birminghammail--2020-03-06--Tamworth FC: Forde's focus as the Lambs approach key period in season

Aaron Forde says he ’ s fully focused on winning the league title with Tamworth and believes the squad are ready for the run-in .
The midfielder is set to return from suspension on Saturday as Tamworth prepare to host Stratford Town .
And he admits he ’ s chomping at the bit to play a part in proceedings .
“ I haven ’ t played since the Redditch game so it ’ s been frustrating , ” he said .
“ I had the suspension and we have had games called off so it feels like a while since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there on the pitch .
“ I have kept myself ticking over .
“ I am quite lucky in the sense that the group of friends I surround myself with are quite active .
“ They keep themselves fit at the gym , doing boxing or football etc so I tend to do a bit with them as well as training at Tamworth .
“ So I am feeling good about getting back on the pitch .
I ’ m refreshed and ready .
“ I ’ m looking forward to the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ourselves into a good position and the lads just want to see the job through now .
“ We are all focused and prepared to take it a game at a time .
“ There ’ s a lot of experience in the dressing room – experience at this level and the two above – so we know what we have to do.
” Forde has been a key figure for the Lambs this season whether performing in the heart of midfield or at right back .
He also courted controversy in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vent his frustration at filling in as a defender .
He tweeted : “ Just to let all other managers out there know , I ’ m not a right-back and don ’ t plan on staying there either.
” Forde , though , insists he ’ s happy at the club and singing from the same hymn sheet as the management team .
“ It ’ s been brought up a few times !
” he said .
“ The truth is that it got blown out of proportion .
“ Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself in the shop window but that was never the case .
“ I signed a contract for the season here , I enjoy playing here and I want to win a trophy with Tamworth .
“ It was a bit of banter because I ’ m not a right back .
“ Some people had a laugh about it , others took it the wrong way .
“ I ’ ve always been a honest person and speak my mind .
“ The managers know my views on things and I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all adults and football ’ s about opinions .
We ’ ve never fallen out .
The fans and management all know what they get from me .
I ’ ll always give 100 per cent wherever I am asked to play .
“ I ’ ll always show that commitment and passion and everyone knows that .
As I say , I ’ m fully focused on winning the league.
” Midfielder Fry 's respect for his former club Stratford James Fry has expressed his respect for Stratford Town as he prepares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lamb this Saturday .
Former Birmingham City midfielder Fry joined the Lambs from Stratford in the summer .
He spent three years there after leaving Blues and said : “ I owe a lot to them .
“ There are people still there at Stratford now and people who have left who I have a great deal of time and respect for .
“ I joined them when I was 20-21 and was not sure what direction my career would go in at that point . ''
“ I ’ d had injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be it for me but they helped me get back on my feet .
“ And now I have ended up here at Tamworth so I have a lot of time for that club and although I want us to win this weekend , I hope they stay clear of the bottom three come the end of the season .
“ They have picked up a bit of late and I can ’ t see them being in too much trouble at the end of the campaign .
“ After this weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the table and then look at where they want to go in the summer.
” On Tamworth ’ s run-in , Fry added : “ We have a lot of games to fit in .
“ It ’ s a heavy workload and we know there ’ s not a lot of margin for error with teams chasing us .
“ We know there ’ s not a lot of room for slip-ups but the lads are all focused on the run in .
“ We ’ re keen to get on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have been doing .
”

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Aaron Forde says he’s fully focused on winning the league title with Tamworth and believes the squad are ready for the run-in.
The midfielder is set to return from suspension on Saturday as Tamworth prepare to host Stratford Town.
And he admits he’s chomping at the bit to play a part in proceedings.
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“I haven’t played since the Redditch game so it’s been frustrating,” he said.
“I had the suspension and we have had games called off so it feels like a while since I had the chance to get out there on the pitch.
“I have kept myself ticking over.
“I am quite lucky in the sense that the group of friends I surround myself with are quite active.
“They keep themselves fit at the gym, doing boxing or football etc so I tend to do a bit with them as well as training at Tamworth.
“So I am feeling good about getting back on the pitch. I’m refreshed and ready.
“I’m looking forward to the next few weeks.
“We have got ourselves into a good position and the lads just want to see the job through now.
“We are all focused and prepared to take it a game at a time.
“There’s a lot of experience in the dressing room – experience at this level and the two above – so we know what we have to do.”
Forde has been a key figure for the Lambs this season whether performing in the heart of midfield or at right back.
He also courted controversy in January when he took to social media to vent his frustration at filling in as a defender.
He tweeted: “Just to let all other managers out there know, I’m not a right-back and don’t plan on staying there either.”
Forde, though, insists he’s happy at the club and singing from the same hymn sheet as the management team.
“It’s been brought up a few times!” he said. “The truth is that it got blown out of proportion.
“Some fans felt I was trying to put myself in the shop window but that was never the case.
“I signed a contract for the season here, I enjoy playing here and I want to win a trophy with Tamworth.
“It was a bit of banter because I’m not a right back.
“Some people had a laugh about it, others took it the wrong way.
“I’ve always been a honest person and speak my mind.
“The managers know my views on things and I know their thoughts.
“We’re all adults and football’s about opinions. We’ve never fallen out. The fans and management all know what they get from me. I’ll always give 100 per cent wherever I am asked to play.
“I’ll always show that commitment and passion and everyone knows that. As I say, I’m fully focused on winning the league.”
Midfielder Fry's respect for his former club Stratford
James Fry has expressed his respect for Stratford Town as he prepares to face his former club at The Lamb this Saturday.
Former Birmingham City midfielder Fry joined the Lambs from Stratford in the summer.
He spent three years there after leaving Blues and said: “I owe a lot to them.
“There are people still there at Stratford now and people who have left who I have a great deal of time and respect for.
“I joined them when I was 20-21 and was not sure what direction my career would go in at that point."
“I’d had injuries and left Blues and thought that might be it for me but they helped me get back on my feet.
“And now I have ended up here at Tamworth so I have a lot of time for that club and although I want us to win this weekend, I hope they stay clear of the bottom three come the end of the season.
“They have picked up a bit of late and I can’t see them being in too much trouble at the end of the campaign.
“After this weekend, I hope they kick on, move up the table and then look at where they want to go in the summer.”
On Tamworth’s run-in, Fry added: “We have a lot of games to fit in.
“It’s a heavy workload and we know there’s not a lot of margin for error with teams chasing us.
“We know there’s not a lot of room for slip-ups but the lads are all focused on the run in.
“We’re keen to get on the pitch and continue the good work we have been doing.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Children bringing human poo into house from sewage leaks at Bournville Park

Residents in Bournville have demanded action over a recurring sewage leak in Bournville Park that flows into a nearby stream and down toward the Cadbury factory .
Members of the Friends of Bournville Park say that the leak , which has occurred at several times during times of high rainfall since last September , threatens the health and wellbeing of local people who use the park , many of whom are children .
And they are asking water supplier Severn Trent to take action to fix the leak , before someone becomes seriously ill as a result .
The leak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover close to one of the main bridges in the park , forcing the council to close it for several weeks at a time .
Mum and local resident Magdalen Gorringe first noticed the leak back in September , and has made several attempts to have Severn Trent send out an engineer to fix the issue .
However Severn Trent say that there is no issue with their pipes and have only sent out employees to 'clean up ' the area so far - something Magdalen says is not good enough .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple , '' she says .
`` My kids play in that Brook , they play in the park .
Now that my kids are a bit older the park is a bit of a babysitter , I can just say to them ‘ go out into the park ’ and that ’ s one of the joys of living where I do .
`` But now I can ’ t really , because I have to say ‘ do not go in that area ’ , because I don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It ’ s not constant , it ’ s when there are heavy rains , but it leaks directly into the Brook .
And this is something I ’ m not sure the Cadbury ’ s factory are aware of .
Because you know the Brook goes directly to the pool right next to the Cadbury factory .
So if you follow the Brook down from the park , you can follow the course of it and it ends up in a pool right next to the Cadbury factory .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mondelez , because I thought they should know that when there are leaks that the poo is going down to near their factory , and I ’ ve also written to the local primary school , because the kids play out there all the time .
`` Hopefully they ’ re avoiding the area that ’ s contaminated , just near the bridge .
Fortunately there haven ’ t been any big health problems so far , but you just think having that kind of discharged sewage will surely be causing a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me I just can not understand how it ’ s acceptable to have sewage leaking into a park in what ’ s supposed to be a developed country .
`` I actually grew up in India , so for me I ’ m quite used to the idea of open sewers and that smell .
But it ’ s not something I ’ d associated with living in Britain .
`` I suppose my thing is that since it ’ s been a recurrent problem over six months , I am sceptical that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll just have to wait and see .
`` I just don ’ t understand how six months could have gone without someone addressing what seems to me a really quite serious issue . ''
One of the first people to notice the leak was the Chair of the Friends of Bournville Park group , Joan Hosfield , who reported it to authorities immediately .
And she says that it is time a permanent solution was found to the problem , as the leak presents too much of a risk to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not really good enough – we need a permanent solution , '' she said .
`` Because we know that climate change is going to lead to more frequent flooding events , and we want to be sure that in the future our health , and particularly the health of our children and elderly people , is not going to be at risk every time there ’ s a flood .
`` The bridge has been closed , and I think the impact has been anxiety about the threat to our health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people who would normally be using that bridge every day .
`` Summer is coming , our children will want to be playing in the park , and we feel at the moment that it ’ s not necessarily safe to let them go and play in the way that they normally would . ''
A spokesperson for Severn Trent said : “ We ’ re sorry to customers living and working in the area who ’ ve been affected by a sewage leak in Bournville Park .
We ’ ve carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are no issues with our pipes .
`` However , during periods of sustained heavy rainfall like we ’ ve seen in recent months , our pipes can become overwhelmed , causing sewage to escape .
We ’ ll continue to carry out further investigations and look at longer term solutions , to prevent this from happening again in the future .
”

