birminghammail--2020-06-08--Fantasist who lied about VIP paedophile ring ordered to pay £23,960

A man who made false claims of a VIP child abuse ring and received compensation for his lies has today been ordered to pay£23,960 .
Carl Beech claimed he was among many victims of high-profile establishment figures who raped and murdered children in the 1970s and 1980s .
The 52-year-old sparked a two-million-pound Met Police probe after he claimed he had been transported to 'sex parties ' as a child and suffered sadistic abuse at the hands of a 'VIP group ' .
Despite a complete lack of evidence supporting Beech ’ s claims , he continued to maintain that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the Crime Prosecution Service put forward extensive evidence to dismantle Beech ’ s lies and fabrications and prove that the allegations were absolutely false .
And on 22 July 2019 , he was jailed for 18 years after being convicted of 12 counts of perverting the course of justice – as well as one count of fraud for taking money to compensate him for abuse that never happened .
But today ( June 8 ) at Sheffield Crown Court , Beech has been ordered to pay £23,960 within three months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The serial liar also admitted four counts of making indecent images of children , one count of possessing indecent images of children and one count of voyeurism at Worcester Crown Court last year .
Adrian Phillips of the CPS said : “ The compensation money given to Beech was meant to support him following the extensive , sustained torture by high profile people that he made up and described to police .
“ Causing unimaginable distress to the men he falsely accused and the families caught up in his deception , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had fabricated the entire tale .
“ Confiscating this money will not undo the harm of his lies , but it is the final step in making sure that Beech does not profit from the shameful false allegations he made .
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A man who made false claims of a VIP child abuse ring and received compensation for his lies has today been ordered to pay£23,960.
Carl Beech claimed he was among many victims of high-profile establishment figures who raped and murdered children in the 1970s and 1980s.
The 52-year-old sparked a two-million-pound Met Police probe after he claimed he had been transported to 'sex parties' as a child and suffered sadistic abuse at the hands of a 'VIP group'.
Despite a complete lack of evidence supporting Beech’s claims, he continued to maintain that his account was true throughout his trial.
However, the Crime Prosecution Service put forward extensive evidence to dismantle Beech’s lies and fabrications and prove that the allegations were absolutely false.
And on 22 July 2019, he was jailed for 18 years after being convicted of 12 counts of perverting the course of justice – as well as one count of fraud for taking money to compensate him for abuse that never happened.
But today (June 8) at Sheffield Crown Court, Beech has been ordered to pay £23,960 within three months or face an additional year in prison.
The serial liar also admitted four counts of making indecent images of children, one count of possessing indecent images of children and one count of voyeurism at Worcester Crown Court last year.
Adrian Phillips of the CPS said: “The compensation money given to Beech was meant to support him following the extensive, sustained torture by high profile people that he made up and described to police.
“Causing unimaginable distress to the men he falsely accused and the families caught up in his deception, he gladly took money from the authorities knowing he had fabricated the entire tale.
“Confiscating this money will not undo the harm of his lies, but it is the final step in making sure that Beech does not profit from the shameful false allegations he made.”


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Blues favourite Kevin Phillips confirms interest in vacant post

Former Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips is keen on a return to St Andrew ’ s as Pep Clotet ’ s replacement .
Blues announced today their head coach has decided not to continue beyond the end of the current campaign .
That has left them looking for their sixth permanent boss in the last three-and-a-half years as they complete the final nine games of the current campaign and turn their attention to a squad rebuild .
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“ I would be interested , ” Phillips told BirminghamLive .
“ I have always said I want to get into management , it ’ s a club I loved playing for and I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phillips joined Blues from Albion in 2008 – having also spent a year at Aston Villa earlier in his career – and immediately removed any misgivings about his past employment record when he came off the bench to score a stoppage time winner against Sheffield United on his debut .
He ended his first season at the club by scoring the goal that saw them promoted to the Premier League at Reading .
In total he made 82 appearances and scored 22 goals before leaving after the Carling Cup victory .
Since moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Derby and Stoke – where he was part of Gary Rowett ’ s back room team .

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Former Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips is keen on a return to St Andrew’s as Pep Clotet’s replacement.
Blues announced today their head coach has decided not to continue beyond the end of the current campaign.
That has left them looking for their sixth permanent boss in the last three-and-a-half years as they complete the final nine games of the current campaign and turn their attention to a squad rebuild.
Established names like Slavisa Jokanovic, Chris Hughton and Mark Robins are high in the bookmakers’ reckoning, while several first time managers have been linked.
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Craig Gardner is one – and Phillips, who spent three years at the club between 2008 and 2011, is another – with the ex-West Brom striker up for consideration.
“I would be interested,” Phillips told BirminghamLive. “I have always said I want to get into management, it’s a club I loved playing for and I will always have an affiliation with it.”
Phillips joined Blues from Albion in 2008 – having also spent a year at Aston Villa earlier in his career – and immediately removed any misgivings about his past employment record when he came off the bench to score a stoppage time winner against Sheffield United on his debut.
He ended his first season at the club by scoring the goal that saw them promoted to the Premier League at Reading.
In total he made 82 appearances and scored 22 goals before leaving after the Carling Cup victory.
Since moving into coaching he has worked at Leicester, Derby and Stoke – where he was part of Gary Rowett’s back room team.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Lush will reopen 88 shops on Monday - how things will be very different

Lush has confirmed it will reopen 88 of its English stores - including those in the West Midlands - on Monday ( June 15 ) .
The beauty chain confirmed the move with Mirror Online but said there would be a host of changes as the nation continues its battle against coronavirus .
Its remaining stores in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland will open at a later date .
Lush closed all its UK stores on March 21 including its huge branch billed as the world 's largest Lush store on New Street in Birmingham city centre .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was launched in December 2018 .
While stores were closed , the company adopted different measures to serve its customers including purchases from the door , collect services and local deliveries from shops .
From June 15 changes to working practices across the shops will include : • Customers will be expected to wash their hands on entering a store with their own piece of soap peel • There will be no product testers displayed • Shops will have pre-filled sample pots of popular products which will have a tamper proof seal • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be installed with perspex screens • Signs will be on display at the front of each shop explaining new procedures • Some stores will set up kiosk purchasing at the front door avoiding the need for customers to enter the shop • Spa and hair lab bookings will continue to be suspended until further notice .
All party bookings are also suspended , although digital party formats are currently being worked on The ethically- aware retailer is also using technology to support its shops where services will be difficult to implement because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see customers scan unpackaged products in-store in order to see ingredients , prices and ‘ how to use ’ demonstrations .
Customers will not need to touch the goods on display .
The chain is also using virtual consultations to help people pick products while call and collect is available .
The Birmingham store will offer delivery as will other major stores including Oxford Street and Liverpool .
And if you are queuing but know exactly what you want to purchase then staff will take your order saving time once you reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended in April to keep staff safe but the brand has slowly reopened operations including its website and stores in Austria and Germany .
On shutting its stores , the retailer previously said : `` We make this decision with a heavy heart because our instinct is to serve our customers , not to shutter our shops .
`` Lush is not just our life ’ s work , we know that Lush staff would go to the ends of the earth for this company – but in the immediate best interests of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now right to close our retail shops .
`` It is ironic that a soap shop should shut at the very time when our product is not just wonderful to use , but lifesaving .
`` Lush would like to express our deep appreciation and respect to healthcare workers worldwide who are giving their all to care for the sick , if there is anything we can do to help please get in touch .
`` We will also be looking for community groups to donate whatever soap is left on our shelves @ @

