birminghammail--2020-09-28--The Midlands workers excluded from Rishi Sunak's plan to save jobs

Thousands of West Midlands jobs have been excluded from Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's rescue package , Labour claims .
The Chancellor was accused of consigning thousands of West Midlands workers `` to the scrap heap '' after he announced the Government will subsidise the wages of staff in `` viable '' jobs , where they are working at least one third of their normal hours .
Mr Sunak is pressing ahead with plans to end the furlough scheme , in which the Government pays wages for staff who can not work at all .
Labour says this means the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have n't fully re-opened following the lockdown , such as entertainment and creative arts businesses .
In the West Midlands they include : • 660 nightclubs , still under lockdown and therefore unable to access the Job Support Scheme • 3,520 pubs and bars hit by the new 10pm curfew • 1,140 creative and arts venues in many cases still closed Other sectors of the economy that are either closed or only party open include the weddings industry , events and exhibitions , festivals and sports venues .
Labour says that data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that more than a million workers are affected .
Lucy Powell MP , Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers , said : `` The Chancellor is consigning whole sectors of our economy to the scrap heap , damaging lives and livelihoods , and threatening the recovery .
The failure of Ministers to ensure an effective Test , Track and Trace system means that many businesses are still fully or partially shut down .
The decision to shut these firms out of the Job Support Scheme adds insult to injury .
`` Labour has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an effective plan to recover jobs , retrain workers and rebuild businesses .
This isn ’ t it .
Even for those who can access it , the Job Support Scheme is badly designed and could lead to a wave of job losses , because the Chancellor ’ s sums do not add up for businesses .
He must think again , before the jobs crisis reaches tipping point.
” Responding , Amanda Milling MP , Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party , said : “ We know that many people are worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chancellor has put in place a Winter Economy Plan to support jobs and businesses .
“ This is in addition to one of the most comprehensive packages of support in the world – worth £190 billion so far .
“ For all their political point-scoring , we are yet to hear a plan from Labour beyond empty statements .
Rather than viewing the pandemic as a ‘ good crisis ’ to exploit , they should focus on acting in the nation ’ s interest – not just their own.
” Last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winter Economy Plan , to provide support for jobs and businesses .
It includes a Job Support Scheme , designed to help companies to keep staff on reduced hours , rather than laying them off .
Staff must work at least one third their normal hours , with wages for those hours paid by their employer .
The Government will then pay one third of the remaining normal salary , with the employer expected to pay another third .
Mr Sunak also announced a grant extension for self-employed small businesses .
The grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Job Support Scheme , and represent 20 % of three-month earnings , for November to January .
He also extended a temporary VAT cut for tourism and hospitality businesses .

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Thousands of West Midlands jobs have been excluded from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's rescue package, Labour claims.
The Chancellor was accused of consigning thousands of West Midlands workers "to the scrap heap" after he announced the Government will subsidise the wages of staff in "viable" jobs, where they are working at least one third of their normal hours.
Mr Sunak is pressing ahead with plans to end the furlough scheme, in which the Government pays wages for staff who cannot work at all. Labour says this means the Government is writing off jobs in sectors which still haven't fully re-opened following the lockdown, such as entertainment and creative arts businesses.
In the West Midlands they include:
660 nightclubs, still under lockdown and therefore unable to access the Job Support Scheme
70 cinemas operating at hugely reduced capacity
3,520 pubs and bars hit by the new 10pm curfew
1,140 creative and arts venues in many cases still closed
Other sectors of the economy that are either closed or only party open include the weddings industry, events and exhibitions, festivals and sports venues.
Labour says that data from the Office of National Statistics shows that more than a million workers are affected.
Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, said: "The Chancellor is consigning whole sectors of our economy to the scrap heap, damaging lives and livelihoods, and threatening the recovery. The failure of Ministers to ensure an effective Test, Track and Trace system means that many businesses are still fully or partially shut down. The decision to shut these firms out of the Job Support Scheme adds insult to injury.
"Labour has called for the government to come forward with an effective plan to recover jobs, retrain workers and rebuild businesses. This isn’t it. Even for those who can access it, the Job Support Scheme is badly designed and could lead to a wave of job losses, because the Chancellor’s sums do not add up for businesses. He must think again, before the jobs crisis reaches tipping point.”
Responding, Amanda Milling MP, Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party, said: “We know that many people are worried about their future, which is why the Chancellor has put in place a Winter Economy Plan to support jobs and businesses.
“This is in addition to one of the most comprehensive packages of support in the world – worth £190 billion so far.
“For all their political point-scoring, we are yet to hear a plan from Labour beyond empty statements. Rather than viewing the pandemic as a ‘good crisis’ to exploit, they should focus on acting in the nation’s interest – not just their own.”
Last week the Chancellor announced what he called the Winter Economy Plan, to provide support for jobs and businesses.
It includes a Job Support Scheme, designed to help companies to keep staff on reduced hours, rather than laying them off. Staff must work at least one third their normal hours, with wages for those hours paid by their employer. The Government will then pay one third of the remaining normal salary, with the employer expected to pay another third.
Mr Sunak also announced a grant extension for self-employed small businesses. The grant will match the average grant of the Job Support Scheme, and represent 20% of three-month earnings, for November to January. He also extended a temporary VAT cut for tourism and hospitality businesses.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Aldi makes important announcement over its stores and jobs

Aldi has said it plans to open 100 new stores with £1.3 billion of investment by the end of next year , as it revealed sales continued to jump higher .
The discount supermarket said it plans to create 4,000 jobs next year as part of the expansion plan , which is part of long-term plans to grow to a portfolio of 1,200 stores by 2025 .
Aldi 's CEO , Giles Hurley , said : `` For over 30 years , our success has been driven by the ever-increasing number of shoppers who put their trust in Aldi every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is what enables us to keep investing in Britain - in our products , our prices , our people and in the communities we serve .
`` The founding principle of our UK business back in 1990 was to offer a carefully-selected range of great quality products at the lowest prices .
`` Whilst we ’ re continuing to innovate to give customers an even better experience and greater convenience , our core philosophy remains unchanged . ''
Mr Hurley added : `` With the UK ’ s economic outlook increasingly uncertain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grocery bills than ever .
We ’ ve seen before that our customers need us most in times of financial hardship , which is why our commitment to remain Britain ’ s lowest-priced supermarket is more important than ever . ''
Aldi opened its first store in the UK right here in Birmingham in the early nineties .
Mr Hurley said : `` The response to the challenge presented by the Covid-19 pandemic was both heroic and historic .
`` If there is a positive to take from the situation , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome the greatest of challenges when we work together .
`` With the UK 's economic outlook increasingly uncertain , families are more concerned about their grocery bills than ever .
`` We 've seen before that our customers need us most in times of financial hardship , which is why our commitment to remain Britain 's lowest-priced supermarket is more important than ever . ''
The update came as Aldi reported that sales increased by 8 % to £12.28 billion in 2019 .
Meanwhile , it saw pre-tax profits jump by 49 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Aldi has said it plans to open 100 new stores with £1.3 billion of investment by the end of next year, as it revealed sales continued to jump higher.
The discount supermarket said it plans to create 4,000 jobs next year as part of the expansion plan, which is part of long-term plans to grow to a portfolio of 1,200 stores by 2025.
Aldi's CEO, Giles Hurley, said: "For over 30 years, our success has been driven by the ever-increasing number of shoppers who put their trust in Aldi every time they shop with us.
"This is what enables us to keep investing in Britain - in our products, our prices, our people and in the communities we serve.
"The founding principle of our UK business back in 1990 was to offer a carefully-selected range of great quality products at the lowest prices.
"Whilst we’re continuing to innovate to give customers an even better experience and greater convenience, our core philosophy remains unchanged."
Mr Hurley added: "With the UK’s economic outlook increasingly uncertain, families are more concerned about their grocery bills than ever. We’ve seen before that our customers need us most in times of financial hardship, which is why our commitment to remain Britain’s lowest-priced supermarket is more important than ever."
Aldi opened its first store in the UK right here in Birmingham in the early nineties.
Mr Hurley said: "The response to the challenge presented by the Covid-19 pandemic was both heroic and historic.
"If there is a positive to take from the situation, it's that supermarkets, suppliers and shoppers can overcome the greatest of challenges when we work together.
"With the UK's economic outlook increasingly uncertain, families are more concerned about their grocery bills than ever.
"We've seen before that our customers need us most in times of financial hardship, which is why our commitment to remain Britain's lowest-priced supermarket is more important than ever."
The update came as Aldi reported that sales increased by 8% to £12.28 billion in 2019.
Meanwhile, it saw pre-tax profits jump by 49% to £271.5 million for the year.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Greggs is bringing back its limited edition Pumpkin Spice Latte this October

