birminghammail--2020-06-23--'Gonna bite us' - Aston Villa fans discuss O'Hare update

Callum O ’ Hare will be leaving Aston Villa after it emerged that the club had not offered the young playmaker a new contract , with his current deal due to expire imminently .
O ’ Hare , who has spent this season on loan at promoted Coventry City , would have naturally sought to remain at his boyhood club , but the Athletic report that the Lions have decided against extending his stay at Villa Park and he ’ ll now be looking for his next career move .
O ’ Hare scored four goals in 40 appearances for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fond of the attacking midfielder during his spell across the city at St Andrew ’ s .
He had a similar impact at League Two Carlisle United in the second half of last season .
Villa , who are still battling hard to remain in the Premier League next season , have some big calls to make on the recruitment front in the coming summer transfer window .
It ’ s fair to say , though , that the idea of letting O ’ Hare leave for nothing isn ’ t one that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans , who believe he could play a role in the worse case scenario and the Lions drop back into the Championship .
Here ’ s what they ’ ve had to say on the latest O ’ Hare news .
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One of the players I thought might be useful in the Championship for us .
I suppose we still have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look forward to though ... Mr MWB : I would ’ ve liked us to have offered a contract to O ’ Hare but yet again we ’ re letting a player with potential go for practically nothing HomeOfTheVilla : With O ’ Hare not being offered a contract you just know that ’ ll come back to haunt us like other Villa young prospects we seem to let go .
Albrighton and Traore being prime examples Tom Cowley : Also the whining about O ’ Hare is getting boring .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s not 16/17 any more Aston Villa 's academy has been a success in recent years - but others are benefiting .
That is no different for talented youngster Callum O'Hare , who is set to depart the club after reaching a contract standstill .
O'Hare broke onto the scene shortly after Villa 's relegation , but was never offered a true run at the first-team under Steve Bruce and Dean Smith .
However , he managed to show his prowess at both Carlisle and Coventry City - helping the latter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's contract is set to expire at the end of the month , and Villa have offered a deal .
However , O'Hare will need promises about first-team football to sign on the dotted line .
He appeared in two-thirds of Coventry 's League One minutes this season , and would need an equal amount of game time to agree to new terms .
Coventry are watching on , are interested , and can offer O'Hare all that he wants .
It would now seem that the player is set to leave Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him until later in June .
Until June 30 he will be a Villa player .
There is still time on the clock for a deal to be made , but it is ticking away .
JDH : I just don ’ t understand this club ... O ’ Hare in Championship next year could have done a job .
In1982 : So apparently we never even offered Callum O ’ Hare a contract in the first place lol Adam Wright : Would definitely keep O ’ Hare till we know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t make sense to me .
Can see us regretting this one AVFCchats : Looks like we ’ re going down and we don ’ t give O ’ Hare a new deal ?
Seems stupid to me Connor : Hepburn-Murphy and O ’ Hare leaving for free at the end of the season is only gon na bite us , O ’ Hare will be a big player come 3/4 years Darren Probert : Strange not to offer O ’ Hare a new deal - we might just need him in @ @

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Callum O’Hare will be leaving Aston Villa after it emerged that the club had not offered the young playmaker a new contract, with his current deal due to expire imminently.
O’Hare, who has spent this season on loan at promoted Coventry City, would have naturally sought to remain at his boyhood club, but the Athletic report that the Lions have decided against extending his stay at Villa Park and he’ll now be looking for his next career move.
O’Hare scored four goals in 40 appearances for the Sky Blues, who grew very fond of the attacking midfielder during his spell across the city at St Andrew’s.
He had a similar impact at League Two Carlisle United in the second half of last season.
Villa, who are still battling hard to remain in the Premier League next season, have some big calls to make on the recruitment front in the coming summer transfer window.
It’s fair to say, though, that the idea of letting O’Hare leave for nothing isn’t one that has gone down well with many Villa fans, who believe he could play a role in the worse case scenario and the Lions drop back into the Championship.
Here’s what they’ve had to say on the latest O’Hare news.
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Delphinho : Fantastic. One of the players I thought might be useful in the Championship for us. I suppose we still have Trezeguet, El Ghazi and Wesley to look forward to though...
Mr MWB: I would’ve liked us to have offered a contract to O’Hare but yet again we’re letting a player with potential go for practically nothing
HomeOfTheVilla : With O’Hare not being offered a contract you just know that’ll come back to haunt us like other Villa young prospects we seem to let go. Albrighton and Traore being prime examples
Tom Cowley: Also the whining about O’Hare is getting boring. He’s obviously just not good enough. He’s not 16/17 any more
Callum O'Hare contract latest Aston Villa's academy has been a success in recent years - but others are benefiting. That is no different for talented youngster Callum O'Hare, who is set to depart the club after reaching a contract standstill. O'Hare broke onto the scene shortly after Villa's relegation, but was never offered a true run at the first-team under Steve Bruce and Dean Smith. However, he managed to show his prowess at both Carlisle and Coventry City - helping the latter earn promotion this season. The youngster's contract is set to expire at the end of the month, and Villa have offered a deal. However, O'Hare will need promises about first-team football to sign on the dotted line. He appeared in two-thirds of Coventry's League One minutes this season, and would need an equal amount of game time to agree to new terms. Coventry are watching on, are interested, and can offer O'Hare all that he wants. It would now seem that the player is set to leave Villa - but clubs cannot move in for him until later in June. Until June 30 he will be a Villa player. There is still time on the clock for a deal to be made, but it is ticking away.
JDH : I just don’t understand this club... O’Hare in Championship next year could have done a job.
In1982: So apparently we never even offered Callum O’Hare a contract in the first place lol
Adam Wright: Would definitely keep O’Hare till we know what division we’re in. Doesn’t make sense to me. Can see us regretting this one
AVFCchats : Looks like we’re going down and we don’t give O’Hare a new deal? Seems stupid to me
Connor : Hepburn-Murphy and O’Hare leaving for free at the end of the season is only gonna bite us, O’Hare will be a big player come 3/4 years
Darren Probert : Strange not to offer O’Hare a new deal - we might just need him in the Championship


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Woman killed after she deliberately lay in road outside hospital

A Stourbridge woman who was hit by a car and killed after leaving Russells Hall Hospital had deliberately lay in the middle of the road , an inquest heard .
Deborah Williams was in a fetal position on the A4101 when she was struck by a Range Rover at around 12.30am on Thursday , April 2 .
The driver of the vehicle told police he thought he 'd drove over a plastic bag until he felt a `` thud '' and heard a `` loud bang '' .
Unfortunately , despite the best efforts of medics , nothing could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result of her injuries .
An inquest into her death was held at Black Country Coroner 's Court today ( Wednesday , June 24 ) .
Area coroner , Joanne Lees , said Miss Williams had gone to the Dudley hospital after she was assaulted hours before .
She was discharged just after midnight but around 10 minutes later , she was found lying in the middle of the road outside the entrance to the hospital wearing a grey dressing gown and pyjama bottoms .
She 'd been found by an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a passing police officer .
The inquest was told the 50-year-old - who had a history of mental health difficulties and had been known to lie in the road before - had told a paramedic `` I just want to die '' before she was taken back to the hospital by ambulance .
But when Miss Williams left A & E for the second time , she walked back into the carriageway .
She was captured on CCTV as she took off her bag and again assumed a fetal position in the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Range Rover had said he 'd thought there was a bag in the road as he passed the hospital entrance .
Assuming it would just go underneath his vehicle , he continued to drive but felt a `` thud '' and heard a `` bang '' as he did so .
He stopped his vehicle a short distance down the road and as he got out , he saw an ambulance stop and paramedics get out .
It was only when he saw them perform chest compressions that he realised the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recording a verdict of suicide , Miss Lees continued : `` I believe this was a deliberate act - positioning herself in the road for the second time in the space of 30 minutes , placing her bag down and placing herself in the fetal position .
`` She intended these actions to cause her death . ''
Miss Lees said the driver of the car had not been charged with any criminal offences following Miss Williams death .
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A Stourbridge woman who was hit by a car and killed after leaving Russells Hall Hospital had deliberately lay in the middle of the road, an inquest heard.
Deborah Williams was in a fetal position on the A4101 when she was struck by a Range Rover at around 12.30am on Thursday, April 2.
The driver of the vehicle told police he thought he'd drove over a plastic bag until he felt a "thud" and heard a "loud bang".
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of medics, nothing could be done to save her and she died as a result of her injuries.
An inquest into her death was held at Black Country Coroner's Court today (Wednesday, June 24).
Area coroner, Joanne Lees, said Miss Williams had gone to the Dudley hospital after she was assaulted hours before.
She was discharged just after midnight but around 10 minutes later, she was found lying in the middle of the road outside the entrance to the hospital wearing a grey dressing gown and pyjama bottoms. She'd been found by an off-duty medic, who had flagged down a passing police officer.
The inquest was told the 50-year-old - who had a history of mental health difficulties and had been known to lie in the road before - had told a paramedic "I just want to die" before she was taken back to the hospital by ambulance.
But when Miss Williams left A&E for the second time, she walked back into the carriageway.
She was captured on CCTV as she took off her bag and again assumed a fetal position in the middle of the road.
The 57-year-old driver of the Range Rover had said he'd thought there was a bag in the road as he passed the hospital entrance. Assuming it would just go underneath his vehicle, he continued to drive but felt a "thud" and heard a "bang" as he did so.
He stopped his vehicle a short distance down the road and as he got out, he saw an ambulance stop and paramedics get out. It was only when he saw them perform chest compressions that he realised the bag was in fact a person.
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Recording a verdict of suicide, Miss Lees continued: "I believe this was a deliberate act - positioning herself in the road for the second time in the space of 30 minutes, placing her bag down and placing herself in the fetal position.
"She intended these actions to cause her death."
Miss Lees said the driver of the car had not been charged with any criminal offences following Miss Williams death.
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birminghammail--2020-06-24--UK warned to prepare for coronavirus second wave as lockdown eased

