birminghammail--2020-05-10--Read Boris Johnson's lockdown announcement in full

It is now almost two months since the people of this country began to put up with restrictions on their freedom – your freedom – of a kind that we have never seen before in peace or war .
And you have shown the good sense to support those rules overwhelmingly .
You have put up with all the hardships of that programme of social distancing .
Because you understand that as things stand , and as the experience of every other country has shown , it ’ s the only way to defeat the coronavirus - the most vicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetime .
And though the death toll has been tragic , and the suffering immense .
And though we grieve for all those we have lost .
It is a fact that by adopting those measures we prevented this country from being engulfed by what could have been a catastrophe in which the reasonable worst case scenario was half a million fatalities .
And it is thanks to your effort and sacrifice in stopping the spread of this disease that the death rate is coming down and hospital admissions are coming down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our NHS and saved many thousands of lives .
And so I know - you know - that it would be madness now to throw away that achievement by allowing a second spike .
We must continue to control the virus and save lives .
And yet we must also recognise that this campaign against the virus has come at colossal cost to our way of life .
We can see it all around us in the shuttered shops and abandoned businesses and darkened pubs and restaurants .
And there are millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrible disease , and at the same time also fearful of what this long period of enforced inactivity will do to their livelihoods and their mental and physical wellbeing .
To their futures and the futures of their children .
So I want to provide tonight - for you - the shape of a plan to address both fears .
Both to beat the virus and provide the first sketch of a road map for reopening society .
A sense of the way ahead , and when and how and on what basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I will be setting out more details in Parliament tomorrow and taking questions from the public in the evening .
I have consulted across the political spectrum , across all four nations of the UK .
And though different parts of the country are experiencing the pandemic at different rates .
And though it is right to be flexible in our response .
I believe that as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom – Scotland , England , Wales , Northern Ireland , there is a strong resolve to defeat this together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we could do .
Because although we have a plan , it is a conditional plan .
And since our priority is to protect the public and save lives , we can not move forward unless we satisfy the five tests .
We must protect our NHS .
We must see sustained falls in the death rate .
We must see sustained and considerable falls in the rate of infection .
We must sort out our challenges in getting enough PPE to the people who need it , and yes , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fix it .
And last , we must make sure that any measures we take do not force the reproduction rate of the disease - the R - back up over one , so that we have the kind of exponential growth we were facing a few weeks ago .
And to chart our progress and to avoid going back to square one , we are establishing a new Covid Alert System run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre .
And that Covid Alert Level will be determined primarily by R and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn that Covid Alert Level will tell us how tough we have to be in our social distancing measures – the lower the level the fewer the measures .
The higher the level , the tougher and stricter we will have to be .
There will be five alert levels .
Level One means the disease is no longer present in the UK and Level Five is the most critical – the kind of situation we could have had if the NHS had been overwhelmed .
Over the period of the lockdown we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is thanks to your sacrifice we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three .
And as we go everyone will have a role to play in keeping the R down .
By staying alert and following the rules .
And to keep pushing the number of infections down there are two more things we must do .
We must reverse rapidly the awful epidemics in care homes and in the NHS , and though the numbers are coming down sharply now , there is plainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we are to control this virus , then we must have a world-beating system for testing potential victims , and for tracing their contacts .
So that – all told - we are testing literally hundreds of thousands of people every day .
We have made fast progress on testing – but there is so much more to do now , and we can .
When this began , we hadn ’ t seen this disease before , and we didn ’ t fully understand its effects .
With every day we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are shining the light of science on this invisible killer , and we will pick it up where it strikes .
Because our new system will be able in time to detect local flare-ups – in your area – as well as giving us a national picture .
And yet when I look at where we are tonight , we have the R below one , between 0.5 and 0.9 – but potentially only just below one .
And though we have made progress in satisfying at least some of the conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no means fulfilled all of them .
And so no , this is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week .
Instead we are taking the first careful steps to modify our measures .
And the first step is a change of emphasis that we hope that people will act on this week .
We said that you should work from home if you can , and only go to work if you must .
We now need to stress that anyone who can ’ t work from home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should be actively encouraged to go to work .
And we want it to be safe for you to get to work .
So you should avoid public transport if at all possible – because we must and will maintain social distancing , and capacity will therefore be limited .
So work from home if you can , but you should go to work if you can ’ t work from home .
And to ensure you are safe at work we have been working to establish new guidance for employers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do go to work , if possible do so by car or even better by walking or bicycle .
But just as with workplaces , public transport operators will also be following COVID-secure standards .
And from this Wednesday , we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise .
You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports but only with members of your own household .
You must obey the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them .
And so every day , with ever increasing data , we will be monitoring the R and the number of new infections , and the progress we are making , and if we as a nation begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out , then in the next few weeks and months we may be able to go further .
In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools , in stages , beginning with reception , Year 1 and Year 6 .
Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays .
And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport .
And step three - at the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers support it , we will hope to re-open at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places , provided they are safe and enforce social distancing .
Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity .
We are going to be driven by the science , the data and public health .
And I must stress again that all of this is conditional , it all depends on a series of big Ifs .
It depends on all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow the advice , to observe social distancing , and to keep that R down .
And to prevent re-infection from abroad , I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air .
And it is because of your efforts to get the R down and the number of infections down here , that this measure will now be effective .
And of course we will be monitoring our progress locally , regionally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if there are problems , we will not hesitate to put on the brakes .
We have been through the initial peak – but it is coming down the mountain that is often more dangerous .
We have a route , and we have a plan , and everyone in government has the all-consuming pressure and challenge to save lives , restore livelihoods and gradually restore the freedoms that we need .
But in the end this is a plan that everyone must make work .
And when I look at what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and common sense you have shown .
The fortitude of the elderly whose isolation we all want to end as fast as we can .
The incredible bravery and hard work of our NHS staff , our care workers .
The devotion and self-sacrifice of all those in every walk of life who are helping us to beat this disease .
Police , bus drivers , train drivers , pharmacists , supermarket workers , road hauliers , bin collectors , cleaners , security guards , postal workers , our teachers and a thousand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round the clock to find a vaccine .
When I think of the millions of everyday acts of kindness and thoughtfulness that are being performed across this country .
And that have helped to get us through this first phase .
I know that we can use this plan to get us through the next .
And if we can ’ t do it by those dates , and if the alert level won ’ t allow it , we will simply wait and go on until we have got it right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness .
We will come back to health , and robust health .
And though the UK will be changed by this experience , I believe we can be stronger and better than ever before .
More resilient , more innovative , more economically dynamic , but also more generous and more sharing .
But for now we must stay alert , control the virus and save lives .
Thank you very much .