Greggs has announced it is bringing back its autumnal favourite the Pumpkin Spice Latte , from October 1 Cosy coffees are seen as a sign that autumn is here - and this year customers don ’ t need to brave the elements to get their hands on the drink , as the Pumpkin Spice Latte is also available for delivery through Just Eat .
With the limited edition beverage costing from just £1.95 , it is £1.35 cheaper than its rival Starbucks ' version .
Greggs ' Pumpkin Spice Latte `` combines a warming blend of freshly ground coffee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ syrup , topped with cream and a shortbread crumb . ''
The food on-the-go retailer uses `` a unique blend of Fairtrade Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from Peru , Colombia , and Tanzania - slow-roasted to create a delicious full flavour . ''
Greggs recently announced it is now available for delivery on Just Eat in Birmingham .
So that means no need to spend time getting to your local branch and waiting in a queue .
Andrew Kenny , Just Eat UK Managing Director said : `` We ’ re delighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to be able to deliver some joy to loyal Greggs fans and customers , who can now enjoy their favourites from the menu wherever and whenever they want . ''
Find food and drink information for your area by typing your postcode in below : Greggs is available on Just Eat , with no minimum spend .
To order your Greggs through Just Eat , visit www.just-eat.co.uk/takeaway/brands/greggs Alternatively you can place a Click and Collect order here or find your nearest Greggs shop using the bakery 's store finder here

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Greggs has announced it is bringing back its autumnal favourite the Pumpkin Spice Latte, from October 1.
Cosy coffees are seen as a sign that autumn is here - and this year customers don’t need to brave the elements to get their hands on the drink, as the Pumpkin Spice Latte is also available for delivery through Just Eat.
With the limited edition beverage costing from just £1.95, it is £1.35 cheaper than its rival Starbucks' version, Greggs boasts.
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Greggs' Pumpkin Spice Latte "combines a warming blend of freshly ground coffee, steamed milk and sweet pumpkin spice flavour syrup, topped with cream and a shortbread crumb."
The food on-the-go retailer uses "a unique blend of Fairtrade Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from Peru, Colombia, and Tanzania - slow-roasted to create a delicious full flavour."
Greggs recently announced it is now available for delivery on Just Eat in Birmingham.
So that means no need to spend time getting to your local branch and waiting in a queue.
Andrew Kenny, Just Eat UK Managing Director said: "We’re delighted to be Greggs’ exclusive delivery partner and to be able to deliver some joy to loyal Greggs fans and customers, who can now enjoy their favourites from the menu wherever and whenever they want."
Find the latest on food and drink for your area by typing your postcode in below:
Greggs is available on Just Eat, with no minimum spend.
To order your Greggs through Just Eat, visit www.just-eat.co.uk/takeaway/brands/greggs
Alternatively you can place a Click and Collect order here or find your nearest Greggs shop using the bakery's store finder here


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Potential jobs boost in garage growth plans in Walsall

New jobs will be created if a Walsall garage is given the green light by planners to expand its successful business .
Eurofit Autocentre wants to add three additional vehicle repair bays to its current site on Park Road , Bloxwich , to meet growing demand .
And , if Walsall Council planners give the go-ahead , the company said at least two new mechanics will be needed for the bigger business .
As well as general repairs , the garage said it will enable them to carry out more MOTs and services for customers .
In their application , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension at the back of the existing garage .
They added the extension would be created using the same materials as the building and would not have an impact on neighbouring businesses or result in the loss of car parking spaces for customers .
The application said : `` The existing premises are currently in use as a vehicle repair/servicing centre .
`` Due to the expansion of the company and the requirement for expanding vehicle repair , additional area is required to meet this demand .
`` If the proposed extension is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to increase its current staffing , with the addition of two additional full-time jobs .
`` The proposals are to apply for an extension to facilitate additional vehicular repair ramps to carry out general vehicle repairs/servicing and MOT ’ s .
`` The site is in an area of similar industrial/commercial buildings and as such the nature of the use is in context with that of the surrounding developments . ''
Planners are expected to make a decision on the proposal in the coming months .

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New jobs will be created if a Walsall garage is given the green light by planners to expand its successful business.
Eurofit Autocentre wants to add three additional vehicle repair bays to its current site on Park Road, Bloxwich, to meet growing demand.
And, if Walsall Council planners give the go-ahead, the company said at least two new mechanics will be needed for the bigger business.
As well as general repairs, the garage said it will enable them to carry out more MOTs and services for customers.
In their application, Eurofit said they wish to build an extension at the back of the existing garage.
They added the extension would be created using the same materials as the building and would not have an impact on neighbouring businesses or result in the loss of car parking spaces for customers.
The application said: "The existing premises are currently in use as a vehicle repair/servicing centre.
"Due to the expansion of the company and the requirement for expanding vehicle repair, additional area is required to meet this demand.
"If the proposed extension is approved, the business will be able to increase its
current staffing, with the addition of two additional full-time jobs.
"The proposals are to apply for an extension to facilitate additional vehicular repair ramps to carry out general vehicle repairs/servicing and MOT’s.
"The site is in an area of similar industrial/commercial buildings and as such the nature of the use is in context with that of the surrounding developments."
Planners are expected to make a decision on the proposal in the coming months.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Covid helpline to deal with 'hamster wheel' of school dilemmas

A hotline to help with the `` hamster wheel '' of problems that Covid-19 poses local schools has been set up in Solihull .
With headteachers having to grapple with outbreaks , staff and students isolating and a testing shortage , the line is designed to offer advice and support to parents and school leaders .
It is hoped that the service , launched with input from the council 's public health team , would help deal with the regular dilemmas and clarify confusion over the rules .
Louise Rees , director of children 's services and skills , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problematic '' for schools , but that work was taking place to increase capacity .
Speaking last week , she said : `` It does make it very difficult for schools to plan staffing , to reorganise their bubbles and it 's a bit like a hamster wheel for schools really - because as soon as you get one situation resolved another one seems quite likely to pop up .
`` We 've set up a helpline , a dedicated helpline , for schools and for parents to phone with any concerns .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; when you should self isolate , who should go for a test , is it the whole household , is it just the person ? ''
`` So we 're trying to make that absolutely as clear as we can for schools . ''
Last week Arden Academy , in Knowle , announced the entire school would be shutting for a two-week `` circuit break '' , in order to deal with rising Covid-19 cases .
The school said it had taken the decision with `` great regret '' , following talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It expects to reopen on October 7 .
The announcement came after other sites have asked small groups to stay home .
Figures showed most borough schools got more than 97 per cent of pupils back in the classroom in their first week of opening and attendance was said to have held up fairly well .
Cllr Ken Meeson , cabinet member for children , education and skills , said the council was working on a number of issues since term started - such as discouraging crowds at school gates .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasonably well '' but the department was keeping a close eye on the situation .
One concern for education chiefs is that a growing number of families borough-wide had suggested they were considering home-schooling .
`` That 's a bit worrying because we do n't know what sort of expertise they will be able to offer to their children , '' said Cllr Meeson .
Ms Rees that while home-schooling was `` absolutely their right and their choice '' , it was important that families knew this was a long-term decision .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future that they want their children to go back into education it 's going to be very difficult to guarantee them a place . ''
Residents can call the Covid response line on 0121 704 6892 .
An online guide - answering common questions around schooling - is also available here .

