birminghammail--2020-08-30--After three previous marriages,  Kerry Katona is engaged again

Kerry Katona is engaged after her boyfriend Ryan Mahoney popped the question on holiday this weekend Kerry , 39 , has been in a two year relationship with Ryan .
He got one knee during their current holiday in Spain - to celebrate her 40th next Sunday .
The former Atomic Kitten singer will be getting ready to be going the aisle after previous marriages to Brian McFadden , Mark Croft and George Kay .
Before the romantic proposal , Ryan , 30 , sought the the blessing of Kerry 's five children , Molly , 18 , Lilly-Sue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 12 , and six-year-old Dylan-Jorge , reports OK !
online Kerry 's two eldest daughters Molly and Lilly Sue are from her marriage to Westlife singer Brian .
She shares Heidi and Max with second husband taxi driver Mark Croft .
Dylan Jorge 's dad is George Kay - who died of a drug overdose in October last year .
A source told OK !
online : `` Ryan is really close to all of Kerry 's kids so he made sure he involved them before asking for Kerry 's hand in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive two carat diamond ring and showed it to the girls first and they all loved it . ''
`` Kerry could n't believe it and for once was genuinely speechless when Ryan asked her . ''
Fitness instructor Ryan invited photographers there to capture the moment .
Speaking to Closer magazine in January , Kerry spoke of her love for the new man in her life .
She said : `` He 's very quiet , very shy , very private - the complete opposite to me ... the first person I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own job .
And he 's so hands-on with the kids , doing the school runs when I ca n't .
The kids adore him '' .
She added : `` It 's finally a normal relationship and it took me a while to get used to that .
I 'm extremely happy ! ''
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Kerry married for the first time to Brian McFadden from 2002 until 2006 .
At the time both were successful young pop stars but things changed when Brian left Westlife to pursue a solo career .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left Kerry when the affair was exposed .
He later admitted to cheating on Kerry on his stag do with a lap dancer and said the marriage only lasted as long as it did because of their two girls .
Brian said : `` “ If we hadn ’ t had kids , the marriage wouldn ’ t have lasted as long as it did .
“ I was too young to understand what having kids meant .
Having a child was like getting a dog.
” The singer tied the knot with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Heidi , in 2007 but they divorced in 2011 .
Mark is said to have blown his wife 's vast fortune at the time .
In an 2010 interview he said : `` If someone said to you , `` You do n't have to work '' , because they have loads of money , what would you do ?
I 've had the life of Riley . ''
Her most recent marriage was to George Kay .
They were married from 2014 until 2017 and he died suddenly last year of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported he had `` eaten a quantity of cocaine '' in front of horrified staff at the Holiday Inn hotel in Wood Lane , Sutton Weaver , in Runcorn .
After the tragic incident Kerry discussed her late husband 's mental health and drug addiction .
She said : `` George couldn ’ t be saved .
He was always going to die .
`` To be honest it ’ s almost a relief he died when he did , when DJ is at this age .
“ This way DJ ( the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from having to grow up witnessing all the psychotic episodes he would have had .
You have to remember the hell he put us through .
”

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Kerry Katona is engaged after her boyfriend Ryan Mahoney popped the question on holiday this weekend
Kerry, 39, has been in a two year relationship with Ryan.
He got one knee during their current holiday in Spain - to celebrate her 40th next Sunday.
The former Atomic Kitten singer will be getting ready to be going the aisle after previous marriages to Brian McFadden, Mark Croft and George Kay.
Before the romantic proposal, Ryan, 30, sought the the blessing of Kerry's five children, Molly, 18, Lilly-Sue, 17, Heidi, 13, Max, 12, and six-year-old Dylan-Jorge, reports OK! online
(Image: Kerry Katona You Tube)
Kerry's two eldest daughters Molly and Lilly Sue are from her marriage to Westlife singer Brian.
She shares Heidi and Max with second husband taxi driver Mark Croft.
Dylan Jorge's dad is George Kay - who died of a drug overdose in October last year.
A source told OK! online: "Ryan is really close to all of Kerry's kids so he made sure he involved them before asking for Kerry's hand in marriage.
"He got Kerry a massive two carat diamond ring and showed it to the girls first and they all loved it."
"Kerry couldn't believe it and for once was genuinely speechless when Ryan asked her."
Fitness instructor Ryan invited photographers there to capture the moment.
Speaking to Closer magazine in January, Kerry spoke of her love for the new man in her life. She said: "He's very quiet, very shy, very private - the complete opposite to me... the first person I've ever dated who actually has his own job.
And he's so hands-on with the kids, doing the school runs when I can't. The kids adore him".
She added: "It's finally a normal relationship and it took me a while to get used to that. I'm extremely happy!".
Kerry's exes
Brian McFadden
(Image: BBC)
Kerry married for the first time to Brian McFadden from 2002 until 2006. At the time both were successful young pop stars but things changed when Brian left Westlife to pursue a solo career. He fell for Aussie singer Delta Goodrem and left Kerry when the affair was exposed.
He later admitted to cheating on Kerry on his stag do with a lap dancer and said the marriage only lasted as long as it did because of their two girls.
Brian said: " “If we hadn’t had kids, the marriage wouldn’t have lasted as long as it did.
“I was too young to understand what having kids meant. Having a child was like getting a dog.”
Mark Croft
The singer tied the knot with Mark Croft, the father of Max and Heidi, in 2007 but they divorced in 2011.
Mark is said to have blown his wife's vast fortune at the time. In an 2010 interview he said: "If someone said to you, "You don't have to work", because they have loads of money, what would you do? I've had the life of Riley."
George Kay
(Image: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
Her most recent marriage was to George Kay.
They were married from 2014 until 2017 and he died suddenly last year of a drug overdose.
The Liverpool Echo reported he had "eaten a quantity of cocaine" in front of horrified staff at the Holiday Inn hotel in Wood Lane, Sutton Weaver, in Runcorn.
(Image: ITV)
After the tragic incident Kerry discussed her late husband's mental health and drug addiction.
She said: "George couldn’t be saved. He was always going to die.
"To be honest it’s almost a relief he died when he did, when DJ is at this age.
“This way DJ (the couple's child together) is saved from having to grow up witnessing all the psychotic episodes he would have had. You have to remember the hell he put us through.”


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Schoolboys arrested after daylight machete and sword fight in street

Schoolboys have been arrested after a broad daylight sword and machete fight erupted in a city street .
Specialist youth violence officers had to be deployed to Muntz Street , Small Heath after the armed disorder on Saturday afternoon ( August 29 ) .
Young males were seen fighting with huge machetes and swords as the violence broke out just before 4pm .
Three 15-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the disorder .
All three had been released pending further investigation by the following afternoon ( August 30 ) .
Police attending the disorder recovered two blades from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared to social media .
Posting a picture of the fearsome weapons , the Project Guardian team wrote : `` Guardian WMP task force have attended a disorder in Birmingham where males were fighting with swords and machetes .
`` A number of males have been arrested and these two machetes have been recovered # knifeorlife . ''
Enquiries are still ongoing and anyone who has information or who witnessed the fight should contact the police .
A statement from West Midlands Police added : `` We were called to disorder in Muntz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday ( 29 August ) .
`` Three teenagers aged 15 were arrested in connection with the disorder and two machetes were recovered from the scene .
`` All three have since been released pending further investigation .
`` Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat , or by calling 101 .
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Schoolboys have been arrested after a broad daylight sword and machete fight erupted in a city street.
Specialist youth violence officers had to be deployed to Muntz Street, Small Heath after the armed disorder on Saturday afternoon (August 29).
Young males were seen fighting with huge machetes and swords as the violence broke out just before 4pm.
Three 15-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the disorder.
All three had been released pending further investigation by the following afternoon (August 30).
Police attending the disorder recovered two blades from the scene - which were later pictured and shared to social media.
Posting a picture of the fearsome weapons, the Project Guardian team wrote: "Guardian WMP task force have attended a disorder in Birmingham where males were fighting with swords and machetes.
"A number of males have been arrested and these two machetes have been recovered #knifeorlife."
Enquiries are still ongoing and anyone who has information or who witnessed the fight should contact the police.
A statement from West Midlands Police added: "We were called to disorder in Muntz Street, Birmingham, just before 4pm yesterday (29 August).
"Three teenagers aged 15 were arrested in connection with the disorder and two machetes were recovered from the scene.
"All three have since been released pending further investigation.
"Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote log 2888 29/8."


