birminghammail--2020-06-16--Anger expansion of mental health care home next to foster homes

Residents are threatening legal action over plans to expand a care home for patients with mental health problems .
The privately-owned nursing care home , run by Options for Care , caters for adult patients with a variety of mental health problems .
It currently has 15 beds - but an application has been made to add an extra 13 bedrooms .
Residents of Handsworth Wood Road are challenging the recommendation to approve the plan , arguing the home is already having a negative impact on the street and that children living nearby would be affected .
However a spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investing in Handsworth Wood , while also pointing to the fact that the care home predates the foster homes .
The application was due to go before Birmingham City Council 's planning committee last week but was pulled from the agenda at the eleventh hour .
Campaigner Sian Griffiths , who is also a planning consultant , said the council had failed to consider the rights of children living nearby , including those living in nearby foster homes .
She said : `` This is at a time when those children should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiences already .
`` Even the council ’ s own fostering service have objected to the application .
`` I have been told that the facility has already had a significant amount of police call outs in the past year – it appears to be a site that ’ s familiar to the police , who are now requiring anti-climb fencing , CCTV and security statements to support the proposal .
`` These problems already exist , but doubling the size of the facility would make those problems worse .
`` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appropriate and safe place to live that meets their needs too , but there are insurmountable conflicts here by adding more bed spaces that can not be overcome through the use of security features that would not look out of place at a prison . ''
`` As a result , we must now prepare for legal action , in the event the planning committee grant planning permission in accordance with the officer ’ s recommendation to approve.
`` She said residents opposed to the move had instructed a barrister to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have put the council on notice of our intentions , so should the outcome not be what the residents are hoping for , it should not come as a surprise to them.
” Sukhpreet and Bhupinder Rana , who live next door to the home and have two children of their own as well as two foster children , say that the language coming from the premises already has a detrimental impact on their children .
And they are worried that any extension of the home could make the area even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know I ’ ve got little children , including the foster children , that have to , on a daily basis , listen to the verbal abuse coming from there , the f-words and everything , '' said Bhupinder .
`` And whenever they go in the garden the little one gets scared and runs inside , saying ‘ the man is screaming at us ’ , and he ’ s even mentioned it at school too .
`` The voices even start shouting and screaming in the middle of the night - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crying and knocking on our door saying ‘ I ’ m scared I ’ m scared , there ’ s some man shouting out there ’ . ''
The care home has been rated 'good ' by the Care Quality Commission .
Managers say that they worked closely with local residents and that police and planners had not raised any objection .
Responding to the concerns raised by residents , a spokesman said : `` The existing care home has provided mental health services for Handsworth Wood residents , repatriating services users as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and therefore is well established in the area .
`` We are now looking to make further investment in Handsworth Wood , which will bring much needed employment to the local residents and provide capacity to enable local commissioner to repatriate service users .
`` Whilst we dispute the claims made , the neighbouring foster service was set up recently in full knowledge of the existence the care home .
`` All matters relating to the safety and welfare of residents is regulated by the CQC ; in this respect , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivering quality care to our services users across all our units in the Midlands , with every unit achieving either Outstanding or Good rating from the industry regulator .
`` The last CQC inspection at the Dartmouth House resulted in Good rating in all five domains .
`` The report to the planning committee finds no detrimental effect on the amenity of neighbours .
`` The report notes there are no objections from West Midlands Police to the proposal . ''

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Residents are threatening legal action over plans to expand a care home for patients with mental health problems.
The privately-owned nursing care home, run by Options for Care, caters for adult patients with a variety of mental health problems.
It currently has 15 beds - but an application has been made to add an extra 13 bedrooms.
Residents of Handsworth Wood Road are challenging the recommendation to approve the plan, arguing the home is already having a negative impact on the street and that children living nearby would be affected.
However a spokesperson for the care home said they were investing in Handsworth Wood, while also pointing to the fact that the care home predates the foster homes.
The application was due to go before Birmingham City Council's planning committee last week but was pulled from the agenda at the eleventh hour.
Campaigner Sian Griffiths, who is also a planning consultant, said the council had failed to consider the rights of children living nearby, including those living in nearby foster homes.
She said: "This is at a time when those children should be protected and nurtured after inevitably experiencing traumatic experiences already.
"Even the council’s own fostering service have objected to the application.
"I have been told that the facility has already had a significant amount of police call outs in the past year – it appears to be a site that’s familiar to the police, who are now requiring anti-climb fencing, CCTV and security statements to support the proposal.
"These problems already exist, but doubling the size of the facility would make those problems worse.
"Of course the men living at the property need an appropriate and safe place to live that meets their needs too, but there are insurmountable conflicts here by adding more bed spaces that cannot be overcome through the use of security features that would not look out of place at a prison."
"As a result, we must now prepare for legal action, in the event the planning committee grant planning permission in accordance with the officer’s recommendation to approve. "
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She said residents opposed to the move had instructed a barrister to watch the committee debate, adding: "We have put the council on notice of our intentions, so should the outcome not be what the residents are hoping for, it should not come as a surprise to them.”
Sukhpreet and Bhupinder Rana, who live next door to the home and have two children of their own as well as two foster children, say that the language coming from the premises already has a detrimental impact on their children.
And they are worried that any extension of the home could make the area even more difficult to live in.
"You know I’ve got little children, including the foster children, that have to, on a daily basis, listen to the verbal abuse coming from there, the f-words and everything," said Bhupinder.
"And whenever they go in the garden the little one gets scared and runs inside, saying ‘the man is screaming at us’, and he’s even mentioned it at school too.
"The voices even start shouting and screaming in the middle of the night - at 12 o’clock he comes crying and knocking on our door saying ‘I’m scared I’m scared, there’s some man shouting out there’."
The care home has been rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission.
Managers say that they worked closely with local residents and that police and planners had not raised any objection.
Responding to the concerns raised by residents, a spokesman said: "The existing care home has provided mental health services for Handsworth Wood residents, repatriating services users as per NHS national strategy, for 20 years and therefore is well established in the area.
"We are now looking to make further investment in Handsworth Wood, which will bring much needed employment to the local residents and provide capacity to enable local commissioner to repatriate service users.
"Whilst we dispute the claims made, the neighbouring foster service was set up recently in full knowledge of the existence the care home.
"All matters relating to the safety and welfare of residents is regulated by the CQC; in this respect, I can confirm that our organisation has been delivering quality care to our services users across all our units in the Midlands, with every unit achieving either Outstanding or Good rating from the industry regulator.
"The last CQC inspection at the Dartmouth House resulted in Good rating in all five domains.
"The report to the planning committee finds no detrimental effect on the amenity of neighbours.
"The report notes there are no objections from West Midlands Police to the proposal."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Lichfield scientist vows to Race For Life at home

A cancer research scientist from Lichfield is inspiring people to Race for Life at Home and carry on the fight against the disease in these unprecedented times .
Megan Mylrea , from Alrewas , is aiming to run 25 miles to help raise more than £2,000 towards Cancer Research UK ’ s lifesaving research .
The charity expects to see its fund-raising income decline by up to 25 per cent in the next financial year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Megan , a former John Taylor High School pupil , is joining forces with colleagues at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of The University of Manchester , where she ’ s currently studying for a PhD in the Institute ’ s Drug Discovery Unit .
Megan and her colleagues had to find ways to continue their work from home after the institute closed during lockdown , temporarily bringing a halt to lab-based work .
Knowing how much the lockdown would affect the charity ’ s income , the team decided to get sponsored to run or cycle 25 miles each .
Together they are aiming to raise £2,600 for research .
“ You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s going on in our institute and understand the impact that could have on thousands of patients to grasp how vital that money is , ” said Megan , aged 23 .
“ Cancer won ’ t stop just because funding stops .
That ’ s why we wanted to do our bit to support that work.
” With more than 400 Race for Life events now cancelled across the UK , Megan and her colleagues are hoping to inspire others to sign up to Race at Home .
Fundraising like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Cancer Research UK saying it expects to see its fundraising income decline by up to 25 per cent in the next financial year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ Without the funding that comes from events such as Race for Life we would not be able to continue our life-saving work , ” said Megan , a chemist whose work is investigating ways to target cancer-causing proteins using small molecules .
“ I ’ ve never been a runner but it ’ s been nice to focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve lost several immediate family members to cancer so it ’ s good to be able to see first-hand the exciting research being done to improve cancer survival rates , all of which is made possible through generous donations to CRUK.
” Cancer Research UK ’ s Race for Life , in partnership with Tesco , is an inspiring series of 5K , 10K , Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events which normally raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research .
Paula Young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Staffordshire , said : “ At a time when it feels like everything is at a standstill , there is one thing that hasn ’ t stopped , cancer .
“ Our priority as a charity is ensuring that people affected by cancer are getting the support they need right now .
To see our own researchers stepping up to this challenge is really humbling and I hope it will inspire many others to join them and take on their own Race for Life at Home activity .
“ We encourage people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there are lots of ideas on the Race for Life website .
We appreciate that the current situation has resulted in financial uncertainty for many people , so people should only contribute sponsor money if they feel able to.
” People can visit raceforlife.org and sign up free for ideas on how to create a Race for Life at Home challenge .
Organisers are also inviting participants to share photos and videos on social media using the hashtag # RaceForLifeAtHome .

