birminghammail--2020-06-13--‘Babe you’ve shrunk my top’ - Villa fan’s brilliant cameo as football returns

Aston Villa will take to the field without fans on June 17 as they kick-off their season for the second time when Sheffield United come to town .
While they will be without a physical fan presence , Villa are hardly without support , and that has been highlighted by a new BT Sport commercial aired ahead of the return of the Premier League .
Villa have n't been missed out by the BT Sport team either - with AVFC die-hard Dave Beeston being picked to show how he follows the Villans - with son Tommy - in the short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy way to stay on top of all the Aston Villa news with our daily newsletter .
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`` I was contacted by a member of the BT Sports time asking me to send in a short video of who I was , where I lived and why I should be part of the ad , '' said Beeston .
`` I explained I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only would the guys who follow me on Twitter love it , but my old man would find it funny . ''
And BT would get back to the Villan in quick time - but he would n't be the only one playing a part ... '' The next morning , I had the BT team contacting me asking me to take part , of course I had to get Tommy involved , '' added Dave .
`` A couple of days later , the film team and photographer came round and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tommy to do different bits and bobs . ''
The footage was built from Dave and Tommy celebrating Villa goals , tearing down the street in Villa gear - and getting involved in an awkward mix-up that usually greets the fathers of the Villa fanbase - with Dave noticing a bit of a tight fit on his favourite Villa shirts .
`` Babe you ’ ve shrunk my top ! ''
is one of the highlights of a high-energy ad , and Dave loved being involved .
`` Part of it involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shrunk to me !
We had Tommy running down the road singing every week we follow , and yeah I did get some abuse , which they loved and had to do about 5 times in the end . ''
`` As you can see from results it was an enjoyable day and watching it back now , I cant wait to see Jack Grealish and the boys back on our TV soon ! ''
You can watch the ad here .
They say that football without fans is nothing , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without fans ?
Truly ?
Fans who will still be watching on , gathering in smaller communities , urging their team on ?
It 's football , but not as we know it .
But it 's still football , it 's still Aston Villa and it still means the world .

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Aston Villa will take to the field without fans on June 17 as they kick-off their season for the second time when Sheffield United come to town.
While they will be without a physical fan presence, Villa are hardly without support, and that has been highlighted by a new BT Sport commercial aired ahead of the return of the Premier League.
Villa haven't been missed out by the BT Sport team either - with AVFC die-hard Dave Beeston being picked to show how he follows the Villans - with son Tommy - in the short advertisement.
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It's an excellent and heartwarming cameo - one of the many that build the commercial, but how did Dave get involved?
"I was contacted by a member of the BT Sports time asking me to send in a short video of who I was, where I lived and why I should be part of the ad," said Beeston.
"I explained I was life long Villa fan and that not only would the guys who follow me on Twitter love it, but my old man would find it funny."
And BT would get back to the Villan in quick time - but he wouldn't be the only one playing a part...
"The next morning, I had the BT team contacting me asking me to take part, of course I had to get Tommy involved," added Dave.
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"A couple of days later, the film team and photographer came round and spent well over 3 hours getting me and Tommy to do different bits and bobs."
The footage was built from Dave and Tommy celebrating Villa goals, tearing down the street in Villa gear - and getting involved in an awkward mix-up that usually greets the fathers of the Villa fanbase - with Dave noticing a bit of a tight fit on his favourite Villa shirts.
"Babe you’ve shrunk my top!" is one of the highlights of a high-energy ad, and Dave loved being involved.
"Part of it involved a slanging match because my top had shrunk to me! We had Tommy running down the road singing every week we follow, and yeah I did get some abuse, which they loved and had to do about 5 times in the end."
"As you can see from results it was an enjoyable day and watching it back now, I cant wait to see Jack Grealish and the boys back on our TV soon!"
You can watch the ad here.
They say that football without fans is nothing, and that's correct. But is this football without fans? Truly? Fans who will still be watching on, gathering in smaller communities, urging their team on?
It's football, but not as we know it. But it's still football, it's still Aston Villa and it still means the world.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--All the action as Albion and Man United continue restart plans

Manchester United and West Brom played out two 60-minute friendlies at Old Trafford on Friday afternoon as both sides step up their respective preparations for the return of competitive football next week .
Albion host Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on next Saturday , while United head to the capital to tackle Tottenham Hotspur - promotion to the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League are the respective ambitions of the Baggies and the Red Devils .
Ahead of those returns to action , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Slaven Bilic organised a double header to help the fitness levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , believed to be an hour long apiece .
The Baggies won one of the matches 2-1 , while United emerged victorious in the other , 3-1 .
Wingers Kyle Edwards and Matty Phillips and striker Kenneth Zohore were among the goals for Albion - all three of those players will be hoping that they gave the watching Bilic extra food for thought with competition stiff in the Baggies ranks currently .
Andreas Pereira and Bruno Fernandes were among those to find the net for the hosts , spanning the two matches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shots from Old Trafford via our comprehensive picture gallery above .
This is Albion ’ s second set of friendly matches , after their drew 2-2 with rivals Aston Villa at Villa Park last Saturday .
It ’ s understood that Bilic and Albion have plans to play 11 v 11 matches among themselves at The Hawthorns in the coming week , before the entertaining of Blues .

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Manchester United and West Brom played out two 60-minute friendlies at Old Trafford on Friday afternoon as both sides step up their respective preparations for the return of competitive football next week.
Albion host Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on next Saturday, while United head to the capital to tackle Tottenham Hotspur - promotion to the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League are the respective ambitions of the Baggies and the Red Devils.
Ahead of those returns to action, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Slaven Bilic organised a double header to help the fitness levels of all the players before those meetings, believed to be an hour long apiece.
The Baggies won one of the matches 2-1, while United emerged victorious in the other, 3-1.
Wingers Kyle Edwards and Matty Phillips and striker Kenneth Zohore were among the goals for Albion - all three of those players will be hoping that they gave the watching Bilic extra food for thought with competition stiff in the Baggies ranks currently.
Andreas Pereira and Bruno Fernandes were among those to find the net for the hosts, spanning the two matches.
You can check out the best action shots from Old Trafford via our comprehensive picture gallery above.
This is Albion’s second set of friendly matches, after their drew 2-2 with rivals Aston Villa at Villa Park last Saturday.
It’s understood that Bilic and Albion have plans to play 11 v 11 matches among themselves at The Hawthorns in the coming week, before the entertaining of Blues.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--'I wasn't for it' - Villa boss Dean Smith has his say on rule change

Aston Villa 's head coach Dean Smith has opened up the Premier League 's move to allow teams to use up to five substitutions during a match .
Villa will face Sheffield United on June 17 , and Smith has more options than before thanks to the ruling .
The Premier League made the decision based on assessing the injury risk to players - with the bench now extended to nine players , with five of those allowed to replace a member of the starting eleven .
However , timewasting fears have been pushed aside - there can only be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so to take advantage of the new rule , managers will need to make multiple changes at a time to use their full quote .
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I was n't for it to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .
`` I just believe we started a season with certain rules , and then we 've changed it .
I suppose it benefits the bigger teams and helps those with bigger squads .
`` There was talk to change it because there is more risk to injury .
There is more risk to injury , I get that , but using more subs is n't going to help that .
It certainly has n't helped it in the Bundesliga anyway .
`` I wanted it to stay as it was , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think Sheffield United felt the same as us , with the two of us not having the biggest squads in the league . ''
Will Smith refuse to utilise the new options though ?
`` Certainly having the opportunity to make five subs certainly helps us rotate the squad during a game - not only from game to game , '' added Smith , who has more options than ever before to consider when the Blades come to town , and could make use of Villa 's rich youth reserve .