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It is now almost two months since the people of this country began to put up with restrictions on their freedom – your freedom – of a kind that we have never seen before in peace or war.
And you have shown the good sense to support those rules overwhelmingly.
You have put up with all the hardships of that programme of social distancing.
Because you understand that as things stand, and as the experience of every other country has shown, it’s the only way to defeat the coronavirus - the most vicious threat this country has faced in my lifetime.
And though the death toll has been tragic, and the suffering immense.
And though we grieve for all those we have lost.
It is a fact that by adopting those measures we prevented this country from being engulfed by what could have been a catastrophe in which the reasonable worst case scenario was half a million fatalities.
And it is thanks to your effort and sacrifice in stopping the spread of this disease that the death rate is coming down and hospital admissions are coming down.
And thanks to you we have protected our NHS and saved many thousands of lives.
And so I know - you know - that it would be madness now to throw away that achievement by allowing a second spike.
We must stay alert.
We must continue to control the virus and save lives.
And yet we must also recognise that this campaign against the virus has come at colossal cost to our way of life.
We can see it all around us in the shuttered shops and abandoned businesses and darkened pubs and restaurants.
And there are millions of people who are both fearful of this terrible disease, and at the same time also fearful of what this long period of enforced inactivity will do to their livelihoods and their mental and physical wellbeing.
To their futures and the futures of their children.
So I want to provide tonight - for you - the shape of a plan to address both fears.
Both to beat the virus and provide the first sketch of a road map for reopening society.
A sense of the way ahead, and when and how and on what basis we will take the decisions to proceed.
I will be setting out more details in Parliament tomorrow and taking questions from the public in the evening.
I have consulted across the political spectrum, across all four nations of the UK.
And though different parts of the country are experiencing the pandemic at different rates.
And though it is right to be flexible in our response.
I believe that as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom – Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, there is a strong resolve to defeat this together.
And today a general consensus on what we could do.
And I stress could.
Because although we have a plan, it is a conditional plan.
And since our priority is to protect the public and save lives, we cannot move forward unless we satisfy the five tests.
We must protect our NHS.
We must see sustained falls in the death rate.
We must see sustained and considerable falls in the rate of infection.
We must sort out our challenges in getting enough PPE to the people who need it, and yes, it is a global problem but we must fix it.
And last, we must make sure that any measures we take do not force the reproduction rate of the disease - the R - back up over one, so that we have the kind of exponential growth we were facing a few weeks ago.
And to chart our progress and to avoid going back to square one, we are establishing a new Covid Alert System run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.
And that Covid Alert Level will be determined primarily by R and the number of coronavirus cases.
And in turn that Covid Alert Level will tell us how tough we have to be in our social distancing measures – the lower the level the fewer the measures.
The higher the level, the tougher and stricter we will have to be.
There will be five alert levels.
Level One means the disease is no longer present in the UK and Level Five is the most critical – the kind of situation we could have had if the NHS had been overwhelmed.
Over the period of the lockdown we have been in Level Four, and it is thanks to your sacrifice we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three.
And as we go everyone will have a role to play in keeping the R down.
By staying alert and following the rules.
And to keep pushing the number of infections down there are two more things we must do.
We must reverse rapidly the awful epidemics in care homes and in the NHS, and though the numbers are coming down sharply now, there is plainly much more to be done.
And if we are to control this virus, then we must have a world-beating system for testing potential victims, and for tracing their contacts.
So that – all told - we are testing literally hundreds of thousands of people every day.
We have made fast progress on testing – but there is so much more to do now, and we can.
When this began, we hadn’t seen this disease before, and we didn’t fully understand its effects.
With every day we are getting more and more data.
We are shining the light of science on this invisible killer, and we will pick it up where it strikes.
Because our new system will be able in time to detect local flare-ups – in your area – as well as giving us a national picture.
And yet when I look at where we are tonight, we have the R below one, between 0.5 and 0.9 – but potentially only just below one.
And though we have made progress in satisfying at least some of the conditions I have given.
We have by no means fulfilled all of them.
And so no, this is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week.
Instead we are taking the first careful steps to modify our measures.
And the first step is a change of emphasis that we hope that people will act on this week.
We said that you should work from home if you can, and only go to work if you must.
We now need to stress that anyone who can’t work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work.
And we want it to be safe for you to get to work. So you should avoid public transport if at all possible – because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited.
So work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home.
And to ensure you are safe at work we have been working to establish new guidance for employers to make workplaces COVID-secure.
And when you do go to work, if possible do so by car or even better by walking or bicycle. But just as with workplaces, public transport operators will also be following COVID-secure standards.
And from this Wednesday, we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise.
You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household.
You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them.
And so every day, with ever increasing data, we will be monitoring the R and the number of new infections, and the progress we are making, and if we as a nation begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out, then in the next few weeks and months we may be able to go further.
In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools, in stages, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays. And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport.
And step three - at the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice; if and only if the numbers support it, we will hope to re-open at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places, provided they are safe and enforce social distancing.
Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity.
We are going to be driven by the science, the data and public health.
And I must stress again that all of this is conditional, it all depends on a series of big Ifs.
It depends on all of us – the entire country – to follow the advice, to observe social distancing, and to keep that R down.
And to prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.
And it is because of your efforts to get the R down and the number of infections down here, that this measure will now be effective.
And of course we will be monitoring our progress locally, regionally, and nationally and if there are outbreaks, if there are problems, we will not hesitate to put on the brakes.
We have been through the initial peak – but it is coming down the mountain that is often more dangerous.
We have a route, and we have a plan, and everyone in government has the all-consuming pressure and challenge to save lives, restore livelihoods and gradually restore the freedoms that we need.
But in the end this is a plan that everyone must make work.
And when I look at what you have done already.
The patience and common sense you have shown.
The fortitude of the elderly whose isolation we all want to end as fast as we can.
The incredible bravery and hard work of our NHS staff, our care workers.
The devotion and self-sacrifice of all those in every walk of life who are helping us to beat this disease.
Police, bus drivers, train drivers, pharmacists, supermarket workers, road hauliers, bin collectors, cleaners, security guards, postal workers, our teachers and a thousand more.
The scientists who are working round the clock to find a vaccine.
When I think of the millions of everyday acts of kindness and thoughtfulness that are being performed across this country.
And that have helped to get us through this first phase.
I know that we can use this plan to get us through the next.
And if we can’t do it by those dates, and if the alert level won’t allow it, we will simply wait and go on until we have got it right.
We will come back from this devilish illness.
We will come back to health, and robust health.
And though the UK will be changed by this experience, I believe we can be stronger and better than ever before.
More resilient, more innovative, more economically dynamic, but also more generous and more sharing.
But for now we must stay alert, control the virus and save lives.
Thank you very much.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--'Angry' demand from PL big six clears path for West Brom promotion

The Premier League 's 'Big Six ' will plead with relegation-threatened clubs to change their mind on Project Restart at Monday 's meeting .
Aston Villa are among the clubs to have voiced their opposition to the plan to finish the season by playing the remaining fixtures at neutral venues .
West Bromwich Albion are watching developments in the Premier League intently as they look to complete their bid for promotion .
Albion and Leeds United have led the promotion race since November and know their hopes of going up rests on how the top-flight season is finished .
Sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's chief executive Christian Purslow believes playing away from Villa Park will be to his side ’ s detriment and joined other club bosses in going public with his concerns last week .
According to the Mirror , the big clubs are growing `` increasingly angry '' with the bottom six for making their opposition to Project Restart public .
It is reported the top-flight 's elite , including Manchester United and Liverpool , will put pressure onto the teams battling relegation to accept the plans and finish the season .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com The Premier League season being played to a conclusion would come as a big boost to the Baggies as it would see the relegation places decided on all 38 matches .
It is claimed the top sides are “ utterly bewildered ” regarding the complaints about playing on neutral venues .
“ It is as if they are trying to paint a picture that it is somehow the big clubs forcing this idea on them , ” said one top club ’ s executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is the Government and the police who have made neutral venues the issue .
Do they honestly think we want to play in neutral venues with Champions League places at stake ?
It 's the same for everyone .
“ But it ’ s not our or indeed the Premier League ’ s call .
They are saying the only way to get it done is to play in neutral venues .
It ’ s not fair for anyone , nothing is going to be perfect - but we have to try.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the pair have a healthy advantage over the play-off pack led by Fulham .

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The Premier League's 'Big Six' will plead with relegation-threatened clubs to change their mind on Project Restart at Monday's meeting.
Aston Villa are among the clubs to have voiced their opposition to the plan to finish the season by playing the remaining fixtures at neutral venues.
West Bromwich Albion are watching developments in the Premier League intently as they look to complete their bid for promotion.
Albion and Leeds United have led the promotion race since November and know their hopes of going up rests on how the top-flight season is finished.
Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow believes playing away from Villa Park will be to his side’s detriment and joined other club bosses in going public with his concerns last week.
Brighton's CEO Paul Barber, Watford's Scott Duxbury and West Ham's Karren Brady have made similar comments.
According to the Mirror, the big clubs are growing "increasingly angry" with the bottom six for making their opposition to Project Restart public.
It is reported the top-flight's elite, including Manchester United and Liverpool, will put pressure onto the teams battling relegation to accept the plans and finish the season.
The Premier League season being played to a conclusion would come as a big boost to the Baggies as it would see the relegation places decided on all 38 matches.
It is claimed the top sides are “utterly bewildered” regarding the complaints about playing on neutral venues.
“It is as if they are trying to paint a picture that it is somehow the big clubs forcing this idea on them,” said one top club’s executive.
“It’s ridiculous. It is the Government and the police who have made neutral venues the issue. Do they honestly think we want to play in neutral venues with Champions League places at stake? It's the same for everyone.
“But it’s not our or indeed the Premier League’s call. They are saying the only way to get it done is to play in neutral venues. It’s not fair for anyone, nothing is going to be perfect - but we have to try.”
Albion trail Leeds by a point and the pair have a healthy advantage over the play-off pack led by Fulham.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Big six clubs prepare 'angry' Aston Villa plea at crucial meeting

