birminghammail--2020-07-28--Pundits agree on West Brom as Premier League prediction delivered

Luke Dowling outlined West Bromwich Albion 's strategy for the transfer window this week as the Baggies prepare for their Premier League return .
Albion finished second behind Leeds United having battled Marcelo Bielsa 's side for top spot for the majority of the campaign .
With the top-fight season beginning on September 12 , there is little time to waste and Dowling hinted at the level of spending he expects to see at The Hawthorns .
“ I can say , unfortunately , that we won ’ t have the money that Villa have spent , ” the sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will spend more than what Norwich had to spend .
Sign up to our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here “ We ’ ll look to be in the Sheffield United bracket .
That doesn ’ t necessarily mean we finish where Sheffield United have finished - they ’ ve had a wonderful season .
“ We ’ ve got to try and bring the average age down - that was one of the big things we had to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five , six , seven , eight years it ’ s been an ageing squad . ''
He added : “ The biggest thing for a club like ours , who have just been promoted , is to add players who are going to be in your starting XI - there ’ s no point adding to the squad .
“ We need to make the XI stronger.
” Pundits Chris Sutton and Martin Keown made their predictions for next term and both outlined the importance of recruitment for the automatically promoted sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Both clubs need to get their recruitment right .
Leeds were the best team in the Championship by some way and won ’ t show any fear among the big boys .
Marcelo Bielsa will have them organised and playing on the front foot .
`` My only concern is their lack of strength in depth and that ’ s why signings are needed .
But it ’ s exciting to have Leeds back after 16 years away .
`` They ’ re even being linked with Zlatan Ibrahimovic — imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a yo-yo club .
Slaven Bilic has to have them break that habit but they need new recruits . ''
While Keown said : `` Everyone tipped Sheffield United to drop down , then they proved us wrong .
When us pundits get asked for our predictions closer to the start of the new season in September , a few might plump for Leeds .
`` It ’ s up to Bielsa ’ s side to prove us wrong , too .
`` Bielsa has a reputation as a fine coach - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but tactics can only take you so far .
You need the players , too . ''

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Luke Dowling outlined West Bromwich Albion's strategy for the transfer window this week as the Baggies prepare for their Premier League return.
Albion finished second behind Leeds United having battled Marcelo Bielsa's side for top spot for the majority of the campaign.
With the top-fight season beginning on September 12, there is little time to waste and Dowling hinted at the level of spending he expects to see at The Hawthorns.
“I can say, unfortunately, that we won’t have the money that Villa have spent,” the sporting and technical director told BT Sport. “We will spend more than what Norwich had to spend.
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“We’ll look to be in the Sheffield United bracket. That doesn’t necessarily mean we finish where Sheffield United have finished - they’ve had a wonderful season.
“We’ve got to try and bring the average age down - that was one of the big things we had to do last summer, because for the last five, six, seven, eight years it’s been an ageing squad."
He added: “The biggest thing for a club like ours, who have just been promoted, is to add players who are going to be in your starting XI - there’s no point adding to the squad.
“We need to make the XI stronger.”
Pundits Chris Sutton and Martin Keown made their predictions for next term and both outlined the importance of recruitment for the automatically promoted sides.
Sutton wrote in the Daily Mail: "Both clubs need to get their recruitment right. Leeds were the best team in the Championship by some way and won’t show any fear among the big boys. Marcelo Bielsa will have them organised and playing on the front foot.
"My only concern is their lack of strength in depth and that’s why signings are needed. But it’s exciting to have Leeds back after 16 years away.
"They’re even being linked with Zlatan Ibrahimovic — imagine! West Brom gained a reputation as a yo-yo club. Slaven Bilic has to have them break that habit but they need new recruits."
While Keown said: "Everyone tipped Sheffield United to drop down, then they proved us wrong. When us pundits get asked for our predictions closer to the start of the new season in September, a few might plump for Leeds.
"It’s up to Bielsa’s side to prove us wrong, too.
"Bielsa has a reputation as a fine coach - and so does Bilic at West Brom - but tactics can only take you so far. You need the players, too."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Boris Johnson breaks silence on Spain travel advice

Boris Johnson said there were signs of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe as he defended the Government 's decision to impose quarantine restrictions on Spain .
The UK has removed Spain from its list of safe countries to travel to after fears were raised that the European country was experiencing a second wave of coronavirus infections .
It means those returning from the country , including the Balearic and Canary islands , will have to self-isolate for two weeks upon their return to the UK .
`` What we have to do is take swift and decisive action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting to bubble up again , '' he said .
`` Let 's be absolutely clear about what 's happening in Europe , amongst some of our European friends , I 'm afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic . ''
Boris Johnson said it was up to individuals to decide whether they wanted to take the risk of going abroad in the present circumstances .
`` These are decisions for families , for individuals , about where they want to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister said the quarantine measures were aimed at stopping cases being brought in to the UK .
`` It 's vital that when people are coming back from abroad , if they are coming back from a place where I 'm afraid there is another outbreak , they must go into quarantine .
`` That 's why we have taken the action that we have and we will continue , throughout the summer , to take such action where it is necessary . ''
The Government said the move follows a `` significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the level and pace of change in confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Spain .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) said that there was evidence of an increase in cases in several regions of Spain , particularly Aragon , Navarra and Catalonia - which include the cities of Zaragoza , Pamplona and Barcelona .
Catalonia became the latest region to crack down on nightlife , trying to halt new infection clusters .
The wealthy north-east region - home to Barcelona - ordered all nightclubs to close for 15 days and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greater Barcelona area and other towns around Lleida that have become contagion hot zones .
People currently on holiday in Spain have been encouraged to follow the local rules , return home as normal and check the FCO 's travel advice pages on gov.uk for further information .
The FCO is not advising those already travelling in Spain to leave .
Abta - the UK 's travel trade association - has advised customers in the country to continue their holidays and return as normal .

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Boris Johnson said there were signs of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe as he defended the Government's decision to impose quarantine restrictions on Spain.
The UK has removed Spain from its list of safe countries to travel to after fears were raised that the European country was experiencing a second wave of coronavirus infections.
It means those returning from the country, including the Balearic and Canary islands, will have to self-isolate for two weeks upon their return to the UK.
"What we have to do is take swift and decisive action where we think that the risks are starting to bubble up again," he said.
"Let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in Europe, amongst some of our European friends, I'm afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic."
Boris Johnson said it was up to individuals to decide whether they wanted to take the risk of going abroad in the present circumstances.
"These are decisions for families, for individuals, about where they want to go," he said.
The Prime Minister said the quarantine measures were aimed at stopping cases being brought in to the UK.
"It's vital that when people are coming back from abroad, if they are coming back from a place where I'm afraid there is another outbreak, they must go into quarantine.
"That's why we have taken the action that we have and we will continue, throughout the summer, to take such action where it is necessary."
The Government said the move follows a "significant change" over the last week in both the level and pace of change in confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Spain.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said that there was evidence of an increase in cases in several regions of Spain, particularly Aragon, Navarra and Catalonia - which include the cities of Zaragoza, Pamplona and Barcelona.
Catalonia became the latest region to crack down on nightlife, trying to halt new infection clusters.
The wealthy north-east region - home to Barcelona - ordered all nightclubs to close for 15 days and put a midnight curfew on bars in the greater Barcelona area and other towns around Lleida that have become contagion hot zones.
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People currently on holiday in Spain have been encouraged to follow the local rules, return home as normal and check the FCO's travel advice pages on gov.uk for further information.
The FCO is not advising those already travelling in Spain to leave.
Abta - the UK's travel trade association - has advised customers in the country to continue their holidays and return as normal.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Knifeman on busy city street with meat cleavers strapped to hands

A knifeman sparked terror by walking down one of Birmingham 's busiest roads with meat cleavers strapped to his hands with cling film .
Armed officers from West Midlands Police rushed to the scene this morning and a man was detained .
Force Response tweeted : `` Stechford attended multiple reports of a male walking along the A45 Coventry Road , Sheldon with a meat cleaver .
`` Male was detained by firearms units with meat cleavers attached to his hands with clingfilm , male arrested weapons recovered @ firearmsWMP @ WMPolice # TEAMWORK JB `` People took to Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police for their fast response , describing the incident as `` bizarre and frightening . ''
Kerrie Redfern tweeted : `` Appreciate your quick response , thank you for keeping the streets safe every day . ''
Dawn tweeted : `` Bizarre and frightening !
Well done . ''
Doris Willis tweeted : `` I ca n't begin to know how you would be feeling trying to arrest someone with any blade or any weapon , stay safe everyone .
Your doing a fantastic job for the citizens of Birmingham . ''

