birminghammail--2020-03-20--Weddings could be limited to just three guests amid coronavirus pandemic

Church of England weddings during the coronavirus outbreak should be limited to a maximum of five people , including the bride and groom , new guidance says .
And apart from the couple themselves , everyone else should observe a social distance as far as possible , the guidance says .
The Church said important life events can go ahead but must be `` very significantly scaled back '' so people can follow the Government 's social distancing advice .
Couples are being advised to `` stream '' their ceremony to absent friends and family , and the Church will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in light of Covid-19 .
The Church said weddings should be limited to the legal minimum of five people - the priest , bride , groom and two witnesses .
The Bishop of Manchester , Dr David Walker , said : `` Couples and parents , friends and families will have been planning for months , even years for their special moment , whether a wedding or a christening .
`` Now it can go ahead - but with only the minimum required in attendance .
You may need to cancel or postpone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ God 's love and blessing will still surround all those who would have been there that day . ''
Apart from the couple themselves , everyone else should observe a social distance as far as possible , the guidance says .
The advice recommends similar measures for baptisms , with numbers restricted to the child , their parents , guardians or carers , godparents and the minister .
The priest should not hold the child and water should be administered with an `` appropriate implement '' such as a shell .
Only clergy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the font , with godparents maintaining a social distance , it adds .

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Church of England weddings during the coronavirus outbreak should be limited to a maximum of five people, including the bride and groom, new guidance says.
And apart from the couple themselves, everyone else should observe a social distance as far as possible, the guidance says.
The Church said important life events can go ahead but must be "very significantly scaled back" so people can follow the Government's social distancing advice.
Couples are being advised to "stream" their ceremony to absent friends and family, and the Church will work with those who wish to rearrange in light of Covid-19.
The Church said weddings should be limited to the legal minimum of five people - the priest, bride, groom and two witnesses.
The Bishop of Manchester, Dr David Walker, said: "Couples and parents, friends and families will have been planning for months, even years for their special moment, whether a wedding or a christening.
"Now it can go ahead - but with only the minimum required in attendance. You may need to cancel or postpone.
"Whatever decision is made, God's love and blessing will still surround all those who would have been there that day."
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Apart from the couple themselves, everyone else should observe a social distance as far as possible, the guidance says.
The advice recommends similar measures for baptisms, with numbers restricted to the child, their parents, guardians or carers, godparents and the minister.
The priest should not hold the child and water should be administered with an "appropriate implement" such as a shell.
Only clergy and parents should join the candidate at the font, with godparents maintaining a social distance, it adds.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Watch as robbers get stuck in jewellers during astonishing botched raid

Police are appealing for help to identify robbers who got themselves stuck in a jewellery shop when they could not work out how to open the door .
Three men ransacked the cabinets and one attacked a member of female staff when they robbed the shop in Haringay , north London , in April last year .
However , after the raid , the three men seemingly did not realise that they had to activate a trigger switch on the door to make their escape .
Two of them managed to eventually let themselves out after attempting to use brute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuck until a passer-by released the door from the outside .
One member of the group , Andrew Elliott , 32 , from Luton , was jailed on 10 January at the Old Bailey .
He was one of the pair who had managed to let themselves free of the store .
The three had taken a substantial amount of jewellery .
Officers have now launched an appeal with BBC Crimewatch Roadshow to find his two accomplices .
Detective Inspector Paul Ridley from the Metropolitan Police said : `` While I am pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price for his part in this robbery , I remain focused on identifying and apprehending the two remaining suspects .
`` Someone knows who they are and I urge anyone who can name these dangerous individuals to contact us without delay . ''
He added : `` This was a violent and cowardly attack on a lone woman , tell us what you know and help us remove these dangerous individuals from your area . ''
A reward of £5,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the conviction of @ @ @

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Police are appealing for help to identify robbers who got themselves stuck in a jewellery shop when they could not work out how to open the door.
Three men ransacked the cabinets and one attacked a member of female staff when they robbed the shop in Haringay, north London, in April last year.
However, after the raid, the three men seemingly did not realise that they had to activate a trigger switch on the door to make their escape.
Two of them managed to eventually let themselves out after attempting to use brute force, but one of them was stuck until a passer-by released the door from the outside.
One member of the group, Andrew Elliott, 32, from Luton, was jailed on 10 January at the Old Bailey.
He was one of the pair who had managed to let themselves free of the store.
The three had taken a substantial amount of jewellery.
Officers have now launched an appeal with BBC Crimewatch Roadshow to find his two accomplices.
Detective Inspector Paul Ridley from the Metropolitan Police said: "While I am pleased to see one of the robbers paying the price for his part in this robbery, I remain focused on identifying and apprehending the two remaining suspects.
"Someone knows who they are and I urge anyone who can name these dangerous individuals to contact us without delay."
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He added: "This was a violent and cowardly attack on a lone woman, tell us what you know and help us remove these dangerous individuals from your area."
A reward of £5,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the conviction of the suspects.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Alton Towers postpones 2020 opening date amid coronavirus pandemic

The opening of Alton Towers for its 2020 season has been delayed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The outbreak of COVID-19 has infected thousands of Brits - and Boris Johnson expects it to peak `` within 12 weeks '' .
As a result , the Staffordshire-based theme park , situated in the Midlands and a huge part of Brummie families ' summers , has delayed its opening .
A statement from the park said : `` Further to recent updates from the Government on the response to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak , we have taken the very difficult decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Resort Theme Park [ and to close our Hotels and support offices ] as a precautionary measure .
`` While we have been looking forward to welcoming visitors this weekend , we believe that this decision is the right thing to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees and guests . ''
Guests due to stay at Alton Towers between March 19 and April 25 will be contacted by the Short Breaks team , the family-friendly attraction added .
Alton Tower customers can cancel bookings use the Manage My Booking area of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive a refund , or choose a voucher to be used to rebook at a later date during the 2020 season .
Bookings after April 25 are not yet affected , the theme park added in a statement issued online .
Tickets to visit Alton Towers between March 21 and April 25 will be valid for use on any date during the 2020 season .
This excludes fireworks events on November 6 to 8 .

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The opening of Alton Towers for its 2020 season has been delayed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has infected thousands of Brits - and Boris Johnson expects it to peak "within 12 weeks".
As a result, the Staffordshire-based theme park, situated in the Midlands and a huge part of Brummie families' summers, has delayed its opening.
A statement from the park said: "Further to recent updates from the Government on the response to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, we have taken the very difficult decision to postpone the opening of Alton Towers Resort Theme Park [and to close our Hotels and support offices] as a precautionary measure.
"While we have been looking forward to welcoming visitors this weekend, we believe that this decision is the right thing to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees and guests."
Guests due to stay at Alton Towers between March 19 and April 25 will be contacted by the Short Breaks team, the family-friendly attraction added.
Alton Tower customers can cancel bookings use the Manage My Booking area of the Short Breaks website.
Guests can receive a refund, or choose a voucher to be used to rebook at a later date during the 2020 season.
Bookings after April 25 are not yet affected, the theme park added in a statement issued online.
Tickets to visit Alton Towers between March 21 and April 25 will be valid for use on any date during the 2020 season.
This excludes fireworks events on November 6 to 8.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--How staff are ensuring beloved elderly customer still gets his daily lunches

Blooming marvellous garden centre staff are going above and beyond to ensure a valued elderly customer still gets his daily lunches .
Ron Spencer , aged 90 , from Dordon , loves going to Planters Garden Centre for his dinner and the team love having him , so much so that to ensure he can still have his lunch with his friends they make a ‘ Ron rota ’ and pick him up to take him to the cafe .
But with elderly people being advised to self isolate , Planters did the next best thing and brought his dinner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ One of my big concerns is that older people who rely on a weekly visit to us and things like that are going to be very lonely .
If they are going to be confined for three months , that is an awfully long time .
“ Earlier in the week we had suggested that he shouldn ’ t come here with the number of customers in the garden centre and restaurant and I think he was disappointed .
We had staff willing to take dinner out to him so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t come to us then we can go to him .
“ All of our staff love Ron and a lot of customers know him .
He is a regular fixture in our restaurant .
He is never alone at his table as there is always someone popping by to speak to him whether it be a member of staff or customer to have a chat with him .
“ He has been coming to the centre for many years .
He lives local and used to come up with his wife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago but kept coming in .
“ Lots of people identify with us , I think because we have been in the town for so long , and particularly the age group that are having to self isolate have seen us grow up from nothing to something .
“ Our staff get to know our regular customers and get chatting to them about their lives and vice versa .
When we select members of staff we look at personalities as much as anything else.
” Planters are still open and are offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just phone up and they will deliver .
Customers can also phone up , place an order , pay over the phone and then staff will meet them in the car park with no direct contact .

