birminghammail--2020-06-15--Top ten locations where drivers abuse disabled parking rules

Selfish motorists are abusing disabled parking bays in Birmingham more than 10 times a day .
Spaces set aside for disabled drivers are being hogged by inconsiderate motorists - with the worst offending being on some of the city centre 's busiest streets .
Last year , parking wardens issued more than 4,000 fines to thoughtless drivers - who had to fork out up to £70 each time .
Disability rights campaigners say it 's all too common for disabled drivers to have to quit their plans after find that bays have been wrongly occupied .
Figures on drivers parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were revealed by Birmingham City Council in response to a Freedom of Information Request made by the Local Democracy Reporting Service .
In 2019/20 , there were 4,059 penalty charge notices ( PCNs ) handed out for drivers parking in spaces reserved for disabled people in city streets and car parks without a blue badge .
As of last month , the authority had received a total of £128,566 for fines .
Drivers using disabled bays without a blue badge was described as `` extremely frustrating '' by Tony Willis , chair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city council and campaigns on accessibility issues in the city .
Mr Willis said : `` Abuse of Blue Badge parking is an everyday challenge for disabled people .
`` It ’ s not just proximity to where you need to be but also the unique design of the bays which means wheelchair users can get out of their cars at all .
`` When disabled parking bays are full , many of us frequently end up having to abandon our plans and go home .
`` Seeing drivers use our bays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A Birmingham City Council spokesman said : “ It is an offence to park in a disabled parking space if you are not in possession of a blue badge .
`` Disabled parking spaces are allocated to ensure that people who have mobility problems have enough space to exit their vehicle , and do not have to travel a significant distance to their destination – be that a train station or a shopping centre .
`` We urge those who do not have blue badge permits to find an alternative space , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is intended for and need it most.
” The city location which saw the highest number of fines handed out was Kings Heath High Street - at 457 for the year .
This means drivers were fined for breaching disabled parking rules at a rate of more than once a day , more than twice the rate of the next highest location .
Cllr Lisa Trickett ( Lab ) , who represents the Brandwood and Kings Heath ward , said : “ It shows the absolute disregard of some of the motorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Street for the needs of the local community .
“ It should be 'people before parking ' .
This clearly shows some of the people parking on the high street are putting parking before people.
” Bennetts Hill , a city centre street joining New Street with a number of disabled spaces , saw 218 fines handed out last year .
Erdington ’ s High Street saw 210 fines handed out last year .
Like Kings Heath High Street , its disabled parking spaces are being retained despite other on-street parking being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid social distancing .
Temple Row West lines Cathedral Square in the city centre , and saw 179 fines handed out last year .
Albert Street , another city centre location , saw 167 fines handed out last year .
The A34 Stratford Road is a long road which goes from Camp Hill Circus at the Middle Ring Road , through the south east part of the city into Shirley , Solihull .
A total of 161 fines were handed out along the road last year .
Barnabas Road , also in Erdington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Brindley Drive , close to the Library of Birmingham , has a section reserved for disabled badge holders .
A total of 139 fines were handed out here last year .
Kingsfield Road in Kings Heath , just off top location High Street , saw 128 fines handed out last year .
A total of 125 fines were handed out for breaches at Station Road in Harborne , according to the response .

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Selfish motorists are abusing disabled parking bays in Birmingham more than 10 times a day.
Spaces set aside for disabled drivers are being hogged by inconsiderate motorists - with the worst offending being on some of the city centre's busiest streets.
Last year, parking wardens issued more than 4,000 fines to thoughtless drivers - who had to fork out up to £70 each time.
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Disability rights campaigners say it's all too common for disabled drivers to have to quit their plans after find that bays have been wrongly occupied.
Figures on drivers parking in the spaces without a blue badge were revealed by Birmingham City Council in response to a Freedom of Information Request made by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
In 2019/20, there were 4,059 penalty charge notices (PCNs) handed out for drivers parking in spaces reserved for disabled people in city streets and car parks without a blue badge.
As of last month, the authority had received a total of £128,566 for fines.
Drivers using disabled bays without a blue badge was described as "extremely frustrating" by Tony Willis, chair of the Access Birmingham group which works with the city council and campaigns on accessibility issues in the city.
Mr Willis said: "Abuse of Blue Badge parking is an everyday challenge for disabled people.
"It’s not just proximity to where you need to be but also the unique design of the bays which means wheelchair users can get out of their cars at all.
"When disabled parking bays are full, many of us frequently end up having to abandon our plans and go home.
"Seeing drivers use our bays without a badge is extremely frustrating."
A Birmingham City Council spokesman said: “It is an offence to park in a disabled parking space if you are not in possession of a blue badge.
"Disabled parking spaces are allocated to ensure that people who have mobility problems have enough space to exit their vehicle, and do not have to travel a significant distance to their destination – be that a train station or a shopping centre.
"We urge those who do not have blue badge permits to find an alternative space, leaving disabled parking free for those that it is intended for and need it most.”
Kings Heath High Street
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The city location which saw the highest number of fines handed out was Kings Heath High Street - at 457 for the year.
This means drivers were fined for breaching disabled parking rules at a rate of more than once a day, more than twice the rate of the next highest location.
Cllr Lisa Trickett (Lab), who represents the Brandwood and Kings Heath ward, said: “It shows the absolute disregard of some of the motorists who come to park on Kings Heath High Street for the needs of the local community.
“It should be 'people before parking'. This clearly shows some of the people parking on the high street are putting parking before people.”
Bennetts Hill, city centre
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Bennetts Hill, a city centre street joining New Street with a number of disabled spaces, saw 218 fines handed out last year.
Erdington High Street
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Erdington’s High Street saw 210 fines handed out last year.
Like Kings Heath High Street, its disabled parking spaces are being retained despite other on-street parking being replaced with “pavement widening” to aid social distancing.
Temple Row West, city centre
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Temple Row West lines Cathedral Square in the city centre, and saw 179 fines handed out last year.
Albert Street, city centre
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Albert Street, another city centre location, saw 167 fines handed out last year.
Stratford Road
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The A34 Stratford Road is a long road which goes from Camp Hill Circus at the Middle Ring Road, through the south east part of the city into Shirley, Solihull.
A total of 161 fines were handed out along the road last year.
Barnabas Road, Erdington
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Barnabas Road, also in Erdington, saw 157 fines handed out last year.
Brindley Drive, city centre
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Brindley Drive, close to the Library of Birmingham, has a section reserved for disabled badge holders. A total of 139 fines were handed out here last year.
Kingsfield Road, Kings Heath
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Kingsfield Road in Kings Heath, just off top location High Street, saw 128 fines handed out last year.
Station Road, Harborne
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A total of 125 fines were handed out for breaches at Station Road in Harborne, according to the response.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--We Zoom called Dean Smith for his Villa press conference