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A cancer research scientist from Lichfield is inspiring people to Race for Life at Home and carry on the fight against the disease in these unprecedented times.
Megan Mylrea, from Alrewas, is aiming to run 25 miles to help raise more than £2,000 towards Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving research.
The charity expects to see its fund-raising income decline by up to 25 per cent in the next financial year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Megan, a former John Taylor High School pupil, is joining forces with colleagues at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, part of The University of Manchester, where she’s currently studying for a PhD in the Institute’s Drug Discovery Unit.
Megan and her colleagues had to find ways to continue their work from home after the institute closed during lockdown, temporarily bringing a halt to lab-based work.
Knowing how much the lockdown would affect the charity’s income, the team decided to get sponsored to run or cycle 25 miles each. Together they are aiming to raise £2,600 for research.
“You only have to see the amazing research that’s going on in our institute and understand the impact that could have on thousands of patients to grasp how vital that money is,” said Megan, aged 23.
“Cancer won’t stop just because funding stops. That’s why we wanted to do our bit to support that work.”
With more than 400 Race for Life events now cancelled across the UK, Megan and her colleagues are hoping to inspire others to sign up to Race at Home.
Fundraising like this is crucial now more than ever, with Cancer Research UK saying it expects to see its fundraising income decline by up to 25 per cent in the next financial year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Without the funding that comes from events such as Race for Life we would not be able to continue our life-saving work,” said Megan, a chemist whose work is investigating ways to target cancer-causing proteins using small molecules.
“I’ve never been a runner but it’s been nice to focus on a positive challenge during lockdown. I’ve lost several immediate family members to cancer so it’s good to be able to see first-hand the exciting research being done to improve cancer survival rates, all of which is made possible through generous donations to CRUK.”
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events which normally raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.
Paula Young, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for Staffordshire, said: “At a time when it feels like everything is at a standstill, there is one thing that hasn’t stopped, cancer.
“Our priority as a charity is ensuring that people affected by cancer are getting the support they need right now. To see our own researchers stepping up to this challenge is really humbling and I hope it will inspire many others to join them and take on their own Race for Life at Home activity.
“We encourage people to participate in whatever way they like and there are lots of ideas on the Race for Life website. We appreciate that the current situation has resulted in financial uncertainty for many people, so people should only contribute sponsor money if they feel able to.”
People can visit raceforlife.org and sign up free for ideas on how to create a Race for Life at Home challenge. Organisers are also inviting participants to share photos and videos on social media using the hashtag #RaceForLifeAtHome.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Holly Willoughby left red-faced by Phil after This Morning dance routine

This is the moment Holly Willoughby was left red-faced by co-presenter Phillip Schofield on today 's episode of This Morning .
The ITV1 daytime favourite returned to the air from 10.30am on Tuesday , as Holly and Phil welcomed back viewers for the second instalment of the week .
But Holly , 39 , was left embarrassed after Phil made her re-enact a dance routine from her school days - causing plenty of hilarity among those tuning in !
The mum-of-three welcomed viewers back from the break to hear a Bavarian-inspired jingle ringing out across the ITV1 daytime studio .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Welcome back , '' before Phil interrupted her .
Her silver-haired co-presenter implored her : `` Go on '' '' You 're such a ... `` Holly began , giggling as Phil could not contain his glee , with the co-host saying : `` Go on .
Go on '' '' I was saying in the break and I am going red , '' Holly then began , explaining the reason for the laughter among the crew and presenters .
She added : `` When I was at school I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it went like this ... '' She then proceeded to do the routine before collapsing in embarrassment on the sofa , covering her face .
`` Very good '' Phil told her , before Holly exlaimed : `` Oh my god !
Singing and dancing is not my strong point . ''

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This is the moment Holly Willoughby was left red-faced by co-presenter Phillip Schofield on today's episode of This Morning.
The ITV1 daytime favourite returned to the air from 10.30am on Tuesday, as Holly and Phil welcomed back viewers for the second instalment of the week.
But Holly, 39, was left embarrassed after Phil made her re-enact a dance routine from her school days - causing plenty of hilarity among those tuning in!
The mum-of-three welcomed viewers back from the break to hear a Bavarian-inspired jingle ringing out across the ITV1 daytime studio.
Holly, clearly already embarrassed, said: "Welcome back," before Phil interrupted her.
Her silver-haired co-presenter implored her: "Go on"
"You're such a... " Holly began, giggling as Phil could not contain his glee, with the co-host saying: "Go on. Go on"
"I was saying in the break and I am going red," Holly then began, explaining the reason for the laughter among the crew and presenters.
She added: "When I was at school I did a dance routine to this - and it went like this..."
She then proceeded to do the routine before collapsing in embarrassment on the sofa, covering her face.
"Very good" Phil told her, before Holly exlaimed: "Oh my god! Singing and dancing is not my strong point."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--An athletics club has been made 'homeless' by the Commonwealth Games

Officials at the legendary Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club have been stunned by a `` bombshell '' announcement that its Alexander Stadium base will be closed for training from now until after the Commonwealth Games .
Catherine Muth , a trainer at the club , believes it will be difficult to keep the club running in the lead up to the Games .
Birmingham City Council has announced that the stadium will now be shut to the public until after 2022 to allow for construction works to be completed in time for the Games , when it will be the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global audience .
This means that the the Harriers , which is based at the stadium , will have no access to facilities at the ground to hold training and events .
The club had been under the impression that they would be able to continue using the warm-up track throughout works on the stadium , with several of their athletes hoping to compete at the Games .
However the council says that no guarantees were made , and has cited the impact of Covid-19 as one of the main reasons that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2022 .
The change means that hundreds of athletes are now having to find somewhere else to train , with talks continuing between the club and the council around alternative sites .
Ms Muth said : `` I think being realistic we always thought there might be a slight time period where we didn ’ t have a training track , but we thought that would be weeks , we certainly didn ’ t anticipate that that would be years '' Now all of a sudden , we ’ ve got athletes from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to train to get on their teams .
We ’ ve also got a big group of senior athletes who were hoping to compete at their home Games , who have been left with no training facilities for the whole of the run-up to the event .
`` As a club we also hoped that we would get a huge amount of interest in the run up , but that is n't going be possible now because we ’ ve got no base .
Just trying to keep the club together for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredibly difficult , plus obviously the loss of membership means a loss of income for us .
So it has placed us in a very very precarious position really .
`` At the end of the day we want to keep the spirit of the club alive as well .
We have had over 100 Olympians , we are the most successful club in the UK , so having that base and keeping the club together , rather than a little group training in one area and a little group training somewhere else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to market the club .
`` Particularly at the moment in the lead up to the games , we obviously want to push ‘ this is going to be great , why don ’ t you get involved in our sport ’ .
New volunteers , new coaches , new everything .
Now that ’ s made it very difficult to do .
`` We are very disappointed that it was given to us as a fait accompli without any discussion .
It was a bit of a bombshell .
The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 1 .
`` And I think that ’ s probably what ’ s upset most of us and the athletes the most , because there was no forewarning of this . ''
As well as the impact on the club itself , she is also concerned about how the closure of the stadium could affect individual athletes trying to prepare for the Games .
`` Athletes who are training for the games are looking round for venues where they can train , but not all of them have got the facilities that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` For example , in the winter very often they would go indoors to warm up there , and then go outside and train so their muscles were warm .
Well , this is the only facility in the Midlands that ’ s has that , unless you travel over to Loughborough .
`` The athletes are obviously very upset about it .
The senior athletes train every day , so now they ’ re going to have to travel a long distance to train which is not healthy .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-funded which means a huge increase on costs that they pay for themselves , so for them it has been a big blow .
`` They ’ re also very concerned about the legacy - our new youngsters coming into the sport were going to see the same athletes compete that they 'd watch train for two years .
But we lose all of that now because we ’ ve lost our training base . ''
In a statement , Birmingham City Council said : `` The initial intention was for the track @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use during the early phases of construction work to deliver the revamped stadium , with a new warm up track also delivered early in the programme .
`` However , the impact of Covid-19 on construction schedules and the Government ’ s continued guidance on social distancing and the use of sporting facilities , now means that keeping the track open is no longer possible .
`` We know this will be disappointing for those that had hoped to use the facilities , but the health and safety of site visitors is of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inconvenience caused .
`` Every effort is being made to work with existing users of the track , in particular Birchfield Harriers , to identify alternative provision and the city council will do everything feasibly possible to aid those that this affects . ''