The Premier League 's 'Big Six ' will plead with relegation-threatened clubs to change their mind on Project Restart at Monday 's meeting .
Aston Villa are among the clubs to have voiced their opposition to the plan to finish the season by playing the remaining fixtures at neutral venues .
Chief executive Christian Purslow believes playing away from Villa Park will be to his side ’ s detriment and joined other club bosses in going public with his concerns last week .
“ Personally I am against it , '' he told talkSPORT .
`` We are a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think two thirds of our wins this season have come at home .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter here '' We have got six home games left to play so I think any Villa fan would agree giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and I certainly wouldn ’ t agree to that unless the circumstances were right . ''
According to the Mirror , the big clubs are growing `` increasingly angry '' with the bottom six for making their opposition to Project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-flight 's elite , including Manchester United and Liverpool , will put pressure onto the teams battling relegation to accept the plans and finish the season .
It is claimed they are “ utterly bewildered ” regarding the complaints about playing on neutral venues .
“ It is as if they are trying to paint a picture that it is somehow the big clubs forcing this idea on them , ” said one top club ’ s executive .
“ It ’ s ridiculous .
It is the Government and the police who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do they honestly think we want to play in neutral venues with Champions League places at stake ?
It 's the same for everyone .
“ But it ’ s not our or indeed the Premier League ’ s call .
They are saying the only way to get it done is to play in neutral venues .
It ’ s not fair for anyone , nothing is going to be perfect - but we have to try.
” Villa are 19th in the table with 10 matches left to play and sit @ @ @ @ @

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The Premier League's 'Big Six' will plead with relegation-threatened clubs to change their mind on Project Restart at Monday's meeting.
Aston Villa are among the clubs to have voiced their opposition to the plan to finish the season by playing the remaining fixtures at neutral venues.
Chief executive Christian Purslow believes playing away from Villa Park will be to his side’s detriment and joined other club bosses in going public with his concerns last week.
“Personally I am against it," he told talkSPORT. "We are a club that prides itself on our home form, I think two thirds of our wins this season have come at home.
"We have got six home games left to play so I think any Villa fan would agree giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and I certainly wouldn’t agree to that unless the circumstances were right."
Brighton's CEO Paul Barber, Watford's Scott Duxbury and West Ham's Karren Brady have made similar comments.
According to the Mirror, the big clubs are growing "increasingly angry" with the bottom six for making their opposition to Project Restart public.
The report says the top-flight's elite, including Manchester United and Liverpool, will put pressure onto the teams battling relegation to accept the plans and finish the season.
It is claimed they are “utterly bewildered” regarding the complaints about playing on neutral venues.
“It is as if they are trying to paint a picture that it is somehow the big clubs forcing this idea on them,” said one top club’s executive.
“It’s ridiculous. It is the Government and the police who have made neutral venues the issue. Do they honestly think we want to play in neutral venues with Champions League places at stake? It's the same for everyone.
“But it’s not our or indeed the Premier League’s call. They are saying the only way to get it done is to play in neutral venues. It’s not fair for anyone, nothing is going to be perfect - but we have to try.”
Villa are 19th in the table with 10 matches left to play and sit two points from safety.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--The unlikely training partners for Aston Villa's fasting teammates

Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta has been roped into some extra training work alongside Trezeguet and his Egyptian pals .
The Tanzanian , like Trezeguet , is a devout Muslim currently midway through the celebration of Ramadan which officially ends on May 30 .
Samatta , Trezeguet , Anwar El Ghazi and Ahmed Elmohamady are currently fasting and are not allowed to eat or drink fluids during daylight hours .
With food and drink off the menu throughout the day , Samatta and Trezeguet have been focusing on some Zoom training workouts instead .
In his latest Instagram story , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teammate alongside his national friends during a conference call exercise .
It featured ex-Egypt under-23 midfielder Shehab El-Din Ahmed , goalkeeper Mohamed Awad and Al-Ahly left-back Hussein Sayed .
Villa winger Trezeguet uploaded his snap with the caption `` another day '' .
Last week , manager Dean Smith revealed the difficulties at attempting to `` plan for the unplannable '' when asked about a return to Bodymoor Heath .
He said : `` Everyone wants to get back into training but they want to see what the medical protocol is first .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to returning to training for all players and I think they want to make sure we tick the boxes for them so it 's safe to do so .
`` We 've got a couple of players , we 've got a player who 's asthmatic , a player who 's mother-in-law is in remission who 's living with the family so you 've got to be very careful and that 's certainly been the transmission because this illness knows no boundaries . ''

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Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta has been roped into some extra training work alongside Trezeguet and his Egyptian pals.
The Tanzanian, like Trezeguet, is a devout Muslim currently midway through the celebration of Ramadan which officially ends on May 30.
Samatta, Trezeguet, Anwar El Ghazi and Ahmed Elmohamady are currently fasting and are not allowed to eat or drink fluids during daylight hours.
With food and drink off the menu throughout the day, Samatta and Trezeguet have been focusing on some Zoom training workouts instead.
In his latest Instagram story, Trezeguet posted a photo of his Villa teammate alongside his national friends during a conference call exercise.
It featured ex-Egypt under-23 midfielder Shehab El-Din Ahmed, goalkeeper Mohamed Awad and Al-Ahly left-back Hussein Sayed. Villa winger Trezeguet uploaded his snap with the caption "another day".
Last week, manager Dean Smith revealed the difficulties at attempting to "plan for the unplannable" when asked about a return to Bodymoor Heath.
He said: "Everyone wants to get back into training but they want to see what the medical protocol is first.
"There's a certain risk attached to returning to training for all players and I think they want to make sure we tick the boxes for them so it's safe to do so.
"We've got a couple of players, we've got a player who's asthmatic, a player who's mother-in-law is in remission who's living with the family so you've got to be very careful and that's certainly been the transmission because this illness knows no boundaries."


birminghammail--2020-05-10--West Brom receive promotion warning from lawyer ahead of key talks

Clubs could launch legal action if promotion and relegation is implemented without the season being completed , a leading sports lawyer has warned .
Football in England has been suspended for two months due to the coronavirus pandemic and bosses are locked in discussions about its return .
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are watching developments intently as they hope for a resolution .
The two clubs have a healthy advantage on the play-off pack and with only nine matches left to play , are heavy favourites for promotion .
Sign up to our West Brom newsletter here But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One and Two clubs about how to decide promotion and relegation ahead of tabling a motion in key talks next week to bring those seasons an end .
It is likely the final table would be decided using points-per-game , which is considered to be the most simple solution .
The move is likely to put pressure on the EFL to reach a decision for concluding the Championship campaign .
If the PPG system was adopted for the second tier , Albion would be promoted to the Premier League along with Leeds United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest and Preston North End would contest the play-offs .
But clubs who miss out could move to block rivals from being promoted by launching legal action .
James Severn , sports lawyer and partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper , told the Daily Mail : `` League One is really interesting with only three points between second and eighth .
`` Any club missing out in such a scenario may consider a claim in damages or seek an injunction prohibiting the League from taking a decision to promote or relegate clubs . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in the play-off shake-up prior to the suspension of fixtures , says the season should be finished even if it runs well into the summer months .
“ For me , it is simple : you do n't restart until it 's safe , ” he said .
“ When you do , you resume the current season .
I would n't have a cut-off point . ''

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Clubs could launch legal action if promotion and relegation is implemented without the season being completed, a leading sports lawyer has warned.
Football in England has been suspended for two months due to the coronavirus pandemic and bosses are locked in discussions about its return.
West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are watching developments intently as they hope for a resolution.
The two clubs have a healthy advantage on the play-off pack and with only nine matches left to play, are heavy favourites for promotion.
But EFL chairman Rick Parry is consulting League One and Two clubs about how to decide promotion and relegation ahead of tabling a motion in key talks next week to bring those seasons an end.
It is likely the final table would be decided using points-per-game, which is considered to be the most simple solution.
The move is likely to put pressure on the EFL to reach a decision for concluding the Championship campaign.
If the PPG system was adopted for the second tier, Albion would be promoted to the Premier League along with Leeds United, while Fulham, Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Preston North End would contest the play-offs.
But clubs who miss out could move to block rivals from being promoted by launching legal action.
James Severn, sports lawyer and partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper, told the Daily Mail: "League One is really interesting with only three points between second and eighth.
"Any club missing out in such a scenario may consider a claim in damages or seek an injunction prohibiting the League from taking a decision to promote or relegate clubs."
Bristol City boss Johnson, whose team were in the play-off shake-up prior to the suspension of fixtures, says the season should be finished even if it runs well into the summer months.
“For me, it is simple: you don't restart until it's safe,” he said. “When you do, you resume the current season. I wouldn't have a cut-off point."


