birminghammail--2020-05-12--Fight over 800-home golf course plan in Birmingham

A Birmingham MP has called for a developer to pause contentious plans for 800 homes on a former golf course in light of the pandemic .
Birmingham Northfield MP and Kingstanding councillor Gary Sambrook ( Con ) has written to Bloor Homes to request a pause to building work on the North Worcestershire Golf Course in Northfield .
If that were not possible , he asks for the plans to be changes to accommodate fewer houses and greater amounts of green space if work on the site .
Bloor ’ s application for the development was initially rejected by Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overturned by a Government planning inspector in July last year .
Bloor was given permission to begin work at the start of this year , including for the removal of trees and vegetation at the site access on Frankley Beeches Road .
The letter from Mr Sambrook , who was part of the opposition to the development , notes a study from property firm Knight Frank which suggests house sales will plummet as a result of the Covid-19 crisis , from 1.2 million last year to 734,000 this year .
As a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developments such as Bloor ’ s plan for the former golf course have been reduced .
His letter states : `` [ … ] There is clearly going to be reduced demand for housing in the coming years as the market recovers .
The need for housing sites to be brought forward has reduced .
“ Therefore when reviewing sites it is clear that this site which has had such widespread objections from local residents is the obvious choice to pause any plans to build on this key local treasure that so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preserved .
“ Ideally work on the site would be stopped altogether but if that does not happen then reducing the number of units on the site would allow for bigger gardens , more public open space , less impact on the surrounding infrastructure such as roads , medical centres and GPs . ''
In addition to the letter , a statement from Mr Sambrook said : “ [ … ] With the current pandemic , we are in unprecedented times .
That is why I have written to Bloor homes requesting they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviewing sites .
“ Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in the UK and it ’ s up to us to fight to keep it that way .
“ Working together as a community we can fight for this site to have fewer houses , bigger gardens and more open spaces .
So it ’ s greener , and has less of an impact on the environment and local services.
” The letter comes after Bloor rejected a request from Northfield residents to open the space to the public as an extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councillor Olly Armstrong ( Lab ) who has also objected to the development , has now written to Bloor to renew his request for the space to be used as a community forest .
He suggested the company could hand over responsibility for the space to a trust , and a new tree could be planted every time the developer builds a house in the UK .
He argued it could be a way for Bloor to offset its carbon footprint , and allow rewilding in Birmingham as has happened elsewhere in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concept of restoring ecosystems , including reinstating natural processes and missing native species .
He said : “ All across the world , we are waking up to the fact we need to get our response to climate breakdown right .
“ Although carbon offset is a far from perfect tool , it would be an easy way for Bloor to give back to the environment and offer hope to our children ’ s future , by using the already tree-lined and beautiful old golf course to plant a new tree every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Setting up a trust to work alongside the community should be easy and straight forward for a company with the assets , size and wealth of Bloor .
“ A Northfield community forest could be a flagship idea for the housing industry , putting Bloor at the heart of the industries climate response.
” A spokesperson for Bloor Homes said it will respond to the letters from Mr Sandbrook MP and Cllr Armstrong and has no further comment .

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A Birmingham MP has called for a developer to pause contentious plans for 800 homes on a former golf course in light of the pandemic.
Birmingham Northfield MP and Kingstanding councillor Gary Sambrook (Con) has written to Bloor Homes to request a pause to building work on the North Worcestershire Golf Course in Northfield.
If that were not possible, he asks for the plans to be changes to accommodate fewer houses and greater amounts of green space if work on the site.
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Bloor’s application for the development was initially rejected by Birmingham City Council, but the decision was overturned by a Government planning inspector in July last year.
Bloor was given permission to begin work at the start of this year, including for the removal of trees and vegetation at the site access on Frankley Beeches Road.
The letter from Mr Sambrook, who was part of the opposition to the development, notes a study from property firm Knight Frank which suggests house sales will plummet as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, from 1.2 million last year to 734,000 this year.
As a result, he argues, the need for developments such as Bloor’s plan for the former golf course have been reduced.
His letter states: "[…] There is clearly going to be reduced demand for housing in the coming years as the market recovers. The need for housing sites to be brought forward has reduced.
“Therefore when reviewing sites it is clear that this site which has had such widespread objections from local residents is the obvious choice to pause any plans to build on this key local treasure that so many of us locally are determine to see preserved.
“Ideally work on the site would be stopped altogether but if that does not happen then reducing the number of units on the site would allow for bigger gardens, more public open space, less impact on the surrounding infrastructure such as roads, medical centres and GPs."
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In addition to the letter, a statement from Mr Sambrook said: “[…] With the current pandemic, we are in unprecedented times. That is why I have written to Bloor homes requesting they pause the development and look again when reviewing sites.
“Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in the UK and it’s up to us to fight to keep it that way.
“Working together as a community we can fight for this site to have fewer houses, bigger gardens and more open spaces. So it’s greener, and has less of an impact on the environment and local services.”
The letter comes after Bloor rejected a request from Northfield residents to open the space to the public as an extra green space during the lockdown.
(Image: Olly Armstrong)
Northfield councillor Olly Armstrong (Lab) who has also objected to the development, has now written to Bloor to renew his request for the space to be used as a community forest.
He suggested the company could hand over responsibility for the space to a trust, and a new tree could be planted every time the developer builds a house in the UK.
He argued it could be a way for Bloor to offset its carbon footprint, and allow rewilding in Birmingham as has happened elsewhere in the UK, particularly Scotland.
Rewilding is the concept of restoring ecosystems, including reinstating natural processes and missing native species.
He said: “All across the world, we are waking up to the fact we need to get our response to climate breakdown right.
“Although carbon offset is a far from perfect tool, it would be an easy way for Bloor to give back to the environment and offer hope to our children’s future, by using the already tree-lined and beautiful old golf course to plant a new tree every time they build a house somewhere else.
“Setting up a trust to work alongside the community should be easy and straight forward for a company with the assets, size and wealth of Bloor.
“A Northfield community forest could be a flagship idea for the housing industry, putting Bloor at the heart of the industries climate response.”
A spokesperson for Bloor Homes said it will respond to the letters from Mr Sandbrook MP and Cllr Armstrong and has no further comment.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Birmingham is getting its own drive-in cinema this summer

A drive-in cinema is coming to Birmingham this summer .
@ TheDriveIn will visit Birmingham for six film screenings as organisers invite film buffs to pull up in their cars to enjoy a range of fun performances .
Alongside the film screening , guests can also enjoy a food delivery app serving American-style dishes and snacks via roller waiters .
Cars will be expected to park at least two metres apart to adhere to the measures in place .
And registration numbers will be checked against bookings on arrival , meaning no unnecessary contact between guests and staff , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per screening will be available for and care workers as a thanks for their hard work and dedication during this difficult time .
To sign up , visit : Alan Crofton , organiser of @ TheDriveIn : “ We are incredibly excited to bring our modern day version on the classic drive in to the UK this summer .
“ Expect a myriad of entertainment from comedy to silent car discos to delicious American-style food delivered directly to your cars ahead of watching your favorite film .
“ Our aim for @ TheDriveIn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joy this summer and the perfect antidote to a post-lockdown world , and we promise to deliver it within a safe yet fun environment .
See you at the drive in.
” The Birmingham screenings will take place July 9 until July 12 .

