birminghammail--2020-09-03--DWP launches Universal Credit Kickstart scheme with 200,000 jobs - how to apply

The Government has launched a new Kickstart Scheme to help young people get into the world of work during the economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
The project is designed to create hundreds of thousands of six-month work placements aimed at those aged 16 to 24 who are on Universal Credit and are deemed to be at risk of long-term unemployment .
The scheme began on September 2 and more than 6,000 people have signed up in its first day .
Under the scheme , employers in England , Scotland and Wales will be able to offer young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for six months .
As of July , there were almost 538,000 young people aged 24 and under on Universal Credit , a rise of around 250,000 from March .
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said initially the scheme could fund `` well over 200,000 jobs '' , adding : `` But as I 've said , the number is unlimited . ''
Ms Coffey told the House of Commons : `` More than 6,000 people had already started an application yesterday .
That 's very encouraging , and I 'm very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does it work exactly ?
Funding for each job will cover 100 per cent of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week , plus National Insurance contributions and minimum pension contributions .
There is also £1,500 per job placement available for setup costs , support and training .
Applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements .
Employers unable to offer that many can partner with other organisations to reach the minimum number .
Anyone applying on behalf of a group of employers can get £300 of funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these employers .
Kickstart is not an apprenticeship , but participants may move on to an apprenticeship at any time during or after their job placement .
How to apply for Kickstart Any organisation can apply for funding , whatever their size .
The placements created with Kickstart funding must be new jobs and not replace existing or planned vacancies , or cause existing employees or contractors to lose or reduce their employment .
The roles you are applying for must be : • a minimum of 25 hours per week , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Minimum Wage for their age group • should not require people to undertake extensive training before they begin the job placement Each application should include how you will help the participants to develop their skills and experience , including : • support to look for long-term work , including career advice and setting goals • supporting the participant with basic skills , such as attendance , timekeeping and teamwork Once a placement is created , it can be taken up by a second person once the first applicant has completed their six-month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 30 job placements as part of the Kickstart Scheme , you can submit your application directly here If your organisation is creating fewer than 30 job placements , you can not apply directly .
You will need to partner with other organisations to create a minimum of 30 placements before applying .
Find out more about how to become a representative for a group of employers What happens after applying The Government says applications are reviewed to see if they meet criteria and then go to a panel .
It aims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an application is succesful , a letter is sent out explaining how much funding you will receive from the scheme .
You will need to sign and return your grant agreement and provide job descriptions for each of the placements you applied for .
You 'll then be contacted by young people who have been matched to your job placement .
Funding is only given if you appoint a person introduced to you by the scheme .
You will receive initial set-up costs when you have confirmed the young person has started work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being paid through PAYE .
The Department for Work and Pensions will use information from HMRC to check the young person is still employed , and will pay the grant in arrears .
The DWP says it may contact you or the young person during the placement to check what support has been offered and to make sure they are getting the best experience from the scheme .
What 's everyone saying about the scheme ?
Labour and the SNP welcomed the move but warned that the winding down of the furlough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis '' .
SNP MP Stephen Flynn ( Aberdeen South ) said : `` It is not going to avert the looming jobs crisis .
`` The best way to avert that crisis is to extend the Job Retention Scheme .
Does the Secretary of State agree that scheme should be extended , and if not , is this not less Kickstart and more kick in the teeth for millions of other workers ? ''
Labour 's shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the party wants the scheme to imitate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was scrapped in 2011 .
He added : `` Since this crisis began we have been urging the Government to introduce a scheme based on the last Labour government 's hugely successful Future Jobs Fund to get as many young people into work as possible .
`` We therefore welcome the Kickstart scheme in principle , but we want assurances it will be delivered in a way that maximises its impact . ''
Find local job vacancies in your area by typing your postcode into our job search tool below : Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the scheme should target already left-behind groups .
She added : `` Young disabled people are far more likely to experience unemployment and even before the pandemic 29 per cent of disabled 16 to 24-year-olds were not in education , employment or training compared to 9 % of their non-disabled peers .
`` If they 're black , or working class , they 're even more likely to experience unemployment . ''
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey replied : `` The employment gap between disabled people and those without disabilities has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's a record on which we are proud , but we know there is still more to do .
`` I 'm conscious that when it comes to the local jobcentres they will be working with potential employers or other organisations to try and make sure that everyone is covered who needs the most support and will be away from the employment market for the longest without that intervention . ''

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The Government has launched a new Kickstart Scheme to help young people get into the world of work during the economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The project is designed to create hundreds of thousands of six-month work placements aimed at those aged 16 to 24 who are on Universal Credit and are deemed to be at risk of long-term unemployment.
The scheme began on September 2 and more than 6,000 people have signed up in its first day.
Under the scheme, employers in England, Scotland and Wales will be able to offer young people on Universal Credit state-subsidised work placements for six months.
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As of July, there were almost 538,000 young people aged 24 and under on Universal Credit, a rise of around 250,000 from March.
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said initially the scheme could fund "well over 200,000 jobs", adding: "But as I've said, the number is unlimited."
Ms Coffey told the House of Commons: "More than 6,000 people had already started an application yesterday. That's very encouraging, and I'm very excited about it."
So how does it work exactly?
How the Kickstart Scheme works
Funding for each job will cover 100 per cent of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus National Insurance contributions and minimum pension contributions.
There is also £1,500 per job placement available for set-up costs, support and training.
Applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements. Employers unable to offer that many can partner with other organisations to reach the minimum number.
Anyone applying on behalf of a group of employers can get £300 of funding towards the administrative costs of bringing together these employers.
Kickstart is not an apprenticeship, but participants may move on to an apprenticeship at any time during or after their job placement.
How to apply for Kickstart
Any organisation can apply for funding, whatever their size.
The placements created with Kickstart funding must be new jobs and not replace existing or planned vacancies, or cause existing employees or contractors to lose or reduce their employment.
The roles you are applying for must be:
a minimum of 25 hours per week, for 6 months
paid at least the National Minimum Wage for their age group
should not require people to undertake extensive training before they begin the job placement
Each application should include how you will help the participants to develop their skills and experience, including:
support to look for long-term work, including career advice and setting goals
support with CV and interview preparations
supporting the participant with basic skills, such as attendance, timekeeping and teamwork
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Once a placement is created, it can be taken up by a second person once the first applicant has completed their six-month term.
If your organisation is creating more than 30 job placements as part of the Kickstart Scheme, you can submit your application directly here
If your organisation is creating fewer than 30 job placements, you cannot apply directly. You will need to partner with other organisations to create a minimum of 30 placements before applying.
Find out more about how to become a representative for a group of employers
What happens after applying
The Government says applications are reviewed to see if they meet criteria and then go to a panel. It aims to respond within a month.
If an application is succesful, a letter is sent out explaining how much funding you will receive from the scheme.
You will need to sign and return your grant agreement and provide job descriptions for each of the placements you applied for.
You'll then be contacted by young people who have been matched to your job placement. Funding is only given if you appoint a person introduced to you by the scheme.
You will receive initial set-up costs when you have confirmed the young person has started work, is on your payroll and is being paid through PAYE.
The Department for Work and Pensions will use information from HMRC to check the young person is still employed, and will pay the grant in arrears.
The DWP says it may contact you or the young person during the placement to check what support has been offered and to make sure they are getting the best experience from the scheme.
What's everyone saying about the scheme?
Labour and the SNP welcomed the move but warned that the winding down of the furlough scheme could result in a "jobs crisis".
SNP MP Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen South) said: "It is not going to avert the looming jobs crisis.
"The best way to avert that crisis is to extend the Job Retention Scheme. Does the Secretary of State agree that scheme should be extended, and if not, is this not less Kickstart and more kick in the teeth for millions of other workers?"
Labour's shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the party wants the scheme to imitate the previous Labour government's Future Jobs Fund that was scrapped in 2011.
He added: "Since this crisis began we have been urging the Government to introduce a scheme based on the last Labour government's hugely successful Future Jobs Fund to get as many young people into work as possible.
"We therefore welcome the Kickstart scheme in principle, but we want assurances it will be delivered in a way that maximises its impact."
Find local job vacancies in your area by typing your postcode into our job search tool below:
Labour's Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South) said the scheme should target already left-behind groups.
She added: "Young disabled people are far more likely to experience unemployment and even before the pandemic 29 per cent of disabled 16 to 24-year-olds were not in education, employment or training compared to 9% of their non-disabled peers.
"If they're black, or working class, they're even more likely to experience unemployment."
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey replied: "The employment gap between disabled people and those without disabilities has narrowed under this Government since 2010 and that's a record on which we are proud, but we know there is still more to do.
"I'm conscious that when it comes to the local jobcentres they will be working with potential employers or other organisations to try and make sure that everyone is covered who needs the most support and will be away from the employment market for the longest without that intervention."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Aston Villa 'in talks' to sign Bristol City winger Niclas Eliasson

