birminghammail--2020-03-21--Jailed thug told judge: 'I hope you die of coronavirus'

A thug jailed for beating up his girlfriend in a cocaine-fuelled rage told a judge : `` I hope you die of coronavirus '' as he was being taken down to the cells .
Mark Hegney had just been locked up for two years and ten months when he addressed Judge Kristina Montgomery QC as he was about to be led away at Birmingham Crown Court .
The 47-year-old told her : `` I hope you die from coronavirus b***h '' .
The judge found him in contempt of court - raising the risk of Hegney 's sentence being increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing resumed as his barrister apologised on his behalf .
William Harrington , defending , said : `` I have spoke to Hegney about the seriousness of the behaviour that was witnessed in court .
`` He has explained that he found some of the things that my learned friend said and was repeated by your honour , particularly matters relating to his mother , which he did not think are accurate , put him in a poor state of mind which lead to him responding completely inappropriately .
`` He wishes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The judge accepted his apology and took no further action .
Hegney , 47 , of Gravelly Hill North , Erdington , had previously pleaded guilty to four charges of assault .
The court heard the defendant moved in with the victim at her home in Quinton after a two-month relationship .
On August 26 last year there had been a barbecue outside the flats and Hegney had been seen taking cocaine on the balcony .
Timothy Harrington , prosecuting , said shortly after midnight his partner asked him to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking down a door .
He then attacked the woman in a `` sustained and very violent manner '' After grabbing her by the throat he threatened to strangle her before taking her by the hair and throwing her across a room , causing her to bang her head on the wall .
He also stamped on her head and ribs .
She curled up into a ball and shouted at him to stop and he walked away .
But he came back and kicked and stamped on her again .
Mr Harrington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police after putting his arms behind his back and pretending he was armed with knives .
William Harrington said the defendant was ashamed of his behaviour and he suffered from mental health problems but had not been taking his medication .

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A thug jailed for beating up his girlfriend in a cocaine-fuelled rage told a judge: "I hope you die of coronavirus" as he was being taken down to the cells.
Mark Hegney had just been locked up for two years and ten months when he addressed Judge Kristina Montgomery QC as he was about to be led away at Birmingham Crown Court.
The 47-year-old told her: "I hope you die from coronavirus b***h".
The judge found him in contempt of court - raising the risk of Hegney's sentence being increased.
But he was spared when the hearing resumed as his barrister apologised on his behalf.
William Harrington, defending, said: "I have spoke to Hegney about the seriousness of the behaviour that was witnessed in court.
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"He has explained that he found some of the things that my learned friend said and was repeated by your honour, particularly matters relating to his mother, which he did not think are accurate, put him in a poor state of mind which lead to him responding completely inappropriately.
"He wishes to apologise to the court for his behaviour."
The judge accepted his apology and took no further action.
Hegney, 47, of Gravelly Hill North, Erdington, had previously pleaded guilty to four charges of assault.
The court heard the defendant moved in with the victim at her home in Quinton after a two-month relationship.
On August 26 last year there had been a barbecue outside the flats and Hegney had been seen taking cocaine on the balcony.
Timothy Harrington, prosecuting, said shortly after midnight his partner asked him to leave and he flew into a rage, breaking down a door.
He then attacked the woman in a "sustained and very violent manner"
After grabbing her by the throat he threatened to strangle her before taking her by the hair and throwing her across a room, causing her to bang her head on the wall.
He also stamped on her head and ribs.
She curled up into a ball and shouted at him to stop and he walked away. But he came back and kicked and stamped on her again.
Mr Harrington said Hegney had to be Tasered by police after putting his arms behind his back and pretending he was armed with knives.
William Harrington said the defendant was ashamed of his behaviour and he suffered from mental health problems but had not been taking his medication.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Mum's terror as ceiling falls down in bathroom before she washes hair

A mum said she was forced to flee her bathroom as the ceiling crashed down moments before she washed her hair .
Aleksandra Michalska was about to clean her hair when the panels suddenly dropped onto the floor and into the bath of her top floor flat at Drews House , Druids Heath .
After the incident on February 5 , her bathroom was sealed off by Birmingham City Council officers .
She claimed they later told her the ceiling contained asbestos .
`` I was in the bathroom when it dropped down , I was ready to wash my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceiling in my bathroom just dropped down , '' she said .
`` I had to run to safety , thank God it didn ’ t touch my head . ''
Dramatic video above captures the fallen panels strewn across the bathroom floor and in the bathtub moments after they detached from the roof .
The council removed the debris and the remaining parts of the ceiling , but the mum said she was left with no roof panels for more than a month .
The council said it visited to complete the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Michalska added : `` I phoned them the next day and told them the ceiling was on my floor and they sent a guy .
`` He closed the door and said : 'Unfortunately I can ’ t do anything about that , because that 's going to be asbestos in the ceiling ' .
`` They removed the ceiling the next week but then didn ’ t come to replace the ceiling .
Speaking before the repairs were done , a spokesperson for the council said : “ As soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 6 , our contractor immediately attended the property .
`` The room was suitably treated and the ceiling removed in its entirety .
All works will be completed by March 17 , as agreed with the tenant .
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A mum said she was forced to flee her bathroom as the ceiling crashed down moments before she washed her hair.
Aleksandra Michalska was about to clean her hair when the panels suddenly dropped onto the floor and into the bath of her top floor flat at Drews House, Druids Heath.
After the incident on February 5, her bathroom was sealed off by Birmingham City Council officers. She claimed they later told her the ceiling contained asbestos.
"I was in the bathroom when it dropped down, I was ready to wash my hair and it dropped down, the ceiling in my bathroom just dropped down," she said.
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"I had to run to safety, thank God it didn’t touch my head."
Dramatic video above captures the fallen panels strewn across the bathroom floor and in the bathtub moments after they detached from the roof.
The council removed the debris and the remaining parts of the ceiling, but the mum said she was left with no roof panels for more than a month.
The council said it visited to complete the repairs on Tuesday, March 17.
Ms Michalska added: "I phoned them the next day and told them the ceiling was on my floor and they sent a guy.
"He closed the door and said: 'Unfortunately I can’t do anything about that, because that's going to be asbestos in the ceiling'.
"They removed the ceiling the next week but then didn’t come to replace the ceiling.
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Speaking before the repairs were done, a spokesperson for the council said: “As soon as we were alerted to the incident on February 6, our contractor immediately attended the property.
"The room was suitably treated and the ceiling removed in its entirety. All works will be completed by March 17, as agreed with the tenant.”


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Drug dealer can keep £25k - after 'dirty money' probe

A convicted drug dealer whose brother was shot dead has won a battle against police to reclaim more than £25,000 in seized cash he said he won by gambling and selling cars .
Errol Buchanan was pulled over by officers who discovered the cash in carrier bags .
They took no further action after initially launching a criminal investigation , only to then file for the forfeiture of the haul under the Proceeds of Crime Act ( POCA ) .
But a judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support West Midlands Police 's application that the money had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33 , of Tyburn Road , Wolverhampton , was the brother of Scott Buchanan , who was shot dead aged 23 at his home in Callaghan Drive , Tividale , on November 12 , 2008 .
While that killing remains unsolved , the investigation shed light on the family 's drug dealing enterprises .
In 2010 the pair 's mother Caron Buchanan was jailed for a year after admitting acquiring criminal property and money laundering .
Errol , who was asleep upstairs at the time of the shooting , was jailed for six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with intent to supply .
And it was that conviction which aroused police suspicions when they pulled over Errol Buchanan on September 7 , 2018 , as he was driving a car not registered to him .
They seized £25,620.80 in total from the vehicle , most of which was in carrier bags .
Nicola Bell , prosecuting , told the POCA hearing at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court on Monday , March 16 , that Buchanan failed to explain where the money was from and gave a 'no comment ' interview .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury compensation payout just shy of £39,000 earlier in the year , but the £11,000 which remained by July 2018 was withdrawn .
Buchanan later claimed the cash had been acquired from gambling and selling cars .
Ms Bell said : `` They were convenient excuses .
We were dealing with an experienced defendant with a substantial record of convictions in relation to drugs .
We are not dealing with a man of good character . ''
Lisa Hancox , defending , said some of the £11,000 payout could account for a portion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months later .
He also had receipts to prove a history of car trading and significant gambling , albeit nothing from the period around the time of the cash seizure .
Ms Hancox said : `` I am not suggesting this is a lifestyle or way of conducting business that is ideal .
But it may have been the way Mr Buchanan operates .
It might not be ideal to the police or even to the court .
`` It may well be the case this money was not from drugs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ case was essentially about whether the money had a 'dirty past ' .
She said : `` I accept he 's a gambler and he has traded in vehicles .
Not all of the evidence was satisfactory .
At one point he was making £90,000 from gambling a year but then from time to time he had to borrow money .
He did n't provide an explanation under caution and the circumstances in carrying the cash are suspicious . ''
But Judge Olwen concluded she ' can not be satisfied on the balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlawfully and ruled against the POCA application .
She pointed to the fact Buchanan was not prosecuted , his home was not searched , the lack of surveillance or further evidence to associate him with drug dealing at the time .
West Midlands Police confirmed the murder inquiry concerning Scott Buchanan had not progressed in recent years .
A spokeswoman said : `` The case remains unsolved and there are currently no new leads .
We did an appeal in November 2018 to mark the ten-year anniversary of Scott ’ s death , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If any new information comes to light , it will be thoroughly investigated . ''

