birminghammail--2020-06-18--String of errors in dying patient's care

Hospital and care bosses must pay a family compensation after a string of communication blunders with the family of a vulnerable elderly patient .
The family 's five-year battle for justice ended after an NHS watchdog ruled on their complaints about their mother ’ s treatment .
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found there were failings in the woman ’ s care both in hospital and at different nursing homes .
Dudley NHS Foundation Trust discharged an elderly patient into a home without providing proper information about the care she needed .
But the watchdog ruled that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bur ordered that the trust pay £1,000 in compensation .
It also criticised how formal complaints by the family were handled by the Trust and also in a subsequent safeguarding investigation and review by Dudley Council which was only finally concluded in April 2019 .
But the health watchdog ruled the hospital and its staff were not ultimately responsible for the death of the unidentified patient , known only as Mrs D , in March 2015 .
A complaint into the death was raised by the woman ’ s son , known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not have discharged his mother and her subsequent treatment in the care homes caused her unnecessary pain and distress .
Mrs D was first admitted to hospital in October 2014 after suffering a stroke and over the next five months she was readmitted twice as her health deteriorated .
After a third admission she was finally discharged to a hospice where she later died .
Saying no one explained to her family that she unlikely to survive , the Ombudsman stated : “ The Trust missed the opportunity at all the admissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family about Mrs D ’ s poor prognosis .
“ I consider this caused confusion among Mr C ’ s family about Mrs D ’ s health and potential for recovery .
“ This is linked to the Trust ’ s missed opportunity to consider a palliative approach to manage Mrs D ’ s complex health needs in the second and third admissions .
On the balance of probabilities , palliative care would have reduced some pain and distress Mrs D suffered .
He added : “ Mr C and the family suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain and distress.
” In addition , he said the trust had also failed to provide detailed care plans to the nursing homes causing confusion and delays in her care .
Ordering Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust to pay Mrs D ’ s family £1,000 for the distress they had suffered the Ombudsman said it must also ensure it creates care plans in line Royal College of Physicians for patients when it discharging them to a community setting .
He also ordered it create an action plan to improve the way it communicates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families .
Responding to the Ombudsman ’ s report , Diane Wake , chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ This finding which related to a case from five years ago demonstrated problems across the whole care system but in which the Dudley Group had some important lessons to learn .
“ We are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients and to learning from all and any occasions where we fall short .
“ Our care plans and systems of communication have changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we have met with the complainant to apologise fully for the shortfalls identified at this Trust and the distress caused to him and his family .
Dudley council will pay Mr D ’ s family £500 for the delays in its safeguarding investigations and another £500 will be paid by a care home for the family ’ s distress .
A further £250 will paid by the home ’ s local GP surgery for its fault in handling a complaint by Mr C .

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Hospital and care bosses must pay a family compensation after a string of communication blunders with the family of a vulnerable elderly patient.
The family's five-year battle for justice ended after an NHS watchdog ruled on their complaints about their mother’s treatment.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found there were failings in the woman’s care both in hospital and at different nursing homes.
Dudley NHS Foundation Trust discharged an elderly patient into a home without providing proper information about the care she needed. But the watchdog ruled that this did not contribute to her death - bur ordered that the trust pay £1,000 in compensation.
It also criticised how formal complaints by the family were handled by the Trust and also in a subsequent safeguarding investigation and review by Dudley Council which was only finally concluded in April 2019.
But the health watchdog ruled the hospital and its staff were not ultimately responsible for the death of the unidentified patient, known only as Mrs D, in March 2015.
A complaint into the death was raised by the woman’s son, known as Mr C, who claimed the Trust should not have discharged his mother and her subsequent treatment in the care homes caused her unnecessary pain and distress.
Mrs D was first admitted to hospital in October 2014 after suffering a stroke and over the next five months she was readmitted twice as her health deteriorated.
After a third admission she was finally discharged to a hospice where she later died.
Saying no one explained to her family that she unlikely to survive, the Ombudsman stated: “The Trust missed the opportunity at all the admissions to have an open conversation with the family about Mrs D’s poor prognosis.
“I consider this caused confusion among Mr C’s family about Mrs D’s health and potential for recovery.
“This is linked to the Trust’s missed opportunity to consider a palliative approach to manage Mrs D’s complex health needs in the second and third admissions. On the balance of probabilities, palliative care would have reduced some pain and distress Mrs D suffered.
He added: “Mr C and the family suffered distress at witnessing Mrs D’s pain and distress.”
In addition, he said the trust had also failed to provide detailed care plans to the nursing homes causing confusion and delays in her care.
Ordering Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust to pay Mrs D’s family £1,000 for the distress they had suffered the Ombudsman said it must also ensure it creates care plans in line Royal College of Physicians for patients when it discharging them to a community setting.
He also ordered it create an action plan to improve the way it communicates a patient’s poor prognosis with families.
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Responding to the Ombudsman’s report, Diane Wake, chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This finding which related to a case from five years ago demonstrated problems across the whole care system but in which the Dudley Group had some important lessons to learn.
“We are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients and to learning from all and any occasions where we fall short.
“Our care plans and systems of communication have changed in the five years since this case and we have met with the complainant to apologise fully for the shortfalls identified at this Trust and the distress caused to him and his family.
Dudley council will pay Mr D’s family £500 for the delays in its safeguarding investigations and another £500 will be paid by a care home for the family’s distress.
A further £250 will paid by the home’s local GP surgery for its fault in handling a complaint by Mr C.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--'We’ve never needed people more than we need them today' say St Giles Hospice

St Giles Hospice will begin a phased re-opening of its shops this week , including its store in Tamworth .
The Tamworth store is set to reopen on Thursday ( June 25 ) with reduced hours between 10am-4pm , Monday to Saturday .
Lynwen Truesdale , Head of Retail at St Giles Hospice , said : “ We are really happy to be able to welcome customers back to some of our shops next week - we have missed them so much !
“ Sadly , we won ’ t be able to open all of our shops at once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures that will keep our customers , staff and volunteers safe .
“ This means that the shopping experience will be slightly different and we ask for your support for these changes .
“ We ’ d like to thank everyone so much for their ongoing support and understanding and for their patience over these past few weeks .
“ We ’ ve never needed people more than we need them today and we look forward to welcoming them back through our doors.
” Because some of the charity ’ s 31 shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will re-open only when social distancing guidelines allow .
Updates will be posted on social media and at www.stgileshospice.com/shops .
Only a limited number of customers will be allowed into shops at any one time and shoppers will be encouraged to pay by card where possible .
Intensive cleaning programmes will be in place and there will be antibacterial cleaning stations for customers at shop entrances .
All donated items will be stored for 72 hours before being processed , and although changing rooms will not be open there is a full refund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought back , with returned items being quarantined for a further 72 hours .
Lynwen added : “ During this time of global pandemic our shops had to close and our income has stopped .
By supporting our shops now you can make a real difference to our hospice and to local people and their families that we are caring for during these uncertain times.
” “ Your donations are incredibly welcome and we are so grateful to you for hanging on to them during lockdown .
Donations should be brought to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will not need us to return .
“ We would also ask people to call ahead before making a special visit to drop off goods at the moment as storage space is limited due to quarantine guidelines and the health and safety of staff and volunteers , so there may be times when we are unable to accept further donations.
” As only around a third of its funding comes from Government , St Giles Hospice relies upon donations and fundraising to raise the £850,000 it needs each month to fund its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospice launched ‘ Katie ’ s Appeal ’ , the charity ’ s urgent response to the coronavirus crisis .
People can donate to Katie ’ s Appeal , by making a one-off or regular monthly donation online at www.stgileshospice.com/katiesappeal or by calling 01543 432538 , or by sending a cheque made payable to ‘ St Giles Hospice ’ to Katie ’ s Appeal , St Giles Hospice , Fisherwick Road , Whittington , Lichfield WS14 9LH .

