birminghammail--2020-10-06--Ex Blues boss Chris Hughton lands Championship manager job

Birmingham City will come against former boss Chris Hughton later this season after he returned to football management with Nottingham Forest .
Hughton , 61 , was in charge at St Andrew ’ s for the 2011-12 season and delivered some memorable moments in his sole campaign ; Blues , back in the Championship after the club ’ s Carling Cup win and Premier League relegation , enjoyed a Europa League campaign in which they were unfortunate not to qualify from the group stages with 10 points .
Hughton also led Blues to the Championship play-offs after a strong domestic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA Cup in which they won at Wolves and took Chelsea to a replay .
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Since then , he ’ s also managed at Brighton , but spent last season out of work .
Hughton was linked with a return to Blues this past summer , prior to the club moving to appoint Aitor Karanka as Pep Clotet ’ s successor .
Ironically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s former clubs when they take each other on on the touch-line in their two scheduled meetings later this season .
Blues head to the City Ground on Boxing Day , before they welcome Forest - who had only parted company with Sabri Lamouchi earlier on Tuesday - to St Andrew ’ s in late April .
By that stage , it ’ s hoped that strides have been made that will help to ease football supporters back into football stadiums while observing social distancing .

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Birmingham City will come against former boss Chris Hughton later this season after he returned to football management with Nottingham Forest.
Hughton, 61, was in charge at St Andrew’s for the 2011-12 season and delivered some memorable moments in his sole campaign; Blues, back in the Championship after the club’s Carling Cup win and Premier League relegation, enjoyed a Europa League campaign in which they were unfortunate not to qualify from the group stages with 10 points.
Hughton also led Blues to the Championship play-offs after a strong domestic campaign, and an accompanying run in the FA Cup in which they won at Wolves and took Chelsea to a replay.
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Hughton, who was fondly thought of by the Newcastle United fanbase prior to his tenure at Blues, left in the summer of 2012 for Premier League Norwich City.
Since then, he’s also managed at Brighton, but spent last season out of work.
Hughton was linked with a return to Blues this past summer, prior to the club moving to appoint Aitor Karanka as Pep Clotet’s successor.
Ironically, they’ll face each other’s former clubs when they take each other on on the touch-line in their two scheduled meetings later this season.
Blues head to the City Ground on Boxing Day, before they welcome Forest - who had only parted company with Sabri Lamouchi earlier on Tuesday - to St Andrew’s in late April.
By that stage, it’s hoped that strides have been made that will help to ease football supporters back into football stadiums while observing social distancing.


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Sainsbury's deliveries in Oldbury cancelled by computer glitch

Sainsbury 's shoppers in Oldbury face a delay in receiving their goods due to an IT glitch .
Orders placed @ @ @ @ @ , on Freeth Street , were cancelled this morning ( October 6 ) .
It @ @ @ @ @ was detected .
The supermarket has reached out to the affected shoppers .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ `` A small number of online orders from our Oldbury store were cancelled this morning @ @ @ @ @ .
We are in contact with the affected customers . ''
Elsewhere in Oldbury , @ @ @ @ @ brace themselves for a loud siren on Friday .
A chemical company near junction 2 @ @ @ @ @ is scheduled to test its off-site alarm .
The loud blast is designed to be @ @ @ @ @ and will take place at around noon on Friday , October 9 .
A siren @ @ @ @ @ building for one minute and police officers have urged the public not to be concerned @

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Sainsbury's shoppers in Oldbury face a delay in receiving their goods due to an IT glitch.
Orders placed online from the Oldbury store, on Freeth Street, were cancelled this morning (October 6).
It comes after a technical error was detected.
The supermarket has reached out to the affected shoppers.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: "A small number of online orders from our Oldbury store were cancelled this morning due to a technical error. We are in contact with the affected customers."
Elsewhere in Oldbury, motorists have been warned to brace themselves for a loud siren on Friday.
A chemical company near junction 2 of the M5 in Oldbury is scheduled to test its off-site alarm.
The loud blast is designed to be heard from a kilometre away and will take place at around noon on Friday, October 9.
A siren will ring from the Solvay building for one minute and police officers have urged the public not to be concerned.


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Police launch investigation after 'teen struck by cop during arrest'

An internal police investigation has been launched after a teen was allegedly struck by a police officer during an arrest in a Worcestershire town .
Two teenagers were arrested in Horse Fair in Kidderminster at around 10pm on Monday ( October 5 ) over allegations they had assaulted a police officer .
A video shared on social media shows a 16-year-old being detained by one officer and then other officers restraining the boy .
At one point an officer appears to strike the boy twice in the head during the arrest .
The boy 's family clam he was left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sister told WorcestershireLive that she and her brother had ran towards their home in Horse Fair after police approached the car they were in being driven by her boyfriend , in the same road .
She alleged they had previously been repeatedly stopped and searched and wanted to get home .
The 17-year-old said she and her brother were then taken to Kidderminster Police Station and were detained for five hours , but then released at 3.30am on Tuesday ( October 6 ) pending an investigation into the incident .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station for three hours to see his children and was concerned for his son whose head was bleeding .
He said : `` I understand the police have got a job to do .
I think Monday night was out of order .
`` They have gone way over the top .
It made me angry . ''
West Mercia Police confirmed two teens had been arrested on ‘ suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker ’ and the circumstances of the arrest , including footage of what happened taken by the police ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the force ’ s professional standards department for an internal investigation .
North Worcestershire Chief Inspector , Edward Hancox , said : “ I have been made aware of an extract of a video shared on social media today .
The video appears to show an incident in Horse Fair , Kidderminster , on Monday night ( October 5 ) around 10pm .
“ The part of the incident caught on video by a member of the public shows West Mercia officers detaining an individual who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connected to this incident was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer .
“ A male and a female in their teens and both from Kidderminster were arrested for assaulting an emergency worker and were taken into custody at Kidderminster Police station .
They have both since been released under investigation .
“ An internal investigation has been launched and we have forwarded the details and video of the incident together with any captured police officer ’ s body worn video to our professional standards department for review .
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An internal police investigation has been launched after a teen was allegedly struck by a police officer during an arrest in a Worcestershire town.
Two teenagers were arrested in Horse Fair in Kidderminster at around 10pm on Monday (October 5) over allegations they had assaulted a police officer.
A video shared on social media shows a 16-year-old being detained by one officer and then other officers restraining the boy.
At one point an officer appears to strike the boy twice in the head during the arrest.
The boy's family clam he was left with a head injury.
The boy’s sister told WorcestershireLive that she and her brother had ran towards their home in Horse Fair after police approached the car they were in being driven by her boyfriend, in the same road.
She alleged they had previously been repeatedly stopped and searched and wanted to get home.
The 17-year-old said she and her brother were then taken to Kidderminster Police Station and were detained for five hours, but then released at 3.30am on Tuesday (October 6) pending an investigation into the incident.
Their dad said he waited outside the police station for three hours to see his children and was concerned for his son whose head was bleeding.
He said: "I understand the police have got a job to do. I think Monday night was out of order.
"They have gone way over the top. It made me angry."
West Mercia Police confirmed two teens had been arrested on ‘suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker’ and the circumstances of the arrest, including footage of what happened taken by the police’s body worn cameras had been forward to the force’s professional standards department for an internal investigation.
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North Worcestershire Chief Inspector, Edward Hancox ,said: “I have been made aware of an extract of a video shared on social media today. The video appears to show an incident in Horse Fair, Kidderminster, on Monday night (October 5) around 10pm.
“The part of the incident caught on video by a member of the public shows West Mercia officers detaining an individual who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.
“Another individual connected to this incident was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer.
“A male and a female in their teens and both from Kidderminster were arrested for assaulting an emergency worker and were taken into custody at Kidderminster Police station. They have both since been released under investigation.
“An internal investigation has been launched and we have forwarded the details and video of the incident together with any captured police officer’s body worn video to our professional standards department for review.”


