birminghammail--2020-09-29--Restaurant offers half price food so staff won't lose jobs

A family restaurant which saw trade 'disappear ' after the government scheme ended has extended the half price offer so staff can keep their jobs .
Vietnamese Street Kitchen will be offering 50 per cent off , up to £10 per person , at its Resorts World eatery every weekday until October 16 to prevent redundancies .
Oliver Ngo , who runs the restaurant alongside his auntie and uncle , says trade dropped off as soon as the Eat Out to Help Out offer ended in August .
But he vowed to keep his workforce - even with the threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to survive .
`` I thought if I was going to break even or lose money , rather than getting rid of all my staff , why not keep everyone in jobs , '' he told BirminghamLive .
`` I want to get life back on track , not just lick your wounds and blame everything on the economy .
I want to be out there trying to do something .
`` I 'm not out for the count , I want to be here trying to drum up the economy . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose staff or even close up shop , he added : `` I do n't want to think like that , I 've still got a little bit of fight left in me . ''
Ahead of the Covid-19 lockdown , he says business at the Resorts World location was booming , with both bookings and walk-ins from those shopping in the complex .
`` Before the lockdown we were absolutely flying , the Arena location and all sorts of things were working well for us , '' he said .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot .
Last month , people kept coming out to eat , week after week and it progressively got busier and busier .
`` When September came , it seemed the trade just disappeared .
`` Everywhere has been struggling , unless you 're doing an offer or giving people really good value for money , you need something to help people out to help yourself at the same time , '' he added .
Mr Ngo , whose parents settled in Birmingham in the 80s after fleeing war-torn Vietnam , first launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'lunch spot ' in Brindleyplace .
But he says it was so popular he had customers banging on the windows for food as he tried to close up shop .
`` It was only ever supposed to be a good lunch spot , but at 4pm every day while I was preparing for the next day , people were banging on the windows saying : 'What 's going on , serve me something ' .
The 4pm closing time soon became six o'clock - and 6pm became 10pm - until Mr Ngo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
The general manager added : `` I 'm British born , England is in my heart , but growing up with Vietnamese food and being around strong Vietnamese women like my aunties , I 've always been interested in food and the restaurant business . ''
Resorts World then approached the restaurant to open another branch .
The Eat Out to Help Out offer will run Monday - Friday at the Resorts World restaurant until October 16 .

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A family restaurant which saw trade 'disappear' after the government scheme ended has extended the half price offer so staff can keep their jobs.
Vietnamese Street Kitchen will be offering 50 per cent off, up to £10 per person, at its Resorts World eatery every weekday until October 16 to prevent redundancies.
Oliver Ngo, who runs the restaurant alongside his auntie and uncle, says trade dropped off as soon as the Eat Out to Help Out offer ended in August.
But he vowed to keep his workforce - even with the threat of losing money - in a fight to survive.
"I thought if I was going to break even or lose money, rather than getting rid of all my staff, why not keep everyone in jobs," he told BirminghamLive.
"I want to get life back on track, not just lick your wounds and blame everything on the economy. I want to be out there trying to do something.
"I'm not out for the count, I want to be here trying to drum up the economy."
Asked about the possibility of having to lose staff or even close up shop, he added: "I don't want to think like that, I've still got a little bit of fight left in me."
Ahead of the Covid-19 lockdown, he says business at the Resorts World location was booming, with both bookings and walk-ins from those shopping in the complex.
"Before the lockdown we were absolutely flying, the Arena location and all sorts of things were working well for us," he said.
"But after that it dropped off quite a lot. Last month, people kept coming out to eat, week after week and it progressively got busier and busier.
"When September came, it seemed the trade just disappeared.
"Everywhere has been struggling, unless you're doing an offer or giving people really good value for money, you need something to help people out to help yourself at the same time," he added.
Mr Ngo, whose parents settled in Birmingham in the 80s after fleeing war-torn Vietnam, first launched the Vietnamese Street Kitchen in 2018 as a 'lunch spot' in Brindleyplace.
But he says it was so popular he had customers banging on the windows for food as he tried to close up shop.
"It was only ever supposed to be a good lunch spot, but at 4pm every day while I was preparing for the next day, people were banging on the windows saying: 'What's going on, serve me something'.
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The 4pm closing time soon became six o'clock - and 6pm became 10pm - until Mr Ngo was running a "fully fledged restaurant".
The general manager added: "I'm British born, England is in my heart, but growing up with Vietnamese food and being around strong Vietnamese women like my aunties, I've always been interested in food and the restaurant business."
Resorts World then approached the restaurant to open another branch.
The Eat Out to Help Out offer will run Monday - Friday at the Resorts World restaurant until October 16.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Body found in river amid hunt for missing man

The body of a man has been found in the River Severn .
The discovery was made by a member of the public on Friday , September 25 , in Shrawley .
Althought formal identification has not yet been made , police believe the body to be that of Pavel Zukowski .
He was last seen leaving work at a farm shortly after 7am , it was then believed he walked along the A443 towards his home in Worcester .
Police are not treating the death as suspicious , and Pavel 's family have been informed .
A West Mercia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a man has been found in the River Severn at Shrawley , near Worcester .
`` A member of the public noticed the body on Friday 25 September and police officers attended the location along with fire and rescue crews .
`` A body was recovered from the water and while formal identification has not yet been made , officers strongly believe it to be that of Pavel Zukowski , who went missing on 16 September and was last seen in Great Witley .
`` Our officers are in contact with Pavel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time the death is not being treated as suspicious . ''

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The body of a man has been found in the River Severn.
The discovery was made by a member of the public on Friday, September 25, in Shrawley.
Althought formal identification has not yet been made, police believe the body to be that of Pavel Zukowski.
Pavel, aged 29, disappeared from Great Witley on September 16.
He was last seen leaving work at a farm shortly after 7am, it was then believed he walked along the A443 towards his home in Worcester.
Police are not treating the death as suspicious, and Pavel's family have been informed.
A West Mercia Police statement read: "The body of a man has been found in the River Severn at Shrawley, near Worcester.
"A member of the public noticed the body on Friday 25 September and police officers attended the location along with fire and rescue crews.
"A body was recovered from the water and while formal identification has not yet been made, officers strongly believe it to be that of Pavel Zukowski, who went missing on 16 September and was last seen in Great Witley.
"Our officers are in contact with Pavel’s family.
"At this time the death is not being treated as suspicious."


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Body of man pulled from water

Body of man pulled from water

The body of a pensioner has been pulled from a pool in Wordsley .
The man , who was thought to be in his 70s , was discovered at the beauty spot - off Bells Lane - just after 9.30am today , Tuesday , September 29 .
An ambulance , two paramedic officers , HART paramedics and a critical care paramedic attended the scene but sadly nothing could be done to save him .
Police say his death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious .
Enquiries into the circumstances around his death and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We were called to reports of a body in a pool off Bells Lane in Wordsley at just after 9.30am today ( Tuesday , September 29 ) .
`` A man , thought to be in his 70s , was sadly found deceased .
The death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious .
`` Enquiries continue into the circumstances around his death and to identify his next of kin . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the police at 9.36am to a field off Bells Lane in Wordsley .
`` An ambulance , two paramedic officers , HART paramedics and a critical care paramedic attended .
A man was found in water .
Sadly nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead on scene . ''

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The body of a pensioner has been pulled from a pool in Wordsley.
The man, who was thought to be in his 70s, was discovered at the beauty spot - off Bells Lane - just after 9.30am today, Tuesday, September 29.
An ambulance, two paramedic officers, HART paramedics and a critical care paramedic attended the scene but sadly nothing could be done to save him.
Police say his death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious.
Enquiries into the circumstances around his death and identifying his next of kin are ongoing.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to reports of a body in a pool off Bells Lane in Wordsley at just after 9.30am today (Tuesday, September 29).
"A man, thought to be in his 70s, was sadly found deceased. The death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious.
"Enquiries continue into the circumstances around his death and to identify his next of kin."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called by the police at 9.36am to a field off Bells Lane in Wordsley.
"An ambulance, two paramedic officers, HART paramedics and a critical care paramedic attended. A man was found in water. Sadly nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead on scene."