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St Giles Hospice will begin a phased re-opening of its shops this week, including its store in Tamworth.
The Tamworth store is set to reopen on Thursday (June 25) with reduced hours between 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Lynwen Truesdale, Head of Retail at St Giles Hospice, said: “We are really happy to be able to welcome customers back to some of our shops next week - we have missed them so much!
“Sadly, we won’t be able to open all of our shops at once as we implement the necessary social distancing measures that will keep our customers, staff and volunteers safe.
“This means that the shopping experience will be slightly different and we ask for your support for these changes.
“We’d like to thank everyone so much for their ongoing support and understanding and for their patience over these past few weeks.
“We’ve never needed people more than we need them today and we look forward to welcoming them back through our doors.”
Because some of the charity’s 31 shops only have limited space, further shops will re-open only when social distancing guidelines allow.
Updates will be posted on social media and at www.stgileshospice.com/shops.
Only a limited number of customers will be allowed into shops at any one time and shoppers will be encouraged to pay by card where possible.
Intensive cleaning programmes will be in place and there will be antibacterial cleaning stations for customers at shop entrances.
All donated items will be stored for 72 hours before being processed, and although changing rooms will not be open there is a full refund policy on anything that needs to be brought back, with returned items being quarantined for a further 72 hours.
Lynwen added: “During this time of global pandemic our shops had to close and our income has stopped. By supporting our shops now you can make a real difference to our hospice and to local people and their families that we are caring for during these uncertain times.”
“Your donations are incredibly welcome and we are so grateful to you for hanging on to them during lockdown. Donations should be brought to us in a box or bag, which you will not need us to return.
“We would also ask people to call ahead before making a special visit to drop off goods at the moment as storage space is limited due to quarantine guidelines and the health and safety of staff and volunteers, so there may be times when we are unable to accept further donations.”
As only around a third of its funding comes from Government, St Giles Hospice relies upon donations and fundraising to raise the £850,000 it needs each month to fund its care services.
In April, the hospice launched ‘Katie’s Appeal’, the charity’s urgent response to the coronavirus crisis.
People can donate to Katie’s Appeal, by making a one-off or regular monthly donation online at www.stgileshospice.com/katiesappeal or by calling 01543 432538, or by sending a cheque made payable to ‘St Giles Hospice’ to Katie’s Appeal, St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield WS14 9LH.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Watch - Aftermath of city centre crash which left man injured

A man was left with minor injuries following a two-car crash in Birmingham city centre .
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Moor Street Queensway and Albert Street at 5.27pm yesterday ( Wednesday ) .
Paramedics tended to a man who suffered minor injuries but was discharged at the scene .
A witness captured the aftermath in mobile phone footage which showed smoke and liquid coming from one of the vehicles left sideways in the road near the Business Centre Moor Street .
It also showed one of the cars had been badly damaged on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an Audi , had a crumpled door which was also on the driver 's side .
A West Midlands Police van was also at the scene .
An ambulance spokesman said : `` We were called to reports of a two-car collision at the junction of Moor Street Queensway and Albert Street at 5.27pm yesterday .
`` One ambulance attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered one patient , a man , who was a passenger in one of the cars .
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A man was left with minor injuries following a two-car crash in Birmingham city centre.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Moor Street Queensway and Albert Street at 5.27pm yesterday (Wednesday). Paramedics tended to a man who suffered minor injuries but was discharged at the scene.
A witness captured the aftermath in mobile phone footage which showed smoke and liquid coming from one of the vehicles left sideways in the road near the Business Centre Moor Street.
It also showed one of the cars had been badly damaged on the front driver's side while the other, an Audi, had a crumpled door which was also on the driver's side.
A West Midlands Police van was also at the scene.
An ambulance spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a two-car collision at the junction of Moor Street Queensway and Albert Street at 5.27pm yesterday.
"One ambulance attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was a passenger in one of the cars. He was treated for minor injuries before being discharged at the scene."
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birminghammail--2020-06-18--Updates - M5 closed near M42 after lorry crash

A major motorway has been completely closed off at a busy junction after a multi-vehicle crash left behind 'serious spillage @ @ @ @ @ on the M5 northbound , between J5 for Droitwich and J4a for the M42 link @ @ @ @ @ , June 18 .
All traffic was halted as firefighters , police , a Midlands @ @ @ @ @ and ambulance dealt with the police-led incident .
Motorists were warned of a total closure @ @ @ @ @ to avoid the area shortly after 11am .
This is a live blog , we @ @ @ @ @ we receive more information .

A major motorway has been completely closed off at a busy junction after a multi-vehicle crash left behind a chemical spillage.
Two lorries collided on the M5 northbound, between J5 for Droitwich and J4a for the M42 link, this morning, Thursday, June 18.
All traffic was halted as firefighters, police, a Midlands air ambulance critical care car and ambulance dealt with the collision.
A man, driving one lorry, was hurt in the crash and taken to hospital while three others were assessed and discharged.
Motorists were still being urged to avoid the area and warned of 90 minute delays at 4pm as fire crews worked to clear the chemicals.
Heavy congestion and huge tailbacks all the way to J6 were set to affect the evening rush hour.
This is a live blog, we will be updating it as we receive more information.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Meet your new Mayor of Tamworth!

Meet your new Mayor of Tamworth!

Tamworth 's newest mayor was unveiled during an emotional ceremony in which she thanked her late husband for his confidence and support .
Councillor Rosey Claymore said it was an honour and a privilege to become First Citizen but added her greatest sadness was that Steve Claymore , the serving cabinet member for heritage and growth who died aged 62 last year , was not here to witness it for himself .
In a powerful speech during the first ever online mayor making on Tuesday night , she said : “ Thank you to my fellow councillors for putting their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity .
It truly is an honour and a privilege that when I joined the council I could not ever have imagined .
“ I hope you will forgive me in thanking Steve publicly for giving me the confidence to stand for council and for continuing to support me in this journey .
It is my greatest sadness that he is not here to share this mayoral year with me .
I know he would be very proud of this honour that has been given to me.
” Cllr Claymore , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amington ward from 2018 and prior to that was a member of the Civil Service , says she now looks forward to meeting “ as many great Tamworth residents in person as soon as possible ” and took time out to talk about the current global pandemic we are all going through .
“ I am sure it will be like no other year of mayoral duties due to the current Public Health situation , ” she admitted .
“ I truly believe that the community is the backbone of everything and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promote how vital our community is to us all .
`` We have a fantastic community here in Tamworth made up of remarkable people and I know together we will come through this difficult time .
“ I have to thank all the hundreds if not thousands of selfless people who have played such a vital role in keeping others safe supporting those who have and continued to need support .
You have been truly remarkable .
“ I would also like to thank the residents of Tamworth for keeping by the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has not been easy for many and has been a great sacrifice .
“ If you know anyone who has been self isolating or shielding during this time who you think would benefit from a telephone call , letter or some other form of safe contact please let me know and I would be delighted to make contact with them .
“ I would also like you to let me know how you have been spending your lockdown time by sending me photos , artwork , stories , poems which I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to meet again .
`` It is vital that we have an historic record of this time for future generations to reflect on as a lasting reminder of a unique time.
” Explaining why , she said : “ I know that many different charities and support groups are going through extremely difficult times .
`` As many will know St Giles provides support to people both in their hospices and our community .
`` They are close to my heart and I will be forever grateful for the kindess they showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s illness .
“ I will also be supporting as many charities and groups as I can .
I am not sure when I will be able to be out and about to meet you all in person so I will be taking to online platforms to support in any way I can .
`` I hope to hold charity events online so get ready to join in some fun events and watch this space !
” Cllr Claymore replaces Cllr Richard Kingstone with Michael Oates as the new deputy while her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Cllr Kingstone has been a fantastic mayor and I thank him for giving me the opportunities to attend many events and community groups during this year .
“ I have met so many people and enjoyed so many afternoons and evening events , sometimes smiling and sometimes shedding a tear with them .
I have learned a lot from Richard and I know that he is going to be a hard act to follow but I will do my vert best to live up to his very high standards.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to be incredible in her role .
She has been an outstanding deputy mayor and conducted herself with dignity and poise.
” While Cllr Simon Peaple , leader of the opposition , added : “ I have attended events with her and she comes across with great warmth and a real interest and as a past mayor myself I know that that is what people want .
Cllr Claymore will be excellent .
May I wish her every success .
”

