birminghammail--2020-06-16--Black people almost four times more likely to face stop and search

A black person is almost four times more likely to be stopped and searched by police in the West Midlands than a white person , new data has shown .
An Asian person is two-and-a-half times as likely to be stopped .
Black people were also disproportionately more likely to be subject to use of force , like being restrained , tasered or taken to the ground .
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said the force-wide findings were `` unsatisfactory '' .
`` It is not acceptable and needs to change , '' he added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , including the UK , following the death of George Floyd in the United States after his restraint by police officers .
In wider comments , the Chief Constable David Thompson apologised to the black community for historic wrongs by the force .
He added : `` It 's not just about the past , I recognise we are not a service free from bias , discrimination or , on occasions , even racism .
The force data showed analysis of 11,064 stop and searches between January 1 and May 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the PCC 's monthly strategic policing and crime board on Tuesday .
Of those searches , just over a quarter ( 26.9 per cent ) resulted in an arrest , a knife seizure , or other `` positive outcome '' .
The use of force statistics were based on 5,007 incidents in the same time period .
More than 50 per cent were classed as lower-level use like hand-cuffing `` non-compliant '' people , to higher level , including use of Pava incapacitant spray ( four per cent ) , firearms either aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Taser deployment ( two per cent ) , spit guard ( two per cent ) and baton-use ( one per cent ) .
Analysis found use of force against black people was disproportionate ( 19 per cent of incidents ) when looked at against 2011 census data make-up ( six per cent ) .
The report concluded : `` The data shows use of force is disproportionate on the black community rather than the wider BAME community .
`` The force can not satisfactorily account for this and this warrants further assessment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black person was 6.7 times more likely to be stopped and searched under Section 60 rules - where an area has been defined for searches .
In recent months , such areas have been imposed following spikes in knife , gun and violent crime .
Mr Thompson added the powers were necessarily more widely used in higher-crime areas , which also had a more diverse population .
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Mr Thompson added : `` The consequential issue can be that policing is more prevalent in those areas and I think some people may feel over-policed . ''
He said : `` My sense is we 're minimal on the use of these powers , we 've got control of them , we do have a level of scrutiny , we do have use of body-cam . ''
However , data showed despite the force mandating use of body-worn video in all use of force incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mental health unit calls , the review found this was not the case .
The report concluded officers ' cameras were used in just over three quarters ( 77 per cent ) of documented use of force incidents , and about two-thirds ( 65.7 per cent ) of stop and searches .
Mr Thompson said : `` It will never be 100 per cent because there will be occasions when there are extenuating circumstances .
`` Stop-search I am more concerned about .
`` This enables us to shine a light in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just do n't seem to turn your body-cam on when you do a search ? '
`` I think that is poor practice evidentially , let alone poor practice in terms of future relations and trust , so we definitely need to do more work in that area . ''
Only last week , the force pledged to recruit more than 1,000 officers from Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic ( BAME ) backgrounds in the next three years .
The force currently counts 10.9 per cent of its officers from BAME communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people aged 18 to 34 were stopped ( 63 per cent ) and the vast majority were males ( 87 per cent ) .
The figures for those two categories on use of force were similar .

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A black person is almost four times more likely to be stopped and searched by police in the West Midlands than a white person, new data has shown.
An Asian person is two-and-a-half times as likely to be stopped.
Black people were also disproportionately more likely to be subject to use of force, like being restrained, tasered or taken to the ground.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said the force-wide findings were "unsatisfactory".
"It is not acceptable and needs to change," he added.
Concerns about racism have triggered demonstrations around the world, including the UK, following the death of George Floyd in the United States after his restraint by police officers.
In wider comments, the Chief Constable David Thompson apologised to the black community for historic wrongs by the force.
He added: "It's not just about the past, I recognise we are not a service free from bias, discrimination or, on occasions, even racism.
"We reflect this imperfect society."
The force data showed analysis of 11,064 stop and searches between January 1 and May 31 this year, and were presented to the PCC's monthly strategic policing and crime board on Tuesday.
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Of those searches, just over a quarter (26.9 per cent) resulted in an arrest, a knife seizure, or other "positive outcome".
The use of force statistics were based on 5,007 incidents in the same time period.
More than 50 per cent were classed as lower-level use like hand-cuffing "non-compliant" people, to higher level, including use of Pava incapacitant spray (four per cent), firearms either aimed or fired (three per cent), Taser deployment (two per cent), spit guard (two per cent) and baton-use (one per cent).
Analysis found use of force against black people was disproportionate (19 per cent of incidents) when looked at against 2011 census data make-up (six per cent).
The report concluded: "The data shows use of force is disproportionate on the black community rather than the wider BAME community.
"The force cannot satisfactorily account for this and this warrants further assessment."
The report also found a black person was 6.7 times more likely to be stopped and searched under Section 60 rules - where an area has been defined for searches.
In recent months, such areas have been imposed following spikes in knife, gun and violent crime.
Mr Thompson added the powers were necessarily more widely used in higher-crime areas, which also had a more diverse population.
He said: "We are trying to police an unequal society, fairly."
Mr Thompson added: "The consequential issue can be that policing is more prevalent in those areas and I think some people may feel over-policed."
He said: "My sense is we're minimal on the use of these powers, we've got control of them, we do have a level of scrutiny, we do have use of body-cam."
However, data showed despite the force mandating use of body-worn video in all use of force incidents, stop and search, domestic incidents and mental health unit calls, the review found this was not the case.
The report concluded officers' cameras were used in just over three quarters (77 per cent) of documented use of force incidents, and about two-thirds (65.7 per cent) of stop and searches.
Mr Thompson said: "It will never be 100 per cent because there will be occasions when there are extenuating circumstances.
"Stop-search I am more concerned about.
"This enables us to shine a light in some teams now, to say 'you just don't seem to turn your body-cam on when you do a search?'
"I think that is poor practice evidentially, let alone poor practice in terms of future relations and trust, so we definitely need to do more work in that area."
Only last week, the force pledged to recruit more than 1,000 officers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in the next three years.
The force currently counts 10.9 per cent of its officers from BAME communities.
The data also showed more young people aged 18 to 34 were stopped (63 per cent) and the vast majority were males (87 per cent).
The figures for those two categories on use of force were similar.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Boris Johnson hails drug to treat coronavirus as 'biggest breakthrough yet'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed `` the biggest breakthrough yet '' in the search for a coronavirus treatment , after researchers at Oxford Unversity confirmed that a widely-available drug can save lives .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Johnson said : `` This drug , dexamethasone , can now be made available across the NHS .
And we 've taken steps to ensure we have enough supplies even in the event of a second peak . ''
Mr Johnson added : `` There is genuine cause to celebrate a remarkable British scientific achievement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was first developed 60 years ago .
Researchers have confirmed that it can reduce the symptoms of the Covid-19 virus for people with breathing difficulties , at a cost of around £5 per patient .
Oxford University said the results of a trial revealed that dexamethasone `` reduces death by up to one third in hospitalised patients with severe respiratory complications of Covid-19 . ''
The clinical trial , which involved more than 11,500 patients across 175 NHS hospitals found that it `` reduced deaths by one-third in ventilated patients ... and by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only '' .
The drug does not stop Covid-19 spreading or prevent people from catching it .
Research into the drug was led Peter Horby , professor of emerging infectious diseases in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at University of Oxford .
He also took part in the press conference , saying : `` It 's available throiughout the world and it 's exttremely cheap . ''
Prof Horby added : `` It is really good news that we 've now got a treatment that almost every patient can take . ''
Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scientific Adviser , said dexamethasone was the first drug that 's been shown to reduce death and other drugs would be found that reduced the death rate further .
He said : This is the start of something important '' .
Mr Johnson also referred to an ongoing government review of the two-metre rule , which requires people from different households to remain at least two metres apart .
Some businesses in the hospitality sector , such as pubs and restaurants , have said this will make it difficult for them to re-open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he hoped to reduce the two-metre instruction , but also that it would not be changed yet .
He said : `` I am all too aware that the two metre rule has big implications for schools and for many other sectors .
I absolutely hear those concerns and will do everything in my power to get us back to normal as soon as possible .
`` But we must proceed carefully and according to our plan '' .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and App Store Earlier in the day , Number 10 announced climb-down over summer meal vouchers for pupils from less wealthy backgrounds .
Mr Johnson bowed to pressure from campaigners including football star Marcus Rashford to reset policy in line with the public mood .
The Government will now spend £120 million enabling 1.3 million children in England who are eligible for free school meals to receive food vouchers during six weeks in the summer .
The move comes after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson abandoned plans to try to get all primary pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least a month before the scheduled holidays .
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said 41,969 people had died in hospitals , care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Monday , up by 233 from 41,736 the day before .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed "the biggest breakthrough yet" in the search for a coronavirus treatment, after researchers at Oxford Unversity confirmed that a widely-available drug can save lives.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Johnson said: "This drug, dexamethasone, can now be made available across the NHS. And we've taken steps to ensure we have enough supplies even in the event of a second peak."
Mr Johnson added: "There is genuine cause to celebrate a remarkable British scientific achievement."
Dexamethasone is a steroid drug which was first developed 60 years ago. Researchers have confirmed that it can reduce the symptoms of the Covid-19 virus for people with breathing difficulties, at a cost of around £5 per patient.
Oxford University said the results of a trial revealed that dexamethasone "reduces death by up to one third in hospitalised patients with severe respiratory complications of Covid-19."
The clinical trial, which involved more than 11,500 patients across 175 NHS hospitals found that it "reduced deaths by one-third in ventilated patients ... and by one fifth in other patients receiving oxygen only".
The drug does not stop Covid-19 spreading or prevent people from catching it.
Research into the drug was led Peter Horby, professor of emerging infectious diseases in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at University of Oxford. He also took part in the press conference, saying: "It's available throiughout the world and it's exttremely cheap."
Prof Horby added: "It is really good news that we've now got a treatment that almost every patient can take."
Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, said dexamethasone was the first drug that's been shown to reduce death and other drugs would be found that reduced the death rate further. He said: This is the start of something important".
Mr Johnson also referred to an ongoing government review of the two-metre rule, which requires people from different households to remain at least two metres apart. Some businesses in the hospitality sector, such as pubs and restaurants, have said this will make it difficult for them to re-open.
The Prime Minister made it clear he hoped to reduce the two-metre instruction, but also that it would not be changed yet.
He said: "I am all too aware that the two metre rule has big implications for schools and for many other sectors. I absolutely hear those concerns and will do everything in my power to get us back to normal as soon as possible.
"But we must proceed carefully and according to our plan".
Earlier in the day, Number 10 announced climb-down over summer meal vouchers for pupils from less wealthy backgrounds.
Mr Johnson bowed to pressure from campaigners including football star Marcus Rashford to reset policy in line with the public mood.
The Government will now spend £120 million enabling 1.3 million children in England who are eligible for free school meals to receive food vouchers during six weeks in the summer.
The move comes after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson abandoned plans to try to get all primary pupils in England back in the classroom for at least a month before the scheduled holidays.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said 41,969 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Monday, up by 233 from 41,736 the day before.