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Residents in Bournville have demanded action over a recurring sewage leak in Bournville Park that flows into a nearby stream and down toward the Cadbury factory.
Members of the Friends of Bournville Park say that the leak, which has occurred at several times during times of high rainfall since last September, threatens the health and wellbeing of local people who use the park, many of whom are children.
And they are asking water supplier Severn Trent to take action to fix the leak, before someone becomes seriously ill as a result.
The leak itself seems to stem from a manhole cover close to one of the main bridges in the park, forcing the council to close it for several weeks at a time.
Mum and local resident Magdalen Gorringe first noticed the leak back in September, and has made several attempts to have Severn Trent send out an engineer to fix the issue.
However Severn Trent say that there is no issue with their pipes and have only sent out employees to 'clean up' the area so far - something Magdalen says is not good enough.
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"From my perspective it’s very simple," she says.
"My kids play in that Brook, they play in the park. Now that my kids are a bit older the park is a bit of a babysitter, I can just say to them ‘go out into the park’ and that’s one of the joys of living where I do.
"But now I can’t really, because I have to say ‘do not go in that area’, because I don’t want them tracking poo back into the house.
"It’s not constant, it’s when there are heavy rains, but it leaks directly into the Brook. And this is something I’m not sure the Cadbury’s factory are aware of. Because you know the Brook goes directly to the pool right next to the Cadbury factory. So if you follow the Brook down from the park, you can follow the course of it and it ends up in a pool right next to the Cadbury factory.
"I’m planning on writing to Mondelez, because I thought they should know that when there are leaks that the poo is going down to near their factory, and I’ve also written to the local primary school, because the kids play out there all the time.
"Hopefully they’re avoiding the area that’s contaminated, just near the bridge. Fortunately there haven’t been any big health problems so far, but you just think having that kind of discharged sewage will surely be causing a problem further down the line. So for me I just can not understand how it’s acceptable to have sewage leaking into a park in what’s supposed to be a developed country.
"I actually grew up in India, so for me I’m quite used to the idea of open sewers and that smell. But it’s not something I’d associated with living in Britain.
"I suppose my thing is that since it’s been a recurrent problem over six months, I am sceptical that the problem is resolved. Obviously we’ll just have to wait and see.
"I just don’t understand how six months could have gone without someone addressing what seems to me a really quite serious issue."
One of the first people to notice the leak was the Chair of the Friends of Bournville Park group, Joan Hosfield, who reported it to authorities immediately.
And she says that it is time a permanent solution was found to the problem, as the leak presents too much of a risk to the health of local residents.
"Clean-ups are not really good enough – we need a permanent solution," she said.
"Because we know that climate change is going to lead to more frequent flooding events, and we want to be sure that in the future our health, and particularly the health of our children and elderly people, is not going to be at risk every time there’s a flood.
"The bridge has been closed, and I think the impact has been anxiety about the threat to our health, but also the inconvenience for many many people who would normally be using that bridge every day.
"Summer is coming, our children will want to be playing in the park, and we feel at the moment that it’s not necessarily safe to let them go and play in the way that they normally would."
A spokesperson for Severn Trent said: “We’re sorry to customers living and working in the area who’ve been affected by a sewage leak in Bournville Park. We’ve carried out a number of checks and there are no issues with our pipes.
"However, during periods of sustained heavy rainfall like we’ve seen in recent months, our pipes can become overwhelmed, causing sewage to escape. We’ll continue to carry out further investigations and look at longer term solutions, to prevent this from happening again in the future.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Watch as Flybe planes impounded at airport after airline collapses into administration

This is the moment planes belonging to carrier Flybe were impounded at Manchester Airport after the airline collapsed into administration .
The airline , which is responsible for 30 per cent of Birmingham Airport 's flights , went bust in the early hours of Thursday .
Flybe collapsed into administration after threatening it would not have enough funds to last `` until the end of the month '' on Wednesday .
The airline has now ceased trading , with its website offline and passengers urged NOT to head to airports across the country .
Passengers and airport staff described 'mayhem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with planes taking to the runway , before being turned back .
Pictures sent to the Manchester Evening News show two Flybe planes on the tarmac at Manchester Airport , barricaded in their stand .
An airport worker said that at around 10pm on Thursday night , an impoundment notice was stuck to the planes ' exterior .
He claims that passengers were on board the flight , which was due to leave for Belfast , when the plane was blocked in its stand .
Around 30 % of scheduled departing flights at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , according to BBC figures .
The airline carries about eight million passengers a year from airports including Birmingham , Manchester , Southampton , Belfast City , Cardiff and Aberdeen , to the UK and Europe .
And BBC figures show Birmingham was among the UK airports with the highest share of Flybe flights , with 30.7 per cent of all departures .
Around 2,000 jobs have been put at risk after a bid for fresh financial support failed .
The company said all Flybe flights were immediately grounded and advised all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative flight arrangements had been made .
In October 2017 Monarch Airlines went into administration after failing to gain a renewal of its Air Travel Organiser 's Licence ( Atol ) from the Civil Aviation Authority .
A Manchester Airport employee , who wished to remain anonymous , said the situation was very similar to that of Thomas Cook in September .
He said : `` It 's been going on for years , if there 's a situation where a company does n't pay the fees , Manchester Airport impound the aircraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the aircraft and put a notice on the plane and then blocked the plane in with a tractor .
`` They have been known to use double decker buses or other large vehicles in the past .
`` They did it with Thomas Cook too - it 's basically to make sure nobody removes the aircraft before the fees have been paid . ''
The worker said there described `` absolute mayhem '' last night , as he claims one aircraft appeared to be blocked in , before being allowed to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were passengers on board the flight about 10pm last night , when they barricaded it with a tractor .
`` At that time , nobody knew what was going on .
`` Quite a few Flybe planes were about to leave the runway , but they were then told to turn back .

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This is the moment planes belonging to carrier Flybe were impounded at Manchester Airport after the airline collapsed into administration.
The airline, which is responsible for 30 per cent of Birmingham Airport's flights, went bust in the early hours of Thursday.
Flybe collapsed into administration after threatening it would not have enough funds to last "until the end of the month" on Wednesday.
The airline has now ceased trading, with its website offline and passengers urged NOT to head to airports across the country.
(Image: Matthew Nelson)
Passengers and airport staff described 'mayhem' at Manchester Airport last night, with planes taking to the runway, before being turned back.
Pictures sent to the Manchester Evening News show two Flybe planes on the tarmac at Manchester Airport, barricaded in their stand.
An airport worker said that at around 10pm on Thursday night, an impoundment notice was stuck to the planes' exterior.
He claims that passengers were on board the flight, which was due to leave for Belfast, when the plane was blocked in its stand.
(Image: MEN Media)
Around 30% of scheduled departing flights at Birmingham Airport were operated by Flybe last year, according to BBC figures.
The airline carries about eight million passengers a year from airports including Birmingham, Manchester, Southampton, Belfast City, Cardiff and Aberdeen, to the UK and Europe.
And BBC figures show Birmingham was among the UK airports with the highest share of Flybe flights, with 30.7 per cent of all departures.
Around 2,000 jobs have been put at risk after a bid for fresh financial support failed.
The company said all Flybe flights were immediately grounded and advised all passengers not to travel to airports unless alternative flight arrangements had been made.
In October 2017 Monarch Airlines went into administration after failing to gain a renewal of its Air Travel Organiser's Licence (Atol) from the Civil Aviation Authority.
A Manchester Airport employee, who wished to remain anonymous, said the situation was very similar to that of Thomas Cook in September.
He said: "It's been going on for years, if there's a situation where a company doesn't pay the fees, Manchester Airport impound the aircraft.
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"Last night they came up to the aircraft and put a notice on the plane and then blocked the plane in with a tractor.
"They have been known to use double decker buses or other large vehicles in the past.
"They did it with Thomas Cook too - it's basically to make sure nobody removes the aircraft before the fees have been paid."
The worker said there described "absolute mayhem" last night, as he claims one aircraft appeared to be blocked in, before being allowed to take off.
"In this case there were passengers on board the flight about 10pm last night, when they barricaded it with a tractor.
"At that time, nobody knew what was going on.
"Quite a few Flybe planes were about to leave the runway, but they were then told to turn back.
"It was absolute mayhem."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Thousands more tickets to go on sale for Robbie Williams special stadium show in Stoke-on-Trent