birminghammail--2020-05-10--"Colossal cock-up" - anger after Government dumps 'stay home' message

Public health chief Dr Lisa McNally has today warned that the Government 's move to dump the 'simple and effective ' Stay Home , Save Lives message could prove to be `` a colossal cock-up . ''
Sandwell Council 's director of public health Dr McNally spoke out as a new slogan was unveiled , apparently to mark the next phase in the fight against coronavirus .
Britons are now set to be asked to “ Stay Alert , Control the Virus , Save Lives.
” Dr McNally , who oversees public health messages for the council , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and clear .
It was also effective - Staying Home is probably the most effective way to reduce community transmission .
`` Not everyone adhered to it , but enough did to cause a significant drop in confirmed cases .
`` Why on earth would we dump it now when the death rate remains so high ? ''
She added : `` The fact that the Government are having to clarify the new message in interviews illustrates the problem . ''
Dr McNally said the magnificent response from young kids who were able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Save Lives message had been a sign of its simple effectiveness .
`` When I saw kids writing `` Stay Home - Save Lives '' on posters - and people adding it to their social media profiles , I wondered if there had ever been a more effective public health message .
`` It was clear , precise and described an unambiguous action we could all take to make a difference .
`` I can simply not believe we have dumped it like this .
`` This new change in advice from 'stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove to be a colossal cock-up . ''
This afternoon she posted on her Twitter feed the original slogan to emphasise her preference .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a coronavirus warning system when he outlines his plans to gradually ease the lockdown while dropping the “ stay home ” slogan .
He is set to outline his “ road map ” to a new normality during an address to the nation ( Sunday , 7pm ) .
Some 31,855 people have so far lost their lives in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropping rapidly , in care homes the number of current outbreaks of infection remains very high .
Mr Johnson is planning to urge workers who can not do their jobs from home to begin returning to their workplaces while following social-distancing rules .
Nicola Sturgeon has criticised Boris Johnson ’ s decision to drop the “ stay at home ” messaging in favour of “ stay alert ” as potentially catastrophic , as she announced that Scots will be allowed unlimited exercise from Monday .
Dave Ward , general secretary of the Communication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messaging from this Government throughout this crisis has been a total joke , but their new slogan takes it to a new level .
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Public health chief Dr Lisa McNally has today warned that the Government's move to dump the 'simple and effective' Stay Home, Save Lives message could prove to be "a colossal cock-up."
Sandwell Council's director of public health Dr McNally spoke out as a new slogan was unveiled, apparently to mark the next phase in the fight against coronavirus.
Britons are now set to be asked to “Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives.”
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Dr McNally, who oversees public health messages for the council, said: "The Stay Home message was simple and clear. It was also effective - Staying Home is probably the most effective way to reduce community transmission.
"Not everyone adhered to it, but enough did to cause a significant drop in confirmed cases.
"Why on earth would we dump it now when the death rate remains so high?"
She added: "The fact that the Government are having to clarify the new message in interviews illustrates the problem."
Dr McNally said the magnificent response from young kids who were able to easily grasp the Stay Home, Save Lives message had been a sign of its simple effectiveness.
"When I saw kids writing "Stay Home - Save Lives" on posters - and people adding it to their social media profiles, I wondered if there had ever been a more effective public health message.
"It was clear, precise and described an unambiguous action we could all take to make a difference.
"I can simply not believe we have dumped it like this.
"This new change in advice from 'stay home' to 'stay alert' may prove to be a colossal cock-up."
This afternoon she posted on her Twitter feed the original slogan to emphasise her preference.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a coronavirus warning system when he outlines his plans to gradually ease the lockdown while dropping the “stay home” slogan.
He is set to outline his “road map” to a new normality during an address to the nation (Sunday, 7pm).
Some 31,855 people have so far lost their lives in the UK to coronavirus.
While hospital deaths are dropping rapidly, in care homes the number of current outbreaks of infection remains very high.
Mr Johnson is planning to urge workers who cannot do their jobs from home to begin returning to their workplaces while following social-distancing rules.
Nicola Sturgeon has criticised Boris Johnson’s decision to drop the “stay at home” messaging in favour of “stay alert” as potentially catastrophic, as she announced that Scots will be allowed unlimited exercise from Monday.
Dave Ward, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union, said: “The messaging from this Government throughout this crisis has been a total joke, but their new slogan takes it to a new level.”
He wondered: “Stay alert? It’s a deadly virus not a zebra crossing.”


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Villa kit maker launches ace gesture to help Birmingham hospitals

Menswear brand LUKE 1977 will launch its second-wave of its Aston Villa-inspired clothing range this week - with 30 per cent of every sale donated to help hospitals in Birmingham .
Villa-mad Luke Roper , owner of last season 's kit maker , is getting behind those who continue to put their lives on the line to fight coronavirus .
The all-new Dapper Villan AVFC range will go live on Friday , May 15 with proceeds going directly to the University Hospitals Birmingham Trust Charity .
The Trust supports our brilliant hospitals in Birmingham , including The Queen Elizabeth , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Justine Davy , head of fund-raising at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity , said : `` On behalf of our 20,000 members of staff across our hospitals I would like to thank LUKE and Aston Villa for choosing University Hospitals Birmingham Charity as the beneficiary partner for the Dapper Villan collection .
`` At this really difficult time we are using the generous donations that we receive to fund those things that will make a difference to our NHS superheroes and the patients that they are treating .
`` We ’ re funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our hardworking staff members can spend some time away from the ward and relax in a calming environment , full of drinks , snacks and toiletries , with plenty of comfortable furniture .
`` Alongside this we ’ re funding mindfulness sessions and other mental health support to help staff to process the difficult things that they ’ ve witnessed in recent times .
`` For patients across the Trust , we ’ ve funded tablets so that they can stay in touch with their loved ones via video chat , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re also funding radios and activity packs to keep them entertained . ''
LUKE is also incorporating a giveaway to 10 key workers as part of Friday 's launch .
To nominate a key worker and provide them with a chance of winning the entire Dapper Villan collection , head to Twitter , Facebook or Instagram and tag them in the competition post .
Winners will be selected and contacted on Monday , May 11 .

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Menswear brand LUKE 1977 will launch its second-wave of its Aston Villa-inspired clothing range this week - with 30 per cent of every sale donated to help hospitals in Birmingham.
Villa-mad Luke Roper, owner of last season's kit maker, is getting behind those who continue to put their lives on the line to fight coronavirus.
The all-new Dapper Villan AVFC range will go live on Friday, May 15 with proceeds going directly to the University Hospitals Birmingham Trust Charity.
The Trust supports our brilliant hospitals in Birmingham, including The Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.
Justine Davy, head of fund-raising at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, said: "On behalf of our 20,000 members of staff across our hospitals I would like to thank LUKE and Aston Villa for choosing University Hospitals Birmingham Charity as the beneficiary partner for the Dapper Villan collection.
"At this really difficult time we are using the generous donations that we receive to fund those things that will make a difference to our NHS superheroes and the patients that they are treating.
"We’re funding staff welfare hubs and wobble rooms so that our hardworking staff members can spend some time away from the ward and relax in a calming environment, full of drinks, snacks and toiletries, with plenty of comfortable furniture.
"Alongside this we’re funding mindfulness sessions and other mental health support to help staff to process the difficult things that they’ve witnessed in recent times.
"For patients across the Trust, we’ve funded tablets so that they can stay in touch with their loved ones via video chat, as they cannot receive visitors, and we’re also funding radios and activity packs to keep them entertained."
LUKE is also incorporating a giveaway to 10 key workers as part of Friday's launch. To nominate a key worker and provide them with a chance of winning the entire Dapper Villan collection, head to Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and tag them in the competition post. Winners will be selected and contacted on Monday, May 11.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Heartbroken daughter begs burglars to return step-father's ashes