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Lush has confirmed it will reopen 88 of its English stores - including those in the West Midlands - on Monday (June 15).
The beauty chain confirmed the move with Mirror Online but said there would be a host of changes as the nation continues its battle against coronavirus.
Its remaining stores in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will open at a later date.
Lush closed all its UK stores on March 21 including its huge branch billed as the world's largest Lush store on New Street in Birmingham city centre. The shop even boasts its own spa and was launched in December 2018.
While stores were closed, the company adopted different measures to serve its customers including purchases from the door, collect services and local deliveries from shops.
From June 15 changes to working practices across the shops will include:
A continuous cleaning rota
Staffing levels will be lower
Customers will be expected to wash their hands on entering a store with their own piece of soap peel
There will be no product testers displayed
Shops will have pre-filled sample pots of popular products which will have a tamper proof seal
Till points will be two metres apart and be installed with perspex screens
Signs will be on display at the front of each shop explaining new procedures
Some stores will set up kiosk purchasing at the front door avoiding the need for customers to enter the shop
Spa and hair lab bookings will continue to be suspended until further notice. All party bookings are also suspended, although digital party formats are currently being worked on
The ethically- aware retailer is also using technology to support its shops where services will be difficult to implement because of social distancing rules.
Lush Lens will see customers scan unpackaged products in-store in order to see ingredients, prices and ‘how to use’ demonstrations. Customers will not need to touch the goods on display.
The chain is also using virtual consultations to help people pick products while call and collect is available.
The Birmingham store will offer delivery as will other major stores including Oxford Street and Liverpool.
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And if you are queuing but know exactly what you want to purchase then staff will take your order saving time once you reach the till.
Online sales were also suspended in April to keep staff safe but the brand has slowly reopened operations including its website and stores in Austria and Germany.
On shutting its stores,the retailer previously said: "We make this decision with a heavy heart because our instinct is to serve our customers, not to shutter our shops.
"Lush is not just our life’s work, we know that Lush staff would go to the ends of the earth for this company – but in the immediate best interests of them and our customers the time is now right to close our retail shops.
"It is ironic that a soap shop should shut at the very time when our product is not just wonderful to use, but lifesaving.
"Lush would like to express our deep appreciation and respect to healthcare workers worldwide who are giving their all to care for the sick, if there is anything we can do to help please get in touch.
"We will also be looking for community groups to donate whatever soap is left on our shelves."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Leamington murder investigation – family pay tribute to Carl Moorhouse

Tributes have been paid to a 34-year-old man who died following an incident in Leamington .
Carl Moorhouse had just become a father for the first time when he was fatally knifed in the chest , last month .
A 25-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested today ( June 8 ) on suspicion of murder and is in police custody .
The incident happened in Lower Leam Street , near the junction with Leam Terrace , Leamington , at 10.30pm on May 28 .
Today , for the first time , Mr Moorhouse ’ s family paid tribute to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Carl was my first love , my best friend and my soulmate .
He had just become a father for the first time and our lives were just beginning together .
“ Nothing will ever fill this empty space that has been left and he will forever be in our hearts.
” Carl ’ s parents added : “ Carl was a much loved Son , Father , Brother , Partner and Uncle and was so tragically taken .
Left behind are a heartbroken family .
Sleep tight , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were previously arrested ( a 21-year-old man , a 22-year-old man , a 26-year-old man , a 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman ) are all currently released on police bail whilst enquiries are ongoing .
Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Corfield from Warwickshire Police said : “ We are continuing to investigate this tragic incident and are following a number of lines of enquiry .
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“ This includes anyone who may have seen or have dashcam footage of a white BMW 320 car ( 60 plate ) , a grey Vauxhall Astra ( 55 plate ) or a blue Ford Fiesta ( 14 or 15 plate ) in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening of the offence .
“ Carl ’ s family are naturally devastated by his death .
“ We are determined for both Carl ’ s family and the local community that we identify those responsible and bring them to justice .
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Tributes have been paid to a 34-year-old man who died following an incident in Leamington.
Carl Moorhouse had just become a father for the first time when he was fatally knifed in the chest, last month.
A 25-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested today (June 8) on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.
The incident happened in Lower Leam Street, near the junction with Leam Terrace, Leamington, at 10.30pm on May 28.
Today, for the first time, Mr Moorhouse’s family paid tribute to him.
His devastated partner, Bianca, said: “Carl was my first love, my best friend and my soulmate. He had just become a father for the first time and our lives were just beginning together.
“Nothing will ever fill this empty space that has been left and he will forever be in our hearts.”
Carl’s parents added: “Carl was a much loved Son, Father, Brother, Partner and Uncle and was so tragically taken. Left behind are a heartbroken family. Sleep tight, we all love you.”
Five other people who were previously arrested (a 21-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, a 26-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman) are all currently released on police bail whilst enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Corfield from Warwickshire Police said: “We are continuing to investigate this tragic incident and are following a number of lines of enquiry.
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"We would continue to ask anyone who may have information but has not yet come forward to please make contact.
“This includes anyone who may have seen or have dashcam footage of a white BMW 320 car (60 plate), a grey Vauxhall Astra (55 plate) or a blue Ford Fiesta (14 or 15 plate) in the Leamington or Birmingham area on the evening of the offence.
“Carl’s family are naturally devastated by his death.
“We are determined for both Carl’s family and the local community that we identify those responsible and bring them to justice.”


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Former Aston Villa boss Remi Garde closing in on new job

After a year away from coaching , a former - and unsuccessful - Aston Villa manager is attempting to resurrect his career .
Rémi Garde resigned from Villa in March 2016 after a drab tenure that saw early optimism erode into disappointment quickly - with Garde moving on to Major League Soccer and Montreal Impact .
Garde 's spell at the Impact was not successful - and he was replaced in August 2019 , the month that signalled Villa 's return to the Premier League , with Wílmer Cabrera taking over .
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Garde is set to succeed ex-Belgium goalkeeper Michel Preud'homme who has stepped down as Royal Standard de Liège manager following intense speculation about his managerial future .
The sixty-one year-old resigned his role as technical director , but will stay on the board of the club with a focus on the future of the club at an academy level - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first-team according to Het Laatste Nieuws .
`` I must be honest with my myself that age of 61 and ask , 'do I have the strength to continue with all the pressures that a coach has to deal with ? '
, '' said Preud'homme to club media .
The answer brought back a negative , and now Garde is ready to step in at Standard - three years after he was linked to the job initially .
A club statement is expected shortly , and Garde will be hoping to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In twenty-three games , Garde could n't direct the Villans to more than three victories , and left behind a split dressing room - one that did n't truly recover until Garde 's full-time successor , Roberto Di Matteo , was sacked himself in favour of Steve Bruce .
Bruce fell away at Villa in 2018 , with Dean Smith finally guiding the Villa back to the promised land - where Garde had failed to keep them before leaving at the end of March 2016 .
Potentially , Garde 's biggest contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ammunition he provided to now-pundit Gabby Agbonlahor , who has regularly crucified the former Villa boss for his training methods .
One will have to hope it works out much better for him in new surroundings .