Aston Villa are interested in signing winger Niclas Eliasson from Bristol City , according to reports .
Dean Smith 's side completed their first summer signing on Thursday with full-back Matty Cash arriving from Nottingham Forest for a fee of £14m and a further £2m in add-ons .
According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari , a swoop for another highly-rated Championship talent is in motion .
It is reported talks are 'ongoing ' between Villa and the Robins over a deal for former Sweden youth international Eliasson .
The 24-year-old grabbed three goals and 12 assists in just 18 league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side finished seven points outside the play-offs in mid table .
Eliasson is entering the final year of his contract at Ashton Gate and has recently been linked with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic , who are believed to have had a bid rejected in the January transfer window .
Premier League side Burnley have also been credited with an interest in the last year , as well as Turkish club Fenerbahce , Lazio in Italy and Spanish outfit Villarreal .
Eliasson has been regularly involved for Bristol City in pre-season but our sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' this summer .
The club have been trying to open negotiations over a new deal but it has proved difficult after the player changed agents .
Eliasson has made just shy of 100 appearances for the Robins since arriving from Swedish side IFK Norrkoping for £1.8m three years ago .
Villa have also been linked with wingers Said Benrahma , Milot Rashica and Grady Diangana in recent weeks .

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Aston Villa are interested in signing winger Niclas Eliasson from Bristol City, according to reports.
Dean Smith's side completed their first summer signing on Thursday with full-back Matty Cash arriving from Nottingham Forest for a fee of £14m and a further £2m in add-ons.
According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, a swoop for another highly-rated Championship talent is in motion.
It is reported talks are 'ongoing' between Villa and the Robins over a deal for former Sweden youth international Eliasson.
The 24-year-old grabbed three goals and 12 assists in just 18 league starts last season as Dean Holden's side finished seven points outside the play-offs in mid table.
Eliasson is entering the final year of his contract at Ashton Gate and has recently been linked with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, who are believed to have had a bid rejected in the January transfer window.
Premier League side Burnley have also been credited with an interest in the last year, as well as Turkish club Fenerbahce, Lazio in Italy and Spanish outfit Villarreal.
Eliasson has been regularly involved for Bristol City in pre-season but our sister title BristolLive reports a sale is 'inevitable' this summer.
The club have been trying to open negotiations over a new deal but it has proved difficult after the player changed agents.
Eliasson has made just shy of 100 appearances for the Robins since arriving from Swedish side IFK Norrkoping for £1.8m three years ago.
Villa have also been linked with wingers Said Benrahma, Milot Rashica and Grady Diangana in recent weeks.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Cops slammed for not stopping ‘party’ but say no crimes committed

Police have been criticised for not intervening at a noisy Worcestershire park ‘ party ’ after a witness alleged a group were taking drugs and breaking Covid rules .
The incident took place at Aston Fields Recreation Ground in Bromsgrove on Tuesday ( September 1 ) night , with a man claiming a large group had gathered , smoking cannabis , and making noise at around 9.15pm .
He said a police car did attend but claimed the officers shone a light at the group , did not speak to them and then drove off .
Posting on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m sure the residents in Blenheim Crescent / Marlborough Avenue / Stoke Road /Russell Croft in Bromsgrove will be delighted to hear West Mercia Police did turn up to see the noisy 15 plus folks , smoking weed , on the Rec tonight at 9.15pmin breach of Covid-19 guidelines .
“ But less impressive : the officer ( s ) - after shining the police car ’ s spotlight at the group - then didn ’ t get out to engage with them and left at slow speed , two minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on if you want a 2nd crack ?
” West Mercia Police said they attended the site twice on Tuesday night and spoke to people there but said no crimes were committed .
Sergeant Steve O ’ Neill , from the Bromsgrove Safer Neighbourhood Team , said : “ A number of calls were received from the public reporting a group of young people at Aston Fields in Bromsgrove on Tuesday night ( September 1 ) .
“ An officer attended the scene , assessed the situation and reported that further officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned to the park and spoke with the group and while advice regarding Covid restrictions was given to all those present , they were satisfied no offences were committed .
“ The same night officers responded to reports of a car smelling of cannabis in Stoke Road , Bromsgrove .
“ The vehicle was stopped and the driver spoken to .
No arrests were made .
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Police have been criticised for not intervening at a noisy Worcestershire park ‘party’ after a witness alleged a group were taking drugs and breaking Covid rules.
The incident took place at Aston Fields Recreation Ground in Bromsgrove on Tuesday (September 1) night, with a man claiming a large group had gathered, smoking cannabis, and making noise at around 9.15pm.
He said a police car did attend but claimed the officers shone a light at the group, did not speak to them and then drove off.
Posting on social media on Tuesday the eyewitness said: “I’m sure the residents in Blenheim Crescent / Marlborough Avenue / Stoke Road /Russell Croft in Bromsgrove will be delighted to hear West Mercia Police did turn up to see the noisy 15 plus folks, smoking weed, on the Rec tonight at 9.15pmin breach of Covid-19 guidelines.
“But less impressive: the officer(s) - after shining the police car’s spotlight at the group - then didn’t get out to engage with them and left at slow speed, two minutes later. The party’s still going on if you want a 2nd crack?”
West Mercia Police said they attended the site twice on Tuesday night and spoke to people there but said no crimes were committed.
Sergeant Steve O’Neill, from the Bromsgrove Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “A number of calls were received from the public reporting a group of young people at Aston Fields in Bromsgrove on Tuesday night (September 1).
“An officer attended the scene, assessed the situation and reported that further officers were required to attend
“Officers then returned to the park and spoke with the group and while advice regarding Covid restrictions was given to all those present, they were satisfied no offences were committed.
“The same night officers responded to reports of a car smelling of cannabis in Stoke Road, Bromsgrove.
“The vehicle was stopped and the driver spoken to. No arrests were made.”


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Birmingham City-linked 'keeper free to leave Championship rivals

Neil Harris admits Cardiff City need to trim their goalkeeping department from three down to two senior stoppers .
The Bluebirds boss has Alex Smithies , Joe Day and Neil Etheridge at his disposal - with the latter interesting Birmingham City .
Indeed Blues are believed to have asked about Etheridge as part of their search to add competition for Andres Prieto .
BirminghamLive understands a deal is not imminent but Harris ’ comments make it clear Cardiff could be willing to part ways with the 30-year-old .
“ I had a really good chat with him ( Etheridge ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He is in great nick , really fit and he has been outstanding .
“ He is fighting with Alex Smithies and Joe Day for the No.1 position and the No.2 as well .
“ My position with Neil is very relaxed .
He ’ s got 10 months of his contract left .
`` Yes , from a business perspective and the lad , playing-wise , moving on to pastures new might be an avenue for him .
“ But if he ’ s not , he ’ s here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to play .
“ While he continues to train like he is and train every day , we are in a great place in that goalkeeping department.
” Harris also gave an insight into what Etheridge had told him : “ Where he has been really honest is that he ’ s got 10 months left of his contract and he ’ s had transfer windows where he has been linked with moves away and it hasn ’ t quite happened “ He has found himself out the team in the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he wants to play football .
“ It ’ s not he ’ s demanding a transfer , but the reality of having three senior goalkeepers , we need to make that into two .
“ If someone has got a value in one transfer window which might disappear in the future , then you have to look at it from a business perspective as well .
“ We will just all have to see what unfolds in the coming weeks.
” Blues have also been linked with Charlton ’ s Dillon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting the 25-year-old be allowed to leave having turned down a contract at The Valley .
Aitor Karanka has today spoken of his desire to bring in another goalkeeper - but insists the club are in no hurry , casting Blues as interested rather than desperate buyers .