Blooming marvellous garden centre staff are going above and beyond to ensure a valued elderly customer still gets his daily lunches.
Ron Spencer, aged 90, from Dordon, loves going to Planters Garden Centre for his dinner and the team love having him, so much so that to ensure he can still have his lunch with his friends they make a ‘Ron rota’ and pick him up to take him to the cafe.
But with elderly people being advised to self isolate, Planters did the next best thing and brought his dinner to him!
Owner Gerald Ingram said: “One of my big concerns is that older people who rely on a weekly visit to us and things like that are going to be very lonely. If they are going to be confined for three months, that is an awfully long time.
“Earlier in the week we had suggested that he shouldn’t come here with the number of customers in the garden centre and restaurant and I think he was disappointed. We had staff willing to take dinner out to him so we did that. If he couldn’t come to us then we can go to him.
“All of our staff love Ron and a lot of customers know him. He is a regular fixture in our restaurant. He is never alone at his table as there is always someone popping by to speak to him whether it be a member of staff or customer to have a chat with him.
“He has been coming to the centre for many years. He lives local and used to come up with his wife. Unfortunately he lost his wife a few years ago but kept coming in.
“Lots of people identify with us, I think because we have been in the town for so long, and particularly the age group that are having to self isolate have seen us grow up from nothing to something.
“Our staff get to know our regular customers and get chatting to them about their lives and vice versa. When we select members of staff we look at personalities as much as anything else.”
Planters are still open and are offering a home delivery service on products - just phone up and they will deliver.
Customers can also phone up, place an order, pay over the phone and then staff will meet them in the car park with no direct contact.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Britannia Hotels staff sacked on spot and made homeless amid coronavirus

Staff at a hotel owned by Britannia Hotels have been sacked on the spot amid the coronavirus outbreak .
The hotel in the Highlands , which is operated by the owner of Birmingham 's `` worst hotel , '' have been told to leave accommodation immediately , with the company pinning the decision on government coronavirus advice .
A letter was sent to workers at the Coylumbridge Hotel in Aviemore , which is run by Britannia Hotels who appear to have made the decision based on measures as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak .
When contacted by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff at the hotel said some people had been affected but that it was not 30 as had been reported elsewhere .
But the letter , circulating on social media , has been slammed by politicians and members of the public alike with Britannia ’ s offer of “ one week ’ s pay in lieu of notice ” .
It says : “ Taking the latest government advice , this letter is to confirm that with effect from March 19 2020 , your employment has been terminated as your services are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will include all hours worked up to and including your final day , together with any accrued holidays not already taken and one week ’ s pay in lieu of notice .
“ You are asked to vacate the hotel accommodations immediately , returning any company property to John Macfarlane , Hotel Controller before leaving the hotel .
“ I would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in securing future employment and thank you for your time at Britannia Hotels.
” It comes just days after the Scottish Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses across the country affected in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak .
The hospitality sector was one of the first to receive special support with a full year ’ s 100 % non-domestic rates relief announced on Wednesday .
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes tweeted : “ It ’ s a tough time for everybody , that ’ s why we ’ ve tried to help the hospitality industry , so it ’ s disappointing to see what appears to be the heartless treatment of staff.
” Drew Hendry – MP for Inverness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called the hotel ’ s move “ unacceptable ” .
He also said : “ It is a worrying time for the hotel trade and urgent support is needed , but everyone is in this emergency together .
“ This fails even the most basic test of how to treat people .
I have written asking them to rescind these letters .
“ I have offered to help to discuss how a different path can be taken that seeks to support everyone affected fairly and humanely .
“ If ever there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is it , even when businesses are rightly concerned .
Mr Hendry added : “ Got to say , where the letter from the Coylumbridge Hotel was shocking , it is just fabulous the way the wider community is rallying round with offers of support for those affected on my FB page .
“ Well done to our communities.
” Comments on the Facebook page include offers of accommodation from other nearby hotel owners .

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Staff at a hotel owned by Britannia Hotels have been sacked on the spot amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The hotel in the Highlands, which is operated by the owner of Birmingham's "worst hotel," have been told to leave accommodation immediately, with the company pinning the decision on government coronavirus advice.
A letter was sent to workers at the Coylumbridge Hotel in Aviemore, which is run by Britannia Hotels who appear to have made the decision based on measures as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
When contacted by the PA news agency, a member of staff at the hotel said some people had been affected but that it was not 30 as had been reported elsewhere.
But the letter, circulating on social media, has been slammed by politicians and members of the public alike with Britannia’s offer of “one week’s pay in lieu of notice”.
It says: “Taking the latest government advice, this letter is to confirm that with effect from March 19 2020, your employment has been terminated as your services are no longer required.
“Your final payslip will include all hours worked up to and including your final day, together with any accrued holidays not already taken and one week’s pay in lieu of notice.
“You are asked to vacate the hotel accommodations immediately, returning any company property to John Macfarlane, Hotel Controller before leaving the hotel.
“I would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in securing future employment and thank you for your time at Britannia Hotels.”
It comes just days after the Scottish Government announced financial actions being taken to help businesses across the country affected in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
The hospitality sector was one of the first to receive special support with a full year’s 100% non-domestic rates relief announced on Wednesday.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes tweeted: “It’s a tough time for everybody, that’s why we’ve tried to help the hospitality industry, so it’s disappointing to see what appears to be the heartless treatment of staff.”
Drew Hendry – MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey – called the hotel’s move “unacceptable”.
He also said: “It is a worrying time for the hotel trade and urgent support is needed, but everyone is in this emergency together.
“This fails even the most basic test of how to treat people. I have written asking them to rescind these letters.
“I have offered to help to discuss how a different path can be taken that seeks to support everyone affected fairly and humanely.
“If ever there was a time for looking out for others, this is it, even when businesses are rightly concerned.
Mr Hendry added: “Got to say, where the letter from the Coylumbridge Hotel was shocking, it is just fabulous the way the wider community is rallying round with offers of support for those affected on my FB page.
“Well done to our communities.”
Comments on the Facebook page include offers of accommodation from other nearby hotel owners.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Evangeline Lilly slammed over reasons for refusing to self-isolate

Evangeline Lilly has revealed she is refusing to self-isolate , suggesting the government is using the coronavirus outbreak to `` grab more power '' .
The Canadian Avengers : Endgame star shared a picture of her `` morning tea '' on Instagram , saying it was `` business as usual '' after dropping her children off at gymnastics camp .
In response to fans asking why she was not in isolation , Lilly said : `` I think we all need to slow down , take a breath and look at the facts we are being presented with .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all-out , global lockdown , control , pandemonia and insanity we are experiencing . ''
Her comments have sparked a divided reaction , with some on social media slamming her for `` irresponsible '' messages .
Lilly , also known for appearing in TV drama Lost , dismissed Covid-19 as `` respiratory flu '' , adding the government is using the pandemic to `` grab more power '' .
She said : `` Where we are right now feels a lot too close to Marshall Law for my comfort already , all in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's unnerving . ''
Lilly , 40 , said she is living with her two children and seriously ill father , who has been diagnosed with leukaemia .
She added : `` Some people value their lives over freedom , some people value freedom over their lives .
We all make our choices . ''

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Evangeline Lilly has revealed she is refusing to self-isolate, suggesting the government is using the coronavirus outbreak to "grab more power".
The Canadian Avengers: Endgame star shared a picture of her "morning tea" on Instagram, saying it was "business as usual" after dropping her children off at gymnastics camp.
In response to fans asking why she was not in isolation, Lilly said: "I think we all need to slow down, take a breath and look at the facts we are being presented with.
"They do not add up to the all-out, global lockdown, control, pandemonia and insanity we are experiencing."
Her comments have sparked a divided reaction, with some on social media slamming her for "irresponsible" messages.
Lilly, also known for appearing in TV drama Lost, dismissed Covid-19 as "respiratory flu", adding the government is using the pandemic to "grab more power".
She said: "Where we are right now feels a lot too close to Marshall Law for my comfort already, all in the name of a respiratory flu. It's unnerving."
Lilly, 40, said she is living with her two children and seriously ill father, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia.
She added: "Some people value their lives over freedom, some people value freedom over their lives. We all make our choices."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Liam Gallagher calls for Noel to reunite Oasis amid coronavirus pandemic

Liam Gallagher has called for Oasis to reform for a `` one-off '' charity gig amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The rock ' n'roll singer said that after the concert he and brother Noel could `` then go back to our amazing solo careers '' .
He said that the performance could take place `` once this is put to bed '' , in an apparent reference to the COVID-19 pandemic , which has so far infected thousands of Brits .
In what appeared to be a follow up tweet , Liam added : `` What we saying , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liam and Noel have been locked in a war of words since their acrimonious split in 2009 , prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris .
The pair have endured a tumultuous relationship ever since , with Liam going on to spearhead Beady Eye , before going solo , while Noel has enjoyed a fruitful solo career under the guise of High Flying Birds .
Noel , 52 , has released music under his High Flying Birds moniker while Liam , 47 , has recorded solo albums @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously told the Big Issue that every tweet from his brother , who he described as a `` moron '' , is a `` nail in the coffin '' of hopes about Oasis reforming .