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A convicted drug dealer whose brother was shot dead has won a battle against police to reclaim more than £25,000 in seized cash he said he won by gambling and selling cars.
Errol Buchanan was pulled over by officers who discovered the cash in carrier bags.
They took no further action after initially launching a criminal investigation, only to then file for the forfeiture of the haul under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
But a judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support West Midlands Police's application that the money had a 'dirty past'.
Buchanan, 33, of Tyburn Road, Wolverhampton, was the brother of Scott Buchanan, who was shot dead aged 23 at his home in Callaghan Drive, Tividale, on November 12, 2008.
While that killing remains unsolved, the investigation shed light on the family's drug dealing enterprises.
In 2010 the pair's mother Caron Buchanan was jailed for a year after admitting acquiring criminal property and money laundering. Errol, who was asleep upstairs at the time of the shooting, was jailed for six years after admitting possessing cocaine and amphetamines with intent to supply.
And it was that conviction which aroused police suspicions when they pulled over Errol Buchanan on September 7, 2018, as he was driving a car not registered to him. They seized £25,620.80 in total from the vehicle, most of which was in carrier bags.
Nicola Bell, prosecuting, told the POCA hearing at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, March 16, that Buchanan failed to explain where the money was from and gave a 'no comment' interview.
It transpired he had been awarded a personal injury compensation payout just shy of £39,000 earlier in the year, but the £11,000 which remained by July 2018 was withdrawn.
Buchanan later claimed the cash had been acquired from gambling and selling cars.
Ms Bell said: "They were convenient excuses. We were dealing with an experienced defendant with a substantial record of convictions in relation to drugs. We are not dealing with a man of good character."
Lisa Hancox, defending, said some of the £11,000 payout could account for a portion of the money Buchanan had on him two months later. He also had receipts to prove a history of car trading and significant gambling, albeit nothing from the period around the time of the cash seizure.
Ms Hancox said: "I am not suggesting this is a lifestyle or way of conducting business that is ideal. But it may have been the way Mr Buchanan operates. It might not be ideal to the police or even to the court.
"It may well be the case this money was not from drugs."
District Judge Olwen Davies said the case was essentially about whether the money had a 'dirty past'.
She said: "I accept he's a gambler and he has traded in vehicles. Not all of the evidence was satisfactory. At one point he was making £90,000 from gambling a year but then from time to time he had to borrow money. He didn't provide an explanation under caution and the circumstances in carrying the cash are suspicious."
But Judge Olwen concluded she 'cannot be satisfied on the balance of probabilities' the money was obtained unlawfully and ruled against the POCA application.
She pointed to the fact Buchanan was not prosecuted, his home was not searched, the lack of surveillance or further evidence to associate him with drug dealing at the time.
West Midlands Police confirmed the murder inquiry concerning Scott Buchanan had not progressed in recent years.
A spokeswoman said: "The case remains unsolved and there are currently no new leads. We did an appeal in November 2018 to mark the ten-year anniversary of Scott’s death, but no new information came from that. If any new information comes to light, it will be thoroughly investigated."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Watch - bus driver refuses to go on amid claims passengers spat on board

This is the moment a city bus driver stopped mid-way through his route amid claims passengers spat on board .
Passengers alleged the National Express West Midlands driver stopped the X20 in Weoley Castle on Monday afternoon , March 16 .
The driver was said to have told bus users he feared catching coronavirus and could not continue the journey .
Footage , which can be viewed above , showed the driver in his cab in Gregory Avenue as two passengers asked him what was happening .
Just as he tried to instruct them to return to their seats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the bus radio network .
He said : `` Park up in a safe location , I 'll get someone to come out to you alright ? ''
In a subsequent video , a female passenger then demanded : `` Get him on the phone I want to get home . ''
A passenger on board at the time , told BirminghamLive the dispute followed an issue over whether the double decker stopped as requested for travellers to get off .
It was claimed some among a group of passengers spat on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He ( the driver ) rang his bosses and they told him to drop us passengers off and drive to the garage.. '' He stopped off at a random stop and then he was saying it was dangerous because they spat on the bus .
`` He left the doors open and walked off .
There was an elderly lady on the bus who had health problems and she had to stay on the bus .
`` Me and another woman had to get off and had to wait for another bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the allegations , National Express West Midlands said in a statement : `` Spitting is not only disgusting - it 's a criminal offence .
Our drivers and passengers should not be expected to tolerate it .
`` We work very closely with the Safer Travel Police team , and we have spit kits on every bus .
`` These give us irrefutable DNA evidence to help us track down offenders and secure convictions at court .
In addition , we have CCTV all over our buses which give police crystal clear @ @ @ @ @

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This is the moment a city bus driver stopped mid-way through his route amid claims passengers spat on board.
Passengers alleged the National Express West Midlands driver stopped the X20 in Weoley Castle on Monday afternoon, March 16.
The driver was said to have told bus users he feared catching coronavirus and could not continue the journey.
Footage, which can be viewed above, showed the driver in his cab in Gregory Avenue as two passengers asked him what was happening.
Just as he tried to instruct them to return to their seats, a voice could be heard advising him through the bus radio network.
He said: "Park up in a safe location, I'll get someone to come out to you alright?"
In a subsequent video, a female passenger then demanded: "Get him on the phone I want to get home."
A passenger on board at the time, told BirminghamLive the dispute followed an issue over whether the double decker stopped as requested for travellers to get off. It was claimed some among a group of passengers spat on the floor.
The witness said: "He (the driver) rang his bosses and they told him to drop us passengers off and drive to the garage..
"He stopped off at a random stop and then he was saying it was dangerous because they spat on the bus.
"He left the doors open and walked off. There was an elderly lady on the bus who had health problems and she had to stay on the bus.
"Me and another woman had to get off and had to wait for another bus which took 15 minutes."
Responding to the allegations, National Express West Midlands said in a statement: "Spitting is not only disgusting - it's a criminal offence. Our drivers and passengers should not be expected to tolerate it.
"We work very closely with the Safer Travel Police team, and we have spit kits on every bus.
"These give us irrefutable DNA evidence to help us track down offenders and secure convictions at court. In addition, we have CCTV all over our buses which give police crystal clear images of offenders."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Man prised open post boxes to steal letters in run-up to Christmas

A man stole letters after prising open post boxes with a screwdriver in the run-up to Christmas .
David Beck , from Northfield , committed the offences within a few weeks of being arrested for raiding a Ford Transit Van armed with a knuckle duster .
The 20-year-old , who admitted the allegations was told by magistrates he only narrowly avoided a prison sentence , but was instead handed a community order and fined .
Beck targeted the post boxes at flats in Birmingham on Monday , December 14 .
Addressing Birmingham Magistrates ' Court today ( Tuesday ) prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the location where there had been a report of people trying to break into a flat .
Officers attended and detained two males initially .
`` When the defendant was searched he had a screwdriver .
Officers checked the communal area of the location and post boxes appeared to be broken into .
Mr Beck was in possession of some letters . ''
Ms Butler continued saying Beck claimed the property was his friend 's boarded-up flat and he had used the screwdriver to get in .
She told the court a co-accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident but was found not guilty .
On Tuesday , November 24 , Beck broke into a van on Green Park Road , Northfield , stealing sunglasses , a sat nav and battery pack , before he was arrested carrying a knuckle duster .
Courts in the West Midlands serve a population of five million - and BirminghamLive brings you coverage from them each and every week .
Magistrates Courts deal with offences where the maximum permitted sentence for each offence does not exceed six months imprisonment or one year if two or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Courts deal with the more serious cases including murder , rape , robberies , serious assaults .
BirminghamLive 's team of journalists report on proceedings , but it can regularly surprise people , and sometimes anger them , when details are published .
So we have come up with some frequently asked questions and answers to hopefully help people understand our role better .
Ms Butler said : `` Police responded to reports of youths trying car doors .
They got to the location and identified about seven youths .
They started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chase .
The defendant was detained .
When searched a number of items were found .
The knuckle duster was in his possession . ''
Beck admitted to charges of being a non postal operator opening a postal packet , criminal damage ( post boxes ) , theft from a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon.A probation officer said Beck had learning difficulties and stated there was 'some possibility of exploitation ' by others .
Fergal Bloomer , defending , added : `` This is a vulnerable young man .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be remembered tomorrow , others may not be remembered in five weeks ' time .
In terms of the knuckle duster , he was among six or seven youths .
He was involved and asked to hold the knuckle duster when they were chased by police .
He certainly needs support . ''
Magistrates handed Beck , of Barnsdale Crescent , a 12-month community order including 35 rehabilitation requirements .
They also fined him £300 , ordered him to pay £100 compensation for the van , £200 court costs and a £90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench said : `` You are here for a series of serious matters .
We believe this crosses the custody threshold .
We could send you to prison today .
We have decided we are not going to do that .
`` The reason is until now you have been a man of good character , and also your learning difficulties and your age .
We have decided there is a chance you could be rehabilitated in the community . ''

