birminghammail--2020-06-06--'Spiteful' dad got brother to pose as him for DNA paternity test

A `` spiteful '' father avoided paying child support for his daughter by getting his brother to pose as him for a DNA sample .
The ruse was initially successful because the brothers resembled each other - but it was uncovered following a search on a database .
Mohammed Ryaz Khan had been in a relationship with a woman which resulted in them having a daughter who was born in 2010 , Birmingham Crown Court heard .
However the relationship dissolved in 2016 and he began to pay £12.96 a week child maintenance .
In 2018 , though , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father of the child and a DNA test was arranged at a medical centre in Handsworth Wood on January 20 .
But instead of him going , Mohammed Ryaz Khan sent his brother Mohammed Ayaz Khan who gave staff a photo of his brother .
He provided a mouth swab and signed documentation confirming the sample was true .
`` Unsurprisingly the outcome of the test excluded Mohammed Ryaz Khan from being the girl 's father , '' said Jamie Scott , prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court .
The effect was that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His former partner disputed the findings and in November 2018 a speculative test on the national DNA data base confirmed that the sample belonged to Mohammed Ayaz Khan .
`` This exposed the fraud and that Mohammed Ryaz Khan was indeed the father . ''
Mr Scott said Mohammed Ryaz Khan had avoided paying around £1,300 and that the potential loss could have been considerably more .
`` It was well thought out and quite brazen , '' he said .
Mohammed Ryaz Khan , 34 , of Thornhill Road , Handsworth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was jailed for six months .
Mohammed Ayaz Khan , 39 , of Wilmore Road , Perry Barr , who had pleaded guilty to the same charge , was given a 12 month community order .
In passing sentence Judge Heidi Kubic QC said : `` It was a mean spirited and spiteful offence which was calculated to cause upset and distress to your ex-partner and involved the rejection of your own daughter who had lived and trusted and relied on you for six years when you lived with her mother after her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your own child are inexcusable . ''
The judge said the defendants had continued to deny the charge even after the results of the test was revealed .
Justin Jarmola , for Mohammed Ryaz Khan , said he recognised what he had done was `` awful '' and he had gone back to paying child maintenance .
He said that he had a wife and a son and that he was the sole bread winner for them .
Mr William Douglas-Jones , for Mohammed Ayaz Khan said he was aware that his actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he understood how important that money would have been .

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A "spiteful" father avoided paying child support for his daughter by getting his brother to pose as him for a DNA sample.
The ruse was initially successful because the brothers resembled each other - but it was uncovered following a search on a database.
Mohammed Ryaz Khan had been in a relationship with a woman which resulted in them having a daughter who was born in 2010, Birmingham Crown Court heard.
However the relationship dissolved in 2016 and he began to pay £12.96 a week child maintenance.
In 2018, though, the defendant began to dispute he was the father of the child and a DNA test was arranged at a medical centre in Handsworth Wood on January 20.
But instead of him going, Mohammed Ryaz Khan sent his brother Mohammed Ayaz Khan who gave staff a photo of his brother.
He provided a mouth swab and signed documentation confirming the sample was true.
"Unsurprisingly the outcome of the test excluded Mohammed Ryaz Khan from being the girl's father," said Jamie Scott, prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court.
The effect was that he then stopped having to pay child maintenance.
His former partner disputed the findings and in November 2018 a speculative test on the national DNA data base confirmed that the sample belonged to Mohammed Ayaz Khan.
"This exposed the fraud and that Mohammed Ryaz Khan was indeed the father."
Mr Scott said Mohammed Ryaz Khan had avoided paying around £1,300 and that the potential loss could have been considerably more.
"It was well thought out and quite brazen," he said.
Mohammed Ryaz Khan, 34, of Thornhill Road, Handsworth, who admitted conspiracy to defraud, was jailed for six months.
Mohammed Ayaz Khan, 39, of Wilmore Road, Perry Barr, who had pleaded guilty to the same charge, was given a 12 month community order.
In passing sentence Judge Heidi Kubic QC said: "It was a mean spirited and spiteful offence which was calculated to cause upset and distress to your ex-partner and involved the rejection of your own daughter who had lived and trusted and relied on you for six years when you lived with her mother after her birth.
"Your actions in rejecting your own child are inexcusable."
The judge said the defendants had continued to deny the charge even after the results of the test was revealed.
Justin Jarmola, for Mohammed Ryaz Khan, said he recognised what he had done was "awful" and he had gone back to paying child maintenance.
He said that he had a wife and a son and that he was the sole bread winner for them.
Mr William Douglas-Jones, for Mohammed Ayaz Khan said he was aware that his actions had been "utterly foolish" and that he understood how important that money would have been.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Sex offender posed as woman in explicit chats with undercover cop

A convicted sex offender posed as a woman during explicit online sex chats with an undercover police officer - who was pretending to be a schoolgirl .
John Bedford , 43 and from Sheldon , told the '13-year-oldl ' he wanted to meet up for sex in Birmingham and sent her seedy pictures .
He was sentenced to for 16 months prison after admitting attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity , attempting to engage a child in sexual communication and breaching a sexual harm prevention order .
He had previously been jailed in 2012 for secretly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing cubicle at a swimming baths in Birmingham .
The defendant had sent a friend request to an account set up by the undercover officer in December 2018 , Birmingham Crown Court heard .
`` During the course of a conversation he actually pretended to be a female called Jenny , aged 28 and made out she had a boyfriend called John , '' said Ben Williams , prosecuting .
The 'girl ' made it clear that she was 13 and Bedford almost immediately asked for a picture of her .
He then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female , naked from the waist down .
Bedford told the 'teenager ' that the 'boyfriend John ' would like to meet her , turning the conversation towards himself .
Mr Williams said during the conversations , which went on for a period of five days , the defendant made requests for explicit pictures of the girl .
He also sent an explicit picture of himself and talked about meeting up in Birmingham and about sexual acts , before the conversation fizzled out .
Mr Williams said Bedford had also moved into an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two children , in breach of a previous order .
In passing sentence Judge Dean Kershaw said Bedford had `` quite disturbingly ... pretended to be a woman called Jenny .
`` The talk quickly turned to sexual matters .
All along your intention was to meet and have sex with her .
`` You told probation that that you are not attracted to children .
That is worrying in itself because you clearly are .
`` The chat logs I have read make it clear that you have a sexual interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's previous conviction in 2012 for voyeurism when he was jailed for seven months , was an aggravating feature .
Simon Hanns , defending , said Bedford had been working and was on furlough but would lose his job if sent to prison .
At the time of the offences he had suffered a bereavement and was in a `` low place . ''

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A convicted sex offender posed as a woman during explicit online sex chats with an undercover police officer - who was pretending to be a schoolgirl.
John Bedford, 43 and from Sheldon, told the '13-year-oldl' he wanted to meet up for sex in Birmingham and sent her seedy pictures.
He was sentenced to for 16 months prison after admitting attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage a child in sexual communication and breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
He had previously been jailed in 2012 for secretly filming a mum and daughter in a changing cubicle at a swimming baths in Birmingham.
The defendant had sent a friend request to an account set up by the undercover officer in December 2018, Birmingham Crown Court heard.
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"During the course of a conversation he actually pretended to be a female called Jenny, aged 28 and made out she had a boyfriend called John," said Ben Williams, prosecuting.
The 'girl' made it clear that she was 13 and Bedford almost immediately asked for a picture of her.
He then sent to her a picture of a female, naked from the waist down.
Bedford told the 'teenager' that the 'boyfriend John' would like to meet her, turning the conversation towards himself.
Mr Williams said during the conversations, which went on for a period of five days, the defendant made requests for explicit pictures of the girl.
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He also sent an explicit picture of himself and talked about meeting up in Birmingham and about sexual acts, before the conversation fizzled out.
Mr Williams said Bedford had also moved into an address where a woman lived with her two children, in breach of a previous order.
In passing sentence Judge Dean Kershaw said Bedford had "quite disturbingly... pretended to be a woman called Jenny.
"The talk quickly turned to sexual matters. All along your intention was to meet and have sex with her.
"You told probation that that you are not attracted to children. That is worrying in itself because you clearly are.
"The chat logs I have read make it clear that you have a sexual interest in children."
He said that Bedford's previous conviction in 2012 for voyeurism when he was jailed for seven months, was an aggravating feature.
Simon Hanns, defending, said Bedford had been working and was on furlough but would lose his job if sent to prison.
At the time of the offences he had suffered a bereavement and was in a "low place."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Birmingham city fans respond to shock takeover reports

