birminghammail--2020-06-04--How to cancel Universal Credit - rules for coming off benefit as lockdown eases

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic , demand for Universal Credit has been unprecedented as people turned to the Government for financial support .
Available to those on low incomes as well as the unemployed , Universal Credit is a welfare scheme that is replacing six other benefits including Income Support , Jobseeker 's Allowance ( JSA ) and Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) .
Between March 1 and May 26 2020 , the Department for Work and Pensions received three million individual claims for Universal Credit .
Most of them were made since restrictions began on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now trying to find out how to cancel their Universal Credit .
Some are returning to full-time work as lockdown restrictions ease and no longer need DWP support , while others have realised they are not eligible .
And in other cases , people have discovered that an application for Universal Credit will irreversibly cancel their existing benefits such as Working Tax Credits It 's become a growing problem when some people accidentally or mistakenly applied for Universal Credit , unaware any existing welfare payouts such as tax credits would stop .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application ?
Here 's what you need to know .
How to cancel your Universal Credit Changes in circumstances - such as finding a job - affect how much Universal Credit you receive .
If your situation alters and you need to cancel your Universal Credit , then you can do this online or on the phone .
Advice website PhoneThem says claimants can sign in to their online account to cancel UC .
It says : `` If your circumstances change and you need to cancel your Universal Credit benefit , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the phone .
`` Circumstances that might lead to this include finding a job or moving in with a partner .
It might be if you have had a child or care for a child , moved to a new address with different housing costs or changed your banking information .
You also need to notify any health conditions that affect your ability to work .
`` You can also use the website to report changes through the ‘ change in circumstances ’ section .
If these changes mean you are no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an option to cancel the claim entirely and this means you don ’ t need to worry about penalties . ''
Another option is to contact Universal Credit advisors .
Phone the number on any paperwork you have received or call the free helpline on 0800 328 5644 ( Monday to Friday , 8am to 6pm ) .
Another advice site , Revenue Benefits , adds the following information : `` In cases where a UC claim has not yet been decided , it is possible for the claim to be withdrawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Payments Regulations 2013 ) .
`` Withdrawals take effect by the operation of law as soon as they are received by the DWP and no decision is needed by someone within DWP . ''
But , at present , there is no way of reinstating a person 's Working Tax Credits as these are automatically terminated as soon as an application for Universal Credit is started .
However , Revenue Benefits adds : `` There may be recourse to financial compensation if a tax credit claimant makes a UC claim based on incorrect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UC award is less than the tax credits award .
`` For example , where a tax credit claimant who is off work with illness is advised to claim UC instead of New-Style Employment and Support Allowance .
`` In addition to taking any action outlined above to try and get the tax credits award reinstated , a complaint should be submitted to either HMRC or DWP ( whoever gave the wrong advice ) with a request for financial compensation to cover the amount lost by the claimant as a result . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ terminated because of an accidental or mistaken UC claim to immediately seek specialist advice from the Child Poverty Action Group or a welfare rights solicitor .
Responding to the issue of claimants shocked to see existing welfare assistance permanently stopped , the DWP 's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Therese Coffey said : `` I am actively looking at that particular scenario , where people , not realising some of the eligibility rules , have then made the application and are no longer effectively going to receive working tax credits .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what changes we could make to address that situation .
I have already asked for the website to be updated , so that people are crystal clear when they apply . ''

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, demand for Universal Credit has been unprecedented as people turned to the Government for financial support.
Available to those on low incomes as well as the unemployed, Universal Credit is a welfare scheme that is replacing six other benefits including Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Between March 1 and May 26 2020, the Department for Work and Pensions received three million individual claims for Universal Credit. Most of them were made since restrictions began on March 16.
But many people are now trying to find out how to cancel their Universal Credit.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Some are returning to full-time work as lockdown restrictions ease and no longer need DWP support, while others have realised they are not eligible.
And in other cases, people have discovered that an application for Universal Credit will irreversibly cancel their existing benefits such as Working Tax Credits
It's become a growing problem when some people accidentally or mistakenly applied for Universal Credit, unaware any existing welfare payouts such as tax credits would stop.
So how do you stop your claim or application? Here's what you need to know.
How to cancel your Universal Credit
Changes in circumstances - such as finding a job - affect how much Universal Credit you receive.
If your situation alters and you need to cancel your Universal Credit, then you can do this online or on the phone.
Advice website PhoneThem says claimants can sign in to their online account to cancel UC.
It says: "If your circumstances change and you need to cancel your Universal Credit benefit, then you can do this online or on the phone.
"Circumstances that might lead to this include finding a job or moving in with a partner. It might be if you have had a child or care for a child, moved to a new address with different housing costs or changed your banking information. You also need to notify any health conditions that affect your ability to work.
"You can also use the website to report changes through the ‘change in circumstances’ section. If these changes mean you are no longer eligible for the benefit, then there is an option to cancel the claim entirely and this means you don’t need to worry about penalties."
Another option is to contact Universal Credit advisors. Phone the number on any paperwork you have received or call the free helpline on 0800 328 5644 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).
Another advice site, Revenue Benefits, adds the following information: "In cases where a UC claim has not yet been decided, it is possible for the claim to be withdrawn (Regulation 31 Universal Credit Claims and Payments Regulations 2013).
"Withdrawals take effect by the operation of law as soon as they are received by the DWP and no decision is needed by someone within DWP."
But, at present, there is no way of reinstating a person's Working Tax Credits as these are automatically terminated as soon as an application for Universal Credit is started.
However, Revenue Benefits adds: "There may be recourse to financial compensation if a tax credit claimant makes a UC claim based on incorrect advice from HMRC or DWP and the UC award is less than the tax credits award.
"For example, where a tax credit claimant who is off work with illness is advised to claim UC instead of New-Style Employment and Support Allowance.
"In addition to taking any action outlined above to try and get the tax credits award reinstated, a complaint should be submitted to either HMRC or DWP (whoever gave the wrong advice) with a request for financial compensation to cover the amount lost by the claimant as a result."
It urges anyone whose tax credits were terminated because of an accidental or mistaken UC claim to immediately seek specialist advice from the Child Poverty Action Group or a welfare rights solicitor.
Responding to the issue of claimants shocked to see existing welfare assistance permanently stopped, the DWP's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Therese Coffey said: "I am actively looking at that particular scenario, where people, not realising some of the eligibility rules, have then made the application and are no longer effectively going to receive working tax credits.
"I am looking very carefully into what changes we could make to address that situation. I have already asked for the website to be updated, so that people are crystal clear when they apply."
DWP advice is that a recipients' benefit payment is automatically adjusted depending on their income so there is no need to cancel it. It would come to a halt on its own if a new wage meant a claimant no longer qualified for benefits.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Man arrested as police probe 'racist attack' on Erdington taxi driver

Police have arrested a man after shock footage emerged showing a passenger 'racially abusing ' an Erdington taxi driver .
Officers have arrested a 53-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence .
Father-of-four Abid Satti was only in his second week working as a driver for KMR Cars when the incident happened on May 15 .
The abuse was recorded on his dashcam , and has since gone viral after being shared online .
Watch the footage above .
This afternoon - Thursday , June 4 - police confirmed they were aware of the video , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were working to trace the passenger .
A West Midlands Police statement read : `` We 're aware of a video circulating online that shows a taxi driver being racially abused - we can confirm that we ’ re investigating .
`` Officers have been in touch with the taxi driver this morning ( 4 June ) and have made an appointment to see him as soon as possible .
`` Anyone with information is urged to please contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at http : //west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand that experiencing a hate crime is extremely distressing and upsetting .
We are proud to police our diverse communities and will take action against those who commit a hate crime .
`` If you ’ ve been affected by the video , you can get help and support from a range of independent organisations . ''
BirminghamLive told today how Mr Satti remained calm and composed as the front seat passenger spouted a volley of insults at him - and told him : “ This is England by the way.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tirade on camera before the passenger handed him his fare and said : “ F**k off .
F****** Muslim c***.
” As the footage shows , Mr Satti , aged 39 and from Erdington , did not retaliate and politely addressed the culprit as ‘ sir ’ .
At first , the passenger , who was travelling just over two miles within Erdington , refused to sit in the back because the taxi did not have a protective screen .
Mr Satti said : “ As soon as he sat in the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about why I ’ m in the country , why I ’ m working here , I should be working in Pakistan , Muslims are terrorists .
“ Because I was driving , I couldn ’ t turn the camera on .
“ I was calm .
Once I had to stop the car because he was being so rude .
I was so upset , I wasn ’ t feeling comfortable driving .
“ I said to him that if he keeps saying such abuse , I would have to order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive .
“ And he said he wasn ’ t going to say anything . ''
But as soon as Mr Satti resumed the journey , the man continued abusing him saying : ‘ P*** , you just come here to rob us , you can ’ t get a job in Pakistan , so you come here.
” Mr Satti came to the end of the journey and put on the camera and filmed the end of the vicious verbal tirade .
He sent the footage to his manager , who instantly @ @ @ @

