birminghammail--2020-07-20--Fan has miracle recovery from Covid after 110 days - thanks to Jose Mourinho

A football fan who spent a staggering 110 DAYS in hospital battling coronavirus has made a miracle recovery - thanks to support from his beloved Tottenham Hotspur .
Spurs-mad Jeremy Clough , 47 , is one of the UK ’ s longest-suffering Covid patients following a 16 week stint in hospital fighting the killer bug .
He was placed in an induced coma and at one point was given just 48 hours to live after being admitted to Northampton General Hospital on March 26 with sepsis .
Family members were told to say their final goodbyes after Jeremy also caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of survival '' .
But against all the odds , the security guard managed to pull through - thanks to the efforts of dedicated medics and the support he received from his heroes at Tottenham .
Jeremy received a 'get well soon ' card from manager Jose Mourinho and a signed shirt from striker Harry Kane during his hospital stay .
Head coach Jose thanked Jeremy for his support and wrote : `` We hope that you will be managing to keep your spirits up ... we ’ re all behind you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Jeremy donned his favourite Spurs scarf as he was given a guard of honour by nurses who clapped as he left the high dependency ward last Monday ( 13/7 ) .
Sister Nicola Clough , 44 , believes the gestures from the London club is what helped footy-mad Jeremy though his recovery .
She said : “ He is a massive Tottenham Hotspur fan and I think the support he received from the club definitely helped him to battle on .
`` He ’ d been so frustrated he hadn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could n't wait to get out of hospital to see his beloved team again .
“ One of the nurses contacted Jose Mourinho and said a patient of his was ill with coronavirus and is a massive Spurs fan .
“ Jose sent him a signed get well soon card and he got a signed shirt from Harry Kane as well .
“ He absolutely loved it .
Once he got the letter he didn ’ t stop smiling .
It was the first time we ’ d seen him smile in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ card to all the hospital staff for days .
We ca n't thank the club enough for their support .
`` It definitely helped him because in the early days he was given virtually nil chance of surviving .
He spent three weeks in a coma .
“ We were told he wouldn ’ t pull through - he had zero chance .
“ The doctors told us to prepare for the worst and that he wouldn ’ t pull through because he was very ill after catching pneumonia from the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor simply said he didn ’ t know how Jeremy had done it because his chances were so slim .
`` I think he just wanted to be able to watch the football again before the season ended . ''
Jeremy , who has muscular dystrophy , is now learning how to walk and talk again and is scheduled to have rehabilitation sessions once he 's made a full recovery .
Nicola , who lives with Jeremy and parents Gilian , 73 , and Robert , 74 , in Earls Barton , Northants.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long way to go but he is on the right road .
“ They are doing physio to build up his mouth and throat muscles and his speech is coming back .
“ Somehow he pulled through .
It was amazing .
“ His case was one of the first in Northampton General Hospital and no one else has been there this length of time .
“ The others have gone home .
Jeremy really is one of the longest serving patients in the country .
“ He is a total miracle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is that had helped him pull through .
“ He is very strong and must be one of the strongest chaps around .
I am so proud of him . ''
Nicola also praised the “ brilliant ” hospital staff who enable Jeremy ’ s family to video call him every day and allowed him to meet up with his dog Milo She added : `` It was very difficult for us when he was so ill and we couldn ’ t see or talk to him .
“ We felt so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfort him .
“ The nurses were outstanding , absolutely amazing .
They comforted him and had fun with him .
“ Jeremy was also missing our dog Milo .
He absolutely adores him .
“ The staff rolled him out of the hospital on the bed so he could see the dog .
“ It was also our mum ’ s birthday when he was in hospital and he got worried he wouldn ’ t be able to get her a present .
“ I ’ d already got her something from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ card , chocolates and balloons to her .
“ He was so grateful to them and was saying how he didn ’ t pay for it .
“ They have gone above and beyond and they really are a credit to their profession .
`` Jeremy was always one of the healthiest lads you could wish to meet .
He was golf captain last year , but couldn ’ t walk far and used a buggy .
“ His muscular dystrophy didn ’ t affect him .
He just got on with life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
“ He worked as a security guard and was always happy to do what he wanted to do .
“ We just can ’ t wait to have him home now . ''
Northampton General Hospital said they would not comment on individual cases .
The letter from Jose Mourinho in full : I was extremely sorry to hear you have not been well recently .
On behalf of all the players at the club we would like to send you our very best wishes for your upcoming treatment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep your spirits up and want you to know that we ’ re all behind you and hope you get well soon .
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued and much appreciated support of the club .

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A football fan who spent a staggering 110 DAYS in hospital battling coronavirus has made a miracle recovery - thanks to support from his beloved Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs-mad Jeremy Clough, 47, is one of the UK’s longest-suffering Covid patients following a 16 week stint in hospital fighting the killer bug.
He was placed in an induced coma and at one point was given just 48 hours to live after being admitted to Northampton General Hospital on March 26 with sepsis.
Family members were told to say their final goodbyes after Jeremy also caught pneumonia and was given "zero chance of survival".
But against all the odds, the security guard managed to pull through - thanks to the efforts of dedicated medics and the support he received from his heroes at Tottenham.
Jeremy received a 'get well soon' card from manager Jose Mourinho and a signed shirt from striker Harry Kane during his hospital stay.
Head coach Jose thanked Jeremy for his support and wrote: "We hope that you will be managing to keep your spirits up...we’re all behind you and hope you get well soon."
And Jeremy donned his favourite Spurs scarf as he was given a guard of honour by nurses who clapped as he left the high dependency ward last Monday (13/7).
Sister Nicola Clough, 44, believes the gestures from the London club is what helped footy-mad Jeremy though his recovery.
She said: “He is a massive Tottenham Hotspur fan and I think the support he received from the club definitely helped him to battle on.
"He’d been so frustrated he hadn’t been able to watch them play and he couldn't wait to get out of hospital to see his beloved team again.
“One of the nurses contacted Jose Mourinho and said a patient of his was ill with coronavirus and is a massive Spurs fan.
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“Jose sent him a signed get well soon card and he got a signed shirt from Harry Kane as well.
“He absolutely loved it. Once he got the letter he didn’t stop smiling. It was the first time we’d seen him smile in hospital.
“He was showing the card to all the hospital staff for days. We can't thank the club enough for their support.
"It definitely helped him because in the early days he was given virtually nil chance of surviving. He spent three weeks in a coma.
“We were told he wouldn’t pull through - he had zero chance.
“The doctors told us to prepare for the worst and that he wouldn’t pull through because he was very ill after catching pneumonia from the virus.
“When he did pull through a doctor simply said he didn’t know how Jeremy had done it because his chances were so slim.
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"I think he just wanted to be able to watch the football again before the season ended."
Jeremy, who has muscular dystrophy, is now learning how to walk and talk again and is scheduled to have rehabilitation sessions once he's made a full recovery.
Nicola, who lives with Jeremy and parents Gilian, 73, and Robert, 74, in Earls Barton, Northants., added: "We still have a long way to go but he is on the right road.
“They are doing physio to build up his mouth and throat muscles and his speech is coming back.
“Somehow he pulled through. It was amazing.
“His case was one of the first in Northampton General Hospital and no one else has been there this length of time.
“The others have gone home. Jeremy really is one of the longest serving patients in the country.
“He is a total miracle. I don’t know what it is that had helped him pull through.
“He is very strong and must be one of the strongest chaps around. I am so proud of him."
(Image: SWNS)
Nicola also praised the “brilliant” hospital staff who enable Jeremy’s family to video call him every day and allowed him to meet up with his dog Milo
She added: "It was very difficult for us when he was so ill and we couldn’t see or talk to him.
“We felt so guilty we weren’t there to comfort him.
“The nurses were outstanding, absolutely amazing. They comforted him and had fun with him.
“Jeremy was also missing our dog Milo. He absolutely adores him.
“The staff rolled him out of the hospital on the bed so he could see the dog.
“It was also our mum’s birthday when he was in hospital and he got worried he wouldn’t be able to get her a present.
(Image: SWNS)
“I’d already got her something from him, but the nurses sent a card, chocolates and balloons to her.
“He was so grateful to them and was saying how he didn’t pay for it.
“They have gone above and beyond and they really are a credit to their profession.
"Jeremy was always one of the healthiest lads you could wish to meet. He was golf captain last year, but couldn’t walk far and used a buggy.
“His muscular dystrophy didn’t affect him. He just got on with life. It didn’t bother him at all.
“He worked as a security guard and was always happy to do what he wanted to do.
“We just can’t wait to have him home now."
(Image: SWNS)
Northampton General Hospital said they would not comment on individual cases.
The letter from Jose Mourinho in full :
Dear Jeremy,
I was extremely sorry to hear you have not been well recently.
On behalf of all the players at the club we would like to send you our very best wishes for your upcoming treatment.
We hope that you will be managing to keep your spirits up and want you to know that we’re all behind you and hope you get well soon.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued and much appreciated support of the club.
Kind regards,
Jose Mourinho
Head Coach - Tottenham Hotspur Football Club


