birminghammail--2020-05-29--Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill MP Jess Phillips

A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to sending threatening letters to the Prime Minister and other members of Parliament including MP Jess Phillips who he threatened to kill .
Rakeem Malik , a serving prisoner , appeared at Birmingham Crown Court today Friday .
The 52-year-old was charged with malicious communications and letters containing threats to kill MPs Rosie Cooper and Jess Phillips , who represents Birmingham Yardley , between May 2019 and November 2019 .
He was also charged with sending sending malicious communications to the then Prime Minister Theresa May in September 2018 and PM Boris Johnson in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched after letters were received by MP Rosie Cooper in May 2019 containing threats to kill her .
Fingerprint analysis identified Malik and , in interview , he admitted sending further letters to Theresa May in September 2018 .
These had never reached her personally , but were retrieved for examination and linked to Malik .
A further letter was sent to MP Jess Phillips at her constituency office in November last year and one was intercepted addressed to PM Boris Johnson the following month .
The 52-year-old admitted making four threats to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and sending three letters intending to cause distress or anxiety to Theresa May and one to Boris Johnson .
He will be sentenced on June 11 .
Malik , who the court heard is currently a serving prisoner at HMP Birmingham on an indeterminate sentence , spoke only to confirm his name and enter pleas to the charges .
He admitted to sending a letter `` which conveyed a message which was a threat and your purpose in sending it was it could cause distress or anxiety '' to Mr Johnson on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malik also pleaded guilty to sending similar letters to Birmingham Yardley MP Ms Phillips in December 2019 , and to former prime minister Mrs May in September 2019 , and when she was still in office in December 2018 .
He also admitted three counts of making threats to kill West Lancashire MP Ms Cooper in May 2019 and a similar charge of making threats to kill against Ms Phillips in November 2019 .
Simon Davis , prosecuting , asked for a short adjournment to allow the Crown to speak with the victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The main reason is that we 've had insufficient time in order to canvas the views , if I can put it in very general terms , of the victims , in this case , '' he said .
`` Also we 've not been able to get ourselves in a position to formulate an appropriate ( court ) order to address any future offending . ''
Granting the prosecution 's application for an adjournment , Judge Melbourne Inman QC , the Recorder of Birmingham , said : `` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put off for a short time to enable the Crown to deal with matters outstanding .
`` Mr Malik has now pleaded guilty and sentence will be passed on June 11 .
`` There 's no requirement for Mr Malik to be brought to court , the case can be dealt with as a remote video hearing . ''
Malik , who appeared over a video-link for the 30-minute hearing , was remanded back into custody until next month .
After the hearing , Ms Phillips tweeted : `` Today I hope will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this case in court .
`` Sending massive thanks to the police and also to my staff and other parliamentary staff who are often the first to receive gruesome threats and frightening aggression . ''

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A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to sending threatening letters to the Prime Minister and other members of Parliament including MP Jess Phillips who he threatened to kill.
Rakeem Malik, a serving prisoner, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court today Friday.
The 52-year-old was charged with malicious communications and letters containing threats to kill MPs Rosie Cooper and Jess Phillips, who represents Birmingham Yardley, between May 2019 and November 2019.
He was also charged with sending sending malicious communications to the then Prime Minister Theresa May in September 2018 and PM Boris Johnson in December last year.
An investigation was launched after letters were received by MP Rosie Cooper in May 2019 containing threats to kill her.
Fingerprint analysis identified Malik and, in interview, he admitted sending further letters to Theresa May in September 2018. These had never reached her personally, but were retrieved for examination and linked to Malik.
A further letter was sent to MP Jess Phillips at her constituency office in November last year and one was intercepted addressed to PM Boris Johnson the following month.
The 52-year-old admitted making four threats to kill against Rosie Cooper and Jess Phillips, and sending three letters intending to cause distress or anxiety to Theresa May and one to Boris Johnson. He will be sentenced on June 11.
Malik, who the court heard is currently a serving prisoner at HMP Birmingham on an indeterminate sentence, spoke only to confirm his name and enter pleas to the charges.
He admitted to sending a letter "which conveyed a message which was a threat and your purpose in sending it was it could cause distress or anxiety" to Mr Johnson on or about December 6, 2019.
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Malik also pleaded guilty to sending similar letters to Birmingham Yardley MP Ms Phillips in December 2019, and to former prime minister Mrs May in September 2019, and when she was still in office in December 2018.
He also admitted three counts of making threats to kill West Lancashire MP Ms Cooper in May 2019 and a similar charge of making threats to kill against Ms Phillips in November 2019.
Simon Davis, prosecuting, asked for a short adjournment to allow the Crown to speak with the victims about the impact of Malik's communications.
"The main reason is that we've had insufficient time in order to canvas the views, if I can put it in very general terms, of the victims, in this case," he said.
"Also we've not been able to get ourselves in a position to formulate an appropriate (court) order to address any future offending."
Granting the prosecution's application for an adjournment, Judge Melbourne Inman QC, the Recorder of Birmingham, said: "It's obviously necessary for the case to be put off for a short time to enable the Crown to deal with matters outstanding.
"Mr Malik has now pleaded guilty and sentence will be passed on June 11.
"There's no requirement for Mr Malik to be brought to court, the case can be dealt with as a remote video hearing."
Malik, who appeared over a video-link for the 30-minute hearing, was remanded back into custody until next month.
After the hearing, Ms Phillips tweeted: "Today I hope will be some way towards a conclusion in this case in court.
"Sending massive thanks to the police and also to my staff and other parliamentary staff who are often the first to receive gruesome threats and frightening aggression."


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Cruel vandals rip down display by children of key workers

A display at a West Bromwich primary school - created by children of key workers - has been trashed by cruel vandals .
Banners and bunting made by children who are still attending Hall Green Primary School , were ripped down from the railings outside last night ( May 28 ) .
Sandwell Council has said it is shocked and saddened to hear about the heartless act .
The school said it was now doing all it can to save the artwork and put it back on display in the school grounds .
Pictures shared on social media show the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pavement - you can view the pictures in the tweet below .
In a series of tweets , Sandwell Council said : `` We ’ re so shocked and saddened to hear that this lovely artwork created by children at Hall Green Primary School in West Bromwich has been vandalised .
`` Banners and bunting created by children of key workers who are still in school was torn down from the railings last night .
`` We ’ re so upset by this – it ’ s totally unacceptable .
`` The school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salvage the artwork and put it back up on the school grounds . ''

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A display at a West Bromwich primary school - created by children of key workers - has been trashed by cruel vandals.
Banners and bunting made by children who are still attending Hall Green Primary School, were ripped down from the railings outside last night (May 28).
Sandwell Council has said it is shocked and saddened to hear about the heartless act.
The school said it was now doing all it can to save the artwork and put it back on display in the school grounds.
Pictures shared on social media show the art screwed up and strewn across the pavement - you can view the pictures in the tweet below.
In a series of tweets, Sandwell Council said: "We’re so shocked and saddened to hear that this lovely artwork created by children at Hall Green Primary School in West Bromwich has been vandalised.
"Banners and bunting created by children of key workers who are still in school was torn down from the railings last night.
"We’re so upset by this – it’s totally unacceptable .
"The school are now doing all they can to salvage the artwork and put it back up on the school grounds."


birminghammail--2020-05-29--The perfect Grealish replacement is right under Villa's nose