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Liam Gallagher has called for Oasis to reform for a "one-off" charity gig amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The rock'n'roll singer said that after the concert he and brother Noel could "then go back to our amazing solo careers".
He said that the performance could take place "once this is put to bed", in an apparent reference to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far infected thousands of Brits.
In what appeared to be a follow up tweet, Liam added: "What we saying, we having it or what."
Liam and Noel have been locked in a war of words since their acrimonious split in 2009, prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.
The pair have endured a tumultuous relationship ever since, with Liam going on to spearhead Beady Eye, before going solo, while Noel has enjoyed a fruitful solo career under the guise of High Flying Birds.
Noel, 52, has released music under his High Flying Birds moniker while Liam, 47, has recorded solo albums under his own name.
Noel has previously told the Big Issue that every tweet from his brother, who he described as a "moron", is a "nail in the coffin" of hopes about Oasis reforming.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--The radical plan Premier League bosses have been discussing

The Premier League could turn to some kind of play-off system to conclude the season , according to reports .
Earlier this week , it was announced that elite football in the UK would be further suspended in an attempt to delay the spread of the coronavirus .
After initially suspending fixtures April 4 , it has now been extended until April 30 , at the earliest .
That means that along with their game against Wolves , Aston Villa ’ s matches against Liverpool , Manchester United and Crystal Palace will be forced to be rescheduled .
It has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be completed , despite Premier League bosses confirming they will extend the deadline to complete this campaign , with Euro 2020 moving to next summer .
However , there are still fears among many that the delay could extend well into the summer , meaning the season finishing normally many not be feasible .
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady last week hinted that there would be discussions to void the season , while Villa sporting director Jesus Garcis Pitarch recommended no relegations .
But a report in the Times has stated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution to completing the season would more likely be a play-off style competition – rather than an anullment .
At the top of the table , Liverpool have yet to confirm the title , although they are well clear of second place Man City .
There is still an almightly battle for the top-four , whilst Villa are still battling away at the bottom of the division .
The report also claims that next season ’ s Carabao Cup could be turned into an U23 competition , while the FA Cup could scrap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in time for the rescheduled European Championship .

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The Premier League could turn to some kind of play-off system to conclude the season, according to reports.
Earlier this week, it was announced that elite football in the UK would be further suspended in an attempt to delay the spread of the coronavirus.
After initially suspending fixtures April 4, it has now been extended until April 30, at the earliest.
That means that along with their game against Wolves, Aston Villa’s matches against Liverpool, Manchester United and Crystal Palace will be forced to be rescheduled.
It has raised concerns that the season may struggle to be completed, despite Premier League bosses confirming they will extend the deadline to complete this campaign, with Euro 2020 moving to next summer.
However, there are still fears among many that the delay could extend well into the summer, meaning the season finishing normally many not be feasible.
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady last week hinted that there would be discussions to void the season, while Villa sporting director Jesus Garcis Pitarch recommended no relegations.
But a report in the Times has stated that the ‘last resort’ for a solution to completing the season would more likely be a play-off style competition – rather than an anullment.
At the top of the table, Liverpool have yet to confirm the title, although they are well clear of second place Man City. There is still an almightly battle for the top-four, whilst Villa are still battling away at the bottom of the division.
The report also claims that next season’s Carabao Cup could be turned into an U23 competition, while the FA Cup could scrap replays to get the 2020/21 season finished in time for the rescheduled European Championship.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Coronavirus: TV bosses axe Coronation Street episodes

TV bosses have axed three of Coronation Street 's usual six episodes - as the battle against the spread of coronavirus rages on .
From Monday , March 30 , the soap will be rationed to three episodes a week on Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm .
Fellow ITV show Emmerdale will still be screened Mondays to Fridays at 7pm but there will no longer be the usual two episodes on Thursdays .
As both soaps are filmed weeks in advance , change will allow the soaps to stay on air until July - even if production has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over-70 cast members will also be adhering to social distancing advice and staying at home .
An ITV spokeswoman said : “ The continued transmission of both soaps is a priority to all of us at ITV and to our audiences who enjoy the shows .
“ Whilst carefully adhering to the latest health advice from the Government and Public Health England , our production teams are continuing to film episodes in Manchester and Leeds .
“ With this change of transmission pattern it will ensure we have great new soap episodes coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least the early summer .
Emmerdale will air Monday to Friday at 7pm and Coronation Street Monday , Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm . ''
Soap chiefs have already banned kissing scenes in a bid to stop the virus spreading on set - bosses said they would `` limit physical contact . ''
And the soap 's over 70 'high risk ' cast will be written out of future episodes .
Corrie has six full-time actors over 70 - all of whom are following Government advice to social distance and remain at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror : `` With regards to over-70s we will be adhering to all government guidelines and following the appropriate steps . ''
But the show is taking no chances with its younger cast members either .
A sign on the security gates at the ITV studios in Manchester where Corrie is filmed , read ' please note that due to advise from the Health Authorities the cast are unable to stop for autographs or photographs . '
ITV have said future storylines will `` remind people of important public health issues '' like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC announced it was halting production on Eastenders amid the pandemic , and Channel 4 has scaled back Hollyoaks to three episodes a week .

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TV bosses have axed three of Coronation Street's usual six episodes - as the battle against the spread of coronavirus rages on.
From Monday, March 30, the soap will be rationed to three episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm.
Fellow ITV show Emmerdale will still be screened Mondays to Fridays at 7pm but there will no longer be the usual two episodes on Thursdays.
As both soaps are filmed weeks in advance, change will allow the soaps to stay on air until July - even if production has to be shut down.
Corrie's over-70 cast members will also be adhering to social distancing advice and staying at home.
An ITV spokeswoman said: “The continued transmission of both soaps is a priority to all of us at ITV and to our audiences who enjoy the shows.
(Image: ITV)
“Whilst carefully adhering to the latest health advice from the Government and Public Health England, our production teams are continuing to film episodes in Manchester and Leeds.
“With this change of transmission pattern it will ensure we have great new soap episodes coming to air every weekday night until at least the early summer. Emmerdale will air Monday to Friday at 7pm and Coronation Street Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm."
Soap chiefs have already banned kissing scenes in a bid to stop the virus spreading on set - bosses said they would "limit physical contact."
And the soap's over 70 'high risk' cast will be written out of future episodes.
(Image: ITV/Danielle Baguley/PA Wire)
Corrie has six full-time actors over 70 - all of whom are following Government advice to social distance and remain at home.
Sue Nicholls (Audrey), Bill Roache who plays Ken Barlow, Maureen Lipman (Evelyn), Barbara Knox (Rita), Malcolm Hebden (Norris), and Rula Lenska (Claudia).
A Coronation Street spokeswoman told the Mirror: "With regards to over-70s we will be adhering to all government guidelines and following the appropriate steps."
But the show is taking no chances with its younger cast members either.
A sign on the security gates at the ITV studios in Manchester where Corrie is filmed, read ' please note that due to advise from the Health Authorities the cast are unable to stop for autographs or photographs.'
ITV have said future storylines will "remind people of important public health issues" like hand-washing.
The scheduling changes come after the BBC announced it was halting production on Eastenders amid the pandemic, and Channel 4 has scaled back Hollyoaks to three episodes a week.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Martin Lewis breaks his own rule for first time ever with coronavirus advice

Martin Lewis has broken his own rule regarding credit cards - for the first time ever .
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin was on his own ITV1 show last night ( Thursday , March 19 ) .
Broadcast from 8pm , Mr Lewis was seen giving his tricks , tips and advice amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
The financial guru has regular stints on a string of daytime ITV1 favourites - from Lorraine and This Morning to Good Morning Britain .
And on Thursday , he issued anybody struggling amid the COVID-19 outbreak with brand-new advice relating to credit cards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said you need to be quick to take advantage of 0 % credit card deals .
These let you either spend money or transfer existing card debt to a new provider in return for a set period where no interest is charged on that money .
But with the economy looking shakier it 's getting harder and harder to be accepted .
`` I hate what I 'm about to say now , '' Martin said .
Normally , he would only advise people took them out to save money on interest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed .
Now , they could offer people a way to pay for the necessities of life without incurring interest on their debt .
`` We 're in different logical times , '' Martin explained .