If we 'd have told someone a year ago that we were having a quick Zoom with Dean Smith , they 'd have thought we were sneaking off with the Aston Villa boss for a cheeky ice-lolly from the van that parks up on Trinity Road on matchdays .
But this is 2020 , a strange old year when video conferencing chats have become the new normal .
At a time when we 're often having to communicate with loved ones and friends via Zoom , Skype , Google Hangout or whatever face-time app you prefer , it 's no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosted on these platforms .
With people 's health and safety the paramount consideration as the Premier League revs up for its eagerly-awaited restart this week , we joined Deano via a Zoom invite this morning , rather than motoring up the long expansive drive at Bodymoor Heath .
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Asking questions and listening to responses in this way was surreal to start with , but Smith and us journalists quickly found our rhythm during an interesting and engaging 45 minute session .
It was a glimpse into the new world - football via Zoom call .
It ’ ll be something that journalists , press officers and managers nationwide must get used to , as its expected to be the norm for many months to come while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person or staring back at you via a screen , Smith is engaging company and was as pleasant as ever though as he rattled off polite responses to our lines of enquiry ahead of Villa v Sheffield United on Wednesday evening .
Introduced to a number of waiting reporters who had plenty to quiz him on after an extensive period without regular interviews , you could tell he was looking forward to being back at Villa Park - even if it ’ d be different to the typical afternoon at B6 .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ‘ raising hands ’ - a Zoom perk - and so order was brought about to ensure all were permitted to ask questions and receive relevant answers .
Smith was sat at his desk in his Bodymoor Heath office , with a picturesque stain glass windows as his backdrop .
Among the topics he touched upon was the fitness of John McGinn , Tyrone Mings joining a Black Lives Matters protest in Brum , what he expects from Sheffield United and , poignantly the recent death of his father , Ron .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish and how surreal it will be playing in front of a near empty Villa Park .
After staying online to answer our questions , Smith politely excused himself so he could dash to be tested for coronavirus as Villa continue to adhere to the precautions .
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If we'd have told someone a year ago that we were having a quick Zoom with Dean Smith, they'd have thought we were sneaking off with the Aston Villa boss for a cheeky ice-lolly from the van that parks up on Trinity Road on matchdays.
But this is 2020, a strange old year when video conferencing chats have become the new normal.
At a time when we're often having to communicate with loved ones and friends via Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout or whatever face-time app you prefer, it's no surprise that football press conferences are being hosted on these platforms.
With people's health and safety the paramount consideration as the Premier League revs up for its eagerly-awaited restart this week, we joined Deano via a Zoom invite this morning, rather than motoring up the long expansive drive at Bodymoor Heath.
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It was the first time the Villa boss has delivered his pre-match comments in this format (his post match pressers will take place in a similar way with reporters logging in from the pressbox).
Asking questions and listening to responses in this way was surreal to start with, but Smith and us journalists quickly found our rhythm during an interesting and engaging 45 minute session.
It was a glimpse into the new world - football via Zoom call.
It’ll be something that journalists, press officers and managers nationwide must get used to, as its expected to be the norm for many months to come while the pandemic is still a threat.
In person or staring back at you via a screen, Smith is engaging company and was as pleasant as ever though as he rattled off polite responses to our lines of enquiry ahead of Villa v Sheffield United on Wednesday evening.
Introduced to a number of waiting reporters who had plenty to quiz him on after an extensive period without regular interviews, you could tell he was looking forward to being back at Villa Park - even if it’d be different to the typical afternoon at B6.
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A process was arranged that involved the use of ‘raising hands’ - a Zoom perk - and so order was brought about to ensure all were permitted to ask questions and receive relevant answers.
Smith was sat at his desk in his Bodymoor Heath office, with a picturesque stain glass windows as his backdrop.
Among the topics he touched upon was the fitness of John McGinn, Tyrone Mings joining a Black Lives Matters protest in Brum, what he expects from Sheffield United and, poignantly the recent death of his father, Ron.
Smith also spoke candidly about captain Jack Grealish and how surreal it will be playing in front of a near empty Villa Park.
After staying online to answer our questions, Smith politely excused himself so he could dash to be tested for coronavirus as Villa continue to adhere to the precautions.
Zoom-chatting with managers is new and still quite bizarre, having a manager as open and engaging as Smith certainly helps


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Couple transform builder's van into stunning camper for less than £3,000

A couple who had never made anything more than flat packed furniture in the past have managed to transform an old builder 's van into a stunning camper ready to travel Europe .
Malissa Leith , 25 , and her partner Max Weston , 26 , from Shirley had been looking forward to a holiday in Cyprus this year until they were forced to cancel it due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
So instead they used the refund money to purchase a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro and convert it into their very own holiday on wheels .
Max told Birmingham Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something exciting .
We had been watching George Clarke 's Amazing Spaces and felt we could try and make our own little space . ''
And the results have been spectacular .
The van is now fully furnished and insulated with a pullout bed as well as neat decorations such as the lights attached around the edge of the ceiling .
To keep the cost down they used recycled materials including a load of wood destined for the skip which a generous neighbour let them have .
Malissa 's brother also supplied them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the van itself the project has cost around £2,700 , but it has not been easy .
Max said : `` We have had to watch a lot of YouTube videos to find out how to do certain things .
`` The hardest part was knowing how to do everything .
It 's all well and good watching someone but when you 're put in a different van , with a different shape and no straight lines you have to improvise .
`` We 've spent around five weeks doing it , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten hours .
It has been quite hard work .
But we thought we could get called back to work at any minute and we wanted to get it to a point where we could make use of it . ''
Max , who works at Bruton Knowles property consultants in Church Street , added : `` To be honest we could n't be more surprised with it .
`` We both had never done anything like this before in terms of DIY , apart from the odd piece of flat packed furniture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything but we were really impressed with how it turned out . ''
He and Malissa , a school worker , have already taken the camper out for a spin on a few day trips and next year plan to tour Europe in it .
The couple blogged their progress on the project by setting up a dedicated Instagram page @ voxyventures which already has over 1,000 followers .
They also urged people to check out Melissa 's brother 's tool restoration page @ jkl.projects

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A couple who had never made anything more than flat packed furniture in the past have managed to transform an old builder's van into a stunning camper ready to travel Europe.
Malissa Leith, 25, and her partner Max Weston, 26, from Shirley had been looking forward to a holiday in Cyprus this year until they were forced to cancel it due to the Covid-19 outbreak. So instead they used the refund money to purchase a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro and convert it into their very own holiday on wheels.
Max told Birmingham Live : "We still wanted to do something exciting. We had been watching George Clarke's Amazing Spaces and felt we could try and make our own little space."
And the results have been spectacular. The van is now fully furnished and insulated with a pullout bed as well as neat decorations such as the lights attached around the edge of the ceiling.
To keep the cost down they used recycled materials including a load of wood destined for the skip which a generous neighbour let them have. Malissa's brother also supplied them with tools. Including the purchase of the van itself the project has cost around £2,700, but it has not been easy.
Max said: "We have had to watch a lot of YouTube videos to find out how to do certain things.
"The hardest part was knowing how to do everything. It's all well and good watching someone but when you're put in a different van, with a different shape and no straight lines you have to improvise.
"We've spent around five weeks doing it, some days we've been out there for ten hours. It has been quite hard work. But we thought we could get called back to work at any minute and we wanted to get it to a point where we could make use of it."
Max, who works at Bruton Knowles property consultants in Church Street, added: "To be honest we couldn't be more surprised with it.
"We both had never done anything like this before in terms of DIY, apart from the odd piece of flat packed furniture. We've never built or made anything but we were really impressed with how it turned out."
He and Malissa, a school worker, have already taken the camper out for a spin on a few day trips and next year plan to tour Europe in it.
The couple blogged their progress on the project by setting up a dedicated Instagram page @voxyventures which already has over 1,000 followers. They also urged people to check out Melissa's brother's tool restoration page @jkl.projects