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Aston Villa's head coach Dean Smith has opened up the Premier League's move to allow teams to use up to five substitutions during a match.
Villa will face Sheffield United on June 17, and Smith has more options than before thanks to the ruling.
The Premier League made the decision based on assessing the injury risk to players - with the bench now extended to nine players, with five of those allowed to replace a member of the starting eleven.
However, timewasting fears have been pushed aside - there can only be three substitution periods, as normal, so to take advantage of the new rule, managers will need to make multiple changes at a time to use their full quote.
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But not all clubs were for it, including Villa - with Smith explaining his stance in a new interview with Villa's club media
"We've got extra subs now. I wasn't for it to be honest," said Smith on the change.
"I just believe we started a season with certain rules, and then we've changed it. I suppose it benefits the bigger teams and helps those with bigger squads.
"There was talk to change it because there is more risk to injury. There is more risk to injury, I get that, but using more subs isn't going to help that. It certainly hasn't helped it in the Bundesliga anyway.
"I wanted it to stay as it was, and take the season from there.
"I think Sheffield United felt the same as us, with the two of us not having the biggest squads in the league."
Will Smith refuse to utilise the new options though?
"Certainly having the opportunity to make five subs certainly helps us rotate the squad during a game - not only from game to game," added Smith, who has more options than ever before to consider when the Blades come to town, and could make use of Villa's rich youth reserve.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Wolves and Liverpool lead race for highly rated defender - reports

Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing to go head to head for the signature of prospect Jamie Hamilton this summer , according to reports .
Defender Hamilton , who plays for Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premier League , is only 18 but has enjoyed a breakthrough season into the Accies ’ first team this term .
The teenager has played 14 times in the first team , including against the likes of Rangers , Celtic and Aberdeen , but he has seen red on three different occasions .
Despite that ill discipline , he ’ s highly regarded at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming transfer window , of which the exact dates of the opening and closure are yet to be confirmed .
Hamilton , who trained with Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion at the end of February , saw those trials cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic .
He is already a Scottish youth international .
Wolves are understood to be on the look-out for defensive reinforcements this summer , having phased Ryan Bennett out of the first-team reckoning ; versatile Romain Saiss has been filling in alongside regular pair Conor Coady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , top flight champions in waiting , are among a number of sides who have supposedly been interested in Hamilton - Burnley , Everton and Fulham have also been linked previously .

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Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing to go head to head for the signature of prospect Jamie Hamilton this summer, according to reports.
Defender Hamilton, who plays for Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premier League, is only 18 but has enjoyed a breakthrough season into the Accies’ first team this term.
The teenager has played 14 times in the first team, including against the likes of Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen, but he has seen red on three different occasions.
Despite that ill discipline, he’s highly regarded at Hamilton, and they anticipate interest in the coming transfer window, of which the exact dates of the opening and closure are yet to be confirmed.
Hamilton, who trained with Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion at the end of February, saw those trials cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic.
He is already a Scottish youth international.
Wolves are understood to be on the look-out for defensive reinforcements this summer, having phased Ryan Bennett out of the first-team reckoning; versatile Romain Saiss has been filling in alongside regular pair Conor Coady and Willy Boly this season.
Liverpool, top flight champions in waiting, are among a number of sides who have supposedly been interested in Hamilton - Burnley, Everton and Fulham have also been linked previously.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Fury over 'delayed' report into black and Asian deaths from Covid-19

A leaked report into deaths from Covid-19 has set out how the disease 'exposed long standing inequalities ' and said 'racism and discrimination ' contributed to the disproportionate impact on black and Asian people .
It forms part of a national review commissioned by the Government into the spread of the virus and its impact on different communities .
The report was written over a fortnight ago but has not yet been officially published , triggering a furious backlash .
Contributors , medics and campaigners - including Birmingham councillor Paulette Hamilton - say it was deliberately delayed .
That claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England who say it will be published next week and was a 'separate ' and 'parallel ' piece of work to a review report published last week .
The report was leaked to Sky News and widely shared today .
Counc Hamilton told Birmingham Live there was no valid reason for not publishing the report in full as soon as it was completed at the end of May .
`` People are scared , angry and desperate for answers about why they are dying in bigger numbers , why their communities are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take action now . ''
She is part of a regional taskforce conducting its own review into BAME deaths from coronavirus , alongside Baroness Doreen Lawrence , mother of murdered teenager Stephen , and city MP Liam Byrne .
Today 's leaked report runs to 67 pages and is based on hundreds of conversations with stakeholders .
In the executive summary of this unpublished review , it said : `` It is clear from discussions with stakeholders the pandemic exposed and exacerbated long-standing inequalities affecting BAME communities in the UK . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in key worker roles , meaning they `` may be more exposed to COVID-19 , and therefore are more likely to be diagnosed '' .
The unpublished review also stated : `` Stakeholders pointed to racism and discrimination experienced by communities and more specifically BAME key workers as a root cause to exposure risk and disease progression . ''
It also highlighted : “ Importance of valuing and respecting work of key workers , provision of adequate PPE , stronger arrangements for risk assessments , targeted education , and tackling workplace bullying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called for further efforts to strengthen health promotion programmes and improve early diagnosis of chronic disease as a strategy to improve overall health and reduce the risk of Covid19 health outcomes . ''
And it also concluded : “ Racism and discrimination experienced by BAME key workers a root cause affecting health & exposure risk .
For BAME communities lack of trust of NHS services resulted in reluctance to seek care .
`` The pandemic presents an opportunity to step up commitments to rebuild trust and and reduce fear and accelerate the pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Work to tackle racism and discrimination within the health and care system must continue at pace.
” It also stated : “ Questions remain on the role of factors such as : diet , housing vitamin D deficiency .
There was a clear ask for improved data collection on ethnicity , occupation and faith in all routine clinical data & death certification . ''
Responding to the leaked document , Labour 's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said : `` The impact of COVID-19 on people from BAME communities is serious , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be fatal .
`` This should demand urgent action from ministers .
Instead we have had misleading statements and a lack of transparency .
`` We should n't have to rely on leaks .
This report should be published in full ASAP and action taken .
Labour have been raising concerns for weeks and calling for greater use of targeted testing and protection for staff on frontline for example . ''
The review that was published in full - or was it ?
The national review into the apparent disproportionate impact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Secretary Matt Hancock in April and would be led by Prof Kevin Fenton from Public Health England .
Preliminary findings would be delivered by the end of May .
Any journalists asking about the review in May and early June were advised it would be published 'soon ' - only for it to suddenly be published , without fanfare , on the gov.uk website on June 2 , and included in a briefing to Parliament by Mr Hancock the same day .
Our story about the review was published here .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and minority ethnic medical organisations , representing tens of thousands of doctors and nurses , including the chair of the British Medical Association ( BMA ) wrote to MrHancock and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to express their upset at its sparse contents and concern at reports that recommendations were 'held back . '
It added : `` The system must move beyond rhetoric and implement urgent measures to safeguard BAME staff and communities . ''
`` We must move beyond statements and acts of solidarity .
Failing to do so will mean yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
In response to media inquiries last week , the Department of Health and Social Care said the report had been published `` in full '' and the 'valuable insight ' collected by Prof Fenton would `` help inform the work the Equalities minister is now taking forward . ''
Inquiries this weekend are being directed to Public Health England , which said : `` The government commissioned PHE to carry out an epidemiological review to analyse how different factors can impact on people 's health outcomes from Covid-19 .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In parallel , on PHE 's behalf , Prof Fenton engaged with a significant number of individuals and organisations within the BAME community to hear their views , concerns and ideas about the impact of Covid-19 on their communities .
`` This important engagement work will inform the work that the Equalities Minister is now taking forward .
We intend to both formally submit this work to the Minister next week , and will publish it at the same time . ''