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Police hunt after would-be robbers 'threatened teens with knives'

Police are hunting would-be phone robbers who threatened young victims with knives at a Birmingham shopping centre .
A group of teens were targeted at Sutton Coldfield 's Gracechurch Shopping Centre at around 6pm on Thursday , September 3 .
They were told to hand over their phones - with the offenders lifting their tops to show they were armed with knives .
The young victims fled the scene before anything was stolen .
West Midlands Police has now issued CCTV images of two youths they want to speak to in connection with the incident .
A spokesperson for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who these lads are ?
“ We want to speak to them after a group of teenagers were asked to hand over their phones in a shopping centre in Sutton Coldfield at about 6pm on Thursday , September 3 . ''
The force said would-be robbers had `` lifted their tops to show they were carrying knives and their intended victims fled without handing anything over .
“ If you know who the two are in the image , contact us quoting crime number 20BE/214801C/20 , via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us what you know , not who you are , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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Police are hunting would-be phone robbers who threatened young victims with knives at a Birmingham shopping centre.
A group of teens were targeted at Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre at around 6pm on Thursday, September 3.
They were told to hand over their phones - with the offenders lifting their tops to show they were armed with knives.
The young victims fled the scene before anything was stolen.
West Midlands Police has now issued CCTV images of two youths they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Do you know who these lads are?
“We want to speak to them after a group of teenagers were asked to hand over their phones in a shopping centre in Sutton Coldfield at about 6pm on Thursday, September 3."
The force said would-be robbers had "lifted their tops to show they were carrying knives and their intended victims fled without handing anything over.
“If you know who the two are in the image, contact us quoting crime number 20BE/214801C/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101.
“Alternatively to tell us what you know, not who you are, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Premier League call for government U-turn to reopen Villa Park

The Premier League has stressed its all-out commitment to opening stadiums across the country - including Villa Park - by urging the government to allow supporters into matches .
In an open letter to fans , the sporting bodies have reassured fans that they are keen for matches to no longer be played behind closed doors as soon as possible .
Arguing that the reopening of arts and music venues for socially-distanced events indoors is positive progress , the leagues all stress the belief that football should now be allowed to undertake its own similar reopening .
Aston Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 16 following the defeat to Spurs some 234 days ago and , whilst Premier League clubs are committed to ensuring that fans remain safe during the coronavirus , today 's letter argued that test events showed sport can be played in front of fans with a minimised risk .
The letter said : “ The health of the nation remains our overriding priority , and for many months we have been working with experts to make our grounds as safe as , if not safer than , any other public activity currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches can play a positive role in people ’ s lives during these challenging times .
And the past few months have shown how clubs can still feel the support of their fans .
“ Even when you have been unable to get together , you and your clubs have found ways to make a difference in your communities , with clubs delivering food parcels , taking part in phone calls and online conversations with fans , the elderly and vulnerable and moving services and programmes online to make a difference in unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all know football is not the same without fans .
Every player and manager is missing the direct connection with you and the impact that you have on our games.
” It added : “ The sooner we can return , the sooner we can reunite communities and support local jobs , livelihoods , regional businesses and also the national economy .
“ We will continue to urge Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums .
“ It is positive progress that major arts and music venues have been told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And now football should be allowed to do the same - in highly regulated and stewarded outdoor environments .
“ And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer new approaches - working with epidemiologists , scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health , clinical processes and occupational hygiene .
“ This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the general public will be safe and drive the Government 's sporting plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says that clubs are keen to be proactive in allowing fans back into grounds , arguing that it will benefit the economy as well as supporters .
It said : “ Stadium environments can be modified and carefully managed .
Measures could include screening spectators before they enter the ground , installing temperature checks , requiring masks to be worn , one-way systems and providing a code of conduct for all those attending on a matchday .
“ This will all be bolstered by deep-cleaning practices to help further reduce the risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be proactive on this matter and are willing to consider measures both in the stadium and on the approach that will allay any concerns as to fans ’ safety .
“ From a travel perspective , clubs will work closely with experts and local authorities to model solutions relevant for each stadium to ease pressure on public transport , while extra parking facilities could be available so a greater proportion of you can travel by private car or bicycle .
“ We are determined to identify a path forward with Government .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you as supporters as to what the roadmap for change in this area looks like .
We all know why caution is needed , and we ask Government for consistency in their policy so sport is treated as fairly as other activities currently allowed to welcome spectators .
“ So , we will continue to urge the relevant authorities to let us , together , use innovative ways to bring fans safely back into football grounds , starting with a return of the test event programme .
If we do so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just by fans but throughout society and the economy.
” Petition : Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels

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The Premier League has stressed its all-out commitment to opening stadiums across the country - including Villa Park - by urging the government to allow supporters into matches.
In an open letter to fans, the sporting bodies have reassured fans that they are keen for matches to no longer be played behind closed doors as soon as possible.
Arguing that the reopening of arts and music venues for socially-distanced events indoors is positive progress, the leagues all stress the belief that football should now be allowed to undertake its own similar reopening.
Aston Villa's Villa Park has remained behind-closed-doors ever since February 16 following the defeat to Spurs some 234 days ago and, whilst Premier League clubs are committed to ensuring that fans remain safe during the coronavirus, today's letter argued that test events showed sport can be played in front of fans with a minimised risk.
The letter said: “The health of the nation remains our overriding priority, and for many months we have been working with experts to make our grounds as safe as, if not safer than, any other public activity currently allowed.
“We know attendance at matches can play a positive role in people’s lives during these challenging times. And the past few months have shown how clubs can still feel the support of their fans.
“Even when you have been unable to get together, you and your clubs have found ways to make a difference in your communities, with clubs delivering food parcels, taking part in phone calls and online conversations with fans, the elderly and vulnerable and moving services and programmes online to make a difference in unprecedented and challenging circumstances.
“But we all know football is not the same without fans. Every player and manager is missing the direct connection with you and the impact that you have on our games.”
It added: “The sooner we can return, the sooner we can reunite communities and support local jobs, livelihoods, regional businesses and also the national economy.
“We will continue to urge Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums.
“It is positive progress that major arts and music venues have been told they can run socially-distanced events indoors. And now football should be allowed to do the same - in highly regulated and stewarded outdoor environments.
“And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer new approaches - working with epidemiologists, scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health, clinical processes and occupational hygiene.
“This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the general public will be safe and drive the Government's sporting plans to move faster.”
The letter also says that clubs are keen to be proactive in allowing fans back into grounds, arguing that it will benefit the economy as well as supporters.
It said: “Stadium environments can be modified and carefully managed. Measures could include screening spectators before they enter the ground, installing temperature checks, requiring masks to be worn, one-way systems and providing a code of conduct for all those attending on a matchday.
“This will all be bolstered by deep-cleaning practices to help further reduce the risk of virus transmission.
“Clubs want to be proactive on this matter and are willing to consider measures both in the stadium and on the approach that will allay any concerns as to fans’ safety.
“From a travel perspective, clubs will work closely with experts and local authorities to model solutions relevant for each stadium to ease pressure on public transport, while extra parking facilities could be available so a greater proportion of you can travel by private car or bicycle.
“We are determined to identify a path forward with Government.
“We need clarity for our clubs and for you as supporters as to what the roadmap for change in this area looks like. We all know why caution is needed, and we ask Government for consistency in their policy so sport is treated as fairly as other activities currently allowed to welcome spectators.
“So, we will continue to urge the relevant authorities to let us, together, use innovative ways to bring fans safely back into football grounds, starting with a return of the test event programme. If we do so, then the benefits will be felt not just by fans but throughout society and the economy.”
Petition: Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels


birminghammail--2020-10-06--EFL share message with Blues fans about returning to St Andrew's

