birminghammail--2020-05-20--Huge holiday boost as Greece announces start of summer season

Greece 's long-awaited tourist season will begin on June 15 with the opening of seasonal hotels - and international flights will be able to head directly to tourist destinations from July 1 .
The country 's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakist , made a televised address today , Wednesday , May 20 , confirming holidaymakers could be tested for coronavirus .
There are currently no direct flights between Greece and the UK , but from July 1 Ryanair will be flying to Corfu , Chania , Rhodes and Thessaloniki .
The Foreign Office still advises against all-but-essential international travel , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day quarantine for anyone arriving back in the country .
Greece implemented an early lockdown - a move that has kept the death and critically-ill case toll low .
Mr Mitsotakist told TV viewers Greece had `` managed to restrict the spread of the virus . ''
He added : `` We made our country an example to follow in the handling of the health crisis . ''
The country saw one new death and ten new confirmed coronavirus cases today , bringing deaths to 166 and confirmed cases of coronavirus at 2,850 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 million .
Its economy has suffered , however , with tourism so vital that authorities were at pains to ensure the entire summer season would not not wiped out .
More than 34 million visitors travelled to Greece last year , spending 18.2 billion euros , according to central data .
`` Let us face reality with courage : April and May was the nadir of tourism , '' Mr Mitsotakis said .
`` So whatever we achieve this year will be a profit . ''
Mr Mitsotakis also announced a reduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 13 per cent , which will lead to cheaper boat , plane and bus tickets during the tourist season , as well as a cut on tax on coffee , soft drinks and open-air cinema tickets .

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Greece's long-awaited tourist season will begin on June 15 with the opening of seasonal hotels - and international flights will be able to head directly to tourist destinations from July 1.
The country's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakist, made a televised address today, Wednesday, May 20, confirming holidaymakers could be tested for coronavirus.
There are currently no direct flights between Greece and the UK, but from July 1 Ryanair will be flying to Corfu, Chania, Rhodes and Thessaloniki.
The Foreign Office still advises against all-but-essential international travel, and the UK has introduced a mandatory 14 day quarantine for anyone arriving back in the country.
Greece implemented an early lockdown - a move that has kept the death and critically-ill case toll low.
Mr Mitsotakist told TV viewers Greece had "managed to restrict the spread of the virus."
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He added: "We made our country an example to follow in the handling of the health crisis."
The country saw one new death and ten new confirmed coronavirus cases today, bringing deaths to 166 and confirmed cases of coronavirus at 2,850.
Greece has a population of nearly 11 million.
Its economy has suffered, however, with tourism so vital that authorities were at pains to ensure the entire summer season would not not wiped out.
More than 34 million visitors travelled to Greece last year, spending 18.2 billion euros, according to central data.
"Let us face reality with courage: April and May was the nadir of tourism," Mr Mitsotakis said. "So whatever we achieve this year will be a profit."
Mr Mitsotakis also announced a reduction in consumer taxes on transport from 24 to 13 per cent, which will lead to cheaper boat, plane and bus tickets during the tourist season, as well as a cut on tax on coffee, soft drinks and open-air cinema tickets.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--County lines drug dealer found dead in prison

A member of a county lines drugs gang which moved heroin and crack cocaine across the Midlands has been found dead in prison .
Neil Bozward was discovered at HMP Isle of Wight on April 24 , the Prison Service confirmed .
He was serving a 23-year term for drugs offences and other offences in relation to inciting child prostitution and aiding and abetting rape .
A Prison Service spokesperson said : `` HMP Isle of Wight prisoner Neil Bozward died in custody on April 24 , 2020 .
As with all deaths in custody , the Prisons and Probation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Malvern in Worcestershire , was jailed alongside three others at Birmingham Crown Court in June 2017 .
All four pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply Class A drugs .
Police raided properties in Malvern and Birmingham in December 2015 and seized “ significant quantities of Class A drugs ” , including heroin and crack cocaine .
It followed a detailed investigation by West Mercia Police as part of Operation Toledo , a probe into an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs from the West Midlands into Malvern .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time of sentencing : “ We are pleased with this result which is the culmination of many months of investigation , working with colleagues across our region to tackle the problem of serious organised crime .
“ Despite the offenders pleading guilty at a late stage , they were sentenced to significant terms of imprisonment for their cynical crimes .
The main players Kiyan Jones and Shane Jonas who controlled the network were not themselves addicted and cared nothing for the misery of the users and the victims of those users ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues from neighbouring police forces worked together on this investigation as part of a national approach to tackling ‘ County Lines ’ crime whereby gangs travel from a large urban area to smaller locations to sell drugs .
“ Thanks to the diligence of officers and other investigating staff as well as the support and cooperation of the local community , we have been able to reduce the availability of drugs in Malvern .
I hope that this successful prosecution will encourage others who may have information regarding organised crime to come forward @ @

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A member of a county lines drugs gang which moved heroin and crack cocaine across the Midlands has been found dead in prison.
Neil Bozward was discovered at HMP Isle of Wight on April 24, the Prison Service confirmed.
He was serving a 23-year term for drugs offences and other offences in relation to inciting child prostitution and aiding and abetting rape.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: "HMP Isle of Wight prisoner Neil Bozward died in custody on April 24, 2020. As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has been informed."
Bozward, from Malvern in Worcestershire, was jailed alongside three others at Birmingham Crown Court in June 2017. All four pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply Class A drugs.
Police raided properties in Malvern and Birmingham in December 2015 and seized “significant quantities of Class A drugs”, including heroin and crack cocaine.
It followed a detailed investigation by West Mercia Police as part of Operation Toledo, a probe into an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs from the West Midlands into Malvern.
Det Chief Insp Carl Moore said at the time of sentencing: “We are pleased with this result which is the culmination of many months of investigation, working with colleagues across our region to tackle the problem of serious organised crime.
“Despite the offenders pleading guilty at a late stage, they were sentenced to significant terms of imprisonment for their cynical crimes. The main players Kiyan Jones and Shane Jonas who controlled the network were not themselves addicted and cared nothing for the misery of the users and the victims of those users’ crimes.
“West Mercia detectives and colleagues from neighbouring police forces worked together on this investigation as part of a national approach to tackling ‘County Lines’ crime whereby gangs travel from a large urban area to smaller locations to sell drugs.
“Thanks to the diligence of officers and other investigating staff as well as the support and cooperation of the local community, we have been able to reduce the availability of drugs in Malvern. I hope that this successful prosecution will encourage others who may have information regarding organised crime to come forward."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--West Brom given clear promotion precedent after EFL meeting

League One will see promotions and relegations honoured , with a two-way vote set to decide the conclusion of the season .
The EFL board met on Wednesday , with the conclusion of the League One season at the top of the agenda .
And while the Championship is not believed to have been discussed , the results of the meeting will come as a massive boost to West Brom and Leeds United .
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Both the EFL and Premier League have remained committed to completing the season , but some clubs facing relegation from the top-flight have argued that without fixtures being fulfilled , it would be unfair to see teams go up or down .
It is understood that all options were on the board for the 23 League One clubs , before the options were narrowed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will only be given the choice between a points-per-game resolution or games being completed , with any notions of null and void or promotions being cancelled , not on the agenda .
Earlier this month , League Two clubs voted to end the season immediately , with promotion and relegation decided on a weighted points-per-game table .