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A leaked report into deaths from Covid-19 has set out how the disease 'exposed long standing inequalities' and said 'racism and discrimination' contributed to the disproportionate impact on black and Asian people.
It forms part of a national review commissioned by the Government into the spread of the virus and its impact on different communities.
The report was written over a fortnight ago but has not yet been officially published, triggering a furious backlash.
Contributors, medics and campaigners - including Birmingham councillor Paulette Hamilton - say it was deliberately delayed. That claim is denied by the Government and Public Health England who say it will be published next week and was a 'separate' and 'parallel' piece of work to a review report published last week.
The report was leaked to Sky News and widely shared today.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
Counc Hamilton told Birmingham Live there was no valid reason for not publishing the report in full as soon as it was completed at the end of May.
"People are scared, angry and desperate for answers about why they are dying in bigger numbers, why their communities are being torn apart. We need to take action now."
She is part of a regional taskforce conducting its own review into BAME deaths from coronavirus, alongside Baroness Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen, and city MP Liam Byrne.
Today's leaked report runs to 67 pages and is based on hundreds of conversations with stakeholders.
In the executive summary of this unpublished review, it said: "It is clear from discussions with stakeholders the pandemic exposed and exacerbated long-standing inequalities affecting BAME communities in the UK."
The review also highlighted how many BAME people were in key worker roles, meaning they "may be more exposed to COVID-19, and therefore are more likely to be diagnosed".
(Image: Getty Images)
The unpublished review also stated: "Stakeholders pointed to racism and discrimination experienced by communities and more specifically BAME key workers as a root cause to exposure risk and disease progression."
It also highlighted: “Importance of valuing and respecting work of key workers, provision of adequate PPE, stronger arrangements for risk assessments, targeted education, and tackling workplace bullying, racism & discrimination.”
Stakeholders also called for further efforts to strengthen health promotion programmes and improve early diagnosis of chronic disease as a strategy to improve overall health and reduce the risk of Covid19 health outcomes."
And it also concluded: “Racism and discrimination experienced by BAME key workers a root cause affecting health & exposure risk. For BAME communities lack of trust of NHS services resulted in reluctance to seek care.
"The pandemic presents an opportunity to step up commitments to rebuild trust and and reduce fear and accelerate the pace of change.." it concludes.
"Work to tackle racism and discrimination within the health and care system must continue at pace.”
It also stated: “Questions remain on the role of factors such as: diet, housing vitamin D deficiency. There was a clear ask for improved data collection on ethnicity, occupation and faith in all routine clinical data & death certification."
Responding to the leaked document, Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: "The impact of COVID-19 on people from BAME communities is serious, and as the data shows for many it can be fatal.
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"This should demand urgent action from ministers. Instead we have had misleading statements and a lack of transparency.
"We shouldn't have to rely on leaks. This report should be published in full ASAP and action taken. Labour have been raising concerns for weeks and calling for greater use of targeted testing and protection for staff on frontline for example."
The review that was published in full - or was it?
The national review into the apparent disproportionate impact of Covid19 on some people was ordered by Health Secretary Matt Hancock in April and would be led by Prof Kevin Fenton from Public Health England. Preliminary findings would be delivered by the end of May.
Any journalists asking about the review in May and early June were advised it would be published 'soon' - only for it to suddenly be published, without fanfare, on the gov.uk website on June 2, and included in a briefing to Parliament by Mr Hancock the same day.
Our story about the review was published here.
After its publication, 30 black, Asian and minority ethnic medical organisations, representing tens of thousands of doctors and nurses, including the chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) wrote to MrHancock and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to express their upset at its sparse contents and concern at reports that recommendations were 'held back.'
It added: "The system must move beyond rhetoric and implement urgent measures to safeguard BAME staff and communities."
"We must move beyond statements and acts of solidarity. Failing to do so will mean yet more BAME lives and livelihoods will suffer."
In response to media inquiries last week, the Department of Health and Social Care said the report had been published "in full" and the 'valuable insight' collected by Prof Fenton would "help inform the work the Equalities minister is now taking forward."
Inquiries this weekend are being directed to Public Health England, which said: "The government commissioned PHE to carry out an epidemiological review to analyse how different factors can impact on people's health outcomes from Covid-19. This was published in full on June 2nd.
"In parallel, on PHE's behalf, Prof Fenton engaged with a significant number of individuals and organisations within the BAME community to hear their views, concerns and ideas about the impact of Covid-19 on their communities.
"This important engagement work will inform the work that the Equalities Minister is now taking forward. We intend to both formally submit this work to the Minister next week, and will publish it at the same time."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--‘Unable to change’ - Aston Villa fans sent important reminder

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birminghammail--2020-06-13--Hundreds gather for peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Solihull

Hundreds of people gathered in Solhull for a Black Lives Matter protest following the death of George Floyd in America .
Around 300 protesters were thought to have gathered in the town today , Saturday , June 13 , peacefully demonstrating their support for the movement against racial inequality and police brutality .
Demonstrators , many of them wearing protective face masks , met at the terrace in front of ASDA on Stratford Road , Shirley , from 1pm .
At one point , the protesters blocked a road to kneel in silence , before chanting and cheering .
Cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'in solidarity ' with the protesters as they walked down Stratford Road .
A small number of police officers were present , but there were no reports of any trouble or arrests being made .
Marches were sparked after the death of George Floyd , a black man who died after pleading for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis , USA , for nearly nine minutes .
His death reignited racial tensions between police and black people in America and led to protests across the globe - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the latest in a string of demonstrations to be held across our region .
At the start of the month , around 300 people attended a rally in Handsworth .
And a peaceful vigil , held in the city centre last week , was attended by 4,000 protesters .
At the city centre demo , protesters were loud and passionate , and made their voices clearly heard - but again there were no arrests and no disorder , according to a police statement .
A West Midlands Police spokesman later said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues around the country , stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life . ''
But the scenes today in Solihull were a far cry from protests in London , where police were pelted with bottles after large crowds gathered claiming they were there to protect statues from Black Lives Matter protesters .
Hundreds of mostly white men converged on Parliament Square on Saturday after far-right groups , including Britain First , called on supporters to guard the monuments .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting 'England ' and raising their arms surged towards lines of officers .
Their behaviour was slammed by Home Secretary Priti Patel , who tweeted : `` Thoroughly unacceptable thuggery .
`` Any perpetrators of violence or vandalism should expect to face the full force of the law .
Violence towards our police officers will not be tolerated . ''

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Hundreds of people gathered in Solhull for a Black Lives Matter protest following the death of George Floyd in America.
Around 300 protesters were thought to have gathered in the town today, Saturday, June 13, peacefully demonstrating their support for the movement against racial inequality and police brutality.
Demonstrators, many of them wearing protective face masks, met at the terrace in front of ASDA on Stratford Road, Shirley, from 1pm.
At one point, the protesters blocked a road to kneel in silence, before chanting and cheering.
Cars were said to have beeped their horns 'in solidarity' with the protesters as they walked down Stratford Road.
A small number of police officers were present, but there were no reports of any trouble or arrests being made.
Marches were sparked after the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after pleading for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, USA, for nearly nine minutes.
His death reignited racial tensions between police and black people in America and led to protests across the globe - including in Birmingham.
The Solihull protest was the latest in a string of demonstrations to be held across our region.
At the start of the month, around 300 people attended a rally in Handsworth.
And a peaceful vigil, held in the city centre last week, was attended by 4,000 protesters.
At the city centre demo, protesters were loud and passionate, and made their voices clearly heard - but again there were no arrests and no disorder, according to a police statement.
A West Midlands Police spokesman later said: "West Midlands Police, and our colleagues around the country, stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life."
But the scenes today in Solihull were a far cry from protests in London, where police were pelted with bottles after large crowds gathered claiming they were there to protect statues from Black Lives Matter protesters.
Hundreds of mostly white men converged on Parliament Square on Saturday after far-right groups, including Britain First, called on supporters to guard the monuments.
Many of those present were drinking and there were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting 'England' and raising their arms surged towards lines of officers.
Their behaviour was slammed by Home Secretary Priti Patel, who tweeted: "Thoroughly unacceptable thuggery.
"Any perpetrators of violence or vandalism should expect to face the full force of the law. Violence towards our police officers will not be tolerated."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--New dates and times for three more Blues matches because of Sky