Tamworth's newest mayor was unveiled during an emotional ceremony in which she thanked her late husband for his confidence and support.
Councillor Rosey Claymore said it was an honour and a privilege to become First Citizen but added her greatest sadness was that Steve Claymore, the serving cabinet member for heritage and growth who died aged 62 last year, was not here to witness it for himself.
In a powerful speech during the first ever online mayor making on Tuesday night, she said: “Thank you to my fellow councillors for putting their trust in me and giving me this opportunity. It truly is an honour and a privilege that when I joined the council I could not ever have imagined.
“I hope you will forgive me in thanking Steve publicly for giving me the confidence to stand for council and for continuing to support me in this journey. It is my greatest sadness that he is not here to share this mayoral year with me. I know he would be very proud of this honour that has been given to me.”
Cllr Claymore, who has two children and seven grandchildren and represented Amington ward from 2018 and prior to that was a member of the Civil Service, says she now looks forward to meeting “as many great Tamworth residents in person as soon as possible” and took time out to talk about the current global pandemic we are all going through.
“I am sure it will be like no other year of mayoral duties due to the current Public Health situation,” she admitted.
“I truly believe that the community is the backbone of everything and in my year as mayor I want to promote how vital our community is to us all.
"We have a fantastic community here in Tamworth made up of remarkable people and I know together we will come through this difficult time.
“I have to thank all the hundreds if not thousands of selfless people who have played such a vital role in keeping others safe supporting those who have and continued to need support. You have been truly remarkable.
“I would also like to thank the residents of Tamworth for keeping by the rules to keep everyone safe. I know it has not been easy for many and has been a great sacrifice.
“If you know anyone who has been self isolating or shielding during this time who you think would benefit from a telephone call, letter or some other form of safe contact please let me know and I would be delighted to make contact with them.
“I would also like you to let me know how you have been spending your lockdown time by sending me photos, artwork, stories, poems which I will put on public display when we are able to meet again.
"It is vital that we have an historic record of this time for future generations to reflect on as a lasting reminder of a unique time.”
Her chosen charity is St Giles Hospice.
Explaining why, she said: “I know that many different charities and support groups are going through extremely difficult times.
"As many will know St Giles provides support to people both in their hospices and our community.
"They are close to my heart and I will be forever grateful for the kindess they showed to my family and myself during Steve’s illness.
“I will also be supporting as many charities and groups as I can. I am not sure when I will be able to be out and about to meet you all in person so I will be taking to online platforms to support in any way I can.
"I hope to hold charity events online so get ready to join in some fun events and watch this space!”
Cllr Claymore replaces Cllr Richard Kingstone with Michael Oates as the new deputy while her sister Maureen Wood is consort.
She said: “Cllr Kingstone has been a fantastic mayor and I thank him for giving me the opportunities to attend many events and community groups during this year.
“I have met so many people and enjoyed so many afternoons and evening events, sometimes smiling and sometimes shedding a tear with them. I have learned a lot from Richard and I know that he is going to be a hard act to follow but I will do my vert best to live up to his very high standards.”
Cllr Kingstone himself said: “She is going to be incredible in her role. She has been an outstanding deputy mayor and conducted herself with dignity and poise.”
While Cllr Simon Peaple, leader of the opposition, added: “I have attended events with her and she comes across with great warmth and a real interest and as a past mayor myself I know that that is what people want. Cllr Claymore will be excellent. May I wish her every success.”


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Milner aims cheeky dig at the Premier League after Villa controversy

James Milner has told the Premier League 'to charge up the video tech ' ahead of Liverpool 's clash with Everton , after Aston Villa 's return was marred by a hugely controversial incident .
The former Villa winger took to social media , just hours after his old club recorded a 0-0 draw vs Sheffield United , in the first top-flight game in 100 days .
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After the Villa keeper was barged by his teammate Keinan Davis , he looked as if he had carried it over the line , only for the referee to wave away celebrations .
There had been conjecture that the technology was n't turned on , with reports that referee Michael Oliver 's watch signalled a goal at half time .
However , following the game , the operator of goal-line technology Hawk-Eye admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the occlusion provided by players not matching anything they had seen in 9,000 previous matches .
Liverpool 's title push continues this weekend , where a win over their Merseyside neighbours will see them move one step closer to their first Premier League crown in 30 years .
And ahead of the visit to Goodison Park , Milner made a cheeky quip on social media , warning that the technology needs to be in full working order for their return .
`` 3 days to go , pass it on .
# ChargeUpTheVideoTech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted on social media .

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birminghammail--2020-06-18--Phil left on verge of tears after This Morning guest's poem to wife

This is the moment an emotonal Phillip Schofield was left visibly moved by a This Morning 's guest poem .
The guest 's poem , which was written for his late wife , left Schofe clearly emotional during Thursday 's show .
The fourth episode of the week saw Phil back in the ITV1 studio alongside Holly Willoughby .
Holly , 39 , welcomed Alison Hammond onto the show to give viewers a tour of Greggs in Birmingham as it re-opened .
And the mum-of-three and silver-haired Schofe also paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn after her death aged 103 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became the talking point of the show , after an emotional segment .
The widower 's moving poem saw the guest say : `` Cath said to me , oh , years ago/Darling , when the time finally comes for us to go ... '' Can we mix our ashes and be together ... so we can snuggle up forever and ever ? ''
Phil admitted : `` Oh , wow .
I had not heard that before . ''
Holly said : `` I know , I know . ''
The widower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ode to Cath ' after losing his wife of 65 years , Kath , three years ago .
The poem went viral last year after it was broadcast on national radio .
Bob lives in in New Milton , Hampshire .

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This is the moment an emotonal Phillip Schofield was left visibly moved by a This Morning's guest poem.
The guest's poem, which was written for his late wife, left Schofe clearly emotional during Thursday's show.
The fourth episode of the week saw Phil back in the ITV1 studio alongside Holly Willoughby.
Holly, 39, welcomed Alison Hammond onto the show to give viewers a tour of Greggs in Birmingham as it re-opened.
And the mum-of-three and silver-haired Schofe also paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn after her death aged 103.
But it was a poem which became the talking point of the show, after an emotional segment.
The widower's moving poem saw the guest say: "Cath said to me, oh, years ago/Darling, when the time finally comes for us to go...
"Can we mix our ashes and be together... so we can snuggle up forever and ever?"
Phil admitted: "Oh, wow. I had not heard that before."
Holly said: "I know, I know."
The widower was Bob Lowe, who wrote 'An Ode to Cath' after losing his wife of 65 years, Kath, three years ago.
The poem went viral last year after it was broadcast on national radio.
Bob lives in in New Milton, Hampshire.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Watch astonishing footage as motorist drives through flood

This is the incredible moment a driver drove through flooding on Stratford Road as torrential rain lashed Birmingham .
The busy road was turned into a raging river after 48 hours of storms left key routes flooded .
The video showed a driver ploughing through flood water last night , Wednesday , June 17 , creating waves as he went because of the deep standing water .
Cars along the road can be seen submerged beyond the wheels .
A second video courtesy of @ UKCloudComms also showed Stratford Road deluged .
Cars were said to be in trouble as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad news for Thursday is that heavy rain is predicted all day .
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the Midlands as part of a wider alert covering all of central England and as far north as Manchester .
The Met Office said flooding of some homes and business , along with power cuts , was likely , with some public transport also delayed .
Water poured into the newly-reopened Bullring yesterday and the Digbeth-based Sifa Fireside homelessness charity appealed for help after its roof leaked , flooding its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Walsall has also been badly hit by this week 's weather with the town 's Manor Hospital flooded on Tuesday and a freak hailstorm on Wednesday creating a wintry-look in mid-June .

