birminghammail--2020-11-07--Lidl, Sainsbury's and Aldi issue urgent recalls for these products

A number of leading supermarkets have been forced to recall these products due to them potentially being unsafe .
Lidl , Sainsbury 's and Iceland are just some of the places that have issued recalls with the Food Standards Agency - and you should check if you have these items .
Some of items include Twix Ice Cream Bars , sweeteners and even rice that companies are telling people to return straight away .
Anyone who has any of these items are being told to return them immediately so they can get a full refund so you should check your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a list of the items that you need to be aware about if you have bought any lately .
Iceland is recalling Twix Barres Glacées ( Twix Ice-Cream Bars ) because they contain milk , wheat ( gluten ) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label .
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts ( nuts ) and peanuts .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds or hazelnuts , nuts , and/or peanuts , and/or soya , and/or an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and milk or milk constituents .
A spokesman said : `` All customers who have bought this product with the above date code should not consume them .
`` Please return to any Iceland store where a full refund will be given .
Lidl GB is recalling What ’ s Cooking ?
Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach because a packaging error has occurred .
Some packets labelled as ‘ Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach may contain chicken and mushroom pasta which contains milk not mentioned on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
A spokesman said : `` If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to milk , we advise you not to eat it .
`` Instead , if you are already making an essential trip to a Lid l GB store you can return t he item to t he store for a full refund , with or without a receipt .
`` Alternatively , please dispose of t he product and email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the affected product with the Best Before Date .
`` The Customer Services team will process this refund via letter .
Other 'What 's Cooking ? '
or Best Before Dates are not affected by this recall .
`` Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused . ''
Bettinehoeve has taken the precautionary step of recalling Bettine Blanc Goat ’ s Cheese because the product might contain Listeria monocytogenes .
This product has been sold at Waitrose deli counters during the period 04/09/20 – 29/10/20 .
Waitrose & Partners are recalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
Best before : May 31 , 2021 Sainsbury ’ s is recalling frozen by Sainsbury ’ s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch .
A spokesman said : `` It has been brought to our attention that there may be a small quantity of by Sainsbury 's cooked mussels 300g @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before date of 08/09/2021 that may be contaminated with Salmonella .
`` We are asking customers not to consume this product and to return it to their nearest Sainsbury 's store when it is safe to do so , where they will receive a full refund .
`` For any concerns of questions regarding this , please check our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact our Careline on 0800 636262 .
`` We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause . ''
Aldi is extending its recall of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicken to include all batches and all best before dates , because the products may contain salmonella .
Best before : All Best before : All Waitrose is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49 % because some products contain almonds , hazelnuts ( nuts ) and soya which are not mentioned on the label .
Due to a packaging error , some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds , hazelnuts and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat .
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
Waitrose has urged not to eat the item if they have an allergy to egg .
They are asked to package up the item and return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ branch for a refund .
Use by : All date codes Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
Stockley ’ s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Iceland stores .
Best before : February 2022 and March 2022 Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers because salmonella has been found in the product .
Lidl GB has taken the precautionary step of recalling Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries because the product might contain salmonella .
The recall relates to their deluxe dark chocolate muesli bar with brazils and cranberries .
The pack size 3x45g are affected with a best before date of August 2020 , September 2020 , October 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 2021 , March 2021 and April 2021 .
The product listed above may be contaminated with salmonella .
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
If you have bought the above product do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the Lidl store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Iceland has recalled their own brand Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the product .
Sainsbury ’ s has taken the precautionary step of recalling by Sainsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fat 1 litre UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage .
This may make the product unsafe to consume .
Best before : 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020 Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts ( hazelnuts ) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
Mars Food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass .
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat

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A number of leading supermarkets have been forced to recall these products due to them potentially being unsafe.
Lidl, Sainsbury's and Iceland are just some of the places that have issued recalls with the Food Standards Agency - and you should check if you have these items.
Some of items include Twix Ice Cream Bars, sweeteners and even rice that companies are telling people to return straight away.
Anyone who has any of these items are being told to return them immediately so they can get a full refund so you should check your cupboards.
Thanks to KentLive, here's a list of the items that you need to be aware about if you have bought any lately.
Twix Ice Cream Bars
Iceland is recalling Twix Barres Glacées (Twix Ice-Cream Bars) because they contain milk, wheat (gluten) and soya which are not mentioned in English on the label.
They may contain almonds and hazelnuts (nuts) and peanuts.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds or hazelnuts, nuts, and/or peanuts, and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten and milk or milk constituents.
A spokesman said: "All customers who have bought this product with the above date code should not consume them.
"Please return to any Iceland store where a full refund will be given.
"No receipt is required."
Product details
Pack size: 18
Best before: June 30, 2021
Allergens: Gluten (wheat), Milk, Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Peanuts, Soya
Lidl Meatballs
Lidl GB is recalling What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach because a packaging error has occurred.
Some packets labelled as ‘Lighter for You Meatballs with Pasta and Spinach may contain chicken and mushroom pasta which contains milk not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
A spokesman said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to milk, we advise you not to eat it.
"Instead, if you are already making an essential trip to a Lid l GB store you can return t he item to t he store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
"Alternatively, please dispose of t he product and email customer.services@lidl.co.uk including a photo of the affected product with the Best Before Date.
"The Customer Services team will process this refund via letter. Other 'What's Cooking?' or Best Before Dates are not affected by this recall.
"Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Product details
Pack size: 550g
Best before: January 5, 2022
Allergens: Milk
Waitrose Goat's Cheese
Bettinehoeve has taken the precautionary step of recalling Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese because the product might contain Listeria monocytogenes.
This product has been sold at Waitrose deli counters during the period 04/09/20 – 29/10/20.
Product details
Pack size: All pack sizes
Waitrose Halloumi
Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Pack size: 225g
Batch code: BIO B0530A-3 CY0063
Best before: May 31, 2021
Allergens: Milk
Sainsbury's Mussels
Sainsbury’s is recalling frozen by Sainsbury’s Cooked Mussels because Salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch.
A spokesman said: "It has been brought to our attention that there may be a small quantity of by Sainsbury's cooked mussels 300g (frozen), with a best before date of 08/09/2021 that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
"No other date codes affected.
"We are asking customers not to consume this product and to return it to their nearest Sainsbury's store when it is safe to do so, where they will receive a full refund.
"For any concerns of questions regarding this, please check our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact our Careline on 0800 636262.
"We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause."
Product details
Pack size: 300g
Batch code: 2653152
Best before: September 8, 2021
Aldi Southern Fried and Breaded Chicken
Aldi is extending its recall of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken to include all batches and all best before dates, because the products may contain salmonella.
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch codes: All
Best before: All
Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size: 210g
Batch codes: All
Best before: All
Waitrose Milk Chocolate
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts and/or soya.
Product details
Batch code 0259
Best before end: November 2021
Allergens Nuts (almond, hazelnut), Soya
Lidl GB Simply Mature White Cheddar
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Mature White Cheddar as it may contain pieces of plastic.
The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Product details
Simply Mature White Cheddar
Pack size 900g
Best before 26 December 2020
Waitrose Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Waitrose has urged not to eat the item if they have an allergy to egg.
They are asked to package up the item and return it to their local Waitrose and Partners branch for a refund.
Product details
Pack size: 280g
Use by: All date codes
Allergens: Egg
Lidl Sweeteners
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch codes: L 91424 A, L 91424 B, L 91424 C, and L 91424 D
Best before: end date - December 2022
Iceland Fruit Sherberts
Stockley’s is recalling Fruit Sherbets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The affected product was only sold in Iceland stores.
Product details
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 0255
Best before: February 2022 and March 2022
Allergens: Milk
Iceland Chicken Breast Toppers
Iceland has recalled their own brand Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 400g
Best before
February 27, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 8, 2021
Lidl Dark chocolate
Lidl GB has taken the precautionary step of recalling Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries because the product might contain salmonella.
The recall relates to their deluxe dark chocolate muesli bar with brazils and cranberries.
The pack size 3x45g are affected with a best before date of August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021 and April 2021.
The product listed above may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Lidl store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Iceland Chicken Popsters
Iceland has recalled their own brand Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 220g
Best before: April 4, 2021
Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed UHT milk
Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat 1 litre UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage.
This may make the product unsafe to consume.
Pack size: 1 litre
Best before: 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020
Waitrose Beef and Ale pie
Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie is being recalled because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Pack size: 400g
Batch code: L0125
Best before: November 2021
Uncle Ben's Brown Basmati
Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass.
The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat
Pack size : 250g
Best before