Three more Birmingham City fixtures in the run-in have been moved because of Sky Sports coverage .
Blues ’ nine game run-in kicks off at neighbours West Brom next Saturday at 3pm , and that meeting will be broadcast live by Sky .
More matches are being moved , though , as a result of Sky 's latest batch of TV selections that affect Blues ' forthcoming opponents .
Blues welcome Swansea City to St Andrew ’ s next month , and that will now take place on Wednesday 8 July at 6pm , rather than the previously scheduled time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The trip to Stoke City on the weekend following was due to take place at 3pm on Saturday 11 - while the time remains the same , the game has been pushed back a day to Sunday 12 .
The triple header is completed with the welcoming of relegation battlers Charlton Athletic - the Addicks will now visit an empty St Andrew ’ s on Wednesday July 15 , rather than Tuesday July 14 .
Blues ’ full fixture list is as follows : Albion ( A ) , Hull City ( H @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Fulham ( A ) , Swansea City ( H ) , Stoke City ( A ) , Charlton Athletic ( H ) , Preston North End ( A ) , Derby County ( H )

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Three more Birmingham City fixtures in the run-in have been moved because of Sky Sports coverage.
Blues’ nine game run-in kicks off at neighbours West Brom next Saturday at 3pm, and that meeting will be broadcast live by Sky.
More matches are being moved, though, as a result of Sky's latest batch of TV selections that affect Blues' forthcoming opponents.
Blues welcome Swansea City to St Andrew’s next month, and that will now take place on Wednesday 8 July at 6pm, rather than the previously scheduled time of 7:45pm on Tuesday July 7.
The trip to Stoke City on the weekend following was due to take place at 3pm on Saturday 11 - while the time remains the same, the game has been pushed back a day to Sunday 12.
The triple header is completed with the welcoming of relegation battlers Charlton Athletic - the Addicks will now visit an empty St Andrew’s on Wednesday July 15, rather than Tuesday July 14.
That’s also a 6pm kick off.
Blues’ full fixture list is as follows: Albion (A), Hull City (H), Huddersfield Town (H), Fulham (A), Swansea City (H), Stoke City (A), Charlton Athletic (H), Preston North End (A), Derby County (H)


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Extra support for cyclists as 'five women' pushed into canal

Police have urged victims of a 'canal pusher ' gang to come forward - amid reports a string of women were targeted in one night .
A ten-strong gang of thugs on bikes were thought to have struck on Friday , June 12 , with claims FIVE women were thrown into the Worcester and Birmingham Canal in separate attacks .
But only one of the incidents appears to have been reported to police .
Now officers have urged any more victims , or anyone with information , to get in touch .
One of the victims , 26-year-old cyclist Sophie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushed into the water .
Her ordeal happened on a stretch of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal , between the University of Birmingham and The Vale student accommodation .
Another woman was said to have been pushed in further along the canal .
And there were claims on social media that at least three other woman were launched into the water along the same stretch of water - all on the same night .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` We were called to reports of a woman cyclist being pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham just after 6.40pm yesterday ( Friday ) evening .
`` We are also aware of reports on social media of other similar incidents and would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us .
`` Officers in the neighbourhood teams will be linking in with partnership agencies including Canal Watch to offer support and reassurance to those using the city 's canal networks .
`` Anyone with information can contact us , quoting log 3576 of 12 June , via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 14 and 17 .
Sophie had been cycling alongside the canal from the University of Birmingham back towards her home in the Jewellery Quarter , when the incident happened .
She had been attempting to squeeze past a ten-strong gang of teenagers , when one of them nudged her into the water .
The group then cycled away towards Stirchley , laughing .
The attacks , reported in BirminghamLive earlier today , sparked outrage - with many saying it 'was a real fear for many women ' .
Saheli Hub Birmingham tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many women and stops us cycling/running on our own especially along canals or in the evening .
I hope one group of idiots does n't put you off .
Good it 's been reported to police and hopefully they increase their presence along that stretch . ''
`` This is one reason why we need more on road safe cycling routes like the A38/34 because of some people who lurk about on our secluded canals .
That isolation is quite threatening to many , especially at quiet times and in the dark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pavey added : `` A friend of mine was also pushed in this evening near University .
She was helped by another woman who then also got pushed in .
It seems there was a spate .
Hope this can be sorted soon , lots of us like to use the canal . ''
And the Canal and River Trust tweeted : `` So very saddened to hear about this .
Thankfully , incidents such as this are rare but very serious and should be reported to the police if not already .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they can be . ''

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Police have urged victims of a 'canal pusher' gang to come forward - amid reports a string of women were targeted in one night.
A ten-strong gang of thugs on bikes were thought to have struck on Friday, June 12, with claims FIVE women were thrown into the Worcester and Birmingham Canal in separate attacks.
But only one of the incidents appears to have been reported to police. Now officers have urged any more victims, or anyone with information, to get in touch.
One of the victims, 26-year-old cyclist Sophie Watson, was left bruised after being pushed into the water.
Her ordeal happened on a stretch of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, between the University of Birmingham and The Vale student accommodation.
Another woman was said to have been pushed in further along the canal.
And there were claims on social media that at least three other woman were launched into the water along the same stretch of water - all on the same night.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We were called to reports of a woman cyclist being pushed into a canal near Carver Street, Birmingham just after 6.40pm yesterday (Friday) evening.
"We are also aware of reports on social media of other similar incidents and would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us.
"Officers in the neighbourhood teams will be linking in with partnership agencies including Canal Watch to offer support and reassurance to those using the city's canal networks.
"Anyone with information can contact us, quoting log 3576 of 12 June, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101."
The gang were said to have been aged between 14 and 17.
Sophie had been cycling alongside the canal from the University of Birmingham back towards her home in the Jewellery Quarter, when the incident happened.
She had been attempting to squeeze past a ten-strong gang of teenagers, when one of them nudged her into the water.
The group then cycled away towards Stirchley, laughing.
The attacks, reported in BirminghamLive earlier today, sparked outrage - with many saying it 'was a real fear for many women'.
Saheli Hub Birmingham tweeted: "This is a real fear for many women and stops us cycling/running on our own especially along canals or in the evening. I hope one group of idiots doesn't put you off. Good it's been reported to police and hopefully they increase their presence along that stretch."
"This is one reason why we need more on road safe cycling routes like the A38/34 because of some people who lurk about on our secluded canals. That isolation is quite threatening to many, especially at quiet times and in the dark," wrote John Kirk.
Emma Pavey added: "A friend of mine was also pushed in this evening near University. She was helped by another woman who then also got pushed in. It seems there was a spate. Hope this can be sorted soon, lots of us like to use the canal."
And the Canal and River Trust tweeted: "So very saddened to hear about this. Thankfully, incidents such as this are rare but very serious and should be reported to the police if not already. Always looking to make areas as safe as they can be."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Fury as man urinates next to cop memorial in London protests