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A knifeman sparked terror by walking down one of Birmingham's busiest roads with meat cleavers strapped to his hands with cling film.
Police received a string of 999 calls from horrified onlookers.
Armed officers from West Midlands Police rushed to the scene this morning and a man was detained.
No-one was hurt.
(Image: WMP)
Force Response tweeted: "Stechford attended multiple reports of a male walking along the A45 Coventry Road, Sheldon with a meat cleaver.
"Male was detained by firearms units with meat cleavers attached to his hands with clingfilm, male arrested weapons recovered @firearmsWMP @WMPolice #TEAMWORK JB "
(Image: WMP)
People took to Twitter to express their shock and to praise the police for their fast response, describing the incident as "bizarre and frightening."
Kerrie Redfern tweeted: "Appreciate your quick response, thank you for keeping the streets safe every day."
Mike Daniels tweeted: "What the hell?"
Dawn tweeted: "Bizarre and frightening ! Well done."
Doris Willis tweeted: "I can't begin to know how you would be feeling trying to arrest someone with any blade or any weapon, stay safe everyone. Your doing a fantastic job for the citizens of Birmingham."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Meet Jaguar Land Rover's new chief executive as Sir Ralf Speth steps down

The new chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover has been revealed - but who exactly is he ?
Thierry Bolloré , the new chief exec of the Midlands car giant , will replace Sir Ralf Speth .
The automotive expert will take over the reins at the car marker , which has sites in Castle Bromwich , Solihull and Wolverhampton , in September .
Mr Bolloré begins his role on September 10 , having spent seven years with French carmaker Renault , including spells as its chief operating officer and chief executive until October last year .
Previously , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global automotive supplier Faurecia and tyre manufacturer Michelin , BusinessLive reports .
Mr Bolloré said : `` Jaguar Land Rover is known around the world for its peerless brand heritage , exquisite design and deep engineering integrity .
`` It will be my privilege to lead this fantastic company through what continues to be the most testing time of our generation .
`` Renowned for their passion and spirit , the people of Jaguar Land Rover are the driving force behind its success .
`` I could n't be more excited to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this iconic company . ''
Jaguar Land Rover chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said : `` I am delighted to welcome Thierry to Jaguar Land Rover .
`` An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations , Thierry will bring a wealth of experience to one of the most revered positions in the industry . ''
Sir Ralf will take up the position of non-executive vice-chairman of Jaguar Land Rover .
Mr Chandrasekaran added : `` I want to thank Ralf for a decade of outstanding vision and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-executive position in addition to his existing role on the board of Tata Sons .
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The new chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover has been revealed - but who exactly is he?
Thierry Bolloré, the new chief exec of the Midlands car giant, will replace Sir Ralf Speth.
The automotive expert will take over the reins at the car marker, which has sites in Castle Bromwich, Solihull and Wolverhampton, in September.
Mr Bolloré begins his role on September 10, having spent seven years with French carmaker Renault, including spells as its chief operating officer and chief executive until October last year.
Previously, he held a number of senior positions at global automotive supplier Faurecia and tyre manufacturer Michelin, BusinessLive reports.
Mr Bolloré said: "Jaguar Land Rover is known around the world for its peerless brand heritage, exquisite design and deep engineering integrity.
"It will be my privilege to lead this fantastic company through what continues to be the most testing time of our generation.
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"Renowned for their passion and spirit, the people of Jaguar Land Rover are the driving force behind its success.
"I couldn't be more excited to join the team continuing to shape the future of this iconic company."
Jaguar Land Rover chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said: "I am delighted to welcome Thierry to Jaguar Land Rover.
"An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations, Thierry will bring a wealth of experience to one of the most revered positions in the industry."
Sir Ralf will take up the position of non-executive vice-chairman of Jaguar Land Rover.
Mr Chandrasekaran added: "I want to thank Ralf for a decade of outstanding vision and leadership and welcome him to his new non-executive position in addition to his existing role on the board of Tata Sons."c


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Gabby Agbonlahor issues brutal response to Suso's departure

Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch .
Spanish transfer chief Pitarch arrived at Villa Park in October 2018 and oversaw the club 's £140million spending spree ahead of the 2019/20 season .
Many of his signings , especially those he plucked from Belgium , have failed to hit the heights and Villa struggled as a result .
Head coach Dean Smith managed to guide Villa to safety but Pitarch - also known as Suso - has paid the price .
In a brief statement on Instagram , Villa posted : `` Upon the expiry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we would like to thank Jesús García Pitarch for the role that he played in our promotion , reaching the Carabao Cup final and maintaining our place in the Premier League . ''
The majority of Villa 's supporters are happy to see the club moving in a different direction , including Gabby Agbonlahor who has issued a brutal response to the news .
`` Good riddance , '' said Agbonlahor , reacting to Villa 's post on Instagram .
Villa will now look to find a replacement for Suso to work alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch.
Spanish transfer chief Pitarch arrived at Villa Park in October 2018 and oversaw the club's £140million spending spree ahead of the 2019/20 season.
Many of his signings, especially those he plucked from Belgium, have failed to hit the heights and Villa struggled as a result.
Head coach Dean Smith managed to guide Villa to safety but Pitarch - also known as Suso - has paid the price.
In a brief statement on Instagram, Villa posted: "Upon the expiry of his contract as sporting director, we would like to thank Jesús García Pitarch for the role that he played in our promotion, reaching the Carabao Cup final and maintaining our place in the Premier League."
The majority of Villa's supporters are happy to see the club moving in a different direction, including Gabby Agbonlahor who has issued a brutal response to the news.
"Good riddance," said Agbonlahor, reacting to Villa's post on Instagram.
Villa will now look to find a replacement for Suso to work alongside chief executive Christian Purslow and Smith.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Virtual trek will help raise vital funds for the Whittington hospice

Mont Blanc and Mount Everest may be beyond our reach at the moment but supporters can still scale the heights for St Giles Hospice in 2020 on its new Hike from Home virtual trek .
Despite the travel disruption caused by Covid-19 , fundraisers can reach their summit of personal achievement while helping the hospice by signing up for Hike from Home this summer .
Hike from Home features three virtual routes of varying difficulty , allowing fundraisers to pick their peak and take on a mountain challenge – all without leaving their local area .
By tackling Ben Nevis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK ’ s highest peak , with Mont Blanc you can climb 4,808m to the top of the Alps - or you can hit the summit of achievement by scaling 8,484m to the top of Mount Everest .
Elinor Eustace , director of fundraising at St Giles Hospice , said : “ So many of our supporters love to push themselves to their limits on our fundraising challenges , but although you can ’ t take on a real trek this year because of the Coronavirus pandemic you can join # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your own terrain .
“ Choose your challenge and complete the suggested miles or elevation - however and whenever you like - while raising funds for St Giles along the way .
You ’ ll get the same huge sense of achievement from pushing yourself to the limit and knowing you ’ re making a real difference to local people and their families living with a terminal illness.
” St Giles supporter Sue Jones is calling on people to push themselves to the limit for the hospice after just hanging up her boots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Giles appeal .
Sue was planning on walking 30 miles in a month for the hospice , but following a challenge from her son she agreed to march 300 miles !
Sue was supposed to be the Captain at Lea Marston Ladies Golf Club in 2020 and picked St Giles as her charity for the year to thank the hospice for providing end of life care for her mother Sheila Wharton last year .
She said : “ St Giles is such a wonderful place that I wanted to do everything I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no lockdown .
The care and kindness they showed to mum was amazing and I ’ ll never forget it , ” she added .
“ I think Hike from Home is a great idea .
It ’ s a way to get exercise and challenge yourself while doing some good for a real worthy local cause , and you can do it at home right now , despite social distancing.
” Everyone who signs up for Hike from Home will get a dedicated member of the fundraising team to help them get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pack , featuring fundraising ideas , a distance tracker and route map and interesting information about your chosen challenge with local recipes .
As supporters pass fundraising milestones along the way they can earn St Giles Hospice treats , including a tote bag and surprise goodies .
For further information about Hike from Home or to sign up contact the fundraising team on fundraising @ stgileshospice.com or call 01543 432538 .