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A drive-in cinema is coming to Birmingham this summer.
@TheDriveIn will visit Birmingham for six film screenings as organisers invite film buffs to pull up in their cars to enjoy a range of fun performances.
Alongside the film screening, guests can also enjoy a food delivery app serving American-style dishes and snacks via roller waiters.
Cars will be expected to park at least two metres apart to adhere to the measures in place.
And registration numbers will be checked against bookings on arrival, meaning no unnecessary contact between guests and staff, reports The Liverpool Echo.
Ten free tickets per screening will be available for NHS staff and care workers as a thanks for their hard work and dedication during this difficult time. To sign up, visit: atthedrive.in
To book tickets, visit www.atthedrive.in .
Alan Crofton, organiser of @TheDriveIn: “We are incredibly excited to bring our modern day version on the classic drive in to the UK this summer.
“Expect a myriad of entertainment from comedy to silent car discos to delicious American-style food delivered directly to your cars ahead of watching your favorite film.
“Our aim for @TheDriveIn to be an experience that brings real joy this summer and the perfect antidote to a post-lockdown world, and we promise to deliver it within a safe yet fun environment. See you at the drive in.”
The Birmingham screenings will take place July 9 until July 12.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Single parents aren't getting child maintenance payments

Single parents have been denied child maintenance payments because officials are failing to chase up their former partners during the covid-19 pandemic .
Birmingham MP Steve McCabe ( Lab Selly Oak ) has written to the Work and Pensions Secretary to demand a resumption of the services offered by the Child Maintenance Service ( CMS ) as soon as possible .
The Child Maintenance Service , for which the Department for Work and Pensions is responsible , has said it is not chasing missed child maintenance payments during the pandemic .
When payments are missed , parents are encouraged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an arrangement - but this is not possible for many parents who have suffered abuse from their ex-partner , says Mr McCabe .
He has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey to ask when the Child Maintenance Service will resume , and to ask the Department to pay the missed payments .
He said : `` I am utterly sympathetic to people who genuinely can ’ t pay because of current circumstances but all the more reason why the CMS needs to get in touch with such people .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who have suffered abuse , to be left for months without Child Maintenance Payments and no support from the Government .
`` Where this is a deliberate decision not to pay , it represents a further level of abuse .
The current decision to not chase payments will be to the detriment of many parents and is likely to cause significant harm to children .
`` I am calling on the Department for Work and Pensions to compensate parents , with care , if they are unable to chase non-payment and to @ @ @ @ @ @

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Single parents have been denied child maintenance payments because officials are failing to chase up their former partners during the covid-19 pandemic.
Birmingham MP Steve McCabe (Lab Selly Oak) has written to the Work and Pensions Secretary to demand a resumption of the services offered by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) as soon as possible.
The Child Maintenance Service, for which the Department for Work and Pensions is responsible, has said it is not chasing missed child maintenance payments during the pandemic. When payments are missed, parents are encouraged to talk to each other and come to an arrangement - but this is not possible for many parents who have suffered abuse from their ex-partner, says Mr McCabe.
He has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey to ask when the Child Maintenance Service will resume, and to ask the Department to pay the missed payments.
He said: "I am utterly sympathetic to people who genuinely can’t pay because of current circumstances but all the more reason why the CMS needs to get in touch with such people.
"It is unacceptable for single parents, particularly those who have suffered abuse, to be left for months without Child Maintenance Payments and no support from the Government.
"Where this is a deliberate decision not to pay, it represents a further level of abuse. The current decision to not chase payments will be to the detriment of many parents and is likely to cause significant harm to children.
"I am calling on the Department for Work and Pensions to compensate parents, with care, if they are unable to chase non-payment and to recoup that money later."
A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: “We are still collecting money where arrangements are in place, however in these unprecedented times we have seen a significant increase in the number of new claims to UC and it’s right that we look to temporarily streamline our Child Maintenance Service.
“We will resume full service as soon as possible and any parent found to have abused the system will find themselves subject to the full extent of our enforcement powers – including prosecution through the courts.”


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Monty Don's heartbreaking tribute to dog Nigel after death

Monty Don has paid a heartbreaking tribute to beloved dog Nigel after the pooch sadly passed away .
The BBC Two Gardeners World star revealed his dog has died after he was taken ill and is now buried with `` lots of tennis balls '' .
The golden retriever became the surprise star of BBC Two 's Gardeners ' World , receiving his own fan mail , social media fan accounts and lent his name to Don 's book Nigel : My Family And Other Dogs .
Monty said : `` Thanks to all that have sent so many lovely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has meant a great deal .
I have posted many more pictures of him on my website http : //montydon.com . ''
He added : `` He is now in the garden and of the garden and we will celebrate his good life by living well . ''
Don wrote on Instagram : `` I am very sorry to announce that Nigel has died .
`` To the end he was happy , healthy and his usual calm , lovely self .
`` But he was suddenly taken ill and he slipped quietly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls .
`` Rest now old friend .
See you in the sweet bye and bye . ''
Before his book was published , Don said : `` I am just as much a fan of Nigel as any besotted viewer . ''
Nigel was frequently seen following Don around the garden with Don 's other Dog Nellie .
Last year Don revealed on Twitter that Nigel had had surgery to remove some growths from his mouth .
He added : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - if a bit sore - will have a quiet weekend and be ready for filming next week .
He will , of course , play the starring role in tonight 's GW . ''

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Monty Don has paid a heartbreaking tribute to beloved dog Nigel after the pooch sadly passed away.
The BBC Two Gardeners World star revealed his dog has died after he was taken ill and is now buried with "lots of tennis balls".
The golden retriever became the surprise star of BBC Two's Gardeners' World, receiving his own fan mail, social media fan accounts and lent his name to Don's book Nigel: My Family And Other Dogs.
Monty said: "Thanks to all that have sent so many lovely and kind messages about Nigel. It has meant a great deal. I have posted many more pictures of him on my website http://montydon.com."
He added: "He is now in the garden and of the garden and we will celebrate his good life by living well."
Don wrote on Instagram: "I am very sorry to announce that Nigel has died.
"To the end he was happy, healthy and his usual calm, lovely self.
"But he was suddenly taken ill and he slipped quietly away with no pain or suffering and is now buried in the garden with lots of tennis balls.
"Rest now old friend. See you in the sweet bye and bye."
Before his book was published, Don said: "I am just as much a fan of Nigel as any besotted viewer."
Nigel was frequently seen following Don around the garden with Don's other Dog Nellie.
Last year Don revealed on Twitter that Nigel had had surgery to remove some growths from his mouth.
He added: "It all went well, he is fine - if a bit sore - will have a quiet weekend and be ready for filming next week. He will, of course, play the starring role in tonight's GW."