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League One will see promotions and relegations honoured, with a two-way vote set to decide the conclusion of the season.
The EFL board met on Wednesday, with the conclusion of the League One season at the top of the agenda.
And while the Championship is not believed to have been discussed, the results of the meeting will come as a massive boost to West Brom and Leeds United.
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The two pacesetters at the top of the Championship are both well set to return to the Premier League, with a healthy gap between them, and the chasing pack.
Both the EFL and Premier League have remained committed to completing the season, but some clubs facing relegation from the top-flight have argued that without fixtures being fulfilled, it would be unfair to see teams go up or down.
It is understood that all options were on the board for the 23 League One clubs, before the options were narrowed down.
According to the Telegraph, teams will only be given the choice between a points-per-game resolution or games being completed, with any notions of null and void or promotions being cancelled, not on the agenda.
Earlier this month, League Two clubs voted to end the season immediately, with promotion and relegation decided on a weighted points-per-game table.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Police appeal to find Worcester man wanted for "domestic violence assault"

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West Mercia Police is appealing for help in locating Brennan Kilner.
In a post on social media they said: "Brennan Kilner 22, from Worcester, is wanted for domestic violence assault. Brennan has links to Worcester, Malvern and Handsworth."
Anyone with information is asked to phone South Worcester police on 01905 331013. Or people can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Real Madrid & Brazil  legend drops Aston Villa transfer bombshell

Brazil legend and 2002 World Cup winner Roberto Carlos has revealed how Aston Villa came so close to signing him back in 1995 .
The iconic left-back - known for a fierce left foot and attacking , bombarding playing style - has spoke out about two oh-so-close transfers to the Premier League .
A Real Madrid Galáctico , Carlos name-dropped Brian Little 's Aston Villa when asked about the opportunity of moving to England throughout his career .
Carlos was just 21 when he swapped South America for Europe to sign for Italian giants Inter Milan .
That was after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be priced out of the £3.15million transfer .
Speaking to Goal today , Carlos said : `` I was still playing in Brazil with Palmeiras when Aston Villa came in for me in 1995 but they could n't afford the deal .
After that , I went to Inter . ''
Carlos spent just one year at Inter - scoring seven times from left-back - before moving to Real Madrid for a paltry £5.4million in 1996 .
The Brazilian spent 11 years at the Bernabeu before having to choose between Chelsea and Fernerbahce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chose the latter .
`` I had two proposals , Fenerbahce and Chelsea .
Chelsea did n't work out so I signed for Fenerbahce , '' Carlos explained .
`` But , with Chelsea , it got very close .
It was literally agreed and I just had to go there and sign the contract .
`` It was just a week before I signed for Fenerbahce and I had been to Paris to meet both Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon .
`` Unfortunately , in the final moments something did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens a lot in football .
There was an issue with the lawyer .
`` It was all agreed , though , and I am 100 per cent sure I would have done well in the Premier League and it would have suited my characteristics . ''

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Brazil legend and 2002 World Cup winner Roberto Carlos has revealed how Aston Villa came so close to signing him back in 1995.
The iconic left-back - known for a fierce left foot and attacking, bombarding playing style - has spoke out about two oh-so-close transfers to the Premier League.
A Real Madrid Galáctico, Carlos name-dropped Brian Little's Aston Villa when asked about the opportunity of moving to England throughout his career.
Carlos was just 21 when he swapped South America for Europe to sign for Italian giants Inter Milan. That was after Villa made their move - only to be priced out of the £3.15million transfer.
Speaking to Goal today, Carlos said: "I was still playing in Brazil with Palmeiras when Aston Villa came in for me in 1995 but they couldn't afford the deal. After that, I went to Inter."
Carlos spent just one year at Inter - scoring seven times from left-back - before moving to Real Madrid for a paltry £5.4million in 1996.
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The Brazilian spent 11 years at the Bernabeu before having to choose between Chelsea and Fernerbahce in 2007. Carlos, of course, chose the latter.
"I had two proposals, Fenerbahce and Chelsea. Chelsea didn't work out so I signed for Fenerbahce," Carlos explained.
"But, with Chelsea, it got very close. It was literally agreed and I just had to go there and sign the contract.
"It was just a week before I signed for Fenerbahce and I had been to Paris to meet both Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon.
"Unfortunately, in the final moments something didn't work out just before finalising, which happens a lot in football. There was an issue with the lawyer.
"It was all agreed, though, and I am 100 per cent sure I would have done well in the Premier League and it would have suited my characteristics."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Worcester drivers warned over city centre parking

Drivers heading into Worcester city centre are being reminded they will likely be slapped with fines if leaving their cars on yellow lines as lockdown restrictions are eased .
In England , some of the measures brought in when the UK went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic have been eased , such as there are no longer any limits on the amount of exercise which can done outdoors .
The Government has also advised those who can not work from home and whose workplaces are open , to return where possible and safe .
In Worcester drivers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resist the temptation of leaving their cars on yellow lines .
With people now allowed to leave their homes more often and take longer journeys , Worcester City Council is expecting to see a rise in the number of motorists heading into the centre .
However , drivers are being warned they could face a £70 fine if they do not abide by normal rules and leave their vehicles on yellow lines rather than using a car park .
Residents have already reported cars being left on yellow lines since the lockdown restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , vice chairman of the City Council 's environment committee , said : `` Many people may not have moved their cars for several weeks and they may be under the impression that normal parking enforcement is not currently happening .
`` I want to encourage them to make sure that if they do come into the city centre they park responsibly and ideally in a car park .
`` We have had complaints from residents in the last few days that they have seen cars left on yellow lines and I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park illegally they are likely to be issued with a penalty notice . ''
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Drivers heading into Worcester city centre are being reminded they will likely be slapped with fines if leaving their cars on yellow lines as lockdown restrictions are eased.
In England, some of the measures brought in when the UK went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic have been eased, such as there are no longer any limits on the amount of exercise which can done outdoors.
The Government has also advised those who cannot work from home and whose workplaces are open, to return where possible and safe.
In Worcester drivers are being reminded to use car parks and resist the temptation of leaving their cars on yellow lines. With people now allowed to leave their homes more often and take longer journeys, Worcester City Council is expecting to see a rise in the number of motorists heading into the centre.
However, drivers are being warned they could face a £70 fine if they do not abide by normal rules and leave their vehicles on yellow lines rather than using a car park.
Residents have already reported cars being left on yellow lines since the lockdown restrictions were slightly relaxed.
Councillor Andy Stafford, vice chairman of the City Council's environment committee, said: "Many people may not have moved their cars for several weeks and they may be under the impression that normal parking enforcement is not currently happening.
"I want to encourage them to make sure that if they do come into the city centre they park responsibly and ideally in a car park.
"We have had complaints from residents in the last few days that they have seen cars left on yellow lines and I want to remind drivers that if they do park illegally they are likely to be issued with a penalty notice."
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Any car which is illegally parked could potentially incur a fine of £70, reduced to £35 if it is paid within 14 days.
NHS staff, health and social care workers, and NHS Volunteer Responders have been issued with passes which they can display in their car windscreens to park for free in the City Council's 14 car parks, in on-street and residents' bays, and even on single yellow lines if no other space is available.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Wolves council address parent 'worry' at June 1 return to school

The City of Wolverhampton Council has moved to address fears among parents and teachers about children returning to school from June 1 .
The Black Country authority emphasised that 'safety is paramount ' and a 'cautious , measured ' approach would be taken towards the reintroduction of pupils .
Cllr Michael Hardacre , education and skills boss , said : `` Local schools have been safely supporting vulnerable children and the children of key workers throughout the pandemic ; the challenge now is how to ensure they can safely welcome more children from next month .
`` We know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this time is worrying to many parents and staff , and that ’ s why it ’ s so important that our schools only expand provision to more pupils when it is safe for them to do so . ''
He added : `` We have been working closely with all educational stakeholders , including schools , unions and parents , to see how schools could be readied to welcome more pupils , and through these discussions we have created a city-wide consensus as to how to proceed .
“ Those schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic have developed expertise in social distancing when supporting small groups of pupils over the past few weeks .
We remain clear that safety is paramount , and a cautious , measured approach is necessary . ''
The government has 'strongly urged ' parents to send their children back to school when places are made available but reassured 'there will be no penalty ' for those who choose to keep youngsters at home .