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Entire flight from Zante to UK must self-isolate after 7 Covid cases

A TUI flight from Zante to Cardiff has been identified as the source of at least seven confirmed coronavirus cases .
Everyone who was on the flight has been ordered to self-isolate at home , Wales Online reports .
Public Health Wales said in a statement on Sunday ( August 30 ) that the cases are from three different infectious parties who were on board .
TUI flight 6215 from the island arrived in Wales on August 25 .
Dr Giri Shankar , incident director for the outbreak response at Public Health Wales , said : `` Cardiff and Vale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have identified at least seven confirmed cases of Covid-19 from three different parties who were infectious on the TUI flight .
`` As a result we are advising that all passengers on this flight are considered close contacts and must self-isolate .
“ These passengers will be contacted shortly but , meanwhile , they must self-isolate at home as they may become infectious even without developing symptoms .
Anyone with symptoms should book a test without delay . ''
Dr Shankar added that Public Health Wales `` have indicated that a lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minority of the 20 to 30-year age group , has resulted in the spread of the virus to other groups of people '' .
Dr Shakar urged : “ I would make a direct appeal to young people to remember that even if they feel that they would not be badly affected by Covid-19 if they were to test positive for it , if they were to pass it on to older or more vulnerable family members , friends or colleagues it could be extremely serious , even fatal . ''
Today we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up over a hundred illegal raves that have taken place in the region in recent weeks .
Now 'enhanced contact tracing ' could see tighter guidelines around who is contacted by tracers - and more young people targeted .
Earlier this week the Mayor of the West Midlands , Andy Street said : `` It is becoming clear that some people ’ s responsibility is now starting to fray at the edges .
“ I would urge everyone in Birmingham and across the wider West Midlands , particular the younger and middle-aged groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading , to please not let your resolve drop .
The only way we will beat this virus and drive it out of the region is by every individual playing their part and following the guidelines . ''

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A TUI flight from Zante to Cardiff has been identified as the source of at least seven confirmed coronavirus cases.
Everyone who was on the flight has been ordered to self-isolate at home, Wales Online reports.
Public Health Wales said in a statement on Sunday ( August 30) that the cases are from three different infectious parties who were on board.
TUI flight 6215 from the island arrived in Wales on August 25.
Dr Giri Shankar, incident director for the outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: "Cardiff and Vale Test Trace Protect and Public Health Wales have identified at least seven confirmed cases of Covid-19 from three different parties who were infectious on the TUI flight.
(Image: Cardiff Airport)
"As a result we are advising that all passengers on this flight are considered close contacts and must self-isolate.
“These passengers will be contacted shortly but, meanwhile, they must self-isolate at home as they may become infectious even without developing symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should book a test without delay."
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Dr Shankar added that Public Health Wales "have indicated that a lack of social distancing, in particular by a minority of the 20 to 30-year age group, has resulted in the spread of the virus to other groups of people".
Dr Shakar urged: “I would make a direct appeal to young people to remember that even if they feel that they would not be badly affected by Covid-19 if they were to test positive for it, if they were to pass it on to older or more vulnerable family members, friends or colleagues it could be extremely serious, even fatal."
Today we reported how West Midlands Police have broken up over a hundred illegal raves that have taken place in the region in recent weeks.
Now 'enhanced contact tracing' could see tighter guidelines around who is contacted by tracers - and more young people targeted.
Earlier this week the Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street said: "It is becoming clear that some people’s responsibility is now starting to fray at the edges.
“I would urge everyone in Birmingham and across the wider West Midlands, particular the younger and middle-aged groups where we know the virus is now spreading, to please not let your resolve drop. The only way we will beat this virus and drive it out of the region is by every individual playing their part and following the guidelines."


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Wolves' Maitland-Niles transfer plan disrupted as Arsenal make contract decision

Wolves have been delivered a transfer blow over Ainsley Maitland-Niles .
Nuno 's side seemed to creep towards a deal @ @ @ @ @ rejected earlier this month - but it now looks like their hopes of landing a @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Sky Sports , the Gunners now wish to renew Maitland-Niles contract , @ @ @ @ @ hold of him for the upcoming season - damaging Wolves ' hopes of a deal @ @ @ @ @ Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal were set to reverse course over Maitland-Niles following his Man of the Match performance @ @ @ @ @ triumph over Liverpool .
Wolves are still keen on completing a deal , according to @ @ @ @ @ that Arsenal 's valuation of the player will heavily differ from theirs .
Maitland-Niles has @ @ @ @ @ Southgate 's England squad ahead of their Nations League matches next month

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Wolves have been delivered a transfer blow over Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Nuno's side seemed to creep towards a deal having had an initial offer rejected earlier this month - but it now looks like their hopes of landing a deal are all but over.
According to Sky Sports, the Gunners now wish to renew Maitland-Niles contract, and will want to keep hold of him for the upcoming season - damaging Wolves ' hopes of a deal.
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It seemed like Arsenal were set to reverse course over Maitland-Niles following his Man of the Match performance in yesterday's Community Shield triumph over Liverpool.
Wolves are still keen on completing a deal, according to the report, but admit that Arsenal's valuation of the player will heavily differ from theirs.
Maitland-Niles has been called up to Gareth Southgate's England squad ahead of their Nations League matches next month


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Coronavirus outbreak at Mr Kipling cake factory

Premier Foods has confirmed an outbreak among employees at its Mr Kipling Newcastle Road site in Stoke-on-Trent .
The affected employees at the bakery in Trent Vale , are currently self-isolating at home but the site remains operational .
The firm said it is believed the staff members , caught the virus in the community .
A number of colleagues who had close contacted with the infected workers , through car sharing , for example , are now also self-isolating at home as a precaution StokeonTrentLive reports .
The factory makes millions of Mr Kipling cakes each year which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council said three of the affected workers are ‘ socially linked ’ .
Four live in Newcastle-under-Lyme and two in Stoke-on-Trent .
A number of other workers who came into close contact with the infected employees , such as through car sharing , are also self-isolating at home .
A Premier Foods spokeswoman said : `` The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is our absolute priority , and we have done everything we can throughout the pandemic to protect our teams .
`` We have seen a very small number of colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factory , reflective of an increase in cases in the wider Stoke-on-Trent/Newcastle-under-Lyme area .
`` As a result , we have introduced further protective measures on site , in addition to our already stringent hygiene and safety procedures .
“ We have been in contact with our local health protection team and are confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to protect our teams .
`` We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to keep local authorities updated . ''
Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the food manufacturing businesses in the city , including Premier Foods , throughout the pandemic .
`` Our public health team has been impressed with the measures introduced by Premier Foods , both before and since this issue .
It is actually thanks to their processes that this issue came to light so quickly .
`` We have been able to see that these infections did not take place in the factory itself , but in the community . ''
In recent weeks , there have been clusters of cases at a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food factories .
A Greggs depot in Bramley , near Leeds in West Yorkshire , was closed after around 20 staff were diagnosed .
Yesterday BirminghamLive revealed how S andwell has returned to the coronavirus 'watchlist ' - after a number of outbreaks in workplaces and hospitality outlets .

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Premier Foods has confirmed an outbreak among employees at its Mr Kipling Newcastle Road site in Stoke-on-Trent.
The affected employees at the bakery in Trent Vale, are currently self-isolating at home but the site remains operational.
The firm said it is believed the staff members, caught the virus in the community.
A number of colleagues who had close contacted with the infected workers, through car sharing, for example, are now also self-isolating at home as a precaution StokeonTrentLive reports.
The factory makes millions of Mr Kipling cakes each year which are distributed around the UK.
Stoke City Council said three of the affected workers are ‘socially linked’.
Four live in Newcastle-under-Lyme and two in Stoke-on-Trent.
A number of other workers who came into close contact with the infected employees, such as through car sharing, are also self-isolating at home.
A Premier Foods spokeswoman said: "The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is our absolute priority, and we have done everything we can throughout the pandemic to protect our teams.
(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
"We have seen a very small number of colleagues test positive for Covid-19 at our Stoke factory, reflective of an increase in cases in the wider Stoke-on-Trent/Newcastle-under-Lyme area.
"As a result, we have introduced further protective measures on site, in addition to our already stringent hygiene and safety procedures.
“We have been in contact with our local health protection team and are confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to protect our teams.
"We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to keep local authorities updated."
Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown added: "We have been working closely with all the food manufacturing businesses in the city, including Premier Foods, throughout the pandemic.
"Our public health team has been impressed with the measures introduced by Premier Foods, both before and since this issue. It is actually thanks to their processes that this issue came to light so quickly.
"We have been able to see that these infections did not take place in the factory itself, but in the community."
In recent weeks, there have been clusters of cases at a number of businesses in the UK, including food factories.
A Greggs depot in Bramley, near Leeds in West Yorkshire, was closed after around 20 staff were diagnosed.
Yesterday BirminghamLive revealed how S andwell has returned to the coronavirus 'watchlist' - after a number of outbreaks in workplaces and hospitality outlets.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Manhunt: Police name Kashif Khan as wanted man after cyclist dies

Detectives investigating the death of a cyclist after a hit and run crash have issued an urgent wanted appeal .
Andell Goulbourne was riding along Washwood Heath Road when he was struck by a grey BMW M135i on Thursday , July 30 .
The 59-year-old victim was left fatally injured in the road as the driver fled the scene .
Now , exactly a month on from the tragedy , police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to .
Kashif Khan , aged 24 and from Birmingham , is wanted in connection with the collision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of CCTV images last week , with three men voluntarily interviewed over the fatality .
People were asked not to speculate on social media as officers continued to appeal for information .
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ I want to appeal directly to Kashif Khan to come forward so that we can establish what happened that night .
`` I would also appeal to anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts to get in touch .
“ The response from the public following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would like to thank everyone that got in touch and continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact us .
“ I want to also ask people to not speculate on social media .
This does nothing to assist us or the family of Andell during this really difficult time . ''
Police can be contacted via Live Chat on the force 's website or by calling 101 anytime .

