birminghammail--2020-09-10--Black Country could be included in coronavirus lockdown

The Government is ready to impose a local lockdown in any part of the West Midlands where it is needed , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said .
He was responding to West Bromwich East MP Nicola Richards ( Con ) , who asked him to promise that her Black Country constituency would not be included in any coronavirus lockdown introduced in Birmingham .
But answering her in the House of Commons , Mr Hancock said there were `` sharp rises in cases across many parts of the West Midlands '' , and he would introduce restrictions wherever they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central Birmingham '' and said that lockdowns do n't neccessarily need to cover the whole area served by a local council , suggesting the Government could consider introducing restrictions to only part of the city .
Mr Hancock said : `` Of course West Brom is a distinct area and separate of course in its georgraphy from central Birmingham .
`` However , I would caution her that we are seeing some sharp rises in cases across many parts of the West Midlands .
`` And so we do take these decisions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the whole local authority or regional geography in one go , but we do follow the data , and I 'll be sure to keep in touch with her .
`` She is a very strong advocate for her local area , but sometimes action is neccessary . ''
Today 's NHS figures show that Birmingham 's infection rate continues to rise .
They now stand at 75 cases per 100,000 people .
Birmingham continues to be the area with the third-highest infection rate in England , and some form of local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city are not expected to be made until this afternoon , when local council leaders and health officials , along with the West Midlands Mayor , will hold a video-link meeting with the Department of Health .
If a decision is taken to impose further restrictions on Birmingham - above the new national restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday - it 's not known whether a formal announcement will be made today or tomorrow .
While case numbers partly reflect an increase in tests carried out , health officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cases .
Local officials are unwilling to speculate today on what decisions might be made .
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said in the past that a lockdown in Birmingham is `` very , very likely '' .
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips told ITV 's Peston show on Wednesday night that she believed the city would go into lockdown .
However , officials stress that while the word `` lockdown '' has been used , it 's likely that any new restrictions will be less severe than a blanket order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the introduction of the `` rule of six '' .
From Monday , there will be a ban on more than six people meeting , either indoors or outdoors .
There are some exceptions , such as in places of worship .
He said that under the new “ rule of six ” people “ must not meet socially in groups of more than six – and if you do , you will be breaking the law ” .
“ This will apply in any setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or in the pub .
The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed , fined and possibly arrested .
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The Government is ready to impose a local lockdown in any part of the West Midlands where it is needed, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
He was responding to West Bromwich East MP Nicola Richards (Con), who asked him to promise that her Black Country constituency would not be included in any coronavirus lockdown introduced in Birmingham.
But answering her in the House of Commons, Mr Hancock said there were "sharp rises in cases across many parts of the West Midlands", and he would introduce restrictions wherever they were needed.
He also spoke about "central Birmingham" and said that lockdowns don't neccessarily need to cover the whole area served by a local council, suggesting the Government could consider introducing restrictions to only part of the city.
Mr Hancock said: "Of course West Brom is a distinct area and separate of course in its georgraphy from central Birmingham.
"However, I would caution her that we are seeing some sharp rises in cases across many parts of the West Midlands.
"And so we do take these decisions on a localised basis. We do not take the whole local authority or regional geography in one go, but we do follow the data, and I'll be sure to keep in touch with her.
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"She is a very strong advocate for her local area, but sometimes action is neccessary."
Today's NHS figures show that Birmingham's infection rate continues to rise. They now stand at 75 cases per 100,000 people. Birmingham continues to be the area with the third-highest infection rate in England, and some form of local lockdown appears likely.
Firm decisions about the city are not expected to be made until this afternoon. If a decision is taken to impose further restrictions on Birmingham - above the new national restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday - it's not known whether a formal announcement will be made today or tomorrow.
While case numbers partly reflect an increase in tests carried out, health officials stress that there is a real increase in cases.
Local officials are unwilling to speculate today on what decisions might be made. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said in the past that a lockdown in Birmingham is "very, very likely". Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips told ITV's Peston show on Wednesday night that she believed the city would go into lockdown.
However, officials stress that while the word "lockdown" has been used, it's likely that any new restrictions will be less severe than a blanket order to stay at home.
On Wednesday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the introduction of the "rule of six". From Monday, there will be a ban on more than six people meeting, either indoors or outdoors. There are some exceptions, such as in places of worship.
He said that under the new “rule of six” people “must not meet socially in groups of more than six – and if you do, you will be breaking the law”.
“This will apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub. The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed, fined and possibly arrested.”


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Fit cyclist dies after being found unconscious in middle of the road

An 86-year-old man has died after suffering serious head injuries while attempting to cycle from Lands End to John o ' Groats - for the second time .
Super-fit Victor Paget set off on the epic ride to try and beat his own record - 14 days - he set at the age of 77 .
But Victor , who wanted to complete the journey in just 12 days , was found unconscious in the middle of the road and died in hospital after suffering serious head injuries .
His family have now paid tribute and spoke of his `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a popular member of the cycling community .
Police were called at around 6.30pm on Friday , August 28 , to reports that a cyclist had been located unconscious in the middle of Tavistock Road in Okehampton , Devon .
Victor , from Warwickshire , was airlifted to Derriford hospital in Plymouth , but he died on Friday , September 4 , with his family at his bedside .
His family said in a statement : “ Vic has been a dedicated cyclist since 1951 when he cycled to Torquay and back from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His highlight was in 2011 when at the age of 77 he cycled alone from Lands End to John o ' Groats in 14 days .
“ Vic 's ambition was to repeat the feat at the age of 86 , but in 12 days this time around .
`` Unfortunately he has died in a tragic accident , his last living action was pushing the pedals .
`` Vic was a noble spirit who will be sadly missed by his family and saluted by fellow cyclists .
“ We would like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance , all the NHS staff at Derriford Hospital Plymouth for looking after Vic with such care and dignity and the Devon and Cornwall Police who have all been tremendous through this tragic event.
” Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses and anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage to come forward , unless they have already been in contact with officers at the scene .
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information should contact police on 101 .

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An 86-year-old man has died after suffering serious head injuries while attempting to cycle from Lands End to John o' Groats - for the second time.
Super-fit Victor Paget set off on the epic ride to try and beat his own record - 14 days - he set at the age of 77.
But Victor, who wanted to complete the journey in just 12 days, was found unconscious in the middle of the road and died in hospital after suffering serious head injuries.
His family have now paid tribute and spoke of his "noble spirit" and say he was a popular member of the cycling community.
Police were called at around 6.30pm on Friday, August 28, to reports that a cyclist had been located unconscious in the middle of Tavistock Road in Okehampton, Devon.
Victor, from Warwickshire, was airlifted to Derriford hospital in Plymouth, but he died on Friday, September 4, with his family at his bedside.
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His family said in a statement: “Vic has been a dedicated cyclist since 1951 when he cycled to Torquay and back from his home in Leamington Spa.
“His highlight was in 2011 when at the age of 77 he cycled alone from Lands End to John o' Groats in 14 days.
“Vic's ambition was to repeat the feat at the age of 86, but in 12 days this time around.
"Unfortunately he has died in a tragic accident, his last living action was pushing the pedals.
"Vic was a noble spirit who will be sadly missed by his family and saluted by fellow cyclists.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Devon Air Ambulance, all the NHS staff at Derriford Hospital Plymouth for looking after Vic with such care and dignity and the Devon and Cornwall Police who have all been tremendous through this tragic event.”
Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses and anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage to come forward, unless they have already been in contact with officers at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information should contact police on 101.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--'Hellish' screeching in Solihull as racers treat road like Silverstone