Officials at the legendary Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club have been stunned by a "bombshell" announcement that its Alexander Stadium base will be closed for training from now until after the Commonwealth Games.
Catherine Muth, a trainer at the club, believes it will be difficult to keep the club running in the lead up to the Games.
Birmingham City Council has announced that the stadium will now be shut to the public until after 2022 to allow for construction works to be completed in time for the Games, when it will be the city's showpiece venue seen by a huge global audience.
This means that the the Harriers, which is based at the stadium, will have no access to facilities at the ground to hold training and events.
The club had been under the impression that they would be able to continue using the warm-up track throughout works on the stadium, with several of their athletes hoping to compete at the Games.
However the council says that no guarantees were made, and has cited the impact of Covid-19 as one of the main reasons that the stadium will not be available until after 2022.
The change means that hundreds of athletes are now having to find somewhere else to train, with talks continuing between the club and the council around alternative sites.
Ms Muth said: "I think being realistic we always thought there might be a slight time period where we didn’t have a training track, but we thought that would be weeks, we certainly didn’t anticipate that that would be years
"Now all of a sudden, we’ve got athletes from all the home nations who are trying to train to get on their teams. We’ve also got a big group of senior athletes who were hoping to compete at their home Games, who have been left with no training facilities for the whole of the run-up to the event.
"As a club we also hoped that we would get a huge amount of interest in the run up, but that isn't going be possible now because we’ve got no base. Just trying to keep the club together for the next few years is going to be incredibly difficult, plus obviously the loss of membership means a loss of income for us. So it has placed us in a very very precarious position really.
"At the end of the day we want to keep the spirit of the club alive as well. We have had over 100 Olympians, we are the most successful club in the UK, so having that base and keeping the club together, rather than a little group training in one area and a little group training somewhere else, is not great for when we want to market the club.
"Particularly at the moment in the lead up to the games, we obviously want to push ‘this is going to be great, why don’t you get involved in our sport’. New volunteers, new coaches, new everything. Now that’s made it very difficult to do.
"We are very disappointed that it was given to us as a fait accompli without any discussion. It was a bit of a bombshell. The first the trustees heard about it was on June 1.
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"And I think that’s probably what’s upset most of us and the athletes the most, because there was no forewarning of this."
As well as the impact on the club itself, she is also concerned about how the closure of the stadium could affect individual athletes trying to prepare for the Games.
"Athletes who are training for the games are looking round for venues where they can train, but not all of them have got the facilities that the Alexander Stadium has," she said.
"For example, in the winter very often they would go indoors to warm up there, and then go outside and train so their muscles were warm. Well, this is the only facility in the Midlands that’s has that, unless you travel over to Loughborough.
"The athletes are obviously very upset about it. The senior athletes train every day, so now they’re going to have to travel a long distance to train which is not healthy.
"Also 99 per cent of them are self-funded which means a huge increase on costs that they pay for themselves, so for them it has been a big blow.
"They’re also very concerned about the legacy - our new youngsters coming into the sport were going to see the same athletes compete that they'd watch train for two years. But we lose all of that now because we’ve lost our training base."
In a statement, Birmingham City Council said: "The initial intention was for the track and related facilities to remain available for use during the early phases of construction work to deliver the revamped stadium, with a new warm up track also delivered early in the programme.
"However, the impact of Covid-19 on construction schedules and the Government’s continued guidance on social distancing and the use of sporting facilities, now means that keeping the track open is no longer possible.
"We know this will be disappointing for those that had hoped to use the facilities, but the health and safety of site visitors is of paramount importance and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
"Every effort is being made to work with existing users of the track, in particular Birchfield Harriers, to identify alternative provision and the city council will do everything feasibly possible to aid those that this affects."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Greggs limited menu revealed as 800 stores re-open including Birmingham

Greggs has shared details of its limited menu as it re-opens bakery shops across the country .
From Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ branches will be back in operation , welcoming customers across the country .
The UK @ @ @ @ @ branches re-open including Birmingham , Solihull , Walsall , West Bromwich and Wolverhampton .
Other @ @ @ @ @ , too , with plenty of others given the green light to welcome customers - @ @ @ @ @ executive Roger Whiteside said : “ Looking forward , although great uncertainty remains , we @ @ @ @ @ our service for many customers this week .
“ We are confident of our ability @ @ @ @ @ in the short term while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of our business.
@ @ @ @ @ been limited to keep customers safe - here 's what you can order :

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Greggs has shared details of its limited menu as it re-opens bakery shops across the country.
From Thursday, as many as 800 Greggs branches will be back in operation, welcoming customers across the country.
The UK will see hundreds of bakery branches re-open including Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.
Other shops will re-open in Worcestershire, too, with plenty of others given the green light to welcome customers - including in Warwickshire.
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said: “Looking forward, although great uncertainty remains, we are excited to be resuming our service for many customers this week.
“We are confident of our ability to adapt to market conditions in the short term while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of our business.”
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But the menu has been limited to keep customers safe - here's what you can order:
Breakfast
Bacon
Sausage
Omelette
Bacon & Sausage
Bacon & Omelette
Sausage & Omelette
Porridge (Simply Creamy / Apple & Cinnamon / Golden Syrup)
Pain au Chocolat
All Butter Croissant
Sandwiches
Ham & Cheese Baguette
Tuna Crunch Baguette
Roast Chicken & Bacon Club Baguette
Roast Chicken Mayonnaise Baguette
Mature Cheddar Cheese Salad Baguette
Chicken Tandoori Baguette
Mexican Chicken Baguette
Honey Roast Ham Salad Baguette
Mature Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s Oval Bite
Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite
Mexican Chicken Oval Bite
Savouries
Sausage Roll
Vegan Sausage Roll
Vegan Steak Bake
Steak Bake
Chicken Bake
Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt
Cheese & Onion Bake
Bacon & Cheese Wrap
Three Cheese Pizza
Three Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Sweet Treats
Novelty Biscuit
Gingerbread Man
Chocolate Chunk Shortbreads
Caramel Shortbreads
Milk Chocolate Cookie
Triple Chocolate Cookie
White Chocolate Cookie
Jam Doughnut
Caramel Custard Doughnut
Sugar Strand Doughnut
Triple Chocolate Doughnut
Pink Jammie Doughnut
Yum Yums
Mini Yum Yums
Mini Gluten Free Brownies
Drinks and Snacks


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Lorraine slams shoppers queuing outside Primark as Birmingham store re-opens

Lorraine Kelly has hit out at customers who lined the streets of Birmingham and other major cities as shops re-opened yesterday .
Stores have stayed shuttered since mid-March , when Prime Minister Boris Johnson decreed a nationwide lockdown in a draconian set of measures .
The lockdown is staying in place but gradually lifting , with non-essential shops allowed to re-open for customers on Monday , June 15 .
The Bullring , Merry Hill 's intu shopping centre , The Mailbox and Grand Central were among the shopping centres re-opening in the West Midlands .
And Birmingham saw hefty queues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was forced to re-open early at 7.25am after hundreds lined the streets .
Today , an alarmed Lorraine spoke out over the gobsmacking scenes , telling ITV1 viewers : `` Now , this morning 's papers full of scenes like this - shoppers in England returning to the high street stores yesterday where non-essential shops were allowed to re-open .
`` Of course , other parts of the UK not yet allowed to go shopping . ''
She then added : `` So let us join our Mark Hayes , who yesterday saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know what , Mark ?
It was like the Boxing Day sales .
People were losing their minds .
`` I could n't believe the amount of people who were on there , Mark .
`` I could n't believe what I was seeing .
It was quite extraordinary . ''