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Police issue urgent warning over Postcode Lottery scam

Residents have been warned to watch out for fraudsters using the Postcode Lottery to trick unsuspecting victims .
The con artists have been hacking social media accounts and striking up conversations with people from the friends list .
Victims are then deceived with promises of a large sum of money in exchange for their bank details or an Amazon giftcard .
Staffordshire Police has issued a high priority warning for people to be vigilant and think twice before handing over cash .
Via the Staffordshire Smart Alert system , PCSO Christopher Neal said : `` We have reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media accounts and contacting people from the accounts 'friends list ' .
`` During this conversation the hacker mentions that they have received a large amount of money that has been delivered to their door and it was all done via the Post Code Lottery .
`` Once they have gained some interest they will send a link to the victim and tell them that they need to log into/create an account in order to receive the large amount of money themselves .
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`` When this has been done , the victim is then contacted and asked to pay a fee via an Amazon gift card , and to send over this information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the back of the card and send the pictures via the social media messaging .
`` When this is done they are then contacted asking for more money in order to complete the account setup and win the money .
`` If you come across anything like this please do not go and buy any type of gift card or give over any amount of money or give your personal and/or bank details . ''

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Residents have been warned to watch out for fraudsters using the Postcode Lottery to trick unsuspecting victims.
The con artists have been hacking social media accounts and striking up conversations with people from the friends list.
Victims are then deceived with promises of a large sum of money in exchange for their bank details or an Amazon giftcard.
Staffordshire Police has issued a high priority warning for people to be vigilant and think twice before handing over cash.
Via the Staffordshire Smart Alert system, PCSO Christopher Neal said: "We have reports of a scam, unknown persons are hacking social media accounts and contacting people from the accounts 'friends list'.
"During this conversation the hacker mentions that they have received a large amount of money that has been delivered to their door and it was all done via the Post Code Lottery.
"Once they have gained some interest they will send a link to the victim and tell them that they need to log into/create an account in order to receive the large amount of money themselves.
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"When this has been done, the victim is then contacted and asked to pay a fee via an Amazon gift card, and to send over this information they are asked to photograph the front and the back of the card and send the pictures via the social media messaging.
"When this is done they are then contacted asking for more money in order to complete the account setup and win the money.
"If you come across anything like this please do not go and buy any type of gift card or give over any amount of money or give your personal and/or bank details."


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Aston Villa fans react as Manchester United win at Everton

Aston Villa fans have been discussing Everton 's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Saturday lunchtime .
The Toffees lost their third-straight game in the Premier League and are now winless since a 4-2 defeat of Brighton and Hove Albion a little over a month ago .
Bernard put Everton ahead after 19 minutes but Bruno Fernandes scored a quick-fire double to put Ole Gunnar Solskajer 's side ahead before half-time and Edinson Cavani made sure of the victory five minutes into injury time at the end of the second half .
Everton , like Villa , began the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pace-setters at the top of the Premier League .
Villa have also stuttered , losing their last couple of matches and will be hoping to get back on form when they head to Arsenal on Sunday evening ( 7.15pm ) .
Everton topped the Premier League with Dean Smith 's second until reigning champions Liverpool recovered from a poor start to the 2020-21 campaign .
And Villa fans have been making the same point on social media after today 's events on Merseyside .
`` Everton , our title charge was good whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We both go again next year . ''
`` Everton and Aston Villa 's season so far ... '' another commented .
`` The Cazoo bubble has well and truly burst , '' a third Villa fan said referencing the shirt sponsorship both sides have in common .
A fourth fan asked : `` Remember those good old days when it was an Everton and Villa title race ? ''
Another said : `` Villa had a similar start to Everton .
We 'll be lucky to finish 14th ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time as Carlo Ancelotti 's men look to arrest their poor run of form .
The Blues are in fifth place after eight games , three points off top spot at the time of writing .

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Aston Villa fans have been discussing Everton's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Saturday lunchtime.
The Toffees lost their third-straight game in the Premier League and are now winless since a 4-2 defeat of Brighton and Hove Albion a little over a month ago.
Bernard put Everton ahead after 19 minutes but Bruno Fernandes scored a quick-fire double to put Ole Gunnar Solskajer's side ahead before half-time and Edinson Cavani made sure of the victory five minutes into injury time at the end of the second half.
Everton, like Villa, began the season in fine form and were the early pace-setters at the top of the Premier League.
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Villa have also stuttered, losing their last couple of matches and will be hoping to get back on form when they head to Arsenal on Sunday evening (7.15pm).
Everton topped the Premier League with Dean Smith 's second until reigning champions Liverpool recovered from a poor start to the 2020-21 campaign.
And Villa fans have been making the same point on social media after today's events on Merseyside.
"Everton, our title charge was good whilst it lasted," one fan said. "We both go again next year."
"Everton and Aston Villa's season so far..." another commented.
"The Cazoo bubble has well and truly burst," a third Villa fan said referencing the shirt sponsorship both sides have in common.
A fourth fan asked: "Remember those good old days when it was an Everton and Villa title race?"
Another said: "Villa had a similar start to Everton. We'll be lucky to finish 14th!"
Everton play Fulham in a week's time as Carlo Ancelotti's men look to arrest their poor run of form.
The Blues are in fifth place after eight games, three points off top spot at the time of writing.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Ex-Primark worker shares things you might not know about the store

Primark has unfortunately closed during the second lockdown as non-essential store shut their doors .
But for those who love the store and the great deals , there 's plenty of ways you can still shop for Primark pieces online .
However , many of us may not know the hidden secrets and the things that employees keep up safe wraps to the public .
One TikToker has explained some of the secrets about the store that many people may not know about which may be useful when you enter the store .
From 'Mr Brown ' to discounts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TikToker shared according to the Mirror so you can keep an eye on it when the store opens back up in December .
If you hear a member of staff make an announcement to say : `` Can Mr Brown come to the checkout '' , it 's likely someone in the store has landed themselves in trouble .
The worker said the guards who stand at the door to ensure no one is stealing are from Brown 's Security Company , and that 's who the message is for - staff just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security is on the way .
She said employees will always remove the tissue paper inside bags and purses at the till to ensure you 're not hiding anything else inside .
Even if there are other items found within , the worker said staff are n't allowed to accuse customers of purposely putting them there .
`` We just have to simply say 'would you like that as well ? '
, '' she said .
`` I can tell you ten out of ten times , the answer is 'no thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can magically bag you a discount , but she revealed if there 's only one item left and it 's slightly faulty , you can knock 10 per cent off the price .
If clothing slightly dirty and there 's no more in your size , the former employee recommended taking it to till if you 're still happy to buy it and asking for a reduction , as reported by Metro .
If you hear staff ringing a bell in the store , keep an ear out for how many times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Two rings of the call bell , we want a supervisor or a manager 's help .
If you hear three rings of a call bell it means there ’ s an emergency . ''
Least glamorous of all , the worker said the announcement of a 'code two ' over the store tannoy is very bad news for the cleaners .
`` It just so happens that some customers like to use the floor as a toilet .
A code two coming across the tannoy for the cleaners means they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to be cleaning up some bodily fluid . ''