The EFL has joined forces with the Premier League , the FA , the Women ’ s Super League and Women ’ s Championship to stress their commitment to opening stadia to fans again and urge the government to allow supporters into matches .
In an open letter to fans , the sporting bodies have reassured fans that they are keen for matches to no longer be played behind closed doors as soon as possible .
The last time that Birmingham City supporters were able to attend a match at St Andrew ’ s was way back in March , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
Back then , some seven months ago , Blues took on Reading at B9 but were beaten 3-1 .
At the time , Pep Clotet was in charge of the club .
Since then , Blues have narrowly avoided relegation , appointed Aitor Karanka as their new boss , enjoyed an exciting summer of transfer recruitment and begun the league campaign unbeaten after four matches .
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Google Play Store and App Store Yet Blues fans , and fans elsewhere , still aren ’ t back in stadiums and don ’ t appear to be returning anytime soon .
Arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues for socially-distanced events indoors is positive progress , the leagues all stress the belief that football should now be allowed to undertake its own similar reopening .
Whilst they are committed to ensuring that fans remain safe during the coronavirus , the letter argued that test events showed sport can be played in front of fans with a minimised risk .
The letter said : “ The health of the nation remains our overriding priority , and for many months we have been working with experts to make our grounds as safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other public activity currently allowed .
“ We know attendance at matches can play a positive role in people ’ s lives during these challenging times .
And the past few months have shown how clubs can still feel the support of their fans .
“ Even when you have been unable to get together , you and your clubs have found ways to make a difference in your communities , with clubs delivering food parcels , taking part in phone calls and online conversations with fans , the elderly and vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a difference in unprecedented and challenging circumstances .
“ But we all know football is not the same without fans .
Every player and manager is missing the direct connection with you and the impact that you have on our games.
” It added : “ The sooner we can return , the sooner we can reunite communities and support local jobs , livelihoods , regional businesses and also the national economy .
“ We will continue to urge Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music venues have been told they can run socially-distanced events indoors .
And now football should be allowed to do the same - in highly regulated and stewarded outdoor environments .
“ And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer new approaches - working with epidemiologists , scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health , clinical processes and occupational hygiene .
“ This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government ’ s sporting plans to move faster.
” The letter also says that clubs are keen to be proactive in allowing fans back into grounds , arguing that it will benefit the economy as well as supporters .
It said : “ Stadium environments can be modified and carefully managed .
Measures could include screening spectators before they enter the ground , installing temperature checks , requiring masks to be worn , one-way systems and providing a code of conduct for all those attending on a matchday .
“ This will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help further reduce the risk of virus transmission .
“ Clubs want to be proactive on this matter and are willing to consider measures both in the stadium and on the approach that will allay any concerns as to fans ’ safety .
“ From a travel perspective , clubs will work closely with experts and local authorities to model solutions relevant for each stadium to ease pressure on public transport , while extra parking facilities could be available so a greater proportion of you can travel by private car or bicycle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ path forward with Government .
“ We need clarity for our clubs and for you as supporters as to what the roadmap for change in this area looks like .
We all know why caution is needed , and we ask Government for consistency in their policy so sport is treated as fairly as other activities currently allowed to welcome spectators .
“ So , we will continue to urge the relevant authorities to let us , together , use innovative ways to bring fans safely back into football grounds , starting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If we do so , then the benefits will be felt not just by fans but throughout society and the economy .
”

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Joseph Chapman, David Byrom)

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The EFL has joined forces with the Premier League, the FA, the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship to stress their commitment to opening stadia to fans again and urge the government to allow supporters into matches.
In an open letter to fans, the sporting bodies have reassured fans that they are keen for matches to no longer be played behind closed doors as soon as possible.
The last time that Birmingham City supporters were able to attend a match at St Andrew’s was way back in March, prior to the beginning of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Back then, some seven months ago, Blues took on Reading at B9 but were beaten 3-1. At the time, Pep Clotet was in charge of the club.
Since then, Blues have narrowly avoided relegation, appointed Aitor Karanka as their new boss, enjoyed an exciting summer of transfer recruitment and begun the league campaign unbeaten after four matches.
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Yet Blues fans, and fans elsewhere, still aren’t back in stadiums and don’t appear to be returning anytime soon.
Arguing that the reopening of arts and music venues for socially-distanced events indoors is positive progress, the leagues all stress the belief that football should now be allowed to undertake its own similar reopening.
Whilst they are committed to ensuring that fans remain safe during the coronavirus, the letter argued that test events showed sport can be played in front of fans with a minimised risk.
The letter said: “The health of the nation remains our overriding priority, and for many months we have been working with experts to make our grounds as safe as, if not safer than, any other public activity currently allowed.
“We know attendance at matches can play a positive role in people’s lives during these challenging times. And the past few months have shown how clubs can still feel the support of their fans.
“Even when you have been unable to get together, you and your clubs have found ways to make a difference in your communities, with clubs delivering food parcels, taking part in phone calls and online conversations with fans, the elderly and vulnerable and moving services and programmes online to make a difference in unprecedented and challenging circumstances.
“But we all know football is not the same without fans. Every player and manager is missing the direct connection with you and the impact that you have on our games.”
It added: “The sooner we can return, the sooner we can reunite communities and support local jobs, livelihoods, regional businesses and also the national economy.
“We will continue to urge Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums.
“It is positive progress that major arts and music venues have been told they can run socially-distanced events indoors. And now football should be allowed to do the same - in highly regulated and stewarded outdoor environments.
“And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer new approaches - working with epidemiologists, scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health, clinical processes and occupational hygiene.
“This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the general public will be safe and drive the Government’s sporting plans to move faster.”
The letter also says that clubs are keen to be proactive in allowing fans back into grounds, arguing that it will benefit the economy as well as supporters.
It said: “Stadium environments can be modified and carefully managed. Measures could include screening spectators before they enter the ground, installing temperature checks, requiring masks to be worn, one-way systems and providing a code of conduct for all those attending on a matchday.
“This will all be bolstered by deep-cleaning practices to help further reduce the risk of virus transmission.
(Image: Getty Images)
“Clubs want to be proactive on this matter and are willing to consider measures both in the stadium and on the approach that will allay any concerns as to fans’ safety.
“From a travel perspective, clubs will work closely with experts and local authorities to model solutions relevant for each stadium to ease pressure on public transport, while extra parking facilities could be available so a greater proportion of you can travel by private car or bicycle.
“We are determined to identify a path forward with Government.
“We need clarity for our clubs and for you as supporters as to what the roadmap for change in this area looks like. We all know why caution is needed, and we ask Government for consistency in their policy so sport is treated as fairly as other activities currently allowed to welcome spectators.
“So, we will continue to urge the relevant authorities to let us, together, use innovative ways to bring fans safely back into football grounds, starting with a return of the test event programme. If we do so, then the benefits will be felt not just by fans but throughout society and the economy.”


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Strictly stars break down as they pay tribute to Caroline Flack

Strictly Come Dancing will pay a moving tribute to late former champion Caroline Flack in the upcoming special episode , The Best Of ...
The Final .
Caroline , took her own life on February 15 - the day after hearing the CPS would go ahead with a trial for allegedly attacking her boyfriend Lewis Burton .
She won the competition back in 2014 with dance partner Pasha Kovalev .
The popular presenter became the first celebrity ever to score a perfect 40 out of 40 for all three of her final dances on the series .
The Best Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will air this Saturday ( October 10 ) on BBC One .
It will feature the best moments from the 17 series of the show , and include a seven minute tribute to Caroline 's time on show , with tributes from Strictly judges , dancers and presenters .
Judge Craig Revel Horwood says : `` She could turn her hand to any style of dance and be incredible .
`` To perform three dances in the final to that level is phenomenal . '
Judge Bruno Tonioli breaks down in tears as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was such fun and great to be with .
She really was a joy .
We will always love Caroline and we will never forget her . '
Blowing a kiss to camera he adds : 'We love you , my love . '
Pro dancer Janette Manrara said : 'The highlight was her showdance .
'You could feel she was lost in the moment .
As a performer you ca n't ask for more .
It is a memory I hold close to my heart . ''
Host Claudia Winkleman describes her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them all ' .
And Caroline 's dance partner Pasha added that his time with the star 'will always hold a special place in my heart ' , praising the star 's 'beautiful ' dance ability .
Pasha and Caroline 's dances will also feature in the special , including their stunning showdance to Beverley Knight 's version of Angels .
Caroline passed away after the age of 40 - shortly after stepping down from hosting Love Island due to an alleged assault on her boyfriend Lewis Burton .
Strictly Come Dancing 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first live show will be broadcast on October 24 .