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Owner reveals what will happen if Aston Villa are relegated

The owner of a Premier League club is in favour of scrapping relegation and warned bosses they face ' a summer of chaos ' .
The Premier League and its members held their latest summit yesterday where all the talk was about restarting the season .
And the Government has given them the green light with Boris Johnson setting out plans for elite sport to return behind closed doors from June 1 .
Aston Villa 's season is still some way off being resumed though with plenty of details still to be finalised , the neutral grounds issue being just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken out against the idea and Villa 's relegation rivals have followed suit .
But the idea of relegation being taken off the table to appease clubs at the bottom has been shot down by the Premier League 's CEO Richard Masters .
The owner , who remained anonymous during his interview with Sky Sports , believes there is a '40 per cent ' chance the campaign will be cancelled and insists relegated teams wo n't be willing to accept their fate .
`` Nobody knows how to settle things if we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I still believe no relegation would be the best solution and we can go with having a 22-team league for one season with Leeds and West Brom coming up .
`` Whatever happens relegated teams would sue , that 's why I favour no relegation . ''
While the Premier League fully intends to finish its season , they have now discussed curtailing the season for the first time .
If that 's the case a points-per-game system is expected to hand Liverpool the title , sort out the European places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your our daily Villa newsletter HERE

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The owner of a Premier League club is in favour of scrapping relegation and warned bosses they face 'a summer of chaos'.
The Premier League and its members held their latest summit yesterday where all the talk was about restarting the season.
And the Government has given them the green light with Boris Johnson setting out plans for elite sport to return behind closed doors from June 1.
Aston Villa's season is still some way off being resumed though with plenty of details still to be finalised, the neutral grounds issue being just one. Chief executive Christian Purslow has spoken out against the idea and Villa's relegation rivals have followed suit.
But the idea of relegation being taken off the table to appease clubs at the bottom has been shot down by the Premier League's CEO Richard Masters.
The owner, who remained anonymous during his interview with Sky Sports, believes there is a '40 per cent' chance the campaign will be cancelled and insists relegated teams won't be willing to accept their fate.
"Nobody knows how to settle things if we don't play again," he said. "I still believe no relegation would be the best solution and we can go with having a 22-team league for one season with Leeds and West Brom coming up.
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"Whatever happens relegated teams would sue, that's why I favour no relegation."
While the Premier League fully intends to finish its season, they have now discussed curtailing the season for the first time. If that's the case a points-per-game system is expected to hand Liverpool the title, sort out the European places and relegate three clubs.
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birminghammail--2020-05-12--ADVERTORIAL: Youngsters play at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge - after coaches meet Frank Lampard

A grassroots football campaign scored some unforgettable experiences for fans of the beautiful game in 2019/20 .
Hyundai FC – a national football initiative between Hyundai and Chelsea FC – offered 11 UK boys ’ and girls ’ teams , from U8 to U16 levels , training sessions and stadium tours led by Chelsea Foundation coaches .
It kicked off at stamford Bridge , the home of Chelsea FC , last May .
Every chosen Hyundai FC club – including the Birmingham-based side Marston Green – participated in bespoke training sessions led by Chelsea FC Foundation coaches .
They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific , tailored training programmes – and even got special messages of support from their biggest fans in the Chelsea Men ’ s and Women ’ s senior squads .
It wasn ’ t just for the kids , either .
Back in september , the club coaches were invited to Chelsea ’ s training ground in Cobham , Surrey , for an unforgettable session with the Blues ’ UEFA-qualified coaches .
“ It has been a memorable year for both the players and coaches , ” says Mick Tynan , club coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level of expertise from Chelsea FC has been second to none , with everyone made to feel as if they belong to a special experience .
I feel sure that if it wasn ’ t for the coaching sessions and pitchside experience , our team would not have won the league title last season.
” Ashley Andrew , MD of Hyundai Motor UK , added : “ The response we have received from players , coaches and parents has been hugely positive .
We have been able to offer unforgettable exclusive football experiences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country.
” 'The work Hyundai has done this season has been fantastic for grassroots football ' `` We ’ ve travelled up and down the country to provide bespoke training to clubs who ’ ve never had access to this level of coaching before .
It ’ s been so rewarding to see both the players and the coaches grow throughout the year , and we ’ re looking forward to working with the next group of clubs . ''
“ The work that Hyundai has done this season has been fantastic for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down the country to provide bespoke training to clubs who ’ ve never had access to this level of coaching before .
It ’ s been so rewarding to see both the players and the coaches grow throughout the year , and we ’ re looking forward to working with the next group of clubs.
” said Rory Bidgood , International development coach at the Chelsea Foundation .
• Hyundai UK supports all football fans , from Grassroots to Premier League level .
To find out more , visit chelsea.hyundai.co.uk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hyundai in Birmingham .

A grassroots football campaign scored some unforgettable experiences for fans of the beautiful game in 2019/20.
Hyundai FC – a national football initiative between Hyundai and Chelsea FC – offered 11 UK boys’ and girls’ teams, from U8 to U16 levels, training sessions and stadium tours led by Chelsea Foundation coaches.
It kicked off at stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC, last May.
Every chosen Hyundai FC club – including the Birmingham-based side Marston Green – participated in bespoke training sessions led by Chelsea FC Foundation coaches.
They were given brand-new playing kits as well as specific, tailored training programmes – and even got special messages of support from their biggest fans in the Chelsea Men’s and Women’s senior squads.
It wasn’t just for the kids, either. Back in september, the club coaches were invited to Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey, for an unforgettable session with the Blues’ UEFA-qualified coaches.
“It has been a memorable year for both the players and coaches,” says Mick Tynan, club coach of Marston Green FC.
“The level of expertise from Chelsea FC has been second to none, with everyone made to feel as if they belong to a special experience. I feel sure that if it wasn’t for the coaching sessions and pitchside experience, our team would not have won the league title last season.”
Ashley Andrew, MD of Hyundai Motor UK, added: “The response we have received from players, coaches and parents has been hugely positive. We have been able to offer unforgettable exclusive football experiences to grassroots clubs up and down the country.”
'The work Hyundai has done this season has been fantastic for grassroots football' "We’ve travelled up and down the country to provide bespoke training to clubs who’ve never had access to this level of coaching before. It’s been so rewarding to see both the players and the coaches grow throughout the year, and we’re looking forward to working with the next group of clubs." Rory Bidgood, International development coach at the Chelsea Foundation
“The work that Hyundai has done this season has been fantastic for grassroots football. We’ve travelled up and down the country to provide bespoke training to clubs who’ve never had access to this level of coaching before. It’s been so rewarding to see both the players and the coaches grow throughout the year, and we’re looking forward to working with the next group of clubs.” said Rory Bidgood, International development coach at the Chelsea Foundation.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Man, 20, seriously hurt after shooting in Great Hampton Row