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Police have arrested a man after shock footage emerged showing a passenger 'racially abusing' an Erdington taxi driver.
Officers have arrested a 53-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
Father-of-four Abid Satti was only in his second week working as a driver for KMR Cars when the incident happened on May 15.
The abuse was recorded on his dashcam, and has since gone viral after being shared online. Watch the footage above.
This afternoon - Thursday, June 4 - police confirmed they were aware of the video, had been in touch with the driver and were working to trace the passenger.
A West Midlands Police statement read: "We're aware of a video circulating online that shows a taxi driver being racially abused - we can confirm that we’re investigating.
"Officers have been in touch with the taxi driver this morning (4 June) and have made an appointment to see him as soon as possible.
"Anyone with information is urged to please contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at http://west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight or call 101 anytime.
"We understand that experiencing a hate crime is extremely distressing and upsetting. We are proud to police our diverse communities and will take action against those who commit a hate crime.
"If you’ve been affected by the video, you can get help and support from a range of independent organisations."
BirminghamLive told today how Mr Satti remained calm and composed as the front seat passenger spouted a volley of insults at him - and told him:“This is England by the way.”
The taxi driver captured some of the disgusting tirade on camera before the passenger handed him his fare and said: “F**k off. F****** Muslim c***.”
(Image: PA)
As the footage shows, Mr Satti, aged 39 and from Erdington, did not retaliate and politely addressed the culprit as ‘sir’.
At first, the passenger, who was travelling just over two miles within Erdington, refused to sit in the back because the taxi did not have a protective screen.
Mr Satti said: “As soon as he sat in the car he was abusive.
“He was talking about why I’m in the country, why I’m working here, I should be working in Pakistan, Muslims are terrorists.
“Because I was driving, I couldn’t turn the camera on.
“I was calm. Once I had to stop the car because he was being so rude. I was so upset, I wasn’t feeling comfortable driving.
“I said to him that if he keeps saying such abuse, I would have to order another taxi because I can’t drive.
“And he said he wasn’t going to say anything."
But as soon as Mr Satti resumed the journey, the man continued abusing him saying: ‘P***, you just come here to rob us, you can’t get a job in Pakistan, so you come here.”
Mr Satti came to the end of the journey and put on the camera and filmed the end of the vicious verbal tirade.
He sent the footage to his manager, who instantly banned the customer.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Liverpool 'make transfer U-turn' and it could be bad news for Villa

Aston Villa are among the many Premier League clubs who have been linked with Werder Bremen forward Milot Rashica .
The Kosovo international , who has a £33million release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga club , is expected to complete a move away this summer .
According to Sky Sports , Villa , Wolves , Brighton and West Ham are following his progress after an impressive 10-goal haul from 28 matches this season .
Liverpool are also in the market for attacking reinforcements and Rashica has been linked with a move to Anfield .
It looked as though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in favour of a move for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner , with Jurgen Klopp said to be a huge fan of his compatriot .
Werner , 24 , is hot property and a catalogue of top European teams have been linked with a summer move for him .
And they were issued with an ultimatum over Werner earlier this week with Sky Sports reporting that clubs have until June 15 to activate the £49million release clause in his contract with Leipzig .
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The Mirror claim Klopp made a U-turn on Werner due to the striker 's price tag .
Liverpool do n't want to splash the cash while the nation is still coming to terms with the coronavirus pandemic - but Chelsea are seemingly happy to .
If Liverpool are indeed out of the race for Werner they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With Mohamed Salah , Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane in check though , Klopp might not be able to guarantee Rashica regular football , something he would certainly be given at Villa and any of the other teams who are interested .

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The Kosovo international, who has a £33million release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga club, is expected to complete a move away this summer.
According to Sky Sports, Villa, Wolves, Brighton and West Ham are following his progress after an impressive 10-goal haul from 28 matches this season.
Liverpool are also in the market for attacking reinforcements and Rashica has been linked with a move to Anfield.
It looked as though Liverpool had cooled their interest in Rashica in favour of a move for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner, with Jurgen Klopp said to be a huge fan of his compatriot.
Werner, 24, is hot property and a catalogue of top European teams have been linked with a summer move for him.
And they were issued with an ultimatum over Werner earlier this week with Sky Sports reporting that clubs have until June 15 to activate the £49million release clause in his contract with Leipzig.
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According to reports this evening, Chelsea have made their move for Werner and are at the front of the queue to sign him. The Mirror claim Klopp made a U-turn on Werner due to the striker's price tag.
Liverpool don't want to splash the cash while the nation is still coming to terms with the coronavirus pandemic - but Chelsea are seemingly happy to.
If Liverpool are indeed out of the race for Werner they could well re-emerge as contenders to land Rashica.
With Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane in check though, Klopp might not be able to guarantee Rashica regular football, something he would certainly be given at Villa and any of the other teams who are interested.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--City centre standstill as Black Lives Matter crowd march to police HQ

Traffic came to a standstill around Colmore Circus as Black Lives Matter protesters marched to West Midlands Police HQ .
A crowd of more than 2,000 had gathered in Centenary Square for a peaceful demonstration on Thursday afternoon ( June 4 ) .
The event was one of a series staged in the UK following the alleged murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota , USA .
Huge crowds gathered at Centenary Square , waving placards and chanting ' I ca n't breathe ' - among the last words of Mr Flloyd .
One family told BirminghamLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protest ” that they had brought their three month old baby to demonstrate with them .
One protester had even brought PPE for anyone protesting without a mask , to help with social distancing .
Tom Fulwell , 32 , from Edgbaston , said : `` It ’ s a protest in the time of a pandemic so it ’ s important .
`` I work in a retirement home and all of this was going spare .
There is plenty of it . ''
Mikail Suleman , who was at t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It has been beautiful so far , peaceful protests alongside unity within Birmingham . ''
Earlier in the day Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings indicated he would be attending the rally .
He told his 109,000 social media followers : `` Do n't be afraid to speak your truth .
Stand for what 's right . ''
Others took to social media to praise the event .
@ iszrel tweeted : “ The Birmingham Protest was really and truly beautiful , goes to show there ’ s more to life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Amazing to see so many at the BLM protest in Birmingham Centenary Square .
The US is hurting most at the moment , but the UK is not innocent .
” And Kate Reynolds tweeted : “ I chose to attend the BLM protest in Birmingham this afternoon .
Seeing so many people come together peacefully really was something special .
I would say about 80 % of people were abiding social distancing & wearing masks.
” The Birmingham event followed worldwide shock at the death of George Floyd , an unarmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the neck by a white police officer who is now being investigated for second-degree murder and manslaughter .
His death sparked Black Lives Matter protests in Minneapolis , USA , as well as other cities across the USA and more recently in London , Cardiff , Manchester , France , Australia , New Zealand and elsewhere .
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Ward , of West Midlands Police , said before the city protest : `` Our aim is to allow and facilitate peaceful protest , and therefore we are not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they 've got legitimate concerns they want to share .
`` You can still protest while maintaining social distancing . ''
Labour councillor John Cotton , cabinet member for social inclusion at Birmingham City Council , had also said : `` The city of Birmingham has a long and proud history of standing up to racism and to prejudice , and that is why today we stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement . ''