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A hotline to help with the "hamster wheel" of problems that Covid-19 poses local schools has been set up in Solihull.
With headteachers having to grapple with outbreaks, staff and students isolating and a testing shortage, the line is designed to offer advice and support to parents and school leaders.
It is hoped that the service, launched with input from the council's public health team, would help deal with the regular dilemmas and clarify confusion over the rules.
Louise Rees, director of children's services and skills, also said that booking tests had proven "problematic" for schools, but that work was taking place to increase capacity.
Speaking last week, she said: "It does make it very difficult for schools to plan staffing, to reorganise their bubbles and it's a bit like a hamster wheel for schools really - because as soon as you get one situation resolved another one seems quite likely to pop up.
"We've set up a helpline, a dedicated helpline, for schools and for parents to phone with any concerns.
"It's a very complex situation; when you should self isolate, who should go for a test, is it the whole household, is it just the person?"
"So we're trying to make that absolutely as clear as we can for schools."
Last week Arden Academy, in Knowle, announced the entire school would be shutting for a two-week "circuit break", in order to deal with rising Covid-19 cases.
The school said it had taken the decision with "great regret", following talks with Public Health England and Solihull Council. It expects to reopen on October 7.
The announcement came after other sites have asked small groups to stay home.
Figures showed most borough schools got more than 97 per cent of pupils back in the classroom in their first week of opening and attendance was said to have held up fairly well.
Cllr Ken Meeson, cabinet member for children, education and skills, said the council was working on a number of issues since term started - such as discouraging crowds at school gates.
He said things seemed to be going "reasonably well" but the department was keeping a close eye on the situation.
One concern for education chiefs is that a growing number of families borough-wide had suggested they were considering home-schooling.
"That's a bit worrying because we don't know what sort of expertise they will be able to offer to their children," said Cllr Meeson.
Ms Rees that while home-schooling was "absolutely their right and their choice", it was important that families knew this was a long-term decision.
"Should they decide at some point in the future that they want their children to go back into education it's going to be very difficult to guarantee them a place."
Residents can call the Covid response line on 0121 704 6892.
An online guide - answering common questions around schooling - is also available here.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Nuno offers Podence injury update after Wolves star misses West Ham rout

Wolverhampton Wanderers hope to have Daniel Podence back for this weekend ’ s meeting with Fulham at Molineux .
The @ @ @ @ @ embarrassing 4-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday night due to a shoulder injury sustained @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City at the beginning of last week .
Podence didn ’ t train in @ @ @ @ @ at the London Stadium and was replaced in the starting XI by new signing Nelson @ @ @ @ @ moving further forward after a stint at right wing-back .
However , Nuno Espirito Santo @ @ @ @ @ he is hopeful Podence will be able to resume training later this week .
“ @ @ @ @ @ in the previous game , he was not able to recover , ” said Nuno @ @ @ @ @ wait and see if he improves .
Hopefully he will start training during the week.
@ @ @ @ @ West Ham was their third on the trot following reverses against City and Stoke City @ @ @ @ @

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Wolverhampton Wanderers hope to have Daniel Podence back for this weekend’s meeting with Fulham at Molineux.
The Portuguese attacker missed Wolves’ embarrassing 4-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday night due to a shoulder injury sustained in the 3-1 loss to Manchester City at the beginning of last week.
Podence didn’t train in the build-up to the match at the London Stadium and was replaced in the starting XI by new signing Nelson Semedo, with Adama Traore moving further forward after a stint at right wing-back.
However, Nuno Espirito Santo revealed after the game that he is hopeful Podence will be able to resume training later this week.
“(He did it) in the previous game, he was not able to recover,” said Nuno. “Let’s wait and see if he improves. Hopefully he will start training during the week.”
Wolves’ defeat to West Ham was their third on the trot following reverses against City and Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--'Hidden crimes' such as domestic abuse on the rise across region

The region saw a ten per cent rise in reported “ hidden crime ” such as domestic abuse last year , according to police and crime commissioner figures .
West Midlands PCC David Jamieson presented his annual report to the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel at a meeting last week ( Sept 25 ) .
The report showed a marked increase in crimes designated “ hidden ” such as domestic abuse , child abuse , hate crime , female genital mutilation , modern slavery and human trafficking .
A total of 104,687 incidents were recorded in 2019/20 - an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the previous year .
The report states 40 per cent of instances of hidden crime are domestic abuse incidents .
The report also states rate of total recorded crime , with 89 crimes recorded per 1,000 people - the same as the previous year and in line with the average for England and Wales .
The report showed decreases in burglaries , robberies , re-offending for adults and young people entering the criminal justice system .
But it was highlighted in the meeting that the rate of entry into the criminal justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 17 ) as higher at 282 in the region compared to 222 across England and Wales .
The number of allegations made against police per 1,000 employees fell from 190 in 2016/17 to 41 in 2019/20 .
People killed or seriously injured on roads in the West Midlands fell from 1,016 in 2018 to 980 in 2019 .
A statement from PCC David Jamieson on the hidden crimes figures stated : “ It is positive to continue to see these crimes seeing an increase in reporting .
“ As more work is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access support and giving the public the right information to be able to identify some other ‘ hidden crimes ’ will continue to help bring these crimes out of the dark and into the open where they can be tackled as the heinous crimes they are.
” Confidence in West Midlands Police fell from 76 per cent in 2016/17 to 65 per cent in 2018/19 - lower than the average across England and Wales at 74 per cent .
During the meeting , board member Cllr Suky Samra ( Con ) , Walsall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the fall in confidence in the police whether PCC Jamieson ’ s tenure has been “ a failure ” .
PCC Jamieson said the fall in confidence had partly been about “ visibility ” of officers , and mentioned the cuts to police budgets since 2010 .
He said : “ The cuts are not my failure , it ’ s the failure of others .
“ The people responding [ to the Office for National Statistics ] are mainly people who saw over that period of time a considerable rise in @ @ @ @

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The region saw a ten per cent rise in reported “hidden crime” such as domestic abuse last year, according to police and crime commissioner figures.
West Midlands PCC David Jamieson presented his annual report to the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel at a meeting last week (Sept 25).
The report showed a marked increase in crimes designated “hidden” such as domestic abuse, child abuse, hate crime, female genital mutilation, modern slavery and human trafficking.
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A total of 104,687 incidents were recorded in 2019/20 - an increase of more than ten per cent from the previous year.
The report states 40 per cent of instances of hidden crime are domestic abuse incidents.
The report also states rate of total recorded crime, with 89 crimes recorded per 1,000 people - the same as the previous year and in line with the average for England and Wales.
The report showed decreases in burglaries, robberies, re-offending for adults and young people entering the criminal justice system.
But it was highlighted in the meeting that the rate of entry into the criminal justice system per 100,000 young people (ten to 17) as higher at 282 in the region compared to 222 across England and Wales.
The number of allegations made against police per 1,000 employees fell from
190 in 2016/17 to 41 in 2019/20.
People killed or seriously injured on roads in the West Midlands fell from 1,016 in 2018 to 980 in 2019.
A statement from PCC David Jamieson on the hidden crimes figures stated: “It is positive to continue to see these crimes seeing an increase in reporting.
“As more work is done in this area, helping victims access support and giving the public the right information to be able to identify some other ‘hidden crimes’ will continue to help bring these crimes out of the dark and into the open where they can be tackled as the heinous crimes they are.”
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Confidence in West Midlands Police fell from 76 per cent in 2016/17 to 65 per cent in 2018/19 - lower than the average across England and Wales at 74 per cent.
During the meeting, board member Cllr Suky Samra (Con), Walsall councillor for the Streetly ward, asked given the fall in confidence in the police whether PCC Jamieson’s tenure has been “a failure”.
PCC Jamieson said the fall in confidence had partly been about “visibility” of officers, and mentioned the cuts to police budgets since 2010.
He said: “The cuts are not my failure, it’s the failure of others.
“The people responding [to the Office for National Statistics] are mainly people who saw over that period of time a considerable rise in vehicle crime.”


