan Davis has signed a contract extension with Aston Villa, according to reports.
The 22-year-old striker's deal was set to expire at the end of June - leaving him in limbo amid the suspension of football due to the coronavirus.
Davis has struggled with injuries this season, missing a significant period of Villa's battle against the drop, but before fixtures were postponed he had returned back as Dean Smith's backup for Mbwana Samatta off the bench.
Football Insider reports that Villa have tied him down by triggering a 12-month extension with plans to make a decision on his long-term future at the club at a later date.
Davis has managed just 129 minutes of Premier League action in 2019/20 after Smith persuaded him to shun going out on loan to Championship clubs last summer.
The forward, plucked from Biggleswade Town five years ago, was crocked for three months after pulling up against Wolves in October then suffered a hamstring setback when playing for Villa's under-23s in February.
He has scored once in 13 appearances this term, grabbing a goal in the 6-1 dismantling of League Two Crewe Alexandra in the Carabao Cup second round.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--EFL chairman fears supporters won't return to stadiums until 2021

EFL chairman Ricky Parry believes that fans will not be allowed to attend matches until 2021 , according to Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson .
All professional football has been halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , which has put doubt over the remainder of the 2019/20 season .
It ’ s left West Bromwich Albion , alongside fellow promotion wannabes Leeds United , holding the automatic promotion spots for an indefinite period - as they have done for the most part since September .
The Baggies are sitting in second , a point behind leaders Leeds and six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team still having nine matches scheduled to play .
But the bigger picture could spell trouble for clubs in the lower leagues of English football , who are concerned about their long-term futures due to the stoppage in football as a result of the ongoing pandemic .
Almost six weeks after all professional football was suspended in England , the concerns of EFL clubs are growing that they will not survive due to the financial implications and loss of revenue .
With clubs fearing they may be unable to pay players ’ wages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Professional Footballers ’ Association has already proposed a 25 per cent wage deferral for League One and League Two .
To further worsen those fears , Robinson confirmed that during a meeting with EFL clubs on Tuesday , Parry admitted he doesn ’ t believe fans will be allowed back in stadiums until 2021 .
In that event , it could mean that , even if Albion find themselves to be back in the top flight in the coming months once the pandemic has eased , supporters may still not be permitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents .
“ There is a lot of uncertainty .
We don ’ t know when the season will be concluded , if it is , ” Robinson told Sky Sports ’ The Football Show .
“ An even bigger concern is about next season .
In the meeting yesterday , Ricky Parry , the EFL chairman , said that he thought the season might not start until next year when the games are played with fans attending .
You can imagine the financial implications of that are considerable .
“ He didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stadiums until 2021 , that was his personal view .
It could take as long as that to get gate receipts flowing back into clubs .
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EFL chairman Ricky Parry believes that fans will not be allowed to attend matches until 2021, according to Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson.
All professional football has been halted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has put doubt over the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
It’s left West Bromwich Albion, alongside fellow promotion wannabes Leeds United, holding the automatic promotion spots for an indefinite period - as they have done for the most part since September.
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The Baggies are sitting in second, a point behind leaders Leeds and six clear of chasers Fulham, with each team still having nine matches scheduled to play.
But the bigger picture could spell trouble for clubs in the lower leagues of English football, who are concerned about their long-term futures due to the stoppage in football as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
Almost six weeks after all professional football was suspended in England, the concerns of EFL clubs are growing that they will not survive due to the financial implications and loss of revenue.
With clubs fearing they may be unable to pay players’ wages for April, The English Football League and Professional Footballers’ Association has already proposed a 25 per cent wage deferral for League One and League Two.
To further worsen those fears, Robinson confirmed that during a meeting with EFL clubs on Tuesday, Parry admitted he doesn’t believe fans will be allowed back in stadiums until 2021.
In that event, it could mean that, even if Albion find themselves to be back in the top flight in the coming months once the pandemic has eased, supporters may still not be permitted to attend their matches against Premier League opponents.
“There is a lot of uncertainty. We don’t know when the season will be concluded, if it is,” Robinson told Sky Sports’ The Football Show.
“An even bigger concern is about next season. In the meeting yesterday, Ricky Parry, the EFL chairman, said that he thought the season might not start until next year when the games are played with fans attending. You can imagine the financial implications of that are considerable.
“He didn’t think crowds would be in stadiums until 2021, that was his personal view. It could take as long as that to get gate receipts flowing back into clubs.”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Watch - Gunman fires shots from balcony while rapping to Tupac