Robbie Williams fans will have a second chance to get their hands on tickets to his homecoming concert as thousands more go on sale this month .
The singer will be performing a one-off show at Port Vale FC 's Vale Park Stadium , in Stoke-on-Trent on June 20 , 2020 .
Organisers say that more than 60 % of the 10,000 tickets already sold for the concert were snapped up by local fans , reports StokeonTrent Live , and although capacity of the venue is yet to be confirmed , thousands more tickets will go on sale the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williams said : `` Stoke-on-Trent made me .
My heart , my humour , it ’ s all from Stoke .
Cut me and it ’ s through me like a stick of rock .
“ It has always been an ambition of mine to play a show at Port Vale and I ’ m delighted that now it ’ s actually going to happen .
This is like the best Christmas present of all for me !
`` I want to continue to help raise money for charities in the Stoke community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy , healthy and able to play . ''
Carol Shanahan , co-owner of Port Vale FC , said : “ When we took over at Port Vale just over six months ago , our aim was to create a place and atmosphere that would bring people to the football club and be a shining light in the heart of the community .
`` To be asked to host such a magnificent event instils us with enormous pride and together , working with the Stoke-on-Trent community , we are delighted to welcome Robbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club.
” The show will be in aid of three charities - the Donna Louise Hospice for Children and Young People , Unicef UK and The Hubb Foundation .

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Robbie Williams fans will have a second chance to get their hands on tickets to his homecoming concert as thousands more go on sale this month.
The singer will be performing a one-off show at Port Vale FC's Vale Park Stadium, in Stoke-on-Trent on June 20, 2020.
Organisers say that more than 60% of the 10,000 tickets already sold for the concert were snapped up by local fans, reports StokeonTrent Live , and although capacity of the venue is yet to be confirmed, thousands more tickets will go on sale the week commencing Monday, March 16.
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Robbie Williams said: "Stoke-on-Trent made me. My heart, my humour, it’s all from Stoke. Cut me and it’s through me like a stick of rock.
“It has always been an ambition of mine to play a show at Port Vale and I’m delighted that now it’s actually going to happen. This is like the best Christmas present of all for me!
"I want to continue to help raise money for charities in the Stoke community, and to help children grow up happy, healthy and able to play."
Carol Shanahan, co-owner of Port Vale FC, said: “ When we took over at Port Vale just over six months ago, our aim was to create a place and atmosphere that would bring people to the football club and be a shining light in the heart of the community.
"To be asked to host such a magnificent event instils us with enormous pride and together, working with the Stoke-on-Trent community, we are delighted to welcome Robbie back home, to Port Vale Football Club.”
The show will be in aid of three charities - the Donna Louise Hospice for Children and Young People, Unicef UK and The Hubb Foundation.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Work on HS2 is well underway in areas around the Midlands.

Work on HS2 is well underway in areas around the Midlands .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement in @ @ @ @ @ his backing for the controversial HS2 high-speed rail link in February , and signs of @ @ @ @ @ be seen .

Work on HS2 is well underway in areas around the Midlands.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement in the House on Commons over his backing for the controversial HS2 high-speed rail link in February, and signs of work across the region can be seen.
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birminghammail--2020-03-06--'He will join' - Man United fans react as Rio Ferdinand sends Aston Villa transfer message

Manchester United fans have been reacting to Rio Ferdinand 's tweet to Jack Grealish - and some reckon he knows more than he is letting on .
Ferdinand was acknowledging a phone call to radio station talkSPORT last night by someone purporting to be a fan of Grealish 's club , Aston Villa .
'Josh ' rang up the station 's 'Sports Bar ' show to query why Grealish would leave his boyhood side for an outfit that wo n't be challenging for honours .
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also rumoured to be interested in Grealish while Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned , too .
Ferdinand took issue with the call and labelled him a 'loon ' for suggesting that Grealish would n't want to swap Villa for United .
And the Old Trafford faithful have reacted to Ferdinand 's tweet .
Here 's what they 've had to say ... @ Ajkmac1 : You tell em rio .
Love see grealish at united classy player @ Foster20Times : we are still England biggest club and are far better than villa will ever be .
If utd want him we are taking him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
@ munasar_r : call him then tell him to join # MUFC this summer @ MyManMata : I think anyone would play for United over villa imo @ Eksstrom : He will join United in the summer @ ladman1992 : He will sign for United in the summer..

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Manchester United fans have been reacting to Rio Ferdinand's tweet to Jack Grealish - and some reckon he knows more than he is letting on.
Ferdinand was acknowledging a phone call to radio station talkSPORT last night by someone purporting to be a fan of Grealish's club, Aston Villa.
'Josh' rang up the station's 'Sports Bar' show to query why Grealish would leave his boyhood side for an outfit that won't be challenging for honours.
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also rumoured to be interested in Grealish while Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have been mentioned, too.
Ferdinand took issue with the call and labelled him a 'loon' for suggesting that Grealish wouldn't want to swap Villa for United.
And the Old Trafford faithful have reacted to Ferdinand's tweet.
Here's what they've had to say...
@ Ajkmac1 : You tell em rio. Love see grealish at united classy player
@ UtdAidan : loooooool
@ Foster20Times : we are still England biggest club and are far better than villa will ever be. If utd want him we are taking him. No it's or buts about it.
@ munasar_r : call him then tell him to join #MUFC this summer
@ MyManMata : I think anyone would play for United over villa imo
@ Eksstrom : He will join United in the summer
@ AmrUTD97 : #GrealishisRed
@ ladman1992 : He will sign for United in the summer..
@ 82MF : Any insider knowledge there Rio? #makeithappen
@ S28Anish : Agent Rio!


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Former Aston Villa coach lands new job at local side after Villa Park departure

Richard Beale has landed a job with Solihull Moors after leaving Aston Villa .
Beale , who joined Villa to work in the youth setup just seven months ago after leaving Birmingham City , is Jimmy Shan ’ s new right-hand man at the SportNation.bet Stadium after the former West Brom caretaker manager ’ s recent appointment .
A highly-regarded coach , Beale spent 16 years working for Blues and helped to oversee the development of players such as Nathan Redmond , Jack Butland and Demarai Gray .
He worked his way up to lead development coach before leaving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team as an under-18s coach last summer .
Beale said : “ I ’ m really excited to be joining Jimmy here at Solihull having played and lived in the Borough all my life .
“ I ’ m looking forward to adding to a really good staff at the club with the aim of getting the club into the Football League.
” The National League side appointed ex-Baggies coach Shan as their manager at the start of February .
Shan said : “ I ’ m delighted to have Richard on board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and personally for 19 years .
“ He ’ s a coach that shares the same mentality and ambition as myself .
He ’ s a fantastic addition to the backroom staff and he will play a key part in the progression and growth of this football club on and off the pitch .
”

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Richard Beale has landed a job with Solihull Moors after leaving Aston Villa.
Beale, who joined Villa to work in the youth setup just seven months ago after leaving Birmingham City, is Jimmy Shan’s new right-hand man at the SportNation.bet Stadium after the former West Brom caretaker manager’s recent appointment.
A highly-regarded coach, Beale spent 16 years working for Blues and helped to oversee the development of players such as Nathan Redmond, Jack Butland and Demarai Gray.
He worked his way up to lead development coach before leaving the club and joining Villa’s backroom team as an under-18s coach last summer.
Beale said: “I’m really excited to be joining Jimmy here at Solihull having played and lived in the Borough all my life.
“I’m looking forward to adding to a really good staff at the club with the aim of getting the club into the Football League.”
The National League side appointed ex-Baggies coach Shan as their manager at the start of February.
Shan said: “I’m delighted to have Richard on board. I’ve known Richard professionally and personally for 19 years.
“He’s a coach that shares the same mentality and ambition as myself. He’s a fantastic addition to the backroom staff and he will play a key part in the progression and growth of this football club on and off the pitch.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--One in in every ten jobs under threat from no deal Brexit