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Traffic came to a standstill around Colmore Circus as Black Lives Matter protesters marched to West Midlands Police HQ.
A crowd of more than 2,000 had gathered in Centenary Square for a peaceful demonstration on Thursday afternoon (June 4).
The event was one of a series staged in the UK following the alleged murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota, USA.
Huge crowds gathered at Centenary Square, waving placards and chanting 'I can't breathe' - among the last words of Mr Flloyd.
One family told BirminghamLive it was “so important to support the protest” that they had brought their three month old baby to demonstrate with them.
One protester had even brought PPE for anyone protesting without a mask, to help with social distancing.
A 32-year-old told BirminghamLive: "It’s a protest in the time of a pandemic so it’s important.
"I work in a retirement home and all of this was going spare. There is plenty of it."
Mikail Suleman, who was at t the centre of the protest, had said: “It has been beautiful so far, peaceful protests alongside unity within Birmingham."
Earlier in the day Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings indicated he would be attending the rally.
He told his 109,000 social media followers: "Don't be afraid to speak your truth. Stand for what's right."
Others took to social media to praise the event.
@iszrel tweeted: “The Birmingham Protest was really and truly beautiful, goes to show there’s more to life than racism.”
Tom Faherty tweeted: “Amazing to see so many at the BLM protest in Birmingham Centenary Square. The US is hurting most at the moment, but the UK is not innocent. ”
And Kate Reynolds tweeted: “I chose to attend the BLM protest in Birmingham this afternoon. Seeing so many people come together peacefully really was something special. I would say about 80% of people were abiding social distancing & wearing masks.”
The Birmingham event followed worldwide shock at the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who was held down by the neck by a white police officer who is now being investigated for second-degree murder and manslaughter.
His death sparked Black Lives Matter protests in Minneapolis, USA, as well as other cities across the USA and more recently in London, Cardiff, Manchester, France, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere.
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Ward, of West Midlands Police, said before the city protest: "Our aim is to allow and facilitate peaceful protest, and therefore we are not going to stop people coming out onto the streets if they've got legitimate concerns they want to share.
"You can still protest while maintaining social distancing."
Labour councillor John Cotton, cabinet member for social inclusion at Birmingham City Council, had also said: "The city of Birmingham has a long and proud history of standing up to racism and to prejudice, and that is why today we stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement."


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Slaven Bilic makes uncomfortable Chris Brunt exit admission

Slaven Bilic has praised Chris Brunt for his commitment to West Brom ’ s cause - even though he ‘ took away his place ’ .
The Albion head coach admits he placed Brunt in a difficult position , denying him even a single Championship start since he took over .
However , on the day the Baggies confirmed the 35-year-old will leave at the end of the season , Bilic has thanked the Northern Ireland international for reacting so positively .
“ The record will show that I am the manager who basically took away his place in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told wba.co.uk .
“ These situations are very , very hard for players – especially players whose who are long serving , are leaders , captains of the club .
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Every player likes to play but it ’ s special with these players .
“ To be fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can cause disturbances around the team and the dressing room .
“ But Chris has been brilliant .
He cares so much about the club and he ’ s so professional .
It ’ s not that he didn ’ t drop one bit in his training but that he was always very respectful of the situation .
“ From Day One , he was always there for me and my staff and the players – he is a proper club captain and he ’ s still one of the reasons why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s done a bit on the pitch but he ’ s done a lot off the pitch .
“ The lads have enormous respect for him , so do all my staff .
Sometimes these situations can be difficult but Chris ’ s professionalism has made it easier for everyone .
“ What ’ s more , he knows that I have had to make my decision and he respects that completely and knows I have only done so from what I see as best for the team .
He has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that.
” Brunt will hope to make some contribution in the final nine games of the run-in .
Albion are six points clear of the chasing pack in the second place - and are closing in on what would be Brunt ’ s third promotion during his time at The Hawthorns .

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Slaven Bilic has praised Chris Brunt for his commitment to West Brom’s cause - even though he ‘took away his place’.
The Albion head coach admits he placed Brunt in a difficult position, denying him even a single Championship start since he took over.
However, on the day the Baggies confirmed the 35-year-old will leave at the end of the season, Bilic has thanked the Northern Ireland international for reacting so positively.
“The record will show that I am the manager who basically took away his place in the first team starting XI,” Bilic told wba.co.uk.
“These situations are very, very hard for players – especially players whose who are long serving, are leaders, captains of the club.
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“When they lose that power on the pitch it is hard to cope with. Every player likes to play but it’s special with these players.
“To be fair, that is a very complex situation and can cause disturbances around the team and the dressing room.
“But Chris has been brilliant. He cares so much about the club and he’s so professional. It’s not that he didn’t drop one bit in his training but that he was always very respectful of the situation.
“From Day One, he was always there for me and my staff and the players – he is a proper club captain and he’s still one of the reasons why we where we are.
“He’s done a bit on the pitch but he’s done a lot off the pitch.
“The lads have enormous respect for him, so do all my staff. Sometimes these situations can be difficult but Chris’s professionalism has made it easier for everyone.
“What’s more, he knows that I have had to make my decision and he respects that completely and knows I have only done so from what I see as best for the team. He has been brilliant and we all thank him for that.”
Brunt will hope to make some contribution in the final nine games of the run-in.
Albion are six points clear of the chasing pack in the second place - and are closing in on what would be Brunt’s third promotion during his time at The Hawthorns.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Wolves receive dates, times and TV details for next three games

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been given details surrounding their next three Premier League matches , according to reports .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side will return to action later this month after the Premier League agreed a June 17 restart date .
The Times have now published details for the opening three rounds of Premier League matches .
Wolves ' season wo n't resume until June 20 when they 'll take on David Moyes ' West Ham .
The fixture had been pencilled in for almost three months ago before football 's suspension and games will be played in the order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clash against West Ham is to be televised on Sky Sports and will kick-off at 5:30pm on Saturday , June 20 .
Wolves will then return home to face Bournemouth with the game due to kick-off at 8:15pm on Thursday , June 25 and it will be screened on BT Sport .
Wolves ' next match is against Aston Villa on Sunday , June 28 and will kick-off at noon on BT Sport .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have been given details surrounding their next three Premier League matches, according to reports.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side will return to action later this month after the Premier League agreed a June 17 restart date.
Details for the opening three rounds of Premier League matches have now been confirmed. Wolves' season won't resume until June 20 when they'll take on David Moyes' West Ham.
The fixture had been pencilled in for almost three months ago before football's suspension and games will be played in the order they were initially scheduled for.
The clash against West Ham is to be televised on Sky Sports and will kick-off at 5:30pm on Saturday, June 20.
Wolves will then return home to face Bournemouth with the game due to kick-off at 6pm on Wednesday, June 24 and it will be screened on BT Sport.
Wolves' next match is against Aston Villa on Saturday, June 27 and will kick-off at 12:30pm BT Sport.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--West Brom fans make testimonial demand following Chris Brunt shock

West Brom fans have been reacting to the news Chris Brunt will leave Albion at the end of the season .
He will hopefully do so having helped secure the third promotion of his Baggies career .
However , the fact the Championship is set to resume in empty stadiums only intensifies the sense of loss many Albion fans are feeling .
CEO Mark Jenkins suggested Brunt could return for a proper send off once normality is restored - but some Baggies want even more .
@ PhilBowley_ : There HAS to be a testimonial # wba @ ChairmanPeace : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of us are going to see him play for the club in person again , how about finally having a proper testimonial for him once we are able @ WBA ?
A club legend , a loyal servant and an all round great guy .
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Google Play Store and App Store @ Matt_WBA_98 : What a servant the man has been , what a left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will never forget and all them thunder ******* scored .
Farewell Brunty , a modern day Albion legend # wba @ BradPoole31 : Will never see Chris Brunt live at The Hawthorns again @ Adam_Townsend : What a player .
So fortunate to have him at the club .
Always committed , always put his all in and he ’ ll always be Albion .
We ’ ll never have another like him .
I just really regret that we won ’ t be able to say goodbye to him properly at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The last one of the best midfield in the world to depart !
# wba @ jappleton10 : A true Albion legend who provided me with the greatest moment of my childhood - scoring the equaliser against Southampton to get us promoted when I was mascot in 2008 .
Without a doubt the greatest servant to the club in recent years .
Thanks for the memories , Brunty @ 8en1990 : What ?
Yeah ... just got something in my eye @ LocalBaggiesFan : End of an era .
Lets hope he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just thinking about it # wba @ _Simonian : Nobody will ever take a better corner then the man himself and a Albion legend too many memories to share just a shame current circumstances aren ’ t enabling us to clap you off one more time on the final game farewell Chrissy Brunt Brunt Brunt # wba @ sarah_WBAx : It being expected doesn ’ t make it any easier , my heart is shattered , half my life we ’ ve had the best servant we could have ever dreamt of , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend .
Will go down in the history books for us .
Will bloody miss him .
# wba @ Hannanar : I knew it was coming and yet I ’ m still absolutely devastated .
The fact we won ’ t be able to give him a proper send off @ boingboinger : Thanks for the memories legend always gave 110 % and wore the shirt with pride # legend # wba @ John_Joe : I honestly can ’ t bare the thought of his last game for us being in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Best player in the midlands for the last decade # WBA @ Hannanar : Never have I loved a footballer more .
In his prime a brilliant footballer , and off the pitch and wonderful and genuine person don ’ t think a player leaving our club will ever bother me like this # wba

