birminghammail--2020-10-17--17 more coronavirus deaths across Birmingham and Midlands

Birmingham and the Midlands recorded its highest coronavirus death toll in months today .
17 further deaths were recorded across the region as the UK tally rose by a grim 108 .
A further 86 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 30,910 , NHS England said on Saturday .
Patients were aged between 44 and 99 .
All but two patients , aged 62 and 79 , had known underlying health conditions .
The deaths were between September 16 and October 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no positive Covid-19 test result .
There were four deaths at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust .
There were two deaths at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust .
There were two further deaths at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust .
There were two deaths at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust .
There were two deaths at the University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust .
Three further Covid-19 deaths were recorded at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust .
One further death was also reported at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust .
Scotland has recorded 15 deaths of coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours , the latest Scottish Government figures show .
This takes the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 2,609 .
A total of 1,167 people have tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours , bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 46,399 .
This is 17.6 % of newly-tested individuals , up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are 675 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus as of yesterday , up by 46 in 24 hours .
Of these patients , 62 were in intensive care , up by four .

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Birmingham and the Midlands recorded its highest coronavirus death toll in months today.
17 further deaths were recorded across the region as the UK tally rose by a grim 108.
A further 86 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 30,910, NHS England said on Saturday.
Patients were aged between 44 and 99. All but two patients, aged 62 and 79, had known underlying health conditions.
The deaths were between September 16 and October 16.
Three other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
There were four deaths at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
There were two deaths at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
There were two further deaths at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
There were two deaths at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
There were two deaths at the University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust.
Three further Covid-19 deaths were recorded at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
One further death was also reported at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.
One more death was reported at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Scotland has recorded 15 deaths of coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours, the latest Scottish Government figures show.
This takes the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 2,609.
A total of 1,167 people have tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 46,399.
This is 17.6% of newly-tested individuals, up from 16.9% on Friday.
There are 675 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus as of yesterday, up by 46 in 24 hours.
Of these patients, 62 were in intensive care, up by four.


birminghammail--2020-10-17--UK coronavirus death toll rises by highest Saturday increase in months

The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 108 - the highest Saturday increase in months - after new deaths were recorded in each nation .
Each nation 's health body has shared grim statistics of the number of deaths they have recorded .
NHS England reported an additional 86 COVID-19 hospital deaths today , occurring over 13 dates .
60 were reported last Saturday .
There have been a further 674 cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in Wales , bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 34,679 .
Public Health Wales said five further deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic rising to 1,708 .
In Scotland , 1,167 new cases ( people positive ) were reported , giving a total of 46,399 .
15 new deaths were reported , giving a total of 2,609 .
Northern Ireland 's daily update showed 1,031 new cases ( people positive ) were reported , giving a total of 26,208 .
Two new deaths were reported , giving a total of 610 .
Yesterday , the Government said that , as of 9am on Friday , there had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus in the UK .
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 689,257 .
The Government also said a further 136 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 , as of Friday .
This brings the UK total to 43,429 .
Separate figures published by the UK 's statistics agencies show there have now been 58,500 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .

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The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 108 - the highest Saturday increase in months - after new deaths were recorded in each nation.
Each nation's health body has shared grim statistics of the number of deaths they have recorded.
NHS England reported an additional 86 COVID-19 hospital deaths today, occurring over 13 dates. 60 were reported last Saturday.
There have been a further 674 cases of Covid-19 diagnosed in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 34,679.
Public Health Wales said five further deaths had been reported, with the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic rising to 1,708.
In Scotland, 1,167 new cases (people positive) were reported, giving a total of 46,399. 15 new deaths were reported, giving a total of 2,609.
Northern Ireland's daily update showed 1,031 new cases (people positive) were reported, giving a total of 26,208. Two new deaths were reported, giving a total of 610.
Yesterday, the Government said that, as of 9am on Friday, there had been a further 15,650 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 689,257.
The Government also said a further 136 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, as of Friday. This brings the UK total to 43,429.
Separate figures published by the UK's statistics agencies show there have now been 58,500 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.


birminghammail--2020-10-17--Aitor Karanka shakes up his Blues side for Sheff Wed clash

Gary Gardner and Dan Crowley will make their first starts of the season in Birmingham City ’ s clash with @ @ @ @ @ Jutkiewicz , who is unwell , misses out , with Scott Hogan leading the line @ @ @ @ @ men .
New signings Riley McGree , Jonathan Leko and Mikel San Jose are named @ @ @ @ @ Karanka has fielded his customary back four with Neil Etheridge playing behind Maxime Colin , @ @ @ @ @ and Kristian Pedersen .
Gardner partners Adam Clayton in midfield , while Crowley starts at @ @ @ @ @ by Ivan Sanchez and Jeremie Bela .

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Gary Gardner and Dan Crowley will make their first starts of the season in Birmingham City’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday.
But Lukas Jutkiewicz, who is unwell, misses out, with Scott Hogan leading the line against Garry Monk’s men.
New signings Riley McGree, Jonathan Leko and Mikel San Jose are named on the bench.
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Aitor Karanka has fielded his customary back four with Neil Etheridge playing behind Maxime Colin, Harlee Dean, George Friend and Kristian Pedersen.
Gardner partners Adam Clayton in midfield, while Crowley starts at No. 10, flanked by Ivan Sanchez and Jeremie Bela.
BLUES (4-2-3-1): Etheridge, Colin, Dean, Friend, Pedersen; Gardner, Clayton; Sanchez, Crowley, Bela; Hogan. Subs: Prieto, Roberts, Dacres-Cogley, Sunjic, San Jose, McGree, Leko


birminghammail--2020-10-17--Protesters gather outside Primark for EndSars protest

Campaigners gathered outside Primark and marched through Birmingham city centre as part of global protests against police brutality in Nigeria @ @ @ @ @ outside Primark near the entrance to the Bullring on Saturday lunchtime ( October 17 ) @ @ @ @ @ end to police misconduct and reform in Nigeria .
They held placards saying ‘ EndSARS @ @ @ @ @ Anti-Robbery Squad .
Read reaction to the protests here Another board read : “ Those @ @ @ @ @ disaster and their reign of terror will come to an end.
” There have been @ @ @ @ @ , attacking and even killing people for years .
A global wave of protest started @ @ @ @ @ with support gathering on social media Twitter , with various hashtags , including # EndSARS @ @ @ @ @ and Wizkid had also been bombarded with messages about the protests and have been tweeting @ @ @ @ @ .

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Campaigners gathered outside Primark and marched through Birmingham city centre as part of global protests against police brutality in Nigeria.
The large crowds gathered outside Primark near the entrance to the Bullring on Saturday lunchtime (October 17), waving placards demanding an end to police misconduct and reform in Nigeria.
They held placards saying ‘EndSARS’ which stands for Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
Read reaction to the protests here
(Image: Toby Grey)
Another board read: “Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster and their reign of terror will come to an end.”
There have been accusations of Sars officers robbing, attacking and even killing people for years.
A global wave of protest started at the beginning of October with support gathering on social media Twitter, with various hashtags, including #EndSARS.
Popular Nigerian musicians Davido and Wizkid had also been bombarded with messages about the protests and have been tweeting their support for the protesters.


birminghammail--2020-10-17--Real reason Boris Johnson won't impose Tier 3 on Greater Manchester