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Martin Lewis has broken his own rule regarding credit cards - for the first time ever.
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin was on his own ITV1 show last night (Thursday, March 19).
Broadcast from 8pm, Mr Lewis was seen giving his tricks, tips and advice amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The financial guru has regular stints on a string of daytime ITV1 favourites - from Lorraine and This Morning to Good Morning Britain.
And on Thursday, he issued anybody struggling amid the COVID-19 outbreak with brand-new advice relating to credit cards.
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For the first time, Mr Lewis said you need to be quick to take advantage of 0% credit card deals.
These let you either spend money or transfer existing card debt to a new provider in return for a set period where no interest is charged on that money.
But with the economy looking shakier it's getting harder and harder to be accepted.
(Image: ITV)
"I hate what I'm about to say now," Martin said.
Normally, he would only advise people took them out to save money on interest, never to borrow, but times have changed.
Now, they could offer people a way to pay for the necessities of life without incurring interest on their debt.
"We're in different logical times," Martin explained.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Woman pushed against wall and kicked in street robbery

A woman was pushed against a wall and kicked during a street robbery in Sandwell .
The victim , who has not been named , was walking to the bus stop in Reddal Hill Road , Cradley Heath , when she was approached from behind by the suspect .
The robber then pushed her against a wall and kicked her during the 9.30pm attack , which also saw the victim 's purse swiped .
In an online appeal , which was released on March 19 , police urged residents to take care when travelling at night .
It read : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The incident occurred between 9.27pm and 9.37pm as the female victim was walking toward the bus stop .
`` She was pushed from behind up against a wall and kicked and her purse was removed from her pocket .
`` There is no description of the offender as she did not see them . ''
Police advice on how to stay safe : 1 .
Always be aware of your surroundings , vigilant of activity around you and attentive to individuals approaching , walking purposely and with confidence .
2 .
Do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as talking on your mobile phone , listening to music or reading .
3 .
Try to travel with others , walk in well-travelled areas , and at night in well lit areas .
4 .
Protect your electronics by not displaying them .
5 .
Resist the urge to multi-task while walking ; wait to make phone calls , check your email and listen to music at your destination .
6 .
If you purchase an electronic device check on the availability of a tracking system for the device ( usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.Do not use ATMs that are located in remote areas , use ATMs during the daylight hours in well-populated areas .
8.Do not display large amounts of cash when paying for items , and do not display excessive jewellery .
9.Men : if you carry wallet , place the wallet in your front hip pocket or inside jacket pocket- do not carry in your back pant pocket .
10.Women : when you will be walking in public spaces carry a small handbag or purse that you can grasp with a hand .

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A woman was pushed against a wall and kicked during a street robbery in Sandwell.
The victim, who has not been named, was walking to the bus stop in Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, when she was approached from behind by the suspect.
The robber then pushed her against a wall and kicked her during the 9.30pm attack, which also saw the victim's purse swiped.
In an online appeal, which was released on March 19, police urged residents to take care when travelling at night.
It read: "Robbery on Reddal Hill Road. The incident occurred between 9.27pm and 9.37pm as the female victim was walking toward the bus stop.
"She was pushed from behind up against a wall and kicked and her purse was removed from her pocket.
"There is no description of the offender as she did not see them."
Police advice on how to stay safe:
1. Always be aware of your surroundings, vigilant of activity around you and attentive to individuals approaching, walking purposely and with confidence.
2. Do not allow yourself to be distracted by activity such as talking on your mobile phone, listening to music or reading.
3. Try to travel with others, walk in well-travelled areas, and at night in well lit areas.
4. Protect your electronics by not displaying them.
5. Resist the urge to multi-task while walking; wait to make phone calls, check your email and listen to music at your destination.
6. If you purchase an electronic device check on the availability of a tracking system for the device (usually free at time of purchase).
7.Do not use ATMs that are located in remote areas, use ATMs during the daylight hours in well-populated areas.
8.Do not display large amounts of cash when paying for items, and do not display excessive jewellery.
9.Men: if you carry wallet, place the wallet in your front hip pocket or inside jacket pocket- do not carry in your back pant pocket.
10.Women: when you will be walking in public spaces carry a small handbag or purse that you can grasp with a hand.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Nuno transfer target Dani Olmo reveals why he rejected Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers target Dani Olmo has revealed he rejected offers from an unnamed English club , before joining RB Leipzig in January .
The Spanish international was extensively linked with a move to Wolves , both in the summer and in the most recent window earlier this year .
Olmo left Dinamo Zagreb for the Bundesliga giants , but there were claims that a €25m bid was lodged by Wolves .
Barcelona , AC Milan , Leicester City and Spurs were all believed to be chasing the 21-year-old , who has recently made his debut for the senior Spain team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those approaches , claiming Leipzig offered him the best chance to progress .
`` I think it was the best option for me and still is , ” he told Mundo Deportivo .
`` I had several offers , not just from Spain but also from Italy and England .
`` But RB Leipzig were the team that offered me the most .
Their sporting director visited me in Zagreb , and their coach called me and told me that he was interested in having me in his team .
That was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other team offered me the sort of perspective , Leipzig offered .
`` That was my feeling , and I was determined that this was the best decision .
I know what I want to achieve and how I am going to get there . ''
Nuno Espirito Santo made four signings in the January window - with Daniel Podence , Leonardo Campana , Enzo Loiodice and Luke Matheson , the latter re-joining Rochdale on loan .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers target Dani Olmo has revealed he rejected offers from an unnamed English club, before joining RB Leipzig in January.
The Spanish international was extensively linked with a move to Wolves, both in the summer and in the most recent window earlier this year.
Olmo left Dinamo Zagreb for the Bundesliga giants, but there were claims that a €25m bid was lodged by Wolves.
Barcelona, AC Milan, Leicester City and Spurs were all believed to be chasing the 21-year-old, who has recently made his debut for the senior Spain team.
However, he would reject all of those approaches, claiming Leipzig offered him the best chance to progress.
"I think it was the best option for me and still is,” he told Mundo Deportivo.
"I had several offers, not just from Spain but also from Italy and England.
"But RB Leipzig were the team that offered me the most. Their sporting director visited me in Zagreb, and their coach called me and told me that he was interested in having me in his team. That was very important to me.
"No other team offered me the sort of perspective, Leipzig offered.
"That was my feeling, and I was determined that this was the best decision. I know what I want to achieve and how I am going to get there."
Nuno Espirito Santo made four signings in the January window - with Daniel Podence, Leonardo Campana, Enzo Loiodice and Luke Matheson, the latter re-joining Rochdale on loan.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--20,000 troops 'will be on streets for six months' in war on coronavirus

Troops have been given four weeks to prepare for war on coronavirus , according to reports .
The British Army is set to be on streets for up to six months as 20,000 military personnel are already on stand-by , Mail Online reports .
The troops have been commandeered to help emergency services and build temporary hospitals amid the COVID-19 outbreak .
The Daily Mail reports the head of the Armed Forces has called on the military to step up its preparations .
General Sir Nicholas Carter told troops to be ready to help emergency services with around 20,000 members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high readiness '' .
The BBC reports Sir Carter sent a message to senior officers , calling on them to be ready to help civilian emergency services , including by setting up ‘ temporary hospitals ’ .
`` The indications are that this disease will spike around late May and early June , '' he wrote .
`` We are prepared for our collective posture to be on operational footing by mid-April , recognising this could endure for six months or so . ''
The note said troops `` must be prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Assistance to Civilian Authorities ) tasks beyond those specified for the military support force , including for example , the organisation of temporary hospitals . ''
And he adds : `` This is a time for leaders to step and deliver .
As I have often said in the past - we need to be prepared to fight the way we may have to fight and it is now clear that moment has arrived . ''
Troops will still be pushed to protect the interests of the country away from the COVID-19 outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @

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Troops have been given four weeks to prepare for war on coronavirus, according to reports.
The British Army is set to be on streets for up to six months as 20,000 military personnel are already on stand-by, Mail Online reports.
The troops have been commandeered to help emergency services and build temporary hospitals amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Daily Mail reports the head of the Armed Forces has called on the military to step up its preparations.
General Sir Nicholas Carter told troops to be ready to help emergency services with around 20,000 members of the armed forces already on "high readiness".
The BBC reports Sir Carter sent a message to senior officers, calling on them to be ready to help civilian emergency services, including by setting up ‘temporary hospitals’.
"The indications are that this disease will spike around late May and early June," he wrote.
"We are prepared for our collective posture to be on operational footing by mid-April, recognising this could endure for six months or so."
The note said troops "must be prepared to start contingency planning for MACA (Military Assistance to Civilian Authorities) tasks beyond those specified for the military support force, including for example, the organisation of temporary hospitals."
And he adds: "This is a time for leaders to step and deliver. As I have often said in the past - we need to be prepared to fight the way we may have to fight and it is now clear that moment has arrived."
Troops will still be pushed to protect the interests of the country away from the COVID-19 outbreak, too, he maintained.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--These crumbling homes left empty for TEN YEARS will be seized

