birminghammail--2020-06-01--Footballer awakes from coma speaking fluent French after crash

An amateur footballer from Redditch in Worcestershire awoke from a car crash only to speak fluent FRENCH .
Rory Curtis , from Worcestershire , was involved in a horror collision near Tamworth - and woke up speaking a different language .
The then-22-year-old crashed in August 2014 on the M42 , when his Transit van collided with a HGV .
Nobody was seriously hurt , but Rory was rushed to Birmingham ’ s Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he lay in a coma for a week .
And when he awoke he began to speak fluent French , leaving his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` My dad did his research and the Curtis family originates from Normandy , but that was in the 1800s .
`` If you look on YouTube and type my name in , there are a lot of conspiracy theories , thinking the brain can hold on to knowledge of generations .
Crazy . ''
Rory also suffered age regression , waking up and being convinced he was aged 10 .
He would badger his mum for news of their family dog , who had tragically died a decade earlier .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McConaughey , star of Dallas Buyers Club and Magic Mike .
`` Because I had a broken arm and a broken hip , I had to go to the loo with my mum , '' Curtis says .
`` And I remember looking in the mirror and not realising who I was looking at . ''
Rory was discharged from hospital in November 2012 and began the long process of recovery .
And , after working as a lecturer at South and City College Birmingham , teaching barbering , now owns his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Coffee in Worcester .
Rory , who comes from a family of Birmingham City fans , trained with Blues himself at the age of 11 .
He would eventually be spotted by a Manchester United scout , and he plied his trade for the Red Devils at their iconic Carrington Academy .
The Premier League giants linked up with Walsall FC in the Black Country to continue his development .
After being hit by injuries , Rory went on to play for a string of semi-pro clubs in the West Mids .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evesham , Rugby , Halesowen and Willenhall .

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An amateur footballer from Redditch in Worcestershire awoke from a car crash only to speak fluent FRENCH.
Rory Curtis, from Worcestershire, was involved in a horror collision near Tamworth - and woke up speaking a different language.
The then-22-year-old crashed in August 2012 on the M42, when his Transit van collided with a HGV.
Nobody was seriously hurt, but Rory was rushed to Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he lay in a coma for a week.
Rory suffered a shattered hip, a broken elbow, a multifocal intracranial haemorrhage and a diffused brain injury.
And when he awoke he began to speak fluent French, leaving his family stunned.
Rory told the BBC : "My dad did his research and the Curtis family originates from Normandy, but that was in the 1800s.
"If you look on YouTube and type my name in, there are a lot of conspiracy theories, thinking the brain can hold on to knowledge of generations. Crazy."
Rory also suffered age regression, waking up and being convinced he was aged 10.
He would badger his mum for news of their family dog, who had tragically died a decade earlier.
He also became convinced he was Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey, star of Dallas Buyers Club and Magic Mike.
"Because I had a broken arm and a broken hip, I had to go to the loo with my mum," Curtis says.
"And I remember looking in the mirror and not realising who I was looking at."
Rory was discharged from hospital in November 2012 and began the long process of recovery.
And, after working as a lecturer at South and City College Birmingham, teaching barbering, now owns his own shop: Charlie Parker's Cut Throat & Coffee in Worcester.
Rory, who comes from a family of Birmingham City fans, trained with Blues himself at the age of 11.
He would eventually be spotted by a Manchester United scout, and he plied his trade for the Red Devils at their iconic Carrington Academy.
The Premier League giants linked up with Walsall FC in the Black Country to continue his development.
After being hit by injuries, Rory went on to play for a string of semi-pro clubs in the West Mids.
Among these was Stourbridge, Stourport, Evesham, Rugby, Halesowen and Willenhall.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Aston Villa should take notice of West Ham's inventive training method

Premier League clubs ' preparations for a Project Restart return are in full swing , and Aston Villa could do well to take an eye on what their relegation rivals are doing if they are to survive in the top tier .
Villa will kick-off their ten game mini-season on the 17th of June against Sheffield United , that will see their game in hand completed in the Premier League curtain raiser .
Until then , Dean Smith will lead his Villa squad in training , with full contact being approved this week as phase 2 of the restart gears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training methods and policies that Smith should look at , with West Ham 's methods catching the eye .
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The report reveals that Moyes tested his squad out on home turf before arranging an hour-long match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedding in , players wore full kit - not training gear - to help realise an in-game experience away from their usual training ground .
A number of Premier League clubs are said to be trialing the use of home stadiums as a training ground , but Villa 's relegation rivals have beaten others to the punch by becoming the first team to do so under football 's new social distancing guidelines .
Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz opened up earlier this week on Villa 's own return to training .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players ( returning to training ) – it was time to go back .
We stopped for two months .
It ’ s important to get going again .
It ’ s important for us players to go back to training and to our routine , '' said Luiz speaking to club media .
`` Each player is training a bit more specifically , '' he said .
`` The forwards are working on their finishing , the midfielders are focusing on positional marking and the defenders on man marking and important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s all about specifics for each player and their respective positions .
`` Each player has been given specific training as the group is smaller .
The attention is specifically tailored to five players instead of 20 which has been good .
It ’ s the starting point for things to go back to normal . ''

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Villa will kick-off their ten game mini-season on the 17th of June against Sheffield United, that will see their game in hand completed in the Premier League curtain raiser.
Until then, Dean Smith will lead his Villa squad in training, with full contact being approved this week as phase 2 of the restart gears up.
However, there are other training methods and policies that Smith should look at, with West Ham's methods catching the eye.
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According to the Daily Mail, David Moyes has held training sessions at the silent London Stadium so that players can quickly adjust to behind closed doors games.
The report reveals that Moyes tested his squad out on home turf before arranging an hour-long match between his first-team squad.
To help bedding in, players wore full kit - not training gear - to help realise an in-game experience away from their usual training ground.
A number of Premier League clubs are said to be trialing the use of home stadiums as a training ground, but Villa's relegation rivals have beaten others to the punch by becoming the first team to do so under football's new social distancing guidelines.
Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz opened up earlier this week on Villa's own return to training.
"I think that it was very important for all the players (returning to training) – it was time to go back. We stopped for two months. It’s important to get going again. It’s important for us players to go back to training and to our routine," said Luiz speaking to club media.
"Each player is training a bit more specifically," he said.
"The forwards are working on their finishing, the midfielders are focusing on positional marking and the defenders on man marking and important clearances, so I think that it’s all about specifics for each player and their respective positions.
"Each player has been given specific training as the group is smaller. The attention is specifically tailored to five players instead of 20 which has been good. It’s the starting point for things to go back to normal."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Primark Birmingham opening times with UK stores set to re-open on June 15

Primark has issued an update over re-opening branches across England - with stores set to open on June 15 across the country .
Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland stores will follow by the end of the month , the bargain fashion retailer confirmed in an update today .
On Monday , Primark published a statement , outlining proposals to open stores across England in two weeks time .
Among them , it is hoped , will be the Birmingham store , which is renowned for being the world 's largest branch of the chain .
In a statement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governments have begun to ease restrictions on clothing retailing we have been able to reopen stores .
`` Safety has been our highest priority in our detailed preparations to welcome our customers and employees back to stores .
We are following government safety advice in all markets .
`` Importantly , we will apply the valuable experience gained from more than 100 stores which are already open as we open the remainder of our estate , including stores across the UK .
`` Social distancing protocols , hand sanitiser stations , perspex screens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frequency touch points in the store are among the measures we are implementing . ''
It remains to be seen the opening times for the store when it re-opens .
But before it was shuttered in mid-March , normal trading hours were : Sunday - 11am to 5pm ( opens at 10.30am for browsing only in the first half-hour ) .

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Primark has issued an update over re-opening branches across England - with stores set to open on June 15 across the country.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland stores will follow by the end of the month, the bargain fashion retailer confirmed in an update today.
On Monday, Primark published a statement, outlining proposals to open stores across England in two weeks time.
Among them, it is hoped, will be the Birmingham store, which is renowned for being the world's largest branch of the chain.
In a statement, the company said: "As European governments have begun to ease restrictions on clothing retailing we have been able to reopen stores.
"Safety has been our highest priority in our detailed preparations to welcome our customers and employees back to stores. We are following government safety advice in all markets.
"Importantly, we will apply the valuable experience gained from more than 100 stores which are already open as we open the remainder of our estate, including stores across the UK.
"Social distancing protocols, hand sanitiser stations, perspex screens at tills and additional cleaning of high frequency touch points in the store are among the measures we are implementing."
It remains to be seen the opening times for the store when it re-opens.
But before it was shuttered in mid-March, normal trading hours were:
Monday to Saturday - 8am to 10pm
Sunday - 11am to 5pm (opens at 10.30am for browsing only in the first half-hour).