Birmingham City fans have made their mind up about the latest takeover link .
Tutto Mercato Web claims Blues are one of three sides to be 'examined ' by Massimo Cellino , who is hoping to sell up at Brescia .
The former Leeds United owner had a controversial spell at Elland Road , and sold a stake to current owner Andrea Radrizzani three years ago .
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Cellino was a controversial figure during his three year stint at Leeds .
He cut costs , hired and fired a number of managers - and still managed to oversee a campaign that saw Garry Monk come within one game from taking the club into the play-offs .
However , any deal that gives Cellino a leading role at Blues is n't cut and dry , according to BirminghamLive 's Brian Dick .
The club are currently owned by Birmingham Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listed holding company .
That means Cellino would n't be able to walk in , make a deal to remove the club from the company and take charge .
He 'd have to buy the club outright - at a high value .
`` Has he got the money to spend on players , dont remember him spending a lot at Leeds ? ''
`` Full of bad manager choices .
Lost count how many he sacked in a few years . ''
`` Hope this is false we 've had enough dodgy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Another chairman thats wants to be a manager !
!
Just what we need . ''
`` Bad move if he buys us . ''
`` He is the last person you want running your club . ''
`` We don ’ t want him he ’ ll ruin our club and the fans need to be vocal now otherwise another Muppet will bankrupt us ! ''

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birminghammail--2020-06-06--First floor fire on Dawlish Road, Selly Oak

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birminghammail--2020-06-06--Former Villa stars encouraged by Black Lives Matter movement

Nigel Reo-Coker believes the current direct action taken by Black Lives Matter protesters is a 'turning ' point in the fight against racism and oppression .
The former Aston Villa midfielder spoke out after Tyrone Mings participated in a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Birmingham city centre , organised as a part of a global response following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota .
Former Villa striker Darren Bent also spoke out against systemic racism earlier today - while Reo-Coker hopes that action will continue - instead of 'lip service ' .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point and it will be more than just lip service , '' said Reo-Coker speaking to Sky Sports .
Founded in 2013 after George Zimmerman was acquitted of shooting and killing Trayvon Martin on the grounds of self-defence , Black Lives Matter have spent years protesting and demonstrating against racism and inequality .
Although it has origins in the US , Black Lives Matter has become an international movement with supporters across the world holding protests and demonstrations in a variety of countries including Australia , Canada and the United Kingdom .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
`` We ’ ve had a few similar incidents about racism and equality that ’ s happened previously and I kind of felt it ’ s been lip service . ''
Reo-Coker referred to Blackout Tuesday action , which saw members of the public post images of a black square to social feeds .
Now , he believes widespread protests could demand direct action - instead of simple 'lip service ' posts .
`` You ’ re seeing now that there ’ s been protesting in pretty much all the states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protesting around the world .
I think this video ( George Floyd ) has really been the eye-opener for people because it was so graphic .
`` You don ’ t want it to be just ‘ oh let ’ s put up a Black Lives matter Instagram post ’ or something along those lines .
I think playing in football like Darren [ Bent ] and I did in dressing rooms and you being in mixed dressing rooms , you ’ d want some of your white players to actually talk more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiences and try to understand where they ’ re coming from and what it ’ s like . ''
`` Don ’ t talk for them but try to understand them and see what you could do better or what you could educate your younger kids to do better , to understand the struggles that young black men have to face . ''
Reo-Coker 's former Villa teammate Bent believes that protests - and the pain caused from a number of violent deaths in America , as well as the United Kingdom - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together for the very first time .
`` For the first time in a long , long time , I feel like people are actually coming together , not only white people ... Asian people , and people from all different races , '' added Bent on Sky Sports News .
`` You look at some of the mainstream sponsors , people like Nike , Adidas , Netflix , all the different companies , they 're all now understanding that this is wrong and that we all need to come together . ''

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Nigel Reo-Coker believes the current direct action taken by Black Lives Matter protesters is a 'turning' point in the fight against racism and oppression.
The former Aston Villa midfielder spoke out after Tyrone Mings participated in a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Birmingham city centre, organised as a part of a global response following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota.
Former Villa striker Darren Bent also spoke out against systemic racism earlier today - while Reo-Coker hopes that action will continue - instead of 'lip service'.
“This is really going to be a turning point and it will be more than just lip service," said Reo-Coker speaking to Sky Sports.
What is Black Lives Matter? Founded in 2013 after George Zimmerman was acquitted of shooting and killing Trayvon Martin on the grounds of self-defence, Black Lives Matter have spent years protesting and demonstrating against racism and inequality. Although it has origins in the US, Black Lives Matter has become an international movement with supporters across the world holding protests and demonstrations in a variety of countries including Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. You can learn more about Black Lives Matter on their website .
"We’ve had a few similar incidents about racism and equality that’s happened previously and I kind of felt it’s been lip service."
Reo-Coker referred to Blackout Tuesday action, which saw members of the public post images of a black square to social feeds. Now, he believes widespread protests could demand direct action - instead of simple 'lip service' posts.
"You’re seeing now that there’s been protesting in pretty much all the states in America. There’s been protesting around the world. I think this video (George Floyd) has really been the eye-opener for people because it was so graphic.
"You don’t want it to be just ‘oh let’s put up a Black Lives matter Instagram post’ or something along those lines. I think playing in football like Darren [Bent] and I did in dressing rooms and you being in mixed dressing rooms, you’d want some of your white players to actually talk more to their black players and understand the experiences and try to understand where they’re coming from and what it’s like."
"Don’t talk for them but try to understand them and see what you could do better or what you could educate your younger kids to do better, to understand the struggles that young black men have to face."
Reo-Coker's former Villa teammate Bent believes that protests - and the pain caused from a number of violent deaths in America, as well as the United Kingdom - have brought people, and brands, together for the very first time.
"For the first time in a long, long time, I feel like people are actually coming together, not only white people... Asian people, and people from all different races," added Bent on Sky Sports News.
"You look at some of the mainstream sponsors, people like Nike, Adidas, Netflix, all the different companies, they're all now understanding that this is wrong and that we all need to come together."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--West Brom could play Manchester United in friendly match

West Bromwich Albion are hoping to play further friendlies before the Championship ’ s resumption - and Manchester United could @ @ @ @ @ Bilic ’ s men have recently returned to training and the Baggies are set to @ @ @ @ @ June 20 .
They played a behind-closed-doors friendly with Aston Villa at Villa Park today @ @ @ @ @ .
January signing Kamil Grosicki and Croatian star Filip Krovinovic are said to have got @ @ @ @ @ , while Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish notched for Villa .
It ’ s understood @ @ @ @ @ for his players and United have been earmarked as a potential opponent .
Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ one of a few teams under consideration with Albion intent on playing at least one @ @ @ @ @ .
West Brom ’ s last match came three months ago against Swansea City on @ @ @ @ @ have nine games to play to win promotion to the Premier League .