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Mont Blanc and Mount Everest may be beyond our reach at the moment but supporters can still scale the heights for St Giles Hospice in 2020 on its new Hike from Home virtual trek.
Despite the travel disruption caused by Covid-19, fundraisers can reach their summit of personal achievement while helping the hospice by signing up for Hike from Home this summer.
Hike from Home features three virtual routes of varying difficulty, allowing fundraisers to pick their peak and take on a mountain challenge – all without leaving their local area.
By tackling Ben Nevis, you can take on the 1,345m to the UK’s highest peak, with Mont Blanc you can climb 4,808m to the top of the Alps - or you can hit the summit of achievement by scaling 8,484m to the top of Mount Everest.
Elinor Eustace, director of fundraising at St Giles Hospice, said: “So many of our supporters love to push themselves to their limits on our fundraising challenges, but although you can’t take on a real trek this year because of the Coronavirus pandemic you can join #TeamStGiles and trek to the top on your own terrain.
“Choose your challenge and complete the suggested miles or elevation - however and whenever you like - while raising funds for St Giles along the way. You’ll get the same huge sense of achievement from pushing yourself to the limit and knowing you’re making a real difference to local people and their families living with a terminal illness.”
St Giles supporter Sue Jones is calling on people to push themselves to the limit for the hospice after just hanging up her boots following the charity’s Miles 4 St Giles appeal. Sue was planning on walking 30 miles in a month for the hospice, but following a challenge from her son she agreed to march 300 miles!
Sue was supposed to be the Captain at Lea Marston Ladies Golf Club in 2020 and picked St Giles as her charity for the year to thank the hospice for providing end of life care for her mother Sheila Wharton last year.
She said: “St Giles is such a wonderful place that I wanted to do everything I can to support them – lockdown or no lockdown. The care and kindness they showed to mum was amazing and I’ll never forget it,” she added.
“I think Hike from Home is a great idea. It’s a way to get exercise and challenge yourself while doing some good for a real worthy local cause, and you can do it at home right now, despite social distancing.”
Everyone who signs up for Hike from Home will get a dedicated member of the fundraising team to help them get to the top and a bespoke fundraising pack, featuring fundraising ideas, a distance tracker and route map and interesting information about your chosen challenge with local recipes.
As supporters pass fundraising milestones along the way they can earn St Giles Hospice treats, including a tote bag and surprise goodies.
For further information about Hike from Home or to sign up contact the fundraising team on fundraising@stgileshospice.com or call 01543 432538.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Aston Villa fans react to Bournemouth 'legal action' claim

Bournemouth are reportedly considering taking legal action against Hawk-Eye after it failed to award Sheffield United a goal at Aston Villa in June .
Villa and the Blades played out a goalless draw at Villa Park on June 17 but Chris Wilder 's side controversially were n't awarded a goal despite the ball crossing the line before half-time .
Goal-line technology firm Hawk-Eye confirmed after the game that a system error had led to the goal not being awarded .
And talkSPORT reports that Bournemouth will discuss the possibility of taking legal action after Villa survived at their expense .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Villa would have finished on 34 points and been relegated on goal difference .
Speaking at the time , Villa boss Dean Smith alluded to the VAR decisions which have gone against his team this season .
He said : `` I thought we were the better team , we controlled certainly the first 30 minutes but we got away with one , certainly , with the technology not working .
But I 've been in the other position where technology has not been good for us at times . ''
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news on social media ... Chris Jukes : `` Quite laughable that I 'm hearing Bournemouth might pursue legal action against us staying up due to the no goal in the Sheffield United game . ''
Guy Poxon : `` And during this court case , will the defendant show all of Bournemouth 's performances this season ? ''
Mike Land : `` We should have had a penalty numerous games ago so shall we take legal action against the ref as we might have scored it ? ''
@ jonnyaye5 : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point then ... '' @ ilennox01 : `` You have got to be joking me . ''
Phil Whitehouse : `` OK so what if Villa complain against all poor decisions against them ?
Other clubs have had decisions against them as well , so do we investigate all errors from the season ? ''

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Bournemouth are reportedly considering taking legal action against Hawk-Eye after it failed to award Sheffield United a goal at Aston Villa in June.
Villa and the Blades played out a goalless draw at Villa Park on June 17 but Chris Wilder's side controversially weren't awarded a goal despite the ball crossing the line before half-time.
Goal-line technology firm Hawk-Eye confirmed after the game that a system error had led to the goal not being awarded.
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And talkSPORT reports that Bournemouth will discuss the possibility of taking legal action after Villa survived at their expense.
If Sheffield United's goal had stood, Villa would have finished on 34 points and been relegated on goal difference.
Speaking at the time, Villa boss Dean Smith alluded to the VAR decisions which have gone against his team this season.
He said: "I thought we were the better team, we controlled certainly the first 30 minutes but we got away with one, certainly, with the technology not working. But I've been in the other position where technology has not been good for us at times."
Here's how Villans have reacted to the news on social media...
Chris Jukes: "Quite laughable that I'm hearing Bournemouth might pursue legal action against us staying up due to the no goal in the Sheffield United game."
Guy Poxon: "And during this court case, will the defendant show all of Bournemouth's performances this season?"
Mike Land: "We should have had a penalty numerous games ago so shall we take legal action against the ref as we might have scored it?"
@jonnyaye5: "We’ll have our Crystal Palace point then..."
@ilennox01: "You have got to be joking me."
Phil Whitehouse: "OK so what if Villa complain against all poor decisions against them? Other clubs have had decisions against them as well, so do we investigate all errors from the season?"


birminghammail--2020-07-28--University of Birmingham among 20 to fall victim to massive hacking ransom

The University of Birmingham is among 20 UK-based universities and charities which fell prey to a cyber-attack , it has been confirmed .
UoB was among the victims of a cyber-attack which compromised Blackbaud , a software supplier which was held to ransom by hackers in May .
Cyber hackers were paid an undisclosed ransom over the attack , which saw Blackbaud impacted .
The company , based in the United States , is responsible for education administration , fundraising , and financial management software .
The scale of the breach has not been revealed , with personal details of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk .
The University of Birmingham was impacted alongside De Montfort University , the University of Strathclyde , the University of Exeter and University of York .
A spokesman from the UK 's National Cyber Security Centre said : `` We are aware of this incident and are supporting partners in the UK and internationally in response .
We would urge all organisations to read our guidance on how to defend themselves against malware and ransomware attacks . ''
Oxford Brookes University was also impacted , as was the University of Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reading , as well as University College , Oxford and seven US establishments .
Charities to have been impacted include two in Vermont , as well as Young Minds and Human Rights Watch .
In some cases , the stolen data included phone numbers , donation history and events attended .
A Blackbaud statement reads : `` In May of 2020 , we discovered and stopped a ransomware attack .
Prior to our locking the cyber-criminal out , the cyber-criminal removed a copy of a subset of data from our self-hosted environment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with Blackbaud to determine exactly what personal data was compromised .
So far , clients of Blackbaud have been affected in different ways , with varying types of data involved .
However , in this case it appears that the names and email addresses of the university ’ s alumni and supporter community were affected .
Mark Montaldo , a Director at CEL Solicitors , which specialises in data breach claims , said : “ We ’ ve already spoken to former university students who are rightly concerned about what this data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know your personal data has been hacked by criminals is incredibly worrying and increasingly common as more and more data is stored online .
“ It ’ s therefore crucial that organisations ensure that every possible measure is taken to protect their members ’ personal details and that any third parties ’ goals are aligned with their own when it comes to data protection .
“ It ’ s also really important that organisations notify potential victims as soon as they become aware of a data breach so that they are alert to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their data being breached ” .
As a precautionary measure , the Information Commissioner ’ s Office has been sent a preliminary notification about this issue .

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The University of Birmingham is among 20 UK-based universities and charities which fell prey to a cyber-attack, it has been confirmed.
UoB was among the victims of a cyber-attack which compromised Blackbaud, a software supplier which was held to ransom by hackers in May.
Cyber hackers were paid an undisclosed ransom over the attack, which saw Blackbaud impacted.
The company, based in the United States, is responsible for education administration, fundraising, and financial management software.
The scale of the breach has not been revealed, with personal details of some former students believed to have been at risk.
The University of Birmingham was impacted alongside De Montfort University, the University of Strathclyde, the University of Exeter and University of York.
A spokesman from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre said: "We are aware of this incident and are supporting partners in the UK and internationally in response. We would urge all organisations to read our guidance on how to defend themselves against malware and ransomware attacks."
Oxford Brookes University was also impacted, as was the University of Leeds, University of London and University of Reading, as well as University College, Oxford and seven US establishments.
Charities to have been impacted include two in Vermont, as well as Young Minds and Human Rights Watch.
In some cases, the stolen data included phone numbers, donation history and events attended.
A Blackbaud statement reads: "In May of 2020, we discovered and stopped a ransomware attack. Prior to our locking the cyber-criminal out, the cyber-criminal removed a copy of a subset of data from our self-hosted environment."
The University of Birmingham is now working with Blackbaud to determine exactly what personal data was compromised. So far, clients of Blackbaud have been affected in different ways, with varying types of data involved. However, in this case it appears that the names and email addresses of the university’s alumni and supporter community were affected.
Mark Montaldo, a Director at CEL Solicitors, which specialises in data breach claims, said: “We’ve already spoken to former university students who are rightly concerned about what this data breach could mean for them. To know your personal data has been hacked by criminals is incredibly worrying and increasingly common as more and more data is stored online.
“It’s therefore crucial that organisations ensure that every possible measure is taken to protect their members’ personal details and that any third parties’ goals are aligned with their own when it comes to data protection.
“It’s also really important that organisations notify potential victims as soon as they become aware of a data breach so that they are alert to any suspicious activity as a result of their data being breached”.
As a precautionary measure, the Information Commissioner’s Office has been sent a preliminary notification about this issue.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Mum posts photo of son's arrest to shame him - and gets slammed by other parents