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Xuandong Ren speaks out as Jude Bellingham seals Birmingham City exit

Xuandong Ren has paid tribute to Jude Bellingham after the midfielder completed his transfer to Borussia Dortmund .
The 17-year-old superstar has finalised his exit from Birmingham City today , with the Bundesliga giants announcing he has signed a long-term deal .
Manchester United had been extensively linked with Bellingham , but the pathway on offer at Dortmund was the deciding factor in his decision .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Blues CEO , Ren has hailed the academy graduate 's professionalism and maturity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world 's biggest clubs would come calling eventually .
`` Jude is an outstanding young player who has the ability , focus and desire to go to the very top , ” Ren told the club ’ s website .
“ He is also a mature , well-rounded and intelligent young man who acts with the greatest of professionalism both on and off the pitch .
“ It has been a pleasure to watch Jude develop into the player he is today and he will go down in the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood that such a talent would be coveted by some of the world 's biggest sides and I wish to thank Jude and his family for the way in which they have handled this situation .
“ I also wish to personally thank the staff at the Club , and particularly those within our Academy , who have worked alongside Jude over the last eight years .
A lot of effort , time and love goes in to developing a player like Jude and it is important to acknowledge the role that each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player we see in front of us today .
`` We are naturally sorry to see one of our own leave but we have no doubt this is just the start of what will be an outstanding career .
We wish Jude every success for the future and will continue to support him every step of the way . ''
Bellingham will wear the number 22 shirt at the German club , with Dortmund also suggesting he will be put straight into Michael Zorc 's first-team plans .

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Xuandong Ren has paid tribute to Jude Bellingham after the midfielder completed his transfer to Borussia Dortmund.
The 17-year-old superstar has finalised his exit from Birmingham City today, with the Bundesliga giants announcing he has signed a long-term deal.
Manchester United had been extensively linked with Bellingham, but the pathway on offer at Dortmund was the deciding factor in his decision.
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Blues CEO, Ren has hailed the academy graduate's professionalism and maturity, while admitting they always realised some of the world's biggest clubs would come calling eventually.
"Jude is an outstanding young player who has the ability, focus and desire to go to the very top,” Ren told the club’s website. “ He is also a mature, well-rounded and intelligent young man who acts with the greatest of professionalism both on and off the pitch.
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“It has been a pleasure to watch Jude develop into the player he is today and he will go down in the history of this Club.
"We have always understood that such a talent would be coveted by some of the world's biggest sides and I wish to thank Jude and his family for the way in which they have handled this situation.
“I also wish to personally thank the staff at the Club, and particularly those within our Academy, who have worked alongside Jude over the last eight years. A lot of effort, time and love goes in to developing a player like Jude and it is important to acknowledge the role that each and every individual has played in supporting the player we see in front of us today.
"We are naturally sorry to see one of our own leave but we have no doubt this is just the start of what will be an outstanding career. We wish Jude every success for the future and will continue to support him every step of the way."
Bellingham will wear the number 22 shirt at the German club, with Dortmund also suggesting he will be put straight into Michael Zorc's first-team plans.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Roof gardens and 'cascading' plants planned for these apartments

Rooftop gardens and plants `` cascading '' down the wall are among the plans for a trio of leafy apartment blocks in the heart of Solihull .
Proposals handed to the council would see the three new buildings - containing a total of 83 flats - erected on Homer Road .
The scheme would involve the demolition of Homer House , the current home of Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors , and the new blocks taking its place .
Previously planning permission had been granted for an extensive office development at the same site , but the fresh proposal will instead focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widespread debate over how much demand there will be for business premises on the back of the coronavirus crisis , given the surge in home-working .
Developers have emphasised the efforts to give the building an attractive appearance and encourage birds and insects , with vegetation trailing down the sides .
Papers handed to Solihull Council said : `` Many of the surrounding suburbs have the character of ‘ garden suburbs ’ , the proposed development wishes to continue this idea .
`` The vertical planting will provide all year-round greenery and colour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The generous balconies will allow individuals to have potted plants to enhance the green look of the façades .
`` Further up the buildings the roof gardens will enhance the green space providing communal garden space for all residents to enjoy . ''
It 's an idea which is reminiscent of the Bosco Verticale blocks , built in Milan several years ago .
Although the Italian scheme - with a name which translates as `` Vertical Forest '' - was on a much larger scale , with hundreds of trees planted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a mix of one and two-bedrooms , although there may be concern about the impact the buildings will have in adding traffic to an already busy route .
If approved the scheme would be the latest development on the key stretch between Solihull Station and the town 's main shopping area .
An Aldi store has taken the place of the old Magistrates Court and planning permission has been granted for the council 's Westgate development , which will see a major office complex built nearby .
Cllr Ian Courts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month been asked whether - given the suggestions that some companies were likely to close or downsize physical bases - Westgate should be reviewed .
`` I do think we need to be extremely careful before we start suggesting that good projects should be stopped , potentially frankly adding more misery to people 's lives and dashing prospects of hope for the future , '' he said .
The Lib Dem group had argued that it may be useful to consider whether another use - such as warehousing - might meet local demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just across the road from Westgate - is likely to be considered by Solihull planners in the coming months .

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Rooftop gardens and plants "cascading" down the wall are among the plans for a trio of leafy apartment blocks in the heart of Solihull.
Proposals handed to the council would see the three new buildings - containing a total of 83 flats - erected on Homer Road.
The scheme would involve the demolition of Homer House, the current home of Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors, and the new blocks taking its place.
Previously planning permission had been granted for an extensive office development at the same site, but the fresh proposal will instead focus on housing.
There has recently been widespread debate over how much demand there will be for business premises on the back of the coronavirus crisis, given the surge in home-working.
Developers have emphasised the efforts to give the building an attractive appearance and encourage birds and insects, with vegetation trailing down the sides.
Papers handed to Solihull Council said: "Many of the surrounding suburbs have the character of ‘garden suburbs’, the proposed development wishes to continue this idea.
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"The vertical planting will provide all year-round greenery and colour that will change with the seasons.
"The generous balconies will allow individuals to have potted plants to enhance the green look of the façades.
"Further up the buildings the roof gardens will enhance the green space providing communal garden space for all residents to enjoy."
(Image: Planning portal)
It's an idea which is reminiscent of the Bosco Verticale blocks, built in Milan several years ago.
Although the Italian scheme - with a name which translates as "Vertical Forest" - was on a much larger scale, with hundreds of trees planted on the various levels.
Solihull's apartments would be a mix of one and two-bedrooms, although there may be concern about the impact the buildings will have in adding traffic to an already busy route.
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If approved the scheme would be the latest development on the key stretch between Solihull Station and the town's main shopping area.
An Aldi store has taken the place of the old Magistrates Court and planning permission has been granted for the council's Westgate development, which will see a major office complex built nearby.
Cllr Ian Courts, leader of the council, had this month been asked whether - given the suggestions that some companies were likely to close or downsize physical bases - Westgate should be reviewed.
"I do think we need to be extremely careful before we start suggesting that good projects should be stopped, potentially frankly adding more misery to people's lives and dashing prospects of hope for the future," he said.
The Lib Dem group had argued that it may be useful to consider whether another use - such as warehousing - might meet local demand better.
The Homer House proposal - just across the road from Westgate - is likely to be considered by Solihull planners in the coming months.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Boris Johnson issues crushing blow over coronavirus vaccine before 2022

Boris Johnson said he could not be `` 100 % confident '' that a vaccine would be available this year or next year .
`` Obviously I 'm hopeful , I 've got my fingers crossed but to say that I 'm 100 % confident that we will get a vaccine this year - or indeed next year - is , alas , just an exaggeration , we are not there yet , '' he said .
The `` sheer weight of international effort '' will produce some forms of treatment or vaccines , Mr Johnson said , but until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with social distancing measures , washing hands and wearing face coverings on public transport and in shops , he said .
`` Then we will continue to drive the virus down by our own collective action , '' he said .
`` It may be that the vaccine is going to come riding over the hill like the cavalry , but we just ca n't count on it right now . ''
On Monday morning , Health Secretary Matt Hancock tweeted : `` Britain has now secured early access to 90 million potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank all involved who 've achieved this .
`` Members of the public have a vital role to play .
I urge everyone who can to back the national effort & sign up to the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry to help find a vaccine as soon as possible . ''
Referring to a Covid-19 vaccine , Kate Bingham , chairwoman of the UK Vaccine Taskforce , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` What we are doing is identifying the most promising vaccines across the different categories , or different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be sure that we do have a vaccine in case one of those actually proves to be both safe and effective .
`` It 's unlikely to be a single vaccine for everybody .
`` We may well need different vaccines for different groups of people . ''
And Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he would `` absolutely '' take part in a coronavirus vaccine trial .
Mr Williamson told BBC Breakfast on Monday that 500,000 people would be needed to take part in clinical trials during the winter months .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed new deals which will provide more than 90 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine .
Asked if a vaccine would be ready by winter , Mr Williamson said : `` The whole purpose is that they will be getting trialled out .
`` Half a million people will be having the trials of these vaccines and it will be something that comes after winter . ''
Asked if he would take part in a trial , Mr Williamson said : `` Absolutely .
As you are probably aware politicians tend to meet lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sensible thing to do . ''