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The City of Wolverhampton Council has moved to address fears among parents and teachers about children returning to school from June 1.
The Black Country authority emphasised that 'safety is paramount' and a 'cautious, measured' approach would be taken towards the reintroduction of pupils.
Cllr Michael Hardacre, education and skills boss, said: "Local schools have been safely supporting vulnerable children and the children of key workers throughout the pandemic; the challenge now is how to ensure they can safely welcome more children from next month.
"We know that the prospect of children returning to school at this time is worrying to many parents and staff, and that’s why it’s so important that our schools only expand provision to more pupils when it is safe for them to do so."
He added: "We have been working closely with all educational stakeholders, including schools, unions and parents, to see how schools could be readied to welcome more pupils, and through these discussions we have created a city-wide consensus as to how to proceed.
“Those schools which have remained open to children throughout the pandemic have developed expertise in social distancing when supporting small groups of pupils over the past few weeks. We remain clear that safety is paramount, and a cautious, measured approach is necessary."
The government has 'strongly urged' parents to send their children back to school when places are made available but reassured 'there will be no penalty' for those who choose to keep youngsters at home.


birminghammail--2020-05-21--John Stones on the Aston Villa mistake that teammates won't let him forget

Despite allowing Aston Villa back into the game , there are no issues with Manchester City defender John Stones ' Carabao Cup final performance from his side .
However , his teammates did n't allow him to live it down despite the 2-1 cup triumph .
Villa fought back into the game and would 've taken the match to extra time had Bjorn Engels ' thumping header found it 's target - but the platform for such a comeback was laid by Stones ' error , which allowed Anwar El Ghazi to glide into space and cross a trademark arrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed home to give the Villa a chance , with Stones left reeling .
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`` Take for instance the Carabao Cup final .
The ball 's gone up in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I 'm looking up in the air , all I could see - and you 'll know when you kick the ball up in the air and it 's just blue sky - it 's coming down and you do n't know where it 's going to land .
I just got disorientated .
The next minute I 'm on the floor and thinking 'oh , no , just get up , get back into it . '
'' , said Stones to former Villan Micah Richards in an England Twitter Q @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the topic of reaction .
`` But it could have gone two ways , I could have crumbled and not done anything and let it affect me .
But then I thought my character and performance after that was something I should be proud of .
How I reacted and helped the team , especially in the last ten minutes . ''
Stones ' reaction helped save the day for City - but his teammates did n't allow him to forget it - saying he was 'snipered ' as he fell to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come through those situations to know what to do , those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates , '' he said .
`` Everyone saw the mistake , which happens .
Everyone was saying I got snipered after ! ''

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Despite allowing Aston Villa back into the game, there are no issues with Manchester City defender John Stones' Carabao Cup final performance from his side.
However, his teammates didn't allow him to live it down despite the 2-1 cup triumph.
Villa fought back into the game and would've taken the match to extra time had Bjorn Engels' thumping header found it's target - but the platform for such a comeback was laid by Stones' error, which allowed Anwar El Ghazi to glide into space and cross a trademark arrow towards the rushing Mbwana Samatta, who headed home to give the Villa a chance, with Stones left reeling.
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Stones didn't let his mistake cost the team any further, and helped City shore up in the last ten minutes, with Villa pressing - and Stones has reflected on the incident.
"Take for instance the Carabao Cup final. The ball's gone up in the air and I'm backtracking, but as I'm looking up in the air, all I could see - and you'll know when you kick the ball up in the air and it's just blue sky - it's coming down and you don't know where it's going to land. I just got disorientated. The next minute I'm on the floor and thinking 'oh, no, just get up, get back into it.'", said Stones to former Villan Micah Richards in an England Twitter Q&A ( via MEN ) on the topic of reaction.
"But it could have gone two ways, I could have crumbled and not done anything and let it affect me. But then I thought my character and performance after that was something I should be proud of. How I reacted and helped the team, especially in the last ten minutes."
Stones' reaction helped save the day for City - but his teammates didn't allow him to forget it - saying he was 'snipered' as he fell to the ground.
"You've got to come through those situations to know what to do, those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates," he said.
"Everyone saw the mistake, which happens. Everyone was saying I got snipered after!"


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Costa is opening every drive-thru in the UK within the next week

All of Birmingham 's drive-thru Costa branches are set to be open within the next fortnight , according to the company .
Every branch of the hot beverage giant will be open by the end of May , according to a statement issued today .
Costa will re-open every branch of the company which boasts a drive-thru service for customers to get their hands on Americanos , lattes and muffins from the end of May .
Jill McDonald , Costa Coffee CEO , said : “ All of us here at Costa Coffee hope you and your family and friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-weekend .
“ Over the past four weeks , in line with Government guidelines , we are pleased to have successfully reopened over 70 Costa Coffee stores .
“ To keep our store teams and customers safe , we ’ ve made a lot of changes to how we serve our coffee , introducing social distancing and enhancing our hygiene procedures .
“ Customers are telling us that they feel safe when visiting and are delighted that we ’ re open .
“ Our store teams have responded well to our new ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence that we can re-open more stores .
“ Over the next two weeks we are reopening all our Drive-Thru lanes .
A total of 75 Drive-Thru lanes will re-open today ( May 21 ) and 58 will reopen on May 28 .
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All of Birmingham's drive-thru Costa branches are set to be open within the next fortnight, according to the company.
Every branch of the hot beverage giant will be open by the end of May, according to a statement issued today.
Costa will re-open every branch of the company which boasts a drive-thru service for customers to get their hands on Americanos, lattes and muffins from the end of May.
Jill McDonald, Costa Coffee CEO, said: “All of us here at Costa Coffee hope you and your family and friends are well and looking forward to another long-weekend.
“Over the past four weeks, in line with Government guidelines, we are pleased to have successfully reopened over 70 Costa Coffee stores.
“To keep our store teams and customers safe, we’ve made a lot of changes to how we serve our coffee, introducing social distancing and enhancing our hygiene procedures.
“Customers are telling us that they feel safe when visiting and are delighted that we’re open.
“Our store teams have responded well to our new ways of working, which has given us confidence that we can re-open more stores.
“Over the next two weeks we are reopening all our Drive-Thru lanes. A total of 75 Drive-Thru lanes will re-open today (May 21) and 58 will reopen on May 28.”