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Birmingham City Council's new chief executive in emergency hospital drama

Birmingham City Council 's interim chief executive has endured an emergency dash to hospital and surgery - just two weeks into his new job at the helm .
Chris Naylor , who was appointed to the role on a temporary basis , tweeted about his ordeal , which saw him taken into one of the city 's hospitals with stomach pains on Friday .
He later said he underwent surgery to remove his appendix .
On Friday night he tweeted : `` End of week two @ bhamcitycouncil and I 'm here !
Suspected appendicitis # notpartoftheplan and also # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days later in support of the hospital staff he wrote : `` Back home , minus an appendix , a bit sore but all ok .
But the hospital , oh my .
Full of love and also sombre .
A lot of very hurt people who have seen too much suffering , soldiering on .
`` When this is over , we have to care for them as they have cared for us . ''
Mr Naylor is 'on loan ' to the city from Barking and Dagenham Council while a permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the `` toughest '' in local government .
He was appointed after none of the applicants for the Birmingham role were deemed to be suitable .
Three candidates were interviewed for the £210k post in February , but none matched the city 's high expectations , council leader Ian Ward said in March .
The role is now being re-advertised .
At the end of his first week Mr Naylor summed up his experience with this tweet : His appointment , though temporary , has been widely hailed as a positive move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credentials as a 'progressive thinker ' and 'one of the best chief executives operating in local government ' , according to commentators .
In an interview with the Local Government Chronicle in April , he warned that the financial implications of coronavirus were “ potentially horrific ” , both due to the short-term costs endured by local government – which at the time he was optimistic the government would cover – but also on the medium-term impact on councils ’ commercial projects and transformation programmes .
“ Those types of projects are almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mr Naylor said .
“ Many of us are pausing them because the people who need to have their eyes on that sort of thing have got their eyes on managing the crisis .
We are potentially looking at millions and millions pounds of savings which will get done in six months ’ time , not now.
” He also expressed concern that the likely recession and potential closure of building sites could impact on councils ’ property investments and lessen their scope to gain new homes bonus funding .
Alongside his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he is also part of a team involved in a year long review by progressive thinktank IPPR , the Institute for Public Policy Research , looking at the impact of the pandemic on the welfare state .
Mr Naylor is married to Sophie Walker , founding leader of the Women 's Equality Party and chief executive of the Young Women 's Trust , which campaigns for an end to violence against women and girls .
Together they have four children .
Prior to Mr Naylor 's appointment , the couple 's family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack , thought to be connected to Sophie Walker 's activist roles .
Police are continuing to investigate .

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Birmingham City Council's interim chief executive has endured an emergency dash to hospital and surgery - just two weeks into his new job at the helm.
Chris Naylor, who was appointed to the role on a temporary basis, tweeted about his ordeal, which saw him taken into one of the city's hospitals with stomach pains on Friday.
He later said he underwent surgery to remove his appendix.
On Friday night he tweeted: "End of week two @bhamcitycouncil and I'm here! Suspected appendicitis #notpartoftheplan and also #nhs"
In a heartfelt tweet two days later in support of the hospital staff he wrote: "Back home, minus an appendix, a bit sore but all ok. But the hospital, oh my. Full of love and also sombre. A lot of very hurt people who have seen too much suffering, soldiering on.
"When this is over, we have to care for them as they have cared for us."
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
Mr Naylor is 'on loan' to the city from Barking and Dagenham Council while a permanent replacement is found for a job billed as the "toughest" in local government.
He was appointed after none of the applicants for the Birmingham role were deemed to be suitable.
Three candidates were interviewed for the £210k post in February, but none matched the city's high expectations, council leader Ian Ward said in March.
The role is now being re-advertised.
At the end of his first week Mr Naylor summed up his experience with this tweet:
His appointment, though temporary, has been widely hailed as a positive move by Birmingham in part due to his credentials as a 'progressive thinker' and 'one of the best chief executives operating in local government', according to commentators.
In an interview with the Local Government Chronicle in April, he warned that the financial implications of coronavirus were “potentially horrific”, both due to the short-term costs endured by local government – which at the time he was optimistic the government would cover – but also on the medium-term impact on councils’ commercial projects and transformation programmes.
“Those types of projects are almost impossible to do in these circumstances,” Mr Naylor said. “Many of us are pausing them because the people who need to have their eyes on that sort of thing have got their eyes on managing the crisis. We are potentially looking at millions and millions pounds of savings which will get done in six months’ time, not now.”
He also expressed concern that the likely recession and potential closure of building sites could impact on councils’ property investments and lessen their scope to gain new homes bonus funding.
Alongside his role at the helm of the council, he is also part of a team involved in a year long review by progressive thinktank IPPR, the Institute for Public Policy Research, looking at the impact of the pandemic on the welfare state.
Mr Naylor is married to Sophie Walker, founding leader of the Women's Equality Party and chief executive of the Young Women's Trust, which campaigns for an end to violence against women and girls. Together they have four children.
Prior to Mr Naylor's appointment, the couple's family home in London had come under repeated attack, thought to be connected to Sophie Walker's activist roles. Police are continuing to investigate.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Man spits in bus driver's eye after boarding without paying

Police are appealing for information after a bus driver was spat at while on duty during the coronavirus pandemic .
The driver , tasked with transporting key workers through the outbreak , had to be tested for Covid-19 after the attack on Thursday , May 14 .
It is believed a man first boarded the number 80A without paying as the service travelled through Edgbaston .
He then is alleged to have spat underneath the protective screen and into the driver 's eye at around 11.30am .
The driver was tested for coronavirus , though those results were not made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel police have shared an image of man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident .
The appeal , shared to social media on June 1 , read : `` APPEAL | Do you know this man ?
`` We want to speak to him after a bus driver was spat at in the eye when driving the 80A bus in Edgbaston .
`` It is believed a man boarded the bus without paying and spat underneath the protective screen .
`` The driver had to be tested for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May around 11.30am .
`` If you know who he is , contact us via http : //west-midlands.police.uk via Live Chat between 8am and midnight or call 101 , quoting crime reference 20BW/111701U/20 .

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Police are appealing for information after a bus driver was spat at while on duty during the coronavirus pandemic.
The driver, tasked with transporting key workers through the outbreak, had to be tested for Covid-19 after the attack on Thursday, May 14.
It is believed a man first boarded the number 80A without paying as the service travelled through Edgbaston.
He then is alleged to have spat underneath the protective screen and into the driver's eye at around 11.30am.
The driver was tested for coronavirus, though those results were not made public by the police.
Now safer travel police have shared an image of man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
The appeal, shared to social media on June 1, read: "APPEAL | Do you know this man?
"We want to speak to him after a bus driver was spat at in the eye when driving the 80A bus in Edgbaston.
"It is believed a man boarded the bus without paying and spat underneath the protective screen.
"The driver had to be tested for COVID-19.
"The incident happened on 14 May around 11.30am.
"If you know who he is, contact us via http://west-midlands.police.uk via Live Chat between 8am and midnight or call 101, quoting crime reference 20BW/111701U/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--What Brum's first school run was like this morning