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Strictly Come Dancing will pay a moving tribute to late former champion Caroline Flack in the upcoming special episode, The Best Of... The Final.
Caroline, took her own life on February 15 - the day after hearing the CPS would go ahead with a trial for allegedly attacking her boyfriend Lewis Burton.
She won the competition back in 2014 with dance partner Pasha Kovalev.
The popular presenter became the first celebrity ever to score a perfect 40 out of 40 for all three of her final dances on the series.
The Best Of.... The Final episode, which will air this Saturday (October 10) on BBC One.
It will feature the best moments from the 17 series of the show, and include a seven minute tribute to Caroline's time on show, with tributes from Strictly judges, dancers and presenters.
Judge Craig Revel Horwood says: "She could turn her hand to any style of dance and be incredible.
"To perform three dances in the final to that level is phenomenal.'
Judge Bruno Tonioli breaks down in tears as he says of Caroline: "She was such fun and great to be with. She really was a joy. We will always love Caroline and we will never forget her.'
Blowing a kiss to camera he adds: 'We love you, my love.'
Pro dancer Janette Manrara said: 'The highlight was her showdance.
'You could feel she was lost in the moment. As a performer you can't ask for more. It is a memory I hold close to my heart."
Host Claudia Winkleman describes her as a champion 'who stands out amongst them all'.
And Caroline's dance partner Pasha added that his time with the star 'will always hold a special place in my heart', praising the star's 'beautiful' dance ability.
Pasha and Caroline's dances will also feature in the special, including their stunning showdance to Beverley Knight's version of Angels.
Caroline passed away after the age of 40 - shortly after stepping down from hosting Love Island due to an alleged assault on her boyfriend Lewis Burton.
Strictly Come Dancing 2020 will air on October 17 while the first live show will be broadcast on October 24.


birminghammail--2020-10-06--UK Covid cases have more than doubled since last week

The UK has seen another spike in cases , with 14,542 people recorded as testing positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours .
The death toll has also soared by 76 - the highest single-day increase in deaths in more than three months after 97 fatalities were recorded on July 1 reports The Mirror .
There has been widespread testing in recent weeks , however around 16,000 cases were ‘ lost ’ due to a spreadsheet error .
Public Health England admitted they had missed 15 ,841 cases from their official figures between September 25 and October 2 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis has been vastly underestimated over the last week .
The error occurred when a spreadsheet on Excel ran out of columns .
Tens of thousands of people who should have been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with an infected person are only now being made aware .
In some clusters , the disease was allowed to spread unchecked , so these positive cases now need to be traced .
The UK has now suffered a total of 530,113 Covid-19 cases , while the total death toll stands at 42,445 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England , two in Scotland , 10 in Wales and one in Northern Ireland .
Victims in England were aged between 42 and 96 , NHS England confirmed .
There were four casualties who had no underlying health conditions .
Nearly half the deaths in England 's hospitals occurred in the North West .
Five new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the Midlands .
A patient died at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust , with more deaths in Nottingham , Derby , Leicester and at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 and October 5 .
Most were on or after October 3 .
The news follows TV medic Dr Hilary Jones ' bleak prediction that we should expect a `` very unhappy '' Christmas due to the new rise in infections .
Speaking on ITV this morning he said : `` Unless we start getting a handle on this , we 're going to see a very unhappy Christmas , because we 're going to see more hospitalisations and serious consequences , not just of people who have the acute syndrome of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus symptoms as well.
`` He added : `` `` And we are seeing a rising R rate , positive cases going up - up from 0.5 % to 2.7 % .
Several thousand people testing positive a day - an enormous increase . ''

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The UK has seen another spike in cases, with 14,542 people recorded as testing positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
The death toll has also soared by 76 - the highest single-day increase in deaths in more than three months after 97 fatalities were recorded on July 1 reports The Mirror.
There has been widespread testing in recent weeks, however around 16,000 cases were ‘lost’ due to a spreadsheet error.
Public Health England admitted they had missed 15 ,841 cases from their official figures between September 25 and October 2. It means the scale of the new crisis has been vastly underestimated over the last week.
The error occurred when a spreadsheet on Excel ran out of columns.
Tens of thousands of people who should have been told to self-isolate after coming into contact with an infected person are only now being made aware.
In some clusters, the disease was allowed to spread unchecked, so these positive cases now need to be traced.
The UK has now suffered a total of 530,113 Covid-19 cases, while the total death toll stands at 42,445.
Health authorities this afternoon confirmed 50 deaths in England, two in Scotland, 10 in Wales and one in Northern Ireland.
Victims in England were aged between 42 and 96, NHS England confirmed. There were four casualties who had no underlying health conditions.
Nearly half the deaths in England's hospitals occurred in the North West.
Five new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the Midlands.
A patient died at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, with more deaths in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
The deaths were between October 1 and October 5. Most were on or after October 3.
The news follows TV medic Dr Hilary Jones' bleak prediction that we should expect a "very unhappy" Christmas due to the new rise in infections.
Speaking on ITV this morning he said: "Unless we start getting a handle on this, we're going to see a very unhappy Christmas , because we're going to see more hospitalisations and serious consequences, not just of people who have the acute syndrome of COVID-19, but also those people with long coronavirus symptoms as well. "
He added: " "And we are seeing a rising R rate, positive cases going up - up from 0.5% to 2.7%. Several thousand people testing positive a day - an enormous increase."


birminghammail--2020-10-06--CCTV images released after gold coins worth thousands snatched

Cops have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to after thousands of pounds worth of gold @ @ @ @ @ are investigating the aggravated burglary which took place at a property in Thorpe Street , @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in a @ @ @ @ @ the investigation .
In a post on social media , the force said : `` @ @ @ @ @ in Burntwood are wishing to locate this man .
`` Thousands of pounds worth of @ @ @ @ @ a property in Thorpe Street on May 28 and investigators wish to speak to him @ @ @ @ @ enquiries .
`` If you have any information contact us quoting incident number *84 of @ @ @ @

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Cops have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to after thousands of pounds worth of gold coins were stolen.
Detectives are investigating the aggravated burglary which took place at a property in Thorpe Street, Burntwood, on May 28.
Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in a bid to eliminate him from the investigation.
In a post on social media, the force said: "Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in Burntwood are wishing to locate this man.
"Thousands of pounds worth of gold coins were stolen from a property in Thorpe Street on May 28 and investigators wish to speak to him to eliminate him from their enquiries.
"If you have any information contact us quoting incident number *84 of 4 June."


birminghammail--2020-10-06--PL sends message to Albion fans about returning to The Hawthorns