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West Bromwich Albion are hoping to play further friendlies before the Championship’s resumption - and Manchester United could be an option.
Slaven Bilic’s men have recently returned to training and the Baggies are set to resume their promotion push on June 20.
They played a behind-closed-doors friendly with Aston Villa at Villa Park today, which reportedly ended 2-2.
January signing Kamil Grosicki and Croatian star Filip Krovinovic are said to have got on the scoresheet for Albion, while Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish notched for Villa.
It’s understood Bilic is targeting further warm-ups for his players and United have been earmarked as a potential opponent.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are one of a few teams under consideration with Albion intent on playing at least one more friendly before June 20.
West Brom’s last match came three months ago against Swansea City on March 7 and they still have nine games to play to win promotion to the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Jack Grealish posts four-word message after Villa vs Albion

It may be a while before Aston Villa fans are allowed back inside Villa Park .
The coronavirus pandemic has halted the Premier League for the past three months but plans are now in place for Villa to resume their season against Sheffield United on June 17 .
The club 's fans wo n't be allowed to attend games for the foreseeable future though with players , staff and key personnel the only people permitted inside stadiums .
But there will be at least two Villa fans inside Villa Park when the action kicks off in less than two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith and captain Jack Grealish , of course .
And the pair were back in B6 today for a friendly match with neighbours West Bromwich Albion .
Posting a picture of Villa Park on Instagram after the game , Grealish said : `` Back at home today . ''
According to the Daily Mail 's report , the match ended 2-2 with Keinan Davis and Grealish cancelling out goals from Kamil Grosicki and Filip Krovinovic .
Scottish midfielder John McGinn also made his comeback with a 30-minute cameo as he steps up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith will now put his players through more work on the training ground next week and further friendly matches ca n't be ruled out ahead of the big kick-off .

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It may be a while before Aston Villa fans are allowed back inside Villa Park.
The coronavirus pandemic has halted the Premier League for the past three months but plans are now in place for Villa to resume their season against Sheffield United on June 17.
The club's fans won't be allowed to attend games for the foreseeable future though with players, staff and key personnel the only people permitted inside stadiums.
But there will be at least two Villa fans inside Villa Park when the action kicks off in less than two weeks' time. Those are head coach Dean Smith and captain Jack Grealish, of course.
And the pair were back in B6 today for a friendly match with neighbours West Bromwich Albion.
Posting a picture of Villa Park on Instagram after the game, Grealish said: "Back at home today."
According to the Daily Mail's report, the match ended 2-2 with Keinan Davis and Grealish cancelling out goals from Kamil Grosicki and Filip Krovinovic.
Scottish midfielder John McGinn also made his comeback with a 30-minute cameo as he steps up his recovery from a fractured ankle.
Smith will now put his players through more work on the training ground next week and further friendly matches can't be ruled out ahead of the big kick-off.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--John McGinn honoured as 'player of the year' after stellar season

Aston Villa 's John McGinn is n't nearly done with his 19/20 season , but he 's been branded as a 'player of the year ' .
The Villa midfielder has been named as the Scottish Football Writers International Player of the Year after an incredible season with the Scottish international team .
In the Tartan Army 's Euro 2020 qualifying group campaign , McGinn scored seven goals , putting a hat-trick past minnows San Marino , as well as scoring against Cyprus and Kazakhstan .
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The midfielder is now raring to go after injuring his ankle back in December .
Villa 's June 17 fixture against Sheffield United will be McGinn 's first competitive match since just before Christmas .
However , McGinn played a part as Villa drew 2-2 with West Bromwich Albion earlier today in a practice match - racking up half an hour of match-time during the joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he 'll be looking forward to another fixture against Leicester City in midweek - and a place in the starting line-up as Villa take on the Blades on the 17th .

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birminghammail--2020-06-06--Cyclist seriously hurt after four-on-one attack

A cyclist was left seriously hurt after he was followed into a side road and set upon by a gang of four .
The victim , in his late 40s , was first tailed by a silver car from Bransford Road towards the Rushwick Roundabout in Worcester on Friday , June 5 .
Unaware he was being stalked , he turned off at a roundabout and down a small side road at around 8.40pm .
It was here he was set upon by four thugs intent on causing serious injury .
He was left with a head injury which required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from West Mercia Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward .
Detective Sergeant Edward Jones said : “ The victim was wearing blue jeans and a khaki/brown jacket and was riding his bicycle .
`` He was aware he was being followed by a small silver vehicle from Bransford Road towards the Rushwick Roundabout A4440 before turning off the roundabout down a small side road .
`` It was here that the attack happened .
“ We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident or those involved .
`` Any information can be given directly to Detective Constable Wood by calling 01905 331187 .
Alternatively , information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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A cyclist was left seriously hurt after he was followed into a side road and set upon by a gang of four.
The victim, in his late 40s, was first tailed by a silver car from Bransford Road towards the Rushwick Roundabout in Worcester on Friday, June 5.
Unaware he was being stalked, he turned off at a roundabout and down a small side road at around 8.40pm.
It was here he was set upon by four thugs intent on causing serious injury.
He was left with a head injury which required hospital treatment after the attack.
Officers from West Mercia Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Edward Jones said: “The victim was wearing blue jeans and a khaki/brown jacket and was riding his bicycle.
"He was aware he was being followed by a small silver vehicle from Bransford Road towards the Rushwick Roundabout A4440 before turning off the roundabout down a small side road.
"It was here that the attack happened.
“We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen what happened or may know something about the incident or those involved.
"Any information can be given directly to Detective Constable Wood by calling 01905 331187. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”


birminghammail--2020-06-06--What happened in Villa vs West Brom friendly at Villa Park

The friendly between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion ended 2-2 at Villa Park , according to reports .
The Daily Mail reports that Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish scored as Villa came from behind to draw with the Baggies .
Polish winger Kamil Grosicki , who joined Albion from Championship rivals Hull City in January , reportedly put the visitors 1-0 up before Davis levelled the match .
Albion then added their second through Filip Krovinovic only for Grealish to tie the match in B6 .
The game was reportedly played out in three 30-minute sections with Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players apiece .
It was pencilled in as John McGinn 's comeback game and the Scot is claimed to have managed 30 minutes of action .
He 's been unavailable to Smith since fracturing his ankle during a Christmas clash with Southampton .
Villa and Albion are both desperate to hit the ground running when the season restarts for very different reasons .
Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League table and in danger of relegation , while Albion are chasing automatic promotion from the Championship .
Today 's friendly might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they gear up for their respective restarts .

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The friendly between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion ended 2-2 at Villa Park, according to reports.
The Daily Mail reports that Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish scored as Villa came from behind to draw with the Baggies.
Polish winger Kamil Grosicki, who joined Albion from Championship rivals Hull City in January, reportedly put the visitors 1-0 up before Davis levelled the match.
Albion then added their second through Filip Krovinovic only for Grealish to tie the match in B6.
The game was reportedly played out in three 30-minute sections with Dean Smith and Slaven Bilic using squads of 25 players apiece.
It was pencilled in as John McGinn's comeback game and the Scot is claimed to have managed 30 minutes of action. He's been unavailable to Smith since fracturing his ankle during a Christmas clash with Southampton.
Villa and Albion are both desperate to hit the ground running when the season restarts for very different reasons. Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League table and in danger of relegation, while Albion are chasing automatic promotion from the Championship.
Today's friendly might not be the last both teams play as they gear up for their respective restarts.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--This is where to buy Primark online

This is where to buy Primark online

Budget fashion giant is due to reopen all of its UK stores by Monday June 15 .
Earlier this week Primark owners , Associated British Foods ( ABF ) , said that it expects to have reopened 281 stores by then , Liverpool Echo reports .
In a statement Primark referred to their experience reopening stores outside the UK .
It said : `` As European governments have begun to ease restrictions on clothing retailing we have been able to reopen stores .
`` Importantly , we will apply the valuable experience gained from more than 100 stores which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our estate , including stores across the UK .
`` Social distancing protocols , hand sanitiser stations , perspex screens at tills and additional cleaning of high frequency touch points in the store are among the measures we are implementing . ''
However if you would like to avoid being stuck in potentially massive queues , you can buy Primark clothes online .
Although the chain does not offer delivery , there are third party companies that do offer this service .
Previously online store listed Primark items as part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues to stock some - with the page being packed with men 's , children 's and women 's clothing .
There are homeware products as well as some clothing by its instore brand Atmospher .
However posting on its Facebook page Primark said : `` We do not have a commercial partnership with Amazon and any Primark products which appear on the site are being re-sold by third parties , at higher prices .
We encourage our customers to visit us in our stores to find the best value . ''
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Primark products on eBay - often at hiked up prices .