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Detectives investigating the death of a cyclist after a hit and run crash have issued an urgent wanted appeal.
Andell Goulbourne was riding along Washwood Heath Road when he was struck by a grey BMW M135i on Thursday, July 30.
The 59-year-old victim was left fatally injured in the road as the driver fled the scene.
Now, exactly a month on from the tragedy, police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
(Image: WMP)
Kashif Khan, aged 24 and from Birmingham, is wanted in connection with the collision.
The appeal followed after the release of CCTV images last week, with three men voluntarily interviewed over the fatality.
People were asked not to speculate on social media as officers continued to appeal for information.
(Image: Ryan Underwood)
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I want to appeal directly to Kashif Khan to come forward so that we can establish what happened that night.
(Image: West Midlands Police)
"I would also appeal to anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts to get in touch.
“The response from the public following the release of CCTV images was excellent and I would like to thank everyone that got in touch and continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact us.
“I want to also ask people to not speculate on social media. This does nothing to assist us or the family of Andell during this really difficult time."
Police can be contacted via Live Chat on the force's website or by calling 101 anytime.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Fundraising run to mark birthday of Birmingham stab victim Daniel Baird

A fundraising run took place today to mark the 30th birthday of Daniel Baird who was fatally stabbed in Digbeth .
The money raised from entries will go to the Daniel Baird Foundation , set up by his mum Lynn Baird , to buy more life-saving bleed kits to be rolled out across the West Midlands .
The specialist first aid kits , which cost £80 , contain items designed to stem catastrophic bleeding including tourniquets , pressure dressings and gauze bandages .
Dan was just 26 when he was stabbed while out with friends , after a dispute between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forge Tavern on July 8 , 2017 .
But with no first aid available , Daniel died shortly after arriving at hospital , due to catastrophic bleeding .
The event has been organised by sportswear company Ripl Fitness who are asking people to run for 30km or for 30 minutes .
Public figures taking part in the run include Chief Supt Ian Green , Commander at Sandwell Police .
He tweeted : `` Today I have run for 30 mins in memory of Daniel Baird and to support his family and their amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the launch of the kits in June last year , Lynne said : “ When Dan was stabbed , by the time ambulance crew arrived he had lost too much blood .
If someone had been able to stem the blood loss , Dan might have survived .
`` That ’ s when I started researching into what was available to treat immediate victims of stabbings - in this country only ambulance crews have access to the right equipment .
`` Over the months I picked up vital support from people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are .
“ It 's not just about treating people who are stabbed .
These kits could be effectively used on car crash victims too , anyone who has an accident .
Venues have first aid and trained first aiders so why not these life saving kits ?
`` If one life is saved because someone uses these kits , the work has been all worth it . ''
In February 2019 , Carlton Donaldson , 23 , was jailed for 23 years for fatally stabbing Dan .

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A fundraising run took place today to mark the 30th birthday of Daniel Baird who was fatally stabbed in Digbeth.
The money raised from entries will go to the Daniel Baird Foundation, set up by his mum Lynn Baird, to buy more life-saving bleed kits to be rolled out across the West Midlands.
The specialist first aid kits, which cost £80, contain items designed to stem catastrophic bleeding including tourniquets, pressure dressings and gauze bandages.
Dan was just 26 when he was stabbed while out with friends, after a dispute between two groups of men spilled outside the Forge Tavern on July 8, 2017.
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But with no first aid available, Daniel died shortly after arriving at hospital, due to catastrophic bleeding.
The event has been organised by sportswear company Ripl Fitness who are asking people to run for 30km or for 30 minutes.
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Public figures taking part in the run include Chief Supt Ian Green, Commander at Sandwell Police.
He tweeted: "Today I have run for 30 mins in memory of Daniel Baird and to support his family and their amazing cause to save lives."
Speaking at the launch of the kits in June last year, Lynne said: “When Dan was stabbed, by the time ambulance crew arrived he had lost too much blood. If someone had been able to stem the blood loss, Dan might have survived.
"That’s when I started researching into what was available to treat immediate victims of stabbings - in this country only ambulance crews have access to the right equipment.
"Over the months I picked up vital support from people to create and distribute these kits and here we are.
“It's not just about treating people who are stabbed. These kits could be effectively used on car crash victims too, anyone who has an accident. Venues have first aid and trained first aiders so why not these life saving kits?
"If one life is saved because someone uses these kits, the work has been all worth it."
In February 2019, Carlton Donaldson, 23, was jailed for 23 years for fatally stabbing Dan.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Two hurt as VW Golf overturns in crash with Range Rover

A man and a woman were hurt after two cars crashed near a busy city entertainment complex .
A VW Golf was left overturned on its roof in Watson Road , Nechells after a collision near Star City and Costco on Sunday morning ( August 30 ) .
Around ten firefighters from Ward End and Erdington were deployed to the scene shortly after 9.30am .
Images from the crash site captured the red VW on its roof in the middle of the road alongside a white Range Rover with severe front end damage .
A 62-year-old woman and a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their injuries and taken to hospital for precautionary checks .
A second man , aged 25 , was said to have reported a foot injury in the smash .
Firefighters reported that he was 'dealt with by police ' .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We went out at 9.34am , Ward End and Erdington fire crews attended .
`` Two cars involved in a road traffic collision .
One overturned car was righted into the correct position .
The car was resting on its roof .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also a fuel leak , five litres had leaked out .
Three occupants self extricated .
`` A 65-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were treated by crews and ambulance and transported to hospital for precautionary checks .
`` One 25-year-old reported a foot injury .
He was dealt with by the police at the scene . ''

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A man and a woman were hurt after two cars crashed near a busy city entertainment complex.
A VW Golf was left overturned on its roof in Watson Road, Nechells after a collision near Star City and Costco on Sunday morning (August 30).
Around ten firefighters from Ward End and Erdington were deployed to the scene shortly after 9.30am.
Images from the crash site captured the red VW on its roof in the middle of the road alongside a white Range Rover with severe front end damage.
(Image: WMFS)
A 62-year-old woman and a man, aged 65, were assessed for their injuries and taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
A second man, aged 25, was said to have reported a foot injury in the smash. Firefighters reported that he was 'dealt with by police'.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We went out at 9.34am, Ward End and Erdington fire crews attended.
"Two cars involved in a road traffic collision. One overturned car was righted into the correct position. The car was resting on its roof. We made the vehicle safe.
(Image: WMFS)
"There was also a fuel leak, five litres had leaked out. Three occupants self extricated.
"A 65-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were treated by crews and ambulance and transported to hospital for precautionary checks.
"One 25-year-old reported a foot injury. He was dealt with by the police at the scene."
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police for a comment.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--50/50 chance school exams could be scrapped again - claims