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Boris Johnson said he could not be "100% confident" that a vaccine would be available this year or next year.
"Obviously I'm hopeful, I've got my fingers crossed but to say that I'm 100% confident that we will get a vaccine this year - or indeed next year - is, alas, just an exaggeration, we are not there yet," he said.
The "sheer weight of international effort" will produce some forms of treatment or vaccines, Mr Johnson said, but until that point it was important to continue with social distancing measures, washing hands and wearing face coverings on public transport and in shops, he said.
"Then we will continue to drive the virus down by our own collective action," he said.
"It may be that the vaccine is going to come riding over the hill like the cavalry, but we just can't count on it right now."
On Monday morning, Health Secretary Matt Hancock tweeted: "Britain has now secured early access to 90 million potential coronavirus vaccine doses. I want to thank all involved who've achieved this.
"Members of the public have a vital role to play. I urge everyone who can to back the national effort & sign up to the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry to help find a vaccine as soon as possible."
Referring to a Covid-19 vaccine, Kate Bingham, chairwoman of the UK Vaccine Taskforce, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "What we are doing is identifying the most promising vaccines across the different categories, or different types of vaccine, so that we can be sure that we do have a vaccine in case one of those actually proves to be both safe and effective.
"It's unlikely to be a single vaccine for everybody.
"We may well need different vaccines for different groups of people."
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And Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he would "absolutely" take part in a coronavirus vaccine trial.
Mr Williamson told BBC Breakfast on Monday that 500,000 people would be needed to take part in clinical trials during the winter months.
It comes as the Government announced it had signed new deals which will provide more than 90 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
Asked if a vaccine would be ready by winter, Mr Williamson said: "The whole purpose is that they will be getting trialled out.
"Half a million people will be having the trials of these vaccines and it will be something that comes after winter."
Asked if he would take part in a trial, Mr Williamson said: "Absolutely. As you are probably aware politicians tend to meet lots of people, so it would be a sensible thing to do."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Police bust city cannabis factory with £150,000 of plants

Police raided a property in Ward End and discovered cannabis plants with a street value of £150,000 .
Officers found the huge drugs haul as they executed a planned drugs warrant in Asquith Road yesterday ( Sunday ) at 8am .
They and discovered 150 plants in the property , worth around £150,000 .
Police say a 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and later handed over to immigration officers .
Hodge Hill Police tweeted : `` Warrant executed this morning on Asquith Road .
Cannabis farm found and arrest made , with thanks to @ WashwoodWMP # suspectreport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement which said : `` Officers conducted a planned drugs warrant at an address on Asquith Road in Ward End , Birmingham , just before 8am yesterday ( Sunday 19 July ) and found around 150 cannabis plants .
`` A 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of drugs cultivation has been handed over to immigration officers . ''
It was the second large scale cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham in the last week .
Fire and police crews responded to a 999 call reporting a garage fire in Marsh Lane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 15 ) .
On arrival emergency crews uncovered 100 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £100,000 .

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Police raided a property in Ward End and discovered cannabis plants with a street value of £150,000.
Officers found the huge drugs haul as they executed a planned drugs warrant in Asquith Road yesterday (Sunday) at 8am.
They and discovered 150 plants in the property, worth around £150,000.
Police say a 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and later handed over to immigration officers.
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Hodge Hill Police tweeted: "Warrant executed this morning on Asquith Road. Cannabis farm found and arrest made, with thanks to @WashwoodWMP #suspectreport "
West Midlands Police also issued a statement which said: "Officers conducted a planned drugs warrant at an address on Asquith Road in Ward End, Birmingham, just before 8am yesterday (Sunday 19 July) and found around 150 cannabis plants.
"A 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of drugs cultivation has been handed over to immigration officers."
It was the second large scale cannabis factory discovered in Birmingham in the last week.
Fire and police crews responded to a 999 call reporting a garage fire in Marsh Lane, Erdington shortly after 3.15pm on Wednesday (July 15).
On arrival emergency crews uncovered 100 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £100,000.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--The brilliant way Dortmund celebrated beating Man U to Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Jude Bellingham in brilliant fashion .
The German giants beat Manchester United to Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ with the 17-year-old signing a long-term deal .
And they went to town on confirming @ @ @ @ @ video on Twitter - with some of their star players singing The Beatles ' classic @ @ @ @ @ video ended with Bellingham walking out of the tunnel at the Signal Iduna Park and @ @ @ @ @ `` He has enormous potential , which we will continue to develop together with him @ @ @ @ @ '' said Dortmund ’ s sporting director , Michael Zorc .
`` He already boasts @ @ @ @ @ the ball , and has a strong mentality to boot .
`` Jude will immediately @ @ @ @ @ , but we will certainly give him all the time he needs to adapt to @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Jude Bellingham in brilliant fashion.
The German giants beat Manchester United to Birmingham City's talented teenager, with the 17-year-old signing a long-term deal.
And they went to town on confirming the deal with a superb video on Twitter - with some of their star players singing The Beatles' classic 'Hey Jude'.
The video ended with Bellingham walking out of the tunnel at the Signal Iduna Park and saying "Hey".
"He has enormous potential, which we will continue to develop together with him over the coming years," said Dortmund’s sporting director, Michael Zorc.
"He already boasts astonishing quality with and without the ball, and has a strong mentality to boot.
"Jude will immediately strengthen our first team squad, but we will certainly give him all the time he needs to adapt to the higher level of play."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Incredible mansion where Peter Andre got married on sale for £8m

A mansion where Peter Andre got married is set to become a county 's most expensive home ever sold - after going on the market for nearly £8M .
Sprawling Mamhead House is steeped in romantic history and was the venue for the singer 's wedding to his wife Emily back in 2015 .
The stunning 19th century listed building home that overlooks the River Exe near Exmouth , Devon , has an asking price of £7.95M .
And if it is snapped up for anything near that , it will dwarf the most highest previous price paid in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House , which sold in 2016 .
There has been a house on the site back to the Domesday Book but the current property was built in 1833 as a `` Marriage House '' for Robert Newman and his new bride , Mary .
It is steeped in romance throughout and the initials of both appear entwined throughout the house .
The family motto , `` Ubi amor ibi fides '' , `` Where there is love there is trust '' is also carved above the front door and is repeated throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter and Emily exchanged vows , has a total of 27 bedrooms and ten bathrooms .
There are 164 acres of land and in the garden there is even a Grade II castle with an underground passage back to the house .
A large camellia house also overlooks a magnificent Italian sunken garden with a fountain , sundial and seat .
Also in the grounds is a two bedroom staff bungalow together garages , outbuildings and an Estate yard .
The history of the sight long pre-dates the current property and in 1547 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 1672 Peter Balle , an attorney to Queen Henrietta Maria , was awarded a Baronetcy for his services to her .
Later William of Orange 's men stayed on the Estate .
Mamhead then passed to the Earls of Lisburne who sold the Estate in 1822 to R W Newman , MP for Exeter .
In 2014 Mamhead House and Castle Ltd was formed to host weddings there but went into liquidation in 2016 after two years operating leaving 21 couples significantly out of pocket .
The business had debts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couples totalling £229,000 .