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Budget fashion giant is due to reopen all of its UK stores by Monday June 15.
Earlier this week Primark owners, Associated British Foods (ABF), said that it expects to have reopened 281 stores by then, Liverpool Echo reports.
In a statement Primark referred to their experience reopening stores outside the UK.
It said: "As European governments have begun to ease restrictions on clothing retailing we have been able to reopen stores.
"Importantly, we will apply the valuable experience gained from more than 100 stores which are already open as we open the remainder of our estate, including stores across the UK.
"Social distancing protocols, hand sanitiser stations, perspex screens at tills and additional cleaning of high frequency touch points in the store are among the measures we are implementing."
However if you would like to avoid being stuck in potentially massive queues, you can buy Primark clothes online.
Although the chain does not offer delivery, there are third party companies that do offer this service.
Primark at ASOS
Previously online store ASOS Marketplace listed Primark items as part of a collaboration between the stores.
Primark at Amazon
Amazon also continues to stock some Primark essentials - with the page being packed with men's, children's and women's clothing.
There are homeware products as well as some clothing by its instore brand Atmospher.
However posting on its Facebook page Primark said: "We do not have a commercial partnership with Amazon and any Primark products which appear on the site are being re-sold by third parties, at higher prices. We encourage our customers to visit us in our stores to find the best value."
Primark on eBay
You're likely to find the latest popular Primark products on eBay - often at hiked up prices.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--McDonald's to bring back breakfast 'within a few weeks'

It is the news that all McDonald 's fans have been waiting for .
The fast food giant will be trialling a new breakfast service within a few weeks .
It comes after it confirmed over 500 newly opened restaurants will begin a delivery service , reports The Mirror .
Your Maccies fast food fix will be available through Just Eat and Uber Eats .
Then within a few weeks , you could also be enjoying a Sausage and Egg McMuffin !
The chain has already opened up 852 restaurants for drive-thru , 56 for delivery and another 26 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen by Mirror Online , Paul Pomroy , Chief Executive Officer of McDonald 's UK , said : `` Next week we will switch McDelivery back on in over 500 restaurants , with the help of our delivery partners Uber Eats and Just Eat .
`` As with our Drive-thru operations , it might take a little longer .
We expect demand to once again be high and both of these factors might impact service times .
`` But I know you 'll continue to show the patience we 've seen all week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understanding .
`` I hope that within a few weeks we will be able to start trialling breakfast service . ''
You can see the full list of McDonalds open on Thursday June 4 here .

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It is the news that all McDonald's fans have been waiting for.
The fast food giant will be trialling a new breakfast service within a few weeks.
It comes after it confirmed over 500 newly opened restaurants will begin a delivery service, reports The Mirror.
Your Maccies fast food fix will be available through Just Eat and Uber Eats.
Then within a few weeks, you could also be enjoying a Sausage and Egg McMuffin!
The chain has already opened up 852 restaurants for drive-thru, 56 for delivery and another 26 for both.
In an email to customers seen by Mirror Online, Paul Pomroy, Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's UK, said: "Next week we will switch McDelivery back on in over 500 restaurants, with the help of our delivery partners Uber Eats and Just Eat.
"As with our Drive-thru operations, it might take a little longer. We expect demand to once again be high and both of these factors might impact service times.
"But I know you'll continue to show the patience we've seen all week and I thank you again for your understanding.
"I hope that within a few weeks we will be able to start trialling breakfast service."
You can see the full list of McDonalds open on Thursday June 4 here.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Former Villa boss Gerard Houllier issues advice to Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish has been told to follow the example set by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher if he wants to reach the top .
Former Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has advised the 24-year-old England hopeful to tone down his social life and avoid going to nightclubs - a move which he believes contributed to Carragher 's longevity .
Grealish recently had to apologise for breaking lockdown rules to visit a friend 's house less than 24 hours after asking his Twitter followers to 'stay at home and protect the NHS ' .
Grealish 's misdemeanour does n't seem to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on signing him after his stellar season in the Premier League .
The Villa captain has been his club 's shining light in an otherwise poor campaign and holds the keys to keeping them in the top flight .
Speaking to The Mirror , ex-Liverpool boss Houllier revealed he once told Carragher that instead of going to clubs at 25 he could buy one at 35 if he ditched the party lifestyle to focus solely on football .
And the Frenchman , who was Villa 's manager for a short period while Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has now issued the same advice to his former prodigy .
“ He is an entertaining player and very efficient .
I knew him when he was young , '' said Houllier .
“ He scores important goals but he could be far better if he focused more on his job .
At the end of the day the players decide .
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Maybe Grealish can go around the nightclubs when he is older instead .
At the moment he needs to step up a level and that goes with the life of a top class player .
“ He is a very good player but he needs to look after himself if he wants to step up a level .
There is a Premier League level , international level and a world class level .
“ He is between Premier League and international .
If he wants to step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after himself and focus 100 per cent on his job .
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Jack Grealish has been told to follow the example set by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher if he wants to reach the top.
Former Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has advised the 24-year-old England hopeful to tone down his social life and avoid going to nightclubs - a move which he believes contributed to Carragher's longevity.
Grealish recently had to apologise for breaking lockdown rules to visit a friend's house less than 24 hours after asking his Twitter followers to 'stay at home and protect the NHS'.
Grealish's misdemeanour doesn't seem to have deterred Manchester United, who remain intent on signing him after his stellar season in the Premier League.
The Villa captain has been his club's shining light in an otherwise poor campaign and holds the keys to keeping them in the top flight.
Speaking to The Mirror, ex-Liverpool boss Houllier revealed he once told Carragher that instead of going to clubs at 25 he could buy one at 35 if he ditched the party lifestyle to focus solely on football.
And the Frenchman, who was Villa's manager for a short period while Grealish was rising through the academy in 2010/11, has now issued the same advice to his former prodigy.
“He is an entertaining player and very efficient. I knew him when he was young," said Houllier.
“He scores important goals but he could be far better if he focused more on his job. At the end of the day the players decide.
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“Jamie took the right decision and he had a long career in football. Maybe Grealish can go around the nightclubs when he is older instead. At the moment he needs to step up a level and that goes with the life of a top class player.
“He is a very good player but he needs to look after himself if he wants to step up a level. There is a Premier League level, international level and a world class level.
“He is between Premier League and international. If he wants to step up to international he has to look after himself and focus 100 per cent on his job.”


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Dudley crime rates rocket during lockdown

Crime rates across Dudley have rocketed during lockdown , new police data has revealed .
In April - the most recent stats available - there were 2,167 crimes were reported to West Midlands Police , compared to 2,075 in March .
That was an increase of 4.43 per cent .
Black Country Live has analysed the latest figures to find the most and least crime-ridden areas in the borough .
See where your area ranked in our list below .
There were 691 crimes reported in April – 27 more than the month before .
The area , which includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russells Hall and Netherton , saw violence and sexual offences receive the most reports as there were 249 incidents logged .
There were 171 reports of anti-social behaviour and 56 reports of criminal damage and arson .
Brierley Hill saw a rise in crime throughout April .
There were 455 crimes reported that month , compared to 418 in March .
Violence and sexual offences was second with 110 reports , followed followed by public order with 38 reports .
Dudley North - which includes Gornal , Sedgley and Woodsetton - saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes reported in the area in April , compared to 323 in March .
The most common was anti-social behaviour , of which there were 120 reports .
Second to that was violence and sexual offences , which had 92reports , followed by vehicle crime , which had 34 reports .
Crime soared in this area throughout April .
There were a total of 342 crimes reported , with anti-social behaviour being the highest , having 122 reports .
Violence and sexual offences was the second most common offence with 92 reports and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In total , there were 60 more reports in April than the month before .
Stourbridge saw a drop in crime in April .
In total , there were 329 crimes reported , compared to 388 the month before .
Anti-social behaviour was the highest again with 107 logged reports , while there were 92 reports of violence and sexual offences and 30 burglaries logged with police .