There 's a 50/50 chance that next year 's school exams could be scrapped again , an senior MP has said .
Tory MP Robert Halfon has urged exams regulator Ofqual to set an October deadline to decide whether to cancel GCSE and A-level exams in 2021 .
Results would then again be based on teachers ' assessments , he said .
The exams watchdog has been heavily criticised over its handling of the process for awarding grades following the cancellation of exams in England .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has also been under intense pressure after the U-turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favour of relying on teachers ' assessments of the grades pupils should receive .
`` It is 50:50 that exams go ahead next summer , '' Mr Halfon , MP for Harlow , told The Sunday Times .
`` Schools , the Department for Education and Ofsted need to work out ... how much disruption there will be to pupils ' learning in the coming year .
`` Serious analysis needs to be done and then they need to make an announcement about exams within the next few weeks . ''
Mr Halfon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exams should be taken quickly to allow for teacher assessments to start if necessary .
He warned that pupils may have missed too much schooling to catch up , while a rise in Covid-19 cases could force many students back into online learning .
Ofqual chairman Roger Taylor is to face questions from MPs as pupils return to classrooms this week , when he appears before the committee on Wednesday .
Mr Williamson is then set to be grilled about the A-level and GCSE results fiasco on September 16 .
An Ofqual spokeswoman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel either GCSEs or A-levels in 2021 .
There are also currently no plans to curtail programmes of study .
`` But we keep all plans constantly under review because the progress of the pandemic is uncertain . ''
The controversial algorithm had appeared to boost private schools ' performance and led to many other students having their results downgraded earlier this month .
Sally Collier resigned from her role as head of Ofqual last week , while the Department for Education announced that permanent secretary Jonathan Slater would be standing down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have written to Mr Williamson demanding an urgent inquiry into the exams fiasco to `` understand what went wrong '' .
The letter was signed by the general secretaries of the Association of School and College Leaders ( ASCL ) , the National Association of Head Teachers ( NAHT ) , the National Education Union ( NEU ) and teachers ' union NASUWT .
`` This year 's process for awarding grades in A-levels , GCSEs and other qualifications has left many young people , parents and teachers with a sense of deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parents and taxpayers will quite rightly be asking what went wrong and why .
`` We are asking you to commit to an urgent and independent inquiry into what happened this year in order to understand what went wrong and to learn lessons for the future . ''

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There's a 50/50 chance that next year's school exams could be scrapped again, an senior MP has said.
Tory MP Robert Halfon has urged exams regulator Ofqual to set an October deadline to decide whether to cancel GCSE and A-level exams in 2021.
Results would then again be based on teachers' assessments, he said.
The exams watchdog has been heavily criticised over its handling of the process for awarding grades following the cancellation of exams in England.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has also been under intense pressure after the U-turn, which saw a controversial algorithm abandoned in favour of relying on teachers' assessments of the grades pupils should receive.
"It is 50:50 that exams go ahead next summer," Mr Halfon, MP for Harlow, told The Sunday Times.
"Schools, the Department for Education and Ofsted need to work out... how much disruption there will be to pupils' learning in the coming year.
"Serious analysis needs to be done and then they need to make an announcement about exams within the next few weeks."
Mr Halfon said the decision on next summer's exams should be taken quickly to allow for teacher assessments to start if necessary.
He warned that pupils may have missed too much schooling to catch up, while a rise in Covid-19 cases could force many students back into online learning.
Ofqual chairman Roger Taylor is to face questions from MPs as pupils return to classrooms this week, when he appears before the committee on Wednesday.
Mr Williamson is then set to be grilled about the A-level and GCSE results fiasco on September 16.
An Ofqual spokeswoman said: "There are no plans to cancel either GCSEs or A-levels in 2021. There are also currently no plans to curtail programmes of study.
"But we keep all plans constantly under review because the progress of the pandemic is uncertain."
The controversial algorithm had appeared to boost private schools' performance and led to many other students having their results downgraded earlier this month.
Sally Collier resigned from her role as head of Ofqual last week, while the Department for Education announced that permanent secretary Jonathan Slater would be standing down a day later.
Four education unions have written to Mr Williamson demanding an urgent inquiry into the exams fiasco to "understand what went wrong".
The letter was signed by the general secretaries of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), the National Education Union (NEU) and teachers' union NASUWT.
"This year's process for awarding grades in A-levels, GCSEs and other qualifications has left many young people, parents and teachers with a sense of deep injustice," they wrote.
"Parents and taxpayers will quite rightly be asking what went wrong and why.
"We are asking you to commit to an urgent and independent inquiry into what happened this year in order to understand what went wrong and to learn lessons for the future."


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Government paid reality TV stars to promote NHS Test and Trace

The government has confirmed taxpayer money was used to pay reality TV stars and social media influencers in a bid to promote the struggling NHS Test and Trace scheme .
The Cabinet Office paid social media influencers including Love Island stars Shaughna Phillips , Chris Hughes and Josh Denzel reports The Mirror .
Although dubbed by PM Boris Johnson as a `` world beating system '' back in May , it failed to reach its 80 % target for the ninth consecutive week .
A Downing Street spokesman said the government had a responsibility to `` use every means possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
He said : `` Our use of social media influencers has meant over seven million people have been reached .
`` This is just one part of a wider campaign utilising TV , radio , social , print and other advertisements to ensure the public has the information it needs . ''
They told their army of followers testing for was `` free , quick and vital to stop the spread '' .
On August 17 , Shaughna Phillips who has 1.5million Instagram followers posted : `` Guys I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Coronavirus testing and that its totally free , quick and is vital to stop the spread of coronavirus . ''
Meanwhile Chris Hughes told his 2.1million followers earlier this month how “ getting tested for coronavirus is the best way for us all to get back to doing the things we love ” .
A social media expert speaking to the Mirror , said influencers are usually paid between £5,000 and £10,000 for an ad post .
We recently reported 'enhanced contact tracing ' could see tighter guidelines around who is contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort to prevent a local lockdown in Birmingham .
Birmingham 's Director of Public Health Dr Justin Varney said the new system would target young people in certain postcodes where large gatherings have been reported .
A 100-person rave at a West Midlands nature park was just one of 96 illegal gatherings shut down last weekend .

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The government has confirmed taxpayer money was used to pay reality TV stars and social media influencers in a bid to promote the struggling NHS Test and Trace scheme.
The Cabinet Office paid social media influencers including Love Island stars Shaughna Phillips, Chris Hughes and Josh Denzel reports The Mirror.
Although dubbed by PM Boris Johnson as a "world beating system" back in May, it failed to reach its 80% target for the ninth consecutive week.
A Downing Street spokesman said the government had a responsibility to "use every means possible" to keep the public informed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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He said: "Our use of social media influencers has meant over seven million people have been reached.
"This is just one part of a wider campaign utilising TV, radio, social, print and other advertisements to ensure the public has the information it needs."
They told their army of followers testing for was "free, quick and vital to stop the spread".
On August 17, Shaughna Phillips who has 1.5million Instagram followers posted: " Guys I want to remind you about the importance of Coronavirus testing and that its totally free, quick and is vital to stop the spread of coronavirus."
Meanwhile Chris Hughes told his 2.1million followers earlier this month how “getting tested for coronavirus is the best way for us all to get back to doing the things we love”.
A social media expert speaking to the Mirror, said influencers are usually paid between £5,000 and £10,000 for an ad post.
We recently reported 'enhanced contact tracing' could see tighter guidelines around who is contacted by tracers - part of the ongoing effort to prevent a local lockdown in Birmingham.
Birmingham's Director of Public Health Dr Justin Varney said the new system would target young people in certain postcodes where large gatherings have been reported.
A 100-person rave at a West Midlands nature park was just one of 96 illegal gatherings shut down last weekend.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Birmingham's Public Health Director says- 'you can catch Covid-19 again'

It 's the question that many of us want the answer to .
Can you catch Covid-19 once you have already had it ?
The answer , according to the Director of Public Health for Birmingham , is yes .
Dr Justin Varney told Birmingham Live 's Christina Savvas that international evidence suggests that it is possible to catch the virus again .
During a Facebook Live broadcast on Friday ( August 28 ) the director and former GP explained that Covid-19 is from the same family of viruses as the common cold .
He said : `` What we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people who we know definitely had Covid-19 do n't develop antibodies so their body just does n't learn to defend itself .
`` And of the two thirds that do deliver antibodies , about one third of those forget how to do it quite quickly so the body does n't quite work out how to marshall a response . ''
He added : `` And this is similar with what happens with the common cold where we can catch it two or three times in a year and after a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to defend itself .
`` So we think that maybe that 's what 's going on .
Even if you are one of the few people who know you have got antibodies to Covid , my advice is that does n't change anything . ''
`` We can not be confident at the moment at the moment that those give you protection . ''
Dr Varney explained that the vaccine is designed to get our bodies 'super smart ' in producing a response to the deadly virus .
`` Often we give people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been exposed to but the body 's learning is not really good .
`` The vaccine is like the super exam test , once you have passed it you are pretty solid if you are going to get attacked by this virus again .
`` So once we have this vaccine , then we will be much more confident that people who have been vaccinated , their body has got a strong enough response if they see the virus again .
`` At the moment from people who caught it , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therefore we have all got to stick by the guidelines and all got to stay alert that the virus is still there . ''