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A man stole letters after prising open post boxes with a screwdriver in the run-up to Christmas.
David Beck, from Northfield, committed the offences within a few weeks of being arrested for raiding a Ford Transit Van armed with a knuckle duster.
The 20-year-old, who admitted the allegations was told by magistrates he only narrowly avoided a prison sentence, but was instead handed a community order and fined.
Beck targeted the post boxes at flats in Birmingham on Monday, December 14.
Addressing Birmingham Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday) prosecutor Ros Butler said: "Police attended the location where there had been a report of people trying to break into a flat. Officers attended and detained two males initially.
"When the defendant was searched he had a screwdriver. Officers checked the communal area of the location and post boxes appeared to be broken into. Mr Beck was in possession of some letters."
Ms Butler continued saying Beck claimed the property was his friend's boarded-up flat and he had used the screwdriver to get in.
She told the court a co-accused person had gone to trial over the incident but was found not guilty. On Tuesday, November 24, Beck broke into a van on Green Park Road, Northfield, stealing sunglasses, a sat nav and battery pack, before he was arrested carrying a knuckle duster.
Why BirminghamLive covers court cases Courts in the West Midlands serve a population of five million - and BirminghamLive brings you coverage from them each and every week. Magistrates Courts deal with offences where the maximum permitted sentence for each offence does not exceed six months imprisonment or one year if two or more offences are to be considered. Crown Courts deal with the more serious cases including murder, rape, robberies, serious assaults. BirminghamLive's team of journalists report on proceedings, but it can regularly surprise people, and sometimes anger them, when details are published. So we have come up with some frequently asked questions and answers to hopefully help people understand our role better.
Ms Butler said: "Police responded to reports of youths trying car doors. They got to the location and identified about seven youths. They started to run away and there was a chase. The defendant was detained. When searched a number of items were found. The knuckle duster was in his possession."
Beck admitted to charges of being a non postal operator opening a postal packet, criminal damage (post boxes), theft from a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon.A probation officer said Beck had learning difficulties and stated there was 'some possibility of exploitation' by others.
Fergal Bloomer, defending, added: "This is a vulnerable young man. In terms of taking instructions today some may not be remembered tomorrow, others may not be remembered in five weeks' time. In terms of the knuckle duster, he was among six or seven youths. He was involved and asked to hold the knuckle duster when they were chased by police. He certainly needs support."
Magistrates handed Beck, of Barnsdale Crescent, a 12-month community order including 35 rehabilitation requirements. They also fined him £300, ordered him to pay £100 compensation for the van, £200 court costs and a £90 victim surcharge.
The chair of the bench said: "You are here for a series of serious matters. We believe this crosses the custody threshold. We could send you to prison today. We have decided we are not going to do that.
"The reason is until now you have been a man of good character, and also your learning difficulties and your age. We have decided there is a chance you could be rehabilitated in the community."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Police hit with £5k bill as wrong fuel put in cars

West Midlands Police filled patrol cars with the wrong fuel 35 times over the last two years .
A Freedom of Information request by BirminghamLive found it cost more than £5,500 to repair force vehicles after mainly diesel was mistakenly put into petrol engines .
There were 27 incidents of `` mis-fuelling '' to the fleet in 2018 and eight incidents in 2019 .
The force said the fuel had to be removed using flush lines , which also incurred the cost of labour and a re-fuel .
But the figures of the past two years represented a reduction on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time was more than any other force in the UK .
Fleet manager Gary Mallett said modifications had been made to ensure the issued happened less frequently .
He said : “ The number of mis-fuelled police cars is now less than in previous years as we have actively been educating officers by labelling the fuel cap .
“ We have also been continually reminding staff of the importance of not mis-fuelling through the usage of staff notice boards and by notifying line management when the wrong fuel is put in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed to petrol engines where the diesel pump does not fit and so this has helped to remind officers that they are making a mistake if they do attempt to put the wrong fuel in .
“ The advice we have given to staff on not driving the car if they realise they ’ ve used the wrong fuel pump and instead calling for recovery has also helped to reduce the amount of damage and costs to repair vehicles .
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West Midlands Police filled patrol cars with the wrong fuel 35 times over the last two years.
A Freedom of Information request by BirminghamLive found it cost more than £5,500 to repair force vehicles after mainly diesel was mistakenly put into petrol engines.
There were 27 incidents of "mis-fuelling" to the fleet in 2018 and eight incidents in 2019.
The force said the fuel had to be removed using flush lines, which also incurred the cost of labour and a re-fuel.
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But the figures of the past two years represented a reduction on the 2017 total of 66, which at the time was more than any other force in the UK.
Fleet manager Gary Mallett said modifications had been made to ensure the issued happened less frequently.
He said: “The number of mis-fuelled police cars is now less than in previous years as we have actively been educating officers by labelling the fuel cap.
“We have also been continually reminding staff of the importance of not mis-fuelling through the usage of staff notice boards and by notifying line management when the wrong fuel is put in.
“Some vehicles have also been changed to petrol engines where the diesel pump does not fit and so this has helped to remind officers that they are making a mistake if they do attempt to put the wrong fuel in.
“The advice we have given to staff on not driving the car if they realise they’ve used the wrong fuel pump and instead calling for recovery has also helped to reduce the amount of damage and costs to repair vehicles.”


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Shop stops selling hand sanitiser to avoid upsetting people

The owner of a discount store in Northfield has told customers to complain to Trading Standards if they are not happy about the £20 a bottle price he was charging for hand sanitiser .
After the price was posted on a Facebook site , the venomous reaction prompted Dee Narshi to send all of the sanitiser back to the wholesaler .
Cut Price Discount Stores on the Bristol Road South already faces competition from Aldi across the road .
Mr Narshi said : `` We try to sell different things ( to the big stores ) and we have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Facebook post , we have had 19 abusive telephone calls to the shop today ( Wednesday , March 18 ) alone so that has been reported to the police . ''
It was following comments on an online post on a local Facebook site that he decided not to sell any sanitiser at all .
His shop window now contains the following notice : `` In ref to the overpriced Hand Klenzer we have contacted Trading Standards and CMA ( Competition and Markets Authority ) who are looking in to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of these items but returned them to the original wholesaler .
`` If you wish to take this up with Trading Standards like we have the complaint log number is 15959345 . ''
BirminghamLive spoke to one of the managers at the Hockley-based wholesaler Awan , which employs around 40 staff .
The manager declined to be named , but said he sympathised with Mr Narshi 's plight and said the online comments had been `` disgusting . ''
The manager confirmed Awan had sold Mr Narshi an order of sanitiser which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had since been sold to another retailer and , such had been demand for products , Awan no longer had any brand of sanitiser itself left to sell .
`` Countries are closing their borders and there is a worldwide shortage of hand sanitiser - so the price we are paying has gone up , too , '' the Awan manager said .
Dee Narshi said he had the receipts to prove how much he had paid for the hand sanitiser from Awan before he sent the order back .
`` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and have nothing to hide , '' he says .
`` If the wholesaler increases the price , we have to increase the price but in this instance it 's not worth the reaction from people behind keyboards to carry on selling this product .
`` I ordered two different types of sanitiser that were of good quality ( with alcohol ) and was being charged up to £14 + VAT .
`` We do n't want to upset our customers so I sent them all back .
`` I have informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can investigate ( why the prices we had to pay are so much higher ) .
`` I have also telephoned the police ( about the abuse ) and contacted the local BID . ''
A manager there - who did not want to be named - denied the company had been profiteering .
`` We have seen what people have said about Cut Price Discount Stores online and it is absolutely disgusting even though they were working on very small margins , '' he said .
`` We charged him a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He then sold it a reasonable price ( for the market ) and someone then kicked up a fuss .
`` If you look on eBay , the prices are much higher ( than what they were charging ) .
`` Every country is closing its borders , so then you have lorry drivers hanging around and they still need to be paid .
`` Our sanitiser was coming from Turkey , but even in normal conditions it might take 20 days for it to come after placing an order . ''