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Lorraine Kelly has hit out at customers who lined the streets of Birmingham and other major cities as shops re-opened yesterday.
Stores have stayed shuttered since mid-March, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson decreed a nationwide lockdown in a draconian set of measures.
The lockdown is staying in place but gradually lifting, with non-essential shops allowed to re-open for customers on Monday, June 15.
The Bullring, Merry Hill's intu shopping centre, The Mailbox and Grand Central were among the shopping centres re-opening in the West Midlands.
And Birmingham saw hefty queues outside the likes of Primark, which was forced to re-open early at 7.25am after hundreds lined the streets.
Today, an alarmed Lorraine spoke out over the gobsmacking scenes, telling ITV1 viewers: "Now, this morning's papers full of scenes like this - shoppers in England returning to the high street stores yesterday where non-essential shops were allowed to re-open.
"Of course, other parts of the UK not yet allowed to go shopping."
She then added: "So let us join our Mark Hayes, who yesterday saw it all for himself.
"Do you know what, Mark? It was like the Boxing Day sales. People were losing their minds.
"I couldn't believe the amount of people who were on there, Mark.
"I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was quite extraordinary."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Police hunt after female delivery driver attacked in city centre

Police are investigating after a female delivery driver was attacked in the city centre .
The worker was called to @ @ @ @ @ part of the Park Central complex , in Lee Bank , around 1am , when @ @ @ @ @ 20-year-old victim suffered minor injuries in the incident .
According to a Facebook group , @ @ @ @ @ and screaming coming from one of the blocks .
Police and a dog handler were @ @ @ @ @ .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : “ We received a report of a @ @ @ @ @ Longleat Avenue , Lee Bank , around 1am today ( 16 June ) .
“ @ @ @ @ @ had minor facial injuries.
” Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact police @ @ @ @ @ calling 101 , quoting crime reference number 20BW/138164H/20 .

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Police are investigating after a female delivery driver was attacked in the city centre.
The worker was called to Longleat Avenue, which is part of the Park Central complex, in Lee Bank, around 1am, when she was assaulted.
The 20-year-old victim suffered minor injuries in the incident.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
According to a Facebook group, residents were awoken by shouting and screaming coming from one of the blocks.
Police and a dog handler were later spotted on the scene.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : “We received a report of a delivery driver being assaulted in Longleat Avenue, Lee Bank, around 1am today (16 June).
“The woman in her 20s had minor facial injuries.”
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20BW/138164H/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Hourihane reveals what drives Grealish mad after Dean Smith talks

Conor Hourihane has revealed that it took a bit of convincing for Jack Grealish to move further forward , but warned he does n't take kindly to being labelled a left-winger .
After a quiet start to the Premier League season , Aston Villa boss Dean Smith opted to switch his talisman from the central midfield position he thrived in during the Championship , to the left-side of their front three .
It 's a move that has reaped immeasurable benefits , with Grealish enjoying a stunning season in his new position , with clamour for his senior England cap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halted in March .
With seven goals and six assists in the league , Hourihane admitted his teammate is now able to exert much more influence , even if it took a bit of persuading .
“ It took him a bit of convincing to play a bit higher , he had loads of joy in the Championship as an ‘ 8 ’ , '' he told Off the Ball .
`` But as we ’ ve said , between the Premier League and Championship there ’ s a lot different .
Maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wasn ’ t getting the ball close enough to the final third to cause damage and he wasn ’ t getting as many goals and assists as he would have liked . ''
But despite his successes from his new position , he still refuses to accept he is a left-winger , with Hourihane admitting he goes 'mad ' if he is referred to as one .
He added : “ The gaffer re-evaluated and wanted him to play as an inside forward , like a Salah or Mane for us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you call him a left winger he goes mad , he hates it !
`` He gets in really dangerous positions and he ’ s had way more influence for us and he would admit that himself.
” Hourihane also spoke about Grealish 's future , with a number of suitors reportedly vying for his signature , but claimed any decision will only be made after he has done everything to keep his beloved Villa in the Premier League .
“ I ’ ve done a lot of interviews since lockdown and Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into trouble over how honestly I answer these questions about Jack , so I have to be careful what I say !
“ Jack is our best player , technically so good .
He ’ s taken the step-up like a duck to water and the world is his oyster .
His drifting past players in this league with ease , I think he ’ s the most fouled player in the league , that just shows he ’ s pinpointed by other teams .
“ He ’ s a Villa fan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so first and foremost he ’ ll want to keep us in the league .
We ’ ll have to see after that what he does , but the world is his oyster .
”

Conor Hourihane has revealed that it took a bit of convincing for Jack Grealish to move further forward, but warned he doesn't take kindly to being labelled a left-winger.
After a quiet start to the Premier League season, Aston Villa boss Dean Smith opted to switch his talisman from the central midfield position he thrived in during the Championship, to the left-side of their front three.
It's a move that has reaped immeasurable benefits, with Grealish enjoying a stunning season in his new position, with clamour for his senior England cap reaching a crescendo before the season was halted in March.
With seven goals and six assists in the league, Hourihane admitted his teammate is now able to exert much more influence, even if it took a bit of persuading.
“It took him a bit of convincing to play a bit higher, he had loads of joy in the Championship as an ‘8’," he told Off the Ball. "But as we’ve said, between the Premier League and Championship there’s a lot different. Maybe at the start of the season, he wasn’t getting the ball close enough to the final third to cause damage and he wasn’t getting as many goals and assists as he would have liked."
But despite his successes from his new position, he still refuses to accept he is a left-winger, with Hourihane admitting he goes 'mad' if he is referred to as one.
He added: “The gaffer re-evaluated and wanted him to play as an inside forward, like a Salah or Mane for us and he played inside left. But if you call him a left winger he goes mad, he hates it!
"He gets in really dangerous positions and he’s had way more influence for us and he would admit that himself.”
Hourihane also spoke about Grealish's future, with a number of suitors reportedly vying for his signature, but claimed any decision will only be made after he has done everything to keep his beloved Villa in the Premier League.
“I’ve done a lot of interviews since lockdown and Jack always pops up and I get myself into trouble over how honestly I answer these questions about Jack, so I have to be careful what I say!
“Jack is our best player, technically so good. He’s taken the step-up like a duck to water and the world is his oyster. His drifting past players in this league with ease, I think he’s the most fouled player in the league, that just shows he’s pinpointed by other teams.
“He’s a Villa fan, all of his family are Villa mad, so first and foremost he’ll want to keep us in the league. We’ll have to see after that what he does, but the world is his oyster.”


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Boy who stole UK's heart in leukaemia battle is coming home cancer free

A six-year-old boy who won the nation ’ s heart in his battle against leukaemia is coming home – six months after being declared cancer free .
Oscar Saxelby-Lee was diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer in December 2018 after his parents noticed unusual bruising on his legs .
Doctors gave him months to find a stem cell match to save his life which led to parents Olivia Saxelby , 25 , and Jamie Lee , 28 , launching a UK-wide appeal for donors .
Last March a record-breaking 4,855 volunteers queued in the freezing rain after Oscar ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a testing centre .
In total more than 10,000 people were tested across the UK until a match was finally found .
But months later , his family , of St Johns , Worcester , faced further anguish when the cancer returned .
But after a crowdfunding campaign raised £600,000 , his family flew him to Singapore for pioneering treatment not available on the NHS .
Oscar became only the second child in the world to undergo CAR-T therapy before having a second bone marrow transplant using stem cells from dad Jamie .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation , Oscar ’ s thrilled mum Olivia confirmed he was looking forward to coming home to the UK .
In a video posted on the Hand in Hand for Oscar Facebook page , which is followed by millions worldwide , the beaming youngster said : “ I ’ m cancer free everybody and hopefully I ’ m coming home soon !
” Thrilled mum Olivia added : “ Results are in and still cancer free .
Boy are we proud of this superstar .
“ Six months without any sign of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daddy ’ s magic cells .
“ This is a huge milestone .
A few more results to come in and then fly home.
” Oscar is now out of hospital but is still undergoing treatment and having regular tests so he will still be in Singapore for a few more weeks before he returns to Worcester .
Brave Oscar , affectionately nicknamed Ozzy Bear by his parents , has previously promised family and friends a “ massive party ” when he finally comes home .
Throughout his treatment , Oscar has kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his hospital bed via an innovative robot - nicknamed `` Ozzybot '' .
His headteacher Kate Wilcock , who organised the huge donor registration event and Ozzybot lessons , said : `` We are absolutely blown away - the dream has become a reality .
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A six-year-old boy who won the nation’s heart in his battle against leukaemia is coming home – six months after being declared cancer free.
Oscar Saxelby-Lee was diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer in December 2018 after his parents noticed unusual bruising on his legs.
Doctors gave him months to find a stem cell match to save his life which led to parents Olivia Saxelby, 25, and Jamie Lee, 28, launching a UK-wide appeal for donors.
Last March a record-breaking 4,855 volunteers queued in the freezing rain after Oscar’s Pitmaston Primary School in Worcester opened as a testing centre.
In total more than 10,000 people were tested across the UK until a match was finally found.
But months later, his family, of St Johns, Worcester, faced further anguish when the cancer returned.
But after a crowdfunding campaign raised £600,000, his family flew him to Singapore for pioneering treatment not available on the NHS.
Oscar became only the second child in the world to undergo CAR-T therapy before having a second bone marrow transplant using stem cells from dad Jamie.
(Image: PA)
Now, three months after the successful operation, Oscar’s thrilled mum Olivia confirmed he was looking forward to coming home to the UK.
In a video posted on the Hand in Hand for Oscar Facebook page, which is followed by millions worldwide, the beaming youngster said: “I’m cancer free everybody and hopefully I’m coming home soon!”
Thrilled mum Olivia added: “Results are in and still cancer free. Boy are we proud of this superstar.
“Six months without any sign of that horrid disease, three months after receiving daddy’s magic cells.
“This is a huge milestone. A few more results to come in and then fly home.”
(Image: PA)
Oscar is now out of hospital but is still undergoing treatment and having regular tests so he will still be in Singapore for a few more weeks before he returns to Worcester.
Brave Oscar, affectionately nicknamed Ozzy Bear by his parents, has previously promised family and friends a “massive party” when he finally comes home.
Throughout his treatment, Oscar has kept in touch with his classmates and teachers from his hospital bed via an innovative robot - nicknamed "Ozzybot".
His headteacher Kate Wilcock, who organised the huge donor registration event and Ozzybot lessons, said: "We are absolutely blown away - the dream has become a reality.”