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A mansion where Peter Andre got married is set to become a county's most expensive home ever sold - after going on the market for nearly £8M.
Sprawling Mamhead House is steeped in romantic history and was the venue for the singer's wedding to his wife Emily back in 2015.
The stunning 19th century listed building home that overlooks the River Exe near Exmouth, Devon, has an asking price of £7.95M.
And if it is snapped up for anything near that, it will dwarf the most highest previous price paid in the county of £5.2m for Kings Nympton Park House, which sold in 2016.
There has been a house on the site back to the Domesday Book but the current property was built in 1833 as a "Marriage House" for Robert Newman and his new bride, Mary.
It is steeped in romance throughout and the initials of both appear entwined throughout the house.
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The family motto, "Ubi amor ibi fides", "Where there is love there is trust" is also carved above the front door and is repeated throughout the house.
The man home - where Peter and Emily exchanged vows, has a total of 27 bedrooms and ten bathrooms.
There are 164 acres of land and in the garden there is even a Grade II castle with an underground passage back to the house.
A large camellia house also overlooks a magnificent Italian sunken garden with a fountain, sundial and seat.
Also in the grounds is a two bedroom staff bungalow together garages, outbuildings and an Estate yard.
The history of the sight long pre-dates the current property and in 1547 it was bought by the Balle family.
In 1672 Peter Balle, an attorney to Queen Henrietta Maria, was awarded a Baronetcy for his services to her. Later William of Orange's men stayed on the Estate.
Mamhead then passed to the Earls of Lisburne who sold the Estate in 1822 to R W Newman, MP for Exeter.
In 2014 Mamhead House and Castle Ltd was formed to host weddings there but went into liquidation in 2016 after two years operating leaving 21 couples significantly out of pocket.
The business had debts of £608,000 including deposits handed over by wedding couples totalling £229,000.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Mystery continues over man found dead after murder arrest

Police will need to carry out more tests to uncover how a man died inside a city home following last week 's 'murder arrest ' .
The 47-year-old man , who has not been named , was found with fatal injuries inside a Bamville Road home in Alum Rock on Wednesday ( July 15 ) .
Paramedics tried to resuscitate him , but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
A woman , also 47 , was arrested on suspicion of murder as his death was treated as 'unexplained ' .
A post-mortem took place on Friday ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died , but the result was inconclusive .
Now , further tests are due to be carried out to discover the cause of death , West Midlands Police said .
The woman who was arrested has been released on police bail as the enquiries continue .
An updated statement from West Midlands Police today read : `` A post mortem examination of a 47-year-old man found deceased at a property in Bamville Road , Alum Rock on Wednesday ( 15 July ) is inconclusive and further tests are required to establish the cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail while enquiries continue . ''

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Police will need to carry out more tests to uncover how a man died inside a city home following last week's 'murder arrest'.
The 47-year-old man, who has not been named, was found with fatal injuries inside a Bamville Road home in Alum Rock on Wednesday (July 15).
Paramedics tried to resuscitate him, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman, also 47, was arrested on suspicion of murder as his death was treated as 'unexplained'.
A post-mortem took place on Friday (July 17) to establish how he died, but the result was inconclusive.
Now, further tests are due to be carried out to discover the cause of death, West Midlands Police said.
The woman who was arrested has been released on police bail as the enquiries continue.
An updated statement from West Midlands Police today read: "A post mortem examination of a 47-year-old man found deceased at a property in Bamville Road, Alum Rock on Wednesday (15 July) is inconclusive and further tests are required to establish the cause of his death.
"A 47-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail while enquiries continue."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Man rescued from River Stour

Man rescued from River Stour

A man had to be rescued from the River Stour in Wolverhampton .
Emergency services were called at 9.45pm on Sunday , July 19 , following reports a man in the water .
He was pulled from the river and assessed at the scene , near Henwood Close , before being taken to New Cross Hospital .
The incident led to firefighters warning people not to venture into open water `` for any reason '' .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to reports of a man in the River Stour , next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9.45pm on Sunday evening .
`` An ambulance , two paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team were sent to the scene .
`` A man was helped from the water and after assessment was taken to New Cross Hospital . ''
West Midlands Fire Service sent 15 firefighters to the scene .
Following the incident , the team from Woodgate Valley Fire Station tweeted : `` Last night green watch were mobilised to a water rescue incident in Compton , Wolverhampton .
`` Round trip of 30 odd miles .
Always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond .
But it ’ s not clever to climb into open water , for any reason . ''

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A man had to be rescued from the River Stour in Wolverhampton.
Emergency services were called at 9.45pm on Sunday, July 19, following reports a man in the water.
He was pulled from the river and assessed at the scene, near Henwood Close, before being taken to New Cross Hospital.
The incident led to firefighters warning people not to venture into open water "for any reason".
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a man in the River Stour, next to Henwood Close in Wolverhampton, at 9.45pm on Sunday evening.
"An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team were sent to the scene.
"A man was helped from the water and after assessment was taken to New Cross Hospital."
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West Midlands Fire Service sent 15 firefighters to the scene.
Following the incident, the team from Woodgate Valley Fire Station tweeted: "Last night green watch were mobilised to a water rescue incident in Compton, Wolverhampton.
"Round trip of 30 odd miles. Always ready, willing, able, we respond. But it’s not clever to climb into open water, for any reason."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--'Laughing stock' - Man United fans react to Bellingham transfer snub

Jude Bellingham has completed his Birmingham City exit , after signing a long-term deal with Borussia Dortmund .
Although the news has been expected for a while , the Bundesliga giants confirmed the transfer on Monday morning , with him set to join the team at the end of the season .
It means the Blues academy graduate will have one final game for his boyhood club , before he becomes the most expensive 17-year-old in football history .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the central midfielder , with reports he was given a tour of their Carrington training ground complex .
Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was even recruited to help try and sway Bellingham , but the clear pathway to the Dortmund first-team made his mind up .
The direction they are heading in and how much they help to improve young players made it an easy decision for myself and my family , '' he said .
`` I can ’ t wait to perform in front of all the fans when they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stadiums in the world . ''
Here 's how Man United fans on social media have reacted to losing the race for the highly-rated , England youth international @ MColeyColeman : When Man Utd where linked to Jude Bellingham for 30m the club was apparently a laughing stock but now he ’ s gone to Dortmund it ’ s a bit of brilliance because Dortmund signed an English player who did well once @ ramsseetheramans : Jude Bellingham has joined Borussia Dortmund even after Sir Alex involvement .
Fundamental Questions Where is our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we didnt get Jude Bellingham but begrudgingly have to accept its the right step to take , We 'll see you in couple of years time .
@ MLMattNicks : The year is 2025 and Manchester United have just paid £90m for Jude Bellingham .
`` Biggest club in the country '' ca n't even sell the dream to a 17 year old kid from Stourbridge anymore .
@ capt_vidic : The only reason solskjaer let jude bellingham slip from is because dortmund will need money sooner or later and then they 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AdiiUnited : Watch # MUFC pay £80m to Dortmund for Bellingham in 3-5 years .

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Jude Bellingham has completed his Birmingham City exit, after signing a long-term deal with Borussia Dortmund.
Although the news has been expected for a while, the Bundesliga giants confirmed the transfer on Monday morning, with him set to join the team at the end of the season.
It means the Blues academy graduate will have one final game for his boyhood club, before he becomes the most expensive 17-year-old in football history.
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Manchester United had been extensively linked with the central midfielder, with reports he was given a tour of their Carrington training ground complex.
Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was even recruited to help try and sway Bellingham, but the clear pathway to the Dortmund first-team made his mind up.
The direction they are heading in and how much they help to improve young players made it an easy decision for myself and my family," he said.
"I can’t wait to perform in front of all the fans when they are back inside one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world."
Here's how Man United fans on social media have reacted to losing the race for the highly-rated, England youth international
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@MColeyColeman: When Man Utd where linked to Jude Bellingham for 30m the club was apparently a laughing stock but now he’s gone to Dortmund it’s a bit of brilliance because Dortmund signed an English player who did well once
@ramsseetheramans: Jude Bellingham has joined Borussia Dortmund even after Sir Alex involvement. Fundamental Questions Where is our pulling power?
@TomHarp82274558: Gutted we didnt get Jude Bellingham but begrudgingly have to accept its the right step to take, We'll see you in couple of years time.
@MLMattNicks: The year is 2025 and Manchester United have just paid £90m for Jude Bellingham. "Biggest club in the country" can't even sell the dream to a 17 year old kid from Stourbridge anymore.
@capt_vidic: The only reason solskjaer let jude bellingham slip from is because dortmund will need money sooner or later and then they'll be forced to sell us sancho
@Sarangcasm: Losing the semi final Chelsea closing on Havertz Dortmund signing Bellingham
@AdiiUnited: Watch #MUFC pay £80m to Dortmund for Bellingham in 3-5 years.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Dean Smith reveals left-back struggles in latest Aston Villa injury update

Aston Villa have a close to fully fit squad as they prepare for the visit of Arsenal tomorrow .
Mikel Arteta 's Gunners are flying high after a victory against Manchester City on the weekend to progess to the FA Cup Final , where they will face Chelsea - and Villa will need all hands on deck to find a victory against Arsenal .
Villa have been handed a number of gifts in the relegation battle .
Watford have been rocked by the decision to sack popular manager Nigel Pearson with just two games to go , giving Hayden Mullins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club as a caretaker with matches against Manchester City and the Gunners looming .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Bournemouth have also fallen behind in the survival battle , and can only match Watford 's 34 points after falling to Southampton .
Villa have some good news when it comes to injuries though , with centre-back Kortney Hause returning - but there 's concern regarding deputy left-back Neil Taylor .
`` We have Kortney Hause back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again today , but Neil Taylor is still struggling with his hamstring , '' revealed Dean Smith earlier today .
`` Other than that , we ’ re okay . ''
Despite long term injuries to Wesley , Tom Heaton and Bjorn Engels , Villa only have Taylor 's short term issue to worry about right now .
Villa face the Gunners tomorrow evening , before a clash with West Ham on Sunday .
Depending on Watford 's results , two victories could carry Villa to safety .