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After a year away from coaching, a former - and unsuccessful - Aston Villa manager is attempting to resurrect his career.
Rémi Garde resigned from Villa in March 2016 after a drab tenure that saw early optimism erode into disappointment quickly - with Garde moving on to Major League Soccer and Montreal Impact.
Garde's spell at the Impact was not successful - and he was replaced in August 2019, the month that signalled Villa's return to the Premier League, with Wílmer Cabrera taking over.
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A new opening has emerged, though, with Garde tipped to take up the hotseat within days.
Garde is set to succeed ex-Belgium goalkeeper Michel Preud'homme who has stepped down as Royal Standard de Liège manager following intense speculation about his managerial future.
The sixty-one year-old resigned his role as technical director, but will stay on the board of the club with a focus on the future of the club at an academy level - with Garde taking over the day-to-day management of the first-team according to Het Laatste Nieuws.
"I must be honest with my myself that age of 61 and ask, 'do I have the strength to continue with all the pressures that a coach has to deal with?'," said Preud'homme to club media.
The answer brought back a negative, and now Garde is ready to step in at Standard - three years after he was linked to the job initially.
A club statement is expected shortly, and Garde will be hoping to better his last stint in European management.
In twenty-three games, Garde couldn't direct the Villans to more than three victories, and left behind a split dressing room - one that didn't truly recover until Garde's full-time successor, Roberto Di Matteo, was sacked himself in favour of Steve Bruce.
Bruce fell away at Villa in 2018, with Dean Smith finally guiding the Villa back to the promised land - where Garde had failed to keep them before leaving at the end of March 2016.
Potentially, Garde's biggest contribution to Villa's folklore is the current-day ammunition he provided to now-pundit Gabby Agbonlahor, who has regularly crucified the former Villa boss for his training methods.
One will have to hope it works out much better for him in new surroundings.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Villa are finally selling face masks - and all the cash will go to charity

Aston Villa have moved forward on action that will not only help supporters of the club keep safe , but that will also raise money for a number of good causes .
Over the weekend , the club announced the release of a three-pack of protective face masks on their club store .
Three masks are available in the package - a white mask emblazoned with 'Villans ' in claret font , a black mask featuring a large golden Villa badge and a navy covering , with a miniscule Villa badge .
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'Available in three different colours , all featuring either the iconic Villa crest or wordmark , you ’ ll also be supporting the local community with all of AVFC ’ s proceeds from the sale of licensed face coverings being donated across Acorns & Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital plus the AVFC Foundation , ' reads the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the masks here .
The masks are on sale for £15 , and are available for pre-order , with shipments made on June 22 .
The release comes after Villa fans chose to don home-made AVFC masks earlier in the lockdown period to keep themselves safe when venturing outside .
New government guidance in England states how people should aim to wear face coverings on public transport and in shops .
`` Evidence suggests that wearing a face covering does not protect you .
However , if you are infected but have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some protection for others you come into close contact with , '' reads the latest guide on face coverings .
Now , Villa fans can wear club colours as a protective measure with the club 's blessing - with proceeds going to a number of fantastic causes .

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Over the weekend, the club announced the release of a three-pack of protective face masks on their club store.
Three masks are available in the package - a white mask emblazoned with 'Villans' in claret font, a black mask featuring a large golden Villa badge and a navy covering, with a miniscule Villa badge.
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Proceeds from purchases of the face-mask pack will be split between the Aston Villa foundation, Acorns Hospice and Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
'Available in three different colours, all featuring either the iconic Villa crest or wordmark, you’ll also be supporting the local community with all of AVFC’s proceeds from the sale of licensed face coverings being donated across Acorns & Birmingham Children’s Hospital plus the AVFC Foundation,' reads the store listing, and you can purchase the masks here.
The masks are on sale for £15, and are available for pre-order, with shipments made on June 22.
The release comes after Villa fans chose to don home-made AVFC masks earlier in the lockdown period to keep themselves safe when venturing outside.
New government guidance in England states how people should aim to wear face coverings on public transport and in shops.
"Evidence suggests that wearing a face covering does not protect you. However, if you are infected but have not yet developed symptoms, it may provide some protection for others you come into close contact with," reads the latest guide on face coverings.
Now, Villa fans can wear club colours as a protective measure with the club's blessing - with proceeds going to a number of fantastic causes.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Black Lives Matter protest held in Tamworth

Approximately 70 people attended on Saturday , June 6 despite the rain .
Staffordshire Police said : “ The protest was peaceful and no arrests were made .
Our neighbourhood policing team were in attendance and reminded those present of social distancing guidelines , which were observed by the majority .
“ We know people want to make their voices heard and the right to lawful protest is key part of any democracy , but coronavirus remains a deadly disease and there are still restrictions in place to prevent its spread , which include not gathering outside in groups of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further protests planned , we would ask people to share solidarity with Black Lives Matter in any other way than gathering on the streets which risks spreading the disease and putting lives at risk – including those of family and friends.
” Photographer Daniel Dodd witnessed the protest and said : “ It was interesting to see as a predominantly white town what demographic of people would attend a peaceful protest in support of George Floyd .
“ Although the circumstances surrounding his death has affected us all globally , I feel it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism .
“ The protest was well managed and at such short notice the turnout considering the weather wasn ’ t too bad .
“ I was there from the 1pm start until around 2.45pm and whilst I was there there was around 50 people in attendance but more were turning up .
“ There were people from all backgrounds ; ethnicity , age and class , which shows solidarity amongst the people and a united front against racism .
“ Tamworth is a great town when it comes to standing together for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an issue as delicate and controversial as this becomes something members of the local community want to be a part of they have done just that and done it peacefully .
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Protestors gathered at Tamworth’s Castle Grounds to hold a Black Lives Matter demonstration.
Approximately 70 people attended on Saturday, June 6 despite the rain.
Staffordshire Police said: “The protest was peaceful and no arrests were made. Our neighbourhood policing team were in attendance and reminded those present of social distancing guidelines, which were observed by the majority.
“We know people want to make their voices heard and the right to lawful protest is key part of any democracy, but coronavirus remains a deadly disease and there are still restrictions in place to prevent its spread, which include not gathering outside in groups of more than six people.
(Image: Daniel Dodd)
“With further protests planned, we would ask people to share solidarity with Black Lives Matter in any other way than gathering on the streets which risks spreading the disease and putting lives at risk – including those of family and friends.”
Photographer Daniel Dodd witnessed the protest and said: “It was interesting to see as a predominantly white town what demographic of people would attend a peaceful protest in support of George Floyd.
(Image: Daniel Dodd)
“Although the circumstances surrounding his death has affected us all globally, I feel it is important to raise the issue of racism.
“The protest was well managed and at such short notice the turnout considering the weather wasn’t too bad.
“I was there from the 1pm start until around 2.45pm and whilst I was there there was around 50 people in attendance but more were turning up.
(Image: Daniel Dodd)
“There were people from all backgrounds; ethnicity, age and class, which shows solidarity amongst the people and a united front against racism.
“Tamworth is a great town when it comes to standing together for something and at times like these when an issue as delicate and controversial as this becomes something members of the local community want to be a part of they have done just that and done it peacefully.”