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Neil Harris admits Cardiff City need to trim their goalkeeping department from three down to two senior stoppers.
The Bluebirds boss has Alex Smithies, Joe Day and Neil Etheridge at his disposal - with the latter interesting Birmingham City.
Indeed Blues are believed to have asked about Etheridge as part of their search to add competition for Andres Prieto.
BirminghamLive understands a deal is not imminent but Harris’ comments make it clear Cardiff could be willing to part ways with the 30-year-old.
“I had a really good chat with him (Etheridge) today,” Harris told Wales Online. “He is in great nick, really fit and he has been outstanding.
“He is fighting with Alex Smithies and Joe Day for the No.1 position and the No.2 as well.
“My position with Neil is very relaxed. He’s got 10 months of his contract left.
"Yes, from a business perspective and the lad, playing-wise, moving on to pastures new might be an avenue for him.
“But if he’s not, he’s here and he is fighting for that jersey, to play.
“While he continues to train like he is and train every day, we are in a great place in that goalkeeping department.”
Harris also gave an insight into what Etheridge had told him: “Where he has been really honest is that he’s got 10 months left of his contract and he’s had transfer windows where he has been linked with moves away and it hasn’t quite happened
“He has found himself out the team in the three months before the start of this season and he wants to play football.
“It’s not he’s demanding a transfer, but the reality of having three senior goalkeepers, we need to make that into two.
“If someone has got a value in one transfer window which might disappear in the future, then you have to look at it from a business perspective as well.
“We will just all have to see what unfolds in the coming weeks.”
Blues have also been linked with Charlton’s Dillon Phillips, with Addicks manager Lee Bowyer suggesting the 25-year-old be allowed to leave having turned down a contract at The Valley.
Aitor Karanka has today spoken of his desire to bring in another goalkeeper - but insists the club are in no hurry, casting Blues as interested rather than desperate buyers.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Secret cannabis farm worth £700,000 destroyed

A £700k haul of cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed following a raid on a Walsall property .
West Midlands Police said the illicit factory in Corporation Street , in the Caldmore area of the town , was uncovered at around 2.30am on Wednesday , August 2 .
A spokesman for the force said the crops inside the address would be worth in the region of £700,000 on the streets .
All the plants were seized and destroyed , it was later revealed .
No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue .
Pictures from the scene - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the set up was complete with air ducts , specialist lights , power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height .
According to the West Midlands Police website , criminals are using more inventive ways to conceal cannabis grows – not just in rooms , but in the back of shops and even underground .
Cannabis farms are very dangerous places and pose a serious risk of fire .
Often the electricity meter has been bypassed and seriously overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also cause floorboards to rot , presenting the danger of collapse .
The bust also comes just hours after a major £330k drugs farm in Coventry was spotted by a police helicopter .
Officers were on the lookout for a car which failed to stop when thermal imaging cameras detected a bright heat source coming from a disused shop .
Information was passed to the St Michael 's city centre team and on Friday , August 28 , the suspicions were confirmed when a warrant the property – at the junction of Harnall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large drugs farm .
A total of 337 cannabis plants were seized from the property along with an extensive hydroponics system used to water the crop and electrical equipment .

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A £700k haul of cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed following a raid on a Walsall property.
West Midlands Police said the illicit factory in Corporation Street, in the Caldmore area of the town, was uncovered at around 2.30am on Wednesday, August 2.
A spokesman for the force said the crops inside the address would be worth in the region of £700,000 on the streets.
All the plants were seized and destroyed, it was later revealed.
No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue.
Pictures from the scene - which can be viewed below - shows the set up was complete with air ducts, specialist lights, power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height.
According to the West Midlands Police website, criminals are using more inventive ways to conceal cannabis grows – not just in rooms, but in the back of shops and even underground.
Cannabis farms are very dangerous places and pose a serious risk of fire. Often the electricity meter has been bypassed and seriously overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes.
Plants grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot, presenting the danger of collapse.
(Image: WMP)
The bust also comes just hours after a major £330k drugs farm in Coventry was spotted by a police helicopter.
Officers were on the lookout for a car which failed to stop when thermal imaging cameras detected a bright heat source coming from a disused shop.
Information was passed to the St Michael's city centre team and on Friday, August 28, the suspicions were confirmed when a warrant the property – at the junction of Harnall Lane East and Jesmond Road – uncovered a large drugs farm.
A total of 337 cannabis plants were seized from the property along with an extensive hydroponics system used to water the crop and electrical equipment.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Funeral announced for prominent Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson

The funeral of a prominent Windrush scandal victim and campaigner from Wolverhampton will take place tomorrow ( September 4 ) .
Paulette Wilson will be laid to rest at Heath Town Church followed by burial at Danescourt Cemetery following her sudden death at the age of 64 .
She captured national headlines after she was wrongly detained by the Home Office and threatened with deportation .
She had worked as a former cook at the House of Commons and came to Britain from Jamaica in 1968 .
Her case was raised in Parliament after she was detained .
She died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a month after travelling to Downing Street to deliver a petition calling for justice for victims of the Windrush scandal .
Following her plight , the Paulette Wilson Windrush Citizenship Project was launched by Wolverhampton 's Refugee and Migrant Centre in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council in 2018 to provide advice and support to local members of the Windrush generation .
The City of Wolverhampton Council has said thousands of people who came from the Commonwealth to the UK after the Nationality Act 1948 and before the 1971 Immigration Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain , including around 3,000 people living in the city .
Despite this , a series of cases arose involving individuals who had been long-term residents of the UK but did not have documents to prove their status .
As a result , they were incorrectly identified as illegal immigrants by the Home Office and put at risk of deportation .
The Government confirmed that anyone from the Windrush generation could become a British citizen and the Paulette Wilson Windrush Citizenship Project has supported numerous local people to apply for British citizenship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page has raised over £17,000 .
The proceeds will go towards building a memorial to mark honour Paulette ’ s contribution as a campaigner and her fight for justice for the Windrush generation and their families .
In tribute , councillor Ian Brookfield , leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council , said : “ Paulette Wilson was an inspiration to so many people and fought incredibly hard on behalf of fellow members of the Windrush generation who were caught up in the same dreadful situation she found herself in .
`` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to work with Paulette , her family and the Refugee and Migrant Centre to help support local residents to gain their rightful British citizenship .
She will be much missed by everyone who knew her but her legacy will live on in the profound way that she helped to change so many people 's lives for the better .
`` Her funeral takes place tomorrow and , on behalf of everyone at the City of Wolverhampton Council , I would like to pass on our sincere condolences to her friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paulette said she was `` proud '' to support the Paulette Wilson Windrush Citizenship Project .
She said : “ I believe that there are many people out there who feel vulnerable to the threat of deportation , loss of employment and who are not able to access healthcare due to not having proof of their rightful citizenship .
They don ’ t need to suffer in silence as advice and practical support will be offered to those who need help.
” The council has been liaising closely with the family over funeral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place .
This is in line with all funerals and burials during this period .

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The funeral of a prominent Windrush scandal victim and campaigner from Wolverhampton will take place tomorrow (September 4).
Paulette Wilson will be laid to rest at Heath Town Church followed by burial at Danescourt Cemetery following her sudden death at the age of 64.
She captured national headlines after she was wrongly detained by the Home Office and threatened with deportation. She had worked as a former cook at the House of Commons and came to Britain from Jamaica in 1968. Her case was raised in Parliament after she was detained.
(Image: City of Wolverhampton Council)
She died in her sleep on July 23, just a month after travelling to Downing Street to deliver a petition calling for justice for victims of the Windrush scandal.
Following her plight, the Paulette Wilson Windrush Citizenship Project was launched by Wolverhampton's Refugee and Migrant Centre in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council in 2018 to provide advice and support to local members of the Windrush generation.
The City of Wolverhampton Council has said thousands of people who came from the Commonwealth to the UK after the Nationality Act 1948 and before the 1971 Immigration Act were given the right of indefinite leave to remain, including around 3,000 people living in the city.
Despite this, a series of cases arose involving individuals who had been long-term residents of the UK but did not have documents to prove their status. As a result, they were incorrectly identified as illegal immigrants by the Home Office and put at risk of deportation.
The Government confirmed that anyone from the Windrush generation could become a British citizen and the Paulette Wilson Windrush Citizenship Project has supported numerous local people to apply for British citizenship.
(Image: Humphrey Nemar/ dailystar)
In her memory, a GoFundMe page has raised over £17,000. The proceeds will go towards building a memorial to mark honour Paulette’s contribution as a campaigner and her fight for justice for the Windrush generation and their families.
In tribute, councillor Ian Brookfield, leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “Paulette Wilson was an inspiration to so many people and fought incredibly hard on behalf of fellow members of the Windrush generation who were caught up in the same dreadful situation she found herself in.
"As a council, we were proud to be able to work with Paulette, her family and the Refugee and Migrant Centre to help support local residents to gain their rightful British citizenship. She will be much missed by everyone who knew her but her legacy will live on in the profound way that she helped to change so many people's lives for the better.
"Her funeral takes place tomorrow and, on behalf of everyone at the City of Wolverhampton Council, I would like to pass on our sincere condolences to her friends and family.”
Speaking at the launch, Paulette said she was "proud" to support the Paulette Wilson Windrush Citizenship Project. She said: “I believe that there are many people out there who feel vulnerable to the threat of deportation, loss of employment and who are not able to access healthcare due to not having proof of their rightful citizenship. They don’t need to suffer in silence as advice and practical support will be offered to those who need help.”
The council has been liaising closely with the family over funeral arrangements and confirmed Covid-19 measures will be in place. This is in line with all funerals and burials during this period.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--'Outstanding' - Championship boss raves about West Brom striker linked with exit