The UK is being told to prepare for a second wave of coronavirus amid fears rules are being relaxed too soon .
Britain 's leading medical experts have called for an urgent review of whether the country is properly prepared for the `` real risk '' of another fight against the pandemic .
A fresh peak could hit after Christmas and kill as many as 60 people a day , according to one model , with medics writing in the British Medical Journal to warn the government .
They write : `` '' While the future shape of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the available evidence indicates that local flare ups are increasingly likely and a second wave a real risk , '' they said .
`` Many elements of the infrastructure needed to contain the virus are beginning to be put in place , but substantial challenges remain .
`` The job now is not only to deal urgently with the wide-ranging impacts of the first phase of the pandemic , but to ensure that the country is adequately prepared to contain a second phase . ''
Ministers have already said that the temporary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS was overwhelmed by Covid-19 cases will remain on standby over the coming months .
`` We believe this will be essential if the UK is to get ahead of the curve , '' they add .
`` It should focus on those areas of weakness where action is needed urgently to prevent further loss of life and restore the economy as fully and as quickly as possible .
`` We think there 's a strong case for an immediate assessment of national preparedness , with the first results available no later than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be completed by the end of October . ''
The University of Warwick 's Dr Louise Dyson is an Assistant Professor in Epidemiology .
She says : “ Until now the relaxations made to lockdown primarily allowed more interactions outdoors .
The proposed releasing of so many lockdown restrictions simultaneously , including allowing more contact indoors , without an effective test and trace scheme , represents a serious risk of the R number rising above one .
“ When R is above one , this leads to a fast growth in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be detected in the data for several weeks , and any future tightening of restrictions in response will take time to have an effect .
To keep R below one we , as a society , must decide which of the potential relaxations are most important to us , because every relaxation we take must be ‘ paid for ’ by other restrictions staying in place.
” Dr Ed Hill is a post-doctoral researcher working on modelling the spread of disease .
He says : “ Whilst it is not possible to predict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , a second wave of infection remains a real risk .
Concurrently relaxing multiple measures , including allowing more contact indoors , poses a serious chance of increased transmission and of the R number rising above one .
“ It is important that we remain vigilant and continue to adhere to social distancing guidance since reducing the levels of infection in the population results in a lower risk of vulnerable people coming into contact with infected individuals .
`` As part of efforts to contain the virus , a robust test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission where outbreaks occur .
To maximise the effectiveness of the current system , it is vital that those with COVID-like symptoms are tested quickly , with the shortest possible turnaround time from reporting symptoms , through to undergoing a test and receiving the result . ''

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The UK is being told to prepare for a second wave of coronavirus amid fears rules are being relaxed too soon.
Britain's leading medical experts have called for an urgent review of whether the country is properly prepared for the "real risk" of another fight against the pandemic.
A fresh peak could hit after Christmas and kill as many as 60 people a day, according to one model, with medics writing in the British Medical Journal to warn the government.
They write: ""While the future shape of the pandemic in the UK is hard to predict, the available evidence indicates that local flare ups are increasingly likely and a second wave a real risk," they said.
"Many elements of the infrastructure needed to contain the virus are beginning to be put in place, but substantial challenges remain.
"The job now is not only to deal urgently with the wide-ranging impacts of the first phase of the pandemic, but to ensure that the country is adequately prepared to contain a second phase."
Ministers have already said that the temporary Nightingale Hospitals set up in case the NHS was overwhelmed by Covid-19 cases will remain on standby over the coming months.
"We believe this will be essential if the UK is to get ahead of the curve," they add.
"It should focus on those areas of weakness where action is needed urgently to prevent further loss of life and restore the economy as fully and as quickly as possible.
"We think there's a strong case for an immediate assessment of national preparedness, with the first results available no later than August, and that all its work should be completed by the end of October."
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The University of Warwick's Dr Louise Dyson is an Assistant Professor in Epidemiology. She says: “Until now the relaxations made to lockdown primarily allowed more interactions outdoors. The proposed releasing of so many lockdown restrictions simultaneously, including allowing more contact indoors, without an effective test and trace scheme, represents a serious risk of the R number rising above one.
“When R is above one, this leads to a fast growth in the number of cases, which may not be detected in the data for several weeks, and any future tightening of restrictions in response will take time to have an effect. To keep R below one we, as a society, must decide which of the potential relaxations are most important to us, because every relaxation we take must be ‘paid for’ by other restrictions staying in place.”
Dr Ed Hill is a post-doctoral researcher working on modelling the spread of disease. He says: “Whilst it is not possible to predict with certainty the future course of the pandemic, a second wave of infection remains a real risk. Concurrently relaxing multiple measures, including allowing more contact indoors, poses a serious chance of increased transmission and of the R number rising above one.
“It is important that we remain vigilant and continue to adhere to social distancing guidance since reducing the levels of infection in the population results in a lower risk of vulnerable people coming into contact with infected individuals.
"As part of efforts to contain the virus, a robust test and trace scheme would help break chains of transmission where outbreaks occur. To maximise the effectiveness of the current system, it is vital that those with COVID-like symptoms are tested quickly, with the shortest possible turnaround time from reporting symptoms, through to undergoing a test and receiving the result."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Are Wales beaches open for tourists from England? Latest guidance for Barmouth and more

People across Worcestershire hoping to travel to Barmouth Beach in Wales after the government eased the lockdown can do so soon .
In England , pubs are reopening from July 4 , with restaurants , hotels , cafes , bars and more following suit on the same date .
In Wales , the travel restrictions have been different for a good while now - with its beaches , which are hugely popular among Worcs folk , off limits .
But not for much longer , as the devolved nation makes moves to reopen beaches for holidaymakers and welcome back tourists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being asked to stay local , which is defined as about five miles from their homes .
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said that this could be lifted to unrestricted travel from July 6 , if figures continue to fall .
In Wales , non-essential shops opened on Monday of this week , but not all opened their doors .
For example , Primark , which opened stores in England last week , has still not given a date when they will open in Wales .
No date has yet been given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been told to prepare to take bookings from July 13 .
Barmouth is southern Snowdonia 's most popular seaside resort .
In summer , its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors , yet there 's so much space along miles of coast .
Mr Drakeford said tourism and visitor sectors could now plan to welcome people for when the `` stay local '' requirement is lifted , meaning businesses can begin to take bookings for the week beginning July 13 , though he warned it would `` have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan be scrapped .
Holidaymakers will be restricted to self-contained accommodation , including caravans with their own kitchen and bathroom , cottages , and hotels and bed and breakfasts that are en-suite and provide room service meals .
Hairdressers were also given notice that they should use the next three weeks to prepare for services to resume by appointment only and with safeguards in place .