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Sitting In Limbo - the real story behind the BBC's Windrush Scandal drama

Feature-length TV drama Sitting In Limbo is airing on BBC One tonight .
And it 's based on a true story that happened during the Government 's Windrush Scandal , which saw dozens of people wrongly detained and deported from the UK by the Home Office .
They had come from Caribbean countries as members of the Windrush generation - named after the Empire Windrush ship that brought one of the first groups to the UK in 1948 .
Born as British citizens in the Caribbean countries which were under the Commonwealth banner , they were granted the right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nationality Act 1948 .
Those legal rights meant those who migrated did not need - and were not given - any citizenship documents upon entry to the UK .
Who is the new drama about ?
In the new drama , writer Stephen S. Thompson tells the story of his brother Anthony Bryan and his fight to prove he is here legally as a British citizen , during the Windrush Scandal .
Anthony - played by former Casualty actor Patrick Robinson - had arrived in the UK in 1965 at the age of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subjected to the Government ’ s so-called 'hostile environment policy ' when then Home Secretary Theresa May introduced new rules requiring evidence of legal immigration status , designed to create a hostile environment for people who were in the UK illegally .
Painter-and-decorator Anthony became a victim of those measures when he decided he wanted to visit his elderly mother in Jamaica .
Those like Anthony who arrived here as children had travelled on their parents ' passports .
He 'd lived and worked in Britain for around 50 years , never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't needed a passport before .
But while filling out the paperwork he was shocked to learn there was no record of him as a British citizen .
Stuck in limbo , he was forced to leave his job and unable to claim benefits .
And then , in the early hours of a Sunday morning , he was forcibly removed from his home and detained as an illegal immigrant for five weeks .
Only a last-minute intervention by an immigration lawyer in 2017 prevented his deportation .
`` As his brother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' writer Stephen S. Thompson said .
`` I couldn ’ t bear the idea that he had suffered in vain and it made me determined to tell his story .
For me , this is personal . ''
In order to add emotional reality to the drama , he had to persuade Anthony and partner Janet to relive what they had gone through by talking about it openly .
Mr Thompson himself spoke about the ordeal in a 2019 BBC documentary , which is being repeated five days after tonight 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is best known for his role as Ash in Casualty , told the BBC : `` When I read the script , I was in tears easily halfway through and blubbing at the end , knowing that I wanted to be involved in this piece , because it made me feel . ''
BBC controller of drama Piers Wenger , said : `` Stephen ’ s script is terrific .
Anthony ’ s story is incredibly important and one that needs to be told with urgency . ''
Lila Rawlings , executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produced Netflix 's royal drama The Crown , said the 90-minute drama will allow viewers `` to really understand what it feels like to be betrayed by the country one has called home for over 50 years . ''
She added : `` This will be a drama about our modern Britain and is – in many ways – a precursor to where we find ourselves today . ''
Sitting In Limbo is on BBC One at 8.30pm .

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Feature-length TV drama Sitting In Limbo is airing on BBC One tonight.
And it's based on a true story that happened during the Government's Windrush Scandal, which saw dozens of people wrongly detained and deported from the UK by the Home Office.
They had come from Caribbean countries as members of the Windrush generation - named after the Empire Windrush ship that brought one of the first groups to the UK in 1948.
Born as British citizens in the Caribbean countries which were under the Commonwealth banner, they were granted the right to settle in the UK by the British Nationality Act 1948.
Those legal rights meant those who migrated did not need - and were not given - any citizenship documents upon entry to the UK.
(Image: BBC/Left Bank Pictures/Des Willie)
Who is the new drama about?
In the new drama, writer Stephen S. Thompson tells the story of his brother Anthony Bryan and his fight to prove he is here legally as a British citizen, during the Windrush Scandal.
Anthony - played by former Casualty actor Patrick Robinson - had arrived in the UK in 1965 at the age of eight.
But he later found himself subjected to the Government’s so-called 'hostile environment policy' when then Home Secretary Theresa May introduced new rules requiring evidence of legal immigration status, designed to create a hostile environment for people who were in the UK illegally.
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Painter-and-decorator Anthony became a victim of those measures when he decided he wanted to visit his elderly mother in Jamaica.
Those like Anthony who arrived here as children had travelled on their parents' passports.
He'd lived and worked in Britain for around 50 years, never been in trouble with the law and hadn't needed a passport before.
But while filling out the paperwork he was shocked to learn there was no record of him as a British citizen.
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Stuck in limbo, he was forced to leave his job and unable to claim benefits.
And then, in the early hours of a Sunday morning, he was forcibly removed from his home and detained as an illegal immigrant for five weeks.
Only a last-minute intervention by an immigration lawyer in 2017 prevented his deportation.
"As his brother, I saw what he went through first-hand," writer Stephen S. Thompson said. "I couldn’t bear the idea that he had suffered in vain and it made me determined to tell his story. For me, this is personal."
In order to add emotional reality to the drama, he had to persuade Anthony and partner Janet to relive what they had gone through by talking about it openly.
Mr Thompson himself spoke about the ordeal in a 2019 BBC documentary, which is being repeated five days after tonight's drama.
Patrick, who plays Anthony and is best known for his role as Ash in Casualty, told the BBC: "When I read the script, I was in tears easily halfway through and blubbing at the end, knowing that I wanted to be involved in this piece, because it made me feel."
BBC controller of drama Piers Wenger, said: "Stephen’s script is terrific. Anthony’s story is incredibly important and one that needs to be told with urgency."
Lila Rawlings, executive producer for Left Bank, which also produced Netflix's royal drama The Crown, said the 90-minute drama will allow viewers "to really understand what it feels like to be betrayed by the country one has called home for over 50 years."
She added: "This will be a drama about our modern Britain and is – in many ways – a precursor to where we find ourselves today."
Sitting In Limbo is on BBC One at 8.30pm.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Man Utd's swoop for German star and the Bellingham domino effect