A mum from the Midlands has moved to shame her son - branding him a `` d***head '' - by sharing his arrest image after he was caught stealing .
The livid mum took to social media to post a photograph of her son in handcuffs , having been apprehended by police .
He had two police officers stood alongside him and the mum , from the East Midlands , posted the pic on Facebook for all to see .
She uploaded the image to a community group , Spotted Leicester , and it sparked countless replies and likes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ If anybody sees this d***h*** child of mine in any hours of the day snooping around your gardens he will be looking to steal pushbikes or mopeds or pitbikes .
`` U see yes this child of mine has been raised the correct way , yes this child of mine has 2 parents , yes this child has a parent that work extremely hard to provide for the family and his siblings . ''
She continues : `` As you can see the little rat is under arrest for theft and robbery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but this sweet child o mine and his little gangster friends still are n't learning so yes please , right the police .
`` Yes give him a clap around the year . ''
Leicestershire Police have been contacted for a comment .
And Facebook users flocked to have their say after the image was uploaded , with many praising her efforts to shame him , and others suggesting she had been too stern on this occasion .
`` Doing this isn ’ t going to help the situation , it may ease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t hold you accountable for your child ’ s behaviours ... '' one wrote .
`` However in hindsight even if he is mixed up in the wrong crowd , nurture and the correct positive guidance can get him back on the right track , not belittling him on social media . ''
But another countered : `` Well done you ''

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A mum from the Midlands has moved to shame her son - branding him a "d***head" - by sharing his arrest image after he was caught stealing.
The livid mum took to social media to post a photograph of her son in handcuffs, having been apprehended by police.
He had two police officers stood alongside him and the mum, from the East Midlands, posted the pic on Facebook for all to see.
She uploaded the image to a community group, Spotted Leicester, and it sparked countless replies and likes.
In it, she posts: "If anybody sees this d***h*** child of mine in any hours of the day snooping around your gardens he will be looking to steal pushbikes or mopeds or pitbikes.
"U see yes this child of mine has been raised the correct way, yes this child of mine has 2 parents, yes this child has a parent that work extremely hard to provide for the family and his siblings."
She continues: "As you can see the little rat is under arrest for theft and robbery and I have all the info they need but this sweet child o mine and his little gangster friends still aren't learning so yes please, right the police.
"Yes give him a clap around the year."
Leicestershire Police have been contacted for a comment.
And Facebook users flocked to have their say after the image was uploaded, with many praising her efforts to shame him, and others suggesting she had been too stern on this occasion.
"Doing this isn’t going to help the situation, it may ease your ego to think that people won’t hold you accountable for your child’s behaviours..." one wrote.
"However in hindsight even if he is mixed up in the wrong crowd, nurture and the correct positive guidance can get him back on the right track, not belittling him on social media."
But another countered: "Well done you"


birminghammail--2020-07-28--"Relief!" - Tamworth family return from Spain HOURS before quarantine

A relieved Tamworth family arrived back in England from Spain the day BEFORE quarantine was introduced .
Amy Price , husband Ben and three kids Lewis , Ollie and Harry were well aware that things may change while they were out there but little did they know just how tight it would be !
She told us : “ We got back at 4pm on Saturday , then it was announced that anyone travelling back to the UK from Spain had to quarantine for 14 days from midnight that night .
`` We were slightly relieved that we got back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for nine days and during the week we did hear that there was new outbreaks and they were considering bringing in quarantine rules however we were fully aware before we went that things would change on a daily basis and it ’ s the chance we took .
“ It was an amazing holiday ; one we won ’ t forget .
It was one of the best we have been on .
We spent pretty much all day by the pool and it didn ’ t feel any different to previous holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave because we had such an amazing time .
“ The safety measures over there do not even compare to what we have here , it felt a lot safer over there .
“ Leading up to our holiday was very stressful , reading a lot of negative comments and wondering if we were doing the right thing .
“ We were taken aback by how quiet the airport was .
When we arrived in Barcelona we had our QR forms ready which states where we are staying and they scanned them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We got straight into our taxi which took us to our hotel , still wearing masks .
“ When we arrived at our hotel there was hand sanitiser all around and everyone wearing masks .
`` We were told to wear masks in the hotel , in the restaurant to go and get our food and to go to the bar but the pool area we didn ’ t have to .
“ There was police around the streets making sure everyone was wearing them or at least had one with them.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I know that requiring self-isolation by families , holiday-makers and business travellers arriving from Spain will come as unwelcome news to a number of residents .
“ Many have had to delay their holidays and travel until now and we do not underestimate the effect this change will have .
Simply put , COVID19 has changed and will continue to change the very nature of international travel and the job of our Government is to keep Britain safe and reduce as far as possible the risk of infection spreading back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know these quarantine regulations may be difficult for some , they are for the good of us all and I am pleased we have acted swiftly and clearly .
“ I know there may be questions around refunds , insurance or the 14 day quarantine and answers can be found on the GOV.UK website or by getting in contact with me and my office on christopher.pincher.mp @ parliament.uk .
”

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A relieved Tamworth family arrived back in England from Spain the day BEFORE quarantine was introduced.
Amy Price, husband Ben and three kids Lewis, Ollie and Harry were well aware that things may change while they were out there but little did they know just how tight it would be!
She told us: “We got back at 4pm on Saturday, then it was announced that anyone travelling back to the UK from Spain had to quarantine for 14 days from midnight that night.
"We were slightly relieved that we got back in time!
“We were there for nine days and during the week we did hear that there was new outbreaks and they were considering bringing in quarantine rules however we were fully aware before we went that things would change on a daily basis and it’s the chance we took.
“It was an amazing holiday; one we won’t forget. It was one of the best we have been on. We spent pretty much all day by the pool and it didn’t feel any different to previous holidays we have had. We were sad to leave because we had such an amazing time.
“The safety measures over there do not even compare to what we have here, it felt a lot safer over there.
“Leading up to our holiday was very stressful, reading a lot of negative comments and wondering if we were doing the right thing.
“We were taken aback by how quiet the airport was. When we arrived in Barcelona we had our QR forms ready which states where we are staying and they scanned them and we had our temperature checked.
"We got straight into our taxi which took us to our hotel, still wearing masks.
“When we arrived at our hotel there was hand sanitiser all around and everyone wearing masks.
"We were told to wear masks in the hotel, in the restaurant to go and get our food and to go to the bar but the pool area we didn’t have to.
“There was police around the streets making sure everyone was wearing them or at least had one with them.”
Tamworth’s MP Christopher Pincher said: “I know that requiring self-isolation by families, holiday-makers and business travellers arriving from Spain will come as unwelcome news to a number of residents.
“Many have had to delay their holidays and travel until now and we do not underestimate the effect this change will have. Simply put, COVID19 has changed and will continue to change the very nature of international travel and the job of our Government is to keep Britain safe and reduce as far as possible the risk of infection spreading back into the country.
“Though I know these quarantine regulations may be difficult for some, they are for the good of us all and I am pleased we have acted swiftly and clearly.
“I know there may be questions around refunds, insurance or the 14 day quarantine and answers can be found on the GOV.UK website or by getting in contact with me and my office on christopher.pincher.mp@parliament.uk.”


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Confirmed: Tamworth WILL have a music festival after all!