Neil Warnock has made no secret of his admiration for Kenneth Zohore amid reports Middlesbrough have made a loan offer for the West Bromwich Albion forward .
Zohore was a key member of the Cardiff City side Warnock guided to the Premier League in 2017/18 and remains highly regarded by the experienced boss .
Warnock is keen to bring in reinforcements to his forward line and certainly did not play down interest in the 26-year-old as he previewed his team 's season-opening Carabao Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town on Friday night .
`` He ’ s ( Zohore ) a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Echo .
`` We did ever so well with him .
When I turned up at Cardiff , they wanted me to get rid of him and give him a free transfer .
`` I think everyone knows that he played two-thirds of a season for me , and was outstanding and helped us get promotion .
`` Now , he ’ s got a very lucrative contract in the Premier League I would imagine , with West Brom , and good luck to him .
`` I need a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have at least four strikers in the Championship .
I do need at least a couple more in the squad .
`` I ’ ve got one or two younger lads , but I also think you need experienced lads at this level . ''
Zohore has struggled to make an impact since joining the Baggies for £8 million 14 months ago .
The Dane only scored three Championship goals in 15 appearances and failed to muscle his way past Hal Robson-Kanu and Charlie Austin as Slaven Bilic 's first-choice striker .
Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis to recoup as much of the transfer fee as possible and reinvest in new signings .
But they are open to a loan arrangement that would at least remove the player from the wage bill .
The Baggies would have further opportunities to offload Zohore beyond a season-long loan with his contract at The Hawthorns running until 2023 .
Albion 's immediate priority is to get the player fit , given he has missed both pre-season matches to date with a niggling calf injury .
Bilic wants to freshen his forward line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Huddersfield Town striker Karlan Grant rejected .
Watford forward Troy Deeney is another player who remains of interest to the Croatian .

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Neil Warnock has made no secret of his admiration for Kenneth Zohore amid reports Middlesbrough have made a loan offer for the West Bromwich Albion forward.
Zohore was a key member of the Cardiff City side Warnock guided to the Premier League in 2017/18 and remains highly regarded by the experienced boss.
Warnock is keen to bring in reinforcements to his forward line and certainly did not play down interest in the 26-year-old as he previewed his team's season-opening Carabao Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town on Friday night.
"He’s (Zohore) a good player,” Warnock told The Northern Echo. "We did ever so well with him. When I turned up at Cardiff, they wanted me to get rid of him and give him a free transfer.
"I think everyone knows that he played two-thirds of a season for me, and was outstanding and helped us get promotion.
"Now, he’s got a very lucrative contract in the Premier League I would imagine, with West Brom, and good luck to him.
"I need a couple of strikers because you’ve got to have at least four strikers in the Championship. I do need at least a couple more in the squad.
"I’ve got one or two younger lads, but I also think you need experienced lads at this level."
Zohore has struggled to make an impact since joining the Baggies for £8 million 14 months ago.
The Dane only scored three Championship goals in 15 appearances and failed to muscle his way past Hal Robson-Kanu and Charlie Austin as Slaven Bilic's first-choice striker.
Albion would rather sell Zohore on a permanent basis to recoup as much of the transfer fee as possible and reinvest in new signings.
But they are open to a loan arrangement that would at least remove the player from the wage bill.
The Baggies would have further opportunities to offload Zohore beyond a season-long loan with his contract at The Hawthorns running until 2023.
Albion's immediate priority is to get the player fit, given he has missed both pre-season matches to date with a niggling calf injury.
Bilic wants to freshen his forward line and has seen a £16 million bid for Huddersfield Town striker Karlan Grant rejected.
Watford forward Troy Deeney is another player who remains of interest to the Croatian.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Popular cinema launches fundraising campaign in order to reopen

A hugely popular cinema in Wolverhampton has launched a Crowdfunder in a bid to reopen the venue .
The Light House - which has been a registered charity since 2012 - has lost out on all kinds of income due to the coronavirus pandemic and national lockdown , which came into force on March 23 .
However , now it needs vital funds to help make the venue Covid-secure and provide staff with training in order to 'turn the lights on ' again .
So far £5,843 has been donated towards the £10,000 target , which the charity hopes it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 days time .
Money raised will go towards : • Additional signage and safety equipment to promote social distancing and a new way of using the building to keep visitors and staff as safe as possible .
• Additional cleaning which will require some specialist processes .
• Additional training for staff on new policies and how to ensure customer safety .
Speaking to Black County Live , Light House CEO Kelly Jeffs , said : `` As a much loved part of the city of Wolverhampton ’ s cultural offer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our income has totally destabilised our future like many other similar arts organisations and theatres .
`` It ’ s a very delicate future ahead but with the support to our Crowdfunder these funds can help with building on our foundations again and give us the chance to plan towards our future and making the venue safe for audiences , staff and volunteers .
`` The amazing positive comments we ’ ve received on the Crowdfunder website have been a huge reminder of the love and respect we have from our much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcoming them again as soon as we practically can . ''

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A hugely popular cinema in Wolverhampton has launched a Crowdfunder in a bid to reopen the venue.
The Light House - which has been a registered charity since 2012 - has lost out on all kinds of income due to the coronavirus pandemic and national lockdown, which came into force on March 23.
However, now it needs vital funds to help make the venue Covid-secure and provide staff with training in order to 'turn the lights on' again.
So far £5,843 has been donated towards the £10,000 target, which the charity hopes it will reach by its deadline in just 10 days time.
Money raised will go towards:
Additional signage and safety equipment to promote social distancing and a new way of using the building to keep visitors and staff as safe as possible.
Additional cleaning which will require some specialist processes.
Additional training for staff on new policies and how to ensure customer safety.
Speaking to Black County Live, Light House CEO Kelly Jeffs, said: "As a much loved part of the city of Wolverhampton’s cultural offer, due to the Covid crisis the cut in our income has totally destabilised our future like many other similar arts organisations and theatres.
"It’s a very delicate future ahead but with the support to our Crowdfunder these funds can help with building on our foundations again and give us the chance to plan towards our future and making the venue safe for audiences, staff and volunteers.
"The amazing positive comments we’ve received on the Crowdfunder website have been a huge reminder of the love and respect we have from our much missed audiences. We look forward to welcoming them again as soon as we practically can."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Brum library could soon be 'unsafe to occupy' warning

The Library of Birmingham risks becoming 'unsafe to occupy ' without £11 million in maintenance works over the next ten years , it has been revealed .
And the building will require more than £3 million of this over the next three years , in order to 'keep Birmingham City Council 's most iconic building ' in a good state of repair .
Due to go before Cabinet next week ( September 8 ) , the council looks set to approve the costs , with a consultancy company called in to assess the current and future maintenance required .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since opening in 2013 , with several areas needing attention including emergency lighting , security systems and networks , escalators and painting and decorating .
`` The funds will be utilised to keep Birmingham City Councils most iconic building the Library of Birmingham in a good state of mechanical , structural and decorative repair not only for the Citizens of Birmingham but people from other areas of the country and abroad , '' papers from next week 's meeting note .
`` Thus , keeping it safe and in compliance with various Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearance and status and retaining/increasing footfall of Library Service users and Visitors . ''
Without the works , the papers continue , the `` overall condition would mean that it would soon become unsafe to occupy and various breaches of health and safety law incurred with very serious legal implications as a consequence . ''
`` A building with poor maintenance of systems , poor decoration , poor condition of building fabric would impact on the Library of Birmingham ’ s prestigious and iconic status , '' the papers continue .
`` Visitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities such as the Gala Dinner /Conferencing and Café would suffer and cause damage to significant income streams for the council . ''
The Library of Birmingham was closed to the public earlier this year in line with Coronavirus guidelines , only opening again last month for an 'order and collect ' service .
This has now been extended to a regular 'book browsing and borrowing service ' as of September 2 , with visitors encouraged to 'just turn up , browse , select , and borrow ' .