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West Brom fans have been reacting to the news Chris Brunt will leave Albion at the end of the season.
He will hopefully do so having helped secure the third promotion of his Baggies career.
However, the fact the Championship is set to resume in empty stadiums only intensifies the sense of loss many Albion fans are feeling.
CEO Mark Jenkins suggested Brunt could return for a proper send off once normality is restored - but some Baggies want even more.
@PhilBowley_: There HAS to be a testimonial #wba
@ChairmanPeace: Given that it is highly unlikely that many of us are going to see him play for the club in person again, how about finally having a proper testimonial for him once we are able @WBA ? A club legend, a loyal servant and an all round great guy. #wba #Brunt
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@Matt_WBA_98: What a servant the man has been, what a left foot. That night against Southampton I will never forget and all them thunder ******* scored. Farewell Brunty, a modern day Albion legend #wba
@BradPoole31: Will never see Chris Brunt live at The Hawthorns again
@Adam_Townsend: What a player. So fortunate to have him at the club. Always committed, always put his all in and he’ll always be Albion. We’ll never have another like him. I just really regret that we won’t be able to say goodbye to him properly at the Hawthorns. #wba
@MickyMellon1: The last one of the best midfield in the world to depart! #wba
@jappleton10: A true Albion legend who provided me with the greatest moment of my childhood - scoring the equaliser against Southampton to get us promoted when I was mascot in 2008. Without a doubt the greatest servant to the club in recent years. Thanks for the memories, Brunty
@8en1990: What? Yeah...just got something in my eye
@LocalBaggiesFan: End of an era. Lets hope he can leave on a high. Tearing up just thinking about it #wba
@_Simonian: Nobody will ever take a better corner then the man himself and a Albion legend too many memories to share just a shame current circumstances aren’t enabling us to clap you off one more time on the final game farewell Chrissy Brunt Brunt Brunt #wba
@sarah_WBAx: It being expected doesn’t make it any easier, my heart is shattered, half my life we’ve had the best servant we could have ever dreamt of, Mr Albion
@baggieal: Absolute club legend. Will go down in the history books for us. Will bloody miss him. #wba
@Hannanar: I knew it was coming and yet I’m still absolutely devastated. The fact we won’t be able to give him a proper send off
@boingboinger: Thanks for the memories legend always gave 110% and wore the shirt with pride #legend #wba
@John_Joe: I honestly can’t bare the thought of his last game for us being in an empty stadium #wba
@luiscole45: Best player in the midlands for the last decade #WBA
@Hannanar: Never have I loved a footballer more. In his prime a brilliant footballer, and off the pitch and wonderful and genuine person don’t think a player leaving our club will ever bother me like this #wba


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Face coverings on public transport will be compulsory from June 15

Face coverings will be compulsory on public transport from June 15 , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced .
Anyone failing to wear a face covering may be refused entry to buses , metro services or trains - and may be fined .
Mr Shapps said : `` A face covering helps protect our fellow passengers .
It 's somethng we can each do to help each other . ''
While the Government has previously encouraged commuters to wear face coverings , the new announcement means they will now be compulsory .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being introduced because the Government expected more people to be travelling when further changes to the lockdown come into effect , also on June 15 .
This includes allowing more shops to re-open , and allowing some secondary school pupils to return to school .
Mr Shapps said face coverings could be made at home - and urged people not to seek out the type of face masks used in hospitals .
He said : `` As of Monday 15 June , face coverings will become mandatory on public transport . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which we must keep for clinical settings .
It means the kind of face covering you can easily make at home . ''
There will be exceptions for young children , disabled people and those with breathing difficulties , he said .
`` As passenger numbers increase , and we expect this trend to continue , we need to ensure every precaution is taken on buses , trains , aircaft and on ferries . ''
He said passengers were urged to stay two metres apart , but one of the reasons face coverings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always be possible .
Transport staff are also to wear coverings .
Mr Shapps also stressed that people should continue to work from home if they can , and to avoid the rush hour if they do need to use public transport .
Data published alongside the press conference showed the official number of deaths from coronavirus has risen by 176 , reaching 39,904 , and 505 people were admitted to hospital with coronavirus on June 2 .
Figures on NHS England ’ s test and trace system will be published weekly – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when that would start .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said : “ I certainly understand the desire for data to be published showing precisely how it is working .
“ But equally it is important that when we do put that information into the public domain it has been properly validated .
“ We are working on that , we understand the need for transparency and we will be providing weekly updates on test and trace shortly .
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Face coverings will be compulsory on public transport from June 15, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
Anyone failing to wear a face covering may be refused entry to buses, metro services or trains - and may be fined.
Mr Shapps said: "A face covering helps protect our fellow passengers. It's somethng we can each do to help each other."
While the Government has previously encouraged commuters to wear face coverings, the new announcement means they will now be compulsory.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps said the measures were being introduced because the Government expected more people to be travelling when further changes to the lockdown come into effect, also on June 15.
This includes allowing more shops to re-open, and allowing some secondary school pupils to return to school.
Mr Shapps said face coverings could be made at home - and urged people not to seek out the type of face masks used in hospitals.
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He said: "As of Monday 15 June, face coverings will become mandatory on public transport."
"That doesn't mean surgical masks, which we must keep for clinical settings. It means the kind of face covering you can easily make at home."
There will be exceptions for young children, disabled people and those with breathing difficulties, he said.
"As passenger numbers increase, and we expect this trend to continue, we need to ensure every precaution is taken on buses, trains, aircaft and on ferries."
He said passengers were urged to stay two metres apart, but one of the reasons face coverings are important is because that wouldn't always be possible. Transport staff are also to wear coverings.
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Mr Shapps also stressed that people should continue to work from home if they can, and to avoid the rush hour if they do need to use public transport.
Data published alongside the press conference showed the official number of deaths from coronavirus has risen by 176, reaching 39,904, and 505 people were admitted to hospital with coronavirus on June 2.
Figures on NHS England’s test and trace system will be published weekly – but Downing Street was unable to say when that would start.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “I certainly understand the desire for data to be published showing precisely how it is working.
“But equally it is important that when we do put that information into the public domain it has been properly validated.
“We are working on that, we understand the need for transparency and we will be providing weekly updates on test and trace shortly.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Stash of cash stolen during home raid in Bilston

A brazen burglar raided a family home in Bilston while the owners were in the garden .
In broad daylight @ @ @ @ @ a house in Bilston Road , in The Lunt area of Wolverhampton .
While the @ @ @ @ @ activities , the offender ransacked the home .
He made off with a wad of @ @ @ @ @ May 27 .
An investigation has been launched and West Midlands Police has released a @ @ @ @ @ want to speak to in connection with the incident .
You can see the picture @ @ @ @ @ the force said : `` We want to speak to him after a home in @ @ @ @ @ , Bilston was burgled and cash stolen as the residents were outside gardening at about @ @ @ @ @ 27 .
`` Anyone with information can contact us quoting crime number 20WV/122543W/20 , via @ @ @ @ @ 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime .
Or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on @ @ @ @ @

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A brazen burglar raided a family home in Bilston while the owners were in the garden.
In broad daylight, a man broke into a house in Bilston Road, in The Lunt area of Wolverhampton.
While the residents were distracted with gardening activities, the offender ransacked the home.
He made off with a wad of cash at around 3.30pm on May 27.
An investigation has been launched and West Midlands Police has released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
You can see the picture above.
A spokesman for the force said: "We want to speak to him after a home in Bilston Road, The Lunt, Bilston was burgled and cash stolen as the residents were outside gardening at about 3.30pm on Wednesday, May 27.
"Anyone with information can contact us quoting crime number 20WV/122543W/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. Or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Every word of Chris Brunt's heartfelt West Brom tribute