Not many batted an eyelid when Saïd Benrahma swapped Nice for Brentford in the summer of 2018 .
But , nearly two years later , the Algerian , who was signed by then-manager Dean Smith for around £1.5 million , is attracting considerable attention from numerous Premier League clubs .
In his first season in England , he hit double figures in terms of goals and provided a league-high 14 assists .
This term , until the season shut down in March , he had scored 10 goals and assisted seven from 34 Championship matches , as he aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time in the Londoners ’ history .
What is even more impressive is that he missed the club ’ s entire pre-season through injury and only returned to the starting line-up in mid-August .
And , with Jack Grealish consistently linked with a move away from Aston Villa , Benrahma may be the perfect replacement .
Of course , Villa manager Smith knows the winger well , having taken him to Griffin Park .
Benrahma was heavily linked with a move to Villa Park last summer , as the club was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League after a three-year exile .
That did not come to fruition but should Villa idol Grealish leave , then Smith may well join the bidding for the 24-year-old , where he could link up with former Brentford teammate Ezri Konsa .
Benrahma plays as a left winger as part of Brentford manager Thomas Frank ’ s 4-3-3 formation , but , like Grealish , he often drifts to central areas in a bid to have more of an impact on the game .
He is brilliant with the ball at his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting himself out of tight spaces when faced with a marker or two .
Benrahma is also equally as comfortable on the opposite flank , a position he played in for Nice and while on loan with French clubs Angers , Gazelec Ajaccio and Chateauroux .
Villa ’ s tactics have been built around their captain , whether Smith decides to go with a 4-2-3-1 or a 3-4-3 , the two formations he has rotated with this season .
And Benrahma , who has been capped three times for his country , would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either of those game-plans .
He often draws fouls under pressure , as Grealish does on a regular basis , something he has had to begrudgingly accept in the Premier League .
Benrahma ’ s goalscoring record is better than Grealish ’ s , but , of course , the quality of defender in the top-flight is better than in the Championship .
What also may interest Villa supporters is Benrahma ’ s relationship with team-mate Rico Henry .
The left-back , who was also brought to Brentford by Smith , is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the outside , which means that Benrahma is given more of a licence to get into central positions , where he can cause numerous problems for the opposition ’ s backline .
That tactic could work , too , with Villa left-back Matt Targett , who also likes to play on the overlap , especially when Anwar El Ghazi is in front of him .
There will be an array of players whom Smith will have targeted in case Grealish does depart his boyhood club .
Benrahma , his former charge at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that list .

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Not many batted an eyelid when Saïd Benrahma swapped Nice for Brentford in the summer of 2018.
But, nearly two years later, the Algerian, who was signed by then-manager Dean Smith for around £1.5 million, is attracting considerable attention from numerous Premier League clubs.
In his first season in England, he hit double figures in terms of goals and provided a league-high 14 assists.
This term, until the season shut down in March, he had scored 10 goals and assisted seven from 34 Championship matches, as he aims to fire Brentford to the top flight for the first time in the Londoners’ history.
What is even more impressive is that he missed the club’s entire pre-season through injury and only returned to the starting line-up in mid-August.
And, with Jack Grealish consistently linked with a move away from Aston Villa, Benrahma may be the perfect replacement.
Of course, Villa manager Smith knows the winger well, having taken him to Griffin Park.
Benrahma was heavily linked with a move to Villa Park last summer, as the club was making plans for their return to the Premier League after a three-year exile.
That did not come to fruition but should Villa idol Grealish leave, then Smith may well join the bidding for the 24-year-old, where he could link up with former Brentford teammate Ezri Konsa.
Benrahma plays as a left winger as part of Brentford manager Thomas Frank’s 4-3-3 formation, but, like Grealish, he often drifts to central areas in a bid to have more of an impact on the game.
He is brilliant with the ball at his feet, regularly gliding past defenders and getting himself out of tight spaces when faced with a marker or two.
Benrahma is also equally as comfortable on the opposite flank, a position he played in for Nice and while on loan with French clubs Angers, Gazelec Ajaccio and Chateauroux.
Villa’s tactics have been built around their captain, whether Smith decides to go with a 4-2-3-1 or a 3-4-3, the two formations he has rotated with this season.
And Benrahma, who has been capped three times for his country, would not have a problem fitting in to either of those game-plans.
He often draws fouls under pressure, as Grealish does on a regular basis, something he has had to begrudgingly accept in the Premier League.
Benrahma’s goalscoring record is better than Grealish’s, but, of course, the quality of defender in the top-flight is better than in the Championship.
What also may interest Villa supporters is Benrahma’s relationship with team-mate Rico Henry.
The left-back, who was also brought to Brentford by Smith, is known to show his attacking instincts, overlapping on the outside, which means that Benrahma is given more of a licence to get into central positions, where he can cause numerous problems for the opposition’s backline.
That tactic could work, too, with Villa left-back Matt Targett, who also likes to play on the overlap, especially when Anwar El Ghazi is in front of him.
There will be an array of players whom Smith will have targeted in case Grealish does depart his boyhood club.
Benrahma, his former charge at Brentford, should be at the top of that list.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--The hidden passing quality of this veteran Wolves midfielder

The primary objective in football is to score goals , that much is clear .
However , for that to happen , the ball usually has to reach the vicinity of the penalty box before a player is presented with the opportunity to shoot .
That is largely why players who are comfortable when required to execute penetrative forward passes are valuable in the modern game , as they contribute to their team 's prospects of advancing up the pitch .
Some players prefer to place an emphasis on keeping possession by showcasing safe lateral passes , whereas others are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines and feed teammates higher up the field .
Wolves have completed 1,095 progressive passes in the Premier League this season which places them 11th in the Premier League table overall .
Progressive passes are defined as completed passes that move the ball towards the opposition 's goal at least 10 yards from its furthest point in the last six passes , or completed passes into the penalty box .
So who are the key contributors to Wolves ' ball progression ?
To determine , let 's take a look at how frequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progressive pass .
In the graphic below , Nuno Espirito Santo 's outfielders are ranked in accordance with number of touches per progressive pass , with all players who have accumulated at least 300 touches this season included .
For perspective , receiving a pass , then dribbling , then sending a pass counts as one touch .
Somewhat unsurprisingly , Joao Moutinho is the most likely to play a progressive pass when on the ball .
The 33 year-old averages a progressive pass roughly every nine touches , followed very closely by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same average .
Adama Traore then follows with one every 13.3 touches , ahead of Jonny Castro and Ruben Neves .
Moutinho places 24th in the Premier League overall , with Doherty ranking 25th .
Once all players except for midfielders are excluded from the sample , the Portuguese is ranks sixth behind only Kevin De Bruyne , Jonjo Shelvey , James Maddison , Tom Davies and fellow compatriot - Bruno Fernandes .
The player who contributes to Wolves the least frequently is Conor Coady , with one progressive pass every 35.4 touches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom for the whole of the Premier League .
Despite that , though , it 's worth noting that defenders tend to make passes of this nature less frequently , hence why Wily Boly and Leander Dendoncker also place near the bottom .
Ultimately , though , Moutinho is the key man for Wolves in terms of moving his team up the field .
No player is more likely to bring Nuno 's men forward with a pass when the ball is at his feet than the Portuguese .
Despite his age , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Molineux .

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The primary objective in football is to score goals, that much is clear.
However, for that to happen, the ball usually has to reach the vicinity of the penalty box before a player is presented with the opportunity to shoot.
That is largely why players who are comfortable when required to execute penetrative forward passes are valuable in the modern game, as they contribute to their team's prospects of advancing up the pitch.
Some players prefer to place an emphasis on keeping possession by showcasing safe lateral passes, whereas others are naturally inclined to embrace risk, break lines and feed teammates higher up the field.
Wolves have completed 1,095 progressive passes in the Premier League this season which places them 11th in the Premier League table overall.
Progressive passes are defined as completed passes that move the ball towards the opposition's goal at least 10 yards from its furthest point in the last six passes, or completed passes into the penalty box.
So who are the key contributors to Wolves' ball progression? To determine, let's take a look at how frequently each player in the squad completes a progressive pass.
In the graphic below, Nuno Espirito Santo 's outfielders are ranked in accordance with number of touches per progressive pass, with all players who have accumulated at least 300 touches this season included.
(Image: @DistanceCovered)
For perspective, receiving a pass, then dribbling, then sending a pass counts as one touch.
Somewhat unsurprisingly, Joao Moutinho is the most likely to play a progressive pass when on the ball. The 33 year-old averages a progressive pass roughly every nine touches, followed very closely by Matt Doherty who is posting effectively the same average.
Adama Traore then follows with one every 13.3 touches, ahead of Jonny Castro and Ruben Neves.
Moutinho places 24th in the Premier League overall, with Doherty ranking 25th. Once all players except for midfielders are excluded from the sample, the Portuguese is ranks sixth behind only Kevin De Bruyne, Jonjo Shelvey, James Maddison, Tom Davies and fellow compatriot - Bruno Fernandes.
The player who contributes to Wolves the least frequently is Conor Coady, with one progressive pass every 35.4 touches. That average places him 15th from bottom for the whole of the Premier League.
Despite that, though, it's worth noting that defenders tend to make passes of this nature less frequently, hence why Wily Boly and Leander Dendoncker also place near the bottom.
Ultimately, though, Moutinho is the key man for Wolves in terms of moving his team up the field. No player is more likely to bring Nuno's men forward with a pass when the ball is at his feet than the Portuguese.
Despite his age, Moutinho remains integral to any success witnessed at Molineux.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Bundesliga empty stadium stats that could affect West Brom