Street racers treating one of Solihull 's busiest roads `` like Silverstone '' have sparked fresh pleas for action - before someone is killed .
More than 1,500 people have signed two separate petitions urging renewed efforts to curb the recent return of car cruising rallies to the A34 Stratford Road .
Residents fear that the night-time gatherings , with scores of `` souped-up cars and huge crowds at the roadside , will lead to a death .
There is also anger about the noise of vehicles late in the evening , streets being blocked and open defiance of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cars racing on three consecutive nights over the August Bank Holiday , the petitions were quickly set-up by frustrated locals .
Monkspath man Howard Nichols , who launched an appeal for average speed enforcement cameras , said there was a real concern that an event would end in tragedy .
`` I have driven through many of the major cities in Europe and I have never experienced anything like this before , '' he said .
`` If you drive that fast there 's going to be fatalities .
`` They 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just the banging and whatever ... it 's the fumes and environmental damage . ''
He said that the rallies fed into wider concerns about speeding through the centre of Shirley and believed that speed devices , stretching from the boundary with Birmingham down to the M42 , could help .
Another Solihull resident , Jayney Sprigg , worried that this could just move the problem elsewhere but agreed action was needed .
`` It 's really , really bad to be honest with you , '' said the 39-year-old .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going around roundabouts and things like that ... there 's complete disregard for everybody else . ''
She added : `` Everyone you speak to says that it 's really , really stressful .
You 're sat at home waiting for that bang .
It 's inevitably going to happen , they are not professional drivers . ''
Another resident , who asked not to be named , said : `` The noise travels really far , I live in the country ...
I ca n't imagine what it 's like living on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22-year-old accepted it was hard to police the problem , but hoped that the number of people speaking out would show the level of local feeling .
Andrew Markey , among those to sign a petition , said he was `` sick of getting no sleep '' , while another signatory , Lucy Cotterill , said she was fed-up of feeling like `` living inside a Fast and the Furious movie . ''
Many of those to raise concerns have spoken of their fear of a serious collision , with reports of cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the A34 .
In response to problems four years ago , a High Court injunction against street racing was imposed borough-wide .
An extension to the order was secured last year and it will remain in place until 2022 .
While problems on the Stratford Road died down for a time - even though speeding more generally has continued to cause serious concern - the rallies recently returned with a vengeance .
Ward councillor James Butler ( Con , Blythe ) said the racing turned the area into something resembling a Formula @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't fair '' on local people .
`` I would say we were having about 50 to 70 vehicles and several 100 spectators , '' he said , pointing out the risks at the time of a pandemic .
`` When the rest of the country is doing its damndest to curb the crisis and take steps to protect each other , it 's a kick in the face for our emergency services and NHS staff . ''
The former police officer had met with the force last week to discuss problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the mass meet-ups at the end of August .
He said that there were a lot of different strands to finding a long-term solution , including hammering home the dangers of what people are doing , continuing to deploy officers to break-up rallies and using the threat of crushing cars .
Cllr Alison Rolf , cabinet member for stronger and safer communities , said the council would continue to work closely with the police and was due to discuss the situation with her team this week .
`` It 's an ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fits and starts , '' she said .
`` It 's a public health issue ... we need to make sure people understand the seriousness of the situation . ''
Police have been clamping down as part of Operation Hercules , a specific initiative aimed at street racing .
A spokesman confirmed this week that the force had issued 13 'Section 59 ' notices - a formal warning - on the Stratford Road .
If the same vehicle is caught again then officers have the power to confiscate it .
More than 60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` intelligence purposes . ''
`` No vehicles were seized as none of those involved had previous S59s on them , '' they added .

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Street racers treating one of Solihull's busiest roads "like Silverstone" have sparked fresh pleas for action - before someone is killed.
More than 1,500 people have signed two separate petitions urging renewed efforts to curb the recent return of car cruising rallies to the A34 Stratford Road.
Residents fear that the night-time gatherings, with scores of "souped-up cars and huge crowds at the roadside, will lead to a death.
There is also anger about the noise of vehicles late in the evening, streets being blocked and open defiance of Covid-19 restrictions.
After "hellish" problems with cars racing on three consecutive nights over the August Bank Holiday, the petitions were quickly set-up by frustrated locals.
Monkspath man Howard Nichols, who launched an appeal for average speed enforcement cameras, said there was a real concern that an event would end in tragedy.
"I have driven through many of the major cities in Europe and I have never experienced anything like this before," he said.
"If you drive that fast there's going to be fatalities.
"They're using souped-up cars and it's not just the banging and whatever ... it's the fumes and environmental damage."
(Image: Google Street View)
He said that the rallies fed into wider concerns about speeding through the centre of Shirley and believed that speed devices, stretching from the boundary with Birmingham down to the M42, could help.
Another Solihull resident worried that this could just move the problem elsewhere but agreed action was needed.
"It's really, really bad to be honest with you," said the 39-year-old.
"You can hear them screeching when they are going around roundabouts and things like that ... there's complete disregard for everybody else."
She added: "Everyone you speak to says that it's really, really stressful. You're sat at home waiting for that bang. It's inevitably going to happen, they are not professional drivers."
Another resident, who also asked to be anonymous, said: "The noise travels really far, I live in the country ... I can't imagine what it's like living on the Stratford Road itself."
The 22-year-old accepted it was hard to police the problem, but hoped that the number of people speaking out would show the level of local feeling.
Andrew Markey, among those to sign a petition, said he was "sick of getting no sleep", while another signatory, Lucy Cotterill, said she was fed-up of feeling like "living inside a Fast and the Furious movie."
Many of those to raise concerns have spoken of their fear of a serious collision, with reports of cars doing doughnuts and stunts on various stretches of the A34.
In response to problems four years ago, a High Court injunction against street racing was imposed borough-wide.
An extension to the order was secured last year and it will remain in place until 2022.
While problems on the Stratford Road died down for a time - even though speeding more generally has continued to cause serious concern - the rallies recently returned with a vengeance.
Ward councillor James Butler (Con, Blythe) said the racing turned the area into something resembling a Formula 1 circuit and said it "just wasn't fair" on local people.
"I would say we were having about 50 to 70 vehicles and several 100 spectators," he said, pointing out the risks at the time of a pandemic.
"When the rest of the country is doing its damndest to curb the crisis and take steps to protect each other, it's a kick in the face for our emergency services and NHS staff."
The former police officer had met with the force last week to discuss problems and paid tribute to the speedy response to the mass meet-ups at the end of August.
He said that there were a lot of different strands to finding a long-term solution, including hammering home the dangers of what people are doing, continuing to deploy officers to break-up rallies and using the threat of crushing cars.
Cllr Alison Rolf, cabinet member for stronger and safer communities, said the council would continue to work closely with the police and was due to discuss the situation with her team this week.
"It's an ongoing issue, it seems to come in fits and starts," she said.
"It's a public health issue ... we need to make sure people understand the seriousness of the situation."
Police have been clamping down as part of Operation Hercules, a specific initiative aimed at street racing.
A spokesman confirmed this week that the force had issued 13 'Section 59' notices - a formal warning - on the Stratford Road.
If the same vehicle is caught again then officers have the power to confiscate it.
More than 60 other cars had their details recorded for "intelligence purposes."
"No vehicles were seized as none of those involved had previous S59s on them," they added.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Latest coronavirus rate for each part of Black Country with cases soaring

This is the latest coronavirus rate in each and every part of the Black Country - as the number of cases soar .
The figures have been compiled using figures from Public Health England , using a rolling seven-day average .
In Sandwell , there have been 123 new cases - with a rate of around 37 cases per 100,000 people .
Walsall and Dudley , meanwhile , both have rates rising to the low-twenties , with 60 plus cases in both towns .
Wolverhampton has a rate just under Sandwell 's now , causing health chiefs a concern with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100k .
The figures , for the seven days to September 6 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent three days ( September 7-9 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
In Bolton , 377 new cases were recorded in the seven days to September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 people .
This is the highest rate in England and it is up sharply from 72.0 in the seven days to August 30 .
These are the current infection rates in the region , based on positive tests in the seven days from September 1 to September 7 :

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This is the latest coronavirus rate in each and every part of the Black Country - as the number of cases soar.
The figures have been compiled using figures from Public Health England, using a rolling seven-day average.
In Sandwell, there have been 123 new cases - with a rate of around 37 cases per 100,000 people.
Walsall and Dudley, meanwhile, both have rates rising to the low-twenties, with 60 plus cases in both towns.
Wolverhampton has a rate just under Sandwell's now, causing health chiefs a concern with Birmingham's rate skyrocketing towards 80 per 100k.
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The figures, for the seven days to September 6, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (September 7-9) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
In Bolton, 377 new cases were recorded in the seven days to September 6 - the equivalent of 131.1 per 100,000 people. This is the highest rate in England and it is up sharply from 72.0 in the seven days to August 30.
These are the current infection rates in the region, based on positive tests in the seven days from September 1 to September 7:
Birmingham - 856 cases, rate 75.0 per 100,000 people
Solihull - 131 cases, rate 61.0
Sandwell - 123 cases, rate 37.6
Wolverhampton - 96 cases, rate 36.3
Coventry - 92 cases, rate 25.1
Walsall - 63 cases in a week, rate of 22.2
Dudley - 66 cases, rate 20.6
Staffordshire, 164 cases, rate 18.7
Worcestershire - 97 cases, rate 16.4
Warwickshire - 86 cases, rate 15.1
Shropshire - 26 cases, rate 8.1


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Coronavirus infection rate rises in four Worcestershire areas

Coronavirus infection rates have soared in several areas of Worcestershire , concerning figures have shown .
The biggest rise was seen in Malvern Hills , which saw 21 cases recorded in the week leading up to September 6 , which works out as a rate of 26.7 cases per 100,000 people in the area .
In comparison , just two cases and an infection rate of 2.5 was recorded in the area during the week before .
The list , based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community , also shows that Bromsgrove recorded 25 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the seven days before September 6 .
The infection rate was just 8.0 during the previous week leading up to August 30 .
Care home visits in Bromsgrove were recently stopped after this sharp rise in positive Covid-19 cases .
Families were been told not to visit relatives and friends in care homes , with only essential visits being allowed .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , director for public health for Worcestershire , said at the time : “ Our priority remains keeping our residents safe and our care homes free of Covid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with our care homes to establish when it will be safe again for the re-opening for visits .
“ This is a reminder to us all that Covid remains in our communities and the places we visit .
It is vitally important that we wash our hands , use face coverings where necessary and keep our distance .
“ We must not be complacent , the virus has not gone away.
” County councillor and Leader of Bromsgrove District Council , Karen May added : “ It is essential that we take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Our most vulnerable residents must be protected from the virus and the decision to stop all but essential visits to care homes , is a sensible course of action .
“ This is a stark warning to the people of Bromsgrove that we are all still living with Covid in our community and we must not think it is someone else ’ s job to prevent outbreaks .
We all have our part to play to keep everyone safe .
“ Please keep your distance , wash your hands and wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do and you will be saving lives.
” The areas of Wychavon and Worcester have also seen a rise in case numbers and their infection rates .
The list below has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on September 9 on the Government 's coronavirus online dashboard .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 6 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 30 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 30 .