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Cover face whenever you're close to others, says Government

The government has urged everyone to wear a face covering in any place where there is a chance of getting close to other people .
New laws requiring people cover their faces on public transport came into force today .
But speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also urged people to wear a covering in any situation where there is a danger of getting closer than two metres to someone from a different household .
He said : `` Starting today we 've also made it mandatory to wear a face covering when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advise people to use a covering in any place where they ca n't be sure that they will be able to adhere to the social distancing guidelines . ''
He warned there was a real danger of a second wave of the Covid-19 coronavirus hitting the UK , in an apparent reference to a fresh outbreak of the virus in Beijing , China .
Mr Raab said : `` We ca n't just pretend cornavirus has gone away or we have eliminated the virus .
`` We know from the science , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international experience , that there is a risk of a second spike if we 're not very careful at this moment in time . ''
Authorities across Beijing are testing thousands of people linked to a major wholesale market which is suspected to be the origin of the outbreak .
There have been 49 new cases in the city , 36 of which were linked to the Xinfadi seafood supermarket in Beijing ’ s southern Fengtai district .
In the UK , the Department of Health and Social Care said 41,736 people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus .
Non-essential shops across the country re-opened today .
Previously , only shops selling essential items such as food had been allowed to open .
Secondary schools also started re-admitting some pupils in years 10 and 12 .
But the Government is coming under pressure to relax the `` two metre '' rule , which currently requires people from different households to remain at least two metres apart .
Pubs , restaurants and other businesses in the hospitality sector have warned that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-open .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store A Government document setting out plans for easing the lockdown states that that the hospitality sector - which includes pubs , bars and restaurants - could start to reopen `` no earlier than 4 July '' , if Covid-19 safety guidelines could be met .
Separately , laws have been introduced to make wearing face coverings mandatory on public transport in England .
And changes to lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend allow two households to join each other , if one of them includes an adult lives alone or with a child .
They also now permit people to be present at births and to visit people who are seriously unwell .
Levels of anxiety among Britons appear to be reducing compared to the start of lockdown , new figures show .
At the beginning of lockdown , there was a “ marked ” increase of anxiety , the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said .
Between March 20-30 , almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported high anxiety .
This reduced to 37 % between April 30 and May 10 .
But average anxiety scores are still higher compared with last year , and it has been estimated that 19 million adults in Britain are suffering high levels of anxiety .
The ONS report on anxiety and coronavirus states : “ The effect seen on average anxiety ratings throughout the coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) pandemic shows a similar pattern to the theory of ‘ hedonic adaptation ’ .
“ When a shock event occurs , such as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily impacted but people then quickly adapt so that well-being partially bounces back ; though not necessarily to the same level as it was before the shock .
“ During lockdown , new measures have been put into place , which may have also helped to alleviate high levels of anxiety .
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The government has urged everyone to wear a face covering in any place where there is a chance of getting close to other people.
New laws requiring people cover their faces on public transport came into force today. But speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also urged people to wear a covering in any situation where there is a danger of getting closer than two metres to someone from a different household.
He said: "Starting today we've also made it mandatory to wear a face covering when using public transport. And we also advise people to use a covering in any place where they can't be sure that they will be able to adhere to the social distancing guidelines."
He warned there was a real danger of a second wave of the Covid-19 coronavirus hitting the UK, in an apparent reference to a fresh outbreak of the virus in Beijing, China.
Mr Raab said: "We can't just pretend cornavirus has gone away or we have eliminated the virus.
"We know from the science, and also from what we're seeing from international experience, that there is a risk of a second spike if we're not very careful at this moment in time."
Authorities across Beijing are testing thousands of people linked to a major wholesale market which is suspected to be the origin of the outbreak.
There have been 49 new cases in the city, 36 of which were linked to the Xinfadi seafood supermarket in Beijing’s southern Fengtai district.
In the UK, the Department of Health and Social Care said 41,736 people have so far died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus.
Non-essential shops across the country re-opened today. Previously, only shops selling essential items such as food had been allowed to open.
Secondary schools also started re-admitting some pupils in years 10 and 12.
But the Government is coming under pressure to relax the "two metre" rule, which currently requires people from different households to remain at least two metres apart. Pubs, restaurants and other businesses in the hospitality sector have warned that the rule will make it difficultor impossible to re-open.
A Government document setting out plans for easing the lockdown states that that the hospitality sector - which includes pubs, bars and restaurants - could start to reopen "no earlier than 4 July", if Covid-19 safety guidelines could be met.
Separately, laws have been introduced to make wearing face coverings mandatory on public transport in England.
And changes to lockdown rules that came into force over the weekend allow two households to join each other, if one of them includes an adult lives alone or with a child.
They also now permit people to be present at births and to visit people who are seriously unwell.
Levels of anxiety among Britons appear to be reducing compared to the start of lockdown, new figures show.
At the beginning of lockdown, there was a “marked” increase of anxiety, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Between March 20-30, almost half (49.6%) of people reported high anxiety. This reduced to 37% between April 30 and May 10.
But average anxiety scores are still higher compared with last year, and it has been estimated that 19 million adults in Britain are suffering high levels of anxiety.
The ONS report on anxiety and coronavirus states: “The effect seen on average anxiety ratings throughout the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic shows a similar pattern to the theory of ‘hedonic adaptation’.
“When a shock event occurs, such as the impact of the coronavirus, wellbeing is temporarily impacted but people then quickly adapt so that well-being partially bounces back; though not necessarily to the same level as it was before the shock.
“During lockdown, new measures have been put into place, which may have also helped to alleviate high levels of anxiety.”


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Clotet calls up youngster to Blues squad ahead of West Brom clash

Pep Clotet has called Miguel Fernandez up to Birmingham City 's senior squad for the Championship restart .
The Spanish striker has been given the squad number 28 ahead of Saturday 's trip to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion .
Blues triggered the one-year option in Fernandez 's contract in May after an impressive debut season in the development squad .
Having initially joined on a six-month deal from UE Cornella last summer , Fernandez bagged seven goals in 16 outings for the under-23s .
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Blues have been reliant on Lukas Jutkiewicz and Scott Hogan since the January transfer window with Kerim Mrabti , who will play no further part this month ahead of his release , providing backup .
Speaking earlier this season , development coach Steve Spooner said of Fernandez : “ He has got some wonderful qualities , his sleight of foot , he sees things very quickly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wouldn ’ t want to heap too much praise on him because he is a slow burner who is going to get better and better .
“ His goals have been very good , he is instinctive with his finishing and doesn ’ t need too many touches - he has got a great first touch .
“ He is clever around the box , he can get shots off quickly , for me his best position is as a No .
10 just off the top . ''
Fernandez , Jayden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ryan Burke have all been training with the first-team at Wast Hills in recent weeks .