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Crime rates across Dudley have rocketed during lockdown, new police data has revealed.
In April - the most recent stats available - there were 2,167 crimes were reported to West Midlands Police, compared to 2,075 in March.
That was an increase of 4.43 per cent.
Black Country Live has analysed the latest figures to find the most and least crime-ridden areas in the borough.
See where your area ranked in our list below.
Dudley Central
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There were 691 crimes reported in April – 27 more than the month before.
The area, which includes the town centre, Kates Hill, Russells Hall and Netherton, saw violence and sexual offences receive the most reports as there were 249 incidents logged.
There were 171 reports of anti-social behaviour and 56 reports of criminal damage and arson.
Brierley Hill
Brierley Hill saw a rise in crime throughout April.
There were 455 crimes reported that month, compared to 418 in March.
Anti-social behaviour topped the list with 160 reports.
Violence and sexual offences was second with 110 reports, followed followed by public order with 38 reports.
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Dudley North
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Dudley North - which includes Gornal, Sedgley and Woodsetton - saw a rise in crime.
There were 350 crimes reported in the area in April, compared to 323 in March.
The most common was anti-social behaviour, of which there were 120 reports.
Second to that was violence and sexual offences, which had 92reports, followed by vehicle crime, which had 34 reports.
Halesowen
Crime soared in this area throughout April.
There were a total of 342 crimes reported, with anti-social behaviour being the highest, having 122 reports.
Violence and sexual offences was the second most common offence with 92 reports and burglary landed third place with 24 reports.
In total, there were 60 more reports in April than the month before.
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Stourbridge
Stourbridge saw a drop in crime in April.
In total, there were 329 crimes reported, compared to 388 the month before.
Anti-social behaviour was the highest again with 107 logged reports, while there were 92 reports of violence and sexual offences and 30 burglaries logged with police.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Denise Van Outen's reveals reason for fallout with Johnny Vaughan

It was one of the telly 's most well known and successful partnerships in its 1990s heydey .
But Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan fell out soon after - and it was over money .
Denise who can be seen with her fiancé Eddie Boxshall on the latest series of Celebrity Gogglebox , revealed there was a gender pay gap , MirrorOnline reports .
The TV star told Loose Women : `` I had a big fallout with Johnny Vaughan when we worked on The Big Breakfast .
The whole relationship fell apart when we renegotiated our contracts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we were the show together .
There were other things involved , agents and stuff . ''
`` Johnny was negotiating separately and I found out .
For me it was tarnished .
I knew our relationship would never be the same .
`` That 's why I left the show .
Obviously I gave it another go , but the same thing happened again . ''
However the pair worked together again in 2000 on The Big Breakfast but they failed to boost ratings on the once popular show and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reunited on the Capital FM breakfast show in 2008 but Johnny had been presenting it solo for the previous four years and Denise struggled in the position .
After six months she walked out .
She later said : `` We were proper mates .
I laughed every day , we used to laugh to the point where I was going to wet myself . ''
However in a 2015 interview with The Telegraph , the actress and presenter revealed : `` I was nervous about doing radio on my own because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capable of doing it on my own by Johnny .
I think he knocked my confidence a bit . ''
Speaking about the feud in 2019 , the 46-year-old said : '' I wanted us to be a team and it became apparent we were not a team anymore and we never got back on track . ''

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It was one of the telly's most well known and successful partnerships in its 1990s heydey.
But Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan fell out soon after - and it was over money.
Denise who can be seen with her fiancé Eddie Boxshall on the latest series of Celebrity Gogglebox, revealed there was a gender pay gap, MirrorOnline reports.
The TV star told Loose Women: "I had a big fallout with Johnny Vaughan when we worked on The Big Breakfast. The whole relationship fell apart when we renegotiated our contracts.
"I thought we were a team, we were the show together. There were other things involved, agents and stuff."
"Johnny was negotiating separately and I found out. For me it was tarnished. I knew our relationship would never be the same.
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"That's why I left the show. Obviously I gave it another go, but the same thing happened again."
However the pair worked together again in 2000 on The Big Breakfast but they failed to boost ratings on the once popular show and it was axed in 2002.
Johnny and Denise then attempted a radio partnership.
They were reunited on the Capital FM breakfast show in 2008 but Johnny had been presenting it solo for the previous four years and Denise struggled in the position.
After six months she walked out.
She later said: "We were proper mates. I laughed every day, we used to laugh to the point where I was going to wet myself."
However in a 2015 interview with The Telegraph, the actress and presenter revealed: "I was nervous about doing radio on my own because I was made to feel I wasn't capable of doing it on my own by Johnny. I think he knocked my confidence a bit."
Speaking about the feud in 2019, the 46-year-old said:
"I wanted us to be a team and it became apparent we were not a team anymore and we never got back on track."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Wolves' injury latest ahead of Nottingham Forest friendly

Football 's suspension has left Wolverhampton Wanderers with a clean bill of health .
Prior to the lockdown , which was enforced in the UK almost three months ago , Wolves were struggling with a few niggles and knocks .
Key defender Jonny Castro Otto missed four fixtures against Espanyol , Tottenham , Brighton and Olympiakos due to a foot injury sustained in the 3-0 victory over Norwich City .
Jonny was believed to be closing in on a comeback before the break and he returned to Compton Park fully fit four weeks ago .
The Spain international has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nuno Espirito Santo 's training sessions and is set to see out the season at left wing-back .
Morgan Gibbs-White was having trouble with his ankle but like Jonny he 's been able to take a full part in training ahead of the restart .
Star attacker Adama Traore has endured problems with his shoulder and has dislocated it on numerous occasions this season .
The break has also been beneficial to Traore and allowed him to focus on strengthening a weak point which had been targeted by defenders in recent matches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in training over the past four weeks and looks set to hit the ground running when Wolves return .
The squad are poised to face Nottingham Forest in a friendly next week before the real action gets underway against West Ham on June 20 .
Away from the first team , Meritan Shabani is making steady progress from his knee injury .
The German youngster ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament on his debut in September but recently stepped up his recovery with running work .
Here 's the current suspension situation ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Willy Boly and Romain Saiss have already served league bans so far this term , while Raul Jimenez missed the 4-0 Europa League win over Besiktas due to suspension .
Five yellow cards no longer results in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ten yellow cards no longer results in a two-match ban after 32 fixtures .
Three yellow cards in three separate matches will result in a one-match ban , as well as following any subsequent odd-numbered caution ( fifth , seventh , ninth , etc . )
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Football's suspension has left Wolverhampton Wanderers with a clean bill of health.
Prior to the lockdown, which was enforced in the UK almost three months ago, Wolves were struggling with a few niggles and knocks.
Key defender Jonny Castro Otto missed four fixtures against Espanyol, Tottenham, Brighton and Olympiakos due to a foot injury sustained in the 3-0 victory over Norwich City.
Jonny was believed to be closing in on a comeback before the break and he returned to Compton Park fully fit four weeks ago. The Spain international has been able to take a full part in Nuno Espirito Santo's training sessions and is set to see out the season at left wing-back.
Morgan Gibbs-White was having trouble with his ankle but like Jonny he's been able to take a full part in training ahead of the restart.
Star attacker Adama Traore has endured problems with his shoulder and has dislocated it on numerous occasions this season. The break has also been beneficial to Traore and allowed him to focus on strengthening a weak point which had been targeted by defenders in recent matches.
Traore has been able to take part in training over the past four weeks and looks set to hit the ground running when Wolves return.
The squad are poised to face Nottingham Forest in a friendly next week before the real action gets underway against West Ham on June 20.
Away from the first team, Meritan Shabani is making steady progress from his knee injury. The German youngster ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament on his debut in September but recently stepped up his recovery with running work.
Here's the current suspension situation ahead of Wolves' return to Premier League action.
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SUSPENSIONS
Now that Wolves have played well over 19 league matches, the rule for a one match ban after picking up five yellow cards no longer comes into effect.
Willy Boly and Romain Saiss have already served league bans so far this term, while Raul Jimenez missed the 4-0 Europa League win over Besiktas due to suspension.
Reds (PL only)
Willy Boly - 1
Romain Saiss - 1
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Yellow (PL only)
Romain Saiss - 8
Ruben Neves - 7
Joao Moutinho - 5
Jonny - 4
Diogo Jota - 4
Raul Jimenez - 3
Conor Coady - 3
Leander Dendoncker - 3
Jonny Castro Otto - 2
Pedro Neto - 2
Willy Boly - 2
Ruben Vinagre - 1
PL Yellow card amnesties
Five yellow cards no longer results in a one-match ban after 19 fixtures.
Ten yellow cards no longer results in a two-match ban after 32 fixtures.
Yellow (Europa League only)
Raul Jimenez - 3 (Served ban vs Besiktas)
Max Kilman - 2
Diogo Jota - 1
Willy Boly - 1
Jonny Castro Otto - 1
Leander Dendoncker - 1
Joao Moutinho - 1
Miorgan Gibbs-White - 1
Adama Traore - 1
Conor Coady - 1
Matt Doherty - 1
Pedro Neto - 1
Three yellow cards in three separate matches will result in a one-match ban, as well as following any subsequent odd-numbered caution (fifth, seventh, ninth, etc.).