birminghammail--2020-06-16--West Brom learn key Grady Diangana transfer update - reports

West Ham United would be willing to sell West Bromwich Albion loan star Grady Diangana for £20m in the next transfer window , according to reports .
Diangana played a vital role in Albion 's promotion push in the first half of the Championship season with five goals and six assists .
He suffered an injury against Stoke City in January which kept him out of action before the season was suspended but he 's now available again as Slaven Bilic 's side resume their title battle with Leeds United .
Albion 's Elland Road rivals currently hold a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
It was confirmed earlier in the month that West Ham would allow Diangana to see out the rest of the season at The Hawthorns .
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They want to see it through , and if there is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season it is that we have now got Grady back and available again which wasn ’ t the case before the stop.
” It is no secret Albion would like to retain the 22-year-old 's services for next season in an ideal world but the chances of a deal are slim with Hammers boss David Moyes ready to hand him a key role at the London Stadium .
However , respected West Ham website Claret and Hugh reports £20m would be enough to sign Diangana on a permanent basis .
On the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under-21 international is fit again , Bilic said : `` Every season , during the season you can expect some injuries or suspensions , but now it is time and the positive in this situation is that all the players came back and they are healthy and maybe now we have one or two too many for the first game .
`` Of course we are going to need all of them in the small World Cup , that I like to call it , these nine games , but they are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very pleasing not to put somebody in the starting line-up or for them not to make the bench , but at the end of the day , I have to be pleased with that position . ''

West Ham United would be willing to sell West Bromwich Albion loan star Grady Diangana for £20m in the next transfer window, according to reports.
Diangana played a vital role in Albion's promotion push in the first half of the Championship season with five goals and six assists.
He suffered an injury against Stoke City in January which kept him out of action before the season was suspended but he's now available again as Slaven Bilic's side resume their title battle with Leeds United.
Albion's Elland Road rivals currently hold a point's advantage with nine fixtures left to play.
It was confirmed earlier in the month that West Ham would allow Diangana to see out the rest of the season at The Hawthorns.
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Albion's technical director Luke Dowling said: “They [the loan players] all love it here which is great for us. They want to see it through, and if there is one ‘upside’ to this halt to the season it is that we have now got Grady back and available again which wasn’t the case before the stop.”
It is no secret Albion would like to retain the 22-year-old's services for next season in an ideal world but the chances of a deal are slim with Hammers boss David Moyes ready to hand him a key role at the London Stadium.
However, respected West Ham website Claret and Hugh reports £20m would be enough to sign Diangana on a permanent basis.
On the increased competition for places now the England under-21 international is fit again, Bilic said: "Every season, during the season you can expect some injuries or suspensions, but now it is time and the positive in this situation is that all the players came back and they are healthy and maybe now we have one or two too many for the first game.
"Of course we are going to need all of them in the small World Cup, that I like to call it, these nine games, but they are all positive options and it’s not very pleasing not to put somebody in the starting line-up or for them not to make the bench, but at the end of the day, I have to be pleased with that position."


birminghammail--2020-06-16--Benidorm beaches reopen with new rules

Benidorm beaches reopen with new rules

Sunseekers enjoyed Benidorm 's beaches as they reopened after three months - but with new rules in place .
The town 's Poniente and Levante beaches welcomed British expats and locals with strict rules which included segregated areas for the over 70s and the mandatory wearing of flip flops on access stairs and ramps .
The town has hired beach monitors , wearing blue tops facemasks who help guide sun worshipers sunseekers to their spot on the sand , reports the Mirror .
Benidorm mayor Toni Perez said : “ We ’ re making sure people can enjoy the beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that these public spaces are protected .
“ It ’ s a very versatile system .
Benidorm is here today to say to the world that it can manage beaches of this size which are capable of giving enjoyment to thousands of people.
” Amidst much confusion in recent days , Spanish Foreign Office officials have said British tourists will be allowed into Spain from Monday ( June 22 ) as nationals from other EU countries are allowed to enter earlier than expected .
Mr Perez added : “ The opening up of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this great slope we have fallen down because of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Benidorm ’ s Poniente and Levante beaches can cater for around 40,000 people normally when they ’ re at their busiest .
“ With the new system we ’ re going to be able to cater for more than 25,000 users .
“ And with the new technology we ’ re going to be introducing means people will able to enjoy their designated area on the beach and if they wish to leave , that same spot can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will enable us to cater for a level of people that no other urban beach with the characteristics of Benidorm can.
” The resort 's two beaches , Levante and Poniente , , have been divided into 20 sectors with 12 known as 'open access ' serctors .
These are then divided into individual areas for up to four people .
But some of the sectors which are marked in green will be only for the over 70s .
Beach licensees will also be able to reserve from eight sectors where just over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26,066 sunbathers can congregate on the two beaches at one time with access through one of 20 manned access points .
The beaches will be open from 9am to 9pm and those congregating will have to wear facemasks in areas where social distancing of two metres can not be guaranteed .
As the beaches become more crowded , visitors will also have to use an app or go in person to an information centre to reserve a spot .