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Horror as family dog found 'decapitated' in garden

A 'decapitated ' dog was found in a Bilston garden - sparking a joint investigation between the RSPCA and police .
The Staffordshire bull terrier , called Hollie , was discovered in the back garden of the owner 's Vernon Road home on Tuesday evening ( May 19 ) .
It 's believed the 13-year-old family pet was also missing a front leg and covered in mud .
Police say it is currently unclear how the animal came by her horrifying injuries - although it is not thought to have been a dog or fox attack .
Hollie 's body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try and determine the cause of death .
In a heartfelt post on social media , which has been shared more than 35,000 times since it was posted on Tuesday evening , Hollie 's owner said : `` My lovely dog Hollie was found dead tonight , head decapitated and also missing a front leg .
`` No blood anywhere , she was covered in mud but found on a dry patio area , with no mud anywhere to be found in the garden .
Best guess is she 's been used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden then returned .
`` No words can describe how I feel right now , some people will say 'it 's only a dog ' , but she was family .
We had her 13 years , she was soft as a bag full of kittens , all she wanted was to be fussed , loved and fed .
`` You could n't have asked for a better dog . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police told Black Country Live : `` We were alerted to an incident in Vernon Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 19 ) and the discovery of the resident 's pet dog dead in the back garden .
`` A joint investigation has been launched alongside the RSPCA .
`` Officers visited the address yesterday ( May 20 ) to speak with the occupants to take statements and carry out enquiries .
`` At this stage the injuries are not believed to be consistent with a dog or fox attack ; the dog ’ s body will be examined by vets in a bid to shed light on how the animal died .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is incredibly upsetting and our thoughts are with Hollie 's family .
`` We 've been made aware of this incident and will be looking into it further . ''

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A 'decapitated' dog was found in a Bilston garden - sparking a joint investigation between the RSPCA and police.
The Staffordshire bull terrier, called Hollie, was discovered in the back garden of the owner's Vernon Road home on Tuesday evening (May 19).
It's believed the 13-year-old family pet was also missing a front leg and covered in mud.
Police say it is currently unclear how the animal came by her horrifying injuries - although it is not thought to have been a dog or fox attack.
Hollie's body will now be examined by a vet to try and determine the cause of death.
In a heartfelt post on social media, which has been shared more than 35,000 times since it was posted on Tuesday evening, Hollie's owner Jack Taylor said: "My lovely dog Hollie was found dead tonight, head decapitated and also missing a front leg.
"No blood anywhere, she was covered in mud but found on a dry patio area, with no mud anywhere to be found in the garden. Best guess is she's been used for dog fighting, taken from the garden then returned.
"No words can describe how I feel right now, some people will say 'it's only a dog', but she was family. We had her 13 years, she was soft as a bag full of kittens, all she wanted was to be fussed, loved and fed.
"You couldn't have asked for a better dog."
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A spokesman for West Midlands Police told Black Country Live: "We were alerted to an incident in Vernon Road, Wolverhampton, at 6.45pm on Tuesday (May 19) and the discovery of the resident's pet dog dead in the back garden.
"A joint investigation has been launched alongside the RSPCA.
"Officers visited the address yesterday (May 20) to speak with the occupants to take statements and carry out enquiries.
"At this stage the injuries are not believed to be consistent with a dog or fox attack; the dog’s body will be examined by vets in a bid to shed light on how the animal died."
A spokesman for the RSPCA added: "This is incredibly upsetting and our thoughts are with Hollie's family.
"We've been made aware of this incident and will be looking into it further."


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Boris Johnson will not face criminal investigation over Jennifer Arcuri links

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not face a criminal investigation by the police watchdog over allegations he used his position while London mayor to benefit and reward US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri , according to reports .
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is set to announce the conclusion of its scoping exercise at midday .
The London Assembly has said it will resume its investigation into Boris Johnson after the IOPC ruled against undertaking a criminal investigation over his ties to US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri while he was London mayor .
Len Duvall , the Greater London Authority 's oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IOPC was looking specifically at whether he committed a criminal offence .
That 's not our remit and their decision does n't have any real bearing on our investigation , which will focus on his conduct as Mayor of London .
`` Everyone who holds public office , whether you 're the mayor of London , or indeed the prime minister , is expected to adhere to the principles of public life - including integrity , selflessness , openness and honesty , to name a few .
`` Our investigation will consider whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's expected from anyone in that position .
It 's important we get those answers , because Londoners deserve to have their politicians held accountable .
`` The oversight committee will take into account the current emergency when looking at the timetable for the investigation . ''

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not face a criminal investigation by the police watchdog over allegations he used his position while London mayor to benefit and reward US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri, according to reports.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is set to announce the conclusion of its scoping exercise at midday.
The London Assembly has said it will resume its investigation into Boris Johnson after the IOPC ruled against undertaking a criminal investigation over his ties to US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri while he was London mayor.
Len Duvall, the Greater London Authority's oversight committee chair, said: "The IOPC was looking specifically at whether he committed a criminal offence. That's not our remit and their decision doesn't have any real bearing on our investigation, which will focus on his conduct as Mayor of London.
"Everyone who holds public office, whether you're the mayor of London, or indeed the prime minister, is expected to adhere to the principles of public life - including integrity, selflessness, openness and honesty, to name a few.
"Our investigation will consider whether Boris Johnson conducted himself in a way that's expected from anyone in that position. It's important we get those answers, because Londoners deserve to have their politicians held accountable.
"The oversight committee will take into account the current emergency when looking at the timetable for the investigation."


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Solihull Council issues new advice for kids going back to school

Parents in Solihull have been issued with new advice on when their children should return to school .
On Tuesday May 19 , Solihull Council announced that its schools may not be ready in time for Boris Johnson 's proposed reopening date at the beginning on June .
Then , yesterday , council leader Ian Courts confirmed that some schools will reopen on June 1 , saying ' the sooner children can come back the better ' .
Today Cllr Courts has issued a new statement for families wondering if their children may or may not return to formal education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that parents should wait to be contacted by their child 's school .
He said : `` We are totally committed to getting education going again , in accordance with government guidelines ; however , we are working on the basis of collaboration with our partners , carrying out full risk assessments , creating the confidence that we need for parents to send their children back to education , putting the interests of pupils and staff first .
`` As I have explained , we are following advice and guidance , talking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to see more of our children back in school .
`` But this has to be done taking account of the different circumstances and needs of individual schools .
This is why the dates that schools in Solihull open their doors to more children may differ , depending on the outcome of each school ’ s safety and risk assessments . ''
He added : `` Schools will contact parents to let them know the arrangements in their child ’ s or children ’ s school .
So parents in Solihull should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s or children ’ s school .
`` Throughout all of this our primary concern has been the safety of our children and staff .
1 June is the earliest date some of our schools will begin to welcome more pupils , others will follow on , as and when they are ready . ''
Earlier this month , teaching union NASUWT called on the government to provide more evidence that it would be safe to open schools on June 1 .
Birmingham City Council issued a letter on Tuesday May 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be possible to safely open on June 1 for pupils , other than those of keyworkers or those classed as vulnerable and appearing to put the onus on headteachers to 'make the right decisions ' for their school communities .
Part of the letter reads : `` We trust that headteachers will make the right decisions for their school communities .
No school leader wants their school to be closed for longer than is absolutely necessary but all will put the safety of their pupils and staff first when deciding when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils . ''

Parents in Solihull have been issued with new advice on when their children should return to school.
On Tuesday May 19, Solihull Council announced that its schools may not be ready in time for Boris Johnson's proposed reopening date at the beginning on June.
Then, yesterday, council leader Ian Courts confirmed that some schools will reopen on June 1, saying ' the sooner children can come back the better '.
Today Cllr Courts has issued a new statement for families wondering if their children may or may not return to formal education after the half term break, stressing that parents should wait to be contacted by their child's school.
He said: "We are totally committed to getting education going again, in accordance with government guidelines; however, we are working on the basis of collaboration with our partners, carrying out full risk assessments, creating the confidence that we need for parents to send their children back to education, putting the interests of pupils and staff first.
"As I have explained, we are following advice and guidance, talking to head teachers and unions - we all want to see more of our children back in school.
"But this has to be done taking account of the different circumstances and needs of individual schools. This is why the dates that schools in Solihull open their doors to more children may differ, depending on the outcome of each school’s safety and risk assessments."
He added: "Schools will contact parents to let them know the arrangements in their child’s or children’s school. So parents in Solihull should wait to be contacted by their child’s or children’s school.
"Throughout all of this our primary concern has been the safety of our children and staff. 1 June is the earliest date some of our schools will begin to welcome more pupils, others will follow on, as and when they are ready."
Earlier this month, teaching union NASUWT called on the government to provide more evidence that it would be safe to open schools on June 1.
Birmingham City Council issued a letter on Tuesday May 19, saying that for some schools it may not be possible to safely open on June 1 for pupils, other than those of keyworkers or those classed as vulnerable and appearing to put the onus on headteachers to 'make the right decisions' for their school communities.
Part of the letter reads: "We trust that headteachers will make the right decisions for their school communities. No school leader wants their school to be closed for longer than is absolutely necessary but all will put the safety of their pupils and staff first when deciding when their school can start to admit more pupils."