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Road closed after serious crash by cider factory

Police have closed a road off after a serious crash by a cider factory .
The Air Ambulance was called to the scene after a car hit a barrier near Weston 's Cider factory in How Caple , Much Marcle , Herefordshire at around 10.30am ( September 28 ) .
A spokesman for the ambulance service said : “ We were called to a road traffic collision on the Ledbury to Much Marcle road .
“ We currently have an ambulance , a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham .
“ We also have a doctor on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area .
West Mercia Police ’ s Operations and Communications Centre tweeted : “ Police are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision near to the entrance to Weston Cider at Much Marcle , Ledbury , Herefordshire .
Please find an alternative route.
” A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said : `` We are responding to a single vehicle collision at the entrance to a business on How Caple in Much Marcle , Ledbury .
We were alerted to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10:45am today and officers are currently at the scene . ''

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Police have closed a road off after a serious crash by a cider factory.
The Air Ambulance was called to the scene after a car hit a barrier near Weston's Cider factory in How Caple, Much Marcle, Herefordshire at around 10.30am (September 28).
A spokesman for the ambulance service said: “We were called to a road traffic collision on the Ledbury to Much Marcle road.
“It involved a single vehicle in to a barrier.
“We currently have an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham.
“We also have a doctor on the way.”
The road has been closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
West Mercia Police’s Operations and Communications Centre tweeted: “Police are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision near to the entrance to Weston Cider at Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire. Please find an alternative route.”
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: "We are responding to a single vehicle collision at the entrance to a business on How Caple in Much Marcle, Ledbury. We were alerted to the incident by the Ambulance Service shortly before 10:45am today and officers are currently at the scene."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Government breaks silence on parliament bars being exempt from 10pm curfew

Alcohol will not be sold in Parliament after the 10pm curfew following criticism that bars for MPs were exempt from the coronavirus rules .
A Parliament spokesman said : `` Alcohol will not be sold after 10pm anywhere on the parliamentary estate . ''
Boris Johnson confirmed all pubs , bars , restaurants and other hospitality venues in England would be required to fully close by 10pm from September 24 and must operate a table service only , except for takeaways .
But this does not apply to Parliament 's bars , which are not subject to the new rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Under the new rules , `` workplace canteens may remain open where there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food . ''
As well as being permitted to remain open after 10pm , the venues inside the House of Commons are also not subject to stricter rules regarding wearing face coverings , while the requirement customers required to check in at venues will also not apply to parliamentary bars , according to a report in The Times .
A spokesperson for the House of Commons confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to the venues on the parliamentary estate , and said : `` As catering outlets providing a workplace service for over 3,100 people working on the Estate , the current regulations on hospitality venues do not apply to Commons facilities . ''
They said the Members ’ Dining Room , Adjournment , Smoking Room , Terrace Pavilion , Pugin Room and Members ’ Tea Room fall under this category , as they provide a food and bar service .
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Alcohol will not be sold in Parliament after the 10pm curfew following criticism that bars for MPs were exempt from the coronavirus rules.
A Parliament spokesman said: "Alcohol will not be sold after 10pm anywhere on the parliamentary estate."
Boris Johnson confirmed all pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues in England would be required to fully close by 10pm from September 24 and must operate a table service only, except for takeaways.
But this does not apply to Parliament's bars, which are not subject to the new rules because they are designated “workplace canteens”.
Under the new rules, "workplace canteens may remain open where there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food."
As well as being permitted to remain open after 10pm, the venues inside the House of Commons are also not subject to stricter rules regarding wearing face coverings, while the requirement customers required to check in at venues will also not apply to parliamentary bars, according to a report in The Times.
A spokesperson for the House of Commons confirmed the new restrictions on hospitality do not apply to the venues on the parliamentary estate, and said: "As catering outlets providing a workplace service for over 3,100 people working on the Estate, the current regulations on hospitality venues do not apply to Commons facilities."
They said the Members’ Dining Room, Adjournment, Smoking Room, Terrace Pavilion, Pugin Room and Members’ Tea Room fall under this category, as they provide a food and bar service.
A range of new coronavirus restrictions came into force today following the Prime Minister's announcement last week.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Comedian Joe Lycett wins £20k for Tamworth charity on ITV's Tipping Point

An appearance on a popular TV quiz show was far from a laughing matter for an hilarious comedian with a local cause close to his heart .
Eccentric Joe Lycett represented Tamworth charity Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre as he starred on ITV ’ s Tipping Point : Lucky Stars on Sunday night alongside cricket commentator Henry Blofeld and Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton .
Not only did Joe , aged 32 , from Birmingham , make it to the final but he also won the jackpot of £20,000 on “ the best day of his life ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of money , so much money , what an amazing thing to happen .
“ They ( Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre ) just do amazing things for people with cancer or family members or friends .
It is a truly wonderful charity .
It is a tiny charity and they will benefit massively so thank you for having me on.
” Presenter Ben Shephard said : “ It has been our pleasure .
It has been an absolute thrill to play alongside you and for you to be taking home £20,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well done Joe , it is amazing.
” Joe became an official ambassador for the charity in 2018 .
He said at the time : “ We all know too well the damage and heartache cancer causes , but also how scary and lonely it is for those who have been diagnosed .
`` The Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre is essentially a big box of angels who provide a ton of different support services , advice and compassionate care .
“ I ’ ve visited the centre and seen first-hand how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call its manager , Paula , my friend .
I ’ m delighted to be announced as ambassador to their extraordinary centre , which provides invaluable and remarkable support for people living with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
” The charity say : “ We are delighted and completely overwhelmed .
This means the world to us , Joe is the best charity ambassador we could have wished for .
“ This has come at the perfect time because we have been unable to fundraise at all this year due to Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now sleep at night knowing that when we finally re-open , we can keep our doors open for that much longer .
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An appearance on a popular TV quiz show was far from a laughing matter for an hilarious comedian with a local cause close to his heart.
Eccentric Joe Lycett represented Tamworth charity Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre as he starred on ITV’s Tipping Point: Lucky Stars on Sunday night alongside cricket commentator Henry Blofeld and Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton.
Not only did Joe, aged 32, from Birmingham, make it to the final but he also won the jackpot of £20,000 on “the best day of his life”.
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He said: “What an amazing amount of money, so much money, what an amazing thing to happen.
“They (Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre) just do amazing things for people with cancer or family members or friends. It is a truly wonderful charity. It is a tiny charity and they will benefit massively so thank you for having me on.”
Presenter Ben Shephard said: “It has been our pleasure. It has been an absolute thrill to play alongside you and for you to be taking home £20,000, we could not be happier. Well done Joe, it is amazing.”
Joe became an official ambassador for the charity in 2018.
He said at the time: “We all know too well the damage and heartache cancer causes, but also how scary and lonely it is for those who have been diagnosed.
"The Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre is essentially a big box of angels who provide a ton of different support services, advice and compassionate care.
“I’ve visited the centre and seen first-hand how amazing it is and I am proud to call its manager, Paula, my friend.
I’m delighted to be announced as ambassador to their extraordinary centre, which provides invaluable and remarkable support for people living with cancer and other chronic illnesses.”
Paula Da-Silva, centre manager, said: “We are delighted and completely overwhelmed. This means the world to us, Joe is the best charity ambassador we could have wished for.
“Words cannot even sum up how grateful we are. This has come at the perfect time because we have been unable to fundraise at all this year due to Covid-19, everything has been cancelled even our Christmas ball. This money is an absolute saviour. We can breathe a sigh of relief and acknowledge that this year was a right off but Joe has saved the day and now we can focus on next year.
“This money means we may now sleep at night knowing that when we finally re-open, we can keep our doors open for that much longer.
“Even just to get a mention on primetime Sunday night TV is just unthinkable, it is crazy. I have already had messages from people from Tamworth saying they didn’t know we existed until now so that in itself is priceless.”


birminghammail--2020-09-28--E-scooter crash leaves rider in life-threatening condition amid police warning

An electric scooter crash left the rider in an almost life-threatening state - prompting police to warn about the dangers of using the motorised vehicles on public roads .
The serious collision happened on Saturday , when the electric scooter rider failed to stop at a 'Give Way ' sign - and turned and collided head-on with a Peugeot Eurobus .
The scooter rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the crash in Luton , Beds .
- and was initially deemed to be in a life-threatening condition .
The man is now stable - but officers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unit have taken the opportunity to warn of the dangers of using the scooters on public roads .
It comes as a number of cities across the UK are preparing to trial the electric scooters for rental to be used around city centres .
But Bedfordshire Police have reminded residents that the scooters are not yet legal on public roads in the county .
A police spokesperson said : `` On this occasion the scooter rider had contravened a give way junction then turned head on into the already stationary car .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scooter cross the giveaway .
`` Thankfully , although this was initially deemed life-threatening , that is no longer the case .
`` The investigation is ongoing , but this is a stark reminder of the dangers of using scooters such as this on public roads . ''
In a later Tweet , they added : `` A number of locations in the country are trialling these as a legal means of transport on the road .
`` However , as with any mode of transport such as this extra care and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be used on the roads of Bedfordshire . ''
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them .