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Sunseekers enjoyed Benidorm's beaches as they reopened after three months - but with new rules in place.
The town's Poniente and Levante beaches welcomed British expats and locals with strict rules which included segregated areas for the over 70s and the mandatory wearing of flip flops on access stairs and ramps.
The town has hired beach monitors, wearing blue tops facemasks who help guide sun worshipers sunseekers to their spot on the sand, reports the Mirror.
Benidorm mayor Toni Perez said: “We’re making sure people can enjoy the beach as they’ve always done knowing that these public spaces are protected.
“It’s a very versatile system. Benidorm is here today to say to the world that it can manage beaches of this size which are capable of giving enjoyment to thousands of people.”
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Amidst much confusion in recent days, Spanish Foreign Office officials have said British tourists will be allowed into Spain from Monday (June 22) as nationals from other EU countries are allowed to enter earlier than expected.
Mr Perez added: “The opening up of the borders will enable us to climb this great slope we have fallen down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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“Benidorm’s Poniente and Levante beaches can cater for around 40,000 people normally when they’re at their busiest.
“With the new system we’re going to be able to cater for more than 25,000 users.
“And with the new technology we’re going to be introducing means people will able to enjoy their designated area on the beach and if they wish to leave, that same spot can be occupied by someone else.
“That will enable us to cater for a level of people that no other urban beach with the characteristics of Benidorm can.”
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The resort's two beaches, Levante and Poniente, , have been divided into 20 sectors with 12 known as 'open access' serctors.
These are then divided into individual areas for up to four people.
But some of the sectors which are marked in green will be only for the over 70s.
Beach licensees will also be able to reserve from eight sectors where just over 5,500 sunbeds may be installed.
Around 26,066 sunbathers can congregate on the two beaches at one time with access through one of 20 manned access points.
The beaches will be open from 9am to 9pm and those congregating will have to wear facemasks in areas where social distancing of two metres cannot be guaranteed.
As the beaches become more crowded, visitors will also have to use an app or go in person to an information centre to reserve a spot.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--West Midlands cops should have 'personal choice' on taking knee

West Midlands Police officers should be able to make a personal choice about whether to ‘ take the knee ’ at Black Lives Matter protests , a federation boss has said .
The alleged murder of George Floyd by a cop in the US has sparked huge demonstrations in the UK in recent weeks .
PC Steven Mason was videoed as he took the knee at a Birmingham protest earlier this month , as have many other officers around the country .
At the weekend Hertfordshire Police reportedly came under fire after warning its cops they may ‘ become the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they did not take the knee .
The row came days after former Home Secretary David Blunkett said : “ I am concerned that the gesture of kneeling , though prompted by the best instincts , might give the perception of undermining the role of the police in such situations.
” Now West Midlands Police Federation has spoken about the issue .
Jon Nott , chair of the staff association for constables , sergeants and inspector ranks , said : “ It ’ s a personal decision for officers around whether they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have to be mindful of the situation that we ’ re in at that particular time .
If you ’ re in a protest situation you have to just be aware of the environment you ’ re in , who ’ s around you and also your colleagues as well .
“ Officers have to react and deal with the situation they find themselves in , at any one particular time.
” The federation boss added that , personally , he would not take the knee at a large demonstration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said he was not against other officers doing it if they felt it was the right action for the situation they were in , and as ‘ an act of humility ’ .
“ I wouldn ’ t because I could compromise my safety and the safety of my colleagues , ” said Mr Nott .
“ I ’ d be going on my knee and therefore would not be able to react to anything that could suddenly come to me from around .
“ But it ’ s down to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice.
” In the video PC Mason was seen strolling through the crowds at the June 4 event before unravelling a Black Lives Matter protest which read ‘ No justice , no peace.
’ After being encouraged by the crowd , the officer took the knee - sparking cheers and applause .
Sharing the video to Twitter , West Midlands Police Chief Inspector Ifte Ahmed praised the officer and said : “ This is why the police being representative of the communities we serve is so important .
“ Not only a black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support this event .
“ The style and tone of policing delivered on the day ensured police legitimacy with the protesters.
” West Midlands Police previously praised those who took part in the peaceful demo which saw no arrests .
The force said : “ We will continue to work with communities and those taking part in any future protests wherever possible to ensure people ’ s safety .
“ We ask that people continue to work with officers at this challenging time .
“ West Midlands Police , and our colleagues around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life .
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West Midlands Police officers should be able to make a personal choice about whether to ‘take the knee’ at Black Lives Matter protests, a federation boss has said.
The alleged murder of George Floyd by a cop in the US has sparked huge demonstrations in the UK in recent weeks.
PC Steven Mason was videoed as he took the knee at a Birmingham protest earlier this month, as have many other officers around the country.
At the weekend Hertfordshire Police reportedly came under fire after warning its cops they may ‘become the focus of the protestors’ attention’ if they did not take the knee.
The row came days after former Home Secretary David Blunkett said: “I am concerned that the gesture of kneeling, though prompted by the best instincts, might give the perception of undermining the role of the police in such situations.”
Now West Midlands Police Federation has spoken about the issue.
Jon Nott, chair of the staff association for constables, sergeants and inspector ranks, said: “It’s a personal decision for officers around whether they choose to take the knee or not.
“We have to be mindful of the situation that we’re in at that particular time. If you’re in a protest situation you have to just be aware of the environment you’re in, who’s around you and also your colleagues as well.
“Officers have to react and deal with the situation they find themselves in, at any one particular time.”
The federation boss added that, personally, he would not take the knee at a large demonstration because of potential safety issues.
But he said he was not against other officers doing it if they felt it was the right action for the situation they were in, and as ‘an act of humility’.
“I wouldn’t because I could compromise my safety and the safety of my colleagues,” said Mr Nott.
“I’d be going on my knee and therefore would not be able to react to anything that could suddenly come to me from around.
“But it’s down to the individual officer to make their own personal choice.”
In the video PC Mason was seen strolling through the crowds at the June 4 event before unravelling a Black Lives Matter protest which read ‘No justice, no peace.’
After being encouraged by the crowd, the officer took the knee - sparking cheers and applause.
Sharing the video to Twitter, West Midlands Police Chief Inspector Ifte Ahmed praised the officer and said: “This is why the police being representative of the communities we serve is so important.
“Not only a black officer but a neighbourhood officer chosen to support this event.
“The style and tone of policing delivered on the day ensured police legitimacy with the protesters.”
West Midlands Police previously praised those who took part in the peaceful demo which saw no arrests.
The force said: “We will continue to work with communities and those taking part in any future protests wherever possible to ensure people’s safety.
“We ask that people continue to work with officers at this challenging time.
“West Midlands Police, and our colleagues around the country, stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life.”


birminghammail--2020-06-17--West Ham vs Wolves: TV Channel, kick-off time and how to watch for free