The real reason Boris Johnson will not impose a tier three lockdown on Greater Manchester is due to policing , according to reports .
Reports suggest the Prime Minister is not comfortable with forcing through a tier three shutdown in the North West amid fears over policing .
The PM threatened to take action at a press conference from Number 10 Downing Street late on Friday .
His warnings came after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham , in conjunction with other regional leaders , rejected a tier three lockdown .
But the PM wo n't force one through , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus cases in places like Salford and Manchester .
Greater Manchester leaders have refused to accept tougher Tier 3 coronavirus lockdown restrictions already .
And Boris Johnson has warned he would `` need to intervene '' to `` protect hospitals '' and `` save lives '' .
Amid the row , Government sources told the Telegraph that Mr Johnson held back from imposing harsh restrictions on Friday as he was anxious to make sure police in Tier 3 areas enforced tougher rules .
No decision on putting Greater Manchester into Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , a Government source added .
Ian Hopkins , chief constable of Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) , said in response : “ We carry out operational policing without fear or favour and in line with the Police Services code of ethics alongside colleagues across the country .
“ Throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic , GMP have taken a proportionate response to policing the regulations .
Over the last 10 weeks we have had more stringent local restrictions and have maintained this approach , issuing 563 fixed penalty notices for breaches of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local and national politicians to agree the necessary restrictions to keep us all safe .
As the chief constable I will then ensure my officers and staff enforce these in a proportionate manner alongside our local authority partners .
“ I have spoken to the Mayor and the Home Secretary throughout this pandemic .
We are all agreed that there needs to be a proportionate level of enforcement to existing regulations .
I have had support from both in relation to GMP 's approach .
“ Importantly , GMP is absolutely committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that remains our top priority .
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The real reason Boris Johnson will not impose a tier three lockdown on Greater Manchester is due to policing, according to reports.
Reports suggest the Prime Minister is not comfortable with forcing through a tier three shutdown in the North West amid fears over policing.
The PM threatened to take action at a press conference from Number 10 Downing Street late on Friday.
His warnings came after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in conjunction with other regional leaders, rejected a tier three lockdown.
But the PM won't force one through, according to reports, despite a rising rate of coronavirus cases in places like Salford and Manchester.
Greater Manchester leaders have refused to accept tougher Tier 3 coronavirus lockdown restrictions already.
And Boris Johnson has warned he would "need to intervene" to "protect hospitals" and "save lives".
Amid the row, Government sources told the Telegraph that Mr Johnson held back from imposing harsh restrictions on Friday as he was anxious to make sure police in Tier 3 areas enforced tougher rules.
No decision on putting Greater Manchester into Tier 3 is now likely to be made before Monday, a Government source added.
Ian Hopkins, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said in response: “We carry out operational policing without fear or favour and in line with the Police Services code of ethics alongside colleagues across the country.
“Throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic, GMP have taken a proportionate response to policing the regulations. Over the last 10 weeks we have had more stringent local restrictions and have maintained this approach, issuing 563 fixed penalty notices for breaches of the regulations.
“It is for local and national politicians to agree the necessary restrictions to keep us all safe. As the chief constable I will then ensure my officers and staff enforce these in a proportionate manner alongside our local authority partners.
“I have spoken to the Mayor and the Home Secretary throughout this pandemic. We are all agreed that there needs to be a proportionate level of enforcement to existing regulations. I have had support from both in relation to GMP's approach.
“Importantly, GMP is absolutely committed to keeping the people of Greater Manchester safe and that remains our top priority.”


birminghammail--2020-10-17--Cannock yob caught on camera vandalising motorbike

A thug was caught on camera as he kicked and damaged a motorbike parked in Cannock town centre .
The @ @ @ @ @ viewed above - shows the hooded yob walking up to the bike , parked on @ @ @ @ @ Friday afternoon ( October 16 ) .
They can be seen booting the bike and @ @ @ @ @ running off .
Cannock Police has released the footage on Twitter in a bid to @ @ @ @ @ An accompanying post said : `` The offender below broke the steering lock on this @ @ @ @ @ park in Cannock town yesterday at 3.47pm .
`` They ran down Avon Road towards @ @ @ @ @ motorists on Avon Road who caught these pair on dashcam , please get in contact @ @ @ @ @ can be passed on to Staffordshire Police by messaging the force on Facebook or Twitter @ @ @ @ @ quote incident 558 of October 16 .

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A thug was caught on camera as he kicked and damaged a motorbike parked in Cannock town centre.
The clip - which can be viewed above - shows the hooded yob walking up to the bike, parked on Backcrofts car park, on Friday afternoon (October 16).
They can be seen booting the bike and breaking the steering lock before running off.
Cannock Police has released the footage on Twitter in a bid to track the culprit down.
(Image: Cannock Police)
An accompanying post said: "The offender below broke the steering lock on this motorbike parked at Backcrofts car park in Cannock town yesterday at 3.47pm.
"They ran down Avon Road towards Walsall Road.
"Any motorists on Avon Road who caught these pair on dashcam, please get in contact."
Information and footage can be passed on to Staffordshire Police by messaging the force on Facebook or Twitter.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote incident 558 of October 16.


birminghammail--2020-10-17--Home Bargains’ 99p item kids 'can't sleep without' leaves parents stunned

Parents have moved to laud a Home Bargains ’ 99p lavender spray their kids 'ca n't sleep without ' .
Mums and dads are all hailing the product - which costs less than a quid .
The parents have been moved to have their say and review the item from the bargain retailer after it proved a godsend for them and their kids .
Little ones up and down the country have been able to sleep soundly as a result of the budget product , which is on sale now .
Home Bargains operates multiple stores across the West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also in the Black Country and Worcestershire too .
One shopper took to Facebook when she came across a sleep spray and roll-on , which is lavender scented .
And she was left mightily impressed when her fellow customers said the spray works just as well as Poundland 's Land of Nod collection .
She wrote : `` For anyone whose been trying to get the Poundland sleepy stuff , Home Bargains do this pillow spray and a roll on for 99p . ''
`` Well it made me nap for two hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joked .
`` I second the roll on !
I have anxiety and it definitely helps with this , I also put some on just before I go to bed , '' added a second .
Other Facebook users were quick to share their reviews of the product , too , with many commenting how they `` need '' it .
And if you 're one of them , you 'll have plenty of chances .
The 99p spray is available now .

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Parents have moved to laud a Home Bargains’ 99p lavender spray their kids 'can't sleep without'.
Mums and dads are all hailing the product - which costs less than a quid.
The parents have been moved to have their say and review the item from the bargain retailer after it proved a godsend for them and their kids.
Little ones up and down the country have been able to sleep soundly as a result of the budget product, which is on sale now.
Home Bargains operates multiple stores across the West Midlands - not just in Birmingham, but also in the Black Country and Worcestershire too.
One shopper took to Facebook when she came across a sleep spray and roll-on, which is lavender scented.
And she was left mightily impressed when her fellow customers said the spray works just as well as Poundland's Land of Nod collection.
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She wrote: "For anyone whose been trying to get the Poundland sleepy stuff, Home Bargains do this pillow spray and a roll on for 99p."
"Well it made me nap for two hours today!" another social media user joked.
"I second the roll on! I have anxiety and it definitely helps with this, I also put some on just before I go to bed," added a second.
Other Facebook users were quick to share their reviews of the product, too, with many commenting how they "need" it.
And if you're one of them, you'll have plenty of chances. The 99p spray is available now.


birminghammail--2020-10-17--Mystery of low flying helicopter over Birmingham city centre solved

Were you awoken by the sound of a helicopter in Birmingham city centre this morning ?
The chopper hovered for @ @ @ @ @ leaving half-asleep residents peering out of their windows and scratching their heads .
There was @ @ @ @ @ as videos surfaced on social media showing a BT sign being lifted and carried in @ @ @ @ @ was flying between the BT Tower and another building nearby .
@ KoulibaIy tweeted : @ @ @ @ @ up at 7:30 am on my Saturday using a helicopter for no reason . ''
@ @ @ @ @ Thanks so much @ bt_uk apparently you wanted all of # Bitmingham awake at 7.30am.
@ @ @ @ @ “ Least I can see what ’ s making all the racket now !
” @ @ @ @ @ have gone by 9am .
The BT Tower is the tallest building in the city @ @ @ @ @ .
Following the city 's bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games , it was suggested @ @ @ @ @ bar be added .