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The owner of a discount store in Northfield has told customers to complain to Trading Standards if they are not happy about the £20 a bottle price he was charging for hand sanitiser.
After the price was posted on a Facebook site, the venomous reaction prompted Dee Narshi to send all of the sanitiser back to the wholesaler.
Cut Price Discount Stores on the Bristol Road South already faces competition from Aldi across the road.
Mr Narshi said: "We try to sell different things (to the big stores) and we have a lot of loyal customers.
"But after the Facebook post, we have had 19 abusive telephone calls to the shop today (Wednesday, March 18) alone so that has been reported to the police."
It was following comments on an online post on a local Facebook site that he decided not to sell any sanitiser at all.
(Image: Darren Quinton / BirminghamLive)
His shop window now contains the following notice: "In ref to the overpriced Hand Klenzer we have contacted Trading Standards and CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) who are looking in to the wholesaler.
"We did not sell any of these items but returned them to the original wholesaler.
"If you wish to take this up with Trading Standards like we have the complaint log number is 15959345."
BirminghamLive spoke to one of the managers at the Hockley-based wholesaler Awan, which employs around 40 staff.
(Image: Darren Quinton / BirminghamLive)
The manager declined to be named, but said he sympathised with Mr Narshi's plight and said the online comments had been "disgusting."
The manager confirmed Awan had sold Mr Narshi an order of sanitiser which had been returned and refunded.
It had since been sold to another retailer and, such had been demand for products, Awan no longer had any brand of sanitiser itself left to sell.
"Countries are closing their borders and there is a worldwide shortage of hand sanitiser - so the price we are paying has gone up, too," the Awan manager said.
The shop reaction
(Image: Darren Quinton / BirminghamLive)
Dee Narshi said he had the receipts to prove how much he had paid for the hand sanitiser from Awan before he sent the order back.
"We have run this business for more than 30 years and have nothing to hide," he says.
"If the wholesaler increases the price, we have to increase the price but in this instance it's not worth the reaction from people behind keyboards to carry on selling this product.
"I ordered two different types of sanitiser that were of good quality (with alcohol) and was being charged up to £14 + VAT.
"We don't want to upset our customers so I sent them all back.
"I have informed Trading Standards and the CMA so that they can investigate (why the prices we had to pay are so much higher).
"I have also telephoned the police (about the abuse) and contacted the local BID."
The wholesaler's view
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BirminghamLive contacted Awan.
A manager there - who did not want to be named - denied the company had been profiteering.
"We have seen what people have said about Cut Price Discount Stores online and it is absolutely disgusting even though they were working on very small margins," he said.
"We charged him a price in line with the market.
"He then sold it a reasonable price (for the market) and someone then kicked up a fuss.
"If you look on eBay, the prices are much higher (than what they were charging).
"Every country is closing its borders, so then you have lorry drivers hanging around and they still need to be paid.
"Our sanitiser was coming from Turkey, but even in normal conditions it might take 20 days for it to come after placing an order."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Panic-buyers 'turn abusive' when goods taken off them at the till

A pregnant Birmingham supermarket worker told how she has to stand her ground at the tills despite hearing sob stories from panic-buyers trying to stockpile items .
The 32-year-old , who asked not to be identified , said staff were `` exhausted '' from seeking to make it fair for all shoppers to buy supplies they need .
The customer service assistant , who works at one of the big four food giants , said she had never experienced anything like the current demand for goods .
She said the highly sought-after items remained toilet roll , baby wipes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of stock for the last two weeks .
`` They come with their sob stories to you , but you ca n't feel sorry for them all because everyone is in the same boat , '' she said .
`` It did n't really go crazy until the weekend and all of a sudden it just kicked off .
`` Every time the hand gel , pasta , loo roll , baby wipes , tins - they are gone straight away .
`` We have restrictions now to two items per customer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pasta is normally a slow seller so it 's mad to see it fly off the shelf and see shelves empty .
We sold out of loo roll within 20 minutes over the weekend . ''
She said customers could become abusive when they reached the tills and were told they could not stockpile items .
`` Customers come to your till and you have to take it off them and that 's when they get abusive , '' she said .
`` We 're not really trained about how you deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't get the things they want but others are like : ' I need it .
I 've got a baby .
I 've got a family . '
`` Or someone will tell me : 'You 're trying to tell me how much food I 'm allowed to eat . '
`` Others try and queue up again , having already been told they can not buy more items .
It 's a desperate situation and not helped when I 'm pregnant .
`` It 's hard to stop the customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Customers ask if they can come back and buy more and we have to say : 'No ' . ''
The worker said she had to keep the unsold items under her till and return them to the shelf when queues quietened down .
She said stock was coming in from deliveries , but customers were taking it off cages when goods were rolled onto the shop floor .
`` They are not happy if they do n't get what they want , but they eventually have to accept it .
`` Someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other day , but I could only let him have two .
`` We also have to deal with this ourselves as the manager is too busy and it would take ages for them to come down .
`` They are only following advice from head office anyway . ''

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A pregnant Birmingham supermarket worker told how she has to stand her ground at the tills despite hearing sob stories from panic-buyers trying to stockpile items.
The 32-year-old, who asked not to be identified, said staff were "exhausted" from seeking to make it fair for all shoppers to buy supplies they need.
The customer service assistant, who works at one of the big four food giants, said she had never experienced anything like the current demand for goods.
She said the highly sought-after items remained toilet roll, baby wipes, pasta and soap, with hand sanitiser out of stock for the last two weeks.
"They come with their sob stories to you, but you can't feel sorry for them all because everyone is in the same boat," she said.
"It didn't really go crazy until the weekend and all of a sudden it just kicked off.
"Every time the hand gel, pasta, loo roll, baby wipes, tins - they are gone straight away.
"We have restrictions now to two items per customer of the most popular things.
"Pasta is normally a slow seller so it's mad to see it fly off the shelf and see shelves empty. We sold out of loo roll within 20 minutes over the weekend."
She said customers could become abusive when they reached the tills and were told they could not stockpile items.
"Customers come to your till and you have to take it off them and that's when they get abusive," she said.
"We're not really trained about how you deal with that.
"Some people expect they won't get the things they want but others are like: 'I need it. I've got a baby. I've got a family.'
"Or someone will tell me: 'You're trying to tell me how much food I'm allowed to eat.'
"Others try and queue up again, having already been told they cannot buy more items. It's a desperate situation and not helped when I'm pregnant.
"It's hard to stop the customers coming in and going crazy.
"Customers ask if they can come back and buy more and we have to say: 'No'."
The worker said she had to keep the unsold items under her till and return them to the shelf when queues quietened down.
She said stock was coming in from deliveries, but customers were taking it off cages when goods were rolled onto the shop floor.
"They are not happy if they don't get what they want, but they eventually have to accept it.
"Someone had ten tins of rice pudding the other day, but I could only let him have two.
"We also have to deal with this ourselves as the manager is too busy and it would take ages for them to come down.
"They are only following advice from head office anyway."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Saturday Night Takeaway viewers in hysterics as NHS nurse wins toilet roll

