birminghammail--2020-06-12--A Sikh community will be built after councilors rejected  officers' advise

Controversial plans for a Sikh community centre in Oldbury have been given the go-ahead despite fears .
Sandwell planning committee ignored a recommendation of refusal by council officers and granted the Gurdwara Guru Hargobind Sahib temple permission to build on its existing car park in Upper Chapel Street .
The reasons for councillors rejecting officers ’ advice is unclear as their online planning meeting was cut short by a technical fault .
The decision is a bitter blow for objectors who been fighting the plans for two years after a similar plan was rejected in 2018 .
Sarah Badger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the proposal had only 89 parking places when council highway officers said 113 were needed .
Voicing concerns over road safety , she added : “ The Gurdwara often receives so many visitors the exiting car park can not cope with demand .
“ Traffic spills out into the nearby streets and these are streets that are already heavily used by residents , business and a local school .
“ “ Not only have we provided a mass of evidence but highway ’ s department themselves have conducted two independent traffic surveys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there would inevitable be a time when both the Gurdwara and the community centre would operate simultaneously.
” She also claimed the community centre would lead to trees and green space being lost and was too close to existing homes .
In their report to the committee , planning officers said : “ This proposal would result in the removal of the existing spaces within Gurdwara carpark which would result in insufficient car parking being available for both the existing temple users and the proposed community centre.
” Paramjit Sehdera , acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temple had tried to find a plan acceptable to planning officers and residents and had now limited the numbers using the centre to a maximum of 80 .
Saying the temple had conducted its own traffic survey he added the exisitng carpark was also used by parents when picking up and dropping off their children at a nearby school .
He said : “ We seem to be at odds with the school ’ s activities and the Gurdwara activities .
What I ’ m proposing is that you wish us to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will do that but we feel that as a community we are trying to provide something that will assist them and help them.
” Before councillors voted , the webcast of the meeting was unexpectedly cut off .
Apologising for the fault , a council spokesman said : “ The planning committee approved this planning application , subject to conditions around opening times , external materials and other matters to be agreed by officers in consultation with the committee chair and vice chair .
“ Committee members had visited the site last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than hour yesterday before reaching a decision .
Both the agent and main objector were present and both responded to numerous questions by members .
Council planning and highways officers also responded to questions from members.
” The council added the meeting had been recorded and would be made available for public view .

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Controversial plans for a Sikh community centre in Oldbury have been given the go-ahead despite fears.
Sandwell planning committee ignored a recommendation of refusal by council officers and granted the Gurdwara Guru Hargobind Sahib temple permission to build on its existing car park in Upper Chapel Street.
The reasons for councillors rejecting officers’ advice is unclear as their online planning meeting was cut short by a technical fault.
The decision is a bitter blow for objectors who been fighting the plans for two years after a similar plan was rejected in 2018.
Sarah Badger, pleading with councillors to reject the scheme said the proposal had only 89 parking places when council highway officers said 113 were needed.
Voicing concerns over road safety, she added: “The Gurdwara often receives so many visitors the exiting car park cannot cope with demand.
“Traffic spills out into the nearby streets and these are streets that are already heavily used by residents, business and a local school. “
“Not only have we provided a mass of evidence but highway’s department themselves have conducted two independent traffic surveys both of which found the same, that there would inevitable be a time when both the Gurdwara and the community centre would operate simultaneously.”
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She also claimed the community centre would lead to trees and green space being lost and was too close to existing homes.
In their report to the committee, planning officers said: “This proposal would result in the removal of the existing spaces within Gurdwara carpark which would result in insufficient car parking being available for both the existing temple users and the proposed community centre.”
Paramjit Sehdera, acting on behalf of Gurdwara, said the temple had tried to find a plan acceptable to planning officers and residents and had now limited the numbers using the centre to a maximum of 80.
Saying the temple had conducted its own traffic survey he added the exisitng carpark was also used by parents when picking up and dropping off their children at a nearby school.
He said: “We seem to be at odds with the school’s activities and the Gurdwara activities. What I’m proposing is that you wish us to stop the school from using the car park we will do that but we feel that as a community we are trying to provide something that will assist them and help them.”
Before councillors voted, the webcast of the meeting was unexpectedly cut off.
Apologising for the fault, a council spokesman said:“The planning committee approved this planning application, subject to conditions around opening times, external materials and other matters to be agreed by officers in consultation with the committee chair and vice chair.
“Committee members had visited the site last year and debated the application for more than hour yesterday before reaching a decision. Both the agent and main objector were present and both responded to numerous questions by members. Council planning and highways officers also responded to questions from members.”
The council added the meeting had been recorded and would be made available for public view.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Drunk policewoman 'who joked about rape' guilty of gross misconduct

A drunk policewoman who 'joked about rape and sex trafficking ' to colleagues has been found guilty of gross misconduct - but will keep her job .
PC Simina Muntean has been given a final written warning about her conduct while working for West Midlands Police .
She appeared before a misconduct hearing held at Lloyd House HQ where she faced two charges of gross misonduct .
In one incident which was proven , PC Muntean was said to have made 'inappropriate and offensive comments ' about a police colleague at an external course on both April 28 and April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become intoxicated while off-duty in a pub and made inappropriate comments whilst in conversation with members of the public , who were aware she was a police officer .
The panel agreed that PC Muntean subsequently returned to a hotel bar where she allegedly repeated the comments to a professional colleague from another police force .
She was said to have called one colleague a `` snake '' and made another comment where she said : `` I am from Romania .
I have been trafficked here , they are forcing me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Callum Cowx said they had found PC Muntean guilty of this allegation .
He said : `` We have taken the decision that this is gross misconduct .
You will be given a final written warning .
`` The behaviour was totally unacceptable from a serving officer .
`` You made a joke about police rape and human trafficking .
Rape and human trafficking is taken very seriously by the police and criminal justice system and your comments were totally unacceptable . ''
A second incident where she was alleged to have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unproven .
PC Muntean had reported an assault on a man who she had found with blood pouring from a head wound to an officer on patrol .
She had allegedly got into a dispute with a Sergeant over the handling of the incident and was arrested for drunken and disorderly behaviour .
The panel ruled : `` However , the way you showed such concern for the victim of the assault showed you are a compassionate officer and we saw some of the real PC Muntean .
`` We also note the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other officers .
`` We also note your remorse throughout the proceedings and the significant stress you have been put under for the last two years .
`` We hope you move forward with your policing career with West Midlands Police . ''
PC Muntean , who is originally from Romania , had taken West Midlands Police to a tribunal back in 2018 , which she had lost .
She had been reprimanded for allegedly parking her patrol car in a disabled bay while buying cakes for colleagues .
But she later lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discrimination and victimisation .

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A drunk policewoman who 'joked about rape and sex trafficking' to colleagues has been found guilty of gross misconduct - but will keep her job.
PC Simina Muntean has been given a final written warning about her conduct while working for West Midlands Police.
She appeared before a misconduct hearing held at Lloyd House HQ where she faced two charges of gross misonduct.
In one incident which was proven, PC Muntean was said to have made 'inappropriate and offensive comments' about a police colleague at an external course on both April 28 and April 30 in 2018.
She had allegedly become intoxicated while off-duty in a pub and made inappropriate comments whilst in conversation with members of the public, who were aware she was a police officer.
The panel agreed that PC Muntean subsequently returned to a hotel bar where she allegedly repeated the comments to a professional colleague from another police force.
She was said to have called one colleague a "snake" and made another comment where she said: "I am from Romania. I have been trafficked here, they are forcing me to have a*** sex."
Panel chairman Callum Cowx said they had found PC Muntean guilty of this allegation.
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He said: "We have taken the decision that this is gross misconduct. You will be given a final written warning.
"The behaviour was totally unacceptable from a serving officer.
"You made a joke about police rape and human trafficking. Rape and human trafficking is taken very seriously by the police and criminal justice system and your comments were totally unacceptable."
A second incident where she was alleged to have been drunk while off-duty at Birmingham Airport was unproven.
PC Muntean had reported an assault on a man who she had found with blood pouring from a head wound to an officer on patrol.
She had allegedly got into a dispute with a Sergeant over the handling of the incident and was arrested for drunken and disorderly behaviour.
The panel ruled: "However, the way you showed such concern for the victim of the assault showed you are a compassionate officer and we saw some of the real PC Muntean.
"We also note the credible references written on your behalf by other officers.
"We also note your remorse throughout the proceedings and the significant stress you have been put under for the last two years.
"We hope you move forward with your policing career with West Midlands Police."
PC Muntean, who is originally from Romania, had taken West Midlands Police to a tribunal back in 2018, which she had lost.
She had been reprimanded for allegedly parking her patrol car in a disabled bay while buying cakes for colleagues.
But she later lost legal action against her force for race discrimination and victimisation.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Second wave of Covid in Black Country is 'inevitable'