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Pensioner who vanished after going for walk found dead

A pensioner from Worcestershire who vanished after going for a walk has sadly been found dead .
Thomas Surber has not been seen since going for a walk near his home in Bricklehampton , Pershore on February 27 this year .
Today West Mercia Police confirmed the tragic news that the 71-year-old 's body was found in a river near Pershore at the weekend .
Detective Inspector Ed Slough said : “ We are sad to report that Thomas was found on Sunday , May 17 and has now been formally identified .
`` His wife has been informed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this tragic time . ''
His death is not being treated as suspicious .
Police thanked the public for their help in the search for Mr Surber which was spearheaded by his family .
His wife Elizabeth said Mr Surber disappeared after setting off for a walk near his Worcestershire home .
He had been last seen that day walking along Pershore Road at Little Comberton towards Pershore , at around 1.20pm , and later the same day at around 1.45pm still walking towards Pershore on Pershore Road , in the vicinity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time : `` He went for a walk on Thursday 27th February and , unbelievably , he did not return '' and said the family had been overwhelmed by the efforts of people to find him .

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A pensioner from Worcestershire who vanished after going for a walk has sadly been found dead.
Thomas Surber has not been seen since going for a walk near his home in Bricklehampton, Pershore on February 27 this year.
Today West Mercia Police confirmed the tragic news that the 71-year-old's body was found in a river near Pershore at the weekend.
Detective Inspector Ed Slough said: “We are sad to report that Thomas was found on Sunday, May 17 and has now been formally identified.
"His wife has been informed and specially trained officers are supporting her at this tragic time."
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Police thanked the public for their help in the search for Mr Surber which was spearheaded by his family.
His wife Elizabeth said Mr Surber disappeared after setting off for a walk near his Worcestershire home.
He had been last seen that day walking along Pershore Road at Little Comberton towards Pershore, at around 1.20pm, and later the same day at around 1.45pm still walking towards Pershore on Pershore Road, in the vicinity of Mary Brook.
She said at the time: "He went for a walk on Thursday 27th February and, unbelievably, he did not return" and said the family had been overwhelmed by the efforts of people to find him.


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birminghammail--2020-05-21--Gary Neville pleads for Villa and Premier League loan fee help

Gary Neville has called on Premier League and Championship outfits to help solve the financial crisis for clubs is Leagues One and Two - by waving charges for loan players .
Aston Villa have sent youngsters like Callum O'Hare , Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Jacob Ramsey to lower levels this season .
League Two voted to curtail their season due to the cost of completing the remaining matches behind closed doors .
There remains a huge split in League One with both sides of the argument citing issues around money or sporting integrity .
What is clear is that clubs reliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive financial hit .
And Manchester United great Neville believes helping out on loan fees would be a useful gesture .
“ I heard it suggested at a meeting a few weeks ago , ” he told The Football Show .
“ It would be very helpful if Premier League clubs and Championship clubs , who have got more money , could loan players down to League One and League Two for no money .
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`` I think if you wanted to relieve the economic pain for the next two or three years , you could potentially , not partnerships , but a way that Premier League and Championship could soften the economic blow for the clubs in the lower divisions by not charging for players .
“ That would be a real help .
It would , in some way , if you could allow four or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say my club [ Salford City ] , save hundreds of thousands of pounds .
`` It would be the same for Stevenage or Oldham or Macclesfield or Wycombe and every other club that ’ s down in League One or League Two .
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Aston Villa have sent youngsters like Callum O'Hare, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Jacob Ramsey to lower levels this season.
League Two voted to curtail their season due to the cost of completing the remaining matches behind closed doors.
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And Manchester United great Neville believes helping out on loan fees would be a useful gesture.
“I heard it suggested at a meeting a few weeks ago,” he told The Football Show.
“It would be very helpful if Premier League clubs and Championship clubs, who have got more money, could loan players down to League One and League Two for no money.
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“The teams that do loan down to League One and League Two would ordinarily charge.
"I think if you wanted to relieve the economic pain for the next two or three years, you could potentially, not partnerships, but a way that Premier League and Championship could soften the economic blow for the clubs in the lower divisions by not charging for players.
“That would be a real help. It would, in some way, if you could allow four or five players into, let’s say my club [Salford City], save hundreds of thousands of pounds.
"It would be the same for Stevenage or Oldham or Macclesfield or Wycombe and every other club that’s down in League One or League Two. Everyone would benefit.”


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Car wash for supermarket trolleys being rolled out at Lidl and Aldi

Inventors have come up with a machine they say could help Britain combat coronavirus - a 'car wash ' for supermarket trolleys .
The innovative design apparently provides a way of rapidly cleaning shopping carts .
Clean Trolley , the company behind the drive-thru contraption , claims it can wash 30 in under 30 seconds - and make them completely virus-free .
It said hundreds of machines a week are being sold in already Germany , and have been rolled out at supermarkets including Lidl and Aldi .
Video footage shows the process the design takes to 'clean ' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a car wash .
The trolley is moved through the machine and is sprayed and cleaned with viricide - reportedly killing off COVID-19 .
The company added that the vapour it uses has been approved by the Department for Environment , Food & Rural Affairs , meaning it is safe to use .
Clean Trolley was invented in the Netherlands and is being distributed in Britain by Lancashire-based company Wilkinson Mobile Catering .
The brand claims it 's machine is much more thorough and efficient than the current method of a retail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by hand .
Mike Wilkinson , managing director of Wilkinson Mobile Catering , said the machine will `` minimise risk '' .
He said : `` We have seen fears and potential huge spikes from a second wave of this virus , and things are very uncertain and unknown at the moment .
`` This drive-thru car wash is seeing fantastic results in Germany , which has such low rates .
`` It makes sense for supermarkets across our country to think ahead and start using such products right now .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wheelchairs , hospital beds , and airports .
`` For anything that is portable , but not electrical , that is handled by large groups of people could spread the coronavirus inadvertently , and Clean Trolley will minimise that risk going forward . ''
Health and safety regulations mean that middle managers at supermarkets have been unable to authorise the company to demonstrate the Clean Trolley on a commercial basis in local supermarkets , it said .
Mike added : `` Given the importance now attached to clean shopping spaces , Clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effort to promote public hygiene and limit the spread of COVID-19 . ''
A spokesperson for Wilkinson Mobile Catering said that the company plans to donate ten per cent of any profits to the charities fund for the NHS .