One of the most bizarre episodes of Ant and Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway EVER aired tonight .
On Saturday , March 21 , amid the coronavius pandemic , the Geordie duo presented to an empty studio .
Without a studio audience , the episode , which aired on ITV1 , left many at home feeling uneasy .
Some viewers branded it `` sad '' and `` really hard to watch '' , as the COVID-19 outbreak forced producers to close doors and air the show without live audience members .
The usually rowdy and typically atmospheric Saturday evening show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But there was joy for one NHS worker , who played the Win the Adverts segment - and took home a toilet roll , to much laughter .
The healthcare worker won the loo roll after a week which saw panic-buying and stockpiling at supermarkets across the country .
Nursing associate apprentice Natasha walked away with a batch of goodies including a car .
`` This must be the first time anyone 's EVER been excited about winning toilet roll on Win the Ads , '' tweeted the show .
`` Congratulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserved win , '' they said .
They were greeted by near silence as they arrived for the show , running down the aisle stairs and high-fiving the air above the empty seats .
Donnelly said it was `` a little bit weird '' but praised the `` smaller than usual but still amazing crew '' for ensuring the show went ahead .
Comedian Joel Dommett , who was the evening 's guest announcer , was seen wiping the microphone with an antibacterial wipe .
And Olly Murs ended the programme with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people dancing along at home , including some NHS workers and elderly people .
Viewers were urged to send in their messages via social media using the hashtag £BritainGetTalking and tagging ITV , a selection of which will be played on the channel .
Chief executive of Mind Paul Farmer said : `` We are currently facing the biggest challenge to the nation 's mental wellbeing for a very long time .
`` Reaching out is going to be a critical part of getting through the coming weeks and will go a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are pleased to be part of ITV 's campaign and encourage everyone to do what they can to connect with others and show extra support for those doing the difficult job of keeping us safe and well . ''

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One of the most bizarre episodes of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway EVER aired tonight.
On Saturday, March 21, amid the coronavius pandemic, the Geordie duo presented to an empty studio.
Without a studio audience, the episode, which aired on ITV1, left many at home feeling uneasy.
Some viewers branded it "sad" and "really hard to watch", as the COVID-19 outbreak forced producers to close doors and air the show without live audience members.
The usually rowdy and typically atmospheric Saturday evening show was instead a more sober affair tonight.
(Image: ITV)
But there was joy for one NHS worker, who played the Win the Adverts segment - and took home a toilet roll, to much laughter.
The healthcare worker won the loo roll after a week which saw panic-buying and stockpiling at supermarkets across the country.
Nursing associate apprentice Natasha walked away with a batch of goodies including a car.
(Image: ITV)
"This must be the first time anyone's EVER been excited about winning toilet roll on Win the Ads," tweeted the show.
"Congratulations Natasha! That was a very well deserved win," they said.
They were greeted by near silence as they arrived for the show, running down the aisle stairs and high-fiving the air above the empty seats.
Donnelly said it was "a little bit weird" but praised the "smaller than usual but still amazing crew" for ensuring the show went ahead.
Comedian Joel Dommett, who was the evening's guest announcer, was seen wiping the microphone with an antibacterial wipe.
And Olly Murs ended the programme with an impassioned performance, accompanied by footage of people dancing along at home, including some NHS workers and elderly people.
Viewers were urged to send in their messages via social media using the hashtag £BritainGetTalking and tagging ITV, a selection of which will be played on the channel.
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Chief executive of Mind Paul Farmer said: "We are currently facing the biggest challenge to the nation's mental wellbeing for a very long time.
"Reaching out is going to be a critical part of getting through the coming weeks and will go a long way in helping keep our spirits up.
"We are pleased to be part of ITV's campaign and encourage everyone to do what they can to connect with others and show extra support for those doing the difficult job of keeping us safe and well."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Villa fans respond to claim summer transfer is 'agreed'

Aston Villa fans have responded to reports that winger Trezeguet has been convinced to make a summer move by Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny .
The 25-year-old , who has scored four goals in 31 appearances since arriving at Villa Park in July , is already being linked with a move away from the club with Besiktas interested .
Turkish media are reporting the Super Lig club want to land Trezeguet this summer and have made him one of their priority targets .
Trezeguet previously spent two seasons in Turkey , scoring 24 goals for Kasimpasa in 65 appearances .
Fotomac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the move by Arsenal star and Egypt teammate Elneny .
The report says Elneny , who is currently on loan at Besiktas from the Emirates , persuaded the Villa flier to agree to the transfer during a conversation between the pair .
@ missiletarget2 : Apparently he 's their top transfer target , might as well make the price high .
@ Mike_Niner : We will profit on him , that ’ s all that counts .
Not a big hit really .
Blows hot and cold .
@ avtw2 : I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong , I 'm a big fan of him .
@ Villanous1996 : Turkish league is about his level .
@ NealCaffreyCl : Thanks for the goal against Leicester but it 's time to go .
@ Gumbo22003 : I actually think there ’ s a very good player in there somewhere & I partly blame Smith for how he ’ s used Trez ( scored 3 in 3 at one point & was still on the bench ) & failed to get the best out of him .
I think he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most .
@ TheMailmanUK : Don ’ t recall people slating him when he scored the winner against Leicester .

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Aston Villa fans have responded to reports that winger Trezeguet has been convinced to make a summer move by Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny.
The 25-year-old, who has scored four goals in 31 appearances since arriving at Villa Park in July, is already being linked with a move away from the club with Besiktas interested.
Turkish media are reporting the Super Lig club want to land Trezeguet this summer and have made him one of their priority targets.
Trezeguet previously spent two seasons in Turkey, scoring 24 goals for Kasimpasa in 65 appearances.
Fotomac claim that he has been talked into the move by Arsenal star and Egypt teammate Elneny.
The report says Elneny, who is currently on loan at Besiktas from the Emirates, persuaded the Villa flier to agree to the transfer during a conversation between the pair.
Here's how Villa fans reacted:
@AVFC__J__T__T: £50M.
@missiletarget2: Apparently he's their top transfer target, might as well make the price high.
@Mike_Niner: We will profit on him, that’s all that counts. Not a big hit really. Blows hot and cold.
@Jfw98490011: Well that lasted long.
@avtw2: I don't know what he’s done wrong, I'm a big fan of him.
@Villanous1996: Turkish league is about his level.
@NealCaffreyCl: Thanks for the goal against Leicester but it's time to go.
@Gumbo22003: I actually think there’s a very good player in there somewhere & I partly blame Smith for how he’s used Trez (scored 3 in 3 at one point & was still on the bench) & failed to get the best out of him. I think he’s a signing that disappointed me the most.
@TheMailmanUK: Don’t recall people slating him when he scored the winner against Leicester.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--National Trust to close parks from midnight due to coronavirus

The National Trust has announced that it will close its parks and gardens from midnight on Saturday , to help “ restrict the spread of the coronavirus ” .
The decision has been taken ahead of Mother ’ s Day , which the Trust predicts will attract more people to its parks despite Government advice on social distancing .
Houses , cafes and shops belonging to the charity were closed earlier this week .
But following Boris Johnson ’ s announcement on Friday that all pubs , clubs and restaurants would be closed , the Trust has ramped up precautions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Despite our desire to keep our outdoor spaces open , the health and wellbeing of our staff , volunteers and visitors has to be our top priority .
“ Having observed the numbers visiting our properties today I am no longer convinced we can maintain social distancing over Mother ’ s Day when numbers are likely to grow , and beyond.
” Ms McGrady added that the Trust would be taking measures to ensure that people did not lose their connection with nature , and that sites of natural beauty remained open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people are likely to need space and fresh air in the coming weeks and months and we will do all we can to provide access wherever possible , ” she said .
“ Over the coming weeks our digital platforms – our website , social media feeds , podcasts and video – will become even more important , ensuring the places of nature , beauty and history that we care for on behalf of the nation can remain open for business virtually while we are temporarily closed .
“ We will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people connect with nature wherever they are and to find moments of joy in the world around them .
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The National Trust has announced that it will close its parks and gardens from midnight on Saturday, to help “restrict the spread of the coronavirus”.
The decision has been taken ahead of Mother’s Day, which the Trust predicts will attract more people to its parks despite Government advice on social distancing.
Houses, cafes and shops belonging to the charity were closed earlier this week.
But following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Friday that all pubs, clubs and restaurants would be closed, the Trust has ramped up precautions.
Director general Hilary McGrady said: “Despite our desire to keep our outdoor spaces open, the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and visitors has to be our top priority.
“Having observed the numbers visiting our properties today I am no longer convinced we can maintain social distancing over Mother’s Day when numbers are likely to grow, and beyond.”
Ms McGrady added that the Trust would be taking measures to ensure that people did not lose their connection with nature, and that sites of natural beauty remained open “virtually”.
“We know that people are likely to need space and fresh air in the coming weeks and months and we will do all we can to provide access wherever possible,” she said.
“Over the coming weeks our digital platforms – our website, social media feeds, podcasts and video – will become even more important, ensuring the places of nature, beauty and history that we care for on behalf of the nation can remain open for business virtually while we are temporarily closed.
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“We will also be ramping up our efforts to help people connect with nature wherever they are and to find moments of joy in the world around them. “


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Doctor Who star's dad dies from coronavirus

The father of actress Sophia Myles has died after being treated for coronavirus .
Myles , best known for roles in Underworld , Doctor Who and Moonlight , confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday .
She said : `` RIP Peter Myles .
My dear Dad died only a few hours ago .
It was the ( coronavirus ) that finally took him . ''
The 40-year-old , from London , had posted messages and videos on Twitter updating her followers about her father 's illness and subsequent treatment in hospital .
Earlier on Saturday , she shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respirator , along with the caption : `` Yesterday I went on a journey to see my father .
This is the harsh reality of the Coronavirus . ''
And in a video message , she thanked people for their support , saying : `` I just wanted to send a really short message to say thank you all so , so , so much for all your lovely , lovely tweets to me .
`` I am sorry I am not able to reply to everyone in person but thank you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am so touched . ''
Myles said a film crew from US broadcaster CBS had filmed her meeting her father on Friday , and the footage would air on Monday .
Idris Elba , Tom Hanks , Rita Wilson , Daniel Dae Kim , Olga Kurylenko and US talk show host Andy Cohen are among the celebrities who have tested positive for the virus .