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Mum defended by furious parents after being shamed over kids' £1 dinner

A mum has been furiously defended by passionate parents - after some shamed her for the dinner she cooked for her children .
Taking to Facebook , the proud , cash-strapped mum revealed she had cooked a meal for her children on a budget .
The mum was forced to cook for her kids , aged 8 and 14 respectively , on a shoestring budget .
So when she managed to churn out a dinner for just £1 she was chuffed - until harsh social media trolls condemned her .
One wrote : `` That 's not a healthy balanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she wrote : `` They do n't always need veg to be healthy portions for a 14 and 8-year-old . ''
The Daily Record , our sister title , reports other mums flocked to support her , with one saying : `` Surely with all that 's happened this year with Covid and job losses the main point is the children are being fed .
`` Why do people care what other parents are feeding their children , it has absolutely no impact on your life or day whatsoever . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tummies is all that matters .
Not everyone can afford to have balanced meals every single time .
Sometimes people just need to fill up their little peoples tummies . ''
`` Honestly some of the judgemental people on here need to give their heads a wobble !
!
Two children have received a hot meal and will go to bed with full tummies !
!
I see nothing wrong in that . ''

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A mum has been furiously defended by passionate parents - after some shamed her for the dinner she cooked for her children.
Taking to Facebook, the proud, cash-strapped mum revealed she had cooked a meal for her children on a budget.
The mum was forced to cook for her kids, aged 8 and 14 respectively, on a shoestring budget.
So when she managed to churn out a dinner for just £1 she was chuffed - until harsh social media trolls condemned her.
One wrote: "That's not a healthy balanced meal."
Another said: "Carb overload."
(Image: Facebook)
The cruel comments came after she wrote: "They don't always need veg to be healthy portions for a 14 and 8-year-old."
The Daily Record, our sister title, reports other mums flocked to support her, with one saying: "Surely with all that's happened this year with Covid and job losses the main point is the children are being fed.
"Why do people care what other parents are feeding their children, it has absolutely no impact on your life or day whatsoever."
A second agreed, adding: "Full tummies is all that matters. Not everyone can afford to have balanced meals every single time. Sometimes people just need to fill up their little peoples tummies."
Continuing, they urged fellow Facebook users: "Be kind."
"Honestly some of the judgemental people on here need to give their heads a wobble!! Two children have received a hot meal and will go to bed with full tummies!! I see nothing wrong in that."


birminghammail--2020-09-29--UK coronavirus cases rise by 7,000 in a day in biggest rise of entire pandemic

The number of coronavirus cases in the country has soared by a jaw-dropping 7,000 in the past day .
The number of cases has skyrocketed by 7,000 in the biggest rise of the entire pandemic .
England reported 5,651 new cases of Covid-19 , Wales had 366 , Scotland recorded 806 and Northern Ireland had 320 .
The total now stands at 439,013 .
It comes as the number of deaths in the country rose by 47 today - including seven in the Midlands , and five in the West Midlands .
Two of these took place in Birmingham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Dudley , in the Black Country .
Monday 's update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England puts Knowsley at the top of the list .
Knowsley had the highest rate in England , with 422 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 25 - the equivalent of 279.7 cases per 100,000 people .
This was up from 152.5 in the seven days to September 18 .
Burnley had the second highest rate , up sharply from 157.4 to 269.9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in third place , where the rate has jumped from 165.4 to 262.2 with 1,306 new cases .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference tomorrow alongside the Government 's scientific experts , amid rising confusion over England 's rules .
England has faced tightened lockdown rules in recent weeks , including the 'rule of six ' limiting gathering numbers , and the new 10pm pubs curfew .

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The number of coronavirus cases in the country has soared by a jaw-dropping 7,000 in the past day.
The number of cases has skyrocketed by 7,000 in the biggest rise of the entire pandemic.
England reported 5,651 new cases of Covid-19, Wales had 366, Scotland recorded 806 and Northern Ireland had 320.
The total now stands at 439,013.
It comes as the number of deaths in the country rose by 47 today - including seven in the Midlands, and five in the West Midlands.
Two of these took place in Birmingham, with two in Worcestershire, and one in Dudley, in the Black Country.
Monday's update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England puts Knowsley at the top of the list.
Knowsley had the highest rate in England, with 422 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 25 - the equivalent of 279.7 cases per 100,000 people.
This was up from 152.5 in the seven days to September 18.
Burnley had the second highest rate, up sharply from 157.4 to 269.9 with 240 new cases.
Liverpool was in third place, where the rate has jumped from 165.4 to 262.2 with 1,306 new cases.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference tomorrow alongside the Government's scientific experts, amid rising confusion over England's rules.
England has faced tightened lockdown rules in recent weeks, including the 'rule of six' limiting gathering numbers, and the new 10pm pubs curfew.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Filip Krovinovic explains Matheus Pereira's role in Albion return

Matheus Pereira was onto Filip Krovinovic everyday over the summer as West Brom ’ s pursuit of the Croatian midfielder finally bore fruit this week .
Krovinovic is back at The Hawthorns for a second loan spell from Benfica , after the success of his time in England last season ; though there was competition for his signature around Europe , Albion was only ever Krovinovic ’ s first choice destination after the club left its mark on him last year .
His ‘ bromance ’ with Pereira , too , is well known among Albion supporters , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing via the Baggies ’ official social media channels on Tuesday morning .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Krovinovic , who holidayed with Pereira in his native Croatia earlier this summer , can ’ t wait to hook up with his good friend once again after speaking with him daily in the close season .
“ We kept in contact .
We were talking almost everyday , ” Krovinovic explained .
“ We had video calls .
He was saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we need you , everybody is asking when you ’ re coming back ’ .
“ Even though he was in Croatia in the holidays , and we met there as you saw on the Instagram photos , the friendship continues and I hope it will continue always.
” Krovinovic made little secret of his desire to come back to the club ; having seen fellow loanees Pereira , Grady Diangana and Callum Robinson all make their loan deals permanent , the playmaker was equally desperate to sign up for Albion ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own contract might only be another straight loan arrangement , Krovinovic is over the moon to be back - something he ’ s hoped would be secured for most of the summer .
Indeed he decided to hold onto his flat in the Jewellery Quarter in the hope that he might be based there once again .
“ As everybody knows , I was hoping and expecting .
Now I ’ m here and that ’ s the most important thing .
I know it took a little bit of time , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , everybody wanted it .
I kept my flat in Birmingham because I hoped I would come back .
The flat is still with me !
It ’ s like my home .
The welcome has been incredible .
“ I said to my brother that it ’ s like going back to school after the summer holidays .
To see your friends is one of the best things in your life , that will always go with you .
“ I ’ ve watched all the games .
I wanted to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get it on my tele or laptop .
I was stressed like I was playing .
Okay we lost , but I think we ’ re in a good way .
Everything will be fine .
”

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Matheus Pereira was onto Filip Krovinovic everyday over the summer as West Brom’s pursuit of the Croatian midfielder finally bore fruit this week.
Krovinovic is back at The Hawthorns for a second loan spell from Benfica, after the success of his time in England last season; though there was competition for his signature around Europe, Albion was only ever Krovinovic’s first choice destination after the club left its mark on him last year.
His ‘bromance’ with Pereira, too, is well known among Albion supporters, and the club organised the Brazilian to announce his signing via the Baggies’ official social media channels on Tuesday morning.
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Krovinovic, who holidayed with Pereira in his native Croatia earlier this summer, can’t wait to hook up with his good friend once again after speaking with him daily in the close season.
“We kept in contact. We were talking almost everyday,” Krovinovic explained. “We had video calls. He was saying ‘come back, we miss you, we need you, everybody is asking when you’re coming back’.
“Even though he was in Croatia in the holidays, and we met there as you saw on the Instagram photos, the friendship continues and I hope it will continue always.”
Krovinovic made little secret of his desire to come back to the club; having seen fellow loanees Pereira, Grady Diangana and Callum Robinson all make their loan deals permanent, the playmaker was equally desperate to sign up for Albion’s Premier League campaign.
Though his own contract might only be another straight loan arrangement, Krovinovic is over the moon to be back - something he’s hoped would be secured for most of the summer.
Indeed he decided to hold onto his flat in the Jewellery Quarter in the hope that he might be based there once again.
“As everybody knows, I was hoping and expecting. Now I’m here and that’s the most important thing. I know it took a little bit of time,” Krovinovic said.
“I wanted it, everybody wanted it. I kept my flat in Birmingham because I hoped I would come back. The flat is still with me! It’s like my home. The welcome has been incredible.
“I said to my brother that it’s like going back to school after the summer holidays. To see your friends is one of the best things in your life, that will always go with you.
“I’ve watched all the games. I wanted to watch the cup games, but I couldn’t get it on my tele or laptop. I was stressed like I was playing. Okay we lost, but I think we’re in a good way. Everything will be fine.”