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It's the question that many of us want the answer to. Can you catch Covid-19 once you have already had it?
The answer, according to the Director of Public Health for Birmingham, is yes.
Dr Justin Varney told Birmingham Live's Christina Savvas that international evidence suggests that it is possible to catch the virus again.
During a Facebook Live broadcast on Friday (August 28) the director and former GP explained that Covid-19 is from the same family of viruses as the common cold.
He said: "What we are seeing is that about a third of the people who we know definitely had Covid-19 don't develop antibodies so their body just doesn't learn to defend itself.
"And of the two thirds that do deliver antibodies, about one third of those forget how to do it quite quickly so the body doesn't quite work out how to marshall a response."
He added: "And this is similar with what happens with the common cold where we can catch it two or three times in a year and after a couple of months our body just forgets how to defend itself.
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"So we think that maybe that's what's going on. Even if you are one of the few people who know you have got antibodies to Covid, my advice is that doesn't change anything."
"We cannot be confident at the moment at the moment that those give you protection."
Dr Varney explained that the vaccine is designed to get our bodies 'super smart' in producing a response to the deadly virus.
"Often we give people vaccines to illnesses that they might have been exposed to but the body's learning is not really good.
"The vaccine is like the super exam test, once you have passed it you are pretty solid if you are going to get attacked by this virus again.
"So once we have this vaccine, then we will be much more confident that people who have been vaccinated, their body has got a strong enough response if they see the virus again.
"At the moment from people who caught it, we are just not seeing that strong response and therefore we have all got to stick by the guidelines and all got to stay alert that the virus is still there."


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Plea not to share distressing final moments of murdered young dad

The grieving family of a tragic young dad shot dead in a city street has issued an urgent plea not to share distressing footage of his final moments .
Murtaza Nazir , just 26 , died after he was gunned down in Bagshaw Road , Stechford just after 8pm on Friday night , August 28 .
His relatives were left heartbroken as they lost a 'husband , son , brother and friend ' in the shocking street shooting .
But they were dealt a second blow when they discovered someone had filmed attempts to resuscitate their loved one before sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute released via West Midlands Police , the family pleaded for harrowing clips circulating to be removed .
Speaking in a heartfelt statement , the family said : “ All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down .
`` We do not wish to see this distressing footage . ''
Their tribute read : “ Life as we knew it will never be the same .
Our lives shattered and hearts broken .
As a family we are united @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process won ’ t be an easy one .
`` As a family not only have we lost a father , husband , son , brother , we have lost our friend and protector .
“ Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him , and that , in these hard times will get them through it .
`` These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings .
`` “ We thank the police and ambulance service for their assistance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belong and to God we shall return .
Justice will be served .
If not in this life then the hereafter.
” The scene was cordoned off at the junction of Giles Close for more than 12 hours while detectives scoured the area for evidence and carried out CCTV trawls .
Detectives have yet to make any arrests and are desperately urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward .
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , from the force ’ s homicide unit , added : “ This is a shocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father losing his life .
“ I want to say thank you to the community who have really pulled together during this time and would urge anyone who has any information who have not yet spoken to us to get in touch .
“ We are working around the clock to understand exactly what happened and find those responsible.
” Police can be contacted via Live Chat on the force website or by calling 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 - tell us what you know not @ @ @

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The grieving family of a tragic young dad shot dead in a city street has issued an urgent plea not to share distressing footage of his final moments.
Murtaza Nazir, just 26, died after he was gunned down in Bagshaw Road, Stechford just after 8pm on Friday night, August 28.
His relatives were left heartbroken as they lost a 'husband, son, brother and friend' in the shocking street shooting.
But they were dealt a second blow when they discovered someone had filmed attempts to resuscitate their loved one before sharing it on social media.
Within a tribute released via West Midlands Police, the family pleaded for harrowing clips circulating to be removed.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Speaking in a heartfelt statement, the family said: “All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down.
"We do not wish to see this distressing footage."
Their tribute read: “Life as we knew it will never be the same. Our lives shattered and hearts broken. As a family we are united and trying to heal, but the process won’t be an easy one.
"As a family not only have we lost a father, husband, son, brother, we have lost our friend and protector.
“Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him, and that, in these hard times will get them through it.
"These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings.
"“We thank the police and ambulance service for their assistance and are forever grateful. To God we belong and to God we shall return. Justice will be served. If not in this life then the hereafter.”
The scene was cordoned off at the junction of Giles Close for more than 12 hours while detectives scoured the area for evidence and carried out CCTV trawls.
Detectives have yet to make any arrests and are desperately urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from the force’s homicide unit, added: “This is a shocking crime that has resulted in a young father losing his life.
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“I want to say thank you to the community who have really pulled together during this time and would urge anyone who has any information who have not yet spoken to us to get in touch.
“We are working around the clock to understand exactly what happened and find those responsible.”
Police can be contacted via Live Chat on the force website or by calling 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 - tell us what you know not who you are


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Emi Martinez closing in on new Arsenal deal amid Villa links

Emiliano Martinez is ready to end speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Arsenal .
That 's according to The Telegraph , who report Martinez is close to penning terms on a new deal , despite interest from Premier League clubs , including Aston Villa .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Villa newsletter Dean Smith could be in the market for a keeper this summer , with Tom Heaton 's injury keeping him sidelined until at least October .
Villa reportedly made a bid of £10m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him at closer to £20m .
Martinez has been the first choice stopper for Mikel Arteta since number Bernd Leno suffered a knee injury in June after the restart of the Premier League season , and impressed in that time .
Newly promoted Leeds United have also been linked , but Martinez is ready to commit his future to Arsenal and battle Leno for the starting berth .
Speaking after their Community Shield win over Liverpool , Arteta hinted that the keeper did still have a future with the club .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few months what he is able to do for this football club .
I am convinced that he has the level to play for us consistently at that level .
“ He showed that on Saturday in a final .
But I can not stop the speculation .
That is something I can not stop and what other people can write about us .
I am not going discuss publicly what is happening with other players.
” Villa have yet to make a signing this summer , but Smith has confirmed the transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks with new sporting director Johan Lange .

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Emiliano Martinez is ready to end speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Arsenal.
That's according to The Telegraph, who report Martinez is close to penning terms on a new deal, despite interest from Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa.
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Dean Smith could be in the market for a keeper this summer, with Tom Heaton's injury keeping him sidelined until at least October.
Villa reportedly made a bid of £10m for Martinez, with the Gunners valuing him at closer to £20m.
Martinez has been the first choice stopper for Mikel Arteta since number Bernd Leno suffered a knee injury in June after the restart of the Premier League season, and impressed in that time.
Newly promoted Leeds United have also been linked, but Martinez is ready to commit his future to Arsenal and battle Leno for the starting berth.
Speaking after their Community Shield win over Liverpool, Arteta hinted that the keeper did still have a future with the club.
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“I think Emi has shown in the last few months what he is able to do for this football club. I am convinced that he has the level to play for us consistently at that level.
“He showed that on Saturday in a final. But I cannot stop the speculation. That is something I cannot stop and what other people can write about us. I am not going discuss publicly what is happening with other players.”
Villa have yet to make a signing this summer, but Smith has confirmed the transfer 'wheels are in motion', after talks with new sporting director Johan Lange.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--This is why 80-person party at pub was allowed to continue

An 80-person Black Country pub party was allowed to continue after it was confirmed to be legal - despite Covid-19 restrictions .
West Midlands Police said the party at the unnamed pub was n't breaking any coronaviurs rules and was allowed to continue on Saturday , August 29 .
A potential breach alert was sparked after a resident said their 'windows were shaking ' from music and said around 100 people were partying at the establishment .
But responding cops said the event was LEGAL and has since explained the rules of when people can have more than 30 guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they said : `` An outside gathering of over 30 can take place , but certain conditions must be satisfied .
`` The gathering must have been organised by a business , a charitable , benevolent or philanthropic institution , a public body , or a political body '' The person responsible for organising the gathering has carried out a risk assessment '' The organiser has taken all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of the coronavirus , taking into account the risk assessment and any relevant government guidance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that they were called to another pub , which also has n't been named , for allegedly flouting guidelines and holding lock-ins .
Reports of a marquee being set up in Walsall and more than 30 people gathering was also made to the emergency line .
Police were given the power to fine illegal ravers ahead of the three-day weekend .
Participants can continue to be issued with fines of £100 , while those who have already been fined will see the amount double on each offence , up to a maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal raves , unlicensed music events or any other unlawful gathering of 30 people or more may face a £10,000 fine .
It is not known if anyone was fined but WMP have been contacted for more information .