There is no question that the West Midlands will be hit by a second wave of Covid-19 cases , a top official has warned .
The blunt warning was delivered to Sandwell health chiefs as new data emerged to show that the local infection rate is no longer falling .
Dr Lisa McNally , Director of Public Health for Sandwell Council , told a meeting of Sandwell Health and Wellbeing Board despite a dramatic fall in cases since April , the disease appeared to fighting back .
Covid-19 has killed nearly 400 people in care homes and local hospitals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There will be a second ( Covid-19 ) wave .
There is little point in speculating about whether there will or won ’ t be a second wave of cases .
“ It ’ s really a question of about how big it is and how it close it comes to challenging the capacity of our partners in hospitals ” Her warning was echoed by Toby Lewis , Chief Executive of Sandwell General Birmingham City Road Hospitals , who said although the number of wards dealing with Covid-19 had fallen from ten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the way .
Saying the NHS was ready to cope , he said : “ There clearly will be a second wave .
The only exam question is almost what is its nature ?
Will it be a community wave , will it be a mental health wave or will it be more of what we have already seen ?
” “ We are ready to expand as we did before and we are confident of that.
” Neither health boss indicated when a second wave would happen but Mr Lewis said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with an outbreak alongside normal increases in admissions during the winter .
Their warnings came as the government announced another series of changes to lockdown rules including allowing single people and lone parents to move into the homes of close family members .
From Monday , all non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen in England if retailers follow safety guidelines including enforcing two metre social distancing .

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There is no question that the West Midlands will be hit by a second wave of Covid-19 cases, a top official has warned.
The blunt warning was delivered to Sandwell health chiefs as new data emerged to show that the local infection rate is no longer falling.
Dr Lisa McNally, Director of Public Health for Sandwell Council, told a meeting of Sandwell Health and Wellbeing Board despite a dramatic fall in cases since April, the disease appeared to fighting back.
Covid-19 has killed nearly 400 people in care homes and local hospitals in the borough.
Dr McNally warned: “There will be a second (Covid-19) wave. There is little point in speculating about whether there will or won’t be a second wave of cases.
“It’s really a question of about how big it is and how it close it comes to challenging the capacity of our partners in hospitals ”
Her warning was echoed by Toby Lewis, Chief Executive of Sandwell General Birmingham City Road Hospitals, who said although the number of wards dealing with Covid-19 had fallen from ten to only one, another outbreak was on the way.
Saying the NHS was ready to cope, he said: “There clearly will be a second wave. The only exam question is almost what is its nature? Will it be a community wave, will it be a mental health wave or will it be more of what we have already seen?”
“We are ready to expand as we did before and we are confident of that.”
Neither health boss indicated when a second wave would happen but Mr Lewis said the local hospitals were preparing contingency plans to deal with an outbreak alongside normal increases in admissions during the winter.
Their warnings came as the government announced another series of changes to lockdown rules including allowing single people and lone parents to move into the homes of close family members.
From Monday, all non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen in England if retailers follow safety guidelines including enforcing two metre social distancing.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--The TV perk Wolves are planning for their season ticket holders

Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to resume their 2019/2020 campaign when they take on West Ham United later this month .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s men are due to visit the London Stadium on Saturday , June 20 - their first match for three months .
They have nine games left , four at Molineux , unfortunately all of which will be behind closed doors .
Wolves have confirmed their plans to refund existing season ticket holders .
They have written to their most loyal supporters offering a credit towards a 2020/2021 season ticket and a refund for those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promised something a little bit extra too .
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Google Play Store and App Store “ We know our season ticket holders will be eagerly anticipating the team ’ s return to action , and our first three fixtures have now been confirmed ahead of the restart later this month : “ Furthermore , the club will be communicating with season ticket holders in the coming days , detailing initiatives from Sky Sports and BT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League matches , without the need for a premium subscription.
” As things stand all remaining 92 matches will be available to watch across Sky Sports , BT Sport , BBC and Amazon , although not all of these will be available to watch for free .
BBC and Amazon have four games each and all will be available to watch for free .
Sky Sports have 64 games in total and 25 of them will be available for free , while 39 remain paid-for .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to resume their 2019/2020 campaign when they take on West Ham United later this month.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are due to visit the London Stadium on Saturday, June 20 - their first match for three months.
They have nine games left, four at Molineux, unfortunately all of which will be behind closed doors.
Wolves have confirmed their plans to refund existing season ticket holders.
They have written to their most loyal supporters offering a credit towards a 2020/2021 season ticket and a refund for those who prefer.
A letter to those fans promised something a little bit extra too.
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“We know our season ticket holders will be eagerly anticipating the team’s return to action, and our first three fixtures have now been confirmed ahead of the restart later this month:
“West Ham United vs Wolves | Saturday 20th June, 5.30pm | Live on Sky Sports
“Wolves vs AFC Bournemouth | Wednesday 24th June, 6pm | Live on BT Sport
“Aston Villa vs Wolves | Saturday 27th June, 12.30pm | Live on BT Sport
“Furthermore, the club will be communicating with season ticket holders in the coming days, detailing initiatives from Sky Sports and BT Sport to gift free access to some Premier League matches, without the need for a premium subscription.”
As things stand all remaining 92 matches will be available to watch across Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC and Amazon, although not all of these will be available to watch for free.
BBC and Amazon have four games each and all will be available to watch for free. Sky Sports have 64 games in total and 25 of them will be available for free, while 39 remain paid-for. BT Sport have 20 subscription-based games to show.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Results of Albion's friendly double header with Man United

Manchester United and West Brom played out two 60-minute friendlies at Old Trafford on Friday afternoon as both sides step up their respective preparations for the return of competitive football next week .
Albion host Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on next Saturday , while United head to the capital to tackle Tottenham Hotspur - promotion to the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League are the respective ambitions of the Baggies and the Red Devils .
Ahead of those returns to action , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Slaven Bilic organised a double header to help the fitness levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , believed to be an hour long apiece .
According to reports , the Baggies won one of the matches 2-1 , while United emerged victorious in the other , 3-1 .
Exactly how Albion lined up in each fixture remains to be seen , though the Manchester Evening News claims that the United teams that went toe to toe with their visitors are as follows ... Players pictured in first group of arrivals Players pictured in second group of arrivals Forward and England international Marcus Rashford took to social media to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of play , ahead of the big kick-off .
Sharing a series of photos of himself in action against Albion players including Jack Fitzwater and Rekeem Harper , Rashford tweeted : `` Loved every minute of it . ''
This is Albion ’ s second set of friendly matches , after their drew 2-2 with rivals Aston Villa at Villa Park last Saturday .
It ’ s understood that Bilic and Albion have plans to play 11 v 11 matches among themselves at The Hawthorns in the coming week .