Wolverhampton Wanderers ' season will restart on June 20 when they take on West Ham .
After a three-month delay to the season , Nuno Espirito Santo 's side will return to action later this month after the Premier League agreed a June 17 restart date .
Wolves ' Premier League fixtures have now been confirmed and they will take on the Hammers away from home , a game initially pencilled in for March 14 .
With all remaining Premier League games being played behind closed doors , supporters will be able to tune in to watch their side on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are all the key details you need to know to catch Wolves in action .
What channel is West Ham vs Wolves on ?
West Ham vs Wolves will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK .
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm on Saturday , June 20 .
We will bring you live match updates as always on our match blog here at BirminghamLive .
Is West Ham vs Wolves on free-to-air TV ?
Sadly not , Sky Sports will be showing the match on their subscription channels .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free Now TV passes in order to watch a pair of Premier League fixtures .
In an initiative between the broadcaster and clubs , fans are set to be emailed the passes for upcoming games .
For full details on that offer - CLICK HERE How did Wolves fare against West Ham in the reverse fixture ?
Wolves overwhelmed the Hammers at Molineux earlier this season , winning 2-0 in a scoreline that only flattered the visitors .
It continued Wolves ' excellent record over the Londoners since promotion .
In the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nuno 's men have won all three , by an aggregate scoreline of 7-0 .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' season will restart later today when they take on West Ham.
After exactly 100 days since their last fixture, Nuno Espirito Santo's side will return to action later with the first full weekend of Premier League action taking place.
Wolves will take on the Hammers away from home, a game initially pencilled in for March 14.
With all remaining Premier League games being played behind closed doors, supporters will be able to tune in to watch their side on TV at the London Stadium.
Here are all the key details you need to know to catch Wolves in action.
What channel is West Ham vs Wolves on?
West Ham vs Wolves will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
We will bring you live match updates as always on our match blog here at BirminghamLive.
Is West Ham vs Wolves on free-to-air TV?
Sadly not, Sky Sports will be showing the match on their subscription channels.
However, season ticket holders have been given two free Now TV passes in order to watch a pair of Premier League fixtures.
Fans should have now received passes which will give them access to Sky Sports for 24 hours.
For full details on that offer - CLICK HERE
How did Wolves fare against West Ham in the reverse fixture?
Wolves overwhelmed the Hammers at Molineux earlier this season, winning 2-0 in a scoreline that only flattered the visitors. It continued Wolves' excellent record over the Londoners since promotion. In the three fixtures since the start of last season, Nuno's men have won all three, by an aggregate scoreline of 7-0.
West Ham vs Wolves odds, via SkyBet
West Ham - 13/5
Draw - 12/5
Wolves - 11/10


birminghammail--2020-06-17--What TV channel is West Brom vs Blues on? Stream info and team news

The Championship season is back and restarts with Birmingham City standing in the way of West Bromwich Albion ’ s pursuit of Leeds United .
Blues arrive at The Hawthorns on Saturday , June 20 ready to play or the first time in three months and having come within a minute of beating Wolves in last weekend ’ s friendly at St Andrew ’ s .
Albion defeated Manchester United in one of their two games at Old Trafford and resume their campaign a point and a place behind the league leaders .
Unfortunately the remainder of the 2019/2020 fixtures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – but fear not , there ’ s plenty to enjoy on television .
Here 's what you need to know .
What time is kick off ?
The match kicks off at 3pm .
Before that Brentford travel to Fulham in a 12.30pm kick-off , while Leeds go to Cardiff on Sunday , June 21 .
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The game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s not on a terrestrial channel but season ticket holders from both clubs can access the game via their respective clubs .
Both Albion and Blues have offered the match – and the remaining eight fixtures after it – as one of their compensation options for season tickets .
Info on how to watch on Albion ’ s iFollow feed can be found here .
Details on how to watch on Blues TV can be found here .
What happened in the reverse match ?
The teams met at St Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really well , taking the lead through Lukas Jutkiewicz , only for Grady Diangana to equalise .
The hosts reclaimed the advantage when Harlee Dean made it 2-1 – which brought Charlie Austin from the bench .
The former Southampton striker showed his experience and Premier League class with two goals against an inexperienced Blues backline to hand Slaven Bilic a 3-2 victory .
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Google Play Store and App Store Diangana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hamstring injury that blighted him before lock down , while Ahmed Hegazi is also back .
Blues are boosted by the return to fitness of Jeremie Bela , following his hamstring pull in February .
However , they have seen Kerim Mrabti and Jacques Maghoma leave the squad at the end of contracts .
You can get 4/7 on an Albion win , 3/1 the draw and 9/2 for Blues to emerge victorious .

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The Championship season is back and restarts with Birmingham City standing in the way of West Bromwich Albion’s pursuit of Leeds United.
Blues arrive at The Hawthorns on Saturday, June 20 ready to play or the first time in three months and having come within a minute of beating Wolves in last weekend’s friendly at St Andrew’s.
Albion defeated Manchester United in one of their two games at Old Trafford and resume their campaign a point and a place behind the league leaders.
Unfortunately the remainder of the 2019/2020 fixtures will all be played behind closed doors – but fear not, there’s plenty to enjoy on television.
Here's what you need to know.
What time is kick off?
The match kicks off at 3pm.
Before that Brentford travel to Fulham in a 12.30pm kick-off, while Leeds go to Cardiff on Sunday, June 21.
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Is it on TV?
The game is being broadcast by Sky Sports.
Is West Brom v Birmingham City free-to-air?
It’s not on a terrestrial channel but season ticket holders from both clubs can access the game via their respective clubs.
Both Albion and Blues have offered the match – and the remaining eight fixtures after it – as one of their compensation options for season tickets.
Info on how to watch on Albion’s iFollow feed can be found here.
Details on how to watch on Blues TV can be found here.
What happened in the reverse match?
The teams met at St Andrew’s in December and Blues played really well, taking the lead through Lukas Jutkiewicz, only for Grady Diangana to equalise.
The hosts reclaimed the advantage when Harlee Dean made it 2-1 – which brought Charlie Austin from the bench.
The former Southampton striker showed his experience and Premier League class with two goals against an inexperienced Blues backline to hand Slaven Bilic a 3-2 victory.
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Team news
Diangana is back, fit and free from the hamstring injury that blighted him before lock down, while Ahmed Hegazi is also back.
Blues are boosted by the return to fitness of Jeremie Bela, following his hamstring pull in February. However, they have seen Kerim Mrabti and Jacques Maghoma leave the squad at the end of contracts.
Match odds
You can get 4/7 on an Albion win, 3/1 the draw and 9/2 for Blues to emerge victorious.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Brother and sister raise cash for NHS Heroes through pop up shop

George and Florence Bannister , aged seven and five , have shown incredible determination by setting up a show outside their home and raising a fantastic £250.61 for Good Hope Hospital Charity .
The duo decided to raise funds to support our NHS at this difficult time , and so set about selling unwanted toys and other items to their neighbours .
Showing wonderful entrepreneurship for someone so young , George has been setting up his shop by 7am each day so that he can reach his target audience – dog walkers !
George and Florence ’ s kind-hearted neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell , and at one stage they were selling strawberry plants .
Victoria Bannister , George and Florence ’ s mum , said : “ We are all so proud of George and Florence for raising so much money to support our local hospital .
They had so much fun running the shop and I would like to thank everyone who made a purchase or donated an item for their support.
” Mike Hammond , Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham Charity , said : “ Well done to George and Florence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nurses at Good Hope Hospital I would like to than them for the money that they have raised .
“ At this really difficult time we are so grateful for amazing fundraisers like George and Florence , whose hard work will help us to make a huge difference to our NHS Superheroes , and the patients that they are treating.
” Find out more about how Good Hope Hospital Charity is supporting staff and patients at this difficult time here .
www.hospitalcharity.org/nhsheroes