Chris Brunt has issued a long and heartfelt tribute to West Bromwich Albion and their supporters .
The club have this evening confirmed the 35-year-old will end his Baggies career at the conclusion of the 2019/2020 season - one he hopes ends in a third promotion .
This is his statement in full .
“ It has been the honour of my career to have played for this great football club for the last 13 years but today I must begin saying goodbye .
“ Before I go any further , I should make it clear that my entire focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on doing everything in my power to get us back to the Premier League .
To where this club and its fans belong .
“ Though it may not come as a massive surprise to many , I thought it best we clarify the situation now , before we begin playing the final nine games of the season .
We can not afford to have any distractions from our goal .
“ When I left Sheffield Wednesday to join Albion in 2007 , it was a tough decision for me to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an area I liked and my wife Cathy and I had made some good friends .
“ We ’ d also just found out we were expecting our first child , Charlie , who was due in May 2008 , so we were nervous about upping sticks and moving to another new environment .
`` We couldn ’ t have been made to feel more welcome at The Hawthorns , not just by the staff but also the supporters .
“ Fast forward 13 years and I find myself getting emotional as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the good times we have shared .
`` From promotions under Tony Mowbray and Robbie Di Matteo to consistently holding our own in the Premier League under Roy Hodgson , Steve Clarke , Tony Pulis and others .
“ There was , of course , the disappointment of two relegations , a defeat in the FA Cup semi-final , and losing out in the Play-Offs last season .
“ But the highs – and I ’ ll especially never forget scoring those goals to help us get promoted and win the Championship in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club in 2011 and realising my dream as a young boy in Belfast of playing in the Premier League - have always far outweighed the lows .
“ There are too many memories to mention from my 400-plus games and I will treasure them for the rest of my days .
“ To all the staff at the training ground and the stadium , many of whom have been here longer than me , thank you all for everything you have done for myself and my family .
Thank you to Richie Rawlins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me over the years , especially after my knee injury in 2016 .
“ Martin Swain , Ian Skidmore and the media team who have ( most of the time ) helped me say the right things !
!
!
`` Jill Pearson for dealing with all my Amazon parcels and looking after myself , Cathy , Charlie and Zach .
Jean Wright and all the staff in the canteen .
I will miss you all very much .
“ To all the players I have had the pleasure of playing alongside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s been a privilege and I hope you have all enjoyed it as much as I have .
“ To all the coaching staff and managers thank you for everything you have taught me over these 13 years .
`` I like to think I have given everything on the training field and in matches in return for all of your guidance .
“ A big thank you to my family and friends for their love and support in helping us settle into the area which will be forever our home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ever know .
“ To my wife Cathy , and boys Charlie and Zach , for your love , support and patience over the years .
I ’ m happy to have been able to share all these great times with you .
“ And to my mum and dad , thank you for everything along the way , and for following my time at Albion so loyally .
“ Last but by no means least , to all the Baggies fans out there .
Win , lose or draw you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be forever grateful .
“ Thank you for allowing me to become one of your own .
Please know I will always regard this as my club .
I wish I could go on forever here but sadly all good things must come to an end .
“ Hopefully , when all is safe and well , I ’ ll be able to come to The Hawthorns to show my appreciation to you .
“ For now I will do all I can to help us get promoted to the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manager needs me .
After that , I hope , a new challenge awaits elsewhere .
“ It will be strange to play for another club after all my years at Albion , but I still feel I have plenty to offer , and there ’ s a bit of football left in the tank yet !

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Chris Brunt has issued a long and heartfelt tribute to West Bromwich Albion and their supporters.
The club have this evening confirmed the 35-year-old will end his Baggies career at the conclusion of the 2019/2020 season - one he hopes ends in a third promotion.
This is his statement in full.
“It has been the honour of my career to have played for this great football club for the last 13 years but today I must begin saying goodbye.
“Before I go any further, I should make it clear that my entire focus over the next few weeks I will be on doing everything in my power to get us back to the Premier League. To where this club and its fans belong.
“Though it may not come as a massive surprise to many, I thought it best we clarify the situation now, before we begin playing the final nine games of the season. We cannot afford to have any distractions from our goal.
West Brom daily newsletter. Free. To your inbox Why should you sign up? We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer gossip and comment pieces in our daily Baggies bulletin, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Just type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up by clicking here. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest West Brom updates by following us on Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download via Google Play Store or the App Store. It is always up-to-date with the latest news .
“When I left Sheffield Wednesday to join Albion in 2007, it was a tough decision for me to make.
"I had finally settled in an area I liked and my wife Cathy and I had made some good friends.
“We’d also just found out we were expecting our first child, Charlie, who was due in May 2008, so we were nervous about upping sticks and moving to another new environment.
"We couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome at The Hawthorns, not just by the staff but also the supporters.
“Fast forward 13 years and I find myself getting emotional as I write this statement thinking back over all the good times we have shared.
"From promotions under Tony Mowbray and Robbie Di Matteo to consistently holding our own in the Premier League under Roy Hodgson, Steve Clarke, Tony Pulis and others.
“There was, of course, the disappointment of two relegations, a defeat in the FA Cup semi-final, and losing out in the Play-Offs last season.
“But the highs – and I’ll especially never forget scoring those goals to help us get promoted and win the Championship in 2008, becoming captain of this great club in 2011 and realising my dream as a young boy in Belfast of playing in the Premier League - have always far outweighed the lows.
“There are too many memories to mention from my 400-plus games and I will treasure them for the rest of my days.
“To all the staff at the training ground and the stadium, many of whom have been here longer than me, thank you all for everything you have done for myself and my family.
Thank you to Richie Rawlins and the medical team for tirelessly helping me over the years, especially after my knee injury in 2016.
“Martin Swain, Ian Skidmore and the media team who have (most of the time) helped me say the right things!!!
"Jill Pearson for dealing with all my Amazon parcels and looking after myself, Cathy, Charlie and Zach. Jean Wright and all the staff in the canteen. I will miss you all very much.
“To all the players I have had the pleasure of playing alongside, many of whom remain good friends, it’s been a privilege and I hope you have all enjoyed it as much as I have.
“To all the coaching staff and managers thank you for everything you have taught me over these 13 years.
"I like to think I have given everything on the training field and in matches in return for all of your guidance.
“A big thank you to my family and friends for their love and support in helping us settle into the area which will be forever our home. It is appreciated more than you will ever know.
“To my wife Cathy, and boys Charlie and Zach, for your love, support and patience over the years. I’m happy to have been able to share all these great times with you.
“And to my mum and dad, thank you for everything along the way, and for following my time at Albion so loyally.
“Last but by no means least, to all the Baggies fans out there. Win, lose or draw you have always supported me and for that I will be forever grateful.
“Thank you for allowing me to become one of your own. Please know I will always regard this as my club. I wish I could go on forever here but sadly all good things must come to an end.
“Hopefully, when all is safe and well, I’ll be able to come to The Hawthorns to show my appreciation to you.
“For now I will do all I can to help us get promoted to the Premier League and I’ll be ready if the manager needs me. After that, I hope, a new challenge awaits elsewhere.
“It will be strange to play for another club after all my years at Albion, but I still feel I have plenty to offer, and there’s a bit of football left in the tank yet!
“All the best,
“Brunty.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Madeleine McCann suspect named with police convinced they know how she died

The lead suspect behind the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been named .
Christian B , a German inmate currently serving time behind bars in relation to a different matter , has been identified by detectives .
Police in Germany - as well as colleagues from the Met Police in the UK - made the announcement on Wednesday evening .
They confirmed they had identified a 43-year-old who was in Praia da Luz , in the Algarve , in Portugal , as the chief suspect .
He was linked to the resort where Madeleine vanished on May 3 , 2007 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail in Germany , is a child sex predator serving a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal in 2005 .
He is known to have lived on the Algarve coast and his Portuguese mobile phone received a half-hour phone call around an hour before Maddie vanished .
The tot was on holiday with her parents Kate and Gerry McCann , who live in the East Midlands , in Leicestershire .
Hans Christian Wolters , a spokesman for the Braunschweig public prosecutor 's office , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of murder '' , adding : `` We are assuming that the girl is dead .
`` With the suspect , we are talking about a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he 's already serving a long sentence . ''
German prosecutors say they believe Madeleine McCann is dead and they know the method used to kill her as they zero in on a key suspect .
The public prosecutor 's office told media they believe Maddie is dead , and they know the method @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not yet expanded on publicly .
German newspaper Braunschweiger Zeitung reported the suspect , who has been partially identified as Christian B was convicted of rape in Braunschweig District Court in December last year .
Der Spiegel reported he is serving a prison sentence in Kiel , having been initially extradited from Portugal in 2017 and convicted of drug trafficking .
The German magazine said his criminal record contains a total of 17 entries , including child abuse while he was still a teenager , and published a pixelated picture of him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gerry McCann , from Rothley , in Leicestershire , welcomed the latest appeal in a statement which said : `` We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive , but whatever the outcome may be , we need to know as we need to find peace . ''
Clarence Mitchell , a spokesman for Madeleine 's family , said her parents felt the development was `` potentially very significant '' and that he could not `` recall an instance when the police had been so specific about an individual '' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told BBC Breakfast : `` Of all the thousands of leads and potential suspects that have been mentioned in the past , there has never been something as clear cut as that from not just one , but three , police forces . ''
Downing Street said the latest developments appeared to be significant and added that Number 10 's thoughts were with the McCann family `` who have had to endure so much '' .