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An electric scooter crash left the rider in an almost life-threatening state - prompting police to warn about the dangers of using the motorised vehicles on public roads.
The serious collision happened on Saturday, when the electric scooter rider failed to stop at a 'Give Way' sign - and turned and collided head-on with a Peugeot Eurobus.
The scooter rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the crash in Luton, Beds. - and was initially deemed to be in a life-threatening condition.
The man is now stable - but officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit have taken the opportunity to warn of the dangers of using the scooters on public roads.
It comes as a number of cities across the UK are preparing to trial the electric scooters for rental to be used around city centres.
But Bedfordshire Police have reminded residents that the scooters are not yet legal on public roads in the county.
A police spokesperson said: "On this occasion the scooter rider had contravened a give way junction then turned head on into the already stationary car.
"The driver had emergency stopped upon seeing the scooter cross the giveaway.
"Thankfully, although this was initially deemed life-threatening, that is no longer the case.
"The investigation is ongoing, but this is a stark reminder of the dangers of using scooters such as this on public roads."
In a later Tweet, they added: "A number of locations in the country are trialling these as a legal means of transport on the road.
"However, as with any mode of transport such as this extra care and safety precautions must be taken. They cannot be used on the roads of Bedfordshire."
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Tony Pulis fears for Aston Villa's Mings against Fulham

Tony Pulis is famed for his love of centre halves , indeed Stoke , West Brom and Middlesbrough fans wouldn ’ t have to think too hard to recall a time when he ’ s played at least four for their clubs .
But it is a striker whom the veteran manager feels might prove to be the key player when Aston Villa face Fulham at Craven Cottage this evening .
The 62-year-old reckons Aleksandar Mitrovic might have too much for Villa ’ s Tyrone Mings when the last two Championship play-off winners face off at 6pm .
Looking ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports : “ I like Mitrovic , he ’ s a handful .
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“ Mings is a decent player .
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I ’ m not sure .
`` I think he ’ s got a little bit more about him in possession .
I think he ’ s got good pace .
`` Physically , I think Mitrovic would just have the edge on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six times as a Newcastle and Fulham player and has never lost .
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Neither Mings nor Mitrovic were involved in the FA Cup match in January 2020 .

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But it is a striker whom the veteran manager feels might prove to be the key player when Aston Villa face Fulham at Craven Cottage this evening.
The 62-year-old reckons Aleksandar Mitrovic might have too much for Villa’s Tyrone Mings when the last two Championship play-off winners face off at 6pm.
Looking ahead to the game the Welshman told Sky Sports : “I like Mitrovic, he’s a handful.
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“He’s one of them who can be a nuisance for 90 minutes and he’s a good finisher. You get balls into the box, his heading ability and his finishing ability is very, very good.
“Mings is a decent player. Is he a big, powerful, robust centre-half? I’m not sure.
"I think he’s got a little bit more about him in possession. I think he’s got good pace.
"Physically, I think Mitrovic would just have the edge on him.”
The Serb has faced Villa six times as a Newcastle and Fulham player and has never lost. His last clash came at Wembley in 2018 when James Chester and John Terry held him goalless but Tom Cairney put the Londoners into the Premier League.
Neither Mings nor Mitrovic were involved in the FA Cup match in January 2020.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Garry Monk addresses links to Wolves defender Dion Sanderson

Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has addressed the Owls ' interest in a move for Wolves defender Dion Sanderson .
Sanderson , 20 , is still training with Nuno Espirito Santo 's first team group at Compton Park but he 's expected to leave the club - either on loan or permanently - before the end of the transfer window .
The Wednesfield-born defender enjoyed an excellent loan spell with Cardiff City last season and a number of Championship clubs are understood to be interested in signing him .
In an exclusive interview with BirminghamLive over the summer , Sanderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed his desire to return to the second tier and play senior football .
“ I haven ’ t spoken much about what ’ s going on next season , ” he said .
“ I only played nine games so I think going out on loan again would be best for me , for my development and my career .
“ At this moment in time it ’ s just about focusing on my football and what ’ s going to happen next , where I ’ m going to go .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ When my contract comes to an end there ’ ll be more talks about what ’ s going to happen but for the time being I ’ m just focusing on my football.
” Sheffield Wednesday look set to wrap up the signing of Sanderson 's former Cardiff teammate Callum Paterson in the coming days but Monk remained coy on a possible move for the Wolves youngster .
Speaking to our sister title YorkshireLive , Monk said : `` I think you just deal with one thing at a time .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is one step at a time with who else we can add who can help us .
Whether we can or not , we will have to see at that point . ''

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Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has addressed the Owls' interest in a move for Wolves defender Dion Sanderson.
Sanderson, 20, is still training with Nuno Espirito Santo's first team group at Compton Park but he's expected to leave the club - either on loan or permanently - before the end of the transfer window.
The Wednesfield-born defender enjoyed an excellent loan spell with Cardiff City last season and a number of Championship clubs are understood to be interested in signing him.
In an exclusive interview with BirminghamLive over the summer, Sanderson - whose contract expires next summer - revealed his desire to return to the second tier and play senior football.
“I haven’t spoken much about what’s going on next season,” he said. “I only played nine games so I think going out on loan again would be best for me, for my development and my career.
“At this moment in time it’s just about focusing on my football and what’s going to happen next, where I’m going to go. It’s about improving myself.
“When my contract comes to an end there’ll be more talks about what’s going to happen but for the time being I’m just focusing on my football.”
Sheffield Wednesday look set to wrap up the signing of Sanderson's former Cardiff teammate Callum Paterson in the coming days but Monk remained coy on a possible move for the Wolves youngster.
Speaking to our sister title YorkshireLive, Monk said: "I think you just deal with one thing at a time. We are trying to get Callum in.
"It is one step at a time with who else we can add who can help us. Whether we can or not, we will have to see at that point."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Tories attack Government for failing to support transgender people

The Government faces a backlash from Conservative and Labour MPs after it backtracked on plans make it easier for transgender people in England and Wales to have their gender legally recognised .
Nicola Richards , Tory MP for West Bromwich East , was among those publicly to criticise the decision .
Speaking in the House of Commons , she said : `` This is of great concern , given that research shows that 84 % of trans people have thought about suicide , with 50 % attempting it . ''
Women and Equalities minister Liz Truss announced last week that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to change the gender on their birth certificates without a medical diagnosis .
It marks a change from the policy backed by former Prime Minister Theresa May .
She planned to allow people to self-identify , which means they are legally considered to be the gender they said they are .
At the moment , transgender people need to obtain a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria before they can officially change gender , but critics say this treats being transgender as an illness .
The change in policy sparked a backlash from MPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as from Labour .
Examples include Black Country MP Ms Richards , who spoke out in the House of Commons .
She said : `` The community are feeling frustrated by the lack of substance in the conclusion to this lengthy consultation . ''
The Government did announce some changes to the process , including cutting the fee for legally changing gender , which is currently £140 .
But Ms Richards told Ms Truss : `` Will she acknowledge that these changes are menial , with waiting lists of well over 13,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further working with me and others who care passionately that the Government get this right ?
Will she report back to us on her work with colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care and on her progress ? ''
Other Tory critics included Conservative former minister Crispin Blunt , who asked Ms Truss : “ Does she understand the crushing disappointment of trans people with the content of her statement on Tuesday when set against the consultation on which it was based ?
“ Does she appreciate that trans people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this screeching change of direction ?
” He added : “ Does she understand the anger at the prospect of them receiving their fundamental rights being snatched away ?
“ The longer this uncertainty has been allowed to continue , the worse the fear and anger have become . ''
Ms Truss said it is the Government ’ s view that there is that the current laws already allow people to change their legal gender .
She told MPs : “ We want transgender people to be free to live and prosper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve looked carefully at the issues raised in the consultation , including potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 .
“ It is the Government ’ s view that the balance struck in this legislation is correct in that there are proper checks and balances in the system and also support for people who want to change their legal sex .
“ We will make the Gender Recognition Certificate process kinder and more straightforward . ''
Ms Truss added : “ We know from out research that improving healthcare support is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why we are opening at least three new gender clinics this year which should see waiting lists cut by 1600 patients by 2022.
” Labour also criticised the decision .
Shadow women and equalities minister Marsha de Cordova said : “ After three years of toxic debate it is deeply disappointing that this Government has let trans people down and dropped its plans to reform the Gender Recognition Act.
” Some women 's groups have opposed self-identification , arguing that allowing anyone to claim to be a woman , without any checks whatsoever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men who exploit the rules to gain access to women-only spaces .
However , others have staunchly supported the potential change , saying it is an important step towards equality for trans people .