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Test and trace discovers 131 new Covid19 cases in Birmingham

A total of 131 new positive cases of Covid-19 were alerted in Birmingham in the first days of the new Test and Trace scheme , we can reveal today .
But local health chiefs have no idea where in the city those cases are , very few contacts have been traced , nor is it clear what should happen next .
In around 50 cases there is no evidence that the person newly infected has even been contacted by tracers - and among those who have , the information gathered has been minimal , with very few 'contacts ' alerted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in total .
Today the city 's MPs and council leader Ian Ward raised the alarm in an urgent missive to Health Secretary Matt Hancock , warning that the system - hurriedly launched last week and hailed as `` world beating '' - is far from ready to cope with spikes in infection as the city begins to emerge from lockdown .
Their comments come just as a new study reveals the R rate , a measure of infection , is rising across the Midlands and is perilously close to 1 again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country , including the South West and North West .
More city schools are preparing to reopen to more pupils from Monday , while rising numbers of people go back to work in shops , fast food outlets and offices .
In neighbouring Sandwell , director of public health Dr Lisa McNally has previously condemned the decision to ease lockdown without first having Test and Trace ready and fully operational .
`` We are working ahead towards lockdown before the system is functioning at full speed , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ slowly and allow time to assess , using test and trace and isolate .
`` My concern is that by the time we realise we need to hit the brakes we will already have spun off the road and be over the cliff edge .
We need to do things in the right order .
`` If we are going to relax restrictions we need to identify people quickly and get them to self isolate , and quickly get their contacts and get them to self isolate too .
The system is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We risk going back to the place we were at the end of April , where we really do n't want to be , '' she added .
She confirmed that Sandwell , like Birmingham , was `` not getting the data on where those local cases are '' through the Test and Trace system .
In their hard hitting letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock , the cross party group of Birmingham MPs , led by Labour 's Liam Byrne and Conservative Andrew Mitchell , and city council leader Ian Ward reveal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based residents were confirmed as positive cases to the NHS test and trace service between launch on May 28 and June 2 .
* Of these , 65 used the online test and trace service to list contacts ; 16 were contacted by tracers by phone * But 50 people who have tested positive have either not been contacted by phone nor provided details of contacts online - meaning no contacts have been traced .
It is , says the letter , `` unclear how this is being remedied . ''
Between those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58 'contacts ' have been flagged up between them - fewer than one contact per infected person .
This , say the MPs , `` is concerning '' .
They say : `` For Test and Trace to work effectively accurate details of a person ’ s contacts need to be provided and given the diverse nature of our city and the high proportion of households with large families , the low ratio of contacts identified is concerning . ''
Under the scheme , contacts should be traced and alerted to isolate urgently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Other flaws in the system highlighted in the letter include : Local public health chiefs have no way yet of seeing detailed data , so are unable to identify spikes in infection at a local level .
This could be `` of immediate benefit '' to help schools , which are gradually reopening to more pupils .
They write : `` The complete data picture provided at the appropriate levels can help ensure that the ‘ contain ’ component of the national model for Test & Trace ... using data to target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can be properly executed .
It will enable a truly local assessment of risks to be undertaken and allow for the targeted allocation of resources to areas where there are spikes in infections ( including the ramping up of public health messaging in those areas ) .
`` One area where this would be of immediate benefit is in relation to the risk assessments being undertaken by schools as they begin the gradual reopening to more pupils . ''
Public information about Test and Trace only appears in English `` and hence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' - this needs to be urgently addressed , they say .
Councils have still not received any cash to fund their work to create local outbreak plans .
A £300 million pot of cash has been allocated to support this work nationally but has not yet been allocated .
They write : `` Given the financial challenges which the Covid-19 emergency has created for the City Council to-date , an indication of how much funding will be made available , as soon as possible , will allow for appropriate planning . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's co-signatories , said : `` I ’ ve warned for weeks now that unlocking too fast risks a double spike in the virus and a double dip recession .
`` We can ’ t safely unlock everyone until we ’ ve got a system that locks down those we know are ill. That ’ s why we needed trace and trace in place before unlock - not after it .
`` Once again the Government seems determined to shut the door after the horse has bolted .
And when some communities like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harder hit than others , frankly that ’ s not acceptable .
A slower unlock is a safer unlock - but a proper track and system would be safest of all . ''
Conservative Mayor Andy Street , speaking at a regional briefing ( Friday ) added : `` The Government was always very clear that the relaxations were very moderate and it was made very clear there will not be further relaxations until a separate review to look at the new data .
`` What we have to do now is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and running locally .
We need to redouble the effort to get that link between national structure and local follow up sorted out . ''
On the R number rising he added : `` There is very little room for manoeuvre in terms of how we go - it is absolutely critical that every single person plays their part in putting that number back down if it has turned against us .
It will be a long , slow haul and we all have a part to play . ''
A Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Test and trace has begun and local councils already have plans in place to respond to COVID-19 .
`` To support the roll-out of test and trace , all councils have been asked to extend these existing plans into dedicated Local Outbreak Plans by the end of June .
Last week we gave all councils £300 million new dedicated funding to support this . ''