A young man has been left seriously injured after he was gunned down in the street .
The 20-year-old victim was shot in Great Hampton Row , Hockley just before 7pm on Tuesday evening , May 12 .
He suffered serious injuries , reportedly prompting a member of the public to rush for the bleed control kit from within one of the shops .
It is believed the victim was aided with this kit before being rushed to hospital - where he remained in a serious condition .
Several police cars were seen blocking the street , along with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ row of shops .
Community activist , Desmond Jaddoo , said a passerby rushed into shop for the bleed kit which had recently been implemented there .
Mr Jaddoo , who was on scene in the aftermath of the shooting , said : `` I understand that a local man has been shot , I 've been told a member of the public ran into Costcutter and grabbed our bleed kit to help him .
`` The whole row of shops is blocked off in the usual place .
There 's around four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim has been taken to hospital , but he 's got a serious injury .
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim 's family and friends .
`` Despite Covid-19 , things are n't easing up at all in terms of gun and knife crime .
There 's still a lot of work to do in this hotspot . ''
The gunman is still on the run and police have launched an investigation into the shooting .
Officers confirmed no arrests had been made and issued an appeal for information just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from West Midlands Police read : `` We 're investigating after a man was shot in Great Hampton Row , Birmingham , just before 7pm .
`` A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital and remains in a serious condition .
Enquiries are ongoing & anyone with information is asked to get in touch quoting log number 3491 12/5 . ''

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A young man has been left seriously injured after he was gunned down in the street.
The 20-year-old victim was shot in Great Hampton Row, Hockley just before 7pm on Tuesday evening, May 12.
He suffered serious injuries, reportedly prompting a member of the public to rush for the bleed control kit from within one of the shops.
It is believed the victim was aided with this kit before being rushed to hospital - where he remained in a serious condition.
Several police cars were seen blocking the street, along with a police cordon in place near to the row of shops.
Community activist, Desmond Jaddoo, said a passerby rushed into shop for the bleed kit which had recently been implemented there.
Mr Jaddoo, who was on scene in the aftermath of the shooting, said: "I understand that a local man has been shot, I've been told a member of the public ran into Costcutter and grabbed our bleed kit to help him.
"The whole row of shops is blocked off in the usual place. There's around four or five police cars.
"The victim has been taken to hospital, but he's got a serious injury. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim's family and friends.
"Despite Covid-19, things aren't easing up at all in terms of gun and knife crime. There's still a lot of work to do in this hotspot."
The gunman is still on the run and police have launched an investigation into the shooting.
Officers confirmed no arrests had been made and issued an appeal for information just hours after the attack.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We're investigating after a man was shot in Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, just before 7pm.
"A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital and remains in a serious condition. Enquiries are ongoing & anyone with information is asked to get in touch quoting log number 3491 12/5."


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Normal People star's observation about character has every viewer agreeing

Normal People star Paul Mescal has joked the neck chain he wore throughout the acclaimed series `` will always be more popular than I am '' .
The BBC adaption of Sally Rooney 's 2018 novel has become one of the most talked-about shows of the year , with viewers rapt by the complicated love story of Mescal 's Connell and Daisy Edgar-Jones 's Marianne .
However , arguably the series 's breakout star has been Mescal 's chain .
The piece of jewellery has its own Instagram account , which at the moment has more than 88,000 followers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During a chat with Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 1 , the Irish star said he found the fan interest in the chain `` funny '' .
He said : `` It 's slightly terrifying .
I 'd be slightly embarrassed if the chain account took over my follower count .
`` But it 's probably going to happen at some time so I better just reconcile that fact , that the chain will always be more popular than I am .
But it was a couple of days after the show aired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere and now it 's like this beast that 's growing legs .
I think it 's just so funny cos ... it 's a chain . ''
Mescal , 24 , added : `` I 'm not gon na abuse anybody who thinks chains are sexy but I wore chains and necklaces before and I definitely did n't get the attention that this chain is getting .
So , hopefully we 're doing a good thing for chains all around the world and we 'll see them getting the correct respect that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on chains far too long in my opinion . ''
Mescal is isolating alone at his home in east London , having moved in about two weeks before the start of lockdown .
He revealed fans have been recognising him during trips to the shops .
`` There was a funny one yesterday , '' Mescal said .
`` I was going into the Co-op and someone just screamed 'Go on Sligo ! '
right in my face and I jumped a little bit and went bright red and went about buying my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 interview with Paul Mescal on the BBC website .

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Normal People star Paul Mescal has joked the neck chain he wore throughout the acclaimed series "will always be more popular than I am".
The BBC adaption of Sally Rooney's 2018 novel has become one of the most talked-about shows of the year, with viewers rapt by the complicated love story of Mescal's Connell and Daisy Edgar-Jones's Marianne.
However, arguably the series's breakout star has been Mescal's chain.
The piece of jewellery has its own Instagram account, which at the moment has more than 88,000 followers, compared with the actor's 425,000.
During a chat with Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 1, the Irish star said he found the fan interest in the chain "funny".
(Image: BBC)
He said: "It's slightly terrifying. I'd be slightly embarrassed if the chain account took over my follower count.
"But it's probably going to happen at some time so I better just reconcile that fact, that the chain will always be more popular than I am. But it was a couple of days after the show aired I saw like a little page started somewhere and now it's like this beast that's growing legs. I think it's just so funny cos... it's a chain."
Mescal, 24, added: "I'm not gonna abuse anybody who thinks chains are sexy but I wore chains and necklaces before and I definitely didn't get the attention that this chain is getting. So, hopefully we're doing a good thing for chains all around the world and we'll see them getting the correct respect that they deserve. We've been sleeping on chains far too long in my opinion."
Mescal is isolating alone at his home in east London, having moved in about two weeks before the start of lockdown.
(Image: BBC)
He revealed fans have been recognising him during trips to the shops.
"There was a funny one yesterday," Mescal said. "I was going into the Co-op and someone just screamed 'Go on Sligo!' right in my face and I jumped a little bit and went bright red and went about buying my essentials."
Hear the full Radio 1 interview with Paul Mescal on the BBC website.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Michael Vaughan blasts Piers Morgan over coronavirus 'negativity'