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Coronavirus infection rates have soared in several areas of Worcestershire, concerning figures have shown.
The biggest rise was seen in Malvern Hills, which saw 21 cases recorded in the week leading up to September 6, which works out as a rate of 26.7 cases per 100,000 people in the area.
In comparison, just two cases and an infection rate of 2.5 was recorded in the area during the week before.
The list, based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community, also shows that Bromsgrove recorded 25 cases and an infection rate of 25.0 in the seven days before September 6.
The infection rate was just 8.0 during the previous week leading up to August 30.
Care home visits in Bromsgrove were recently stopped after this sharp rise in positive Covid-19 cases.
Families were been told not to visit relatives and friends in care homes, with only essential visits being allowed.
Dr Kathryn Cobain, director for public health for Worcestershire, said at the time: “Our priority remains keeping our residents safe and our care homes free of Covid.
“Public Health teams will continue to work with our care homes to establish when it will be safe again for the re-opening for visits.
“This is a reminder to us all that Covid remains in our communities and the places we visit. It is vitally important that we wash our hands, use face coverings where necessary and keep our distance.
“We must not be complacent, the virus has not gone away.”
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County councillor and Leader of Bromsgrove District Council, Karen May added: “It is essential that we take the necessary action to stop Covid spreading.
“Our most vulnerable residents must be protected from the virus and the decision to stop all but essential visits to care homes, is a sensible course of action.
“This is a stark warning to the people of Bromsgrove that we are all still living with Covid in our community and we must not think it is someone else’s job to prevent outbreaks. We all have our part to play to keep everyone safe.
“Please keep your distance, wash your hands and wear face coverings. It really is simple to do and you will be saving lives.”
The areas of Wychavon and Worcester have also seen a rise in case numbers and their infection rates.
The list below has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on September 9 on the Government's coronavirus online dashboard.
From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 6; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 6; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 30; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 30.
Malvern Hills 26.7 (21), 2.5 (2)
Bromsgrove 25.0 (25), 8.0 (8)
Wychavon 20.1 (26), 5.4 (7)
Worcester 10.9 (11), 8.9 (9)
Redditch 9.4 (8), 17.6 (15)
Wyre Forest 7.9 (8), 9.9 (10)


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Police cordon off nature reserve after man dies

Emergency crews - including the Midlands Air Ambulance - were deployed close to Wrens Nest Road after a 999 call @ @ @ @ @ , September 9 .
The man , who has not been identified , was treated @ @ @ @ @ scene .
But he was confirmed dead inside the nature reserve .
West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ as crews worked at the scene .
West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ 6.06pm last night to the nature reserve off Maple Green in Dudley .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ from Cosford , the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care car , two land crews and @ @ @ @ @ scene .
`` On arrival , crews found one patient , a man .
Sadly @ @ @ @ @ of staff nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead @ @ @ @ @

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Officers sealed off a Dudley beauty spot after a man died.
Emergency crews - including the Midlands Air Ambulance - were deployed close to Wrens Nest Road after a 999 call at around 6pm on Wednesday, September 9.
The man, who has not been identified, was treated by ambulance staff at the scene.
But he was confirmed dead inside the nature reserve.
West Midlands Police restricted access to the site as crews worked at the scene.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by police at 6.06pm last night to the nature reserve off Maple Green in Dudley.
"We sent the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care car, two land crews and a paramedic officer to the scene.
"On arrival, crews found one patient, a man. Sadly, despite the best efforts of staff nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene."


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Birmingham named second most popular city in UK for lockdown divorces

Searches for divorce-related terms soared in Birmingham during lockdown - with the city found to be the UK 's second divorce hotspot .
Analysis by legal experts Beecham Peacock has looked out divorce trends between last September and this September .
They found Birkenhead is the UK 's divorce hotspot while residents were in lockdown , with Birmingham second .
A spokesman for Beecham Peacock said : `` The steady decline we 're seeing in search volume for divorce-related queries in 2020 mirrors that somewhat .
`` It 's also worth considering that the current situation itself presents a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it may also have caused couples to evaluate their issues and work through them without the need for divorce .
`` Then once lockdown eased , we can see some terms like 'divorce application ' start to return to its usual position in search volume .
This could be an indication of things to come as we return to some sense of normality . ''
Beecham Peacock 's research shows that the UK divorce hotspots are : The study also revealed that searches for divorce-related terms online dramatically reduced during lockdown .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a lockdown in place many people felt uncomfortable filing for divorce while things were so uncertain , and they were potentially still living with their ex .
This would explain the reduction in searched for divorce-related terms .
Divorce rates declined during the last recession .
From 2006 to 2007 the number of divorces decreased by 3.0339 % and from 2007-2008 there was a 5.01284 % decrease in the number of divorces .

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Searches for divorce-related terms soared in Birmingham during lockdown - with the city found to be the UK's second divorce hotspot.
Analysis by legal experts Beecham Peacock has looked out divorce trends between last September and this September.
They found Birkenhead is the UK's divorce hotspot while residents were in lockdown, with Birmingham second.
A spokesman for Beecham Peacock said: "The steady decline we're seeing in search volume for divorce-related queries in 2020 mirrors that somewhat.
"It's also worth considering that the current situation itself presents a "make or break" style situation so it may also have caused couples to evaluate their issues and work through them without the need for divorce.
"Then once lockdown eased, we can see some terms like 'divorce application' start to return to its usual position in search volume. This could be an indication of things to come as we return to some sense of normality."
Beecham Peacock's research shows that the UK divorce hotspots are:
Birkenhead
Birmingham
Bradford
Glasgow
Manchester
Ilford
Belfast
Leeds & London
Leicester, Plymouth, Hull & Liverpool
Bristol & Portsmouth
The study also revealed that searches for divorce-related terms online dramatically reduced during lockdown.
According to Beecham Peacock it may be that with a lockdown in place many people felt uncomfortable filing for divorce while things were so uncertain, and they were potentially still living with their ex. This would explain the reduction in searched for divorce-related terms.
Divorce rates declined during the last recession. From 2006 to 2007 the number of divorces decreased by 3.0339% and from 2007-2008 there was a 5.01284% decrease in the number of divorces.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Aston Villa legend Agbonlahor makes bold Ollie Watkins prediction

Aston Villa smashed their club transfer record when they paid Brentford £28million - potentially even more - for the services of Ollie Watkins .
The young striker has signed a five year deal and will be charged with leading the line and scoring the goals as Dean Smith tries to guide the club on an upward trajectory .
The fee , which could rise as high as £33m , is comfortably the highest Villa have ever paid for a player - but the man whose Premier League goal record Watkins will be gunning for , believes it ’ s an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talkSPORT Gabby Agbonlahor described the Watkins transfer as ‘ perfect.
’ “ Anybody that has scored that many goals in the Championship is going to come at a price , ” Agbonlahor said .
“ He is at a good age he has got a great sell on value for the club as well and I just think Dean Smith has probably thought ‘ The signing of Samatta , the signing of Wesley haven ’ t worked have they ?
They haven ’ t got the goals , they haven ’ t looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So who ’ s out there they can go and get ?
They tried to get Wilson maybe Wilson wanted more money to go to Newcastle .
“ So for me Watkins is the perfect signing , he has got pace , he is a goalscorer and he ’ s hungry and he ’ s played under Dean Smith before so Dean Smith will get the best out of him .
“ I am really excited for the signing , I know it ’ s a big fee but you might be looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and saying ‘ Wow , this lad has scored ten Premier League goals.
” Watkins scored 26 in the Championship last season as the Bees narrowly missed out on promotion to the top flight .