Homes that have been left empty and fallen into disrepair are to be seized by Walsall Council as part of a campaign to boost the housing stock .
Authority bosses agreed to use compulsory purchase order powers to take control of 10 properties across the borough , which have been left unoccupied for more than a decade .
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird said some of them are now in poor condition and resulted in fly-tipping , causing misery to those living next door .
The properties identified feature three in Blakenall ward , two in Pleck and one each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South , Pheasey Park Farm , Short Heath and Willenhall South .
Former Walsall Mayor and Blakenall resident Pete Smith said he had been raising concerns about the poor state of one of the houses on the list , in Oakland Road , for years and welcomed news that action will be taken .
Walsall Council 's deputy leader Adrian Andrew said similar action in 2016 saw them seize two properties and bring them back into use for affordable social accommodation .
He added that the authority will look to take further action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty for more than 10 years .
He said : `` With the housing crisis and the housing shortage that we have , it 's incumbent on us to try and bring as many existing homes back into use .
`` One of the things with compulsory purchase as well is it sometimes focuses the minds of owners of empty and derelict properties to start sorting them out .
Councillor Bird said : `` People have suffered the blight of these properties next to them and many of them have indeed been fly-tipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disrepair .
`` When you live next door to one of these , I 'm sure people will be happy to see something is being done .
`` The message is clear , if you want to leave a property empty that 's alright but we are coming to look for you , take control of the property and take the asset off you . ''
Mr Smith said : `` This is welcome news for the long suffering residents in Oakland Road and the surrounding neighbourhood .
`` Local residents have put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too long and it is great news that the council is taking the bull by the horns and sorting this out .
`` I hope also that residents here and elsewhere where we have fly-tipping hotspots , will not hesitate to report the anti social dumpers who blight our neighbourhoods when they or their vehicles can be identified .
`` When these people dump on an empty property , they are dumping on all of us that have to live with it . ''

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Homes that have been left empty and fallen into disrepair are to be seized by Walsall Council as part of a campaign to boost the housing stock.
Authority bosses agreed to use compulsory purchase order powers to take control of 10 properties across the borough, which have been left unoccupied for more than a decade.
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird said some of them are now in poor condition and resulted in fly-tipping, causing misery to those living next door.
The properties identified feature three in Blakenall ward, two in Pleck and one each in Darlaston South, Aldridge Central and South, Pheasey Park Farm, Short Heath and Willenhall South.
Former Walsall Mayor and Blakenall resident Pete Smith said he had been raising concerns about the poor state of one of the houses on the list, in Oakland Road, for years and welcomed news that action will be taken.
Walsall Council's deputy leader Adrian Andrew said similar action in 2016 saw them seize two properties and bring them back into use for affordable social accommodation.
He added that the authority will look to take further action against another 55 properties that have been empty for more than 10 years.
He said: "With the housing crisis and the housing shortage that we have, it's incumbent on us to try and bring as many existing homes back into use.
"One of the things with compulsory purchase as well is it sometimes focuses the minds of owners of empty and derelict properties to start sorting them out.
Councillor Bird said: "People have suffered the blight of these properties next to them and many of them have indeed been fly-tipped or left in a disgraceful state of disrepair.
"When you live next door to one of these, I'm sure people will be happy to see something is being done.
"The message is clear, if you want to leave a property empty that's alright but we are coming to look for you, take control of the property and take the asset off you."
Mr Smith said: "This is welcome news for the long suffering residents in Oakland Road and the surrounding neighbourhood.
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"Local residents have put up with this major eyesore for far too long and it is great news that the council is taking the bull by the horns and sorting this out.
"I hope also that residents here and elsewhere where we have fly-tipping hotspots, will not hesitate to report the anti social dumpers who blight our neighbourhoods when they or their vehicles can be identified.
"When these people dump on an empty property, they are dumping on all of us that have to live with it."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Huge crowds queue in the darkness at city ASDA superstore

This is the moment determined shoppers waited together in the darkness ahead of a superstore 's 6am opening as coronavirus continued to grip the country .
A massive queue of around 150 people could be seen snaking around the back of Small Heath 's huge ASDA supermarket in shocking scenes filmed on Friday morning , March 20 .
Dozens of shoppers were pictured lining up outside the supermarket before sunrise and half an hour ahead of the store 's opening in a desperate bid to get their hands on essentials .
The dramatic scenes come as many shelves have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hand soap and food .
Many wore their hoods up in the queue as they waited in the cold for the doors to open .
Select items were being limited to two per person at the store as the Government warned the British public NOT to stockpile .
The major stores released statements appealing for calm as they worked to re-stock .
A statement read : `` We know that many of you are worried about the spread of coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) .
`` We want to let you know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you and your families have the food and essentials you need .
`` We are working closely with the Government and our suppliers to keep food moving quickly through the system and making more deliveries to our stores to ensure our shelves are stocked .
`` Those of us with online delivery and click-and-collect services are running them at full capacity to help you get the products you need when you need them .
`` We thank all our colleagues in stores and supply chains who are working day and night to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need your help too .
We would ask everyone to be considerate in the way they shop .
We understand your concerns but buying more than is needed can sometimes mean that others will be left without .
`` There is enough for everyone if we all work together .
`` Together we can make sure we are looking out for family , friends , neighbours .
`` Together we will care for those around us and those who are elderly , vulnerable or choosing to remain at home .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this challenge .
Serving you and keeping you and everyone who works with us safe will always be our priority . ''

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This is the moment determined shoppers waited together in the darkness ahead of a superstore's 6am opening as coronavirus continued to grip the country.
A massive queue of around 150 people could be seen snaking around the back of Small Heath's huge ASDA supermarket in shocking scenes filmed on Friday morning, March 20.
Dozens of shoppers were pictured lining up outside the supermarket before sunrise and half an hour ahead of the store's opening in a desperate bid to get their hands on essentials.
The dramatic scenes come as many shelves have been stripped bare of nappies, toilet roll, hand soap and food.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Many wore their hoods up in the queue as they waited in the cold for the doors to open. Select items were being limited to two per person at the store as the Government warned the British public NOT to stockpile.
The major stores released statements appealing for calm as they worked to re-stock.
A statement read: "We know that many of you are worried about the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
"We want to let you know that we are doing everything we can so that you and your families have the food and essentials you need.
"We are working closely with the Government and our suppliers to keep food moving quickly through the system and making more deliveries to our stores to ensure our shelves are stocked.
"Those of us with online delivery and click-and-collect services are running them at full capacity to help you get the products you need when you need them.
"We thank all our colleagues in stores and supply chains who are working day and night to keep the nation fed.
"But we need your help too. We would ask everyone to be considerate in the way they shop. We understand your concerns but buying more than is needed can sometimes mean that others will be left without.
"There is enough for everyone if we all work together.
"Together we can make sure we are looking out for family, friends, neighbours.
"Together we will care for those around us and those who are elderly, vulnerable or choosing to remain at home.
"We are doing all we can to rise to this challenge. Serving you and keeping you and everyone who works with us safe will always be our priority."


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Exhausted nurse weeps over bare supermarket shelves after 48-hour shift

An exhausted NHS worker has made a heartbreaking plea to British shoppers urging them to stop panic-buying .
The comments from the critical care nurse , who is based in York , come as Brits frantically flock to shops in a bid to stockpile .
They have attempted to stockpile goods during the coronavirus crisis as key workers are being left without vital nourishment .
Dawn Bilbrough , 51 , from York , posted an emotional video and has subsequently gone viral .
In the video , she asks people to `` just stop taking more food than needed '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers who will be `` looking after you when you 're at your lowest '' .
She admits she had a `` little cry '' in the supermarket after seeing the fruit and vegetable shelves totally bare .
`` I do n't know how I 'm supposed to stay healthy .
And those people ... people are just stripping the shelves of basic foods .
You just need to stop it .
`` Because it 's people like me that are going to be looking after you when you 're at your lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Companies have tried to reassure people that enough stock is being delivered every night , urging everyone to shop normally rather than panic buy .
But the appeals have failed to stop people turning up at supermarkets before they even open , or to prevent them buying more than they need .
There have been reports of shoppers pushing two trolleys around supermarkets .
Panic buyers have stripped shelves of everything they can - in some cases leaving just ice cream and chocolate Easter eggs - while huge queues snaked around some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are no official limits coming down from the Government , although pressure is growing to impose them , and supermarket bosses insist there is no shortage - simply people over-buying .