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Inventors have come up with a machine they say could help Britain combat coronavirus - a 'car wash' for supermarket trolleys.
The innovative design apparently provides a way of rapidly cleaning shopping carts.
Clean Trolley, the company behind the drive-thru contraption, claims it can wash 30 in under 30 seconds - and make them completely virus-free.
It said hundreds of machines a week are being sold in already Germany, and have been rolled out at supermarkets including Lidl.
Video footage shows the process the design takes to 'clean' the carts - functioning in a similar way to a car wash.
The trolley is moved through the machine and is sprayed and cleaned with viricide - reportedly killing off COVID-19.
The company added that the vapour it uses has been approved by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, meaning it is safe to use.
Clean Trolley was invented in the Netherlands and is being distributed in Britain by Lancashire-based company Wilkinson Mobile Catering.
The brand claims it's machine is much more thorough and efficient than the current method of a retail assistant wiping the trolley bar handle down by hand.
Mike Wilkinson, managing director of Wilkinson Mobile Catering, said the machine will "minimise risk".
He said: "We have seen fears and potential huge spikes from a second wave of this virus, and things are very uncertain and unknown at the moment.
"This drive-thru car wash is seeing fantastic results in Germany, which has such low rates.
"It makes sense for supermarkets across our country to think ahead and start using such products right now.
(Image: Clean Trolley / SWNS.COM)
"It’s use could also be expanded to wheelchairs, hospital beds, and airports.
"For anything that is portable, but not electrical, that is handled by large groups of people could spread the coronavirus inadvertently, and Clean Trolley will minimise that risk going forward."
Health and safety regulations mean that middle managers at supermarkets have been unable to authorise the company to demonstrate the Clean Trolley on a commercial basis in local supermarkets, it said.
(Image: Clean Trolley / SWNS.COM)
Mike added: "Given the importance now attached to clean shopping spaces, Clean Trolley would be a vital boost in the effort to promote public hygiene and limit the spread of COVID-19."
A spokesperson for Wilkinson Mobile Catering said that the company plans to donate ten per cent of any profits to the charities fund for the NHS.


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Brummies warned as lockdown fines in Wales increase to nearly £2k

Brummies and others thinking of travelling to beauty spots in Wales over the Bank Holiday weekend have been warned to think again .
First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has announced that coronavirus lockdown fines are increasing from £120 to £1,920 for repeated breaches .
The rise comes ahead of half term and long weekend , following a request from the Police and Crime Commissioners and the four police forces in Wales .
They have evidence of a small minority breaking the coronavirus regulations by traveling to well-known beauty spots despite the areas being closed since the end of March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force in Wales on Friday May 22 .
“ I am very grateful to the chief constables and our Police and Crime Commissioners for all the work they have done to keep Wales safe throughout the coronavirus pandemic , '' Mr Drakeford told the Western Telegraph “ The police have adopted a ‘ 4Es ’ approach to the regulations – they have engaged people , explained what they need to do and encouraged them to comply .
But when people haven ’ t responded , they have used their powers to enforce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resort in the enforcement of the regulations which keep us all safe .
“ The evidence from the chief constables and Police and Crime Commissioners shows we need a stronger fines structure to deter that small minority of people who persistently fail to keep to the rules.
” More than 1,300 fixed penalty notices have been issued by the four police forces in Wales since the lockdown restrictions were introduced at the end of March .
First offenders will be fined £60 and this will rise to £120 for the second offence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines will now double for each offence from now on , up to £1,920 for the sixth offence .
He added : “ As we approach the bank holiday weekend , we continue to ask people to stay at home to protect themselves and their loved ones from coronavirus .
If they are exercising – please stay safe and stay local .
“ I want to thank everyone for their continuing support in reducing the spread of coronavirus in Wales – by sticking to the rules , we are all helping to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are saving lives .
“ These changes will send a strong signal to the small minority of people who are blatantly ignoring the rules and undermining the efforts of everybody else who are doing the right thing .
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Brummies and others thinking of travelling to beauty spots in Wales over the Bank Holiday weekend have been warned to think again.
First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has announced that coronavirus lockdown fines are increasing from £120 to £1,920 for repeated breaches.
The rise comes ahead of half term and long weekend, following a request from the Police and Crime Commissioners and the four police forces in Wales.
They have evidence of a small minority breaking the coronavirus regulations by traveling to well-known beauty spots despite the areas being closed since the end of March.
The new fines will come into force in Wales on Friday May 22.
“I am very grateful to the chief constables and our Police and Crime Commissioners for all the work they have done to keep Wales safe throughout the coronavirus pandemic," Mr Drakeford told the Western Telegraph
“The police have adopted a ‘4Es’ approach to the regulations – they have engaged people, explained what they need to do and encouraged them to comply. But when people haven’t responded, they have used their powers to enforce the regulations.
“Fines are a last resort in the enforcement of the regulations which keep us all safe.
“The evidence from the chief constables and Police and Crime Commissioners shows we need a stronger fines structure to deter that small minority of people who persistently fail to keep to the rules.”
More than 1,300 fixed penalty notices have been issued by the four police forces in Wales since the lockdown restrictions were introduced at the end of March.
First offenders will be fined £60 and this will rise to £120 for the second offence. However, under the new rules, fines will now double for each offence from now on, up to £1,920 for the sixth offence.
He added: “As we approach the bank holiday weekend, we continue to ask people to stay at home to protect themselves and their loved ones from coronavirus. If they are exercising – please stay safe and stay local.
“I want to thank everyone for their continuing support in reducing the spread of coronavirus in Wales – by sticking to the rules, we are all helping to protect each other and our NHS and we are saving lives.
“These changes will send a strong signal to the small minority of people who are blatantly ignoring the rules and undermining the efforts of everybody else who are doing the right thing.”


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Dad's horror after discovering world's most venomous spider in Lidl bananas

A dad had his house fumigated after he bought a bunch of bananas and found one of the world 's most venomous SPIDERS - and its eggs .
He sent his eight year old daughter Imogen to school with a banana the following day .
But when he was packing her lunchbox again the next day he noticed a huge spider crawling over an egg sack inside the banana packaging .
Finance manager Christian , of Arnold , Nottingham , killed the spider and another one that had appeared and contacted pest control for help .
They said the white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an egg sac carrying a family of Brazillian wandering spiders .
They are one of the most venomous spiders in the world and are mainly found in northern South America .
Christian said : `` When I saw a spider on the bananas crawling on the egg sac and then one on my counter , I was mortified .
`` Having killed the two spiders , I took a look at the egg sac and my hairs were standing up on my neck and arms .
`` I immediately put the bananas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the bananas in the house for two days . ''
I started worrying that there could be more and wanted to know what species they could be .
`` I rang a pest control firm who explained they need photos to verify the species .
''Then I panicked realising that my daughter had taken one to school in her packed lunch .
`` When I got the email confirming they were believed to be Brazillian wandering spiders , I did n't want to go back into the house .
`` I rang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get my house fumigated and left my home that very moment . ''
JG Pest Control sent a specialist to Christian 's house the following day who confirmed the spiders were indeed Brazillian wandering spiders .
The pest control company advised that Christian 's home should be fumigated .
After contacting Lidl the shop offered to pay for the fumigation .
Christian 's partner and her daughter have been isolating at Christian 's home during lockdown and the four of them had no choice but to leave the house during fumigation .
Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fumigate the house said our home was only the second place in 10 years that he 'd ever had to fumigate for Brazillian wandering spiders .
`` He wore a type of mask that covered his whole face and sprayed chemicals around all the skirting boards , doors and windows .
`` We were told not to go in the house afterwards for six hours and due to lockdown , we had nowhere to go which was really hard with kids .
`` We ca n't hoover or wipe the areas treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four weeks which is enough time to kill an incubation period of eggs . ''
Lidl has now paid Christian £359 - the full sum of what he had paid for the fumigation .
Lidl have also provided Christian with £30 of vouchers as a gesture of goodwill .
A spokesperson for Lidl GB said : `` We were very sorry to hear of this matter .
`` At Lidl , we work very closely with our suppliers to ensure that the fresh fruit and vegetables in our stores are of the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were therefore disappointed that , on this occasion , the product did not meet the high standards that both we and our customers expect .
`` Following contact from the customer , the matter was immediately escalated to our quality assurance team who launched an investigation with the supplier .
`` Based on a thorough assessment of the images provided , the supplier was able to confirm that the spiders were not a species harmful to humans and were able to advise on the most effective course of action .
`` Nevertheless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide peace of mind , we offered to cover the costs of fumigation in this instance . ''