Manchester United are preparing for a big summer of transfer business under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The club have been linked with moves for several high profile players , including James Maddison , Jadon Sancho and , more recently , Kai Havertz .
A move to Old Trafford for the 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder would further swell Solskjaer ’ s options , while also giving the club a versatile player who can perform in midfield or up front .
But his arrival could also have an impact on the future of another United target , Jude Bellingham .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with United , and his parents were even spotted at the club ’ s training ground earlier this year .
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Google Play Store and App Store Bellingham has also attracted the attention of Borussia Dortmund , but there are obvious appeals to staying in England .
For a start , there is no guarantee he would walk straight into the Dortmund starting XI .
Furthermore , if he was to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it could be a perfect situation for all parties .
Not only could Havertz help Solskjaer from the off , but that could also allow Bellingham to continue his development loaned back to Birmingham , away from the spotlight with a club he knows well .
There are parallels to this situation and that of Martin Odegaard , the 21-year-old Norwegian midfielder who is on loan to Real Sociedad from Spanish giants Real Madrid Odegaard knew he would not be close to his peak until his mid-20s , and has planned his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bellingham , who will turn 17 later this month .
Throwing him into first-team action at Old Trafford and expecting the world could be a recipe for disaster .
Instead , like many young players in his position , Bellingham will need to have a development pathway laid out for him .
Often , it ’ s just a case of striking the right balance .
For example , just as Bellingham may suffer from a lack of playing time , he could also be hampered by over exposure to first-team duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is also a benefit of playing away from the spotlight that is the Premier League .
Just look at Sancho .
The winger has been excellent for Dortmund , but his dips have been less pronounced because he is in Germany .
Allowing Bellingham to maintain his upward course at Birmingham while knowing he has a future at a club like Manchester United would be perfect for everyone involved .
United know their prized asset is developing in a good environment , Birmingham are able to keep hold of a fantastic prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their first-team this season , and Bellingham gets to ignore any talk about where he may be moving to and focus on football again .
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Manchester United are preparing for a big summer of transfer business under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The club have been linked with moves for several high profile players, including James Maddison, Jadon Sancho and, more recently, Kai Havertz.
A move to Old Trafford for the 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder would further swell Solskjaer’s options, while also giving the club a versatile player who can perform in midfield or up front.
But his arrival could also have an impact on the future of another United target, Jude Bellingham.
The Birmingham City 16-year-old has long been linked with United, and his parents were even spotted at the club’s training ground earlier this year.
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Bellingham has also attracted the attention of Borussia Dortmund, but there are obvious appeals to staying in England. For a start, there is no guarantee he would walk straight into the Dortmund starting XI. Furthermore, if he was to join United instead and they signed Havertz too, it could be a perfect situation for all parties.
Not only could Havertz help Solskjaer from the off, but that could also allow Bellingham to continue his development loaned back to Birmingham, away from the spotlight with a club he knows well.
There are parallels to this situation and that of Martin Odegaard, the 21-year-old Norwegian midfielder who is on loan to Real Sociedad from Spanish giants Real Madrid
Odegaard knew he would not be close to his peak until his mid-20s, and has planned his development accordingly.
The same is true of Bellingham, who will turn 17 later this month. Throwing him into first-team action at Old Trafford and expecting the world could be a recipe for disaster.
Instead, like many young players in his position, Bellingham will need to have a development pathway laid out for him.
Often, it’s just a case of striking the right balance. For example, just as Bellingham may suffer from a lack of playing time, he could also be hampered by over exposure to first-team duties while his body is still growing.
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There is also a benefit of playing away from the spotlight that is the Premier League. Just look at Sancho. The winger has been excellent for Dortmund, but his dips have been less pronounced because he is in Germany.
Allowing Bellingham to maintain his upward course at Birmingham while knowing he has a future at a club like Manchester United would be perfect for everyone involved.
United know their prized asset is developing in a good environment, Birmingham are able to keep hold of a fantastic prospect that has made a significant impact on their first-team this season, and Bellingham gets to ignore any talk about where he may be moving to and focus on football again. What's not to like?


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Live: League One manager ruled out of Blues' search

Birmingham City head coach Pep Clotet is departing the club at the end of the season .
Blues announced the @ @ @ @ @ that the Spaniard will relinquish his role when the 2019-20 campaign comes to and end @ @ @ @ @ forced the Championship into a near-three month break and Blues ' campaign is due to @ @ @ @ @ 20 .
With nine games to go of the season , they will be Clotet @ @ @ @ @ club 's boss after he took over from Garry Monk last summer following his departure @ @ @ @ @ , too the reins as interim head coach but his role was made permanent in @ @ @ @ @ date with the very latest from St Andrew 's as this story develops .

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Birmingham City head coach Pep Clotet is departing the club at the end of the season.
Blues announced the news on Monday morning, confirming that the Spaniard will relinquish his role when the 2019-20 campaign comes to an end.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Championship into a near three-month break and Blues' campaign is due to get back underway on June 20, when they face West Brom at the Hawthorns.
With nine games to go of the season, they will be Clotet's final matches as the club's boss after he took over from Garry Monk last summer.
Clotet took the reins as interim head coach but his role was made permanent in December.
A number of familiar faces have already been linked with the job - with former players Lee Carsley and Lee Bowyer towards the top of the betting. Former boss Chris Hughton is also linked, while ex-Swansea City head coach Michael Laudrup emerged a shock candidate.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--City's new £1.6m cycling and walking schemes

New cycling and walking measures have been set out in Birmingham in a revolutionary £1.6m scheme .
Pop-up cycle lanes , pavement widening and road closures to create low traffic neighbourhoods are aimed at encouraging more people to walk and cycle safely as lockdown restrictions are eased .
Birmingham City Council developed a package of active travel measures with Transport for West Midlands , which are part of 14 project bids outlined for delivery in the city over the next two months .
A reallocation of road space and pavement widening in two local centres – Stirchley and Moseley - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing , the council said .
There will be temporary pop-up cycle lanes on seven priority cycle routes to connect into the city centre to key employment sites and other major destinations .
A park and pedal programme will aim to provide park and cycle options at rail station car parks and other locations .
The facilities will link into current cycle routes , but `` some short temporary spurs may be required to link to these places '' , the council said .
The council said there will also be a launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic neighbourhoods across the city using bollards or planters to close roads to through-traffic and make walking and cycling safer for local journeys .
The council said this is aligned with other measures to support business spill-out activity in these areas , including the return of the popular Moseley Farmers ’ Market .
The city council has been allocated £1m from the first tranche of the Department of Transport ’ s ( DfT ) Emergency Active Travel Fund , with match-funding bringing the total to £1.6m .
Councillor Waseem Zaffar , the cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council , said : “ Whilst Birmingham has been in lockdown , we have seen road traffic reduce by 60 percent over several weeks , and more people taking up walking and cycling .
`` This has many benefits from improved air quality to healthier citizens .
“ I want us to do everything we can to support this trend and ensure that walking and cycling continues to increase even after lockdown is over .
`` Covid-19 has had a massive impact , but we must find the opportunities from it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sustainable recovery for our city.
” This will include the introduction of bus gates , banning some turning manoeuvres , and introducing contraflow cycling on one-way streets .
The schemes are being bought forward for delivery as part of the Emergency Transport Plan , published last month by Birmingham City Council .
The plan sets out the short , medium and longer-term actions Birmingham can take to enable a low carbon , clean air recovery from Covid-19 .

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New cycling and walking measures have been set out in Birmingham in a revolutionary £1.6m scheme.
Pop-up cycle lanes, pavement widening and road closures to create low traffic neighbourhoods are aimed at encouraging more people to walk and cycle safely as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Birmingham City Council developed a package of active travel measures with Transport for West Midlands, which are part of 14 project bids outlined for delivery in the city over the next two months.
A reallocation of road space and pavement widening in two local centres – Stirchley and Moseley - will create space for walking and social distancing, the council said.
There will be temporary pop-up cycle lanes on seven priority cycle routes to connect into the city centre to key employment sites and other major destinations.
A park and pedal programme will aim to provide park and cycle options at rail station car parks and other locations. The facilities will link into current cycle routes, but "some short temporary spurs may be required to link to these places", the council said.
The council said there will also be a launch of places for people to create low traffic neighbourhoods across the city using bollards or planters to close roads to through-traffic and make walking and cycling safer for local journeys.
The council said this is aligned with other measures to support business spill-out activity in these areas, including the return of the popular Moseley Farmers’ Market.
The city council has been allocated £1m from the first tranche of the Department of Transport’s (DfT) Emergency Active Travel Fund, with match-funding bringing the total to £1.6m.
Councillor Waseem Zaffar, the cabinet member for transport and environment at Birmingham City Council, said: “Whilst Birmingham has been in lockdown, we have seen road traffic reduce by 60 percent over several weeks, and more people taking up walking and cycling.
"This has many benefits from improved air quality to healthier citizens.
“I want us to do everything we can to support this trend and ensure that walking and cycling continues to increase even after lockdown is over.
"Covid-19 has had a massive impact, but we must find the opportunities from it and use lessons learned to deliver a green, sustainable recovery for our city.”
This will include the introduction of bus gates, banning some turning manoeuvres, and introducing contraflow cycling on one-way streets.
The schemes are being bought forward for delivery as part of the Emergency Transport Plan, published last month by Birmingham City Council.
The plan sets out the short, medium and longer-term actions Birmingham can take to enable a low carbon, clean air recovery from Covid-19.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Pub ordered to remove 'racist' sign after backlash from thousands