As many as one in ten jobs in the West Midlands could be under threat if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal , it has been revealed .
And it has been warned that a no deal exit could have severe implications for the automotive sector in particular , which employs around 70,000 people in the region .
Speaking last week at an Economy and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee ( Feb 26 ) , experts from both Birmingham City Council and Birmingham City University have warned of the potential impact of a no deal exit on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU funds will be lost from across the West Midlands when the UK leaves the European Union , with concerns raised that there has been no guidance from government as to how the funding will be replaced .
Experts also warned of the potential impact on the region 's automotive sector , with Professor Alex de Ruyter , Director of Centre for Brexit Studies at the university , even suggesting the part-nationalisation of Jaguar Land Rover to help mitigate the economic shock of a no deal Brexit .
On Monday Secretary of State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that the UK would be willing to walk away from negotiations with the EU without a deal 'if we do n't get the deal we want . '
And Lloyd Broad , Head of European International Affairs at the Local Authority , says that one in ten jobs could be in danger were the UK to crash out without a deal .
`` In terms of one in ten jobs [ at risk ] , that ’ s not something that we ’ ve plucked out of the air , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our academic partners , and our colleagues CityReady based at the University of Birmingham have done quite a bit of in-depth analysis not just individually as a university but also with other agencies .
`` They ’ ve done various modelling with regards to the sectoral exposure that we would face in the West Midlands , and it ’ s this modelling that identifies potentially up to one in ten jobs at risk as a result . ''
One of the most vulnerable industries in the West Midlands is the automotive sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the just-in-time method of supply .
Professor Alex de Ruyter , Director of the Centre for Brexit Studies at BCU , says that the unique skills base that exists in the West Midlands automotive sector will be vital for the switch to greener technology in the future .
And he has called on the government to protect the sector as a national strategic asset .
`` I want to point out that whilst Nissan in Sunderland are significant employers , the bulk of that is in routine assembly – manual work , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have in the West Midlands is a substantial amount of jobs contained in design , engineering , computing .
These are high value-added jobs , they pay well , and they are responsible for significant innovation .
`` Take JLR ’ s word for it , don ’ t take my word for it .
If they tell you the cost of a hard Brexit would be at least 1.2 billion , that kind of dwarfs the monies that have been earmarked already .
That kind of cost would leave them exposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theory when we talk about these 50,000 jobs directly employed in the automotive making sector and the related jobs , all of them could be highly exposed .
`` Why not be imaginative and reconsider the relationship between government and industry , why not take out an equity stake in manufacturers ?
`` In my mind if JLR say the cost of new trade barriers would be in excess of £1bn , take out a share of £1bn and underwrite it .
`` But then I hear people say ‘ oh it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – no it ’ s not .
JLR is an innovative company , for example it had £25bn turnover last year .
`` You underwrite it to the tune of £1bn , and you have an equity stake at less than 5 per cent - it ’ s hardly wholesale nationalisation .
But what it would enable is to keep us viable , and to keep that skills base intact , and therefore allow us to compete in the next generation of greening the economy .
`` And relative to the £8bn spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ?
Compared to that , supporting a national strategic asset is a far smaller expenditure and one that will generate a return . ''

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As many as one in ten jobs in the West Midlands could be under threat if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, it has been revealed.
And it has been warned that a no deal exit could have severe implications for the automotive sector in particular, which employs around 70,000 people in the region.
Speaking last week at an Economy and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Feb 26), experts from both Birmingham City Council and Birmingham City University have warned of the potential impact of a no deal exit on the region.
Approximately £200 million of EU funds will be lost from across the West Midlands when the UK leaves the European Union, with concerns raised that there has been no guidance from government as to how the funding will be replaced.
Experts also warned of the potential impact on the region's automotive sector, with Professor Alex de Ruyter, Director of Centre for Brexit Studies at the university, even suggesting the part-nationalisation of Jaguar Land Rover to help mitigate the economic shock of a no deal Brexit.
On Monday Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss, warned that the UK would be willing to walk away from negotiations with the EU without a deal 'if we don't get the deal we want.'
And Lloyd Broad, Head of European International Affairs at the Local Authority, says that one in ten jobs could be in danger were the UK to crash out without a deal.
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"In terms of one in ten jobs [at risk], that’s not something that we’ve plucked out of the air," he said.
"We’ve worked with our academic partners, and our colleagues CityReady based at the University of Birmingham have done quite a bit of in-depth analysis not just individually as a university but also with other agencies.
"They’ve done various modelling with regards to the sectoral exposure that we would face in the West Midlands, and it’s this modelling that identifies potentially up to one in ten jobs at risk as a result."
One of the most vulnerable industries in the West Midlands is the automotive sector, with the region particularly reliant on the just-in-time method of supply.
Professor Alex de Ruyter, Director of the Centre for Brexit Studies at BCU, says that the unique skills base that exists in the West Midlands automotive sector will be vital for the switch to greener technology in the future.
And he has called on the government to protect the sector as a national strategic asset.
"I want to point out that whilst Nissan in Sunderland are significant employers, the bulk of that is in routine assembly – manual work," he said.
"While what we have in the West Midlands is a substantial amount of jobs contained in design, engineering, computing. These are high value-added jobs, they pay well, and they are responsible for significant innovation.
"Take JLR’s word for it, don’t take my word for it. If they tell you the cost of a hard Brexit would be at least 1.2 billion, that kind of dwarfs the monies that have been earmarked already. That kind of cost would leave them exposed to a hostile takeover.
"So in theory when we talk about these 50,000 jobs directly employed in the automotive making sector and the related jobs, all of them could be highly exposed.
"Why not be imaginative and reconsider the relationship between government and industry, why not take out an equity stake in manufacturers?
"In my mind if JLR say the cost of new trade barriers would be in excess of £1bn, take out a share of £1bn and underwrite it.
"But then I hear people say ‘oh it’s British Leyland all over again’ – no it’s not. JLR is an innovative company, for example it had £25bn turnover last year.
"You underwrite it to the tune of £1bn, and you have an equity stake at less than 5 per cent - it’s hardly wholesale nationalisation. But what it would enable is to keep us viable, and to keep that skills base intact, and therefore allow us to compete in the next generation of greening the economy.
"And relative to the £8bn spent on no deal preparations last year was it? Compared to that, supporting a national strategic asset is a far smaller expenditure and one that will generate a return."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Amber Rudd's fury over being ‘no-platformed’ at Oxford University

Amber Rudd urged Oxford University students to “ stop hiding and start engaging ” after she was “ no-platformed ” 30 minutes before she was due to speak at an event about women in politics .
Ms Rudd was due to speak at the UN Women Oxford event for International Women ’ s Day , but was blocked after the student society voted to cancel it .
It followed pressure from some students who claimed Ms Rudd ’ s immigration policies had marginalised minority groups , citing the Government ’ s treatment of the Windrush generation as an example .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister for women and equalities , tweeted : “ Badly judged & rude of some students last night at Oxford to decide to ‘ no platform ’ me 30 mins before an event I had been invited to for # IWD2020 to encourage young women into politics .
They should stop hiding and start engaging.
” UN Women Oxford posted on its Facebook page : “ Following a majority vote in committee , tonight ’ s event with speaker Amber Rudd has been cancelled .
“ We are deeply sorry for all and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other wom*n and non binary people in Oxford over this event.
” The group had invited Ms Rudd to speak about her experience of being a woman in Parliament , while also promising an “ honest and frank discussion ” about the impact of her policies .
Following the decision , a number of current and former MPs came to Ms Rudd ’ s defence .
Dehenna Davison , the newly-elected Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland , tweeted : “ Outrageous .
Academic institutions are where you are exposed to ideas you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can challenge them through rigorous debate .
“ No platforming the former Home Secretary ( and Women and Equalities Minister ! )
is very badly judged.
” Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson posted : “ If you ’ re trying to silence Amber Rudd you really are being anti-democratic.
” And former Conservative and Liberal Democrat MP Dr Sarah Wollaston tweeted : “ No platforming of @ AmberRuddUK by Oxford is absurd & worrying .
Why are universities allowing ideological fringes to crush freedom of speech in our centres of excellence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UN Women Oxford have been approached for comment .

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Amber Rudd urged Oxford University students to “stop hiding and start engaging” after she was “no-platformed” 30 minutes before she was due to speak at an event about women in politics.
Ms Rudd was due to speak at the UN Women Oxford event for International Women’s Day, but was blocked after the student society voted to cancel it.
It followed pressure from some students who claimed Ms Rudd’s immigration policies had marginalised minority groups, citing the Government’s treatment of the Windrush generation as an example.
Ms Rudd, who also served as minister for women and equalities, tweeted: “Badly judged & rude of some students last night at Oxford to decide to ‘no platform’ me 30 mins before an event I had been invited to for #IWD2020 to encourage young women into politics. They should stop hiding and start engaging.”
UN Women Oxford posted on its Facebook page: “Following a majority vote in committee, tonight’s event with speaker Amber Rudd has been cancelled.
“We are deeply sorry for all and any hurt caused to our members and other wom*n and non binary people in Oxford over this event.”
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The group had invited Ms Rudd to speak about her experience of being a woman in Parliament, while also promising an “honest and frank discussion” about the impact of her policies.
Following the decision, a number of current and former MPs came to Ms Rudd’s defence.
Dehenna Davison, the newly-elected Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland, tweeted: “Outrageous. Academic institutions are where you are exposed to ideas you don’t agree with, and where you can challenge them through rigorous debate.
“No platforming the former Home Secretary (and Women and Equalities Minister!) is very badly judged.”
(Image: PA)
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson posted: “If you’re trying to silence Amber Rudd you really are being anti-democratic.”
And former Conservative and Liberal Democrat MP Dr Sarah Wollaston tweeted: “No platforming of @AmberRuddUK by Oxford is absurd & worrying. Why are universities allowing ideological fringes to crush freedom of speech in our centres of excellence?”
The University of Oxford and UN Women Oxford have been approached for comment.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Coronavirus homeworking risk fears with thousands at risk of hacking