The Premier League has joined forces with the EFL , the FA , the Women ’ s Super League and Women ’ s Championship to stress their commitment to opening stadia to fans again and urge the government to allow supporters into matches .
In an open letter to fans , the sporting bodies have reassured fans that they are keen for matches to no longer be played behind closed doors as soon as possible .
West Brom ’ s last match at The Hawthorns in front of supporters was the FA Cup tie with Newcastle United .
Their last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Swansea City away at the beginning of March .
Since , Albion have won promotion back to the Premier League and begun their top flight campaign , all in the absence of thousands of supporters who would otherwise have been in attendance at home games and wherever else the Baggies have been playing .
Arguing that the reopening of arts and music venues for socially-distanced events indoors is positive progress , the leagues all stress the belief that football should now be allowed to undertake its own similar reopening .
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The letter said : “ The health of the nation remains our overriding priority , and for many months we have been working with experts to make our grounds as safe as , if not safer than , any other public activity currently allowed .
“ We know attendance at matches can play a positive role in people ’ s lives during these challenging times .
And the past few months have shown how clubs can still feel the support of their fans .
“ Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together , you and your clubs have found ways to make a difference in your communities , with clubs delivering food parcels , taking part in phone calls and online conversations with fans , the elderly and vulnerable and moving services and programmes online to make a difference in unprecedented and challenging circumstances .
“ But we all know football is not the same without fans .
Every player and manager is missing the direct connection with you and the impact that you have on our games.
” It added : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can reunite communities and support local jobs , livelihoods , regional businesses and also the national economy .
“ We will continue to urge Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums .
“ It is positive progress that major arts and music venues have been told they can run socially-distanced events indoors .
And now football should be allowed to do the same - in highly regulated and stewarded outdoor environments .
“ And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health , clinical processes and occupational hygiene .
“ This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the general public will be safe and drive the Government ’ s sporting plans to move faster.
” The letter also says that clubs are keen to be proactive in allowing fans back into grounds , arguing that it will benefit the economy as well as supporters .
It said : “ Stadium environments can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include screening spectators before they enter the ground , installing temperature checks , requiring masks to be worn , one-way systems and providing a code of conduct for all those attending on a matchday .
“ This will all be bolstered by deep-cleaning practices to help further reduce the risk of virus transmission .
“ Clubs want to be proactive on this matter and are willing to consider measures both in the stadium and on the approach that will allay any concerns as to fans ’ safety .
“ From a travel perspective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local authorities to model solutions relevant for each stadium to ease pressure on public transport , while extra parking facilities could be available so a greater proportion of you can travel by private car or bicycle .
“ We are determined to identify a path forward with Government .
“ We need clarity for our clubs and for you as supporters as to what the roadmap for change in this area looks like .
We all know why caution is needed , and we ask Government for consistency in their policy so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities currently allowed to welcome spectators .
“ So , we will continue to urge the relevant authorities to let us , together , use innovative ways to bring fans safely back into football grounds , starting with a return of the test event programme .
If we do so , then the benefits will be felt not just by fans but throughout society and the economy .
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The Premier League has joined forces with the EFL, the FA, the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship to stress their commitment to opening stadia to fans again and urge the government to allow supporters into matches.
In an open letter to fans, the sporting bodies have reassured fans that they are keen for matches to no longer be played behind closed doors as soon as possible.
West Brom’s last match at The Hawthorns in front of supporters was the FA Cup tie with Newcastle United. Their last game in front of fans at all was Swansea City away at the beginning of March.
Since, Albion have won promotion back to the Premier League and begun their top flight campaign, all in the absence of thousands of supporters who would otherwise have been in attendance at home games and wherever else the Baggies have been playing.
Arguing that the reopening of arts and music venues for socially-distanced events indoors is positive progress, the leagues all stress the belief that football should now be allowed to undertake its own similar reopening.
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Whilst they are committed to ensuring that fans remain safe during the coronavirus, the letter argued that test events showed sport can be played in front of fans with a minimised risk.
The letter said: “The health of the nation remains our overriding priority, and for many months we have been working with experts to make our grounds as safe as, if not safer than, any other public activity currently allowed.
“We know attendance at matches can play a positive role in people’s lives during these challenging times. And the past few months have shown how clubs can still feel the support of their fans.
“Even when you have been unable to get together, you and your clubs have found ways to make a difference in your communities, with clubs delivering food parcels, taking part in phone calls and online conversations with fans, the elderly and vulnerable and moving services and programmes online to make a difference in unprecedented and challenging circumstances.
“But we all know football is not the same without fans. Every player and manager is missing the direct connection with you and the impact that you have on our games.”
It added: “The sooner we can return, the sooner we can reunite communities and support local jobs, livelihoods, regional businesses and also the national economy.
“We will continue to urge Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums.
“It is positive progress that major arts and music venues have been told they can run socially-distanced events indoors. And now football should be allowed to do the same - in highly regulated and stewarded outdoor environments.
“And in light of the postponement of test events we will intensify our efforts to pioneer new approaches - working with epidemiologists, scientists and medical experts in areas such as public health, clinical processes and occupational hygiene.
(Image: David Davies/PA Wire.)
“This will make sure stadiums are COVID-safe by considering best-practice screening and hygiene methods to ensure that fans and the general public will be safe and drive the Government’s sporting plans to move faster.”
The letter also says that clubs are keen to be proactive in allowing fans back into grounds, arguing that it will benefit the economy as well as supporters.
It said: “Stadium environments can be modified and carefully managed. Measures could include screening spectators before they enter the ground, installing temperature checks, requiring masks to be worn, one-way systems and providing a code of conduct for all those attending on a matchday.
“This will all be bolstered by deep-cleaning practices to help further reduce the risk of virus transmission.
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“Clubs want to be proactive on this matter and are willing to consider measures both in the stadium and on the approach that will allay any concerns as to fans’ safety.
“From a travel perspective, clubs will work closely with experts and local authorities to model solutions relevant for each stadium to ease pressure on public transport, while extra parking facilities could be available so a greater proportion of you can travel by private car or bicycle.
“We are determined to identify a path forward with Government.
“We need clarity for our clubs and for you as supporters as to what the roadmap for change in this area looks like. We all know why caution is needed, and we ask Government for consistency in their policy so sport is treated as fairly as other activities currently allowed to welcome spectators.
“So, we will continue to urge the relevant authorities to let us, together, use innovative ways to bring fans safely back into football grounds, starting with a return of the test event programme. If we do so, then the benefits will be felt not just by fans but throughout society and the economy.”


birminghammail--2020-10-06--The Chase viewers all gobsmacked after 'beautiful' contestant reveals age

The Chase fans all branded a contestant tonight an `` ageless beauty '' after she appeared on the ITV1 quiz show .
Once again , Bradley Walsh was presenting the quiz favourite , and introduced four contestants to the studio .
The quartet were all on the show to land a life-changing sum of money .
were floored tonight after learning of a player 's `` nosy '' job .
Tonight , players Akhill , Fran , Malcolm and Eleanor went up against Anne 'the Governess ' Hegerty .
The Chase viewers all flocked to have their say on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here campmate Anne .
Fearsome Anne welcomed Fran up to the screen to give her answers .
Fran , who earned an impressive £6,000 in her cash builder , revealed she works as a relationship consultant .
Fran answered six questions correctly in the cash builder round , winning a sound £6,000 .
Ahead of her head-to-head with Anne , Fran told host Bradley : `` My son said if I beat Anne in the final chase he will clean my house top to bottom .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her age .
A second chipped in with : `` Fran looks amazing for 49 . ''
Another added : `` Fan you are never 49 . ''
Anne was on the show on Tuesday October 6 but she is actually just one of five Chasers used by the ITV1 quiz show .
Others to be used include Shaun Wallace , also known as the Dark Destroyer , and Paul Sinha , the Sinnerman .
Mark Labbett - the Beast - and Jenny 'The Vixen ' Ryan complete the five .

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The Chase fans all branded a contestant tonight an "ageless beauty" after she appeared on the ITV1 quiz show.
Once again, Bradley Walsh was presenting the quiz favourite, and introduced four contestants to the studio.
The quartet were all on the show to land a life-changing sum of money.
were floored tonight after learning of a player's "nosy" job.
Tonight, players Akhill, Fran, Malcolm and Eleanor went up against Anne 'the Governess' Hegerty.
The Chase viewers all flocked to have their say on Twitter after Fran went up against former I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here campmate Anne.
Fearsome Anne welcomed Fran up to the screen to give her answers.
Fran, who earned an impressive £6,000 in her cash builder, revealed she works as a relationship consultant.
Fran answered six questions correctly in the cash builder round, winning a sound £6,000.
Ahead of her head-to-head with Anne, Fran told host Bradley: "My son said if I beat Anne in the final chase he will clean my house top to bottom."
But all anybody was discussing was her age.
"Fran doesn't look 49," one wrote.
A second chipped in with: "Fran looks amazing for 49."
Another added: "Fan you are never 49."
Anne was on the show on Tuesday October 6 but she is actually just one of five Chasers used by the ITV1 quiz show.
Others to be used include Shaun Wallace, also known as the Dark Destroyer, and Paul Sinha, the Sinnerman. Mark Labbett - the Beast - and Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan complete the five.