A `` racist '' pub sign which has been likened to a gollywog is to be removed `` with immediate effect '' following mounting pressure from campaigners to have it taken down .
Thousands of people signed a petition demanding the removal of a caricature of a black man above the 18th century Greenman pub sign in Ashbourne , Derbyshire .
The petition , which had amassed more than 28,000 signatures by Monday afternoon , drew inspiration from an anti-racism demonstration in Bristol , which saw protesters topple the statue of slave trader Edward Colston before dragging and heaving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grade II-listed pub sign , which arches over St John 's Street , depicts the face of a black man , which one 20-year-old anthropology student from the town - who did not want to be named - said resembled a gollywog , a 19th century rag doll which is largely considered racist .
`` I think people are ashamed of it , '' she said .
`` Having it in the middle of the street in a small town is so unwelcoming .
`` It should have been taken down a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Matthew Holt , a 19-year-old international relations student from Ashbourne , also signed the petition , stating : `` It seems such an obvious racist sign .
`` I think it 's important we address our history ; we ca n't change it but this should n't be displayed in the public eye .
`` It should be in a museum where we can learn about it with a description to contextualise it . ''
Their demands have prompted Derbyshire Dales District Council 's decision to remove the monument from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 're removing the head from the sign with immediate effect .
`` We agree that the sign itself is not only a public safety concern right now , but that this is an issue that requires urgent discussion and consultation .
`` The sign was gifted to the district council a number of years ago and is currently protected by a Grade II structure listing .
`` Legally , only Heritage England or the Secretary of State can remove this listing , which means we need to take on board the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people before taking forward any representations .
This will happen soon . ''
However , a petition has also been launched which seeks to keep the monument in place , with supporters stating it is a part of history .
On the petition page , which has garnered more than 2,700 signatures , organiser Shaun Redfern , 17 , from Ashbourne , described the sign as a tourist attraction which `` should be kept because of the history for the town '' .
He said : `` I believe that the sign is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added : `` Are we supposed to deny our past now and get rid of old artefacts ? ''
With the growing surge in support for the Black Lives Matter movement , which has sparked global protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police , a number of petitions have emerged online demanding controversial monuments in the UK are taken down .
In Edinburgh , a petition was launched to remove the statue of slave owner Henry Dundas in St Andrew Square and for streets bearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organiser and local resident Nancy Barrett , 22 , said : `` I feel as though Scotland 's involvement in the slave trade has been silently swept under the rug and a lot of people think Scotland is innocent , which is n't the case .
`` The height of the statue alone shows how highly Henry Dundas was thought of when it was erected .
`` If it were to be removed it would denounce the glorification of him , and force people to learn about who he really was .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer Scotland is denying its past by refusing to amend something that should have happened years ago . ''
In Wales , Cardiff 's first black Lord Mayor , Dan De'Ath , is calling on local councillors to remove the statue of Sir Thomas Picton , stating it is `` no longer acceptable '' for it to remain in City Hall .
In a letter to the leader of Cardiff Council , he said : `` As you may be aware , Picton was celebrated for his role in the Peninsular War and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waterloo .
`` Picton also served as governor of Trinidad where he oversaw an authoritarian and highly brutal regime . ''
He continued : `` Picton was also accused of the execution of a dozen slaves and his considerable fortune was due in a large part to the slave trade . ''
Another petition was launched to take down the statue of Robert Clive , known as Clive of India , in The Square in Shrewsbury , Shropshire , which described the 18th century figure as `` nothing more than an figure of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thousands of people have signed two new petitions calling for the statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes to be taken down from Oriel College at the University of Oxford .

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A "racist" pub sign which has been likened to a gollywog is to be removed "with immediate effect" following mounting pressure from campaigners to have it taken down.
Thousands of people signed a petition demanding the removal of a caricature of a black man above the 18th century Greenman pub sign in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
The petition, which had amassed more than 28,000 signatures by Monday afternoon, drew inspiration from an anti-racism demonstration in Bristol, which saw protesters topple the statue of slave trader Edward Colston before dragging and heaving the bronze monument into the harbour.
The Grade II-listed pub sign, which arches over St John's Street, depicts the face of a black man, which one 20-year-old anthropology student from the town - who did not want to be named - said resembled a gollywog, a 19th century rag doll which is largely considered racist.
"I think people are ashamed of it," she said.
(Image: PA)
"Having it in the middle of the street in a small town is so unwelcoming.
"It should have been taken down a long time ago and put in a museum."
Matthew Holt, a 19-year-old international relations student from Ashbourne, also signed the petition, stating: "It seems such an obvious racist sign.
"I think it's important we address our history; we can't change it but this shouldn't be displayed in the public eye.
"It should be in a museum where we can learn about it with a description to contextualise it."
(Image: PA)
Their demands have prompted Derbyshire Dales District Council's decision to remove the monument from the sign.
A council spokesman said: "We're removing the head from the sign with immediate effect.
"We agree that the sign itself is not only a public safety concern right now, but that this is an issue that requires urgent discussion and consultation.
"The sign was gifted to the district council a number of years ago and is currently protected by a Grade II structure listing.
"Legally, only Heritage England or the Secretary of State can remove this listing, which means we need to take on board the views of our own councillors and local people before taking forward any representations. This will happen soon."
(Image: PA)
However, a petition has also been launched which seeks to keep the monument in place, with supporters stating it is a part of history.
On the petition page, which has garnered more than 2,700 signatures, organiser Shaun Redfern, 17, from Ashbourne, described the sign as a tourist attraction which "should be kept because of the history for the town".
He said: "I believe that the sign is not even the smallest bit racist."
He added: "Are we supposed to deny our past now and get rid of old artefacts?"
With the growing surge in support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which has sparked global protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, a number of petitions have emerged online demanding controversial monuments in the UK are taken down.
In Edinburgh, a petition was launched to remove the statue of slave owner Henry Dundas in St Andrew Square and for streets bearing his name to be renamed.
Petition organiser and local resident Nancy Barrett, 22, said: "I feel as though Scotland's involvement in the slave trade has been silently swept under the rug and a lot of people think Scotland is innocent, which isn't the case.
"The height of the statue alone shows how highly Henry Dundas was thought of when it was erected.
"If it were to be removed it would denounce the glorification of him, and force people to learn about who he really was.
"The longer it stays up, the longer Scotland is denying its past by refusing to amend something that should have happened years ago."
In Wales, Cardiff's first black Lord Mayor, Dan De'Ath, is calling on local councillors to remove the statue of Sir Thomas Picton, stating it is "no longer acceptable" for it to remain in City Hall.
In a letter to the leader of Cardiff Council, he said: "As you may be aware, Picton was celebrated for his role in the Peninsular War and for being the highest-ranking officer killed at Waterloo.
"Picton also served as governor of Trinidad where he oversaw an authoritarian and highly brutal regime."
He continued: "Picton was also accused of the execution of a dozen slaves and his considerable fortune was due in a large part to the slave trade."
Another petition was launched to take down the statue of Robert Clive, known as Clive of India, in The Square in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, which described the 18th century figure as "nothing more than an figure of oppression and white supremacy".
Similarly, thousands of people have signed two new petitions calling for the statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes to be taken down from Oriel College at the University of Oxford.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Jet2 issues new travel update to passengers as flight restart date delayed