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George and Florence Bannister, aged seven and five, have shown incredible determination by setting up a show outside their home and raising a fantastic £250.61 for Good Hope Hospital Charity.
The duo decided to raise funds to support our NHS at this difficult time, and so set about selling unwanted toys and other items to their neighbours.
Showing wonderful entrepreneurship for someone so young, George has been setting up his shop by 7am each day so that he can reach his target audience – dog walkers!
George and Florence’s kind-hearted neighbours began to donate items for them to sell, and at one stage they were selling strawberry plants.
Victoria Bannister, George and Florence’s mum, said: “We are all so proud of George and Florence for raising so much money to support our local hospital. They had so much fun running the shop and I would like to thank everyone who made a purchase or donated an item for their support.”
Mike Hammond, Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, said: “Well done to George and Florence, on behalf of all of our doctors and nurses at Good Hope Hospital I would like to than them for the money that they have raised.
“At this really difficult time we are so grateful for amazing fundraisers like George and Florence, whose hard work will help us to make a huge difference to our NHS Superheroes, and the patients that they are treating.”
Find out more about how Good Hope Hospital Charity is supporting staff and patients at this difficult time here. www.hospitalcharity.org/nhsheroes


birminghammail--2020-06-17--McDonald's shares huge update over bringing back breakfast menu

McDonald 's has issued a huge update over the return of breakfast menus to its restaurants after re-opening branches across the country .
The fast food giant re-opened stores across the country last week , with Maccies re-opening branches in Birmingham too .
Drive-thrus are now in operation across the city , albeit with limited menus and strict opening times of 11am .
To combat health and safety fears , the global fast food chain has limited menus with breakfast items removed from sale to keep staff safe .
Customers are also being tasked with paying via contactless payment methods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
But the breakfast menu is due to return imminently , according to the chief of the UK arm of the global fast food chain .
Paul Pomroy , McDonald ’ s UK chief executive , said : “ On 24 June we will trial breakfast service in a small number of restaurants , and if successful aim to roll-out nationwide in July .
“ Throughout this reopening I ’ ve committed to our employees that we will only move forward to the next stage when I am confident we can do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ll announce the restaurants involved in the breakfast trial nearer the time and thank you in advance to the teams participating in this test.
” McDonald 's operates hundreds of restaurants across the country with over 900 back open after shuttering sites in mid-March .
Among the drive-thrus open in the Midlands are eateries in Birmingham , from Bristol Road to Erdington , with branches also back operating and welcoming customers further afield , in the Black Country , Worcestershire and beyond .

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McDonald's has issued a huge update over the return of breakfast menus to its restaurants after re-opening branches across the country.
The fast food giant re-opened stores across the country last week, with Maccies re-opening branches in Birmingham too.
Drive-thrus are now in operation across the city, albeit with limited menus and strict opening times of 11am.
To combat health and safety fears, the global fast food chain has limited menus with breakfast items removed from sale to keep staff safe.
Customers are also being tasked with paying via contactless payment methods, and social distancing measures are in place.
But the breakfast menu is due to return imminently, according to the chief of the UK arm of the global fast food chain.
Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s UK chief executive, said: “On 24 June we will trial breakfast service in a small number of restaurants, and if successful aim to roll-out nationwide in July.
“Throughout this reopening I’ve committed to our employees that we will only move forward to the next stage when I am confident we can do so whilst still enabling safe working.
“We’ll announce the restaurants involved in the breakfast trial nearer the time and thank you in advance to the teams participating in this test.”
McDonald's operates hundreds of restaurants across the country with over 900 back open after shuttering sites in mid-March.
Among the drive-thrus open in the Midlands are eateries in Birmingham, from Bristol Road to Erdington, with branches also back operating and welcoming customers further afield, in the Black Country, Worcestershire and beyond.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Huge oxygen tank transported on lorry at just 5mph through Staffordshire

Drone footage shows a colossal-sized medical grade oxygen tank being transported on a 164ft ( 50m ) lorry as it meticulously navigates the streets during a five day journey .
The abnormal load has been causing traffic chaos in several towns as it makes it way on a 100 mile route from Cheshire to Warwickshire at just 5mph .
Police have today ( Wed ) been escorting the enormous 19ft ( 6m ) wide truck around bends and along winding streets across Staffordshire .
Drone footage released by Staffordshire Police shows the gigantic cylinder slowly moving along as long queues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The force are warning residents to expect delays and diversions as the huge load is carefully transported through several towns across the county .
Tree cutters have also been called into the carve down any branches blocking the route and BT engineers have been disconnecting and removing electrical cables .
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said : `` Police are warning motorists of likely delays and diversions next week as officers help escort a large , medical grade oxygen tank through the county .
`` The tank will be picked up on Monday June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cheshire border through areas including Newcastle-under-Lyme , Stone , Stafford , Rugeley , Cannock , Brownhills and Shenstone – finishing up in Warwickshire on Friday 19 June .
`` This is the first of four similar pick-ups over the next six weeks and we ’ ll be working with tree cutters and BT telephone engineers to ensure the load fits under trees and cables throughout the journey '' Residents have been coming out to watch the tank , which belongs to industrial gases company Air Liquide , as is passes by their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Stafford , said : `` I did n't have a clue what was going on , I thought the President of the USA was in town or something at first .
`` There were police everywhere stopping traffic and then this huge beast of a lorry passed by .
It was an incredible sight , the thing was just enormous . ''
The truck is scheduled to complete its journey on Friday ( 19/6 ) just before junction nine of the M42 motorway , near The Belfry hotel and golf course @

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Drone footage shows a colossal-sized medical grade oxygen tank being transported on a 164ft (50m) lorry as it meticulously navigates the streets during a five day journey.
(Image: Staffordshire Police / SWNS)
The abnormal load has been causing traffic chaos in several towns as it makes it way on a 100 mile route from Cheshire to Warwickshire at just 5mph.
Police have today (Wed) been escorting the enormous 19ft (6m) wide truck around bends and along winding streets across Staffordshire.
Drone footage released by Staffordshire Police shows the gigantic cylinder slowly moving along as long queues of traffic backed up near Stafford.
The force are warning residents to expect delays and diversions as the huge load is carefully transported through several towns across the county.
Tree cutters have also been called into the carve down any branches blocking the route and BT engineers have been disconnecting and removing electrical cables.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Police are warning motorists of likely delays and diversions next week as officers help escort a large, medical grade oxygen tank through the county.
"The tank will be picked up on Monday June 15 and will make its way from the Cheshire border through areas including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Stafford, Rugeley, Cannock, Brownhills and Shenstone – finishing up in Warwickshire on Friday 19 June.
"This is the first of four similar pick-ups over the next six weeks and we’ll be working with tree cutters and BT telephone engineers to ensure the load fits under trees and cables throughout the journey"
(Image: Staffordshire Police)
Residents have been coming out to watch the tank, which belongs to industrial gases company Air Liquide, as is passes by their homes.
Mum-of-two Leanne Fearn, 36, from Stafford, said: "I didn't have a clue what was going on, I thought the President of the USA was in town or something at first.
"There were police everywhere stopping traffic and then this huge beast of a lorry passed by. It was an incredible sight, the thing was just enormous."
(Image: Staffordshire Police / SWNS)
The truck is scheduled to complete its journey on Friday (19/6) just before junction nine of the M42 motorway, near The Belfry hotel and golf course.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--The gushing verdicts on Birmingham City transfer target Dieng