When the last round of Championship matches took place , draws for both West Bromwich Albion and Fulham ensured Slaven Bilic ’ s side kept their six-point buffer in the race for automatic promotion .
However , if the competition is to return behind closed doors , Bilic and his squad may want to pay attention to the effect of empty stadiums on results outside England .
There ’ s already been a very striking difference in the Bundesliga , a competition with huge and vocal crowds - namely that , when those crowds disappear , home advantage diminishes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ home teams have won just five of 27 games , with 12 away wins and 10 draws .
Away teams had won 35 % of games before lockdown , but now that figure is up to 44 % .
Thankfully for West Bromwich Albion , a loss of home advantage seems unlikely to be as dramatic as it might be for their promotion rivals .
Albion have already picked up more points on the road than any other club , while their 39 points from 19 league games dwarfs their 31 from 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league leaders Leeds ( 37 to 34 ) , third-placed Fulham ( 38 to 26 ) and Brentford in fourth ( 35 to 25 ) all have more points at home than on the road .
While Bilic ’ s team have more home games remaining than they do away fixtures , theoretically having more opportunities to lose a theoretical advantage ( they ’ ve still only lost three times at home , after all ) , the identity of their opponents is worth keeping in mind .
Three of the four away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 10 or more points between their home and away records - Brentford , Blackburn and Huddersfield - while struggling Hull and Birmingham are teams they ought to be confident of beating at home with or without fans present .
The big one , of course , is the Fulham game : Albion were due to host their rivals on the weekend of April 18 , and the Cottagers can blame an away record of six wins , eight draws and four defeats for leaving them in third rather than in one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be interesting to see if statistics from the Bundesliga are repeated in England , and , if so , how this impacts the race for promotion to the Premier League .

When the last round of Championship matches took place, draws for both West Bromwich Albion and Fulham ensured Slaven Bilic’s side kept their six-point buffer in the race for automatic promotion.
However, if the competition is to return behind closed doors, Bilic and his squad may want to pay attention to the effect of empty stadiums on results outside England.
There’s already been a very striking difference in the Bundesliga, a competition with huge and vocal crowds - namely that, when those crowds disappear, home advantage diminishes.
Since the return of the competition, home teams have won just five of 27 games, with 12 away wins and 10 draws. Away teams had won 35% of games before lockdown, but now that figure is up to 44%.
Thankfully for West Bromwich Albion, a loss of home advantage seems unlikely to be as dramatic as it might be for their promotion rivals. Albion have already picked up more points on the road than any other club, while their 39 points from 19 league games dwarfs their 31 from 18 at the Hawthorns.
In contrast, league leaders Leeds (37 to 34), third-placed Fulham (38 to 26) and Brentford in fourth (35 to 25) all have more points at home than on the road.
While Bilic’s team have more home games remaining than they do away fixtures, theoretically having more opportunities to lose a theoretical advantage (they’ve still only lost three times at home, after all), the identity of their opponents is worth keeping in mind.
Three of the four away games are against teams with a difference of 10 or more points between their home and away records - Brentford, Blackburn and Huddersfield - while struggling Hull and Birmingham are teams they ought to be confident of beating at home with or without fans present.
The big one, of course, is the Fulham game: Albion were due to host their rivals on the weekend of April 18, and the Cottagers can blame an away record of six wins, eight draws and four defeats for leaving them in third rather than in one of the automatic promotion spots.
It will be interesting to see if statistics from the Bundesliga are repeated in England, and, if so, how this impacts the race for promotion to the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Hay fever symptoms remedy 'has given my son his life back'

Summer is not everyone 's favourite season - certainly not hayfever sufferers .
There is nothing fun about sneezing , itchiness and having a blocked or runny nose .
There are remedies available but they can be pretty pricey .
So rather than splash out one shopper recently shared on a Facebook group , her savvy 99p tip which she says got her son 's life back .
The post attracted more than 7K comments and was liked by 3.5K people .
In the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group , the member posted : “ Just a tip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fever .
“ My son has tried everything going but these wipes gave him his life back .
“ Amazon sells them for around £3.50 a pack but you can get them in The Range and Savers for 99p .
“ The wipes are soaked in peppermint and tea tree oil so really soothe the skin and eyes and trap the pollen.
” The Nuage Hayfever Relief Wipes are for 24-hour daily use on both the hands and face .
According to their product description : “ Natural oils in the wipes remove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your face to trap further pollen and irritants that are in the air.
” One Facebook group member commented : `` I saw them yesterday gon na grab some next time I 'm there . ''
Another member who used them said : `` I have to say I feel better already yesterday I could breath or see and this afternoon I feel muvh better but nothing would be better than it going for good it ruins my life . ''
A couple of other members said customers can also get the wipes @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Summer is not everyone's favourite season - certainly not hayfever sufferers.
There is nothing fun about sneezing, itchiness and having a blocked or runny nose.
There are remedies available but they can be pretty pricey.
So rather than splash out one shopper recently shared on a Facebook group, her savvy 99p tip which she says got her son's life back. The post attracted more than 7K comments and was liked by 3.5K people.
In the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, the member posted: “Just a tip for anyone who suffers badly from hay fever.
“My son has tried everything going but these wipes gave him his life back.
“Amazon sells them for around £3.50 a pack but you can get them in The Range and Savers for 99p.
“The wipes are soaked in peppermint and tea tree oil so really soothe the skin and eyes and trap the pollen.”
The Nuage Hayfever Relief Wipes are for 24-hour daily use on both the hands and face .
According to their product description: “Natural oils in the wipes remove pollen and other irritants while remaining on your face to trap further pollen and irritants that are in the air.”
One Facebook group member commented: "I saw them yesterday gonna grab some next time I'm there."
Another member who used them said: " I have to say I feel better already yesterday I could breath or see and this afternoon I feel muvh better but nothing would be better than it going for good it ruins my life."
A couple of other members said customers can also get the wipes for £1 at B&M.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Top flight yet to make call on relegation if games aren't played

The Premier League and its competing clubs are yet to decide on a plan regarding relegation if the season is not completed .
Aston Villa , who currently sit in the bottom three alongside Bournemouth and Norwich City , have a game in hand over their rivals and are set to tackle Sheffield United on June 17 as the top flight in English football attempts to restart and complete the campaign amid the coronavirus pandemic .
They are currently two points adrift of safety with ten matches still to play , and the go ahead to complete the remaining fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date was confirmed on Thursday .
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If that comes to pass , then the League and the participating clubs haven ’ t yet a agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject of relegation if the season if the season can not be completed on the pitch .
For Villa , they ’ ll feel as though there are plenty of points still to play for , and that a number of clubs above them are within their reach ; Brighton , Watford and West Ham are all within four points of Villa , and all of them have played a game more .
Bournemouth , who have the same number of points as both Watford and West Ham , would also not accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per game average without a fight , either .
The Telegraph reports that such a subject concerns more than just those clubs who are currently in danger of the drop ; there are sides such as Burnley , as an example , who might find themselves in a less comfortable position if a second spike emerges in the next campaign .
An agreement that can be applied to any affected campaign for the foreseeable future , then , must be reached .
Indeed , with the bottom of the table so tight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week depending on the results of the matches involving those sides .