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Aston Villa smashed their club transfer record when they paid Brentford £28million - potentially even more - for the services of Ollie Watkins.
The young striker has signed a five year deal and will be charged with leading the line and scoring the goals as Dean Smith tries to guide the club on an upward trajectory.
The fee, which could rise as high as £33m, is comfortably the highest Villa have ever paid for a player - but the man whose Premier League goal record Watkins will be gunning for, believes it’s an excellent piece of business.
Speaking on talkSPORT Gabby Agbonlahor described the Watkins transfer as ‘perfect.’
“Anybody that has scored that many goals in the Championship is going to come at a price,” Agbonlahor said.
“He is at a good age he has got a great sell on value for the club as well and I just think Dean Smith has probably thought ‘ The signing of Samatta, the signing of Wesley haven’t worked have they? They haven’t got the goals, they haven’t looked like Premier League strikers’.
“So who’s out there they can go and get? They tried to get Wilson maybe Wilson wanted more money to go to Newcastle.
“So for me Watkins is the perfect signing, he has got pace, he is a goalscorer and he’s hungry and he’s played under Dean Smith before so Dean Smith will get the best out of him.
“I am really excited for the signing, I know it’s a big fee but you might be looking back in a year’s time and saying ‘Wow, this lad has scored ten Premier League goals.”
Watkins scored 26 in the Championship last season as the Bees narrowly missed out on promotion to the top flight.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Zephaniah McLeod in crown court charged with Jacob Billington murder

A man has appeared at Birmingham Crown Court charged with murder following a spate of stabbings in the city centre .
Zephaniah McLeod is also accused of seven charges of attempted murder .
McLeod , 27 , of Nately Grove , Selly Oak , appeared over a video link for a preliminary hearing .
During the 25 minute hearing prosecutor Peter Grieves-Smith QC outlined the allegations against the defendant who was wearing a green and yellow top and mostly kept his head bowed .
Judge Melbourne Inman QC adjourned the case until October 12 for a plea and trial preparation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial was set for February 22 next year .
No pleas were taken and McLeod was remanded in custody The attacks were carried out in the early hours of Sunday over the space of 90 minutes in different parts of the city centre .
The man who died was Jacob Billington , a Sheffield Hallam graduate , from Crosby , Merseyside aged 23 .
He had been in the city with friends to celebrate with one of their number who was studying in Birmingham .
A post-mortem examination revealed he died from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victims , including a 22-year-old woman , remain in a critical condition .
Four others have been discharged .
The seven people he is accused of attempting to murder were named at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court yesterday as Dimitar Bachvarov , Migle Dolobauskaite , Thomas Glassey , Michael Callaghan , Shane Rowley , Rhys Cummings and Ryan Bowers .

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A man has appeared at Birmingham Crown Court charged with murder following a spate of stabbings in the city centre.
Zephaniah McLeod is also accused of seven charges of attempted murder.
McLeod, 27, of Nately Grove, Selly Oak, appeared over a video link for a preliminary hearing.
During the 25 minute hearing prosecutor Peter Grieves-Smith QC outlined the allegations against the defendant who was wearing a green and yellow top and mostly kept his head bowed.
Judge Melbourne Inman QC adjourned the case until October 12 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
A provisional date for a trial was set for February 22 next year.
No pleas were taken and McLeod was remanded in custody
The attacks were carried out in the early hours of Sunday over the space of 90 minutes in different parts of the city centre.
The man who died was Jacob Billington, a Sheffield Hallam graduate, from Crosby, Merseyside aged 23.
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He had been in the city with friends to celebrate with one of their number who was studying in Birmingham.
A post-mortem examination revealed he died from a wound to the neck.
Two of the victims , including a 22-year-old woman, remain in a critical condition. Four others have been discharged.
The seven people he is accused of attempting to murder were named at Birmingham Magistrates' Court yesterday as Dimitar Bachvarov, Migle Dolobauskaite, Thomas Glassey, Michael Callaghan, Shane Rowley, Rhys Cummings and Ryan Bowers.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Garry Monk responds to Kenneth Zohore transfer question

Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk says he is not expecting any imminent movement on the transfer front after making an offer for Kenneth Zohore .
The West Bromwich Albion striker is the subject of a loan bid from the Championship club as he seeks regular football for the forthcoming season .
Zohore penned a four-your contract when arriving from Cardiff City last year but managed only five goals across Albion 's promotion campaign with Slaven Bilic preferring Charlie Austin and Hal Robson-Kanu upfront .
The Owls - who start the Championship campaign on minus 12 points after breaking spending rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing attackers Fernando Forestieri and Steven Fletcher .
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The club is still working hard on that but there is nothing imminent for this weekend . ''
Asked specifically about Zohore , the former Birmingham City boss said : `` I think you have seen , throughout the window , that we have been linked to names continuously .
`` Some names you are close and some names you are way off the mark .
I don ’ t know who you get your sources from !
`` I ca n't comment on anything because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this moment in time .
We are in talks with a few different options but they are not imminent right now .
`` We are working hard behind the scenes to see if we can strengthen . ''
BirminghamLive revealed last month that the Baggies were speaking with interested parties regarding the availability of Zohore ahead of the new season .
Middlesbrough , coached by Zohore ’ s former Cardiff boss Neil Warnock , are also understood to be keen .

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk says he is not expecting any imminent movement on the transfer front after making an offer for Kenneth Zohore.
The West Bromwich Albion striker is the subject of a loan bid from the Championship club as he seeks regular football for the forthcoming season.
Zohore penned a four-your contract when arriving from Cardiff City last year but managed only five goals across Albion's promotion campaign with Slaven Bilic preferring Charlie Austin and Hal Robson-Kanu upfront.
The Owls - who start the Championship campaign on minus 12 points after breaking spending rules - want to reinforce the squad after losing attackers Fernando Forestieri and Steven Fletcher.
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But Monk told YorkshireLive: "No, there’s nothing imminent at the moment. The club is still working hard on that but there is nothing imminent for this weekend."
Asked specifically about Zohore, the former Birmingham City boss said: "I think you have seen, throughout the window, that we have been linked to names continuously.
"Some names you are close and some names you are way off the mark. I don’t know who you get your sources from!
"I can't comment on anything because we are not close to anything at this moment in time. We are in talks with a few different options but they are not imminent right now.
"We are working hard behind the scenes to see if we can strengthen."
BirminghamLive revealed last month that the Baggies were speaking with interested parties regarding the availability of Zohore ahead of the new season.
Middlesbrough, coached by Zohore’s former Cardiff boss Neil Warnock, are also understood to be keen.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Matt Hancock sets out 7 steps he'is taking to stop coronavirus

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has updated the House of Commons about the latest decisions taken by the Government in the fight against coronavirus .
Here 's what he said : • The new `` rule of six '' is an attempt to make the rules easier to understand , and easier for police to enforce .
He said : `` Nobody should meet socially in groups of more than six , and if you do you 'll be breaking the law '' .
• There will be stronger enforcement of the rules .
That means hospitality venues will be legally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every party , and provide them to NHS test and trace as required , while local councils will get more support to use their powers to close down venues that fail to take precautions .
• Schools will stay open .
The data shows that cases among people aged 17 to 30 are rising , but the number of cases among the under-16s remain low .
Mr Hancock said : `` We all know how important it is to keep schools open '' • As students return to university , they were urged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than six .
Universities were told not to send home students if there is a coronavirus outbreak , as that would spread the virus across the country .
• Following reports that people are struggling to obtain tests , Mr Hancock insisted there was more testing capapcity than ever - but also more people asking to be tested .
He said people should not apply for a Covid-19 test unless they have symptoms or have been told they need one .
• Mr Hancock highlighted the Government 's `` moonshot '' plan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which might be able to provide a result within 20 minutes .
He said trials were taking place right now .
• He urged people to remember the `` hands , face , space '' rule .
That means washing your hands , wearing a face covering and always staying 2m away from people you do n't live with , or 1m with precautions such as screens .
Today 's NHS figures show that Birmingham 's infection rate continues to rise .
They now stand at 75 cases per 100,000 people .
Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third-highest infection rate in England , and some form of local lockdown appears likely .
Firm decisions about the city are not expected to be made until this afternoon , when local council leaders and health officials , along with the West Midlands Mayor , will hold a video-link meeting with the Department of Health .
If a decision is taken to impose further restrictions on Birmingham - above the new national restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday - it 's not known whether a formal announcement will be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partly reflect an increase in tests carried out , health officials stress that there is a real increase in cases .
Local officials are unwilling to speculate today on what decisions might be made .
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said in the past that a lockdown in Birmingham is `` very , very likely '' .
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips told ITV 's Peston show on Wednesday night that she believed the city would go into lockdown .
However , officials stress that while the word `` lockdown '' has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any new restrictions will be less severe than a blanket order to stay at home .
On Wednesday night , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the introduction of the `` rule of six '' .
From Monday , there will be a ban on more than six people meeting , either indoors or outdoors .
There are some exceptions , such as in places of worship .
He said that under the new “ rule of six ” people “ must not meet socially in groups of more than six – and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the law ” .
“ This will apply in any setting , indoors or outdoors , at home or in the pub .
The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed , fined and possibly arrested.
” The Prime Minister said the new rules were being introduced to “ prevent another wholesale national lockdown ” , and said he was “ still hopeful ” that “ we could be able to get some aspects of our lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Venues where people meet socially , such as pubs and restaurants , will be legally required to request contact details of every member of a party and retain the information for 21 days .
Fines of £1,000 could be levied against hospitality venues if they fail to comply .
– Passengers travelling to the UK will need to fill out a simplified form with their contact details before they depart , while the Border Force will step up enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with quarantine rules .
– Plans to pilot larger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be revised , and the Government is reviewing its intention to return audiences to stadiums and conference centres from October 1 .
– Opening hours of some venues could be restricted in some local areas .
It comes after hospitality venues in Bolton were required to close between 10pm and 5am .
– “ Covid-secure marshals ” will be introduced to help ensure social distancing in town and city centres in a bid to improve the enforcement capacity of local authorities .