Jet2 has issued a huge travel update to passengers on Monday , and cancelled scores more holidays .
The airline , which has a base at Birmingham Airport , situated near Solihull , confirmed the delay to the resumption of flights in the wake of the coronavirus crisis .
Issuing a lengthy statement on Monday , the carrier confirmed flights would not resume until July 15 .
This is a delay from the earmarked restart date of July 1 , with other airlines like Ryanair , Easyjet , TUI and British Airways also set to resume flights the same month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations from Birmingham , including prominent holiday hotspots like the Canary Islands .
Jet2 says : `` In view of the ongoing travel restrictions that are in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic , we have taken the decision to recommence our flights and holidays programme on July 15 .
The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is our absolute priority , and we are continuing to monitor the situation very closely .
`` We know there is a lot of pent-up demand for our award-winning flights and holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take customers away on their well-deserved holidays again .
`` Where customers are affected by programme changes as a result of today ’ s announcement , we would like to remind everyone that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays was recently recognised as the best airline and best tour operator in the UK for how we have been treating customers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic , according to a major investigative survey by MoneySavingExpert.com ( MSE ) .
We can assure everyone that they will continue to receive this same level of VIP customer service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel before July 15 do not need to contact us .
We are continuing to proactively contact customers to discuss their options , one of which is rebooking their holiday to a later date .
We know just how important holidays are to our customers , and how much they give customers something to look forward to , particularly after a difficult time such as this .
If a customer has a booking that is due to depart on or after July 15 , the booking is subject to our normal terms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone enjoying our flights and holidays , and we will be introducing a range of safety measures on our aircraft and transfer vehicles .
We are also working closely with airport , hotel and tourist board partners to ensure that appropriate health and safety measures are implemented .
Further details will be announced in due course .
`` We have been very busy looking after our customers through what has been a difficult time for them , and we are looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivering award-winning flights and package holidays you can trust .

Jet2 has issued a huge travel update to passengers on Monday, and cancelled scores more holidays.
The airline, which has a base at Birmingham Airport, situated near Solihull, confirmed the delay to the resumption of flights in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Issuing a lengthy statement on Monday, the carrier confirmed flights would not resume until July 15.
This is a delay from the earmarked restart date of July 1, with other airlines like Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI and British Airways also set to resume flights the same month.
Jet2 flies to a variety of locations from Birmingham, including prominent holiday hotspots like the Canary Islands.
Jet2 says: "In view of the ongoing travel restrictions that are in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to recommence our flights and holidays programme on July 15. The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is our absolute priority, and we are continuing to monitor the situation very closely.
"We know there is a lot of pent-up demand for our award-winning flights and holidays, and we cannot wait to take customers away on their well-deserved holidays again.
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"Where customers are affected by programme changes as a result of today’s announcement, we would like to remind everyone that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays was recently recognised as the best airline and best tour operator in the UK for how we have been treating customers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a major investigative survey by MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE). We can assure everyone that they will continue to receive this same level of VIP customer service.
"Customers who were due to travel before July 15 do not need to contact us. We are continuing to proactively contact customers to discuss their options, one of which is rebooking their holiday to a later date. We know just how important holidays are to our customers, and how much they give customers something to look forward to, particularly after a difficult time such as this. If a customer has a booking that is due to depart on or after July 15, the booking is subject to our normal terms and conditions.
"We are working closely with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone enjoying our flights and holidays, and we will be introducing a range of safety measures on our aircraft and transfer vehicles. We are also working closely with airport, hotel and tourist board partners to ensure that appropriate health and safety measures are implemented. Further details will be announced in due course.
"We have been very busy looking after our customers through what has been a difficult time for them, and we are looking forward to resuming what we do best – delivering award-winning flights and package holidays you can trust.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Coronavirus is 'in retreat across the country'

Coronavirus is `` in retreat across the country '' , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has insisted .
He said the country was ready to re-open shops next week , and parents could feel confident it was safe to send their children to school .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Hancock dismissed figures published last week which suggested the reproduction rate of the Covid-19 virus , known as `` R '' , had risen above 1 in the North West of England .
When R rises above 1 , it means the virus is spreading exponentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when you take all of the different studies into account , not an individual study ... the scientists ' conclusion is that R is below 1 in all parts of the country , but of course we keep that under constant review . ''
He added : `` It 's important to look at all the figures and all of the information and all of the scientific advice ... the good news is that while this clearly is not over , there is progress on all of those statistics . ''
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the escess death figures have come `` right down '' .
He said the falling daily death total , recorded positive tests and an almost 50 % fall in the number of new care home outbreaks were “ good news ” .
“ When you look across the board , it is clear that coronavirus is in retreat across the country .
“ But we must be vigilant and we must be cautious , and we are taking a safety-first approach .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Google Play Store and App Store “ It means that we can proceed with our plan of making some changes , for instance looking towards the proposals that have been made next week on the retail sector , and that people can have confidence to take their children to school in the three years that we ’ ve opened so far.
” He also announced a new national Covid-19 social care support taskforce would look at preventing outbreaks in care homes .
More than 29 % of Covid-19 deaths , more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .
Figures published last week by Cambridge University and Public Health England put the rate at 1.01 in the North West .
Mr Hancock said estimates from other scientists , analysed by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , showed R was below 1 in every region .
Labour Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth urged the Government to include metro mayors in meetings of Cobra , the Government 's emergency committee , dealing with Covid-19 .
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said 40,597 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Sunday , up by 55 from 40,542 the day before .
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Coronavirus is "in retreat across the country", Health Secretary Matt Hancock has insisted.
He said the country was ready to re-open shops next week, and parents could feel confident it was safe to send their children to school.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Hancock dismissed figures published last week which suggested the reproduction rate of the Covid-19 virus, known as "R", had risen above 1 in the North West of England.
When R rises above 1, it means the virus is spreading exponentially.
He said: "Thus far, when you take all of the different studies into account, not an individual study ... the scientists' conclusion is that R is below 1 in all parts of the country, but of course we keep that under constant review."
He added: "It's important to look at all the figures and all of the information and all of the scientific advice ... the good news is that while this clearly is not over, there is progress on all of those statistics."
Mr Hancock said the number of new infections and the escess death figures have come "right down".
He said the falling daily death total, recorded positive tests and an almost 50% fall in the number of new care home outbreaks were “good news”.
“When you look across the board, it is clear that coronavirus is in retreat across the country.
“But we must be vigilant and we must be cautious, and we are taking a safety-first approach.
“It means that we can proceed with our plan of making some changes, for instance looking towards the proposals that have been made next week on the retail sector, and that people can have confidence to take their children to school in the three years that we’ve opened so far.”
He also announced a new national Covid-19 social care support taskforce would look at preventing outbreaks in care homes. More than 29% of Covid-19 deaths, more than a quarter, have been in care homes.
Figures published last week by Cambridge University and Public Health England put the rate at 1.01 in the North West. Mr Hancock said estimates from other scientists, analysed by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), showed R was below 1 in every region.
Labour Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth urged the Government to include metro mayors in meetings of Cobra, the Government's emergency committee, dealing with Covid-19.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 40,597 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Sunday, up by 55 from 40,542 the day before.
The rise is the lowest daily total of newly reported deaths since March 22, according to PA analysis, but there is often a lag in the reporting of deaths over a weekend.