Michael Vaughan and Piers Morgan have been embroiled in a furious social media spat this evening .
The former England cricket captain found himself trending after taking aim at the Good Morning Britain star .
Piers , the GMB host , hit out at the government 's coronavirus strategy on social media on Tuesday night .
And that caused former England batsman Vaughan , who spearheaded the 2005 Ashes win over Australia , to condemn the former newspaper editor .
Vaughan hit out at Piers ' `` negativity '' over the current Covid-19 crisis .
Vaughan wrote : `` Serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
?
You seem to revel in sending out all the negativity !
!
I know it ’ s not good & times are very surreal but you are going too far IMO with this constant barrage of negativity !
! ''
It came after Morgan tweeted : `` BREAKING : UK official # coronavirus daily death toll virtually TREBLES in past 24hrs - up by 627 from 210 yesterday .
New official total is 32,692 but real UK # coronavirus related death toll now estimated to be over 60,000 .
Worst 'excess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world . ''
Piers subsequently hit back at Vaughan , saying : `` Sorry ?
ENJOYING the fact 60,000 people have died because of shocking Govt incompetence ?
That is a shameful & offensive thing to say .
Incredibly disappointed in you , Michael .
I thought you knew me better . ''
Vaughan replied : `` Piers ... You have a huge following ... You are using your platform to send negativity ... we all know it ’ s a bad situation ... but you seem to enjoying the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stat this was a War and maybe the government didn ’ t react accordingly ... '' As Vaughan became a trending topic , fans were torn over the row .
`` Well said Vaughan , '' said one , but a second backed Piers , saying : `` Keep holding people to account ! ''

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Michael Vaughan and Piers Morgan have been embroiled in a furious social media spat this evening.
The former England cricket captain found himself trending after taking aim at the Good Morning Britain star.
Piers, the GMB host, hit out at the government's coronavirus strategy on social media on Tuesday night.
And that caused former England batsman Vaughan, who spearheaded the 2005 Ashes win over Australia, to condemn the former newspaper editor.
Vaughan hit out at Piers' "negativity" over the current Covid-19 crisis.
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Vaughan wrote: "Serious question Piers ... Are you enjoying this ?? You seem to revel in sending out all the negativity !! I know it’s not good & times are very surreal but you are going too far IMO with this constant barrage of negativity !!"
It came after Morgan tweeted: "BREAKING: UK official #coronavirus daily death toll virtually TREBLES in past 24hrs - up by 627 from 210 yesterday. New official total is 32,692 but real UK #coronavirus related death toll now estimated to be over 60,000. Worst 'excess deaths' in Europe, 2nd worst in the world."
Piers subsequently hit back at Vaughan, saying: "Sorry? ENJOYING the fact 60,000 people have died because of shocking Govt incompetence? That is a shameful & offensive thing to say. Incredibly disappointed in you, Michael. I thought you knew me better."
Vaughan replied: "Piers ... You have a huge following ... You are using your platform to send negativity ... we all know it’s a bad situation ... but you seem to enjoying the fact that you were one of the first to stat this was a War and maybe the government didn’t react accordingly ..."
As Vaughan became a trending topic, fans were torn over the row.
"Well said Vaughan," said one, but a second backed Piers, saying: "Keep holding people to account!"


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Dad with incurable cancer gets to cuddle baby after early delivery

That first cuddle with your newborn is a moment every parent cherishes .
But , for Jamie Hunter , it was even more precious .
Sadly the Sutton Coldfield teacher has incurable cancer so he and partner Beccy Flint decided to bring forward their baby 's birth so that he could cradle his child .
Harper May Hunter was born on Monday May 11 , making her very proud daddy 's wish come true .
It 's a beautiful but sad picture .
Family friend Phil Taylor said : `` It went well and they 've asked to be left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time together now . ''
The couple were over the moon to find they were expecting their first child at the end of May 2020 but , in October 2019 , Jamie started to suffer a crippling pain in his side and was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March .
Devastatingly , one month later , aged just 38 , he was given the news that the cancer had spread to his liver and there was no cure .
`` Jamie will never be able to celebrate his baby ’ s first birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and learn to swim or be there for their first day at school , '' said Phil , who launched a crowdfunder to help support the family .
`` These are the things we take for granted . ''
Phil and his friend Chad Duggan launched the JustGiving page page in a bid to raise £100,000 to support Jamie 's care , his family and Baby Hunter and they were amazed by the huge response it has received , reaching £50,000 in the first 48 hours .
Pupils , parents and teachers united @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teacher and football coach , such as 'you are an amazing man and both you wife and your son should be very proud of you ' and ' I wish you all the strength in the world . '
Parents whose children Jamie has taught got in touch to say their kids 'talk so highly ' of their teacher , along with families whose kids he 's coached at football and even people who have known him since he was a boy .
The appeal has even been retweeted by Aston Villa captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a PE teacher at John Wilmott School in Sutton Coldfield , joined Sutton United as a teenager and returned as a manager and coach after deciding to stop playing in 2018 .
Phil said : `` He has taken teams from six and seven years of age all the way through to adult football .
Jamie loved this so much he did it twice !
He added : `` As a PE teacher , he has touched so many lives and has been an outstanding role model , developing young people through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love him at school , He 's always helping kids .
He 's always put himself out for everyone else before himself .
`` He 's godfather to my daughter and my best friend .
I know the money we raise is n't going to keep him here .
If it could , I 'd give it all back .
But I thought we should do whatever we can to support Beccy and the baby . ''
From the money raised , the friends have pledged a donation would be made to John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple , who met through football .
You can make a donation to the JustGiving page here Phil said : `` We will be organising a calendar of planned events over the next year which will include football tournaments , charity football matches , running & cycling challenges and many other events bringing Jamie ’ s whole extended family together .
`` It 's an awfully bleak situation , but Jamie will be the first to tell you that this is n't over just yet .
There are so many amazing things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words can do him justice . ''
The couple have been asked to be left alone to enjoy this special time with little Harper May .