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Were you awoken by the sound of a helicopter in Birmingham city centre this morning ?
The chopper hovered for more than an hour, leaving half-asleep residents peering out of their windows and scratching their heads.
There was nothing to worry about though as videos surfaced on social media showing a BT sign being lifted and carried in the air.
(Image: Natalia Nicholson)
The helicopter was flying between the BT Tower and another building nearby.
@KoulibaIy tweeted: "Thanks for waking me up at 7:30 am on my Saturday using a helicopter for no reason."
@LottieOdy said: “Thanks so much @bt_uk apparently you wanted all of #Bitmingham awake at 7.30am.”
@jennings_182 tweeted: “Least I can see what’s making all the racket now!”
(Image: Natalia Nicholson)
The helicopter was said to have gone by 9am.
The BT Tower is the tallest building in the city and is 24 storeys high.
Following the city's bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, it was suggested that a viewing platform or bar be added.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Luke Matheson makes 'amazing gesture' to leave parents stunned

Luke Matheson has shared the heartwarming moment that he thanked his parents for their years of sacrifice .
Matheson has already made a big impression on Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters with his down-to-earth approach since his move from Rochdale in January .
And the 18-year-old has once more shown his class with a touching letter to his parents after he and his sister gifted their father a new car .
Posting on Instagram , Matheson said : `` For the man who has made countless sacrifices for his two children that have allowed us to be where we are today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ once in my 18 years or Hannah ’ s 16 years put himself before us .
For the man who has always been there for us whenever we needed him .
`` For the man who is always there in the stands no matter how far he has to travel or how much he has to give up in order to be there .
`` For the man who thought he was travelling to Spain to watch his son make his England debut but instead ended up watching his wife fight for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to the game .
For the man who would finish work at 4pm and have me at training by 5pm .
`` Also , for the woman we are fortunate enough to call our Mum .
For the woman who sat in the freezing cold watching her little boy train with a hot water bottle .
`` For the woman who came to watch her son play for England but ended up fighting for her life .
For the woman who fought for five years to get to full health in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fought her anxiety in order to watch her son play at Old Trafford , her first game of mine in five years .
`` For our parents who we can simply not thank enough or show enough gratitude towards .
So take this car as a minuscule pay back for everything you have ever done for me and Hannah over the years .
We love you both implicitly .
Luke & Han . ''
And his dad Robert has taken his new car for a spin this morning .
`` Just been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my amazing family , '' he tweeted .
`` I only ever wanted to be the best dad and husband I could be .
I never wanted anything in return but it ’ s an amazing gesture which I don ’ t think I deserve but thank you . ''
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“ It felt great to finally be able to start for Wolves , '' he said at the time .
`` I signed all the way back in January , which feels like forever ago , especially with the lockdown and everything .
“ To finally get a start and get a win , it was amazing to do after such a long time out .
I ’ ve also been out with injury , so to finally be with the team , have an impact on the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great feeling .
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Luke Matheson has shared the heartwarming moment that he thanked his parents for their years of sacrifice.
Matheson has already made a big impression on Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters with his down-to-earth approach since his move from Rochdale in January.
And the 18-year-old has once more shown his class with a touching letter to his parents after he and his sister gifted their father a new car.
Posting on Instagram, Matheson said: "For the man who has made countless sacrifices for his two children that have allowed us to be where we are today.
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"For the man that has not once in my 18 years or Hannah’s 16 years put himself before us. For the man who has always been there for us whenever we needed him.
"For the man who is always there in the stands no matter how far he has to travel or how much he has to give up in order to be there.
"For the man who thought he was travelling to Spain to watch his son make his England debut but instead ended up watching his wife fight for her life for six weeks and still made it to the game. For the man who would finish work at 4pm and have me at training by 5pm.
"Also, for the woman we are fortunate enough to call our Mum. For the woman who sat in the freezing cold watching her little boy train with a hot water bottle.
"For the woman who came to watch her son play for England but ended up fighting for her life. For the woman who fought for five years to get to full health in order to watch her son play football again and fought her anxiety in order to watch her son play at Old Trafford, her first game of mine in five years.
"For our parents who we can simply not thank enough or show enough gratitude towards. So take this car as a minuscule pay back for everything you have ever done for me and Hannah over the years. We love you both implicitly. Luke & Han."
And his dad Robert has taken his new car for a spin this morning. "Just been for a drive in my whip with my amazing family," he tweeted. "I only ever wanted to be the best dad and husband I could be. I never wanted anything in return but it’s an amazing gesture which I don’t think I deserve but thank you."
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Matheson has started the season with Wolves' under-23s and recently made his first start in the 3-0 win over Stoke City at the end of last month.
“It felt great to finally be able to start for Wolves," he said at the time. "I signed all the way back in January, which feels like forever ago, especially with the lockdown and everything.
“To finally get a start and get a win, it was amazing to do after such a long time out. I’ve also been out with injury, so to finally be with the team, have an impact on the league to get the three points was a great feeling.”


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Police can get your NHS Test and Trace data if told to self-isolate

Police may now be able to access your NHS Test and Trace records , it has been revealed .
Forces across the UK may be able to your Test and Trace data to proof whether or not you have been told to self-isolate by the app or by other tests that may have been taken .
However , the Government and police chiefs council have defended the guidance saying that it is being used to make sure people are abiding by the rules when it comes to self-isolation .
The guidance , which is given out by the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says : `` If there is evidence to suggest you are not complying with the duty to self-isolate without reasonable justification , your local authority may pass this information on to local police forces to investigate further .
`` This may lead to enforcement action being taken against you which could include you being fined .
`` A police force may request information relating to positive COVID-19 tests from the NHS Test & Trace programme directly , where they are investigating a report of someone who may not be complying with the mandatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HSJ , some fear the move would discourage people from getting tested or downloading the Track and Trace app , reports the Liverpool Echo .
Failing to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus could incur a fine of £1,000 , increasing to a maximum of £10,000 for repeat offenders .
The Government said safeguards were in place to ensure data was shared lawfully .
A spokesman for the DHSC said : `` It is a legal requirement for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and their close contacts to self-isolate when formally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health and Social Care has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the National Police Chiefs Council to enable police forces to have access on a case-by-case basis to information that enables them to know if a specific individual has been notified to self-isolate .
`` The memorandum of understanding ensures that information is shared with appropriate safeguards and in accordance with the law .
No testing or health data is shared in this process . ''
A National Police Chiefs ' Council spokesperson said : `` Policing continues to play its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus .
`` We will continue to encourage voluntary compliance but will enforce regulations and issue FPNs ( fixed penalty notices ) where appropriate and necessary .
Where people fail to self-isolate and refuse to comply officers can issue FPNs and direct people to return to self-isolation .
`` Officers will engage with individuals to establish their circumstances , using their discretion wherever it is reasonable to do so . ''

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Police may now be able to access your NHS Test and Trace records, it has been revealed.
Forces across the UK may be able to your Test and Trace data to proof whether or not you have been told to self-isolate by the app or by other tests that may have been taken.
However, the Government and police chiefs council have defended the guidance saying that it is being used to make sure people are abiding by the rules when it comes to self-isolation.
The guidance, which is given out by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) says: "If there is evidence to suggest you are not complying with the duty to self-isolate without reasonable justification, your local authority may pass this information on to local police forces to investigate further.
"This may lead to enforcement action being taken against you which could include you being fined.
"A police force may request information relating to positive COVID-19 tests from the NHS Test & Trace programme directly, where they are investigating a report of someone who may not be complying with the mandatory self-isolation period."
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According to the HSJ, some fear the move would discourage people from getting tested or downloading the Track and Trace app, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Failing to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus could incur a fine of £1,000, increasing to a maximum of £10,000 for repeat offenders.
The Government said safeguards were in place to ensure data was shared lawfully.
A spokesman for the DHSC said: "It is a legal requirement for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and their close contacts to self-isolate when formally notified to do so.
"The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the National Police Chiefs Council to enable police forces to have access on a case-by-case basis to information that enables them to know if a specific individual has been notified to self-isolate.
"The memorandum of understanding ensures that information is shared with appropriate safeguards and in accordance with the law. No testing or health data is shared in this process."
A National Police Chiefs' Council spokesperson said: "Policing continues to play its part in helping limit the spread of Coronavirus.
"We will continue to encourage voluntary compliance but will enforce regulations and issue FPNs (fixed penalty notices) where appropriate and necessary. Where people fail to self-isolate and refuse to comply officers can issue FPNs and direct people to return to self-isolation.
"Officers will engage with individuals to establish their circumstances, using their discretion wherever it is reasonable to do so."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--SAGE scientist predicts vaccine by spring - but calls for circuit breaker