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has updated the House of Commons about the latest decisions taken by the Government in the fight against coronavirus.
Here's what he said:
The new "rule of six" is an attempt to make the rules easier to understand, and easier for police to enforce. He said: "Nobody should meet socially in groups of more than six, and if you do you'll be breaking the law". There will be stronger enforcement of the rules. That means hospitality venues will be legally required to request the contact details of every party, and provide them to NHS test and trace as required, while local councils will get more support to use their powers to close down venues that fail to take precautions. Schools will stay open. The data shows that cases among people aged 17 to 30 are rising, but the number of cases among the under-16s remain low. Mr Hancock said: "We all know how important it is to keep schools open" As students return to university, they were urged to avoid gathering in groups of more than six. Universities were told not to send home students if there is a coronavirus outbreak, as that would spread the virus across the country. Following reports that people are struggling to obtain tests, Mr Hancock insisted there was more testing capapcity than ever - but also more people asking to be tested. He said people should not apply for a Covid-19 test unless they have symptoms or have been told they need one. Mr Hancock highlighted the Government's "moonshot" plan. This is a new type of test which might be able to provide a result within 20 minutes. He said trials were taking place right now. He urged people to remember the "hands, face, space" rule. That means washing your hands, wearing a face covering and always staying 2m away from people you don't live with, or 1m with precautions such as screens.
Today's NHS figures show that Birmingham's infection rate continues to rise. They now stand at 75 cases per 100,000 people. Birmingham continues to be the area with the third-highest infection rate in England, and some form of local lockdown appears likely.
Firm decisions about the city are not expected to be made until this afternoon. If a decision is taken to impose further restrictions on Birmingham - above the new national restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday - it's not known whether a formal announcement will be made today or tomorrow.
While case numbers partly reflect an increase in tests carried out, health officials stress that there is a real increase in cases.
Local officials are unwilling to speculate today on what decisions might be made. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said in the past that a lockdown in Birmingham is "very, very likely". Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips told ITV's Peston show on Wednesday night that she believed the city would go into lockdown.
However, officials stress that while the word "lockdown" has been used, it's likely that any new restrictions will be less severe than a blanket order to stay at home.
On Wednesday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the introduction of the "rule of six". From Monday, there will be a ban on more than six people meeting, either indoors or outdoors. There are some exceptions, such as in places of worship.
He said that under the new “rule of six” people “must not meet socially in groups of more than six – and if you do, you will be breaking the law”.
“This will apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub. The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed, fined and possibly arrested.”
The Prime Minister said the new rules were being introduced to “prevent another wholesale national lockdown”, and said he was “still hopeful” that “we could be able to get some aspects of our lives back to normal by Christmas”.
He also announced:
– Venues where people meet socially, such as pubs and restaurants, will be legally required to request contact details of every member of a party and retain the information for 21 days. Fines of £1,000 could be levied against hospitality venues if they fail to comply.
– Passengers travelling to the UK will need to fill out a simplified form with their contact details before they depart, while the Border Force will step up enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with quarantine rules.
– Plans to pilot larger audiences in venues later this month will be revised, and the Government is reviewing its intention to return audiences to stadiums and conference centres from October 1.
– Opening hours of some venues could be restricted in some local areas. It comes after hospitality venues in Bolton were required to close between 10pm and 5am.
– “Covid-secure marshals” will be introduced to help ensure social distancing in town and city centres in a bid to improve the enforcement capacity of local authorities.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--ADVERTORIAL: Five of the most idyllic places to own a holiday home in the UK

With foreign travel restrictions being lifted and unlifted it 's safe to say 2020 has scuppered many of our holiday plans .
But one unexpected positive to come out of this is that families are exploring more of what the UK has to offer .
Our tiny island has a vast array of landmarks and beauty spots - from blue-water coasts to large national parks - so there will always be a place that appeals to you - whatever you want from your holiday .
If you have fallen in love with what the UK 's coast and countryside has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to consider a holiday home .
That way , you will always have a little retreat available to you when you want to escape the hubbub of everyday life .
Parkdean Resorts has 60 sites across the UK where you can purchase a little bit of paradise of your own .
Offering serene holiday homes from Cornwall to Yorkshire , each site has specific special offers where you can save thousands of pounds on your perfect holiday home .
There are four caravan ranges to choose from with something for every budget and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Premium Range , the Luxury Range and the Excellence Range .
As well as a collection of luxury lodges too .
Here are some of the locations , we 'd pick for our home away from home .
Idyllic island life does n't have to mean travelling hours on a plane , in fact it 's only a 40 minute ferry crossing away .
A designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve , the English Channel island is a haven for nature , fossils and beautiful beaches .
The area boasts pretty coastlines and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Osborne House and its ornate grounds and gardens ( the winter home of Queen Victoria ) , as well St Helen 's Old Church and natural phenomenon The Needles .
Parkdean Resorts has a number of sites on the island including Thorness Bay , with its very own sandy beach , Lower Hyde which overlooks Shanklin and Sandown Beaches , and Nodes Point - a short stroll away from St Helen 's Beach .
Needless to say , where ever you decide to to venture on the island you wo n't be far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many , a seaside holiday in the South East would mean Brighton but this part of the country boasts some real treasures outside of the popular city .
Camber in East Sussex is a real beach-lover 's destination with seven miles of golden sands just opposite the Parkdean Resorts site .
If you recognise the beautiful area it 's likely from films such as 'Dunkirk ' , 'Monuments ' Men ' , or 'The Invisible Woman ' , or possibly Doctor Who - all of which have used it as a filming location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more your bag , Greatstone in Kent is the place for you .
Parkdean 's Romney Sands Holiday Park is near Romney Marshes as well as some of Kent 's best sandy beaches .
Greatstone Dunes and the Dungeness Nature Reserve are also right on the doorstep offering plenty to do whether you want to spy for local birds or take in the sea air .
Arguably one of Britain 's most recognisable sights is that of the white cliffs of Dover , and there 's nowhere better to see them than from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situated just off the coastal road between Deal and Dover and is less than a mile from the sea .
Definitely one for the romantics , St. Margaret ’ s Bay Holiday Park boasts an enviable position amongst acres of fields .
Here you can enjoy a dog walk along the cliffs and come back to a good meal at the park 's bar and restaurant as well as a relaxing treatment at the spa and sauna .
Bliss .
If you 're looking for that postcard-perfect UK location , you 'll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lake District .
Parkdean Resorts has four parks in the area - so it 's up to you to ask 'shall we head to the waters or the woods ? '
Gatebeck Holiday Park in Kendal offers a forest retreat for anyone looking to escape hectic city life and get back to nature .
The same could be said for Limefitt Holiday Park in Windmere which boasts a backdrop of the stunning Troutbeck Valley with the mountain beck passing straight through the site .
For those eager for a lakeside location , Fallbarrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park , both in Windmere , will have you skimming stones from your veranda .
There 's a reason this part of the country is widely recognised for its picturesque natural beauty .
Dubbed the Cornish Riviera , the south coast has it all - blue waters , golden sands , chocolate box villages and green countryside .
Parkdean Resorts has six holiday home sites across Cornwall - Crantock Beach , Lizard Point , Looe Bay , Newquay , St Minver and White Acres .
Lizard Point is a particular highlight if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest to you .
Looe Bay brings the delights of a small fishing port with a welcoming town , good eateries and a thriving seaside community on the doorstep .
From the country 's breathtaking mountains to its vast green spaces , Scotland is the pinnacle of adventure for many and it 's not hard to see why .
With plenty to explore from the borders to the Highlands , Parkdean Resorts has eight Scottish parks dotted all over the vibrant country .
For the island hopper there is Wemyss Bay Holiday Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the Isle of Arran just a short ferry ride away .
While Tummel Valley Holiday Park near Pitlochry , Perthshire provides the tranquility as it is set beside River Tummel in acres of woodland .
To find out more about Parkdean Resorts , including which sites are offering free and half price pitch fees this year and next visit the website .