There 's been mixed feelings about the return to school in Birmingham this morning ( June 1 ) .
At least 28 schools have reopened today with many more planning to open classrooms to selected pupils in the next couple of days and even more due to restart on June 8 .
Whilst some parents have opted to keep their kids at home , others have wholeheartedly embraced teachers ' efforts to reopen schools as safely as possible .
We asked parents on our BirminghamLive Facebook page how the school run had gone this morning , here 's what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` My daughter was so excited to see all her friends , she went in with a big smile on her face , it was lovely seeing all the children happy . ''
Samantha Whitehead said : `` Yep nursery for my little man he was so excited . ''
Claire Wiseman added : `` They should be at school .
Many , many , many students have been at school through the whole time ... bet there are plenty of kids out with parents shopping in packed supermarkets !
I do my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children all gathered around no distancing .
They need to be at school . ''
Naz Taj said : `` I have to say they have put great measures in to place .
It ’ s a staggered start time for each group , it has worked well . ''
Hannah Louise 's son is in year 6 and is due to return to school next week : `` He can ’ t wait !
Neither can I. I ’ m not a fool some of us have no choice when we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamsyn Bassie said : `` I ’ ve sent my youngest back today , my oldest goes back next week .
I understand people wanting to keep there kids safe at home but you will happily take them to a park , beach and around your friends who may have it but won ’ t send them to school which they need !
The schools are taking the right precaution to keep our children as safe as they can be , the rate in children catching the virus is very low , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` There ’ s not a right or wrong decision , everyone is entitled to their opinion .
You do n't know people 's / kids ' situation . ''
Some schools are yet to give parents an exact opening date for selected year groups , with the exception of keyworker 's children .
And many parents are still awaiting government advice on the return to school for all pupils of all year groups .
Stacey Dalzell said : `` My school sent out a message saying , despite the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Uplands Manor will NOT be opening to anymore school children except the key workers children that are already attending .
The headteacher isn ’ t ready for it all yet I suppose . ''
Chrissy Harrington posted on our Brummie Mummies Facebook page : `` Our daughter 's school is not opening thankfully .
They surveyed all parents and took the stance that the majority of parent 's felt that it is too soon .
I totally agree it is too soon .
We also have a vulnerable person in our household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyway . ''
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Jennifer Butler added : `` Parents don ’ t want to risk sending kids back to school , yet they are quite happy going for picnics in groups to parks and invading the beaches .
At least in the school , social ( distancing ) will be forced and smaller class sizes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sounds like they will be better off there .
My daughter is 14 and desperate too get back but just don ’ t know when . ''
Other parents expressed their concerns about the safety of children returning to school and said they planned to keep their kids at home .
In answer to whether she 'd done the school run this morning , Selina Smith posted : `` Definitely not .
My children are home with me and that ’ s where they will be staying . ''
Vikky Whatt added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not safe for my other two older children , it is not safe for my 6 year old to go back .
Even if I trusted the school to keep it under control , my 6 year old is not going to understand why she isn ’ t with all her friends , why she has a different teacher and why she can ’ t play like normal . ''
Magui Magui said : `` I don ’ t want my child to be an experiment .
Plus the new setting at school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me .
Children have suffer enough with this lockdown , sending them back and putting strict restrictions will not make them feel safe in their new setting . ''

There's been mixed feelings about the return to school in Birmingham this morning (June 1).
At least 28 schools have reopened today with many more planning to open classrooms to selected pupils in the next couple of days and even more due to restart on June 8.
Whilst some parents have opted to keep their kids at home, others have wholeheartedly embraced teachers' efforts to reopen schools as safely as possible.
We asked parents on our BirminghamLive Facebook page how the school run had gone this morning, here's what they said ....
(Image: PA)
Caroline Wilkie posted: "My daughter was so excited to see all her friends, she went in with a big smile on her face, it was lovely seeing all the children happy."
Samantha Whitehead said: "Yep nursery for my little man he was so excited."
Claire Wiseman added: "They should be at school. Many, many, many students have been at school through the whole time ... bet there are plenty of kids out with parents shopping in packed supermarkets! I do my daily walks and parents with buggies and children all gathered around no distancing. They need to be at school."
Naz Taj said: "I have to say they have put great measures in to place. It’s a staggered start time for each group, it has worked well."
Hannah Louise's son is in year 6 and is due to return to school next week: "He can’t wait! Neither can I. I’m not a fool some of us have no choice when we have to go back to work."
Tamsyn Bassie said: "I’ve sent my youngest back today, my oldest goes back next week. I understand people wanting to keep there kids safe at home but you will happily take them to a park, beach and around your friends who may have it but won’t send them to school which they need! The schools are taking the right precaution to keep our children as safe as they can be, the rate in children catching the virus is very low, they need an education."
Heather Pace added: "There’s not a right or wrong decision, everyone is entitled to their opinion. You don't know people's / kids' situation."
Some schools are yet to give parents an exact opening date for selected year groups, with the exception of keyworker's children.
And many parents are still awaiting government advice on the return to school for all pupils of all year groups.
Stacey Dalzell said: "My school sent out a message saying, despite the government’s decision to reopen some years, Uplands Manor will NOT be opening to anymore school children except the key workers children that are already attending. The headteacher isn’t ready for it all yet I suppose."
Chrissy Harrington posted on our Brummie Mummies Facebook page: "Our daughter's school is not opening thankfully. They surveyed all parents and took the stance that the majority of parent's felt that it is too soon. I totally agree it is too soon. We also have a vulnerable person in our household so we couldn't take the risk anyway."
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Jennifer Butler added: "Parents don’t want to risk sending kids back to school, yet they are quite happy going for picnics in groups to parks and invading the beaches. At least in the school, social (distancing) will be forced and smaller class sizes, staggered break times and play times. Sounds like they will be better off there. My daughter is 14 and desperate too get back but just don’t know when."
Other parents expressed their concerns about the safety of children returning to school and said they planned to keep their kids at home.
In answer to whether she'd done the school run this morning, Selina Smith posted: "Definitely not. My children are home with me and that’s where they will be staying."
Vikky Whatt added: "Nope. If it is not safe for my other two older children, it is not safe for my 6 year old to go back. Even if I trusted the school to keep it under control, my 6 year old is not going to understand why she isn’t with all her friends, why she has a different teacher and why she can’t play like normal."
Magui Magui said: "I don’t want my child to be an experiment. Plus the new setting at school doesn’t look or feel right to me. Children have suffer enough with this lockdown, sending them back and putting strict restrictions will not make them feel safe in their new setting."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Council's incinerator plan under fire from all four parties