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Pep Clotet has called Miguel Fernandez up to Birmingham City's senior squad for the Championship restart.
The Spanish striker has been given the squad number 28 ahead of Saturday's trip to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion.
Blues triggered the one-year option in Fernandez's contract in May after an impressive debut season in the development squad.
Having initially joined on a six-month deal from UE Cornella last summer, Fernandez bagged seven goals in 16 outings for the under-23s.
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The 19-year-old now becomes another option upfront for Clotet in the final nine matches of the season.
Blues have been reliant on Lukas Jutkiewicz and Scott Hogan since the January transfer window with Kerim Mrabti, who will play no further part this month ahead of his release, providing backup.
Speaking earlier this season, development coach Steve Spooner said of Fernandez: “He has got some wonderful qualities, his sleight of foot, he sees things very quickly.
“He is moving along nicely, I wouldn’t want to heap too much praise on him because he is a slow burner who is going to get better and better.
“His goals have been very good, he is instinctive with his finishing and doesn’t need too many touches - he has got a great first touch.
“He is clever around the box, he can get shots off quickly, for me his best position is as a No. 10 just off the top."
Fernandez, Jayden Reid, Nico Gordon, Kyle Hurst and Ryan Burke have all been training with the first-team at Wast Hills in recent weeks.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Coronavirus lockdown rules - all the things that have changed today

As non-essential retail welcomed a surge of people bored with being stuck at home and eager for a taste of normal life , it 's clear that there have been big changes to coronavirus rules .
It can be confusing to keep up with what you can and can not do .
Lockdown rules have been changed and here 's what 's different : What is new ?
Changes to the lockdown rules , called The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) ( Amendment ) ( No .
4 ) Regulations 2020 , came into force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 .
This updates the existing version of the law already in place .
Separate laws have also been introduced which makes wearing face coverings mandatory on public transport in England .
What does it mean ?
More restrictions have been relaxed to allow people to visit others who are in hospital when necessary .
Single adult households are also now allowed to spend time with people they do not live with , inside , without the need for social distancing .
My partner is expecting a baby , can I attend the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest this would be a permitted public gathering .
The document says it is seen as `` reasonably necessary '' to allow a person to attend a birth at the mother 's request or to visit , subject to restrictions .
It does not specify who can be allowed to attend the birth , indicating that this could apply to partners , other relatives or friends , or how many people .
If the birth is taking place in hospital , staff may have particular restrictions in place on numbers .
What about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for visiting someone who is believed to be dying and is a member of the same household , a close relative or a friend .
If there are no other visitors , then any other acquaintance is allowed to go .
This applies to hospital patients and someone staying in a hospice or care home .
Patients can also now be accompanied to medical appointments by a member of their household , a close relative or a friend .
I live alone , can I go to someone else 's house ?
Yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a child under the age of 18 can chose to be `` linked '' with another household .
This is providing all the adults in the second household agree and it is not linked with any other households .
There is no limit on the number of adults or children who can live in the second household .
If they choose to cut ties , neither household can become `` linked '' to another , different group of people living in a separate house .
What else does the law say ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and places of worship , saying they are not prevented from carrying out business which offers goods for sale or hire on separate premises , from making deliveries or operating a takeaway cafe .
The legislation also makes clear restrictions have been lifted on some businesses opening , including shops , drive-in cinemas , retail galleries where most of the art on display is for sale and outdoor attractions at zoos , safari parks , aquariums and other farms or parks where animals are exhibited to the public .
How much longer will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now need to be reviewed at least once every 28 days and ultimately expire after six months of originally being brought into force .
The original Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 were enacted on March 26 , indicating the rules would be lifted before the end of September unless they had already been scrapped by the Government .

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As non-essential retail welcomed a surge of people bored with being stuck at home and eager for a taste of normal life, it's clear that there have been big changes to coronavirus rules.
It can be confusing to keep up with what you can and cannot do.
Lockdown rules have been changed and here's what's different:
What is new?
Changes to the lockdown rules, called The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020, came into force on Saturday June 13 and Monday June 15.
This updates the existing version of the law already in place.
Separate laws have also been introduced which makes wearing face coverings mandatory on public transport in England.
What does it mean?
More restrictions have been relaxed to allow people to visit others who are in hospital when necessary.
Single adult households are also now allowed to spend time with people they do not live with, inside, without the need for social distancing.
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My partner is expecting a baby, can I attend the birth?
Yes, the latest laws suggest this would be a permitted public gathering.
The document says it is seen as "reasonably necessary" to allow a person to attend a birth at the mother's request or to visit, subject to restrictions.
It does not specify who can be allowed to attend the birth, indicating that this could apply to partners, other relatives or friends, or how many people.
If the birth is taking place in hospital, staff may have particular restrictions in place on numbers.
What about other hospital visits?
Another exception is for visiting someone who is believed to be dying and is a member of the same household, a close relative or a friend.
If there are no other visitors, then any other acquaintance is allowed to go.
This applies to hospital patients and someone staying in a hospice or care home.
Patients can also now be accompanied to medical appointments by a member of their household, a close relative or a friend.
I live alone, can I go to someone else's house?
Yes, adults who live alone or with a child under the age of 18 can chose to be "linked" with another household.
This is providing all the adults in the second household agree and it is not linked with any other households.
There is no limit on the number of adults or children who can live in the second household.
If they choose to cut ties, neither household can become "linked" to another, different group of people living in a separate house.
What else does the law say?
The rules appears to relax restrictions on libraries and places of worship, saying they are not prevented from carrying out business which offers goods for sale or hire on separate premises, from making deliveries or operating a takeaway cafe.
The legislation also makes clear restrictions have been lifted on some businesses opening, including shops, drive-in cinemas, retail galleries where most of the art on display is for sale and outdoor attractions at zoos, safari parks, aquariums and other farms or parks where animals are exhibited to the public.
How much longer will the laws be in place?
They now need to be reviewed at least once every 28 days and ultimately expire after six months of originally being brought into force.
The original Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 were enacted on March 26, indicating the rules would be lifted before the end of September unless they had already been scrapped by the Government.


birminghammail--2020-06-15--Pringles now selling Doner Kebab and Pulled Pork Burger tubs

Pringles has released two new flavours for customers to snap up - the Doner Kebab and Pulled Pork Burger .
@ @ @ @ @ exciting new additions to the Pringles range .
The social media account uploaded a photo @ @ @ @ @ sale .
They wrote to fans : `` New !
!
Pulled Pork Burger and @ @ @ @ @ available at @ sainsburys . ''
The new flavours are available in Sainsbury 's and @ @ @ @ @ .
The post has racked up 3,000 likes with shoppers flocking to tag their pals @ @ @ @ @ £2.50 ( 200g can ) , and you can find your nearest Sainsbury ’ s @ @ @ @ @ here .
Sainsbury 's operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the wider West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ operating stores in and around the region .

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Pringles has released two new flavours for customers to snap up - the Doner Kebab and Pulled Pork Burger.
Instagram account newfoodsuk announced the exciting new additions to the Pringles range.
The social media account uploaded a photo, showing the containers on sale.
They wrote to fans: "New!! Pulled Pork Burger and Doner Kebab flavoured Pringles now available at @sainsburys."
The new flavours are available in Sainsbury's and Waitrose stores across the country.
The post has racked up 3,000 likes with shoppers flocking to tag their pals.
They are selling at £2.50 (200g can), and you can find your nearest Sainsbury’s store via the branch locator here.
Sainsbury's operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the wider West Midlands region, with Waitrose also operating stores in and around the region.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Sutton Coldfield's Greggs are re opening!