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Manchester United and West Brom played out two 60-minute friendlies at Old Trafford on Friday afternoon as both sides step up their respective preparations for the return of competitive football next week.
Albion host Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on next Saturday, while United head to the capital to tackle Tottenham Hotspur - promotion to the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League are the respective ambitions of the Baggies and the Red Devils.
Ahead of those returns to action, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Slaven Bilic organised a double header to help the fitness levels of all the players before those meetings, believed to be an hour long apiece.
According to reports, the Baggies won one of the matches 2-1, while United emerged victorious in the other, 3-1.
Exactly how Albion lined up in each fixture remains to be seen, though the Manchester Evening News claims that the United teams that went toe to toe with their visitors are as follows...
Players pictured in first group of arrivals
Romero, Bishop; Bailly, Tuanzebe, Mengi, Williams, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah; Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Gomes; James, Greenwood, Rashford, Martial
Players pictured in second group of arrivals
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Garner, Fred, McTominay, Pereira, Lingard, Chong, Mata; Ighalo.
Forward and England international Marcus Rashford took to social media to share his delight in returning to the field of play, ahead of the big kick-off.
Sharing a series of photos of himself in action against Albion players including Jack Fitzwater and Rekeem Harper, Rashford tweeted: "Loved every minute of it."
This is Albion’s second set of friendly matches, after their drew 2-2 with rivals Aston Villa at Villa Park last Saturday.
It’s understood that Bilic and Albion have plans to play 11 v 11 matches among themselves at The Hawthorns in the coming week.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--One in five public transport users wearing face coverings ahead of new law

Just one in five people are currently wearing face masks on West Midlands bus , trains and trams , it has been revealed A new law requiring them coming into effect next week requiring passengers on public transport to wear a face cover Transport secretary Grant Shapps insisted that people would be refused travel or would have to cough up a fine , thought to be £80 , if they disobey the rules .
Transport for West Midlands ( TfWM ) hinted that face coverings could be provided at stops and stations for a short period , as passengers got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking this week , Anne Shaw , director of TfWM , said that only around 20 % of thoe making journeys were currently covering their faces and travellers needed to adapt quickly to the new rules .
“ Our staff who , from our Regional Transport Coordination Centre , are monitoring our railway and bus stations and tram stops around the clock are reporting that about one in five people on trains , buses and trams are currently wearing a face covering , '' she said .
“ We need to change that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public transport will be required from Monday to wear a face covering so it is important you are prepared – otherwise you could be refused entry .
“ It is also important people continue to follow the advice such as washing their hands or using hand sanitiser before and after travelling , observing social distancing throughout the journey , paying in advance online or by contactless card wherever possible , and only use public transport if there is no alternative .
“ There is full guidance and advice available on our WMNetwork website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Please follow it and keep safe .
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Just one in five people are currently wearing face masks on West Midlands bus, trains and trams, it has been revealed.
A new law requiring them coming into effect next week requiring passengers on public transport to wear a face cover
Transport secretary Grant Shapps insisted that people would be refused travel or would have to cough up a fine, thought to be £80, if they disobey the rules.
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) hinted that face coverings could be provided at stops and stations for a short period, as passengers got to grips with the new requirement.
Speaking this week, Anne Shaw, director of TfWM, said that only around 20% of thoe making journeys were currently covering their faces and travellers needed to adapt quickly to the new rules.
“Our staff who, from our Regional Transport Coordination Centre, are monitoring our railway and bus stations and tram stops around the clock are reporting that about one in five people on trains, buses and trams are currently wearing a face covering," she said.
“We need to change that. Those who are continuing to use public transport will be required from Monday to wear a face covering so it is important you are prepared – otherwise you could be refused entry.
“It is also important people continue to follow the advice such as washing their hands or using hand sanitiser before and after travelling, observing social distancing throughout the journey, paying in advance online or by contactless card wherever possible, and only use public transport if there is no alternative.
“There is full guidance and advice available on our WMNetwork website, as well as from transport operators. Please follow it and keep safe.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--When is A Level results day 2020? This is the date you'll find out your grades

The cancellation of all student exams this year when schools and colleges closed means a totally new system is in place to work out A Level grades for those planning to go on to university .
Sixth formers would normally have been sitting their A Level exams in May and June .
But instead their results will be based on assessments and rankings submitted by teachers .
So when will the A Level results be announced in 2020 ?
Here 's what we know .
A Level and AS level results will be published on August 13 , 2020 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exams were disrupted .
The Government said : `` This will enable progression to higher and further education to take place in the normal way .
`` It will also allow students time to decide whether they wish to sit exams in the autumn , and to prepare for those exams if necessary .
Results days for other qualifications are set by individual exam boards .
Results for vocational and technical qualifications used for progression to further or higher education will be available on the same days as A Level and GCSE results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should check the planned results day with their school or college .
What about my university place ?
The Government has assured students that the calculated grades awarded this summer under the system will be regarded as formal grades , with the same status as those awarded in any other year .
They will therefore be accepted by all institutions , it says .
It said : `` There is no reason for the usual admissions cycle to be disrupted . ''
University representatives have already confirmed that they expect to do all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can go on to higher education .
Anyone who is unhappy with their grades will be able to appeal against them and consider sitting an exam in the autumn or in summer 2021 to try to get better results .
The Government has advised students that the grades decided by exam boards this year may not match predicted grades used in university applications .
Those with an unconditional offer of a degree place need not worry as they have already been accepted to their preferred university with no condition on what grades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take an exam this autumn to try to improve their grades are asked to contact their chosen university .
The Government added : `` Universities should not begin making new unconditional offers and applicants should feel no pressure to accept such offers , as they will be awarded a formal calculated grade for each exam they would have taken . ''

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The cancellation of all student exams this year when schools and colleges closed means a totally new system is in place to work out A Level grades for those planning to go on to university.
Sixth formers would normally have been sitting their A Level exams in May and June.
But instead their results will be based on assessments and rankings submitted by teachers.
So when will the A Level results be announced in 2020?
Here's what we know.
When is A Level results day 2020?
A Level and AS level results will be published on August 13, 2020 - the date that was originally planned before exams were disrupted.
The Government said: "This will enable progression to higher and further education to take place in the normal way.
"It will also allow students time to decide whether they wish to sit exams in the autumn, and to prepare for those exams if necessary.
Results days for other qualifications are set by individual exam boards.
Results for vocational and technical qualifications used for progression to further or higher education will be available on the same days as A Level and GCSE results.
Students who are taking such qualifications should check the planned results day with their school or college.
What about my university place?
The Government has assured students that the calculated grades awarded this summer under the system will be regarded as formal grades, with the same status as those awarded in any other year. They will therefore be accepted by all institutions, it says.
It said: "There is no reason for the usual admissions cycle to be disrupted."
University representatives have already confirmed that they expect to do all they can to support students and ensure they can go on to higher education.
Anyone who is unhappy with their grades will be able to appeal against them and consider sitting an exam in the autumn or in summer 2021 to try to get better results.
The Government has advised students that the grades decided by exam boards this year may not match predicted grades used in university applications.
Those with an unconditional offer of a degree place need not worry as they have already been accepted to their preferred university with no condition on what grades they need.
Students who decided to take an exam this autumn to try to improve their grades are asked to contact their chosen university.
The Government added: "Universities should not begin making new unconditional offers and applicants should feel no pressure to accept such offers, as they will be awarded a formal calculated grade for each exam they would have taken."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Increase funeral sizes to give dignity to deceased, pleads Mosque leader