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The Premier League and its competing clubs are yet to decide on a plan regarding relegation if the season is not completed.
Aston Villa, who currently sit in the bottom three alongside Bournemouth and Norwich City, have a game in hand over their rivals and are set to tackle Sheffield United on June 17 as the top flight in English football attempts to restart and complete the campaign amid the coronavirus pandemic.
They are currently two points adrift of safety with ten matches still to play, and the go ahead to complete the remaining fixtures received a largely positive response when the date was confirmed on Thursday.
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The date of the Premier League’s return remains a provisional one for the time being, however; should a second spike of Covid cases emerge, then the threat of the league being curtailed will return.
If that comes to pass, then the League and the participating clubs haven’t yet a agreement in place that will settle the difficult subject of relegation if the season if the season cannot be completed on the pitch.
For Villa, they’ll feel as though there are plenty of points still to play for, and that a number of clubs above them are within their reach; Brighton, Watford and West Ham are all within four points of Villa, and all of them have played a game more.
Bournemouth, who have the same number of points as both Watford and West Ham, would also not accept the fate of relegation via a points per game average without a fight, either.
The Telegraph reports that such a subject concerns more than just those clubs who are currently in danger of the drop; there are sides such as Burnley, as an example, who might find themselves in a less comfortable position if a second spike emerges in the next campaign.
An agreement that can be applied to any affected campaign for the foreseeable future, then, must be reached.
Indeed, with the bottom of the table so tight, the picture could change from week to week depending on the results of the matches involving those sides.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Love Island’s Demi and Luke M split after three months apart in lockdown

According to SunOnline the pair who came third in the series , have ended their romance - one of several couples who have not survived keeping the relationship alive over the last few weeks .
A source told the site : `` There ’ s been no cheating or drama they just drifted apart - he ’ s looking forward to lockdown being over and making the most of his new single status . ''
Love Island viewers will remember how the pair couple got together after naughty Nas dumped Demi for Eva in Casa Amor .
Shaughna Phillips did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she was callously dumped by Callum .
But by then Luke only had eyes for Demi .
After leaving the villa they gave interviews on how lovestruck they were .
But fast forward a few weeks - the nation was forced into lockdown - which was particularly hard for the pair .
Demi lives in Portsmouth while Luke is 312 miles away in the north east seaside town of Redcar .
Lockdown has also killed Love Island stars Ched Uzor and Jess Gale 's relationship .
Speaking of the split Ched said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her sisters and I was in Suffolk at home with my family .
So we haven ’ t seen each other really . ''
It 's not all bad news for the show stars .
Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt recently revealed they are expecting a baby nearly three years after meeting on the 2017 series .
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Love Island lovebirds Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott have reportedly split.
According to SunOnline the pair who came third in the series, have ended their romance - one of several couples who have not survived keeping the relationship alive over the last few weeks.
A source told the site: "There’s been no cheating or drama they just drifted apart - he’s looking forward to lockdown being over and making the most of his new single status."
Love Island viewers will remember how the pair couple got together after naughty Nas dumped Demi for Eva in Casa Amor.
Shaughna Phillips did her best to win over Luke M after she was callously dumped by Callum.
But by then Luke only had eyes for Demi.
After leaving the villa they gave interviews on how lovestruck they were. But fast forward a few weeks - the nation was forced into lockdown - which was particularly hard for the pair.
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Demi lives in Portsmouth while Luke is 312 miles away in the north east seaside town of Redcar.
Lockdown has also killed Love Island stars Ched Uzor and Jess Gale's relationship. Speaking of the split Ched said: "She was in lockdown with her sisters and I was in Suffolk at home with my family. So we haven’t seen each other really."
It's not all bad news for the show stars. Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt recently revealed they are expecting a baby nearly three years after meeting on the 2017 series. Read more here


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Chancellor Rishi Sunak reveals plans to wind down furlough scheme

The Government is to begin winding down the furlough scheme , which was designed to save jobs during the coronavirus lockdown , Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed .
At the moment , the Treasury pays the wages of 8.4 million workers who might otherwise have lost their jobs .
But employers will be told to begin contributing from August , with their share of the costs rising in September and again in October .
It means the payments received by people who are furloughed stay the same - but it could also mean that some simply lose their jobs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the unprecendented help the Treasury has provided so far - and the furlough scheme , which has cost £15 billion so far , can not continue forever .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Sunak said : `` As we re-open the economy , there is broad consensus across the political and economic spectrum the furlough scheme can not continue indefinitely . ''
And he said : `` I have decided to ask employers to pay only a modest contribution , introduced slowly over the coming months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit from the furlough scheme , which allows them to retain employees without paying their wages .
Instead , the Treasury pays up to 80 % of the usual wage , capped at £2,500 a month .
Firms are free to top this up , but they do n't have to .
Under changes announced by the Chancellor , firms will have to pay Employer National Insurance costs and pension contributions from August .
This represents around 5 % of the total cost of employing somebody normally .
From September , the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 70 % , with a cap of £2,190 .
Employers will have to pay the remaining 10 % .
And from October , the Government contributon to wages will fall to 60 % , capped at £1,875 .
It means the contribution from employers will increase .
Firms will still need to ensure that furloughed staff receive 80 % of their normal pay , up to £2,500-a-month .
It means the cost to them will increase as time goes by .
The Treasury accepts that some firms will simply make staff redundant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been clear that the pandemic and lockdown will cause damage to the economy .
As previously announced , the scheme will come to an end entirely in November , after running for eight months .
In a move that will be welcomed by employers , Mr Sunak also said the rules will change from July 1 so that businesses can bring furloughed employees back part time .
Employers will be responsible for paying their wages while in work .
He also announced that a separate scheme to help self-employed people will be extended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second and final grant in August covering three months worth of profits , capped at £6,570 .
Mr Sunak said : `` Our top priority has always been to support people , protect jobs and businesses through this crisis .
The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses .
`` We stood behind Britain ’ s businesses and workers as we came into this crisis and we stand behind them as we come through the other side .
`` Now , as we begin to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , these schemes will adjust to ensure those who are able to work can do so , while remaining amongst the most generous in the world . ''
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has passed 48,000 , according to an analysis by the PA news agency .

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The Government is to begin winding down the furlough scheme, which was designed to save jobs during the coronavirus lockdown, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed.
At the moment, the Treasury pays the wages of 8.4 million workers who might otherwise have lost their jobs. But employers will be told to begin contributing from August, with their share of the costs rising in September and again in October.
It means the payments received by people who are furloughed stay the same - but it could also mean that some simply lose their jobs.
Ministers argue that many have been saved because of the unprecendented help the Treasury has provided so far - and the furlough scheme, which has cost £15 billion so far, cannot continue forever.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Sunak said: "As we re-open the economy, there is broad consensus across the political and economic spectrum the furlough scheme cannot continue indefinitely."
And he said: "I have decided to ask employers to pay only a modest contribution, introduced slowly over the coming months."
One million employers nationwide currently benefit from the furlough scheme, which allows them to retain employees without paying their wages. Instead, the Treasury pays up to 80% of the usual wage, capped at £2,500 a month. Firms are free to top this up, but they don't have to.
Under changes announced by the Chancellor, firms will have to pay Employer National Insurance costs and pension contributions from August. This represents around 5% of the total cost of employing somebody normally.
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From September, the Government will also reduce its contribution to wages to 70%, with a cap of £2,190. Employers will have to pay the remaining 10%.
And from October, the Government contributon to wages will fall to 60%, capped at £1,875. It means the contribution from employers will increase.
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Firms will still need to ensure that furloughed staff receive 80% of their normal pay, up to £2,500-a-month. It means the cost to them will increase as time goes by. The Treasury accepts that some firms will simply make staff redundant instead, and says it has always been clear that the pandemic and lockdown will cause damage to the economy.
As previously announced, the scheme will come to an end entirely in November, after running for eight months.
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In a move that will be welcomed by employers, Mr Sunak also said the rules will change from July 1 so that businesses can bring furloughed employees back part time. Employers will be responsible for paying their wages while in work.
He also announced that a separate scheme to help self-employed people will be extended, with those eligible able to claim a second and final grant in August covering three months worth of profits, capped at £6,570.
Mr Sunak said: "Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses.
"We stood behind Britain’s businesses and workers as we came into this crisis and we stand behind them as we come through the other side.
"Now, as we begin to re-open our country and kickstart our economy, these schemes will adjust to ensure those who are able to work can do so, while remaining amongst the most generous in the world."
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has passed 48,000, according to an analysis by the PA news agency.