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Primark has unfortunately closed during the second lockdown as non-essential store shut their doors.
But for those who love the store and the great deals, there's plenty of ways you can still shop for Primark pieces online.
However, many of us may not know the hidden secrets and the things that employees keep up safe wraps to the public.
One TikToker has explained some of the secrets about the store that many people may not know about which may be useful when you enter the store.
From 'Mr Brown' to discounts, here are some of the things the TikToker shared according to the Mirror so you can keep an eye on it when the store opens back up in December.
Mr Brown
If you hear a member of staff make an announcement to say: "Can Mr Brown come to the checkout", it's likely someone in the store has landed themselves in trouble.
The worker said the guards who stand at the door to ensure no one is stealing are from Brown's Security Company, and that's who the message is for - staff just don't want to alert customers that security is on the way.
(Image: PA)
Buying purses or bags
She said employees will always remove the tissue paper inside bags and purses at the till to ensure you're not hiding anything else inside.
Even if there are other items found within, the worker said staff aren't allowed to accuse customers of purposely putting them there.
"We just have to simply say 'would you like that as well?'," she said. "I can tell you ten out of ten times, the answer is 'no thanks'."
Discounts
There's no secrets that can magically bag you a discount, but she revealed if there's only one item left and it's slightly faulty, you can knock 10 per cent off the price.
If clothing slightly dirty and there's no more in your size, the former employee recommended taking it to till if you're still happy to buy it and asking for a reduction, as reported by Metro.
(Image: PA)
Ringing bells
If you hear staff ringing a bell in the store, keep an ear out for how many times it goes off.
She explains: "Two rings of the call bell, we want a supervisor or a manager's help. If you hear three rings of a call bell it means there’s an emergency."
Code two
Least glamorous of all, the worker said the announcement of a 'code two' over the store tannoy is very bad news for the cleaners.
"It just so happens that some customers like to use the floor as a toilet. A code two coming across the tannoy for the cleaners means they’re just being made aware they’re going to be cleaning up some bodily fluid."
Primark declined to comment.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Air Ambulance lands at primary school with ambulances nearby

An Air Ambulance has landed at Four Oaks Primary School with a number of other ambulances outside a nearby property @ @ @ @ @ scene show the Midlands Air Ambulance helicopter at the school on Edge Hill Road .
@ @ @ @ @ the playing fields at the school .
Ambulances were also seen outside of a property @ @ @ @ @ this afernoon , Saturday , December 7 .
We are currently waiting for further information @ @ @ @ @ This is a live blog and we will be updating it when there is more @ @

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Andy Richardson, Oprah Flash)

An Air Ambulance has landed at Four Oaks Primary School with a number of other ambulances outside a nearby property.
Pictures taken at the scene show the Midlands Air Ambulance helicopter at the school on Edge Hill Road. The helicopter has landed on the playing fields at the school.
Ambulances were also seen outside of a property on Walsall Road at 2pm this afernoon, Saturday, December 7.
We are currently waiting for further information from West Midlands Police.
This is a live blog and we will be updating it when there is more information.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Martin Lewis begs Sainsbury's to change deal for everybody's sake

Martin Lewis is pleading with a popular supermarket chain over one of its deals this week .
The Money Saving Expert founder and newsletter scribe has issued a plea to Sainsbury 's .
Mr Lewis - who has his own show the ITV1 Martin Lewis Money Show - is pleading with one of the country 's biggest grocers to change its money-saving deal .
Sainsbury 's latest offer has left the consumer champion rather worried - and now he 's asking bosses at the supermarket to change it for everyone 's sake .
Sainsbury 's is one of the so-called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside Tesco , Britain 's biggest grocer , Asda and Morrisons .
`` Sainsbury 's urgently needs to rethink its double-up scheme , '' Martin said of the Nectar card scheme .
“ While its supermarkets are open , to only allow redemptions in-store , and only for a week right in the midst of lockdown for most of the population , is perverse . ''
Martin said : `` It really shouldn ’ t need to be told this .
Many people wait and hold on to their Nectar points to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To force them to go to a store now , rather than spend in ease and safety via the web , is simply putting people ’ s health at risk for no reason.
” A Sainsbury 's spokesperson said : `` We have reviewed our Double Up promotion in light of the latest restrictions .
`` Many of our customers have told us they are relying on the savings it will give them and so after careful consideration we will continue to offer it .
“ We understand that some of our customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vouchers in the way they would have liked to this year and we ’ re sorry for the disappointment this may cause .
`` Customers who have already redeemed their points for vouchers and are now required to shield can contact our customer services team , who will refund their points .
”

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Martin Lewis is pleading with a popular supermarket chain over one of its deals this week.
The Money Saving Expert founder and newsletter scribe has issued a plea to Sainsbury's.
Mr Lewis - who has his own show the ITV1 Martin Lewis Money Show - is pleading with one of the country's biggest grocers to change its money-saving deal.
Sainsbury's latest offer has left the consumer champion rather worried - and now he's asking bosses at the supermarket to change it for everyone's sake.
Sainsbury's is one of the so-called Big Four supermarkets in the country, alongside Tesco, Britain's biggest grocer, Asda and Morrisons.
"Sainsbury's urgently needs to rethink its double-up scheme," Martin said of the Nectar card scheme.
“While its supermarkets are open, to only allow redemptions in-store, and only for a week right in the midst of lockdown for most of the population, is perverse."
Martin said: "It really shouldn’t need to be told this. Many people wait and hold on to their Nectar points to use them in the pre-Christmas period double-up. To force them to go to a store now, rather than spend in ease and safety via the web, is simply putting people’s health at risk for no reason.”
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We have reviewed our Double Up promotion in light of the latest restrictions.
"Many of our customers have told us they are relying on the savings it will give them and so after careful consideration we will continue to offer it.
“We understand that some of our customers may not be able to redeem their vouchers in the way they would have liked to this year and we’re sorry for the disappointment this may cause.
"Customers who have already redeemed their points for vouchers and are now required to shield can contact our customer services team, who will refund their points.”


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Kieftenbeld returns as Blues make four changes to face Bournemouth

Aitor Karanka has made four changes to his Birmingham City side for today ’ s clash with Bournemouth at St @ @ @ @ @ Hogan , Riley McGree , Caolan Boyd-Munce and Maikel Kieftenbeld are back in the starting @ @ @ @ @ , Jeremie Bela , Ivan Sanchez and the suspended Ivan Sunjic missing out .
Neil @ @ @ @ @ with Maxime Colin , Marc Roberts , Harlee Dean , Mikel San Jose and potentially @ @ @ @ @ wing back .
Kieftenbeld and Gardner and either of McGree or Boyd-Munce look set to @ @ @ @ @ the park with Hogan and Lukas Jutkiewicz up front .
David Davis is involved in @ @ @ @ @ first time under Karanka , among the seven substitutes .