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This is the incredible moment a driver drove through flooding on Stratford Road as torrential rain lashed Birmingham.
The busy road was turned into a raging river after 48 hours of storms left key routes flooded.
The video showed a driver ploughing through flood water last night, Wednesday, June 17, creating waves as he went because of the deep standing water.
Cars along the road can be seen submerged beyond the wheels.
A second video courtesy of @UKCloudComms also showed Stratford Road deluged. Cars were said to be in trouble as the rain lapped onto driveways.
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The bad news for Thursday is that heavy rain is predicted all day.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the Midlands as part of a wider alert covering all of central England and as far north as Manchester.
The Met Office said flooding of some homes and business, along with power cuts, was likely, with some public transport also delayed.
Water poured into the newly-reopened Bullring yesterday and the Digbeth-based Sifa Fireside homelessness charity appealed for help after its roof leaked, flooding its main hall, appointment rooms and clinics.
Walsall has also been badly hit by this week's weather with the town's Manor Hospital flooded on Tuesday and a freak hailstorm on Wednesday creating a wintry-look in mid-June.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Alison Hammond gives This Morning a tour of Greggs in Birmingham

Alison Hammond has given This Morning viewers a tour of a re-opened Birmingham branch of Greggs .
Greggs has re-opened 800 stores across the country , with plenty in Brum back operating and welcoming customers from today ( June 18 ) .
Thursday has seen hundreds of the bakery giant 's branches welcome customers , with the rest due to follow next month .
Alison , a Brummie born and bred , used her platform on ITV1 as This Morning 's entertainment correspondent to give viewers a glimpse .
`` Can I have a sausage roll and a steak bake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have this Perspex glass and they are encouraging people to use contactless , so I have got my card here .
`` Now , they did do a trial of this in the North East and it went so well . ''
`` We have some customers in ... '' Alison said , welcoming Hannah , who told the Brummie TV personality : `` We 've waitd 12 weeks for a sausage roll ! ''
Greggs is re-opening with strict takeaway and collection service available , as sites operate limited menus to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raft of your favourites remain on sale - including pasties , steak bakes and sausage rolls - but the limited menu has also caused some controversy and backlash .
The re-opening of Greggs coincides with an easing of the lockdown across the country , with non-essential stores given permission to re-open from Monday June 15 .
Greggs shuttered sites in mid-March as the Covid-19 crisis spread across the country , with a nationwide lockdown causing many of our favourite high street chains and stores to shut .
One This Morning viewer wrote on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not gon na lie , I 'm so happy that @ GreggsOfficial has reopened some of their stores today .
There is nothing better than a Greggs vegan sausage roll when you 're on a shopping day out !
@ AlisonHammond x '' '' I think we ’ ve all missed Greggs sausages rolls , '' admitted another .
`` Greggs sausage roll , I 'm here for this too , yum , '' wrote a third .

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Alison Hammond has given This Morning viewers a tour of a re-opened Birmingham branch of Greggs.
Greggs has re-opened 800 stores across the country, with plenty in Brum back operating and welcoming customers from today (June 18).
Thursday has seen hundreds of the bakery giant's branches welcome customers, with the rest due to follow next month.
Alison, a Brummie born and bred, used her platform on ITV1 as This Morning's entertainment correspondent to give viewers a glimpse.
"Can I have a sausage roll and a steak bake please?" she asked.
"You have this Perspex glass and they are encouraging people to use contactless, so I have got my card here.
"Now, they did do a trial of this in the North East and it went so well."
"We have some customers in..." Alison said, welcoming Hannah, who told the Brummie TV personality: "We've waitd 12 weeks for a sausage roll!"
Greggs is re-opening with strict takeaway and collection service available, as sites operate limited menus to keep customers and staff safe.
A raft of your favourites remain on sale - including pasties, steak bakes and sausage rolls - but the limited menu has also caused some controversy and backlash.
The re-opening of Greggs coincides with an easing of the lockdown across the country, with non-essential stores given permission to re-open from Monday June 15.
Greggs shuttered sites in mid-March as the Covid-19 crisis spread across the country, with a nationwide lockdown causing many of our favourite high street chains and stores to shut.
One This Morning viewer wrote on social media today: "I'm not gonna lie, I'm so happy that @GreggsOfficial has reopened some of their stores today. There is nothing better than a Greggs vegan sausage roll when you're on a shopping day out! @AlisonHammond x"
"I think we’ve all missed Greggs sausages rolls," admitted another.
"Greggs sausage roll, I'm here for this too, yum," wrote a third.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Aston Villa's clashes with Liverpool and Man Utd are rescheduled

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birminghammail--2020-06-18--Three more Wolves fixtures confirmed with Everton set to be shown for free

Wolves have had three further Premier League fixtures confirmed , with just days before their season resumes .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side restart their campaign on Saturday with a trip to West Ham , a game that will be shown live on Sky Sports .
Following that , there are games against Bournemouth and Aston Villa , as Wolves look to continue their push for a European place .
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Wolves will face Arsenal on July 4 , in a 5.30pm game on Sky Sports , before facing Sheffield United at Brammall Lane on Wednesday July 8 , again being shown on Sky Sports .
The final fixture confirmed is against Everton on Sunday July 12 , however , the 12pm kick-off will be shown on Sky Sports Pick , as one of a number of games the channel will broadcast free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as part of an initiative between the broadcaster and Wolves , season ticket holders should be contacted in order to receive two Now TV passes , in order to watch a pair of the fixtures for free .

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Wolves have had three further Premier League fixtures confirmed, with just days before their season resumes.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side restart their campaign on Saturday with a trip to West Ham, a game that will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Following that, there are games against Bournemouth and Aston Villa, as Wolves look to continue their push for a European place.
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And after the Premier League return kicked off on Wednesday night, league bosses have confirmed the next batch of games, including one which will be shown on free-to-air television.
Wolves will face Arsenal on July 4, in a 5.30pm game on Sky Sports, before facing Sheffield United at Brammall Lane on Wednesday July 8, again being shown on Sky Sports.
The final fixture confirmed is against Everton on Sunday July 12, however, the 12pm kick-off will be shown on Sky Sports Pick, as one of a number of games the channel will broadcast free of charge.
In addition to that, as part of an initiative between the broadcaster and Wolves, season ticket holders should be contacted in order to receive two Now TV passes, in order to watch a pair of the fixtures for free.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Aston Villa fans are loving Leeds United's Hawk-Eye outrage