The search for a firm to run the controversial Tyseley incinerator until at least 2034 should be `` cancelled '' , councillors have said in an open letter .
Councillors from each of the four political groups represented on Birmingham City Council have published a strongly-worded letter to council leader Ian Ward , challenging the plan around the incinerator .
The city council is currently in a procurement process “ intended to see the Tyseley ERF [ Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility ] operate through to 2034 ” .
The plan has been criticised by councillors and environmental groups , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest source of CO2 and suggested moving to increased food waste collection and recycling as an alternative .
The letter is signed by Cllr Julien Pritchard ( Green ) , Cllr Lisa Trickett ( Lab ) , Cllr Robert Alden ( Con ) and Cllr Roger Harmer ( Lib Dem ) , who identify themselves as the proposers of the climate emergency motion .
It puts a series of questions to Cllr Ward , and states : “ We do not believe that all decisions on strategy and investment are being made through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbon by 2030 .
“ This has the potential to damage the message that the council is giving on carbon reduction now , and to hamper the commitment that it must do its part to avoid catastrophic climate change .
“ As you will know , what Birmingham City Council and the wider city does with its waste will play a vital part in tackling the climate emergency .
“ Consequently , procuring a waste contract which keeps the Tyseley Incinerator for a further ten years is highly problematic and conflicts with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 83 councillors : “ ' That the council will lead by example and seek to be net zero carbon by 2030 – again ensuring that this is just - taking communities with us , protecting employment and without impoverishing deprived communities ’ .
“ And : ‘ As a matter of urgency to review planned transport , housing , waste and energy investment plans and policies to ensure they are fit to support a transition to a zero-carbon future ’ .
“ The current course of action also damages the trust in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tackling the climate emergency .
“ Keeping this 26-year old incinerator until at least 2034 is a very high polluting and high carbon way of dealing with residual waste , and one that does not even have the ability to produce benefits such as feeding into the local district heating network.
” At a co-ordinating overview and scrutiny committee meeting last week , Cllr Ward said there were “ costs ” to alternatives , but said a report was being drawn up to consider the various options .
Cllr Pritchard , who represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ There are alternatives , including massively reducing the amount of non-recyclable waste through a food waste collection and better alternatives than this incinerator for what 's left over .
`` The council absolutely must tackle the climate emergency in a way which tackles social justice and supports our most left-behind communities .
“ However , where is the evidence that stopping using the incinerator by 2030 is more expensive ?
“ Where is the evidence that it will impoverish deprived communities ?
If anything , the council 's current plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Birmingham residents . ''
Cllr Alden , who represents the Erdington ward , said : `` As well as making it harder to tackle global warming , it also potentially makes it harder to increase the dismal level of recycling in the city and is potentially going to cost the council millions more than the alternatives .
`` That is why it is vital that the council cancel the planned procurement until such time as a proper public scrutiny of the process and alternatives can be considered to ensure that the option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city and is better value for money ” .
A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said : “ We take our responsibilities on climate change and the environment very seriously – that is why we have created a climate change taskforce and embedded environmental considerations into all of our decision-making processes .
“ It is misleading and unfair to suggest otherwise .
A full response will be going to the councillors who have written the letter in due course .
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The search for a firm to run the controversial Tyseley incinerator until at least 2034 should be "cancelled", councillors have said in an open letter.
Councillors from each of the four political groups represented on Birmingham City Council have published a strongly-worded letter to council leader Ian Ward, challenging the plan around the incinerator.
The city council is currently in a procurement process “intended to see the Tyseley ERF [Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility] operate through to 2034”.
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The plan has been criticised by councillors and environmental groups, who have labelled the facility Birmingham’s biggest source of CO2 and suggested moving to increased food waste collection and recycling as an alternative.
The letter is signed by Cllr Julien Pritchard (Green), Cllr Lisa Trickett (Lab), Cllr Robert Alden (Con) and Cllr Roger Harmer (Lib Dem), who identify themselves as the proposers of the climate emergency motion.
It puts a series of questions to Cllr Ward, and states: “We do not believe that all decisions on strategy and investment are being made through the lens of the council being zero carbon by 2030.
“This has the potential to damage the message that the council is giving on carbon reduction now, and to hamper the commitment that it must do its part to avoid catastrophic climate change.
“As you will know, what Birmingham City Council and the wider city does with its waste will play a vital part in tackling the climate emergency.
“Consequently, procuring a waste contract which keeps the Tyseley Incinerator for a further ten years is highly problematic and conflicts with the council’s declaration unanimously supported by 83 councillors:
“' That the council will lead by example and seek to be net zero carbon by 2030 – again ensuring that this is just - taking communities with us, protecting employment and without impoverishing deprived communities’ .
“And: ‘As a matter of urgency to review planned transport, housing, waste and energy investment plans and policies to ensure they are fit to support a transition to a zero-carbon future’ .
“The current course of action also damages the trust in the council by all those who care about tackling the climate emergency.
“Keeping this 26-year old incinerator until at least 2034 is a very high polluting and high carbon way of dealing with residual waste, and one that does not even have the ability to produce benefits such as feeding into the local district heating network.”
At a co-ordinating overview and scrutiny committee meeting last week, Cllr Ward said there were “costs” to alternatives, but said a report was being drawn up to consider the various options.
Cllr Pritchard, who represents the Druids Heath and Monyhull ward, said: “There are alternatives, including massively reducing the amount of non-recyclable waste through a food waste collection and better alternatives than this incinerator for what's left over.
"The council absolutely must tackle the climate emergency in a way which tackles social justice and supports our most left-behind communities.
“However, where is the evidence that stopping using the incinerator by 2030 is more expensive?
“Where is the evidence that it will impoverish deprived communities? If anything, the council's current plans for waste are worse value for money for Birmingham residents."
Cllr Alden, who represents the Erdington ward, said: "As well as making it harder to tackle global warming, it also potentially makes it harder to increase the dismal level of recycling in the city and is potentially going to cost the council millions more than the alternatives.
"That is why it is vital that the council cancel the planned procurement until such time as a proper public scrutiny of the process and alternatives can be considered to ensure that the option picked is good for the environment, the city and is better value for money”.
A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “We take our responsibilities on climate change and the environment very seriously – that is why we have created a climate change taskforce and embedded environmental considerations into all of our decision-making processes.
“It is misleading and unfair to suggest otherwise. A full response will be going to the councillors who have written the letter in due course.”


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Mother and child attacked sparking huge brawl amidst traffic

This is the terrifying moment screams rang out in a busy city road as an attack on a mother and child sparked a huge mass brawl .
Violence flared in Green Lane , Small Heath , after a mum and her teenage boy were both assaulted in the street on Sunday night , May 31 .
The footage , taken at around 9.15pm , shows around 20 people lash out at each other in the traffic-clogged road .
Those brawling - some of whom were carrying baseball bats - are seen running between motorists ' cars as they attack one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on in horror from the pavement , while others rush inside slowly moving vehicles within the lengthy queue .
The violence , punctuated by blood-curdling screams , broke out after a 14-year-old boy was punched in the face as a large group gathered .
His mum , aged 35 , then tried to intervene - causing the large scale disorder seen in the dramatic clip below .
Both the son and mum suffered minor injuries in the attack and police are now investigating the incident .
Anyone who witnessed the attacks or who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch .
A full statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We are investigating after a mother and her child were assaulted on Green Lane in Small Heath , Birmingham at around 9.15pm last night ( Sunday 31 May ) .
`` A group of people had gathered on the road before a 14-year-old boy was punched in the face , causing a minor injury .
`` A 35-year-old woman also sustained minor injuries after intervening , before a large scale disorder then broke out on the road .
`` Enquiries continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , quoting crime reference 20BW/125427P/20 or 20BW/125428T/20 .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

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This is the terrifying moment screams rang out in a busy city road as an attack on a mother and child sparked a huge mass brawl.
Violence flared in Green Lane, Small Heath, after a mum and her teenage boy were both assaulted in the street on Sunday night, May 31.
The footage, taken at around 9.15pm, shows around 20 people lash out at each other in the traffic-clogged road.
Those brawling - some of whom were carrying baseball bats - are seen running between motorists' cars as they attack one another.
Pedestrians can be seen watching on in horror from the pavement, while others rush inside slowly moving vehicles within the lengthy queue.
The violence, punctuated by blood-curdling screams, broke out after a 14-year-old boy was punched in the face as a large group gathered.
His mum, aged 35, then tried to intervene - causing the large scale disorder seen in the dramatic clip below.
Both the son and mum suffered minor injuries in the attack and police are now investigating the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the attacks or who has information is urged to get in touch.
A full statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating after a mother and her child were assaulted on Green Lane in Small Heath, Birmingham at around 9.15pm last night (Sunday 31 May).
"A group of people had gathered on the road before a 14-year-old boy was punched in the face, causing a minor injury.
"A 35-year-old woman also sustained minor injuries after intervening, before a large scale disorder then broke out on the road.
"Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20BW/125427P/20 or 20BW/125428T/20.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Christian Purslow is about to do Premier League clubs a favour

Aston Villa will be involved in key talks with Premier League rivals over neutral venues today .
The top-flight has confirmed a date of June 17 for resuming the season and Villa 's game in hand against Sheffield United will be played on opening night along with Arsenal vs Manchester City .
But there are still a number of issues to iron out this week including the prospect of neutral grounds being used for certain matches .
Villa are one of several clubs to have outlined their opposition to the idea in recent weeks with chief executive Christian Purslow among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across to league bosses .
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The national police lead for football , deputy chief constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire police , said he was in favour of 12 ‘ high profile ’ matches being played on neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clashes including the upcoming Everton vs Liverpool clash , a potential title decider for the table-topping Reds , as well as other decisive fixtures .
According to the Mirror , the 20 clubs will hold talks over the proposal in a virtual meeting today to continue unofficial discussions which began over the weekend .
The report adds several teams oppose the argument laid out by Roberts and that a decision will be made in principle ahead of Thursday 's meeting .
Everton and Liverpool both want to play the match behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a boost when Merseyside police said there is no issue from their point of view .
“ In relation to crime and disorder we have no objections to any of the Everton or Liverpool home fixtures being played at their respective grounds , ” Assistant Chief Constable Rob Carden said .
Villa will give their backing to finishing the season on a home and away basis .
Dean Smith 's side have the best home record of any of the teams involved in the relegation battle , 17 of their 25 points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own fans .