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Rapper Olawale Hassan aka Goldie 1 jailed over raping woman in nightclub

A rapper has been jailed for more than 10 years for repeatedly raping a woman he met in an Essex nightclub .
Olawale Hassan , known as Goldie 1 , made advances to the woman at a venue in Southend in February 2017 .
The 34-year-old said he would get her home safely but instead drove her to a car park where he overpowered her and ignored her requests for him to stop .
Hassan was found guilty at Basildon Crown Court of three counts of rape and one of sexual assault , the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Essex , was jailed on Tuesday for 10 years and two months , the CPS said .
Helen Walsh , senior Crown prosecutor in the rape and serious sexual offences unit for CPS East of England , said : `` We were able to present the case that Olawale was a controlling sexual predator who showed a complete disregard for the victim 's lack of consent .
`` He exploited his opportunity to sexually assault the woman before proceeding to rape her multiple times while she drifted in and out of consciousness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be withdrawn at any time and at the discretion of the individuals involved .
`` Just because you consent to dancing does not mean you consent to sex .
`` The law is clear , sex without consent is rape and this case shows that where there is sufficient evidence we will not shy away from prosecuting the perpetrators of such heinous crimes . ''
Investigating officer Detective Constable Victoria De'ath , of Essex Police , said : `` I would like to thank the victim for her courage in reporting this incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she blamed herself for getting in Hassan 's car but has now recognised just how dangerous this man is and that none of this is her fault . ''

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A rapper has been jailed for more than 10 years for repeatedly raping a woman he met in an Essex nightclub.
Olawale Hassan, known as Goldie 1, made advances to the woman at a venue in Southend in February 2017.
The 34-year-old said he would get her home safely but instead drove her to a car park where he overpowered her and ignored her requests for him to stop.
Hassan was found guilty at Basildon Crown Court of three counts of rape and one of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
The defendant, of Grays in Essex, was jailed on Tuesday for 10 years and two months, the CPS said.
Helen Walsh, senior Crown prosecutor in the rape and serious sexual offences unit for CPS East of England, said: "We were able to present the case that Olawale was a controlling sexual predator who showed a complete disregard for the victim's lack of consent.
"He exploited his opportunity to sexually assault the woman before proceeding to rape her multiple times while she drifted in and out of consciousness in his car.
"Consent can be withdrawn at any time and at the discretion of the individuals involved.
"Just because you consent to dancing does not mean you consent to sex.
"The law is clear, sex without consent is rape and this case shows that where there is sufficient evidence we will not shy away from prosecuting the perpetrators of such heinous crimes."
Investigating officer Detective Constable Victoria De'ath, of Essex Police, said: "I would like to thank the victim for her courage in reporting this incident.
"When I first met her, she blamed herself for getting in Hassan's car but has now recognised just how dangerous this man is and that none of this is her fault."


birminghammail--2020-10-06--Family who lost private home now face '£920 monthly rent for council house'

A family made homeless after a dad-of-five could no longer afford their private rented home will have to fork out '£200 more ' for a temporary COUNCIL house .
James Byrne , his partner Debbie Day , both 33 , and three kids , 3 , 5 and 7 , claim they had weeks of misery after the council first put them up in two 'hellish ' city hotels .
The family claim they were even forced to sleep in their car because they could n't face another night in the one hotel after an alleged bed bug infestation left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally started to look up when James got a new job at Cadbury and the family were given the keys to a three-bed Birmingham City Council property in Warren Farm Road , Kingstanding - where they have been living since Saturday .
But now they 've been told to pay an eye-watering £920-a-month - despite the fact they were evicted from their £750-a-month home they could no longer afford in 2018 .
In its letter offering the accommodation , the council said the rent was `` considered affordable '' for the family - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for going to work ' .
The family have also been invoiced £1,650 for the allegedly 'traumatising ' ten weeks they spent in two hotels between July and September .
James , who has yet to make a payment to the council , says the cost for rent is so high because it is usually priced for families who are topped up by housing benefit .
However , the couple claim they are n't eligible for a penny in benefits as they both work .
And they claim the £2,300 they bring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again nor to afford what they 're being asked to pay by the council .
And in addition to the rent and hotel invoice , they will have to pay council tax , gas , water and electricity bills - and enough food to feed a family-of-five and for a car to drive the kids to their Erdington schools .
BirminghamLive has repeatedly contacted Birmingham City Council for a comment - but they have not yet responded .
`` I 'm not saying I do n't want to pay , I just want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone else , other people pay £450 .
We earn 'too much ' for [ housing ] benefit , I 've tried three times , '' James , who now works for Cadbury , told BirminghamLive .
`` I 'm being punished because I go to work , we 're stuck in a catch 22 .
I could n't afford £750 but they want me to pay £920 - I can go and get a four bedroom house in Sutton or Four Oaks for that .
`` If I do n't pay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evict us again are n't they ? ''
The family were given the keys on Monday , September 18 , but waited to move into the property while talking to the council over the cost and repairs they claim needed carrying out there .
They spent their first night at the house on Saturday ( October 3 ) - after the family said they spent £1,000 to put carpets down in the property and make it 'livable ' .
But they have yet to make a payment to the council - even as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looms .
`` I have n't made a payment to them at the moment , I 've told them : ' I ca n't pay you I 'll have to be a squatter ' '' , Mr Byrne continued .
In an offer of accommodation from the council , which BirminghamLive has seen , it states : `` The rent at this address is £229.97 per week .
This is considered affordable for you .
`` Failure to pay all related charges may result in you having to leave your accommodation and Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a homeless person . ''
James said that when the family left their private rented home they first moved in with his parents as they waited for a local authority house to be offered .
But , after 18 months living there , they wanted to give his parents back their own space , so pressed the council to get them into temporary accommodation as soon as possible .
`` When I lost my job , I could n't afford the private rented house , so we went to the council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` We were stopping at my mum and dads ' with my girlfriend and three kids , because we thought it would be a couple of months at most .
`` It had been 18 months I 'd been here now , so I rang the council up and said : 'My parents have had enough now , they 're 60 odd , they do n't want three young kids screaming . '
'' In July , the family-of-five were placed in a hotel in the Black Country - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed bugs .
They lasted a week before deciding to spend a night in their car , rather than face more bites from the bugs , they claimed .
`` It was just horrible .
I did n't stop there because I was working nights , so my partner and kids were there , they kept saying they were itchy and that , but I thought nothing of it at first , '' he explained .
After a few days , when he had finished night shifts , he said he pulled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bugs in the hotel .
`` Then I finally went to the hotel , I did a quick check , so pulled the bed sheet off , they were all there , '' he added .
He complained to the hotel , checked out and desperately tried to get through to the council 's emergency lines , but the family ended up spending the night in their car .
`` I could n't get through to the council that night , we had to have all our stuff in the car with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` For that one night we slept in the car , we just parked up on a car park .
`` We were trying all these out of hours people and we could n't get nowhere .
I must have phoned about eight different numbers . ''
The next day , he got through to housing officers who found the family another hotel in Birmingham .
`` After my daughter and my oldest son saw the bed bugs , they did n't want to go back to another hotel .
If they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they start screaming and panicking about bed bugs .
It 's traumatising in a way , '' James said .
`` As soon as we went in there , it was just really grubby , I 'm not expecting to be in a palace , because I was basically homeless .
But you could just tell it was n't right .
`` The last one was decent compared to the bed bugs .
`` Every five minutes , you could see cars pulling up dealing drugs , drinking on the stairs and lifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the rooms were blasting music till all hours .
This is supposed to be a family hotel when I 've got three young kids . ''
He added that he complained to the hotel , who told him the people causing the trouble had all been moved out as a result .
`` It had a kitchen there but it was just filthy , then when Covid came they had to shut the kitchen , so we had to keep going out every meal , '' he said .
`` The kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to get up early to get the kids some breakfast to get into school on time - it was just problem , problem , problem . ''
Now , the family are in temporary accommodation , they are hoping the payments will be made affordable .
`` If it was just me I would n't be as annoyed , but when I 've got three kids - and my partner is panicking as well , thinking 'how are we going to live ?
How we going to pay bills , are we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again ? '