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Health and safety of staff and clients is focus for Tamworth estate agents

A director at a Tamworth estate agent has spoken of the different way of working as the housing market ticks over during the lockdown .
Ayden Aucote , from Martin & Co , and his team have been working from home but the office will reopen on Monday with the focus very much on safety of staff and clients .
And he said buyers and sellers are also having to come to terms with new challenges , with Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) a key difference as well as the completion of risk assessment forms before viewings .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ayden told BirminghamLive .
“ We closed the office down to stop people visiting .
`` But we got used to working from home , staying within the guidelines as much as we could .
“ We can reopen again now but it was dropped on us a little and we waited or the PPE to arrive before we did anything else such as going out to places .
“ From Monday we will be reopening the office again for pre-booked visits only .
“ From a staffing point of view , only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any point .
We don ’ t have any cross-over either .
“ We have got all the signs in the window ready and floor stickers set to go down .
“ We also have a perspex screen going up in the office as well so there will be shielding for customers and staff.
” In terms of viewings , things are also very different now , Ayden explained .
“ People see a video tour of the property they are interested in before they see it properly , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we speak to the current owners .
“ We send the owners a risk assessment of what they need to do .
“ They can ’ t , for example , be in the property when the viewing goes ahead .
`` They need to clean down the property before anyone comes around and need to make available hand washing facilities and paper towels .
“ They also have to make sure windows and doors are open and lights are on to reduce the need for people to touch anything.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people who need to go around to view , we then send them an email of what they need to do .
“ As with the sellers , they would need to tell us if they have any symptoms showing and if they have it would need to be postponed .
“ They are asked to bring their own PPE , masks and gloves and they are asked not to touch anything .
`` As the agent , we stay two metres apart from them and just shadow them really as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also need to be fully PPE ’ d up and we do carry spares in case people don ’ t bring them because we can ’ t let them in otherwise.
” He added : “ A bit of the emotion has been taken out of it at the moment .
It ’ s become more of a simple , straightforward transaction .
It ’ s basically ‘ here ’ s the house , have a look around ’ and then leave the house.
” On the market itself , Ayden says things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The rental side of things has still been really strong , ” he said .
“ It has weathered things really well .
“ From a sales perspective , that ’ s been a lot quieter but in the last seven to 10 days it ’ s started to become busier again .
“ We are getting a lot more requests for valuations and people asking fior details on properties .
It has picked up a bit .
“ From a valuations point of view , it ’ s hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t see prices going up at the moment .
“ Given the amount of supply compared to demand , it suggests a dip in the value but we ’ ll have to see what happens .
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A director at a Tamworth estate agent has spoken of the different way of working as the housing market ticks over during the lockdown.
Ayden Aucote, from Martin & Co, and his team have been working from home but the office will reopen on Monday with the focus very much on safety of staff and clients.
And he said buyers and sellers are also having to come to terms with new challenges, with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) a key difference as well as the completion of risk assessment forms before viewings.
“We never really closed down,” Ayden told BirminghamLive. “We closed the office down to stop people visiting.
"But we got used to working from home, staying within the guidelines as much as we could.
“We can reopen again now but it was dropped on us a little and we waited or the PPE to arrive before we did anything else such as going out to places.
“From Monday we will be reopening the office again for pre-booked visits only.
“From a staffing point of view, only one person is ever in the office at any point. We don’t have any cross-over either.
“We have got all the signs in the window ready and floor stickers set to go down.
“We also have a perspex screen going up in the office as well so there will be shielding for customers and staff.”
In terms of viewings, things are also very different now, Ayden explained.
“People see a video tour of the property they are interested in before they see it properly,” he said.
“If they are still interested, we speak to the current owners.
“We send the owners a risk assessment of what they need to do.
“They can’t, for example, be in the property when the viewing goes ahead.
"They need to clean down the property before anyone comes around and need to make available hand washing facilities and paper towels.
“They also have to make sure windows and doors are open and lights are on to reduce the need for people to touch anything.”
He added: “When it comes to the people who need to go around to view, we then send them an email of what they need to do.
“As with the sellers, they would need to tell us if they have any symptoms showing and if they have it would need to be postponed.
“They are asked to bring their own PPE, masks and gloves and they are asked not to touch anything.
"As the agent, we stay two metres apart from them and just shadow them really as they go around the property.
“We also need to be fully PPE’d up and we do carry spares in case people don’t bring them because we can’t let them in otherwise.”
He added: “A bit of the emotion has been taken out of it at the moment. It’s become more of a simple, straightforward transaction. It’s basically ‘here’s the house, have a look around’ and then leave the house.”
On the market itself, Ayden says things are starting to pick up a little.
“The rental side of things has still been really strong,” he said. “It has weathered things really well.
“From a sales perspective, that’s been a lot quieter but in the last seven to 10 days it’s started to become busier again.
“We are getting a lot more requests for valuations and people asking fior details on properties. It has picked up a bit.
“From a valuations point of view, it’s hard to look long term but I can’t see prices going up at the moment.
“Given the amount of supply compared to demand, it suggests a dip in the value but we’ll have to see what happens.”


birminghammail--2020-05-29--Gun violence in Brum on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown

Shootings and violence are on the increase in the West Midlands with criminal gangs `` coming out of lockdown '' , the region 's police and crime commissioner has warned .
David Jamieson said there has been `` a large increase in gun discharges '' and a rise in street violence in recent days .
He was speaking after a series of street shootings in Birmingham , with at least three incidents in two days .
West Midlands Police released dramatic footage of one of the shootings , where a car was rammed off the road before a hooded gunman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Balsall Heath area .
Addressing a meeting of regional health and local government leaders on Friday , he said : `` We 're now seeing the increase of violence on the streets .
`` The gangs - they too are now coming out of lockdown .
`` We 've seen quite a large increase in gun discharges across the West Midlands , mainly in and around the centre of Birmingham , but really in all areas .
`` The gangs are fighting for territory , ( they 're ) getting really quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've known before is there now manifesting itself . ''
He also said he is concerned the levels of violence `` are going to increase '' by July and August without measures to keep young people - particularly young men and teenage boys - in education , training or employment .
He was speaking on a weekly call , arranged by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street , as police issued a public appeal for information about the latest shooting .
A man was taken to hospital after being shot in the leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at about 7am on Wednesday .
West Midlands Police said the 33-year-old needed treatment for `` injuries consistent '' with a gunshot , after being fired at from the window of an address in Rookery Road .
The injured man , who suffered a fractured leg , was described as being in a stable condition .
In another incident later the same day in King Edward Road , in the Ladywood area of the city , an occupant of a car opened fire on another vehicle .
During the ensuing chaos , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - was hit by a car and knocked off his bike , at about 5pm .
On Tuesday , the occupants of a car involved in a crash in the Balsall Heath area were shot at , in what police believe was a `` targeted attack '' .
The collision , involving a grey Citroen C3 car and a white Volkswagen Transporter van , happened just after 8pm .
CCTV shows the Citroen being deliberately rammed off the road , before its fleeing occupants are shot at as they flee the scene in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in Wolverhampton , a man aged in his 20s needed hospital treatment after being shot in the leg on Thursday evening .
During an update to the West Midlands strategic policing and crime board , Deputy Chief Constable Louisa Rolfe said more than 550 rounds of ammunition and six guns had been seized in various raids across the region in recent weeks .
Ms Rolfe said : `` We have taken this opportunity to really get ahead of all kind of organised crime and those who might be causing significant anxiety to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county lines .
`` We 've executed 55 warrants during the period of lockdown , seized more than £500,000 in cash , 2.5kg of class A drugs and 1,800 cannabis plants , six firearms and 550 rounds of ammunition . ''
She said the police are `` focused on those individuals who want to cause harm in our community '' .

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Shootings and violence are on the increase in the West Midlands with criminal gangs "coming out of lockdown", the region's police and crime commissioner has warned.
David Jamieson said there has been "a large increase in gun discharges" and a rise in street violence in recent days.
He was speaking after a series of street shootings in Birmingham, with at least three incidents in two days.
West Midlands Police released dramatic footage of one of the shootings, where a car was rammed off the road before a hooded gunman opened fire on the fleeing occupants in the Balsall Heath area.
Addressing a meeting of regional health and local government leaders on Friday, he said: "We're now seeing the increase of violence on the streets.
"The gangs - they too are now coming out of lockdown.
"We've seen quite a large increase in gun discharges across the West Midlands, mainly in and around the centre of Birmingham, but really in all areas.
(Image: PA)
"The gangs are fighting for territory, (they're) getting really quite bold.
"So that violence that we've known before is there now manifesting itself."
He also said he is concerned the levels of violence "are going to increase" by July and August without measures to keep young people - particularly young men and teenage boys - in education, training or employment.
He was speaking on a weekly call, arranged by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, as police issued a public appeal for information about the latest shooting.
A man was taken to hospital after being shot in the leg while walking down the street in Handsworth at about 7am on Wednesday.
West Midlands Police said the 33-year-old needed treatment for "injuries consistent" with a gunshot, after being fired at from the window of an address in Rookery Road.
The injured man, who suffered a fractured leg, was described as being in a stable condition.
In another incident later the same day in King Edward Road, in the Ladywood area of the city, an occupant of a car opened fire on another vehicle.
(Image: WMP)
During the ensuing chaos, a cyclist - not involved in the shooting - was hit by a car and knocked off his bike, at about 5pm.
On Tuesday, the occupants of a car involved in a crash in the Balsall Heath area were shot at, in what police believe was a "targeted attack".
The collision, involving a grey Citroen C3 car and a white Volkswagen Transporter van, happened just after 8pm.
CCTV shows the Citroen being deliberately rammed off the road, before its fleeing occupants are shot at as they flee the scene in Mary Street.
In a fourth incident, in Wolverhampton, a man aged in his 20s needed hospital treatment after being shot in the leg on Thursday evening.
During an update to the West Midlands strategic policing and crime board, Deputy Chief Constable Louisa Rolfe said more than 550 rounds of ammunition and six guns had been seized in various raids across the region in recent weeks.
Ms Rolfe said: "We have taken this opportunity to really get ahead of all kind of organised crime and those who might be causing significant anxiety to our communities, through on-street drug-dealing and county lines.
"We've executed 55 warrants during the period of lockdown, seized more than £500,000 in cash, 2.5kg of class A drugs and 1,800 cannabis plants, six firearms and 550 rounds of ammunition."
She said the police are "focused on those individuals who want to cause harm in our community".