With foreign travel restrictions being lifted and unlifted it's safe to say 2020 has scuppered many of our holiday plans. But one unexpected positive to come out of this is that families are exploring more of what the UK has to offer.
Our tiny island has a vast array of landmarks and beauty spots - from blue-water coasts to large national parks - so there will always be a place that appeals to you - whatever you want from your holiday.
If you have fallen in love with what the UK's coast and countryside has to offer, it might be time to consider a holiday home. That way, you will always have a little retreat available to you when you want to escape the hubbub of everyday life.
Parkdean Resorts has 60 sites across the UK where you can purchase a little bit of paradise of your own.
Offering serene holiday homes from Cornwall to Yorkshire, each site has specific special offers where you can save thousands of pounds on your perfect holiday home.
There are four caravan ranges to choose from with something for every budget and family size, including the Comfort Range, the Premium Range, the Luxury Range and the Excellence Range. As well as a collection of luxury lodges too.
Here are some of the locations, we'd pick for our home away from home.
Idyllic island life doesn't have to mean travelling hours on a plane, in fact it's only a 40 minute ferry crossing away.
A designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the English Channel island is a haven for nature, fossils and beautiful beaches.
The area boasts pretty coastlines and is home to some stunning landmarks including Osborne House and its ornate grounds and gardens (the winter home of Queen Victoria), as well St Helen's Old Church and natural phenomenon The Needles.
Parkdean Resorts has a number of sites on the island including Thorness Bay, with its very own sandy beach, Lower Hyde which overlooks Shanklin and Sandown Beaches, and Nodes Point - a short stroll away from St Helen's Beach.
Needless to say, where ever you decide to to venture on the island you won't be far for a magnificent sea view.
For many, a seaside holiday in the South East would mean Brighton but this part of the country boasts some real treasures outside of the popular city.
Camber in East Sussex is a real beach-lover's destination with seven miles of golden sands just opposite the Parkdean Resorts site. If you recognise the beautiful area it's likely from films such as 'Dunkirk', 'Monuments' Men', or 'The Invisible Woman', or possibly Doctor Who - all of which have used it as a filming location.
If wildlife and nature exploration is more your bag, Greatstone in Kent is the place for you.
Parkdean's Romney Sands Holiday Park is near Romney Marshes as well as some of Kent's best sandy beaches. Greatstone Dunes and the Dungeness Nature Reserve are also right on the doorstep offering plenty to do whether you want to spy for local birds or take in the sea air.
Arguably one of Britain's most recognisable sights is that of the white cliffs of Dover, and there's nowhere better to see them than from St. Margarets-at-Cliffe. This picturesque village is situated just off the coastal road between Deal and Dover and is less than a mile from the sea.
Definitely one for the romantics, St. Margaret’s Bay Holiday Park boasts an enviable position amongst acres of fields. Here you can enjoy a dog walk along the cliffs and come back to a good meal at the park's bar and restaurant as well as a relaxing treatment at the spa and sauna. Bliss.
If you're looking for that postcard-perfect UK location, you'll be pressed to find anywhere better than the Lake District.
Parkdean Resorts has four parks in the area - so it's up to you to ask 'shall we head to the waters or the woods?'
Gatebeck Holiday Park in Kendal offers a forest retreat for anyone looking to escape hectic city life and get back to nature. The same could be said for Limefitt Holiday Park in Windmere which boasts a backdrop of the stunning Troutbeck Valley with the mountain beck passing straight through the site.
For those eager for a lakeside location, Fallbarrow Holiday Park and White Cross Bay Holiday Park, both in Windmere, will have you skimming stones from your veranda.
There's a reason this part of the country is widely recognised for its picturesque natural beauty.
Dubbed the Cornish Riviera, the south coast has it all - blue waters, golden sands, chocolate box villages and green countryside.
Parkdean Resorts has six holiday home sites across Cornwall - Crantock Beach, Lizard Point, Looe Bay, Newquay, St Minver and White Acres.
Lizard Point is a particular highlight if the famed Cornish geology and ecology is of interest to you. Looe Bay brings the delights of a small fishing port with a welcoming town, good eateries and a thriving seaside community on the doorstep.
From the country's breathtaking mountains to its vast green spaces, Scotland is the pinnacle of adventure for many and it's not hard to see why.
With plenty to explore from the borders to the Highlands, Parkdean Resorts has eight Scottish parks dotted all over the vibrant country.
For the island hopper there is Wemyss Bay Holiday Park that looks out over Firth of Clyde, with the Isle of Arran just a short ferry ride away.
While Tummel Valley Holiday Park near Pitlochry, Perthshire provides the tranquility as it is set beside River Tummel in acres of woodland.
To find out more about Parkdean Resorts, including which sites are offering free and half price pitch fees this year and next visit the website.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Drug addict raided hospitals and care home at height of pandemic

A drug addict with nearly 30 convictions has been jailed for plundering cash , phones and laptops from hospitals at the height of the pandemic .
Wayne Bradley , who also targeted a care home , plundered cash , mobile phones and lap tops , hitting four targets in a week .
The callous crook - who was already banned from entering hospitals for similar crimes - even posed as a relative visiting his grandmother to blag his way into the care home .
Bradley , 30 , of Kitts Gardens , Bartley Green , was jailed for four-and-a-half years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five of breaching a criminal behaviour order .
He was made the subject of a criminal behaviour order in August 2018 banning him from going into any hospitals .
But on April 8 this year Bradley sneaked into the staff area of the radioology department at Solihull Hospital and stole an employee 's purse .
He later used a bank card to buy items from Tesco and Waitrose and £120-worth of lottery tickets .
Three days later , Bradley followed visitors into Bournville Gardens care home , supported living for residents with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he claimed he was visiting his grandmother and even signed the visitor 's register with a false name .
On April 13 , Bradley went into the cardiology department of Birmingham Children 's Hospital taking a laptop worth £400 which he wrapped in blue scrubs .
The following day he went into Birmingham Woman 's Hospital where , after walking around , he went into the antenatal department and stole a phone which belonged to a midwife who had left it in a consultation room .
Finally he struck again at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going into the radiology department .
A worker saw him emerge from a staff office and placing items in his pocket , one of which she recognised as her phone .
She retrieved it from him but Bradley fled with another phone , worth £400 .
Rebecca Da Silva , prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court , said Bradley was captured on CCTV on several occasions .
In a statement , a member of staff at the care home said the defendant had put residents at risk of contracting the virus with `` tragic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been left angry and distressed .
The court was told Bradley had 29 convictions for 79 offences , many for dishonesty .
Passing sentence , Recorder Martin Reid told him : '' In April this year , when the coronavirus pandemic was at its peak , you committed a series of burglaries at hosptals and a care home in this city when those hospital 's resources were being chanelled to keep people safe .
`` You put patients , residents and staff and indeed yourself at risk by your mere presence . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was an appalling piece of behaviour over a relatively short period of time . ''
He said after being released from a prison sentence on Christmas Eve things had initially gone well for Bradley , who got work installing solar panels and had paid a deposit on a flat .
The flat , though , was burgled and he lost all his belongings .
`` Within a short space of time he was back in the company of other ne'er-do-wells who introduced him to drugs . ''
Mr Jackson said there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at the care home Bradley had written his own phone number in the register .

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A drug addict with nearly 30 convictions has been jailed for plundering cash, phones and laptops from hospitals at the height of the pandemic.
Wayne Bradley, who also targeted a care home, plundered cash, mobile phones and lap tops, hitting four targets in a week.
The callous crook - who was already banned from entering hospitals for similar crimes - even posed as a relative visiting his grandmother to blag his way into the care home.
Bradley, 30, of Kitts Gardens, Bartley Green, was jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting five charges of burglary and five of breaching a criminal behaviour order.
He was made the subject of a criminal behaviour order in August 2018 banning him from going into any hospitals.
But on April 8 this year Bradley sneaked into the staff area of the radioology department at Solihull Hospital and stole an employee's purse.
He later used a bank card to buy items from Tesco and Waitrose and £120-worth of lottery tickets.
Three days later, Bradley followed visitors into Bournville Gardens care home, supported living for residents with an average age of 81.
When challenged, he claimed he was visiting his grandmother and even signed the visitor's register with a false name.
He stole two computer tablets worth £1,000.
On April 13, Bradley went into the cardiology department of Birmingham Children's Hospital taking a laptop worth £400 which he wrapped in blue scrubs.
The following day he went into Birmingham Woman's Hospital where, after walking around, he went into the antenatal department and stole a phone which belonged to a midwife who had left it in a consultation room.
Finally he struck again at the Children's Hospital on April 15, going into the radiology department.
A worker saw him emerge from a staff office and placing items in his pocket, one of which she recognised as her phone.
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She retrieved it from him but Bradley fled with another phone, worth £400.
Rebecca Da Silva, prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court, said Bradley was captured on CCTV on several occasions.
In a statement, a member of staff at the care home said the defendant had put residents at risk of contracting the virus with "tragic consequences" and those working there had been left angry and distressed.
The court was told Bradley had 29 convictions for 79 offences, many for dishonesty.
Passing sentence, Recorder Martin Reid told him:" In April this year, when the coronavirus pandemic was at its peak, you committed a series of burglaries at hosptals and a care home in this city when those hospital's resources were being chanelled to keep people safe.
"You put patients, residents and staff and indeed yourself at risk by your mere presence."
Andrew Jackson, defending, said "This was an appalling piece of behaviour over a relatively short period of time."
He said after being released from a prison sentence on Christmas Eve things had initially gone well for Bradley, who got work installing solar panels and had paid a deposit on a flat.
The flat, though, was burgled and he lost all his belongings.
"Within a short space of time he was back in the company of other ne'er-do-wells who introduced him to drugs."
Mr Jackson said there was a lack of sophistication about the offending and at the care home Bradley had written his own phone number in the register.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Jacob Rees-Mogg self-isolating as child awaits coronavirus test result