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That first cuddle with your newborn is a moment every parent cherishes.
But, for Jamie Hunter, it was even more precious.
Sadly the Sutton Coldfield teacher has incurable cancer so he and partner Beccy Flint decided to bring forward their baby's birth so that he could cradle his child.
Harper May Hunter was born on Monday May 11, making her very proud daddy's wish come true. It's a beautiful but sad picture.
Family friend Phil Taylor said: "It went well and they've asked to be left alone so they can enjoy their precious time together now."
The couple were over the moon to find they were expecting their first child at the end of May 2020 but, in October 2019, Jamie started to suffer a crippling pain in his side and was diagnosed with kidney cancer in March.
Devastatingly, one month later, aged just 38, he was given the news that the cancer had spread to his liver and there was no cure.
"Jamie will never be able to celebrate his baby’s first birthday, teach them to ride a bike and learn to swim or be there for their first day at school," said Phil, who launched a crowdfunder to help support the family.
"These are the things we take for granted."
Phil and his friend Chad Duggan launched the JustGiving page page in a bid to raise £100,000 to support Jamie's care, his family and Baby Hunter and they were amazed by the huge response it has received, reaching £50,000 in the first 48 hours.
Pupils, parents and teachers united in sending heartfelt messages to popular PE teacher and football coach, such as 'you are an amazing man and both you wife and your son should be very proud of you' and 'I wish you all the strength in the world.'
Parents whose children Jamie has taught got in touch to say their kids 'talk so highly' of their teacher, along with families whose kids he's coached at football and even people who have known him since he was a boy.
The appeal has even been retweeted by Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Jamie, who works as a PE teacher at John Wilmott School in Sutton Coldfield, joined Sutton United as a teenager and returned as a manager and coach after deciding to stop playing in 2018.
Phil said: "He has taken teams from six and seven years of age all the way through to adult football. Jamie loved this so much he did it twice!
He added: "As a PE teacher, he has touched so many lives and has been an outstanding role model, developing young people through all walks of life. The kids love him at school, He's always helping kids. He's always put himself out for everyone else before himself.
"He's godfather to my daughter and my best friend. I know the money we raise isn't going to keep him here. If it could, I'd give it all back. But I thought we should do whatever we can to support Beccy and the baby."
From the money raised, the friends have pledged a donation would be made to John Taylor Hospice,which has been supporting the couple, who met through football. You can make a donation to the JustGiving page here
Phil said: "We will be organising a calendar of planned events over the next year which will include football tournaments, charity football matches, running & cycling challenges and many other events bringing Jamie’s whole extended family together.
"It's an awfully bleak situation, but Jamie will be the first to tell you that this isn't over just yet. There are so many amazing things to say about Jamie, that no words can do him justice."
The couple have been asked to be left alone to enjoy this special time with little Harper May.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : ZZQR96096

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 16, 09, 29, 39, 37
Lucky Stars are: 04, 11
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: ZZQR96096
Winning Thunderball numbers are: 01, 05, 12, 18, 34
The Thunderball is 12


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Live updates - Police close Great Hampton Row after shooting

Police have cordoned off a busy city route after a shooting in a city street .
A man , aged 20 , was gunned down in Great Hampton Row , Hockley just before 7pm this evening ( Tuesday , May 12 ) .
The victim has been left in a serious condition in hospital while police continue to hunt the shooter .
An image , taken at around 8.30pm , captured police tape across the street along with three marked police cars .
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Police have cordoned off a busy city route after a shooting in a city street.
A man, aged 20, was gunned down in Great Hampton Row, Hockley just before 7pm this evening (Tuesday, May 12).
The victim has been left in a serious condition in hospital while police continue to hunt the shooter.
An image, taken at around 8.30pm, captured police tape across the street along with three marked police cars.
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birminghammail--2020-05-12--Is this the Corrie clue that will lead to justice for Yasmeen?

With strict social distancing measures halting production on all the soaps including Coronation Street - Yasmeen Nazir 's road to freedom in Weatherfield will be a long one .
However , fans may have found a crucial clue which could be the key to justice against abusive husband Geoff .
Yasmeen was charged with attempted murder for stabbing evil Geoff - after suffering months of coercive control and mental cruelty at his hands .
Geoff had wielded a knife in front of her and threatened Yasmin before being attacked but he told police a different story - that he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also claimed that she had done it before .
Thankfully according to Mirror Online , Corrie bosses have confirmed that Geoff will get his comeuppance in the soap which has gripped viewers .
And eagle-eyed fans may have spotted the key to his downfall .
Last month , Yasmeen previously spoke to the police about Clare 's Law - intended to provide information that could protect someone from being a victim of attack .
Clare 's Law is the real life Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme named after 36-year-old Clare Wood who was murdered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` Wondering when it 'll come out that Yasmeen spoke to the cops about Clare 's Law ?
Would n't it have been on the police system ? ''
Another wrote : `` Surely there 's a record of Alya and Yasmeen contacting the police via Clare 's Law # corrie . ''
In a previous episode just after the attack , Yasmeen 's furious granddaughter Alya confronted Geoff in hospital about the abuse and also revealed she had tried to get information about him - under Clare 's Law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the attack at the Metcalfe home , viewers were given a view from the secret camera Geoff had installed to spy on poor Yasmeen .
Will the police find the camera ?
We ca n't wait to find out what will prove to be vile Geoff 's undoing and the day that finally Yasmeen get the justice she deserves .
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

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With strict social distancing measures halting production on all the soaps including Coronation Street - Yasmeen Nazir's road to freedom in Weatherfield will be a long one.
However, fans may have found a crucial clue which could be the key to justice against abusive husband Geoff.
Yasmeen was charged with attempted murder for stabbing evil Geoff - after suffering months of coercive control and mental cruelty at his hands.
Geoff had wielded a knife in front of her and threatened Yasmin before being attacked but he told police a different story - that he had done nothing to provoke her.
He also claimed that she had done it before.
Thankfully according to Mirror Online, Corrie bosses have confirmed that Geoff will get his comeuppance in the soap which has gripped viewers.
(Image: ITV)
And eagle-eyed fans may have spotted the key to his downfall.
Last month, Yasmeen previously spoke to the police about Clare's Law - intended to provide information that could protect someone from being a victim of attack.
Clare's Law is the real life Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme named after 36-year-old Clare Wood who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009.
One tweeted: "Wondering when it'll come out that Yasmeen spoke to the cops about Clare's Law? Wouldn't it have been on the police system?"
Another wrote: "Surely there's a record of Alya and Yasmeen contacting the police via Clare's Law #corrie."
In a previous episode just after the attack, Yasmeen's furious granddaughter Alya confronted Geoff in hospital about the abuse and also revealed she had tried to get information about him - under Clare's Law.
(Image: Coronation Street)
And when forensics cleared up the scene of the attack at the Metcalfe home, viewers were given a view from the secret camera Geoff had installed to spy on poor Yasmeen.
Will the police find the camera?
We can't wait to find out what will prove to be vile Geoff's undoing and the day that finally Yasmeen get the justice she deserves.
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Club chief responds to Aston Villa transfer interest

Aston Villa are being linked with Dijon winger Mounir Chouiar .
The 21-year-old , who joined Dijon from Lens last year , has enjoyed a brilliant campaign in Ligue 1 , catching the attention of several European clubs .
According to reports in the French press , Villa are among his suitors ahead of the next transfer window .
But Dijon 's director of sport , Peguy Luyindula , says he has no intention of selling Chouiar when trading resumes .
Sign up to our daily Villa newsletter HERE Luyindula told L'Euqipe ( via Sport Witness ) said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale ] .
I appreciate him a lot .
Everyone wants to keep him .
`` The question of an exit hasn ’ t been asked .
It ’ s rewarding , it means that he as had a good season .
It ’ s just the beginning .
Next year , it ’ ll be a very , very good season ” .
France under-21 international Chouiar , who has made 18 starts for Dijon this term scoring four times , is also said to be a target for Serie A sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide players on permanent deals last summer - Trezeguet , Jota and Anwar El Ghazi and all have had inconsistent campaigns .