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The Library of Birmingham risks becoming 'unsafe to occupy' without £11 million in maintenance works over the next ten years, it has been revealed.
And the building will require more than £3 million of this over the next three years, in order to 'keep Birmingham City Council 's most iconic building' in a good state of repair.
Due to go before Cabinet next week (September 8), the council looks set to approve the costs, with a consultancy company called in to assess the current and future maintenance required.
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The library has not had any cyclical maintenance since opening in 2013, with several areas needing attention including emergency lighting, security systems and networks, escalators and painting and decorating.
"The funds will be utilised to keep Birmingham City Councils most iconic building the Library of Birmingham in a good state of mechanical, structural and decorative repair not only for the Citizens of Birmingham but people from other areas of the country and abroad," papers from next week's meeting note.
"Thus, keeping it safe and in compliance with various Health and Safety legislation, maintaining its iconic appearance and status and retaining/increasing footfall of Library Service users and Visitors."
Without the works, the papers continue, the "overall condition would mean that it would soon become unsafe to occupy and various breaches of health and safety law incurred with very serious legal implications as a consequence."
"A building with poor maintenance of systems, poor decoration, poor condition of building fabric would impact on the Library of Birmingham’s prestigious and iconic status," the papers continue.
"Visitor numbers are put at risk, commercial opportunities such as the Gala Dinner /Conferencing and Café would suffer and cause damage to significant income streams for the council."
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The Library of Birmingham was closed to the public earlier this year in line with Coronavirus guidelines, only opening again last month for an 'order and collect' service.
This has now been extended to a regular 'book browsing and borrowing service' as of September 2, with visitors encouraged to 'just turn up, browse, select, and borrow'.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Mum's horror as she wakes up to find masked raiders inside her bedroom

A brave mum-of-four has spoken about the heart-pounding moment she woke up to discover masked raiders standing in her bedroom .
Michelle Hickman thought she was having a nightmare when she woke up to her bedroom light blinding her in the early hours of Monday , August 31 .
However the 55-year-old got the shock of her life when she realised the two masked thugs standing in her room were very much real .
Michelle , who has lived in Lower Gornal all of her life , then bravely ran downstairs after the thieves before calling the police to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michelle is terrified to step foot inside her bedroom .
Speaking to Black Country Live about the chilling ordeal , Michelle said : `` The first thing I saw was my door was pushed open .
There was one big figure and then another was peering over his shoulder .
`` I rose up and I thought I was having a nightmare .
The light was right in my face and he shouted 'oh my god ' , I did n't know if he recognised me or did n't realise I was there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I was shouting too .
They had balaclavas on and all I could see was a bit of their eyes and lips .
`` I came out of bed after them .
They had been in my daughter 's room .
It was like they were looking for something .
`` I think they got the wrong address and were looking for something in particular .
They had gone through shoe boxes , they had my daughter 's laptop out and my car keys had n't been taken . ''
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her kitchen she discovered a large knife had disappeared .
She continued : `` The drawers in my kitchen diner were all out .
`` It was n't until the police had been and I was shutting the kitchen drawer I had noticed a brown steak knife - with a great big wooden handle - was gone .
`` I believe one of them had it .
I use it to cut meat and it was at the top of the drawer and it was gone .
`` My son had a walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have ditched with his ankle support for football stuck to them . ''
Since the break-in Michelle has struggled to come to terms with what has happened and now chooses to sleep downstairs .
`` My son and I have been sleeping downstairs , he wo n't leave my side .
He feels so guilty that he was n't there .
I have n't been in my room since '' , Michelle said .
`` It 's dreadful knowing someone has been in your space but I keep thinking are they going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been feeling terrible .
I ca n't get my head around it and it was n't until he started shouting that I realised it was real .
I do n't feel safe in my own home .
It 's sent me paranoid .
`` It 's a wonder I did n't die there and then .
My heart was pounding and then all the next day too .
When dusk comes I start to panic .
My son has started coming back early and my daughter has given me her dog . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We are investigating a burglary at a home in Wealdstone Drive , Lower Gornal at 1.50am on Monday ( August 31 ) .
`` It is understood that two men snapped the lock on a rear door and carried out an untidy search of the property before being disturbed by the occupant .
`` Our enquiries are ongoing and we believe two knives were stolen from a kitchen drawer .
`` We appreciate this would have been an extremely distressing experience for the occupant and officers are keeping her updated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being carried out and detectives are also reviewing CCTV footage of the surrounding streets .
`` We would urge anyone with any information about the burglary to get in touch . ''
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police , quoting crime number 20DY/208215F/20 , via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , 8am to midnight , or call 101 anytime .
For information on improving home security , including installing Anti-Snap locks , visit the West Midlands Police website .

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A brave mum-of-four has spoken about the heart-pounding moment she woke up to discover masked raiders standing in her bedroom.
Michelle Hickman thought she was having a nightmare when she woke up to her bedroom light blinding her in the early hours of Monday, August 31.
However the 55-year-old got the shock of her life when she realised the two masked thugs standing in her room were very much real.
Michelle, who has lived in Lower Gornal all of her life, then bravely ran downstairs after the thieves before calling the police to her property in Wealdstone Drive.
Now, Michelle is terrified to step foot inside her bedroom.
Speaking to Black Country Live about the chilling ordeal, Michelle said: "The first thing I saw was my door was pushed open. There was one big figure and then another was peering over his shoulder.
"I rose up and I thought I was having a nightmare. The light was right in my face and he shouted 'oh my god', I didn't know if he recognised me or didn't realise I was there.
"They ran down the stairs and I was shouting too. They had balaclavas on and all I could see was a bit of their eyes and lips.
"I came out of bed after them. They had been in my daughter's room. It was like they were looking for something.
"I think they got the wrong address and were looking for something in particular. They had gone through shoe boxes, they had my daughter's laptop out and my car keys hadn't been taken."
It wasn't until Michelle had began to tidy her kitchen she discovered a large knife had disappeared. She continued: "The drawers in my kitchen diner were all out.
"It wasn't until the police had been and I was shutting the kitchen drawer I had noticed a brown steak knife - with a great big wooden handle - was gone.
"I believe one of them had it. I use it to cut meat and it was at the top of the drawer and it was gone.
"My son had a walk about after and found some gloves they may have ditched with his ankle support for football stuck to them."
Since the break-in Michelle has struggled to come to terms with what has happened and now chooses to sleep downstairs.
"My son and I have been sleeping downstairs, he won't leave my side. He feels so guilty that he wasn't there. I haven't been in my room since", Michelle said.
"It's dreadful knowing someone has been in your space but I keep thinking are they going to come back?
"I have been feeling terrible. I can't get my head around it and it wasn't until he started shouting that I realised it was real. I don't feel safe in my own home. It's sent me paranoid.
"It's a wonder I didn't die there and then. My heart was pounding and then all the next day too. When dusk comes I start to panic. My son has started coming back early and my daughter has given me her dog."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating a burglary at a home in Wealdstone Drive, Lower Gornal at 1.50am on Monday (August 31).
"It is understood that two men snapped the lock on a rear door and carried out an untidy search of the property before being disturbed by the occupant.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we believe two knives were stolen from a kitchen drawer.
"We appreciate this would have been an extremely distressing experience for the occupant and officers are keeping her updated on the investigation.
"House-to-house enquiries are being carried out and detectives are also reviewing CCTV footage of the surrounding streets.
"We would urge anyone with any information about the burglary to get in touch."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police, quoting crime number 20DY/208215F/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous.
For information on improving home security, including installing Anti-Snap locks, visit the West Midlands Police website.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Wolves deal for Ghoulam could create exit route for Arsenal star

Faouzi Ghoulam 's potential move to Wolverhampton Wanderers will have a significant impact of the future of Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac , according to reports .
Ghoulam , the Napoli left-back , is being heavily linked with a transfer to Molineux this summer after an injury-disrupted season .
Wolves were already planning to be in the market for reinforcements in full-back areas after Jonny Otto suffered an anterior curciate ligament injury at the start of August .
The sale of Matt Doherty to Tottenham has intensified the need to patch up the position ahead of the opening Premier League game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , September 14 .
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Google Play Store and App Store According to reports in Italy , super agent Jorge Mendes - who has close ties with Wolves - is planning to facilitate a move to Nuno Espirito Santo 's side for his client Ghoulam 'in the next few weeks ' .
Ghoulam , 29 , has played 183 times for Napoli since joining the Serie A giants from French side Saint-Etenne six years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a big impact on a transfer for Arsenal 's Bosnia international Kolasinac , reports Tutto Mercato Web .
They say Napoli want to sign Kolasinac but first must 'make room ' for him by selling Ghoulam before the window closes .