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Event ban for hotel after 300 people attend funeral

A hotel has been banned from holding weddings , funerals and parties until next year after 300 mourners packed out a funeral - sparking complaints and a police response .
Officers received 'multiple calls ' to Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel on Friday night , September 25 , amid claims there was a flagrant breach of coronavirus restrictions .
Today , September 29 , Solihull Council used their powers under the Health Protection Regulations 2020 to ban the Chester Road hotel from holding any events until 2021 .
With immediate effect , the Hotel will not be permitted to hold ANY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties , musical performances and firework displays .
BirminghamLive earlier reported how music at the gathering , held in a marquee within the Hotel 's grounds , was said to be so loud it `` rattled the windows '' .
A diner , who had gone for a meal at the hotel , said the venue 's car park was so full people were parking on the roadside .
Solihull Council said the Hotel failed to take details of those attending for test and trace purposes - and social distancing was not observed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Following an event held at Castle Bromwich Hotel at the weekend , Solihull Council is using its powers , under the Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) ( No .
3 ) Regulations 2020 , to ban the Hotel from holding any events from now until 10 January , 2021 .
`` With immediate effect the Hotel will not be permitted to hold any events , including weddings , funerals , parties , musical performances , fire work displays or other events .
`` The Council is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poses a serious and imminent threat to Public Health .
Events that have been held have not had adequate social distancing arrangements in place , which is in contravention of legislation and government guidance designed to help manage the spread of the virus .
`` This was evidenced by the recent weekend event , held on Sunday 27 September , involving 200-300 participants .
It was too large under current rules , the venue did not ask for details of those attending for test and trace purposes and proper social distancing was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the event the police were called and once the full extent of the illegal gathering was understood , it was closed down and people were asked to disperse .
`` The weekend incident was a clear breach of the rules against mass gatherings introduced across the country to tackle the spread of Covid-19 .
This rule was introduced as the virus has been shown to quickly transmit between people in large groups .
`` Solihull borough is a government area of national intervention due to the high rate of Covid-19 within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tighter restrictions have been in place within Solihull since 9 September including a ban on households mixing in people ’ s homes .
Business compliance is absolutely essential to reducing the transmission of Covid-19 .
`` Solihull Council will continue to monitor venues within the borough using all necessary powers to ensure compliance with the rules to stop the spread of the virus and protect the borough ’ s most vulnerable residents . ''
The owners of the Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel can appeal this decision through the Magistrates ’ court .

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A hotel has been banned from holding weddings, funerals and parties until next year after 300 mourners packed out a funeral - sparking complaints and a police response.
Officers received 'multiple calls' to Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel on Friday night, September 25, amid claims there was a flagrant breach of coronavirus restrictions.
Today, September 29, Solihull Council used their powers under the Health Protection Regulations 2020 to ban the Chester Road hotel from holding any events until 2021.
With immediate effect, the Hotel will not be permitted to hold ANY events - including weddings, funerals, parties, musical performances and firework displays.
BirminghamLive earlier reported how music at the gathering, held in a marquee within the Hotel's grounds, was said to be so loud it "rattled the windows".
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
A diner, who had gone for a meal at the hotel, said the venue's car park was so full people were parking on the roadside.
Solihull Council said the Hotel failed to take details of those attending for test and trace purposes - and social distancing was not observed.
A Solihull Council statement today read: "Following an event held at Castle Bromwich Hotel at the weekend, Solihull Council is using its powers, under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020, to ban the Hotel from holding any events from now until 10 January, 2021.
"With immediate effect the Hotel will not be permitted to hold any events, including weddings, funerals, parties, musical performances, fire work displays or other events.
"The Council is of the view that holding such events poses a serious and imminent threat to Public Health. Events that have been held have not had adequate social distancing arrangements in place, which is in contravention of legislation and government guidance designed to help manage the spread of the virus.
"This was evidenced by the recent weekend event, held on Sunday 27 September, involving 200-300 participants. It was too large under current rules, the venue did not ask for details of those attending for test and trace purposes and proper social distancing was not observed.
"Due to excessive noise from the event the police were called and once the full extent of the illegal gathering was understood, it was closed down and people were asked to disperse.
"The weekend incident was a clear breach of the rules against mass gatherings introduced across the country to tackle the spread of Covid-19. This rule was introduced as the virus has been shown to quickly transmit between people in large groups.
"Solihull borough is a government area of national intervention due to the high rate of Covid-19 within the population, currently 73 out of 100,000. Tighter restrictions have been in place within Solihull since 9 September including a ban on households mixing in people’s homes. Business compliance is absolutely essential to reducing the transmission of Covid-19.
"Solihull Council will continue to monitor venues within the borough using all necessary powers to ensure compliance with the rules to stop the spread of the virus and protect the borough’s most vulnerable residents."
The owners of the Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel can appeal this decision through the Magistrates’ court.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--The areas of Sandwell set for millions in cash

A £15 million revamp of shops and markets and an £11 million new school are two options shortlisted for a £75 million investment in Sandwell ’ s towns .
The massive cash boost is part of a government-funded scheme to spend up to £25 million each on West Bromwich , Smethwick and Rowley Regis .
The regeneration schemes are part of the Towns Fund which sees cash being spent on new homes , improved transport links and major projects to rejuvenate local communities .
The shortlisted schemes have been submitted to a council ‘ superboard ‘ which will now choose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final approval .
Some of the major schemes being discussed include : A £15 million redevelopment which is hoped will boost the town ’ s shops alongside a £3.7 million regeneration of Sandwell College ’ s Engineering Centre which will provide training in construction and engineering for local people .
An £8 million plan to relocate public services into the Town Hall and Central Library on the High Street by = extending the existing building and opening up space for community organisations and businesses .
A £14 million Health Education centre in partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the University of Wolverhampton and Sandwell College creating the borough ’ s first university campus .
In addition , 800 homes could be built by buying up land within the Grove Lane area while a ‘ Youth , Community , Sport and Education Space ’ in the renovated West Smethwick Park would see all-year facilities at the cost £1.2 million .
Tower blocks in the town could benefit from a £5 million energy efficiency scheme which will reduce fuel poverty by replacing outdated heating systems while training youngsters new job skills .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just over £11 million building an education centre in Cradley Heath which provide teaching and training for 16 year-olds and unemployed adults .
In addition , Blackheath could benefit from the pedestrianisation of its town centre and the creation of new bus station .

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A £15 million revamp of shops and markets and an £11 million new school are two options shortlisted for a £75 million investment in Sandwell’s towns.
The massive cash boost is part of a government-funded scheme to spend up to £25 million each on West Bromwich, Smethwick and Rowley Regis.
The regeneration schemes are part of the Towns Fund which sees cash being spent on new homes, improved transport links and major projects to rejuvenate local communities.
The shortlisted schemes have been submitted to a council ‘superboard ‘which will now choose which projects go to the government for final approval.
Some of the major schemes being discussed include:
West Bromwich
A £15 million redevelopment which is hoped will boost the town’s shops alongside a £3.7 million regeneration of Sandwell College’s Engineering Centre which will provide training in construction and engineering for local people.
An £8 million plan to relocate public services into the Town Hall and Central Library on the High Street by = extending the existing building and opening up space for community organisations and businesses.
Smethwick
A £14 million Health Education centre in partnership between Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, the University of Wolverhampton and Sandwell College creating the borough’s first university campus.
In addition, 800 homes could be built by buying up land within the Grove Lane area while a ‘Youth, Community, Sport and Education Space’ in the renovated West Smethwick Park would see all-year facilities at the cost £1.2 million.
Rowley Regis
Tower blocks in the town could benefit from a £5 million energy efficiency scheme which will reduce fuel poverty by replacing outdated heating systems while training youngsters new job skills.
It’s also proposed to spend just over £11 million building an education centre in Cradley Heath which provide teaching and training for 16 year-olds and unemployed adults.
In addition, Blackheath could benefit from the pedestrianisation of its town centre and the creation of new bus station.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Criminals  in Sandwell are using the health crisis to line their pockets