Leeds United waded in on the goal-line technology controversy during Aston Villa ’ s clash against Sheffield United .
Dean Smith ’ s side were the beneficiaries of a technology mishap in the first half of the goalless draw when the Blades appeared to be denied an opener .
The game ended 0-0 and soon after the Elland Road outfit made reference to the fact they let Villa score a goal when the sides met in controversial circumstances in April 2019 .
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Villa ’ s amused by what they see as Leeds ’ ‘ obsession ’ .
@ AVFCFaithful_ : Are # LUFC fans that stupid that they think Bad Sportsmanship and and technology not working/Poor refereeing decision is the same thing ?
So Palace should have given us a goal ay Selhurst then , and ever VAR goal disallowed wrongly the other team should just let them score ?
# AVFC @ avfcbear : Leeds fans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GarySmithJnr : Why are the Leeds fans jumping on this ?
What happened last season was poor sportsmanship , faking to put the ball out and playing on .
This was a technology fault , something that we thought was 100 % .
Our players didn ’ t know until half time , 15 minutes after the incident .
@ jguest86 : Just another team to obsess and cry over # avfc you love to see it @ jlancaster0902 : Why ’ s it so satisfying watching how wound up Leeds fans get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are really obsessed with us aren ’ t they .
Don ’ t forget , if we ’ re going down , we will see you there you serial bottlers @ thelogan1975 : Why am I seeing more Leeds fans crying about Sheffield ’ s disallowed goal than actual Sheffield fans everyone knows it was a goal unfortunately not given .
But why would it bother Leeds fans so much .
Hilarious


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Moment emotional Lorraine announces Dame Vera Lynn's death live on ITV

This is the moment an emotional Lorraine Kelly announced the death of Dame Vera Lynn on ITV this morning .
The Scottish TV presenter said : `` The family of Dame Vera Lynn have just told us the wartime entertainment has died at the age of 103 .
`` She just recently celebrated her birthday , did n't she ?
`` It feels so so sad .
You can not underestimate the popularity of Dame Vera Lynn and just how important she was to everyone who was going through the war effort .
`` This is so so sad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and talking about Captain Tom Moore .
She really was at the forefront of our minds during all of this . ''
Sir Tim Rice said : `` Dame Vera Lynn was one of the greatest ever British popular singers , not just because of her immaculate voice , warm , sincere , instantly recognisable and musically flawless .
`` She will be remembered just as affectionately for her vital work in the Second World War and for her own Charitable Foundations in the 75 years since .
A link with more certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Ed Davey , acting leader of the Liberal Democrats , tweeted : `` Vera Lynn was a national symbol in the 1940s and again in 2020 , a totally unique legacy .
`` She has given millions of people and several generations strength to see through traumatic times .
My thoughts today are with her friends and family . ''
Sir Cliff Richard paid tribute to Dame Vera , saying : `` Dame Vera Lynn was truly an icon .
She was held in such high esteem and my best , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her in front of Buckingham Palace for the VE Day celebrations in 1995 .
`` We walked to the stage through a crowd of survivors of that war , and they were reaching out to touch and get a smile from Vera .
`` I heard the words ... 'God bless you ' ... 'Thank you ' ... 'We love you ' for their very own Forces ' Sweetheart !
A great singer , a patriotic woman and a genuine icon .
`` I am happy to use the words called out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you , God bless you , and I loved you too .

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This is the moment an emotional Lorraine Kelly announced the death of Dame Vera Lynn on ITV this morning.
The Scottish TV presenter said: "The family of Dame Vera Lynn have just told us the wartime entertainment has died at the age of 103.
"She just recently celebrated her birthday, didn't she?
"It feels so so sad. You cannot underestimate the popularity of Dame Vera Lynn and just how important she was to everyone who was going through the war effort.
"This is so so sad. She just recently reissued the single, and talking about Captain Tom Moore. She really was at the forefront of our minds during all of this."
Sir Tim Rice said: "Dame Vera Lynn was one of the greatest ever British popular singers, not just because of her immaculate voice, warm, sincere, instantly recognisable and musically flawless.
"She will be remembered just as affectionately for her vital work in the Second World War and for her own Charitable Foundations in the 75 years since. A link with more certain times has been irrevocably broken."
Sir Ed Davey, acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, tweeted: "Vera Lynn was a national symbol in the 1940s and again in 2020, a totally unique legacy.
"She has given millions of people and several generations strength to see through traumatic times. My thoughts today are with her friends and family."
Sir Cliff Richard paid tribute to Dame Vera, saying: "Dame Vera Lynn was truly an icon. She was held in such high esteem and my best, and favourite, memory was sharing a performance with her in front of Buckingham Palace for the VE Day celebrations in 1995.
"We walked to the stage through a crowd of survivors of that war, and they were reaching out to touch and get a smile from Vera.
"I heard the words ... 'God bless you' ... 'Thank you' ... 'We love you' for their very own Forces' Sweetheart! A great singer, a patriotic woman and a genuine icon.
"I am happy to use the words called out on the wonderful day. Vera, thank you, God bless you, and I loved you too.
"Rest in a very deserved peace."


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Woman dies after medics race to Asda store

A woman has died after medics rushed to an Asda store .
Paramedics were sent to the store on Wednesbury Oak Road , Tipton , yesterday morning , Wednesday , June 17 , following a 999 call .
Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene and discovered a woman in a critical condition .
Ambulance staff gave advanced life support which continued on the way to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton .
But it became apparent nothing could be done to save her .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reports of a medical emergency at Asda on Wednesbury Oak Road at 11.38am yesterday .
`` Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered one patient , a woman , who was in a critical condition .
`` Ambulance staff administered advanced life support which continued en route to New Cross Hospital .
`` Sadly , shortly after arrival at hospital it became apparent nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed deceased .
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A woman has died after medics rushed to an Asda store.
Paramedics were sent to the store on Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, yesterday morning, Wednesday, June 17, following a 999 call.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene and discovered a woman in a critical condition.
Ambulance staff gave advanced life support which continued on the way to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
But it became apparent nothing could be done to save her.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a medical emergency at Asda on Wednesbury Oak Road at 11.38am yesterday.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one patient, a woman, who was in a critical condition.
"Ambulance staff administered advanced life support which continued en route to New Cross Hospital.
"Sadly, shortly after arrival at hospital it became apparent nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed deceased.”


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Lorraine leaves GMB horrified with comment over Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina candles

Lorraine Kelly has left Susanna Reid horrified after discussing an x-rated new candle range from Gwyneth Paltrow .
The Hollywood actress made headlines last year with a candle scented like female genitalia - and now she has unleashed a new product .
Discussing the candles on Good Morning Britain , TV host Lorraine was previewing her own ITV1 show and appeared via video link .
She told Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid what viewers could look forward to her discussing after GMB concluded on Thursday .
Addressing the pair , Lorraine asked : `` Gwyneth Paltrow - do you remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lorraine asked Ben and Susanna , before the latter threw her head into her hands and confessed : `` Oh no , I 've seen the name of the new candle ... '' What was the name of it , Lorraine ? ''
Ben then enquired , innocently .
He continued : `` What was the name of it again ? ''
Lorraine then replied : `` I ca n't say it . ''
Susanna , though , gave her permission .
The GMB host said : `` Go on , say it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then admitted : `` The name of the candle was 'This smells like my vagina ' . ''
This caused much shock in the GMB studio , with Ben seemingly baffled .
He told Lorraine : `` Wait , hold on a moment .
What ?
That was the name of it ? ''
Lorraine nodded and ploughed on undeterred : `` The new one - the name of it is 'This smells like my orgasm ' . ''
After Susanna and Ben started protesting , Lorraine continued : `` You asked me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are all talking about it , you see ?
Mission accomplished . ''
`` Are you intrigued by that ? ''
a confused Ben asked , before Lorraine replied : `` I do n't want to know .
Do n't want to know , thank you .
You brought it up . ''