Calls have been made to identify a man pictured urinating next to a memorial to a police officer stabbed to death by a Birmingham terrorist .
He was photographed standing next to the tribute to Pc Keith Palmer , who was murdered by Khalid Masood in 2017 , during Saturday 's Westminster protests which saw bottles thrown at police officers .
Tobias Ellwood , the Tory MP and chairman of the Defence Select Committee who gave first aid to the dying police officer at the time of the attack , wrote on Twitter : `` Absolute shame on this man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emerge over these few testing days I find this one of most abhorrent .
`` Please help identify him . ''
And Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan tweeted : `` Beyond contempt ... One of the thugs in London today to ‘ save our country ’ from people defacing memorials - caught urinating on the memorial for hero PC Keith Palmer who died as he tackled a terrorist & was awarded a posthumous George Medal . ''
Masood was 52 when he killed unarmed Pc Palmer and four others after driving into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was shot dead by armed police officers .
He lived in Birmingham before committing the outrage .
Police were pelted with bottles during Saturday 's confrontations in London after large crowds gathered claiming they were there to protect statues from Black Lives Matter protesters .
Hundreds of mostly white men converged on Parliament Square on Saturday after far-right groups , including Britain First , called on supporters to guard the monuments .
Many of those present were drinking and there were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arms surged towards lines of officers .
As several hundred demonstrators blocked roads around Parliament Square , police tried to corral them onto the pavements .
Other officers , some holding shields , remained in a line blocking access to the Cenotaph in Whitehall , while some in the crowd screamed abuse at them .
Their behaviour was slammed by Home Secretary Priti Patel , who tweeted : `` Thoroughly unacceptable thuggery .
`` Any perpetrators of violence or vandalism should expect to face the full force of the law .
Violence towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Calls have been made to identify a man pictured urinating next to a memorial to a police officer stabbed to death by a Birmingham terrorist.
He was photographed standing next to the tribute to Pc Keith Palmer, who was murdered by Khalid Masood in 2017, during Saturday's Westminster protests which saw bottles thrown at police officers.
Tobias Ellwood, the Tory MP and chairman of the Defence Select Committee who gave first aid to the dying police officer at the time of the attack, wrote on Twitter: "Absolute shame on this man.
"Of all the images to emerge over these few testing days I find this one of most abhorrent.
"Please help identify him."
And Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan tweeted: "Beyond contempt... One of the thugs in London today to ‘save our country’ from people defacing memorials - caught urinating on the memorial for hero PC Keith Palmer who died as he tackled a terrorist & was awarded a posthumous George Medal."
Masood was 52 when he killed unarmed Pc Palmer and four others after driving into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in March 2017. He was shot dead by armed police officers.
He lived in Birmingham before committing the outrage.
Police were pelted with bottles during Saturday's confrontations in London after large crowds gathered claiming they were there to protect statues from Black Lives Matter protesters.
Hundreds of mostly white men converged on Parliament Square on Saturday after far-right groups, including Britain First, called on supporters to guard the monuments.
Many of those present were drinking and there were a number of clashes with police in riot gear as crowds chanting 'England' and raising their arms surged towards lines of officers.
As several hundred demonstrators blocked roads around Parliament Square, police tried to corral them onto the pavements.
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Other officers, some holding shields, remained in a line blocking access to the Cenotaph in Whitehall, while some in the crowd screamed abuse at them.
Their behaviour was slammed by Home Secretary Priti Patel, who tweeted: "Thoroughly unacceptable thuggery.
"Any perpetrators of violence or vandalism should expect to face the full force of the law. Violence towards our police officers will not be tolerated."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Dean Smith provides Aston Villa injury update ahead of Sheffield United match

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has issued an injury update ahead of a June 17 clash against Sheffield United .
Villa 's main injury concerns revolved around the long term injuries sustained within a month by a key trio - Tom Heaton , Wesley and John McGinn .
On that front , Smith has provided both good and bad news .
`` Tom Heaton and Wesley are still long term injuries .
We did n't expect them to be back until the start of next season , '' said Smith speaking to club media .
The duo had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to their impressive rehabiliation , but it seems that they will be aiming for the 20/21 season rather than this current one .
Still , the issue exists that no matter what occurs with the rehabilitation of both Wesley and Heaton - Villa will not be able to use them for then remainder as the pair can not be re-registered in Villa 's 25 man squad without special permission .
As for McGinn ?
Smith has plenty of good news .
`` John McGinn has been a big boost for us on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and played against West Brom and Leicester , '' added the head coach when discussing the Scotsman 's injury issues .
`` It 's big to have John back .
The rest of the lads have done conditioning work and we 've had a few niggles , but nothing to concern us . ''
Sheffield United do n't have many concerns ahead of the June 17 match at Villa Park , but Villa will continue to plan without Heaton and Wesley , while McGinn will make a welcome and refreshing return to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December .

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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has issued an injury update ahead of a June 17 clash against Sheffield United.
Villa's main injury concerns revolved around the long term injuries sustained within a month by a key trio - Tom Heaton, Wesley and John McGinn.
On that front, Smith has provided both good and bad news.
"Tom Heaton and Wesley are still long term injuries. We didn't expect them to be back until the start of next season," said Smith speaking to club media.
The duo had been expected to return during the extended season due to their impressive rehabiliation, but it seems that they will be aiming for the 20/21 season rather than this current one.
Still, the issue exists that no matter what occurs with the rehabilitation of both Wesley and Heaton - Villa will not be able to use them for then remainder as the pair cannot be re-registered in Villa's 25 man squad without special permission.
As for McGinn? Smith has plenty of good news.
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"John McGinn has been a big boost for us on the training ground. He's back and played against West Brom and Leicester," added the head coach when discussing the Scotsman's injury issues.
"It's big to have John back. The rest of the lads have done conditioning work and we've had a few niggles, but nothing to concern us."
Sheffield United don't have many concerns ahead of the June 17 match at Villa Park, but Villa will continue to plan without Heaton and Wesley, while McGinn will make a welcome and refreshing return to a Villa side that has missed him since December.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Blues linked with ex-Rangers goalkeeper Foderingham - again!