Loan sharks who use threats of violence are among the criminals using the Covid-19 crisis to prey on the vulnerable , Sandwell Council has warned .
The violent thugs who lend money at extortionate interest rates is just one of many scams conmen and fraudsters are using .
Trading Standards officers are asking residents to be on their guard after reports of criminals stealing or extorting money from vulnerable people .
They include conmen offering to do the shopping for elderly people before taking their money and never returning .
Another scam are fake charity collectors who claim donations go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The warning comes as the number of new infections in the borough rose to 356 , an increase of 118 on the previous seven days .
Cllr Farut Shaeen , Sandwell Council ’ s cabinet member for living healthy lives , said : “ It is hard to believe that some people will look to take advantage of the situation our country is facing , but unfortunately this is a reality .
“ Where possible , Trading Standards will pursue and tackle these despicable individuals , but preventing people becoming victims in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Standards officers are also warning of email scams which try to trick people into handing over confidential information such as passwords and bank details .
They say as more people self-isolate there is a risk telephone scams will also rise , from criminals claiming to be your bank , mortgage lender or utility company .
Sandwell Council ‘ s Deputy Leader Cllr Maria Crompton asked residents to be wary when approached directly or by phone and email .
She said : “ Scams come in many different guises so , before taking any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stop , ‘ take five ’ , and discuss with a trusted friend or family member .
“ Be a good friend ; help protect your family , friends and neighbours from scams.
” Suspected scams can be reported on the Action Fraud website or by calling 0300 123 2040 .

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Loan sharks who use threats of violence are among the criminals using the Covid-19 crisis to prey on the vulnerable, Sandwell Council has warned.
The violent thugs who lend money at extortionate interest rates is just one of many scams conmen and fraudsters are using.
Trading Standards officers are asking residents to be on their guard after reports of criminals stealing or extorting money from vulnerable people.
They include conmen offering to do the shopping for elderly people before taking their money and never returning.
Another scam are fake charity collectors who claim donations go to developing a Covid-19 ‘vaccine’.
The warning comes as the number of new infections in the borough rose to 356, an increase of 118 on the previous seven days.
Cllr Farut Shaeen, Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for living healthy lives, said: “It is hard to believe that some people will look to take advantage of the situation our country is facing, but unfortunately this is a reality.
“Where possible, Trading Standards will pursue and tackle these despicable individuals, but preventing people becoming victims in the first place is key.”
Trading Standards officers are also warning of email scams which try to trick people into handing over confidential information such as passwords and bank details.
They say as more people self-isolate there is a risk telephone scams will also rise, from criminals claiming to be your bank, mortgage lender or utility company.
Sandwell Council ‘s Deputy Leader Cllr Maria Crompton asked residents to be wary when approached directly or by phone and email.
She said: “Scams come in many different guises so, before taking any action or agreeing to an offer: Stop, ‘take five’, and discuss with a trusted friend or family member.
“Be a good friend; help protect your family, friends and neighbours from scams.”
Suspected scams can be reported on the Action Fraud website or by calling 0300 123 2040.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Boris Johnson warns 'huge numbers' of Brits will need to change jobs

Boris Johnson has ominously hinted that people will have to change jobs in the coming years after the economic fallout from Covid-19 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ s stark picture of the job market came as he set out a package of measures to help people gain new skills .
His package includes the promise of free courses for those who lack A-level equivalent qualifications .
Mr Johnson said the coronavirus had accelerated changes that were already taking place in retail and hospitality .
“ Before Covid , people were already shopping ever more online , were already sending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But the crisis has compressed that revolution.
” Today , Mr Johnson has dodged demands that he intervene to force universities to refund students who will see their teaching disrupted because of Covid-19 .
Asked about refunds during a press conference on planned reforms to post-18 education and life-long learning , Mr Johnson said : “ That is really a matter for them and their places of education .
“ I hope that they can continue to get value in the courses they are given.
” The demands come as thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases at universities including Glasgow , Manchester Metropolitan and Edinburgh Napier .
The PM Johnson will give a coronavirus press conference tomorrow , flanked by the Government ’ s top scientists .
Amid confusion around new rules for millions of people in the North-East of England , the Prime Minister is expected to give an update on the Government ’ s response on Wednesday .
He will be accompanied by the Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and the Chief Medical Officer Professor Christ Whitty , No10 has confirmed .

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Boris Johnson has ominously hinted that people will have to change jobs in the coming years after the economic fallout from Covid-19.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s stark picture of the job market came as he set out a package of measures to help people gain new skills.
His package includes the promise of free courses for those who lack A-level equivalent qualifications.
Mr Johnson said the coronavirus had accelerated changes that were already taking place in retail and hospitality.
“Before Covid, people were already shopping ever more online, were already sending out for food,” he said.
“But the crisis has compressed that revolution.”
Today, Mr Johnson has dodged demands that he intervene to force universities to refund students who will see their teaching disrupted because of Covid-19.
Asked about refunds during a press conference on planned reforms to post-18 education and life-long learning, Mr Johnson said: “That is really a matter for them and their places of education.
“I hope that they can continue to get value in the courses they are given.”
The demands come as thousands of students self-isolate following a surge in cases at universities including Glasgow, Manchester Metropolitan and Edinburgh Napier.
The PM Johnson will give a coronavirus press conference tomorrow, flanked by the Government’s top scientists.
Amid confusion around new rules for millions of people in the North-East of England, the Prime Minister is expected to give an update on the Government’s response on Wednesday.
He will be accompanied by the Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and the Chief Medical Officer Professor Christ Whitty, No10 has confirmed.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Benefit launches £60 Christmas advent calendar worth over £125

Benefit Cosmetics has released its 2020 advent calendar and it looks the beauty lovers dream .
The ' Shake Your Beauty Advent Calendar ' is priced at £58.50 , but its contents are worth more than £125 .
It includes miniature versions of the hugely popular Benefit brow collection products , three mascaras and bronzers .
Some of the most popular products will be stashed in this years calendar include Hoola Bronzer ( RRP £27 ) , Gim me Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel ( RRP £22.50 ) and the award-winning They 're Real mascara ( RRP £22.50 ) .
Eager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefitcosmetics.com .
If you do n't want to miss out on loads of adorable Benefit products , it 's best to snap up the brand 's great-value Christmas countdown before it sells out - which is very likely .
Here 's a full list of the products you 'll get .
Benefit 's beauty advent calendar release follows of a whole host of highly-anticipated Christmas countdowns including Look Fantastic , Liberty and ASOS .
As many of these calendars are packed with mini-sized products , we think they 're a great way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full-sized versions .

Benefit Cosmetics has released its 2020 advent calendar and it looks the beauty lovers dream.
The ' Shake Your Beauty Advent Calendar ' is priced at £58.50, but its contents are worth more than £125.
It includes miniature versions of the hugely popular Benefit brow collection products, three mascaras and bronzers.
Some of the most popular products will be stashed in this years calendar include Hoola Bronzer (RRP £27), Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel (RRP £22.50) and the award-winning They're Real mascara (RRP £22.50).
Eager fans can buy it now online at benefitcosmetics.com.
If you don't want to miss out on loads of adorable Benefit products, it's best to snap up the brand's great-value Christmas countdown before it sells out - which is very likely.
Here's a full list of the products you'll get.
What's inside Benefit's Shake Your Beauty Advent Calendar?
Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil in shade Light Brown
Hoola Matte Bronzer
Dandelion Brightening Finishing Powder
They're Real! Lengthening Mascara
24-Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel
The POREfessional Hydrate Primer
The POREfessional Face Primer
Roller Lash Curling Mascara
They're Real! Tinted Primer
BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
Roller Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Benefit's beauty advent calendar release follows of a whole host of highly-anticipated Christmas countdowns including Look Fantastic, Liberty and ASOS.
As many of these calendars are packed with mini-sized products, we think they're a great way to discover new products before splashing out on the full-sized versions.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Aston Villa predicted team vs Stoke: Ramsey & Davis both start