Tamworth WILL have a music festival this year after plans for a three-day event were confirmed .
The Big Tribute Bank Holiday Weekender comes to Tamworth from August 29 to 31 featuring nine UK tribute artistes , as well as over a dozen local bands and performers .
The event will be “ Covid -19 secure ” in line with Government guidelines around outdoor events , with social distancing protocols implemented .
The event is being put on by Paul ‘ Brina ’ Brindley and Alex Farrell who organised the inaugural Statfold Barn Festival last year , shortlisted at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be cancelled this year due to the virus .
Brina said : “ This is pretty much breaking news to us too !
When we got the green light from Statfold on Saturday , we effectively put together a three-day Bank Holiday music weekender in 48 hours .
“ Alex and I thought it would be a good idea after discussing the concept on Friday , we met with Statfold on Saturday morning and we had the line-up pretty much completed on Sunday with the tickets on sale Monday !
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines allowed an event of this kind to take place , we decided to work around the clock to create an event that people could once again have some fun .
“ It ’ s been a very challenging year for everyone so far ; people need this kind of release and we know that Brits love music events and festivals , it ’ s part of our cultural DNA !
“ It ’ s not the festival we had planned but nevertheless we feel that people will love it and hope that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attends with their bubble as we create some Bank Holiday Weekend festival vibes that nobody could have imagined would be happening a few weeks ago - including us !
Across the weekend there are tributes to Queen , Take That , The Killers and Elton John , as well as Pink , Kings of Leon , Blondie , Oasis and Adele .
Alex said : “ We were all in absolute agreement that we really needed to do this ; more than anything people need something to enjoy after what they have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where pretty much anything they had worked hard for and were looking forward to had to be cancelled !
“ We have kept the ticket prices low and the standard of acts very high ; we know people love tribute acts and we have booked a selection of the very best in the UK , mixing up genres to create a fabulous jukebox of music for the weekend.
” Brina added : “ With people ’ s foreign holiday plans up in the air after this week ’ s announcements , there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than at a festival here in the UK , at our Big Tribute Bank Holiday Weekender .
“ We encourage people to get their tickets fast as there are a limited number to ensure that the event adheres to government outdoor event guidelines .
“ The safety of everyone attending is our primary focus , along with creating a safe environment for everyone to have a fabulous experience and make some new 2020 memories that will be better than the ones so far this year !
” Tickets are on sale now at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be bought from StatfoldBarnFestival.co.uk

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Tamworth WILL have a music festival this year after plans for a three-day event were confirmed.
The Big Tribute Bank Holiday Weekender comes to Tamworth from August 29 to 31 featuring nine UK tribute artistes, as well as over a dozen local bands and performers.
The event will be “Covid -19 secure” in line with Government guidelines around outdoor events, with social distancing protocols implemented.
The event is being put on by Paul ‘Brina’ Brindley and Alex Farrell who organised the inaugural Statfold Barn Festival last year, shortlisted at the UK Festival Awards, which sadly had to be cancelled this year due to the virus.
Brina said: “This is pretty much breaking news to us too! When we got the green light from Statfold on Saturday, we effectively put together a three-day Bank Holiday music weekender in 48 hours.
“Alex and I thought it would be a good idea after discussing the concept on Friday, we met with Statfold on Saturday morning and we had the line-up pretty much completed on Sunday with the tickets on sale Monday!
“As soon as it became clear that government guidelines allowed an event of this kind to take place, we decided to work around the clock to create an event that people could once again have some fun.
“It’s been a very challenging year for everyone so far; people need this kind of release and we know that Brits love music events and festivals, it’s part of our cultural DNA!
“It’s not the festival we had planned but nevertheless we feel that people will love it and hope that everyone embraces it, supports it and attends with their bubble as we create some Bank Holiday Weekend festival vibes that nobody could have imagined would be happening a few weeks ago - including us!
Across the weekend there are tributes to Queen, Take That, The Killers and Elton John, as well as Pink, Kings of Leon, Blondie, Oasis and Adele.
Alex said: “We were all in absolute agreement that we really needed to do this; more than anything people need something to enjoy after what they have had to endure so far this year, where pretty much anything they had worked hard for and were looking forward to had to be cancelled!
“We have kept the ticket prices low and the standard of acts very high; we know people love tribute acts and we have booked a selection of the very best in the UK, mixing up genres to create a fabulous jukebox of music for the weekend.”
Brina added: “With people’s foreign holiday plans up in the air after this week’s announcements, there is no better way to end the Ssmmer than at a festival here in the UK, at our Big Tribute Bank Holiday Weekender.
“We encourage people to get their tickets fast as there are a limited number to ensure that the event adheres to government outdoor event guidelines.
“The safety of everyone attending is our primary focus, along with creating a safe environment for everyone to have a fabulous experience and make some new 2020 memories that will be better than the ones so far this year!”
Tickets are on sale now at £20 per person per day and can be bought from StatfoldBarnFestival.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Bournemouth 'discuss legal action' after Villa escape relegation

Bournemouth are considering legal action against Hawk-Eye after their relegation from the Premier League , according to reports .
The Cherries finished 18th in the top-flight table , one place and one point below Villa .
In the first match of Project Restart between Villa and Sheffield United , the Blades were denied what appeared to be a legitimate goal due to a failure of the Hawk-Eye technology .
Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland carried the ball across the line after Oliver Norwood 's cross but play carried on without a goal being awarded .
Referee Michael Oliver received no indication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that that ball was over the line and waved play on with the match finishing 0-0 .
Hawk-Eye issued an apology , saying it was the first time its system had failed in over 9,000 matches .
`` The seven cameras located in the stands around the goal area were significantly occluded by the goalkeeper , defender , and goalpost .
This level of occlusion has never been seen before in over 9,000 matches that the Hawk-Eye Goal Line Technology system has been in operation , '' read part of the statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'discuss taking legal action ' against the firm after finishing in the bottom three .
Had the goal stood and the remainder of the season played out identically , Eddie Howe 's side would have stayed up at Villa 's expense on goal difference .
Bournemouth won 3-1 against Everton on the final day of the season while a point against West Ham secured Villa 's survival .
Speaking after the incident in June , Villa boss Smith said : `` It 's not 100 % perfect , but it 's the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have one more mistake in the next 9,000 games we 'll accept it , as difficult as it was for Sheffield United .
I said after the game they have my sympathy , but it was a technology error .
`` At the time nobody [ on the sidelines ] knew .
I can guarantee that me and my coaches , and Chris Wilder - and Alan Knill - we did n't know it went across the line .
`` We look at the officials and all four of their watches said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was n't until after that the analysts saw the still images and got the message that it had gone across the line .
As I say it was a technological fault . ''

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Bournemouth are considering legal action against Hawk-Eye after their relegation from the Premier League, according to reports.
The Cherries finished 18th in the top-flight table, one place and one point below Villa.
In the first match of Project Restart between Villa and Sheffield United, the Blades were denied what appeared to be a legitimate goal due to a failure of the Hawk-Eye technology.
Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland carried the ball across the line after Oliver Norwood's cross but play carried on without a goal being awarded.
Referee Michael Oliver received no indication on his watch or in his earpiece that that ball was over the line and waved play on with the match finishing 0-0.
Hawk-Eye issued an apology, saying it was the first time its system had failed in over 9,000 matches.
"The seven cameras located in the stands around the goal area were significantly occluded by the goalkeeper, defender, and goalpost. This level of occlusion has never been seen before in over 9,000 matches that the Hawk-Eye Goal Line Technology system has been in operation," read part of the statement.
According to the talkSPORT, Bournemouth will 'discuss taking legal action' against the firm after finishing in the bottom three. Had the goal stood and the remainder of the season played out identically, Eddie Howe's side would have stayed up at Villa's expense on goal difference.
Bournemouth won 3-1 against Everton on the final day of the season while a point against West Ham secured Villa's survival.
Speaking after the incident in June, Villa boss Smith said: "It's not 100% perfect, but it's the first error in 9,000 games. If we have one more mistake in the next 9,000 games we'll accept it, as difficult as it was for Sheffield United. I said after the game they have my sympathy, but it was a technology error.
"At the time nobody [on the sidelines] knew. I can guarantee that me and my coaches, and Chris Wilder - and Alan Knill - we didn't know it went across the line.
"We look at the officials and all four of their watches said it didn't cross the line.
"It wasn't until after that the analysts saw the still images and got the message that it had gone across the line. As I say it was a technological fault."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Inquiry condemns government over Covid deaths in care homes