Muslim families are being denied a sense of closure by tight controls on the number of mourners , a mosque leader has said .
Birmingham mosques have joined forces to lobby for the number of permited mourners to be raised from 16 to 30 .
They argue that some neighbouring councils now allow this number and that it 's possible for mourners to gather safely .
But Birmingham council is sticking to the 16-mourner limit - arguing that any change could further the spread of Covid-19 .
Jawad Khan , from the Birmingham Council of Mosques , said he and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how such funerals could safely take place with 2m distance being observed .
`` What they ’ ve denied in their letter is the ability of the mourners to give dignity to their deceased , '' he told Birmingham Live .
`` For instance , when my father became deceased , we processed his body ourselves and washed him ourselves , and lowered him into the ground ourselves , put the dirt on him ourselves , and this was a very strong finality for me .
It gave me the closure that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the hereafter .
`` What the council have failed to understand and recognise is the human element for the community and the mourner .
With most families you ’ ll see that the families are turning up with multiple family members , and funeral directors are faced with the task of saying ‘ sorry the grandchildren can ’ t come in , ' or 'the siblings can ’ t ’ .
They ’ re not in a position where they can enforce that or they can police that , so they turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , and they say ‘ ask the council ' .
`` So you might ask ‘ how do you enforce that ?
’ Well we ’ ve given an entire document to the council highlighting exactly how we would work with the regulations as they stand , a social distance of two metres , one way in and one way out , sanitisation .
`` And literally we ’ re talking about a prayer that lasts 10 minutes , and the thing that we ’ re highlighting with them is that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Muslim community .
And it helps aleviate some of the external pressures that exist within the community at the moment , and gives them that little bit of recourse where they can say farewell to our loved ones .
`` We want to be dealt with as humans .
When we talk about mourners , we ’ re talking about somebody son , somebody ’ s daughter , somebody ’ s sister .
This is a very human element that I dont think the council has grasped . ''
Last week the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote to the council requesting the increase , saying its of vital importance that as many friends and family as possible get the chance to read the 10-minute-long Salat ul Janazah prayer before laying their loved ones to rest .
The BCM also met with council representatives including cabinet member for homes and neigbourhoods , cllr Sharon Thompson , over the weekend ( Sat , June 6 ) to discuss their request .
But the request was rejected by Cllr Ward ( Lab ) on Monday ( June 8 ) , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and concerns around social distancing among his reasons .
Writing in response , Mr Khan , who chairs the mosque group , insisted that current guidelines already make allowances for relaxing the rules around funeral sizes , with Walsall , Sandwell and Dudley all allowing 30 mourners .
He also claimed that the council had not consulted any Mosques before reaching its decision .
Responding to Cllr Ward 's concerns over social distancing at funerals , Mr Khan also claimed that Birmingham Mosques are able to accommodate 30 mourners safely , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 500 to 1000 people .
`` What we ’ re saying is , and what we ’ ve proposed and that they ’ ve failed to recognise , is that the ability to increase the number to 30 is well within the remit of the current legislation , '' he said .
`` We all want to reduce the R rate , we wall want to keep people safe .
So what we ’ re saying to the authorities is ‘ please , take this into consideration ’ '' A normal funeral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people attending .
And we understand because of the constraints around Covid that we need to adhere to the legislation that exists .
All we ’ re saying is , can you allow the family - and 30 people , we can maintain that for quite a while - to attend ?
It ’ s a perfectly reasonable request , and can be done safelty And can they allow it like other areas have done , from as far afield as Livepool I believe .
`` We just want the immediate family to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Salat ul Janazah , and say goodbye to their loved one . ''

Muslim families are being denied a sense of closure by tight controls on the number of mourners, a mosque leader has said.
Birmingham mosques have joined forces to lobby for the number of permited mourners to be raised from 16 to 30.
They argue that some neighbouring councils now allow this number and that it's possible for mourners to gather safely.
But Birmingham council is sticking to the 16-mourner limit - arguing that any change could further the spread of Covid-19.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Jawad Khan, from the Birmingham Council of Mosques, said he and other faith leaders had carefully mapped out how such funerals could safely take place with 2m distance being observed.
"What they’ve denied in their letter is the ability of the mourners to give dignity to their deceased," he told Birmingham Live.
"For instance, when my father became deceased, we processed his body ourselves and washed him ourselves, and lowered him into the ground ourselves, put the dirt on him ourselves, and this was a very strong finality for me. It gave me the closure that he’d left this world and gone to the hereafter.
"What the council have failed to understand and recognise is the human element for the community and the mourner. With most families you’ll see that the families are turning up with multiple family members, and funeral directors are faced with the task of saying ‘sorry the grandchildren can’t come in,' or 'the siblings can’t’. They’re not in a position where they can enforce that or they can police that, so they turn to us, as well as the community, and they say ‘ask the council'.
"So you might ask ‘how do you enforce that?’ Well we’ve given an entire document to the council highlighting exactly how we would work with the regulations as they stand, a social distance of two metres, one way in and one way out, sanitisation.
"And literally we’re talking about a prayer that lasts 10 minutes, and the thing that we’re highlighting with them is that it’s a good will gesture toward the Muslim community. And it helps aleviate some of the external pressures that exist within the community at the moment, and gives them that little bit of recourse where they can say farewell to our loved ones.
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"We want to be dealt with as humans. When we talk about mourners, we’re talking about somebody son, somebody’s daughter, somebody’s sister. This is a very human element that I dont think the council has grasped."
Last week the Birmingham Council of Mosques (BCM) wrote to the council requesting the increase, saying its of vital importance that as many friends and family as possible get the chance to read the 10-minute-long Salat ul Janazah prayer before laying their loved ones to rest.
The BCM also met with council representatives including cabinet member for homes and neigbourhoods, cllr Sharon Thompson, over the weekend (Sat, June 6) to discuss their request.
But the request was rejected by Cllr Ward (Lab) on Monday (June 8), with the leader of the council citing government guidance and concerns around social distancing among his reasons.
Writing in response, Mr Khan, who chairs the mosque group, insisted that current guidelines already make allowances for relaxing the rules around funeral sizes, with Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley all allowing 30 mourners. He also claimed that the council had not consulted any Mosques before reaching its decision.
Responding to Cllr Ward's concerns over social distancing at funerals, Mr Khan also claimed that Birmingham Mosques are able to accommodate 30 mourners safely, with the normal capacity for the Janazah prayer ranging from 500 to 1000 people.
"What we’re saying is, and what we’ve proposed and that they’ve failed to recognise, is that the ability to increase the number to 30 is well within the remit of the current legislation," he said.
"We all want to reduce the R rate, we wall want to keep people safe. So what we’re saying to the authorities is ‘please, take this into consideration’
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"A normal funeral would have anything from 500 to 1000 people attending. And we understand because of the constraints around Covid that we need to adhere to the legislation that exists. All we’re saying is, can you allow the family - and 30 people, we can maintain that for quite a while - to attend? It’s a perfectly reasonable request, and can be done safelty And can they allow it like other areas have done, from as far afield as Livepool I believe.
"We just want the immediate family to not be denied the ability to say the Salat ul Janazah, and say goodbye to their loved one."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Birmingham to review its statues and monuments amid Black Lives Matter events

A review of the city 's historic statues , buildings and monuments is taking place in Birmingham in light of the Black Lives Matter protests , it has been revealed .
Last Sunday , June 7 , demonstrators pulled down a statue in Bristol of Edward Colston .
They rolled it in to the River Avon , his prolific local philanthropy deemed worthless given that he 'd profited heavily from the slave trade .
The statue has since been retrieved from the working harbour and will be placed in a museum .
Deborah Cadman , Chief Executive of the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ All councils in the region are currently carrying out a review of statues , monuments and public buildings.
” Toby Watley , Director of Collections at Birmingham Museums Trust ( BMT ) added : `` In recent years BMT has been reviewing how to re-present and re-interpret objects and artefacts in the city ’ s collection , particularly those connected to the British empire .
`` This is so we can address the often-hidden stories behind these objects , so the full history and context of the pieces is presented to visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of public art and statues on behalf of Birmingham City Council , overseeing the conservation and storage of such works .
`` Any decision concerning the removal or replacement of statues in the public domain rests with the owners , Birmingham City Council . ''
Birmingham Museums Trust ( BMT ) sites currently remain closed to the public because of Covid-19 , but back in 2007 , Birmingham led the country with its Equiano exhibition .
It commemorated the life of leading black abolitionist , Olaudah Equiano , in the 200th anniversary year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended the slave trade which had seen him captured at the age of 11 .
Equiano had personally visited Birmingham in 1790 to promote his autobiography .
Statues still on display in the city centre include one of Lord Nelson in the Bullring overlooking St Martin in the Bull Ring church .
It was the first publicly funded statue in the city when it was unveiled in 1809 four years after he had died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 .
Another statue of Nelson was unveiled in Barbados on March 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nelson 's Column was completed in Trafalgar Square .
Others on display in the city include King Edward VII in Centenary Square , Queen Victoria in Victoria Square ( freshly scrubbed up in May , 2018 ) , the first bishop of Birmingham Charles Gore is remembered in Cathedral Square .
There is a privately-funded tribute to city-born comedian Tony Hancock in Priory Square - which was sprayed with graffiti last year 51 years after he committed suicide .
Today , many of Birmingham 's leading statues are currently in storage because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include industrialists Matthew Boulton , James Watt and William Murdoch who together form the `` Golden Boys `` statue which is due to return to Centenary Square once the foyer to Symphony Hall has been completed later this year .
Also out of circulation because of the Paradise redevelopment scheme are the Chamberlain Square statues of James Watt , scientist Joseph Priestley and the city 's first MP and leading political reformer , Thomas Attwood .
City historian Professor Carl Chinn MBE today called for more listening , respect and understanding .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we teach history about slaves and to look at the struggles of the working class in general , '' he said .
`` We should look more at what people have in common and work together .
But the political system at the moment makes it difficult to bring about positive change .
`` We need to look at the democratic system to make sure it 's more acceptable and to give people a voice that is recognised .
`` We need to look at equality to make society more equal and fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect and a lot of black people are n't given respect .
I went to Black Lives Matters in Centenary Square to show my solidarity in a peaceful way and stood at the back for social distancing .
`` We need to find a way for people to listen and to have a voice .
`` We do n't want rioters and violence and if we do n't want that then we need to listen properly .
`` Let people talk for themselves , do n't talk down to them , do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to talk and in a way where everybody 's voice is heard . ''