Dean Smith 's buzzing Aston Villa squad are in last-16 Carabao Cup action on Thursday against Championship side Stoke City .
A place in the quarter-finals is up for grabs with the draw for that taking place after Thursday 's tie between Liverpool and Arsenal .
In the cup to date , Villa have beat Burton Albion and Bristol City with Smith 's second-string simply brilliant at Ashton Gate a week ago .
Regarding potential selection dilemmas , the head coach will look to welcome back fit-again Bjorn Engels after his thigh strain troubles .
The Belgian has n't featured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first commenced way back in March at Leicester .
It was Mr Reliable Ahmed Elmohamady who slotted in at centre-back at Bristol last week , partnering Kortney Hause with first-choice Premier League pairing Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa taking a night off .
Given Elmohamady 's display you suspect the 33-year-old will captain Villa once again this week with everyone who started at Fulham being rested ahead of facing off against free-scoring Liverpool on Sunday evening .
There 's just 72 hours between the Stoke and the Liverpool fixture , meaning Smith will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and could well name the exact same starting XI to the one that comfortably beat Bristol City 3-0 .
Out-of-favour Frederic Guilbert did well last week and should get minutes once more at right-back .
On the opposite flank , Neil Taylor should slot in at left-back .
In midfield , Jacob Ramsey will look to build on his eye-catching start to life as a first-team player after making his Premier League bow on Monday .
The 19-year-old was given a round of applause in the changing room at Fulham after making his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , starred at Bristol and is nailed-on to start against Stoke on Thursday .
He 'll have Henri Lansbury and Marvelous Nakamba in with him in Smith 's midfield .
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Davis will lead the line again with Ollie Watkins , if needed , being an option from the bench .
In wide areas , Bertrand Traore ran riot against the Robins last week and scored a nonchalant finish on his debut .
The Burkinabe was kept out of the starting XI at Fulham by Trezeguet but , on Thursday , the £19 million signing from Lyon will make his Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left , El Ghazi appears to be the favourite to start knowing he sat out of Villa 's win at Fulham .
The Dutchman travelled down to the capital but was n't required .
Here 's how we think Smith might line up , including a recall to the 18-man squad for forgotten man Engels :

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Dean Smith's Aston Villa are in last-16 Carabao Cup action tonight against Championship side Stoke City.
A place in the quarter-finals is up for grabs with the draw for that taking place after the tie between Liverpool and Arsenal.
In the cup to date, Villa have beat Burton Albion and Bristol City with Smith's second-string simply brilliant at Ashton Gate a week ago.
Regarding potential selection dilemmas, the head coach will look to welcome back fit-again Bjorn Engels after his thigh strain troubles.
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The Belgian hasn't featured in a match-day squad since before lockdown first commenced way back in March at Leicester.
It was Mr Reliable Ahmed Elmohamady who slotted in at centre-back at Bristol last week, partnering Kortney Hause with first-choice Premier League pairing Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa taking a night off.
Given Elmohamady's display you suspect the 33-year-old will captain Villa once again this week with everyone who started at Fulham being rested ahead of facing off against free-scoring Liverpool on Sunday evening.
There's just 72 hours between the Stoke and the Liverpool fixture, meaning Smith will have to shuffle his pack once again and could well name the exact same starting XI to the one that comfortably beat Bristol City 3-0.
Out-of-favour Frederic Guilbert did well last week and should get minutes once more at right-back. On the opposite flank, Neil Taylor should slot in at left-back.
In midfield, Jacob Ramsey will look to build on his eye-catching start to life as a first-team player after making his Premier League bow on Monday. The 19-year-old was given a round of applause in the changing room at Fulham after making his big-league debut. Ramsey, of course, starred at Bristol and is nailed-on to start against Stoke on Thursday. He'll have Henri Lansbury and Marvelous Nakamba in with him in Smith's midfield. New signing Ross Barkley is cup-tied.
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Up front and, like Ramsey, academy graduate Davis will look to keep up his impressive start in the Carabao Cup. The 22-year-old, fresh from signing a new four-year deal last week, scored at Burton and brilliantly assisted Anwar El Ghazi at Bristol. Davis will lead the line again with Ollie Watkins, if needed, being an option from the bench.
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In wide areas, Bertrand Traore ran riot against the Robins last week and scored a nonchalant finish on his debut. The Burkinabe was kept out of the starting XI at Fulham by Trezeguet but, on Thursday, the £19 million signing from Lyon will make his Villa Park debut from the right. On the left, El Ghazi appears to be the favourite to start knowing he sat out of Villa's win at Fulham. The Dutchman travelled down to the capital but wasn't required.
Here's how we think Smith might line up, including a recall to the 18-man squad for forgotten man Engels:
Aston Villa, 4-3-3: Steer; Guilbert, Elmohamady, Hause, Taylor; Nakamba, Ramsey, Lansbury; Traore, Davis, El Ghazi. Subs: Kalinic, Engels, Targett, Hourihane, Douglas Luiz, Trezeguet, Watkins.
Stoke City vs Preston last week, 3-4-1-2: Davies; Chester, Souttar, Fox; Smith, Obi Mikel, Clucas, McClean; Oakley-Boothe; Gregory, Fletcher.


birminghammail--2020-09-29--Two-day street food festival coming to Digbeth with new Covid rules in place

If you 've missed tucking into tasty street food during the ongoing coronavirus restrictions , there 's something mouth-watering to look forward to once again .
Seasonal Markets has announced that the Social BBQ Fest is coming back to Birmingham for 2020 .
It offers the chance to enjoy BBQ street food , bars , music , market traders and more - this time all in a Covid-secure way .
The foodies ' event returns to The Bond , Fazeley Street , Digbeth , on October 10 and 11 .
Street food traders include Dicks Smokehouse , Broke ' n @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBQ ) , Street Souvlaki , Smoke and Bones , Only Jerkin ' and desserts by Urban Cheesecake .
Organisers said : `` You can sit down and enjoy the BBQ Fest in a new and exciting way .
The Social BBQ Fest will be split into sessions over both days - this means we can keep you safe while you fill your mouth with mouth-watering BBQ foods .
`` Fill yourself up with all the delicious food cooked over fire and smoke with one hand , and a beer in the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the best BBQ food Birmingham has to offer .
There will definitely be something that will tickle your taste buds .
`` We have plenty of bars including the likes of beer , cider , cocktails and more .
We will also have soft drinks and coffee from There Goes Coffee too .
`` You can expect a handful of market traders including Pip ’ s Hot Sauce , Shakespeare Seasonings and even Pietanic selling their pies for you to warm up at home .
`` Expect live music too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ event , so no-one will miss out .
We want to keep as much of the seasonal markets atmosphere as similar to what you are used to whilst we ensure your safety .
`` You must book a table before the event – there will be strictly no walk-ins .
Booking tables is the best way that we can ensure that everyone has a seat with social distancing measures in place .
You will be able to book tables of up to six people for £12 or tables up to two people for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most important thing to us .
We will be doing track and trace , taking temperatures of staff and customers on arrival , our tables will be spaced out , we will be using markings throughout the venue , hand sanitiser stations will be dotted around the entire venue and the event will be card only . ''
Find the latest on food and drink in your area by typing your postcode into the box below : Seating up to 6 people per table for £12 per session Seating up to 2 people @ @ @ @ @ @

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If you've missed tucking into tasty street food during the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, there's something mouth-watering to look forward to once again.
Seasonal Markets has announced that the Social BBQ Fest is coming back to Birmingham for 2020.
It offers the chance to enjoy BBQ street food, bars, music, market traders and more - this time all in a Covid-secure way.
The foodies' event returns to The Bond, Fazeley Street, Digbeth, on October 10 and 11.
(Image: Social BBQ Fest/Seasonal Markets)
Street food traders include Dicks Smokehouse, Broke 'n' Bones BBQ (formally Little Urban BBQ), Street Souvlaki, Smoke and Bones, Only Jerkin' and desserts by Urban Cheesecake.
Organisers said: "You can sit down and enjoy the BBQ Fest in a new and exciting way. The Social BBQ Fest will be split into sessions over both days - this means we can keep you safe while you fill your mouth with mouth-watering BBQ foods.
"Fill yourself up with all the delicious food cooked over fire and smoke with one hand, and a beer in the other.
(Image: Social BBQ Fest/Seasonal Markets)
"We have ensured we have some of the best BBQ food Birmingham has to offer. There will definitely be something that will tickle your taste buds.
"We have plenty of bars including the likes of beer, cider, cocktails and more. We will also have soft drinks and coffee from There Goes Coffee too.
"You can expect a handful of market traders including Pip’s Hot Sauce, Shakespeare Seasonings and even Pietanic selling their pies for you to warm up at home.
(Image: Social BBQ Fest/Seasonal Markets)
"Expect live music too. There will be speakers around the entire event, so no-one will miss out. We want to keep as much of the seasonal markets atmosphere as similar to what you are used to whilst we ensure your safety.
"You must book a table before the event – there will be strictly no walk-ins. Booking tables is the best way that we can ensure that everyone has a seat with social distancing measures in place. You will be able to book tables of up to six people for £12 or tables up to two people for £6.
"Your safety is the most important thing to us. We will be doing track and trace, taking temperatures of staff and customers on arrival, our tables will be spaced out, we will be using markings throughout the venue, hand sanitiser stations will be dotted around the entire venue and the event will be card only."
Find the latest on food and drink in your area by typing your postcode into the box below:
Social BBQ Fest sessions, October 10 and 11
Saturday sessions
11:30pm – 2:30pm
3:00pm – 6:00pm (Sold out)
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday sessions
11:30pm – 2:30pm
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Table Arrangements
Seating up to 6 people per table for £12 per session
Seating up to 2 people per table for £6 per session
Book your Social BBQ Fest table here


birminghammail--2020-09-30--This Morning viewers slam doctor for laughing during coronavirus interview