A woman has been left heartbroken after callous thieves broke into her Tipton home and stole her step-father 's ashes .
Intruders targeted Amy Garratt 's property in Glebefields Road in the early hours of this morning ( Sunday , May 10 ) .
She said her dog was hurt during the burglary , which saw her white Ford Focus stolen , along with cash , bank cards , ID and even her six-year-old daughter 's Nintendo Switch and birthday money .
The car - which had her step-father 's hand print and death certificate inside - has since been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black velvet bag , which contained her late relative 's ashes are still missing .
Amy , 27 , said she has been left with a 'pain in her heart ' and unable to sleep , adding : `` My daughter is absolutely petrified . ''
In an emotional Facebook plea , which has received more than 3,000 shares , she begged the culprits to return the ashes .
She said : `` In my kitchen , I have a bunch of roses on a chopping board with a candle and my late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful bag .
I 'm sure the robber thought it must of contained jewellery .
`` Words ca n't explain the pain in my heart , the fear of every noise , the lack of sleep because I ca n't shut my eyes , the fact someone has came into my property whilst my daughter sleeps , taking our items , harming my dog , and above all taking my dad 's ashes .
`` To whoever you are , you have won , you have what you want .
I only ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , please hand his ashes in .
You can take them to any police station .
`` Please find it in your heart to give me back something I ca n't replace , or leave it in a place and message where I can find it , please do this one thing . ''
West Midlands Police is investigating the burglary and anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www , west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
People are asked to quote crime reference 20SW/108086V/20 when @ @ @ @

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A woman has been left heartbroken after callous thieves broke into her Tipton home and stole her step-father's ashes.
Intruders targeted Amy Garratt's property in Glebefields Road in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, May 10).
She said her dog was hurt during the burglary, which saw her white Ford Focus stolen, along with cash, bank cards, ID and even her six-year-old daughter's Nintendo Switch and birthday money.
The car - which had her step-father's hand print and death certificate inside - has since been recovered but other items, including a black velvet bag, which contained her late relative's ashes are still missing.
Amy, 27, said she has been left with a 'pain in her heart' and unable to sleep, adding: "My daughter is absolutely petrified."
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In an emotional Facebook plea, which has received more than 3,000 shares, she begged the culprits to return the ashes.
She said: "In my kitchen, I have a bunch of roses on a chopping board with a candle and my late step-father's ashes in a black velvet beautiful bag. I'm sure the robber thought it must of contained jewellery.
"Words can't explain the pain in my heart, the fear of every noise, the lack of sleep because I can't shut my eyes, the fact someone has came into my property whilst my daughter sleeps, taking our items, harming my dog, and above all taking my dad's ashes.
"To whoever you are, you have won, you have what you want. I only ask one thing, please, I beg you, please hand his ashes in. You can take them to any police station.
"Please find it in your heart to give me back something I can't replace, or leave it in a place and message where I can find it, please do this one thing."
West Midlands Police is investigating the burglary and anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www,west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote crime reference 20SW/108086V/20 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Pret A Manger reopens Birmingham branch in Colmore Row as lockdown eased

Pret A Manger has re-opened its coffee shop in Colmore Row today as Brummies prepare to visit the chain for food and drinks to go .
With lockdown eased and 100 Pret shops reopening for delivery and takeaway , the company added the reopenings will allow for daily donations to charity partners to restart .
The company reopened more than 100 stores for takeaway and delivery on Monday .
In a blog post addressed to customers , Pret chief executive Pano Christou said : `` It 's been fantastic to see so many of you respecting the changes we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your ongoing support . ''
As part of its phased reopenings , Pret has introduced a range of safety measures for both customers and staff .
Each shop will be fitted with Perspex screens at the tills , while restrictions will be in place on the number of customers allowed in the stores .
Mr Christou said customers will be provided with hand sanitiser , while members of staff will be offered face coverings .
Members of staff in branches due to reopen have undergone a `` thorough interview to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , Pret said , while those living with anyone who is vulnerable will not be permitted to return .
Stores will run at reduced hours while customers will be made to queue two metres apart .
The high street chain said it is also widening its distribution of unsold food to homeless charities .

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Pret A Manger has re-opened its coffee shop in Colmore Row today as Brummies prepare to visit the chain for food and drinks to go.
With lockdown eased and 100 Pret shops reopening for delivery and takeaway, the company added the reopenings will allow for daily donations to charity partners to restart.
The company reopened more than 100 stores for takeaway and delivery on Monday.
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In a blog post addressed to customers, Pret chief executive Pano Christou said: "It's been fantastic to see so many of you respecting the changes we've made, and we're extremely grateful for your ongoing support."
As part of its phased reopenings, Pret has introduced a range of safety measures for both customers and staff.
Each shop will be fitted with Perspex screens at the tills, while restrictions will be in place on the number of customers allowed in the stores.
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Mr Christou said customers will be provided with hand sanitiser, while members of staff will be offered face coverings.
Members of staff in branches due to reopen have undergone a "thorough interview to ensure that they are fit to return to work", Pret said, while those living with anyone who is vulnerable will not be permitted to return.
Stores will run at reduced hours while customers will be made to queue two metres apart.
The high street chain said it is also widening its distribution of unsold food to homeless charities.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--The rules on meeting friends and family from Wednesday

The government has attempted to clarify whether you can meet other people from outside your household in the lockdown .
After Boris Johnson 's speech on Sunday evening , Dominic Raab appeared on television this morning to give an update .
Mr Raab , the Foreign Secretary , urged Brits to use `` common sense '' .
But the minister appeared to add to the uncertainty during an appearance on BBC Breakfast today .
Mr Raab said it was fine to meet two people from another household as long as the households kept two metres apart .
Government officials said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work from Monday .
They also said the new rules meant you could meet only one other person from another household outdoors .
Speaking to the BBC on Monday , Mr Raab said people could now , for example , meet different family members separately on the same day while maintaining social distancing .
He said : `` If you 're out in the park and you 're two metres apart , we 're saying now , ( if you ) use some common sense and you socially distance , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked if someone could meet their mother in the morning and their father in the afternoon , he said : `` Outside in the outdoors , staying two metres apart , yes . ''
When asked later if someone could meet up with both their parents in a park , Mr Raab said : `` Well , you could if there 's two metres apart . ''
However , Mr Raab said people should not play group sports such as football with other households .
`` Two people from the same home could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's something where they could stay two metres apart from everyone else , '' he said .
`` What you could n't then do , and this is why we say you 've got to stay alert , you could n't then go into the clubhouse and mill around where you will be within two metres of other people .
`` So , football would be one of those where I think would be very difficult to stay two metres apart if you 're playing , you know , 11-a-side or even five-a-side @ @

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The government has attempted to clarify whether you can meet other people from outside your household in the lockdown.
After Boris Johnson's speech on Sunday evening, Dominic Raab appeared on television this morning to give an update.
Mr Raab, the Foreign Secretary, urged Brits to use "common sense".
But the minister appeared to add to the uncertainty during an appearance on BBC Breakfast today.
Mr Raab said it was fine to meet two people from another household as long as the households kept two metres apart.
Government officials said on Sunday evening people should go back to work from Monday.
They also said the new rules meant you could meet only one other person from another household outdoors.
Speaking to the BBC on Monday, Mr Raab said people could now, for example, meet different family members separately on the same day while maintaining social distancing.
He said: "If you're out in the park and you're two metres apart, we're saying now, (if you) use some common sense and you socially distance, you can meet up with other people."
Asked if someone could meet their mother in the morning and their father in the afternoon, he said: "Outside in the outdoors, staying two metres apart, yes."
When asked later if someone could meet up with both their parents in a park, Mr Raab said: "Well, you could if there's two metres apart."
However, Mr Raab said people should not play group sports such as football with other households.
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"Two people from the same home could go and play tennis, because that's something where they could stay two metres apart from everyone else," he said.
"What you couldn't then do, and this is why we say you've got to stay alert, you couldn't then go into the clubhouse and mill around where you will be within two metres of other people.
"So, football would be one of those where I think would be very difficult to stay two metres apart if you're playing, you know, 11-a-side or even five-a-side."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Tips in Worcestershire reopen for first time since lockdown - but with a warning