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An exhausted NHS worker has made a heartbreaking plea to British shoppers urging them to stop panic-buying.
The comments from the critical care nurse, who is based in York, come as Brits frantically flock to shops in a bid to stockpile.
They have attempted to stockpile goods during the coronavirus crisis as key workers are being left without vital nourishment.
Dawn Bilbrough, 51, from York, posted an emotional video and has subsequently gone viral.
In the video, she asks people to "just stop taking more food than needed" - warning the public it's key workers who will be "looking after you when you're at your lowest".
(Image: Dawn Bilbrough)
She admits she had a "little cry" in the supermarket after seeing the fruit and vegetable shelves totally bare.
"I don't know how I'm supposed to stay healthy. And those people... people are just stripping the shelves of basic foods. You just need to stop it.
"Because it's people like me that are going to be looking after you when you're at your lowest so just stop it. Please!"
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Companies have tried to reassure people that enough stock is being delivered every night, urging everyone to shop normally rather than panic buy.
But the appeals have failed to stop people turning up at supermarkets before they even open, or to prevent them buying more than they need.
There have been reports of shoppers pushing two trolleys around supermarkets.
Panic buyers have stripped shelves of everything they can - in some cases leaving just ice cream and chocolate Easter eggs - while huge queues snaked around some supermarkets ahead of opening.
Currently there are no official limits coming down from the Government, although pressure is growing to impose them, and supermarket bosses insist there is no shortage - simply people over-buying.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Mum transforms son's room into ski paradise with help from small businesses

If you love everything alpine and want to create a really unique bedroom for your kids , get out your pen and paper and start taking notes .
Nicole Roberts , 25 , from Newport , Shropshire , created an incredible mountain-themed room for her son George , two , and best of all , it cost just £300 including loads of accessories from small businesses .
Nicole , a hairdresser and mum of two , told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk : `` I first came up with the idea after I moved into my new build .
It was great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to Pinterest a lot for inspiration in colours , and I also used YouTube to find some how-to videos .
I wanted something that would grow with my little boy rather than a character theme .
`` I started with deciding what walls I wanted to do the mountains on , then I began to tape the mountain shapes using green frog tape .
I started by taping and painting the three large mountains at the front .
`` I then painted them and pulled the tape off straight away .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taped the mountains that are behind .
Again I pulled the tape off as soon as I finished painting .
`` I added the small ones at the front a few days later as I felt it needed more.
” Despite the room ’ s transformation looking stunning and complicated , Nicole says all she needed was frog tape and paint , and that it was an incredibly easy project to complete .
`` The materials I used were frog tape and three shades of paint and that 's it - super simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I still absolutely love it as well as I have now added all the accessories which has pulled it all together .
The mountain wall cost around £40 to £50 to complete !
” Nicole , who shares her home projects on Instagram at @ my_persimmon_home , pulled the look together by adding handmade accessories from a selection of small businesses , which brought the cost of the room ’ s transformation up to around £300 .
“ All the accessories for this room were handmade by small businesses , which I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique feel and I know I have supported other families , ” she adds .
`` I first started with some statement pieces like the pom pom rug which was made by HeidiBaskets Crochet which cost about £60 or 70 .
“ The dreamcatcher was made by a business called Roma Dream Art and was £25 , the chair is from Sue Ryder Charity and was about £40 and the campfire was around £25 from a business called Little CaraBelle .
“ The bed I picked up from my local selling page which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your area .
The elephant boxes were from TK Maxx and were about £20 , the bedding is from Dunelm in the clearance and cost £5 , the gorgeous rainbow print was from a business called Owl & Brolly and was gifted to me .
`` The other prints on the wall are from Prilly Prints and were also gifted .
The amazing macrame wall hanging was made by a business called Ylle_makes and was £25 and the cushions were all from IKEA for under £10 .
“ It 's been nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses over the past couple of years by adding small bits slowly to keep it in my budget !
” Nicole and George are both delighted with the transformation and how unique the bedroom is .
`` I walk in there and think ‘ wow , it 's such a cool boy 's bedroom ’ , especially for a two-year-old , and I ca n't wait to see him grow up in there , ” Nicole adds .
“ George was quite young when I first did the painting but he walked in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' with a massive smile on his face !
`` My top tips for achieving this look yourself would be to map out with tape the basic shapes you are after and then take a step back to see if they are wonky .
`` If they are , just peel the tape back and re-apply .
Make sure you do enough coats of paint before you remove the tape .
Also , a good tip is to make sure you press the tape down firmly on the edges to make sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Also , it 's great to use striking colours with good contrast for a wow finish.
” Tom Church , co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk says : “ I love absolutely everything about this bedroom , from the striking colours and the eye-catching mountain shapes to the fact it ’ s done with budget-friendly frog tape and that it was designed to support small businesses .
“ If you want to copy this look , Nicole ’ s tips are excellent : you can ’ t go wrong with frog tape , paint and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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If you love everything alpine and want to create a really unique bedroom for your kids, get out your pen and paper and start taking notes.
Nicole Roberts, 25, from Newport, Shropshire, created an incredible mountain-themed room for her son George, two, and best of all, it cost just £300 including loads of accessories from small businesses.
Nicole, a hairdresser and mum of two, told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk : "I first came up with the idea after I moved into my new build. It was great having a blank canvas!
"I took to Pinterest a lot for inspiration in colours, and I also used YouTube to find some how-to videos. I wanted something that would grow with my little boy rather than a character theme.
"I started with deciding what walls I wanted to do the mountains on, then I began to tape the mountain shapes using green frog tape. I started by taping and painting the three large mountains at the front.
"I then painted them and pulled the tape off straight away. I waited for them to dry and them taped the mountains that are behind. Again I pulled the tape off as soon as I finished painting.
"I added the small ones at the front a few days later as I felt it needed more.”
Despite the room’s transformation looking stunning and complicated, Nicole says all she needed was frog tape and paint, and that it was an incredibly easy project to complete.
"The materials I used were frog tape and three shades of paint and that's it - super simple to do,” she explains.
"I still absolutely love it as well as I have now added all the accessories which has pulled it all together. The mountain wall cost around £40 to £50 to complete!”
Nicole, who shares her home projects on Instagram at @my_persimmon_home, pulled the look together by adding handmade accessories from a selection of small businesses, which brought the cost of the room’s transformation up to around £300.
“All the accessories for this room were handmade by small businesses, which I love as it gives the room a unique feel and I know I have supported other families,” she adds.
"I first started with some statement pieces like the pom pom rug which was made by HeidiBaskets Crochet which cost about £60 or 70.
“The dreamcatcher was made by a business called Roma Dream Art and was £25, the chair is from Sue Ryder Charity and was about £40 and the campfire was around £25 from a business called Little CaraBelle.
“The bed I picked up from my local selling page which is another great way to find bargains in your area. The elephant boxes were from TK Maxx and were about £20, the bedding is from Dunelm in the clearance and cost £5, the gorgeous rainbow print was from a business called Owl & Brolly and was gifted to me.
"The other prints on the wall are from Prilly Prints and were also gifted. The amazing macrame wall hanging was made by a business called Ylle_makes and was £25 and the cushions were all from IKEA for under £10.
“It's been nice to be able to support so many businesses over the past couple of years by adding small bits slowly to keep it in my budget!”
Nicole and George are both delighted with the transformation and how unique the bedroom is.
"I walk in there and think ‘wow, it's such a cool boy's bedroom’, especially for a two-year-old, and I can't wait to see him grow up in there,” Nicole adds.
“George was quite young when I first did the painting but he walked in and I remember him saying ‘ohhh' with a massive smile on his face!
"My top tips for achieving this look yourself would be to map out with tape the basic shapes you are after and then take a step back to see if they are wonky.
"If they are, just peel the tape back and re-apply. Make sure you do enough coats of paint before you remove the tape. Also, a good tip is to make sure you press the tape down firmly on the edges to make sure that the paint doesn't bleed under!
“Also, it's great to use striking colours with good contrast for a wow finish.”
Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk says: “I love absolutely everything about this bedroom, from the striking colours and the eye-catching mountain shapes to the fact it’s done with budget-friendly frog tape and that it was designed to support small businesses.
“If you want to copy this look, Nicole’s tips are excellent: you can’t go wrong with frog tape, paint and YouTube for how-to step-by-step guides!"


birminghammail--2020-03-20--The 14 jobs currently recruiting amid coronavirus pandemic

Hundreds of thousands of jobs are set to be lost as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
Worryingly , as many as 29,000 Brummies could be out of work when the COVID-19 outbreak is over .
According to Financial Times , 200,000 people working in the leisure and hospitality sectors have been laid-off since February .
And that proves there is a huge demand for new sectors to open up their doors and provide jobs where necessary .
In a bid to shed light on which jobs are hiring at the moment , Savoy Stewart has analysed job listings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK .
They have analysed the adverts in a bid to discover which industries are providing hope for Brits .
There have been 31,387 new job listings in the past three days , showing that there are still thousands of companies hiring across the country .
The vast majority of listings have been related to customer service roles , with over 5,000 ads placed , followed by nurses , transport workers , warehouse assistants and administration staff .
Cleaners , delivery drivers and childcare staff are also needed , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , network engineers and finance assistants .
Receptionists are also wanted .
Whilst these job figures are certainly encouraging , struggling Brits should remember to look after their health and well-being first during these difficult times before looking to get back into the job market soon as possible .