ITV This Morning viewers have lined up to slam a doctor during today 's instalment of the popular show .
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed the medical professional via video link for an interview on 30 September .
But the doctor was blasted for laughing while talking about people dying from coronavirus .
Some viewers were left shocked when Dr Nighat Arif who was on the ITV show .
She appeared opposite Holly and Phil in a bid to discuss the importance of getting a flu jab .
But the doctor , appearing from Buckinghamshire , via video link @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covid temperature checks were `` really cool '' .
She explained : `` Mainly because both of these viruses can affect your lungs .
`` You can get bronchitis and pneumonia so anything that comprises your airway , breathing and circulation , well , ( starts laughing ) that 's not good and essentially you can die .
`` We want to make sure we limit those factors as much as possible . ''
Host Philip Schofield then talked about the covid checks in place at the ITV studios explaining : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming in here in the morning if I get something else and my temperature is up a bit they wo n't let me in the building . ''
Dr Asif replied : `` Yeah , I know .
I had that ( starts laughing ) temperature check when I came into the building .
`` It was really cool actually . ''
`` Did that doctor just laugh ? ''
one Twitter user wrote , somewhat baffled .
A second had a similar query - asking whether it was responsible to laugh during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues on ITV1 from 10am each weekday .

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ITV This Morning viewers have lined up to slam a doctor during today's instalment of the popular show.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed the medical professional via video link for an interview on 30 September.
But the doctor was blasted for laughing while talking about people dying from coronavirus.
Some viewers were left shocked when Dr Nighat Arif who was on the ITV show.
She appeared opposite Holly and Phil in a bid to discuss the importance of getting a flu jab.
But the doctor, appearing from Buckinghamshire, via video link, began to giggle and said that covid temperature checks were "really cool".
She explained: "Mainly because both of these viruses can affect your lungs.
"You can get bronchitis and pneumonia so anything that comprises your airway, breathing and circulation, well, (starts laughing) that's not good and essentially you can die.
"We want to make sure we limit those factors as much as possible."
Host Philip Schofield then talked about the covid checks in place at the ITV studios explaining: "I know certainly from our point of view coming in here in the morning if I get something else and my temperature is up a bit they won't let me in the building."
Dr Asif replied: "Yeah, I know. I had that (starts laughing) temperature check when I came into the building.
"It was really cool actually."
"Did that doctor just laugh?" one Twitter user wrote, somewhat baffled.
A second had a similar query - asking whether it was responsible to laugh during a segment on Covid-19.
This Morning continues on ITV1 from 10am each weekday.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Military officers take to streets of Birmingham to offer tests in Covid hotspots

RAF officers are out and about in Hall Green , Sparkhill and other hotspot areas offering doorstep testing for coronavirus in a bid to curb rising cases .
The 100 military personnel have been drafted in to support Birmingham City Council 's efforts .
RAF personnel are now encouraging families in parts of Birmingham to get a test even if they have no symptoms - contrary to the advice given everywhere else as testing labs struggle to keep up with demand .
Officers have already been out in Hall Green , Sparkhill and Ward End - all neighbourhoods with high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reeve got offered , and took , a test yesterday .
He has no symptoms but thought it would be useful to be sure he was Covid free , particularly as his young daughter is at school locally .
Andy , from Burnaston Road , said testers knocked his door early yesterday to offer tests for anyone in the house .
He happened to be home alone so was the only one to take the test - his wife was at work and daughter at school .
He administered the swab himself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an RAF officer in uniform who knocked the door 20 minutes later to collect it .
The process was made easy , added Andy , who is co-founder of civic regeneration and creative organisation Civic Square .
`` It was straightforward but it did make me a little nervous as I 'm now thinking more about what happens next if the test comes back positive - it will affect whether me or my wife can work , my daughter go to school and so on .
But it 's important to know .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not given an explanation about why the area was being targeted in particular , nor left a leaflet or any other information about why it was so important .
He said there was little sign of other targeted activity and hyperlocal messages being distributed in the neighbourhood - which , given how cases are rising , was a surprise .
`` We have had no local leaflet deliveries , or any sign of urgency really .
The shopping areas are busy ( he lives just off Stratford Road ) yet the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep socially distanced .
One of those was turned backwards as it was in people 's way .
There does not seem to be much evidence of other interventions to keep people safe at a very local level . ''
Brigadier AJ Smith , Joint Military Commander West Midlands , said : “ Since the start of the pandemic , the Armed Forces have worked with colleagues across Government to increase the national testing capacity .
`` In response to a request from Birmingham City Council , the MOD will supply military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Collect Testing initiative .
We are well placed to help with the fight against Coronavirus and remain ready to provide support as and when the situation demands it.
” Birmingham City Council sought military assistance after it launched a new drop and collect service to provide citizens an easier opportunity to get tested for coronavirus .
Staff from across the council , NHS and wider public sector have volunteered to take part .
The teams will be visiting households in different areas of the city to offer the test kits on the doorstep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Testing is free .
The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat , using a long cotton bud .
You can do the swab yourself ; and can also do it for children or other people in the house who are unable to do it themselves .
Cllr Paulette Hamilton , cabinet member for health and social care , said : “ I ’ d like to thank everyone involved in the drop and collect testing service : council staff , volunteers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personnel who are now supporting this effort .
`` It is vital we drive down our infection rates and increased testing is an essential part of this .
We can only do this by working together .
`` I know it is hard , but if everyone sticks to the rules , maintains social distancing , wear a face mask whilst in public indoor settings and washing hands regularly we will get through this .
”

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RAF officers are out and about in Hall Green, Sparkhill and other hotspot areas offering doorstep testing for coronavirus in a bid to curb rising cases.
The 100 military personnel have been drafted in to support Birmingham City Council's efforts.
RAF personnel are now encouraging families in parts of Birmingham to get a test even if they have no symptoms - contrary to the advice given everywhere else as testing labs struggle to keep up with demand.
Officers have already been out in Hall Green, Sparkhill and Ward End - all neighbourhoods with high infection rates.
Hall Green resident Andy Reeve got offered, and took, a test yesterday. He has no symptoms but thought it would be useful to be sure he was Covid free, particularly as his young daughter is at school locally.
Andy, from Burnaston Road, said testers knocked his door early yesterday to offer tests for anyone in the house.
He happened to be home alone so was the only one to take the test - his wife was at work and daughter at school.
He administered the swab himself, sealed it up and handed it to an RAF officer in uniform who knocked the door 20 minutes later to collect it.
The process was made easy, added Andy, who is co-founder of civic regeneration and creative organisation Civic Square.
"It was straightforward but it did make me a little nervous as I'm now thinking more about what happens next if the test comes back positive - it will affect whether me or my wife can work, my daughter go to school and so on. But it's important to know."
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But he expressed concern that he was not given an explanation about why the area was being targeted in particular, nor left a leaflet or any other information about why it was so important.
He said there was little sign of other targeted activity and hyperlocal messages being distributed in the neighbourhood - which, given how cases are rising, was a surprise.
"We have had no local leaflet deliveries, or any sign of urgency really. The shopping areas are busy (he lives just off Stratford Road) yet the only visible warnings are road signs urging people to keep socially distanced. One of those was turned backwards as it was in people's way. There does not seem to be much evidence of other interventions to keep people safe at a very local level."
Brigadier AJ Smith, Joint Military Commander West Midlands, said: “Since the start of the pandemic, the Armed Forces have worked with colleagues across Government to increase the national testing capacity.
"In response to a request from Birmingham City Council, the MOD will supply military personnel to support its COVID-19 Drop and Collect Testing initiative. We are well placed to help with the fight against Coronavirus and remain ready to provide support as and when the situation demands it.”
Birmingham City Council sought military assistance after it launched a new drop and collect service to provide citizens an easier opportunity to get tested for coronavirus.
Staff from across the council, NHS and wider public sector have volunteered to take part.
The teams will be visiting households in different areas of the city to offer the test kits on the doorstep, even for those without symptoms. Testing is free.
The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud. You can do the swab yourself; and can also do it for children or other people in the house who are unable to do it themselves.
Cllr Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, said: “I’d like to thank everyone involved in the drop and collect testing service: council staff, volunteers from across our partner agencies and the military personnel who are now supporting this effort.
"It is vital we drive down our infection rates and increased testing is an essential part of this. We can only do this by working together.
"I know it is hard, but if everyone sticks to the rules, maintains social distancing, wear a face mask whilst in public indoor settings and washing hands regularly we will get through this.”