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The lead suspect behind the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been named.
Christian B, a German inmate currently serving time behind bars in relation to a different matter, has been identified by detectives.
Police in Germany - as well as colleagues from the Met Police in the UK - made the announcement on Wednesday evening.
They confirmed they had identified a 43-year-old who was in Praia da Luz, in the Algarve, in Portugal, as the chief suspect.
He was linked to the resort where Madeleine vanished on May 3, 2007.
The 43-year-old, who is in jail in Germany, is a child sex predator serving a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal in 2005.
He is known to have lived on the Algarve coast and his Portuguese mobile phone received a half-hour phone call around an hour before Maddie vanished.
The tot was on holiday with her parents Kate and Gerry McCann, who live in the East Midlands, in Leicestershire.
Hans Christian Wolters, a spokesman for the Braunschweig public prosecutor's office, said the suspect is being investigated "on suspicion of murder", adding: "We are assuming that the girl is dead.
"With the suspect, we are talking about a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he's already serving a long sentence."
German prosecutors say they believe Madeleine McCann is dead and they know the method used to kill her as they zero in on a key suspect.
The public prosecutor's office told media they believe Maddie is dead, and they know the method used to kill her - which they have not yet expanded on publicly.
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German newspaper Braunschweiger Zeitung reported the suspect, who has been partially identified as Christian B was convicted of rape in Braunschweig District Court in December last year.
Der Spiegel reported he is serving a prison sentence in Kiel, having been initially extradited from Portugal in 2017 and convicted of drug trafficking.
The German magazine said his criminal record contains a total of 17 entries, including child abuse while he was still a teenager, and published a pixelated picture of him apparently taken from Facebook.
Kate and Gerry McCann, from Rothley, in Leicestershire, welcomed the latest appeal in a statement which said: "We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive, but whatever the outcome may be, we need to know as we need to find peace."
Clarence Mitchell, a spokesman for Madeleine's family, said her parents felt the development was "potentially very significant" and that he could not "recall an instance when the police had been so specific about an individual" in the 13 years since she disappeared.
He told BBC Breakfast: "Of all the thousands of leads and potential suspects that have been mentioned in the past, there has never been something as clear cut as that from not just one, but three, police forces."
Downing Street said the latest developments appeared to be significant and added that Number 10's thoughts were with the McCann family "who have had to endure so much".


birminghammail--2020-06-04--CoViD fighting medics add human touch to PPE to reassure patients

CoViD-19 fighting doctors and nurses at a Worcestershire hospital have added a human touch to their personal protective equipment as they look to reassure patients battling the killer disease .
Medics and staff working on the acute respiratory unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital wanted to help patients feel less isolated and see the people behind the PPE and have come up with a simple but effective way of doing so .
Their personal protective equipment obscures their faces entirely , preventing patients from recognising members of staff and preventing staff from offering a reassuring smile .
Junior Doctor , Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution of adding large photos to staff PPE to bring back the human connection with their patients .
Dr Pharasi said : “ One of the most unexpected , yet challenging parts of CoViD-19 for me has been caring for patients while being hidden behind a veil of full PPE .
“ Within the first few weeks of the pandemic on the acute respiratory unit , it became clear that not only were we struggling to recognise each other , but our patients couldn ’ t tell us apart either .
“ By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of staff I feel that we were able to bring back a touch of human connection by emphasising the individual behind every facemask.
” Dr Pharasi said patients have welcomed the change and added : “ Not only has this helped us build a better relationship with our patients , but it ’ s also done wonders for staff morale on the ward.
” Vicky Morris , chief nursing officer at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust , said : “ Our staff are doing a magnificent job in working to put patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ periods in the history of the NHS .
“ At a time when we have had to restrict visiting and also implement strict PPE measures to keep our staff and patients as safe as possible , this idea is invaluable .
“ It allows us to build that relationship with our patients and bring back that vital human connection that is so comfiting to both patients and staff alike .
It means a lot to our staff , patients and of course their families .
”

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CoViD-19 fighting doctors and nurses at a Worcestershire hospital have added a human touch to their personal protective equipment as they look to reassure patients battling the killer disease.
Medics and staff working on the acute respiratory unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital wanted to help patients feel less isolated and see the people behind the PPE and have come up with a simple but effective way of doing so.
Their personal protective equipment obscures their faces entirely, preventing patients from recognising members of staff and preventing staff from offering a reassuring smile.
Junior Doctor, Dr Kishu Pharasi came up with the thoughtful solution of adding large photos to staff PPE to bring back the human connection with their patients.
Dr Pharasi said: “One of the most unexpected, yet challenging parts of CoViD-19 for me has been caring for patients while being hidden behind a veil of full PPE.
“Within the first few weeks of the pandemic on the acute respiratory unit, it became clear that not only were we struggling to recognise each other, but our patients couldn’t tell us apart either.
“By making a large ID photo for every member of staff I feel that we were able to bring back a touch of human connection by emphasising the individual behind every facemask.”
Dr Pharasi said patients have welcomed the change and added: “Not only has this helped us build a better relationship with our patients, but it’s also done wonders for staff morale on the ward.”
Vicky Morris, chief nursing officer at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “Our staff are doing a magnificent job in working to put patients first through one of the most challenging periods in the history of the NHS.
“At a time when we have had to restrict visiting and also implement strict PPE measures to keep our staff and patients as safe as possible, this idea is invaluable.
“It allows us to build that relationship with our patients and bring back that vital human connection that is so comfiting to both patients and staff alike. It means a lot to our staff, patients and of course their families.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Where to Pick Your Own fruit in Worcestershire and around Birmingham