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An 80-person Black Country pub party was allowed to continue after it was confirmed to be legal - despite Covid-19 restrictions.
West Midlands Police said the party at the unnamed pub wasn't breaking any coronaviurs rules and was allowed to continue on Saturday, August 29.
A potential breach alert was sparked after a resident said their 'windows were shaking' from music and said around 100 people were partying at the establishment.
But responding cops said the event was LEGAL and has since explained the rules of when people can have more than 30 guests.
Sharing a photo of the law, they said: "An outside gathering of over 30 can take place, but certain conditions must be satisfied.
"The gathering must have been organised by a business, a charitable, benevolent or philanthropic institution, a public body, or a political body
"The person responsible for organising the gathering has carried out a risk assessment
"The organiser has taken all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of the coronavirus, taking into account the risk assessment and any relevant government guidance."
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A spokesman for the force also said that they were called to another pub, which also hasn't been named, for allegedly flouting guidelines and holding lock-ins.
Reports of a marquee being set up in Walsall and more than 30 people gathering was also made to the emergency line.
Police were given the power to fine illegal ravers ahead of the three-day weekend.
Participants can continue to be issued with fines of £100, while those who have already been fined will see the amount double on each offence, up to a maximum of £3,200.
People facilitating or organising illegal raves, unlicensed music events or any other unlawful gathering of 30 people or more may face a £10,000 fine.
It is not known if anyone was fined but WMP have been contacted for more information.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--The Queen settles the cream tea debate once and for all

Although a cream tea is the most English and genteel of customs , it can get people properly riled up - wondering whether it is correct to spread the jam or the cream first on your scones .
It 's been a long-standing debate but it appears to have been finally settled - by no less than the Queen herself .
The Queen 's former chef has revealed that Her Majesty enjoys her scones with a dollop of cream on top of the jam , reports CornwallLive .
The revelation was made by Darren McGrady , who was the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accompanied her on two royal tours - catering for the royal household and guests .
According to The Independent , in his book 'Eating Royally : Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen ' , Mr McGrady clarifies Her Majesty 's position on the jam or cream first issue .
Mr McGrady , who also reveals royal secrets on his YouTube channel , has tweeted about it too .
The chef posted : “ Jam first or clotted cream first ?
Jam first at Buckingham Palace garden parties !
” Also in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a Palace Kitchen ' - the chef shares the Queen 's usual daily menu .
Harry and William 's gran likes to starts the day with tea , biscuits and cereal .
For lunch the Queen prefers to keep it healthy - enjoying grilled fish and veg or grilled chicken salad .
This is followed by tea and then dinner .
Another favourite food in the palace household is Morecambe Bay potted shrimp on toast .
The Queen is just like the rest of us when it comes to comfort treats .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ toasted cheese , egg and ham sandwiches and chocolate .
Mr McGrady who was one of 20 chefs when he worked at Buckingham Palace , said the Queen also enjoys fish and chips Friday - the most popular meal of the week at the palace However instead of batter , the Queen has her fish with breadcrumbs .
On the list of dislikes , Mr McGrady says the Queen is not a fan of strong flavours such as onion or garlic , while the Duke of Edinburgh is the opposite and goes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about any palace orders for McDonald 's .
He added : “ The Queen never ordered fast food .
When you ’ ve got 20 chefs in the kitchen , why would you ?
You can call down to the kitchen and order whatever you want . ''
In his book he revealed that the Queen would get a menu once a fortnight to make her choices .
Explaining what would happen if the Queen did n't like a meal he said : “ She had a little book on her desk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there saying ‘ I do n't want this again ’ or something like that . ''
For Christmas the Royal Family has turkey and Christmas Pudding - while on Mother 's Day the Queen likes special eggs for breakfast .

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Jam or cream first?
Although a cream tea is the most English and genteel of customs, it can get people properly riled up - wondering whether it is correct to spread the jam or the cream first on your scones.
It's been a long-standing debate but it appears to have been finally settled - by no less than the Queen herself.
The Queen's former chef has revealed that Her Majesty enjoys her scones with a dollop of cream on top of the jam, reports CornwallLive.
The revelation was made by Darren McGrady, who was the Queen's chef for 15 years - and accompanied her on two royal tours - catering for the royal household and guests.
According to The Independent, in his book 'Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen', Mr McGrady clarifies Her Majesty's position on the jam or cream first issue.
Mr McGrady, who also reveals royal secrets on his YouTube channel, has tweeted about it too.
The chef posted: “Jam first or clotted cream first? Jam first at Buckingham Palace garden parties!”
Also in his book 'Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen' - the chef shares the Queen's usual daily menu.
Harry and William's gran likes to starts the day with tea, biscuits and cereal.
For lunch the Queen prefers to keep it healthy - enjoying grilled fish and veg or grilled chicken salad.
This is followed by tea and then dinner.
Another favourite food in the palace household is Morecambe Bay potted shrimp on toast.
The Queen is just like the rest of us when it comes to comfort treats. According to her former chef she loves toasted cheese, egg and ham sandwiches and chocolate.
Mr McGrady who was one of 20 chefs when he worked at Buckingham Palace, said the Queen also enjoys fish and chips Friday - the most popular meal of the week at the palace However instead of batter, the Queen has her fish with breadcrumbs.
On the list of dislikes, Mr McGrady says the Queen is not a fan of strong flavours such as onion or garlic, while the Duke of Edinburgh is the opposite and goes for a curry.
And you can forget about any palace orders for McDonald's.
He added: “The Queen never ordered fast food. When you’ve got 20 chefs in the kitchen, why would you? You can call down to the kitchen and order whatever you want."
In his book he revealed that the Queen would get a menu once a fortnight to make her choices.
Explaining what would happen if the Queen didn't like a meal he said: “She had a little book on her desk and she would just put a note in there saying ‘I don't want this again’ or something like that."
For Christmas the Royal Family has turkey and Christmas Pudding - while on Mother's Day the Queen likes special eggs for breakfast.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Witness: 'Full-scale gunfight' with shooting cyclist in gun murder