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Death of young woman found in house investigated by police

The death of a woman in a Worcestershire town is being treated as unexplained .
Emergency services were called to an address in Byron Way in Catshill , Bromsgrove on Tuesday morning , September 29 .
A spokeswoman for the service said : “ We were called at 8.57am to reports of a cardiac arrest at a property in in Byron Way , Catshill .
“ We sent one ambulance and one paramedic officer to the address .
West Mercia Police were called around fifteen minutes later and attended the address .
A police presence remained on scene , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed the death was being treated as ‘ unexplained ’ , with a post mortem examination due to take place on Thursday , October 1 .
Det Insp Lisa Duncan , from the force , said : “ At 9:15am on Tuesday , September 29 , we were called to a house in Byron Way , Catshill .
“ Officers who attended the house found that a 31-year-old woman from Bromsgrove had sadly died .
Our officers will remain at the scene while our enquiries and investigation continues .
“ A post mortem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treating the death as unexplained at this time .
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The death of a woman in a Worcestershire town is being treated as unexplained.
Emergency services were called to an address in Byron Way in Catshill, Bromsgrove on Tuesday morning, September 29.
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call shortly before 9am.
A spokeswoman for the service said: “We were called at 8.57am to reports of a cardiac arrest at a property in in Byron Way, Catshill.
“We sent one ambulance and one paramedic officer to the address.
“One woman was confirmed deceased on scene.”
The woman was aged 31.
West Mercia Police were called around fifteen minutes later and attended the address. A police presence remained on scene, while officers carried out their investigations.
Police confirmed the death was being treated as ‘unexplained’, with a post mortem examination due to take place on Thursday, October 1.
Det Insp Lisa Duncan, from the force, said: “At 9:15am on Tuesday, September 29, we were called to a house in Byron Way, Catshill.
“Officers who attended the house found that a 31-year-old woman from Bromsgrove had sadly died. Our officers will remain at the scene while our enquiries and investigation continues.
“A post mortem will take place tomorrow and we are treating the death as unexplained at this time.”


birminghammail--2020-09-30--First images revealed for new safari park

The location for a new ‘ zoo without bars ’ in Worcestershire has been revealed .
Birmingham teacher Martin Blyth has quit his job and sold his house to make his Heart of England Wildlife Park dream a reality .
The plan is for the walk-through safari park to be constructed on a 45-acre site at Forge Mill , in Redditch , within a corner of Arrow Valley Country Park , near to Bordesley Abbey and the Forge Mill Needle Museum .
It aims to have ‘ spacious exhibits for threatened species such as endangered zebra , ostrich and African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will give visitors the impression they are wondering through the African savannah , planners have said .
And it will also 'protect the native species ' , already at the site .
Mr Blyth , who announced the project in August , said : “ I ’ ve been looking for a site nationally for the last three years , but since late March we ’ ve been working on plans to build Heart of England Wildlife Park in Redditch .
“ Our preferred site is in the north of Redditch at Forge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constant discussion about the viability of this site and we are waiting for pre-application advice from Historic England before we can advance further .
“ The proposed site is close to the nationally significant Bordesley Abbey ruins and we are keen to work with Historic England to ensure that Heart of England Wildlife Park can play a significant role in safeguarding the monument for future generations whilst also increasing attendance figures to the site and improving the educational role it plays in the community.
” The planned site had previously been earmarked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Abbey Park master plan – and is in an area known as Abbey Meadows .
If Historic England does not allow the zoo to go ahead at the proposed site Mr Blyth said he has ‘ two contingency sites ’ .
He estimates the new site could attract `` up to 100,000 visitors '' in its first year and as well as the animal enclosures , will feature a restaurant and gift shop , which could open ‘ as soon as Easter 2021 ’ , subject to planning approval .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wildlife Solutions as the project ’ s principal zoological consultant .
Mr Hartley trained at the Royal Veterinary College and had worked at some of the country ’ s top zoos including at Chester , London , Twycross and further afield at Johannesburg Zoo in South Africa .
The aim is for the Heart of England Wildlife Park to work closely with schools and for it also to work with conservation partners to help `` safeguard endangered wildlife species from the threat of extinction in the wild '' .
Mr Blyth is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tycoons ’ to back the project and have a say in how it is shaped , through an online Crowdfunder fundraising scheme , which has so far raised £44,000 , towards its £150,000 target .
He said : “ I know there are millions of people out there who have wanted to open their own zoo and this might be as a result of playing simulation games such as Zoo Tycoon or Planet Zoo on the PC .
“ I hope those video game enthusiasts and animal lovers will embrace this once in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ input in building a world class zoo in the real world.
” The next step is to finalise proposals which will be submitted Redditch Borough Council , with the opening date a little over six months away .

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The location for a new ‘zoo without bars’ in Worcestershire has been revealed.
Birmingham teacher Martin Blyth has quit his job and sold his house to make his Heart of England Wildlife Park dream a reality.
The plan is for the walk-through safari park to be constructed on a 45-acre site at Forge Mill, in Redditch, within a corner of Arrow Valley Country Park, near to Bordesley Abbey and the Forge Mill Needle Museum.
It aims to have ‘spacious exhibits for threatened species such as endangered zebra, ostrich and African lions’.
Winding paths and landscaping will give visitors the impression they are wondering through the African savannah, planners have said.
And it will also 'protect the native species', already at the site.
Mr Blyth, who announced the project in August, said: “I’ve been looking for a site nationally for the last three years, but since late March we’ve been working on plans to build Heart of England Wildlife Park in Redditch.
“Our preferred site is in the north of Redditch at Forge Mill. We’ve been in constant discussion about the viability of this site and we are waiting for pre-application advice from Historic England before we can advance further.
“The proposed site is close to the nationally significant Bordesley Abbey ruins and we are keen to work with Historic England to ensure that Heart of England Wildlife Park can play a significant role in safeguarding the monument for future generations whilst also increasing attendance figures to the site and improving the educational role it plays in the community.”
The planned site had previously been earmarked for a zoo in the 1960s as part of the Abbey Park master plan – and is in an area known as Abbey Meadows. If Historic England does not allow the zoo to go ahead at the proposed site Mr Blyth said he has ‘two contingency sites’.
He estimates the new site could attract "up to 100,000 visitors" in its first year and as well as the animal enclosures, will feature a restaurant and gift shop, which could open ‘as soon as Easter 2021’, subject to planning approval.
He has now appointed Matt Hartley of Zoo and Wildlife Solutions as the project’s principal zoological consultant.
Mr Hartley trained at the Royal Veterinary College and had worked at some of the country’s top zoos including at Chester, London, Twycross and further afield at Johannesburg Zoo in South Africa.
The aim is for the Heart of England Wildlife Park to work closely with schools and for it also to work with conservation partners to help "safeguard endangered wildlife species from the threat of extinction in the wild".
Mr Blyth is offering the chance to wannabe ‘zoo tycoons’ to back the project and have a say in how it is shaped, through an online Crowdfunder fundraising scheme, which has so far raised £44,000, towards its £150,000 target.
He said: “I know there are millions of people out there who have wanted to open their own zoo and this might be as a result of playing simulation games such as Zoo Tycoon or Planet Zoo on the PC.
“I hope those video game enthusiasts and animal lovers will embrace this once in a lifetime opportunity to have a direct input in building a world class zoo in the real world.”
The next step is to finalise proposals which will be submitted Redditch Borough Council, with the opening date a little over six months away.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Jack Grealish sends message to Ross Barkley after Villa transfer