Ex-Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham has been linked with Birmingham City once again .
The former Swindon Town stopper has left Ibrox after his contract with the SPFL giants expired , and is a free agent now looking for his next challenge .
Blues were interested in Foderingham in the summer of 2015 as Gary Rowett set about replacing the outgoing Darren Randolph , but he ’ d eventually head north of the border in that summer .
That ’ s where the 29-year-old has been since , though now he ’ s expected to make a return to English @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Glasgow which was soured a little by his relationship with boss Steven Gerrard .
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They ’ ve also got a decision to make over teenage stopper Moha Ramos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lee Camp , the club ’ s current first choice who is out of contract this summer .
Foderingham hasn ’ t played a competitive match since January after losing his place to veteran counterpart Allan McGregor , but reports in Scotland suggest St Andrew 's could be his destination .
Speaking earlier this month , Foderingham discussed his exit with The Open Goal Podcast .
“ I knew by bringing him ( Gerrard ) in as manager and some of the players we were linked with , we were going up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then on me to raise my game and say : ‘ It doesn ’ t matter who you bring in , I am going to show him I should play ’ , ” he explained .
“ When ( Allan ) McGregor came in , it was always the club ’ s intention to sell me that summer .
I was never told that but that ’ s what happened , I got a call from my agent .
“ I found it strange .
I had a meeting with the manager and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of person , which I found quite strange .
“ He didn ’ t go into any great depth but he just kind of questioned my willingness to fight for a position , which I don ’ t think I showed anything to suggest I wasn ’ t happy to fight for my place .
I have fought for my place my whole career .
“ The decision was made and at this point I wasn ’ t even training with the main team .
I trained with the goalies but when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to stay over .
I couldn ’ t believe what was happening .
But sometimes a manager doesn ’ t take a liking to you .
“ I thought I was away that summer but I spoke to my agent and he said the club wanted X amount for me but no-one was biting at that amount .
“ The club said I wasn ’ t going on loan , they wanted that figure .
In all honesty , I was priced out of a move at that point .
They tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never a realistic figure .
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Ex-Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham has been linked with Birmingham City once again.
The former Swindon Town stopper has left Ibrox after his contract with the SPFL giants expired, and is a free agent now looking for his next challenge.
Blues were interested in Foderingham in the summer of 2015 as Gary Rowett set about replacing the outgoing Darren Randolph, but he’d eventually head north of the border in that summer.
That’s where the 29-year-old has been since, though now he’s expected to make a return to English football after an end to his stay in Glasgow which was soured a little by his relationship with boss Steven Gerrard.
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Blues, meanwhile, have released goalkeeper David Stockdale, who had been at the club since the summer of 2017 when Harry Redknapp oversaw a chaotic transfer window which Blues completed 14 signings.
They’ve also got a decision to make over teenage stopper Moha Ramos, who they borrowed from Real Madrid, and Lee Camp, the club’s current first choice who is out of contract this summer.
Foderingham hasn’t played a competitive match since January after losing his place to veteran counterpart Allan McGregor, but reports in Scotland suggest St Andrew's could be his destination.
Speaking earlier this month, Foderingham discussed his exit with The Open Goal Podcast.
“I knew by bringing him (Gerrard) in as manager and some of the players we were linked with, we were going up another level, and the onus was then on me to raise my game and say: ‘It doesn’t matter who you bring in, I am going to show him I should play’,” he explained.
“When (Allan) McGregor came in, it was always the club’s intention to sell me that summer. I was never told that but that’s what happened, I got a call from my agent.
“I found it strange. I had a meeting with the manager and he said I wasn’t his type of person, which I found quite strange.
“He didn’t go into any great depth but he just kind of questioned my willingness to fight for a position, which I don’t think I showed anything to suggest I wasn’t happy to fight for my place. I have fought for my place my whole career.
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“The decision was made and at this point I wasn’t even training with the main team. I trained with the goalies but when we went into the main session I had to stay over. I couldn’t believe what was happening. But sometimes a manager doesn’t take a liking to you.
“I thought I was away that summer but I spoke to my agent and he said the club wanted X amount for me but no-one was biting at that amount.
“The club said I wasn’t going on loan, they wanted that figure. In all honesty, I was priced out of a move at that point. They tried to drop it slightly but it was never a realistic figure.”


birminghammail--2020-06-13--'Missing' child found amid reports of cars being searched at visitor attraction

Cars leaving a popular visitor attraction were 'searched ' by police after a child went missing , witnesses said .
@ @ @ @ @ inspected a number of vehicles after the youngster disappeared at Himley Hall , near Dudley @ @ @ @ @ 13 .
The child was later found , a spokesman for Staffordshire Police confirmed .
@ @ @ @ @ received numerous comments after it broke news of the incident .
Many also shared their @ @ @ @ @ checked by officers .
One said : `` My car has been checked over as @ @ @ @ @ because a child has gone missing .
I do hope they are found . ''
@ @ @ @ @ as missing when their whereabouts can not be established and where the circumstances are out @ @ @ @ @ may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else @ @ @ @ @ be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected @ @ @ @ @ there is no apparent risk .

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Cars leaving a popular visitor attraction were 'searched' by police after a child went missing, witnesses said.
BlackCountryLive was told that officers inspected a number of vehicles after the youngster disappeared at Himley Hall, near Dudley, on Saturday, June 13.
The child was later found, a spokesman for Staffordshire Police confirmed.
A post shared on Facebook received numerous comments after it broke news of the incident.
Many also shared their concern about their cars being checked by officers.
One said: "My car has been checked over as I was leaving Himley Hall because a child has gone missing. I do hope they are found."
What classes as a missing person?
The force define a person as missing when their whereabouts cannot be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else.
A person may also be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected or required to be and there is no apparent risk.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Fewer than 70 die in England's hospitals in latest coronavirus figures

Fewer than 70 people died in hospital in England in coronavirus deaths announced on Saturday , June 13 .
A total of 67 people lost their lives , taking the total number of deaths in England 's hospitals to 27,927 .
Across the UK , 181 people died in the 24 hours to 5pm on Friday , June 12 .
Those who died were aged between 37 and 102 .
Three , aged between 59 and 94 , had no known underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed .
Sixteen of the dead passed away in the Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North West , with 21 .
The latest figures emerged as the new 'bubble ' rule came into force allow - allowing adults living alone or single parents with children under 18 to join with another household .
It means they can visit each other indoors in their homes - even staying overnight if they wish - and they will not have to observe the previous two-metre social-distancing rule .
The move comes ahead of a further easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England , with the reopening of non-essential shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her grandmother for the first time in three months The change allowed a five-year-old to hug her grandmother for the first time in three months on Saturday .
Heidi , from Worthing , West Sussex , was able to embrace Nana Pam .
The girl 's father Gareth Snow , 37 , filmed the moment the `` best friends '' were reunited .
`` Today we have been able to reunite Nana Pam with her granddaughter and best friend Heidi , '' he told the PA news agency .
`` It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doorstep hellos at a distance , which has been hard on both of them as they are usually so close .
`` For those living alone this will make life so much easier - a little bit of 'normal ' .
`` They can now go for a walk along the seafront , picnic in the park together ...
Simple things that have sadly not been possible during lockdown . ''

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Fewer than 70 people died in hospital in England in coronavirus deaths announced on Saturday, June 13.
A total of 67 people lost their lives, taking the total number of deaths in England's hospitals to 27,927.
Across the UK, 181 people died in the 24 hours to 5pm on Friday, June 12.
Those who died were aged between 37 and 102. Three, aged between 59 and 94, had no known underlying health conditions.
Their families have been informed.
Sixteen of the dead passed away in the Midlands, the second-highest in England and behind the North West, with 21.
The latest figures emerged as the new 'bubble' rule came into force allow - allowing adults living alone or single parents with children under 18 to join with another household.
It means they can visit each other indoors in their homes - even staying overnight if they wish - and they will not have to observe the previous two-metre social-distancing rule.
The move comes ahead of a further easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England, with the reopening of non-essential shops on Monday.
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The change allowed a five-year-old to hug her grandmother for the first time in three months on Saturday.
Heidi, from Worthing, West Sussex, was able to embrace Nana Pam. The girl's father Gareth Snow, 37, filmed the moment the "best friends" were reunited.
"Today we have been able to reunite Nana Pam with her granddaughter and best friend Heidi," he told the PA news agency.
"It has been a long three months of FaceTime and doorstep hellos at a distance, which has been hard on both of them as they are usually so close.
"For those living alone this will make life so much easier - a little bit of 'normal'.
"They can now go for a walk along the seafront, picnic in the park together... Simple things that have sadly not been possible during lockdown."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Man United v Albion goals as Edwards shows Pogba how it's done