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Ghoulam, the Napoli left-back, is being heavily linked with a transfer to Molineux this summer after an injury-disrupted season.
Wolves were already planning to be in the market for reinforcements in full-back areas after Jonny Otto suffered an anterior curciate ligament injury at the start of August.
The sale of Matt Doherty to Tottenham has intensified the need to patch up the position ahead of the opening Premier League game of the season against Sheffield United on Monday, September 14.
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According to reports in Italy, super agent Jorge Mendes - who has close ties with Wolves - is planning to facilitate a move to Nuno Espirito Santo's side for his client Ghoulam 'in the next few weeks'.
Ghoulam, 29, has played 183 times for Napoli since joining the Serie A giants from French side Saint-Etenne six years ago.
And the potential deal will have a big impact on a transfer for Arsenal's Bosnia international Kolasinac, reports Tutto Mercato Web.
They say Napoli want to sign Kolasinac but first must 'make room' for him by selling Ghoulam before the window closes.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Mum slams parents 'flouting social distancing' outside city school

An angry mum has accused parents of failing to follow social distancing rules at a Birmingham school as kids returned to classes .
A mobile phone clip ( see above ) shows eager mums and dads lining the entrance to in Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green , on Thursday , September 3 .
But one mum claimed she was forced to physically push through the crowds and said some parents were ignoring social distancing advice from the Acocks Green academy .
`` You just could n't get through the crowd , '' said the mum , who asked to remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to walk my child in-between all this .
`` My son was so excited for his first day at secondary school but when we turned onto the street and saw the crowd , I could just tell he was terrified by it .
`` I am so disappointed in the parents .
In fact , I am absolutely disgusted . ''
The footage also shows a line of parked cars , creating a traffic jam , despite school guidance to walk to the site .
In a letter addressed to parents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and end of the school day is often a very busy time with many different groups mixing freely at the front of school .
`` To avoid this , please do not park on Hartfield Crescent and allow students to walk the short distance from one of the larger roads such as Fox Hollies or Greenwood Avenue where more social distancing can take place . ''
The frustrated parent has since called for more to be done to combat the huge queues .
She added : `` We are supposed to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was no social distancing whatsoever .
`` The school has signs up and we even had letters sent out .
Yet , still , parents took no notice .
`` We have been in lockdown for four months so social distancing should n't really be hard now . ''
BirminghamLive has also been sent images of parents outside Highfield Junior And Infant School - with another resident asking if the site 's queueing system was 'safe ? '
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They said : `` Do you class this to be safe to pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ academy has been contacted by BirminghamLive in relation to the video .

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An angry mum has accused parents of failing to follow social distancing rules at a Birmingham school as kids returned to classes.
A mobile phone clip (see above) shows eager mums and dads lining the entrance to in Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, on Thursday, September 3.
But one mum claimed she was forced to physically push through the crowds and said some parents were ignoring social distancing advice from the Acocks Green academy.
"You just couldn't get through the crowd," said the mum, who asked to remain anonymous.
"I felt physically sick having to walk my child in-between all this.
"My son was so excited for his first day at secondary school but when we turned onto the street and saw the crowd, I could just tell he was terrified by it.
"I am so disappointed in the parents. In fact, I am absolutely disgusted."
The footage also shows a line of parked cars, creating a traffic jam, despite school guidance to walk to the site.
In a letter addressed to parents, a spokesman said: "The start and end of the school day is often a very busy time with many different groups mixing freely at the front of school.
"To avoid this, please do not park on Hartfield Crescent and allow students to walk the short distance from one of the larger roads such as Fox Hollies or Greenwood Avenue where more social distancing can take place."
The frustrated parent has since called for more to be done to combat the huge queues.
She added: "We are supposed to be a prime example to our children – but there was no social distancing whatsoever.
"The school has signs up and we even had letters sent out. Yet, still, parents took no notice.
"We have been in lockdown for four months so social distancing shouldn't really be hard now."
BirminghamLive has also been sent images of parents outside Highfield Junior And Infant School - with another resident asking if the site's queueing system was 'safe?'.
They said: "Do you class this to be safe to pick and drop of kids?"
The academy has been contacted by BirminghamLive in relation to the video.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--West Midland Safari Park confirms white tiger Tubs has died

An iconic big cat born at a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction has died .
White tiger , Tubs , has died after a ‘ short illness ’ West Midland Safari Park has confirmed .
Tubs , who was known for her ‘ short stubby tail ’ , which she lost as a cub after a scrap with her brother , was born at the park some 16 years ago .
West Midland Safari Park in a post on the site ’ s Facebook page said : “ It ’ s with great sadness that we share the news that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tiger , ’ Tubs ’ , has passed away .
“ She was over 16-years-old and was born here at the Safari Park all those years ago .
“ Many guests may have recognised her on the Safari , as she had a distinctive short , stubby tail , which she lost as a very young cub after play-fighting with her brother .
“ She will be missed greatly by all those who have worked with her.
” The attraction near Kidderminster invited park visitors to post pictures of Tubs on in response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds had commented with photos and videos of the tiger .
More than 1,500 people had reacted to the post which was shared with people paying their respects to the ‘ beautiful tiger ’ .
Dozens of people had posted images of the eye-catching white big cat .
Sally Green said : “ I ’ m heart broken .
She was a lovely girl .
My thoughts are with the team as I know what a special girl she was.
” And John Daly posted : “ Had the pleasure of being up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
A truly wonderful animal.
” While Rosemarie Lowry-Perk said : “ She was so beautiful .
I 'm so sorry for her loss .
”

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An iconic big cat born at a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction has died.
White tiger, Tubs, has died after a ‘short illness’ West Midland Safari Park has confirmed.
Tubs, who was known for her ‘short stubby tail’, which she lost as a cub after a scrap with her brother, was born at the park some 16 years ago.
West Midland Safari Park in a post on the site’s Facebook page said: “It’s with great sadness that we share the news that, after a short illness, our white tiger, ’Tubs’, has passed away.
“She was over 16-years-old and was born here at the Safari Park all those years ago.
“Many guests may have recognised her on the Safari, as she had a distinctive short, stubby tail, which she lost as a very young cub after play-fighting with her brother.
“She will be missed greatly by all those who have worked with her.”
The attraction near Kidderminster invited park visitors to post pictures of Tubs on in response to its post and within an hour hundreds had commented with photos and videos of the tiger.
More than 1,500 people had reacted to the post which was shared with people paying their respects to the ‘beautiful tiger’. Dozens of people had posted images of the eye-catching white big cat.
Sally Green said: “I’m heart broken. She was a lovely girl. My thoughts are with the team as I know what a special girl she was.”
And John Daly posted: “Had the pleasure of being up close and feed her a few years back. A truly wonderful animal.”
While Rosemarie Lowry-Perk said: “She was so beautiful. I'm so sorry for her loss.”


birminghammail--2020-09-04--YouTube star dies aged just 26

YouTube star dies aged just 26

YouTube star Lloyd Cafe Cadena has tragically died at the tender age of just 26 .
His death has sparked an outpouring of grief , with devastated fans left heartbroken .
Tributes have flooded in for the YouTuber .
The popular YouTube star has died at the age of 26 , his family have confirmed .
`` It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved brother Lloyd Cafe Cadena , '' they wrote .
`` May he be remembered for all the joy and laughter he shared with everyone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ prayers , respect , and privacy during this time . ''
YouTuber Bianca Gonzalez penned : `` I only met him and would see him at events but he was always so gracious and his joy would radiate .
My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones .
Rest in peace , Lloyd Cadena . ''
A second fan wrote : `` It ca n't sink in my mind I am just currently watching his vlogs and then I saw this please tell me that I am just dreaming . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sad and i ca n't stop crying rn , Lloyd Cafe Cadena is one of my fave youtuber and one of the most genuine people I know .
It may sound dramatic but he really made me happy when i 'm down .
May you rest in peace and fly high . ''
No cause of death was given .
Cadena was from Paranaque in the Philippines , he began his YouTube channel in 2010 .
He has three million subscribers on the platform .

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YouTube star Lloyd Cafe Cadena has tragically died at the tender age of just 26.
His death has sparked an outpouring of grief, with devastated fans left heartbroken.
Tributes have flooded in for the YouTuber.
The popular YouTube star has died at the age of 26, his family have confirmed.
"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved brother Lloyd Cafe Cadena," they wrote.
"May he be remembered for all the joy and laughter he shared with everyone. My family and I ask for your prayers, respect, and privacy during this time."
YouTuber Bianca Gonzalez penned: "I only met him and would see him at events but he was always so gracious and his joy would radiate. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Lloyd Cadena."
A second fan wrote: "It can't sink in my mind I am just currently watching his vlogs and then I saw this please tell me that I am just dreaming."
A third wrote: "This is so sad and i can't stop crying rn, Lloyd Cafe Cadena is one of my fave youtuber and one of the most genuine people I know. It may sound dramatic but he really made me happy when i'm down. May you rest in peace and fly high."
No cause of death was given.
Cadena was from Paranaque in the Philippines, he began his YouTube channel in 2010. He has three million subscribers on the platform.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Could Tamworth become training venue for Commonwealth Games 2022?