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A review of the city's historic statues, buildings and monuments is taking place in Birmingham in light of the Black Lives Matter protests, it has been revealed.
Last Sunday, June 7, demonstrators pulled down a statue in Bristol of Edward Colston.
They rolled it in to the River Avon, his prolific local philanthropy deemed worthless given that he'd profited heavily from the slave trade.
The statue has since been retrieved from the working harbour and will be placed in a museum.
Deborah Cadman, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, said today: “All councils in the region are currently carrying out a review of statues, monuments and public buildings.”
Toby Watley, Director of Collections at Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) added: "In recent years BMT has been reviewing how to re-present and re-interpret objects and artefacts in the city’s collection, particularly those connected to the British empire.
"This is so we can address the often-hidden stories behind these objects, so the full history and context of the pieces is presented to visitors.
"BMT cares for a portfolio of public art and statues on behalf of Birmingham City Council, overseeing the conservation and storage of such works.
"Any decision concerning the removal or replacement of statues in the public domain rests with the owners, Birmingham City Council."
Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) sites currently remain closed to the public because of Covid-19, but back in 2007, Birmingham led the country with its Equiano exhibition.
It commemorated the life of leading black abolitionist, Olaudah Equiano, in the 200th anniversary year of the 1807 Act of Parliament which ended the slave trade which had seen him captured at the age of 11.
Equiano had personally visited Birmingham in 1790 to promote his autobiography.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Statues still on display in the city centre include one of Lord Nelson in the Bullring overlooking St Martin in the Bull Ring church.
It was the first publicly funded statue in the city when it was unveiled in 1809 four years after he had died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Another statue of Nelson was unveiled in Barbados on March 22, 1813 - some 30 years before Nelson's Column was completed in Trafalgar Square.
Others on display in the city include King Edward VII in Centenary Square, Queen Victoria in Victoria Square (freshly scrubbed up in May, 2018), the first bishop of Birmingham Charles Gore is remembered in Cathedral Square.
There is a privately-funded tribute to city-born comedian Tony Hancock in Priory Square - which was sprayed with graffiti last year 51 years after he committed suicide.
(Image: BirminghamLive)
Today, many of Birmingham's leading statues are currently in storage because of major city centre redevelopment projects.
They include industrialists Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch who together form the " Golden Boys " statue which is due to return to Centenary Square once the foyer to Symphony Hall has been completed later this year.
Also out of circulation because of the Paradise redevelopment scheme are the Chamberlain Square statues of James Watt, scientist Joseph Priestley and the city's first MP and leading political reformer, Thomas Attwood.
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
City historian's view
City historian Professor Carl Chinn MBE today called for more listening, respect and understanding.
"We need to look at the way we teach history about slaves and to look at the struggles of the working class in general," he said.
"We should look more at what people have in common and work together. But the political system at the moment makes it difficult to bring about positive change.
"We need to look at the democratic system to make sure it's more acceptable and to give people a voice that is recognised.
"We need to look at equality to make society more equal and fair for all.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"It's about respect and a lot of black people aren't given respect. I went to Black Lives Matters in Centenary Square to show my solidarity in a peaceful way and stood at the back for social distancing.
"We need to find a way for people to listen and to have a voice.
"We don't want rioters and violence and if we don't want that then we need to listen properly.
"Let people talk for themselves, don't talk down to them, don't talk for them, but we all need to talk and in a way where everybody's voice is heard."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Police stop 'lone' girl, 9, from crossing busy road

A nine-year-old was stopped from crossing a busy Wolverhampton road , shocked officers have said .
West Midlands Police revealed that they received a call from a concerned member of the public reporting the ‘ lost ’ youngster wandering down Neachells Lane on Friday , June 12 .
The responding PCSOs managed to locate the girl as she was attempting to cross Willenhall Road .
The child was looked after by officer and was returned home , a spokesman for the force said .
In a tweet on social media , a unit from Wednesfield Police said : `` Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they saw a lone 9-yr-old girl , who looked lost , walking down Neachells Lane '' Our PCSOs arrived quickly and located the young girl as she was attempting to cross a very busy Willenhall Rd .
`` She was looked after then returned home . ''
The post , which has been liked more than a dozen of times , has left some angered about the incident .
One said : This is why schools need to be reopened !
Makes my blood boil . ''
While another said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @

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A nine-year-old was stopped from crossing a busy Wolverhampton road, shocked officers have said.
West Midlands Police revealed that they received a call from a concerned member of the public reporting the ‘lost’ youngster wandering down Neachells Lane on Friday, June 12.
The responding PCSOs managed to locate the girl as she was attempting to cross Willenhall Road.
The child was looked after by officer and was returned home, a spokesman for the force said.
In a tweet on social media, a unit from Wednesfield Police said: "Earlier a concerned member of the public called when they saw a lone 9-yr-old girl, who looked lost, walking down Neachells Lane
"Our PCSOs arrived quickly and located the young girl as she was attempting to cross a very busy Willenhall Rd.
"She was looked after then returned home."
The post, which has been liked more than a dozen of times, has left some angered about the incident.
One said: This is why schools need to be reopened! Makes my blood boil."
While another said: "Where are her parents?"


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Jermaine Pennant 'could find me with his eyes closed' - Melchiot

Mario Melchiot has picked Jermaine Pennant as the best Birmingham City team-mate he played with .
The former Chelsea defender , who made 67 appearances over two seasons for Blues , played alongside some iconic names of that decade .
Melchiot was brought in by Steve Bruce as the boss tried to evolve the in-your-face playing style that had seen the team establish itself in the Premier League .
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But on it he played in every Premier League game and despite Blues ’ going down did enough to earn a £6million move to Liverpool .
Melchiot , speaking exclusively to 888Sport , has fond memories of their partnership down the right .
“ Jermaine Pennant was the best , ” the 43-year-old said .
“ I had a great understanding with him .
`` He could find me with his eyes closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very difficult for people to stop us .
We took a lot of risks .
“ If they blocked up the line he would step into the middle of the park .
If they blocked up the line for me I would step into the middle .
`` He was one of the guys I played with at Birmingham that I really enjoyed because our chemistry was really good .
“ From Birmingham he went on to play for a bigger team and that was down to the ability and skill that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more in his boots and I don ’ t think I ’ d be the only one to say that.
” Just as Pennant moved on , so too Melchiot left in the wake of relegation , when he joined French side Rennes .
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The former Chelsea defender, who made 67 appearances over two seasons for Blues, played alongside some iconic names of that decade.
Melchiot was brought in by Steve Bruce as the boss tried to evolve the in-your-face playing style that had seen the team establish itself in the Premier League.
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In his first season Blues finished 12th in the top flight - in his second they suffered an unfortunate relegation in 2006 - with Pennant involved in off-field scrapes.
But on it he played in every Premier League game and despite Blues’ going down did enough to earn a £6million move to Liverpool.
Melchiot, speaking exclusively to 888Sport, has fond memories of their partnership down the right.
“Jermaine Pennant was the best,” the 43-year-old said. “I had a great understanding with him.
"He could find me with his eyes closed and I could find him and it was very difficult for people to stop us. We took a lot of risks.
“If they blocked up the line he would step into the middle of the park. If they blocked up the line for me I would step into the middle.
"He was one of the guys I played with at Birmingham that I really enjoyed because our chemistry was really good.
“From Birmingham he went on to play for a bigger team and that was down to the ability and skill that he had.
"He had way more in his boots and I don’t think I’d be the only one to say that.”
Just as Pennant moved on, so too Melchiot left in the wake of relegation, when he joined French side Rennes.
Read the full 888sport interview with Mario Melchiot here