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba - that was the combination that many Manchester United supporters have been looking forward to see in action since the former ’ s winter arrival amid the latter ’ s injury problems .
They finally got a run-out in one of the friendlies against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Friday - but it was an Albion player whose passing abilities overshadowed theirs .
Winger Kyle Edwards , who was among the goals as Albion took one of the matches 2-1 before falling 3-1 in the other , also laid one of the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zohore , who added the finishing touch when in on goal .
Edwards , who found the net brilliantly , shared his pass to Dane Zohore in which , from inside his own half , he exquisitely flighted the ball with the outside of his foot precisely into the striker ’ s path - Zohore raced onto the pass and converted his chance .
Edwards , who was handed tastes of senior football last season under Darren Moore and Jimmy Shan , has enjoyed a more prominent role in the first-team this term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 28 outings this term , and will be competing with the likes of Matt Phillips , Kamil Grosicki and Grady Diangana for places once the season resumes next weekend .
For United , who travel to Spurs next Friday , Fernandes did find the net from a penalty after Brandon Williams was tripped in the box .
Those highlights via United ’ s channels can be viewed above .
Albion fans are able to see the goals from Zohore , Edwards and Matty Phillips via the club ’ s official website by @ @ @

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Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba - that was the combination that many Manchester United supporters have been looking forward to see in action since the former’s winter arrival amid the latter’s injury problems.
They finally got a run-out in one of the friendlies against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Friday - but it was an Albion player whose passing abilities overshadowed theirs.
Winger Kyle Edwards, who was among the goals as Albion took one of the matches 2-1 before falling 3-1 in the other, also laid one of the other strikes on a plate for teammate Kenneth Zohore, who added the finishing touch when in on goal.
Edwards, who found the net brilliantly, shared his pass to Dane Zohore in which, from inside his own half, he exquisitely flighted the ball with the outside of his foot precisely into the striker’s path - Zohore raced onto the pass and converted his chance.
Edwards, who was handed tastes of senior football last season under Darren Moore and Jimmy Shan, has enjoyed a more prominent role in the first-team this term.
The Dudley lad has scored twice in 28 outings this term, and will be competing with the likes of Matt Phillips, Kamil Grosicki and Grady Diangana for places once the season resumes next weekend.
For United, who travel to Spurs next Friday, Fernandes did find the net from a penalty after Brandon Williams was tripped in the box.
Those highlights via United’s channels can be viewed above.
Albion fans are able to see the goals from Zohore, Edwards and Matty Phillips via the club’s official website by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Man, 22, arrested after toddler 'abducted' in Longbridge

A man was arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a toddler vanished - sparking a frantic police search .
Officers responded to reports of a child being taken from Shifnal Walk in Longbridge at around 2.20pm on Friday .
The incident lead to a major police response , with police officers from Bournville scouring the area .
The toddler , whose age and gender was not disclosed , was found within half an hour and reunited with the panicked mother .
Today ( June 13 ) , police said a 22-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theft .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` We arrested a 22-year-old man after being called to reports of a child being abducted at Shifnal Walk , Birmingham at about 2.20pm yesterday ( Friday ) .
`` The missing child was found safe and well shortly before 2.50pm .
`` The 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child abduction , assault , criminal damage and theft .
`` He is currently in police custody for questioning as enquiries continue . ''
Yesterday , shortly after the harrowing incident , police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two panda cars parked outside flats .
Force Response tweeted : `` Bournville A unit responded to an 'all out ' shout this afternoon to a report of a toddler being abducted and items stolen in the Longibridge area .
`` We flooded the area and the child was safely located and reunited with mum and suspect all arrested within about half-an-hour . ''

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A man was arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a toddler vanished - sparking a frantic police search.
Officers responded to reports of a child being taken from Shifnal Walk in Longbridge at around 2.20pm on Friday.
The incident lead to a major police response, with police officers from Bournville scouring the area.
The toddler, whose age and gender was not disclosed, was found within half an hour and reunited with the panicked mother.
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Today (June 13), police said a 22-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of child abduction, assault, criminal damage and theft.
He remains in police custody.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We arrested a 22-year-old man after being called to reports of a child being abducted at Shifnal Walk, Birmingham at about 2.20pm yesterday (Friday).
"The missing child was found safe and well shortly before 2.50pm.
"The 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child abduction, assault, criminal damage and theft.
"He is currently in police custody for questioning as enquiries continue."
Yesterday, shortly after the harrowing incident, police tweeted a photograph of uniformed officers and two panda cars parked outside flats.
Force Response tweeted: "Bournville A unit responded to an 'all out' shout this afternoon to a report of a toddler being abducted and items stolen in the Longibridge area.
"We flooded the area and the child was safely located and reunited with mum and suspect all arrested within about half-an-hour."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Pubs could ban music, singing and shouting to stop virus spread when they reopen

As shops and businesses begin to reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions , owners of pubs and restaurants are still anxiously waiting for the go-ahead .
We are now in Stage 2 of the UK Government ’ s Covid-19 recovery strategy with non-essential retail starting to get going again .
Stage 3 is expected to see the hospitality sector - which includes pubs , bars and restaurants - start to reopen `` no earlier than 4 July '' , as long as guidelines can be met .
But what will it mean for pub owners ?
How can they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing measures in place ?
What exactly did the Government say ?
The Government said of its Stage 3 plans : `` The ambition at this step is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close , including personal care ( such as hairdressers and beauty salons ) hospitality ( such as food service providers , pubs and accommodation ) , public places ( such as places of worship ) and leisure facilities ( like cinemas ) .
`` They should also meet the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are , by design , crowded and where it may prove difficult to enact distancing may still not be able to re-open safely at this point , or may be able to open safely only in part.
`` The Government documents say it will `` carefully phase and pilot reopenings to test their ability to adopt the new Covid-19 Secure guidelines . ''
It will also monitor the effects of reopening similar venues elsewhere in the world .
How will pubs be able to follow the guidelines ?
Pub chains have been saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rule of being two metres apart is n't cut to 1.5m or 1m by the time they start reopening from July 4 .
But experts have told the Government that the two metre distance must be maintained because halving it would increase the risk of getting coronavirus by up to ten times .
And the signs are n't very good if you 're looking forward to going back to karaoke night or even having a jolly old sing-along to the classics .
That 's because pubs could be banned from playing loud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the top of it and spraying the virus much further , The Sun reports .
Government scientists are also said to be looking at a ban on singing and loud talking to stop coronavirus being projected across rooms .
Customers would also be told to put toilet seats down , move around the pub in one direction and avoid sitting in more than one place or stopping to chat to others .
Even pub beer gardens would not be able to welcome drinkers back until July 4 at the soonest , despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier because they are outdoor spaces .
Proposals to allow beer gardens to open from June 22 had been reported in the Financial Times .
But the pubs industry said it could not be ready in that short time .
The British Beer & Pub Association called for a fixed date to be given for pubs to reopen , saying they need three weeks ' notice to have draught beer delivered , arrange deep cleaning , get rid of out-of-date beer and train staff on any new social distancing measures .