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Lorraine Kelly has left Susanna Reid horrified after discussing an x-rated new candle range from Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Hollywood actress made headlines last year with a candle scented like female genitalia - and now she has unleashed a new product.
Discussing the candles on Good Morning Britain, TV host Lorraine was previewing her own ITV1 show and appeared via video link.
She told Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid what viewers could look forward to her discussing after GMB concluded on Thursday.
Addressing the pair, Lorraine asked: "Gwyneth Paltrow - do you remember she was doing scented candles?"
Lorraine asked Ben and Susanna, before the latter threw her head into her hands and confessed: "Oh no, I've seen the name of the new candle...
"What was the name of it, Lorraine?" Ben then enquired, innocently.
He continued: "What was the name of it again?"
Lorraine then replied: "I can't say it."
Susanna, though, gave her permission. The GMB host said: "Go on, say it."
Lorraine, clearly red-faced, then admitted: "The name of the candle was 'This smells like my vagina'."
This caused much shock in the GMB studio, with Ben seemingly baffled.
He told Lorraine: "Wait, hold on a moment. What? That was the name of it?"
Lorraine nodded and ploughed on undeterred: "The new one - the name of it is 'This smells like my orgasm'."
After Susanna and Ben started protesting, Lorraine continued: "You asked me! I had to say! But we are all talking about it, you see? Mission accomplished."
"Are you intrigued by that?" a confused Ben asked, before Lorraine replied: "I don't want to know. Don't want to know, thank you. You brought it up."


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Smith explains Drinkwater absence - and provides injury updates

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has explained the absences of three players from his squad for the controversial season restarter against Sheffield United .
Bjorn Engels , Freddie Guilbert and Danny Drinkwater were all missing as Villa kicked off their survival run in with a goalless draw against the Blades .
The controversy around a disallowed goal following a handling error by Orjan Nyland dominating the post-match chatter , but in his Zoom press conference Smith found time to provide a fitness bulletin on the injured trio .
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Google Play Store and App Store '' Bjorn Engels has an Achilles issue , '' said Smith , who played Kortney Hause alongside Tyrone Mings in central defence .
`` He 's not going to be around for the next week or two at least .
You 're going to pick up injuries .
It 's a long period without action and training .
These players were only allowed an hours ' exercise when lockdown started , they 're athletes . ''
Ezri Konsa took the place of right-back Guilbert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble .
Smith spoke highly about the way Drinkwater has done during the mini pre-season , but revealed the Chelsea loanee picked up a knock in the friendly against former club Leicester City .
`` Danny Drinkwater should be back training at the end of the week , '' he added .
`` He picked up an injury against Leicester last week in the friendly . ''


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Canine pals whose support has kept their owners going during lockdown

We asked you to tell us about your four-legged Lockdown Heroes – and boy , did you have some tales to tell .
We received thousands of entries , describing how dogs lifted the spirits of owners who are key workers , gave comfort to people facing lockdown alone or were constant companions for children separated from their friends .
Among the fantastic finalists in our Butcher ’ s Nourishing Food For Dogs competition is Olly the wonder whippet ( below ) , from Scotland , who has helped owner Lee raise funds for pet food parcels for those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter ( above ) , from Liverpool , who has become a lifeline to those feeling isolated in lockdown .
The regional winner for Wales was faithful Macsen ( above ) who has shown that a dog really is human 's best friend , by helping 20-year-old Osian Morris as he continues his rehabilitation after surgery to remove a tumour .
While Manchester 's regional heat was won by Hattie the Cocker Spaniel ( also above ) who has been accompanying owner Andrew Bacon to work at the Lancastrian Office Centre and putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities team and key workers who have carried on working there during the lockdown .
Nourishing every dog , no matter what your soulmate needs Congratulations to all Britain ’ s Lockdown Dog Heroes – your stories have shown just how wonderfully diverse our dogs are !
Butcher ’ s know every dog is different and have a range of recipes to suit each one , no matter what their age or individual needs .
Puppy Perfect recipes have all the vitamins and minerals needed for bouncing energy and healthy growth , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , herbs and oils that dogs need to be at their best .
And for those dogs who can ’ t get out as much as they ’ d like , Butcher ’ s Lean & Tasty recipes use the leanest cuts and wholegrain rice for satisfying meals that are lower in fat and will keep your dog ’ s energy levels up .
The Joints and Coat range uses salmon oil and added Omega-3 and Omega-6 for shiny coats , healthy skin and to help ease joint pain .
And for soulmates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gentle range is made with added prebiotics and easy-to-digest wholegrains .
So here ’ s to keeping all our heroes happy and healthy !
These are just some of the Lockdown Dog Heroes who have made it through from the thousands of entries we 've received during our campaign , which is being supported by Butcher ’ s Nourishing Food For Dogs .
Thousands of you voted for your favourites , helping us find 22 inspirational regional winners from around Britain and it 's now time for the nation to decide on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Lockdown Dog Heroes – your stories have shown just how wonderfully unique and diverse our dogs are !
Voting closes at midnight on June 22 2020 - good luck to all of our finalists !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the vitamins and minerals needed for bouncing energy and total enjoyment .
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• The closing date to receive entries was at midnight on Friday June 5 2020 .
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Votes opened between 05.00 June , 9 and midnight on June 10 , 2020 .
• The entry with the most votes at the end of this period was crowned round one winner and received a £100 of Butcher ’ s Food For Dogs Vouchers and qualified to go through to round two - the final round of voting • 22 newsbrands from across the UK in total are running this same competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one winners from all 22 newsbrands ( listed below ) to be put into the final round of public voting .
• For round two the entrant with the most votes from the public will be crowned the overall winner .
Votes will open between 00:01 Jun 19 and 00:00 June 22 .
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We asked you to tell us about your four-legged Lockdown Heroes – and boy, did you have some tales to tell.
We received thousands of entries, describing how dogs lifted the spirits of owners who are key workers, gave comfort to people facing lockdown alone or were constant companions for children separated from their friends.
Among the fantastic finalists in our Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs competition is Olly the wonder whippet (below), from Scotland, who has helped owner Lee raise funds for pet food parcels for those in need.
Another finalist is 17-month-old Cockapoo Hunter (above), from Liverpool, who has become a lifeline to those feeling isolated in lockdown.
The regional winner for Wales was faithful Macsen (above) who has shown that a dog really is human's best friend, by helping 20-year-old Osian Morris as he continues his rehabilitation after surgery to remove a tumour.
While Manchester's regional heat was won by Hattie the Cocker Spaniel (also above) who has been accompanying owner Andrew Bacon to work at the Lancastrian Office Centre and putting a smile on the faces of the facilities team and key workers who have carried on working there during the lockdown.
Nourishing every dog, no matter what your soulmate needs Congratulations to all Britain’s Lockdown Dog Heroes – your stories have shown just how wonderfully diverse our dogs are! Butcher’s know every dog is different and have a range of recipes to suit each one, no matter what their age or individual needs. Puppy Perfect recipes have all the vitamins and minerals needed for bouncing energy and healthy growth, while Adult meals are bursting with essential nutrients, herbs and oils that dogs need to be at their best. And for those dogs who can’t get out as much as they’d like, Butcher’s Lean & Tasty recipes use the leanest cuts and wholegrain rice for satisfying meals that are lower in fat and will keep your dog’s energy levels up. The Joints and Coat range uses salmon oil and added Omega-3 and Omega-6 for shiny coats, healthy skin and to help ease joint pain. And for soulmates who have sensitive tummies, the Simply Gentle range is made with added prebiotics and easy-to-digest wholegrains. So here’s to keeping all our heroes happy and healthy!
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birminghammail--2020-06-18--Pep Clotet's brilliant Jude Bellingham quip as Blues return