People working remotely to help prevent the spread of coronavirus are at greater risk of being hacked because they are likely to be using less secure computer settings , an expert has warned .
As more businesses encourage staff to work from home amid the Covid-19 outbreak , a computer science lecturer at Loughborough University has urged workers to check their security settings .
Dr Asma Adnane said remotely accessing sensitive business data causes additional cybersecurity risks , and she encouraged anyone planning on working from home to speak to their IT department first .
She advises the use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Network ( VPN ) , which effectively encrypts data travelling between a user ’ s computer and the work network .
“ Working from home might be convenient and safer for you , but this might not be safer for the services and the data you are accessing remotely , especially if you are handling sensitive or personal data , ” she said .
“ There are many cybersecurity implications while working from home , you are basically connected to internet via an open and maybe non-secured networks – home wifi or any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ files you are accessing become at high risk of attack .
“ Cybersecurity threats are generally higher as you are not connected via the secured workplace networks , which have adequate security measures that you do not see such as web filtering , firewall and encryption of data .
“ Indeed , if you access sensitive data through unsafe networks , your connections could be intercepted , and the data compromised.
” Dr Adnane said anyone working remotely needs to be aware of their surroundings outside of the office , and not leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as trains or coffee shops .
The computer science lecturer and cybersecurity expert also urges people to take care when reading work emails on their smartphones or other devices .
She said : “ The security risk is even higher as well if you are not using the corporate machine to connect remotely .
In fact , corporate machines are usually up to date with the required security level : patched and updated software and operating system , encrypted hard drive , automatic screen lock and so on .
“ Imagine people accessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be harder to spot phishing emails as they can ’ t have a good view of the email and the link or attachment in it .
“ Another example is if they are accessing services or files from a malware-infected machine , malware could easily access sensitive data and even spread in the corporate network.
” Dr Adnane said those working remotely should liaise with their IT department and take any training offered by their employer around cybersecurity .
She urged workers to use a VPN whenever working from home as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work-related services , adding to the security of their existing password .
People should also regularly check for software and security updates on their devices to ensure they are always fully protected , she added .
“ Finally , employees are usually the weakest link in cybersecurity , so make sure you do the required training to keep you aware and on track of the cyber-security measures and guidelines in place , ” she said .

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People working remotely to help prevent the spread of coronavirus are at greater risk of being hacked because they are likely to be using less secure computer settings, an expert has warned.
As more businesses encourage staff to work from home amid the Covid-19 outbreak, a computer science lecturer at Loughborough University has urged workers to check their security settings.
Dr Asma Adnane said remotely accessing sensitive business data causes additional cybersecurity risks, and she encouraged anyone planning on working from home to speak to their IT department first.
She advises the use of secure connections such as a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which effectively encrypts data travelling between a user’s computer and the work network.
“Working from home might be convenient and safer for you, but this might not be safer for the services and the data you are accessing remotely, especially if you are handling sensitive or personal data,” she said.
“There are many cybersecurity implications while working from home, you are basically connected to internet via an open and maybe non-secured networks – home wifi or any public wifi – so all services and files you are accessing become at high risk of attack.
“Cybersecurity threats are generally higher as you are not connected via the secured workplace networks, which have adequate security measures that you do not see such as web filtering, firewall and encryption of data.
“Indeed, if you access sensitive data through unsafe networks, your connections could be intercepted, and the data compromised.”
Dr Adnane said anyone working remotely needs to be aware of their surroundings outside of the office, and not leave devices unlocked when in public spaces such as trains or coffee shops.
The computer science lecturer and cybersecurity expert also urges people to take care when reading work emails on their smartphones or other devices.
She said: “The security risk is even higher as well if you are not using the corporate machine to connect remotely. In fact, corporate machines are usually up to date with the required security level: patched and updated software and operating system, encrypted hard drive, automatic screen lock and so on.
“Imagine people accessing their work email from their phone, it will be harder to spot phishing emails as they can’t have a good view of the email and the link or attachment in it.
“Another example is if they are accessing services or files from a malware-infected machine, malware could easily access sensitive data and even spread in the corporate network.”
Dr Adnane said those working remotely should liaise with their IT department and take any training offered by their employer around cybersecurity.
She urged workers to use a VPN whenever working from home as well as multi-factor authentication to log in to work-related services, adding to the security of their existing password.
People should also regularly check for software and security updates on their devices to ensure they are always fully protected, she added.
“Finally, employees are usually the weakest link in cybersecurity, so make sure you do the required training to keep you aware and on track of the cyber-security measures and guidelines in place,” she said.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Jude Bellingham makes Man United decision amid Borussia Dortmund interest - reports

Jude Bellingham would prefer to join Borussia Dortmund over Manchester United , should he leave Birmingham City this summer .
That 's the view of transfer expert Duncan Castles , who believes Bellingham sees Jadon Sancho 's rapid-rise as a perfect example for him to follow .
There have been hugely conflicting reports on the future of the 16-year-old superstar , with some reports in Germany suggesting Dortmund had agreed a fee with Blues .
The Athletic also report that the Bundesliga club had agreed a fee and a potential salary with the midfielder .
BirminghamLive , however , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mark .
Castles , who has sources close to the Manchester club , has claimed that Dortmund are close to agreeing personal terms , but as of yet , have come to no agreement on a fee .
“ The state of play , I am told is Bellingham likes what ’ s on offer from Dortmund , '' Castles told Reach 's Transfer Window Podcast .
`` He sees what they ’ ve achieved in bringing young players into the squad .
When you ’ re talking about an English context @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a primary example .
Their willingness to promote players into the first team rapidly and the impact it has had on their careers going forward .
“ I am told he is very close to agreeing personal terms with Borussia Dortmund , I am also told Birmingham have granted permission to Dortmund to speak to the player .
This is all done with the agreement of his current club .
But my understanding is their hasn ’ t been an agreement on transfer fee yet with Dortmund .
Although that may come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , if Bellingham decides that Dortmund is the place he wants to go , it becomes much easier for them to get that deal .
“ Other clubs retain their interest , Manchester United are one of those , who had two serious attempts to sign him in January .
“ Arsenal have also extensively scouted him and I ’ m told there has been offers from Aston Villa , Leicester City , Chelsea and Everton as well , all of which were rejected in January.
” He would go onto suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clause that would see Bellingham return to St Andrew 's , on loan , next season and that could explain the potential hiccup with the German giants .
On potential interest , Blues head coach Pep Clotet said : “ I can not tell you much more because first of all I am not aware because I am a head coach and it ’ s not my area the recruitment , the ins and outs , and I haven ’ t been informed yet . ''

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Jude Bellingham would prefer to join Borussia Dortmund over Manchester United, should he leave Birmingham City this summer.
That's the view of transfer expert Duncan Castles, who believes Bellingham sees Jadon Sancho's rapid-rise as a perfect example for him to follow.
There have been hugely conflicting reports on the future of the 16-year-old superstar, with some reports in Germany suggesting Dortmund had agreed a fee with Blues.
The Athletic also report that the Bundesliga club had agreed a fee and a potential salary with the midfielder.
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BirminghamLive , however, has been told those suggestions are wide of the mark.
Castles, who has sources close to the Manchester club, has claimed that Dortmund are close to agreeing personal terms, but as of yet, have come to no agreement on a fee.
“The state of play, I am told is Bellingham likes what’s on offer from Dortmund," Castles told Reach's Transfer Window Podcast. "He sees what they’ve achieved in bringing young players into the squad. When you’re talking about an English context, obviously you have Jadon Sancho as a primary example. Their willingness to promote players into the first team rapidly and the impact it has had on their careers going forward.
“I am told he is very close to agreeing personal terms with Borussia Dortmund, I am also told Birmingham have granted permission to Dortmund to speak to the player. This is all done with the agreement of his current club. But my understanding is their hasn’t been an agreement on transfer fee yet with Dortmund. Although that may come in the coming days.
“And of course, if Bellingham decides that Dortmund is the place he wants to go, it becomes much easier for them to get that deal.
“Other clubs retain their interest, Manchester United are one of those, who had two serious attempts to sign him in January.
“Arsenal have also extensively scouted him and I’m told there has been offers from Aston Villa, Leicester City, Chelsea and Everton as well, all of which were rejected in January.”
He would go onto suggest that Blues bosses want to insert a clause that would see Bellingham return to St Andrew's, on loan, next season and that could explain the potential hiccup with the German giants.
On potential interest, Blues head coach Pep Clotet said:“I cannot tell you much more because first of all I am not aware because I am a head coach and it’s not my area the recruitment, the ins and outs, and I haven’t been informed yet."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Thugs who kicked and stomped on pregnant woman still on the run after brutal gold raid