The Government made an `` appalling error '' by sending hospital patients to care homes without first testing them for coronavirus , an inquiry has found .
And support for care homes during the pandemic was `` slow , inconsistent and , at times , negligent '' .
But the failure to protect care home residents during the Covid-19 crisis compounded `` years of inattention , funding cuts and delayed reforms '' .
The findings were published by the Public Accounts Committee , a Parliamentary committee which scrutinises public spending .
The cross-party committee includes Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservative MPs .
The report will increase pressure on the Prime Minister to hold a full independent public inquiry into the Government 's handling of the pandemic .
There have been 1,216 deaths from Covid-19 in Birmingham , and 207 of these , around one in six , occured in care homes .
Another 890 people died in hospital , while other deaths occured in the home , in a hospice or in other settings .
In some parts of the West Midlands , a quarter of all deaths from Covid occured in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in care homes in Solihull , 30 % of the total deaths from the virus .
There were 75 Covid-19 deaths in care homes in Dudley , 24 % of the total , and 95 in Walsall , also 24 % of the total .
Coventry suffered 76 Covid-19 deaths in care homes , 26 % of all deaths from the virus .
Wolverhampton care homes had 65 deaths , 20 % of the total in the city .
In Sandwell , 44 people died of Covid-19 in care homes , 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borough .
The figures , from the Office for National Statistics , refer to all deaths that occured up to July 17 and were registered by July 25 .
Today 's report finds that the NHS was able to cope with the huge demands placed on it by the health crisis .
The number of mechanical ventilators rose from 9,600 to 13,200 and the number of beds available for Covid patients increased from 12,600 to 53,700 between mid-March and midApril .
But the Public Account Committee said : `` Unfortunately , it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social care , despite the hardwork and commitment of its workforce .
Years of inattention , funding cuts and delayedreforms have been compounded by the Government ’ s slow , inconsistent and , at times , negligent approach to giving the sector the support it needed during the pandemic . ''
MPs condemned the decision to discharge 25,000 patients from hospitals into care homes without making sure all were first tested for Covid-19 , pointing out that the policy continued even after it became clear people could transfer the virus without ever having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide personal protective equipment ( PPE ) such as gloves and masks quickly enough .
The inquiry warned : `` We are also particularlyconcerned by its failure to provide adequate PPE for the social care sector and testing to the millions of staff and volunteers who risked their lives to help us through the first peak of the crisis .
The Government needs to work urgently now to ensure that there is enough capacity—including both testing and PPE—and continued support for staff andvolunteers so we are ready for future COVID peaks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult social care `` equal support '' to the NHS , and consider health and social care part of the same system .
The inquiry said : `` No-one would expect government to get every decision right first-time round during such an emergency .
Rather than seeking to give the impression that it has done so , the government urgently needs to reflect , acknowledge its mistakes , and learn from them as well as from what has worked . ''
Ms Mahmood said : `` The utter paucity of the Government support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bare in our report .
From lack of PPE to wholly inadequate testing provision , these people - working in incredibly challenging circumstances in which few people would manage - were let down in every regard .
`` Yes despite this , Ministers repeatedly made bold , positive claims about test and trace that would have undoubtedly compounded the initial letdown with misplaced false hope .
`` The simple truth remains that we were , in so many regards , completely unprepared for the first wave of Covid-19 .
The least the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are properly prepared should a second wave hit . ''
Paulette Hamilton , Birmingham City Council 's Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care and Vice Chair of the Local Government Association ’ s Community Wellbeing Board , said : “ Social care has been on the frontline throughout this crisis but this report ’ s conclusions show that those who use , work and volunteer in these vital services were not given as much priority as the NHS from the outset .
“ Inadequate funding and delayed reforms , compounded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing guidance , all contributed towards a tragic loss of life in our care homes and other places where people receive care .
“ We can not and must not allow any of these mistakes to be repeated again , if the country is to experience a second wave of coronavirus .
Social care deserves parity of esteem with the NHS . ''
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said : `` Throughout this unprecedented global pandemic we have been working closely with the sector and public health experts to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social care .
`` Alongside an extra £1.3 billion to support the hospital discharge process , we have provided 172 million items of PPE to the social care sector since the start of the pandemic and are testing all residents and staff , including repeat testing for staff and residents in care homes for over 65 or those with dementia .
`` We know there is a need for a long-term solution for social care and we will bring forward a plan that puts social care on a sustainable footing to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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The Government made an "appalling error" by sending hospital patients to care homes without first testing them for coronavirus, an inquiry has found.
And support for care homes during the pandemic was "slow, inconsistent and, at times,negligent".
But the failure to protect care home residents during the Covid-19 crisis compounded "years of inattention, funding cuts and delayed reforms".
The findings were published by the Public Accounts Committee, a Parliamentary committee which scrutinises public spending. The cross-party committee includes Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood (Lab). A majority are Conservative MPs. The report will increase pressure on the Prime Minister to hold a full independent public inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic.
There have been 1,216 deaths from Covid-19 in Birmingham, and 207 of these, around one in six, occured in care homes. Another 890 people died in hospital, while other deaths occured in the home, in a hospice or in other settings.
In some parts of the West Midlands, a quarter of all deaths from Covid occured in care homes.
There were 82 Covid-19 deaths in care homes in Solihull, 30% of the total deaths from the virus. There were 75 Covid-19 deaths in care homes in Dudley, 24% of the total, and 95 in Walsall, also 24% of the total. Coventry suffered 76 Covid-19 deaths in care homes, 26% of all deaths from the virus.
Wolverhampton care homes had 65 deaths, 20% of the total in the city. In Sandwell, 44 people died of Covid-19 in care homes, 12% of all Covid-19 deaths in the borough.
The figures, from the Office for National Statistics, refer to all deaths that occured up to July 17 and were registered by July 25.
Today's report finds that the NHS was able to cope with the huge demands placed on it by the health crisis. The number of mechanical ventilators rose from 9,600 to 13,200 and the number of beds available for Covid patients increased from 12,600 to 53,700 between mid-March and midApril.
But the Public Account Committee said: "Unfortunately, it has been a very different story for adult social care, despite the hardwork and commitment of its workforce. Years of inattention, funding cuts and delayedreforms have been compounded by the Government’s slow, inconsistent and, at times, negligent approach to giving the sector the support it needed during the pandemic."
MPs condemned the decision to discharge 25,000 patients from hospitals into care homes without making sure all were first tested for Covid-19, pointing out that the policy continued even after it became clear people could transfer the virus without ever having symptoms.
They also condemned the failure to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks quickly enough. The inquiry warned: "We are also particularlyconcerned by its failure to provide adequate PPE for the social care sector and testing to the millions of staff and volunteers who risked their lives to help us through the first peak of the crisis. The Government needs to work urgently now to ensure that there is enough capacity—including both testing and PPE—and continued support for staff andvolunteers so we are ready for future COVID peaks."
It said the Government must give adult social care "equal support" to the NHS, and consider health and social care part of the same system.
The inquiry said: "No-one would expect government to get every decision right first-time round during such an emergency. Rather than seeking to give the impression that it has done so, the government urgently needs to reflect, acknowledge its mistakes, and learn from them as well as from what has worked."
Ms Mahmood said: "The utter paucity of the Government support for care staff and volunteers is laid bare in our report. From lack of PPE to wholly inadequate testing provision, these people - working in incredibly challenging circumstances in which few people would manage - were let down in every regard.
"Yes despite this, Ministers repeatedly made bold, positive claims about test and trace that would have undoubtedly compounded the initial letdown with misplaced false hope.
"The simple truth remains that we were, in so many regards, completely unprepared for the first wave of Covid-19. The least the Government can do now is to ensure that they are properly prepared should a second wave hit."
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
Paulette Hamilton, Birmingham City Council's Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care and Vice Chair of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said: “Social care has been on the frontline throughout this crisis but this report’s conclusions show that those who use, work and volunteer in these vital services were not given as much priority as the NHS from the outset.
“Inadequate funding and delayed reforms, compounded by a lack of PPE, testing and changing guidance, all contributed towards a tragic loss of life in our care homes and other places where people receive care.
“We cannot and must not allow any of these mistakes to be repeated again, if the country is to experience a second wave of coronavirus. Social care deserves parity of esteem with the NHS."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Throughout this unprecedented global pandemic we have been working closely with the sector and public health experts to put in place guidance and support for adult social care.
"Alongside an extra £1.3 billion to support the hospital discharge process, we have provided 172 million items of PPE to the social care sector since the start of the pandemic and are testing all residents and staff, including repeat testing for staff and residents in care homes for over 65 or those with dementia.
"We know there is a need for a long-term solution for social care and we will bring forward a plan that puts social care on a sustainable footing to ensure the reforms will last long into the future."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Selection - one UK millionaire has been created , MCCF20491

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 34, 17, 13, 09, 15.
The Lucky Stars are: 07, 02.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £24 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection - one UK millionaire has been created, MCCF20491
Main numbers Lucky stars Winners Prize
5 2 0 £0
5 1 4 £0
5 0 7 £9,287.50
4 2 44 £460.20
4 1 741 £50.30
3 2 2,093 £18.80
4 0 1,394 £19.80
2 2 28,516 £4.80
3 1 32,694 £4.70
3 0 60,275 £4.70
1 2 135,763 £2.50
2 1 434,961 £2.50
2 0 826,953 £2.10
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 13, 21, 24, 34, 39.
The Thunderball is 04.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Family arrived to find Spanish hotel closed with dust on windows