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Aston Villa are being linked with Dijon winger Mounir Chouiar.
The 21-year-old, who joined Dijon from Lens last year, has enjoyed a brilliant campaign in Ligue 1, catching the attention of several European clubs.
According to reports in the French press, Villa are among his suitors ahead of the next transfer window.
But Dijon's director of sport, Peguy Luyindula, says he has no intention of selling Chouiar when trading resumes.
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Luyindula told L'Euqipe (via Sport Witness) said: “There are no discussions [regarding a sale]. I appreciate him a lot. Everyone wants to keep him.
"The question of an exit hasn’t been asked. It’s rewarding, it means that he as had a good season. It’s just the beginning. Next year, it’ll be a very, very good season”.
France under-21 international Chouiar, who has made 18 starts for Dijon this term scoring four times, is also said to be a target for Serie A sides Fiorentina and Parma.
Villa signed three wide players on permanent deals last summer - Trezeguet, Jota and Anwar El Ghazi and all have had inconsistent campaigns.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--The chilling coronavirus text scam sweeping UK police want you to know

A new scam is circulating amid the coronavirus pandemic as unwitting Brits are targeted by cruel fraudsters .
The scam attempts to trick recipients by sending a message over text , suggesting you may have been in contact with somebody who has Covid-19 .
The text scam will tell you you have been near somebody who has since tested positive for the deadly bug .
Bogus text messages seen by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute ( CTSI ) appear as though they were sent by an official source associated with the coronavirus tracing app .
The text message attempts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information .
But the link actually attempts to gain bank account and other personal identity details .
The scam text reads : “ Someone who came in contact with you tested positive or has shown symptoms for Covid-19 & recommends you self-isolate/get tested.
” “ We have witnessed a surge in Covid-19-related scams since lockdown began , ” said Katherine Hart , CTSI lead officer .
“ This evidence is yet another example of scammers modifying their campaigns as the situation develops .
“ I am especially concerned that scams themed around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even though the official NHS app has only been released in a limited testing phase on the Isle of Wight .
“ These texts are a way to steal personal data and may put the bank accounts of recipients at risk .
“ If anyone receives texts or other kinds of messages like this , they should not click on any accompanying links , and report them to Action Fraud .
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A new scam is circulating amid the coronavirus pandemic as unwitting Brits are targeted by cruel fraudsters.
The scam attempts to trick recipients by sending a message over text, suggesting you may have been in contact with somebody who has Covid-19.
The text scam will tell you you have been near somebody who has since tested positive for the deadly bug.
Bogus text messages seen by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) appear as though they were sent by an official source associated with the coronavirus tracing app.
The text message attempts to direct recipients to a website for more information.
But the link actually attempts to gain bank account and other personal identity details.
The scam text reads: “Someone who came in contact with you tested positive or has shown symptoms for Covid-19 & recommends you self-isolate/get tested.”
“We have witnessed a surge in Covid-19-related scams since lockdown began,” said Katherine Hart, CTSI lead officer.
“This evidence is yet another example of scammers modifying their campaigns as the situation develops.
“I am especially concerned that scams themed around the contact tracing app are already appearing, even though the official NHS app has only been released in a limited testing phase on the Isle of Wight.
“These texts are a way to steal personal data and may put the bank accounts of recipients at risk.
“If anyone receives texts or other kinds of messages like this, they should not click on any accompanying links, and report them to Action Fraud.”


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Robert Pattinson reveals lockdown diet: 'I'm eating like a wild animal'

Robert Pattinson has said he refuses to exercise constantly for his role as Batman and is instead eating tuna straight out of the can in isolation .
The Twilight star , who will play the Caped Crusader in upcoming film The Batman , is in lockdown in a London flat hired for him by the movie studio , with equipment left for him by a personal trainer hired by the studio to get him into shape .
He told GQ magazine : “ I think if you ’ re working out all the time , you ’ re part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precedent .
No one was doing this in the ’ 70s .
Even James Dean — he wasn ’ t exactly ripped .
Pattinson said he is still on the meal plan arranged for him for the movie , adding : “ Thank God .
I don ’ t know what I ’ d be doing other than that .
“ But I mean , yeah , other than — I can survive .
I ’ ll have oatmeal with , like , vanilla protein powder on it .
“ And I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s extraordinarily easy .
Like , I eat out of cans and stuff .
I ’ ll literally put Tabasco inside a tuna can and just eat it out of the can .
“ It is weird , but my preferences are… just sort of eat like a wild animal .
Like , out of a trash can.
” Pattinson also shared his business idea for a bizarre pasta dish , called piccolini cuscino , or “ little pillow ” , in which he microwaves pasta and adds sugar , cheese and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I found after a lot of experimentation that you really need to congeal everything in an enormous amount of sugar and cheese .
It really needs a sugar crust .
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Robert Pattinson has said he refuses to exercise constantly for his role as Batman and is instead eating tuna straight out of the can in isolation.
The Twilight star, who will play the Caped Crusader in upcoming film The Batman, is in lockdown in a London flat hired for him by the movie studio, with equipment left for him by a personal trainer hired by the studio to get him into shape.
He told GQ magazine: “I think if you’re working out all the time, you’re part of the problem.
“You set a precedent. No one was doing this in the ’70s. Even James Dean — he wasn’t exactly ripped.
“Literally, I’m just barely doing anything.”
(Image: PA)
Pattinson said he is still on the meal plan arranged for him for the movie, adding: “Thank God. I don’t know what I’d be doing other than that.
“But I mean, yeah, other than — I can survive. I’ll have oatmeal with, like, vanilla protein powder on it.
“And I will barely even mix it up. It’s extraordinarily easy. Like, I eat out of cans and stuff. I’ll literally put Tabasco inside a tuna can and just eat it out of the can.
(Image: Ian West/PA Wire London)
“It is weird, but my preferences are… just sort of eat like a wild animal. Like, out of a trash can.”
Pattinson also shared his business idea for a bizarre pasta dish, called piccolini cuscino, or “little pillow”, in which he microwaves pasta and adds sugar, cheese and tomato sauce.
He said: “I found after a lot of experimentation that you really need to congeal everything in an enormous amount of sugar and cheese. It really needs a sugar crust.”


birminghammail--2020-05-12--Reading and Leeds Festivals 2020 cancelled - how to get a refund