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Aston Villa have a close to fully fit squad as they prepare for the visit of Arsenal tomorrow.
Mikel Arteta's Gunners are flying high after a victory against Manchester City on the weekend to progess to the FA Cup Final, where they will face Chelsea - and Villa will need all hands on deck to find a victory against Arsenal.
Villa have been handed a number of gifts in the relegation battle. Watford have been rocked by the decision to sack popular manager Nigel Pearson with just two games to go, giving Hayden Mullins his second spell in charge of the club as a caretaker with matches against Manchester City and the Gunners looming.
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Bournemouth have also fallen behind in the survival battle, and can only match Watford's 34 points after falling to Southampton.
Villa have some good news when it comes to injuries though, with centre-back Kortney Hause returning - but there's concern regarding deputy left-back Neil Taylor.
"We have Kortney Hause back, he trained yesterday and he will train again today, but Neil Taylor is still struggling with his hamstring," revealed Dean Smith earlier today.
"Other than that, we’re okay."
Despite long term injuries to Wesley, Tom Heaton and Bjorn Engels, Villa only have Taylor's short term issue to worry about right now.
Villa face the Gunners tomorrow evening, before a clash with West Ham on Sunday. Depending on Watford's results, two victories could carry Villa to safety.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Juventus relying on Manchester City intervention to secure Raul Jimenez transfer

Juventus are set to action their plan to land Wolves star Raul Jimenez and it involves Manchester City and PSG .
The Bianconeri hope to sell off Douglas Costa to fund a move for the hotshot forward , and will need the help of Pep Guardiola 's Citizens to do just that .
According to Tuttosport ( via Football Italia ) Juventus will offer Costa - and Federico Bernardeschi as the first step of a plan that they hope will bring Jimenez to Serie A as manager Maurizio Sarri ’ s preferred striking target .
Sign up for our Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top of the page or click here The hope at the club , according to the report , is to bring in players who are a better fit for Sarri 's gameplan , even if the ages of traded players is close .
Thankfully for Juve , Costa is of reported interest from City and PSG - so a deal for Jimenez could be easier to fund if the two clubs action their interest .
From 15 expected league goals , Raul has scored 17 this season - putting himself on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those goals are also helping Wolves knock on their door as well , as they eye Europa League triumph later this year .

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Juventus are set to action their plan to land Wolves star Raul Jimenez and it involves Manchester City and PSG.
The Bianconeri hope to sell off Douglas Costa to fund a move for the hotshot forward, and will need the help of Pep Guardiola's Citizens to do just that.
According to Tuttosport ( via Football Italia ) Juventus will offer Costa - and Federico Bernardeschi as the first step of a plan that they hope will bring Jimenez to Serie A as manager Maurizio Sarri’s preferred striking target.
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The hope at the club, according to the report, is to bring in players who are a better fit for Sarri's gameplan, even if the ages of traded players is close.
Thankfully for Juve, Costa is of reported interest from City and PSG - so a deal for Jimenez could be easier to fund if the two clubs action their interest.
From 15 expected league goals, Raul has scored 17 this season - putting himself on the radar of Europe's elite. Those goals are also helping Wolves knock on their door as well, as they eye Europa League triumph later this year.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--The reason supermarket staff won't be forced to wear face masks from July 24

Big changes are being made to the lockdown this week , meaning face masks become mandatory across the country from July 24 .
Face coverings and face masks will be made mandatory across the country in non-essential stores , as rules and regulations are extended beyond public transport and hospital visitations .
Asda , Aldi , Lidl , Morrisons , Tesco and Sainsbury 's will change in-store policies to make it necessary for customers to don face coverings while they do grocery shopping .
Retail staff , however , will not be required to wear them by law , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We want to give people time to plan and prepare and for retailers to maybe put in place measures to encourage people to do this or potentially even to have some masks themselves if people haven ’ t got one .
`` Once you make something mandatory as we ’ re doing now for retail environments it sends a much stronger signal that people will follow in greater numbers . ''
He added : `` They ’ re not being covered by this but I think if you go into most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a longer time now have either been wearing face shields or face masks .
`` It won ’ t be a compulsory requirement because it won ’ t always be right for every setting in a retail environment , particularly those working behind the tills and so on . ''
Senior medics have criticised the `` illogical '' messaging around face coverings , which could risk the spread of coronavirus .
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) said a second peak of Covid-19 , combined with a seasonal outbreak of flu , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and voiced criticism of Government guidance on the use of face coverings , the Guardian reported .
Face coverings are already compulsory on public transport in England , and the Government has made it mandatory to wear them in shops and supermarkets from July 24 to reduce the spread of coronavirus .
But BMA council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said introducing coverings in shops but not workplaces , or other areas where social distancing was impossible , was illogical .
He added : `` Everyone has their role to play , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public messaging .
`` To introduce measures for shops , but not other situations where physical distancing is not possible - including some workplaces - is illogical and adds to confusion and the risk of the virus spreading . ''

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Big changes are being made to the lockdown this week, meaning face masks become mandatory across the country from July 24.
Face coverings and face masks will be made mandatory across the country in non-essential stores, as rules and regulations are extended beyond public transport and hospital visitations.
Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's will change in-store policies to make it necessary for customers to don face coverings while they do grocery shopping.
Retail staff, however, will not be required to wear them by law, with Environment Secretary George Eustice telling the BBC: "We want to give people time to plan and prepare and for retailers to maybe put in place measures to encourage people to do this or potentially even to have some masks themselves if people haven’t got one.
"Once you make something mandatory as we’re doing now for retail environments it sends a much stronger signal that people will follow in greater numbers."
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He added: "They’re not being covered by this but I think if you go into most shops you will see that staff for a longer time now have either been wearing face shields or face masks.
"It won’t be a compulsory requirement because it won’t always be right for every setting in a retail environment, particularly those working behind the tills and so on."
Senior medics have criticised the "illogical" messaging around face coverings, which could risk the spread of coronavirus.
The British Medical Association (BMA) said a second peak of Covid-19, combined with a seasonal outbreak of flu, could be "devastating for the NHS" and voiced criticism of Government guidance on the use of face coverings, the Guardian reported.
Face coverings are already compulsory on public transport in England, and the Government has made it mandatory to wear them in shops and supermarkets from July 24 to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
But BMA council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said introducing coverings in shops but not workplaces, or other areas where social distancing was impossible, was illogical.
He added: "Everyone has their role to play, but there needs to be clear, concise public messaging.
"To introduce measures for shops, but not other situations where physical distancing is not possible - including some workplaces - is illogical and adds to confusion and the risk of the virus spreading."


birminghammail--2020-07-20--'Anger' at Solihull hostel plan which neighbours fear will fuel crime

Opening a hostel in a Solihull road will lead to increased crime and a further squeeze on parking spaces , neighbours claim .
Olton residents fear that plans for the 19-bedroom lodgings could raise the risk of noise at night , drug taking and anti-social behaviour .
Objectors argue there are already facilities in other parts of the suburb and two separate petitions , calling on the council to reject the plans , are being raised .
The applicant has argued that the former Fairfield Care Home site had a history as a house in multiple occupation ( HMO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available .
But those living nearby are extremely worried about the impact the proposal will have on those living nearby , with suggestions a wide range of groups may stop at the site .
Resident Daniel Gibbin said : `` I am so angry and dismayed to see this large building being turned into a hostel , in an area already saturated with them .
`` Solihull Council needs to reject this application in its entirety , no ifs , no buts . ''
Olton councillor Katy Blunt ( Con ) said there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out knocking doors on Wednesday afternoon and that it was `` completely laughable '' to suggest there was sufficient space .
`` The parking around Olton Station is a nightmare , '' she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) .
`` If even half the residents have cars that 's around an extra eight or nine vehicles needing to be parking in that area .
And that puts additional stress on an already struggling infrastructure . ''
She noted the local concern that having a large number of temporary residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fellow ward councillor Bob Grinsell has said he will leave his seat on the planning committee for this application in order that he can voice his own opposition .
And an online petition has also been launched by the local Liberal Democrats , again citing concerns over safety and parking .
Planning documents suggest that the Old Warwick Road building had been converted to a care home in the early 1980s .
Fairfield had closed its doors in March , with a request to change the use of the premises submitted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be no change to the exterior of the building , a mix of single and double bedrooms would be available inside .
In the application Dilip Mayariya said : `` The hostel is planned to be put to a range of uses such as : housing for students or nurses , transient accommodation for those being re-housed elsewhere , shelter for those in need of a safe place to stay on a temporary basis or a tourist facility for those travelling on a budget and ready to accept a standard of accommodation lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A staff member would live on-site and be available to deal with emergencies , although there would be no 24-hour reception , with check-ins between 10am and 6pm .