The wait is nearly over for your sausage rolls , sandwiches , baguettes and steak bakes as Greggs prepares to open to the public once again .
A total of 800 stores across the country will return for takeaways from Wednesday , June 18 including in Princess Alice Retail Park and the Red Rose Centre in Sutton Coldfield and also in Kingsbury Road , Erdington .
There will be a reduced menu to ensure social distancing .
Roger Whiteside , Greggs chief executive , said : “ Over the past month , we have carried out robust trials using our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have progressed well .
`` This has allowed us to move to our next re-opening phase with just over 800 of our shops welcoming customers back this week .
“ The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops.
`` `` Although we will open with a reduced range , this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The following rules will be in place .
• Only one adult per household will be allowed in the shop .
Children can join them if needed .
• Floor markings to guide people around the shop at a safe distance • A 2m distance rule will be in operation • To reduce contact , card payments only at present .
For staff , each shop has introduced 30-minute cleans for all equipment and key touchpoints and team members have undergone social distancing training prior to returning to work .
Get your business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for free - click here : Behind the counter , Greggs have marked out zones and are asking teams to follow specific roles to avoid crossing into another person ’ s station .
All colleagues have been provided with PPE that they can use if they wish to do so .

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The wait is nearly over for your sausage rolls, sandwiches, baguettes and steak bakes as Greggs prepares to open to the public once again.
A total of 800 stores across the country will return for takeaways from Thursday, June 18 including in Princess Alice Retail Park and the Red Rose Centre in Sutton Coldfield and also in Kingsbury Road, Erdington.
There will be a reduced menu to ensure social distancing.
Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive, said: “Over the past month, we have carried out robust trials using our new operational and social distancing measures and they have progressed well.
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"This has allowed us to move to our next re-opening phase with just over 800 of our shops welcoming customers back this week.
“The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops. "
"Although we will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in."
The following rules will be in place.
Only one adult per household will be allowed in the shop. Children can join them if needed.
Floor markings to guide people around the shop at a safe distance
A 2m distance rule will be in operation
To reduce contact, card payments only at present.
For staff, each shop has introduced 30-minute cleans for all equipment and key touchpoints and team members have undergone social distancing training prior to returning to work.
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Behind the counter, Greggs have marked out zones and are asking teams to follow specific roles to avoid crossing into another person’s station.
All colleagues have been provided with PPE that they can use if they wish to do so.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Cars queue at Birmingham tips from 3.30am to dump rubbish

Birmingham 's tips are officially more popular than the city 's Primark store - after Brummies queued from 3.30am to dump their rubbish outside the city 's household recycling centres .
Brigid Jones , Deputy Leader , Birmingham City Council , confirmed the news on social media today ( June 16 ) after non-essential stores re-opened yesterday .
Monday , June 15 , saw the world 's biggest Primark re-open in Birmingham , with one shopper waking up at 4.30am to be the first served by the branch .
But Ms Jones , Labour and Coop Councillor for Bournbrook and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share how city residents had queued from the early hours to dispose of their waste .
She wrote : `` Ok , the results are in !
People started queuing for the Primark reopening at 4am , but our tips had punters waiting before 330 .
Birmingham 's household recycling centres are officially more popular than Primark . ''
Yesterday , hundreds lined the streets outside Primark as bosses at the chain bowed to pressure , re-opening the store some 35 minutes early at 7.25am .
Shoppers had descended on the city centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores were given the green light to start operating again .
Apple , Three , Primark and Zara all had mammoth queues , as well as the likes of Selfridges in the Bullring , which opened a little later at 11am .
Tips in Sutton Coldfield , Tyseley , Kings Norton and Perry Barr were closed after lockdown was implemented back in March and re-opened with stringent social distancing measures on May 18 .
Householders can reserve a slot and then simply drive in to the site , meaning no more congested roads @

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Birmingham's tips are officially more popular than the city's Primark store - after Brummies queued from 3.30am to dump their rubbish outside the city's household recycling centres.
Brigid Jones, Deputy Leader, Birmingham City Council, confirmed the news on social media today (June 16) after non-essential stores re-opened yesterday.
Monday, June 15, saw the world's biggest Primark re-open in Birmingham, with one shopper waking up at 4.30am to be the first served by the branch.
But Ms Jones, Labour and Coop Councillor for Bournbrook and Selly Park, took to Twitter to share how city residents had queued from the early hours to dispose of their waste.
She wrote: "Ok, the results are in! People started queuing for the Primark reopening at 4am, but our tips had punters waiting before 330. Birmingham's household recycling centres are officially more popular than Primark."
Yesterday, hundreds lined the streets outside Primark as bosses at the chain bowed to pressure, re-opening the store some 35 minutes early at 7.25am.
Shoppers had descended on the city centre from all across the region as non-essential stores were given the green light to start operating again.
Apple, Three, Primark and Zara all had mammoth queues, as well as the likes of Selfridges in the Bullring, which opened a little later at 11am.
Tips in Sutton Coldfield, Tyseley, Kings Norton and Perry Barr were closed after lockdown was implemented back in March and re-opened with stringent social distancing measures on May 18.
Householders can reserve a slot and then simply drive in to the site, meaning no more congested roads.
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birminghammail--2020-06-16--Holte End, Pies, Grealish - What Aston Villa fans will miss most