A SAGE scientist says he thinks a vaccine will be ready by spring - but says now is the `` second best time '' to have a circuit breaker to stop the coronavirus spread .
Professor Jeremy Farrar said he expects to see a vaccine at the start of next year but has dismissed the calls by the Government that a circuit breaker is n't needed at the moment , reports the Mirror .
This comes after Michael Gove said there was no need for a circuit breaker and said local lockdowns were the way to go to stop the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Wellcome Trust director , said to Sky News : “ I do believe the vaccines will be available in the first quarter of next year , I do believe that monoclonal antibodies to treat patients and save lives will be available in the coming months .
“ It ’ s with that context that I think we need to reduce transmission now and we need to get ourselves back to the beginning of September as a country , not in piecemeal , not in fragments across the country , but as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed with Cabinet Minister Michael Gove , who just minutes earlier had said there was no need for a circuit breaker , Professor Farrar said `` no I do n't '' .
He said the action was necessary because the R rate , which measures how fast the virus is spreading , was above 1 across the UK .
He said : `` There is no doubt that across the whole country community transmission is going up , hospitalisations are going up and tragically we are seeing deaths increase .
`` That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go into winter and we are all indoors more often . ''
Mr Farrar said the “ second best time ” for a national circuit-breaker lockdown is now , with the best time being when it was first suggested by SAGE In September .
He said it was “ never too late ” for national restrictions , adding : “ It ’ s better to do it now , than in a month ’ s time .
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A SAGE scientist says he thinks a vaccine will be ready by spring - but says now is the "second best time" to have a circuit breaker to stop the coronavirus spread.
Professor Jeremy Farrar said he expects to see a vaccine at the start of next year but has dismissed the calls by the Government that a circuit breaker isn't needed at the moment, reports the Mirror.
This comes after Michael Gove said there was no need for a circuit breaker and said local lockdowns were the way to go to stop the spread of the virus.
Prof Farrar, the Wellcome Trust director, said to Sky News: “I do believe the vaccines will be available in the first quarter of next year, I do believe that monoclonal antibodies to treat patients and save lives will be available in the coming months.
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“It’s with that context that I think we need to reduce transmission now and we need to get ourselves back to the beginning of September as a country, not in piecemeal, not in fragments across the country, but as a whole country.”
Asked if he agreed with Cabinet Minister Michael Gove, who just minutes earlier had said there was no need for a circuit breaker, Professor Farrar said "no I don't".
He said the action was necessary because the R rate, which measures how fast the virus is spreading, was above 1 across the UK.
He said: "There is no doubt that across the whole country community transmission is going up, hospitalisations are going up and tragically we are seeing deaths increase.
"That is something that is very worrying as we go into winter and we are all indoors more often."
Mr Farrar said the “second best time” for a national circuit-breaker lockdown is now, with the best time being when it was first suggested by SAGE In September.
He said it was “never too late” for national restrictions, adding: “It’s better to do it now, than in a month’s time.”


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Smith explains the role Grealish played in Ross Barkley transfer

Dean Smith has revealed how Aston Villa managed to convince Chelsea to loan them England international Ross Barkley .
Barkley , 26 , joined Villa on a season-long loan towards the end of the transfer window and made an instant impact with a goal on his debut in the 7-2 thrashing of Liverpool .
Barkley is in line to make his second appearance against Leicester City later today as Villa bid to continue the Premier League 's only 100 per cent record .
He will line up alongside teammate and close friend Jack Grealish once again and Smith has for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa captain played in the move .
`` They know each other off the pitch , which always helps , ” Smith told The Telegraph .
“ They 'd had a couple of days training before the Liverpool game but there certainly was a connection .
That will help us in the long run , for sure .
“ We also can say that about Ollie Watkins as well , and how he 's stepped into the team .
`` But Jack , Ross and Ollie will all tell you it 's part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that win .
While we 're hoping that connection thrives , we want to make sure it 's the team that goes and gets the performances for us . ''
Barkley 's signing was seen as a coup for Villa , who were also linked with his Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek .
And Smith has detailed the waiting game Villa had to play in order to land their number one midfield target .
`` We 'd asked the question earlier in the season , ” said Smith .
“ I know the quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking at Chelsea who have bought some top quality players into the club .
“ They were one of the first movers in the market this year so we just sensed there may be an opportunity to go and get somebody of Ross 's quality out .
“ Thankfully , Frank felt that it would help him by coming here and playing games this season . ''

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Dean Smith has revealed how Aston Villa managed to convince Chelsea to loan them England international Ross Barkley.
Barkley, 26, joined Villa on a season-long loan towards the end of the transfer window and made an instant impact with a goal on his debut in the 7-2 thrashing of Liverpool.
Barkley is in line to make his second appearance against Leicester City later today as Villa bid to continue the Premier League's only 100 per cent record.
He will line up alongside teammate and close friend Jack Grealish once again and Smith has for the first time explained the role the Villa captain played in the move.
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"They know each other off the pitch, which always helps,” Smith told The Telegraph. “They'd had a couple of days training before the Liverpool game but there certainly was a connection. That will help us in the long run, for sure.
“We also can say that about Ollie Watkins as well, and how he's stepped into the team.
"But Jack, Ross and Ollie will all tell you it's part of a team performance that got us that win. While we're hoping that connection thrives, we want to make sure it's the team that goes and gets the performances for us."
Barkley's signing was seen as a coup for Villa, who were also linked with his Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
And Smith has detailed the waiting game Villa had to play in order to land their number one midfield target.
"We'd asked the question earlier in the season,” said Smith. “I know the quality that is involved there and you're looking at Chelsea who have bought some top quality players into the club.
“They were one of the first movers in the market this year so we just sensed there may be an opportunity to go and get somebody of Ross's quality out.
“Thankfully, Frank felt that it would help him by coming here and playing games this season."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, and Waitrose urgently recalling these products

A number of high profile supermarkets have issued warnings after products have been recalled .
Supermarkets such as Lidl , Waitrose and Tesco have been forced to recall products due to potential health and safety issues .
Some of the products include chocolate , sweeteners and even cheese .
Occasionaly , the Food Standards Agency puts out warnings on its website to make people aware of the recalls .
And even supermarkets issue their own warnings in order to warn any customers who may have bought the affected product .
So here 's a roundup of some of the products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
If you have bought any of these then you should send them back as soon as possible , reports KentLive .
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49 % because some products contain almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and soya which are not mentioned on the label .
Due to a packaging error , some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds , hazelnuts and/or soya .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat .
Aldi has recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin ’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin ' Chicken because the products may contain salmonella .
Best before : May 25 , 2022 Best before , May 25 , 2022 Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Waitrose has urged not to eat the item if they have an allergy to egg .
They are asked to package up the item and return it to their local Waitrose and Partners branch for a refund .
Use by : All date codes P & B ( Foods ) Ltd is recalling Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil and Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil because they contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you have bought Ahmed Foods 'Garlic Pickle in Oil ' or Ahmed Foods 'Mango Pickle in Oil ' , do not eat if you are allergic to mustard .
`` Instead , check at home to see if you have bought any of the affected products - our company name and address must be printed on nthe product .
`` You can do this by taking a picture of the notice or writing down the batch code .
`` Return the product to the store for a full refund ( with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty ’ s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens , which is not accurate as the product contains oats ( that are gluten free ) .
Oats is also not emphasised on the label @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for someone following a gluten free diet , however , it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats .
Use by : All dates between September 2 , 2020 , to October 19 , 2020 Use by : All dates between September 10 , 2020 , to October 24 , 2020 .
Stockley ’ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only sold in Iceland stores .
Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts ( nuts ) .
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead .
Therefore , the product contains walnuts ( nuts ) which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts ( nuts ) .
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten .
The Paleo Foods Co. is recalling Cocoa and Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella .
The recall relates to the product of a pack size of 285g with a best before date of October 2020 , November 2020 , January 2021 , February 2021 and March 2021 .
They are also recalling the 6x285g packs with the same best before dates as above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contaminated with salmonella .
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them .
Instead , return them to the Tesco store or where you bought them from for a full refund .
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers because salmonella has been found in the product .
Lidl GB has taken the precautionary step of recalling Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries because the product might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their deluxe dark chocolate muesli bar with brazils and cranberries .
The pack size 3x45g are affected with a best before date of August 2020 , September 2020 , October 2020 , December 2020 , January 2021 , February 2021 , March 2021 and April 2021 .
The product listed above may be contaminated with salmonella .
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
If you have bought the above product do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the Lidl store from where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iceland has recalled their own brand Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the product .
Sainsbury ’ s has taken the precautionary step of recalling by Sainsbury ’ s semi-skimmed less than 2 % fat 1 litre UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage .
This may make the product unsafe to consume .
Best before : 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020 Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts ( hazelnuts ) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben ’ s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass .
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat Highland Bay Seafoods is recalling their Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek and kale sauce topped with mash potato because it contains fish which is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish .
Best before : End date - 07/2020 , 09/2020 , 12/2020 and 04/2021 JFC ( UK ) Ltd is recalling S & B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because it contains celery and mustard which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard .
Best before : December 22 , 2020 ; March 16 , May 7 , May 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2022 .