Fruit farms and garden nurseries are starting to launch their pick your own fields enabling people to enjoy some fresh air as they fill punnets with strawberries , raspberries and more .
Many have taken careful consideration to ensure the safety of customers during the coronavirus crisis , with some restricting the numbers of people allowed in their shops at any time , laying on hand sanitising stations and offering exclusive hours for over 60s .
Families who normally make their PYO experience an afternoon out may find certain aspects will remain closed , such as coffee shops , petting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To avoid disappointment , be sure to check opening times and produce available ahead of making your way there .
With careful planning , Clive 's Fruit Farm in Worcestershire has reintroduced its PYO season from June 4 , starting with strawberries and raspberries .
You 'll need to pay a £2 deposit which is then redeemable against produce bought .
The PYO fields are open from 9am to 3pm and the first hour is reserved for over 60s only .
The farm shop is open at with a four-customers-at-a-time policy and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the shop .
Normally , there 's a coffee shop , children 's play area , a chance to feed the animals and a nature trail but these facilities remain closed at the moment .
Be sure to check the website or call 01684 592664 before visiting .
This 250-acre family run farm , close to Chaddesley Corbett in Worcestershire , has 25 acres designated for PYO seasonal produce .
Owners hope to start offering PYO mid to end of June and this will be run on a strict booking system to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fields .
The shop has been closed since lockdown but pre-picked strawberries are available to buy .
You have to email or telephone orders in advance to take part in a collection system in your car to avoid contact between staff and customers .
Check the website or call 01562 700985 to find out more .
Manor Farm Fruits has launched a new Strawberry Drive Thru to help customers get their hands of freshly picked fruit during the coronavirus pandemic .
Now open daily from 10am to 4pm , the new concept for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the farm and buy ready picked strawberries without getting out of their car !
A one-way system is in place so you can drive up to the kiosk , pay for your fruit plus a selection of other local goodies , such as eggs , honey , jam , drinks and cream , then a member of the team will put the fruit straight into your car boot to try to make the whole process safe for both staff and customers .
There 's usually a children ’ s play area with bouncy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pit and a shop selling snacks and ice-creams plus a picnic area but it 's best to visit the website or call 01543 483308 to find out more about when these facilities may reopen .
This small , family-run nursery has been in business for almost 100 years and over three generations of the same family .
Originally an apple orchard with livestock , the nursery has evolved over the years into growing flowers in greenhouses and fruit in the fields .
Summer fruit picking should start from mid-June .
Look out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , redcurrants , rhubarb , tayberries , blackberries , apples , plums and cucumbers .
There 's no fee and punnets and baskets are provided .
You simply pay for the weight of the produce you pick - expect to pay £3 to £4 for a large punnet of strawberries .
Find out more here You can usually PYO with a £2 redeemable deposit .
However , PYO has been postponed due to the lockdown .
There are plenty of strawberries available to buy in the shop and people are advised to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 735724 to check if and when PYO may relaunch again .
Malt Kiln Farm in Coventry normally produces strawberries , raspberries , tayberries , blackcurrants , redcurrants , whitecurrants , blackberries , runner beans , broad beans , sweetcorn , marrows , courgettes and pumpkins .
However , in line with the government 's new regulations the coffee shop will be closed for the foreseeable future and numbers of customers within the shop are being limited so people are warned there may be delays .
For older customers and those with underlying health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in advance and collected from the car park .
Opening hours have also been temporarily altered to 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sundays .
To find out more about PYO and the shop , visit the website or call 01788 833196 .
PYO is due to start imminently at Canalside Farm in Stafford - people are advised to call ahead to check it is running on the day they plan to visit .
This will launch with just strawberries initially .
The shop is open seven days a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fitted at checkout for added protection .
There 's also a collection and delivery service available .
The numbers of customers within the shop at any one time is being limited and the cafe is closed until further notice due to the covid restrictions .
Check the website or call 01889 881747 to find out more .
Best times for PYO fruit and vegetables 1 .
Take you own containers if you do n't want the farm to charge you .
For example , Malt Kiln Farm charges 60p for a clear plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
Supervise children to prevent over-picking , as you have to pay for all the fruit you 've picked .
3 .
Wear sensible shoes , especially if it looks like rain .
And step over strawberry beds , not on them .
4 .
Sampling is permitted but do n't abuse this !
5 .
Do n't take a picnic or dogs into the picking area .

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* This article was updated in June 2023 *
The strawberry season has arrived slightly late this year but growers are promising the fruit will be bigger and sweeter than in previous years! According to the British Berry Growers, the cooler spring weather has resulted in a slower ripening period.
However the longer growing time has produced larger berries than last year, and the recent sunny days and cooler nights are said to have boosted their sugar content. There are lots of Pick Your Own farms within easy reach of Birmingham.
Many of these garden nurseries and farms have play areas and cafes so you can turn your PYO fun into an afternoon out in the sunshine for all the family. It's a great way to get out in the fresh air and boost everyone's five-a-day intake, especially as most tend to also have a farm shop or deli where you can buy additional local produce.
Be sure to check opening times and what produce is available before driving to any of these farms and garden centres to avoid disappointment. Some require pre-booking and many are now charging PYO admission fees to cover their rising production costs.
Read more: 20 garden centres and nurseries around Birmingham
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PYO at Caldicott's Nursery in Solihull
This small, family-run nursery has is almost 100 years old. Originally an apple orchard with livestock, the nursery has evolved over the years into growing flowers in greenhouses and fruit in the fields.
There are four different varieties of strawberries to pick from mid-June and into July plus raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants and blackberries too. You simply turn up and get picking. There's no admission fee, just a £5 fruit picking minimum per basket.
It's worth noting that you'll need to take cash as there's no card machine. Open 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. Find out more via the Caldicott's Nursery website.
50 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull, B91 3JR
PYO at Clive's Fruit Farm in Worcestershire
Strawberries are available for picking at Clive's Fruit Farm in Worcestershire. This year, the owners say they have been forced to implement a £2 per person admission fee due to the drastic increase in food production costs. Under threes are free. No booking is required.
Felix Clive became a 'pioneer of PYO' back in the 1960s when strawberries were first grown on the farm. Grown in table top troughs, you can pick your strawberries without having to bend down.
Raspberries will be available in late June, cherries in early July and plums from mid July onwards. You can pick plums from July to September, apples from mid-August through to October and pears in September and October.
Open 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturdays and 10am to 4pm Sundays, there's also a farm shop, coffee shop, children's play area. and juice shed. No dogs allowed. Check the Clive's Fruit Farm website for details.
Upper Hook Road, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0SA
PYO at Essington Farm in Wolverhampton
Strawberries are bountiful at Essington Fruit Farm. PYO tickets must be booked in advance and cost £2 each, although children aged three and under go free and don't need a ticket. Your ticket then qualifies you for 10 percent off in the farm shop. Strawberries cost £6.95 per kilo.
This enormous 50-acre site has fruit and vegetables for picking throughout the seasons. Details on when blueberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, rhubarb, blackberries, plums and damsons will be posted on the website soon. Peas, runner beans, sweetcorn, leeks, courgettes, marrows, pumpkins and squash will become available later in the year.
You can make an afternoon of it by visiting the deli and restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch plus afternoon tea and Sunday lunch. There's also a farm shop and butchers for you to pick up additional groceries. Opening times are 9am to 5pm Monday to Sunday. Check PYO availability and book tickets via the Essington Fruit Farm website.
Bognop Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV112AZ
PYO at Canalside Farm in Stafford
Canalside Farm has been named 'Large Retailer of the Year' in the Midlands category of the Farm Shop and Deli Awards 2023. The strawberries are ready to pick here.
The owners have introduced a £1 per person entry fee which they say is due to increased costs of strawberry plants, compost and labour. Children aged two and under can still enter for free. Strawberries cost £6.99 per kilo.
There is no need to book in advance, you can just turn up on the day but the entry charge will be added to the price of the fruit you have picked at the till. Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on their lead.
PYO is available each day from 10am to 3pm until they are 'all picked out!' These will be followed with raspberries and blackberries in July and August. The PYO here is wheelchair and pushchair friendly with raised, waist-height plants to make picking easy for any age.
You can stop off for a bite to eat in the café or the coffee hut. Afternoon tea is on offer too. There's also a farm shop with a butcher and an artisan bakery plus a deli selling local produce and hampers. And, for planting in your own garden, you can visit the plant centre to pick up bulbs, seeds and ideas. Check the Canalside Farm website.
Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0RQ
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PYO at Stanleys Farm Shop near Kidderminster
This 250-acre family run farm, close to Chaddesley Corbett in Worcestershire, has 25 acres designated for PYO seasonal produce. According to the Stanley's website, there are limited strawberries available at the moment, with more coming later in June and into July.
This will be followed by raspberries and blackcurrants from July and damsons from August. There's also a farm shop where you can buy local fresh fruit and vegetables plus great snacks and treats from independent producers, such as Frank's Biscuits, Two Farmers hand cooked crisps and Nom salted caramel pots.
Fresh bread is delivered from Kings Fayre Bakery. And you can get pick and mix cakes from Allison's Kitchen. Check the Stanleys Farm Shop website to find out more.
Fishers Castle Farm, Harvington, Kidderminster DY10 4NF
PYO at Manor Farm Fruits in Tamworth
Manor Farm is celebrating its 50th year of PYO with a summer of fun! The Pick Your Own fields are now open for the 2023 season.
You can enjoy a full afternoon out here as there's a play area including bouncy castles (weather permitting), a sand pit, balance beam, a straw pyramid and a discovery climbing frame. There's also a nature trail and a maze too plus a Snack Shack serving drinks, snacks and ice creams with an outdoor seating area where you can relax and enjoy the views of the Staffordshire countryside.
The Strawberry Cabin Tea Room and Restaurant is also open for more substantial meals. The PYO fields are open daily throughout the summer from 10am to 5pm, with the last admission at 4pm. PYO strawberries cost £7.50 per kilo and you can 'weigh and pay' for what you pick and take your own container if you prefer.
Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £2 (plus a £1.50 booking fee) for adults and £3.50 for children, which includes unlimited time in the play area. Under ones are free. Strawberries are followed by gooseberries and raspberries then blackcurrants and blackberries. Book via the Manor Farm Fruits website.
Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DF
PYO at Malt Kiln Farm in Coventry
PYO strawberries should be available from the third week in June at Malt Kiln Farm. Owners operate a booking system but do not take advanced bookings as the PYO is weather dependent and so may not be open every day.
Strawberries should be available right through to early September due to different varieties and planting times. Gooseberries and raspberries will also be available followed by blackcurrants in July and blackberries in early August.
There will also be runner beans, broad beans, sweetcorn, marrows, courgettes and pumpkins to pick too. Stop off for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Rebecca's Kitchen whilst you're there. You can also pick up meat from the farm at the Butcher's Counter. Find out more about PYO via the Malt Kiln Farm website.
Stretton-under-Fosse, near Coventry, CV23 0PE
Best times for PYO fruit and vegetables
Rhubarb Late May
Strawberries Early June
Raspberries Late June
Gooseberries Late June
Blueberries Late July
Blackcurrants Early July
Plums August
Damsons August/September
Courgettes July
Marrows July
Runner Beans August/September
Sweetcorn August/September
Pumpkins October
Squash October
Top 5 PYO Tips
1. Take your own containers if you don't want the farm to charge you.
2. Supervise children to prevent over-picking, as you have to pay for all the fruit you've picked.
3. Wear sensible shoes, especially if it looks like rain. And step over strawberry beds, not on them.
4. Sampling is permitted but don't abuse this!
5. Don't take a picnic or dogs into the picking area.
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birminghammail--2020-06-04--West Brom confirm departure of Albion stalwart Chris Brunt