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People across Worcestershire hoping to travel to Barmouth Beach in Wales after the government eased the lockdown can do so soon.
In England, pubs are reopening from July 4, with restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars and more following suit on the same date.
In Wales, the travel restrictions have been different for a good while now - with its beaches, which are hugely popular among Worcs folk, off limits.
But not for much longer, as the devolved nation makes moves to reopen beaches for holidaymakers and welcome back tourists from England.
People in Wales people are being asked to stay local, which is defined as about five miles from their homes.
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said that this could be lifted to unrestricted travel from July 6, if figures continue to fall.
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In Wales, non-essential shops opened on Monday of this week, but not all opened their doors.
For example, Primark, which opened stores in England last week, has still not given a date when they will open in Wales.
No date has yet been given for pubs, but certain tourism businesses have been told to prepare to take bookings from July 13.
Barmouth is southern Snowdonia's most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there's so much space along miles of coast.
Mr Drakeford said tourism and visitor sectors could now plan to welcome people for when the "stay local" requirement is lifted, meaning businesses can begin to take bookings for the week beginning July 13, though he warned it would "have to be at their own risk" should the plan be scrapped.
Holidaymakers will be restricted to self-contained accommodation, including caravans with their own kitchen and bathroom, cottages, and hotels and bed and breakfasts that are en-suite and provide room service meals.
Hairdressers were also given notice that they should use the next three weeks to prepare for services to resume by appointment only and with safeguards in place.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Hodgson confirms Crystal Palace will try to sign Nathan Ferguson

Nathan Ferguson is still very much on Crystal Palace ’ s radar after he decided to not renew his West Brom contract .
Despite Albion ’ s best efforts , Ferguson snubbed a new contract offer and will now leave when his deal expires on June 30 .
On the decision , West Brom ’ s technical and sporting director , Luke Dowling said : “ We have made what can only be considered a very attractive offer to Nathan but he intends to pursue his career elsewhere .
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” Should the 19-year-old leave for another English club , the Baggies will be in line for a compensation fee from a tribunal .
And former boss Hodgson has confirmed Palace will try to get a deal done , after failing to do so in Janaury .
“ Nathan is one of the players we were keen to bring in in January and it didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
He is still very much on our radar , ” he told the Evening Standard .
“ There are lots of other players [ we are looking at ] because of the work [ sporting director ] Doug Freedman has been doing since we joined up together .
It has all been in relation to the type of player we think Crystal Palace need , the type of player we think would be good at Crystal Palace .
Those that will come in and make our squad stronger and help out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment .
“ Nathan has great potential and has the sort of qualities that we are looking for and that is why we tried to sign him .
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Nathan Ferguson is still very much on Crystal Palace’s radar after he decided to not renew his West Brom contract.
Despite Albion’s best efforts, Ferguson snubbed a new contract offer and will now leave when his deal expires on June 30.
On the decision, West Brom’s technical and sporting director, Luke Dowling said: “We have made what can only be considered a very attractive offer to Nathan but he intends to pursue his career elsewhere.
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“It’s a disappointment for everyone here but it is the player’s prerogative.”
Should the 19-year-old leave for another English club, the Baggies will be in line for a compensation fee from a tribunal. And former boss Hodgson has confirmed Palace will try to get a deal done, after failing to do so in Janaury.
“Nathan is one of the players we were keen to bring in in January and it didn’t work out due to the injuries. He is still very much on our radar,” he told the Evening Standard.
“There are lots of other players [we are looking at] because of the work [sporting director] Doug Freedman has been doing since we joined up together. It has all been in relation to the type of player we think Crystal Palace need, the type of player we think would be good at Crystal Palace. Those that will come in and make our squad stronger and help out the very good XI we have at the moment.
“Nathan has great potential and has the sort of qualities that we are looking for and that is why we tried to sign him.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Water park boss attacks government's 'nonsensical' new lockdown rules

The boss of a popular Staffordshire water park has hit out at the government 's changes to the lockdown .
On Tuesday , the Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he was allowing pubs to reopen from July 4 .
Hairdressers are also permitted to re-open from the beginning of next month , alongside cafes , hotels , restaurants and bars .
But some places must stay shut - including gyms and leisure complexes , much to Mo Chaudry 's fury , reports StokeonTrentLive .
Health and fitness entrepreneur Mo Chaudry said : `` How can it possibly be safer for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , than it is for them to set foot in a gym ?
This makes no sense at all – it 's ridiculous .
`` I ’ m calling on the Government to urgently rethink this completely illogical policy – not just for the sake of our industry , but for the benefit of people 's health too . ''
He added : `` Larger indoor gyms are able to control social distancing much more easily than the majority of pubs .
They are spacious , safe and excellently ventilated .
`` Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise are enormous to the UK population , both in terms people 's physical and mental wellbeing .
`` Allowing people to lead healthier lives saves the NHS billions – on the other hand , I wonder how much it will cost them in drink-related accident and emergency cases when people pile back into the pubs . ''
He added : `` I believe the health and fitness industry has been betrayed by this latest nonsensical decision .
`` It makes a mockery of the Government ’ s long-time commitment to tackle obesity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into pubs and restaurants , but can ’ t visit their local gym or pool .
`` The Government itself , and its scientific advisers , have acknowledged that people who lead healthier lifestyles are at a lower risk of being seriously affected by Covid-19 .
`` What 's more important for people right now – to lead active and healthy lifestyles , or to be able to eat and drink out ? ''
He continued : `` The longer these facilities stay closed , the greater the risk of job losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
`` Where is the scientific evidence to justify this continued delay ?
If the Government can provide proof that there is a greater risk to public health from reopening larger indoor gyms than allowing people to get drunk in pubs , then let 's see it .
`` Otherwise , stop discriminating against the health and fitness industry , and apply some common sense to the situation . ''

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The boss of a popular Staffordshire water park has hit out at the government's changes to the lockdown.
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he was allowing pubs to reopen from July 4.
Hairdressers are also permitted to re-open from the beginning of next month, alongside cafes, hotels, restaurants and bars.
But some places must stay shut - including gyms and leisure complexes, much to Mo Chaudry's fury, reports StokeonTrentLive.
Health and fitness entrepreneur Mo Chaudry said: "How can it possibly be safer for people to go back into a pub, than it is for them to set foot in a gym? This makes no sense at all – it's ridiculous.
"I’m calling on the Government to urgently rethink this completely illogical policy – not just for the sake of our industry, but for the benefit of people's health too."
He added: "Larger indoor gyms are able to control social distancing much more easily than the majority of pubs. They are spacious, safe and excellently ventilated.
"Not only that, but the benefits of exercise are enormous to the UK population, both in terms people's physical and mental wellbeing.
"Allowing people to lead healthier lives saves the NHS billions – on the other hand, I wonder how much it will cost them in drink-related accident and emergency cases when people pile back into the pubs."
He added: "I believe the health and fitness industry has been betrayed by this latest nonsensical decision.
"It makes a mockery of the Government’s long-time commitment to tackle obesity when it tells people they can go back into pubs and restaurants, but can’t visit their local gym or pool.
"The Government itself, and its scientific advisers, have acknowledged that people who lead healthier lifestyles are at a lower risk of being seriously affected by Covid-19.
"What's more important for people right now – to lead active and healthy lifestyles, or to be able to eat and drink out?"
He continued: "The longer these facilities stay closed, the greater the risk of job losses, particularly with furlough support being phased out.
"Where is the scientific evidence to justify this continued delay? If the Government can provide proof that there is a greater risk to public health from reopening larger indoor gyms than allowing people to get drunk in pubs, then let's see it.
"Otherwise, stop discriminating against the health and fitness industry, and apply some common sense to the situation."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Sky Sports presenter's powerful Black Lives Matter monologue goes viral

A presenter on Sky Sports has issued a powerful speech to explain why ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ doesn ’ t mean white lives do not matter .
Mike Wedderburn had his say after a Burnley support flew a plane carrying a banner adorned with the White Lives Matter slogan earlier this week .
The brazen tactic from the Clarets fan was denounced by the club , including captain Ben Mee during an emotional post-match interview .
Burnley lost the match 5-0 against Manchester City and the club itself spoke out to condemn the actions of Jake Hepple , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Many of you have been asking why the words on the banner over the Etihad last night are offensive .
Taken in isolation of course they ’ re not , but in context they absolutely are .
They are a deliberate challenge to the Black Lives Matter cause .
“ To be absolutely clear : nobody is saying that white lives don ’ t matter .
Of course they matter , but please try to understand that black people ’ s lives are not like those of the white population , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re watched as we walk around shops , we don ’ t hold positions of influence in organisations .
A black person in a top business is likely to be on the catering staff or clearing bins .
We get stopped and searched by the police – yes even television presenters .
“ Life is simply tilted away from us .
“ Black people have been murdered by members of organisations whose job it is to protect us , and there has been no comeback on those people .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s here too .
Our lives have not mattered .
Black lives matter .
Thank you .
”

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A presenter on Sky Sports has issued a powerful speech to explain why ‘Black Lives Matter’ doesn’t mean white lives do not matter.
Mike Wedderburn had his say after a Burnley support flew a plane carrying a banner adorned with the White Lives Matter slogan earlier this week.
The brazen tactic from the Clarets fan was denounced by the club, including captain Ben Mee during an emotional post-match interview.
Burnley lost the match 5-0 against Manchester City and the club itself spoke out to condemn the actions of Jake Hepple, the fan behind the stunt.
Wedderburn said: “Many of you have been asking why the words on the banner over the Etihad last night are offensive. Taken in isolation of course they’re not, but in context they absolutely are. They are a deliberate challenge to the Black Lives Matter cause.
“To be absolutely clear: nobody is saying that white lives don’t matter. Of course they matter, but please try to understand that black people’s lives are not like those of the white population, who are viewed negatively and with suspicion. We’re watched as we walk around shops, we don’t hold positions of influence in organisations. A black person in a top business is likely to be on the catering staff or clearing bins. We get stopped and searched by the police – yes even television presenters.
“Life is simply tilted away from us.
“Black people have been murdered by members of organisations whose job it is to protect us, and there has been no comeback on those people. That’s not just in America, that’s here too. Our lives have not mattered. Black lives matter. Thank you.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Watch - Biker in in miracle escape after Uber crash