Pep Clotet insists Jude Bellingham remains unaffected by the speculation surrounding his Birmingham City future .
The 16-year-old has returned to training with his Blues team-mates and is likely to be involved in Saturday ’ s trip to West Brom .
But unlike his team-mates his lockdown has passed with regular links to Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund .
Not that you would know it , if anything the teenager is looking even more imposing in training .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am very happy to see how he came back , I see him very focused on us and having a strong finish to the season , ” Clotet said .
“ I see nothing from him that makes me believe his head is not here .
I think his head is here .
“ I don ’ t know maybe in his free time he has been having some German classes or Manchester accent classes – I don ’ t know .
“ But I think he looks very confident and comfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t give any insight into his transfer situation because it is something related to next season so I never even asked.
” Clotet has been struck with how the midfielder seems to have benefitted from the extended break .
“ He has come back very , very well physically , he looks like he has grown a little bit , he has worked a lot on some muscle groups that needed work .
“ So I think he looks a bit stronger and more confident in his performance .
He has grown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think he is ready .
“ The good thing with Jude is we have been using him in a position to bed him in , one that gives him a lot of freedom off the wing , the same kind of football that Fran [ Villalba ] or Dan Crowley were doing .
“ Now I see he is more physically strong as well to get into other positions in the pitch – closer to his own natural position , which is good and gives us more options .
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Pep Clotet insists Jude Bellingham remains unaffected by the speculation surrounding his Birmingham City future.
The 16-year-old has returned to training with his Blues team-mates and is likely to be involved in Saturday’s trip to West Brom.
But unlike his team-mates his lockdown has passed with regular links to Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
Not that you would know it, if anything the teenager is looking even more imposing in training.
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“I am very happy to see how he came back, I see him very focused on us and having a strong finish to the season,” Clotet said.
“I see nothing from him that makes me believe his head is not here. I think his head is here.
“I don’t know maybe in his free time he has been having some German classes or Manchester accent classes – I don’t know.
“But I think he looks very confident and comfortable in his situation.
“I can’t give any insight into his transfer situation because it is something related to next season so I never even asked.”
Clotet has been struck with how the midfielder seems to have benefitted from the extended break.
“He has come back very, very well physically, he looks like he has grown a little bit, he has worked a lot on some muscle groups that needed work.
“So I think he looks a bit stronger and more confident in his performance. He has grown a lot into his own mentality. I think he is ready.
“The good thing with Jude is we have been using him in a position to bed him in, one that gives him a lot of freedom off the wing, the same kind of football that Fran [Villalba] or Dan Crowley were doing.
“Now I see he is more physically strong as well to get into other positions in the pitch – closer to his own natural position, which is good and gives us more options.”


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Slaven Bilic confirms Albion's transfer stance on Matheus Pereira

Matheus Pereira will seal a permanent move to West Brom on Saturday when he runs out against Birmingham City as the Championship returns .
The Brazilian has proven to be an excellent addition to Albion since joining on a deadline day loan deal last summer , and an agreement has already been reached with parent club Sporting Lisbon that will see the playmaker ’ s spell at The Hawthorns transformed into a permanent arrangement .
The deal is likely to cost Albion around £9m , a chunk of which was already paid up front in the form of a loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been agreed with the player .
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Slaven Bilic , who was alerted to Pereira ’ s talents and availability from contacts in Germany after the star ’ s loan spell with Nurnberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll take part at the weekend , provided nothing untoward happens on the eve of the clash .
“ He will become our player if he plays on Saturday - that is very likely to happen , of course , unless something crazy happens on Friday , ” Bilic enthused .
“ But definitely we are delighted that it is happening.
” Because of the suspension of the season , Albion requested an extension to the timeframe in which they would be make Pereira ’ s deal a permanent one , and Portuguese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back by a month .
Was Bilic ever concerned that such an obstacle would derail Albion ’ s plans for the player ?
“ No - why should it cause a problem .
A contract is a contract , ” Bilic reasoned .
“ We sorted it all out before , we are delighted .
“ Since day one , he has proven to be one of the biggest reasons why we are where we are .
It ’ s great to have a situation where we have him permanently .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a game .
He makes decisions and he influences games in the area of the pitch where it is most difficult to make them .
“ That ’ s why those players are of such big value .
We are delighted to have him he is one of the main reasons why we are where we are.
” Pereira has been a revelation since arriving in England .
To date , he ’ s scored six times , and laid on 16 assists for his teammates , making himself a firm fan favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Matheus Pereira will seal a permanent move to West Brom on Saturday when he runs out against Birmingham City as the Championship returns.
The Brazilian has proven to be an excellent addition to Albion since joining on a deadline day loan deal last summer, and an agreement has already been reached with parent club Sporting Lisbon that will see the playmaker’s spell at The Hawthorns transformed into a permanent arrangement.
The deal is likely to cost Albion around £9m, a chunk of which was already paid up front in the form of a loan fee, and personal terms had already been agreed with the player.
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Pereira had to make 32 appearances of more than 45 minutes for the clause in the agreement to be triggered - that will occur on Saturday in the clash with Blues.
Slaven Bilic, who was alerted to Pereira’s talents and availability from contacts in Germany after the star’s loan spell with Nurnberg last season, confirmed that he’ll take part at the weekend, provided nothing untoward happens on the eve of the clash.
“He will become our player if he plays on Saturday - that is very likely to happen, of course, unless something crazy happens on Friday,” Bilic enthused. “But definitely we are delighted that it is happening.”
Because of the suspension of the season, Albion requested an extension to the timeframe in which they would be make Pereira’s deal a permanent one, and Portuguese outfit Sporting obliged by pushing the deadline back by a month.
Was Bilic ever concerned that such an obstacle would derail Albion’s plans for the player?
“No - why should it cause a problem. A contract is a contract,” Bilic reasoned. “We sorted it all out before, we are delighted.
“Since day one, he has proven to be one of the biggest reasons why we are where we are. It’s great to have a situation where we have him permanently.
“He is a game changer. He dictates a game. He makes decisions and he influences games in the area of the pitch where it is most difficult to make them.
“That’s why those players are of such big value. We are delighted to have him he is one of the main reasons why we are where we are.”
Pereira has been a revelation since arriving in England.
To date, he’s scored six times, and laid on 16 assists for his teammates, making himself a firm fan favourite amid his skilful and entertaining performances.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Jack Grealish lauds 'absolutely unplayable' Keinan Davis