A gang of sick thugs who kicked a terrified expectant mum in a ruthless gold raid are still on the run from police - after almost three weeks .
The raiders dragged the pregnant victim from her bed at her Hall Green home after hitting , slapping and stomping on her on Saturday , February 15 .
She and her sister , who was cradling her own newborn in her arms , screamed that she was expecting in a desperate bid to stop the heartless attack on Highfield Road .
But the masked thugs , believed to be Eastern European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her hair before eventually repeating the same three words : `` Gold , cash , where ? ''
Now almost three weeks on , no arrests have been made and investigations continue .
The victim urged anyone with any CCTV in the area to check it thoroughly for the three men described below and inform the force .
She said all of the men had green eyes , were very fair and were believed to be Eastern European .
They were all young men , believed to be in their late 20s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ language .
`` One had a round face , one had a longer face , the third I did n't see properly , '' the mum-to-be previously told BirminghamLive .
`` The way they talked amongst themselves , some of the things we were saying they just did n't understand .
They were n't getting the words , they were just using fewer words like gold , cash , where , no police .
`` They did n't understand us , they were n't communicating in proper English .
When they talked amongst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The three men , armed with screwdrivers , 'arm-length ' chisels and wrenches , forced entry into the home at 6pm when the sisters were home alone .
At one point during the 20-minute ordeal , the mum-to-be feared the thugs might snatch her baby nephew from her sister 's arms as she stepped forward to challenge them .
The victim , who was three-and-a-half months pregnant at the time , believes they must have been watching the house for months to strike at a rare moment when both women were home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stairs to find them , the women quickly shut themselves in the bedroom and held the door for as long as they could bare .
`` My sister ... saw people barging in and she just screamed .
She started running back to the room and then I saw three figures running up the stairs , '' she said .
`` In an instant I closed the door , even though we do n't have a lock .
I sat down to close the door , with both my hands on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was behind me with one hand on the door and the baby in the other , just a five day old baby .
There were three of them yelling : 'Open it , open it ' . ''
They held the door for about half a minute before the thugs burst into the bedroom - where the expectant mum was dressed in a gown following an operation and eight-day stay in hospital .
In a quiet , still-shaken voice , she continued : `` Because I was in front , they just pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hitting me .
I just screamed : ' I 'm pregnant , I 'm pregnant ' - that did n't have any effect on them .
`` Still they stomped my feet , more hitting , and slapping , more hitting .
After he hit me and my sister came forward , they started moving towards my sister when she was holding the baby .
`` Honestly , he was going to hit them , I felt like they were going to snatch the baby off her . ''
Her sister echoed her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her newborn baby - and began questioning what the intruders wanted .
`` They stopped and one of them said : 'Where 's gold and cash ? '
Then the person who was hitting me , he stopped for a moment , then he told us to show him . ''
Two of the men followed the sister into another bedroom , where the gold jewellery was stored .
But one thug remained and as the mum-to-be retreated to her bed , she was dragged back to the floor by her legs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was wearing a shawl and he would pull that , along with my hair , maybe to see whether or not I was wearing anything around my neck.
, '' she said .
`` And then I just screamed again : 'For gods sake I 'm pregnant , please just take whatever you want , do n't touch me . '
'' `` I tried to save myself , I went back to bed , and he dragged me from the bed , from my legs , '' she explained , choking back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge haul of jewellery , including rings and necklaces , they fled the scene , leaving the women 'traumatised for life ' .
Fortunately , the unborn baby was unharmed in the brutal attack , a subsequent scan confirmed .
But the mum-to-be was left with bruising to her feet and stomach and injuries to her head - along with the constant fear in her own home .
`` Maybe people should be more aware of who 's outside .
They must have kept an eye on the house forever , watching who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
They must have observed the car , '' she added in a chilling warning to other residents .
`` I ca n't sleep because God knows how long they had been watching us and maybe know us by our faces as well . ''
West Midlands Police is continuing to investigate and urged anyone with information on the men or the gold haul to come forward .
Det Sgt Tom Lyons , from force CID , previously said : `` This was a nasty assault on two women , who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fortunately , no-one was seriously injured , but the outcome could have been a lot worse .
`` This attack happened in the early evening , so we are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything in the area at the time to contact us , or if you saw any suspicious behaviour on the road at the time .
`` We are also appealing to anyone who sees this jewellery being sold , or if you notice jewellery appearing at your home that was not there before . ''
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A gang of sick thugs who kicked a terrified expectant mum in a ruthless gold raid are still on the run from police - after almost three weeks.
The raiders dragged the pregnant victim from her bed at her Hall Green home after hitting, slapping and stomping on her on Saturday, February 15.
She and her sister, who was cradling her own newborn in her arms, screamed that she was expecting in a desperate bid to stop the heartless attack on Highfield Road.
But the masked thugs, believed to be Eastern European, continued to kick her and pull her hair before eventually repeating the same three words: "Gold, cash, where?"
Now almost three weeks on, no arrests have been made and investigations continue.
The victim urged anyone with any CCTV in the area to check it thoroughly for the three men described below and inform the force.
She said all of the men had green eyes, were very fair and were believed to be Eastern European. They were all young men, believed to be in their late 20s, and talked amongst themselves in a foreign language.
"One had a round face, one had a longer face, the third I didn't see properly," the mum-to-be previously told BirminghamLive.
"The way they talked amongst themselves, some of the things we were saying they just didn't understand. They weren't getting the words, they were just using fewer words like gold, cash, where, no police.
"They didn't understand us, they weren't communicating in proper English. When they talked amongst themselves it was an unfamiliar language."
The three men, armed with screwdrivers, 'arm-length' chisels and wrenches, forced entry into the home at 6pm when the sisters were home alone.
At one point during the 20-minute ordeal, the mum-to-be feared the thugs might snatch her baby nephew from her sister's arms as she stepped forward to challenge them.
The victim, who was three-and-a-half months pregnant at the time, believes they must have been watching the house for months to strike at a rare moment when both women were home alone.
As the attackers stormed up the stairs to find them, the women quickly shut themselves in the bedroom and held the door for as long as they could bare.
"My sister... saw people barging in and she just screamed. She started running back to the room and then I saw three figures running up the stairs," she said.
"In an instant I closed the door, even though we don't have a lock. I sat down to close the door, with both my hands on the corners of the door. My sister was behind me with one hand on the door and the baby in the other, just a five day old baby. There were three of them yelling: 'Open it, open it'."
They held the door for about half a minute before the thugs burst into the bedroom - where the expectant mum was dressed in a gown following an operation and eight-day stay in hospital.
In a quiet, still-shaken voice, she continued: "Because I was in front, they just pulled me, pulled my hair, started hitting me. I just screamed: 'I'm pregnant, I'm pregnant' - that didn't have any effect on them.
"Still they stomped my feet, more hitting, and slapping, more hitting. After he hit me and my sister came forward, they started moving towards my sister when she was holding the baby.
"Honestly, he was going to hit them, I felt like they were going to snatch the baby off her."
Her sister echoed her pleas for mercy as she held onto her newborn baby - and began questioning what the intruders wanted.
"They stopped and one of them said: 'Where's gold and cash?' Then the person who was hitting me, he stopped for a moment, then he told us to show him."
Two of the men followed the sister into another bedroom, where the gold jewellery was stored. But one thug remained and as the mum-to-be retreated to her bed, she was dragged back to the floor by her legs.
"He was hitting me. I was wearing a shawl and he would pull that, along with my hair, maybe to see whether or not I was wearing anything around my neck.," she said.
"And then I just screamed again: 'For gods sake I'm pregnant, please just take whatever you want, don't touch me.'"
"I tried to save myself, I went back to bed, and he dragged me from the bed, from my legs," she explained, choking back tears.
Once the men had a huge haul of jewellery, including rings and necklaces, they fled the scene, leaving the women 'traumatised for life'.
Fortunately, the unborn baby was unharmed in the brutal attack, a subsequent scan confirmed.
But the mum-to-be was left with bruising to her feet and stomach and injuries to her head - along with the constant fear in her own home.
"Maybe people should be more aware of who's outside. They must have kept an eye on the house forever, watching who was going in, how many going out. They must have observed the car," she added in a chilling warning to other residents.
"I can't sleep because God knows how long they had been watching us and maybe know us by our faces as well."
West Midlands Police is continuing to investigate and urged anyone with information on the men or the gold haul to come forward.
Det Sgt Tom Lyons, from force CID, previously said: "This was a nasty assault on two women, who were at home with their children.
“Fortunately, no-one was seriously injured, but the outcome could have been a lot worse.
"This attack happened in the early evening, so we are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything in the area at the time to contact us, or if you saw any suspicious behaviour on the road at the time.
"We are also appealing to anyone who sees this jewellery being sold, or if you notice jewellery appearing at your home that was not there before."
Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote crime reference number 20BE/42472G/20.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Watch - Headcam video shows skier rescue woman buried alive under snow