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Opening a hostel in a Solihull road will lead to increased crime and a further squeeze on parking spaces, neighbours claim.
Olton residents fear that plans for the 19-bedroom lodgings could raise the risk of noise at night, drug taking and anti-social behaviour.
Objectors argue there are already facilities in other parts of the suburb and two separate petitions, calling on the council to reject the plans, are being raised.
The applicant has argued that the former Fairfield Care Home site had a history as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and there was "sufficient" parking available.
But those living nearby are extremely worried about the impact the proposal will have on those living nearby, with suggestions a wide range of groups may stop at the site.
Resident Daniel Gibbin said: "I am so angry and dismayed to see this large building being turned into a hostel, in an area already saturated with them.
"Solihull Council needs to reject this application in its entirety, no ifs, no buts."
Olton councillor Katy Blunt (Con) said there was unanimous opposition when she had been out knocking doors on Wednesday afternoon and that it was "completely laughable" to suggest there was sufficient space.
"The parking around Olton Station is a nightmare," she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).
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"If even half the residents have cars that's around an extra eight or nine vehicles needing to be parking in that area. And that puts additional stress on an already struggling infrastructure."
She noted the local concern that having a large number of temporary residents in one building could fuel anti-social behaviour.
Fellow ward councillor Bob Grinsell has said he will leave his seat on the planning committee for this application in order that he can voice his own opposition.
And an online petition has also been launched by the local Liberal Democrats, again citing concerns over safety and parking.
Planning documents suggest that the Old Warwick Road building had been converted to a care home in the early 1980s.
Fairfield had closed its doors in March, with a request to change the use of the premises submitted a few months later.
While there would be no change to the exterior of the building, a mix of single and double bedrooms would be available inside.
In the application Dilip Mayariya said: "The hostel is planned to be put to a range of uses such as: housing for students or nurses, transient accommodation for those being re-housed elsewhere, shelter for those in need of a safe place to stay on a temporary basis or a tourist facility for those travelling on a budget and ready to accept a standard of accommodation lower than that generally found in a hotel."
A staff member would live on-site and be available to deal with emergencies, although there would be no 24-hour reception, with check-ins between 10am and 6pm.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Jude Bellingham issues emotional tribute after completing Blues exit

That 's the touching message that Jude Bellingham will depart St Andrew 's with , after sealing his stunning move to Borussia Dortmund .
The 17-year-old has had his Birmingham City exit confirmed on Monday , after the Bundesliga giants announced he had signed a long-term deal .
It is understood Blues will receive around £26m up-front for Bellingham , with the Blues academy graduate becoming the most expensive 17-year-old in history .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Dortmund won the race to sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulling out all the stops , including a training ground tour to try and capture his signature .
And after completing his move , Bellingham has paid tribute to his boyhood club , who has been with for the last decade .
`` I can ’ t thank Birmingham City enough for what they have done for me , not just this past year but since the age of seven , '' he told Blues ' official site .
`` Of course I wish everyone associated with the Club nothing but the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue .
`` However , I ’ m incredibly excited to have joined one of Europe ’ s biggest clubs .
The direction they are heading in and how much they help to improve young players made it an easy decision for myself and my family .
`` I can ’ t wait to perform in front of all the fans when they are back inside one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world . ''
Dortmund have said he will instantly be in their first-team plans , with the club handing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has worn for Blues this season .

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"Once a blue, always a blue."
That's the touching message that Jude Bellingham will depart St Andrew's with, after sealing his stunning move to Borussia Dortmund.
The 17-year-old has had his Birmingham City exit confirmed on Monday, after the Bundesliga giants announced he had signed a long-term deal.
It is understood Blues will receive around £26m up-front for Bellingham, with the Blues academy graduate becoming the most expensive 17-year-old in history.
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Dortmund won the race to sign the central midfielder, despite Manchester United pulling out all the stops, including a training ground tour to try and capture his signature.
And after completing his move, Bellingham has paid tribute to his boyhood club, who has been with for the last decade.
"I can’t thank Birmingham City enough for what they have done for me, not just this past year but since the age of seven," he told Blues' official site.
"Of course I wish everyone associated with the Club nothing but the best. Once a blue, always a blue.
"However, I’m incredibly excited to have joined one of Europe’s biggest clubs. The direction they are heading in and how much they help to improve young players made it an easy decision for myself and my family.
"I can’t wait to perform in front of all the fans when they are back inside one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world."
Dortmund have said he will instantly be in their first-team plans, with the club handing him the number 22 shirt that he has worn for Blues this season.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Knife victim in serious condition as hunt for attacker continues

A man who was stabbed in the stomach remains in hospital - as police continue the hunt for his attacker .
The 20-year-old was knifed in Alderford Close , Wolverhampton , on Sunday afternoon ( July 19 ) .
Emergency services - including the Midlands Air Ambulance - were called to the scene at around 2.30pm .
Paramedics rushed the victim to hospital , where he remains in a serious condition .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to reports of a man who had been stabbed .
`` The man was outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` An ambulance , two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene after a call at 2.35pm .
`` The man was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to hospital .
The doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the crew . ''
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident but a spokesman for West Midlands Police said enquiries were ongoing .
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with the force via Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People are asked to quote log 2453 of July 19 when passing on information .
This was the fifth stabbing to take place in Wolverhampton within the last two weeks .
Separate attacks saw a young man killed in Heath Town , two paramedics knifed in Ashmore Park and another man taken to hospital with a single stab wound to the chest following an argument in Bushbury .

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A man who was stabbed in the stomach remains in hospital - as police continue the hunt for his attacker.
The 20-year-old was knifed in Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, on Sunday afternoon (July 19).
Emergency services - including the Midlands Air Ambulance - were called to the scene at around 2.30pm.
Paramedics rushed the victim to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a man who had been stabbed.
"The man was outside a property on Alderford Close in Wolverhampton.
"An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene after a call at 2.35pm.
"The man was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to hospital. The doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the crew."
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident but a spokesman for West Midlands Police said enquiries were ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log 2453 of July 19 when passing on information.
This was the fifth stabbing to take place in Wolverhampton within the last two weeks.
Separate attacks saw a young man killed in Heath Town, two paramedics knifed in Ashmore Park and another man taken to hospital with a single stab wound to the chest following an argument in Bushbury.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Couple raffling off jaw-dropping £300,000 Snowdonia cottage for just £5

A couple who are raffling their dream home have donated thousands of pounds to a charity helping children during the current coronavirus crisis .
In the competition being staged by Ryan McLean and Katherine Jablonowska , one lucky winner could become the new owner of the luxurious two bedroom property for just £5 .
The pair pledged to support The Children ’ s Society throughout the win a cottage competition and have already donated £20,000 to the charity ’ s Emergency Coronavirus Appeal with a plan to raise thousands more .
Katherine , 33 and Ryan , 41 , purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a view to selling it in a raffle for just £5 a ticket , giving someone the chance to win Cwellyn Cottage , which the couple have totally transformed with bespoke fixtures and fittings .
The husband and wife team ’ s relentless renovations over the past two years have seen the cottage double in value and it ’ s now worth £290,000 .
In a bid to boost further fundraising efforts and mark the halfway milestone of the competition , anyone buying a ticket before July 24 that also make a donation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , could instantly win a £2,500 cash prize .
Professional chef Ryan said : “ We have passed the 50,000 ticket sale milestone , so we ’ re officially over half way to reaching our minimum ticket sales needed to award the cottage !
`` We ’ re keen to celebrate this significant stage of the competition while increasing our ongoing support for the charity .
`` So we decided for 10 days to give entrants an extra chance of receiving a £2,500 windfall alongside the opportunity to win Cwellyn Cottage . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outset we knew we wanted to support a charity that helps children .
We ’ ve been blown away by the amount we ’ ve been able to raise so far and are passing on the donations every month .
When the competition closes on September 15th 2020 and the prize draw takes place later that month , we hope to also be able to match every charity donation made throughout the competition , that ’ s the plan.
” Joe Jenkins , Director of Engagement & Income Generation at The Children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are bowled over by the generosity of Katherine , Ryan and everyone who has entered the competition so far .
“ Every penny raised helps us in our mission to change the lives of some of the country ’ s most vulnerable children and young people - including those at risk of sexual and criminal exploitation , those struggling with mental ill-health and young refugees .
“ The lockdown has left many isolated at home and hidden from the view of professionals like teachers and social workers , and some at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our help now more than ever .
Thank you to everyone raising much-needed funds for our work ” Tickets can be purchased on Ryan and Katharine 's Cwellyn Dream website here .