A family feared they would have to sleep on the beach after arriving in Tenerife to find their hotel was closed .
The shocked group from Nottingham also discovered the pool was empty and there was `` dust all over the windows '' at the Las Piramides hotel on the Spanish island .
Laura Hodgson , 39 , was due to stay in the accommodation with her partner Corey Jackson , 29 , and her three children , reports Nottinghamshire Live .
They arrived on Friday , July 17 but at their resort found a closed hotel .
Ms Hodgson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left with `` no answers '' upon arrival and were unable to find a number for online travel agent Loveholidays for advice .
The mum says that the disappointed family thought `` we actually thought we might have to stop on the beach '' .
`` When we saw the hotel we were so shocked '' , the print factory worker told Nottinghamshire Live .
`` There was dust all over the windows and it looked like it had been closed for months .
`` We walked around the outside of the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pool and there were blankets all over the furniture inside .
`` At the time I tried to get hold of Loveholidays on the phone and there was no number online , I could n't get hold of anyone .
`` We did n't know what to do - at one point we actually thought we might have to stop on the beach - so we walked around the corner and went into another hotel for help .
`` I ca n't fault the guy in that hotel , he was really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few people from our hotel who had turned up asking why it was n't open . ''
The group were finally offered temporary accommodation in the nearby hotel at a cost of €545 which was almost all of their spending money .
Other holidaymakers in the new hotel told the family they had suffered the same problem but had been warned in advance it would be shut .
`` The other people managed to find us an emergency contact number for Loveholidays that was n't online '' , Ms Hodgson added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ them on the Saturday and Loveholidays arranged for us to get another hotel .
`` It was n't that far away but we lost 24 hours of our holiday by ringing around trying to find out why we were supposed to be for the rest of the holiday . ''
Ms Hodgson said her son Cruz , now 11 , had his birthday on the holiday which was `` ruined '' by the fear of being `` stranded in a foreign country '' .
`` It would n't have been so bad if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we had three kids so it was really scary '' , she added .
`` It was my son 's birthday and at the time we did n't know where we would be , so that made it even worse and his birthday was ruined .
`` We have had no answers from Loveholidays about why it was closed , I 've had no explanation as to why we did n't find out when we got there . ''
The tour operator has refunded cash as well as compensation for the temporary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We understand how frustrating and upsetting it must have been for Ms Hodgson and her family to arrive at their destination to find that their hotel was closed .
`` Unfortunately , the hotel that they were supposed to stay at was due to re-open prior to their arrival , but this did not happen as planned and we were regrettably not informed about this .
`` This is never acceptable and we apologise to Ms Hodgson on behalf of Loveholidays .
We are pleased that we were able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It added : `` During these unprecedented times we have unfortunately seen a number of cases where hotels have changed their reopening plans at short notice and not communicated this to us .
`` Wherever possible we have worked to organise replacement accommodation and paid for any resulting expenses incurred by the customer . ''

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A family feared they would have to sleep on the beach after arriving in Tenerife to find their hotel was closed .
The shocked group from Nottingham also discovered the pool was empty and there was ''dust all over the windows" at the Las Piramides hotel on the Spanish island.
Laura Hodgson, 39, was due to stay in the accommodation with her partner Corey Jackson, 29, and her three children, reports Nottinghamshire Live.
They arrived on Friday, July 17 but at their resort found a closed hotel.
Ms Hodgson, from Clifton, says they were left with "no answers" upon arrival and were unable to find a number for online travel agent Loveholidays for advice.
The mum says that the disappointed family thought "we actually thought we might have to stop on the beach".
"When we saw the hotel we were so shocked", the print factory worker told Nottinghamshire Live.
"There was dust all over the windows and it looked like it had been closed for months.
"We walked around the outside of the hotel and noticed there was no water in the pool and there were blankets all over the furniture inside.
"At the time I tried to get hold of Loveholidays on the phone and there was no number online, I couldn't get hold of anyone.
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"We didn't know what to do - at one point we actually thought we might have to stop on the beach - so we walked around the corner and went into another hotel for help.
"I can't fault the guy in that hotel, he was really helpful. He said there had been a few people from our hotel who had turned up asking why it wasn't open."
The group were finally offered temporary accommodation in the nearby hotel at a cost of €545 which was almost all of their spending money.
Other holidaymakers in the new hotel told the family they had suffered the same problem but had been warned in advance it would be shut.
"The other people managed to find us an emergency contact number for Loveholidays that wasn't online", Ms Hodgson added.
"They helped us get hold of them on the Saturday and Loveholidays arranged for us to get another hotel.
"It wasn't that far away but we lost 24 hours of our holiday by ringing around trying to find out why we were supposed to be for the rest of the holiday."
Ms Hodgson said her son Cruz, now 11, had his birthday on the holiday which was "ruined" by the fear of being "stranded in a foreign country".
"It wouldn't have been so bad if it was just me and Cory, but we had three kids so it was really scary", she added.
"It was my son's birthday and at the time we didn't know where we would be, so that made it even worse and his birthday was ruined.
"We have had no answers from Loveholidays about why it was closed, I've had no explanation as to why we didn't find out when we got there."
The tour operator has refunded cash as well as compensation for the temporary hotel accommodation.
A spokesperson for Loveholidays said: "We understand how frustrating and upsetting it must have been for Ms Hodgson and her family to arrive at their destination to find that their hotel was closed.
"Unfortunately, the hotel that they were supposed to stay at was due to re-open prior to their arrival, but this did not happen as planned and we were regrettably not informed about this.
"This is never acceptable and we apologise to Ms Hodgson on behalf of Loveholidays. We are pleased that we were able to swiftly refund and compensate them accordingly.
It added: "During these unprecedented times we have unfortunately seen a number of cases where hotels have changed their reopening plans at short notice and not communicated this to us.
"Wherever possible we have worked to organise replacement accommodation and paid for any resulting expenses incurred by the customer."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--How many Eids are there? Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr and other festivals explained

Eid happens more than once in a year - but how often and why ?
The word Eid means festival or feast in Arabic and is used for the name of at least two events in the Islamic calendar .
Adding to the confusion is the fact that the dates change every year , typically moving back by 10 or 11 days .
The reason is that the Islamic calendar is based on the moon and a lunar year is 354 days , which is 11 days shorter than the 365 days of the solar-based Gregorian calendar used by much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sighting of the moon are used to determine the start of any month in the calendar .
While some follow the dates announced in Saudi Arabia , others look out for news of verified moon sightings in the UK , Morocco or other countries .
That can mean dates varying by a day or two in different Muslim communities and countries .
Even within the same city , events can be on different dates , though a moon-sighting board is aiming to give more unity to the timing of the celebrations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when do they take place ?
This means festival of breaking the fast and celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan , when Muslims fast each day from early morning to sunset .
It is held on the first day of Shawwal , the month that follows Ramadan , though the festivities actually last three days .
In 2020 , Eid al-Fitr was on May 24 .
This means festival of the sacrifice and celebrates devotion to Allah , as was demonstrated by Ibrahim .
He was commanded to sacrifice his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was given a ram to slaughter instead .
A sacrificed animal is part of the celebrations with the meat divided between family , friends and the poor .
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the 12th and final month , Dhu al-Hijjah .
In 2020 , Eid al-Adha is on July 31 .
These are the two main Eids in the year for Muslims .
But there are others too ...
This is observed only by Shia Muslims .
It marks the occasion when Shia Muslims say the Prophet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ibn Abi Talib as his successor .
Sunni Muslims do not celebrate on this day and have a different interpretation of what Muhammad said .
This moment in history - referred to as the Event of Ghadir Khumm - and the issue of who was the true successor to Muhammad is what has divided Muslims into the two sects .
The event is celebrated on the 18th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah .
In 2020 , Eid al-Ghadir will be on August 8 .
This is also a Shia celebration .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a religious debate between the Prophet Muhammad and a group of Christians .
The two sides were initially in disagreement on religious matters but met again and made peace with each other .
The event is commemorated annually on the 24th day of Dhu al-Hijjah .
In 2020 that will be August 14 .
This is observed by Twelver Shia Muslims - the largest branch of Shia - and marks the end of a two-month mourning period after the events of the Karbala massacre in 680 AD .
The Battle of Karbala is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , first month of the Islamic year .
The 10th day of that month is known as the Day of Ashura , marking the date of the death of Husayn ibn Ali , grandson of the Prophet Muhammad .
Following two months of mourning , Eid-e-Zahra or Eid-e-Shuja is on the 9th day of the third month , Rabi al-Awwal .
In 2020 , that will be October 26 .