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A family made homeless after a dad-of-five could no longer afford their private rented home will have to fork out '£200 more' for a temporary COUNCIL house.
James Byrne, his partner Debbie Day, both 33, and three kids, 3, 5 and 7, claim they had weeks of misery after the council first put them up in two 'hellish' city hotels.
The family claim they were even forced to sleep in their car because they couldn't face another night in the one hotel after an alleged bed bug infestation left them 'covered in bites'.
Things finally started to look up when James got a new job at Cadbury and the family were given the keys to a three-bed Birmingham City Council property in Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding - where they have been living since Saturday.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
But now they've been told to pay an eye-watering £920-a-month - despite the fact they were evicted from their £750-a-month home they could no longer afford in 2018.
In its letter offering the accommodation, the council said the rent was "considered affordable" for the family - but James says he 'is being punished for going to work'.
The family have also been invoiced £1,650 for the allegedly 'traumatising' ten weeks they spent in two hotels between July and September.
James, who has yet to make a payment to the council, says the cost for rent is so high because it is usually priced for families who are topped up by housing benefit.
However, the couple claim they aren't eligible for a penny in benefits as they both work.
The family income and outgoings The family's monthly income Dad James Byrne brings in £1,500 a month from his job at Cadbury His partner brings home £800 a month as a manager, but James says she may lose her job Totalling £2,300 a month as a couple Other monthly costs £180 Car cost £160 Petrol £200 Storage for household items which won't fit in the house £100 Car insurance £400 Food for the family-of-five £50 Gas £70 Electric £80 Phone bill £140 Loan £50 Sky £30 Internet Totalling £1,460 What the council is asking for £229.97 per week - Roughly £920 a month for the temporary house in Warren Farm Road £135 council tax Totalling over £1,055 After the rent, council tax, food, bills, car insurance, petrol, Internet and phone bills, the family would be left in £215 worth of debt every month.
The family are also expected to pay £1,650 (£165 a week) for the ten weeks they spent in two hotels whilst waiting for the property.
They have already forked out £1,000 this month for carpet in the whole property - which the family claim had none in place
And they claim the £2,300 they bring in together isn't enough to private rent again nor to afford what they're being asked to pay by the council.
And in addition to the rent and hotel invoice, they will have to pay council tax, gas, water and electricity bills - and enough food to feed a family-of-five and for a car to drive the kids to their Erdington schools.
"I'm not saying I don't want to pay, I just want a fair crack at the whip like everyone else, other people pay £450. We earn 'too much ' for [housing] benefit, I've tried three times," James, who now works for Cadbury, told BirminghamLive.
"I'm being punished because I go to work, we're stuck in a catch 22. I couldn't afford £750 but they want me to pay £920 - I can go and get a four bedroom house in Sutton or Four Oaks for that.
"If I don't pay the rent, they're just going to evict us again aren't they?"
The family were given the keys on Monday, September 18, but waited to move into the property while talking to the council over the cost and repairs they claim needed carrying out there.
They spent their first night at the house on Saturday (October 3) - after the family said they spent £1,000 to put carpets down in the property and make it 'livable'.
But they have yet to make a payment to the council - even as the threat of being made homeless again looms.
"I haven't made a payment to them at the moment, I've told them: 'I can't pay you I'll have to be a squatter'", Mr Byrne continued.
In an offer of accommodation from the council, which BirminghamLive has seen, it states: "The rent at this address is £229.97 per week. This is considered affordable for you.
"Failure to pay all related charges may result in you having to leave your accommodation and Birmingham City Council ending its duty to you as a homeless person."
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
James said that when the family left their private rented home they first moved in with his parents as they waited for a local authority house to be offered.
But, after 18 months living there, they wanted to give his parents back their own space, so pressed the council to get them into temporary accommodation as soon as possible.
"When I lost my job, I couldn't afford the private rented house, so we went to the council, we went on the waiting list," he said.
"We were stopping at my mum and dads' with my girlfriend and three kids, because we thought it would be a couple of months at most.
"It had been 18 months I'd been here now, so I rang the council up and said: 'My parents have had enough now, they're 60 odd, they don't want three young kids screaming.'"
"We slept in a car park"
In July, the family-of-five were placed in a hotel in the Black Country - where they claim they were bitten by bed bugs. They lasted a week before deciding to spend a night in their car, rather than face more bites from the bugs, they claimed.
"It was just horrible. I didn't stop there because I was working nights, so my partner and kids were there, they kept saying they were itchy and that, but I thought nothing of it at first," he explained.
After a few days, when he had finished night shifts, he said he pulled the bed sheets off to check and uncovered the bugs in the hotel.
(Image: James Byrne)
"Then I finally went to the hotel, I did a quick check, so pulled the bed sheet off, they were all there," he added.
He complained to the hotel, checked out and desperately tried to get through to the council's emergency lines, but the family ended up spending the night in their car.
"I couldn't get through to the council that night, we had to have all our stuff in the car with the kids overnight," he said.
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"For that one night we slept in the car, we just parked up on a car park.
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"We were trying all these out of hours people and we couldn't get nowhere. I must have phoned about eight different numbers."
The next day, he got through to housing officers who found the family another hotel in Birmingham.
"After my daughter and my oldest son saw the bed bugs, they didn't want to go back to another hotel. If they see a mark on a blanket, they start screaming and panicking about bed bugs. It's traumatising in a way," James said.
(Image: James Byrne)
"As soon as we went in there, it was just really grubby, I'm not expecting to be in a palace, because I was basically homeless. But you could just tell it wasn't right.
"The last one was decent compared to the bed bugs.
"Every five minutes, you could see cars pulling up dealing drugs, drinking on the stairs and lifts, young girls running around shouting, all the rooms were blasting music till all hours. This is supposed to be a family hotel when I've got three young kids."
He added that he complained to the hotel, who told him the people causing the trouble had all been moved out as a result.
"It had a kitchen there but it was just filthy, then when Covid came they had to shut the kitchen, so we had to keep going out every meal," he said.
"The kids were in school in Erdington so we had to get up early to get the kids some breakfast to get into school on time - it was just problem, problem, problem."
Now, the family are in temporary accommodation, they are hoping the payments will be made affordable.
The family income and outgoings The family's monthly income Dad James Byrne brings in £1,500 a month from his job at Cadbury His partner brings home £800 a month as a manager, but James says she may lose her job Totalling £2,300 a month as a couple Other monthly costs £180 Car cost £160 Petrol £200 Storage for household items which won't fit in the house £100 Car insurance £400 Food for the family-of-five £50 Gas £70 Electric £80 Phone bill £140 Loan £50 Sky £30 Internet Totalling £1,460 What the council is asking for £229.97 per week - Roughly £920 a month for the temporary house in Warren Farm Road £135 council tax Totalling over £1,055 After the rent, council tax, food, bills, car insurance, petrol, Internet and phone bills, the family would be left in £215 worth of debt every month.
The family are also expected to pay £1,650 (£165 a week) for the ten weeks they spent in two hotels whilst waiting for the property.
They have already forked out £1,000 this month for carpet in the whole property - which the family claim had none in place
"If it was just me I wouldn't be as annoyed, but when I've got three kids - and my partner is panicking as well, thinking 'how are we going to live? How we going to pay bills, are we going to be back on the streets again?'
On Wednesday, A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said: “Whenever anyone approaches us as homeless, we will do all we can to help them.
"When Mr Byrne raised concerns about the hotel they were placed in, we immediately moved them to a different location. We then, helped the family to find more permanent accommodation. However, we have also advised Mr Byrne that he needs to provide proof of income to the benefit service so that they can qualify for Housing Benefit (which will help cover their rent) and allow the council to undertake an affordability assessment.
"Mr Byrne has had this explained but has so far not submitted any documentation that will allow us to help him and his family any further.
“While we will endeavour to help all who are homeless in Birmingham, we also need individuals and families affected to work with us so that we can prevent people from becoming homeless and help those who are in crisis.”


birminghammail--2020-10-07--10 announcements from Boris Johnson's PMQs as new lockdown 'inevitable'