This is the dramatic headcam moment that shows a skier rescue a trapped woman who faced death beneath the snow after she fell while off-piste .
Will Field , 23 , came across the 19-year-old chalet host after he spotted her legs poking out from the snow on a remote rarely-used track .
He rushed to her side and worked around her flailing legs to dig her out in a race against time , at the same time as trying to get her to calm down .
Holiday rep Will , from Coventry , said his friend had a lucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
She had fallen , been flung from her skis and launched head-first into the snow while skiing in Les Arcs , in the French Alps , on Tuesday , March 3 .
While she was only buried two foot under the snow 's surface , she was fast running out of air and unable to free her arms to get herself out .
He said : “ The slope we were on was off the beaten track and not used by the public .
“ I went down the slope and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snow .
“ She was more than half a metre under the snow and you could see her wriggling her legs to try to get out .
“ But she was completely stuck and could not move .
My gut reaction was to just act as quickly as I could .
“ Fortunately I had my safety kit and I shouted over another skier to help out .
“ She could breathe but there ’ s only so much oxygen under there .
“ The snow was really heavy and it could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She could have suffocated to death if no-one else was there to help . ''
The buried skier , a chalet host from Cambridge , was part of a group of five resort workers who were enjoying some time on the slopes .
Will said she went ahead of the group but tripped , was catapulted from her shoe locks and buried under masses of snow .
She said : “ I hit a stiff patch of snow and was flung from my skis head first .
“ I was trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get out .
“ I knew other people would end up coming behind me so I wasn ’ t as scared as I ’ d have been if I was on my own .
“ I was completely stuck and could not move .
I could breathe but the snow was really heavy .
“ I tried to wiggle myself free but it wouldn ’ t work .
“ The next thing I knew Will came up to me and started digging .
I was relieved but I started to panic .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d have done if he wasn ’ t there to help.
” Video footage from Will ’ s headcam showed the moment he skied down the side of a mountain .
He spotted a pair of legs sticking out from the snow and skied quickly to her side .
He unbuckled his skis and pulled out an emergency snow shovel from his rucksack to dig her out .
Will has been based in the French Alps for four months and said incidents like this show why it is so important to carry safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Fortunately she was wearing red trousers because I could have missed her completely .
“ It was scary for me to be in that position but I am glad I was there .
I wasn ’ t sure if she was hurt or not .
“ I am quite experienced at skiing and had all of the proper safety equipment with me .
It could have been much worse than it was .
”

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This is the dramatic headcam moment that shows a skier rescue a trapped woman who faced death beneath the snow after she fell while off-piste.
Will Field, 23, came across the 19-year-old chalet host after he spotted her legs poking out from the snow on a remote rarely-used track.
He rushed to her side and worked around her flailing legs to dig her out in a race against time, at the same time as trying to get her to calm down.
Holiday rep Will, from Coventry, said his friend had a lucky escape and could easily have lost her life.
She had fallen, been flung from her skis and launched head-first into the snow while skiing in Les Arcs, in the French Alps, on Tuesday, March 3.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
While she was only buried two foot under the snow's surface, she was fast running out of air and unable to free her arms to get herself out.
He said: “The slope we were on was off the beaten track and not used by the public.
“I went down the slope and saw legs sticking out from under the snow.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
“She was more than half a metre under the snow and you could see her wriggling her legs to try to get out.
“But she was completely stuck and could not move. My gut reaction was to just act as quickly as I could.
“Fortunately I had my safety kit and I shouted over another skier to help out.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
“She could breathe but there’s only so much oxygen under there.
“The snow was really heavy and it could have ended up being a life-and-death situation.
"She could have suffocated to death if no-one else was there to help."
The buried skier, a chalet host from Cambridge, was part of a group of five resort workers who were enjoying some time on the slopes.
Will said she went ahead of the group but tripped, was catapulted from her shoe locks and buried under masses of snow.
She said: “I hit a stiff patch of snow and was flung from my skis head first.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
“I was trying to wiggle my arms but I could not get out.
“I knew other people would end up coming behind me so I wasn’t as scared as I’d have been if I was on my own.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
“I was completely stuck and could not move. I could breathe but the snow was really heavy.
“I tried to wiggle myself free but it wouldn’t work.
“The next thing I knew Will came up to me and started digging. I was relieved but I started to panic.
“I have no idea what I’d have done if he wasn’t there to help.”
Video footage from Will’s headcam showed the moment he skied down the side of a mountain.
He spotted a pair of legs sticking out from the snow and skied quickly to her side.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
He unbuckled his skis and pulled out an emergency snow shovel from his rucksack to dig her out.
Will has been based in the French Alps for four months and said incidents like this show why it is so important to carry safety equipment when skiing.
He said: “Fortunately she was wearing red trousers because I could have missed her completely.
“It was scary for me to be in that position but I am glad I was there. I wasn’t sure if she was hurt or not.
(Image: Will Field / SWNS)
“I am quite experienced at skiing and had all of the proper safety equipment with me. It could have been much worse than it was.”
The skier suffered no injuries.


birminghammail--2020-03-07--ADVERTORIAL: Discover crafts for wellbeing at the Creative Craft Show

The Creative Craft Show returns to the NEC on March 19 to 22 , 2020 , providing thousands with the opportunity to discover new crafts and skills .
Recent findings from the ICHF-commissioned Craft Report showed that over one in five people ( 23 per cent ) have taken up crafts for wellbeing reasons .
New and seasoned crafters can be inspired by new ideas and techniques from the experts and update their supplies with the latest materials and gadgets .
Classic crafts are seeing a huge resurgence in popularity – here ’ s a roundup of some on offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often a forgotten craft due to the complexity and tools required .
Tracey Quinn from Glass Garden Studio will be at the show offering workshops where visitors can create their own glass artwork using pre-cut stained pieces .
An increasingly popular skill to learn , though often tricky , The Modern Calligraphy Co. will be back at the show hosting calligraphy workshops , using either dip pen or brush pens .
Using special burn tools to decorate wood or other materials , try your hand at pyrography .
One of the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will be at the show teaching visitors how to use the specialist tools to create works of art .
Gone are the days of traditional flower bouquets as floristry has seen a boom in terms of interest and designs .
The National Association of Flower Arrangement Society will be bringing flowers and people together live at the show through demonstrations , workshops and competitions .
Create intricate designs such as jewellery or home decor using polymer clay with the British Polymer Clay Guild .
Jane Bolsover , head of features at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Craft Report recently demonstrated that the feeling of achieving something , satisfying creativity and doing something constructive are the top wellness benefits of crafting .
`` Whatever the reason to craft , we find people who visit our shows want to be inspired and explore new crafts and techniques .
`` The Creative Craft Show is a platform where anyone can have a go at something they ’ ve maybe heard of but never had the opportunity to try.
” Visitors to the show will also have access to Sewing for Pleasure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pleasure offers visitors the chance to buy the supplies and see the latest fabrics , yarns and patterns to inspire their own designs , where Fashion and Embroidery is the definitive showcase for anyone passionate about embroidery and textile art .
For more information or to book tickets , visit the website or call the Ticket Hotline on 01425 277988 .
You can also find the event on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter : @ thecraftshows .

The Creative Craft Show returns to the NEC on March 19 to 22, 2020, providing thousands with the opportunity to discover new crafts and skills.
Recent findings from the ICHF-commissioned Craft Report showed that over one in five people (23 per cent) have taken up crafts for wellbeing reasons.
New and seasoned crafters can be inspired by new ideas and techniques from the experts and update their supplies with the latest materials and gadgets.
(Image: Daniel Graves Photography)
Classic crafts are seeing a huge resurgence in popularity – here’s a roundup of some on offer at the show:
1. Glass designs
Glass designs are often a forgotten craft due to the complexity and tools required.
Tracey Quinn from Glass Garden Studio will be at the show offering workshops where visitors can create their own glass artwork using pre-cut stained pieces.
2. Calligraphy
An increasingly popular skill to learn, though often tricky, The Modern Calligraphy Co. will be back at the show hosting calligraphy workshops, using either dip pen or brush pens.
3. Pyrography
Using special burn tools to decorate wood or other materials, try your hand at pyrography.
One of the country’s leading pyrography artists, Bob Neill, will be at the show teaching visitors how to use the specialist tools to create works of art.
4. Flower arrangement
Gone are the days of traditional flower bouquets as floristry has seen a boom in terms of interest and designs.
The National Association of Flower Arrangement Society will be bringing flowers and people together live at the show through demonstrations, workshops and competitions.
5. Polymer clay
Create intricate designs such as jewellery or home decor using polymer clay with the British Polymer Clay Guild.
(Image: Daniel Graves Photography)
Jane Bolsover, head of features at the Creative Craft Show, said: “The Craft Report recently demonstrated that the feeling of achieving something, satisfying creativity and doing something constructive are the top wellness benefits of crafting.
"Whatever the reason to craft, we find people who visit our shows want to be inspired and explore new crafts and techniques.
"The Creative Craft Show is a platform where anyone can have a go at something they’ve maybe heard of but never had the opportunity to try.”
(Image: Daniel Graves Photography)
Visitors to the show will also have access to Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery.
Sewing for Pleasure offers visitors the chance to buy the supplies and see the latest fabrics, yarns and patterns to inspire their own designs, where Fashion and Embroidery is the definitive showcase for anyone passionate about embroidery and textile art.
For more information or to book tickets, visit the website or call the Ticket Hotline on 01425 277988. You can also find the event on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @thecraftshows.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Aston Villa transfer news live: Sanson development as Man Utd hatch Grealish plan