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Hopes rise for holidaymakers as Spain prepares to welcome visitors

Spanish holiday resorts have confirmed plans to welcome international visitors from early next month as the country continues to come of of its tough coronavirus lockdown .
Government ministers have confirmed there will be a gradual easing of restrictions with visitors allowed to head to resorts not badly-affected by the disease , such as the Balearic Islands of Majorca and Minorca .
The announcement comes after a Spanish tourism boss called for a dedicated 'air bridge ' to be created between Birmingham and Majorca as one of the first tentative steps to kickstart the Spanish holiday industry .
More than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain and tourism forms a big part of its economy .
But foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said regions would gradually open to foreign visitors .
She said talks were ongoing with other European governments , including the UK , with the first holidaymakers expected from July 1 .
The government minister said : `` We have to consider territories ... that have finished the lockdown and reached what we call the new normality .
Only then , we can imagine that these territories will be open for freedom of movement for foreigners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be soon `` so citizens can prepare '' .
`` We will do the opening in a gradual manner and we want to be sure we open to countries or territories that are safe from an epidemiological point of view , '' she added .
Earlier this week , Jose Luis Zoreda , vice president of the travel agency association Exceltur , told local media in Spain : `` It doesn ’ t help saying the quarantine will be lifted in July , because it could be in July 1 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth tens of billions of euros .
`` To the man from Birmingham who wants to go to the Balearic Islands , you have to tell him in advance what he can do .
First we have to communicate it to the British agencies and then they have to send him that information . ''

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Spanish holiday resorts have confirmed plans to welcome international visitors from early next month as the country continues to come of of its tough coronavirus lockdown.
Government ministers have confirmed there will be a gradual easing of restrictions with visitors allowed to head to resorts not badly-affected by the disease, such as the Balearic Islands of Majorca and Minorca.
The announcement comes after a Spanish tourism boss called for a dedicated 'air bridge' to be created between Birmingham and Majorca as one of the first tentative steps to kickstart the Spanish holiday industry.
More than 80 million visitors a year jet to Spain and tourism forms a big part of its economy. But foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said regions would gradually open to foreign visitors.
She said talks were ongoing with other European governments, including the UK, with the first holidaymakers expected from July 1.
The government minister said: "We have to consider territories ... that have finished the lockdown and reached what we call the new normality. Only then, we can imagine that these territories will be open for freedom of movement for foreigners."
She added that she hoped it would be soon "so citizens can prepare".
"We will do the opening in a gradual manner and we want to be sure we open to countries or territories that are safe from an epidemiological point of view," she added.
Earlier this week, Jose Luis Zoreda, vice president of the travel agency association Exceltur, told local media in Spain: "It doesn’t help saying the quarantine will be lifted in July, because it could be in July 1 or 31, and that is a difference worth tens of billions of euros.
"To the man from Birmingham who wants to go to the Balearic Islands, you have to tell him in advance what he can do. First we have to communicate it to the British agencies and then they have to send him that information."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Blues games without fans will be 'rubbish', Marc Roberts fears

Marc Roberts admits he ’ s wary of the glaring absence of supporters in football stadiums for the foreseeable future , as Birmingham City prepare to return to the field of play .
Blues centre half Roberts has , alongside his teammates , returned to Wast Hills recently as clubs tentatively feel their way back towards normality .
An aspect of match-day that ’ s return will remain out of the question in the remainder of this campaign is the full stands , full of fans who have been deprived of live sport since the middle of March - that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
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“ I was looking forward to football being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I watched the German league , it was rubbish , ” Roberts told Blues TV .
“ Football ’ s nothing without fans really , I watched that game I think it was Borussia Dortmund and it just wasn ’ t great to watch .
“ It ’ s just difficult to imagine playing for a length of time without fans - obviously for us , we have so many and we ’ ve always got a good following .
“ I don ’ t know what that ’ ll do if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 10 or 20 minutes when you need a bit of a push .
“ You ’ re almost lacking that bit of pressure , especially from our fans - they expect a certain level of football , and without that on your back you ’ re looking at pre-season levels , when you go away and it ’ s behind closed doors .
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Blues centre half Roberts has, alongside his teammates, returned to Wast Hills recently as clubs tentatively feel their way back towards normality.
An aspect of match-day that’s return will remain out of the question in the remainder of this campaign is the full stands, full of fans who have been deprived of live sport since the middle of March - that will remain the case in the coming months.
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Roberts, who like many other viewers who have quenched their footballing thirst by turning to the Bundesliga which has already returned, concedes that he hasn’t been impressed by the level of intensity in Germany, because the atmosphere usually generated by each club’s following is being sorely missed.
“I was looking forward to football being back even on the telly, and I watched the German league, it was rubbish,” Roberts told Blues TV. “Football’s nothing without fans really, I watched that game I think it was Borussia Dortmund and it just wasn’t great to watch.
“It’s just difficult to imagine playing for a length of time without fans - obviously for us, we have so many and we’ve always got a good following.
“I don’t know what that’ll do if it relates onto the pitch or not the last 10 or 20 minutes when you need a bit of a push.
“You’re almost lacking that bit of pressure, especially from our fans - they expect a certain level of football, and without that on your back you’re looking at pre-season levels, when you go away and it’s behind closed doors.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Disqualified driver caught with car-full of children without seat belts

This is the moment a parent was rumbled by police - as they drove four young children around the city @ @ @ @ @ the driver in the Smith 's Wood , Castle Bromwich area on Friday night , @ @ @ @ @ found to be driving while disqualified from the roads and were also uninsured .
But @ @ @ @ @ , was the fact the driver had their four young kids in the car unrestrained @ @ @ @ @ as officers informed the driver they would be sent to court over the breaches .
@ @ @ @ @ Bromwich Police shared the news to Twitter , along with an image of their marked @ @ @ @ @ VW Polo .
Just before 10.30pm , they wrote : `` It 's never a @ @ @ @ @ no insurance , but when you are a disqualified driver with your four young children @ @ @ @ @ there are no excuses !
`` Car seized and driver off to court . ''

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This is the moment a parent was rumbled by police - as they drove four young children around the city without seatbelts.
Officers stopped the driver in the Smith's Wood, Castle Bromwich area on Friday night, May 29.
They were found to be driving while disqualified from the roads and were also uninsured.
But more worryingly, officers said, was the fact the driver had their four young kids in the car unrestrained.
The car was seized as officers informed the driver they would be sent to court over the breaches.
Smith's Wood and Castle Bromwich Police shared the news to Twitter, along with an image of their marked car stopped behind the silver VW Polo.
Just before 10.30pm, they wrote: "It's never a good idea to drive with no insurance, but when you are a disqualified driver with your four young children unrestrained in the car, there are no excuses!
"Car seized and driver off to court."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--The picture which could offer a glimpse into Albion & Leeds' future