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The top-flight has confirmed a date of June 17 for resuming the season and Villa's game in hand against Sheffield United will be played on opening night along with Arsenal vs Manchester City.
But there are still a number of issues to iron out this week including the prospect of neutral grounds being used for certain matches.
Villa are one of several clubs to have outlined their opposition to the idea in recent weeks with chief executive Christian Purslow among the most vocal in putting his concerns across to league bosses.
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There is understood to be unanimous backing for finishing the season playing home and away as usual but the neutral grounds argument is still being made.
The national police lead for football, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire police, said he was in favour of 12 ‘high profile’ matches being played on neutral grounds.
These matches would include derby clashes including the upcoming Everton vs Liverpool clash, a potential title decider for the table-topping Reds, as well as other decisive fixtures.
According to the Mirror, the 20 clubs will hold talks over the proposal in a virtual meeting today to continue unofficial discussions which began over the weekend.
The report adds several teams oppose the argument laid out by Roberts and that a decision will be made in principle ahead of Thursday's meeting.
Everton and Liverpool both want to play the match behind closed doors at Goodison Park on June 20 and received a boost when Merseyside police said there is no issue from their point of view.
“In relation to crime and disorder we have no objections to any of the Everton or Liverpool home fixtures being played at their respective grounds,” Assistant Chief Constable Rob Carden said.
Villa will give their backing to finishing the season on a home and away basis. Dean Smith's side have the best home record of any of the teams involved in the relegation battle, 17 of their 25 points having been won in front of their own fans.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Dad-of-three completes 26-mile marathon in 24C heat while carrying bricks

A dad-of-three has broken a world record for completing a 26 mile marathon - while carrying a hod of BRICKS .
Nigel Howell , 48 , took to the streets around his home with his four stone haul in the gruelling 24°c heat on Saturday ( 30/5 ) .
Despite fracturing his foot during the event , the construction manager was able to complete a staggering 70 laps of a route around the Coundon area of Coventry .
It took eight hours and six minutes for determined Nigel to become the first man to ever carry a hod of bricks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26.2 miles ( 42km ) .
Boxing coach Nigel - who is dubbed the Hodfather - took part in the sponsored marathon to raise thousands of pounds for a baby hospice .
He said : “ I 've done some crazy things with the hod , but this was certainly the hardest one-day event I ’ ve ever done .
“ In the words of Mickey from Snatch , ‘ You stay till the job ’ s done ’ and that ’ s what I did . ''
Local residents lined the streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking laps alongside him to offer their support .
Rosslyn Avenue , where Nigel lives , gave him an emotional hero ’ s welcome on his final lap , cheering him on and playing music in traditional British street party style .
Nigel 's efforts have raised an additional £1,600 to the £13,000 he ’ s already raised in the last year for Zoe ’ s Place Baby Hospice in the Midlands .
He added : `` I 'm lucky enough to have healthy children and I think what the charity do are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been starved of over 80 per cent of its annual income as the coronavirus outbreak has halted fundraising activities .
Joan Stainsby , Executive Trustee at Zoe ’ s Place said : “ Volunteers such as Nigel are the lifeblood of Zoe ’ s Place .
“ We are blown away by Nigel ’ s commitment to push himself to the limit ” .
Nigel is no stranger to setting records .
Last year he became the first man to complete the notorious three peaks challenge carrying his hod .
He topped the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales within 22 hours and has also conquered Kilimonjaro in Africa with the bricks .
The bricks he carries are hand-painted by the children aged 0-5 that Zoe ’ s Place cares for .
Anyone wishing to donate can visit Nigel ’ s Just Giving page at : https : //www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-hodfathers-marathon

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A dad-of-three has broken a world record for completing a 26 mile marathon - while carrying a hod of BRICKS.
Nigel Howell, 48, took to the streets around his home with his four stone haul in the gruelling 24°c heat on Saturday (30/5).
Despite fracturing his foot during the event, the construction manager was able to complete a staggering 70 laps of a route around the Coundon area of Coventry.
It took eight hours and six minutes for determined Nigel to become the first man to ever carry a hod of bricks on his shoulder over a distance of 26.2 miles (42km).
Boxing coach Nigel - who is dubbed the Hodfather - took part in the sponsored marathon to raise thousands of pounds for a baby hospice.
He said: “I've done some crazy things with the hod, but this was certainly the hardest one-day event I’ve ever done.
“In the words of Mickey from Snatch, ‘You stay till the job’s done’ and that’s what I did."
Local residents lined the streets to support Nigel with friends and neighbours walking laps alongside him to offer their support.
Rosslyn Avenue, where Nigel lives, gave him an emotional hero’s welcome on his final lap, cheering him on and playing music in traditional British street party style.
Nigel's efforts have raised an additional £1,600 to the £13,000 he’s already raised in the last year for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in the Midlands.
He added: "I'm lucky enough to have healthy children and I think what the charity do are amazing".
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The struggling charity has been starved of over 80 per cent of its annual income as the coronavirus outbreak has halted fundraising activities.
Joan Stainsby, Executive Trustee at Zoe’s Place said: “Volunteers such as Nigel are the lifeblood of Zoe’s Place.
“We are blown away by Nigel’s commitment to push himself to the limit”.
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Nigel is no stranger to setting records. Last year he became the first man to complete the notorious three peaks challenge carrying his hod.
He topped the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales within 22 hours and has also conquered Kilimonjaro in Africa with the bricks.
The bricks he carries are hand-painted by the children aged 0-5 that Zoe’s Place cares for.
Anyone wishing to donate can visit Nigel’s Just Giving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-hodfathers-marathon


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Lidl is selling a 12 foot swimming pool for less than £100

Lidl is selling a 12 foot swimming pool for less than £100 .
With the sunny weather set to continue , this week ’ s Middle of Lidl features a 12 foot swimming pool that ’ s perfect for keeping cool .
Available in store from Sunday 7 June , the easy to assemble pool costs only £99.99 .
Lidl is diving headfirst into summer this week by selling a 12 foot Steel Pro Swimming Pool for only £99.99 .
The ultra durable pool is ideal for those looking to make the most of their outdoor space this summer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 June .
Super easy to assemble with no tools required , the pool ’ s Tritech liner is made from durable material that ’ s been reinforced for strength and puncture resistance .
It even comes with a filter pump that circulates clean water by pumping it out of the swimming pool through a filter cartridge and back again , as well as a pool cover , pool surface skimmer , chemical dispenser and repair patch .
Customers can even avoid a ‘ it ’ s ok once you ’ re in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy-to-read floating thermometer .
And perfect for the kiddies , Lidl is also selling a Kid ’ s Paddling Pool for only £9.99 - perfect for making a splash in the garden with its 3 air chamber system and hard-wearing base .
Lidl ’ s range of pools are available in store from Sunday 7 June , so can be picked up during the weekly shop .

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Lidl is selling a 12 foot swimming pool for less than £100.
With the sunny weather set to continue, this week’s Middle of Lidl features a 12 foot swimming pool that’s perfect for keeping cool.
Available in store from Sunday 7 June, the easy to assemble pool costs only £99.99.
Lidl is diving headfirst into summer this week by selling a 12 foot Steel Pro Swimming Pool for only £99.99.
The ultra durable pool is ideal for those looking to make the most of their outdoor space this summer, and is available in stores from Sunday 7 June.
Super easy to assemble with no tools required, the pool’s Tritech liner is made from durable material that’s been reinforced for strength and puncture resistance.
It even comes with a filter pump that circulates clean water by pumping it out of the swimming pool through a filter cartridge and back again, as well as a pool cover, pool surface skimmer, chemical dispenser and repair patch.
Customers can even avoid a ‘it’s ok once you’re in’ situation by making use of the easy-to-read floating thermometer.
And perfect for the kiddies, Lidl is also selling a Kid’s Paddling Pool for only £9.99 - perfect for making a splash in the garden with its 3 air chamber system and hard-wearing base.
Lidl’s range of pools are available in store from Sunday 7 June, so can be picked up during the weekly shop.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Plans for new Wolverhampton 'piano bar' come under attack