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A couple who are raffling their dream home have donated thousands of pounds to a charity helping children during the current coronavirus crisis.
In the competition being staged by Ryan McLean and Katherine Jablonowska, one lucky winner could become the new owner of the luxurious two bedroom property for just £5.
The pair pledged to support The Children’s Society throughout the win a cottage competition and have already donated £20,000 to the charity’s Emergency Coronavirus Appeal with a plan to raise thousands more.
Katherine, 33 and Ryan, 41, purchased the picturesque property in North Wales with a view to selling it in a raffle for just £5 a ticket, giving someone the chance to win Cwellyn Cottage, which the couple have totally transformed with bespoke fixtures and fittings.
The husband and wife team’s relentless renovations over the past two years have seen the cottage double in value and it’s now worth £290,000.
In a bid to boost further fundraising efforts and mark the halfway milestone of the competition, anyone buying a ticket before July 24 that also make a donation to the couple’s chosen charity, could instantly win a £2,500 cash prize.
Professional chef Ryan said: “We have passed the 50,000 ticket sale milestone, so we’re officially over half way to reaching our minimum ticket sales needed to award the cottage!
"We’re keen to celebrate this significant stage of the competition while increasing our ongoing support for the charity.
"So we decided for 10 days to give entrants an extra chance of receiving a £2,500 windfall alongside the opportunity to win Cwellyn Cottage."
Hospitality manager Katherine added: “From the outset we knew we wanted to support a charity that helps children. We’ve been blown away by the amount we’ve been able to raise so far and are passing on the donations every month. When the competition closes on September 15th 2020 and the prize draw takes place later that month, we hope to also be able to match every charity donation made throughout the competition, that’s the plan.”
Joe Jenkins, Director of Engagement & Income Generation at The Children’s Society, said: “We are bowled over by the generosity of Katherine, Ryan and everyone who has entered the competition so far.
“Every penny raised helps us in our mission to change the lives of some of the country’s most vulnerable children and young people - including those at risk of sexual and criminal exploitation, those struggling with mental ill-health and young refugees.
“The lockdown has left many isolated at home and hidden from the view of professionals like teachers and social workers, and some at risk for the first time. They need our help now more than ever. Thank you to everyone raising much-needed funds for our work”
Tickets can be purchased on Ryan and Katharine's Cwellyn Dream website here.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Tragedy for Gary and Sarah as Corrie airs first socially distanced stunt

Coronation Street will see disaster after a socially distanced stunt ends in tragedy for Gary and Sarah .
Sarah Platt , played by Tina O'Brien , has endured a tumultuous relationship with Gary Windass , played by Mikey North .
And the pair will finally come to blows when she discovers the grim truth of Gary 's criminal exploits .
The stars of the long-running ITV1 soap have filmed the world ’ s first socially distanced stunt , which sees Sarah run into the path of a car .
Tina was replaced by a mannequin for some shots while Mikey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bonnet of the fast-moving vehicle before being thrown off .
In the scene , to be screened next week , Gary chases after Sarah when she realises that he is behind the death of loan shark Rick Neelan – whose watch has been uncovered by a metal detector .
As they hurtle down the street he yells : “ I ’ m still the same person !
Sarah !
” , at the last moment pushing her out of the way of the oncoming car and taking the full impact himself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I always ask to do my own stunts – I enjoy it , it ’ s one of the best parts of the job .
He added : “ It was quite wet on the bonnet and I thought I was going to lose my grip and probably get hit by the car , ” he admitted .
“ The first take was pretty nerve-wracking.
” “ I hope there ’ s a way out of this for Gary .
Maybe we can get past this and bring back good Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The net ’ s closing in and Sarah is going to ask him straight out if he did it .
Gary may regret a few things that he tells her in that scene .
“ If it does lead to an exit then that ’ s the way it is but I ’ m loving it and I ’ m there for as long as they want me.
” “ He still loves her – I think he always will , ” Mikey said .
“ Everything he did , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he feels hard done by that she ’ s off with someone else .
”

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Coronation Street will see disaster after a socially distanced stunt ends in tragedy for Gary and Sarah.
Sarah Platt, played by Tina O'Brien, has endured a tumultuous relationship with Gary Windass, played by Mikey North.
And the pair will finally come to blows when she discovers the grim truth of Gary's criminal exploits.
The stars of the long-running ITV1 soap have filmed the world’s first socially distanced stunt, which sees Sarah run into the path of a car.
Tina was replaced by a mannequin for some shots while Mikey performed his own stunt, jumping onto the bonnet of the fast-moving vehicle before being thrown off.
In the scene, to be screened next week, Gary chases after Sarah when she realises that he is behind the death of loan shark Rick Neelan – whose watch has been uncovered by a metal detector.
As they hurtle down the street he yells: “I’m still the same person! Sarah!”, at the last moment pushing her out of the way of the oncoming car and taking the full impact himself.
Mikey, 33, told the Mirror: “I always ask to do my own stunts – I enjoy it, it’s one of the best parts of the job.
“I really enjoy getting bashed about.”
He added: “It was quite wet on the bonnet and I thought I was going to lose my grip and probably get hit by the car,” he admitted.
“The first take was pretty nerve-wracking.”
“I hope there’s a way out of this for Gary. Maybe we can get past this and bring back good Gary at some point,” Mikey said.
“The net’s closing in and Sarah is going to ask him straight out if he did it. Gary may regret a few things that he tells her in that scene.
“If it does lead to an exit then that’s the way it is but I’m loving it and I’m there for as long as they want me.”
“He still loves her – I think he always will,” Mikey said.
“Everything he did, it was all to help them out and he feels hard done by that she’s off with someone else.”


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Klopp's admission could impact Traore transfer after Wolves update

With two games to go of the Premier League season , Wolverhampton Wanderers still have three possible endings to their mammoth , 13-month season .
Should Wolves win their final two games , it will be enough to earn sixth in table and another crack at the Europa League .
However , if Nuno Espirito Santo 's side stutter in their final pair of fixtures , they could be facing a season without European football , after coming so close to breaking into the top-four .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And there is still the possibility , that Wolves could qualify for the Champions League , with just the small matter of teams like Olympiakos , Roma , Sevilla , Manchester United and Inter standing in their way .
Either way , a season that has seen Nuno 's men once again push the teams at the top of the division , a whole host of their players have been linked with exits .
Adama Traore is arguably the star most heavily touted as a potential departure , with reports in Spain suggesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winger .
Jurgen Klopp is a public admirer of the 24-year-old , with the Reds boss labelling him as `` unplayable '' , back in December .
However , Wolves are under no financial pressure to part ways with their star players and a report in the Sunday Times suggested Fosun will demand £135m , if any team wants to sign Traore this summer .
And that kind of fee , which would be the second highest amount in history , has seemingly ruled the champions out of any potential race , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stretched amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ To strengthen the squad you need money and these are uncertain times , ” Klopp said earlier this month .
`` Obviously , uncertain times means for some clubs we can not do what we would do in non-uncertain times .
Ask me can we develop the squad and it is probably possible , but only with real money .
“ But buying now ?
Just go out and there and name whoever you want , whatever the player is , go for it ?
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult .
We did not invest a lot in the squad last year and that was before Covid .
“ If we have money , we will spend .
If we do not know if we will have money , we probably will not spend that much .
That is how it is .
That is how the club has been led since before I was here.
” With Crystal Palace and Chelsea to come this week , Wolves can secure their place in next season 's Europa League - and in turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future of their most important players .
But even if that does n't happen , Wolves have sent a message that their players wo n't be sold on the cheap .