Reading and Leeds festivals are the latest music events to be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus crisis .
The dual festivals were due to take place between August 28 and 30 with Stormzy , Rage Against The Machine and Liam Gallagher on the bill .
A statement on Twitter said : `` Reading and Leeds will no longer be taking place this year .
`` We 've been closely monitoring this unprecedented situation and we were hopeful we could deliver the ultimate festival to you in August , something to look forward to in these strange and confusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become clear that it 's just not possible for this year 's festival to go ahead .
`` We want to extend our gratitude to our teams , artists and partners who work so hard each year .
And to our fans , we 're nothing without you - we thank you for your continued support and understanding .
`` We are working closely with our ticketing partners and they will be in touch very soon to process your refund , or , if you prefer , you can retain your ticket and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Look out for an email from your ticketing agent and please only contact them if you have not been contacted after seven days as they are very busy at this time .
`` If you purchased your ticket from a physical outlet , please contact that outlet to obtain your refund .
`` We 're already counting down the days to when we 're back in the fields we call home for the August Bank Holiday weekend .
We promise you that Reading and Leeds 2021 will be worth the wait .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue supporting our emergency services , who provide invaluable support and assistance at all our events and we again express our gratitude , admiration and thanks for their dedication and professionalism which is proving so vital at this time .
`` Keep safe , keep healthy and look after each other . ''
Other festivals including Glastonbury and Coachella had already been cancelled as a result of the pandemic .

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Reading and Leeds festivals are the latest music events to be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
The dual festivals were due to take place between August 28 and 30 with Stormzy, Rage Against The Machine and Liam Gallagher on the bill.
A statement on Twitter said: "Reading and Leeds will no longer be taking place this year.
"We've been closely monitoring this unprecedented situation and we were hopeful we could deliver the ultimate festival to you in August, something to look forward to in these strange and confusing times.
"However, it has become clear that it's just not possible for this year's festival to go ahead.
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"We want to extend our gratitude to our teams, artists and partners who work so hard each year. And to our fans, we're nothing without you - we thank you for your continued support and understanding.
"We are working closely with our ticketing partners and they will be in touch very soon to process your refund, or, if you prefer, you can retain your ticket and carry it over to next year.
"Look out for an email from your ticketing agent and please only contact them if you have not been contacted after seven days as they are very busy at this time.
"If you purchased your ticket from a physical outlet, please contact that outlet to obtain your refund.
"We're already counting down the days to when we're back in the fields we call home for the August Bank Holiday weekend. We promise you that Reading and Leeds 2021 will be worth the wait.
"Finally, we encourage everyone to continue supporting our emergency services, who provide invaluable support and assistance at all our events and we again express our gratitude, admiration and thanks for their dedication and professionalism which is proving so vital at this time.
"Keep safe, keep healthy and look after each other."
Other festivals including Glastonbury and Coachella had already been cancelled as a result of the pandemic.


birminghammail--2020-05-12--West Brom's promotion rivals hit out at plan for finishing season

Championship clubs are reportedly pushing for a points-per-game system to be used to complete the season in a move which would see West Bromwich Albion promoted .
Slaven Bilic 's side are on course to return to the Premier League having tussled with Leeds United for top spot for the majority of the campaign .
But they have n't played for over two months due the coronavirus pandemic with football still suspended .
The Times reports that a growing number of Championship clubs believe the problems of finishing the season will be too challenging - and want a points-per-game system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our West Brom newsletter here The proposal would see a final table produced by dividing a team 's current points tally by the games played , which would then give a points average .
A 'weighted ' points-per-game system is also under consideration because some clubs have played more home or away games than others .
Under that system , an average would be worked out separately for home and away matches and multiplied by 23 - the number of home or away games across a season .
Albion and Leeds would win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Brentford , Nottingham Forest and Preston North End would contest the play-offs .
Our sister site NottinghamshireLive has taken a look at what Forest fans had to say about it .
Richard Lachojski : It staggers me that they want to predict one of the most unpredictable leagues in the world and then have play-offs as well .
How can you end a season without all games being played then have play-offs , especially when the top two can be caught ?
Money , money , money , stemming from the Prem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Geoff Marshall : It should also be a weighted 3 points for grounds attendance v grounds capacity .
Who wants 13k attendances in Premier league ?
Watch out Bournemouth , we are coming for you , also Baggies and Fulham rubbish support .
Nigel Martin : Options should be either scrap this season award compensation to the clubs with the prize pot being split amongst the teams equally and start next season on time - or - delay this season till it ’ s safe to conclude it and don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com John Baker : The whole season of battling can not be for nothing .
Teams fail , win at the stage it was left at ... fans will lose faith in the game if their clubs are cheated out of a proper conclusion to the season .
Stephen Smith : Why be so complicated ?
Simply do n't start next season until this one is finished , whenever that may be .
Paul Morris : I hope it takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it over the last 9 games of the season when working out final positions .

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Championship clubs are reportedly pushing for a points-per-game system to be used to complete the season in a move which would see West Bromwich Albion promoted.
Slaven Bilic's side are on course to return to the Premier League having tussled with Leeds United for top spot for the majority of the campaign.
But they haven't played for over two months due the coronavirus pandemic with football still suspended.
The Times reports that a growing number of Championship clubs believe the problems of finishing the season will be too challenging - and want a points-per-game system to be used.
The proposal would see a final table produced by dividing a team's current points tally by the games played, which would then give a points average.
A 'weighted' points-per-game system is also under consideration because some clubs have played more home or away games than others.
Under that system, an average would be worked out separately for home and away matches and multiplied by 23 - the number of home or away games across a season.
Albion and Leeds would win promotion, while under that calculation Fulham, Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Preston North End would contest the play-offs.
Our sister site NottinghamshireLive has taken a look at what Forest fans had to say about it.
Richard Lachojski: It staggers me that they want to predict one of the most unpredictable leagues in the world and then have play-offs as well. How can you end a season without all games being played then have play-offs, especially when the top two can be caught? Money, money, money, stemming from the Prem which effects the other leagues. Shocking.
Geoff Marshall: It should also be a weighted 3 points for grounds attendance v grounds capacity. Who wants 13k attendances in Premier league? Watch out Bournemouth, we are coming for you, also Baggies and Fulham rubbish support.
Nigel Martin: Options should be either scrap this season award compensation to the clubs with the prize pot being split amongst the teams equally and start next season on time - or - delay this season till it’s safe to conclude it and don’t run 2021-2022 season.
John Baker: The whole season of battling cannot be for nothing. Teams fail, win at the stage it was left at...fans will lose faith in the game if their clubs are cheated out of a proper conclusion to the season.
Stephen Smith: Why be so complicated? Simply don't start next season until this one is finished, whenever that may be.
Paul Morris: I hope it takes into account teams' records at bottling it over the last 9 games of the season when working out final positions.