The region 's household recycling centres are opening their gates for the first time in weeks on Monday Seven of Worcestershire 's rubbish tips will be open for business , with strict social distancing measures in place .
This is the first time they have been open since coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced across the UK .
However , they will only open to process what they class to be 'essential means ' .
This means residents are urged not to visit the centres unless their waste or recycling can not be stored safely at home , or disposed of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also warned not to visit the household recycling centres if they , or a member of their household , are currently unwell .
The seven tips that are open from Monday ( May 11 ) : A number of rules and restrictions are in place to allow the rubbish tips to operate safely , and bosses have warned if social distancing is not observed they may have to close .
• Only a limited number of people will be allowed access to the sites at one time , to maintain social distancing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there will be no assistance from centre staff .
• Residents will be expected to stay in their vehicles until instructed by staff .
• There will be no charity drop off points .
• Alternate parking spaces will be blocked off to allow for distancing and only one resident will be able to access each skip at any time .
Residents who are hoping to visit one of the county 's recycling centres are advised that they are expected to be very busy , and to visit the council 's waste @ @ @ @ @

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The region's household recycling centres are opening their gates for the first time in weeks on Monday
Seven of Worcestershire's rubbish tips will be open for business, with strict social distancing measures in place.
This is the first time they have been open since coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced across the UK.
However, they will only open to process what they class to be 'essential means'.
This means residents are urged not to visit the centres unless their waste or recycling cannot be stored safely at home, or disposed of safely by other means.
Customers are also warned not to visit the household recycling centres if they, or a member of their household, are currently unwell.
The seven tips that are open from Monday (May 11):
Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane) Monday - Sunday 8am - 5pm
Monday - Sunday 8am - 5pm Pershore (Hill & Moor) Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 1.30pm
Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 1.30pm Stourport (Bonemill) Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm
Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm Worcester (Bilford Rd) Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Malvern (Newlands) Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Redditch (Crossgates) Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm
Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm Tenbury Thursday 8am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 8am - 6pm
A number of rules and restrictions are in place to allow the rubbish tips to operate safely, and bosses have warned if social distancing is not observed they may have to close.
Only a limited number of people will be allowed access to the sites at one time, to maintain social distancing.
Walk-ins will not be permitted, and there will be no assistance from centre staff.
Residents will be expected to stay in their vehicles until instructed by staff.
There will be no charity drop off points.
Alternate parking spaces will be blocked off to allow for distancing and only one resident will be able to access each skip at any time.
Residents who are hoping to visit one of the county's recycling centres are advised that they are expected to be very busy, and to visit the council's waste website for further information.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--'Wonderful' dad dies after altercation at house, inquest told

A 'wonderful ' dad died after an altercation at a Wolverhampton property , an inquest heard .
Black Country Coroner 's Court was told that Artura Busma had gone to the address in Tettenhall Road when an incident occurred on Tuesday , April 21 .
The body of the 39-year-old dad - who was originally from Russia but lived in Northholt Drive - was later found with significant blunt force trauma to his head and body , West Midlands Police revealed .
No cause of death was given but the inquest was adjourned pending an on-going criminal trial , senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute released via West Midlands Police , his wife said : `` He was a wonderful person , a loving husband and a great dad to our sons .
`` He will be greatly missed , and always in our hearts . ''
Police arrested Simon Wilkins , 27 , and 33-year-old Jodie Rafferty – who were living at separate properties in Tettenhall Road – on and subsequently charged them with Mr Busma 's murder .
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime reference 20WV/94693F/20 when passing on information .

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A 'wonderful' dad died after an altercation at a Wolverhampton property, an inquest heard.
Black Country Coroner's Court was told that Artura Busma had gone to the address in Tettenhall Road when an incident occurred on Tuesday, April 21.
The body of the 39-year-old dad - who was originally from Russia but lived in Northholt Drive - was later found with significant blunt force trauma to his head and body, West Midlands Police revealed.
No cause of death was given but the inquest was adjourned pending an on-going criminal trial, senior coroner Zafar Siddique said.
In a tribute released via West Midlands Police, his wife said: "He was a wonderful person, a loving husband and a great dad to our sons.
"He will be greatly missed, and always in our hearts."
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Police arrested Simon Wilkins, 27, and 33-year-old Jodie Rafferty – who were living at separate properties in Tettenhall Road – on and subsequently charged them with Mr Busma's murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote crime reference 20WV/94693F/20 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Man Utd face 'huge problem' if they pursue Grealish deal - reports

Manchester United could reportedly face a 'huge problem ' if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lands Jack Grealish this summer .
Aston Villa captain Grealish has been heavily linked with a transfer to United and reports claim Solskjaer could spend up to £70million on the midfielder .
United had hoped to offload Paul Pogba to make space for Grealish in Solskjaer 's ranks - but the move is by no means dependent on the World Cup winning Frenchman .
United would likely make more for Pogba - who is reportedly of interest to Juventus and Real Madrid - than they would need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports are now suggesting that Pogba could remain at Old Trafford - and The Express claims that would present a 'huge problem ' to Solskjaer .
The Norwegian would then be forced to fit Pogba , Grealish and Portuguese sensation Bruno Fernandes into his starting XI .
The report states : `` Pogba would appear to be the fall guy , particularly given how United ’ s best performances this season have been without him .
But keeping him on the bench could do more harm than good .
`` Pogba is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite expressing a desire to leave Old Trafford for a new challenge elsewhere .
`` United ’ s best hope of getting Grealish and coaxing the best from him is to let Pogba go .
If they end up saddled with him , and sign the Villa star as well , it could all end in tears . ''
For now , Grealish 's sole focus is on keeping Villa in the Premier League .
If the season resumes Dean Smith 's side have 10 games to seal top flight survival .
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Manchester United could reportedly face a 'huge problem' if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lands Jack Grealish this summer.
Aston Villa captain Grealish has been heavily linked with a transfer to United and reports claim Solskjaer could spend up to £70million on the midfielder.
United had hoped to offload Paul Pogba to make space for Grealish in Solskjaer's ranks - but the move is by no means dependent on the World Cup winning Frenchman.
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United would likely make more for Pogba - who is reportedly of interest to Juventus and Real Madrid - than they would need to spend on Grealish.
However, reports are now suggesting that Pogba could remain at Old Trafford - and The Express claims that would present a 'huge problem' to Solskjaer.
The Norwegian would then be forced to fit Pogba, Grealish and Portuguese sensation Bruno Fernandes into his starting XI.
The report states: "Pogba would appear to be the fall guy, particularly given how United’s best performances this season have been without him. But keeping him on the bench could do more harm than good.
"Pogba is a popular figure within the United dressing room, despite expressing a desire to leave Old Trafford for a new challenge elsewhere.
"United’s best hope of getting Grealish and coaxing the best from him is to let Pogba go. If they end up saddled with him, and sign the Villa star as well, it could all end in tears."
For now, Grealish's sole focus is on keeping Villa in the Premier League. If the season resumes Dean Smith's side have 10 games to seal top flight survival.
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birminghammail--2020-05-11--Pub boss makes incredible discovery while stripping wallpaper in lockdown

Pub landlords have uncovered a historic mural in a bar while stripping wallpaper .
It has been covered for 45 years - but now landlords have unearthed the jaw-dropping discovery at their Midlands drinking spot .
Landlords Andy Harrison and Tom Smith discovered the mural , which spans the whole of the bar in a village pub .
The pair operate the Cock Inn , in Hanbury , and discovered the stunning mural of lakes , a bridge and trees .
The original painting was done by George Cole in 1953 and his signature is still visible on the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told DerbyshireLive : `` It 's amazing .
My husband Andy remembers it from the 70s when he used to go in as a kid .
`` It 's all the way around the bar and was just underneath the wallpaper .
`` We decided to redecorate the pub while we have got the time because usually we are full every night .
`` While we have got the time with it being closed we thought we 'd make the most of it and do some decorating to brighten the place up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We just want it resorted enough really and we have got someone coming to look at it to see if they can restore it .
`` It 's quite intact considering it has had wallpaper over it for 45 years .
`` We would like to keep it but just need something doing with it .
`` We would like it restoring sympathetically , we do n't want it to be a modern version . ''
The 47-year-old said : `` I think they will like it , especially as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional as it 's a country pub and they do n't want it to be modern .
`` People come to the country for something different . ''