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Aitor Karanka has made four changes to his Birmingham City side for today’s clash with Bournemouth at St Andrew’s.
Scott Hogan, Riley McGree, Caolan Boyd-Munce and Maikel Kieftenbeld are back in the starting line-up, with Kristian Pedersen, Jeremie Bela, Ivan Sanchez and the suspended Ivan Sunjic missing out.
Neil Etheridge starts in goal, with Maxime Colin, Marc Roberts, Harlee Dean, Mikel San Jose and potentially Boyd-Munce or McGree playing at wing back.
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Kieftenbeld and Gardner and either of McGree or Boyd-Munce look set to play in the middle of the park with Hogan and Lukas Jutkiewicz up front.
David Davis is involved in the match-day squad for the first time under Karanka, among the seven substitutes.
BLUES (5-3-2): Etheridge; Colin, Roberts, San Jose, Dean, Boyd-Munce; Gardner, Kieftenbeld, McGree; Hogan, Jutkiewicz. Subs: Prieto. Bela, Sanchez, Leko, Toral, Dacres-Cogley, Davis


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Expected Arsenal line-up for Premier League clash against Aston Villa

Aston Villa are back in Premier League action again this weekend as they look to bounce back from two straight defeats .
Losses against Leeds United and Southampton have put a slight downer on what had been a brilliant start to the season for Dean Smith ’ s men .
Villa travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening as they look to get a positive result when they take on Mikel Arteta ’ s Arsenal .
The Gunners are currently in ninth place in the Premier League table , level on points with Villa in eighth .
Arsenal came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United in their last outing and recorded a 4-1 Europa League win over Molde on Thursday night .
They did however lose their last home game in the Premier League , falling to a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City last month , a result which Villa will be hoping to repeat .
But what sort of lineup can Villa expect to face on Sunday ?
Arteta does have a few selection dilemmas to face ahead of the match , but will still have Pablo Mari , Callum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli all on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did make a number of changes for the midweek Europa League clash , with Gabriel Magalhaes , Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kieran Tierney all sitting out the game against Molde .
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Aston Villa are back in Premier League action again this weekend as they look to bounce back from two straight defeats.
Losses against Leeds United and Southampton have put a slight downer on what had been a brilliant start to the season for Dean Smith’s men.
Villa travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening as they look to get a positive result when they take on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
The Gunners are currently in ninth place in the Premier League table, level on points with Villa in eighth.
Arsenal came away with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their last outing and recorded a 4-1 Europa League win over Molde on Thursday night.
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They did however lose their last home game in the Premier League, falling to a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City last month, a result which Villa will be hoping to repeat.
But what sort of lineup can Villa expect to face on Sunday?
Arteta does have a few selection dilemmas to face ahead of the match, but will still have Pablo Mari, Callum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli all on the sidelines due to injury.
Arsenal did make a number of changes for the midweek Europa League clash, with Gabriel Magalhaes, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kieran Tierney all sitting out the game against Molde.
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Arteta is likely to return to a three at the back system, after playing a back four in midweek with Gabriel, Tierney and Bellerin all returning to the backline.
New signing Thomas Partey was also rested in the Europa League and is likely to come straight back into the team.
Aubameyang is also expected to regain his place in the starting eleven, supported by Alexandre Lacazette and Willian in a front three.
Predicted Arsenal XI (3-4-3): Leno; Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney; Bellerin, Partey, Elneny, Saka; Aubameyang, Lacazette, Willian.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--PayPal warning over fake emails that have cost victims almost £8m

Those who may be buying or selling using PayPal are being warned for scam emails being sent out on mass .
Thousands of people in the UK have reported about fraudulent emails and even being caught out .
According to Action Fraud , 21,349 crime reports were made about fake PayPal emails .
Victims lost a staggering £7.8m to scammers from January and September this year .
The scammers were targeting people selling jewellery and electronics during the time period .
Criminals have been targeting people selling items online , by sending them emails purporting to be from PayPal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling or buying online , you should follow these helpful tips : What you should do Sellers beware : If you ’ re selling items on an online marketplace , be aware of the warning signs that your buyer is a scammer .
Scammers may have negative feedback history , or may have recently set up a new account to avoid getting poor feedback .
Don ’ t be persuaded into sending anything until you can verify you ’ ve received the payment .
Scam messages : Don ’ t click on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and never respond to messages that ask for your personal or financial details .
If you think you ’ ve been a victim of fraud , report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040 .
A spokesperson for PayPal said : `` At PayPal we go to great lengths to protect our customers in the UK , but there are still a few simple precautions we should all take to avoid falling victim to scams .
`` All communications from PayPal to account holders would be sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PayPal account .
You will have a secure message waiting if PayPal does need you to take any action .
`` A genuine PayPal email will only ever address you by your full name – anything that starts differently should immediately raise your suspicions .
Look out for spelling mistakes , which are a common tell-tale sign of a fraudulent message . ''
PayPal has the following advice Log into PayPal : If you receive a suspicious email , don ’ t act on the message or click on any links .
Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PayPal and check for any new activity .
PayPal will also email or notify you in the app if you ’ ve received any payments .
Check the basics : Look out for misspellings and grammatical errors , which can be a tell-tale sign of a scam .
Verify an email ’ s authenticity : Phishing scams will often mimic the look and feel of PayPal emails , and ask you for sensitive information – something that real PayPal emails will never do .
How to spot the difference : A PayPal email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last name , or your business name , and we will never ask you for your full password , bank account , or credit card details in a message .
Avoid following links : If you receive an email you think is suspicious , do not click on any links or download any attachments .
You can check where a link is going before you click on it by hovering over it – does it look legitimate ?
Keep tabs on your information : Limit the number of places where you store your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digital wallet like PayPal .
If you are making a purchase online , consider using a protected payment method such as PayPal , so if your purchase doesn ’ t arrive or match the product description , PayPal can reimburse you .
Easiest of all , use common sense : If a deal seems too good to be true , it probably is !
Stay clear of exceptional deals or anything that is significantly reduced in price from what you would expect to pay .
If you think that you ’ ve received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to spoof @ paypal.com , without changing the subject line .
PayPal will let you know whether it is fraudulent .
More information about PayPal ’ s protection policies can be found on their website here .