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Hundreds of thousands of jobs are set to be lost as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Worryingly, as many as 29,000 Brummies could be out of work when the COVID-19 outbreak is over.
According to Financial Times, 200,000 people working in the leisure and hospitality sectors have been laid-off since February.
And that proves there is a huge demand for new sectors to open up their doors and provide jobs where necessary.
In a bid to shed light on which jobs are hiring at the moment, Savoy Stewart has analysed job listings on Indeed throughout the last three days in the UK.
They have analysed the adverts in a bid to discover which industries are providing hope for Brits.
There have been 31,387 new job listings in the past three days , showing that there are still thousands of companies hiring across the country.
The vast majority of listings have been related to customer service roles, with over 5,000 ads placed, followed by nurses, transport workers, warehouse assistants and administration staff.
Cleaners, delivery drivers and childcare staff are also needed, as well as teachers, doctors, shop pickers, network engineers and finance assistants. Receptionists are also wanted.
Job Number of new listings Customer service 5,252 Nurse 4,639 Transport (coordinators, planners etc) 2,838 Warehouse assistant 2,744 Administration 1,728 Cleaner 1,724 Delivery driver 1,508 Childcare 1,375 Teacher 969 Doctor 780 Shop picker 531 Network Engineer 506 Finance assistant 333 Receptionist 303
Whilst these job figures are certainly encouraging, struggling Brits should remember to look after their health and well-being first during these difficult times before looking to get back into the job market soon as possible.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Jack Grealish transfer latest: What we know & what's been said

Jack Grealish is being linked with a move away from Aston Villa .
Manchester United are thought to be leading the chase for the 24-year-old midfielder , who is also said to be interesting Tottenham and Manchester City ahead of a potential summer move .
Grealish 's focus is fully on pulling Villa out of the relegation zone when the season resumes , with Dean Smith 's side currently 19th after 28 matches .
So what 's the current situation around Grealish and what has been said about his future ?
Manchester United could offload five players as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish .
With Grealish and other signings on the agenda at Old Trafford , the Mirror ( via TeamTalk ) claims United will look at selling five players to help fund a spending spree .
They say that David De Gea , Jesse Lingard , Paul Pogba , Alexis Sanchez and Marcos Rojo are all at risk as part of the plan to overhaul Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s squad .
The report adds as well as Grealish , Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham , Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho and Borussia Monchengladback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are willing to pay £240m to land the quartet after selling key players .
Villa would want to be handsomely compensated for the player they have nurtured since age six – and on the other side of the deal it has been suggested United are willing to offer him a wage hike to the tune of £150,000-a-week .
According to the Mirror , United are willing to part with up to £70m to complete a move .
They add that executive vice chairman Ed Woodward is keen to tie up deals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a full pre-season to work with new players .
Chelsea , meanwhile , are a new club to be linked with Grealish .
Frank Lampard 's side are on course to finish in the top four of the Premier League , when it does eventually restart and would be in a position to offer Grealish Champions League football next season .
Italian website Calciomercato say Chelsea are ready to rival United in the summer .
Manchester City will not pursue a move for Grealish this summer , according to reports .
Pep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skipper throughout the season , singling him out in pre-match press conferences .
However , the Manchester Evening News ’ City correspondent Simon Bajikowski has explained why he is n't on the club 's wishlist .
Tottenham are also being linked .
How Purslow has responded to claims about selling players Villa chief executive Christian Purslow , back in November , is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail : `` We can say no .
We do have a number of wonderful players .
It 's a big compliment that we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lots of clubs around Europe .
`` I 'm absolutely proud to say these boys love playing for Aston Villa and we are a club these days who do n't have to worry about selling our assets to survive .
We are in a different situation now .
`` We have a team of very young players with great international futures ahead of them and that is the most important thing for the financial and footballing health of a club - that you have players that are assets , who are improving all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That gives you the flexibility summer to summer to look at those players and sometimes sell players and then go again .
`` We , like every club in the Premier League , may have to do that in future but the important thing is to have a collection of really valuable assets and we do . ''
Man United hero Rio Ferdinand has blasted a fan of his old side who rang into radio station talkSPORT and claimed Grealish would n't move to the club in the summer .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fellow playmaker James Maddison , at Leicester City , are too good for United .
Ferdinand took to social media to brand the caller a 'loon ' .
He tweeted : `` What am I hearing from the caller on @ talkSPORT ... he doesn ’ t think @ JackGrealish would leave Villa for United !
# loon . ''
Grealish has caught the attentions of La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona , according to reports in the national press .
According to The Sun , both Real Madrid and Barca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify their top targets for the summer .
The report suggests that Villa are readying themselves for a series of bids this summer and claim that the claret and blue talisman will have his pick over clubs in the summer .

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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish continues to be linked with a move away from Villa Park.
Grealish has been in stunning form this season with nine goals and eight assists in all competitions.
The 24-year-old, who is under contract until 2023, has most heavily been linked with Manchester United while the likes of Everton and Chelsea are also said to be interested.
Here's the latest and what's been said:
Grealish no longer a top target for Man Utd
Grealish is no longer a top summer transfer target for Manchester United, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now prioritising a defensive midfielder, The Athletic reports, with United seemingly keen on keeping Paul Pogba.
Solskjaer wants to bolster up his back line and sees a holding midfielder as a priority rather than a play-maker of Grealish's ilk.
United remain interested in but, if Villa survive this season, the B6 club could slap a sky-high price of up to £90million on their prized asset.
More HERE.
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Everton confident
The transfer speculation surrounding Grealish continues to grow, despite the suspension of English football.
Fellow Premier League outfit Everton have been credited with an interest in Grealish’s services, and now a fresh report has emerged.
According to a report in Football Insider, quoted by the Daily Star, the Toffees are “secretly confident” of signing Grealish this summer.
More HERE.
'£70m fee' and £150,000-a-week wages
Villa would want to be handsomely compensated for the player they have nurtured since he was six – while it has previously been suggested United could offer him a wage hike to the tune of £150,000-a-week.
According to the Mirror, United would be willing to part with up to £70m to complete a move. They add that executive vice chairman Ed Woodward is keen to tie up deals as soon as possible to ensure Solskjaer has a full pre-season to work with new players, depending on when the current campaign finishes.
More HERE.
Chelsea make their interest known
Chelsea have also been linked with Grealish.
Frank Lampard's side are on course to finish in the top four of the Premier League, when it does eventually restart and would be in a position to offer Grealish Champions League football next season.
Italian website Calciomercato say Chelsea are ready to rival United in the summer.
More HERE.
Bent says Grealish will have choice of clubs
Former Villa striker Darren Bent has claimed that Manchster United, as well as Manchester City and Tottenham will be keen to sign Grealish this summer.
Bent also reckons that Grealish will be looking at leaving if the club are relegated from the top flight.
"I think Jack Grealish has got his sights set on maybe three teams,” Bent told Football Insider.
More HERE.
Man City stance clarified while Spurs also linked
Manchester City will not pursue a move for Grealish this summer, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola has heaped public praise on the Villa skipper throughout the season, singling him out in pre-match press conferences.
However, the Manchester Evening News’ City correspondent Simon Bajikowski has explained why he isn't on the club's wishlist. Tottenham are also being linked.
More HERE.
Carragher's advice
Grealish has made such an impression on Jamie Carragher that the Liverpool legend has picked the Villa captain in his Premier League team of the season.
Carragher also said he has no doubt the 24-year-old would take a move to Old Trafford - or to any top club - in his stride.
The former defender said: "Who knows how the season is going to end up and whether Villa go down or not, but there's no doubt he's got the quality to play for one of the top clubs in the Premier League or Europe."
More HERE.
How Purslow has responded to claims about selling players
Villa chief executive Christian Purslow, back in November, is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail : "We can say no. We do have a number of wonderful players. It's a big compliment that we have brilliant players that attract the attention of lots of clubs around Europe.
"I'm absolutely proud to say these boys love playing for Aston Villa and we are a club these days who don't have to worry about selling our assets to survive. We are in a different situation now.
"We have a team of very young players with great international futures ahead of them and that is the most important thing for the financial and footballing health of a club - that you have players that are assets, who are improving all the time and whose values are improving.
"That gives you the flexibility summer to summer to look at those players and sometimes sell players and then go again.
"We, like every club in the Premier League, may have to do that in future but the important thing is to have a collection of really valuable assets and we do."
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Ferdinand shocked
Man United hero Rio Ferdinand blasted a fan of his old side who rang into radio station talkSPORT and claimed Grealish wouldn't move to the club in the summer.
One United fan rang talkSPORT to claim Grealish and fellow playmaker James Maddison, at Leicester City, are too good for United.
Ferdinand took to social media to brand the caller a 'loon'.
He tweeted : "What am I hearing from the caller on @talkSPORT...he doesn’t think @JackGrealish would leave Villa for United! #loon."
'No chance' says McGrath
Villa legend Paul McGrath says there is 'no chance' of Grealish moving to United when the window opens.
McGrath revealed he doesn't think the playmaker will make the move as he conducted a Q&A on Instagram.
The former Villa hero, who joined from the club from United, addressed the speculation by saying: "No chance".
More HERE.
Spanish giants linked
Grealish has caught the attentions of La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to reports in the national press.
According to The Sun, both Real Madrid and Barca are tracking Grealish, as they begin to identify their top targets for the summer.
The report suggests that Villa are readying themselves for a series of bids this summer and claim that the claret and blue talisman will have his pick over clubs in the summer.
More HERE.