A first responder caught up in the horrific Birmingham street violence that claimed a young man ’ s life has described the scene as a full-scale shootout - with a man on a cycle opening fire .
Elaina Cohen , who carries a bleed control kit in her car , attempted to reach the fatally injured victim , Naasir Francis .
However , the vehicle the 22-year-old was in sped off - hitting another motor on its way - before she could provide help .
The Sunday Mercury has spoken to another brave bystander who had to be physically restrained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday afternoon incident , close to the junction of Wheeler Street and Lozells Road .
Both she and Elaina - a Parliamentary advisor - believe there was more than one weapon fired .
Both heard six shots .
Both saw a number of shell casings on the floor .
The community remains in shock over the killing that took place in an area described by community activist Bishop Desmond Jaddoo as a “ corridor of extreme concern ” .
Tonight ( Sunday ) , at 8.30 , he will stage a “ shine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be lit and prayers read , outside the Assembly of the First Born Church .
The incident unfolded close to the place of worship .
Bishop Jaddoo , shaken by the needless loss of life , said : “ I ’ m still trying to compute in my mind what went on.
” Elaine says she , too , remains “ baffled ” by what she witnessed .
After realising the sound of a car backfiring was , infact , gunfire , she attempted to reach the scene .
“ I wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said , “ I was thinking there may be others .
“ You don ’ t just have plasters in a bleed kit .
It is about making someone live longer .
There are tourniquets to stop the blood pouring out .
“ If I could ’ ve reached him , maybe it would ’ ve made a difference , maybe not.
” Elaina and other witnesses have painted the same picture .
She says she saw a cyclist aiming a gun .
“ I saw him pull it from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At first she believed he was firing at a white Lexus with Naasir at the wheel and three passengers inside .
Yet , following the gun battle , the rider ran to the vehicle , was pulled inside and HE drove from the area .
“ None of it made sense , ” Elaina said .
She now believes his target was not the Lexus .
Another passerby had to be physically restrained from confronting the cyclist .
She was pulled back by a member of the public .
The woman , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It was traumatic because my partner was murdered 17 years ago to the day , he was stabbed .
It was like I was re-living it .
“ I heard two gunshots and said to my friend , ‘ those are gunshot ’ .
She said it was a car backfiring .
“ Then I heard a third .
I saw this guy on a bike and he ’ s pulling a gun out of his pouch .
I jumped out of the car , my idea was to stop him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It felt like two shooters .
I could hear gunshots from two different directions.
” She watched , in a near daze , as an individual fell from the car , was hauled back inside and then the cyclist ran to the vehicle , stepped into the driver ’ s seat and drove off .
Our witness added : “ We were so close , I had to check the car for bullet-holes .
“ I spoke to the family - I think they were Somali - whose car had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jaddoo said the incident cemented the postcode ’ s reputation as one of Birmingham ’ s premier criminal hotspots .
“ I was told shots were fired less than a week before this happened , ” he said .
“ There are two bleed control kits within 30 seconds of this incident , one in a taxi rank , one in a small shop .
In the Lozells stretch there are 16 kits .
“ Something needs to be done and I ’ m looking at a joined-up ( multi-agency ) approach .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coalition of black churches - we are urging the community to play its part in issues of safety .
“ I thank God that , on Wednesday , nothing happened in terms of passersby being injured .
“ We must not forget the impact this has on the victim ’ s family , the witnesses and local community .
Parents have lost their son , siblings have lost their brother .
“ One person approached me to say she felt like a prisoner because her home was taped off .
We must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community.
” Det Chief Insp Jim Munro , from West Midlands Police homicide unit , said : “ This is a tragic loss of life which was shockingly committed in broad daylight .
“ We realise how terrifying this incident must be for residents and people in the area at the time and we ’ re doing all we can to try to understand exactly what happened .
“ These arrests are a positive step in our investigation .
However , we still need the help of the community to come forward with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Local neighbourhood police teams have increased their presence in the area as we understand the shock and grief is not just felt by Naasir ’ s family and friends , but also the wider community.
” Lawrence Morgan has been charged with murder , three counts of attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon .
The 24-year-old , of Crompton Close in Nechells , appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday morning ( August 29 ) .
He has been remanded to appear a Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday , September 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of murder .
A 48-year-old man and a woman , 44 , were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
All three were arrested in Surrey and were set to be transported to the West Midlands for questioning .
A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder is still being questioned by detectives .
A 39-year-old man and woman , aged 21 , who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Friday , August 28 have been released pending further investigation .
The family of Naasir Francis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22-year-old .
In a statement released by police , they said : “ Naasir was the warm entity that bought a sense of security to the family .
“ A deep comfort has been lost by his mother and siblings .
“ A much-loved and respected young man in his community , Naasir ’ s charming personality , birthed a light of spiritedness in the eyes of his family , a light that has dulled since his passing.
” Mr Francis died from a gunshot wound to the stomach , a post-mortem examination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police using the force ’ s Live Chat facility on its website or by calling 101 at any time .
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A first responder caught up in the horrific Birmingham street violence that claimed a young man’s life has described the scene as a full-scale shootout - with a man on a cycle opening fire.
Elaina Cohen, who carries a bleed control kit in her car, attempted to reach the fatally injured victim, Naasir Francis.
However, the vehicle the 22-year-old was in sped off - hitting another motor on its way - before she could provide help.
The Sunday Mercury has spoken to another brave bystander who had to be physically restrained from kicking a gunman during the harrowing Wednesday afternoon incident, close to the junction of Wheeler Street and Lozells Road.
Both she and Elaina - a Parliamentary advisor - believe there was more than one weapon fired.
Both heard six shots. Both saw a number of shell casings on the floor.
The community remains in shock over the killing that took place in an area described by community activist Bishop Desmond Jaddoo as a “corridor of extreme concern”.
Tonight (Sunday), at 8.30, he will stage a “shine a light” service, where candles will be lit and prayers read, outside the Assembly of the First Born Church. The incident unfolded close to the place of worship.
Bishop Jaddoo, shaken by the needless loss of life, said: “I’m still trying to compute in my mind what went on.”
Elaine says she, too, remains “baffled” by what she witnessed. After realising the sound of a car backfiring was, infact, gunfire, she attempted to reach the scene.
“I wasn’t just thinking of one person,” she said, “I was thinking there may be others.
“You don’t just have plasters in a bleed kit. It is about making someone live longer. There are tourniquets to stop the blood pouring out.
“If I could’ve reached him, maybe it would’ve made a difference, maybe not.”
Elaina and other witnesses have painted the same picture.
She says she saw a cyclist aiming a gun.
“I saw him pull it from his backpack,” she said.
At first she believed he was firing at a white Lexus with Naasir at the wheel and three passengers inside. Yet, following the gun battle, the rider ran to the vehicle, was pulled inside and HE drove from the area.
“None of it made sense,” Elaina said. She now believes his target was not the Lexus.
Another passerby had to be physically restrained from confronting the cyclist. She was pulled back by a member of the public.
The woman, who asked not to be named, said: “It was traumatic because my partner was murdered 17 years ago to the day, he was stabbed. It was like I was re-living it.
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“I heard two gunshots and said to my friend, ‘those are gunshot’. She said it was a car backfiring.
“Then I heard a third. I saw this guy on a bike and he’s pulling a gun out of his pouch. I jumped out of the car, my idea was to stop him shooting. I wanted to kick him.
“It felt like two shooters. I could hear gunshots from two different directions.”
She watched, in a near daze, as an individual fell from the car, was hauled back inside and then the cyclist ran to the vehicle, stepped into the driver’s seat and drove off.
Our witness added: “We were so close, I had to check the car for bullet-holes.
“I spoke to the family - I think they were Somali - whose car had been damaged. They were shaking.”
Bishop Jaddoo said the incident cemented the postcode’s reputation as one of Birmingham’s premier criminal hotspots.
“I was told shots were fired less than a week before this happened,” he said. “There are two bleed control kits within 30 seconds of this incident, one in a taxi rank, one in a small shop. In the Lozells stretch there are 16 kits.
“Something needs to be done and I’m looking at a joined-up (multi-agency) approach. Through West Midlands Faith in Action - a coalition of black churches - we are urging the community to play its part in issues of safety.
“I thank God that, on Wednesday, nothing happened in terms of passersby being injured.
“We must not forget the impact this has on the victim’s family, the witnesses and local community. Parents have lost their son, siblings have lost their brother.
“One person approached me to say she felt like a prisoner because her home was taped off. We must not forget the stigma left on a community.”
Det Chief Insp Jim Munro, from West Midlands Police homicide unit, said: “This is a tragic loss of life which was shockingly committed in broad daylight.
“We realise how terrifying this incident must be for residents and people in the area at the time and we’re doing all we can to try to understand exactly what happened.
“These arrests are a positive step in our investigation. However, we still need the help of the community to come forward with any information they may have.
“Local neighbourhood police teams have increased their presence in the area as we understand the shock and grief is not just felt by Naasir’s family and friends, but also the wider community.”
Lawrence Morgan has been charged with murder, three counts of attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.
The 24-year-old, of Crompton Close in Nechells, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday morning (August 29).
He has been remanded to appear a Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, September 1.
A 17-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 48-year-old man and a woman, 44, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All three were arrested in Surrey and were set to be transported to the West Midlands for questioning.
A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder is still being questioned by detectives.
A 39-year-old man and woman, aged 21, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Friday, August 28 have been released pending further investigation.
The family of Naasir Francis previously paid an emotional tribute to the 22-year-old.
In a statement released by police, they said: “Naasir was the warm entity that bought a sense of security to the family.
“A deep comfort has been lost by his mother and siblings.
“A much-loved and respected young man in his community, Naasir’s charming personality, birthed a light of spiritedness in the eyes of his family, a light that has dulled since his passing.”
Mr Francis died from a gunshot wound to the stomach, a post-mortem examination revealed.
Anyone with information should contact police using the force’s Live Chat facility on its website or by calling 101 at any time.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Brother and sister ambushed man in his doorway for £100

A brother and sister who ambushed and robbed a vulnerable man in his doorway during the peak of the pandemic have been jailed .
Hayley , 37 , and Colin Fisher , 40 , plotted to rob a pensioner they knew after discovering his plans to withdraw cash from a bank in Kings Heath on Monday , April 27 .
The two siblings , who had no care for social distancing , ambushed the 75-year-old at his front door as he returned to his Kings Terrace property that day .
They searched his clothing for the cash and escaped with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident was reported to police , officers fitted the pensioner ’ s home with a camera .
When Hayley turned up again on Sunday , May 17 , her voice was recorded as she jumped over his garden fence and forced her way in .
She didn ’ t get any cash when she confronted the man that time , but bizarrely , took some milk , sugar and cakes from his home .
The self-confessed drug addict of no fixed address was eventually arrested in July after police issued an appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to evade police for two months and despite answering “ no comment '' to every question put to her , she later pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday , August 25 .
She was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and also handed a five year restraining order as she was told not to contact the victim .
Her brother Colin Fisher , of Institute Road in Kings Heath , was arrested on suspicion of robbery from his home address in May .
He was this week handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after pleading guilty to robbery .
He must also adhere to the conditions of the same restraining order .
DC Paul Jauncey from the force ’ s High Harm team , said : “ We will not let up on catching people who steal and cause distress to people who are simply trying to peacefully go about their lives , especially those who are the most vulnerable in our communities .
`` I hope this can offer some comfort to the victim knowing we did all we could to catch those responsible and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ ve been handed quite a lengthy sentence for the offences they committed . ''