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A number of high profile supermarkets have issued warnings after products have been recalled.
Supermarkets such as Lidl, Waitrose and Tesco have been forced to recall products due to potential health and safety issues.
Some of the products include chocolate, sweeteners and even cheese. Occasionaly, the Food Standards Agency puts out warnings on its website to make people aware of the recalls.
And even supermarkets issue their own warnings in order to warn any customers who may have bought the affected product.
So here's a roundup of some of the products that have been recalled from supermarkets in the UK. If you have bought any of these then you should send them back as soon as possible, reports KentLive.
Waitrose Milk Chocolate
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts and/or soya.
Product details
Batch code 0259
Best before end: November 2021
Allergens Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Soya
Lidl GB Simply Mature White Cheddar
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic.
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Simply Mature White Cheddar
Pack size 900g
Best before 26 December 2020
Southern Fried Chicken
Aldi has recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken because the products may contain salmonella.
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch codes: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before: May 25, 2022
Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch codes: L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before, May 25, 2022
Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Waitrose has urged not to eat the item if they have an allergy to egg.
They are asked to package up the item and return it to their local Waitrose and Partners branch for a refund.
Product details
Pack size: 280g
Use by: All date codes
Allergens: Egg
Garlic and mango pickle
P & B (Foods) Ltd is recalling Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil and Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil because they contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
A spokesman said: "If you have bought Ahmed Foods 'Garlic Pickle in Oil' or Ahmed Foods 'Mango Pickle in Oil', do not eat if you are allergic to mustard.
"Instead, check at home to see if you have bought any of the affected products - our company name and address must be printed on nthe product.
"You can do this by taking a picture of the notice or writing down the batch code.
"Return the product to the store for a full refund (with or without a receipt).
Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil
Pack size: 330g
Batch code: 036022 - 281FA
Best before: April 30, 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil
Pack size: 1kg
Batch code: 034022 – 161FA
Best before: February 28, 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil
Pack size: 330gkg
Batch code: 036022 - 281FA
Best before: April 30, 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil
Pack size: 1kg
Batch code: 034022 – 161FA
Best before: February 28, 2022
Allergens: Mustard
Sweeteners
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch codes: L 91424 A, L 91424 B, L 91424 C, and L 91424 D
Best before: end date - December 2022
Beef Lasagne
Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens, which is not accurate as the product contains oats (that are gluten free).
Oats is also not emphasised on the label. This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten free diet, however, it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats.
Kirsty's Mini Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 250g
Use by: All dates between September 2, 2020, to October 19, 2020
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Kirsty's Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 400g
Use by: All dates between September 10, 2020, to October 24, 2020.
Allergens: Gluten (oats)
Fruit Sherberts
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts).
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead.
Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Product details
Best before: October 6, 2020
Allergens: Nuts (walnut)
Shortcake bites
Co-op is recalling 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites.
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Product details
Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before: October 16, 2020
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Granola
The Paleo Foods Co. is recalling Cocoa and Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella.
The recall relates to the product of a pack size of 285g with a best before date of October 2020, November 2020, January 2021, February 2021 and March 2021.
They are also recalling the 6x285g packs with the same best before dates as above.
The products listed above may be contaminated with salmonella.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the Tesco store or where you bought them from for a full refund.
Chicken Breast Toppers
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 400g
Best before
February 27, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 8, 2021
Dark chocolate
Lidl GB has taken the precautionary step of recalling Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries because the product might contain salmonella.
The recall relates to their deluxe dark chocolate muesli bar with brazils and cranberries.
The pack size 3x45g are affected with a best before date of August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021 and April 2021.
The product listed above may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Lidl store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Chicken Popsters
Iceland has recalled their own brand Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 220g
Best before: April 4, 2021
Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed UHT milk
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat 1 litre UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage.
This may make the product unsafe to consume.
Pack size: 1 litre
Best before: 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020
Beef and Ale pie
Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: L0125
Best before: November 2021
Uncle Ben's Brown Basmati
Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass.
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat
Pack size : 250g
Best before
November 17, 2020
December 8, 2020
December 9, 2020
January 8, 2021
January 18, 2021
January 19, 2021
March 2, 2021
March 16, 2021
March 20, 2021
May 24, 2021
June 14, 2021
June 15, 2021
July 3, 2021
July 19, 2021
Baked Whole King Scallops
Highland Bay Seafoods is recalling their Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek and kale sauce topped with mash potato because it contains fish which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Product details
Pack size: 200g (2 scallops in a pack)
Batch code: R006, R007, R008, and 20106
Best before: End date - 07/2020, 09/2020, 12/2020 and 04/2021
Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce
JFC (UK) Ltd is recalling S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because it contains celery and mustard which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.
Product details
Pack size: 1kg
Best before: December 22, 2020; March 16, May 7, May 23, June 12 and July 10, 2022.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Fourth crash victim dies in hospital

Fourth crash victim dies in hospital

A teenager who had been fighting for his life after a horror Kingswinford crash has died .
The 18-year-old - @ @ @ @ @ named - was critically injured when a yellow Skoda Fabia ploughed into a tree on @ @ @ @ @ October 13 .
He was taken to Birmingham 's Queen Elizabeth Hospital but sadly died @ @ @ @ @ , October 17 .
Lucy Tibbets , 16 , and another 16-year-old girl , who @ @ @ @ @ , were also killed in the crash .
The 21-year-old driver , Joshua Parkes , @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the crash .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , quoting log 4469 of October 13 @

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A teenager who had been fighting for his life after a horror Kingswinford crash has died.
The 18-year-old - who has not been officially named - was critically injured when a yellow Skoda Fabia ploughed into a tree on Bromley Lane on Tuesday, October 13.
He was taken to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital but sadly died four days later on Saturday, October 17.
His mum has paid tribute.
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Lucy Tibbets, 16, and another 16-year-old girl, who has not been formally named, were also killed in the crash.
The 21-year-old driver, Joshua Parkes, also died at the scene.
A 16-year-old girl remains in hospital.
West Midlands Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 4469 of October 13.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Martin Lewis' warning to people wanting to pay cash in supermarkets

Martin Lewis has issued some important advice to those who may thinking about paying cash in supermarkets .
The Money Saving Expert has helped consumers through a number of complicated issues from mortgages to credit cards as our finances can be a very confusing subject .
Some shops have been refusing cash in order to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and allowing cashless payment only .
But Martin has warned people that shops are well within their rights to refuse cash , the Mirror reports .
`` No , they are not breaking any rules , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV .
`` You are allowed to take card only as long as it 's not discriminatory for race or disability or something . ''
But that brought up the question of what , exactly , legal tender was .
`` The legal tender thing is interesting , '' Martin said .
`` It means if you have a court awarded debt against you , if someone tries to settle and they 're paying in legal tender you can not refuse it .
`` And that 's all it means . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country , the only thing that 's legal tender is , in fact , coins .
`` In Scotland , no notes - neither Bank of Scotland nor Bank of England , are legal tender . ''
But that does n't mean they 're not legal .
As to whether it 's time to switch to a cashless society , Martin had made an excellent point .
`` I know many people are saying 'why do n't we just switch to a cashless society ? '
- I do n't want that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who need cash , '' he said .
And there was good news coming for people who rely on cash , but are finding it harder to get hold of with bank branches closing and ATMs being removed .
`` The Government has said that once we leave the EU in January it will change the rules so if you want to get cash out form a supermarket you do n't have to buy anything , '' he said .
`` And with the closures of ATMs and bank branches that will be @ @ @