Jack Grealish has heaped praise on Aston Villa teammate Keinan Davis , and said : `` In training he has been absolutely unplayable . ''
The skipper believes the striker 's Premier League debut was fully deserved after impressing over the last four weeks at Bodymoor Heath .
Davis was menacing against Sheffield United and almost scored in either half - but for a misplaced header and a cracking save by Dean Henderson .
The 22-year-old was given the nod over Mbwana Samatta by Dean Smith , and Grealish said : `` He was brilliant .
I bet you there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know too much about him and fans who probably did n't expect him to play .
`` But he 's come back fit and sharp and , honestly , in training he has been absolutely unplayable so from a few people 's point of view it was a no-brainer giving him a start .
`` He done himself justice out there .
It was just a shame he could n't get himself on the scoresheet . ''
Davis only signed a 12-month extension to his Villa contract up until 2021 last month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was a difficult to play in front of no supporters in B6 .
He added : “ We 're going to give it our all .
It 's weird playing without the fans .
I 'm gutted because personally I love performing in front of them .
“ But if they can just keep supporting us we will hopefully get the results and stay up .
“ It takes some getting used to .
It does n't feel like a competitive game but you try not to feel like that .
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Jack Grealish has heaped praise on Aston Villa teammate Keinan Davis, and said: "In training he has been absolutely unplayable."
The skipper believes the striker's Premier League debut was fully deserved after impressing over the last four weeks at Bodymoor Heath.
Davis was menacing against Sheffield United and almost scored in either half - but for a misplaced header and a cracking save by Dean Henderson.
The 22-year-old was given the nod over Mbwana Samatta by Dean Smith, and Grealish said: "He was brilliant. I bet you there's fans of ours who don't know too much about him and fans who probably didn't expect him to play.
"But he's come back fit and sharp and, honestly, in training he has been absolutely unplayable so from a few people's point of view it was a no-brainer giving him a start.
"He done himself justice out there. It was just a shame he couldn't get himself on the scoresheet."
Davis only signed a 12-month extension to his Villa contract up until 2021 last month.
As for Grealish, the play-maker revealed it was a difficult to play in front of no supporters in B6.
He added: “We're going to give it our all. It's weird playing without the fans. I'm gutted because personally I love performing in front of them.
“But if they can just keep supporting us we will hopefully get the results and stay up.
“It takes some getting used to. It doesn't feel like a competitive game but you try not to feel like that.”


birminghammail--2020-06-18--The brilliant Fosun gesture that will make every Wolves fan burst with pride

Fosun , the owners of Wolverhampton Wanderers , have donated a remarkable 40,000 face masks to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to help protect staff and patients in the fight against COVID-19 .
The company flew in the thousands of PPE from China and have been sent straight to New Cross hospital .
Such a contribution will help the Trust implement the Government ’ s latest advice ; surgical masks now need to be worn by any staff who can not adequately social distance in their work environment , for example , in offices where they have to sit face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the Trust , they should also be worn in any patient areas including corridors .
It ’ s not a one-off donation , either ; Fosun have proven to be very charitable in helping out the Trust since the start of lock-down , with this being their fourth separate donation , and sixth in Wolverhampton in total .
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The Wolves Foundation have been helping with the distribution and delivering of the PPE to New Cross .
Will Clowes , Head of Wolves Foundation , said : “ Fosun , Wolves and Wolves Foundation are delighted to be able to support The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and New Cross Hospital in any way possible , and will continue to do so until we have beaten this pandemic.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a six-figure donation to the Trust , which provides services at New Cross , West Park Hospital , Cannock Chase Hospital and several community and primary care sites .
The club , through the Wolves Foundation and Wolves Wishes initiative , have also donated food parcels to Trust staff staying in the Novotel in Wolverhampton city centre .
In addition , Wolves Former Players Association , ex-managers and supporters recently made a donation of £51,071.23 to help fund the kitting out of the new two wards being built at New Cross Hospital .

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Fosun, the owners of Wolverhampton Wanderers, have donated a remarkable 40,000 face masks to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to help protect staff and patients in the fight against COVID-19.
The company flew in the thousands of PPE from China and have been sent straight to New Cross hospital.
Such a contribution will help the Trust implement the Government’s latest advice; surgical masks now need to be worn by any staff who cannot adequately social distance in their work environment, for example, in offices where they have to sit face to face less than two metres apart. In the Trust, they should also be worn in any patient areas including corridors.
It’s not a one-off donation, either; Fosun have proven to be very charitable in helping out the Trust since the start of lock-down, with this being their fourth separate donation, and sixth in Wolverhampton in total.
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In that time, they’ve also donated 1,300 coveralls and 1,000 masks to the Trust in March, 2,500 protection masks, 900 coveralls and 400 pairs of goggles in April and 4,000 masks in May.
The Wolves Foundation have been helping with the distribution and delivering of the PPE to New Cross.
Will Clowes, Head of Wolves Foundation, said: “Fosun, Wolves and Wolves Foundation are delighted to be able to support The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and New Cross Hospital in any way possible, and will continue to do so until we have beaten this pandemic.”
Wolves as a club have also made a six-figure donation to the Trust, which provides services at New Cross, West Park Hospital, Cannock Chase Hospital and several community and primary care sites.
The club, through the Wolves Foundation and Wolves Wishes initiative, have also donated food parcels to Trust staff staying in the Novotel in Wolverhampton city centre.
In addition, Wolves Former Players Association, ex-managers and supporters recently made a donation of £51,071.23 to help fund the kitting out of the new two wards being built at New Cross Hospital.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Ex-PL referee shares VAR gripe as Aston Villa survive 'goal'

VAR ought to have made the final call following the controversy that involved Aston Villa escaping falling behind in the opening Premier League clash with Sheffield United on Wednesday .
That ’ s the view of former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg , who claims that referee Michael Oliver ought to have been aided by VAR official on the night Paul Tierney , who was operating from Stockley Park .
It seemed as though the Blades had taken the lead before half time in the first match back since the restart , when Orjan Nyland carried the ball into his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davis .
Some visiting players peeled away in celebration , but Oliver couldn ’ t confirm the ball had crossed the line because the Hawk-Eye cameras around the goal were obstructed by Nyland , the post and a defending player .
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“ If the technology has failed then VAR has a duty , a protocol to check that the ball has entered the goal , ” he told talkSPORT .
“ He [ Paul Tierney ] had a minute to quickly check that the ball had crossed the line .
“ We see within 30 seconds that there ’ s a problem , therefore Paul Tierney in his duty to Michael Oliver , should have informed him that we had a problem and stopped the match to have a look at it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology failed .
If there are doubts , then we have to say ‘ okay , we ’ re not 100 per cent sure , yet.
’ “ The ball clearly crossed the line and Paul Tierney ’ s duty should have been to tell Michael Oliver that the goal had been scored and overridden the technology .
“ Ironically , when we did all the testing , because referees were very inquisitive with how it was going to work , it was actually at Villa Park where the system was trialled .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the system to fail but it never did .
“ Therefore last night , when it said the seven cameras didn ’ t pick up the ball entering the goal… it just doesn ’ t make sense .
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VAR ought to have made the final call following the controversy that involved Aston Villa escaping falling behind in the opening Premier League clash with Sheffield United on Wednesday.
That’s the view of former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, who claims that referee Michael Oliver ought to have been aided by VAR official on the night Paul Tierney, who was operating from Stockley Park.
It seemed as though the Blades had taken the lead before half time in the first match back since the restart, when Orjan Nyland carried the ball into his own net under pressure from teammate Keinan Davis.
Some visiting players peeled away in celebration, but Oliver couldn’t confirm the ball had crossed the line because the Hawk-Eye cameras around the goal were obstructed by Nyland, the post and a defending player.
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In that event, Tierney ought to have helped out Oliver by checking on the replays and informing the referee that he was clear to allow the goal, says Clattenburg.
“If the technology has failed then VAR has a duty, a protocol to check that the ball has entered the goal,” he told talkSPORT.
“He [Paul Tierney] had a minute to quickly check that the ball had crossed the line.
“We see within 30 seconds that there’s a problem, therefore Paul Tierney in his duty to Michael Oliver, should have informed him that we had a problem and stopped the match to have a look at it.
“You can clearly see that the technology failed. If there are doubts, then we have to say ‘okay, we’re not 100 per cent sure, yet.’
“The ball clearly crossed the line and Paul Tierney’s duty should have been to tell Michael Oliver that the goal had been scored and overridden the technology.
“Ironically, when we did all the testing, because referees were very inquisitive with how it was going to work, it was actually at Villa Park where the system was trialled.
“We used to try and get the system to fail but it never did.
“Therefore last night, when it said the seven cameras didn’t pick up the ball entering the goal… it just doesn’t make sense.”