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Eid happens more than once in a year - but how often and why?
The word Eid means festival or feast in Arabic and is used for the name of at least two events in the Islamic calendar.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that the dates change every year, typically moving back by 10 or 11 days.
The reason is that the Islamic calendar is based on the moon and a lunar year is 354 days, which is 11 days shorter than the 365 days of the solar-based Gregorian calendar used by much of the western world.
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Observations of a sighting of the moon are used to determine the start of any month in the calendar. While some follow the dates announced in Saudi Arabia, others look out for news of verified moon sightings in the UK, Morocco or other countries.
That can mean dates varying by a day or two in different Muslim communities and countries. Even within the same city, events can be on different dates, though a moon-sighting board is aiming to give more unity to the timing of the celebrations.
So what are the Eid events and when do they take place?
This means festival of breaking the fast and celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast each day from early morning to sunset.
It is held on the first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan, though the festivities actually last three days.
In 2020, Eid al-Fitr was on May 24.
This means festival of the sacrifice and celebrates devotion to Allah, as was demonstrated by Ibrahim.
He was commanded to sacrifice his own son and was about to go ahead when he was given a ram to slaughter instead.
A sacrificed animal is part of the celebrations with the meat divided between family, friends and the poor.
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the 12th and final month, Dhu al-Hijjah.
In 2020, the first and main day of Eid al-Adha is on July 31. The festival usually lasts four days in total.
These are the two main Eids in the year for Muslims. But there are others too...
This is observed only by Shia Muslims. It marks the occasion when Shia Muslims say the Prophet Muhammad declared his cousin and son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor.
Sunni Muslims do not celebrate on this day and have a different interpretation of what Muhammad said.
This moment in history - referred to as the Event of Ghadir Khumm - and the issue of who was the true successor to Muhammad is what has divided Muslims into the two sects.
The event is celebrated on the 18th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
In 2020, Eid al-Ghadir will be on August 8.
Eid al-Mubahalah
This is also a Shia celebration. It marks the Event of Mubahalah, a religious debate between the Prophet Muhammad and a group of Christians.
The two sides were initially in disagreement on religious matters but met again and made peace with each other.
The event is commemorated annually on the 24th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. In 2020 that will be August 14.
Eid-e-Zahra or Eid-e-Shuja
This is observed by Twelver Shia Muslims - the largest branch of Shia - and marks the end of a two-month mourning period after the events of the Karbala massacre in 680 AD.
The Battle of Karbala is commemorated during the Islamic month of Muharram, first month of the Islamic year. The 10th day of that month is known as the Day of Ashura, marking the date of the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Following two months of mourning, Eid-e-Zahra or Eid-e-Shuja is on the 9th day of the third month, Rabi al-Awwal. In 2020, that will be October 26.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Unseen footage of the 2005 tornado damage in Balsall Heath discovered

Roofs ripped off , trees torn down , car and apartment windows smashed to pieces , house bricks scattered across roads like adult Lego .
Adding to the feel of a Hollywood blockbuster disaster movie set ... the sound of a helicopter whirring overhead while some men wander the streets in a daze and others can be seen on a roof braving exposed roof joists where their protective slates used to be .
Welcome to south Birmingham at 5.30pm on the afternoon of Thursday , July 28 , 2005 shortly after a tornado had blitzed a trail of destruction across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of devastation was filmed by website developer Iejaz Uddin using a pre-digital Sony camcorder with a Hi8 tape .
Iejaz has just rediscovered the tape and offered it to BirminghamLive as permanent reminder of the most incredible afternoon the city has seen since the turn of the century ... Tornados are the stuff of American Midwest states like Oklahoma , Kansas , Missouri , Nebraska , Iowa and South Dakota - and films like The Wizard of Oz and Twister , right ?
Yes , but every now and they come to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Almost 100 years ago on October 24 , 1923 oak trees were said to have been uprooted like matchsticks when a tornado blazed a four-minute trail of destruction through two-and-a-half miles of Solihull Then , just when everyone had forgotten about the risks of such events , Mother Nature game back with a vengeance in mid-2005 when another real life twister came to town .
The damage was estimated at £40 million and affected such a large area one of the visitors to the scene later was Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aftermath of its high-speed 130mph journey through suburbia which felled 50ft trees , it 's a miracle that nobody was killed by the tornado , though one woman ’ s arms and a leg were reportedly sliced open by a flying street sign .
Toddler Adam Mahmood cheated death when the tornado sent a tree crashing into his cot while he slept at his grandparents ’ home on Woodstock Road , in Sparkbrook .
West Midlands Ambulance Service treated 20 patients while West Midlands Fire Service deployed 15 appliances to deal with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major incident ” .
The Met Office and TORRO ( The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation ) estimated that the tornado had a general T4 rating on the TORRO scale with a short spell as a T5 tornado , suggesting wind speeds between 93 and 130 mph , equivalent to an F2 on the Fujita scale .
A Super Tornado like the one in Oklahoma in 2013 had the highest TORRO rating of T11 .
Properties on Alder Road , Birchwood Road and Beechfield Road were some of the hardest hit , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stratford Road , showed how lucky it was that the tornado had struck during the summer holidays when it was closed .
On the July 28 , 2015 tenth anniversary of the destruction , we published 34 previously unseen photographs of the tornado 's impact courtesy of West Midlands Fire Service .
Two years later on July 1 , 2015 we published a picture of a tornado spotted near to the M42 Hopwood Services in Redditch , Worcestershire .
One of the people who saw the damage in 2005 at first hand was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a business on the back of the experience .
Meeting a friend who said he had just lost his day job and needed a CV led Iejaz to found a website called DayJob.com which produces free CVs across a range of jobs an careers , including new ones for NHS workers , while site users can also register to pay for premium templates .
Iejaz , whose background in the early days of search engine optimisation enabled him to launch the site , says : `` When the tornado came I was close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went - almost like an eclipse - but not to be in the way of it !
`` After it had passed everything just went back to normal very quickly .
`` I picked up a Sony camcorder and used it to film the scenes you can see in the above video .
`` I walked about half a mile to get to the heart of the damage and the whole area was a mess - but I seem to remember it was all repaired pretty quickly .
`` I only remembered I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I read about the 15th anniversary coming up ! ''

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Roofs ripped off, trees torn down, car and apartment windows smashed to pieces, house bricks scattered across roads like adult Lego.
Adding to the feel of a Hollywood blockbuster disaster movie set... the sound of a helicopter whirring overhead while some men wander the streets in a daze and others can be seen on a roof braving exposed roof joists where their protective slates used to be.
Welcome to south Birmingham at 5.30pm on the afternoon of Thursday, July 28, 2005 shortly after a tornado had blitzed a trail of destruction across Moseley and Balsall Heath.
The scene of devastation was filmed by website developer Iejaz Uddin using a pre-digital Sony camcorder with a Hi8 tape.
Iejaz has just rediscovered the tape and offered it to BirminghamLive as permanent reminder of the most incredible afternoon the city has seen since the turn of the century...
(Image: Iejaz Uddin)
The tornado
Tornados are the stuff of American Midwest states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota - and films like The Wizard of Oz and Twister, right?
Yes, but every now and they come to our neck of the woods, too.
Almost 100 years ago on October 24, 1923 oak trees were said to have been uprooted like matchsticks when a tornado blazed a four-minute trail of destruction through two-and-a-half miles of Solihull
Then, just when everyone had forgotten about the risks of such events, Mother Nature game back with a vengeance in mid-2005 when another real life twister came to town.
The damage was estimated at £40 million and affected such a large area one of the visitors to the scene later was Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - then 84.
Judging by the aftermath of its high-speed 130mph journey through suburbia which felled 50ft trees, it's a miracle that nobody was killed by the tornado, though one woman’s arms and a leg were reportedly sliced open by a flying street sign.
Toddler Adam Mahmood cheated death when the tornado sent a tree crashing into his cot while he slept at his grandparents’ home on Woodstock Road, in Sparkbrook.
West Midlands Ambulance Service treated 20 patients while West Midlands Fire Service deployed 15 appliances to deal with the shock weather which they declared “a major incident”.
(Image: Iejaz Uddin)
The Met Office and TORRO (The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation) estimated that the tornado had a general T4 rating on the TORRO scale with a short spell as a T5 tornado, suggesting wind speeds between 93 and 130 mph, equivalent to an F2 on the Fujita scale.
A Super Tornado like the one in Oklahoma in 2013 had the highest TORRO rating of T11.
Properties on Alder Road, Birchwood Road and Beechfield Road were some of the hardest hit, while pictures of Ladypool Primary School, on Stratford Road, showed how lucky it was that the tornado had struck during the summer holidays when it was closed.
(Image: Iejaz Uddin)
Balsall Heath Park and Wake Green Road also suffered significant tree damage.
On the July 28, 2015 tenth anniversary of the destruction, we published 34 previously unseen photographs of the tornado's impact courtesy of West Midlands Fire Service.
Two years later on July 1, 2015 we published a picture of a tornado spotted near to the M42 Hopwood Services in Redditch, Worcestershire.
The witness
One of the people who saw the damage in 2005 at first hand was computer expert Iejaz Uddin who even founded a business on the back of the experience.
Meeting a friend who said he had just lost his day job and needed a CV led Iejaz to found a website called DayJob.com which produces free CVs across a range of jobs an careers, including new ones for NHS workers, while site users can also register to pay for premium templates.
Iejaz, whose background in the early days of search engine optimisation enabled him to launch the site, says: "When the tornado came I was close enough to see how dark the sky went - almost like an eclipse - but not to be in the way of it!
"After it had passed everything just went back to normal very quickly.
"I picked up a Sony camcorder and used it to film the scenes you can see in the above video.
"I walked about half a mile to get to the heart of the damage and the whole area was a mess - but I seem to remember it was all repaired pretty quickly.
"I only remembered I'd shot the footage the other day when I read about the 15th anniversary coming up!"