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The Government faces a backlash from Conservative and Labour MPs after it backtracked on plans make it easier for transgender people in England and Wales to have their gender legally recognised.
Nicola Richards, Tory MP for West Bromwich East, was among those publicly to criticise the decision. Speaking in the House of Commons, she said: "This is of great concern, given that research shows that 84% of trans people have thought about suicide, with 50% attempting it."
Women and Equalities minister Liz Truss announced last week that the Government has decided against allowing people to change the gender on their birth certificates without a medical diagnosis.
It marks a change from the policy backed by former Prime Minister Theresa May. She planned to allow people to self-identify, which means they are legally considered to be the gender they said they are. At the moment, transgender people need to obtain a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria before they can officially change gender, but critics say this treats being transgender as an illness.
The change in policy sparked a backlash from MPs on the Government benches, as well as from Labour. Examples include Black Country MP Ms Richards, who spoke out in the House of Commons.
She said: "The community are feeling frustrated by the lack of substance in the conclusion to this lengthy consultation."
The Government did announce some changes to the process, including cutting the fee for legally changing gender, which is currently £140. But Ms Richards told Ms Truss: "Will she acknowledge that these changes are menial, with waiting lists of well over 13,000 people pre-covid?
"Will she commit to further working with me and others who care passionately that the Government get this right? Will she report back to us on her work with colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care and on her progress?"
Other Tory critics included Conservative former minister Crispin Blunt, who asked Ms Truss: “Does she understand the crushing disappointment of trans people with the content of her statement on Tuesday when set against the consultation on which it was based?
“Does she appreciate that trans people cannot discern any strong or coherent reason for this screeching change of direction?”
He added: “Does she understand the anger at the prospect of them receiving their fundamental rights being snatched away?
“The longer this uncertainty has been allowed to continue, the worse the fear and anger have become."
Ms Truss said it is the Government’s view that there is that the current laws already allow people to change their legal gender.
She told MPs: “We want transgender people to be free to live and prosper in modern Britain.
“We’ve looked carefully at the issues raised in the consultation, including potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
“It is the Government’s view that the balance struck in this legislation is correct in that there are proper checks and balances in the system and also support for people who want to change their legal sex.
“We will make the Gender Recognition Certificate process kinder and more straightforward."
Ms Truss added: “We know from out research that improving healthcare support is the priority for transgender people. That is why we are opening at least three new gender clinics this year which should see waiting lists cut by 1600 patients by 2022.”
Labour also criticised the decision. Shadow women and equalities minister Marsha de Cordova said: “After three years of toxic debate it is deeply disappointing that this Government has let trans people down and dropped its plans to reform the Gender Recognition Act.”
Some women's groups have opposed self-identification, arguing that allowing anyone to claim to be a woman, without any checks whatsoever, could place women at risk from men who exploit the rules to gain access to women-only spaces. However, others have staunchly supported the potential change, saying it is an important step towards equality for trans people.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Schoolboy, 11, rushed to hospital after collision with car

An 11-year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car and was rushed to hospital by ambulance .
The @ @ @ @ @ incident on Wheatcroft Road , Stechford , just before 8am on Monday , September 28 @ @ @ @ @ paramedics at the scene and taken to Heartlands Hospital `` as a precaution . ''
@ @ @ @ @ car involved in the collision was also hit from behind by another vehicle after a @ @ @ @ @ end damage while a Ford had front end damage .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ We were called at 7.58am to Wheatcroft Road and sent a single ambulance to it @ @ @ @ @ a car been in collision with a young boy and then a second car has @ @ @ @ @ `` It appears he has minor injuries .
He was assessed at the scene and @ @ @ @ @ precation . ''
BirminghamLive have contacted West Midlands Police for further details .

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An 11-year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car and was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
The schoolboy suffered injuries following the incident on Wheatcroft Road, Stechford, just before 8am on Monday, September 28.
He was assessed by paramedics at the scene and taken to Heartlands Hospital "as a precaution."
It is understood that one car involved in the collision was also hit from behind by another vehicle after a BMW four series had rear end damage while a Ford had front end damage.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman told BirminghamLive: "We were called at 7.58am to Wheatcroft Road and sent a single ambulance to it.
"There has been a car been in collision with a young boy and then a second car has hit the first car.
"It appears he has minor injuries. He was assessed at the scene and taken to Heartlands as a precation."
BirminghamLive have contacted West Midlands Police for further details.


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Fulham v Aston Villa: Live stream and TV details, kick-off, odds

Aston Villa resume their Premier League campaign with a match against Fulham .
Villa kicked off their 2020-21 league season with a 1-0 home victory over Sheffield United .
Dean Smith 's men have won all three games in all competitions so far this term .
Having knocked Burton Albion out of the Carabao Cup , they booked a place in the last 16 of the competition courtesy of a 3-0 victory at Bristol City on Thursday evening .
Now they face Fulham , who are getting used to life back in the top flight after winning promotion via the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have lost both of their opening two league fixtures - 3-0 to Arsenal and 4-3 at Leeds United .
They beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Craven Cottage in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday .
Ahead of Villa 's next fixture , here is some key information ...
When is the match ?
Fulham v Aston Villa will take place on Monday , September 28 .
The game is being played at Craven Cottage in West London , kicking off at 5.45pm .
Is it live on TV ?
The match is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coverage will be shown on the Main Event and Premier League channels , starting from 5pm .
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Aston Villa resume their Premier League campaign with a match against Fulham.
Villa kicked off their 2020-21 league season with a 1-0 home victory over Sheffield United.
Dean Smith's men have won all three games in all competitions so far this term.
Having knocked Burton Albion out of the Carabao Cup, they booked a place in the last 16 of the competition courtesy of a 3-0 victory at Bristol City on Thursday evening.
Now they face Fulham, who are getting used to life back in the top flight after winning promotion via the Championship play-offs.
Scott Parker's side have lost both of their opening two league fixtures - 3-0 to Arsenal and 4-3 at Leeds United.
They beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Craven Cottage in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday.
Ahead of Villa's next fixture, here is some key information...
When is the match?
Fulham v Aston Villa will take place on Monday, September 28.
The game is being played at Craven Cottage in West London, kicking off at 5.45pm.
Is it live on TV?
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports.
Coverage will be shown on the Main Event and Premier League channels, starting from 5pm.
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Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What are the odds?
Fulham 15/8
Villa 29/20
Draw 23/10
Odds from Sky Bet (subject to change)


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Drive-by gunman who opened fire on busy bar still at large

A gunman who opened fire on a busy Walsall bar – causing diners to scream – has still not yet been caught .
Customers at Broadway Bar and Grill dived to the floor in terror as two shots were fired at the front door of the Birmingham Road-based eatery on Friday , September 25 .
The glass shattered and the attackers fled the scene at around 8.30pm .
But , more than 48 hours on , the gunman has still not yet been caught but urgent enquires continue , a spokesman for West Midlands Police said .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're investigating after gun shots were fired towards a restaurant in Birmingham Road , Walsall , at around 8.30pm on Friday ( September 25 ) .
`` Damage was caused to the front door but no-one was injured .
`` Two shots are understood to have been fired from a car which then fled the area .
`` CCTV is being examined and other enquiries carried out as we seek to establish the circumstances .
`` Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to contact us via Live Chat , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Country Live contacted the bar and a spokesman said : `` Everybody is fine .
It just happened at the main door .
`` The restaurant was busy .
We had to close but we were very fortunate at the time .
`` But everything has been repaired and we are welcoming people back . ''
An eyewitness posted on Facebook : `` I was just having a drink in the Broadway Bar and Grill , waiting for our food and a drive-by has shot two shots into the windows .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sitting everyone screaming get down .
`` Never been so scared in my life honestly thought we was dead then.
” Another told Black Country Live : `` We ’ re regulars there .
My friend was 100 yards away when it happened .
`` That gunshot damage was at the front door where every person walks past .
So crazy .
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A gunman who opened fire on a busy Walsall bar – causing diners to scream – has still not yet been caught.
Customers at Broadway Bar and Grill dived to the floor in terror as two shots were fired at the front door of the Birmingham Road-based eatery on Friday, September 25.
The glass shattered and the attackers fled the scene at around 8.30pm.
But, more than 48 hours on, the gunman has still not yet been caught but urgent enquires continue, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We're investigating after gun shots were fired towards a restaurant in Birmingham Road, Walsall, at around 8.30pm on Friday (September 25).
"Damage was caused to the front door but no-one was injured.
"Two shots are understood to have been fired from a car which then fled the area.
"CCTV is being examined and other enquiries carried out as we seek to establish the circumstances.
"Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote 20WS/232493D/20.”
Black Country Live contacted the bar and a spokesman said: "Everybody is fine. It just happened at the main door.
"The restaurant was busy. We had to close but we were very fortunate at the time.
"But everything has been repaired and we are welcoming people back."
An eyewitness posted on Facebook: "I was just having a drink in the Broadway Bar and Grill, waiting for our food and a drive-by has shot two shots into the windows.
"Two metres away from where we was sitting everyone screaming get down.
"Never been so scared in my life honestly thought we was dead then.”
Another told Black Country Live: "We’re regulars there. My friend was 100 yards away when it happened.
"That gunshot damage was at the front door where every person walks past. So crazy.”