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are still in limbo .
The Championship 's top two are desperate to resume the campaign and win promotion to the Premier League .
The Premier League announced plans to restart their season on June 17 earlier this week and the EFL are hoping to follow suit .
Albion and Leeds have received some opposition with Hull City writing two letters to the EFL demanding the season be curtailed .
But the majority of clubs are happy to play out the remaining nine fixtures .
Slaven Bilic and Marcelo Bielsa welcomed their squads back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for socially distanced training sessions .
The Government have now cleared close-contact competition so life on the training ground at least could return to normal before too long .
If Albion and Leeds do get to complete their season , both teams will be hoping there 's a trophy waiting at the end of it for them .
With a comfortable six-point cushion between second-place Albion and the chasing pack , it looks at though the Championship 's automatic promotion spots are virtually sealed .
But what will a trophy presentation look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrating their Austrian Cup triumph on Friday , have been able to offer a glimpse into what could be Albion and Leeds ' future .
There 's still a long way to go before Albion and Leeds reach that stage with the EFL set for further talks in the coming days .
But , now that the Premier League has made its move , pundit Gary Neville reckons the second tier will follow .
“ I think the Championship will go ahead , ” Neville told The Football Show on Sky Sports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be fair that the funding can ’ t be put into place for League One and Two .
`` We are going to see clubs like Stevenage and Tranmere probably lose their spaces in their leagues without even having the opportunity to play for it down to economic reasons because the funding isn ’ t there to support football at that level .
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“ We all know how important it is to the likes of Leeds and West Brom , who are at the top of that league .
Everything they have invested , not just financially but emotionally to get into the Premier League , how important it is for them as clubs .
“ There is a lot to look forward to in terms of football not just at the Premier League level but at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely at League One and Two as well .
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West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are still in limbo.
The Championship's top two are desperate to resume the campaign and win promotion to the Premier League.
The Premier League announced plans to restart their season on June 17 earlier this week and the EFL are hoping to follow suit.
Albion and Leeds have received some opposition with Hull City writing two letters to the EFL demanding the season be curtailed. But the majority of clubs are happy to play out the remaining nine fixtures.
Slaven Bilic and Marcelo Bielsa welcomed their squads back to the training ground earlier this week for socially distanced training sessions. The Government have now cleared close-contact competition so life on the training ground at least could return to normal before too long.
If Albion and Leeds do get to complete their season, both teams will be hoping there's a trophy waiting at the end of it for them.
With a comfortable six-point cushion between second-place Albion and the chasing pack, it looks at though the Championship's automatic promotion spots are virtually sealed.
But what will a trophy presentation look like in 2020? Red Bull Salzburg, celebrating their Austrian Cup triumph on Friday, have been able to offer a glimpse into what could be Albion and Leeds' future.
(Image: @RedBullSalzburg/Twitter)
There's still a long way to go before Albion and Leeds reach that stage with the EFL set for further talks in the coming days.
But, now that the Premier League has made its move, pundit Gary Neville reckons the second tier will follow.
“I think the Championship will go ahead,” Neville told The Football Show on Sky Sports.
“I do think it is sad to be fair that the funding can’t be put into place for League One and Two.
"We are going to see clubs like Stevenage and Tranmere probably lose their spaces in their leagues without even having the opportunity to play for it down to economic reasons because the funding isn’t there to support football at that level.
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“But I do think the Championship will play and I do think that will be something that happens pretty quickly after the Premier League.
“We all know how important it is to the likes of Leeds and West Brom, who are at the top of that league. Everything they have invested, not just financially but emotionally to get into the Premier League, how important it is for them as clubs.
“There is a lot to look forward to in terms of football not just at the Premier League level but at the Championship level, and the play-offs likely at League One and Two as well.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Alton Towers hopes to reveal opening date soon - with big changes

Popular Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers is set to welcome visitors again with the UK gradually easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
The top tourist attraction has revealed its guidelines for opening the doors again after the enforced 10-week closure .
But bosses say they hope to confirm an opening date soon .
A small team of workers has remained on site to continue essential work and care for animals throughout the lockdown .
In the meantime , the management team has been looking at ways it can reopen safely to the public .
Jonathan Ellis , Alton Towers ' health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a blog : `` For a few weeks now , the management team at Alton Towers has been reviewing our entire operation and planning the changes that we need to make so that when we do reopen we can do so in a way that keeps our guests and our employees safe , and ensures that we can deliver a great day out .
`` The whole point of Alton Towers , our very reason for being , is to provide a place where families and friends can share amazing experiences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no doubt the guest experience will be different .
`` But what we do have is lots and lots of space , a culture that has safety at its very core and a team this is absolutely obsessed with delivering fantastic experiences for our guests .
`` The other advantage we have at Alton Towers is that , as part of Merlin Entertainments , we are part of a global team and can draw on the experience of colleagues across the world .
`` After being at home for so long , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have questions and concerns about venturing out with their families , and we have a very important job to do in communicating our plans to help build confidence among our guests . ''
These are some of the changes that will be made at the theme park .
There will be strict limits on the number of guests during the phased reopening to maintain social distancing rules .
To stick to these limits , a system of online booking , similar to fireworks events , is being considered .
Staff and guests will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not travel to the resort if they feel unwell , have a temperature or a cough .
Temperature checks will also be conducted on all employees and guests .
If someone arrives with a high temperature , their visit will be re-booked at no additional cost .
Although there is plenty of space at the park and people tend to arrive in household groups , there are parts on the site where people tend to gather .
Distance markers will be installed in popular areas , including admissions plaza and all queue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and retail outlets .
The same approach will be applied in communal areas at the resort accommodation and in communal facilities like toilet blocks .
Seats or rows will remain empty between different groups on rides to ensure a safe distance .
Hand sanitiser dispensers will be around the resort , including at the entry and exit points for most rides and attractions .
Communal areas will be deep-cleaned every night .
Staff will be issued with protective clothing , including face masks and gloves , to keep themselves and guests safe .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ current government guidance is only advising face masks for indoor spaces , our thinking at present is that we will leave it up to guests to decide if they want to wear masks , but they are welcome to do so if they please .
A new covid-19 training programme has been developed for employees which every member of staff will have to complete before the resort opens .

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Popular Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers is set to welcome visitors again with the UK gradually easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
The top tourist attraction has revealed its guidelines for opening the doors again after the enforced 10-week closure.
But bosses say they hope to confirm an opening date soon.
A small team of workers has remained on site to continue essential work and care for animals throughout the lockdown.
In the meantime, the management team has been looking at ways it can reopen safely to the public.
(Image: oe Giddens/PA Wire)
Jonathan Ellis, Alton Towers' health, safety and security director, said in a blog : "For a few weeks now, the management team at Alton Towers has been reviewing our entire operation and planning the changes that we need to make so that when we do reopen we can do so in a way that keeps our guests and our employees safe, and ensures that we can deliver a great day out.
"The whole point of Alton Towers, our very reason for being, is to provide a place where families and friends can share amazing experiences. In the era of Covid-19, there is no doubt the guest experience will be different.
"But what we do have is lots and lots of space, a culture that has safety at its very core and a team this is absolutely obsessed with delivering fantastic experiences for our guests.
"The other advantage we have at Alton Towers is that, as part of Merlin Entertainments, we are part of a global team and can draw on the experience of colleagues across the world.
"After being at home for so long, we know that many people will understandably have questions and concerns about venturing out with their families, and we have a very important job to do in communicating our plans to help build confidence among our guests."
These are some of the changes that will be made at the theme park.
Restricted numbers and advance booking
There will be strict limits on the number of guests during the phased reopening to maintain social distancing rules.
To stick to these limits, a system of online booking, similar to fireworks events, is being considered.
Temperature checks and health monitoring
Staff and guests will be asked to monitor their own health and not travel to the resort if they feel unwell, have a temperature or a cough.
(Image: Alton Towers Resort)
Temperature checks will also be conducted on all employees and guests.
If someone arrives with a high temperature, their visit will be re-booked at no additional cost.
Social distancing at the resort
Although there is plenty of space at the park and people tend to arrive in household groups, there are parts on the site where people tend to gather.
Distance markers will be installed in popular areas, including admissions plaza and all queue lines for rides and attractions, food and retail outlets.
The same approach will be applied in communal areas at the resort accommodation and in communal facilities like toilet blocks.
Seats or rows will remain empty between different groups on rides to ensure a safe distance.
Enhanced hygiene
Hand sanitiser dispensers will be around the resort, including at the entry and exit points for most rides and attractions.
Communal areas will be deep-cleaned every night.
Protective clothing
Staff will be issued with protective clothing, including face masks and gloves, to keep themselves and guests safe.
A spokesman said: "As the current government guidance is only advising face masks for indoor spaces, our thinking at present is that we will leave it up to guests to decide if they want to wear masks, but they are welcome to do so if they please.
Staff training
A new covid-19 training programme has been developed for employees which every member of staff will have to complete before the resort opens.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Things you can do from Monday after 'cautious easing' of lockdown