Jacob Rees-Mogg is self-isolating as one of his children awaits a Covid-19 test result .
The Commons Leader was absent from the weekly business questions session , in which he updates MPs about the debates scheduled for the following week .
Deputy chief whip Stuart Andrew stood in for Mr Rees-Mogg on Thursday .
Father-of-six Mr Rees-Mogg wrote on Twitter : `` Many thanks to @ StuartAndrew for standing in for me at business questions .
`` One of my children was tested for Covid-19 last weekend after displaying symptoms .
`` In accordance with Government guidance , the household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the test result . ''
Mr Rees-Mogg last week tweeted a photo of five of his children dressed in their uniforms as they returned to school .
He wrote at the time : `` The holidays are over and my five older children certainly need and want to be at school . ''
For Labour , shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz told MPs : `` We all wish the Leader of the House and the whole Rees-Mogg family well , and we know it had to be something very , very serious for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A total of 9,864 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to September 2 , according to the latest Test and Trace figures .
This is an increase of 43 % in positive cases on the previous week , and is the highest weekly number since Test and Trace was launched at the end of May .
Since the launch of Test and Trace , 293,452 close contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 have now been reached through the tracing system and asked to self-isolate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 372,493 people identified as close contacts .
The remaining 79,041 people ( 21.2 % ) were identified as close contacts , but were not reached .

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Jacob Rees-Mogg is self-isolating as one of his children awaits a Covid-19 test result.
The Commons Leader was absent from the weekly business questions session, in which he updates MPs about the debates scheduled for the following week.
Deputy chief whip Stuart Andrew stood in for Mr Rees-Mogg on Thursday.
Father-of-six Mr Rees-Mogg wrote on Twitter: "Many thanks to @StuartAndrew for standing in for me at business questions.
"One of my children was tested for Covid-19 last weekend after displaying symptoms.
"In accordance with Government guidance, the household has been in self-isolation while we await the test result."
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Mr Rees-Mogg last week tweeted a photo of five of his children dressed in their uniforms as they returned to school.
He wrote at the time: "The holidays are over and my five older children certainly need and want to be at school."
For Labour, shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz told MPs: "We all wish the Leader of the House and the whole Rees-Mogg family well, and we know it had to be something very, very serious for him not to be here."
A total of 9,864 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to September 2, according to the latest Test and Trace figures.
This is an increase of 43% in positive cases on the previous week, and is the highest weekly number since Test and Trace was launched at the end of May.
Since the launch of Test and Trace, 293,452 close contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 have now been reached through the tracing system and asked to self-isolate.
This is 78.8% out of a total of 372,493 people identified as close contacts.
The remaining 79,041 people (21.2%) were identified as close contacts, but were not reached.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Gabby Agbonlahor launches scathing Gareth Southgate attack

Gabby Agbonlahor has launched a scathing attack on Gareth Southgate over his treatment of Jack Grealish .
The Aston Villa captain made his England debut in the drab 0-0 draw with Denmark – but only as a substitute as the Three Lions desperately looked for inspiration .
Grealish had one bright moment but ultimately what was a proud moment for him and his family – was a damp squib for his national team .
Agbonlahor feels the opportunity was overdue – and that even when it came it was in far from ideal circumstances .
Indeed the Claret and Blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish on to the field out of position to make the 25-year-old look bad .
Speaking to talkSPORT Agbonlahor , the club ’ s record Premier League goalscorer , did not hold back .
“ For me I feel like there is a deeper issue we don ’ t know about with Jack Grealish and Gareth Southgate .
“ I know they were together in the Under 21s , he was his manager there , I don ’ t know if something happened there so he has got a grudge against him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any other manager who is the manager of England would have said ‘ You know what , half time at least Jack is on ’ .
“ There ’ s no creativity , no-one ’ s taking anybody on , you are crying out for a No .
10 who can get the ball and take somebody on .
“ You give him 14 minutes in that 14 minutes he does more and creates more chances than Sancho and Kane put together – and Rice .
“ So for me there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to come out and say what his problem with Jack is .
“ Obviously he is buzzing to get an England cap , he chose England over Ireland .
It has been due , he will want to get more caps and more caps .
“ He will look at these two games and be thinking ‘ I can do so much for this team .
Just give me a chance , give me a start , I am playing with the likes of Sterling , Sancho , Kane – just throw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel like sometimes managers can be stubborn .
He has not called Grealish up , there is a few withdrawals from the squad and he has had to bring Jack maybe because of pressure from the media .
“ He is in the squad and he is thinking like ‘ He is not coming on – Mason Mount , get ready , you ’ re on first ’ .
Just being stubborn “ When really he should be like seeing him play in training and thinking ‘ I will stop being stubborn here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called you up to start with but I will start him ’ .
“ You put Jack in there it is going to maybe take two players to be around him because one defensive midfielder is not enough , that will create space for Sterling , for Sancho .
“ The problem against Denmark and Iceland was they didn ’ t have that threat so they could stay doubled up to Sterling , doubled up to Sancho .
“ Jack is just that player England are crying out for .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , it ’ s the whole country , it ’ s something that needs to happen .
“ When he came on where did he go ?
On the right side and he has never played there in his life .
I am laughing watching the game thinking ‘ Is Southgate trying to put him there on purpose so he doesn ’ t have a good game ?
So he doesn ’ t have to call him up ?
’ “ He has played left hand side or centre for the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put him on the right side .
It ’ s not Brett Emerton at Blackburn , come on .
”

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Gabby Agbonlahor has launched a scathing attack on Gareth Southgate over his treatment of Jack Grealish.
The Aston Villa captain made his England debut in the drab 0-0 draw with Denmark – but only as a substitute as the Three Lions desperately looked for inspiration.
Grealish had one bright moment but ultimately what was a proud moment for him and his family – was a damp squib for his national team.
Agbonlahor feels the opportunity was overdue – and that even when it came it was in far from ideal circumstances.
Indeed the Claret and Blue legend even suggested England boss Southgate brought Grealish on to the field out of position to make the 25-year-old look bad.
Speaking to talkSPORT Agbonlahor, the club’s record Premier League goalscorer, did not hold back.
“For me I feel like there is a deeper issue we don’t know about with Jack Grealish and Gareth Southgate.
“I know they were together in the Under 21s, he was his manager there, I don’t know if something happened there so he has got a grudge against him. But it sounds about right.
“Any other manager who is the manager of England would have said ‘You know what, half time at least Jack is on’.
“There’s no creativity, no-one’s taking anybody on, you are crying out for a No. 10 who can get the ball and take somebody on.
“You give him 14 minutes in that 14 minutes he does more and creates more chances than Sancho and Kane put together – and Rice.
“So for me there’s something we need to know, Southgate needs to come out and say what his problem with Jack is.
“Obviously he is buzzing to get an England cap, he chose England over Ireland. It has been due, he will want to get more caps and more caps.
“He will look at these two games and be thinking ‘I can do so much for this team. Just give me a chance, give me a start, I am playing with the likes of Sterling, Sancho, Kane – just throw me in there’.
“I feel like sometimes managers can be stubborn. He has not called Grealish up, there is a few withdrawals from the squad and he has had to bring Jack maybe because of pressure from the media.
“He is in the squad and he is thinking like ‘He is not coming on – Mason Mount, get ready, you’re on first’. Just being stubborn
“When really he should be like seeing him play in training and thinking ‘I will stop being stubborn here. I know I haven’t called you up to start with but I will start him’.
“You put Jack in there it is going to maybe take two players to be around him because one defensive midfielder is not enough, that will create space for Sterling, for Sancho.
“The problem against Denmark and Iceland was they didn’t have that threat so they could stay doubled up to Sterling, doubled up to Sancho.
“Jack is just that player England are crying out for. It’s not just Aston Villa fans crying for it, it’s the whole country, it’s something that needs to happen.
“When he came on where did he go? On the right side and he has never played there in his life. I am laughing watching the game thinking ‘Is Southgate trying to put him there on purpose so he doesn’t have a good game? So he doesn’t have to call him up?’
“He has played left hand side or centre for the whole of his career. Why would he put him on the right side. It’s not Brett Emerton at Blackburn, come on.”