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Young mum-of-four dies suddenly at home in 'unexplained' circumstances

A community has been left heartbroken after a single mum-of-four suddenly died at home in 'unexplained ' circumstances .
Jennifer Hinton 's death is now under investigation after the 37-year-old former Cheadle High School student died at her home .
She tragically passed away in Tean , Stoke-on-Trent , in Staffordshire , a week ago .
Heartbroken , grieving friends of the 37-year-old have launched a fundraising page after her tragic death .
Stoke Sentinel reported she leaves behind children Keira , Sophie , Elysia and Dominic .
Friends have set up a fundraising page for the kids , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the GoFundMe page reads : `` Single mum Jennifer Hinton was taken from this world too soon on September 19 leaving behind four beautiful children who were her world .
`` These four vibrant children are now starting a new chapter in their lives without their loving mum .
`` The trust fund is to provide these children with financial support for their immediate future .
`` Many of Jenny 's family and friends have expressed the wish to help in anyway they can and this is so kind and thoughtful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a way of providing practical assistance with the many costs that will build up in the future for Jenny 's beautiful babies .
`` If you feel you can help at all any donation big or small will be warmly welcomed . ''
Staffordshire Police said : `` Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Tean .
`` Emergency services were called to Cheadle Road , Upper Tean , following the discovery of a 37-year-old woman 's body at an address .
`` Her death is being treated as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on-going .
Formal identification will take place in due course and a report is being prepared for HM Coroner . ''

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A community has been left heartbroken after a single mum-of-four suddenly died at home in 'unexplained' circumstances.
Jennifer Hinton's death is now under investigation after the 37-year-old former Cheadle High School student died at her home.
She tragically passed away in Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire, a week ago.
Heartbroken, grieving friends of the 37-year-old have launched a fundraising page after her tragic death.
Stoke Sentinel reported she leaves behind children Keira, Sophie, Elysia and Dominic.
Friends have set up a fundraising page for the kids, which has already raised £2,000.
A description on the GoFundMe page reads: "Single mum Jennifer Hinton was taken from this world too soon on September 19 leaving behind four beautiful children who were her world.
"These four vibrant children are now starting a new chapter in their lives without their loving mum.
"The trust fund is to provide these children with financial support for their immediate future.
"Many of Jenny's family and friends have expressed the wish to help in anyway they can and this is so kind and thoughtful.
"We have set up this page as a way of providing practical assistance with the many costs that will build up in the future for Jenny's beautiful babies .
"If you feel you can help at all any donation big or small will be warmly welcomed."
Staffordshire Police said: "Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Tean.
"Emergency services were called to Cheadle Road, Upper Tean, following the discovery of a 37-year-old woman's body at an address.
"Her death is being treated as unexplained at this time and enquiries are on-going. Formal identification will take place in due course and a report is being prepared for HM Coroner."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Birmingham City injury update: Karanka talks Leko and San Jose

In an ideal world Aitor Karanka would be able to pick from a full-strength squad each and every week .
However , if there ’ s one thing we know it ’ s that life in the Championship is anything but ideal - injuries often assail different players in the same position .
So this article is designed to keep you up to date with the latest injury and suspension news throughout the campaign .
Here ’ s the latest list ahead of Birmingham City ’ s Championship trip to Stoke City .
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Google Play Store and App Store Details : The midfielder was carried off early in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with damaged knee ligaments .
What McEachran has said : “ Straight away I was in absolute agony , I am not going to lie , it was very painful .
But then it sort of eased off .
“ As I was on the stretcher the pain came back massively .
I had a little bit of gas and air so I could do the tests because I was tensing up and they couldn ’ t do the test properly.
” What Karanka has said ( September 15 ) : “ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He is a player I would like to have with us because I know how well he did at Middlesbrough and well he did at Brentford .
I hope he can reach this level again and if he can he will help us for sure.
” Details : Blues ’ £1million man has not played for anyone since damaging his ACL on loan at Charlton last season .
At the time it was felt it would take him nine months to come back .
What Leko has said : “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to do it in the garage on my own , for most of my rehab .
“ It ’ s been tough , but it ’ s made me stronger .
I ’ m ready to go .
In terms of coming back , I ’ ve still got about a month left to go .
“ I ’ ve been FaceTiming my physio while I ’ ve been doing my strength and conditioning .
It ’ s been hard because no-one ’ s there for you , you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karanka has said ( September 26 ) : `` I hope , I don ’ t know if it will be before the international break or maybe a little bit later .
But he is good , he is keen to be involved in the group which is important . ''
Details : The Spaniard played against Cambridge but injured his calf in training the following week .
He was not involved against Brentford or Swansea but was on the bench against Rotherham Situation : The veteran joined last week having been released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a pre-season and was not involved on Saturday .
What Karanka said ( September 24 ) : `` We are not going to need him right now because the team is playing well .
`` We have one week after this game , then another two weeks to work .
So he is going to have at least three weeks , almost a pre-season , working with us .
That ’ s going to be perfect for everybody .
`` If I can use him on Saturday I will use him for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following Saturday [ Sunday ] and I think it is going to be good for the team I will use him .
`` If I don ’ t see that he is one hundred per cent fit we will wait .
In this team there is no one player that we can ’ t miss . ''

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In an ideal world Aitor Karanka would be able to pick from a full-strength squad each and every week.
However, if there’s one thing we know it’s that life in the Championship is anything but ideal - injuries often assail different players in the same position.
So this article is designed to keep you up to date with the latest injury and suspension news throughout the campaign.
Here’s the latest list ahead of Birmingham City ’s Championship trip to Stoke City.
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INJURIES
Josh McEachran
Injury: Knee
Details: The midfielder was carried off early in the FA Cup replay with Coventry City - with damaged knee ligaments.
What McEachran has said: “Straight away I was in absolute agony, I am not going to lie, it was very painful. But then it sort of eased off.
“As I was on the stretcher the pain came back massively. I had a little bit of gas and air so I could do the tests because I was tensing up and they couldn’t do the test properly.”
What Karanka has said (September 15): “He hasn’t trained with the team. He is a player I would like to have with us because I know how well he did at Middlesbrough and well he did at Brentford. I hope he can reach this level again and if he can he will help us for sure.”
Potential return date: December.
(Image: Birmingham City/bcfc.com)
Jonathan Leko
Injury: Knee
Details: Blues’ £1million man has not played for anyone since damaging his ACL on loan at Charlton last season. At the time it was felt it would take him nine months to come back.
What Leko has said: “It’s been hard because of Covid, I had to do it in the garage on my own, for most of my rehab.
“It’s been tough, but it’s made me stronger. I’m ready to go. In terms of coming back, I’ve still got about a month left to go.
“I’ve been FaceTiming my physio while I’ve been doing my strength and conditioning. It’s been hard because no-one’s there for you, you’re doing it on your own.
“It helped me, mentality wise, it’s made me stronger.”
What Karanka has said (September 26) : "I hope, I don’t know if it will be before the international break or maybe a little bit later. But he is good, he is keen to be involved in the group which is important."
Potential return date: October-November
OTHER
Andres Prieto
Injury: Calf
Details: The Spaniard played against Cambridge but injured his calf in training the following week.
He was not involved against Brentford or Swansea but was on the bench against Rotherham
(Image: Birmingham City/bcfc.com)
Mikel San Jose
Situation: The veteran joined last week having been released by Athletic Bilbao. He has not had a pre-season and was not involved on Saturday.
What Karanka said (September 24): "We are not going to need him right now because the team is playing well.
"We have one week after this game, then another two weeks to work. So he is going to have at least three weeks, almost a pre-season, working with us. That’s going to be perfect for everybody.
"If I can use him on Saturday I will use him for sure and if he is fit for the following Saturday [Sunday] and I think it is going to be good for the team I will use him.
"If I don’t see that he is one hundred per cent fit we will wait. In this team there is no one player that we can’t miss."