The 25-year-old has enjoyed an excellent campaign on loan at Doncaster Rovers , where he has made 32 appearances and been part of a team which finished ninth in the truncated League One campaign .
That ’ s the highest level of football the Swiss-born Senegalese has played at , despite being at QPR since 2016 .
Rovers boss Darren Moore has been thrilled with him .
This is what the former West Brom defender has said about Dieng .
“ I think he is one for the future because he is remarkable at shot-stopping , he comes for crosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at his feet which we saw against Hull .
“ He brings calmness and composure which you can see goes right through the team when your keeper is as calm and composed at commanding his box like that .
It breeds confidence through the team.
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Google Play Store and App Store “ We ’ re delighted to have Seny with us until the end of the season .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , ” said Moore .
“ One of the biggest components that any player can have is consistency and he is achieving that .
`` He ’ s showing all the credentials as to why we brought him here and is continuing his personal development .
“ Seny has done really well and he gets the plaudits he deserves , some of his displays this season have been very , very impressive .
`` His decision making has been excellent and his distribution has been very , very good as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jigsaw for us .
“ We felt that there was a platform here but it wouldn ’ t be given to him , he ’ d have to work for it .
`` He has to keep it going though because he knows there are two other very good goalkeepers who are vying for an opportunity to play.
” Rovers came back to beat Bolton 2-1 .
Moore got behind his man again .
“ If you look at the second goal Seny was part of that .
“ He has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and collecting all those crosses , saves , his kicking and distribution has been superb .
“ Let ’ s not thrown the toys out of the pram in terms of one little error .
“ He is 24 years of age , he is a goalkeeper and in relative terms that ’ s a young goalkeeper .
“ I brought him here to the football club because he is an outstanding individual and we have done really , really well to get him from QPR .
“ In my opinion the boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League .
“ In my opinion he is that good and can potentially go and get international honours – and he is here at Doncaster Rovers .
For me , fantastic , keep going .
“ Watched him in March 2020 and concluded .
“ Top-class goalkeepers need speed of reaction , control of the penalty box and a calm presence .
And I have to say that on the day I watched , this lad had it all .
“ Next season it will be interesting to see if QPR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ ll have been following his progress and Dieng could easily play in the Championship .
”

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Birmingham City are interested in Queen’s Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng.
The 25-year-old has enjoyed an excellent campaign on loan at Doncaster Rovers, where he has made 32 appearances and been part of a team which finished ninth in the truncated League One campaign.
That’s the highest level of football the Swiss-born Senegalese has played at, despite being at QPR since 2016.
Rovers boss Darren Moore has been thrilled with him.
This is what the former West Brom defender has said about Dieng.
When he signed - July 2019
“I think he is one for the future because he is remarkable at shot-stopping, he comes for crosses and is really comfortable with the ball at his feet which we saw against Hull.
“He brings calmness and composure which you can see goes right through the team when your keeper is as calm and composed at commanding his box like that. It breeds confidence through the team.”
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Loan extended - January 2020
“We’re delighted to have Seny with us until the end of the season. He’s been a very good signing for us,” said Moore.
“One of the biggest components that any player can have is consistency and he is achieving that.
"He’s showing all the credentials as to why we brought him here and is continuing his personal development.
“Seny has done really well and he gets the plaudits he deserves, some of his displays this season have been very, very impressive.
"His decision making has been excellent and his distribution has been very, very good as well. He is a very important piece of the jigsaw for us.
“We felt that there was a platform here but it wouldn’t be given to him, he’d have to work for it.
"He has to keep it going though because he knows there are two other very good goalkeepers who are vying for an opportunity to play.”
Recovering from an error – February 2020
Rovers came back to beat Bolton 2-1. Moore got behind his man again.
“If you look at the second goal Seny was part of that.
“He has been absolutely tremendous, he has been coming and collecting all those crosses, saves, his kicking and distribution has been superb.
“Let’s not thrown the toys out of the pram in terms of one little error.
“He is 24 years of age, he is a goalkeeper and in relative terms that’s a young goalkeeper.
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“I brought him here to the football club because he is an outstanding individual and we have done really, really well to get him from QPR.
“In my opinion the boy is going to go and play in the Premier League.
“In my opinion he is that good and can potentially go and get international honours – and he is here at Doncaster Rovers. For me, fantastic, keep going. “
Daily Mail Secret scout
Watched him in March 2020 and concluded.
“Top-class goalkeepers need speed of reaction, control of the penalty box and a calm presence. And I have to say that on the day I watched, this lad had it all.
“Next season it will be interesting to see if QPR boss Mark Warburton gives him a chance. He’ll have been following his progress and Dieng could easily play in the Championship.”


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Last night's storm in Tamworth as captured by readers!

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birminghammail--2020-06-17--The 22 Greggs stores in Birmingham re-opening tomorrow

This is the full list of every Birmingham Greggs branch re-opening on Thursday as the bakery giant starts to operate @ @ @ @ @ giant is opening its branches across the country as part of 800 re-openings nationwide , @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham fans of a pasty , sausage roll , doughnut or steak bake can head @ @ @ @ @ centre , Bullring and beyond to get their hands on a Greggs .
The bakery @ @ @ @ @ of stores across Brum - is also re-opening sites in Castle Bromwich , Harborne and @ @ @ @ @ is also seeing some branches re-opening , with limited menus in place for customers to @ @ @ @ @ 18 .
Greggs shuttered sites in mid-March , but will now re-open them for customers @ @ @ @ @ and snacks at .
The stores are re-opening strictly under takeaway and collection only purposes @ @ @ @ @ as of yet .

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This is the full list of every Birmingham Greggs branch re-opening on Thursday as the bakery giant starts to operate once more.
The bakery giant is opening its branches across the country as part of 800 re-openings nationwide, including plenty in Birmingham.
Birmingham fans of a pasty, sausage roll, doughnut or steak bake can head to Aston, the city centre, Bullring and beyond to get their hands on a Greggs.
The bakery chain - which operates plenty of stores across Brum - is also re-opening sites in Castle Bromwich, Harborne and Kings Heath.
Perry Barr is also seeing some branches re-opening, with limited menus in place for customers to take advantage of from June 18.
Greggs shuttered sites in mid-March, but will now re-open them for customers to snap up hot goods and snacks at.
The stores are re-opening strictly under takeaway and collection only purposes, with no dine-in services as of yet.
Greggs stores reopening
The full list of Greggs stores reopening:
Aston, Birmingham, U54 Cuckoo TP, B7 5SY
Birmingham, 51 Warstone Ln, B18 6NG
Birmingham, 85 New St, B2 4BA
Birmingham, U6 Cherry St, B2 5LS
Birmingham, Waterside Ctr, Birm BP, B37 7YN
Birmingham, 5 Bull St, B4 7LB
Birmingham, Bull Ring, U3B Bullring SC, B5 4BA
Birmingham, U18B Fox SC, Washwood Hth Rd, B8 2EP
Birmingham, 41 High St, B4 7SL
Castle Brom, 28 Timberley Ln, B34 7EH
Cotteridge, Birmingham, 6 Watford Rd, B30 1JA
Harborne, 83 High St, B17 9NR
Kings Heath, 134 High St, B14 7LG
Maypole, Birmingham, 1013 Alcester Rd Sth, B14 5JA
Perry Barr, One Stop SC, 2 Walsall Rd, B42 1AA
Perry Barr, 97 Thornbridge Ave, B42 2AB
Sheldon, Whirlwind SS, New Coventry Rd, B26 3HL
Sutton Coldfield, Red Rose SC, B72 1XX
Sutton Coldfield, Princess Alice RP, B73 6RB
Weoley Castle, Birmingham, 144
Weoley Castle Rd, B29 5QL
Yardley, U9 Swan SC, Church Road, B25 8UJ


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Villa's rivals Bournemouth suffer huge blow after contract decision

Bournemouth will be forced to complete their Premier League season without Ryan Fraser , the club have confirmed .
The Cherries currently sit just one place and two points ahead of Aston Villa , as Dean Smith 's men prepare to kick-off the resumption of the Premier League on Wednesday night .
A win over Sheffield United , would see Villa leapfrog Eddie Howe 's side and move out of the relegation zone , with nine games to play .
And Bournemouth have now revealed that their own battle against the drop has been dealt a huge blow with Fraser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension to complete the season .
With the campaign set to run until July , players with contracts expiring at the end of June , have been given a chance to commit to play for their teams for the remainder of fixtures , becoming free agents .
That is what Fraser 's teammates Simon Francis , Andrew Surman , Artur Boruc and Charlie Daniels have done , but Fraser has declined to extend .
A number of clubs have been linked with the Scotland international , with Spurs and Arsenal both believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season restarts on Saturday , where they will play Crystal Palace in the first ever Premier League game to be broadcast on BBC television .
In the two fixtures between the clubs this season , Villa have been beaten twice , with the Cherries winning 2-1 on both occasions .