A motorcyclist miraculously escaped serious injury following a collision with an Uber and a car .
Police and paramedics were called to Frogmill Road , at it 's junction with Eghhill Lane in Rednal , at around 10.30pm on Tuesday , June 23 .
An ambulance was sent to the scene and paramedics treated the rider for minor injuries .
He was not taken to hospital .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : `` We were called by police at 10.30pm to a collision involving a motorbike and two cars on Frogmill Road , Rednal .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the scene .
We treated one patient , a man , who was the motorcyclist for minor injuries and he was discharged at the scene.
” Egghill Lane resident Barry Tomes , who took a video of the scene , said : `` I could see an Uber taxi had been involved in the collision along with another car and a motorbike .
`` Egghill Lane is a dangerous road and we have accidents on a weekly basis .
One lady crashed into my wall .
I am always ringing 999 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for 33 years and it has become busier and busier over the years .
Safety measures need to be introduced . ''

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A motorcyclist miraculously escaped serious injury following a collision with an Uber and a car.
Police and paramedics were called to Frogmill Road, at it's junction with Eghhill Lane in Rednal, at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, June 23.
An ambulance was sent to the scene and paramedics treated the rider for minor injuries. He was not taken to hospital.
(Image: Barry Tomes)
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called by police at 10.30pm to a collision involving a motorbike and two cars on Frogmill Road, Rednal.
"We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene. We treated one patient, a man, who was the motorcyclist for minor injuries and he was discharged at the scene.”
Egghill Lane resident Barry Tomes, who took a video of the scene, said: "I could see an Uber taxi had been involved in the collision along with another car and a motorbike.
"Egghill Lane is a dangerous road and we have accidents on a weekly basis. One lady crashed into my wall. I am always ringing 999 for ambulance assistance.
"I have lived here for 33 years and it has become busier and busier over the years. Safety measures need to be introduced."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Bored boy, 10, told to stop doodling at school lands lucrative book deal

A boy who was told to stop doodling at school has started a new chapter in his life - after being offered a lucrative global book deal .
Joe Whale , 10 , was sent to an after-school arts club by his parents after he got into trouble for drawing during class when he got bored .
His art teacher was so impressed with his fun sketches , she asked his parents if she could put them on Instagram which they agreed .
His creations attracted an army of fans around the world leading him to be affectionately nicknamed ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a local restaurant hired him to create a huge mural on the wall of their dining room .
This week a US publisher has asked him to illustrate a series of three childrens ’ books with the first being published globally next year .
Joe , who spends hours doodling on the walls of his parents ’ home in Shrewsbury , Shrops.
, said : “ It feels very good .
I ’ m really proud of myself .
`` It is one of the main things I ’ ve wanted - to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen all the illustrated books in stores and it will be amazing to have my own book on the shelves .
“ The main thing I draw is scenes - those are my favourite .
I love drawing beaches and forests and that sort of stuff .
“ I have a few characters in my doodles but my focus is on monsters and aliens .
“ I spend one or two hours a day drawing , sometimes more - when I wake up in the morning , near lunchtime and in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all my life since I was two or three .
“ I started doodling when I was six or seven when I wanted to change my style .
It has worked out really well .
“ I definitely want to be an artist .
It is one of the most relaxing things I do .
“ When I ’ m angry I go to my room and start doodling .
It makes me feel happy.
” The young artist , who has a book agent in Los Angeles , recently spent a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV show “ Little Big Shots ” .
Joe added : “ My dad asked if I wanted to do it ( the TV show set ) and I was like 'Dad , of course I want to do it ' and since then that 's pushed me to do what I love and I think that 's sort of what I 'm going to do .
`` I just keep telling myself , do what you love , do what you love , doodle .
`` I do n't really think about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go ahead with it and just create from my mind .
I do n't really plan , I just do what I 'm feeling.
” Proud dad Greg Whale , 40 , said : “ He has got a book deal in place but I can ’ t say who that is with at the moment .
`` The publisher wants to announce it themselves .
“ It is a global book deal for a series of heavily illustrated children ’ s books .
We think there may be three , at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I don ’ t really want to release that .
`` The first book will come out in the middle of next year , so Joe will start work shortly.
” The sales manager has two other children with Aussie partner-of-23 years Vanessa Jameson - Joe ’ s twin brother Jessie and a six-year-old daughter Phoebe .
Greg added : “ At the minute we are going to stay in the UK , but it depends on what happens in the next 12 months .
“ It is amazing for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last six months has been to build towards him having the choice really to do what he wants to do .
“ Art is overlooked quite badly in this country I feel .
“ This gives opportunities to the other children as well .
That is my main aim .
“ Because the talks about the book finished over lockdown we hadn ’ t had the chance to talk to the school so I ’ ll explain it to them when he goes back .
“ I have got no worries really because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I expect they will be again .
“ He definitely does n't get it from me , I 've always loved art , I 'm fairly good at art but only on a realistic scale , the imagination is more from his mum 's side .
”

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A boy who was told to stop doodling at school has started a new chapter in his life - after being offered a lucrative global book deal.
Joe Whale, 10, was sent to an after-school arts club by his parents after he got into trouble for drawing during class when he got bored.
His art teacher was so impressed with his fun sketches, she asked his parents if she could put them on Instagram which they agreed.
His creations attracted an army of fans around the world leading him to be affectionately nicknamed ‘The Doodle Boy’.
Last year a local restaurant hired him to create a huge mural on the wall of their dining room.
This week a US publisher has asked him to illustrate a series of three childrens’ books with the first being published globally next year.
Joe, who spends hours doodling on the walls of his parents’ home in Shrewsbury, Shrops., said: “It feels very good. I’m really proud of myself.
"It is one of the main things I’ve wanted - to do a book.
(Image: Tristan Potter / SWNS)
“I’ve seen all the illustrated books in stores and it will be amazing to have my own book on the shelves.
“The main thing I draw is scenes - those are my favourite. I love drawing beaches and forests and that sort of stuff.
“I have a few characters in my doodles but my focus is on monsters and aliens.
“I spend one or two hours a day drawing, sometimes more - when I wake up in the morning, near lunchtime and in the afternoon.
“I have always drawn all my life since I was two or three.
“I started doodling when I was six or seven when I wanted to change my style. It has worked out really well.
“I definitely want to be an artist. It is one of the most relaxing things I do.
“When I’m angry I go to my room and start doodling. It makes me feel happy.”
(Image: Tristan Potter / SWNS)
The young artist, who has a book agent in Los Angeles, recently spent a week in the States illustrating the set of TV show “Little Big Shots”.
Joe added: “My dad asked if I wanted to do it (the TV show set) and I was like 'Dad, of course I want to do it' and since then that's pushed me to do what I love and I think that's sort of what I'm going to do.
"I just keep telling myself, do what you love, do what you love, doodle.
"I don't really think about what I'm doing, I just go ahead with it and just create from my mind. I don't really plan, I just do what I'm feeling.”
(Image: SWNS)
Proud dad Greg Whale, 40, said: “He has got a book deal in place but I can’t say who that is with at the moment.
"The publisher wants to announce it themselves.
“It is a global book deal for a series of heavily illustrated children’s books. We think there may be three, at least two.
“There is an advance, but I don’t really want to release that.
"The first book will come out in the middle of next year, so Joe will start work shortly.”
(Image: Tristan Potter / SWNS)
The sales manager has two other children with Aussie partner-of-23 years Vanessa Jameson - Joe’s twin brother Jessie and a six-year-old daughter Phoebe.
Greg added: “At the minute we are going to stay in the UK, but it depends on what happens in the next 12 months.
“It is amazing for him. Everything I have done over the last six months has been to build towards him having the choice really to do what he wants to do.
“Art is overlooked quite badly in this country I feel.
“This gives opportunities to the other children as well. That is my main aim.
“Because the talks about the book finished over lockdown we hadn’t had the chance to talk to the school so I’ll explain it to them when he goes back.
“I have got no worries really because they have been supportive of him before and I expect they will be again.
“He definitely doesn't get it from me, I've always loved art, I'm fairly good at art but only on a realistic scale, the imagination is more from his mum's side.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Terrifying armed robbers raid Nisa and hold gun to worker's head