A licensing bid for a new 'piano bar ' in Wolverhampton city centre is set to be discussed by the council next week - with concerns having been raised by West Midlands Police , Public and Environmental Health and licensing bosses .
Boagart 's , which occupies the site of the former Nationwide Building Society in Queen Square , has made an application for a premises licence under the company name of Pink Pussycat Ltd .
However , due to its location , the venue falls within one of the city 's designated 'Cumulative Impact Zones ' ( CIZ ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large concentration of licensed premises , which puts it at higher risk in terms of upholding the four required licensing objectives .
The application has been made by Shaun Keasey , with the Designated Premises Supervisor ( DPS ) listed as Ricki Wellman , and is for the provision of live music , recorded music and the supply of alcohol on and off the premises .
Requested licensing hours are from 10am to 3am .
It states live music will mainly be piano-led with individual performers providing background music , and adds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than one person will perform , ie : a small band or musical ensemble .
Amplified facilities will be used for microphones and other instruments . ''
In a letter to licensing bosses , Seargeant Steph Reynolds , from West Midlands Police 's ( WMP ) Licensing Partnerships team , said : `` West Midlands Police had made representations regarding this application and have attempted at mediation .
`` Not all matters have been satisfactorily resolved , therefore my representations remain .
It remains under the prevention of crime and disorder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following issues . ''
Sgt Reynolds said she had concerns relating to the CIZ zone , Sunday-Thursday opening hours , the use of female door staff , a requirement for police to provide a medium to download any CCTV footage , link radio provisions , the request for off sales , the venue 's last entry time and its requirement to inform police about forthcoming licensing events .
Correspondence from Amy Baker , the council 's health improvement officer on behalf of Public Health , adds : `` The applicant has requested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcohol purchased on the premises on the pavement area as the reason for this request .
`` This should not require an application for off-sales but an extension to on-site sales and the licensable area of the premises .
`` The applicant has not , in the opinion of public health , identified enhanced measures or referenced the CIZ within the operating schedule .
This raises significant concerns .
`` Considering the application falls within the CIZ , and the applicant does not in the view of Public Health rebut the presumption of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granting another licence within the area will exacerbate the concerning issues already identified . ''
Representations about the application have also been made by Environmental Health and the Licensing Authority .
Mr Keasey and all those who have submitted representations have been invited to attend the hearing , which will be conducted by Wolverhampton Council 's Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee in an online meeting on Wednesday ( June 3 ) .

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A licensing bid for a new 'piano bar' in Wolverhampton city centre is set to be discussed by the council next week - with concerns having been raised by West Midlands Police, Public and Environmental Health and licensing bosses.
Boagart's, which occupies the site of the former Nationwide Building Society in Queen Square, has made an application for a premises licence under the company name of Pink Pussycat Ltd.
However, due to its location, the venue falls within one of the city's designated 'Cumulative Impact Zones' (CIZ) - meaning that the surrounding area has a large concentration of licensed premises, which puts it at higher risk in terms of upholding the four required licensing objectives.
The application has been made by Shaun Keasey, with the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) listed as Ricki Wellman, and is for the provision of live music, recorded music and the supply of alcohol on and off the premises. Requested licensing hours are from 10am to 3am.
It states live music will mainly be piano-led with individual performers providing background music, and adds: "There will be occasions where more than one person will perform, ie: a small band or musical ensemble. Amplified facilities will be used for microphones and other instruments."
In a letter to licensing bosses, Seargeant Steph Reynolds, from West Midlands Police's (WMP) Licensing Partnerships team, said: "West Midlands Police had made representations regarding this application and have attempted at mediation.
"Not all matters have been satisfactorily resolved, therefore my representations remain. It remains under the prevention of crime and disorder, but to be more specific relates to the following issues."
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Sgt Reynolds said she had concerns relating to the CIZ zone, Sunday-Thursday opening hours, the use of female door staff, a requirement for police to provide a medium to download any CCTV footage, link radio provisions, the request for off sales, the venue's last entry time and its requirement to inform police about forthcoming licensing events.
Correspondence from Amy Baker, the council's health improvement officer on behalf of Public Health, adds: "The applicant has requested off-sales, which however refers to drinking alcohol purchased on the premises on the pavement area as the reason for this request.
"This should not require an application for off-sales but an extension to on-site sales and the licensable area of the premises.
"The applicant has not, in the opinion of public health, identified enhanced measures or referenced the CIZ within the operating schedule. This raises significant concerns.
"Considering the application falls within the CIZ, and the applicant does not in the view of Public Health rebut the presumption of refusal, it is the view that granting another licence within the area will exacerbate the concerning issues already identified."
Representations about the application have also been made by Environmental Health and the Licensing Authority.
Mr Keasey and all those who have submitted representations have been invited to attend the hearing, which will be conducted by Wolverhampton Council's Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee in an online meeting on Wednesday (June 3).


birminghammail--2020-06-01--This Morning viewers voice fears after tour of re-opened school

This Morning has taken a tour of a classroom as schools reconvene across the country today .
On June 1 , schools return to classrooms across the UK , with Year 6 pupils among those prioritised as new rules regarding the lockdown kick in .
The ongoing lockdown started back in March , with schools closed across the country as the Covid-19 crisis strengthened its grip .
But now teachers and kids alike are back in the classroom learning , albeit with some big changes .
This Morning , hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield , took a tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as children returned .
Introducing the segment from Stratford-on-Avon , viewers were told : `` The parents were readjusting to being without their children - some people are saying it 's like first day at school ! ''
The correspondent added : `` We 've got a camera inside this school - this Year 6 classroom .
`` They all look perfectly happy .
We 've got a camera on them .
`` We asked a couple of parents , one of whom has a son in that class , to stay behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , good morning to you , what kind of a weird drop off was it this morning ? ''
Rebecca , a mum of Conrad , a year six pupil , discussed how she was feeling over the return to school for the first time since mid-March .
`` A bit different to usual , erm , you 've got kids with masks on and there 's not as many of them , '' she admitted .
Conrad was happy to come in though - he did n't even say goodbye ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , writing : `` Too early , testing not getting done ! ''
A second questioned : `` But what happens at break-time ?
Does the teacher give each child a Hazmat suit or what ? ''
`` How is sending `` expert '' Alice and a camera crew into the school going to make it any less stressful and strange !
? ''
a third wrote .

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This Morning has taken a tour of a classroom as schools reconvene across the country today.
On June 1, schools return to classrooms across the UK, with Year 6 pupils among those prioritised as new rules regarding the lockdown kick in.
The ongoing lockdown started back in March, with schools closed across the country as the Covid-19 crisis strengthened its grip.
But now teachers and kids alike are back in the classroom learning, albeit with some big changes.
This Morning, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, took a tour of a school in Warwickshire on Monday as children returned.
Introducing the segment from Stratford-on-Avon, viewers were told: "The parents were readjusting to being without their children - some people are saying it's like first day at school!"
The correspondent added: "We've got a camera inside this school - this Year 6 classroom.
"They all look perfectly happy. We've got a camera on them.
"We asked a couple of parents, one of whom has a son in that class, to stay behind at the school gates.
"Rebecca, good morning to you, what kind of a weird drop off was it this morning?"
Rebecca, a mum of Conrad, a year six pupil, discussed how she was feeling over the return to school for the first time since mid-March.
"A bit different to usual, erm, you've got kids with masks on and there's not as many of them," she admitted.
Conrad was happy to come in though - he didn't even say goodbye!"
One This Morning viewer voiced their concern, though, writing: "Too early, testing not getting done!"
A second questioned: "But what happens at break-time? Does the teacher give each child a Hazmat suit or what?"
"How is sending "expert" Alice and a camera crew into the school going to make it any less stressful and strange!?" a third wrote.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Live updates as IKEA reopens - with huge queues

Hundreds of people have flocked to a huge Midland IKEA store which has reopened for the first time since lockdown @ @ @ @ @ the car park of the Wednesbury store hours before the doors opened at 10am on @ @ @ @ @ Queues have now got even longer as people patiently wait in the sunshine to get @ @ @ @ @ , which is one of 19 to resume trading .
There are strict social distancing @ @ @ @ @ - including protective screens at checkouts and hand sanitiser stations placed throughout the store .
@ @ @ @ @ to shop alone where possible .