Aston Villa will take on Sheffield United at Villa Park - but with a difference .
There will not be a fan in sight .
Not one soul will be allowed into the stadium for the purposes of spectating from the stands as a support .
Not a body in the Holte End , not the North Stand , not the Trinity and not the Witton .
Only essential staff , players , TV crews , medical crew and media will be allowed into the ground under strict social distancing guidelines .
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Google Play Store and App Store So , when the sun sets on - hopefully - another Villa victory , it will do so without supporters witnessing it in person .
There will be no pints poured in the concourses , no Purity Ale being downed and chucked , no queues for the loos ( and no crafty cigarettes in them either ) , no booing of the referee - or opposition .
You wo n't see a yellow card , a red card , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in person .
You wo n't hear Holte Enders in the Sky , My Old Man , Allez Allez Allez or Super Jack Grealish .
No .
You wo n't hear anything from the away fans either .
Your eyes will miss out - in person - on Douglas Luiz potentially scoring a screamer , John McGinn driving into players with reckless abandon , Air Samatta taking to the skies to duck in a header and Jack Grealish roaring in anguish after a key dribble is cut short .
It 'll be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only a short term one .
With hindsight , we all could 've appreciated that last trip to Villa Park this season a little bit more - but how were we to know ?
Here 's what Aston Villa fans will miss most about matchdays at Villa Park : Kev : `` Seeing my old man and all the other familiar faces up in K1 in the Holte End . ''
Gary : `` Catching up with people in the Aston Social . ''
@ Mpett63 : `` Meeting my old mates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moaning about the Villa .
Grumpy old men '' David : `` The way the sun hits the Holte at an angle just after half-time . ''
Clark : `` Feeling the roar when we eventually score a few goals .
Limbs . ''
@ AVFC2019 : The smell of a match day , the pints , the burgers , the Holte End steps , waking up and leaving home for home . ''
Jon : `` Taking my son down , standing in the North Stand and taking it all in .
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Tonight it returns.
Aston Villa will take on Sheffield United at Villa Park - but with a difference.
There will not be a fan in sight. Not one soul will be allowed into the stadium for the purposes of spectating from the stands as a support.
Not a body in the Holte End, not the North Stand, not the Trinity and not the Witton. Only essential staff, players, TV crews, medical crew and media will be allowed into the ground under strict social distancing guidelines.
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So, when the sun sets on - hopefully - another Villa victory, it will do so without supporters witnessing it in person.
There will be no pints poured in the concourses, no Purity Ale being downed and chucked, no queues for the loos (and no crafty cigarettes in them either), no booing of the referee - or opposition. You won't see a yellow card, a red card, a goal, a kick or a corner in person.
You won't hear Holte Enders in the Sky, My Old Man, Allez Allez Allez or Super Jack Grealish. No. You won't hear anything from the away fans either.
Your eyes will miss out - in person - on Douglas Luiz potentially scoring a screamer, John McGinn driving into players with reckless abandon, Air Samatta taking to the skies to duck in a header and Jack Grealish roaring in anguish after a key dribble is cut short.
It'll be a strange and unique experience, but hopefully only a short term one.
With hindsight, we all could've appreciated that last trip to Villa Park this season a little bit more - but how were we to know?
Here's what Aston Villa fans will miss most about matchdays at Villa Park:
Kev: "Seeing my old man and all the other familiar faces up in K1 in the Holte End."
Jack: "Seeing my dad."
Duane: "LIMBS!"
David: "Jack Grealish gliding across the turf."
Gary: "Catching up with people in the Aston Social."
Mike: "Sweet Caroline."
Sarah: "A big balti pie."
Neil: "The atmosphere in general."
@Mpett63: "Meeting my old mates of 40 years, having a beer and moaning about the Villa. Grumpy old men"
Simon: "EVERY WEEK WE FOLLOW!"
David: "The way the sun hits the Holte at an angle just after half-time."
Clark: "Feeling the roar when we eventually score a few goals. Limbs."
@AVFC2019: The smell of a match day, the pints, the burgers, the Holte End steps, waking up and leaving home for home."
Jon: "Taking my son down, standing in the North Stand and taking it all in."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Met Office warning as thunder and lightning set to hit Birmingham

The Met Office has issue a yellow weather warning for Birmingham - with thunder and lighting forecast for the city .
The clear skies , warm temperatures and white clouds are set to give way to heavy rain as a storm is forecast for the city on Tuesday afternoon ( June 16 ) .
Thunder and lighting may hit from around 7pm .
The Met Office issued the yellow alert on Tuesday morning and have warned the downpours could lead to localised flooding .
West Midlands Ambulance Servic e tweeted : “ More heavy and thundery showers this afternoon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavier and last longer than our recent downpours , so please take care on the roads as it could lead to flooding and surface water.
” * Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly , with damage to some buildings from floodwater , lightning strikes , hail or strong winds ; * Where flooding or lightning strikes occur , there is a chance of delays and cancellations to train and bus services ; * Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures ; * Some communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; * Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost .

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The Met Office has issue a yellow weather warning for Birmingham - with thunder and lighting forecast for the city.
The clear skies, warm temperatures and white clouds are set to give way to heavy rain as a storm is forecast for the city on Tuesday afternoon (June 16).
Thunder and lighting may hit from around 7pm.
The Met Office issued the yellow alert on Tuesday morning and have warned the downpours could lead to localised flooding.
West Midlands Ambulance Servic e tweeted: “More heavy and thundery showers this afternoon and evening.
“These showers could be heavier and last longer than our recent downpours, so please take care on the roads as it could lead to flooding and surface water.”
The Met Office warned:
* Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds;
* Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and cancellations to train and bus services;
* Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures;
* Some communities might become cut off if roads flood;
* Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Nigel Clough's comments should excite Blues fans after manager talks

Nigel Clough has been installed as the favourite with the bookmakers to replace Pep Clotet as Birmingham City manager .
Blues have started their search for a new manager , after Clotet shocked supporters by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season .
A number of names have already been linked with the post , with several former Blues players , including Lee Bowyer and Lee Carsley and ex-boss Chris Hughton mooted as possible replacements .
However , after Sky reported that Blues had held talks with Clough , he emerged as the front-runner for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after selflessly ending his second spell with Burton Albion with concerns over the Brewers ' ability to navigate the financial pitfalls of the coronavirus pandemic .
It was a move which was met by widespread admiration from both Burton fans and neutrals alike .
And the former Nottingham Forest midfielder has admitted he is on the lookout for another job , particularly one in the Champioship .
Asked if he fancied another go in the second tier , he told the Athletic : “ I ’ d absolutely love to .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere .
It ’ s not so much about the level .
It ’ s about the sort of people you work for and the club.
” Blues are believed to be chasing a manager , who has both experience of promotion and a penchant for playing attractive football , two things Clough thinks he would bring to most clubs .
On his footballing philosophy , he said : “ I want to attack .
I think we were one of the top scorers away from home in the country this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play the way you ’ d want to see a team play if you were going to watch a match . ''
And his comments were backed up by facts , Burton 's 31 goals away from home was the second highest total in England - behind only Manchester City .
“ I think some footballers are so sterile at the moment .
Everybody is playing safe — back , back , back .
I just want my team to play with freedom – within a framework ; you still want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read the Athletic 's full interview with Clough

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Nigel Clough has been installed as the favourite with the bookmakers to replace Pep Clotet as Birmingham City manager.
Blues have started their search for a new manager, after Clotet shocked supporters by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season.
A number of names have already been linked with the post, with several former Blues players, including Lee Bowyer and Lee Carsley and ex-boss Chris Hughton mooted as possible replacements.
However, after Sky reported that Blues had held talks with Clough, he emerged as the front-runner for the role.
Clough is a free-agent after selflessly ending his second spell with Burton Albion with concerns over the Brewers' ability to navigate the financial pitfalls of the coronavirus pandemic.
It was a move which was met by widespread admiration from both Burton fans and neutrals alike. And the former Nottingham Forest midfielder has admitted he is on the lookout for another job, particularly one in the Championship.
Asked if he fancied another go in the second tier, he told the Athletic: “I’d absolutely love to.
“But I’d like a fair crack anywhere. It’s not so much about the level. It’s about the sort of people you work for and the club.”
Blues are believed to be chasing a manager who has both experience of promotion and a penchant for playing attractive football, two things Clough thinks he would bring to most clubs.
On his footballing philosophy, he said: “I want to attack. I think we were one of the top scorers away from home in the country this season. I want to be entertaining, and to play the way you’d want to see a team play if you were going to watch a match."
And his comments were backed up by facts, Burton's 31 goals away from home was the second highest total in England - behind only Manchester City.
“I think some footballers are so sterile at the moment. Everybody is playing safe — back, back, back. I just want my team to play with freedom – within a framework; you still want to win and everything.”
Click here to read the Athletic's full interview with Clough


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Government publishing list of places Brits can fly to without quarantine