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Phillip Schofield left gobsmacked by MP's response to Marcus Rashford

Phillip Schofield has been left in utter disbelief over Therese Coffey 's response to Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford over his pleas to extend the free school meals scheme .
Rashford , an England striker who plays for the Red Devils in the Premier League , implored the government to extend the scheme through the summer .
But his open letter , written and published yesterday , was rebuffed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and sparked a reply from Therese Coffey branded `` heartless . ''
The Manchester United and England star has called on Work and Pensions Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and `` make a difference '' .
Rashford tweeted : `` When you wake up this morning and run your shower , take a second to think about parents who have had their water turned off during lockdown . ''
In response , Ms Coffey posted on Twitter : `` Water can not be disconnected though . ''
The comment was widely criticised , with shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds describing it as `` snarky '' .
In response to Ms Coffey 's tweet , Rashford said on Twitter : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mine you acknowledged .
Please , put rivalries aside for a second , and make a difference . ''
Phil fumed : `` Therese Coffey is the Secretary of State .
`` What the hell kind of reaction is that ? ''
LBC host Nick Ferrari : `` I do n't know - let us be generous , let us be charitable .
`` Let us say Number 10 , and the other government departments are focusing so hard on coronavirus they are not alive or aware of other messages .
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This underscores what a lot of people say about the Conservative Party - that they do not have a heart , and they do not think of these people .

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Phillip Schofield has been left in utter disbelief over Therese Coffey's response to Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford over his pleas to extend the free school meals scheme.
Rashford, an England striker who plays for the Red Devils in the Premier League, implored the government to extend the scheme through the summer.
But his open letter, written and published yesterday, was rebuffed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and sparked a reply from Therese Coffey branded "heartless."
The Manchester United and England star has called on Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey to "put rivalries aside" and "make a difference".
Rashford tweeted: "When you wake up this morning and run your shower, take a second to think about parents who have had their water turned off during lockdown."
In response, Ms Coffey posted on Twitter: "Water cannot be disconnected though."
The comment was widely criticised, with shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds describing it as "snarky".
In response to Ms Coffey's tweet, Rashford said on Twitter: "I'm concerned this is the only tweet of mine you acknowledged. Please, put rivalries aside for a second, and make a difference."
Phil fumed: "Therese Coffey is the Secretary of State.
"What the hell kind of reaction is that?"
LBC host Nick Ferrari: "I don't know - let us be generous, let us be charitable.
"Let us say Number 10, and the other government departments are focusing so hard on coronavirus they are not alive or aware of other messages.
Because this is at best lead footed. This underscores what a lot of people say about the Conservative Party - that they do not have a heart, and they do not think of these people.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--List of rules Aston Villa players must follow ahead of return

The Premier League has revealed it ’ s strict set of guidelines that all players must adhere to as the top flight resumes on Wednesday evening .
Aston Villa welcome Sheffield United with the global footballing population watching on eagerly , but football in the coming months will be nothing like we ’ re accustomed to , particularly without supporters in attendance .
For the players , who have been training in the last number of weeks in preparation for the hotly anticipated restart , there are a number of regulations that they must abide by , for the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick and easy way to stay on top of all the Aston Villa news with our daily newsletter .
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In those games , there ’ ll also be a minute ’ s silence before kick off to remember those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
As regards to each other , contact on the pitch will be , understandably , inevitable during the competitive games , but the Premier League have removed the handshakes before the match begins .
They ’ ve also instructed players that they must socially distance as best they can during goal celebrations , and that they must not spit or clear their nose on the pitch .
Hand sanitiser will be provided for all personnel involved before the match and immediately after it .
Players will be given a drinks break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be drinking from their own bottles in this time .
Dressing rooms have been expanded too , in order to comply with social distancing measures .
All those participating in the match have also been urged to avoid mass confrontations with opposing players or officials during the match , and have been asked to keep interaction with opponents to a minimum post-match .
All medical staff , if required to administer treatment to an injured player , will be kitted out in full PPE .
Though rules have been amended so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game , only three of the nine on the bench will be permitted to warm up at any one time .

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Aston Villa welcome Sheffield United with the global footballing population watching on eagerly, but football in the coming months will be nothing like we’re accustomed to, particularly without supporters in attendance.
For the players, who have been training in the last number of weeks in preparation for the hotly anticipated restart, there are a number of regulations that they must abide by, for the health of all concerned.
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All players will carry the names of the NHS and Black Lives Matter on their shirts for the first 12 games - those being the games in hand involving Villa, Sheffield United, Manchester City and Arsenal, and the first regular round of fixtures.
In those games, there’ll also be a minute’s silence before kick off to remember those who this country has lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
As regards to each other, contact on the pitch will be, understandably, inevitable during the competitive games, but the Premier League have removed the handshakes before the match begins.
They’ve also instructed players that they must socially distance as best they can during goal celebrations, and that they must not spit or clear their nose on the pitch.
Hand sanitiser will be provided for all personnel involved before the match and immediately after it.
Players will be given a drinks break midway through each half, and players will be drinking from their own bottles in this time. Dressing rooms have been expanded too, in order to comply with social distancing measures.
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All those participating in the match have also been urged to avoid mass confrontations with opposing players or officials during the match, and have been asked to keep interaction with opponents to a minimum post-match.
All medical staff, if required to administer treatment to an injured player, will be kitted out in full PPE.
Though rules have been amended so that five substitutes can be used during the game, only three of the nine on the bench will be permitted to warm up at any one time.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Lorraine forced to address awkward Esther McVey and Jennifer Arcuri clashes

This is the moment Lorraine Kelly was left cringing over her awkward confrontation with Esther McVey live on today 's show .
Lorraine , who was embroiled in an infamous on-air spat with minister Ms McVey on Good Morning Britain , addressed the row once again on June 16 .
Lorraine and Ms Mcvey were at odds during an appearance almost a year ago , with the ITV presenter brutally `` snubbing '' the politician during a live segment of GMB .
Today , Lorraine was left red-faced again after a guest brought up her clash , with lip-sync star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her newfound fame as a TikTok sensation .
Since her first TikTok video on March 26 , her spoofs have earned over 12,000 likes , building on her Twitter following of 47,000 .
Addressing her clashes with Ms McVey and Jennifer Arcuri , Lorraine admitted : `` I remember that well . ''
Lorraine , 60 , went on to tell Meggie that she `` loved '' her impression of her .
`` Ah I really liked my video , '' she told her , after clips surfaced of the lip-sync star impersonating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Ms Arcuri after a controversial appearance on GMB earlier this year .
It is alleged that Ms Arcuri received favourable treatment during Mr Johnson 's time as mayor of London due to their friendship , which he denies .
Lorraine suggested she had not properly answered the questions from GMB hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid .

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This is the moment Lorraine Kelly was left cringing over her awkward confrontation with Esther McVey live on today's show.
Lorraine, who was embroiled in an infamous on-air spat with minister Ms McVey on Good Morning Britain, addressed the row once again on June 16.
Lorraine and Ms Mcvey were at odds during an appearance almost a year ago, with the ITV presenter brutally "snubbing" the politician during a live segment of GMB.
Today, Lorraine was left red-faced again after a guest brought up her clash, with lip-sync star Meggie Foster on the show to discuss her newfound fame as a TikTok sensation.
Since her first TikTok video on March 26, her spoofs have earned over 12,000 likes, building on her Twitter following of 47,000.
Addressing her clashes with Ms McVey and Jennifer Arcuri, Lorraine admitted: "I remember that well."
Lorraine, 60, went on to tell Meggie that she "loved" her impression of her.
"Ah I really liked my video," she told her, after clips surfaced of the lip-sync star impersonating the Scottish TV presenter.
Lorraine clashed with Ms Arcuri after a controversial appearance on GMB earlier this year.
It is alleged that Ms Arcuri received favourable treatment during Mr Johnson's time as mayor of London due to their friendship, which he denies.
Lorraine suggested she had not properly answered the questions from GMB hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--New drive-in cinema tour coming to Birmingham

A drive-in cinema tour is coming to Birmingham this summer , giving people the chance to enjoy a night out within the 'safety bubble ' of their cars .
Adventure Drive-In is touring the UK from July , bringing 80s classics , family favourites and some of last year 's best releases to the big screen .
Cinema bosses are promising films such as Dirty Dancing , Back to the Future , Ferris Bueller 's Day Off , Grease , The Lion King , Cool Runnings and The Greatest Showman , together with Pulp Fiction , Jurassic Park and Joker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adventure Drive-In , said : `` We are extremely excited to launch our Adventure Drive-In tour and feel that drive-in offers the perfect solution for events when social distancing is required .
`` We ’ ll be using our breadth of experience from the last three years within outdoor cinema creating a memorable experience for all those who attend .
`` Not only do we have some fantastic movies to show , we also have music events that bring you the ultimate in-car party .
We can not wait !
” And , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nights out , Adventure Drive-In is also hosting in-car dance parties , where passengers will be given state-of-the-art speakers to tune into club classics or 80s & 90s party anthems whilst enjoying a full light show and giant LED screen .
Organisers promise there will be plenty of space between parked cars and registration plate scanned entry to avoid contact with staff .
Event-goers are welcome to bring their own food , drink and snacks to enjoy in their cars .
The Birmingham Drive-In Cinema event is taking place at Avery Fields Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from July 23 to 26 .
Tickets are now on sale , and cost £27.50 per car plus a booking fee .
Organisers pledge a 100 % money-back guarantee should anything mean that the events can not go ahead .

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A drive-in cinema tour is coming to Birmingham this summer, giving people the chance to enjoy a night out within the 'safety bubble' of their cars.
Adventure Drive-In is touring the UK from July, bringing 80s classics, family favourites and some of last year's best releases to the big screen.
Cinema bosses are promising films such as Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Grease, The Lion King, Cool Runnings and The Greatest Showman, together with Pulp Fiction, Jurassic Park and Joker too.
Ben Lovell, Co-Director of Adventure Drive-In, said: "We are extremely excited to launch our Adventure Drive-In tour and feel that drive-in offers the perfect solution for events when social distancing is required.
"We’ll be using our breadth of experience from the last three years within outdoor cinema creating a memorable experience for all those who attend.
"Not only do we have some fantastic movies to show, we also have music events that bring you the ultimate in-car party. We cannot wait!”
And, for those missing their favourite clubs and nights out, Adventure Drive-In is also hosting in-car dance parties, where passengers will be given state-of-the-art speakers to tune into club classics or 80s & 90s party anthems whilst enjoying a full light show and giant LED screen.
Organisers promise there will be plenty of space between parked cars and registration plate scanned entry to avoid contact with staff. Event-goers are welcome to bring their own food, drink and snacks to enjoy in their cars.
Adventure Drive-In tour dates and locations:
4th - 5th July: Driffield
7th - 9th July: Carlisle
10th - 12th July: Wetherby
14th - 16th July: Hull
17th - 19th July: Scunthorpe
21st - 22nd July: Crewe
23rd - 26th July: Birmingham
28th July - 2nd August: Sheffield
4th - 9th August: Nottingham
11th - 12th August: Enfield
13th 14th August: Huntingdon
15th - 16th August: Aveley, Essex
18th - 20th August: Redhill, Surrey
21st - 23rd August: Peterborough
25th - 27th August: Llanelli
28th - 30th August: Neath Port Talbot
1st - 3rd September: Taunton
4th - 6th September: Yeovil
8th - 13th September: Exeter
15th - 16th September: Newton Abbot
22nd - 23rd September: Builth Wells
24th - 27th September: Newport
The Birmingham Drive-In Cinema event is taking place at Avery Fields Sports & Events, Sandon Road, Bearwood from July 23 to 26.
Tickets are now on sale, and cost £27.50 per car plus a booking fee.
Organisers pledge a 100% money-back guarantee should anything mean that the events cannot go ahead.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Minibus careers into flat after two-vehicle smash

A minibus careered off the road and was left embedded into a Bilston flat following a two-vehicle crash .
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said the silver people carrier had been in collision with a car in Shaw Road , Bilston , before smashing into the ground-floor flat at around 9.22am on Monday , June 15 .
Pictures show the motor had damaged the property 's wall just below the window .
You can watch the video above .
One person was treated at the crash site and was taken to Russells Hall Hospital for further checks , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries are not thought to be serious or life-threatening .
West Midlands Police and Wolverhampton City Council officers were also called to the scene to help with traffic management and secure the property .
A spokesman for the service added : `` We were called to Shaw Road , Bilston , at 9.22am on Monday , June 15 .
`` The incident involved a road traffic collision .
One car and a minibus in collision on the road way and the minibus had become embedded in a flat .
`` Two people managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one was taken to Russells Hall Hospital for precautionary checks .
`` The minibus was removed from the building and was left in the hands of the council . ''

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A minibus careered off the road and was left embedded into a Bilston flat following a two-vehicle crash.
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said the silver people carrier had been in collision with a car in Shaw Road, Bilston, before smashing into the ground-floor flat at around 9.22am on Monday, June 15.
Pictures show the motor had damaged the property's wall just below the window. You can watch the video above.
One person was treated at the crash site and was taken to Russells Hall Hospital for further checks, a spokesman for the service added. Their injuries are not thought to be serious or life-threatening.
West Midlands Police and Wolverhampton City Council officers were also called to the scene to help with traffic management and secure the property.
A spokesman for the service added: "We were called to Shaw Road, Bilston, at 9.22am on Monday, June 15.
"The incident involved a road traffic collision. One car and a minibus in collision on the road way and the minibus had become embedded in a flat.
"Two people managed to self-extricate themselves from the vehicles but one was taken to Russells Hall Hospital for precautionary checks.
"The minibus was removed from the building and was left in the hands of the council."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the EuroMillions draw are 39 , 09 , 11 , 04 , 17 .
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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Winning numbers in the EuroMillions draw are 39, 09, 11, 04, 17.
The Lucky Star numbers are 02, 10.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £15 million.
UK Millionaire Raffle Selection - one UK millionaire has been created: TMVJ98026
The National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are 01, 02, 09, 20, 34.
The Thunderball is 14.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Storm sparks flood chaos as fire service bombarded with calls and M6 hit

Roads across the West Midlands were left submerged in floodwater as the region was battered by a heavy downpour in the midst of a storm .
Major routes and residential streets alike were flooded in Birmingham and the Black Country after a yellow weather warning was issued for Tuesday , June 16 .
The adverse weather sparked the closure of the M6 northbound slip road at junction 10 as Walsall became one of the worst hit areas in the region .
Streets near the town 's Manor Hospital also became flooded .
West Midlands Fire Service said it had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the floods .
However , residents concerned by the heavy rain were told to instead direct calls to the National floodline .
West Midlands Fire Service advised : `` We are receiving a high volume of calls to flooding .
Please call the national floodline on 0345 988 1188 for advice . ''
Fire crews had earlier warned motorists to 'drive safe ' while revealing a body of floodwater left behind by the storm on busy Washwood Heath Road in Ward End .
Elsewhere in Birmingham , astonishing forked lightning was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kings Heath , Erdington and Rubery .
Residents in Percy Road , Sparkhill saw their street submerged as it was 'completely flooded ' in the peak of the storm .
Drivers also became stuck in floodwater on the A449 in Dudley heading towards Kidderminster .
Traffic was temporarily brought to a standstill as drivers attempted to avoid the area .
More images of flooded roads emerged in Stourton - known locally as Stewponey - just after 3pm .
A concerned motorist took to social media to warn others , writing : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are cars getting stuck which is making the situation worse .
Find a different route . ''