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Bournemouth will be forced to complete their Premier League season without Ryan Fraser, the club have confirmed.
The Cherries currently sit just one place and two points ahead of Aston Villa, as Dean Smith's men prepare to kick-off the resumption of the Premier League on Wednesday night.
A win over Sheffield United, would see Villa leapfrog Eddie Howe's side and move out of the relegation zone, with nine games to play.
And Bournemouth have now revealed that their own battle against the drop has been dealt a huge blow with Fraser confirming he will not sign a short-term extension to complete the season.
With the campaign set to run until July, players with contracts expiring at the end of June, have been given a chance to commit to play for their teams for the remainder of fixtures, becoming free agents.
That is what Fraser's teammates Simon Francis, Andrew Surman, Artur Boruc and Charlie Daniels have done, but Fraser has declined to extend.
A number of clubs have been linked with the Scotland international, with Spurs and Arsenal both believed to be in the running.
Bournemouth's season restarts on Saturday, where they will play Crystal Palace in the first ever Premier League game to be broadcast on BBC television.
In the two fixtures between the clubs this season, Villa have been beaten twice, with the Cherries winning 2-1 on both occasions.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Martin Lewis shares how to watch 33 Premier League games for free

Premier League football is back - and Martin Lewis says you can watch as many as 33 top flight matches for FREE before the end of the season .
The top flight campaign returns on Wednesday , June 17 , with Aston Villa the first team to play , as they face Sheffield United at 6pm .
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has discussed the return of the action , and issued some key cash-saving tips to cash-starved Brits .
Amid the coronavirus crisis , many people 's household incomes have plummeted - and Martin has a key bit of advice for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his latest MSE newsletter : `` To cheers from some and jeers from others , tonight ( Wednesday ) is the kick-off for the remaining 92 Premier League matches of the 2019/20 season . ''
`` If you do n't already have a sports TV package , or are out of contract on one , we 've analysed how to score a MoneySaving deal for the most TV games at the lowest cost , without being tied in once the season ends in 6-7 weeks . ''
This includes Amazon Prime ( four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( four Premier League games ) , Sky Sports ( 25 free Premier League games ) .
Yes , Sky and Amazon Prime are usually paid-for services , but both have confirmed they will be offering up some matches for anyone with a TV licence to view , either online or on Freeview .
It includes the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton .

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Premier League football is back - and Martin Lewis says you can watch as many as 33 top flight matches for FREE before the end of the season.
The top flight campaign returns on Wednesday, June 17, with Aston Villa the first team to play, as they face Sheffield United at 6pm.
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has discussed the return of the action, and issued some key cash-saving tips to cash-starved Brits.
Amid the coronavirus crisis, many people's household incomes have plummeted - and Martin has a key bit of advice for footy fans.
He writes, in his latest MSE newsletter: "To cheers from some and jeers from others, tonight (Wednesday) is the kick-off for the remaining 92 Premier League matches of the 2019/20 season."
"If you don't already have a sports TV package, or are out of contract on one, we've analysed how to score a MoneySaving deal for the most TV games at the lowest cost, without being tied in once the season ends in 6-7 weeks."
Impressively, 33 games will be FREE.
This includes Amazon Prime (four Premier League games), the BBC (four Premier League games), Sky Sports (25 free Premier League games).
Yes, Sky and Amazon Prime are usually paid-for services, but both have confirmed they will be offering up some matches for anyone with a TV licence to view, either online or on Freeview.
It includes the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Aston Villa vs Sheffield United TV details you need to know

Aston Villa and Sheffield United kick off the Premier League 's Project Restart at Villa Park this evening .
After a three-month break because of the coronavirus pandemic , top flight football is back as Dean Smith 's team battle relegation and Chris Wilder 's men seek to clinch European football .
There is a rising sense of excitement about the fixture , not just from Villa and Blades fans but from lots of neutral supporters , too , who have been starved of live football in recent months .
Villa are 19th in the table with 25 points , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight 's match ) on the teams above them .
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Sheffield United are seventh , above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal , and five points behind Chelsea in fourth .
Thios evenin g 's fixture is a game in hand for them too , over their rivals .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in for the match , with armchair fans keen for a glimpse of what Premier League football behind closed doors is actually like .
Here 's the details of how to watch it .
What time is kick off ?
The match kicks off at 6pm .
It will be followed by Manchester City v Arsenal at 8.15pm .
Is it on TV ?
All of the remaining Premier League games will be live on TV Sky Sports is showing 64 of the remaining 92 matches , including Villa v Sheffield United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but it does n't include Villa vs Sheffield United .
No .
Only those in the UK with a Sky Sports subscription will be able to watch it .
However , Villa have given season ticket holders a free pass code to watch the match .
Those with Sky Sports subscriptions will be able to stream it through their Sky Go app .
What happened in the reverse match ?
Aston Villa 's last meeting with Sheffield United back in December seems a long time ago now and fans will be forgiven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , it 's not likely to be a match that supporters will happily look back upon as the hosts ran out 2-0 winners following John Fleck 's second-half brace .
John McGinn is fit and available after returning from an ankle problem and has played a part in Villa 's friendly warm up matches against West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City .
Goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley are still sidelined by long-term knee injuries .
The Blades are believed to have a fully fit squad to select from .
Aston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the match and secure a vital three points in the fight to avoid relegation to the Championship , with Sheffield United at 13/10 to secure an away win .

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Aston Villa and Sheffield United kick off the Premier League's Project Restart at Villa Park this evening.
After a three-month break because of the coronavirus pandemic, top flight football is back as Dean Smith's team battle relegation and Chris Wilder's men seek to clinch European football.
There is a rising sense of excitement about the fixture, not just from Villa and Blades fans but from lots of neutral supporters, too, who have been starved of live football in recent months.
Villa are 19th in the table with 25 points, but with a game in hand (tonight's match) on the teams above them.
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A victory at an empty Villa Park would lift them out of the bottom three.
Sheffield United are seventh, above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, and five points behind Chelsea in fourth. Thios evenin g's fixture is a game in hand for them too, over their rivals.
There is set to be a bumper audience tuning in for the match, with armchair fans keen for a glimpse of what Premier League football behind closed doors is actually like.
Here's the details of how to watch it.
You can follow our live coverage from inside Villa Park here.
What time is kick off?
The match kicks off at 6pm.
It will be followed by Manchester City v Arsenal at 8.15pm.
Is it on TV?
All of the remaining Premier League games will be live on TV
Sky Sports is showing 64 of the remaining 92 matches, including Villa v Sheffield United.
Is Villa v Sheffield United free-to-air?
Twenty five matches will be made free-to-air - but it doesn't include Villa vs Sheffield United.
No. Only those in the UK with a Sky Sports subscription will be able to watch it.
However, Villa have given season ticket holders a free pass code to watch the match.
Those with Sky Sports subscriptions will be able to stream it through their Sky Go app.
Team news
John McGinn has returned to the Villa side.
The Scotland midfielder has recovered from a fractured ankle injury sustained in December to regain his place in Dean Smith's starting XI as the top-flight season gets back underway.
Smith has opted to go with Orjan Nyland over Pepe Reina in goal, while Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause, Tyrone Mings and Matt Targett make up the defence.
A central midfield three of McGinn, Douglas Luiz and Conor Hourihane are behind Anwar El Ghazi, Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish.
Villa: Nyland, Konsa, Hause, Mings, Targett, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Hourihane, El Ghazi, Davis, Grealish
Subs: Reina, Taylor, Nakamba, Trezeguet, Borja, Samatta, Jota, Elmohamady, Vassilev
Sheffield United: Henderson, Basham, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Stevens, Norwood, Lundstram, Berge, McBurnie, Sharp
Subs: Moore, Jagielka, Rodwell, Freeman K, Freeman L, Obsorn, McGoldrick, Mousset, Clarke
What happened in the reverse match?
Aston Villa's last meeting with Sheffield United back in December seems a long time ago now and fans will be forgiven for forgetting what occurred in South Yorkshire.
However, it's not likely to be a match that supporters will happily look back upon as the hosts ran out 2-0 winners following John Fleck's second-half brace.
To make matters worse Jack Grealish missed a penalty, hitting the crossbar.
Match odds
Aston Villa are 11/5 with the Pools to win the match and secure a vital three points in the fight to avoid relegation to the Championship, with Sheffield United at 13/10 to secure an away win.
A draw is tipped at 12/5.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Holly and Phil get 'high' on This Morning and say they shouldn't be on TV