Hundreds of people have flocked to a huge Midland IKEA store which has reopened for the first time since lockdown.
Shoppers were snaked around the car park of the Wednesbury store hours before the doors opened at 10am on Monday, June 1.
Queues have now got even longer as people patiently wait in the sunshine to get into the Black Country store, which is one of 19 to resume trading.
There are strict social distancing and safety measures in place - including protective screens at checkouts and hand sanitiser stations placed throughout the store.
Customers have also been asked to shop alone where possible.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Piers Morgan reveals truth behind coronavirus health scare

Piers Morgan has cleared up the confusion surrounding his close brush with coronavirus last month as he returns to GMB today .
On Good Morning Britain , Piers was back presenting the show alongside Susanna Reid and Dr Hilary Jones .
He took a break from the show last month having tested for Covid-19 , only for the coronavirus test to come back negative .
Now , Piers has spoken out over his symptoms - and cleared up his health scare .
Piers said : `` When I thought I may have had Covid-19 or thought I had the symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of breathlessness and lethargy .
`` I had lethargy and a lot of coughing from breathlessness .
`` All things which could be Covid - but also bad hayfever .
`` I 'm convinced now everything I 've been suffering with is bad hayfever .
I 've had another bad weekend with it . ''
Discussing it further , Piers added to Dr Hilary and Susanna : `` Actually , the lack of pollution , because we 've been in lockdown , with a lack of traffic fumes , has allowed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal .
`` A doctor treating me told me he 's had so many people going in thinking they 've got Covid-19 - when , really , they 've just got bad hayfever ! ''
Dr Ian Sykes , Chair at NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG , said : “ Typical hay fever symptoms include a runny or blocked nose , sneezing , sore and watering eyes – but also sometimes a cough .
As a continuous dry cough is one of the main symptoms of Covid-19 , it ’ s important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
“ If you are concerned that your symptoms are different or more severe than normal , please use NHS 111 online or speak to your GP .
`` In any event , it is still important to bin used tissues , keep washing your hands , and only leave your home for necessary journeys to reduce the risk of spreading or contracting Covid-19 .
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Piers Morgan has cleared up the confusion surrounding his close brush with coronavirus last month as he returns to GMB today.
On Good Morning Britain, Piers was back presenting the show alongside Susanna Reid and Dr Hilary Jones.
He took a break from the show last month having tested for Covid-19, only for the coronavirus test to come back negative.
Now, Piers has spoken out over his symptoms - and cleared up his health scare.
Piers said: "When I thought I may have had Covid-19 or thought I had the symptoms, two of the symptoms were a lot of breathlessness and lethargy.
"I had lethargy and a lot of coughing from breathlessness.
"All things which could be Covid - but also bad hayfever.
"I'm convinced now everything I've been suffering with is bad hayfever. I've had another bad weekend with it."
Discussing it further, Piers added to Dr Hilary and Susanna: "Actually, the lack of pollution, because we've been in lockdown, with a lack of traffic fumes, has allowed the pollen to hit you much more than normal.
"A doctor treating me told me he's had so many people going in thinking they've got Covid-19 - when, really, they've just got bad hayfever!"
Dr Ian Sykes, Chair at NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG, said: “Typical hay fever symptoms include a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, sore and watering eyes – but also sometimes a cough. As a continuous dry cough is one of the main symptoms of Covid-19, it’s important to compare your own symptoms to previous years.
“If you are concerned that your symptoms are different or more severe than normal, please use NHS 111 online or speak to your GP.
"In any event, it is still important to bin used tissues, keep washing your hands, and only leave your home for necessary journeys to reduce the risk of spreading or contracting Covid-19.”


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Injured pedestrian trapped between two cars in early morning crash

A pedestrian was left lying injured in the road after he became trapped between two cars in a crash .
Emergency services said they discovered a man on the ground in Mary Vale Road , Bournville following a collision on Monday morning , June 1 .
Crews were told he had been involved in a crash before he became stuck between two vehicles at around 6.15am .
He suffered serious injuries and paramedics immediately began treatment on arrival at the scene .
He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
The ambulance service spokesman said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a road traffic collision on Mary Vale Road at 6.14am and sent one ambulance , a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor to the scene .
`` On arrival , ambulance staff discovered one patient , a man , who crews were told was a pedestrian who had been involved in a collision with a car before becoming trapped between two vehicles .
`` He was lying on the floor on the arrival of the ambulance and immediately began receiving treatment for serious injuries , but they are not believed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene , the man was transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital , Birmingham for further treatment . ''
The crash came j ust an hour after another separate collision just four miles away in School Road , Billesley .
In the 5am smash , a driver was left trapped in his vehicle for 45 minutes as fire crews and paramedics worked together to free him .
He suffered injuries not thought to be serious and was taken to hospital .
Firefighters from Kings Norton attended both crashes one after the other - and later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the city 's roads .
They shared images from both collisions and said : `` Green Watch Kings Norton crew have been busy this morning dealing with road traffic collisions .
`` Two incidents directly after each other & two casualties need hospital treatment , please take extra care & be safe . ''
A spokeswoman for the fire service added : `` We were called to one collision on School Road , Billesley at 5.10am this morning ( June 1 ) .
`` They released one passenger at that incident who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norton attended with Highgate .
`` They were straight from this to the other crash on Mary Vale Road , Bournville .
We got the call at 6.17am , Kings Norton attended with Bournbrook fire . ''

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A pedestrian was left lying injured in the road after he became trapped between two cars in a crash.
Emergency services said they discovered a man on the ground in Mary Vale Road, Bournville following a collision on Monday morning, June 1.
Crews were told he had been involved in a crash before he became stuck between two vehicles at around 6.15am.
He suffered serious injuries and paramedics immediately began treatment on arrival at the scene.
He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
The ambulance service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Mary Vale Road at 6.14am and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor to the scene.
"On arrival, ambulance staff discovered one patient, a man, who crews were told was a pedestrian who had been involved in a collision with a car before becoming trapped between two vehicles.
"He was lying on the floor on the arrival of the ambulance and immediately began receiving treatment for serious injuries, but they are not believed to be life-threatening.
(Image: WMFS)
"Following treatment at the scene, the man was transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham for further treatment."
The crash came j ust an hour after another separate collision just four miles away in School Road, Billesley.
In the 5am smash, a driver was left trapped in his vehicle for 45 minutes as fire crews and paramedics worked together to free him.
He suffered injuries not thought to be serious and was taken to hospital.
(Image: WMFS)
Firefighters from Kings Norton attended both crashes one after the other - and later warned drivers to 'take extra care' on the city's roads.
They shared images from both collisions and said: "Green Watch Kings Norton crew have been busy this morning dealing with road traffic collisions.
"Two incidents directly after each other & two casualties need hospital treatment, please take extra care & be safe."
A spokeswoman for the fire service added: "We were called to one collision on School Road, Billesley at 5.10am this morning (June 1).
"They released one passenger at that incident who was trapped by his injuries. Kings Norton attended with Highgate.
"They were straight from this to the other crash on Mary Vale Road, Bournville. We got the call at 6.17am, Kings Norton attended with Bournbrook fire."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Aston Villa fans come up with a touching way to honour Dean Smith's Dad

Aston Villa fans have devised a thoughtful and touching way to honour the memory of Ron Smith .
Ron , head coach Dean Smith 's father - a Villa fan himself - sadly passed away last week due to covid-19 at the age of 79 .
Ron had been living in a care home after a dementia diagnosis , and passed away after after contracting coronavirus during his stay .
`` Ron , who had recently been living in a care home after being diagnosed with dementia six years ago , contracted coronavirus four weeks ago and after a short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family at his side , '' said a club statement .
`` A lifelong supporter , Ron was a steward at Villa Park for many years and passed on his love of the club down to his children .
`` As well as being a regular at home games , Ron was also there to witness that greatest of days in May 1982 when Villa lifted the European Cup in Rotterdam .
`` The thoughts of everyone at the football club are currently with Dean and his family at this most distressing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family ’ s privacy to be respected . ''
Due to the current health crisis , there is no way that the club - or the fans - can honor Smith Snr in such a way that is deserved .
However , Villa supporter account 'Get The Holte End Back ' has proposed a touching idea that comes very close indeed .
`` When we Play Sheffield United at Villa Park , I ’ d like to see a stewards jacket on a seat in the Holte End as a mark of respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m sure we would ’ ve gave a fitting tribute if we was allowed to attend the game . ''
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Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first round of Project Restart fixtures .
Here 's what Villa fans thought of the gesture : '' Let ’ s get this passed around and make it happen !
Great idea ! ''
`` Come on Villa you can do this !
Rip Ron and all the other HEITS this virus has taken from us . ''