birminghammail--2020-09-28--Ruben Vinagre's struggles & the transfer Wolves must consider

It ’ s the morning after the night before and Nuno Espirito Santo will begin his inquest into the abomination that was Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ performance at West Ham .
The hosts - with manager David Moyes orchestrating things from his living room - ripped Wolves apart at the London Stadium from start to finish .
Wolves failed to create a meaningful opportunity as West Ham scored four through Jarrod Bowen ( 2 ) , Raul Jimenez ( OG ) and Sebastien Haller .
If anything the scoreline flattered Wolves with Michail Antonio , Pablo Fornals and others guilty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his team ’ s embarrassment .
In his post-match press conference Nuno didn ’ t pull any punches , saying ‘ all the game was very bad ’ and he will now set about repairing the damage .
There ’ s no getting away from it , that performance was the worst Wolves have produced in three years under Nuno .
Wolves allowed their hosts to have 15 shots on goal , seven of which were on target , with just 36 percent of the ball .
West Ham played Wolves at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was the heaviest defeat Wolves have suffered under Nuno , eclipsing last season ’ s 5-2 loss to Chelsea at Molineux .
Wolves should use the transfer window Prior to this game Nuno explained how Wolves ’ eyes would be ‘ wide open ’ in the final week of the transfer window , ready to pounce if anything irresistible presents itself .
Nuno isn ’ t the type of manager to overreact to one bad performance but the way Wolves have defended recently is a huge cause for concern .
Romain Saiss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just two weeks ago - and Willy Boly have really struggled in their last three matches .
They left Conor Coady exposed against Antonio on countless occasions on Sunday night and Wolves were punished for it .
It ’ s clear that Nuno ’ s current back three aren ’ t good enough to get Wolves where they want to be over the course of a season .
The answer lies in a combination of the transfer market and Leander Dendoncker .
Nuno could commit Dendoncker to playing at centre-back and sign a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the quality to get on the scoresheet from time to time .
Or he could sign a new centre-back and continue to use Dendoncker in midfield .
Either way , Wolves are still probably one player short with one week to go until the transfer deadline .
The combination of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho isn ’ t working .
Similarly to what happened at the start of the 2018/19 season , Wolves ’ Portuguese midfielders have been found out and teams are now overpowering them .
Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It now looks as though Neves and Dendoncker offer better balance in midfield when Nuno uses his 3-4-3 system .
Ruben Vinagre arrived at Wolves in 2017 and in that time he ’ s played 70 first team matches but it ’ s difficult to say that he ’ s improved in three years with the club .
Jonny Castro Otto ’ s injury , which is expected to keep the Spaniard out until the new year at least , looked to have opened the door to Vinagre but Nuno ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it all .
He clearly doesn ’ t completely trust Vinagre and the left wing-back ’ s first three outings this term have been that of a player who is last on the manager ’ s list in his position .
The signings of Nelson Semedo and Ki-Jana Hoever leave Wolves well stocked at wing-back , meaning Nuno will no longer be forced to use Vinagre .
The 21-year-old , who has been tipped to enjoy a very bright future in the game , has regressed recently and looks like he would benefit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more time Semedo ’ s debut was one to forget , though he was one of Wolves ’ more competent outfield performers at the London Stadium .
The former Barcelona man is going to have to learn on the job at Wolves having been brought in to play straight away .
Vitinha offered an improvement on Moutinho after replacing his compatriot but record signing Fabio Silva continues to struggle .
The 18-year-old was the first substitute Nuno turned to after West Ham went 2-0 up but he wasn ’ t able to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes or so he was on the pitch .
It ’ s clear that he ’ s going to take time to repay that £35million investment .

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It’s the morning after the night before and Nuno Espirito Santo will begin his inquest into the abomination that was Wolverhampton Wanderers’ performance at West Ham.
The hosts - with manager David Moyes orchestrating things from his living room - ripped Wolves apart at the London Stadium from start to finish.
Wolves failed to create a meaningful opportunity as West Ham scored four through Jarrod Bowen (2), Raul Jimenez (OG) and Sebastien Haller.
If anything the scoreline flattered Wolves with Michail Antonio, Pablo Fornals and others guilty of missing excellent chances to add to Nuno and his team’s embarrassment.
In his post-match press conference Nuno didn’t pull any punches, saying ‘all the game was very bad’ and he will now set about repairing the damage.
The worst under Nuno
There’s no getting away from it, that performance was the worst Wolves have produced in three years under Nuno.
Wolves allowed their hosts to have 15 shots on goal, seven of which were on target, with just 36 percent of the ball. West Ham played Wolves at their own game to devastating effect.
It was the heaviest defeat Wolves have suffered under Nuno, eclipsing last season’s 5-2 loss to Chelsea at Molineux.
Wolves should use the transfer window
Prior to this game Nuno explained how Wolves’ eyes would be ‘wide open’ in the final week of the transfer window, ready to pounce if anything irresistible presents itself.
Nuno isn’t the type of manager to overreact to one bad performance but the way Wolves have defended recently is a huge cause for concern.
Romain Saiss - who was brilliant at Sheffield United just two weeks ago - and Willy Boly have really struggled in their last three matches. They left Conor Coady exposed against Antonio on countless occasions on Sunday night and Wolves were punished for it.
It’s clear that Nuno’s current back three aren’t good enough to get Wolves where they want to be over the course of a season.
The answer lies in a combination of the transfer market and Leander Dendoncker.
Nuno could commit Dendoncker to playing at centre-back and sign a new box-to-box midfield player, ideally one with the quality to get on the scoresheet from time to time. Or he could sign a new centre-back and continue to use Dendoncker in midfield.
Either way, Wolves are still probably one player short with one week to go until the transfer deadline.
A problem in midfield
The combination of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho isn’t working.
Similarly to what happened at the start of the 2018/19 season, Wolves’ Portuguese midfielders have been found out and teams are now overpowering them. Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek trampled all over Neves and Moutinho.
It now looks as though Neves and Dendoncker offer better balance in midfield when Nuno uses his 3-4-3 system.
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Vinagre’s struggles continue
Ruben Vinagre arrived at Wolves in 2017 and in that time he’s played 70 first team matches but it’s difficult to say that he’s improved in three years with the club.
Jonny Castro Otto’s injury, which is expected to keep the Spaniard out until the new year at least, looked to have opened the door to Vinagre but Nuno’s decision to bring in Brazilian defender Marcal says it all.
He clearly doesn’t completely trust Vinagre and the left wing-back’s first three outings this term have been that of a player who is last on the manager’s list in his position.
The signings of Nelson Semedo and Ki-Jana Hoever leave Wolves well stocked at wing-back, meaning Nuno will no longer be forced to use Vinagre.
The 21-year-old, who has been tipped to enjoy a very bright future in the game, has regressed recently and looks like he would benefit from switching clubs.
New signings need more time
Semedo’s debut was one to forget, though he was one of Wolves’ more competent outfield performers at the London Stadium.
The former Barcelona man is going to have to learn on the job at Wolves having been brought in to play straight away.
Vitinha offered an improvement on Moutinho after replacing his compatriot but record signing Fabio Silva continues to struggle.
The 18-year-old was the first substitute Nuno turned to after West Ham went 2-0 up but he wasn’t able to make any kind of impact in the 30 minutes or so he was on the pitch.
It’s clear that he’s going to take time to repay that £35million investment.