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A total of 131 new positive cases of Covid-19 were alerted in Birmingham in the first days of the new Test and Trace scheme, we can reveal today.
But local health chiefs have no idea where in the city those cases are, very few contacts have been traced, nor is it clear what should happen next.
In around 50 cases there is no evidence that the person newly infected has even been contacted by tracers - and among those who have, the information gathered has been minimal, with very few 'contacts' alerted. Just 58 contacts have been identified in total.
Today the city's MPs and council leader Ian Ward raised the alarm in an urgent missive to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, warning that the system - hurriedly launched last week and hailed as "world beating" - is far from ready to cope with spikes in infection as the city begins to emerge from lockdown.
Their comments come just as a new study reveals the R rate, a measure of infection, is rising across the Midlands and is perilously close to 1 again. It has reached 1 in some areas of the country, including the South West and North West.
More city schools are preparing to reopen to more pupils from Monday, while rising numbers of people go back to work in shops, fast food outlets and offices.
In neighbouring Sandwell, director of public health Dr Lisa McNally has previously condemned the decision to ease lockdown without first having Test and Trace ready and fully operational.
"We are working ahead towards lockdown before the system is functioning at full speed," she said.
"We need to take things more slowly and allow time to assess, using test and trace and isolate.
"My concern is that by the time we realise we need to hit the brakes we will already have spun off the road and be over the cliff edge. We need to do things in the right order.
"If we are going to relax restrictions we need to identify people quickly and get them to self isolate, and quickly get their contacts and get them to self isolate too. The system is not ready to do that effectively yet. We risk going back to the place we were at the end of April, where we really don't want to be," she added.
She confirmed that Sandwell, like Birmingham, was "not getting the data on where those local cases are" through the Test and Trace system.
In their hard hitting letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, the cross party group of Birmingham MPs, led by Labour's Liam Byrne and Conservative Andrew Mitchell, and city council leader Ian Ward reveal:
* A total of 131 Birmingham based residents were confirmed as positive cases to the NHS test and trace service between launch on May 28 and June 2.
* Of these, 65 used the online test and trace service to list contacts; 16 were contacted by tracers by phone
* But 50 people who have tested positive have either not been contacted by phone nor provided details of contacts online - meaning no contacts have been traced. It is, says the letter, "unclear how this is being remedied."
Between those who have been in touch, only 58 'contacts' have been flagged up between them - fewer than one contact per infected person. This, say the MPs, "is concerning".
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They say: "For Test and Trace to work effectively accurate details of a person’s contacts need to be provided and given the diverse nature of our city and the high proportion of households with large families, the low ratio of contacts identified is concerning."
Under the scheme, contacts should be traced and alerted to isolate urgently, or it is a pointless exercise.
Nationally, 6,614 people who tested positive have generated 7,516 contacts.
Other flaws in the system highlighted in the letter include:
Lack of access to data
Local public health chiefs have no way yet of seeing detailed data, so are unable to identify spikes in infection at a local level. This could be "of immediate benefit" to help schools, which are gradually reopening to more pupils.
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They write: "The complete data picture provided at the appropriate levels can help ensure that the ‘contain’ component of the national model for Test & Trace...using data to target approaches to flareups at a local level, can be properly executed. It will enable a truly local assessment of risks to be undertaken and allow for the targeted allocation of resources to areas where there are spikes in infections (including the ramping up of public health messaging in those areas).
"One area where this would be of immediate benefit is in relation to the risk assessments being undertaken by schools as they begin the gradual reopening to more pupils."
Information 'only in English'
Public information about Test and Trace only appears in English "and hence may not be accessible to diverse groups" - this needs to be urgently addressed, they say.
Lack of money
Councils have still not received any cash to fund their work to create local outbreak plans. A £300 million pot of cash has been allocated to support this work nationally but has not yet been allocated. They write: "Given the financial challenges which the Covid-19 emergency has created for the City Council to-date, an indication of how much funding will be made available, as soon as possible, will allow for appropriate planning."
Liam Byrne, one of the letter's co-signatories, said: "I’ve warned for weeks now that unlocking too fast risks a double spike in the virus and a double dip recession.
"We can’t safely unlock everyone until we’ve got a system that locks down those we know are ill. That’s why we needed trace and trace in place before unlock - not after it.
"Once again the Government seems determined to shut the door after the horse has bolted. And when some communities like our BAME communities are being so much harder hit than others, frankly that’s not acceptable. A slower unlock is a safer unlock - but a proper track and system would be safest of all."
Conservative Mayor Andy Street, speaking at a regional briefing (Friday) added: "The Government was always very clear that the relaxations were very moderate and it was made very clear there will not be further relaxations until a separate review to look at the new data.
"What we have to do now is to have the test track and isolate structure up and running locally. We need to redouble the effort to get that link between national structure and local follow up sorted out."
On the R number rising he added: "There is very little room for manoeuvre in terms of how we go - it is absolutely critical that every single person plays their part in putting that number back down if it has turned against us. It will be a long, slow haul and we all have a part to play."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Test and trace has begun and local councils already have plans in place to respond to COVID-19.
"To support the roll-out of test and trace, all councils have been asked to extend these existing plans into dedicated Local Outbreak Plans by the end of June. Last week we gave all councils £300 million new dedicated funding to support this."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Louie Barry involved as Dean Smith's Villa training plan intensifies

When Dean Smith sets the footballs and cones out across the full expanse of the Bodymoor Heath pitches after months away - it can only mean one thing - full contact training is back on the menu for Aston Villa .
After some light drills earlier this week - that BirminghamLive covered in full - the Villans camp set about preparing for larger groups in a bid to prepare matchday plans for their incoming Premier League return .
The fours and fives of last week morphed into large teams for a warm-up run , with Marvelous Nakamba , Mungo Bridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drinkwater , Neil Taylor , Conour Hourihane , Kortney Hause , Mbwana Samatta , Louie Barry , Tyreik Wright and John McGinn starting off the heavy session with running drills before stretches - with Drinkwater applying vigorous effort .
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Ahmed Elmohamady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , watching on as Smith shared a joke with Barry , Samatta and Hause , who upped the pace as they raced between cones .
The addition of a number of fresh faces including Barry , Wright and Bridge follows on from Dean Smith 's earlier plan to involved American Indiana Vassilev , who eventually broke into the first-team - hinting at a similar path of progression for the talented trio .
Following on from the last session , reactions were tested in sprinting drills .
Last time , a number of players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raced to a finish line after breaking on a shout .
This time , players were quicker off the mark - with Tyrone Mings and Borja Baston relishing the chance to sprint as Jota , Grealish and Elmohamady broke off the line .
Waves of sprints followed , with Vassilev , Drinkwater , Targett , Ezri Konsa and more lining up for their turn as the previous groups lined up behind them .
For the most part , each player was quick to break on the shout - in an encouraging improvement for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quicker passing drills , with Smith leading .
Mings , Douglas Luiz , Grealish , Drinkwater and McGinn barely missed a beat as the head coach looked on - before turning up the heat on his players .
Following the jokes at the start , Smith roared on at Hourihane as each player took individual turns in racing to a line then , in receiving a pass from the head coach during a demanding drill .
`` Get there !
Get There !
Yes !
Touch ! ''
hollered Smith before laying off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa gaffer then demanded a turn and finish from Hourihane , as well as a header from a second ball launched towards him , before a third pass was laid off for yet another finish ahead of final sprint .
Smith then demanded the same from McGinn - who looked close to his training ground best - and Nakamba .
It was n't going to get any easier on the players though , with Smith barking at Nakamba and Hourihane - gearing them up to race against each other to a through ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drill .
`` Go on Naka !
Run Naka ! ''
roared Smith as both Nakamba and Hourihane launched themselves towards the ball , with the latter just about beating the defensive midfielder to the ball .
Hourihane 's desire for the ball shone through once more as he faced Douglas Luiz in the same drill , beating the Brazilian to the pass and clearing the ball from his feet .
Following that - match situation drills took place , with teams being split from the wider group as Smith and John Terry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action that the players relished .
Bridge seemed confident in playing out from the back - while John McGinn was caught out in midfield by a rampant Keinan Davis before Orjan Nyland denied a goal .
El Ghazi seemed particularly passionate in taking on others - looking impressive in a partnership with Davis .
However , it was his wing competitor Trezeguet who found the net , sealing off a demanding session by running through Neil Taylor and Bridge before placing a shot past Pepe Reina .
The Villans did n't seem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and while contact was allowed , players were keen to focus on off-the-ball positioning , running , passing and their reactions than pressuring others .
Encouraging signs for Villa 's academy flowed through the session as Bridge , Barry and Wright played key parts alongside Jack Clarke in Villa 's drills on the day - with modern day stars Davis and Grealish thriving .
Overall , it was a big step up for the team following their previous session , and efforts will only intensify as Villa now schedule practice matches against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League return against Sheffield United .