Boris Johnson has been in PMQs opposite Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer today as the coronavirus crisis deepens .
Mr Johnson was in Parliament alongside the leader of the opposition on Wednesday October 7 as the Covid-19 case rates surge across the country .
Sage experts are warning a second national lockdown is now `` inevitable '' - saying localised restrictions were n't working and were merely delaying nationwide measures .
Enhanced measures have been urged by a variety of experts - including Sage professors , who have appeared on BBC 's Today programme on Wednesday , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts are warning - despite a third of the UK population living under enhanced measures - that the localised restrictions were not working .
Joe Anderson , the Liverpool Mayor , has written to the government , alongside other council leaders in the north , to urge action amid a rising rate of cases .
At PMQs today , Mr Johnson spoke out about the Test and Trace debacle among a string of other topics .
Here is what we learned : Boris Johnson has said work is still ongoing to `` chase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases which were initially missed in England due to data issues .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the country is at a `` crucial moment '' in trying to gain control of Covid-19 , adding at Prime Minister 's Questions : `` For eight days nearly 16,000 positive tests were missed by the Government - that means about 48,000 contacts were not traced .
`` As of yesterday , thousands had still not been reached .
Does the Prime Minister accept this very basic mistake has put lives at risk ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been `` fixed '' , adding : `` All the 16,000 that he refers to have , in fact , got their positive test results and should be self-isolating .
`` As soon as we became aware of the missing data we brought in 800 people to chase up those index cases and we continue to chase their contacts . ''
In the Commons , Sir Keir warned : `` It 's quite literally government in hindsight . ''
The Labour leader also argued in 19 of 20 areas infection rates have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson says the government `` will continue to support all areas across the country that have to go into local measures '' .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of governing `` in hindsight '' .
He told the Commons : `` If this was an isolated example , I think the British people might understand , but there 's a pattern here .
`` On care homes , protective equipment , exams , testing .
The Prime Minister ignores the warning signs , hurtles towards a car crash , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says 'what 's all that about ? '
`` It 's quite literally government in hindsight . ''
Sir Keir added : `` All the Prime Minister has to say is it is too early to say if restrictions are working but it 's obvious that something 's gone wrong here , so what 's the Prime Minister going to do about it ? ''
But Mr Johnson said : `` The local and regional approach combined with the national measures remains correct . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` He 's heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government why we 're bringing in differentiated local restrictions . ''
He added : `` I wish I could pretend that everything was going to be rosy in in the Midlands or indeed in London .
`` Alas we are also seeing infections rise , and that 's why we need a concerted national effort .
`` We need to follow the guidance .
We need hands , face space , get a test . ''
On publishing evidence for the 10pm curfew , Mr Johnson said : `` What kind of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country about the robustness of the Labour Party and their willingness to enforce restrictions ... that 's not new leadership , that 's no leadership . ''
Mr Johnson adds he does n't want to have to impose restrictions but he is protecting the economy and keeping children in schools .
Questions over how local measures are deduced Sir Keir Starmer added that there is a `` lack of clarity '' about why particular restrictions have been introduced .
He said : `` For example , in the Prime Minister 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are 62 cases per 100,000 yet no local restrictions .
But in 20 local areas across England , restrictions were imposed when infection rates were much lower .
In Kirklees it was just 29 per 100,000 .
`` Local communities , Prime Minister , genuinely do n't understand these differences .
Can he please explain for them ? ''
Sir Keir earlier added that `` yes '' , he does support the Government 's rule of six .
Labour MP Matt Western asks if ministers `` were n't expecting students to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` should return to university '' and thanks them for complying with the restrictions , although there are `` particular problems in some parts of the country '' .
The PM told the Commons : `` We 're putting another £1.7bn into Universal Credit by 2023/2024 .
`` And if that does n't give him the answer , that he wants , then then he can ask again next week .
`` But we will continue we will continue to support people , families across this country , and we will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on working age welfare . ''
Mr Johnson said on the conference and exhibition industry : `` We want to get them open as fast as possible . ''
He added : `` The best way forward is to get the kind of testing systems that will enable not just conferences and businesses of that kind , but all types , even theatres to reopen and get back to normality .
`` That 's what we 're aiming for . ''
On the creative and arts industry , the PM argued £1.7bn has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those industries have a `` massive economic value '' , he adds .
He also refuted any suggestion Chancellor Rishi Sunak was disrespectful to workers in the sector on Tuesday after a Twitter backlash to his perceived comments in an ITV interview .
Mr Sunak was under fire after allegedly hinting musicians and the like should retrain and get jobs in other sectors .

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Boris Johnson has been in PMQs opposite Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer today as the coronavirus crisis deepens.
Mr Johnson was in Parliament alongside the leader of the opposition on Wednesday October 7 as the Covid-19 case rates surge across the country.
Sage experts are warning a second national lockdown is now "inevitable" - saying localised restrictions weren't working and were merely delaying nationwide measures.
Enhanced measures have been urged by a variety of experts - including Sage professors, who have appeared on BBC's Today programme on Wednesday, as well as Newsnight on Tuesday October 6.
Leading experts are warning - despite a third of the UK population living under enhanced measures - that the localised restrictions were not working.
Joe Anderson, the Liverpool Mayor, has written to the government, alongside other council leaders in the north, to urge action amid a rising rate of cases.
At PMQs today, Mr Johnson spoke out about the Test and Trace debacle among a string of other topics. Here is what we learned:
Test and Trace fiasco
Boris Johnson has said work is still ongoing to "chase" up contacts of the near-16,000 coronavirus cases which were initially missed in England due to data issues.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the country is at a "crucial moment" in trying to gain control of Covid-19, adding at Prime Minister's Questions: "For eight days nearly 16,000 positive tests were missed by the Government - that means about 48,000 contacts were not traced.
"As of yesterday, thousands had still not been reached. Does the Prime Minister accept this very basic mistake has put lives at risk?"
The Prime Minister said the computer problem has been "fixed", adding: "All the 16,000 that he refers to have, in fact, got their positive test results and should be self-isolating.
"As soon as we became aware of the missing data we brought in 800 people to chase up those index cases and we continue to chase their contacts."
Continue to support local measures
In the Commons, Sir Keir warned: "It's quite literally government in hindsight."
The Labour leader also argued in 19 of 20 areas infection rates have gone up.
In reply, Mr Johnson says the government "will continue to support all areas across the country that have to go into local measures".
Government approach is 'correct', says Boris
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of governing "in hindsight".
He told the Commons: "If this was an isolated example, I think the British people might understand, but there's a pattern here.
"On care homes, protective equipment, exams, testing. The Prime Minister ignores the warning signs, hurtles towards a car crash, then looks in the rear mirror, says 'what's all that about?'
"It's quite literally government in hindsight."
Sir Keir added: "All the Prime Minister has to say is it is too early to say if restrictions are working but it's obvious that something's gone wrong here, so what's the Prime Minister going to do about it?"
But Mr Johnson said: "The local and regional approach combined with the national measures remains correct."
(Image: PA)
Government calls for 'concerted national effort'
Mr Johnson said: "He's heard from me and heard repeatedly from the government why we're bringing in differentiated local restrictions."
He added: "I wish I could pretend that everything was going to be rosy in in the Midlands or indeed in London.
"Alas we are also seeing infections rise, and that's why we need a concerted national effort.
"We need to follow the guidance. We need hands, face space, get a test."
10pm curfew evidence
On publishing evidence for the 10pm curfew, Mr Johnson said: "What kind of a signal does this send to the people of the country about the robustness of the Labour Party and their willingness to enforce restrictions... that's not new leadership, that's no leadership."
Mr Johnson adds he doesn't want to have to impose restrictions but he is protecting the economy and keeping children in schools.
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Questions over how local measures are deduced
Sir Keir Starmer added that there is a "lack of clarity" about why particular restrictions have been introduced.
He said: "For example, in the Prime Minister's own local authority Hillingdon, today there are 62 cases per 100,000 yet no local restrictions. But in 20 local areas across England, restrictions were imposed when infection rates were much lower. In Kirklees it was just 29 per 100,000.
"Local communities, Prime Minister, genuinely don't understand these differences. Can he please explain for them?"
Sir Keir earlier added that "yes", he does support the Government's rule of six.
Universities should return
Labour MP Matt Western asks if ministers "weren't expecting students to return to university"?
Mr Johnson says students "should return to university" and thanks them for complying with the restrictions, although there are "particular problems in some parts of the country".
Universal Credit boost
The PM told the Commons: "We're putting another £1.7bn into Universal Credit by 2023/2024.
"And if that doesn't give him the answer, that he wants, then then he can ask again next week.
"But we will continue we will continue to support people, families across this country, and we will continue to spend £95bn a year in this country on working age welfare."
On conference and exhibition industry
Mr Johnson said on the conference and exhibition industry: "We want to get them open as fast as possible."
He added: "The best way forward is to get the kind of testing systems that will enable not just conferences and businesses of that kind, but all types, even theatres to reopen and get back to normality.
"That's what we're aiming for."
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Arts and culture sector
On the creative and arts industry, the PM argued £1.7bn has already been pledged for the sector.
Those industries have a "massive economic value", he adds.
He also refuted any suggestion Chancellor Rishi Sunak was disrespectful to workers in the sector on Tuesday after a Twitter backlash to his perceived comments in an ITV interview.
Mr Sunak was under fire after allegedly hinting musicians and the like should retrain and get jobs in other sectors.