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A dad had his house fumigated after he bought a bunch of bananas and found one of the world's most venomous SPIDERS - and its eggs.
Christian Holmes, 37, purchased a bunch of bananas sealed inside a packet labelled 'deal for lunch boxes'.
He sent his eight year old daughter Imogen to school with a banana the following day.
But when he was packing her lunchbox again the next day he noticed a huge spider crawling over an egg sack inside the banana packaging.
Finance manager Christian, of Arnold, Nottingham, killed the spider and another one that had appeared and contacted pest control for help.
They said the white mass on the bananas looked to be an egg sac carrying a family of Brazillian wandering spiders.
They are one of the most venomous spiders in the world and are mainly found in northern South America.
Christian said: "When I saw a spider on the bananas crawling on the egg sac and then one on my counter, I was mortified.
"Having killed the two spiders, I took a look at the egg sac and my hairs were standing up on my neck and arms.
(Image: Christian Holmes / SWNS.COM)
"I immediately put the bananas and the dead spiders outside but I'd had the bananas in the house for two days.
''I started worrying that there could be more and wanted to know what species they could be.
"I rang a pest control firm who explained they need photos to verify the species.
''Then I panicked realising that my daughter had taken one to school in her packed lunch.
"When I got the email confirming they were believed to be Brazillian wandering spiders, I didn't want to go back into the house.
(Image: Christian Holmes / SWNS.COM)
"I rang the pest control company straight away to get my house fumigated and left my home that very moment.''
JG Pest Control sent a specialist to Christian's house the following day who confirmed the spiders were indeed Brazillian wandering spiders.
The pest control company advised that Christian's home should be fumigated.
After contacting Lidl the shop offered to pay for the fumigation.
Christian's partner and her daughter have been isolating at Christian's home during lockdown and the four of them had no choice but to leave the house during fumigation.
Christian said: "The guy who came to fumigate the house said our home was only the second place in 10 years that he'd ever had to fumigate for Brazillian wandering spiders.
"He wore a type of mask that covered his whole face and sprayed chemicals around all the skirting boards, doors and windows.
"We were told not to go in the house afterwards for six hours and due to lockdown, we had nowhere to go which was really hard with kids.
"We can't hoover or wipe the areas treated as the chemicals need to sit for four weeks which is enough time to kill an incubation period of eggs."
(Image: Christian Holmes / SWNS.COM)
Lidl has now paid Christian £359 - the full sum of what he had paid for the fumigation.
Lidl have also provided Christian with £30 of vouchers as a gesture of goodwill.
A spokesperson for Lidl GB said: "We were very sorry to hear of this matter.
"At Lidl, we work very closely with our suppliers to ensure that the fresh fruit and vegetables in our stores are of the highest possible quality for our customers.
"We were therefore disappointed that, on this occasion, the product did not meet the high standards that both we and our customers expect.
(Image: Christian Holmes / SWNS.COM)
"Following contact from the customer, the matter was immediately escalated to our quality assurance team who launched an investigation with the supplier.
"Based on a thorough assessment of the images provided, the supplier was able to confirm that the spiders were not a species harmful to humans and were able to advise on the most effective course of action.
"Nevertheless, as a gesture of goodwill and to provide peace of mind, we offered to cover the costs of fumigation in this instance."


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Police launch dawn raids on camper vans which stayed overnight in Cornwall

Police have launched 'dawn raids ' on campervans , caravans and tents of people who stayed overnight in holiday hotspots - ordering them home .
Sunseekers flouting the rules were given the early-morning wake-up by cops and sent packing amid growing anger at the 'selfishness ' of visitors .
Officers took direct action against campers this morning ( Thurs ) after beaches across the UK were packed yesterday - causing chaos on the roads and making social distancing difficult .
The mini heatwave and easing of lockdown by the Government saw many coastal towns overwhelmed with visitors .
But with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with no facilities open the beaches were described as `` carnage . ''
Although police are powerless to stop people travelling to the seaside under current government guidelines , they can use their powers to ensure people do n't stay .
And cops in Newquay.
, Cornwall , were among those out on dawn patrol this morning to clear tourists away and were pictured confronting campers .
Posting just after 6am today ( Thursday ) police in Newquay said : `` We identified some visitors that had travelled to Newquay and stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation .
`` With engagement , explanation and education they moved on .
We love visitors to the town , # comebacklater . ''
There was also widespread anger from locals in the Lizard in Cornwall that some visitors set up tents and stayed overnight in vans in `` blatant disregard '' to public safety .
Locals say several tents and vans have been found staying overnight at various spots around the village and nearby Kynance .
It included sightings of tents at Pistol Meadow , near the former wireless station and at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overnight in the National Trust car park for the lighthouse and on land adjoining the Kynance car park .
Janice Thirlaway-Price said many residents were angry at the apparent flouting of government lockdown rules , which continue to ban overnight stays even after the easing of some measures last Wednesday .
She said : `` The main thing thing is the blatant disregard of government guidelines and lack of consideration for our community .
`` There are no facilities open , so nowhere to go to the toilet for ten miles - Tesco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the dangers of human waste in and around the footpaths local people are using for their daily exercise . ''
She added that such actions potentially added an extra drain on emergency services and pointed out that beaches were not currently being patrolled , which could cause problems for people unaware of the dangers of currents and tides .
`` There is the increased risk of spreading Covid-19 and the impact it will have on Treliske and our local doctors , '' she said .
`` Various footpaths around the village make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance . ''
The National Trust said that people should not be staying overnight on National Trust land at any time , and particularly now in light of the coronavirus rules .
A spokesperson said : `` People should n't be doing that anyway , let alone on National Trust Land , and anyone seeing it should be alerting their local police on 101 . ''
She added that while staff numbers were reduced at the current time , there were still teams in place at different locations and the trust would look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Police have launched 'dawn raids' on campervans, caravans and tents of people who stayed overnight in holiday hotspots - ordering them home.
Sunseekers flouting the rules were given the early-morning wake-up by cops and sent packing amid growing anger at the 'selfishness' of visitors.
Officers took direct action against campers this morning (Thurs) after beaches across the UK were packed yesterday - causing chaos on the roads and making social distancing difficult.
The mini heatwave and easing of lockdown by the Government saw many coastal towns overwhelmed with visitors.
But with the car parks closed roads became gridlocked and with no facilities open the beaches were described as "carnage."
Although police are powerless to stop people travelling to the seaside under current government guidelines, they can use their powers to ensure people don't stay.
And cops in Newquay., Cornwall, were among those out on dawn patrol this morning to clear tourists away and were pictured confronting campers.
Posting just after 6am today (Thursday) police in Newquay said: "We identified some visitors that had travelled to Newquay and stayed overnight against Public Health England advice and legislation.
"With engagement, explanation and education they moved on. We love visitors to the town, #comebacklater."
There was also widespread anger from locals in the Lizard in Cornwall that some visitors set up tents and stayed overnight in vans in "blatant disregard" to public safety.
Locals say several tents and vans have been found staying overnight at various spots around the village and nearby Kynance.
(Image: SWNS)
It included sightings of tents at Pistol Meadow, near the former wireless station and at Pentreath, with vans also seen staying overnight in the National Trust car park for the lighthouse and on land adjoining the Kynance car park.
Janice Thirlaway-Price said many residents were angry at the apparent flouting of government lockdown rules, which continue to ban overnight stays even after the easing of some measures last Wednesday.
She said: "The main thing thing is the blatant disregard of government guidelines and lack of consideration for our community.
(Image: SWNS)
"There are no facilities open, so nowhere to go to the toilet for ten miles - Tesco or Sainsbury’s - which leads to the dangers of human waste in and around the footpaths local people are using for their daily exercise."
She added that such actions potentially added an extra drain on emergency services and pointed out that beaches were not currently being patrolled, which could cause problems for people unaware of the dangers of currents and tides.
"There is the increased risk of spreading Covid-19 and the impact it will have on Treliske and our local doctors," she said. "Various footpaths around the village make it impossible to maintain a two metre distance."
(Image: SWNS)
The National Trust said that people should not be staying overnight on National Trust land at any time, and particularly now in light of the coronavirus rules.
A spokesperson said: "People shouldn't be doing that anyway, let alone on National Trust Land, and anyone seeing it should be alerting their local police on 101."
She added that while staff numbers were reduced at the current time, there were still teams in place at different locations and the trust would look to get someone out to The Lizard.