Chilling CCTV shows the moment an armed robber held a gun to a woman customer 's head before fleeing with cigarettes and cash stuffed in a shopping basket .
Robert Childerley , 26 , grabbed the terrified woman in a headlock and pressed the handgun to her temple as he demanded cash from the shopkeeper .
Nottinghamshire Police released the footage after Childerley and two accomplices were jailed for more than 24 years for three armed raids .
Childerley and Callum Raworth , 25 , burst into the Nisa Local store in Littlemoor Lane , Newton , Derbys.
, at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They threatened the shopkeeper and female customer with a large axe and a small black handgun which Childerley pointed at their heads .
Childerley then barged his way behind the counter and grabbed fistfuls of cash from the till before demanding the safe to be opened .
He and Raworth repeatedly kicked the door of the post office room where the safe was but failed to get inside .
They gave up and fled with £50 in notes and £1,755 worth of cigarettes , using a shopping basket to carry the items outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck again when they held up Skegby Mini Market in Forest Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield , Notts .
The owner was inside the shop when Childerley and Raworth entered the store , armed with a large sledgehammer and a handgun .
They demanded money and cigarettes but the store manager pressed the panic button and asked his wife to call the police .
Childerley and Raworth fled the store empty-handed before getting back into a stolen getaway car and driving off .
Two days later on November 23 , Childerley and Luke Walters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Huthwaite , Notts .
Posing as delivery men they knocked on the window at 6.30am and asked the cleaners who were inside to open the door .
Once inside the pair threatened the cleaners with a gun before stealing two bottles of alcohol and a charity box with £40 inside .
They then fled in the same getaway car which was used in each of the earlier robberies which had been stolen from Derbyshire a week earlier .
Officers arrested the trio hours later after they tracked a number of stolen items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the robbery in Derbyshire were traced back to Childerley ’ s home along with bottles of alcohol from the pub raid .
Meanwhile fingerprints were found and further boxes of stolen cigarettes were found in a bedroom drawer of Walters .
All three admitted armed robberies when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court .
On Tuesday ( 23/6 ) Childerley , of no fixed address , was branded `` dangerous '' by Judge James Sampson and was jailed for 13 years .
Raworth , of Huthwaite , Notts.
, admitted two armed robberies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight months .
Walters , also of Huthwaite , pleaded guilty to the pub robbery and was sentenced to four years eight months in prison .
Detective Sergeant Mark Shaw , who led the investigation , said : `` We are very pleased with the result from court and to have three dangerous and prolific burglars locked up .
`` It was n't an easy investigation , but I 'm happy all our work has paid off .
“ I 'd like to thank the officers and detectives who worked tirelessly on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through CCTV footage , talking to more than 20 witnesses and gathering forensics to track them down to arrest .
`` I 'm pleased for the victims who have been brilliant throughout and supported the police during a lengthy process .
“ It must have been a terrifying experience for the victims to have had firearms pointed at their heads , so we hope the length sentences given give some comfort .
”

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Chilling CCTV shows the moment an armed robber held a gun to a woman customer's head before fleeing with cigarettes and cash stuffed in a shopping basket.
Robert Childerley, 26, grabbed the terrified woman in a headlock and pressed the handgun to her temple as he demanded cash from the shopkeeper.
Nottinghamshire Police released the footage after Childerley and two accomplices were jailed for more than 24 years for three armed raids.
Childerley and Callum Raworth, 25, burst into the Nisa Local store in Littlemoor Lane, Newton, Derbys., at 6am on November 21 last year.
They threatened the shopkeeper and female customer with a large axe and a small black handgun which Childerley pointed at their heads.
Childerley then barged his way behind the counter and grabbed fistfuls of cash from the till before demanding the safe to be opened.
He and Raworth repeatedly kicked the door of the post office room where the safe was but failed to get inside.
They gave up and fled with £50 in notes and £1,755 worth of cigarettes, using a shopping basket to carry the items outside.
(Image: SWNS)
Just 20 minutes later the pair struck again when they held up Skegby Mini Market in Forest Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.
The owner was inside the shop when Childerley and Raworth entered the store, armed with a large sledgehammer and a handgun.
They demanded money and cigarettes but the store manager pressed the panic button and asked his wife to call the police.
Childerley and Raworth fled the store empty-handed before getting back into a stolen getaway car and driving off.
Two days later on November 23, Childerley and Luke Walters, 30, raided The Woodend Inn pub in Huthwaite, Notts.
Posing as delivery men they knocked on the window at 6.30am and asked the cleaners who were inside to open the door.
Once inside the pair threatened the cleaners with a gun before stealing two bottles of alcohol and a charity box with £40 inside.
(Image: SWNS)
They then fled in the same getaway car which was used in each of the earlier robberies which had been stolen from Derbyshire a week earlier.
Officers arrested the trio hours later after they tracked a number of stolen items to their addresses.
The cigarettes from the robbery in Derbyshire were traced back to Childerley’s home along with bottles of alcohol from the pub raid.
Meanwhile fingerprints were found and further boxes of stolen cigarettes were found in a bedroom drawer of Walters.
(Image: SWNS)
All three admitted armed robberies when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court.
On Tuesday (23/6) Childerley, of no fixed address, was branded "dangerous" by Judge James Sampson and was jailed for 13 years.
Raworth, of Huthwaite, Notts., admitted two armed robberies and was jailed for six years and eight months.
Walters, also of Huthwaite, pleaded guilty to the pub robbery and was sentenced to four years eight months in prison.
(Image: SWNS)
Detective Sergeant Mark Shaw, who led the investigation, said: "We are very pleased with the result from court and to have three dangerous and prolific burglars locked up.
"It wasn't an easy investigation, but I'm happy all our work has paid off.
“I'd like to thank the officers and detectives who worked tirelessly on the case.
"They spent hours going through CCTV footage, talking to more than 20 witnesses and gathering forensics to track them down to arrest.
"I'm pleased for the victims who have been brilliant throughout and supported the police during a lengthy process.
“It must have been a terrifying experience for the victims to have had firearms pointed at their heads, so we hope the length sentences given give some comfort.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--MP's wife Rose found dead at family home in Shropshire

The wife of former cabinet minister Owen Paterson has been found dead at their family home in Shropshire .
Tory MP Owen Paterson said the loss of his wife , Rose , to whom he had been married for 40 years , had come as a `` terrible shock '' to the family .
`` It is with great sadness that I must inform you that my wife , Rose , has been found dead at our family home in Shropshire , '' he said in a statement today .
`` Rose and I were married for 40 happy years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife , mother and grandmother .
`` Her death has come as a terrible shock to us all . ''
The statement continued : `` I would ask the media to respect the privacy of myself and my family at this extremely difficult time . ''
The couple married in 1980 and had sons Felix and Ned , as well as daughter Evie .
Mr Paterson was the Secretary of State for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs from 2012 to 2014 .
He was first elected as the Member of Parliament for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Paterson was appointed to the Shadow Cabinet of David Cameron in 2007 as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland .
He has since been more widely known as a leading supporter of Brexit and an outspoken critic of the European Union .
In 2014 , he established and became the Chairman of UK 2020 , a right-wing think tank based in Westminster .

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The wife of former cabinet minister Owen Paterson has been found dead at their family home in Shropshire.
Tory MP Owen Paterson said the loss of his wife, Rose, to whom he had been married for 40 years, had come as a "terrible shock" to the family.
"It is with great sadness that I must inform you that my wife, Rose, has been found dead at our family home in Shropshire," he said in a statement today.
"Rose and I were married for 40 happy years. She was a wonderful, caring wife, mother and grandmother.
"Her death has come as a terrible shock to us all."
The statement continued: "I would ask the media to respect the privacy of myself and my family at this extremely difficult time."
The couple married in 1980 and had sons Felix and Ned, as well as daughter Evie.
Mr Paterson was the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2012 to 2014.
He was first elected as the Member of Parliament for North Shropshire at the 1997 general election.
Paterson was appointed to the Shadow Cabinet of David Cameron in 2007 as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
He has since been more widely known as a leading supporter of Brexit and an outspoken critic of the European Union.
In 2014, he established and became the Chairman of UK 2020, a right-wing think tank based in Westminster.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--The hometown lad targeting his return at Tamworth FC