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The father of actress Sophia Myles has died after being treated for coronavirus.
Myles, best known for roles in Underworld, Doctor Who and Moonlight, confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday.
She said: "RIP Peter Myles. My dear Dad died only a few hours ago. It was the (coronavirus) that finally took him."
The 40-year-old, from London, had posted messages and videos on Twitter updating her followers about her father's illness and subsequent treatment in hospital.
Earlier on Saturday, she shared a photo of her father on a respirator, along with the caption: "Yesterday I went on a journey to see my father. This is the harsh reality of the Coronavirus."
And in a video message, she thanked people for their support, saying: "I just wanted to send a really short message to say thank you all so, so, so much for all your lovely, lovely tweets to me.
"I am sorry I am not able to reply to everyone in person but thank you. Every single one that comes through, I am so touched."
Myles said a film crew from US broadcaster CBS had filmed her meeting her father on Friday, and the footage would air on Monday.
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Idris Elba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Daniel Dae Kim, Olga Kurylenko and US talk show host Andy Cohen are among the celebrities who have tested positive for the virus.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Plastic surgeons urged to stop boob jobs to help NHS with coronavirus

Plastic surgeons have been urged to stop private cosmetic work and instead help with much-needed NHS procedures as the health service faces being severely stretched in dealing with the coronavirus crisis .
The suggestion by a trade union representing surgeons and anaesthetists in the UK could see hand surgery and skin cancer procedures done by people who normally carry out face lifts and breast enlargements .
Consultant plastic surgeon and founding member of the Confederation of British Surgery Mark Henley said the global pandemic means it `` is not 'business as usual '' ' .
He said such plastic surgeons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as aesthetic work - are at `` increased risk '' of contracting Covid-19 because their job often involves being very close to a patient 's face .
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has reported that some of the most seriously ill UK patients include healthy ENT ( ear , nose and throat ) specialists who ended up on ventilators and life support after being infected by normal contact with patients .
Mr Henley said it is essential that surgeons wear special protective gear including a respirator mask , eye shield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs .
He said : `` They are at increased exposure during these hazardous times and we need to minimise the number of deaths of healthcare professionals in order for efforts to be sustainable . ''
Calling for a temporary pause on cosmetic procedures , Mr Henley said staff and resources could be deployed to help a struggling NHS .
He said : `` I am asking all plastic surgeons and any other individuals and organisations engaging in all forms of cosmetic practice to put this on hold for now and to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and any appropriate facilities available to support the NHS in this time of national emergency - possibly providing services to undertake NHS plastic surgery practice dealing with skin cancer , hand surgery and soft tissue injuries . ''
People should also be careful when spending long periods of time at home either by social distancing or fully self-isolating , Mr Henley added , citing an expected increase in household accidents .
He said : `` As president of the British Association of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons we have also issued guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful at home , as we have already seen increased scalds following accidents with home steam inhalation , and anticipate injuries from increased DIY and gardening activities . ''

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Plastic surgeons have been urged to stop private cosmetic work and instead help with much-needed NHS procedures as the health service faces being severely stretched in dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
The suggestion by a trade union representing surgeons and anaesthetists in the UK could see hand surgery and skin cancer procedures done by people who normally carry out face lifts and breast enlargements.
Consultant plastic surgeon and founding member of the Confederation of British Surgery Mark Henley said the global pandemic means it "is not 'business as usual"'.
He said such plastic surgeons - who carry out reconstructive as well as aesthetic work - are at "increased risk" of contracting Covid-19 because their job often involves being very close to a patient's face.
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has reported that some of the most seriously ill UK patients include healthy ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialists who ended up on ventilators and life support after being infected by normal contact with patients.
Mr Henley said it is essential that surgeons wear special protective gear including a respirator mask, eye shield, apron and gloves while doing their jobs.
He said: "They are at increased exposure during these hazardous times and we need to minimise the number of deaths of healthcare professionals in order for efforts to be sustainable."
Calling for a temporary pause on cosmetic procedures, Mr Henley said staff and resources could be deployed to help a struggling NHS.
He said: "I am asking all plastic surgeons and any other individuals and organisations engaging in all forms of cosmetic practice to put this on hold for now and to make themselves, their nursing and anaesthetic staff and any appropriate facilities available to support the NHS in this time of national emergency - possibly providing services to undertake NHS plastic surgery practice dealing with skin cancer, hand surgery and soft tissue injuries."
People should also be careful when spending long periods of time at home either by social distancing or fully self-isolating, Mr Henley added, citing an expected increase in household accidents.
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He said: "As president of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons we have also issued guidelines to remind the public to be particularly careful at home, as we have already seen increased scalds following accidents with home steam inhalation, and anticipate injuries from increased DIY and gardening activities."


birminghammail--2020-03-21--4,500 retired doctors and nurses sign up to help NHS amid coronavirus

Thousands of retired healthcare workers have signed up to help fight coronavirus , but Health Secretary Matt Hancock has stressed that many more are needed .
In just 48 hours , 4,000 nurses and 500 doctors answered the call to return to work , Mr Hancock said .
The Government had issued a rallying cry for tens of thousands of retired doctors and nurses , telling them : `` Your NHS Needs You . ''
On Saturday night , Mr Hancock tweeted : `` Delighted that 4,000 nurses and 500 doctors have signed up to return to the NHS in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He said it was `` brilliant support in our national effort '' to tackle the virus .
In a video accompanying the post , he added : `` But we need many more .
It 's easy to do , and we will make sure that your service is put to best effect .
`` The whole country needs the NHS right now and if you 're a retired doctor or a retired nurse then your NHS needs you . ''
The NHS has said that on top of retirees , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final-year medical students and student nurses .
Those who join the `` NHS Army '' will be assessed to see what kind of help they could offer in the service 's battle against the pandemic .

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Thousands of retired healthcare workers have signed up to help fight coronavirus, but Health Secretary Matt Hancock has stressed that many more are needed.
In just 48 hours, 4,000 nurses and 500 doctors answered the call to return to work, Mr Hancock said.
The Government had issued a rallying cry for tens of thousands of retired doctors and nurses, telling them: "Your NHS Needs You."
On Saturday night, Mr Hancock tweeted: "Delighted that 4,000 nurses and 500 doctors have signed up to return to the NHS in the first 48 hours of our call."
He said it was "brilliant support in our national effort" to tackle the virus.
In a video accompanying the post, he added: "But we need many more. It's easy to do, and we will make sure that your service is put to best effect.
"The whole country needs the NHS right now and if you're a retired doctor or a retired nurse then your NHS needs you."
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The NHS has said that on top of retirees, it was also offering temporary work to final-year medical students and student nurses.
Those who join the "NHS Army" will be assessed to see what kind of help they could offer in the service's battle against the pandemic.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
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birminghammail--2020-03-21--Bradley Walsh seethes 'are you having a laugh?' in Ant and Dec prank

This is the moment Ant and Dec pranked The Chase star Bradley Walsh in a jaw-dropping segment of Saturday Night Takeaway tonight .
On Saturday , March 21 , the Geordie duo left Bradley , the former Coronation Street actor and current Doctor Who star , utterly bewildered .
During a prank segment , Ant and Dec went undercover , with Chaser Jenny `` The Vixen '' Ryan also in on the prank .
The segment saw a chaotic episode of The Chase play out , with Bradley left baffled over everything going wrong .
After the prank was revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I vowed I 'd never caught again . ''
First , Ant and Dec were shown wearing high heels and walking backstage , which could be heard on the set .
Bradley said : `` It 's like Anton Du Beke is back there tap dancing . ''
Several things were then shown to be apparently going wrong , as Chaser Jenny came out and was told by Ant and Dec to get the first contestant 's name wrong , while Ant and Dec had the bins emptied outside the studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was incredulous and kept asking , `` what is going on ? ''
The second contestant told Bradley he thought Pointless was a more `` intellectual '' show , much to the presenter 's dismay .
Bradley said : `` Are you having a laugh ?
We 've got the best quizzers on the planet , here . ''
Ant and Dec also gave the contestants all the correct answers .
Though Bradley 's biggest shock came when an elderly contestant `` made history '' by getting just £1,000 in her cash builder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her head-to-head round .
All four `` contestants '' made it back to the final chase and were able to get 26 correct answers , winning a jackpot of £200,000 before the fire alarm went off and Ant and Dec revealed the prank .