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As shops and businesses begin to reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions, owners of pubs and restaurants are still anxiously waiting for the go-ahead.
We are now in Stage 2 of the UK Government’s Covid-19 recovery strategy with non-essential retail starting to get going again.
Stage 3 is expected to see the hospitality sector - which includes pubs, bars and restaurants - start to reopen "no earlier than 4 July", as long as guidelines can be met.
But what will it mean for pub owners? How can they operate safely and profitably with coronavirus social distancing measures in place?
What exactly did the Government say?
The Government said of its Stage 3 plans: "The ambition at this step is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close, including personal care (such as hairdressers and beauty salons) hospitality (such as food service providers, pubs and accommodation), public places (such as places of worship) and leisure facilities (like cinemas).
"They should also meet the Covid-19 Secure guidelines. Some venues which are, by design, crowded and where it may prove difficult to enact distancing may still not be able to re-open safely at this point, or may be able to open safely only in part. "
The Government documents say it will "carefully phase and pilot reopenings to test their ability to adopt the new Covid-19 Secure guidelines."
It will also monitor the effects of reopening similar venues elsewhere in the world.
(Image: Getty Images)
How will pubs be able to follow the guidelines?
Pub chains have been saying they will go bust if the social distancing rule of being two metres apart isn't cut to 1.5m or 1m by the time they start reopening from July 4.
But experts have told the Government that the two metre distance must be maintained because halving it would increase the risk of getting coronavirus by up to ten times.
And the signs aren't very good if you're looking forward to going back to karaoke night or even having a jolly old sing-along to the classics.
That's because pubs could be banned from playing loud music to stop customers having to shout over the top of it and spraying the virus much further, The Sun reports.
Government scientists are also said to be looking at a ban on singing and loud talking to stop coronavirus being projected across rooms.
Customers would also be told to put toilet seats down, move around the pub in one direction and avoid sitting in more than one place or stopping to chat to others.
(Image: Getty Images)
Even pub beer gardens would not be able to welcome drinkers back until July 4 at the soonest, despite some previous suggestions they would be reopened earlier because they are outdoor spaces.
Proposals to allow beer gardens to open from June 22 had been reported in the Financial Times. But the pubs industry said it could not be ready in that short time.
The British Beer & Pub Association called for a fixed date to be given for pubs to reopen, saying they need three weeks' notice to have draught beer delivered, arrange deep cleaning, get rid of out-of-date beer and train staff on any new social distancing measures.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Police searching for missing man last seen getting on a train

Police are searching for a man who has been missing more than 48 hours – and could be in the @ @ @ @ @ , aged 66 , was last seen getting on a train from Stafford to Wolverhampton @ @ @ @ @ June 11 .
Now Staffordshire Police has released an image of Graham and is urging @ @ @ @ @ he is to get in touch .
A spokesman for the force said : `` @ @ @ @ @ Roberts ?
He was last seen getting on a train from Stafford to Wolverhampton at @ @ @ @ @ is 66 , 6ft 3ins , and was wearing a black hat , trousers and @ @ @ @ @ may have seen him should call 101 or direct message us . ''

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Police are searching for a man who has been missing more than 48 hours – and could be in the Black Country.
Graham Roberts, aged 66, was last seen getting on a train from Stafford to Wolverhampton at 6.31am on Thursday, June 11.
Now Staffordshire Police has released an image of Graham and is urging anyone with information on where he is to get in touch.
A spokesman for the force said: "Have you seen missing Graham Roberts? He was last seen getting on a train from Stafford to Wolverhampton at 6.31am yesterday.
"Graham is 66, 6ft 3ins, and was wearing a black hat, trousers and white trainers. Anyone who may have seen him should call 101 or direct message us."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--‘The world is watching’ - An open letter to Aston Villa fans

Aston Villa , for the most part , are a forward-thinking club .
They were the first in claret and blue , one of their managers in Jimmy Hogan set a roadmap for intense 'total football ' that both Johan Cryuff and Pep Guardiola would follow .
Through leaders George Ramsay and William McGregor , the club were genuine pioneers , setting club organisation standards that exist across the globe to this day .
Now , Villa fans can play their part in setting standards for the return of Premier League football - as pioneers in their own right for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quick and easy way to stay on top of all the Aston Villa news with our daily newsletter .
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Google Play Store and App Store June 17 marks the return of Villa 's return to Premier League football as they host Sheffield United , and naturally fans will not be allowed to attend as part of social distancing guidelines designed to allow the top tier to conclude without endangering public safety .
And the world is watching on .
Villa are the first to host footballing in these strange 2020 conditions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on B6 and the claret and blue faithful need to set an example for the rest of the country to follow by simply staying away .
`` Please stay away , let the lads play and do you proud , '' was the new rallying cry of head coach Dean Smith , who will lead his side out to an empty Villa Park Do not head to Villa Park again until we are told it is safe to do so - it really is that simple .
Not only that , do your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , family , colleagues also abide by the rules and stay away .
Do n't be wise after the event by tutting at those who have gone along for a sneaky peek under the misapprehension that there 'll be no harm done .
Warn them in advance that turning up at Villa Park will bring harm to the great name of Aston Villa .
If fans make jokes about attending , or are seriously considering it , there is no better time than now to peacefully intervene .
If we are to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans who are leaning towards a visit to Villa Park to seriously reconsider - before they are caught doing it .
There 's the constant argument that underlines each incident of poor behaviour of supporters .
'They are n't proper fans , ' is the charge levelled against them as others attempt to distance themselves from the poorly behaved - or criminal - football elements .
The perpetrators are fans though and whether we like it or not , whether we condemn or condone , they are representative of us .
A fandom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility must be taken .
When fans do bad things , they are still people who go to games , buy merchandise and wear our colours .
Villa are no different .
Their loyal supporters , like you and me , are a wide and diverse group that also contains people who can and will do awful , hurtful and silly things .
This is an issue we can stop right here and now .
If you are a diehard Villan - then your job is simple .
Do n't attend the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do likewise .
There are nobler causes taking the attention of the world right now , and people are gathering to take a stand , but that reason simply does n't exist when it comes to Villa , Villa Park and your attendance .
These are strange times and as weird as it sounds the best way you can support your club right now is to stay away .

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Aston Villa, for the most part, are a forward-thinking club.
They were the first in claret and blue, one of their managers in Jimmy Hogan set a roadmap for intense 'total football' that both Johan Cryuff and Pep Guardiola would follow.
Through leaders George Ramsay and William McGregor, the club were genuine pioneers, setting club organisation standards that exist across the globe to this day.
Now, Villa fans can play their part in setting standards for the return of Premier League football - as pioneers in their own right for a very important cause.
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June 17 marks the return of Villa's return to Premier League football as they host Sheffield United, and naturally fans will not be allowed to attend as part of social distancing guidelines designed to allow the top tier to conclude without endangering public safety.
And the world is watching on.
Villa are the first to host footballing in these strange 2020 conditions, the eyes of the world will be on B6 and the claret and blue faithful need to set an example for the rest of the country to follow by simply staying away.
"Please stay away, let the lads play and do you proud," was the new rallying cry of head coach Dean Smith, who will lead his side out to an empty Villa Park
Do not head to Villa Park again until we are told it is safe to do so - it really is that simple.
Not only that, do your bit to make sure others, friends, family, colleagues also abide by the rules and stay away.
Don't be wise after the event by tutting at those who have gone along for a sneaky peek under the misapprehension that there'll be no harm done. Warn them in advance that turning up at Villa Park will bring harm to the great name of Aston Villa.
If fans make jokes about attending, or are seriously considering it, there is no better time than now to peacefully intervene. If we are to support our club, we need to sway fans who are leaning towards a visit to Villa Park to seriously reconsider - before they are caught doing it.
There's the constant argument that underlines each incident of poor behaviour of supporters. 'They aren't proper fans,' is the charge levelled against them as others attempt to distance themselves from the poorly behaved - or criminal - football elements.
The perpetrators are fans though and whether we like it or not, whether we condemn or condone, they are representative of us.
A fandom is a collective, and that means responsibility must be taken. When fans do bad things, they are still people who go to games, buy merchandise and wear our colours.
Villa are no different. Their loyal supporters, like you and me, are a wide and diverse group that also contains people who can and will do awful, hurtful and silly things.
This is an issue we can stop right here and now.
If you are a diehard Villan - then your job is simple. Don't attend the game, and make sure those you know do likewise.
There are nobler causes taking the attention of the world right now, and people are gathering to take a stand, but that reason simply doesn't exist when it comes to Villa, Villa Park and your attendance.
These are strange times and as weird as it sounds the best way you can support your club right now is to stay away.