The latest phase of the Government 's plan to lift lockdown curbs commences with a 'cautious easing ' of restrictions from Monday .
There are new guidelines surrounding schools and retail outlets and small groups of people from more than one household will be allowed to gather .
However , there will still be restrictions in place for the hospitality industry and the travel and tourism trade , reports the Mirror .
Here 's a rundown of what you can and ca n't due when the latest guidelines are implemented .
Classrooms will reopen in stages at England 's primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 and Year 6 .
Later in June , years 2 to 5 may be able to return .
However , dozens of local authorities have warned they may not reopen on June 1 , and the government has admitted schools wo n't resume in a `` uniform '' way across the country .
Check in with your child 's schools about their plans , if in any doubt about the arrangements .
Meanwhile , secondary pupils in years 10 and 12 , could go back in some limited form a few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open fully until September .
Outdoor markets and car showrooms can open from June 1 onwards , `` as soon as they are able to meet the Covid-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers . ''
All other non-essential retail outlets can reopen from June 15 , including ( but not limited to ) : Groups of up to six people can meet outside in England from Monday .
To comply with social distancing rules , those from different households must stay two metres apart from each other .
Unfortunately , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of four people each , are still not allowed to meet .
Groups can gather in gardens and other private outdoor spaces .
Government advisers have said that , to best control the virus , people should avoid seeing people from too many households in quick succession .
People should not be inside the homes of their friends and families , unless it is to access the garden .
The Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said that if people needed to use the toilet while in someone 's garden then all surfaces should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned about the continued importance of washing hands .
Venues and other businesses branded 'high-risk ' must remain closed until early July at the earliest .
There is a possibility that some may be able to reopen slightly sooner if they have outside seating areas that can be properly distanced .
However , this will only be allowed if the two-metre social distancing rule can be operated .
Pubs could `` gradually open '' in July with social distancing in place - although many venues will be vastly different from before lockdown restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be able to take UK staycations from July .
For those planning a trip further afield , many airlines and tour operators are also hoping to commence travel and holiday plans in July - although this is yet to be confirmed .
Ryanair , Tui and Jet2 are among carriers tentatively planning to begin operating flights from the UK next month .
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from June 8 , if they put in place appropriate measures .
NHS England 's chief dental officer , Sara @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin opening for all face-to-face care , where `` practices assess that they have the necessary IPC and PPE requirements in place '' .
All routine dental care in England was suspended on March 25 .
The government has not included hair salons , beauty parlours or tattoo studios in the list of businesses that can reopen in the next phase from June 15 .
Many in the beauty and hairdressing industries are frustrated that they do not have a date to work towards .
However government ministers have pledged to rethink the @ @

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The latest phase of the Government's plan to lift lockdown curbs commences with a 'cautious easing' of restrictions from Monday.
There are new guidelines surrounding schools and retail outlets and small groups of people from more than one household will be allowed to gather.
However, there will still be restrictions in place for the hospitality industry and the travel and tourism trade, reports the Mirror.
Here's a rundown of what you can and can't due when the latest guidelines are implemented.
Schools
Classrooms will reopen in stages at England's primary schools, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
Later in June, years 2 to 5 may be able to return.
However, dozens of local authorities have warned they may not reopen on June 1, and the government has admitted schools won't resume in a "uniform" way across the country.
Check in with your child's schools about their plans, if in any doubt about the arrangements.
Meanwhile, secondary pupils in years 10 and 12, could go back in some limited form a few weeks later, but they are not expected to open fully until September.
Shops
(Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
Outdoor markets and car showrooms can open from June 1 onwards, "as soon as they are able to meet the Covid-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers."
All other non-essential retail outlets can reopen from June 15, including (but not limited to):
Clothes shops
Shoe shops
Toy shops
Furniture shops
Bookshops
Electronics
Tailors
Auction houses
Photography studios
Indoor markets
Friends and family
(Image: PA)
Groups of up to six people can meet outside in England from Monday.
To comply with social distancing rules, those from different households must stay two metres apart from each other.
Unfortunately, this means that two separate family groups of four people each, are still not allowed to meet. Groups can gather in gardens and other private outdoor spaces.
Government advisers have said that, to best control the virus, people should avoid seeing people from too many households in quick succession.
People should not be inside the homes of their friends and families, unless it is to access the garden.
The Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said that if people needed to use the toilet while in someone's garden then all surfaces should be wiped down afterwards.
He also warned about the continued importance of washing hands.
Cafes, restaurants and pubs
(Image: Getty Images)
Venues and other businesses branded 'high-risk' must remain closed until early July at the earliest.
There is a possibility that some may be able to reopen slightly sooner if they have outside seating areas that can be properly distanced.
However, this will only be allowed if the two-metre social distancing rule can be operated.
Pubs could "gradually open" in July with social distancing in place - although many venues will be vastly different from before lockdown restrictions were imposed.
Staycations and holidays
(Image: Darren Quinton)
There are hopes holidaymakers might be able to take UK staycations from July.
For those planning a trip further afield, many airlines and tour operators are also hoping to commence travel and holiday plans in July - although this is yet to be confirmed. Ryanair, Tui and Jet2 are among carriers tentatively planning to begin operating flights from the UK next month.
Dentists
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from June 8, if they put in place appropriate measures.
NHS England's chief dental officer, Sara Hurley, said all dental practices could begin opening for all face-to-face care, where "practices assess that they have the necessary IPC and PPE requirements in place".
All routine dental care in England was suspended on March 25.
Hairdressers and beauty salons
The government has not included hair salons, beauty parlours or tattoo studios in the list of businesses that can reopen in the next phase from June 15.
Many in the beauty and hairdressing industries are frustrated that they do not have a date to work towards.
However government ministers have pledged to rethink the situation.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Live updates as man fights for his life after shooting

A man is fighting for his life after being shot by an armed intruder in a late-night attack .
The @ @ @ @ @ forced entry into the property on Downsfield Road , Sheldon last night ( Friday , @ @ @ @ @ 28-year-old man was then shot before the attacker fled the scene .
The victim was @ @ @ @ @ stable condition in hospital this morning .
Police are hunting for the gunman and have @ @ @ @ @ area as the road remains sealed off .
We will be updating this blog regularly @ @ @ @ @ shooting .

A man is fighting for his life after being shot by an armed intruder in a late-night attack.
The gunman is believed to have forced entry into the property on Downsfield Road, Sheldon last night (Friday, May 29).
A 28-year-old man was then shot before the attacker fled the scene.
The victim was in a critical, but stable condition in hospital this morning.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Police cordoned off the street and conducted an extensive fingertip search as forensics probed the scene.
Officers have stepped up patrols and have been carrying out CCTV trawls while the attacker remains on the run.
This blog has now closed.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Albion have 'already asked' about £12m summer transfer - reports

West Bromwich Albion have reportedly short-listed young Argentine striker Adolfo Gaich in preparation for their Premier League return .
The Baggies are currently second in the Championship , one point behind leaders Leeds United , and are leading calls for the season to be restarted .
The Premier League announced plans to resume competition on June 17 earlier this week and the second tier is expected to follow suit .
That will give Albion and Leeds the chance to fight it out for the title and secure promotion to the Premier League the traditional way .
And , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making plans ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window .
TyC Sports ( via Sport Witness ) claim Albion have joined the race to sign 21-year-old forward Gaich from San Lorenzo .
Gaich has impressed since climbing through the ranks with San Lorenzo and made his senior international debut in Argentina 's friendly win over Mexico last year .
According to the report , West Brom , Inter Milan , Atalanta and Gent have ‘ already asked ’ about Gaich , who has a $ 15million ( £12.1m ) release clause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used strikers Charlie Austin , Hal Robson-Kanu and Kenneth Zohore during this season 's assault on the Championship .

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West Bromwich Albion have reportedly short-listed young Argentine striker Adolfo Gaich in preparation for their Premier League return.
The Baggies are currently second in the Championship, one point behind leaders Leeds United, and are leading calls for the season to be restarted.
The Premier League announced plans to resume competition on June 17 earlier this week and the second tier is expected to follow suit.
That will give Albion and Leeds the chance to fight it out for the title and secure promotion to the Premier League the traditional way.
And, according to reports in Argentina, Albion are already making plans ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.
TyC Sports (via Sport Witness) claim Albion have joined the race to sign 21-year-old forward Gaich from San Lorenzo.
Gaich has impressed since climbing through the ranks with San Lorenzo and made his senior international debut in Argentina's friendly win over Mexico last year.
According to the report, West Brom, Inter Milan, Atalanta and Gent have ‘already asked’ about Gaich, who has a $15million (£12.1m) release clause at San Lorenzo.
Slaven Bilic has used strikers Charlie Austin, Hal Robson-Kanu and Kenneth Zohore during this season's assault on the Championship.