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Pub landlords have uncovered a historic mural in a bar while stripping wallpaper.
It has been covered for 45 years - but now landlords have unearthed the jaw-dropping discovery at their Midlands drinking spot.
Landlords Andy Harrison and Tom Smith discovered the mural, which spans the whole of the bar in a village pub.
The pair operate the Cock Inn, in Hanbury, and discovered the stunning mural of lakes, a bridge and trees.
The original painting was done by George Cole in 1953 and his signature is still visible on the work.
Manager Wendy Harrison, a mother-of-three, told DerbyshireLive : "It's amazing. My husband Andy remembers it from the 70s when he used to go in as a kid.
"It's all the way around the bar and was just underneath the wallpaper.
"We decided to redecorate the pub while we have got the time because usually we are full every night.
"While we have got the time with it being closed we thought we'd make the most of it and do some decorating to brighten the place up a bit and then we found this.
"We just want it resorted enough really and we have got someone coming to look at it to see if they can restore it.
"It's quite intact considering it has had wallpaper over it for 45 years.
"We would like to keep it but just need something doing with it.
"We would like it restoring sympathetically, we don't want it to be a modern version."
The 47-year-old said: "I think they will like it, especially as it is old. They like the pub traditional as it's a country pub and they don't want it to be modern.
"People come to the country for something different."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Key air pollution data during lockdown unlikely to be useable

Valuable data on whether air pollution in Solihull has fallen during the lockdown is unlikely to have been recorded , it has been revealed .
Monitoring equipment to measure nitrogen dioxide ( NO2 ) levels - which are linked to a range of serious health issues - is installed at dozens of sites around the borough .
Across the globe there have been reports that levels of the pollutant have plummeted as strict restrictions on travel have reduced road traffic .
But the council has admitted that the tubes have not been changed in recent weeks , ironically enough because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an essential journey '' .
Now it 's feared that it will be impossible to extract reliable data on the local impact when readings are finally retrieved .
A council spokesman said : `` The tubes should ideally be left out for one month as after this they degrade and become inaccurate .
`` The tubes that are still out have been there since March so when we are in a position to change them , unfortunately it ’ s highly likely that we won ’ t have any accurate data to retrieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does the analysis is also closed at the time being .
Although Cllr Max McLoughlin ( Green , Shirley South ) said that the tubes , installed in 2017 , were an `` imperfect '' form of measurement anyway , since readings could be skewed by the sunlight 's UV rays .
The council has itself conceded there can be fluctuations in readings , which is why it has previously resisted calls to release monthly data , instead publishing the readings in 12 month blocks .
There has been a renewed focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with studies suggesting that poor air quality could be `` turbo-charging '' the pandemic .
Although there has inevitably also been discussion on how dramatic changes in human behaviour have impacted on existing problems .
More residents are walking and cycling and many factories have either closed or scaled back production , although Cllr McLoughlin suggested it was a `` complex picture '' , with harmful behaviour reported as well .
Some bus and train passengers have in fact switched back to car journeys to avoid public transport , while there have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although he hoped some of the positive changes would stick , arguing people are more likely to think about what counts as `` an essential journey '' and have a clearer idea that their actions can impact on other people 's health .
And he believed that people may be more persuaded of the benefits having got a glimpse of what was possible .
`` You do n't realise there is pollution if you are swimming in it , '' he said .
`` When you realise the air smells different , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air and more people walking by the side of the road [ people may become more aware ] . ''
Chris Crean , from West Midlands Friends of the Earth , also believes that recent events may focus minds and make people consider the impact of certain activities , such as having bonfires , even in ordinary times .
He said recently that it was `` incumbent on everyone '' to think about how to reduce air pollution .
And Cllr Ian Courts , the leader of Solihull Council , insisted last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone away . ''
`` It will probably come up even more as an issue , '' he told a video conference hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce .

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Valuable data on whether air pollution in Solihull has fallen during the lockdown is unlikely to have been recorded, it has been revealed.
Monitoring equipment to measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels - which are linked to a range of serious health issues - is installed at dozens of sites around the borough.
Across the globe there have been reports that levels of the pollutant have plummeted as strict restrictions on travel have reduced road traffic.
But the council has admitted that the tubes have not been changed in recent weeks, ironically enough because the job wasn't classed as "an essential journey". Now it's feared that it will be impossible to extract reliable data on the local impact when readings are finally retrieved.
A council spokesman said: "The tubes should ideally be left out for one month as after this they degrade and become inaccurate.
"The tubes that are still out have been there since March so when we are in a position to change them, unfortunately it’s highly likely that we won’t have any accurate data to retrieve from them."
The lab which does the analysis is also closed at the time being.
Although Cllr Max McLoughlin (Green, Shirley South) said that the tubes, installed in 2017, were an "imperfect" form of measurement anyway, since readings could be skewed by the sunlight's UV rays.
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The council has itself conceded there can be fluctuations in readings, which is why it has previously resisted calls to release monthly data, instead publishing the readings in 12 month blocks.
There has been a renewed focus on air pollution during the coronavirus crisis, with studies suggesting that poor air quality could be "turbo-charging" the pandemic.
Although there has inevitably also been discussion on how dramatic changes in human behaviour have impacted on existing problems.
More residents are walking and cycling and many factories have either closed or scaled back production, although Cllr McLoughlin suggested it was a "complex picture", with harmful behaviour reported as well.
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Some bus and train passengers have in fact switched back to car journeys to avoid public transport, while there have also been increased reports of garden bonfires.
Although he hoped some of the positive changes would stick, arguing people are more likely to think about what counts as "an essential journey" and have a clearer idea that their actions can impact on other people's health.
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And he believed that people may be more persuaded of the benefits having got a glimpse of what was possible.
"You don't realise there is pollution if you are swimming in it," he said.
"When you realise the air smells different, when you realise there are more birds in the air and more people walking by the side of the road [people may become more aware]."
Chris Crean, from West Midlands Friends of the Earth, also believes that recent events may focus minds and make people consider the impact of certain activities, such as having bonfires, even in ordinary times.
He said recently that it was "incumbent on everyone" to think about how to reduce air pollution.
And Cllr Ian Courts, the leader of Solihull Council, insisted last week the environmental crisis "hadn't gone away."
"It will probably come up even more as an issue," he told a video conference hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Phillip Schofield launches sweary rant over Boris Johnson lockdown speech

Philip Schofield has launched a furious attack on Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's lockdown speech to the UK .
Taking to This Morning on Monday , Schofe took aim at the PM over a confused message he delivered to the country on Sunday evening .
Schofield said : `` We now lack clarity .
`` I understood until last night at 7 o ' clock , I understood where we were going , I understood what was happening .
Now I do n't understand and now I do n't know what 's happening . ''
`` I mean you literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued , addressing co-presenter Holly Willoughby during the ITV1 daytime favourite .
`` If this was in a farce on the telly I 'd go 'that 's a bit far-fetched , no government would a*** it up that much . '
`` It is utterly astonishing .
We 've been really level on here [ This Morning ] , I think we 've been really sensible I think on here but this has just tipped us over the edge today . ''
In a call for the government to speak to ITV , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Somebody , maybe , would come on the show and explain what it is that you actually want us to to do , '' he said .
`` What are we allowed to do ?
Are you genuinely saying that we can only meet one parent ? ''

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Philip Schofield has launched a furious attack on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's lockdown speech to the UK.
Taking to This Morning on Monday, Schofe took aim at the PM over a confused message he delivered to the country on Sunday evening.
Schofield said: "We now lack clarity.
"I understood until last night at 7 o' clock, I understood where we were going, I understood what was happening. Now I don't understand and now I don't know what's happening."
"I mean you literally couldn't write this," Schofield continued, addressing co-presenter Holly Willoughby during the ITV1 daytime favourite.
"If this was in a farce on the telly I'd go 'that's a bit far-fetched, no government would a*** it up that much.'
"It is utterly astonishing. We've been really level on here [This Morning], I think we've been really sensible I think on here but this has just tipped us over the edge today."
In a call for the government to speak to ITV, Schofield once again called for clarity.
"Somebody, maybe, would come on the show and explain what it is that you actually want us to to do," he said.
"What are we allowed to do? Are you genuinely saying that we can only meet one parent?"