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Those who may be buying or selling using PayPal are being warned for scam emails being sent out on mass.
Thousands of people in the UK have reported about fraudulent emails and even being caught out.
According to Action Fraud, 21,349 crime reports were made about fake PayPal emails. Victims lost a staggering £7.8m to scammers from January and September this year.
The scammers were targeting people selling jewellery and electronics during the time period.
Criminals have been targeting people selling items online, by sending them emails purporting to be from PayPal, reports ChronicleLive.
If you are considering selling or buying online, you should follow these helpful tips:
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What you should do
Sellers beware : If you’re selling items on an online marketplace, be aware of the warning signs that your buyer is a scammer. Scammers may have negative feedback history, or may have recently set up a new account to avoid getting poor feedback. Don’t be persuaded into sending anything until you can verify you’ve received the payment.
Scam messages: Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never respond to messages that ask for your personal or financial details.
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
A spokesperson for PayPal said: "At PayPal we go to great lengths to protect our customers in the UK, but there are still a few simple precautions we should all take to avoid falling victim to scams.
"All communications from PayPal to account holders would be sent to the secure message centre within their PayPal account. You will have a secure message waiting if PayPal does need you to take any action.
"A genuine PayPal email will only ever address you by your full name – anything that starts differently should immediately raise your suspicions. Look out for spelling mistakes, which are a common tell-tale sign of a fraudulent message."
PayPal has the following advice
Log into PayPal : If you receive a suspicious email, don’t act on the message or click on any links. Instead, open your browser, log into PayPal and check for any new activity. PayPal will also email or notify you in the app if you’ve received any payments.
Check the basics : Look out for misspellings and grammatical errors, which can be a tell-tale sign of a scam.
Verify an email’s authenticity : Phishing scams will often mimic the look and feel of PayPal emails, and ask you for sensitive information – something that real PayPal emails will never do.
How to spot the difference: A PayPal email will address you by your first and last name, or your business name, and we will never ask you for your full password, bank account, or credit card details in a message.
Avoid following links : If you receive an email you think is suspicious, do not click on any links or download any attachments. You can check where a link is going before you click on it by hovering over it – does it look legitimate?
Keep tabs on your information: Limit the number of places where you store your payment information online by using a secure digital wallet like PayPal. If you are making a purchase online, consider using a protected payment method such as PayPal, so if your purchase doesn’t arrive or match the product description, PayPal can reimburse you.
Easiest of all, use common sense : If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is! Stay clear of exceptional deals or anything that is significantly reduced in price from what you would expect to pay.
If you think that you’ve received a suspicious email, you can forward it to spoof@paypal.com, without changing the subject line. PayPal will let you know whether it is fraudulent.
More information about PayPal’s protection policies can be found on their website here.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--The moment police raid lock-in at packed pub with music blaring

This is the moment police discovered a packed Birmingham pub with a 'party atmosphere ' which led to the boozer being handed a £10,000 fine .
Police officers arrived at The Spotted Dog in Digbeth on Friday October 30 and found more than 40 drinkers .
They arrived at 11pm to find music still blaring and a party atmosphere , with no social distancing in place , according to the force .
In the video , police enter the packed pub and tell people to start drinking up as they are breaking the law .
And West Midlands Police dished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to pub bosses .
Customers say `` oh sorry '' and `` oh dear '' as officers make their way to find the landlord .
He tells police : `` Everyone 's expecting us to be closed down next week .
I know everyone in here .
My apologies . ''
When police tell him he is flouting strict Covid rules he adds : `` I was wrong tonight .
My apologies . ''
West Midlands Police say they issued the £10,000 fine because of the scale of the breach at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ninth time West Midlands Police have issued the so-called super fine , which are reserved for the most serious breaches of law .
Birmingham licensing Sgt Nick Giess said : “ This was sadly yet another example of someone who should know the restrictions around coronavirus all too well putting people at risk .
“ There were around 40 to 50 people in there , smoking and dancing , and showing no regard for the seriousness of the situation the region and the country finds itself in .
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This is the moment police discovered a packed Birmingham pub with a 'party atmosphere' which led to the boozer being handed a £10,000 fine.
Police officers arrived at The Spotted Dog in Digbeth on Friday October 30 and found more than 40 drinkers.
They arrived at 11pm to find music still blaring and a party atmosphere, with no social distancing in place, according to the force.
In the video, police enter the packed pub and tell people to start drinking up as they are breaking the law.
And West Midlands Police dished out the maximum fine, some £10,000, to pub bosses.
(Image: Nick Maslen / Alamy Stock Photo)
Customers say "oh sorry" and "oh dear" as officers make their way to find the landlord.
He tells police: "Everyone's expecting us to be closed down next week. I know everyone in here. My apologies."
When police tell him he is flouting strict Covid rules he adds: "I was wrong tonight. My apologies."
West Midlands Police say they issued the £10,000 fine because of the scale of the breach at the Warwick Street pub.
It’s the ninth time West Midlands Police have issued the so-called super fine, which are reserved for the most serious breaches of law.
Birmingham licensing Sgt Nick Giess said: “This was sadly yet another example of someone who should know the restrictions around coronavirus all too well putting people at risk.
“There were around 40 to 50 people in there, smoking and dancing, and showing no regard for the seriousness of the situation the region and the country finds itself in.”


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Elderly woman suffers serious injuries after being struck by car

An elderly woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on the busy Chester Road in Erdington .
Police and paramedics were called to Chester Road , at the junction of Gunter Road , at around 5:50pm last night ( Friday ) .
West Midlands Police say the woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and remains there today ( Saturday ) .
The force says a driver was stopped at the scene and is currently helping police with their enquiries .
West Midlands Police released a statement which said : `` We were called to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the junction of Gunter Road at around 5:50pm last night ( 6 November ) .
`` An elderly pedestrian was hit by a car .
She suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital , where she remains today ( 7 November ) .
The driver stopped and is assisting us with our enquires .
Anyone with any information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log number 3972 of 6 November . ''
Police closed part of the Chester Road at the junction of Gunter Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The incident also caused bus services to be diverted .

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An elderly woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on the busy Chester Road in Erdington.
Police and paramedics were called to Chester Road, at the junction of Gunter Road, at around 5:50pm last night (Friday).
West Midlands Police say the woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and remains there today (Saturday).
The force says a driver was stopped at the scene and is currently helping police with their enquiries.
West Midlands Police released a statement which said: "We were called to a serious collision on Chester Road at the junction of Gunter Road at around 5:50pm last night (6 November).
"An elderly pedestrian was hit by a car. She suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she remains today (7 November).
The driver stopped and is assisting us with our enquires. Anyone with any information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log number 3972 of 6 November."
Police closed part of the Chester Road at the junction of Gunter Road while the incident was dealt with.
The incident also caused bus services to be diverted.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Mum reveals how she buys weekly Asda shop for just £16

A penny-pinching mum has shared the secret to buying a week 's worth of food for two people - for just £16 .
While taking part in the Feed Your Family for £20 challenge Michele Morgan headed to Asda to see what she could get .
Armed with a written meal plan , she was able to get enough food for her and her partner for a whole week .
The savvy shopping haul , which included meat , vegetables , bread and cereal , cost £16 and she posted her receipt online to prove it .
Our sister title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekly menu included chilli con carne , cottage pie , Spanish eggs , bacon butties and bangers and mash .
The food was enough to cover three meals for two people each day - she even had some left over .
Know how to feed two people for less than £16 ?
Email oprah.flash @ reachplc.com or message the Black Country Live Facebook page .
A block of cheese was the most expensive item in her basket with a cost of £2.11 .
She also managed to get tinned tomatoes , mushrooms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her top tips on how to save money and extend the shelf life of food were shared in the Facebook group Feed Yourself for £1 a Day .
She said : “ This was a few years ago but we did the feed your family for £20 per week and this is what we bought and cooked for three meals per day for two of us .
“ We ended the week with food left over so I would say the cost for the whole week was more like £16 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to plan in advance to make sure that the fresh stuff was at its best.
” The Mirror Online reported that Michele was praised in the group for revealing her secrets .
One person posted : “ I think your post was intended to show what can be done if you ’ re currently spending a lot more on feeding your family .
Thank you for posting , it may have really helped someone.
” A third commented : “ It ’ s so lovely to see people genuinely trying to help others.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Thank you !
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A penny-pinching mum has shared the secret to buying a week's worth of food for two people - for just £16.
While taking part in the Feed Your Family for £20 challenge Michele Morgan headed to Asda to see what she could get.
Armed with a written meal plan, she was able to get enough food for her and her partner for a whole week.
The savvy shopping haul, which included meat, vegetables, bread and cereal, cost £16 and she posted her receipt online to prove it.
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Our sister title, Mirror Online reported that Michele's weekly menu included chilli con carne, cottage pie, Spanish eggs, bacon butties and bangers and mash.
The food was enough to cover three meals for two people each day - she even had some left over.
Know how to feed two people for less than £16? Email oprah.flash@reachplc.com or message the Black Country Live Facebook page.
A block of cheese was the most expensive item in her basket with a cost of £2.11.
She also managed to get tinned tomatoes, mushrooms, minced beef, frozen vegetables and potatoes.
Her top tips on how to save money and extend the shelf life of food were shared in the Facebook group Feed Yourself for £1 a Day.
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She said: “This was a few years ago but we did the feed your family for £20 per week and this is what we bought and cooked for three meals per day for two of us.
“We ended the week with food left over so I would say the cost for the whole week was more like £16.
“The real key was that we had to plan in advance to make sure that the fresh stuff was at its best.”
The Mirror Online reported that Michele was praised in the group for revealing her secrets.
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One person posted: “I think your post was intended to show what can be done if you’re currently spending a lot more on feeding your family. Thank you for posting, it may have really helped someone.”
Another wrote: “Wow well done.”
A third commented: “It’s so lovely to see people genuinely trying to help others.”
While someone else simply wrote: “Thank you!”