Elite international sports stars could be seen in Tamworth if proposals to make the town a training venue come together .
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 organisers have announced they are searching for sports facilities in Lichfield and Tamworth to provide essential facilities for thousands of athletes leading up to and during the event , from July 18 to August 10 , 2022 , for 10 of the 19 sports on the programme : athletics , boxing , women ’ s cricket T20 , hockey , netball , artistic gymnastics , rhythmic gymnastics , rugby sevens , swimming and triathlon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports venues in Tamworth to raise their profile , spread the economic benefits of the Games across the region , and inspire communities .
Ian Reid , CEO of Birmingham 2022 , said : “ The West Midlands is home to many excellent sporting facilities , from major competition venues to state-of-the-art training centres .
“ We are looking for the best venues from across the region to work with us to help thousands of international athletes prepare for the biggest sporting event the West Midlands has ever staged .
“ This gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the region ’ s assets to the world in 2022 , as well as inspire , engage and connect communities all over the West Midlands to feel part of the Games.
” Councillor Jeremy Oates , Tamworth Borough Council ’ s cabinet member for heritage and growth , revealed they will be looking to take advantage of opportunities .
He said : “ As a member of both the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership , Tamworth Borough Council has played an active role in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we now look forward to reaping the benefits of that hard work .
“ Having the Commonwealth Games coming to the region , just a few miles away from Tamworth , is great news and we ’ ll certainly be looking to take advantage of any opportunities this presents for the town .
“ As well as the obvious benefits for the local economy and tourism , the Games of course is all about sporting talent and will hopefully provide a boost to the town ’ s many sports clubs and aspiring young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work with the organisers of the event as the region prepares to be showcased on a global stage .
In the meantime , our sports development team are available to talk to any venues in the town which feel they might qualify to be a training centre , to advise and support them with their bid .
They can contact Karen Moss via email at Karen-Moss @ tamworth.gov.uk .
”

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Elite international sports stars could be seen in Tamworth if proposals to make the town a training venue come together.
Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 organisers have announced they are searching for sports facilities in Lichfield and Tamworth to provide essential facilities for thousands of athletes leading up to and during the event, from July 18 to August 10, 2022, for 10 of the 19 sports on the programme: athletics, boxing, women’s cricket T20, hockey, netball, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, rugby sevens, swimming and triathlon.
Hosting international athletes is a chance for sports venues in Tamworth to raise their profile, spread the economic benefits of the Games across the region, and inspire communities.
Ian Reid, CEO of Birmingham 2022, said: “The West Midlands is home to many excellent sporting facilities, from major competition venues to state-of-the-art training centres.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
“We are looking for the best venues from across the region to work with us to help thousands of international athletes prepare for the biggest sporting event the West Midlands has ever staged.
“This gives us another opportunity to showcase even more of the region’s assets to the world in 2022, as well as inspire, engage and connect communities all over the West Midlands to feel part of the Games.”
Councillor Jeremy Oates, Tamworth Borough Council’s cabinet member for heritage and growth, revealed they will be looking to take advantage of opportunities.
He said: “As a member of both the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership, Tamworth Borough Council has played an active role in bringing the Games to the area and we now look forward to reaping the benefits of that hard work.
(Image: Handout)
“Having the Commonwealth Games coming to the region, just a few miles away from Tamworth, is great news and we’ll certainly be looking to take advantage of any opportunities this presents for the town.
“As well as the obvious benefits for the local economy and tourism, the Games of course is all about sporting talent and will hopefully provide a boost to the town’s many sports clubs and aspiring young athletes.
“We’ll continue to work with the organisers of the event as the region prepares to be showcased on a global stage. In the meantime, our sports development team are available to talk to any venues in the town which feel they might qualify to be a training centre, to advise and support them with their bid. They can contact Karen Moss via email at Karen-Moss@tamworth.gov.uk.”


birminghammail--2020-09-04--Matt Le Tissier sparks fury with Anne Frank tweet

Matt Le Tissier has been slammed by social media users after he retweeted a post on Twitter about Anne Frank .
The former Southampton player - who also represented England - took to Twitter to retweet a message , which BirminghamLive has chosen not to include in this article .
The former Soccer Saturday pundit on Sky Sports shared a picture which read : `` The people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law .
The people who killed her were following it . ''
He wrote the caption : `` Remember this '' , accompanied by a finger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His name quickly began trending on Twitter as social media users furiously blasted his post .
Rob Davies , from The Guardian , wrote : `` Hi Matt , perhaps you 're being ignorant rather than deliberately offensive but please do n't invoke the Holocaust to support your crackpot views about masks .
Thanks in advance . ''
He later wrote : `` This appears to have got a lot of bots and trolls tweeting me about about masks !
Yet I ’ ve just checked again and still I find no reference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
Chris McDermott agreed , writing : `` Murder of 6 million Jews ≠ wearing a mask in public to protect societies most vulnerable . ''
A third added : `` Seriously Matt , this is a new low .
Comparing being asked to follow safety rules for the benefit of all is not ( and I can ’ t make this clear enough ) the same as living in an occupied country in fear for your life because of the religion you happen to be born into . ''
A fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky Sports sacked you Matt , I think it ’ s a crying shame .
I for one will be gutted to miss out on such analysis as “ people that don ’ t wear masks during a pandemic are equivalent to a little girl hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust ” on Soccer Saturday '' .

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Matt Le Tissier has been slammed by social media users after he retweeted a post on Twitter about Anne Frank.
The former Southampton player - who also represented England - took to Twitter to retweet a message, which BirminghamLive has chosen not to include in this article.
The former Soccer Saturday pundit on Sky Sports shared a picture which read: "The people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law. The people who killed her were following it."
He wrote the caption: "Remember this", accompanied by a finger emoji pointing downwards at the image.
His name quickly began trending on Twitter as social media users furiously blasted his post.
Rob Davies, from The Guardian, wrote: "Hi Matt, perhaps you're being ignorant rather than deliberately offensive but please don't invoke the Holocaust to support your crackpot views about masks. Thanks in advance."
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
Le Tissier replied with four cry laughing emjois.
He later wrote: "This appears to have got a lot of bots and trolls tweeting me about about masks! Yet I’ve just checked again and still I find no reference to masks anywhere in the original tweet!"
Chris McDermott agreed, writing: "Murder of 6 million Jews ≠ wearing a mask in public to protect societies most vulnerable."
A third added: "Seriously Matt, this is a new low. Comparing being asked to follow safety rules for the benefit of all is not (and I can’t make this clear enough) the same as living in an occupied country in fear for your life because of the religion you happen to be born into."
A fourth wrote: "Can’t believe Sky Sports sacked you Matt, I think it’s a crying shame. I for one will be gutted to miss out on such analysis as “people that don’t wear masks during a pandemic are equivalent to a little girl hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust” on Soccer Saturday".


birminghammail--2020-09-04--9 things you didn't know about the 'monorail' coming to Solihull