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Roads across the West Midlands were left submerged in floodwater as the region was battered by a heavy downpour in the midst of a storm.
Major routes and residential streets alike were flooded in Birmingham and the Black Country after a yellow weather warning was issued for Tuesday, June 16.
The adverse weather sparked the closure of the M6 northbound slip road at junction 10 as Walsall became one of the worst hit areas in the region.
(Image: Lisa Smith BBC)
Streets near the town's Manor Hospital also became flooded.
West Midlands Fire Service said it had been bombarded with a high volume of calls due to the floods. However, residents concerned by the heavy rain were told to instead direct calls to the National floodline.
West Midlands Fire Service advised: "We are receiving a high volume of calls to flooding. Please call the national floodline on 0345 988 1188 for advice."
Fire crews had earlier warned motorists to 'drive safe' while revealing a body of floodwater left behind by the storm on busy Washwood Heath Road in Ward End.
(Image: WMFS)
Elsewhere in Birmingham, astonishing forked lightning was spotted and caught on camera over homes in Kings Heath, Erdington and Rubery.
Residents in Percy Road, Sparkhill saw their street submerged as it was 'completely flooded' in the peak of the storm.
Drivers also became stuck in floodwater on the A449 in Dudley heading towards Kidderminster.
(Image: Rachael Barker)
Traffic was temporarily brought to a standstill as drivers attempted to avoid the area.
More images of flooded roads emerged in Stourton - known locally as Stewponey - just after 3pm.
A concerned motorist took to social media to warn others, writing: "I have never seen Stewponey this bad, there are cars getting stuck which is making the situation worse. Find a different route."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Purslow on likelihood of Aston Villa fans returning to Villa Park

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow believes supporters will be allowed back into Villa Park sooner rather than later , and said : `` I am more confident than a few weeks ago . ''
Much talk across media outlets previously has suggested football fans will not be permitted to enter stadiums until 2021 due to the current coronavirus pandemic .
Villa , of course , host the Premier League 's Project Restart curtain-raiser at Villa Park tomorrow when they face off against Sheffield United behind-closed-doors .
The remaining 92 Premier League games will be played out in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming that will continue into the next 2020/21 season .
The UK death toll of the virus currently stands at 41,969 - just 816 less than Villa Park 's entire stadium capacity .
However , Purslow believes positive discussions have been forthcoming and , in order for clubs lower down the leagues to survive , supporters must be allowed back into football grounds `` quickly '' .
Speaking to the BBC , Villa 's chief exec said : `` My hope and belief is it 'll be sooner than some of the commentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with government .
They will determine that decision .
I am more confident than a few weeks ago .
I feel very strongly that it 's crucial as you move down the pyramid .
`` The vast proportion of Premier League clubs ' revenue comes from television , that 's not true in the Championship , League One and League Two .
`` Those clubs without fans are starved of financial resources and many , many of them will go out of business if we do n't get fans back in quickly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters to stay away from Villa Park until the end of the season , also spoke about Villa 's chances of survival with 10 games left to play .
He said : `` We have a huge amount to play for .
We 've got 10 games to play , six at home .
It is visibly a cathedral , Villa Park .
So , while it wo n't have 42,000 fans going crazy , our players will feel at home and we expect to take some advantage from that .
`` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players are ) playing for their livliehoods .
I have no concern about that . ''
The man in charge of the day-to-day running of all things Aston Villa also revealed weekly talks between himself and Villa 's owners , Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris .
`` I used to do a weekly percentage probability ( for games to restart ) for my board every Friday evening because our two principal owners are abroad , '' he explained .
`` It never moved below 60/70 per cent .
I thought , on balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments when that looked in doubt .
`` When we made the decision to play , it felt earlier than expected but now it feels about right .
I 'm not sure I felt that when we first confirmed .
`` Events have caught up with football and it now feels absolutely the right thing and there 's a sense of palpable excitement .
`` There have been mixed feelings throughout .
I think we 've got the timing right .
I 'm certain we 've got the health and safety elements right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody to watch football .
`` Why ?
Yes , there are financial aspects .
Football in England has suffered very significant losses particularly in the pyramid below the Premier League .
`` The Premier League fuels English football .
We need the Premier League to protect its revenues because that 's at the centre of the football eco system .
While it 's very rich at the top , it 's struggling hugely below .
That 's why I felt to get the Premier League back up and running was hugely important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow believes supporters will be allowed back into Villa Park sooner rather than later, and said: "I am more confident than a few weeks ago."
Much talk across media outlets previously has suggested football fans will not be permitted to enter stadiums until 2021 due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Villa, of course, host the Premier League's Project Restart curtain-raiser at Villa Park tomorrow when they face off against Sheffield United behind-closed-doors.
The remaining 92 Premier League games will be played out in front of no fans and there has been reports claiming that will continue into the next 2020/21 season.
The UK death toll of the virus currently stands at 41,969 - just 816 less than Villa Park's entire stadium capacity.
However, Purslow believes positive discussions have been forthcoming and, in order for clubs lower down the leagues to survive, supporters must be allowed back into football grounds "quickly".
Speaking to the BBC, Villa's chief exec said: "My hope and belief is it'll be sooner than some of the commentary. Certainly, the conversations have begun with government. They will determine that decision. I am more confident than a few weeks ago. I feel very strongly that it's crucial as you move down the pyramid.
"The vast proportion of Premier League clubs' revenue comes from television, that's not true in the Championship, League One and League Two.
"Those clubs without fans are starved of financial resources and many, many of them will go out of business if we don't get fans back in quickly."
Purslow, who has ordered Villa supporters to stay away from Villa Park until the end of the season, also spoke about Villa's chances of survival with 10 games left to play.
He said: "We have a huge amount to play for. We've got 10 games to play, six at home. It is visibly a cathedral, Villa Park. So, while it won't have 42,000 fans going crazy, our players will feel at home and we expect to take some advantage from that.
"As for motivation and intensity. The (players are) playing for their livliehoods. I have no concern about that."
The man in charge of the day-to-day running of all things Aston Villa also revealed weekly talks between himself and Villa's owners, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris.
"I used to do a weekly percentage probability (for games to restart) for my board every Friday evening because our two principal owners are abroad," he explained.
"It never moved below 60/70 per cent. I thought, on balance, we would play but there were moments when that looked in doubt.
"When we made the decision to play, it felt earlier than expected but now it feels about right. I'm not sure I felt that when we first confirmed.
"Events have caught up with football and it now feels absolutely the right thing and there's a sense of palpable excitement.
"There have been mixed feelings throughout. I think we've got the timing right. I'm certain we've got the health and safety elements right and, hopefully, it'll lift everybody to watch football.
"Why? Yes, there are financial aspects. Football in England has suffered very significant losses particularly in the pyramid below the Premier League.
"The Premier League fuels English football. We need the Premier League to protect its revenues because that's at the centre of the football eco system. While it's very rich at the top, it's struggling hugely below. That's why I felt to get the Premier League back up and running was hugely important for the whole of English football."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Fears grow as schoolboy, 13, disappears from home

Police are growing concerned for an autistic schoolboy who has vanished from his city home .
Brayden Mannion , aged @ @ @ @ @ Solihull on Tuesday morning , June 16 .
The missing teen has n't been seen @ @ @ @ @ as white , of slim build and 5ft 5ins tall .
West Midlands Police has @ @ @ @ @ boy in a desperate attempt to trace him .
Anyone who knows where he might @ @ @ @ @ the force amid concerns for his well-being .
The missing appeal , shared at 8pm @ @ @ @ @ read : `` MISSING | We 're asking for your help to trace 13-year-old Brayden @ @ @ @ @ from Solihull .
`` Brayden , who is autistic , was last seen this morning @ @ @ @ @ we 're concerned for his well-being .
`` He is white , of slim build @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact us on 999 .