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This is the moment Ant and Dec pranked The Chase star Bradley Walsh in a jaw-dropping segment of Saturday Night Takeaway tonight.
On Saturday, March 21, the Geordie duo left Bradley, the former Coronation Street actor and current Doctor Who star, utterly bewildered.
During a prank segment, Ant and Dec went undercover, with Chaser Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan also in on the prank.
The segment saw a chaotic episode of The Chase play out, with Bradley left baffled over everything going wrong.
After the prank was revealed, The Liverpool Echo reports Bradley said: "I vowed I'd never caught again."
(Image: ITV)
First, Ant and Dec were shown wearing high heels and walking backstage, which could be heard on the set.
Bradley said: "It's like Anton Du Beke is back there tap dancing."
Several things were then shown to be apparently going wrong, as Chaser Jenny came out and was told by Ant and Dec to get the first contestant's name wrong, while Ant and Dec had the bins emptied outside the studio to create more disruptive noise.
Bradley was incredulous and kept asking, "what is going on?"
(Image: ITV)
The second contestant told Bradley he thought Pointless was a more "intellectual" show, much to the presenter's dismay.
Bradley said: "Are you having a laugh? We've got the best quizzers on the planet, here."
Ant and Dec also gave the contestants all the correct answers.
Though Bradley's biggest shock came when an elderly contestant "made history" by getting just £1,000 in her cash builder round then going on to win £163,000 in her head-to-head round.
All four "contestants" made it back to the final chase and were able to get 26 correct answers, winning a jackpot of £200,000 before the fire alarm went off and Ant and Dec revealed the prank.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--The PL's proposal that'll impact Wolves' fixtures - reports

The Premier League are considering a fixture schedule that still involves the 2020-21 season beginning on time , according to reports .
As it stands , the new campaign for the top flight is due to kick off on the weekend of August 8/9 , but because the coronavirus pandemic has halted football around Europe indefinitely , there is uncertainty as to how the remaining fixtures of the current campaign might be played out - if at all .
The Premier League , the EFL and UEFA all met this week to discuss the possible choices they have , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The governing bodies of English football released a joint statement saying that there ’ d be no football until April 30 at the very earliest , but the Telegraph claim that now they ’ re looking at June 1 as a potential restart .
Because of Euro 2020 being postponed by 12 months , the top flight could fit in the remaining games of each team within the space of six weeks - that including the concluding stages of the FA Cup - and round things off in early to mid July , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a month to prepare for the new campaign .
All of the remaining matches would be played behind closed doors , something that most if not all clubs at the top end of English football now accept is something that will likely need adhering to in order to complete the season before moving onto 2020-21 .
Wolves , currently sitting in sixth place , still harbour hopes of making the top four before the current season is out , though they also have a Europa League last 16 tie with Olympiacos to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Espirito Santo ’ s side , domestically , are West Ham , Bournemouth , Aston Villa , Arsenal , Sheffield United , Everton , Burnley , Crystal Palace and Chelsea .

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The Premier League are considering a fixture schedule that still involves the 2020-21 season beginning on time, according to reports.
As it stands, the new campaign for the top flight is due to kick off on the weekend of August 8/9, but because the coronavirus pandemic has halted football around Europe indefinitely, there is uncertainty as to how the remaining fixtures of the current campaign might be played out - if at all.
The Premier League, the EFL and UEFA all met this week to discuss the possible choices they have, though the situation remains a fluid one.
The governing bodies of English football released a joint statement saying that there’d be no football until April 30 at the very earliest, but the Telegraph claim that now they’re looking at June 1 as a potential restart.
Because of Euro 2020 being postponed by 12 months, the top flight could fit in the remaining games of each team within the space of six weeks - that including the concluding stages of the FA Cup - and round things off in early to mid July, giving all players the best part of a month to prepare for the new campaign.
All of the remaining matches would be played behind closed doors, something that most if not all clubs at the top end of English football now accept is something that will likely need adhering to in order to complete the season before moving onto 2020-21.
Wolves, currently sitting in sixth place, still harbour hopes of making the top four before the current season is out, though they also have a Europa League last 16 tie with Olympiacos to see through.
The remaining games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, domestically, are West Ham, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Arsenal, Sheffield United, Everton, Burnley, Crystal Palace and Chelsea.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Premier League now targeting June return date, say reports

The FA are planning to stage the final ten games of the Premier League season during a six week period in June and July , according to the Telegraph , that would see Liverpool crowned champions and Aston Villa fighting for survival in the height of the British summer .
Football is currently not set to return until April 30 , a date that is at best pencilled into the diary , as players and fans practice social distancing to help slow the spread of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
The virus has spread across the globe with sporting events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to large crowds .
But , despite pushing the Premier League 's return date back to only April 30 , the Telegraph has claimed that the FA are targeting June as the date that top-flight football could return to England with a bumper six week fixture schedule being prepared .
The plan would see the season end on July 11 , with Liverpool lifting the trophy during the height of the summer during the gap left by the now postponed Euro 2020 .
The FA also plan to complete the FA Cup during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report , in order to satisfy TV broacasters around the world and BT Sport and BBC Sport in the UK .
Should this plan come true the there would be a four week gap between the end of the 2019-20 campaign and the start of the 2020-21 season , allowing next summer 's European Championships to run unaffected .
This morning , the Independent reported that Villa could be forced to fight out their relegation battle behind closed doors with the Premier League considering a back-up plan that would see fans told to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finances are the main factor amid fears the league may have to pay back broadcasters £762m if the season goes unfinished .
But it is also suggested the Premier League feel football could be a bright light in these dark times .

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The FA are planning to stage the final ten games of the Premier League season during a six week period in June and July, according to the Telegraph, that would see Liverpool crowned champions and Aston Villa fighting for survival in the height of the British summer.
Football is currently not set to return until April 30, a date that is at best pencilled into the diary, as players and fans practice social distancing to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The virus has spread across the globe with sporting events postponed as the governments puts a stop to large crowds.
But, despite pushing the Premier League's return date back to only April 30, the Telegraph has claimed that the FA are targeting June as the date that top-flight football could return to England with a bumper six week fixture schedule being prepared.
The plan would see the season end on July 11, with Liverpool lifting the trophy during the height of the summer during the gap left by the now postponed Euro 2020.
The FA also plan to complete the FA Cup during that six week window, claims the report, in order to satisfy TV broacasters around the world and BT Sport and BBC Sport in the UK.
Should this plan come true the there would be a four week gap between the end of the 2019-20 campaign and the start of the 2020-21 season, allowing next summer's European Championships to run unaffected.
This morning, the Independent reported that Villa could be forced to fight out their relegation battle behind closed doors with the Premier League considering a back-up plan that would see fans told to stay away from stadiums.
They say finances are the main factor amid fears the league may have to pay back broadcasters £762m if the season goes unfinished.
But it is also suggested the Premier League feel football could be a bright light in these dark times.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Saturday Night Takeaway viewers left in tears over 'saddest' sight

Ant and Dec viewers were left sobbing on Saturday evening - after the `` saddest '' episode of Saturday Night Takeaway aired .
The Geordie duo welcomed ITV viewers to the show on March 21 - but , remarkably , there was no live audience .
Audience members were banned from attending the ITV1 show amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Covid-19 has thus far claimed the lives of over 200 Brits , with deaths in Birmingham , Dudley and Wolverhampton , as well as Staffordshire and Warwickshire .
The pandemic has led to stockpiling , panic-buying and an order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs , bars and restaurants to shut .
As a result , ITV revealed that the biggest course of action will be the fact the remaining shows in the new series will take place without an audience .
A statement from the channel read : `` ‘ Ant & Dec ’ s Saturday Night Takeaway will go ahead this weekend without a studio audience .
Our priority is safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved .
`` The show will be made with a reduced production crew and in accordance with the latest guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The team are looking forward to bringing our viewers a brilliant show on Saturday evening . ''
And tonight , as Ant and Dec aired the show , viewers were left upset at the eerie scene .
`` Much needed relief in these crazy days well done , '' said one fan .
Another tweeted : `` This is the saddest Saturday Night Takeaway ever , '' and another reacted : `` Saturday night takeaway with no audience is making me so sad . ''
Ant and Dec made their way to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seats , with just a few crew members on the studio floor for company and another viewer commented : `` Saturday Night Takeaway isn ’ t the same without an audience feels so weird but thank you @ antanddec this is just what we need . ''
`` Hats off to Ant and Dec for carrying on without an audience , '' chipped in a second .
`` You can always count on Ant and Dec to put a smile on the whole of the UK 's faces despite everything going on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ another wrote .