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Mum transforms her £170k semi into £280k dream home in just two years

A mum has shared her journey about how she transformed her home from a standard semi to a dream home in two years .
Lyndsey Gynane , who comes from Halewood in Liverpool , originally bought the house for £170,000 but has now doubled its value to £280,000 .
The 42-year-old bought the home in 2018 but was n't satisfied .
She immediately went to unlock the potential of the house and it seems she has more than succeeded .
The savvy home designer has created a Instagram where she regularly shared her improvements and might be absolutely perfect for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mum-of-two spoke to the Liverpool Echo and shared why she decided to transform the home .
She said : “ We wanted to make it all open and renovate each bedroom and make it into a family home .
“ We ’ d not renovated before , it was our first time doing it but with the vision we had we knew we could make it into more than a three-bed semi .
“ People look at it on Instagram and think it 's half a million pound house , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a three bed semi in Liverpool .
“ It just shows what you can do when you put your mind to it.
” Lyndsey , started sharing her home improvements on Instagram and before she knew it , she had earned more than 130,000 followers .
The mum-of-two said : “ I just started documenting the journey on Instagram and showing the full renovation from when we bought it and what we did over two years ago .
“ It 's just gone crazy , it ’ s a little bit mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've done it , what we ’ ve done and also for inspiration .
“ I have documented it all to help other people as well with their renovations .
“ Many tell me ‘ I didn ’ t realise how you can transform an old house ’ , so I just give little bits of advice and stuff .
“ While we have hired people to do the major renovations , I 've done most of it myself , all the decor is done by me.
” Lyndsey ’ s favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spa-like ’ bathroom , or her open plan living area .
You can follow Lyndsey ’ s home renovation account here - She added : “ Obviously the extension and open plan and bifolds - that ’ s the main feature , but the bathroom is a big thing for me , because the bathroom and how we transformed that ... it 's like a little mini spa now .
“ I love my baths , and it 's like my little sanctuary with the feel you get from it.
” The former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business , with the help of her growing followers from her Instagram account .
Pictures uploaded to her social media account show just how much the property has changed since she moved in , with a sleek , modern feel throughout .
One of the biggest changes is actually the front of the property , which was totally transformed with a fresh new look .
The exterior walls went from pebble dash to fresh white , and the couple changed up their window frames and also the front door to make it look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the front door , the hallway and staircase have also been transformed , with a new glass banister , plush carpet and brighter flooring throughout .
In the living room , a dated old fireplace and patterned wallpaper were swapped out for an ultra modern fire , skylights and bifolding doors leading out on to the back garden .
Upstairs , a separate bathroom and toilet were knocked through to create one larger room , with the panel bath being removed to make way for a huge freestanding bath that would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spa .
Perhaps the most impressive space in the house is the open plan kitchen and living area to the rear of the property , which has been knocked through and extended out , with the bifold doors running the length of the space .
A sleek kitchen island and all white colour scheme offers a modern feel , and it 's a million miles away from the dark old appearance the house had when the couple first moved in .

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A mum has shared her journey about how she transformed her home from a standard semi to a dream home in two years.
Lyndsey Gynane, who comes from Halewood in Liverpool, originally bought the house for £170,000 but has now raised its value to £280,000.
The 42-year-old bought the home in 2018 but wasn't satisfied. She immediately went to unlock the potential of the house and it seems she has more than succeeded.
The savvy home designer has created a Instagram where she regularly shared her improvements and might be absolutely perfect for anyone planning to renovate during lockdown.
The mum-of-two spoke to the Liverpool Echo and shared why she decided to transform the home. She said: “We wanted to make it all open and renovate each bedroom and make it into a family home.
“We’d not renovated before, it was our first time doing it but with the vision we had we knew we could make it into more than a three-bed semi.
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“People look at it on Instagram and think it's half a million pound house, but it’s not, it’s just a three bed semi in Liverpool.
“It just shows what you can do when you put your mind to it.”
Lyndsey, started sharing her home improvements on Instagram and before she knew it, she had earned more than 130,000 followers.
The mum-of-two said: “I just started documenting the journey on Instagram and showing the full renovation from when we bought it and what we did over two years ago.
“It's just gone crazy, it’s a little bit mental. People are following to see how we've done it, what we’ve done and also for inspiration.
“I have documented it all to help other people as well with their renovations.
“Many tell me ‘I didn’t realise how you can transform an old house’, so I just give little bits of advice and stuff.
“While we have hired people to do the major renovations, I've done most of it myself, all the decor is done by me.”
Lyndsey’s favourite part of her home is the ‘spa-like’ bathroom, or her open plan living area.
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She added: “Obviously the extension and open plan and bifolds - that’s the main feature, but the bathroom is a big thing for me , because the bathroom and how we transformed that... it's like a little mini spa now.
“I love my baths, and it's like my little sanctuary with the feel you get from it.”
The former mortgage broker has now started a new business, with the help of her growing followers from her Instagram account.
Pictures uploaded to her social media account show just how much the property has changed since she moved in, with a sleek, modern feel throughout.
One of the biggest changes is actually the front of the property, which was totally transformed with a fresh new look.
The exterior walls went from pebble dash to fresh white, and the couple changed up their window frames and also the front door to make it look like a brand new house.
Stepping through the front door, the hallway and staircase have also been transformed, with a new glass banister, plush carpet and brighter flooring throughout.
In the living room, a dated old fireplace and patterned wallpaper were swapped out for an ultra modern fire, skylights and bifolding doors leading out on to the back garden.
Upstairs, a separate bathroom and toilet were knocked through to create one larger room, with the panel bath being removed to make way for a huge freestanding bath that wouldn't look out of place in a luxury spa.
Perhaps the most impressive space in the house is the open plan kitchen and living area to the rear of the property, which has been knocked through and extended out, with the bifold doors running the length of the space.
A sleek kitchen island and all white colour scheme offers a modern feel, and it's a million miles away from the dark old appearance the house had when the couple first moved in.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Specialist police continue dig after human remains found near JLR