Charlie Shaw says he ’ s desperate to get back to playing football again after a torrid 12 months .
But the midfielder , who underwent a knee operation this year , says he must be sensible with his recovery despite itching to prove himself .
Shaw has not played since last pre-season as a knee problem continued to hamper him .
A scan later showed he had suffered ACL damage and he admits it was tough to take .
“ I ’ d missed the last couple of weeks of the 2018-19 season after I hurt my knee playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I didn ’ t know to what extent I ’ d done damage .
I didn ’ t know I had done anything significant .
“ I kept playing and trying my best on the pitch , really pushing for a starting place .
“ Then I had a pre-season game and it didn ’ t feel right .
“ I had to come off in a match and the club made the decision for me to have a scan .
“ It came back that it was my ACL .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ message I could have got .
“ When someone tells you that you are not going to play football for a year or so , it ’ s horrible .
“ I had been doing okay , making a positive impression and that happened .
“ I had to deal with it but it has been tough .
“ I ’ ve played football since the age of six and football has been my life so it ’ s been hard , very hard .
“ I have been fortunate in that ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping me out .
“ My mum and dad have been a massive part of my rehab as well . ''
“ They have been really positive , telling me ‘ stick at it , come back stronger ’ ” .
And that , Shaw says , is what he plans to do .
“ I want to get back fit as quickly as possible but , at the same time , I can ’ t rush it , ” he said .
“ I haven ’ t played for near enough a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much but I ’ d rather hold back rather than push forward too quickly .
“ I can ’ t afford a set back .
I need to focus on getting fit .
“ If I do that , I know I ’ ll come back stronger and better .
“ Hopefully I can try and push for a place .
“ I ’ m from Tamworth and I want to play for them .
I want the chance to prove myself .
“ But if I have to drop down a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a while then so be it .
“ I might need to go on loan as I just want to play football . ''
“ I don ’ t want to be sitting out .
I ’ m 22-23 now and need to prove I can play .
“ I don ’ t want that ‘ young lad ’ tag any more .
I need to prove I can mix with the big boys .
I need to prove myself.
” Despite lockdown hindering his progress , Shaw believes that he will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have done some training , ” he said .
“ I ’ m not striking a ball but I can do passing and I ’ m strengthening my legs at the minute .
“ The Covid-19 situation set me back in terms of progress .
I think , if we hadn ’ t had that , I ’ d be ready for pre-season .
“ The next few months will be massive but I feel I can push on and I just can ’ t wait to get back out there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ll get my head down and work .
I have always put 100 per cent in .
I ’ ve never been lazy .
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Charlie Shaw says he’s desperate to get back to playing football again after a torrid 12 months.
But the midfielder, who underwent a knee operation this year, says he must be sensible with his recovery despite itching to prove himself.
Shaw has not played since last pre-season as a knee problem continued to hamper him.
A scan later showed he had suffered ACL damage and he admits it was tough to take.
“I’d missed the last couple of weeks of the 2018-19 season after I hurt my knee playing for the 21s,” he said.
“I didn’t know to what extent I’d done damage. I didn’t know I had done anything significant.
“I kept playing and trying my best on the pitch, really pushing for a starting place.
“Then I had a pre-season game and it didn’t feel right.
“I had to come off in a match and the club made the decision for me to have a scan.
“It came back that it was my ACL.
“Honestly, that was the worst message I could have got.
“When someone tells you that you are not going to play football for a year or so, it’s horrible.
“I had been doing okay, making a positive impression and that happened.
“I had to deal with it but it has been tough.
“I’ve played football since the age of six and football has been my life so it’s been hard, very hard.
“I have been fortunate in that (sports therapist) Manzu Cain has been helping me out.
“My mum and dad have been a massive part of my rehab as well."
“They have been really positive, telling me ‘stick at it, come back stronger’”.
And that, Shaw says, is what he plans to do.
“I want to get back fit as quickly as possible but, at the same time, I can’t rush it,” he said.
“I haven’t played for near enough a year and I’ve missed it so much but I’d rather hold back rather than push forward too quickly.
“I can’t afford a set back. I need to focus on getting fit.
“If I do that, I know I’ll come back stronger and better. “Hopefully I can try and push for a place.
“I’m from Tamworth and I want to play for them. I want the chance to prove myself.
“But if I have to drop down a level to get back to fitness for a while then so be it.
“I might need to go on loan as I just want to play football."
“I don’t want to be sitting out. I’m 22-23 now and need to prove I can play.
“I don’t want that ‘young lad’ tag any more. I need to prove I can mix with the big boys. I need to prove myself.”
Despite lockdown hindering his progress, Shaw believes that he will be back sooner rather than later.
“I have done some training,” he said. “I’m not striking a ball but I can do passing and I’m strengthening my legs at the minute.
“The Covid-19 situation set me back in terms of progress. I think, if we hadn’t had that, I’d be ready for pre-season.
“The next few months will be massive but I feel I can push on and I just can’t wait to get back out there.
“I need to work hard. I’ll get my head down and work. I have always put 100 per cent in. I’ve never been lazy.”


birminghammail--2020-06-24--14 huge changes to pubs - including no ketchup, football or music

Pubs are re-opening from July 4 across the country - but with some big , big changes .
If you have spent the lockdown gagging for a trip to the beer garden when the sun is out , now you are in luck .
Pubs are due to re-open from the beginning of next month after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed a lifting of the lockdown yesterday .
Addressing the Commons , Mr Johnson fleshed out plans to kick-start the hospitality sector once again , with pubs told to re-open from July 4 .
Pubs , cafes , restaurants and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but with some big changes as the country returns to a new sense of normal .
14 big changes are due to be made to pubs - including no condiments on the tables , or loud music .
If pubs fail to obey the new measures , they face being shut down .
Loud music is set to be banned across pubs in a bid to keep noise down and conversations at a normal volume , effectively curbing shouting and the chances of droplets spreading .
Similarly , live football matches will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning to action last week .
The guidance states : `` This includes , but is not limited to , refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting , including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult .
`` This is because of the potential for increased risk of transmission , particularly from aerosol transmission . ''
Comedy nights are also banned - with no dance floors either , owing to similar reasons above .
Indeed , while cinemas can re-open from July 4 , theatres face having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performances under safety guidelines .
For now , live music performances across the country are prohibited .
Shared cutlery spaces on tables are a thing of the past , and there will be no ketchup bottles or sachets of mayo either .
Pubs should provide cutlery and condiments `` only when food is served . ''
To help the NHS Test and Trace programme , pub patrons will have to give their details on the door .
Pubs can keep the details of customers for up to three weeks - or 21 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Perspex screens will be in full effect at pubs up and down the land .
Staff will stay behind screens while serving punters their pints , in a move similar to high street shops and supermarket retailers .
Supermarkets have also developed one-way systems recently , and pubs will adopt the same .
`` One way flow '' systems are designed to stop people bunching up On toilets , the guidance urges pubs to use `` a limited entry approach , with one in , one out . ''
Contactless payments via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with table service too .
This is to curb the contact between workers and patrons , with customers told to order and then head to the bar before leaving .
This will ensure a better flow of customers , saving congregation in communal areas .
If it 's raining , you can not seek shelter under umbrellas unless you are at a safe distance .
This means keeping one metre apart , after Boris Johnson snipped the social distancing measures in half on Tuesday with his announcement in the Commons .
Staff are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas , encouraging use of radios , telephones or other electronic devices when sending orders from service areas to kitchens , where permitted . ''
Like pretty much everywhere , customers will be limited in their numbers .
From July 4 in England it will be illegal for groups of more than 30 people to form .
That means pubs may have to lower capacity even further than it would be if they had all tables two metres apart .
The guidance explains : `` Even if it is possible to safely seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it may not be safe for them all to travel or enter that venue . ''
The past few months has been an anxious time for many .
And to help customer reassurance , you will see Covid signs in windows , showing you the measures taken by the establishment to make it ready and safe for re-opening .
Clear signage will follow the lead of supermarkets , who have adopted similar signs .
Pubs are being urged to work with local authorities , neighbouring businesses and travel operators to assess this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have to include staggering entry times with other venues and `` taking steps to avoid queues building up in surrounding areas . ''
Pub punters will be urged to avoid public transport on their way to and from the pub .
And pubs are told to reduce the `` need for customers to queue , but where this is unavoidable , discouraging customers from queueing indoors and using outside spaces for queueing where available and safe .
For example , using some car parks and existing outdoor services areas . ''