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Martin Lewis has issued some important advice to those who may thinking about paying cash in supermarkets.
The Money Saving Expert has helped consumers through a number of complicated issues from mortgages to credit cards as our finances can be a very confusing subject.
Some shops have been refusing cash in order to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and allowing cashless payment only.
But Martin has warned people that shops are well within their rights to refuse cash, the Mirror reports.
"No, they are not breaking any rules," he said on the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV.
"You are allowed to take card only as long as it's not discriminatory for race or disability or something."
But that brought up the question of what, exactly, legal tender was.
"The legal tender thing is interesting," Martin said.
"Legal tender has a strict definition.
"It means if you have a court awarded debt against you, if someone tries to settle and they're paying in legal tender you cannot refuse it.
"And that's all it means."
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He pointed out that in some parts of the country, the only thing that's legal tender is, in fact, coins.
"In Scotland, no notes - neither Bank of Scotland nor Bank of England, are legal tender."
But that doesn't mean they're not legal.
"They're all legal currency," he added.
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As to whether it's time to switch to a cashless society, Martin had made an excellent point.
"I know many people are saying 'why don't we just switch to a cashless society?' - I don't want that, because there are many vulnerable people who need cash," he said.
And there was good news coming for people who rely on cash, but are finding it harder to get hold of with bank branches closing and ATMs being removed.
"The Government has said that once we leave the EU in January it will change the rules so if you want to get cash out form a supermarket you don't have to buy anything," he said.
"And with the closures of ATMs and bank branches that will be useful."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Dramatic pictures show fire ripping through industrial unit

A fire has ripped through an industrial unit in Brierley Hill - as people living nearby were told to keep @ @ @ @ @ Four crews were sent to the scene of the blaze at Leys Road Industrial Estate @ @ @ @ @ , October 18 .
A hydraulic platform was also used to tackle the flames from @ @ @ @ @ from the site .
The crews from Stourbridge , Dudley , Haden Cross and Brierley @ @ @ @ @ fire under control just before 10am .
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman tweeted : @ @ @ @ @ dealing with a severe fire in Leys Road , Brierley Hill , with four appliances @ @ @ @ @ `` Safe and assertive actions from our crews this morning to prevent a rapid escalation @ @ @ @ @ attendance within three minutes from call .
`` Fire is now under control but avoid @ @ @ @ @ windows and doors closed .
Thanks . ''

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A fire has ripped through an industrial unit in Brierley Hill - as people living nearby were told to keep doors and windows closed.
Four crews were sent to the scene of the blaze at Leys Road Industrial Estate at around 8.30am on Sunday, October 18.
A hydraulic platform was also used to tackle the flames from above as smoke was billowing from the site.
The crews from Stourbridge, Dudley, Haden Cross and Brierley Hill managed to get the fire under control just before 10am.
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A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman tweeted: "We’re currently dealing with a severe fire in Leys Road, Brierley Hill, with four appliances and a hydraulic platform.
"Safe and assertive actions from our crews this morning to prevent a rapid escalation.
"Initial appliances in attendance within three minutes from call.
"Fire is now under control but avoid area if possible and keep windows and doors closed. Thanks."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--'I am living in a mess' cancer sufferer claims TV builder has ruined her life

A Kings Heath teacher says her life 'has been ruined ' after claiming a TV builder left her 'living in a mess ' .
Mrs Williams , who suffers from auto-immune disease , is taking legal action after alleging builder Terry Bodley turned her Kings Heath semi into a `` wind tunnel '' .
The former builder of the year , who has appeared on Channel 4 's Love It Or List It , has denied her claims along with a number of other complaints we have received from his customers .
Mrs Williams - who suffers from auto-immune disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first name - contacted us about her plight after we previously highlighted the rift between Mr Bodley and customer Adam Lewis .
Birmingham legal firm Bourne Jaffa are currently acting on her behalf .
'He has totally ruined my life' The 62-year-old claims she recruited Mr Bodley to carry out a £48,000 extension in September , 2018 .
The full amount was paid before the end of February , 2019 , Mrs Williams insists .
Last August the former teacher 's health issues escalated dramatically when she was diagnosed with breast cancer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williams said .
`` He has totally ruined my life .
Everything has gone to pot and he has not even phoned to apologise .
It has stressed me out .
I 've been undergoing chemotherapy and living in this mess .
`` I 'm living in a 10 square foot space in the living room .
Everything is in boxes .
The garage door is now my front door , loft insulation remains incomplete and I 'm living in a wind tunnel . ''
Mrs Williams claims she paid £10,000 up front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an en-suite bathroom on top , kitchen extension and loft insulation .
A stud wall still has not been erected , she alleges , the garage extension is incomplete , a staircase and windows are yet to be fitted and plastering has not been done .
Mrs Williams alleges up to £40,000 will be needed to complete the work .
Mr Bodley and his five strong team started with gusto , but the work ethic dwindled after Christmas , she claims .
`` If he did five days work between Christmas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' alleges Mrs Williams .
`` Terry told me it would take six weeks .
After that he kept asking for more money and I refused because I could n't see any progress .
`` Six weeks after Christmas it started going downhill pretty rapidly .
By July it was obvious there were real problems and I asked for a meeting .
When he did n't turn up , I contacted solicitors .
`` I 'm now paying for what Terry has done - up to £40,000 .
People are charging me for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another incident customer Mike Harrison claims Mr Bodley told them his team could not return to carry out work on his terraced property because some had succumbed to SUN-STROKE .
The Birmingham IT worker recruited Mr Bodley at the beginning of May to carry out work on his Ombersley Road terrace .
By the end of June , Mr Harrison claims activity at the 150-year-old property had `` slowed to a trickle '' - the five men on site had become two and their appearances were sporadic .
Mr Bodley allegedly departed leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanding machines .
In an exasperated letter to the builder dated July 9 , Mr Harrison wrote : `` Interior work began on Friday , May 1 , over nine weeks ago .
There were some acknowledged delays because of Covid-19 .
However , only dribs and drabs of work have been done over the last month .
I have had no contact with you or your workers since June 30 .
Contacts in the month prior were only by my initiative .
`` I need you to be Birmingham Builder of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 2008 is not particularly useful to me . ''
Mr Harrison claims he has sent three letters and a stream of emails to the 74-year-old and has now recruited a plasterer and carpenter to complete the improvements .
He alleged : `` What was really awful was totally being left on tenterhooks .
He 'd say he 'd send someone , but no one would turn up .
It 's the constant hope being built up then crushed , literally time after time .
It 's the emotional damage from constantly raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always strange little reasons like , my men were working outside and got sun-stroke .
There was always some excuse or just no response .
`` It goes beyond finance .
I 'm a couple of hundred quid out of pocket , but I 'll write that off to experience - it 's not worth going to a small claims court .
`` My motivation is not even revenge .
I do n't want people to go through the pain I 've been through . ''
With a lodger set to move-in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to end the problem of damp at his home .
A quote of £4,400 was agreed and extra work , including a new fence - `` that 's lovely , job well done , '' Mr Harrison admits - saw the price rise to £6,950 .
From there , the customers experiences mirror that of Adam Lewis who said he was left heartbroken and his wife in tears .
`` Everything was hunky dory , '' said Mr Harrison .
`` Terry was very affable and I took him at face value .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a £600 deposit on April 20 followed by payments of £1,500 and £1,000 .
Another £1,600 was paid on May 11 and £400 the day after .
On May 15 , Terry asked for £1,000 up front - and received it .
`` After that , work slowed to a trickle almost immediately , '' Mr Harrison alleges .
`` It was an hour or two here and there .
At the height we had five people on it , by the end it was two .
`` Up until the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it became more problematic . ''
He alleges major work was still needed to the rear of his property , rendering had cracked , holes were in the bathroom wall , pipework needed finishing , an outside drainage pipe was left facing an external wall and an alarm systems cable severed .
The trail of text messages between them paint a picture of a rapidly souring relationships .
June 26 , MH : Hi Terry , what time are you intending to come today ?
TB : I was just going to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not turned up for work .
They were on a roof all day yesterday and they have got heat stroke .
They are feeling rough so I am arranging for Monday morning - gives them the weekend to hopefully recover .
July 25 , MH : What 's the story ?
Do I have to get another builder ?
TB : Unfortunately ( a family member ) stabbed himself yesterday and ended up in the QE so at the moment I can not talk .
August 5 , MH : There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been finished by the third week of March or mid June at latest , COVID or no COVID .
I am furious .
TB : All I can do is apologise .
'We were mates - or so I thought' Former company director John Hammerton was once a friend to Mr Bodley .
That friendship hit the rocks after the builder was recruited to extend two bedrooms and create an en-suite at Mr Hammerton 's Kings Heath detached house .
The row between the two members of Kings Heath Cricket Club is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hammerton .
He was quoted £45,000 for the work back in 2018 .
He alleges Mr Bodley was paid £10,000 up front , but abandoned the job after a month .
His absence followed Mr Hammerton 's refusal to hand over another £5,000 .
That 's despite the householder forking out an additional £700 for materials .
The 81-year-old claims : `` When Terry asked for £10,000 before he started , I told him it seemed an awful lot , but he said he needed things like scaffolding .
The first week there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was no one until the Friday - and that was one bloke .
A brickie and his assistant ripped tiles off the side of my house , exposing the roofing .
They did one-and-a-half week 's work .
`` When I did n't hand over another £5,000 the work just stopped .
In the meantime , there was considerable rain damage which meant clearing and redecorating . ''
John added : `` We were mates - or so I thought .
He 's been in the club twice since then .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest , I 'm more angry about the stress and financial problems he 's caused other people . ''
What Mr Bodley has said Terry Bodley has again engaged with our reporter and answered all questions .
He alleges Mike Harrison owes him £2,500 .
`` He put my house on Facebook , '' said Terry and claims : `` The police are involved . ''
The builder 's version of events are vehemently denied by the customer .
He was not the only workman to `` walk out '' on Mr Hammerton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left the job , Terry said .
He insists the problem lies with Mr Hammerton 's attitude .
Again those claims are refuted .
The builder admits , however , work carried out at Mr Hammerton 's property is the subject of a small claims court hearing .
He has a solicitor on board .
Of Mrs Williams , the beleaguered builder said : `` She ran out of money .
She spent most of it on a landscape gardener and there was nothing left to pay me . ''
That , claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
Terry said : `` It 's not always the builder 's fault , sometimes it 's the customer . ''
Our initial story - picked-up by a number of national papers - has had a devastating impact on the pensioner .
He said his wife has kicked him out after a stream of reporters knocked on their door .
He is on ant-depressants .
Terry added : `` I 've lost my house and my wife .
I 'm 74 , I do n't need this .
I 've had enough @ @