birminghammail--2020-05-21--One in eight in Solihull are already behind with council tax

One in eight Solihull ratepayers has fallen behind with their council tax payments , as the coronavirus crisis continues to leave many families struggling to make ends meet .
According to the latest data there has been a significant increase in the number of borough households currently in arrears compared with this time last year .
As things stand 11,551 ( around 12 per cent of properties ) owe money , well up on the 9,715 who were in the same position in May 2019 .
Solihull has also seen the number of residents applying for a council tax reduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soar .
In an average month the council receives an average of 300 claims for those of working age , but this leapt to 886 in March and 1,044 in April .
The figures are included in a report , to be considered by councillors next week , which gives details of the financial fallout from the pandemic .
Cllr Steve Caudwell , leader of the the Green Party group , said : `` The impact of this public health emergency is going to fall most heavily on those least able to bear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borne out by the growing number of people applying to get reliefs and benefits . ''
He said that council officers appeared to have done a `` sterling job '' administering the support to individuals and businesses , but warned that the recovery plan that was recently published was only `` a wish list '' without proper support from government .
`` That 's where our MPs have got to start banging the table to say Solihull needs funding . ''
Sue Anderson , head of media at debt charity StepChange , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most common forms of arrears for StepChange clients , so it ’ s understandable that this rise has taken place given the added financial pressures brought on by the Covid-19 crisis .
`` What ’ s particularly concerning is that many of these debts will be automatically handed over to bailiffs , who provide an often expensive and intrusive form of enforcement that can increase difficulties for struggling households .
`` We need to see the introduction of independent bailiff regulation as soon as possible , alongside the creation of a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a review of bailiff fees .
`` These measures would go some way towards creating a fairer debt collection process and less hardship for people already in vulnerable situations . ''
Solihull Council has said it is taking a `` flexible '' approach to individuals having problems paying their council tax bill and that a number of options would be considered to ease the burden .
Those who are experiencing difficulties are being urged to get in touch .
In her report , Julie Cooper , head of financial operations , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make contact with us to discuss payment plans that take into consideration the individual circumstances of each ratepayer .
`` This has included re-profiling instalments to pay over 12 months instead of 10 , moving instalment dates or reducing instalments over the next few months/increasing later in the year . ''
Up-to-date information on the financial support available to residents facing difficulties is on the Solihull Council website .
Anyone concerned about not being able to pay their council tax could benefit from debt advice , which can be accessed by visiting www.stepchange.org

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One in eight Solihull ratepayers has fallen behind with their council tax payments, as the coronavirus crisis continues to leave many families struggling to make ends meet.
According to the latest data there has been a significant increase in the number of borough households currently in arrears compared with this time last year.
As things stand 11,551 (around 12 per cent of properties) owe money, well up on the 9,715 who were in the same position in May 2019.
Solihull has also seen the number of residents applying for a council tax reduction - available to those facing hardship - soar.
In an average month the council receives an average of 300 claims for those of working age, but this leapt to 886 in March and 1,044 in April.
The figures are included in a report, to be considered by councillors next week, which gives details of the financial fallout from the pandemic.
Cllr Steve Caudwell, leader of the the Green Party group, said: "The impact of this public health emergency is going to fall most heavily on those least able to bear it.
"And that's been borne out by the growing number of people applying to get reliefs and benefits."
He said that council officers appeared to have done a "sterling job" administering the support to individuals and businesses, but warned that the recovery plan that was recently published was only "a wish list" without proper support from government.
"That's where our MPs have got to start banging the table to say Solihull needs funding."
Sue Anderson, head of media at debt charity StepChange, said: "Council tax is consistently among the most common forms of arrears for StepChange clients, so it’s understandable that this rise has taken place given the added financial pressures brought on by the Covid-19 crisis.
"What’s particularly concerning is that many of these debts will be automatically handed over to bailiffs, who provide an often expensive and intrusive form of enforcement that can increase difficulties for struggling households.
"We need to see the introduction of independent bailiff regulation as soon as possible, alongside the creation of a single, free, accessible bailiff complaints procedure and a review of bailiff fees.
"These measures would go some way towards creating a fairer debt collection process and less hardship for people already in vulnerable situations."
Solihull Council has said it is taking a "flexible" approach to individuals having problems paying their council tax bill and that a number of options would be considered to ease the burden.
Those who are experiencing difficulties are being urged to get in touch.
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In her report, Julie Cooper, head of financial operations, said: "Ratepayers have been encouraged to make contact with us to discuss payment plans that take into consideration the individual circumstances of each ratepayer.
"This has included re-profiling instalments to pay over 12 months instead of 10, moving instalment dates or reducing instalments over the next few months/increasing later in the year."
More advice:
Up-to-date information on the financial support available to residents facing difficulties is on the Solihull Council website.
Anyone concerned about not being able to pay their council tax could benefit from debt advice, which can be accessed by visiting www.stepchange.org


birminghammail--2020-05-21--Four bed detached house for sale in Nurton Hill Road, Pattingham

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birminghammail--2020-05-21--Clarks announces 900 job losses in huge shake-up to shoe shops

Shoe retailer Clarks has said it plans to cut 900 office jobs as part of a major shake-up .
The 195-year-old British firm said it has announced 160 redundancies globally on Thursday , including 108 job losses at its headquarters in Street , Somerset .
The retailer said it expects that roughly 700 employees will leave the business over the next 18 months .
Giorgio Presca , chief executive officer of Clarks , said : `` To ignite our emotional connection with consumers , we have organised Clarks ' brand portfolio across three distinct business units that each represent a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clarks Originals , Clarks Collection and Cloudsteppers by Clarks .
`` This is helping us move fast to get ahead of the changes in the ways that our consumers live their lives , so that we are there for them every step of the way .
`` We are a business that walks its own path , and we are evolving to put our brand and consumers at the heart of everything we do .
`` This will ensure that our organisation is made to last , empowering our people to contribute to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Shoe retailer Clarks has said it plans to cut 900 office jobs as part of a major shake-up.
The 195-year-old British firm said it has announced 160 redundancies globally on Thursday, including 108 job losses at its headquarters in Street, Somerset.
The retailer said it expects that roughly 700 employees will leave the business over the next 18 months.
Giorgio Presca, chief executive officer of Clarks, said: "To ignite our emotional connection with consumers, we have organised Clarks' brand portfolio across three distinct business units that each represent a unique segment of the shoe market, Clarks Originals, Clarks Collection and Cloudsteppers by Clarks.
"This is helping us move fast to get ahead of the changes in the ways that our consumers live their lives, so that we are there for them every step of the way.
"We are a business that walks its own path, and we are evolving to put our brand and consumers at the heart of everything we do.
"This will ensure that our organisation is made to last, empowering our people to contribute to a great future for the company."