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A brother and sister who ambushed and robbed a vulnerable man in his doorway during the peak of the pandemic have been jailed.
Hayley, 37, and Colin Fisher, 40, plotted to rob a pensioner they knew after discovering his plans to withdraw cash from a bank in Kings Heath on Monday, April 27.
The two siblings, who had no care for social distancing, ambushed the 75-year-old at his front door as he returned to his Kings Terrace property that day.
They searched his clothing for the cash and escaped with over £100 in the robbery.
After the incident was reported to police, officers fitted the pensioner’s home with a camera.
When Hayley turned up again on Sunday, May 17, her voice was recorded as she jumped over his garden fence and forced her way in.
She didn’t get any cash when she confronted the man that time, but bizarrely, took some milk, sugar and cakes from his home.
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The self-confessed drug addict of no fixed address was eventually arrested in July after police issued an appeal to trace her.
She had managed to evade police for two months and despite answering “no comment" to every question put to her, she later pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, August 25.
She was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and also handed a five year restraining order as she was told not to contact the victim.
Her brother Colin Fisher, of Institute Road in Kings Heath, was arrested on suspicion of robbery from his home address in May.
He was this week handed three years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to robbery. He must also adhere to the conditions of the same restraining order.
DC Paul Jauncey from the force’s High Harm team, said: “We will not let up on catching people who steal and cause distress to people who are simply trying to peacefully go about their lives, especially those who are the most vulnerable in our communities.
"I hope this can offer some comfort to the victim knowing we did all we could to catch those responsible and bring them to justice.
"Thankfully, they’ve been handed quite a lengthy sentence for the offences they committed."


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Nottingham Forest 'preparing' bid for Blues striker Jutkiewicz

Jutkiewicz signed a new deal with the club last summer and went onto enjoy the most prolific goal scoring season of his career .
After netting 15 goals under Pep Clotet , the 31-year-old is believed to be a target for Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Blues newsletter The Sunday People report that Forest are ready to test Blues ’ resolve with a transfer bid in the coming weeks .
New Blues boss Aitor Karanka has previously managed the striker whilst at Middlesbrough .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 .
But fans on social media have made it clear that they want Jutkiewicz to remain with the club next season : @ Kizkegath : see Juke is being linked with a move to Forest ?
Hed be very hard to replace !
However I said last year , any move out is fine if your replacing players with better players , let 's not make the same mistakes again @ paul0991 : We 100 % should not sell Jukey .
Would be stupid to let him go , guaranteed to score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hate playing against him .
Why sell ?
@ Paullund2 : Keep Juke best target man in the division , now we have some decent wide men play to his strengths and get it on his head .
@ bcfcjames : Should not be sold at any costs .
Man is a machine .
@ esoneulb : So ifJuke is sold then we under Karanka must be looking for more speed and mobility from all our players.. More of a counter attacking side .
We need a James Vardy type .
if Juke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
?
@ itsjaymusa : Wouldn ’ t be surprised , Karanka sold him off at Boro , probably won ’ t fit the system -Don ’ t think we should be letting 14 goals leave the squad though unless you get someone prolific through the door @ everythingbcfc : We can ’ t afford to lose Jutkiewicz .
If not for the fact he ’ s currently our only goalscorer , I also imagine he ’ s a huge figure in the dressing room .
@ tommobcfc9 : The factAK let Juke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will end up at Forest .
Be devastated if it happens , one of my favourites down the Blues in years

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Nottingham Forest are reportedly preparing a bid for Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Jutkiewicz signed a new deal with the club last summer and went onto enjoy the most prolific goal scoring season of his career.
After netting 15 goals under Pep Clotet, the 31-year-old is believed to be a target for Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi.
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The Sunday People report that Forest are ready to test Blues’ resolve with a transfer bid in the coming weeks.
New Blues boss Aitor Karanka has previously managed the striker whilst at Middlesbrough. Although he sanctioned his Riverside exit in 2014.
But fans on social media have made it clear that they want Jutkiewicz to remain with the club next season:
@Kizkegath: see Juke is being linked with a move to Forest? Hed be very hard to replace! However I said last year, any move out is fine if your replacing players with better players,let's not make the same mistakes again
@paul0991: We 100%should not sell Jukey. Would be stupid to let him go, guaranteed to score past us in both games and people hate playing against him. Why sell?
@Paullund2: Keep Juke best target man in the division, now we have some decent wide men play to his strengths and get it on his head.
@bcfcjames: Should not be sold at any costs. Man is a machine.
@esoneulb: So ifJuke is sold then we under Karanka must be looking for more speed and mobility from all our players.. More of a counter attacking side. We need a James Vardy type. if Juke goes we need two more strikers minimum ??
@itsjaymusa: Wouldn’t be surprised, Karanka sold him off at Boro, probably won’t fit the system -Don’t think we should be letting 14 goals leave the squad though unless you get someone prolific through the door
@everythingbcfc: We can’t afford to lose Jutkiewicz. If not for the fact he’s currently our only goalscorer, I also imagine he’s a huge figure in the dressing room.
@tommobcfc9: The factAK let Juke go at Boro makes me worry that he will end up at Forest. Be devastated if it happens, one of my favourites down the Blues in years


birminghammail--2020-08-30--Parents most likely to catch Covid-19 at school gates: Health boss

The Public Health Director for Birmingham has said parents are more likely to catch coronavirus while chatting to other mums and dads outside their children 's schools .
Dr Justin Varney sounded the warning during a live Facebook broadcast with BirminghamLive .
Birmingham has been placed on a national 'watch ' list as an area of enhanced support as the city sees a spike in coronavirus cases .
Many parents have voiced concerns about the safety of their children as schools reopen this week .
Dr Varney said the city was seeing a 'pretty general rise ' in Covid-19 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new infections were in those aged 20 to 40 .
He added that he was 'not particularly concerned ' about schools .
`` We have n't seen a particularly high number of school with these cases '' , he said .
`` Where there have been cases , we have only really seen one or two so that is a reflection of how well the schools have been doing .
`` Where there is risk is not when children are in the classroom because children do n't seem to be great at giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` It 's actually all the parents at the school gates .
It 's that mingling space .
`` You wo n't have seen other parents for a long time .
We will want to have a catch up and a chat .
`` It is a noisy environment so everyone is standing just a little bit too close .
So those are the kind of spaces that I think we have got to be really alert to.
`` Dr Varney took up his post with the local authority in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the post of national strategic advisor on health and work at Public Health England .
He warned that pupils going to school 'would not be the same as it was last year ' but said schools were working to minimise infection with a 'whole series of different things including classes in bubbles ' and children alternating days .
`` It will be a very different space and all of that is designed to keep children safe and to keep teachers safe '' , he explained .
`` Individual schools are trying to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get kids back into an environment where they can learn and get the socialisation with other children which has been missing over the last six months . ''

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The Public Health Director for Birmingham has said parents are more likely to catch coronavirus while chatting to other mums and dads outside their children's schools.
Dr Justin Varney sounded the warning during a live Facebook broadcast with BirminghamLive.
Birmingham has been placed on a national 'watch' list as an area of enhanced support as the city sees a spike in coronavirus cases.
Many parents have voiced concerns about the safety of their children as schools reopen this week.
Dr Varney said the city was seeing a 'pretty general rise' in Covid-19 cases in Birmingham but the vast majority of new infections were in those aged 20 to 40.
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He added that he was 'not particularly concerned' about schools.
"We haven't seen a particularly high number of school with these cases", he said.
"Where there have been cases, we have only really seen one or two so that is a reflection of how well the schools have been doing.
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"Where there is risk is not when children are in the classroom because children don't seem to be great at giving it to each other."
He added: "It's actually all the parents at the school gates. It's that mingling space.
"You won't have seen other parents for a long time. We will want to have a catch up and a chat.
"It is a noisy environment so everyone is standing just a little bit too close. So those are the kind of spaces that I think we have got to be really alert to. "
Dr Varney took up his post with the local authority in February last year.
He had previously held the post of national strategic advisor on health and work at Public Health England.
He warned that pupils going to school 'would not be the same as it was last year' but said schools were working to minimise infection with a 'whole series of different things including classes in bubbles' and children alternating days.
"It will be a very different space and all of that is designed to keep children safe and to keep teachers safe", he explained.
"Individual schools are trying to share what they are doing and to really get kids back into an environment where they can learn and get the socialisation with other children which has been missing over the last six months."