Chris Brunt ’ s long and distinguished West Bromwich Albion career will end with the 2019/2020 campaign .
The Baggies have confirmed the news on their website , thereby ending a 13-year relationship with the club , In making the announcement Albion described Brunt , who is one of only 16 players to make more than 400 appearances for the club , as an ‘ all-time great ’ .
The Northern Ireland international also holds the record number of Premier League appearances ( 269 ) and wins ( 76 ) and is in the Premier League ’ s top 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has won two promotions – and is hoping to add a third before his farewell – while his 24 goals in the Premier League is only bettered by Peter Odemwingie and James Morrison .
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Google Play Store and App Store The statement said : “ Chris ’ s contribution to Albion ’ s modern-day story has been immense but his first-team appearances have dwindled this season and following amicable talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , the club legend will be moving on when this current season is complete .
Chief Executive Mark Jenkins said : “ It ’ s the end of a long road during which we have all watched Chris become one of our great servants and players .
“ I think it has been a great ‘ marriage ’ – Albion have been good for Chris and Chris has been good for Albion .
“ In a perfect world , he would be able to say farewell at a packed Hawthorns and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we can see that happen at some future point .
“ But for now , Chris should know he has the admiration and appreciation of everyone at the Club for his contribution.
” Dowling added his plaudit : “ In one sense it was a difficult conversation to have with Chris because I knew we were saying goodbye to a genuine club legend .
“ But it was also made easy by Chris ’ s professionalism and acceptance of the situation .
`` In this day and age , to have stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games , most of them at the highest level in the country , is astonishing .
“ But football always moves on , Chris accepted that .
He is disappointed not to have played more this season but he has not given up yet on making a contribution over these last nine games and has committed to finishing off the campaign doing everything he can to help us achieve our aims .
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Chris Brunt’s long and distinguished West Bromwich Albion career will end with the 2019/2020 campaign.
The Baggies have confirmed the news on their website, thereby ending a 13-year relationship with the club,
In making the announcement Albion described Brunt, who is one of only 16 players to make more than 400 appearances for the club, as an ‘all-time great’.
The Northern Ireland international also holds the record number of Premier League appearances (269) and wins (76) and is in the Premier League’s top 10 for assists (49).
He has won two promotions – and is hoping to add a third before his farewell – while his 24 goals in the Premier League is only bettered by Peter Odemwingie and James Morrison.
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The statement said: “Chris’s contribution to Albion’s modern-day story has been immense but his first-team appearances have dwindled this season and following amicable talks with Sporting and Technical Director Luke Dowling this week, the club legend will be moving on when this current season is complete.
Chief Executive Mark Jenkins said: “It’s the end of a long road during which we have all watched Chris become one of our great servants and players.
“I think it has been a great ‘marriage’ – Albion have been good for Chris and Chris has been good for Albion.
“In a perfect world, he would be able to say farewell at a packed Hawthorns and receive the ovation he deserves. Hopefully, we can see that happen at some future point.
“But for now, Chris should know he has the admiration and appreciation of everyone at the Club for his contribution.”
Dowling added his plaudit: “In one sense it was a difficult conversation to have with Chris because I knew we were saying goodbye to a genuine club legend.
“But it was also made easy by Chris’s professionalism and acceptance of the situation.
"In this day and age, to have stayed 13 years and logged more than 400 games, most of them at the highest level in the country, is astonishing.
“But football always moves on, Chris accepted that. He is disappointed not to have played more this season but he has not given up yet on making a contribution over these last nine games and has committed to finishing off the campaign doing everything he can to help us achieve our aims.”


birminghammail--2020-06-05--The hand-y way Tamworth's Peel patients are staying in touch with family

Nurses at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital have come up with a hand-y way for patients to stay connected with their loved ones .
Covid 19 visiting restrictions have resulted in very few patients being able to see their families , so staff on Philip Ward have come up with a way to enable them to let their relatives know they are doing okay .
Families are now being sent personalised cards , featuring paint prints of their loved one ’ s hands , to remind them that they ’ re on the patient ’ s mind , while also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their time in hospital during such an historic period .
Each card is also accompanied by a letter , which reads : “ We fully appreciate how difficult times are at present regarding visiting and talking to your loved ones .
“ This is your loved one just saying ‘ hello ’ and just a little something for you to keep .
`` We hope you enjoy it as much as they have enjoyed making it for you.
” It is hoped that initiatives such as this will help improve patients ’ hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and anxious , with Amanda Rowley , Philip Ward senior sister , happily reporting that the idea has gone down very well so far to date .
She said : “ Being in hospital , patients are always waiting to be contacted by their families , so we thought , instead of waiting to receive a letter , we should have them send a letter instead .
“ We wanted to do something that patients could get involved in themselves , to let their loved ones know that they ’ re thinking of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve spent with us in our hospitals is going to be historic , so we thought , wouldn ’ t it be nice if families had something to keep that they could look back on in years to come and go ‘ remember when nanny did this ?
’ .
“ The patients have loved doing it too , so we ’ re really pleased to be able to improve their hospital experience .
”

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Nurses at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital have come up with a hand-y way for patients to stay connected with their loved ones.
Covid 19 visiting restrictions have resulted in very few patients being able to see their families, so staff on Philip Ward have come up with a way to enable them to let their relatives know they are doing okay.
Families are now being sent personalised cards, featuring paint prints of their loved one’s hands, to remind them that they’re on the patient’s mind, while also providing them with a special keepsake of their time in hospital during such an historic period.
Each card is also accompanied by a letter, which reads: “We fully appreciate how difficult times are at present regarding visiting and talking to your loved ones.
“This is your loved one just saying ‘hello’ and just a little something for you to keep.
"We hope you enjoy it as much as they have enjoyed making it for you.”
It is hoped that initiatives such as this will help improve patients’ hospital experience and make them feel less isolated and anxious, with Amanda Rowley, Philip Ward senior sister, happily reporting that the idea has gone down very well so far to date.
She said: “Being in hospital, patients are always waiting to be contacted by their families, so we thought, instead of waiting to receive a letter, we should have them send a letter instead.
“We wanted to do something that patients could get involved in themselves, to let their loved ones know that they’re thinking of them.
“This period that they’ve spent with us in our hospitals is going to be historic, so we thought, wouldn’t it be nice if families had something to keep that they could look back on in years to come and go ‘remember when nanny did this?’.
“The patients have loved doing it too, so we’re really pleased to be able to improve their hospital experience.”