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Coronavirus pandemic shuts Edgbaston Stadium

Edgbaston Cricket Ground has been shut to the public by Warwickshire CCC amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak .
The iconic stadium , which has been the scene for some of the most memorable moments in cricket history , including the legendary 2005 Ashes Test , is now closed .
In a statement online , Warwickshire County Cricket Club confirmed : `` Following Government advice and discussions with the England & Wales Cricket Board ( ECB ) and other major stakeholders , the stadium will be closed to the public with immediate effect . ''
Edgbaston is the home of Warwickshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Birmingham Phoenix , the forthcoming limited overs side for The Hundred .
It regularly hosts England Test matches , and is scheduled to host a Test versus the West Indies during the Caribbean side 's forthcoming tour of the country , set to take place in the summer of 2020 .
But given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis , with the pandemic claiming the lives of over 150 Brits , Edgbaston has been closed .
Neil Snowball , Chief Executive of Warwickshire CCC and Edgbaston Stadium , said : “ The impact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily lives and with the every-changing landscape it is in the best interests of our staff , players , Members , supporters and customers that we close the stadium to the public until at least 30 April 2020 .
“ As mentioned earlier in the week , we have instigated plans that will allow the majority of our staff to work remotely across all parts of our cricket and non-match day operations and we absolutely remain contactable for enquiries during our core weekday hours of 9am to 5pm , Monday to Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take this course of action , but everyone ’ s health and well-being is our immediate priority and we all hope that we can make a swift return to cricket and our conference and events business in the near future .
“ We will continue to make all further updates through warwickshireccc.com , edgbaston.com and our social media channels .
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Edgbaston Cricket Ground has been shut to the public by Warwickshire CCC amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The iconic stadium, which has been the scene for some of the most memorable moments in cricket history, including the legendary 2005 Ashes Test, is now closed.
In a statement online, Warwickshire County Cricket Club confirmed: "Following Government advice and discussions with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and other major stakeholders, the stadium will be closed to the public with immediate effect."
Edgbaston is the home of Warwickshire CCC and Birmingham Bears, as well as Birmingham Phoenix, the forthcoming limited overs side for The Hundred.
It regularly hosts England Test matches, and is scheduled to host a Test versus the West Indies during the Caribbean side's forthcoming tour of the country, set to take place in the summer of 2020.
But given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, with the pandemic claiming the lives of over 150 Brits, Edgbaston has been closed.
Neil Snowball, Chief Executive of Warwickshire CCC and Edgbaston Stadium, said: “The impact of COVID-19 is affecting all parts of our daily lives and with the every-changing landscape it is in the best interests of our staff, players, Members, supporters and customers that we close the stadium to the public until at least 30 April 2020.
“As mentioned earlier in the week, we have instigated plans that will allow the majority of our staff to work remotely across all parts of our cricket and non-match day operations and we absolutely remain contactable for enquiries during our core weekday hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
“We are of course very disappointed to take this course of action, but everyone’s health and well-being is our immediate priority and we all hope that we can make a swift return to cricket and our conference and events business in the near future.
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“We will continue to make all further updates through warwickshireccc.com, edgbaston.com and our social media channels.”


birminghammail--2020-03-20--Broad Street bar owner plans to trade beyond midnight

Pubs and restaurants should have been given more notice to close , says one of Broad Street 's leading independent operators .
With Mother 's Day coming up on Sunday , many would have ordered in extra food to cope with expected demand according to O Bar owner Matt Sharp .
Like everyone else , he only found out at 5pm tonight that all bars were being asked to close from tonight .
But Matt said if people were still inside his bar at midnight he would not ask them to leave .
A member of the local Pubwatch group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to close tonight by switching on his TV at home this afternoon .
That was when he decided to watch a live broadcast from the latest daily coronavirus press conference being hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
While Matt says the mass closure notice was `` inevitable to be fair , but such a shame , '' he did question the timing of the announcement at 5pm on a Friday night when companies would have been stocking up for the Mother 's Day weekend .
To make matters worse , businesses on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial and transport anguish caused by the start of years of work to build the West Midlands Metro .
Boris Johnson announced at 5pm that every pub , restaurant , leisure centre and gym should close by tonight .
Defiant Matt said : `` Yes , we 'll be closing the doors tonight for the foreseeable future , but I have a licence till 4.30am .
`` So if I still have people here at midnight I wo n't be asking them to leave unless the police me I have to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in . ''
`` We have n't had a lot of information - I only knew we had to close because I watched the broadcast at home because we all had an inkling that something was going to happen .
`` If they were announcing it today they could have said everyone could close as of Sunday and limited numbers , so that if you had a venue that had a capacity for 300 you would only let 100 in .
`` To be asking people to close in the space of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I am not sure why they have closed everyone as quickly as they have . ''
Westside BID manager Mike Olley said anyone opening on Saturday would deserve to be `` in trouble . ''
But he added : `` There is an unwritten rule which says that if you open on one day ( i.e .
Friday ) , you are still open on Friday even if you close in the early hours of Saturday if that 's when your licence runs to . ''

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Pubs and restaurants should have been given more notice to close, says one of Broad Street's leading independent operators.
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, many would have ordered in extra food to cope with expected demand according to O Bar owner Matt Sharp.
Like everyone else, he only found out at 5pm tonight that all bars were being asked to close from tonight.
But Matt said if people were still inside his bar at midnight he would not ask them to leave.
(Image: Tim Easthope / BirminghamLive)
The announcement
A member of the local Pubwatch group, Matt found out he would have to close tonight by switching on his TV at home this afternoon.
That was when he decided to watch a live broadcast from the latest daily coronavirus press conference being hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
While Matt says the mass closure notice was "inevitable to be fair, but such a shame," he did question the timing of the announcement at 5pm on a Friday night when companies would have been stocking up for the Mother's Day weekend.
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To make matters worse, businesses on Broad Street have already suffered months of financial and transport anguish caused by the start of years of work to build the West Midlands Metro.
Boris Johnson announced at 5pm that every pub, restaurant, leisure centre and gym should close by tonight.
Defiant Matt said: "Yes, we'll be closing the doors tonight for the foreseeable future, but I have a licence till 4.30am.
"So if I still have people here at midnight I won't be asking them to leave unless the police me I have to do so.
"At 8pm we have 15 people in."
"We haven't had a lot of information - I only knew we had to close because I watched the broadcast at home because we all had an inkling that something was going to happen.
"If they were announcing it today they could have said everyone could close as of Sunday and limited numbers, so that if you had a venue that had a capacity for 300 you would only let 100 in.
"To be asking people to close in the space of a couple of hours is ridiculous.
"I am not sure why they have closed everyone as quickly as they have."
Westside BID manager Mike Olley said anyone opening on Saturday would deserve to be "in trouble."
But he added: "There is an unwritten rule which says that if you open on one day (i.e. Friday), you are still open on Friday even if you close in the early hours of Saturday if that's when your licence runs to."