The government is set to publish a full list of destinations the UK airports will be able to fly to without passengers having to quarantine upon landing .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the move today , discussing with LBC the proposals which will see `` air bridges '' established between British transport hubs and foreign airports .
Mr Shapps , in an interview with LBC , said the proposed `` air bridges '' will be announced by the end of the month .
Currently , any incoming arrivals to the UK are being forced to quarantine for a fortnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance .
Airlines have slammed the government 's proposals , telling ministers the plans are not `` guided by science '' - with Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary furious over the rules .
Today , Mr Shapps said : `` We wo n't be in a position to announce which countries - where reciprocal arrangements go in place - until the 29th .
`` So do n't expect anything this week , I think I 'm right in saying it 's only the end of next week . ''
Mr Shapps said the measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to go back to kind of importing ( the virus ) or Brits going abroad and bringing it back with them '' .
An `` air bridge '' has previously been touted between Birmingham Airport and Majorca , with Spanish ministers saying they were open to the idea of establishing the corridors between airports in major cities where the rate of coronavirus is not as high .
This could benefit Birmingham , transport experts reckon , with travel insiders saying the city is in a strong position to have one compared with @ @ @ @ @

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The government is set to publish a full list of destinations the UK airports will be able to fly to without passengers having to quarantine upon landing.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the move today, discussing with LBC the proposals which will see "air bridges" established between British transport hubs and foreign airports.
Mr Shapps, in an interview with LBC, said the proposed "air bridges" will be announced by the end of the month.
Currently, any incoming arrivals to the UK are being forced to quarantine for a fortnight, with fines for anybody flouting the guidance.
Airlines have slammed the government's proposals, telling ministers the plans are not "guided by science" - with Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary furious over the rules.
Today, Mr Shapps said: "We won't be in a position to announce which countries - where reciprocal arrangements go in place - until the 29th.
"So don't expect anything this week, I think I'm right in saying it's only the end of next week."
Mr Shapps said the measure was introduced because "we don't want to go back to kind of importing (the virus) or Brits going abroad and bringing it back with them".
An "air bridge" has previously been touted between Birmingham Airport and Majorca, with Spanish ministers saying they were open to the idea of establishing the corridors between airports in major cities where the rate of coronavirus is not as high.
This could benefit Birmingham, transport experts reckon, with travel insiders saying the city is in a strong position to have one compared with the likes of London.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Birmingham skateboarder's blunder ends in harrowing graphic foot injury

This skating fail results in a graphic foot injury for the unfortunate boarder .
Ed Quigley filmed himself performing skateboard stunts at a park in Burton , Derbyshire .
During a botched jump he lands his foot on the ground in place of the board and breaks it .
The video shows Ed writhing in pain as his mangled foot is seen bent in the opposite direction .
The 24-year-old magician from Birmingham said : `` I was enjoying a happy and healthy days skate .
“ I was trying flips because the park was full of small fast kickers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air , I was dreaming really but wanted to focus on trying to style them out .
“ Eventually after nearly rolling away from one on this particular flat top ramp I planted my foot on the ground instead of the board , and you can see in the video my body keeps going and the foot just doesn ’ t .
“ I was wearing some shoes that I hadn ’ t skated in in a while and I guess they have grip .
“ It did n't hurt immediately but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then the ambulance got there they tried to straighten it out which hurt like hell .
And did n't work .
“ I do n't mind talking about it , it 's pretty funny .
But looking at it properly makes me sick .
“ I was really well taken care of by the wonderful NHS , god knows I felt guilty about being there in the first place , but they assured me it had been really quiet in the fracture section , so I was n't too much of a pain @ @

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This skating fail results in a graphic foot injury for the unfortunate boarder.
Ed Quigley filmed himself performing skateboard stunts at a park in Burton, Derbyshire.
During a botched jump he lands his foot on the ground in place of the board and breaks it.
The video shows Ed writhing in pain as his mangled foot is seen bent in the opposite direction.
The 24-year-old magician from Birmingham said: ''I was enjoying a happy and healthy days skate.
“I was trying flips because the park was full of small fast kickers that give you extra time in the air, I was dreaming really but wanted to focus on trying to style them out.
“Eventually after nearly rolling away from one on this particular flat top ramp I planted my foot on the ground instead of the board, and you can see in the video my body keeps going and the foot just doesn’t.
“I was wearing some shoes that I hadn’t skated in in a while and I guess they have grip.
“It didn't hurt immediately but I could feel something was wrong.
“Then the ambulance got there they tried to straighten it out which hurt like hell. And didn't work.
“I don't mind talking about it, it's pretty funny. But looking at it properly makes me sick.
“I was really well taken care of by the wonderful NHS, god knows I felt guilty about being there in the first place, but they assured me it had been really quiet in the fracture section, so I wasn't too much of a pain.”


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Agbonlahor nails the Villa fan consensus with pre-match warning

Gabby Agbonlahor believes that Aston Villa ’ s first match back in action against Sheffield United is a 'cup final ' of a game .
Villa welcome the Blades to Villa Park for the first Premier League match since March , in an encounter which is the Lions ’ game in hand on their relegation rivals ; securing three points here would live them out of the drop zone .
With a tricky run-in on paper , Villa will want to hit the ground running against Chris Wilder ’ s high flying outfit , who themselves were promoted alongside Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European spots .
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“ Aston Villa will be going into the game thinking of it as a cup final , ” Agbonlahor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already said that he sees it as tournament football .
“ They ’ ll be going into this game knowing they have to win , and the game after they have to win - I think every game is a must win .
“ It doesn ’ t matter if it ’ s Sheffield United , Crystal Palace , Chelsea , Arsenal , Man United , Everton ... every game is a must win .
The quicker you get to 40-42 points , the better for Aston Villa .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Gabby Agbonlahor believes that Aston Villa’s first match back in action against Sheffield United is a 'cup final' of a game.
Villa welcome the Blades to Villa Park for the first Premier League match since March, in an encounter which is the Lions’ game in hand on their relegation rivals; securing three points here would live them out of the drop zone.
With a tricky run-in on paper, Villa will want to hit the ground running against Chris Wilder’s high flying outfit, who themselves were promoted alongside Villa last season but who are eyeing the European spots.
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Agbonlahor, who experienced highs and lows aplenty during his own extended stay at Villa Park, thinks that it is important that Villa taste victory early into their run-in - their last top flight win was at the end of January.
“Aston Villa will be going into the game thinking of it as a cup final,” Agbonlahor told Sky Sports. “Dean Smith has already said that he sees it as tournament football.
“They’ll be going into this game knowing they have to win, and the game after they have to win - I think every game is a must win.
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“It doesn’t matter if it’s Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, Everton...every game is a must win. The quicker you get to 40-42 points, the better for Aston Villa.
“It’s a massive game for Aston Villa. Everyone - fans, players, coaching staff - will be dying for a win tomorrow, just to get us off the mark.
“If we win tomorrow, we’ll come out of the relegation zone, so it’d be a massive win.”