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Aston Villa fans have devised a thoughtful and touching way to honour the memory of Ron Smith.
Ron, head coach Dean Smith's father - a Villa fan himself - sadly passed away last week due to covid-19 at the age of 79.
Ron had been living in a care home after a dementia diagnosis, and passed away after after contracting coronavirus during his stay.
"Ron, who had recently been living in a care home after being diagnosed with dementia six years ago, contracted coronavirus four weeks ago and after a short spell in hospital passed away with his family at his side," said a club statement.
"A lifelong supporter, Ron was a steward at Villa Park for many years and passed on his love of the club down to his children.
"As well as being a regular at home games, Ron was also there to witness that greatest of days in May 1982 when Villa lifted the European Cup in Rotterdam.
"The thoughts of everyone at the football club are currently with Dean and his family at this most distressing of times and would kindly ask for the family’s privacy to be respected."
Due to the current health crisis, there is no way that the club - or the fans - can honor Smith Snr in such a way that is deserved. However, Villa supporter account 'Get The Holte End Back' has proposed a touching idea that comes very close indeed.
"When we Play Sheffield United at Villa Park, I’d like to see a stewards jacket on a seat in the Holte End as a mark of respect to Ron Smith. As fans I’m sure we would’ve gave a fitting tribute if we was allowed to attend the game."
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The solitary jacket would make a fine tribute to a man who devoted a portion of his life to ensuring Villa's football matches went ahead safely, and a greater slice to ensuring his children knew the importance of the club.
Villa play Sheffield United on June 17, in the first round of Project Restart fixtures.
Here's what Villa fans thought of the gesture:
"Let’s get this passed around and make it happen! Great idea!"
"Come on Villa you can do this! Rip Ron and all the other HEITS this virus has taken from us."
"That’s a great call mate."
"Superb & very thoughtful gesture"


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Dr Hilary hits out at people meeting up despite lockdown rules easing

Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning to anybody meeting up during the lockdown - despite the easing of restrictions .
Reacting to shocking scenes this weekend , which saw parks and beaches packed across the country , Dr Hilary was baffled .
Discussing the lockdown and the relaxation of rules during Lorraine 's show on ITV1 today , Dr Hilary sounded a cautious warning to Brits .
Lorraine admitted her nerves over the easing of the lockdown , which some scientists have condemned .
Experts have claimed any easing of restrictions from Monday , June 1 , is simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brits .
`` I 've noticed particularly over the weekend a real easing up - a real easing up - and I 'm actually quite anxious about it , '' Lorraine admitted .
`` Well , well .
I think a lot of people are , '' Dr Hilary agreed , nodding .
`` The announcement about today was made on Thursday and everyone thought that meant we could celebrate and go out and party at the weekend . ''
Dr Hilary then clarified : `` Not everybody , of course .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But a significant number of people - you look at the pictures of the beaches , you look at the parks - this is how the virus spreads .
`` 8,000 cases a day are still occurring .
This is not going to help . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning to anybody meeting up during the lockdown - despite the easing of restrictions.
Reacting to shocking scenes this weekend, which saw parks and beaches packed across the country, Dr Hilary was baffled.
Discussing the lockdown and the relaxation of rules during Lorraine's show on ITV1 today, Dr Hilary sounded a cautious warning to Brits.
Lorraine admitted her nerves over the easing of the lockdown, which some scientists have condemned.
Experts have claimed any easing of restrictions from Monday, June 1, is simply too early - causing anxiety among some Brits.
"I've noticed particularly over the weekend a real easing up - a real easing up - and I'm actually quite anxious about it," Lorraine admitted.
"Well, well. I think a lot of people are," Dr Hilary agreed, nodding.
"The announcement about today was made on Thursday and everyone thought that meant we could celebrate and go out and party at the weekend."
Dr Hilary then clarified: "Not everybody, of course. Many people are still being very responsible.
"But a significant number of people - you look at the pictures of the beaches, you look at the parks - this is how the virus spreads.
"8,000 cases a day are still occurring. This is not going to help."


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Having sex with somebody from different household is illegal from today

The government has changed the lockdown rules to give people the chance to meet up and reunite with loved ones and friends .
As the lockdown is eased , people are now permitted to meet in gardens with people they do n't live with .
They can use toilet facilities - as long as surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after - and access gardens via the home .
But you must keep your reunions to outdoor spaces , like gardens or public parks , the government has said .
And that means the changes , which come into effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , could make having sex with somebody from outside your household illegal .
The relaxation of lockdown rules , issued by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last Thursday , were welcomed by many .
It was thought it could serve as a bridge to reunite couples who do n't live together .
But now those hopes have been doused after it emerged meeting somebody inside a home was still very much against the rules .
You can not visit friends and family inside their homes or stay overnight , but you can meet one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - as long as you continue to follow social distancing guidelines .
Hotels remain closed in England and overnight stays are still prohibited .

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The government has changed the lockdown rules to give people the chance to meet up and reunite with loved ones and friends.
As the lockdown is eased, people are now permitted to meet in gardens with people they don't live with.
They can use toilet facilities - as long as surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after - and access gardens via the home.
But you must keep your reunions to outdoor spaces, like gardens or public parks, the government has said.
And that means the changes, which come into effect today, on Monday, June 1, could make having sex with somebody from outside your household illegal.
The relaxation of lockdown rules, issued by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last Thursday, were welcomed by many.
It was thought it could serve as a bridge to reunite couples who don't live together.
But now those hopes have been doused after it emerged meeting somebody inside a home was still very much against the rules.
You cannot visit friends and family inside their homes or stay overnight, but you can meet one other person from a different household outdoors - as long as you continue to follow social distancing guidelines.
Hotels remain closed in England and overnight stays are still prohibited.


birminghammail--2020-06-01--Morrisons is selling a vegan food box to feed you for just £3.50 a day

Weighing 15kg , it is packed full of 23 products including lentils , jackfruit , couscous , meat free sausages , meat free mince , dairy free cheese and almond milk - as well as a mix of fresh fruit and vegetables .
The box will feed two people for a week and costs £35 , including next day delivery .
The food boxes are particularly helpful for those who are vulnerable or self-isolating and can ’ t leave the house but are available for anyone to purchase .
Created in response to requests from customers following the launch of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Essentials Food Box is available for £35 , including next-day delivery to your doorstep , and will feed two people for a week .
Tessa Callaghan , Head of Food Boxes at Morrisons says : “ Many of our vegan customers have got in touch to ask whether we could create a food box for them .
We ’ ve sourced some of the best vegan food for this food box as we continue to play our full part in feeding the nation during these unprecedented times.
” Lockdown has meant that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of different food boxes including a Gluten Free Food Box , and British Farmers Food Box .
The Vegan Essentials Food Box is the latest in the range to help feed its vegan customers during the pandemic .

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Morrisons has launched a brand-new Vegan Essentials Food Box.
Weighing 15kg, it is packed full of 23 products including lentils, jackfruit, couscous, meat free sausages, meat free mince, dairy free cheese and almond milk - as well as a mix of fresh fruit and vegetables.
The box will feed two people for a week and costs £35, including next day delivery.
The food boxes are particularly helpful for those who are vulnerable or self-isolating and can’t leave the house but are available for anyone to purchase.
Created in response to requests from customers following the launch of Morrisons other food boxes, the Vegan Essentials Food Box is available for £35, including next-day delivery to your doorstep, and will feed two people for a week.
Possible recipe options include a vegan pasta bolognese, rainbow salad bowls, soups, vegan sausage sandwiches or granola.
Tessa Callaghan, Head of Food Boxes at Morrisons says: “Many of our vegan customers have got in touch to ask whether we could create a food box for them. We’ve sourced some of the best vegan food for this food box as we continue to play our full part in feeding the nation during these unprecedented times.”
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Lockdown has meant that people are shopping differently so Morrisons has launched a number of different food boxes including a Gluten Free Food Box, and British Farmers Food Box. The Vegan Essentials Food Box is the latest in the range to help feed its vegan customers during the pandemic.
A typical Morrisons Vegan Essentials Box will include:
● KTC Chickpeas, 500g
● Morrisons Jackfruit in BBQ Sauce, 150g
● Morrisons Cous Cous, 500g
● Di Martino Penne Pasta, 500g
● Pure Sunflower Spread, 500g
● Alpro Almond Milk Unsweetened, 1L
● Alpro Plain Yoghurt, 500g
● Morrisons Almonds, 200g
● Violife Dairy Free Cheese, 200g
● Heck Meat-Free Sausages
● The Meatless Farm Co Mince, 400g
● Morrisons V Taste No Chicken Strips, 228g
● Morrisons Wonky Carrots, 1kg
● Morrisons Brown Onions, 1kg
● Morrisons The Best Sweet Peppers, 250g
● Morrisons Baby Spinach, 160g
● Morrisons The Best Farmhouse Loaf, 800g
● Morrisons Baby Potatoes, 1kg
● Morrisons Royal Gala Apples, 6 pack
● Morrisons Passata, 500g
● Morrisons Vegan Stock Pots, 4 pack
● Morrisons Apple & Cinnamon Granola, 500g
● Lotus Original Caramelised Biscuits, 250g