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Ant and Dec viewers were left sobbing on Saturday evening - after the "saddest" episode of Saturday Night Takeaway aired.
The Geordie duo welcomed ITV viewers to the show on March 21 - but, remarkably, there was no live audience.
Audience members were banned from attending the ITV1 show amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 has thus far claimed the lives of over 200 Brits, with deaths in Birmingham, Dudley and Wolverhampton, as well as Staffordshire and Warwickshire.
The pandemic has led to stockpiling, panic-buying and an order from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for all pubs, bars and restaurants to shut.
As a result, ITV revealed that the biggest course of action will be the fact the remaining shows in the new series will take place without an audience.
A statement from the channel read: "‘Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway will go ahead this weekend without a studio audience. Our priority is safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved.
"The show will be made with a reduced production crew and in accordance with the latest guidance from Public Health England.
""The team are looking forward to bringing our viewers a brilliant show on Saturday evening."
(Image: ITV)
And tonight, as Ant and Dec aired the show, viewers were left upset at the eerie scene.
"Much needed relief in these crazy days well done," said one fan.
Another tweeted: "This is the saddest Saturday Night Takeaway ever," and another reacted: "Saturday night takeaway with no audience is making me so sad."
Ant and Dec made their way to the stage passed rows and rows of empty seats, with just a few crew members on the studio floor for company and another viewer commented: "Saturday Night Takeaway isn’t the same without an audience feels so weird but thank you @antanddec this is just what we need."
"Hats off to Ant and Dec for carrying on without an audience," chipped in a second.
"You can always count on Ant and Dec to put a smile on the whole of the UK's faces despite everything going on. They really are national treasures," another wrote.


birminghammail--2020-03-21--Villa fans torn with Trezeguet departue rumoured

Trezeguet has agreed to a summer move to Besiktas , according to reports in Turkey , and Aston Villa fans are hoping that the club are not about to let a potential star depart the club .
The winger only moved to the Premier League during the summer and arriving as one of twelve Dean Smith signings .
Trezeguet has hardly set the world alight during his debut season , and is far from being as adored as Jack Grealish amongst the Holte End faithful , with his undoubted highlight being his last-gasp winner against Leicester City in the Carabao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal that sparked wild scenes of celebration of Villa Park , but Turkish news outlet Haber Kartali ( via Sport Witness ) suggest he could leave B6 after just one campaign .
A report earlier this week claimed that Besiktas had pinpointed the Egyptian international as their number one transfer priority , with the hopes of landing him on loan when the season eventually ends .
Haber Kartali have now gone further , suggesting he has agreed to a move in principle to the Turkish giants .
The ex-Kasimpasa man is believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and has been convinced by Arsenal loanee Mohaed Elneny to make the move to Istanbul .
Elneny is believed to have pleaded with Trezeguet , who has three years left on his Villa deal , on a recent international break .
But Villa fans are hoping that the club are not about to let a player go who is far from showing his best for the club , with one supporter reminding others how few expected Mo Salah to become a great when he was shown the door at Chelsea .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... James Alders : I like his passion and him to begin with .
Unfortunately , he cant cut it in 'Prem ' and I doubt he would be great in the Championship either .
He knows it too , so good luck .
Craig Chance : Another player destined for greatness after leaving the Villa .
Brandon Hart : I would n't blame him .
Same goals and assists as El Ghazi and in less game time and all the passion for the sport you can ask for and he is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not given his deserved chance and consistency he needs to prove his worth .
Eron Francis : He 's better than El Ghazi .
He needs to play week in week out none of our players have covered themselves in glory this season except for Jack and maybe one other .
I think we need to keep our team together that 's why we gon na get nowhere chopping and changing every five minutes who better is gon na come to Villa , a good team grows together Edward Pearce : Always got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit of a mercenary .
Marvellous threatened to go on strike at his last club , so probably expect the same again .
Wouldn ’ t be surprised if Sammatta has a relegation release clause as well .
Dave Groves : Does anyone not remember a certain Salah not looking like anything special at Chelsea ?
He 's probably now the 5th or 6th best player in the world and worth way over 100 mill !
Shoot me down by all means but if we want our players to grow and improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not slate slag and abuse .
In a struggling team he 's looked to me like there is potential there .
However thats just my opinion .
David Harrison : When Adama left Villa I knew we lost a great player for the future which has now materialised and we can all recognise .
This guy on the other hand does not fill me with the same `` gutted '' feeling .
Stephen Hyde : Jesus .
Love the support from all these comments .
Any wonder that it seems players do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is what they deal with daily .
I guess you all know best though as you ’ ve all mastered FIFA on semi pro .
Jason Sprigg : Nice chap but kit good enough for the Prem .
Make a few quid off him if we can and wish him well .
James Poultry : He just did n't seem to have the pace or the robustness for the Premier League .

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Trezeguet has agreed to a summer move to Besiktas, according to reports in Turkey, and Aston Villa fans are hoping that the club are not about to let a potential star depart the club.
The winger only moved to the Premier League during the summer and arriving as one of twelve Dean Smith signings.
Trezeguet has hardly set the world alight during his debut season, and is far from being as adored as Jack Grealish amongst the Holte End faithful, with his undoubted highlight being his last-gasp winner against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup semi final.
It was a goal that sparked wild scenes of celebration of Villa Park, but Turkish news outlet Haber Kartali (via Sport Witness) suggest he could leave B6 after just one campaign.
A report earlier this week claimed that Besiktas had pinpointed the Egyptian international as their number one transfer priority, with the hopes of landing him on loan when the season eventually ends.
Haber Kartali have now gone further, suggesting he has agreed to a move in principle to the Turkish giants. The ex-Kasimpasa man is believed to be keen on a return to the country and has been convinced by Arsenal loanee Mohaed Elneny to make the move to Istanbul.
Elneny is believed to have pleaded with Trezeguet, who has three years left on his Villa deal, on a recent international break.
But Villa fans are hoping that the club are not about to let a player go who is far from showing his best for the club, with one supporter reminding others how few expected Mo Salah to become a great when he was shown the door at Chelsea.
Here is what Villa fans have been saying...
James Alders: I like his passion and him to begin with. Unfortunately,he cant cut it in 'Prem' and I doubt he would be great in the Championship either. He knows it too, so good luck.
Craig Chance: Another player destined for greatness after leaving the Villa.
Brandon Hart: I wouldn't blame him. Same goals and assists as El Ghazi and in less game time and all the passion for the sport you can ask for and he is not utilised. He is a great player not given his deserved chance and consistency he needs to prove his worth.
Eron Francis: He's better than El Ghazi. He needs to play week in week out none of our players have covered themselves in glory this season except for Jack and maybe one other. I think we need to keep our team together that's why we gonna get nowhere chopping and changing every five minutes who better is gonna come to Villa, a good team grows together
Edward Pearce: Always got the impression that he might end up a bit of a mercenary. Marvellous threatened to go on strike at his last club, so probably expect the same again. Wouldn’t be surprised if Sammatta has a relegation release clause as well.
Dave Groves: Does anyone not remember a certain Salah not looking like anything special at Chelsea? He's probably now the 5th or 6th best player in the world and worth way over 100 mill! Shoot me down by all means but if we want our players to grow and improve we need to show patience and encouragement, not slate slag and abuse. In a struggling team he's looked to me like there is potential there. However thats just my opinion.
David Harrison: When Adama left Villa I knew we lost a great player for the future which has now materialised and we can all recognise. This guy on the other hand does not fill me with the same "gutted" feeling.
Stephen Hyde: Jesus. Love the support from all these comments. Any wonder that it seems players don't play for the badge when this is what they deal with daily. I guess you all know best though as you’ve all mastered FIFA on semi pro.
Jason Sprigg: Nice chap but kit good enough for the Prem. Make a few quid off him if we can and wish him well.
James Poultry: He just didn't seem to have the pace or the robustness for the Premier League.