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Villa newsletter: Headlines straight to your inbox as football returns

After three long months the Premier League returns this week when Aston Villa take on Sheffield United on Wednesday night .
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birminghammail--2020-06-16--Jason Manford now working for Iceland after Tesco rejected job application

Jason Manford has taken up Iceland 's offer of a job in the latest twist of the comedian 's ongoing supermarket job hunt .
The comedian posted to his social media account today , showing himself wearing a black cap donning the supermarket 's name .
Jason was also captured wearing uniform belonging to the frozen food giant , which operates stores in and around Birmingham .
Jason captioned the post : `` Funny how life turns out . ''
His selfie has received 25,000 likes - and some 700 shares .
1,800 fans have flocked to comment , too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race is long and in the end it is only with yourself .
Awesome being useful x '' A second added : `` Awesome !
Well done Jason !
Don ’ t forget to pick up a prawn ring . ''
A third chipped in with : `` I ’ ve always admired your work ethic anyway , but now , in these unprecedented times , I have the upmost respect for you !
Such an amazing man ! ''
Iceland offered Jason the chance to work with the company after his job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic was turned down .
Stepping up to the plate on social media , the supermarket chain told Jason : `` Our door is always open for you . ''
The chain then added : `` Help us out for the day and we ’ ll make a donation to the NHS in your name . ''

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Jason Manford has taken up Iceland's offer of a job in the latest twist of the comedian's ongoing supermarket job hunt.
The comedian posted to his social media account today, showing himself wearing a black cap donning the supermarket's name.
Jason was also captured wearing uniform belonging to the frozen food giant, which operates stores in and around Birmingham.
Jason captioned the post: "Funny how life turns out."
His selfie has received 25,000 likes - and some 700 shares.
1,800 fans have flocked to comment, too, with one writing: "The race is long and in the end it is only with yourself. Awesome being useful x"
A second added: " Awesome! Well done Jason! Don’t forget to pick up a prawn ring."
A third chipped in with: " I’ve always admired your work ethic anyway, but now, in these unprecedented times, I have the upmost respect for you! Such an amazing man!"
Iceland offered Jason the chance to work with the company after his job application to become a Tesco delivery driver amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic was turned down.
Stepping up to the plate on social media, the supermarket chain told Jason: "Our door is always open for you."
The chain then added: "Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--One in ten ignored new public transport face covering rules

A tenth of passengers failed to obey new rules on compulsory face coverings , a West Midlands transport leader said .
Regional travel bosses held an update meeting to reveal that 90 per cent of bus , rail or tram users had followed the new legal guidance .
Passengers now face a £100 fine if they do n't cover up while travelling .
However , no fines were handed out to travellers in the West Midlands on Monday , on the first day of the new law .
Members of West Midlands Combined Authority ’ s overview and scrutiny committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warning .
Laura Shoaf , managing director of Transport for West Midlands ( TfWM ) , said : “ We were very welcoming of the guidance that has gone into force today which is requiring people to cover their faces with a face covering while travelling on public transport .
“ We have seen about 90 per cent of our passengers today using face coverings which is really encouraging.
” She said TfWM is making them available at key hubs to make sure nobody was unable to travel , and it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of June .
She added the organisation was distributing guidance on how to make your own face coverings .
She said : “ We don ’ t want any passenger to be disadvantaged by that and we want everyone to be able to be kept safe.
” The figure was a huge improvement on rates report last week suggesting only one in five had been covering their faces prior to the new rule kicking in .
Talking about the impact of the virus on services , she said : “ By the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region had declined by at the very least 90 per cent across all modes .
That was based on data we get from our Swift cards .
“ Social distancing methods on public transport have resulted in capacity challenges in some areas so we have reduced public transport capacity .
“ Before Covid , the tram carried between 220 and 240 passengers .
With the two-metre social distancing safety rule at the moment , that ’ s about 40 .
“ So as you can see , it ’ s not financially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been able to work with the Department for Transport .
“ They have been able to compensate us , as well as the bus operators and train operators to continue to provide public transport in the region and that ’ s been very helpful . ''
She said TfWM was “ really proud ” it had been able to continue offering a transport service during the pandemic to those who absolutely rely on it .
She said : “ We are hoping buses will be operating at near to 100 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of July , with reduced capacity for social distancing .
“ Rail is currently running at 75 per cent of services , again with further timetable changes expected in July .
“ We have focused a lot of our energies into installing social distancing measures at our peak transport hubs and stations and stops.
” Transport bosses in the region say no fines were handed out to passengers on the first day of the new law .
Addressing whether any fines were issued , a spokesperson for TfWM said : “ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and along with our transport operators we have adopted a policy of informing people of the requirement and encouraging them to wear a face covering rather than strict enforcement .
“ At many locations our staff have also handed out masks to people who have turned up unprepared .
`` Many of those not wearing coverings may be people exempt of the instruction due to a health condition .
“ We would prefer people follow the rules voluntarily , however we are working with the police and operators to review what level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future weeks . ''

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A tenth of passengers failed to obey new rules on compulsory face coverings, a West Midlands transport leader said.
Regional travel bosses held an update meeting to reveal that 90 per cent of bus, rail or tram users had followed the new legal guidance.
Passengers now face a £100 fine if they don't cover up while travelling.
However, no fines were handed out to travellers in the West Midlands on Monday, on the first day of the new law.
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Members of West Midlands Combined Authority’s overview and scrutiny committee that the majority of users were heeding the warning.
Laura Shoaf, managing director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), said: “We were very welcoming of the guidance that has gone into force today which is requiring people to cover their faces with a face covering while travelling on public transport.
“We have seen about 90 per cent of our passengers today using face coverings which is really encouraging.”
She said TfWM is making them available at key hubs to make sure nobody was unable to travel, and it will continue to do so until the end of June.
She added the organisation was distributing guidance on how to make your own face coverings.
She said: “We don’t want any passenger to be disadvantaged by that and we want everyone to be able to be kept safe.”
The figure was a huge improvement on rates report last week suggesting only one in five had been covering their faces prior to the new rule kicking in.
Talking about the impact of the virus on services, she said: “By the end of April, public transport trips in the region had declined by at the very least 90 per cent across all modes. That was based on data we get from our Swift cards.
“Social distancing methods on public transport have resulted in capacity challenges in some areas so we have reduced public transport capacity.
“Before Covid, the tram carried between 220 and 240 passengers. With the two-metre social distancing safety rule at the moment, that’s about 40.
“So as you can see, it’s not financially viable to run those services but we have been able to work with the Department for Transport.
“They have been able to compensate us, as well as the bus operators and train operators to continue to provide public transport in the region and that’s been very helpful."
She said TfWM was “really proud” it had been able to continue offering a transport service during the pandemic to those who absolutely rely on it.
She said: “We are hoping buses will be operating at near to 100 per cent [of services] by the beginning of July, with reduced capacity for social distancing.
“Rail is currently running at 75 per cent of services, again with further timetable changes expected in July.
“We have focused a lot of our energies into installing social distancing measures at our peak transport hubs and stations and stops.”
Transport bosses in the region say no fines were handed out to passengers on the first day of the new law.
Addressing whether any fines were issued, a spokesperson for TfWM said: “This is the first day of a new instruction and along with our transport operators we have adopted a policy of informing people of the requirement and encouraging them to wear a face covering rather than strict enforcement.
“At many locations our staff have also handed out masks to people who have turned up unprepared.
"Many of those not wearing coverings may be people exempt of the instruction due to a health condition.
“We would prefer people follow the rules voluntarily, however we are working with the police and operators to review what level of enforcement, if any may be required in the future weeks."