Specialist police are back at a Solihull site where human remains have been found near to a new logistics centre under construction for JLR .
Some 20 officers were seen in the area yesterday - many from a Kings Heath based search team - and more work was being undertaken today .
The centre of attention is an area around a giant Volvo excavator which is behind red barriers .
Police have several blue tents near to the scene .
However , the identity of the bodies remains a mystery .
More than half a dozen officers wearing black overalls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gloves were inch-close as they launched a meticulous fingertip search of the red-brown earth .
Because of the coranavirus pandemic , which put the country back into its second lockdown of the year on November 5 , the officers were all wearing black face masks .
Forensics officers in white suits were also back in action .
Another officer in a green high-vis jacket was putting samples into clear plastic bags close to yellow cards bearing numbers including 8 , 15 and 9 .
Most of the team at yesterday 's dig had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site was protected overnight .
Police today ruled out an immediate press conference .
West Midlands Police told BirminghamLive : `` There is nothing new to add at present .
`` There are no plans to hold a press conference at this stage . ''
BirminghamLive reported from the scene on Facebook Live yesterday as the sun set on the Friday afternoon dig .
Over the years , the West Midlands has seen various digs in relation to high profile missing people and murder investigation cases .
But because it appears that remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is the time for officers to gather as much evidence as possible to try to determine who the person or persons might be .
Where is the site ?
The area is close to a road that has recently been widened and on land that would have been wooded before the diggers moved in .
Nearby , JRL is currently building a new logistics operations centre ( LOC ) for Jaguar Land Rover ( JLR ) .
The giant complex will serve JLR 's manufacturing plant in Lode Lane .
Even though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the pandemic lockdown , the LOC is still said to be on target to open by next March .
Construction workers on other parts of the site were still working today , making the most of the benign November weather after one of the wettest October months on record .

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Specialist police are back at a Solihull site where human remains have been found near to a new logistics centre under construction for JLR.
Some 20 officers were seen in the area yesterday - many from a Kings Heath based search team - and more work was being undertaken today.
The centre of attention is an area around a giant Volvo excavator which is behind red barriers.
Police have several blue tents near to the scene.
However, the identity of the bodies remains a mystery.
More than half a dozen officers wearing black overalls, black baseball-style caps and purple latex gloves were inch-close as they launched a meticulous fingertip search of the red-brown earth.
Because of the coranavirus pandemic, which put the country back into its second lockdown of the year on November 5, the officers were all wearing black face masks.
Forensics officers in white suits were also back in action.
Another officer in a green high-vis jacket was putting samples into clear plastic bags close to yellow cards bearing numbers including 8, 15 and 9.
Most of the team at yesterday's dig had left by around 4pm, although the site was protected overnight.
Police today ruled out an immediate press conference.
West Midlands Police told BirminghamLive: "There is nothing new to add at present.
"There are no plans to hold a press conference at this stage."
BirminghamLive reported from the scene on Facebook Live yesterday as the sun set on the Friday afternoon dig.
Over the years, the West Midlands has seen various digs in relation to high profile missing people and murder investigation cases.
But because it appears that remains have been found in this instance, now is the time for officers to gather as much evidence as possible to try to determine who the person or persons might be.
Where is the site?
The area is close to a road that has recently been widened and on land that would have been wooded before the diggers moved in.
Nearby, JLR is currently building a new logistics operations centre (LOC) for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
The giant complex will serve JLR's manufacturing plant in Lode Lane.
Even though work only began in January two months before the pandemic lockdown, the LOC is still said to be on target to open by next March.
Construction workers on other parts of the site were still working today, making the most of the benign November weather after one of the wettest October months on record.


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Leicester handed Evans and Maddison injury boost ahead of Wolves clash

Leicester City will have defender Jonny Evans available for the Premier League clash against Wolves , Brendan Rodgers has confirmed .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s men visit the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon as both teams look to build on positive starts to the season .
The Foxes have had a lengthy injury list to contend with over the last few weeks , with key players in all areas of the team missing games .
Brendan Rodgers ' team has been hit the worst in defence .
Turkish international defender Caglar Soyuncu is slowly stepping up his recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to be back after the international break .
All three will be unavailable for the visit of Wolves .
They will be joined on the sidelines by midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and defender Daniel Amartey , who are both out with longer-term problems .
But , speaking in his pre-match press conference , Rodgers revealed that influential defender Jonny Evans should be back in contention after missing the last three games with a back injury .
“ He should be available as long as there is no reaction , ” he said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He trained very well today , he looked strong with good mobility .
It wasn ’ t an issue for him .
We ’ re hopeful for him for the weekend.
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“ He is ( good to go ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed a real resilience .
It was an injury where it would have been easy for him to come off but he stuck with it , kept going and ended up playing a fantastic game .
“ He ’ s recovering today and should be fine for Sunday .
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Nuno Espirito Santo’s men visit the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon as both teams look to build on positive starts to the season.
The Foxes have had a lengthy injury list to contend with over the last few weeks, with key players in all areas of the team missing games.
Brendan Rodgers' team has been hit the worst in defence. Turkish international defender Caglar Soyuncu is slowly stepping up his recovery while Ricardo Pereira and Timothy Castagne are expected to be back after the international break.
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All three will be unavailable for the visit of Wolves.
They will be joined on the sidelines by midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and defender Daniel Amartey, who are both out with longer-term problems.
But, speaking in his pre-match press conference, Rodgers revealed that influential defender Jonny Evans should be back in contention after missing the last three games with a back injury.
“He should be available as long as there is no reaction,” he said in his pre-match press conference (via LeicestershireLive ).
“He trained very well today, he looked strong with good mobility. It wasn’t an issue for him. We’re hopeful for him for the weekend.”
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Rodgers also revealed that James Maddison will be fit after being on the end of some heavy tackles in the Europa League clash vs Braga.
“He is (good to go),” said Rodgers. “He showed a real resilience. It was an injury where it would have been easy for him to come off but he stuck with it, kept going and ended up playing a fantastic game.
“He’s recovering today and should be fine for Sunday.”


birminghammail--2020-11-07--Police continuing their search for human remains off Damson Parkway, Solihull

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birminghammail--2020-11-07--Teen charged with murder of Panashe Bako at Crowne Plaza

Police have charged a man with murder after Panashe Bako was discovered dead at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Birmingham city centre .
Ceasar Bello , also known as Peace , has been charged with murdering 20-year-old Panashe at the hotel on Holliday Street , Birmingham on July 22 .
Bello , aged 18 , from no fixed address , was wanted by police but handed himself in yesterday ( Friday ) and was later charged with murder , robbery and assault .
He ’ s due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning ( 7 November ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ force homicide team , at West Midlands Police , said : “ This is a significant step forward in our investigation into the tragic killing of Panashe .
“ His family and friends are been kept updated at what I know remains an extremely difficult time for them.
” Panashe 's grief-stricken family had previously described him as a 'lovely boy who always went the extra mile to help people ' and they told of their shock after his tragic death .
In a video released by WMP , his family said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was young and had a lot of opportunities for him to develop into the person he wanted to be .
He was very loving .
Even on my mum 's birthday or my birthday he would spend all the money he had just to buy us birthday gifts .
`` It 's been very hard but we 've got lots of support .
We have a really big family and we 've had people around us but no one can fill that gap .
And it 's obvious that he 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a dream and probably you will wake up in the morning and it 's not real . ''
`` We are in pieces .
We never thought that Panashe would die at such a young age .
We all had expectations for him .
To have a wife , a child , a house , To have that taken away from us has been hard . ''