This is the shocking moment a gunman films himself firing shots from an apartment balcony as he raps to Tupac .
The suspect , believed to be in his 30s , was heard yelling call the police as he continued to fire shots from the high-rise flat in Chatham , Kent , on Wednesday , April 22 .
Tupac 's Hit Em Up is playing in the background as he shows his cache of weapons to the camera in a string of video , which were posted on Instagram .
The videos , which were posted on an Instagram account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out his actions as 'idiotic ' .
Terrified pedestrians and shoppers are said to have ran for cover in the Dockside Outlet Centre as panic erupted at around 8.30am .
A spokesman for Kent Police said : `` Kent Police was called at 8.35am on Wednesday , April 22 , to a disturbance at a flat on Dock Head Road , Chatham .
`` Members of the public reported seeing a man on a balcony with weapons and patrols , including armed officers , attended the scene .
`` The police helicopter was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences .
`` Patrols remain at the scene where officers have located four suspected imitation firearms as part of their enquiries . ''
A neighbour who lives close to the mall told Kent Online : `` There was a lot of banging just over an hour ago , I just assumed it was construction workers .
`` There was armed police outside The Range who waved everyone back , they moved towards the noise .
`` Staff at The Range have been trying to catch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Someone across the way shouted about someone having a gun .

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This is the shocking moment a gunman films himself firing shots from an apartment balcony as he raps to Tupac.
The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, was heard yelling call the police as he continued to fire shots from the high-rise flat in Chatham, Kent, on Wednesday, April 22.
Tupac's Hit Em Up is playing in the background as he shows his cache of weapons to the camera in a string of video, which were posted on Instagram.
The videos, which were posted on an Instagram account have been slammed online with many calling out his actions as 'idiotic'.
Terrified pedestrians and shoppers are said to have ran for cover in the Dockside Outlet Centre as panic erupted at around 8.30am.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 8.35am on Wednesday, April 22, to a disturbance at a flat on Dock Head Road, Chatham.
"Members of the public reported seeing a man on a balcony with weapons and patrols, including armed officers, attended the scene.
"The police helicopter was also deployed and a man in 30s has now been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.
"Patrols remain at the scene where officers have located four suspected imitation firearms as part of their enquiries."
A neighbour who lives close to the mall told Kent Online : "There was a lot of banging just over an hour ago, I just assumed it was construction workers.
"There was armed police outside The Range who waved everyone back, they moved towards the noise.
"Staff at The Range have been trying to catch everyone and get them into the shop.
"Someone across the way shouted about someone having a gun.
"There's a police helicopter flying above."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Schoolboy among arrests after shooting terror in city takweaway

Detectives have arrested four males , including a 15-year-old schoolboy , after gunshots were fired at a takeaway on a busy Handsworth street .
CCTV captured the moment gunmen aimed their weapons into DFC Chicken , on Rookery Road , before firing .
The attack , which police say was 'targeted ' , happened at around 6pm on Monday , April 20 .
Today ( April 22 ) , West Midlands Police revealed they had arrested four men - aged between 15 and 20-years-old - in the Lozells area .
All four were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in police custody .
Inspector Jim Church , from force CID , said : `` I would still urge anyone who might have seen what happened or has any information about the incident to get in touch .
`` Fortunately , no customers or staff inside the shop were hurt in what we believe was a targeted attack between two groups . ''
The gunshots reportedly came after three men chased another group into the chicken shop .
Shots were fired and the trio fled .
The other group - which consisted of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before officers arrived and no one had come forward with any injuries .
In footage , which you can watch above , shots appear to be fired from two firearms - including a possible sub-machine gun .
Inside the takeaway , a group of men can be seen hurtling over the counter to hide as horrified workers huddle in safety on one side of the shop .
At one point the gunmen appears at the open door , pointing a gun .
After the shooting the gunmen run to a small blue getaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rookery Road and Westbourne Road .
The car drives past the shop and in the direction of Soho Road .
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat or call 101 .
Alternatively , ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Detectives have arrested four males, including a 15-year-old schoolboy, after gunshots were fired at a takeaway on a busy Handsworth street.
CCTV captured the moment gunmen aimed their weapons into DFC Chicken, on Rookery Road, before firing.
The attack, which police say was 'targeted', happened at around 6pm on Monday, April 20.
Today (April 22), West Midlands Police revealed they had arrested four men - aged between 15 and 20-years-old - in the Lozells area.
All four were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and remain in police custody.
Inspector Jim Church, from force CID, said: "I would still urge anyone who might have seen what happened or has any information about the incident to get in touch.
"Fortunately, no customers or staff inside the shop were hurt in what we believe was a targeted attack between two groups."
The gunshots reportedly came after three men chased another group into the chicken shop.
Shots were fired and the trio fled. The other group - which consisted of around six men - had also left before officers arrived and no one had come forward with any injuries.
In footage, which you can watch above, shots appear to be fired from two firearms - including a possible sub-machine gun.
Inside the takeaway, a group of men can be seen hurtling over the counter to hide as horrified workers huddle in safety on one side of the shop.
At one point the gunmen appears at the open door, pointing a gun.
After the shooting the gunmen run to a small blue getaway car which is parked on the corner of Rookery Road and Westbourne Road.
The car drives past the shop and in the direction of Soho Road.
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat or call 101. Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Fear could be stopping sick people going to A&E as figures plummet