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Two arrested after disorder breaks out in Coventry City Centre

Two men have handed themselves in to police after a large scale disorder broke out in Coventry city centre .
Hundreds of people met in Broadgate Square from 5pm to celebrate news that Coventry City FC had been promoted to the Championship on Tuesday ( June 9 ) .
But disorder broke out nearby and officers rushed to the scene , where they were told that two people may have been in possession of knives .
Two men , aged 29 and 33 , went to a police station and were arrested last night ( June 11 ) after an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questioned in connection with the disorder .
Meanwhile , police have released new CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to .
The incident was caught on film and a silver baton seen in the footage has also been recovered .
A knife that was found in a nearby bin just after the incident will be forensically examined .
Chief Superintendent Mike O ’ Hara , Coventry commander , said : “ As part of our investigations we have now received footage where someone is heard to say a racist comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously and forms part of our investigation .
“ We continue to gather footage and information to identify all those involved in the disorder and establish exactly what happened and why and would urge anyone with information to get in touch.
” A further two people have also been identified and will be voluntary interviewed in due course .
Anyone who can help us identify the man or who has any information can get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , call 101 , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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Two men have handed themselves in to police after a large scale disorder broke out in Coventry city centre.
Hundreds of people met in Broadgate Square from 5pm to celebrate news that Coventry City FC had been promoted to the Championship on Tuesday (June 9).
But disorder broke out nearby and officers rushed to the scene, where they were told that two people may have been in possession of knives.
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Two men, aged 29 and 33, went to a police station and were arrested last night (June 11) after an appeal was published.
They will be questioned in connection with the disorder.
Meanwhile, police have released new CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to.
The incident was caught on film and a silver baton seen in the footage has also been recovered. A knife that was found in a nearby bin just after the incident will be forensically examined.
Chief Superintendent Mike O’Hara, Coventry commander, said: “As part of our investigations we have now received footage where someone is heard to say a racist comment. This comment is being taken very seriously and forms part of our investigation.
“We continue to gather footage and information to identify all those involved in the disorder and establish exactly what happened and why and would urge anyone with information to get in touch.”
A further two people have also been identified and will be voluntary interviewed in due course. Anyone who can help us identify the man or who has any information can get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, call 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote log 3390 from 11 June.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Jack Grealish aiming for England call-up in new season

Jack Grealish is hoping that , by continuing to reach new heights , England manager Gareth Southgate won ’ t be able to ignore him any longer .
The Aston Villa captain , gearing up for the Lions ’ return to action on Wednesday when Villa welcome Sheffield United to an empty Villa Park as the Premier League resumes , has enjoyed a sterling season on an individual level , even if Villa collectively have struggled .
Grealish , who has been linked with Manchester United among other clubs ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assists in the colours of his boyhood club .
There have been calls previously for Grealish to receive recognition at international level , since he decided to pursue a Three Lions call-up over Ireland for whom he was also eligible .
The man himself was left hanging in March , before the last scheduled international break , because of the coronavirus pandemic forcing football around the globe to come to a shuddering halt .
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“ In March I did not know what was going to happen but the virus obviously stopped everything .
“ Who knows if I would have been called up or not [ for the last England squad ] ?
“ All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was playing before and hopefully next season I can start strongly and when the internationals come back around I will be back in with a shout .
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Jack Grealish is hoping that, by continuing to reach new heights, England manager Gareth Southgate won’t be able to ignore him any longer.
The Aston Villa captain, gearing up for the Lions’ return to action on Wednesday when Villa welcome Sheffield United to an empty Villa Park as the Premier League resumes, has enjoyed a sterling season on an individual level, even if Villa collectively have struggled.
Grealish, who has been linked with Manchester United among other clubs ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window, has married his impressive performances with goals and assists in the colours of his boyhood club.
There have been calls previously for Grealish to receive recognition at international level, since he decided to pursue a Three Lions call-up over Ireland for whom he was also eligible.
The man himself was left hanging in March, before the last scheduled international break, because of the coronavirus pandemic forcing football around the globe to come to a shuddering halt.
He’s optimistic that, by continuing to produce displays of the calibre that he has been, a nod from Southgate is on the horizon.
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“That is what I have set out to achieve since I committed to England,” Grealish told the Guardian. “In March I did not know what was going to happen but the virus obviously stopped everything.
“Who knows if I would have been called up or not [for the last England squad]?
“All I can do is start the way I was playing before and hopefully next season I can start strongly and when the internationals come back around I will be back in with a shout.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--The best reviewed Indian restaurants still operating in Wolverhampton

Since the UK lockdown no one has been able to go out for a meal for over two months .
However , that does n't mean you ca n't enjoy the food from your favourite restaurant .
Many business have adapted their collection and delivery services to ensure you can safely tuck in to some tasty treats .
Below is a list of the best rated Indian restaurants - according to Trip Advisor reviews - which are still operating services in Wolverhampton .
All orders must be placed over the phone - 01902621144 / 01902621155 .
Card payments only – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordering .
If you are collecting your order you can not enter the restaurant .
When ordering , please provide car registration and colour of the car and leave a car parking space either side of your car .
If you have your food delivered , all drivers will be wearing masks and gloves , carrying out contactless delivery .
Where is it ?
Claverly Drive , Wolverhampton WV4 4PP .
This restaurant is accepting both cash and card - but prefer card payments .
Orders will be accepted through Facebook and over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ?
480 Stafford Road , Wolverhampton WV10 6AN .
This restaurant is offering delivery and collection service .
Deliveries start from 7pm on Fridays after a collection rush and after 8pm on Saturdays .
Where is it ?
272 Penn Road , Wolverhampton WV4 4AD .
This restaurant is offering a delivery and collection service .
It 's closed on Mondays , due to the restaurant helping to feed the homeless .
You can place your order via Foodhub , Just Eat or over the phone - 01902786187 .
Where is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolverhampton WV10 6AN .
This restaurant is open for delivery only via Just Eat or Uber Eats .
You can also place an order and pay over the phone - 01902721015 .
The restaurant will accept cash transactions if you have no other method of payment .
Where is it ?
82 Lower Prestwood Road Wednesfield , Wolverhampton WV11 1JP .
To place an order please call the restaurant - 01902 824595 .
Where is it ?
314 Dudley Road , Wolverhampton WV2 3AY .

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Since the UK lockdown no one has been able to go out for a meal for over two months.
However, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the food from your favourite restaurant.
Many business have adapted their collection and delivery services to ensure you can safely tuck in to some tasty treats.
Below is a list of the best rated Indian restaurants - according to Trip Advisor reviews - which are still operating services in Wolverhampton.
Enjoy!
Indigo Restaurant
4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.
All orders must be placed over the phone - 01902621144 / 01902621155.
Card payments only – you can pay over the phone when ordering.
If you are collecting your order you cannot enter the restaurant. When ordering, please provide car registration and colour of the car and leave a car parking space either side of your car.
If you have your food delivered, all drivers will be wearing masks and gloves, carrying out contactless delivery.
Opening times:
Monday - Saturday: 5pm - 10pm.
Sunday - closed.
Where is it? Claverly Drive, Wolverhampton WV4 4PP.
Shimla Balti
4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.
(Image: Shimla Balti)
This restaurant is accepting both cash and card - but prefer card payments. Orders will be accepted through Facebook and over the phone - 01902783223.
Opening times:
Tuesday - Sunday: 5pm - 11.30pm
Monday - closed.
Where is it? 480 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6AN.
Penn Tandoori
4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.
(Image: Penn Tandoori)
This restaurant is offering delivery and collection service.
Deliveries start from 7pm on Fridays after a collection rush and after 8pm on Saturdays.
Opening times:
Everyday: 5pm - 10pm.
Where is it? 272 Penn Road, Wolverhampton WV4 4AD.
The Curry Lounge
4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.
(Image: The Curry Lounge)
This restaurant is offering a delivery and collection service. It's closed on Mondays, due to the restaurant helping to feed the homeless.
You can place your order via Foodhub, Just Eat or over the phone - 01902786187.
Opening times:
Everyday: 5pm - 11pm.
Where is it? 476 - 478 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6AN.
Qmin Restaurant
4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.
This restaurant is open for delivery only via Just Eat or Uber Eats. You can also place an order and pay over the phone - 01902721015.
The restaurant will accept cash transactions if you have no other method of payment.
Opening times:
Everyday: 5pm - 11pm.
Where is it? 82 Lower Prestwood Road Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1JP.
Dosa Hut
4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.
To place an order please call the restaurant - 01902 824595.
Opening times:
Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 9.30pm.
Friday - Sunday: 2pm - 10pm.
Where is it? 314 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3AY.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Fines for people who fail to cover their face on public transport