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When Dean Smith sets the footballs and cones out across the full expanse of the Bodymoor Heath pitches after months away - it can only mean one thing - full contact training is back on the menu for Aston Villa.
After some light drills earlier this week - that BirminghamLive covered in full - the Villans camp set about preparing for larger groups in a bid to prepare matchday plans for their incoming Premier League return.
The fours and fives of last week morphed into large teams for a warm-up run, with Marvelous Nakamba, Mungo Bridge, Jack Grealish, Jota, Danny Drinkwater, Neil Taylor, Conour Hourihane, Kortney Hause, Mbwana Samatta, Louie Barry, Tyreik Wright and John McGinn starting off the heavy session with running drills before stretches - with Drinkwater applying vigorous effort.
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Then, smaller groups were organised for an intensified warm-up - with Hourihane, Davis, Matt Targett and Grealish stretching their muscles.
Ahmed Elmohamady and Anwar El Ghazi warmed up separately, watching on as Smith shared a joke with Barry, Samatta and Hause, who upped the pace as they raced between cones.
The addition of a number of fresh faces including Barry, Wright and Bridge follows on from Dean Smith's earlier plan to involved American Indiana Vassilev, who eventually broke into the first-team - hinting at a similar path of progression for the talented trio.
Following on from the last session, reactions were tested in sprinting drills. Last time, a number of players were caught out as Anwar El Ghazi raced to a finish line after breaking on a shout. This time, players were quicker off the mark - with Tyrone Mings and Borja Baston relishing the chance to sprint as Jota, Grealish and Elmohamady broke off the line.
Waves of sprints followed, with Vassilev, Drinkwater, Targett, Ezri Konsa and more lining up for their turn as the previous groups lined up behind them. For the most part, each player was quick to break on the shout - in an encouraging improvement for Smith.
Players then took part in quicker passing drills, with Smith leading. Mings, Douglas Luiz, Grealish, Drinkwater and McGinn barely missed a beat as the head coach looked on - before turning up the heat on his players.
Following the jokes at the start, Smith roared on at Hourihane as each player took individual turns in racing to a line then, in receiving a pass from the head coach during a demanding drill.
"Get there! Get There! Yes! Touch!" hollered Smith before laying off a pass to the Irishman. The Villa gaffer then demanded a turn and finish from Hourihane, as well as a header from a second ball launched towards him, before a third pass was laid off for yet another finish ahead of final sprint.
Smith then demanded the same from McGinn - who looked close to his training ground best - and Nakamba.
It wasn't going to get any easier on the players though, with Smith barking at Nakamba and Hourihane - gearing them up to race against each other to a through ball played in by Smith in another hardy drill.
"Go on Naka! Run Naka!" roared Smith as both Nakamba and Hourihane launched themselves towards the ball, with the latter just about beating the defensive midfielder to the ball.
Hourihane's desire for the ball shone through once more as he faced Douglas Luiz in the same drill, beating the Brazilian to the pass and clearing the ball from his feet.
Following that - match situation drills took place, with teams being split from the wider group as Smith and John Terry watched two Villans sides compete in match action that the players relished.
Bridge seemed confident in playing out from the back - while John McGinn was caught out in midfield by a rampant Keinan Davis before Orjan Nyland denied a goal. El Ghazi seemed particularly passionate in taking on others - looking impressive in a partnership with Davis.
However, it was his wing competitor Trezeguet who found the net, sealing off a demanding session by running through Neil Taylor and Bridge before placing a shot past Pepe Reina.
The Villans didn't seem to miss a beat in a demanding session - and while contact was allowed, players were keen to focus on off-the-ball positioning, running, passing and their reactions than pressuring others.
Encouraging signs for Villa's academy flowed through the session as Bridge, Barry and Wright played key parts alongside Jack Clarke in Villa's drills on the day - with modern day stars Davis and Grealish thriving.
Overall, it was a big step up for the team following their previous session, and efforts will only intensify as Villa now schedule practice matches against others ahead of a June 17 Premier League return against Sheffield United.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Black Lives Matter protest cancelled in Tamworth but protesters turn up

A Black Lives Matter protest set for 1pm in Tamworth today was cancelled because of the weather forecast .
But around 80 people reportedly turned up anyway - and were then hit by `` the mother of hailstorms . ''
A message posted on Facebook said : `` Due to weather conditions there are concerns the 2m distancing strips wo n't stay in place , this could hinder covid regulations .
`` Quite a few also want to march , this requires 6 days notice to be given to the police .
`` Therefore we are postponing the protest as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still stand in solidarity today online if we all post the same poster at 1pm .
`` Thank you to those who have shown support to the cause , we will keep you updated with new plans . ''
The protest was just the latest to have been organised around the world following the death of George Floyd in the US after his neck was knelt on for almost nine minutes by a white police officer .
Some expressed their disappointment at the postponement , with Laura Gates saying on Facebook : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did n't attend .
I 'm not close to town otherwise I 'd be their now . ''
Charlotte Hill added : `` I saw this post so did n't attend .
Shame I wanted to . ''
But Rob Marsden and Chris Bain both posted on Facebook to say it had been on with some 80 people offering a `` static protest . ''
Chris Bain , who received 10,908 Labour votes ( 23.7 per cent ) at the 2019 General Election to finish second behind Conservative Christopher Pincher ( 30,542 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth , added : `` There were 80 or so people there , and we had the mother of all hailstorms .
`` Hang in there Charlotte , it will happen again .
This is not going away . ''
A Facebook group called Tamworth BLM has been launched by James Beadsmore .
James posted : `` There 's an awful lot of information floating around about the protest that was supposed to happen today so I figured I could create this group and that way we can actually have a place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth protest followed one in Birmingham 's Centenary Square on Thursday when 4,000 people were said to have attended .
A universal 'Take the knee ' moment has been arranged for 6pm on Wednesday , June 10 .

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A Black Lives Matter protest set for 1pm in Tamworth today was cancelled because of the weather forecast.
But around 80 people reportedly turned up anyway - and were then hit by "the mother of hailstorms."
A message posted on Facebook said: "Due to weather conditions there are concerns the 2m distancing strips won't stay in place, this could hinder covid regulations.
"Quite a few also want to march, this requires 6 days notice to be given to the police.
"Therefore we are postponing the protest as a responsible action.
"We can still stand in solidarity today online if we all post the same poster at 1pm.
"Thank you to those who have shown support to the cause, we will keep you updated with new plans."
The protest was just the latest to have been organised around the world following the death of George Floyd in the US after his neck was knelt on for almost nine minutes by a white police officer.
(Image: Darren Quinton / BirminghamLive)
Some expressed their disappointment at the postponement, with Laura Gates saying on Facebook: "I was told today was cancelled so I didn't attend. I'm not close to town otherwise I'd be their now."
Charlotte Hill added: "I saw this post so didn't attend. Shame I wanted to."
But Rob Marsden and Chris Bain both posted on Facebook to say it had been on with some 80 people offering a "static protest."
Chris Bain, who received 10,908 Labour votes (23.7 per cent) at the 2019 General Election to finish second behind Conservative Christopher Pincher (30,542 votes, 66.3 per cent) in Tamworth, added: "There were 80 or so people there, and we had the mother of all hailstorms.
"Glad I went though.
"Hang in there Charlotte, it will happen again. This is not going away."
A Facebook group called Tamworth BLM has been launched by James Beadsmore.
James posted: "There's an awful lot of information floating around about the protest that was supposed to happen today so I figured I could create this group and that way we can actually have a place to discuss and share information."
The Tamworth protest followed one in Birmingham's Centenary Square on Thursday when 4,000 people were said to have attended.
A universal 'Take the knee' moment has been arranged for 6pm on Wednesday, June 10.