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Pubs are re-opening from July 4 across the country - but with some big, big changes.
If you have spent the lockdown gagging for a trip to the beer garden when the sun is out, now you are in luck.
Pubs are due to re-open from the beginning of next month after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed a lifting of the lockdown yesterday.
Addressing the Commons, Mr Johnson fleshed out plans to kick-start the hospitality sector once again, with pubs told to re-open from July 4.
Pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars can start welcoming punters again, but with some big changes as the country returns to a new sense of normal.
14 big changes are due to be made to pubs - including no condiments on the tables, or loud music.
If pubs fail to obey the new measures, they face being shut down.
Loud music banned
Loud music is set to be banned across pubs in a bid to keep noise down and conversations at a normal volume, effectively curbing shouting and the chances of droplets spreading.
No live football
Similarly, live football matches will not be shown, despite the Premier League returning to action last week.
The guidance states: "This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting, including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult.
"This is because of the potential for increased risk of transmission, particularly from aerosol transmission."
No dancefloor
Comedy nights are also banned - with no dance floors either, owing to similar reasons above.
Indeed, while cinemas can re-open from July 4, theatres face having to wait until they can screen live performances under safety guidelines.
For now, live music performances across the country are prohibited.
No condiments
Shared cutlery spaces on tables are a thing of the past, and there will be no ketchup bottles or sachets of mayo either.
Pubs should provide cutlery and condiments "only when food is served."
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
Giving details
To help the NHS Test and Trace programme, pub patrons will have to give their details on the door.
Pubs can keep the details of customers for up to three weeks - or 21 days.
Perspex screens
Like your trip to the supermarket, Perspex screens will be in full effect at pubs up and down the land.
Staff will stay behind screens while serving punters their pints, in a move similar to high street shops and supermarket retailers.
One-way system
Supermarkets have also developed one-way systems recently, and pubs will adopt the same.
"One way flow" systems are designed to stop people bunching up
On toilets, the guidance urges pubs to use "a limited entry approach, with one in, one out."
Apps
Contactless payments via apps for your pints are encouraged, with table service too.
This is to curb the contact between workers and patrons, with customers told to order and then head to the bar before leaving.
This will ensure a better flow of customers, saving congregation in communal areas.
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No more packed smoking areas
If it's raining, you cannot seek shelter under umbrellas unless you are at a safe distance.
This means keeping one metre apart, after Boris Johnson snipped the social distancing measures in half on Tuesday with his announcement in the Commons.
Staff radios
Staff are told to "restric access to some areas, encouraging use of radios, telephones or other electronic devices when sending orders from service areas to kitchens, where permitted."
Capped visitors
Like pretty much everywhere, customers will be limited in their numbers.
From July 4 in England it will be illegal for groups of more than 30 people to form.
That means pubs may have to lower capacity even further than it would be if they had all tables two metres apart.
The guidance explains: "Even if it is possible to safely seat a number of people inside a venue, it may not be safe for them all to travel or enter that venue."
Covid-secure signs
The past few months has been an anxious time for many.
And to help customer reassurance, you will see Covid signs in windows, showing you the measures taken by the establishment to make it ready and safe for re-opening.
Clear signage will follow the lead of supermarkets, who have adopted similar signs.
Different opening times
Pubs are being urged to work with local authorities, neighbouring businesses and travel operators to assess this risk and applying additional mitigations.
This might have to include staggering entry times with other venues and "taking steps to avoid queues building up in surrounding areas."
No public transport
Pub punters will be urged to avoid public transport on their way to and from the pub.
And pubs are told to reduce the "need for customers to queue, but where this is unavoidable, discouraging customers from queueing indoors and using outside spaces for queueing where available and safe. For example, using some car parks and existing outdoor services areas."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--More than 600 lockdown births have now been registered in Worcestershire

More than 600 lockdown births have been registered in Worcestershire in the last two weeks , it 's been revealed .
Parents unable to register their newborns until recently have rushed to do so once they were allowed to .
And it 's also been revealed there are 1,400 couples waiting to tie the knot in Worcestershire Register Offices - with some now being allowed to do so .
On the busiest day staff worked flat out to register 95 babies after their parents went along to one of the four offices which have been open and finally got their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four Worcestershire County Council sites have been open after being closed for three months .
These are at Worcester Register Office , Bromsgrove Registration Office , Kidderminster Town Hall and Redditch Registration Office .
The registration offices in Evesham , Malvern and the two others in Worcester remain closed for the time being .
When lockdown was imposed in March , it meant any baby born during this period could be registered and the parents did n't have a birth certificate .
Councillor Lucy Hodgson , cabinet member with Worcestershire County Council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big moment for families when they register the birth of their child , we are really pleased to be able offer face to face registrations once more .
`` A back log of registrations had built up and I want to thank our Registration Services teams for working hard to ensure Worcestershire ’ s new parents are able to access this important service safely.
” Measures that have been put in place to ensure staff and visitor safety include staggered appointment times , supply of hand sanitiser and screens and clear social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who registered her baby last week , said : `` It was easy and quick to book the appointment on line .
During the appointment which was great , I felt safe with the screens and the hand sanitisers.
” To meet the demand from Worcestershire ’ s parents , register offices have been opening on Saturdays to help to work through the backlog of registrations .
Birth registration is still strictly by appointment only .
Slots can be booked using an online booking system accessed here .
The county council said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civil partnerships to resume as well .
Yesterday ( Tuesday ) the Government announced that from July 4 weddings can be held again - with up to 30 people .
Worcestershire said it had 1,400 couples who had booked a ceremony with them and were anxiously waiting for news as to when it could go ahead .
A spokeswoman said : `` We have just heard the latest announcement from central Government in relation to marriages/civil partnerships .
Whilst we digest the information , we ask that couples bear with us .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ceremony order , in order that we can deal with those most urgent first .
`` We appreciate that this may cause some anxiety , but we ask that you bear with us as we contact our 1,400 couples who have booked a ceremony with us .
`` We will work with each one as quickly as we can and work with you in making your arrangements .
We are delighted by the announcement and look forward to help prepare for your special day . ''

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More than 600 lockdown births have been registered in Worcestershire in the last two weeks, it's been revealed.
Parents unable to register their newborns until recently have rushed to do so once they were allowed to.
And it's also been revealed there are 1,400 couples waiting to tie the knot in Worcestershire Register Offices - with some now being allowed to do so.
On the busiest day staff worked flat out to register 95 babies after their parents went along to one of the four offices which have been open and finally got their birth certificates.
Since June 10, four Worcestershire County Council sites have been open after being closed for three months.
These are at Worcester Register Office, Bromsgrove Registration Office, Kidderminster Town Hall and Redditch Registration Office. The registration offices in Evesham, Malvern and the two others in Worcester remain closed for the time being.
When lockdown was imposed in March, it meant any baby born during this period could be registered and the parents didn't have a birth certificate.
Councillor Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member with Worcestershire County Council, said: " It’s a big moment for families when they register the birth of their child, we are really pleased to be able offer face to face registrations once more.
"A back log of registrations had built up and I want to thank our Registration Services teams for working hard to ensure Worcestershire’s new parents are able to access this important service safely.”
Measures that have been put in place to ensure staff and visitor safety include staggered appointment times, supply of hand sanitiser and screens and clear social distancing advice.
One mum from Bromsgrove, who registered her baby last week, said: " It was easy and quick to book the appointment on line. During the appointment which was great, I felt safe with the screens and the hand sanitisers.”
To meet the demand from Worcestershire’s parents, register offices have been opening on Saturdays to help to work through the backlog of registrations.
Birth registration is still strictly by appointment only. Slots can be booked using an online booking system accessed here.
The county council said it was also gearing up for marriages and civil partnerships to resume as well.
Yesterday (Tuesday) the Government announced that from July 4 weddings can be held again - with up to 30 people.
Worcestershire said it had 1,400 couples who had booked a ceremony with them and were anxiously waiting for news as to when it could go ahead.
A spokeswoman said: " We have just heard the latest announcement from central Government in relation to marriages/civil partnerships. Whilst we digest the information, we ask that couples bear with us.
"We will be contacting couples in date of ceremony order, in order that we can deal with those most urgent first.
"We appreciate that this may cause some anxiety, but we ask that you bear with us as we contact our 1,400 couples who have booked a ceremony with us.
"We will work with each one as quickly as we can and work with you in making your arrangements. We are delighted by the announcement and look forward to help prepare for your special day."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Steve Bruce makes shock Jack Grealish transfer revelation

Steve Bruce has admitted he spent the summer of 2018 touting Jack Grealish to Premier League clubs , in order to stave off the threat of administration .
The Newcastle United manager will come up against Aston Villa for the second time since his unceremonious sacking tonight and has revealed his time on B6 , was one of his most difficult jobs .
Bruce guided Villa to the play-offs in 2017/18 , but after defeat to Fulham , they were hours away from financial disaster , until the 11th hour sale to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to try and sell the club 's most prized asset - with Tottenham close to completing a deal , before he decided to stay with his boyhood club .
“ People ask me about difficult jobs – Aston Villa was arguably the most difficult , '' Bruce told the Mirror .
`` When I remember back , after we lost the play-off final the club was within hours , I mean hours ( away from administration ) without the new owners coming in .
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“ But the new owners came in and made the decision they made ( Bruce was sacked in October 2018 ) and I ’ m sure they think themselves justified when they got up to the Premier League.
” It 's a completely different situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club desperate to hold onto the claret and blue talisman - despite interest from some of the biggest teams in the land .
Manchester United have reportedly placed the Villa skipper at the top of their transfer wishlist , with club bosses slapping an £80m price tag on him , regardless of the division Dean Smith 's side find themselves in next term .