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With two games to go of the Premier League season, Wolverhampton Wanderers still have three possible endings to their mammoth, 13-month season.
Should Wolves win their final two games, it will be enough to earn sixth in table and another crack at the Europa League.
However, if Nuno Espirito Santo's side stutter in their final pair of fixtures, they could be facing a season without European football, after coming so close to breaking into the top-four.
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And there is still the possibility, that Wolves could qualify for the Champions League, with just the small matter of teams like Olympiakos, Roma, Sevilla, Manchester United and Inter standing in their way.
Either way, a season that has seen Nuno's men once again push the teams at the top of the division, a whole host of their players have been linked with exits.
Adama Traore is arguably the star most heavily touted as a potential departure, with reports in Spain suggesting Liverpool could launch an audacious bid for the winger.
Jurgen Klopp is a public admirer of the 24-year-old, with the Reds boss labelling him as "unplayable", back in December.
(Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
However, Wolves are under no financial pressure to part ways with their star players and a report in the Sunday Times suggested Fosun will demand £135m, if any team wants to sign Traore this summer.
And that kind of fee, which would be the second highest amount in history, has seemingly ruled the champions out of any potential race, with Klopp himself admitting finances could be stretched amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“To strengthen the squad you need money and these are uncertain times,” Klopp said earlier this month.
"Obviously, uncertain times means for some clubs we cannot do what we would do in non-uncertain times. Ask me can we develop the squad and it is probably possible, but only with real money.
“But buying now? Just go out and there and name whoever you want, whatever the player is, go for it? That is really difficult. It was always difficult. We did not invest a lot in the squad last year and that was before Covid.
“If we have money, we will spend. If we do not know if we will have money, we probably will not spend that much. That is how it is. That is how the club has been led since before I was here.”
With Crystal Palace and Chelsea to come this week, Wolves can secure their place in next season's Europa League - and in turn go a long way to securing the future of their most important players.
But even if that doesn't happen, Wolves have sent a message that their players won't be sold on the cheap.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Confirmed: Jude Bellingham completes Birmingham City exit

Jude Bellingham has just one game left in a Birmingham City shirt , with his transfer to Borussia Dortmund set to be completed at the end of the season .
Bellingham has already been announced as a Dortmund player by the side , with B Blues confirming the completion of the deal earlier today - with Blues set to receive around 25 million euros from the deal .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Last week Bellingham travelled to Germany for a successful medical before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Blues against Preston - a 2-0 loss .
Dortmund have beaten teams like Manchester United and Chelsea to the punch for the signature of the talented teenager .
Likely because of the obvious pathway Dortmund can provide - Jadon Sancho , Erling Haaland and Gio Reyna are just a few examples of younger players who have been afforded key roles - and lots of match time in the first team of the Bundesliga giants with great success .
Do n't expect Bellingham to get lost amongst those talents though - there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Dortmund trying to confuse the media presence at Bellingham 's medical by deploying four cars to drive away from the medical in different directions .
Bellingham broke through onto the scene earlier this season , graduating into an instant first-team role under Pep Clotet .
He 's played in over sixty-percent of available league match time for Blues in his first - and last - senior season at the club , scoring four goals in England 's second tier .

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Jude Bellingham has just one game left in a Birmingham City shirt, with his transfer to Borussia Dortmund set to be completed at the end of the season.
Bellingham has already been announced as a Dortmund player by the side, with B Blues confirming the completion of the deal earlier today - with Blues set to receive around 25 million euros from the deal.
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Last week Bellingham travelled to Germany for a successful medical before returning to the second city to play for Blues against Preston - a 2-0 loss.
Dortmund have beaten teams like Manchester United and Chelsea to the punch for the signature of the talented teenager.
Likely because of the obvious pathway Dortmund can provide - Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland and Gio Reyna are just a few examples of younger players who have been afforded key roles - and lots of match time in the first team of the Bundesliga giants with great success.
Don't expect Bellingham to get lost amongst those talents though - there is a real hype about his signing, with Dortmund trying to confuse the media presence at Bellingham's medical by deploying four cars to drive away from the medical in different directions.
Bellingham broke through onto the scene earlier this season, graduating into an instant first-team role under Pep Clotet.
He's played in over sixty-percent of available league match time for Blues in his first - and last - senior season at the club, scoring four goals in England's second tier.


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Coronavirus lies spread online led to attacks on 5G engineers

Social media companies stand accused of allowing `` misinformation , disinformation , scams and cybercrime '' to spread online during the Covid-19 crisis .
MPs say there have been `` attacks on frontline workers and criticalnational infrastructure as a result of alarmist conspiracy theories '' .
And they warned : `` False narratives have resulted in people harming themselves by resorting to dangerous hoax cures or forgoing medical treatment altogether . ''
The findings were published by the House of Commons Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Committee , which is chaired by Solihull MP Julian Knight .
Topics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of social media to spread a conspiracy theory that 5G mobile phone technology was causing coronavirus .
Phone company BT told the inquiry that in the month from March 23 to April 23 there were 30 separate incidents of arson , attempted arson and other forms of sabotage on mobile masts delivering services to its customers , including the use of petrol bombs .
Network EE said its staff and contractors had faced 70 incidents including “ threats to kill and vehicles driven directly at staff ” .
Incidents including an arson attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Solihull , which provides a signal to the Nightingale Hospital set up to help coronavirus patients .
Firefighters in the West Midlands were called out eight times to phone mast fires in the space of a month as arsonists targeted the 5G network .
The MPs urged the Government to press ahead with plans to appoint an independent Online Harms Regulator and said Ofcom , the body that regulates TV and radio , should have the role .
Mr Knight said : `` “ We are calling on the Government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the ‘ world-leading ’ legislation on social media that we ’ ve long been promised .
“ The proliferation of dangerous claims about Covid-19 has been unstoppable .
The leaders of social media companies have failed to tackle the infodemic of misinformation .
Evidence that tech companies were able to benefit from the monetisation of false information and allowed others to do so is shocking .
We need robust regulation to hold these companies to account .
“ The coronavirus crisis has demonstrated that without due weight of the law , social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a duty of care to those who use their services .
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Social media companies stand accused of allowing "misinformation, disinformation, scams and cybercrime" to spread online during the Covid-19 crisis.
MPs say there have been "attacks on frontline workers and criticalnational infrastructure as a result of alarmist conspiracy theories".
And they warned: "False narratives have resulted in people harming themselves by resorting to dangerous hoax cures or forgoing medical treatment altogether."
The findings were published by the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which is chaired by Solihull MP Julian Knight.
Topics the committee looked at included the use of social media to spread a conspiracy theory that 5G mobile phone technology was causing coronavirus.
Phone company BT told the inquiry that in the month from March 23 to April 23 there were 30 separate incidents of arson, attempted arson and other forms of sabotage on mobile masts delivering services to its customers, including the use of petrol bombs.
Network EE said its staff and contractors had faced 70 incidents including “threats to kill and vehicles driven directly at staff”.
Incidents including an arson attack on a phone mast at Coleshill Heath Road, Solihull, which provides a signal to the Nightingale Hospital set up to help coronavirus patients.
Firefighters in the West Midlands were called out eight times to phone mast fires in the space of a month as arsonists targeted the 5G network.
The MPs urged the Government to press ahead with plans to appoint an independent Online Harms Regulator and said Ofcom, the body that regulates TV and radio, should have the role.
Mr Knight said: "“We are calling on the Government to name the Regulator now and get on with the ‘world-leading’ legislation on social media that we’ve long been promised.
“The proliferation of dangerous claims about Covid-19 has been unstoppable. The leaders of social media companies have failed to tackle the infodemic of misinformation. Evidence that tech companies were able to benefit from the monetisation of false information and allowed others to do so is shocking. We need robust regulation to hold these companies to account.
“The coronavirus crisis has demonstrated that without due weight of the law, social media companies have no incentive to consider a duty of care to those who use their services.”


birminghammail--2020-07-20--Nuno explains what he wants from Podence after another masterclass

Daniel Podence put in another excellent performance to help Wolves to three points - but Nuno Espirito Santo has pinpointed where he wants the diminutive Portuguese to improve .
Podence , who arrived from Olympiakos in January for £17million , started his third game in succession against Crystal Palace and marked it with his first goal for the club .
He headed home late in the first half after clever play from Joao Moutinho and Matt Doherty to work the opportunity .
Podence played an important role in Wolves sealing their 2-0 victory and created further chances for his teammates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Nuno , ever the perfectionist , is demanding more from a player he 's dubbed an 'incredible talent ' .
`` I think he played good , '' said Nuno .
`` Not so good in the first half , second half better .
`` But he had a moment of good interpretation in the box to achieve the goal after a good combination .
Let ’ s try to work more with him and take more advantage of his incredible talent .
`` He ’ s adapting well .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has to look for small pockets to avoid contact and take advantage of the one-v-one .
( Helping him ) recognise the spaces inside the team is something that we are going to improve . ''

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Daniel Podence put in another excellent performance to help Wolves to three points - but Nuno Espirito Santo has pinpointed where he wants the diminutive Portuguese to improve.
Podence, who arrived from Olympiakos in January for £17million, started his third game in succession against Crystal Palace and marked it with his first goal for the club.
He headed home late in the first half after clever play from Joao Moutinho and Matt Doherty to work the opportunity. Podence played an important role in Wolves sealing their 2-0 victory and created further chances for his teammates in the second half.
But Wolves boss Nuno, ever the perfectionist, is demanding more from a player he's dubbed an 'incredible talent'.
"I think he played good," said Nuno. "Not so good in the first half, second half better.
"But he had a moment of good interpretation in the box to achieve the goal after a good combination. Let’s try to work more with him and take more advantage of his incredible talent.
"He’s adapting well. It’s a tough league with tough opponents. He has to look for small pockets to avoid contact and take advantage of the one-v-one. (Helping him) recognise the spaces inside the team is something that we are going to improve."