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Boy, 6, rushed to hospital after midnight motorcycle crash

A child was rushed to hospital in Birmingham after a midnight crash in Staffordshire .
The boy , aged just six , fell off a motorbike on a road in the Midlands in Common Road , Stafford , just after midnight on Sunday morning .
The child , and a man who was also on the bike , were taken to hospital with serious injuries , reports StokeonTrentLive .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called at one minute past midnight on Sunday to reports of a road traffic collision on Common Road .
Four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BASICS doctor and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene .
`` On arrival crews discovered two patients who had fallen from a motorbike , a man and a male child .
`` The child was treated for serious injuries and received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to Birmingham Children 's Hospital on blue lights and sirens .
`` The MERIT doctor travelled with the patient to help continue treatment on route to hospital , where on arrival , the child 's condition was described as serious .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital . ''
Staffordshire Police are currently appealing for witnesses to contact them .
A police spokeswoman said : `` Officers areappealing for information after a child suffered serious head injuries in a collision in Stafford .
`` A child had suffered serious head and facial injuries and was taken to Birmingham Children 's Hospital by ambulance where he remains in intensive care in a critical condition .
`` A 42-year-old motorcyclist suffered head , chest and facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Stoke University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Staffordshire and West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the vehicles before the collision or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact 101 , quoting incident 3 of 10 May . ''

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A child was rushed to hospital in Birmingham after a midnight crash in Staffordshire.
The boy, aged just six, fell off a motorbike on a road in the Midlands in Common Road, Stafford, just after midnight on Sunday morning.
The child, and a man who was also on the bike, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, reports StokeonTrentLive.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at one minute past midnight on Sunday to reports of a road traffic collision on Common Road. Four ambulances, two paramedic officers, a BASICS doctor and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene.
"On arrival crews discovered two patients who had fallen from a motorbike, a man and a male child.
"The child was treated for serious injuries and received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital on blue lights and sirens.
"The MERIT doctor travelled with the patient to help continue treatment on route to hospital, where on arrival, the child's condition was described as serious.
"The man was treated for serious injuries and taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital."
Staffordshire Police are currently appealing for witnesses to contact them.
A police spokeswoman said: "Officers areappealing for information after a child suffered serious head injuries in a collision in Stafford.
"A child had suffered serious head and facial injuries and was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital by ambulance where he remains in intensive care in a critical condition.
"A 42-year-old motorcyclist suffered head, chest and facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital by ambulance.
"Officers from the Staffordshire and West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the vehicles before the collision or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact 101, quoting incident 3 of 10 May."


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Woman and chihuahua 'covered in blood' after dog attack in park

A dog walker said she was bitten as she tried to defend a chihuahua from a pack of off-lead pets in one of Birmingham 's most popular parks .
The 27-year-old , who would not be named , said she was left 'covered in blood ' and needed to go to hospital after the attack in Sutton Park on Sunday afternoon , May 10 .
It happened at 1.15pm as she walked her friend 's dog , Princess , because the animal 's owner is a nurse who was at work .
She said Princess was `` covered in blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dogs involved to come forward .
The woman told BirminghamLive : `` Their dogs completely ran at Princess , there were three huge dogs and they just went for her .
They all went on her , it was horrible . ''
She said her boyfriend managed to pull the dogs off , but as she swooped to grab Princess , one of the dogs bit her lip .
She recalled : `` I was covered in blood and the dog was covered in blood and was squealing - you would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if my boyfriend had n't pulled them off , she would be dead . ''
Though she said her cut was n't particularly serious , she had to visit the A & E department at Good Hope Hospital for a tetanus jab and anti-biotics .
Princess suffered two bite punctures and bruising , but was recovering .
The chihuahua required a jab and treatment too for its wounds , with the owner having to foot a £220 vet bill .
While she stressed the owners of the dogs involved were not aggressive in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off without exchanging details , despite repeated attempts to take their number .
`` Finally they [ the owners ] got to us when I had her .
They apologised , they were in shock as much as we were in shock .
I appreciate they absolutely were in shock and they were n't nasty .
`` If I had three dogs and they attacked a dog like that , I 'd be heartbroken and they just were n't .
They just could n't control their dogs .
`` I just want them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids about , it could have been very different .
The way the dogs ran away 200-300 yards from their owner , they would n't be able to do anything would they ?
`` I would like to say you 've got £220-worth of vet bills and I want them to say they 're going to have the dogs muzzled and on the lead the whole time . ''
The three animals involved were described as a dark grey greyhound and two larger , white Staffy type dogs .
The incident has been @ @ @ @ @ @

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A dog walker said she was bitten as she tried to defend a chihuahua from a pack of off-lead pets in one of Birmingham's most popular parks.
The 27-year-old, who would not be named, said she was left 'covered in blood' and needed to go to hospital after the attack in Sutton Park on Sunday afternoon, May 10.
It happened at 1.15pm as she walked her friend's dog, Princess, because the animal's owner is a nurse who was at work.
She said Princess was "covered in blood" and appealed for the owner of the dogs involved to come forward.
The woman told BirminghamLive: "Their dogs completely ran at Princess, there were three huge dogs and they just went for her. They all went on her, it was horrible."
She said her boyfriend managed to pull the dogs off, but as she swooped to grab Princess, one of the dogs bit her lip.
She recalled: "I was covered in blood and the dog was covered in blood and was squealing - you wouldn't think the dog would have survived, if my boyfriend hadn't pulled them off, she would be dead."
Though she said her cut wasn't particularly serious, she had to visit the A&E department at Good Hope Hospital for a tetanus jab and anti-biotics.
Princess suffered two bite punctures and bruising, but was recovering.
The chihuahua required a jab and treatment too for its wounds, with the owner having to foot a £220 vet bill.
While she stressed the owners of the dogs involved were not aggressive in their approach, she said they walked off without exchanging details, despite repeated attempts to take their number.
"Finally they [the owners] got to us when I had her. They apologised, they were in shock as much as we were in shock. I appreciate they absolutely were in shock and they weren't nasty.
"If I had three dogs and they attacked a dog like that, I'd be heartbroken and they just weren't. They just couldn't control their dogs.
"I just want them to be aware that if there were kids about, it could have been very different. The way the dogs ran away 200-300 yards from their owner, they wouldn't be able to do anything would they?
"I would like to say you've got £220-worth of vet bills and I want them to say they're going to have the dogs muzzled and on the lead the whole time."
The three animals involved were described as a dark grey greyhound and two larger, white Staffy type dogs.
The incident has been reported to West Midlands Police.


birminghammail--2020-05-11--Aldi shopper takes PPE to extreme lengths by wearing shed on his head

A man has been spotted taking personal protective equipment to extreme lengths - by wearing a SHED on his head .
The mysterious figure - named locally as Michael Shedworth - was seen doing some shopping over the weekend ( 9th ) .
He was spotted in a branch of Aldi in Redfield , Bristol with the miniature outhouse covering his face - complete with flashing LED lights .
Michael is an urban legend in his home city and is sometimes spotted walking around with the shed on .
He is also a regular fixture at local music events including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glastonbury Festival .
He was snapped in the supermarket by fellow shopper Matt Read .
Matt took to social media to post two photos - one of Michael in the queue outside and one of him paying at the checkout .
He said : `` Interesting take on PPE queueing to get into my local Aldi . ''
He added that a store worker was so taken by the headgear that she asked Matt to send her a photo of him paying .
Michael reportedly started wearing the shed at festivals five years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the wider public by sporting it in day-to-day life - including on TINDER .
The zany design has also been known to project fire , as well as light up .
A video of Michael walking on the street went viral last year .

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A man has been spotted taking personal protective equipment to extreme lengths - by wearing a SHED on his head.
The mysterious figure - named locally as Michael Shedworth - was seen doing some shopping over the weekend (9th).
He was spotted in a branch of Aldi in Redfield, Bristol with the miniature outhouse covering his face - complete with flashing LED lights.
Michael is an urban legend in his home city and is sometimes spotted walking around with the shed on.
He is also a regular fixture at local music events including Love Saves The Day and the world-famous Glastonbury Festival.
He was snapped in the supermarket by fellow shopper Matt Read.
Matt took to social media to post two photos - one of Michael in the queue outside and one of him paying at the checkout.
He said: "Interesting take on PPE queueing to get into my local Aldi."
He added that a store worker was so taken by the headgear that she asked Matt to send her a photo of him paying.
Michael reportedly started wearing the shed at festivals five years ago.
He then gradually revealed it to the wider public by sporting it in day-to-day life - including on TINDER.
The zany design has also been known to project fire, as well as light up.
A video of Michael walking on the street went viral last year.