Jack Grealish has given a roaring seal of approval to Aston Villa 's swoop for Ross Barkley .
Barkley , the England international , has today joined Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea to become the club 's fifth summer signing .
He was Dean Smith 's top target going into the final stages of the summer transfer window and arrives to boost the head coach 's options in midfield .
Villa had also been monitoring Barkley 's Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek before agreeing a deal for the former Everton player .
Smith said : “ Capturing a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team.
” And Grealish has now taken to social media to give his reaction to the new arrival .
The captain tweeted several heart-eye emojis in response to Villa 's announcement .
Barkley was a regular in Chelsea 's starting XI last season but the summer signings of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech pushed him down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge .
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“ He shouldn ’ t get caught up in where he ’ s at , what he may be , what may have been , only how he trains every day .
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Jack Grealish has given a roaring seal of approval to Aston Villa's swoop for Ross Barkley.
Barkley, the England international, has today joined Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea to become the club's fifth summer signing.
He was Dean Smith's top target going into the final stages of the summer transfer window and arrives to boost the head coach's options in midfield.
Villa had also been monitoring Barkley's Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek before agreeing a deal for the former Everton player.
Smith said: “Capturing a player of Ross’s quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team.”
And Grealish has now taken to social media to give his reaction to the new arrival.
The captain tweeted several heart-eye emojis in response to Villa's announcement.
Barkley was a regular in Chelsea's starting XI last season but the summer signings of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech pushed him down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
The 26-year-old will now slot into Villa's midfield alongside the likes of Grealish, Douglas Luiz and John McGinn.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
Explaining Barkley's talents during an interview last season, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said: “His shooting, right and left foot, is as good technically as I see on the training pitch. Also his ability to go past someone in advanced areas in midfield, his skill. It’s well within his range.
“He shouldn’t get caught up in where he’s at, what he may be, what may have been, only how he trains every day. When you see that you see he’s a really good player for us and can be that goalscoring midfielder, and not only that: he can play, he can run, he can tackle, he can do a lot of things.”


birminghammail--2020-09-30--"Critical" weeks in fight to curb Covid cases and avoid tough rules

Solihull faces a `` critical '' couple of weeks in the fight to bring down its Covid-19 infection rate and avoid an even tougher local lockdown .
It is just over a fortnight since stricter restrictions were imposed on the borough in an attempt to bring a worrying surge in cases under control .
Since measures were announced the infection rate has continued to climb , but not at the same pace as other parts of the region - Solihull has been overtaken by Sandwell , while Walsall and Wolverhampton are now just behind it .
That said , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - almost three times England 's average , which is 28 .
And there is concern that with a quarter of Britons either currently or about to be under local lockdown , few areas are moving in the right direction .
Asked if he was confident Solihull could buck the trend , Cllr Ian Courts , leader of the council , said it was difficult to say how events would unfold but the coming weeks would be vital .
`` The statistics show our infection rate has increased in the last week but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's still too early to say quite what the data is telling us .
`` We should n't be quibbling about rules , it 's about all of us behaving and thinking about others and the actions and precautions we need to take . ''
In order for rules to be relaxed Solihull would need to drive down the number of cases to a level deemed low enough to have it removed from the list of `` areas of intervention '' - the highest alert level .
The fact that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken into lockdown together would suggest any easing of restrictions would not hinge on similar success in near neighbours , such as Birmingham .
The second city has pulled away from Solihull in the past fortnight and is now at 139 cases per 100,000 .
Although Birmingham has itself dropped down the league table because of just how rapidly the situation has deteriorated in many parts of Northern England .
Cllr Courts said that `` each and every '' resident needed to stick to the basics if the borough was to have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pollsters suggest that nationwide support for lockdown measures remains very high and in fact many want the government to go further .
But equally there is a concern that some people - either weary of warnings or suspicion of the politicians who deliver them - have stopped listening .
`` I think the majority of people want to do the right thing , '' said Cllr Courts .
`` The problem is the minority of people who are not prepared to do that .
`` We are are all fed up with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep following the advice . ''
Solihull 's local campaign has very much played on the importance of doing `` the right thing '' by the community .
As Cllr Courts put it : `` Wearing a mask is not slavish obedience to rules , it 's common sense to make sure we do n't pass something on to the person next to us . ''

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Solihull faces a "critical" couple of weeks in the fight to bring down its Covid-19 infection rate and avoid an even tougher local lockdown.
It is just over a fortnight since stricter restrictions were imposed on the borough in an attempt to bring a worrying surge in cases under control.
Since measures were announced the infection rate has continued to climb, but not at the same pace as other parts of the region - Solihull has been overtaken by Sandwell, while Walsall and Wolverhampton are now just behind it.
That said, the latest data shows 79 cases per 100,000 - almost three times England's average, which is 28.
And there is concern that with a quarter of Britons either currently or about to be under local lockdown, few areas are moving in the right direction.
Asked if he was confident Solihull could buck the trend, Cllr Ian Courts, leader of the council, said it was difficult to say how events would unfold but the coming weeks would be vital.
"The statistics show our infection rate has increased in the last week but not as much as some other areas. It's still too early to say quite what the data is telling us.
"We shouldn't be quibbling about rules, it's about all of us behaving and thinking about others and the actions and precautions we need to take."
In order for rules to be relaxed Solihull would need to drive down the number of cases to a level deemed low enough to have it removed from the list of "areas of intervention" - the highest alert level.
The fact that the whole of the West Midlands wasn't taken into lockdown together would suggest any easing of restrictions would not hinge on similar success in near neighbours, such as Birmingham.
The second city has pulled away from Solihull in the past fortnight and is now at 139 cases per 100,000.
Although Birmingham has itself dropped down the league table because of just how rapidly the situation has deteriorated in many parts of Northern England.
Cllr Courts said that "each and every" resident needed to stick to the basics if the borough was to have the best chance of having restrictions eased.
Pollsters suggest that nationwide support for lockdown measures remains very high and in fact many want the government to go further.
But equally there is a concern that some people - either weary of warnings or suspicion of the politicians who deliver them - have stopped listening.
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"I think the majority of people want to do the right thing," said Cllr Courts.
"The problem is the minority of people who are not prepared to do that.
"We are are all fed up with this situation that is ongoing but we need to keep following the advice."
Solihull's local campaign has very much played on the importance of doing "the right thing" by the community.
As Cllr Courts put it: "Wearing a mask is not slavish obedience to rules, it's common sense to make sure we don't pass something on to the person next to us."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Grayson Perry swears live on This Morning as Holly and Phil gasp

This is the excruciatingly awkward moment Grayson Perry swore live on today 's instalment of This Morning .
The artist was on the ITV1 daytime TV favourite on Wednesday to preview the second episode of his new documentary series .
Tonight 's second episode on Channel 4 sees Grayson as he continues his journey across the pre-pandemic US to explore divisions across the nation .
In the second episode , Grayson takes a bike trip down the relatively prosperous East Coast of the US , from the liberal holiday playground of Martha 's Vineyard , Massachusetts , to a 'woke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues of social class , economic opportunity and access to education , and tries to understand how America 's liberals now view their own country .
On This Morning today , Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed Grayson via video link to discuss the show .
He said : `` It helps me understand my own lens ... we all carry a lot of baggage and we 've got to have a lot of sympathy to that baggage ... '' I think therapy is the most ... 'no bullsh** ' place I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gasped while Grayson laughed on .
This Morning continues to air each weekday from 10am on ITV1 and returns on October 1 ( Thursday ) with Holly and Phil presenting once more .

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This is the excruciatingly awkward moment Grayson Perry swore live on today's instalment of This Morning.
The artist was on the ITV1 daytime TV favourite on Wednesday to preview the second episode of his new documentary series.
Tonight's second episode on Channel 4 sees Grayson as he continues his journey across the pre-pandemic US to explore divisions across the nation.
In the second episode, Grayson takes a bike trip down the relatively prosperous East Coast of the US, from the liberal holiday playground of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, to a 'woke' enclave of Brooklyn, he explores issues of social class, economic opportunity and access to education, and tries to understand how America's liberals now view their own country.
On This Morning today, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed Grayson via video link to discuss the show.
He said: "It helps me understand my own lens... we all carry a lot of baggage and we've got to have a lot of sympathy to that baggage...
"I think therapy is the most... 'no bullsh**' place I've ever been."
Holly and Phil gasped while Grayson laughed on.
This Morning continues to air each weekday from 10am on ITV1 and returns on October 1 (Thursday) with Holly and Phil presenting once more.