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A Kings Heath teacher says her life 'has been ruined' after claiming a TV builder left her 'living in a mess'.
Mrs Williams, who suffers from auto-immune disease, is taking legal action after alleging builder Terry Bodley turned her Kings Heath semi into a "wind tunnel".
The former builder of the year, who has appeared on Channel 4's Love It Or List It, has denied her claims along with a number of other complaints we have received from his customers.
Mrs Williams - who suffers from auto-immune disease and did not want to give her first name - contacted us about her plight after we previously highlighted the rift between Mr Bodley and customer Adam Lewis.
Birmingham legal firm Bourne Jaffa are currently acting on her behalf.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
'He has totally ruined my life'
The 62-year-old claims she recruited Mr Bodley to carry out a £48,000 extension in September, 2018. The full amount was paid before the end of February, 2019, Mrs Williams insists.
Last August the former teacher's health issues escalated dramatically when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
"I hate him," Mrs Williams said. "He has totally ruined my life. Everything has gone to pot and he has not even phoned to apologise. It has stressed me out. I've been undergoing chemotherapy and living in this mess.
"I'm living in a 10 square foot space in the living room. Everything is in boxes. The garage door is now my front door, loft insulation remains incomplete and I'm living in a wind tunnel."
Mrs Williams claims she paid £10,000 up front for work that included a garage extension, an en-suite bathroom on top, kitchen extension and loft insulation.
A stud wall still has not been erected, she alleges, the garage extension is incomplete, a staircase and windows are yet to be fitted and plastering has not been done.
Mrs Williams alleges up to £40,000 will be needed to complete the work.
Mr Bodley and his five strong team started with gusto, but the work ethic dwindled after Christmas, she claims.
"If he did five days work between Christmas and July, I'd be surprised," alleges Mrs Williams.
"Terry told me it would take six weeks. After that he kept asking for more money and I refused because I couldn't see any progress.
"Six weeks after Christmas it started going downhill pretty rapidly. By July it was obvious there were real problems and I asked for a meeting. When he didn't turn up, I contacted solicitors.
"I'm now paying for what Terry has done - up to £40,000. People are charging me for re-doing what Terry did."
'Work slowed to a trickle'
In another incident customer Mike Harrison claims Mr Bodley told them his team could not return to carry out work on his terraced property because some had succumbed to SUN-STROKE.
The Birmingham IT worker recruited Mr Bodley at the beginning of May to carry out work on his Ombersley Road terrace.
By the end of June, Mr Harrison claims activity at the 150-year-old property had "slowed to a trickle" - the five men on site had become two and their appearances were sporadic.
Mr Bodley allegedly departed leaving tools and materials behind, including two sanding machines.
(Image: Mike Harrison)
In an exasperated letter to the builder dated July 9, Mr Harrison wrote: "Interior work began on Friday, May 1, over nine weeks ago. There were some acknowledged delays because of Covid-19. However, only dribs and drabs of work have been done over the last month. I have had no contact with you or your workers since June 30. Contacts in the month prior were only by my initiative.
"I need you to be Birmingham Builder of the Year 2020. Birmingham Builder of the Year 2008 is not particularly useful to me."
Mr Harrison claims he has sent three letters and a stream of emails to the 74-year-old and has now recruited a plasterer and carpenter to complete the improvements.
He alleged: "What was really awful was totally being left on tenterhooks. He'd say he'd send someone, but no one would turn up. It's the constant hope being built up then crushed, literally time after time. It's the emotional damage from constantly raised and dashed expectations.
"There were always strange little reasons like, my men were working outside and got sun-stroke. There was always some excuse or just no response.
"It goes beyond finance. I'm a couple of hundred quid out of pocket, but I'll write that off to experience - it's not worth going to a small claims court.
"My motivation is not even revenge. I don't want people to go through the pain I've been through."
With a lodger set to move-in, Mr Harrison claims he asked Mr Bodley to end the problem of damp at his home.
A quote of £4,400 was agreed and extra work, including a new fence - "that's lovely, job well done," Mr Harrison admits - saw the price rise to £6,950.
From there, the customers experiences mirror that of Adam Lewis who said he was left heartbroken and his wife in tears.
"Everything was hunky dory," said Mr Harrison. "Terry was very affable and I took him at face value."
Receipts show Mr Harrison handed over a £600 deposit on April 20 followed by payments of £1,500 and £1,000.
Another £1,600 was paid on May 11 and £400 the day after. On May 15, Terry asked for £1,000 up front - and received it.
"After that, work slowed to a trickle almost immediately," Mr Harrison alleges. "It was an hour or two here and there. At the height we had five people on it, by the end it was two.
"Up until the end of June there was full communication, then it became more problematic."
He alleges major work was still needed to the rear of his property, rendering had cracked, holes were in the bathroom wall, pipework needed finishing, an outside drainage pipe was left facing an external wall and an alarm systems cable severed.
The trail of text messages between them paint a picture of a rapidly souring relationships.
June 26, MH: Hi Terry, what time are you intending to come today?
TB: I was just going to call you. Unfortunately two of my men have not turned up for work. They were on a roof all day yesterday and they have got heat stroke. They are feeling rough so I am arranging for Monday morning - gives them the weekend to hopefully recover.
July 25, MH: What's the story? Do I have to get another builder?
TB: Unfortunately (a family member) stabbed himself yesterday and ended up in the QE so at the moment I cannot talk.
August 5, MH: There was no reason it couldn't all have been finished by the third week of March or mid June at latest, COVID or no COVID. I am furious.
TB: All I can do is apologise.
'We were mates - or so I thought'
Former company director John Hammerton was once a friend to Mr Bodley.
That friendship hit the rocks after the builder was recruited to extend two bedrooms and create an en-suite at Mr Hammerton's Kings Heath detached house.
The row between the two members of Kings Heath Cricket Club is currently the basis of legal action by Mr Hammerton.
He was quoted £45,000 for the work back in 2018. He alleges Mr Bodley was paid £10,000 up front, but abandoned the job after a month.
His absence followed Mr Hammerton's refusal to hand over another £5,000. That's despite the householder forking out an additional £700 for materials.
The 81-year-old claims: "When Terry asked for £10,000 before he started, I told him it seemed an awful lot, but he said he needed things like scaffolding. The first week there were two people there, the next there was no one until the Friday - and that was one bloke.
A brickie and his assistant ripped tiles off the side of my house, exposing the roofing. They did one-and-a-half week's work.
"When I didn't hand over another £5,000 the work just stopped. In the meantime, there was considerable rain damage which meant clearing and redecorating."
John added: "We were mates - or so I thought. He's been in the club twice since then. We didn't speak.
"To be honest, I'm more angry about the stress and financial problems he's caused other people."
What Mr Bodley has said
Terry Bodley has again engaged with our reporter and answered all questions.
He alleges Mike Harrison owes him £2,500. "He put my house on Facebook," said Terry and claims: "The police are involved."
The builder's version of events are vehemently denied by the customer.
He was not the only workman to "walk out" on Mr Hammerton - others have done so since he left the job, Terry said. He insists the problem lies with Mr Hammerton's attitude. Again those claims are refuted.
The builder admits, however, work carried out at Mr Hammerton's property is the subject of a small claims court hearing. He has a solicitor on board.
Of Mrs Williams, the beleaguered builder said: "She ran out of money. She spent most of it on a landscape gardener and there was nothing left to pay me."
That, claims Mrs Williams, is simply not the case.
Terry said: "It's not always the builder's fault, sometimes it's the customer."
Our initial story - picked-up by a number of national papers - has had a devastating impact on the pensioner.
He said his wife has kicked him out after a stream of reporters knocked on their door. He is on ant-depressants.
Terry added: "I've lost my house and my wife. I'm 74, I don't need this. I've had enough."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--City hospital chair faces backlash for appearing on Strictly during Covid battle

Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has been slammed by the public after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing while Birmingham hospitals face increasing strain due to Covid .
The 57-year-old chairs University Hospitals Birmingham , which runs the Queen Elizabeth , Good Hope , Heartlands and Solihull hospitals but has taken a step back from the roles to concentrate on Strictly .
Last night ( Saturday ) she discovered she would be dancing with Anton du Beke .
The news of her appearance on the show has sparked anger from some people who took to Twitter to express their dismay .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Solihull due to Covid is rising all the time and her appearance on the show is being questioned by some .
University Hospitals Birmingham revealed the current strain it was under earlier this week and said it was acting to protect critical services , including turning away anyone who arrives at A & E who does not need urgent hospital care .
Elective operations and outpatient services are also under review .
Trickytaylors tweeted : `` If she 's got time for Strictly now , what the hell did she spend her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
!
! ''
Japhy Ryder tweeted : `` Brilliant .
The hospital has semi shut it ’ s A & E “ Let ’ s have a little dance shall we ?
” Non execs perform a vital role is holding blinkered ( for want of a better phrase ) hospital managers to account for wider issues . ''
But some also showed support for her as she began her journey on the show .
Charlotteukcity tweeted : `` Loving the @ Jacqui_Smith1 and @ TheAntonDuBeke pairing .
It ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think this is going to be a great # Strictly year .
The tonic we all needed ! ''
Faz tweeted : `` I wonder if Anton knows what he 's got himself in for !
Seriously though , Jacqui is one seriously hard working lass so you know they 're gon na do well together .
Team Jacqui & Anton all the way !
! ''
Best of luck to @ Jacqui_Smith1 from all @ ROHNHSFT .
Make @ uhbtrust proud .You will be great and if you and any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are here . ''
The former MP for Redditch had previously told BirminghamLive said she was stepping back from October to focus on the BBC show - and would be 'on the end of a laptop and phone ' .
She said : `` From October I am taking a step back .
`` I talked to hospitals ' chief executive Dave Rosser before I said yes and he was happy for me to go ahead .
The response from staff has been brilliant , they are really excited . ''
Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had previously said : “ We are really excited that Jacqui has agreed to be in this year ’ s Strictly Come Dancing .
`` To have one of our own UHB colleagues starring in one of the most-loved family shows on television is fantastic .
We wish her and whoever is lucky enough to be her partner the very , very best of luck .
“ While Jacqui will still be available for advice , she will take unpaid leave from October 1 while she remains in Strictly .
Deputy Chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s absence . ''

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Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has been slammed by the public after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing while Birmingham hospitals face increasing strain due to Covid.
The 57-year-old chairs University Hospitals Birmingham, which runs the Queen Elizabeth, Good Hope, Heartlands and Solihull hospitals but has taken a step back from the roles to concentrate on Strictly.
Last night (Saturday) she discovered she would be dancing with Anton du Beke.
(Image: PA)
The news of her appearance on the show has sparked anger from some people who took to Twitter to express their dismay.
Patients being admitted to hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull due to Covid is rising all the time and her appearance on the show is being questioned by some.
University Hospitals Birmingham revealed the current strain it was under earlier this week and said it was acting to protect critical services, including turning away anyone who arrives at A&E who does not need urgent hospital care.
Elective operations and outpatient services are also under review.
Trickytaylors tweeted: "If she's got time for Strictly now, what the hell did she spend her time doing at the Trust pre-Covid!!!!"
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Japhy Ryder tweeted: "Brilliant. The hospital has semi shut it’s A&E “Let’s have a little dance shall we?” Non execs perform a vital role is holding blinkered (for want of a better phrase) hospital managers to account for wider issues."
But some also showed support for her as she began her journey on the show.
Charlotteukcity tweeted: "Loving the @Jacqui_Smith1 and @TheAntonDuBeke pairing. It’s the perfect match of elegance and fun. I think this is going to be a great #Strictly year. The tonic we all needed!"
Faz tweeted: "I wonder if Anton knows what he's got himself in for! Seriously though, Jacqui is one seriously hard working lass so you know they're gonna do well together. Team Jacqui & Anton all the way!!"
MP Harriet Baldwin tweeted: "So glamorous- good luck and enjoy!"
Best of luck to @Jacqui_Smith1 from all @ROHNHSFT. Make @uhbtrust proud .You will be great and if you and any of your fellow contestants ortho back up ! We are here."
The former MP for Redditch had previously told BirminghamLive said she was stepping back from October to focus on the BBC show - and would be 'on the end of a laptop and phone'.
She said: "From October I am taking a step back.
"I talked to hospitals' chief executive Dave Rosser before I said yes and he was happy for me to go ahead. The response from staff has been brilliant, they are really excited."
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Dr Rosser, CEO, of the trust, had previously said: “We are really excited that Jacqui has agreed to be in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
"To have one of our own UHB colleagues starring in one of the most-loved family shows on television is fantastic. We wish her and whoever is lucky enough to be her partner the very, very best of luck.
“While Jacqui will still be available for advice, she will take unpaid leave from October 1 while she remains in Strictly. Deputy Chair Harry Reilly will step in during Jacqui’s absence."