This is the moment Holly Willoughby confessed to being `` high '' on television .
The mum-of-three and Phillip Schofield presented the ITV1 daytime favourite today for the third episode of the week .
And Holly , 39 , was left `` high '' after undergoing a rigorous breathing exercise .
Holly and silver-haired Schofe welcomed Wim Hof onto the show to go through the breathing technique .
And Holly was left in a state of deriliousness after it , admitting : `` I do n't think I should be on the TV right now . ''
Holly was seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her breath , with Phil giggling beside her on the sofa .
Wim dialled in via video link for the segment .
Wim Hof , also known as The Iceman , is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures .
He has set Guinness world records for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice , and still holds the record for a barefoot half-marathon on ice and snow .
This Morning airs each weekday from 10am on ITV1 , with Holly and Phil presenting each Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will return to the show for the final time this week , ahead of Friday 's instalment , which sees Eamonn Holmes host alongside wife Ruth Langsford .

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This is the moment Holly Willoughby confessed to being "high" on television.
The mum-of-three and Phillip Schofield presented the ITV1 daytime favourite today for the third episode of the week.
And Holly, 39, was left "high" after undergoing a rigorous breathing exercise.
Holly and silver-haired Schofe welcomed Wim Hof onto the show to go through the breathing technique.
And Holly was left in a state of deriliousness after it, admitting: "I don't think I should be on the TV right now."
Holly was seen gasping and muttering "God" under her breath, with Phil giggling beside her on the sofa.
Wim dialled in via video link for the segment.
Wim Hof, also known as The Iceman, is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures.
He has set Guinness world records for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and still holds the record for a barefoot half-marathon on ice and snow.
This Morning airs each weekday from 10am on ITV1, with Holly and Phil presenting each Monday morning to Thursday morning.
Tomorrow, they will return to the show for the final time this week, ahead of Friday's instalment, which sees Eamonn Holmes host alongside wife Ruth Langsford.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Birmingham City interested in QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng

Blues are looking to bolster their goalkeeping department when the transfer window opens .
The future of Lee Camp remains unclear , the veteran is out of contract next month – and David Stockdale has left the club .
That leaves only Connal Trueman and several younger options , notably England Under 19 Zach Jeacock , as contracted for next term .
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The goalkeeper has played for Red Star Zurich and Grasshoppers in his homeland before joining QPR in 2016 .
He has also represented Senegal .
Since then he has been out on loan at Stevenage , Dundee and this season Doncaster in League One .
He has done so well at Rovers , head coach Darren Moore would like to have him and other loan players back – but admits that might be difficult .
“ There ’ s always a chance of them coming back if it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But because of their improvement here , maybe their clubs will want to try them at a different level .
“ They might have made up that yardage and ground where they ’ re competing at the level when they go back to their clubs .
“ The clubs might think they ’ re getting closer to first team level and want them out at Championship clubs to make it even closer .
“ We can say we ’ d love to have them back .
In another 12 months time they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , better and more knowledgeable with more experience.
” Blues might prevent Doncaster from getting that chance .
Dieng has a year left to run on his deal at QPR and Mark Warburton ’ s side could be willing to listen to offers .

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Birmingham City are interested in Queen’s Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng.
Blues are looking to bolster their goalkeeping department when the transfer window opens.
The future of Lee Camp remains unclear, the veteran is out of contract next month – and David Stockdale has left the club.
That leaves only Connal Trueman and several younger options, notably England Under 19 Zach Jeacock, as contracted for next term.
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Which is why they are looking to bring in fresh blood – and have alighted upon Swiss-born goalkeeper Dieng.
The goalkeeper has played for Red Star Zurich and Grasshoppers in his homeland before joining QPR in 2016. He has also represented Senegal.
Since then he has been out on loan at Stevenage, Dundee and this season Doncaster in League One.
He has done so well at Rovers, head coach Darren Moore would like to have him and other loan players back – but admits that might be difficult.
“There’s always a chance of them coming back if it’s right,” Moore said.
“But because of their improvement here, maybe their clubs will want to try them at a different level.
“They might have made up that yardage and ground where they’re competing at the level when they go back to their clubs.
“The clubs might think they’re getting closer to first team level and want them out at Championship clubs to make it even closer.
“We’ll wait and see.
“We can say we’d love to have them back. In another 12 months time they’ll be bigger and stronger, fitter, better and more knowledgeable with more experience.”
Blues might prevent Doncaster from getting that chance.
Dieng has a year left to run on his deal at QPR and Mark Warburton’s side could be willing to listen to offers.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Kate Garraway leaves fans emotional with appearance on Salisbury Poisonings

Kate Garraway has returned to television as her husband fights for his life with coronavirus .
The Salisbury Poisonings drama on BBC One aired once again yesterday evening , with Good Morning Britain host Kate making a surprise cameo .
Kate returned to GMB two weeks ago , giving an update on her husband Derek Draper 's condition .
Derek , aged 52 , is battling coronavirus having been placed in a coma on April 5 , after contracting the deadly bug .
He has since been taken out of the medically-induced state but the Labour adviser faces a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still yet to regain consciousness .
Kate was seen on the BBC One dramatisation of the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury during last night 's episode .
One fan wrote : `` Poor old Kate Garraway .
It 's unimaginably prescient and exceptionally dark .
# SalisburyPoisonings . ''
And a second chipped in with : `` I cried brilliant TV , heart goes out to the victims and felt sorry seeing Kate garroway , knowing what she must be going through # SalisburyPoisonings # Annemarieduff , one of our best actors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate previously admitted she had `` vomited '' when told about her husband 's condition , adding : `` ( The doctors ) have never seen this before .
My doctors say to me he is the worst affected person they 've had to treat .
`` They 're looking at damage and have some idea what that would mean if it was caused by something else , but this is an unknown virus ...
They said he is one of five cases in the world like this .
The couple have two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11-year-old Billy .

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Kate Garraway has returned to television as her husband fights for his life with coronavirus.
The Salisbury Poisonings drama on BBC One aired once again yesterday evening, with Good Morning Britain host Kate making a surprise cameo.
Kate returned to GMB two weeks ago, giving an update on her husband Derek Draper's condition.
Derek, aged 52, is battling coronavirus having been placed in a coma on April 5, after contracting the deadly bug.
He has since been taken out of the medically-induced state but the Labour adviser faces a long, gruelling road to recovery.
He is still yet to regain consciousness.
Kate was seen on the BBC One dramatisation of the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury during last night's episode.
One fan wrote: "Poor old Kate Garraway. It's unimaginably prescient and exceptionally dark. #SalisburyPoisonings."
And a second chipped in with: "I cried brilliant TV, heart goes out to the victims and felt sorry seeing Kate garroway, knowing what she must be going through #SalisburyPoisonings #Annemarieduff, one of our best actors, soo good, thankyou x."
Kate previously admitted she had "vomited" when told about her husband's condition, adding: "(The doctors) have never seen this before. My doctors say to me he is the worst affected person they've had to treat.
"They're looking at damage and have some idea what that would mean if it was caused by something else, but this is an unknown virus ... They said he is one of five cases in the world like this.
The couple have two children - Darcey, 13 and and 11-year-old Billy.