Travellers on buses , trains or the Metro will be fined if they fail to wear face coverings , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has warned .
New rules making it compulsory to wear a face covering come into force on Monday .
And speaking at the Downing Street press conference , Mr Shapps said authorties would take a `` gentle approach '' for the first few days , but would then start issuing fines .
However , he predicted that most travellers would wear a face covering without being prompted .
Mr Shapps said : `` From Monday it becomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering on public transport .
That includes trains , buses , trams , ferries and planes . ''
He added : `` I know there 's huge public suppor tfor compulsory face coverings .
They show respect for our fellow travelers .
But for clarity , transport operators will be able to refuse permission to travel where someone isnt using a face covering .
`` And this weekend , I 'm taking powers through the Public Health Act leading to fines for non-compliance too . ''
Fines are expected to be £80 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuse to pay .
Mr Shapps urged people to wear face coverings that can be made at home rather than medical face masks , as the Government wants to ensure these are reserved for health and care workers who need them .
He said : `` Remembering your face covering should be the same as picking up your phone , your wallet or your purse whenever you are leaving the house . ''
He urged people to work from home when they could , and said those who need to travel to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes after new figures showed the UK economy contracted by more than a fifth in the first full month of lockdown , as shops and factories closed and workers were sent home .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said that economic activity was down by 20.4 % in April – the largest drop in a single month since records began in 1997 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government is attempting to re-open the ecoonomy .
Many shops re-open from Monday .
That 's also when new rules come into force requiring travellers to wear face coverings on public transport .
The lockdown is also easing slowly in other ways .
From Saturday , the Government is allowing people who live alone to form what it calls `` support bubbles '' with other households .
It means they can spend time in the home of friends and relatives .
You can already meet up to six people in a park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way for garden parties and barbecues - though people from different households must stay at least two metres apart .
The Government also today published regional ' R ' rates for the first time .
These show the rate at which the Covid-19 coronavirus is reproducing .
A rate above 1 means the total number of cases is increasing , and below 1 means it is falling .
R in the Midlands is believed to be between 0.8 and 1 , with the most likely figure being 0.9 .
The Department of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 41,481 people had died in hospitals , care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday , up by 202 from 41,279 the day before .

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Travellers on buses, trains or the Metro will be fined if they fail to wear face coverings, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has warned.
New rules making it compulsory to wear a face covering come into force on Monday.
And speaking at the Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps said authorties would take a "gentle approach" for the first few days, but would then start issuing fines.
However, he predicted that most travellers would wear a face covering without being prompted.
Mr Shapps said: "From Monday it becomes mandatory in england to wear a face covering on public transport. That includes trains, buses, trams, ferries and planes."
He added: "I know there's huge public suppor tfor compulsory face coverings. They show respect for our fellow travelers. But for clarity, transport operators will be able to refuse permission to travel where someone isnt using a face covering.
"And this weekend, I'm taking powers through the Public Health Act leading to fines for non-compliance too."
Fines are expected to be £80, with tougher penalties possible for people who refuse to pay.
Mr Shapps urged people to wear face coverings that can be made at home rather than medical face masks, as the Government wants to ensure these are reserved for health and care workers who need them.
He said: "Remembering your face covering should be the same as picking up your phone, your wallet or your purse whenever you are leaving the house."
He urged people to work from home when they could, and said those who need to travel to work should avoid using public transport if possible.
It comes after new figures showed the UK economy contracted by more than a fifth in the first full month of lockdown, as shops and factories closed and workers were sent home.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that economic activity was down by 20.4% in April – the largest drop in a single month since records began in 1997, and worse than many experts were forecasting.
The Government is attempting to re-open the ecoonomy. Many shops re-open from Monday. That's also when new rules come into force requiring travellers to wear face coverings on public transport.
The lockdown is also easing slowly in other ways. From Saturday, the Government is allowing people who live alone to form what it calls "support bubbles" with other households. It means they can spend time in the home of friends and relatives.
You can already meet up to six people in a park or in a garden, paving the way for garden parties and barbecues - though people from different households must stay at least two metres apart.
The Government also today published regional 'R' rates for the first time. These show the rate at which the Covid-19 coronavirus is reproducing. A rate above 1 means the total number of cases is increasing, and below 1 means it is falling.
R in the Midlands is believed to be between 0.8 and 1, with the most likely figure being 0.9.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 41,481 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, up by 202 from 41,279 the day before.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Police statement as Birmingham shops prepare to reopen on Monday

Police have asked the public to ‘ adhere to social distancing ’ as non-essential shops and businesses prepare to reopen on Monday ( June 15 ) .
Lockdown restrictions have been further eased and big shopping centres such as the Bullring and Merry Hill will be welcoming customers back after closing their doors in March .
West Midlands Police have asked shoppers and commuters to check if car parks are open ahead of travelling , wash hands , wear face masks where needed and adhere to social distancing .
A statement by the force read : “ Monday sees many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands following the coronavirus lockdown .
“ Businesses are busy putting plans in place to welcome customers to return and shop safely following social distancing restrictions .
“ As usual , we will continue to police the retail areas of our local towns and cities to prevent crime and keep you safe but we ask you to personally take responsibility to follow the restrictions that are put in place by shops and stores .
“ We will continue to work with the retail industry but we are not able to police the measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow government guidelines .
“ If you are travelling using public transport , please check what the arrangements are beforehand .
If you are driving , check what car parks are open ahead of travelling.
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So it 's important to know what 's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system .
Large , highly populated urban areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings .
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Find it on Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We also ask you to use common sense and discretion when you are in and around shops - observe the social distancing restrictions and continue to wash your hands and use face coverings to cover your nose and mouth − this is essential on public transport .
“ We have seen the tremendous efforts of people in the West Midlands , throughout the lockdown we only had to enforce the Government regulations on a few occasions so far .
“ We know the vast majority of people will continue to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next stage of easing restrictions .
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Police have asked the public to ‘adhere to social distancing’ as non-essential shops and businesses prepare to reopen on Monday (June 15).
Lockdown restrictions have been further eased and big shopping centres such as the Bullring and Merry Hill will be welcoming customers back after closing their doors in March.
West Midlands Police have asked shoppers and commuters to check if car parks are open ahead of travelling, wash hands, wear face masks where needed and adhere to social distancing.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
A statement by the force read: “Monday sees many shops and businesses re-open across the West Midlands following the coronavirus lockdown.
“Businesses are busy putting plans in place to welcome customers to return and shop safely following social distancing restrictions.
“As usual, we will continue to police the retail areas of our local towns and cities to prevent crime and keep you safe but we ask you to personally take responsibility to follow the restrictions that are put in place by shops and stores.
“We will continue to work with the retail industry but we are not able to police the measures they have in place to help shoppers follow government guidelines.
“If you are travelling using public transport, please check what the arrangements are beforehand. If you are driving, check what car parks are open ahead of travelling.”
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They added: “We also ask you to use common sense and discretion when you are in and around shops - observe the social distancing restrictions and continue to wash your hands and use face coverings to cover your nose and mouth − this is essential on public transport.
“We have seen the tremendous efforts of people in the West Midlands, throughout the lockdown we only had to enforce the Government regulations on a few occasions so far.
“We know the vast majority of people will continue to do their bit and follow guidance in this next stage of easing restrictions.”