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Police are growing concerned for an autistic schoolboy who has vanished from his city home.
Brayden Mannion, aged just 13, disappeared from Solihull on Tuesday morning, June 16.
The missing teen hasn't been seen since.
He is described as white, of slim build and 5ft 5ins tall.
West Midlands Police has released an image of the boy in a desperate attempt to trace him.
Anyone who knows where he might be is urged to contact the force amid concerns for his well-being.
The missing appeal, shared at 8pm on the same day, read: "MISSING | We're asking for your help to trace 13-year-old Brayden Mannion who has gone missing from Solihull.
"Brayden, who is autistic, was last seen this morning (16 June) and we're concerned for his well-being.
"He is white, of slim build and 5ft 5ins tall. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact us on 999.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Wilder claims Villa hold a key advantage over Sheffield United

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder believes the three-month Premier League break may have come at a good time for Aston Villa .
Villa get the top-flight season back underway on Wednesday against the Blades , the first of 10 crucial fixtures to decide their fate .
Dean Smith 's side are 19th ahead of the run-in but will climb out of the relegation zone with three points .
John McGinn is set to return to the squad having recovered from the fractured ankle he sustained against Southampton in December .
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That is why we have decided to launch a brand new webchat forum , which allows supporters to interact with both our writers and each other .
At several points every week , we will be opening up our webchats , with opportunities to take part in live Q & As about transfers and tactics , as well as the chance to air your opinions about the end of the Premier League season with your fellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stadiums , we want to replicate that community feel here .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want the season to pause in the way it did ?
No , we were on a great run and we did have momentum and had just come off a really difficult game against Norwich .
`` Some teams had their own situations with injuries or not being in great form and the break comes and sometimes the break comes at the right time for teams .
`` That will be a question for Dean as well as me .
I am sure Dean would say a great time because he had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to possibly have a deeper look at their team . ''
The behind-closed-doors Villa Park clash will give fans of all Premier League clubs a taste of the new normal for the rest of the season and perhaps longer .
`` From a management point of view you have to adapt , '' said Wilder .
`` We have played the odd behind closed doors game and looking at the Bundesliga I expect we were all watching that and were excited .
`` It looks a slower tempo , and rightly so because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a capacity crowd gives .
`` That ’ s hugely disappointing but it ’ s understandable but they will have to adjust and zone in to blocking everything out and trying to produce our best performances . ''

Aston Villa webchat - how to get involved
Hello! At Birmingham Live, we are keen to give the fans as much opportunity to discuss the beautiful game as much as possible. That is why we have decided to launch a brand new webchat forum, which allows supporters to interact with both our writers and each other.
At several points every week, we will be opening up our webchats, with opportunities to take part in live Q&As about transfers and tactics, as well as the chance to air your opinions about the end of the Premier League season with your fellow fans.
With no fans allowed at stadiums, we want to replicate that community feel here. Talking, and keeping in touch, has never been more important.
If you want to take part in these chats, all you have to do is follow these four simple steps to register.
1. Write your message in the box and either press enter or click on the blue marker, as shown below.
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It really is that simple. Remember: you have to sign up to take part, and we want our discussions to be polite, civil and considerate. Enjoy.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--TUI updates holidaymakers with hopeful forecast

the UK 's biggest tour operator has offered hope to travellers desperate to seek summer sun this year .
The Foreign Office advises against non-essential travel but sources say this may be tweaked to allow Brits to holiday in low-risk countries like Greece , reports the Mirror .
TUI began flights on June 15 with two full flights from Germany to Majorca after it had previously been forced to cancel all trips up to and including July 10 .
The firm had hoped to restart travel on July 1 but coronavirus restrictions have delayed the start date .
It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operator is confident flights for the UK will take off soon .
A spokeswoman said its UK market WAS set to resume partial operations this summer .
And UK bookings for winter holidays are up six per cent as summer 2021 “ continues to look promising ” .
TUI has detailed a host of safety measures ahead of holidays restarting .
These include staggered boarding times on planes with passengers instructed to wear masks .
Pre-ordering food is preferred as is contactless payment .
In hotels , holidaymakers will see extra cleaners and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids clubs may be limited although sports like golf will be encouraged .
TUI said in an update on Monday ( June 15 ) : `` Based on our current restart dates , we are planning to operate around 30 % of our original capacity in Q4 2020 ” , TUI said in an update yesterday .
On its website , TUI states : `` All other holidays are continuing to operate as planned and will be continuously reviewed . ''
A spokeswoman for TUI previously said : `` We are constantly monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on holiday again as soon as we are able to do so .
`` At this point in time , nobody can accurately predict when that will be , so for the time being we will keep a close eye on our programme and continue to amend and adapt timings in line with the latest global travel advice . ''

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the UK's biggest tour operator has offered hope to travellers desperate to seek summer sun this year.
The Foreign Office advises against non-essential travel but sources say this may be tweaked to allow Brits to holiday in low-risk countries like Greece, reports the Mirror.
TUI began flights on June 15 with two full flights from Germany to Majorca after it had previously been forced to cancel all trips up to and including July 10.
The firm had hoped to restart travel on July 1 but coronavirus restrictions have delayed the start date.
It would seem, however, that the tour operator is confident flights for the UK will take off soon.
A spokeswoman said its UK market WAS set to resume partial operations this summer.
And UK bookings for winter holidays are up six per cent as summer 2021 “continues to look promising”.
TUI has detailed a host of safety measures ahead of holidays restarting.
These include staggered boarding times on planes with passengers instructed to wear masks.
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Pre-ordering food is preferred as is contactless payment.
In hotels, holidaymakers will see extra cleaners and restaurant times will be staggered.
But kids clubs may be limited although sports like golf will be encouraged.
TUI said in an update on Monday (June 15): "Based on our current restart dates, we are planning to operate around 30% of our original capacity in Q4 2020”, TUI said in an update yesterday.
On its website, TUI states: "All other holidays are continuing to operate as planned and will be continuously reviewed."
A spokeswoman for TUI previously said: "We are constantly monitoring the situation and will start taking people on holiday again as soon as we are able to do so.
"At this point in time, nobody can accurately predict when that will be, so for the time being we will keep a close eye on our programme and continue to amend and adapt timings in line with the latest global travel advice."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Bent claims Leeds hold one 'great' advantage in Albion title battle

Darren Bent claims Leeds United 's fitness levels will 'get them over the line ' in the Championship title battle with West Bromwich Albion .
The race to reach the Premier League resumes this weekend with Albion getting the season back underway against Birmingham City on Saturday before Leeds travel to Cardiff City a day later .
Slaven Bilic 's side trail the Whites by a single point ahead of the final nine fixtures with the sides having tussled for top spot for the majority of the campaign .
Former Aston Villa striker Bent told Football Insider : “ Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they all look like they ’ re ripped , great condition , look like they can run all day and that ’ s what ’ s going to get them over the line .
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“ I think Leeds have got it in the bag to do that this season .
For example , Patrick Bamford looks quite durable this season , he seems to have got his fitness behind him .
In previous seasons he ’ s had little niggles here and there , it interrupted his progress but I think this season he ’ s figured it out.
” The Baggies faced Aston Villa and Manchester United in warm-up games ahead of the restart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go .
“ I can say we ’ re ready , '' he said .
“ Of course , like at the start of a new season , it ’ s different - there is the pressure of the competitive games .
We are confident and we are ready for the restart .
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Darren Bent claims Leeds United's fitness levels will 'get them over the line' in the Championship title battle with West Bromwich Albion.
The race to reach the Premier League resumes this weekend with Albion getting the season back underway against Birmingham City on Saturday before Leeds travel to Cardiff City a day later.
Slaven Bilic's side trail the Whites by a single point ahead of the final nine fixtures with the sides having tussled for top spot for the majority of the campaign.
Former Aston Villa striker Bent told Football Insider: “Leeds to me look like a well-oiled machine, they all look like they’re ripped, great condition, look like they can run all day and that’s what’s going to get them over the line.
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“I guarantee you at some point between now and the end of the season there’s going to come a point where they’re not playing well and that’s where that fitness and that grind and ethic are going to come out.
“I think Leeds have got it in the bag to do that this season. For example, Patrick Bamford looks quite durable this season, he seems to have got his fitness behind him. In previous seasons he’s had little niggles here and there, it interrupted his progress but I think this season he’s figured it out.”
The Baggies faced Aston Villa and Manchester United in warm-up games ahead of the restart and Bilic believes his players are raring to go.
“I can say we’re ready," he said. “Of course, like at the start of a new season, it’s different - there is the pressure of the competitive games. We are confident and we are ready for the restart.”