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up to @ @ @ @ @ Villa news and views throughout the day .
Dean Smith 's side are n't back @ @ @ @ @ , when they head to Leicester City .
Villa are still reeling from the 2-1 @ @ @ @ @ City on Sunday , although that spirited performance has generated confidence among the claret and @ @ @ @ @ crucial games in their battle against the drop .
We 'll be looking ahead to @ @ @ @ @ the King Power Stadium as well as bringing you all the latest transfer news right @ @ @ @ @ date with all the latest news and views on the blog below ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Shane Ireland, Richard Cusack)

Hello and welcome to Friday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views throughout the day.
Dean Smith's side aren't back in action until Monday night, when they head to Leicester City.
Villa are still reeling from the 2-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, although that spirited performance has generated confidence among the claret and blue faithful ahead of 11 crucial games in their battle against the drop.
We'll be looking ahead to next week's trip to the King Power Stadium as well as bringing you all the latest transfer news right here.
Keep up to date with all the latest news and views on the blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Dean Smith reveals what Aston Villa have missed without John McGinn

John McGinn will return to Aston Villa just like Braveheart - with Dean Smith insisting the all-action Scottish star will pick up from where he left off .
The 25-year-old snapped his left ankle just eight minutes into the defeat by Southampton on December 21 , lunging at Saints ' right-back Cedric Soares before his foot twisted awkwardly in the turf .
He 's now missed 13 games and , according to Smith , McGinn is n't ready for Leicester City on Monday - with Chelsea at Villa Park next week ( March 14 ) a more likely return date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks out for McGinn and , when asked what Villa have missed most during his absence , Smith beamed : `` His banter !
He ’ s a funny lad .
`` He 's got quality .
He gives you legs , he runs all day .
He ’ s got a massive , massive heart .
But sometimes people overlook the quality the kid has , too .
He ’ s a quality footballer .
`` We ’ d taken the reins off him a little bit since he ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposition ’ s box and we ’ ve seen what he can do scoring goals for Aston Villa and Scotland now as well .
`` We have missed him .
You miss players like John who is a top player .
`` I said to the medical staff the other day , we have missed his legs and his quality because he gives you the lot , so don ’ t give me him back without his legs and his quality !
`` He can score goals , the kid , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw him as a box-to-box midfielder but he ’ s so much more than that , and goals is just one of his qualities .
`` So when he ’ s back we ’ ll bring him back – we won ’ t bring him back too soon if he ’ s not right . ''
McGinn 's injury against Southampton at Villa Park was arguably self-inflicted during a desperate attempt to charge down the ball .
And , speaking about whether or not McGinn will look to curb that body-on-the-line enthusiasm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve seen on the training ground so far , no !
He ’ s trying to hit the crossbar from the halfway line as soon as he goes out for training , it ’ s just his way .
`` Mentally he can handle anything , without a shadow .
Mentally he ’ s as strong as they come .
A really good guy . ''

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John McGinn will return to Aston Villa just like Braveheart - with Dean Smith insisting the all-action Scottish star will pick up from where he left off.
The 25-year-old snapped his left ankle just eight minutes into the defeat by Southampton on December 21, lunging at Saints' right-back Cedric Soares before his foot twisted awkwardly in the turf.
He's now missed 13 games and, according to Smith, McGinn isn't ready for Leicester City on Monday - with Chelsea at Villa Park next week (March 14) a more likely return date.
It's been a long 11 weeks out for McGinn and, when asked what Villa have missed most during his absence, Smith beamed: "His banter! He’s a funny lad.
"He's got quality. He gives you legs, he runs all day. He’s got a massive, massive heart. But sometimes people overlook the quality the kid has, too. He’s a quality footballer.
"We’d taken the reins off him a little bit since he’s been here – allowed him to get into the opposition’s box and we’ve seen what he can do scoring goals for Aston Villa and Scotland now as well.
"We have missed him. You miss players like John who is a top player.
"I said to the medical staff the other day, we have missed his legs and his quality because he gives you the lot, so don’t give me him back without his legs and his quality!
"He can score goals, the kid, that’s for sure. People just saw him as a box-to-box midfielder but he’s so much more than that, and goals is just one of his qualities.
"So when he’s back we’ll bring him back – we won’t bring him back too soon if he’s not right."
McGinn's injury against Southampton at Villa Park was arguably self-inflicted during a desperate attempt to charge down the ball.
And, speaking about whether or not McGinn will look to curb that body-on-the-line enthusiasm, Smith said: "From what I’ve seen on the training ground so far, no! He’s trying to hit the crossbar from the halfway line as soon as he goes out for training, it’s just his way.
"Mentally he can handle anything, without a shadow. Mentally he’s as strong as they come. A really good guy."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Second UK coronavirus death confirmed as man in his 80s in Milton Keynes

A man in his 80s has become the second person in the UK to die after testing positive for coronavirus .
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said the man , who had underlying health conditions , tested positive for coronavirus shortly before his death on March 5 .
In a statement , the trust said : `` His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at what is undoubtedly a difficult and distressing time .
`` The hospital continues to work with Public Health England to isolate any patients or staff who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services and appointments at the hospital are running normally .
The trust is following established guidelines to minimise the risk of the virus spreading .
`` We will not be commenting further and ask that the family 's privacy is respected . ''
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said : `` I am very sorry to report a second patient in England who tested positive for Covid-19 has sadly died .
`` I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their request for privacy is respected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated at the Milton Keynes University Hospital , was an older patient who had underlying health conditions .
Contact tracing is already underway . ''

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A man in his 80s has become the second person in the UK to die after testing positive for coronavirus.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said the man, who had underlying health conditions, tested positive for coronavirus shortly before his death on March 5.
In a statement, the trust said: "His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at what is undoubtedly a difficult and distressing time.
"The hospital continues to work with Public Health England to isolate any patients or staff who had contact with the patient.
(Image: PA)
"All services and appointments at the hospital are running normally. The trust is following established guidelines to minimise the risk of the virus spreading.
"We will not be commenting further and ask that the family's privacy is respected."
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said: "I am very sorry to report a second patient in England who tested positive for Covid-19 has sadly died.
"I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their request for privacy is respected.
"The patient, who was being treated at the Milton Keynes University Hospital, was an older patient who had underlying health conditions. Contact tracing is already underway."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Scotland and France women's Six Nations match cancelled after player tests positive for coronavirus

Scotland women 's Six Nations rugby match against France has been postponed after a player tested positive for coronavirus .
The teams had been due to clash at Scotstoun Stadium , Glasgow , on Saturday .
The decision was taken after a Scottish player tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday , Scottish Rugby said .
Dr James Robson , Scottish Rugby 's chief medical officer , said : `` We are pleased that our player is doing well and that all the correct medical procedures have been followed and continue to be followed .
`` We are working with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow NHS advice . ''
The Scotland women 's team returned from northern Italy on February 23 as their Italy v Scotland Six Nations match was postponed .
Seven members of management and players are self-isolating on medical advice .
The player who has contracted the virus has been admitted to a healthcare facility as part of the protocol but is said to be well .
Scottish Rugby , the French Rugby Federation ( FFR ) and Six Nations made the postponement decision together .
The Scottish Government has also been briefed , @ @ @ @ @

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Scotland women's Six Nations rugby match against France has been postponed after a player tested positive for coronavirus.
The teams had been due to clash at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, on Saturday.
The decision was taken after a Scottish player tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, Scottish Rugby said.
Dr James Robson, Scottish Rugby's chief medical officer, said: "We are pleased that our player is doing well and that all the correct medical procedures have been followed and continue to be followed.
"We are working with the Scottish Government in continuing to observe and follow NHS advice."
The Scotland women's team returned from northern Italy on February 23 as their Italy v Scotland Six Nations match was postponed.
Seven members of management and players are self-isolating on medical advice.
The player who has contracted the virus has been admitted to a healthcare facility as part of the protocol but is said to be well.
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Scottish Rugby, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and Six Nations made the postponement decision together.
The Scottish Government has also been briefed, according to Scottish Rugby.