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Police have charged a man with murder after Panashe Bako was discovered dead at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Birmingham city centre.
Ceasar Bello, also known as Peace, has been charged with murdering 20-year-old Panashe at the hotel on Holliday Street, Birmingham on July 22.
Bello, aged 18, from no fixed address, was wanted by police but handed himself in yesterday (Friday) and was later charged with murder, robbery and assault.
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He’s due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning (7 November).
Detective Inspector Jim Colclough, from the force homicide team, at West Midlands Police, said: “This is a significant step forward in our investigation into the tragic killing of Panashe.
“His family and friends are been kept updated at what I know remains an extremely difficult time for them.”
Panashe's grief-stricken family had previously described him as a 'lovely boy who always went the extra mile to help people' and they told of their shock after his tragic death.
In a video released by WMP, his family said: "He was a lovely boy, he was young and had a lot of opportunities for him to develop into the person he wanted to be. He was very loving. Even on my mum's birthday or my birthday he would spend all the money he had just to buy us birthday gifts.
"It's been very hard but we've got lots of support. We have a really big family and we've had people around us but no one can fill that gap. And it's obvious that he's not there. You think you're just in a dream and probably you will wake up in the morning and it's not real."
"We are in pieces. We never thought that Panashe would die at such a young age. We all had expectations for him. To have a wife, a child, a house, To have that taken away from us has been hard."


birminghammail--2020-11-08--In pictures - Remembrance Day 2020 commemorated in the Black Country

Firefighters , police officers and council staff have shared pictures of their Remembrance Day 2020 commemorations .
Across the UK @ @ @ @ @ looked a little different due to the new coronavirus restrictions .
The British Legion advised @ @ @ @ @ silence by standing at their doorstep for two minutes .
Forces across the Black Country @ @ @ @ @ , and posted pictures of their socially-distanced commemorations .
Below are some of the pictures @ @ @ @ @

Firefighters, police officers and council staff have shared pictures of their Remembrance Day 2020 commemorations.
Across the UK, Remembrance Day celebrations have looked a little different due to the new coronavirus restrictions.
The British Legion advised Britons to mark the 11am silence by standing at their doorstep for two minutes.
Forces across the Black Country took heed of the guidance, and posted pictures of their socially-distanced commemorations.
Below are some of the pictures that have been shared.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--Mings, Targett and Nyland respond to Tom Heaton injury update

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has joined teammates Matt Targett and Orjan Nyland in responding to goalkeeper Tom Heaton ’ s latest injury update .
The shot-stopper has been out of action for almost a year after damaging his knee in the New Year ’ s Day fixture against his former club Burnley .
The 34-year-old has been stepping up his recovery after the serious injury and could make a return before the end of the season .
Dean Smith has given the latest update on the goalkeeper ’ s potential return .
`` He 's back working with Neil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wesley 's who had a more sustained injury than Tom .
Tom 's was more straightforward , ” he said .
“ Tom did n't play ( against Albion ) .
He 's due to play in the next few weeks , probably for the under-23s first .
He 's back in full-time training with the first-team but we feel he needs at least two weeks training before he goes into a game situation . ''
That means that he could return for the Premier League clash against Brighton after the international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update on social media , posting a picture of himself in training with the caption reading : “ Getting closer.
” And it prompted a response from Villa teammates Mings , Targett , and Nyland .
“ It ’ s beautiful , ” was Mings ’ response , while both Targett and Nyland replying with heart eyes emojis .
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has joined teammates Matt Targett and Orjan Nyland in responding to goalkeeper Tom Heaton’s latest injury update.
The shot-stopper has been out of action for almost a year after damaging his knee in the New Year’s Day fixture against his former club Burnley.
The 34-year-old has been stepping up his recovery after the serious injury and could make a return before the end of the season.
Dean Smith has given the latest update on the goalkeeper’s potential return.
"He's back working with Neil Cutler now. His progress is ahead of Wesley's who had a more sustained injury than Tom. Tom's was more straightforward,” he said.
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“Tom didn't play (against Albion). He's due to play in the next few weeks, probably for the under-23s first. He's back in full-time training with the first-team but we feel he needs at least two weeks training before he goes into a game situation."
That means that he could return for the Premier League clash against Brighton after the international break.
Heaton has himself posted an update on social media, posting a picture of himself in training with the caption reading: “Getting closer.”
And it prompted a response from Villa teammates Mings, Targett, and Nyland.
“It’s beautiful,” was Mings’ response, while both Targett and Nyland replying with heart eyes emojis.
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Villa bought in Emiliano Martinez to cover for the injury to Heaton, and he has been in impressive form since arriving at Villa Park.
The goalkeeper will face his former club when Villa visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
When Heaton returns he will provide competition to the Argentinian as both battle it out for the number one spot for the remainder of the campaign.


birminghammail--2020-11-08--McDonald's customer makes funny mistake on his order - but he's devastated

One McDonald 's customer got the most disappointing meal of his life when he tried to order online from the fast food restaurant .
During the second lockdown , companies like Deliveroo and Uber Eats can be a life-saver for us all so we can still get our favourite food without having to leave the house .
And with all of us attempting to try and not get Covid-19 , it can be a real benefit .
However , one unlucky customer was distraught when he ordered a Maccy 's from UberEats .
According to the Facebook post , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his chicken burger but also accidently ticked the bun and the burger itself .
In the end , he was left with just a squirt of ketchup , reports the Mirror .
She said : `` My husband just ordered McDonald 's from Uber eats .
He unticked all the salad options because he does n't like it , without realising he unticked the bread bun and chicken too ... . ''
But this meant that he 'd paid full price for a chicken burger which consisted of just ketchup ... She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burger that turned up and he paid £3+ for and £4 delivery . ''
Since being posted , it has received more than 8,000 likes in the group and 1,600 comments from members .
One wrote : `` This made my day ! ''
Another added : `` Honestly this happens to me soo often because I ’ m an only meat and cheese person hahahaha . ''
A third joked : `` He looks fuming .
Hilarious . ''
`` I 'm more shocked that they sent this out .
They deffo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a proper laugh at him hahaha , '' said another .
And : `` His little face !
?
Pure devastated !
! ''
wrote a fifth .
But a few people in the group were quick to point out that chicken burgers do n't come with ketchup , which prompted Drew to explain that Lewis adds ketchup as an extra and removes the mayonnaise as he does n't like it .

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One McDonald's customer got the most disappointing meal of his life when he tried to order online from the fast food restaurant.
During the second lockdown, companies like Deliveroo and Uber Eats can be a life-saver for us all so we can still get our favourite food without having to leave the house.
And with all of us attempting to try and not get Covid-19, it can be a real benefit.
However, one unlucky customer was distraught when he ordered a Maccy's from UberEats.
According to the Facebook post, he wanted to remove just the salad from his chicken burger but also accidently ticked the bun and the burger itself.
In the end, he was left with just a squirt of ketchup, reports the Mirror.
(Image: PA)
She said: "My husband just ordered McDonald's from Uber eats. He unticked all the salad options because he doesn't like it, without realising he unticked the bread bun and chicken too...."
But this meant that he'd paid full price for a chicken burger which consisted of just ketchup...
She added: "So this is his chicken burger that turned up and he paid £3+ for and £4 delivery."
Since being posted, it has received more than 8,000 likes in the group and 1,600 comments from members.
One wrote: "This made my day!"
Another added: "Honestly this happens to me soo often because I’m an only meat and cheese person hahahaha."
A third joked: "He looks fuming. Hilarious."
"I'm more shocked that they sent this out. They deffo knew it was a mistake bet they had a proper laugh at him hahaha," said another.
And: "His little face!? Pure devastated!!" wrote a fifth.
But a few people in the group were quick to point out that chicken burgers don't come with ketchup, which prompted Drew to explain that Lewis adds ketchup as an extra and removes the mayonnaise as he doesn't like it.