birminghammail--2020-06-13--£100k Audi R8 driver clocked at 110mph on M6

A supercar driver was caught speeding along a major motorway at 110mph .
The motorist was pulled over after they were clocked by an officer in a black Audi R8 on the M6 Toll today , Saturday , June 13 .
They were reported for the offence in the £100,000 motor at around 11.30am , a spokesman Staffordshire Road Policing Unit said .
Shaming the motorist , an officer said : `` This Audi R8 driver has just been stopped & reported for travelling along M6 Toll at 110MPH . ''
The picture – which was posted on Twitter – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Top work , chaps . ''
What happens if I am caught speeding ?
It all depends on the circumstances and how much you were in excess of the speed limit .
The minimum penalty is a £100 fine if you are caught speeding on UK roads .
But , in some circumstances , police can offer the option of attending a speed awareness course - which is an alternative to a fine or penalty points .
Gareth said an accredited course is `` far more likely '' to improve driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are available to drivers who respond quickly to notices and who were driving at `` no more than 10 per cent , plus 9 miles per hour '' above the posted speed limit .

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A supercar driver was caught speeding along a major motorway at 110mph.
The motorist was pulled over after they were clocked by an officer in a black Audi R8 on the M6 Toll today, Saturday, June 13.
They were reported for the offence in the £100,000 motor at around 11.30am, a spokesman Staffordshire Road Policing Unit said.
Shaming the motorist, an officer said: "This Audi R8 driver has just been stopped & reported for travelling along M6 Toll at 110MPH."
The picture – which was posted on Twitter – has angered some.
With one saying: "Top work, chaps."
What happens if I am caught speeding?
It all depends on the circumstances and how much you were in excess of the speed limit.
The minimum penalty is a £100 fine if you are caught speeding on UK roads.
But, in some circumstances, police can offer the option of attending a speed awareness course - which is an alternative to a fine or penalty points.
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Gareth said an accredited course is "far more likely" to improve driver behaviour and make roads safer.
Courses are available to drivers who respond quickly to notices and who were driving at "no more than 10 per cent, plus 9 miles per hour" above the posted speed limit.


birminghammail--2020-06-13--Wolves fans mock £110m Liverpool transfer claim

Neves , 23 , was coached by Jurgen Klopp 's assistant Pep Ljinders during his Porto days and has been linked with Liverpool on numerous occasions in the last two seasons .
The Reds ' interest in Traore has come about more recently after his stunning 2019/20 campaign .
He 's scored six times and grabbed 12 assists for Wolves this season to become one of the most sought after players in Europe .
According to various reports , Traore is a top target for Klopp heading into the summer transfer window .
Very few footballers are being talked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo 's bench , but he 's been a revelation in his second .
Traore 's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more .
Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore would n't leave in January and he was as good as his word .
Wolves are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window .
As always though , there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves , it will be on the club 's terms .
What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ And now , reports in the national media ( via the Daily Star ) suggest Liverpool are lining up a £110million double bid for Neves and Traore .
The notion that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a sum of money has been laughed off by Wolves fans , with many pointing to the Reds ' refusal to meet Timo Werner 's £49million release clause recently .
Others believe the quoted figure is n't anywhere near enough for two players who have become Premier League stars at Molineux .
Here 's a selection of comments from Wolves fans on social media ... Dan Southall : `` £110m is the first instalment , right ? ''
@ Greenywwfc : `` They wouldnt pay £49m for Werner , they are n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our players . ''
Gagan Kullar : `` They can ’ t even afford Werner release clause let alone a £110m double bid ... '' Lewis Goodman : `` Can ’ t even decide a £49m transfer so I doubt it . ''
@ wwfc_josh : `` Not enough for Adama let alone Neves . ''
@ cpj93070 : `` If they ca n't afford Werner for £50m , there is no chance of them getting these two for £110m . ''

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Liverpool hold a long-term interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers pair Ruben Neves and Adama Traore.
Neves, 23, was coached by Jurgen Klopp's assistant Pep Ljinders during his Porto days and has been linked with Liverpool on numerous occasions in the last two seasons.
The Reds' interest in Traore has come about more recently after his stunning 2019/20 campaign. He's scored six times and grabbed 12 assists for Wolves this season to become one of the most sought after players in Europe.
According to various reports, Traore is a top target for Klopp heading into the summer transfer window.
Adama Traore transfer latest Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now. Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo's bench, but he's been a revelation in his second. Traore's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more. Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore wouldn't leave in January and he was as good as his word. Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window. As always though, there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves, it will be on the club's terms. What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ
And now, reports in the national media (via the Daily Star) suggest Liverpool are lining up a £110million double bid for Neves and Traore.
The notion that Liverpool could buy Neves and Traore for such a sum of money has been laughed off by Wolves fans, with many pointing to the Reds' refusal to meet Timo Werner's £49million release clause recently.
Others believe the quoted figure isn't anywhere near enough for two players who have become Premier League stars at Molineux.
Here's a selection of comments from Wolves fans on social media...
Dan Southall: "£110m is the first instalment, right?"
@Greenywwfc: "They wouldnt pay £49m for Werner, they aren't going to pay what we want for our players."
Gagan Kullar: "They can’t even afford Werner release clause let alone a £110m double bid..."
Lewis Goodman: "Can’t even decide a £49m transfer so I doubt it."
@wwfc_josh: "Not enough for Adama let alone Neves."
@cpj93070: "If they can't afford Werner for £50m, there is no chance of them getting these two for £110m."


birminghammail--2020-06-13--'Sleeping' train passenger on five-hour journey was dead

A train passenger was found dead at the end of the end of a five-hour , 250-mile journey - after staff thought he was asleep .
The man boarded a Bournemouth-bound Cross Country service from Manchester Picadilly , reportedly with a ticket to nearby Stockport , just eight minutes away .
But he was discovered dead when he remained in his seat as the train arrived on the south coast several hours later .
The rail firm said stewards walked through carriages but contact with passengers had been reduced due to social distancing , the Manchester Evening News reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's death , on Saturday , May 30 , was caused by a 'medical matter ' .
His family has been informed .
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said : `` We were called at 2.41pm to Bournemouth station on May 30 following reports of a sudden death on board a train .
`` The death was determined to be a medical matter , and the person ’ s family have been informed . ''
A CrossCountry spokesman said : `` The elderly gentleman had been seen by the train crew during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but when they did not depart when the journey ended , the emergency services were called who confirmed the customer had sadly passed away .
`` Our onboard teams continue to walk through trains as part of their duties , helping customers on their journeys where they can .
`` However , their interaction with our customers is currently reduced to maintain the recommended distance from others we are all asked to observe . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Sophie Halle-Richards, James Cartledge)

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A train passenger was found dead at the end of the end of a five-hour, 250-mile journey - after staff thought he was asleep.
The man boarded a Bournemouth-bound Cross Country service from Manchester Picadilly, reportedly with a ticket to nearby Stockport, just eight minutes away.
But he was discovered dead when he remained in his seat as the train arrived on the south coast several hours later.
The rail firm said stewards walked through carriages but contact with passengers had been reduced due to social distancing, the Manchester Evening News reported.
British Transport Police said the elderly man's death, on Saturday, May 30, was caused by a 'medical matter'. His family has been informed.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "We were called at 2.41pm to Bournemouth station on May 30 following reports of a sudden death on board a train.
"The death was determined to be a medical matter, and the person’s family have been informed."
A CrossCountry spokesman said: "The elderly gentleman had been seen by the train crew during the journey and thought to be sleeping, but when they did not depart when the journey ended, the emergency services were called who confirmed the customer had sadly passed away.
"Our onboard teams continue to walk through trains as part of their duties, helping customers on their journeys where they can.
"However, their interaction with our customers is currently reduced to maintain the recommended distance from others we are all asked to observe."