Extremely sick people in Walsall might not be going to hospital for fear of catching coronavirus - after figures showed a huge drop in attendance at A & E .
The Manor Hospital 's A & E department has seen a near-20 per cent drop in attendances during the Covid-19 lock-down , raising concerns some might not be getting the treatment they need .
Now , Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust bosses and Walsall North MP Eddie Hughes are urging people to get the right medical help and attend A & E if they need to .
Figures show that in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attenders ' to the Manor 's emergency department .
This is compared with 7,046 in the same period last year , representing a decrease of 19.46 per cent .
General advice for people with coronavirus symptoms of a new continuous cough or a temperature of 37.8 degrees or higher is not to turn up but to consult NHS 111 online or via telephone to get further advice .
Patients who do need to go to the emergency department are being encouraged to do so and assured that Covid-19 patients are nursed in isolation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trust chief executive Richard Beeken said : “ It is evident that all over the country and Walsall is no exception , people are not accessing urgent hospital care when they need it .
`` Please spread the word that Walsall Healthcare is open for business and our business is your health .
“ We have seen a big drop off in attendances .
If you are genuinely ill and need our help come and see us .
We can and will help.
” Mr Hughes said he has also spoken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & E attendances .
He said : `` If you are acutely unwell then please go to the hospital .
`` People might be staying away because they are worried about being a burden on the NHS , or because they are worried about catching Covid-19 .
`` This may cause acute problems to get even worse , so he ’ s asked that people don ’ t stay away if they have serious medical issues . ''

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Extremely sick people in Walsall might not be going to hospital for fear of catching coronavirus - after figures showed a huge drop in attendance at A&E.
The Manor Hospital's A&E department has seen a near-20 per cent drop in attendances during the Covid-19 lock-down, raising concerns some might not be getting the treatment they need.
Now, Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust bosses and Walsall North MP Eddie Hughes are urging people to get the right medical help and attend A&E if they need to.
Figures show that in March 2020 there were 5,675 'type 1 attenders' to the Manor's emergency department.
This is compared with 7,046 in the same period last year, representing a decrease of 19.46 per cent.
General advice for people with coronavirus symptoms of a new continuous cough or a temperature of 37.8 degrees or higher is not to turn up but to consult NHS 111 online or via telephone to get further advice.
Patients who do need to go to the emergency department are being encouraged to do so and assured that Covid-19 patients are nursed in isolation with separate areas created for suspected cases.
Trust chief executive Richard Beeken said: “It is evident that all over the country and Walsall is no exception, people are not accessing urgent hospital care when they need it.
"Please spread the word that Walsall Healthcare is open for business and our business is your health.
“We have seen a big drop off in attendances. If you are genuinely ill and need our help come and see us. We can and will help.”
Mr Hughes said he has also spoken to Mr Beeken about the reduction in A&E attendances.
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He said: "If you are acutely unwell then please go to the hospital.
"People might be staying away because they are worried about being a burden on the NHS, or because they are worried about catching Covid-19.
"This may cause acute problems to get even worse, so he’s asked that people don’t stay away if they have serious medical issues."