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Aston Villa's Josh King stance, Watkins, NSWE statement & transfers

Two exciting signings within the space of a week has given Aston Villa and Dean Smith a much-needed pick-me-up for the campaign ahead .
Owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have bankrolled a potential £49 million outlay on Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins with further additions expected .
Head coach Smith will be confident of adding another attacker to his ranks while there remains hope surrounding the transfer of Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez from Arsenal .
Villa 's first-team squad will get a watching brief over the next two weekends when the Premier League gets underway before their curtain-raiser at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 21 ( 6pm kick-off ) .
Prior to that , though , and in just five days ' time Villa are in Carabao Cup second-round action against Burton Albion in what will be the club 's first competitive match for the year ahead .
With the new season just around the corner , our Aston Villa correspondent Ashley Preece will be with you this lunchtime from 12noon onwards answering all of your questions regarding latest transfer links , how far Villa 's budget will stretch , hopes for the season , possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watkins .
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Two exciting signings within the space of a week has given Aston Villa and Dean Smith a much-needed pick-me-up for the campaign ahead.
Owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have bankrolled a potential £49 million outlay on Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins with further additions expected.
Head coach Smith will be confident of adding another attacker to his ranks while there remains hope surrounding the transfer of Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez from Arsenal.
Villa's first-team squad will get a watching brief over the next two weekends when the Premier League gets underway before their curtain-raiser at home to Sheffield United on Monday, September 21 (6pm kick-off).
Prior to that, though, and in just five days' time Villa are in Carabao Cup second-round action against Burton Albion in what will be the club's first competitive match for the year ahead.
With the new season just around the corner, our Aston Villa correspondent Ashley Preece will be with you this lunchtime from 12noon onwards answering all of your questions regarding latest transfer links, how far Villa's budget will stretch, hopes for the season, possible player sales and thoughts on record-breaker Ollie Watkins.
Remember, pop your email into the chat box at the top of this page and fire over your questions and talking points. If the chat isn't working or loading onto your screen, please click HERE.
Don't be late and, while you wait, be sure to check out all of latest Aston Villa news on the BirminghamLive website. See you soon.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Positive Covid test confirmed at primary school

Pupils , teachers and any adult within close proximity of a positive Covid case at a city primary school have been told to self-isolate .
Mere Green School in Sutton Coldfield confirmed someone in Year 1 has tested positive for Covid-19 today , Thursday , September 10 .
The Year 1 bubble has been 'closed ' , with children and staff in that year group urged to quarantine for 14 days and book a test , the school said .
Adults who were in close contact were also told to go into isolation and schedule an appointment to be swabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other year groups can still attend school in their bubble as normal , it was revealed in a text to parents .
Acting headteacher Mr Sean Boyd was due to send out a letter to parents issuing more details on the confirmed case .
The text , sent out today , read : `` The Year 1 bubble is closed due to a positive Covid test .
`` We have worked with Public Health and have been advised that all year 1 children , year 1 staff and any adult who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolate for 14 days and book a test .
`` If there are siblings in other year groups , we have been advised they are still able to attend school in their bubble .
`` Mr Boyd will send out a letter today to give you more details .
Thank you for your ongoing support . ''

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Pupils, teachers and any adult within close proximity of a positive Covid case at a city primary school have been told to self-isolate.
Mere Green School in Sutton Coldfield confirmed someone in Year 1 has tested positive for Covid-19 today, Thursday, September 10.
The Year 1 bubble has been 'closed', with children and staff in that year group urged to quarantine for 14 days and book a test, the school said.
Adults who were in close contact were also told to go into isolation and schedule an appointment to be swabbed for the virus.
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However, siblings in other year groups can still attend school in their bubble as normal, it was revealed in a text to parents.
Acting headteacher Mr Sean Boyd was due to send out a letter to parents issuing more details on the confirmed case.
The text, sent out today, read: "The Year 1 bubble is closed due to a positive Covid test.
"We have worked with Public Health and have been advised that all year 1 children, year 1 staff and any adult who had been in close proximity will need to self-isolate for 14 days and book a test.
"If there are siblings in other year groups, we have been advised they are still able to attend school in their bubble.
"Mr Boyd will send out a letter today to give you more details. Thank you for your ongoing support."


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Nine in ten children return to school despite cornavirus fears

Children in Sandwell and Dudley have flocked back to school despite ongoing fears of Covid-19 .
Council bosses say over 90 per cent of pupils returned to the classroom last week after an enforced six month absence .
But coronavirus has not gone away with three schools reporting positive or suspected infections within days of re-opening their doors .
Wordsley School on Brierley Hill Road and Wodensborough Ormiston Academy in Wednesbury each reported a single positive case , while Crocketts Community Primary reopened on Wednesday following a negative test on a staff member .
Councillor Ruth Buttery , Dudley ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , said over 92 per cent of children had now returned : “ After what has been a very challenging few months .
I am incredibly proud of how well school staff , parents and the children have coped with the successful return to school albeit with a new normal.
” She added : “ We ’ re really pleased with overall attendance and hope this demonstrates the confidence parents have to send their children back to school .
We will continue to support our schools every step of the way as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Sandwell nine out of ten children returned to the borough ’ s 117 primary and secondary schools in a phased return to classes .
Councillor Joyce Underhill , cabinet member for best start in life , said : “ Our schools and academies have put in place strict measures to keep our children safe .
I would like to thank school staff , families and the pupils themselves for working so hard to get Sandwell children safely back to the classroom .
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Children in Sandwell and Dudley have flocked back to school despite ongoing fears of Covid-19.
Council bosses say over 90 per cent of pupils returned to the classroom last week after an enforced six month absence.
But coronavirus has not gone away with three schools reporting positive or suspected infections within days of re-opening their doors.
Wordsley School on Brierley Hill Road and Wodensborough Ormiston Academy in Wednesbury each reported a single positive case, while Crocketts Community Primary reopened on Wednesday following a negative test on a staff member.
Councillor Ruth Buttery, Dudley’s cabinet member for children and young people, said over 92 per cent of children had now returned: “After what has been a very challenging few months. I am incredibly proud of how well school staff, parents and the children have coped with the successful return to school albeit with a new normal.”
She added: “We’re really pleased with overall attendance and hope this demonstrates the confidence parents have to send their children back to school. We will continue to support our schools every step of the way as they embed new ways of working.”
In Sandwell nine out of ten children returned to the borough’s 117 primary and secondary schools in a phased return to classes.
Councillor Joyce Underhill, cabinet member for best start in life, said: “Our schools and academies have put in place strict measures to keep our children safe. I would like to thank school staff, families and the pupils themselves for working so hard to get Sandwell children safely back to the classroom.”


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Disturbing moment Molly-Mae Hague is heckled in street by horde of men

This is the moment a Love Island star was heckled in the street by a horde of men - while broadcasting it to fans .
Molly-Mae Hague finished second on the 2019 series of the ITV2 reality TV show , with her other half Tommy Fury .
Tommy , the brother of Tyson , met Molly-Mae early on in the process , and the pair have stayed together ever since .
This week , the young influencer was filming herself out and about when she was heckled by a crowd of males , she said .
The star embarked on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disaster when she was rudely heckled by men in the street while filming her vlog .
She explained : “ Guys I ’ m way too embarrassed to vlog out in public .
I don ’ t know what has happened to me .
“ My confidence has just gone and I haven ’ t vlogged in any of the shops because everybody is staring at me .
“ I ’ m going to have actually put the camera down guys , I ’ m sorry !
” Her monologue was cut short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Molly-Mae said : “ Okay guys there are some men heckling me now .
“ This is why I just can not vlog in public guys , listen to this.
” “ I ’ m just going to ignore it , just ignore it .
It ’ s fine .
“ It 's so sad to me to see a gorgeous girl like molly get hassle for literally everything and live in fear of getting criticised every single day , '' one fan replied in the comments .

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This is the moment a Love Island star was heckled in the street by a horde of men - while broadcasting it to fans.
Molly-Mae Hague finished second on the 2019 series of the ITV2 reality TV show, with her other half Tommy Fury.
Tommy, the brother of Tyson, met Molly-Mae early on in the process, and the pair have stayed together ever since.
This week, the young influencer was filming herself out and about when she was heckled by a crowd of males, she said.
The star embarked on a solo shopping spree that ended in disaster when she was rudely heckled by men in the street while filming her vlog.
The 21-year-old filmed the entire thing.
She explained: “Guys I’m way too embarrassed to vlog out in public. I don’t know what has happened to me.
“My confidence has just gone and I haven’t vlogged in any of the shops because everybody is staring at me.
“I’m going to have actually put the camera down guys, I’m sorry!”
Her monologue was cut short after some men began to heckle, when Molly-Mae said: “Okay guys there are some men heckling me now.
“This is why I just cannot vlog in public guys, listen to this.”
“I’m just going to ignore it, just ignore it. It’s fine.
“It's so sad to me to see a gorgeous girl like molly get hassle for literally everything and live in fear of getting criticised every single day," one fan replied in the comments.