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Aston Villa's relegation rivals given massive Liverpool transfer boost

Aston Villa 's relegation rivals Bournemouth have received a massive boost following the confirmation of a transfer decision .
The current footballing calender delay has placed doubt over a number of loan - and permanent - deals .
With loan contracts set to expire at the end of the month - before the season concludes - there stood a potential situation where loanees could be called back before the end of the season by their parent clubs .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ players with expiring deals , there could be a potential dispute over their playing rights - and how far they extend .
The highest profile case surrounds Charlton Athletic 's Lyle Taylor - who has chosen to forgo the rest of the season and leave at the end of his contract due to concerns over the coronavirus or a potential injury and the effect that it could have on the rest of his career .
That will not be the case for Bournemouth though , who have secured Harry Wilson 's loan contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the current season - now set for August 2020 - according to Sky Sports .
Wilson 's extension will not make glad tidings for Dean Smith , and his Villa side .
Although the Villans are progressing well in training ahead of their Premier League return , any slight disadvantage that occurs to a relegation rival - such as the Cherries - would be significant boon for the Villa .
However , keeping a key player ?
Not so much .
Wilson has scored seven goals in almost thirty appearances for Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teams key attacking outlets .
Bournemouth will face Crystal Palace on June 20 , while Villa will play three days beforehand as they take on Sheffield United at Villa Park on June 17 .

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birminghammail--2020-06-08--One hundred cars gather in Tamworth during lockdown

Police were called to approximately 100 cars in Tamworth last night ( Sunday ) .
The cars left after police @ @ @ @ @ Staffordshire Police confirmed : `` We were called at 8.25pm to reports of approximately 100 @ @ @ @ @ of Namco Fun Scape on River Drive , Tamworth .
`` Officers spoke to the @ @ @ @ @ the area . ''
An eyewitness , who did not want to be named , @ @ @ @ @ very disappointed with what I witnessed considering there are people in hospital on their own @ @ @ @ @ with no families or friends allowed to visit and NHS staff are putting their own @ @ @ @ @ help with the virus .
`` I think it was extremely selfish of them .
@ @ @ @ @ gone to a large open space and kept their distance .
`` The rules are @ @ @ @ @ good reason .
I only hope none of them were infected and that they do @ @ @ @ @ virus as a consequence . ''

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Police were called to approximately 100 cars in Tamworth last night (Sunday).
The incident happened outside Namco Tamworth.
The cars left after police officers spoke to them.
Staffordshire Police confirmed: "We were called at 8.25pm to reports of approximately 100 cars on the car park of Namco Fun Scape on River Drive, Tamworth.
"Officers spoke to the drivers and the vehicles left the area."
An eyewitness, who did not want to be named, said: "I am very disappointed with what I witnessed considering there are people in hospital on their own, some very ill, with no families or friends allowed to visit and NHS staff are putting their own lives on the line to help with the virus.
"I think it was extremely selfish of them. They could at least have gone to a large open space and kept their distance.
"The rules are in place for a very good reason. I only hope none of them were infected and that they don't have to suffer this virus as a consequence."


birminghammail--2020-06-08--Yardley shop fails in bid to sell alcohol again after under-age sales

A company has failed in its bid to restore an alcohol licence at a newsagents which had its licence revoked last month following under-age sales .
A1 Broadnews & Convenience Store applied for a new licence at a shop in Broadstone Road , Yardley , earlier this year while the previous licence held was being reviewed .
The shop had its licence revoked last month , and in a licensing sub-committee meeting last week , councillors heard there was a “ clear link ” between the current applicants and previous licence holders .
The shop was previously licensed under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its licence after the city council ’ s Trading Standards team witnessed staff sell booze to a 15-year-old volunteer in February .
A licensing hearing last week heard the director of the new company is Mir Awais Khan , who police believe was a manager of the premises under Abdullah Khan , prior to the new application .
Also , the new proposed designated premises supervisor Adil Sadiq had himself once been the licence holder for the shop previously , the committee heard .
The sub-committee has now ruled the licence application is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The sub-committee 's reasons for refusing this application for a premises licence are due to concerns expressed by West Midlands Police , by Trading Standards and by Licensing Enforcement regarding the close connection between those making the new application and the previous licence holder.
” The committee made reference to a point attributed to the business ' legal representative , which was that the shop served the community - particularly during the pandemic .
But the committee said : “ The sub-committee would ordinarily have wholeheartedly accepted this , but the issue was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both Mr Sadiq and Mr Awais Khan had been management under the previous unsatisfactory licence holder , and the connections between the two of them and Mr Abdullah Khan were too close for the new operation to truly be a separate professionally-run business .
`` As such , the sub-committee did not have any confidence in them to take on a new licence , to trade responsibly , or to uphold the licensing objectives.
” The sub-committee was chaired by Cllr Nagina Kauser ( Lab ) , and also included Cllr Nicky Brennan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Con ) .

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A company has failed in its bid to restore an alcohol licence at a newsagents which had its licence revoked last month following under-age sales.
A1 Broadnews & Convenience Store applied for a new licence at a shop in Broadstone Road, Yardley, earlier this year while the previous licence held was being reviewed.
The shop had its licence revoked last month, and in a licensing sub-committee meeting last week, councillors heard there was a “clear link” between the current applicants and previous licence holders.
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The shop was previously licensed under the name Yardley Cut Price, but lost its licence after the city council’s Trading Standards team witnessed staff sell booze to a 15-year-old volunteer in February.
A licensing hearing last week heard the director of the new company is Mir Awais Khan, who police believe was a manager of the premises under Abdullah Khan, prior to the new application.
Also, the new proposed designated premises supervisor Adil Sadiq had himself once been the licence holder for the shop previously, the committee heard.
The sub-committee has now ruled the licence application is refused.
The decision states: “The sub-committee's reasons for refusing this application for a premises licence are due to concerns expressed by West Midlands Police, by Trading Standards and by Licensing Enforcement regarding the close connection between those making the new application and the previous licence holder.”
The committee made reference to a point attributed to the business' legal representative, which was that the shop served the community - particularly during the pandemic.
But the committee said: “The sub-committee would ordinarily have wholeheartedly accepted this, but the issue was the suitability of the operators.
“Both Mr Sadiq and Mr Awais Khan had been management under the previous unsatisfactory licence holder, and the connections between the two of them and Mr Abdullah Khan were too close for the new operation to truly be a separate professionally-run business.
"As such, the sub-committee did not have any confidence in them to take on a new licence, to trade responsibly, or to uphold the licensing objectives.”
The sub-committee was chaired by Cllr Nagina Kauser (Lab), and also included Cllr Nicky Brennan (Lab) and Cllr Adam Higgs (Con).