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Steve Bruce has admitted he spent the summer of 2018 touting Jack Grealish to Premier League clubs, in order to stave off the threat of administration.
The Newcastle United manager will come up against Aston Villa for the second time since his unceremonious sacking tonight and has revealed his time on B6, was one of his most difficult jobs.
Bruce guided Villa to the play-offs in 2017/18, but after defeat to Fulham, they were hours away from financial disaster, until the 11th hour sale to Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.
However, Bruce has now revealed that he was forced to try and sell the club's most prized asset - with Tottenham close to completing a deal, before he decided to stay with his boyhood club.
“People ask me about difficult jobs – Aston Villa was arguably the most difficult," Bruce told the Mirror. "When I remember back, after we lost the play-off final the club was within hours, I mean hours (away from administration) without the new owners coming in.
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“I’m trying to tout Jack Grealish around everywhere to try to raise money, otherwise the club was going to collapse, so it was a really difficult, difficult time.
“But the new owners came in and made the decision they made (Bruce was sacked in October 2018) and I’m sure they think themselves justified when they got up to the Premier League.”
It's a completely different situation facing Villa this summer, with the club desperate to hold onto the claret and blue talisman - despite interest from some of the biggest teams in the land.
Manchester United have reportedly placed the Villa skipper at the top of their transfer wishlist, with club bosses slapping an £80m price tag on him, regardless of the division Dean Smith's side find themselves in next term.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Thieves stole 130,000 bees from chimney after using hoovers to suck them up

Police are hunting sticky fingered thieves who used hoovers to steal 130,000 BEES which had been living in a chimney .
The crooks struck at a remote farm where the bees had been relocated to after the huge swarm were discovered inside a bricked-up fireplace .
Beekeeper Peter Clarke was carefully removing the insects from the £400,000 detached house in Groby , Leics.
, and rehoming them at a nearby farm .
He believes the thieves hoovered up the bees with a view to selling them on for thousands of pounds .
He said : “ I ’ m absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day of my life .
“ When I turned up at the farm they were all gone .
There were just a handful of dead ones lying on the floor .
“ There is no way the bees would have left the larvae .
Whoever did this took all the bees including the queen .
“ When I ’ ve arrived with the bees from the house I park my van on a country lane and walk to the hive site which I thought was unknown to anyone else .
“ When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see where two separate tyre marks leading to the hives .
“ I called police but I don ’ t think the thieves will be caught .
The bees are worth a lot of money – a full healthy hive can fetch £500.
” Leicestershire Police are investigating the theft from the farm in Market Bosworth which took place between 11pm on Monday , and 10.45am Tuesday .

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Police are hunting sticky fingered thieves who used hoovers to steal 130,000 BEES which had been living in a chimney.
The crooks struck at a remote farm where the bees had been relocated to after the huge swarm were discovered inside a bricked-up fireplace.
Beekeeper Peter Clarke was carefully removing the insects from the £400,000 detached house in Groby, Leics., and rehoming them at a nearby farm.
He believes the thieves hoovered up the bees with a view to selling them on for thousands of pounds.
He said: “I’m absolutely heartbroken. It’s the worst day of my life.
“When I turned up at the farm they were all gone. There were just a handful of dead ones lying on the floor.
“There is no way the bees would have left the larvae. Whoever did this took all the bees including the queen.
“When I’ve arrived with the bees from the house I park my van on a country lane and walk to the hive site which I thought was unknown to anyone else.
“When I returned to the site all I could see where two separate tyre marks leading to the hives.
“I called police but I don’t think the thieves will be caught. The bees are worth a lot of money – a full healthy hive can fetch £500.”
Leicestershire Police are investigating the theft from the farm in Market Bosworth which took place between 11pm on Monday, and 10.45am Tuesday.


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Dr Hilary Jones shares real reason gyms cannot reopen but pubs can

Dr Hilary Jones has revealed the real reason pubs , hairdressers and restaurants have been allowed to re-open from July 4 but gyms can not .
After Boris Johnson 's announcement on Tuesday , pubs are set to re-open their doors to customers from the beginning of next month .
Salons and barber shops will also start operating again , alongside cafes and restaurants , and the likes of theme parks .
But some places remain banned from opening , including bowling alleys , nightclubs and gyms - to fitness fanatics ' displeasure .
Addressing the reason why this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was quizzed by Lorraine Kelly .
Speaking to the Scottish daytime TV presenter , Dr Hilary revealed why .
He told his ITV colleague on Wednesday : `` Of course .
I feel very sorry for reputable gym owners .
But I have seen gyms with 30 spin bikes crammed in a non ventilated basement room with people blowing out explosively droplets of air because they are aerobically exercising . ''
He then added : `` I would not touch that gym with a bargepole .
It is hugely dangerous .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You go into a gym , men are using dumbbells and barbells , they are doing chest presses , breathing explosively hard onto the equipment , onto the weights . ''
Dr Hilary asked : `` How do we know how easy it is to clean every single weight ?
And the whole barbell ?
It is really hard in gyms because of the respiratory volume and weight of the people exercising .
`` That makes it harder for a gym than some places . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones has revealed the real reason pubs, hairdressers and restaurants have been allowed to re-open from July 4 but gyms cannot.
After Boris Johnson's announcement on Tuesday, pubs are set to re-open their doors to customers from the beginning of next month.
Salons and barber shops will also start operating again, alongside cafes and restaurants, and the likes of theme parks.
But some places remain banned from opening, including bowling alleys, nightclubs and gyms - to fitness fanatics' displeasure.
Addressing the reason why this morning, the medical professional and TV doctor was quizzed by Lorraine Kelly.
Speaking to the Scottish daytime TV presenter, Dr Hilary revealed why.
He told his ITV colleague on Wednesday: "Of course. I feel very sorry for reputable gym owners. But I have seen gyms with 30 spin bikes crammed in a non ventilated basement room with people blowing out explosively droplets of air because they are aerobically exercising."
He then added: "I would not touch that gym with a bargepole. It is hugely dangerous. There are some better, good gyms with ventilation.
"You go into a gym, men are using dumbbells and barbells, they are doing chest presses, breathing explosively hard onto the equipment, onto the weights."
Dr Hilary asked: "How do we know how easy it is to clean every single weight? And the whole barbell? It is really hard in gyms because of the respiratory volume and weight of the people exercising.
"That makes it harder for a gym than some places."


birminghammail--2020-06-24--Teenage girl among three hurt as bomb team deals with devices

A street in Tipton was sealed off after three people - including a teenage girl - were hurt in a bomb scare .
Army teams , police and medics were sent to Coronation Road in Tipton just after midnight today , Wednesday June 24 , following reports of a blast .
The girl was taken to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital after she suffered superficial injuries .
Ambulance staff also treated a man and woman , who were discharged at the scene .
Part of the street was sealed off and forensic officers were searching for evidence .
Residents told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like fireworks , followed by screaming .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 00.06am to an incident in Coronation Road , Tipton .
`` We sent the Hazardous Area Response Team , one ambulance , two paramedic officers and a Critical Care car with a doctor on board .
`` We treated a teenage girl for injuries not believed to be serious before taking her to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital for further treatment .
`` A man and woman were also treated for minor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We have cordoned off and evacuated an area of Coronation Road in Tipton this morning ( 24 June ) after explosive devices were discovered outside a property just after midnight .
`` A teenage girl from the property who was outside at the time , was taken to hospital with superficial injuries ; no-one else was hurt .
`` The Explosives Ordnance Division ( EOD ) were at the scene and forensic experts are examining the area .
`` We are in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking anyone with information who has n't already spoken to officers to get in touch on 101 . ''

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A street in Tipton was sealed off after three people - including a teenage girl - were hurt in a bomb scare.
Army teams, police and medics were sent to Coronation Road in Tipton just after midnight today, Wednesday June 24, following reports of a blast.
The girl was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital after she suffered superficial injuries.
Ambulance staff also treated a man and woman, who were discharged at the scene.
Part of the street was sealed off and forensic officers were searching for evidence.
Residents told Black Country Live they heard what sounded like fireworks, followed by screaming.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 00.06am to an incident in Coronation Road, Tipton.
"We sent the Hazardous Area Response Team, one ambulance, two paramedic officers and a Critical Care car with a doctor on board.
"We treated a teenage girl for injuries not believed to be serious before taking her to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
"A man and woman were also treated for minor injuries and discharged at the scene.”
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We have cordoned off and evacuated an area of Coronation Road in Tipton this morning (24 June) after explosive devices were discovered outside a property just after midnight.
"A teenage girl from the property who was outside at the time, was taken to hospital with superficial injuries; no-one else was hurt.
"The Explosives Ordnance Division (EOD) were at the scene and forensic experts are examining the area.
"We are in the early stages of this inquiry and detectives are asking anyone with information who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch on 101."