A huge new transport system set to snake through Solihull takes inspiration from iconic people movers at Disney World and New York 's JFK Airport .
HS2 papers reveal that the driverless shuttles , connecting its new station with key destinations nearby , will draw on some of the best-known projects in other parts of the globe .
With the plans given the nod by councillors last week , the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) takes a closer look at how the system will work , where it will go and what the finished scheme will look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mover is not a monorail , although at a glance the structure looks similar to probably the best-known type of driverless transit system .
While all monorails are classed as people movers , not all people movers are monorails - with various different technologies falling under the same umbrella .
Inspiration from Mr Disney and New York 's `` AirTrain '' The design of the scheme has been influenced by the world-famous link at the Disney Campus , which has been in operation at the Florida theme park for decades .
It also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several schemes serving international airports .
These include JFK , where the AirTrain links terminals to the Big Apple 's public transport network and downtown Manhattan , and Changi Airport , in Singapore .
Although the New York travel system does cover a much greater distance - around 13km in total .
A blueprint closer to home would be the people mover under construction at Luton Airport , christened the Luton DART , which connects the flight hub to the nearby rail system .
The viaduct will be built from `` weathering steel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construct major landmarks including the Angel of the North .
It will turn brown with age and according to design firm Arup can last 120 years .
The main advantage of the alloy is that it does not have to be repainted every few decades , which would involve closures of key routes to carry out the work .
The viaduct stands at between six to 14 metres at different stages of the route - for context , a classic London double-decker is just over four metres tall .
HS2 has said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole of the line is to minimise the impact of the service on existing roads .
After leaving the Interchange , passengers will be carried over one of the borough 's busiest roads - the M42 motorway .
The structure will pass through the NEC complex , including a section which passes over Pendigo Lake .
Shuttles will then cross the existing Rugby-Birmingham-Stafford rail line .
Travellers will be able to get on and off at four different sites : the Interchange Station itself , the NEC , Birmingham International and Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at either end of the route , will have a single platform face , while the two stops in between will have a couple each .
Platforms will vary from 36 to 40 metres long and all are covered with canopies .
As previously revealed , the shuttles will be able to cater for up to 2,100 passengers an hour in each direction , with a three minute interval between vehicles .
How quick can it go ?
It has been announced that the 20-metre-long shuttles will travel at up to 50km .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the HS2 trains themselves - which boast a top speed of 225 miles an hour ( 360kmh ) .
However , it 's suggested that the maximum journey times from one end of the route to the other will be six minutes - roughly the time for boiling an egg with a runny yolk .
A maintenance depot , for servicing vehicles , will be situated east of the M42 .
When designs were first presented to Solihull councillors last year , this was among the more controversial proposals - with some concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the landscape .
Although HS2 has said the building is intended to evoke locations from the region 's industrial heyday - which often had distinctive `` saw-tooth '' roofs .
Planning papers make particular reference to the Triumph Motorcycle Factory , which once stood at Meriden a few miles away .
The overriding aim of the scheme is to form a link between key destinations .
Supporters of the HS2 project argue that to realise the full economic benefits , it is critical that the new station can link quickly to some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the local economy .
Niki French , HS2 Ltd 's senior project manager , said : `` By linking the new HS2 Interchange station to the airport , Birmingham International Station and the NEC , the Automated People Mover will become the golden thread that links all four major economic assets for the first time .
`` By creating a seamless connection between them the APM will provide a major boost to the entire West Midlands ’ ambition for future growth and prosperity . ''
When will we see it running ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ operational at the same time as the Interchange Station , which is currently expected to welcome its first passengers at some point between 2028 and 2031 .

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A huge new transport system set to snake through Solihull takes inspiration from iconic people movers at Disney World and New York's JFK Airport.
HS2 papers reveal that the driverless shuttles, connecting its new station with key destinations nearby, will draw on some of the best-known projects in other parts of the globe.
With the plans given the nod by councillors last week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) takes a closer look at how the system will work, where it will go and what the finished scheme will look like.
It's not a 'monorail'
HS2 has confirmed that the people mover is not a monorail, although at a glance the structure looks similar to probably the best-known type of driverless transit system.
While all monorails are classed as people movers, not all people movers are monorails - with various different technologies falling under the same umbrella.
Inspiration from Mr Disney and New York's "AirTrain"
The design of the scheme has been influenced by the world-famous link at the Disney Campus, which has been in operation at the Florida theme park for decades.
It also takes a leaf from the book of several schemes serving international airports.
These include JFK, where the AirTrain links terminals to the Big Apple's public transport network and downtown Manhattan, and Changi Airport, in Singapore.
Although the New York travel system does cover a much greater distance - around 13km in total.
A blueprint closer to home would be the people mover under construction at Luton Airport, christened the Luton DART, which connects the flight hub to the nearby rail system.
A 120 year lifespan
(Image: Planning portal)
The viaduct will be built from "weathering steel" - the same material used to construct major landmarks including the Angel of the North.
It will turn brown with age and according to design firm Arup can last 120 years.
The main advantage of the alloy is that it does not have to be repainted every few decades, which would involve closures of key routes to carry out the work.
Over road, rail and water
The viaduct stands at between six to 14 metres at different stages of the route - for context, a classic London double-decker is just over four metres tall.
HS2 has said that the use of the raised viaduct for the whole of the line is to minimise the impact of the service on existing roads.
After leaving the Interchange, passengers will be carried over one of the borough's busiest roads - the M42 motorway.
(Image: Birmingham Post)
The structure will pass through the NEC complex, including a section which passes over Pendigo Lake.
Shuttles will then cross the existing Rugby-Birmingham-Stafford rail line.
Four stops in 2.3km
Travellers will be able to get on and off at four different sites: the Interchange Station itself, the NEC, Birmingham International and Birmingham Airport.
The Interchange and airport, at either end of the route, will have a single platform face, while the two stops in between will have a couple each.
Platforms will vary from 36 to 40 metres long and all are covered with canopies.
As previously revealed, the shuttles will be able to cater for up to 2,100 passengers an hour in each direction, with a three minute interval between vehicles.
(Image: Planning portal)
How quick can it go?
It has been announced that the 20-metre-long shuttles will travel at up to 50km.
This is a leisurely pace compared with the HS2 trains themselves - which boast a top speed of 225 miles an hour (360kmh).
However, it's suggested that the maximum journey times from one end of the route to the other will be six minutes - roughly the time for boiling an egg with a runny yolk.
A tribute to Triumph Motorcycles
A maintenance depot, for servicing vehicles, will be situated east of the M42.
When designs were first presented to Solihull councillors last year, this was among the more controversial proposals - with some concerned about how well it would blend into the landscape.
Although HS2 has said the building is intended to evoke locations from the region's industrial heyday - which often had distinctive "saw-tooth" roofs.
Planning papers make particular reference to the Triumph Motorcycle Factory, which once stood at Meriden a few miles away.
The "golden thread"
(Image: Planning portal)
The overriding aim of the scheme is to form a link between key destinations.
Supporters of the HS2 project argue that to realise the full economic benefits, it is critical that the new station can link quickly to some of the "jewels in the crown" of the local economy.
Niki French, HS2 Ltd's senior project manager, said: "By linking the new HS2 Interchange station to the airport, Birmingham International Station and the NEC, the Automated People Mover will become the golden thread that links all four major economic assets for the first time.
"By creating a seamless connection between them the APM will provide a major boost to the entire West Midlands’ ambition for future growth and prosperity."
When will we see it running?
The people mover is intended to become operational at the same time as the Interchange Station, which is currently expected to welcome its first passengers at some point between 2028 and 2031.


birminghammail--2020-09-04--The Co-op announces 1,000 new jobs as 65 new stores revealed

The Co-operative is set to extend 65 stores across the country over the coming months .
The Co-op will extend dozens of stores and create around 1,000 new rules as part of an £130million expansion programme .
50 new stores will open by the end of this calendar year , with more to follow in 2021 .
David Roberts , managing director , Co-op Property , said : `` Multiple factors motivate consumers , with ease , choice and added services chief among them .
`` We continually look for new locations , sites which are definitively convenient in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its presence in university towns and cities , with shops opening on campuses across the country .
Along with opening and extending stores , Co-Op is renovating 100 more and hiring up to 1,000 permanent staff in a £130million store refurbishment programme at the supermarket .
James Lowman , Association of Convenience Stores chief executive , said : `` Convenience stores have firmly established themselves as a place that local communities can rely on , not just for groceries but for a growing range of services that have kept the nation going during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment to investing in stores in the coming months is testament to the importance of the convenience sector and the role that local shops play in people 's everyday lives . ''
It comes on the same week Amazon announced it would recruit thousands of new workers at sites across the country .
Over the past few months , multiple retailers have shut stores and swung the axe on workforces .
John Lewis has closed its flagship Birmingham store in Grand Central , with other retailers - from chain restaurants to high street @ @ @ @ @

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The Co-operative is set to extend 65 stores across the country over the coming months.
The Co-op will extend dozens of stores and create around 1,000 new rules as part of an £130million expansion programme.
50 new stores will open by the end of this calendar year, with more to follow in 2021.
David Roberts, managing director, Co-op Property, said: "Multiple factors motivate consumers, with ease, choice and added services chief among them.
"We continually look for new locations, sites which are definitively convenient in their community."
The Co-op will expand its presence in university towns and cities, with shops opening on campuses across the country.
(Image: Co-op)
Along with opening and extending stores, Co-Op is renovating 100 more and hiring up to 1,000 permanent staff in a £130million store refurbishment programme at the supermarket.
James Lowman, Association of Convenience Stores chief executive, said: "Convenience stores have firmly established themselves as a place that local communities can rely on, not just for groceries but for a growing range of services that have kept the nation going during the last few months.
"This commitment to investing in stores in the coming months is testament to the importance of the convenience sector and the role that local shops play in people's everyday lives."
It comes on the same week Amazon announced it would recruit thousands of new workers at sites across the country.
Over the past few months, multiple retailers have shut stores and swung the axe on workforces.
John Lewis has closed its flagship Birmingham store in Grand Central, with other retailers - from chain restaurants to high street giants - also closing.
Today, Virgin Atlantic is expected to announce 1,000 job cuts.