birminghammail--2020-10-22--Cop hit in face with firework in West Bromwich High Street

A police officer was hit in the face with a firework in West Bromwich town centre .
The attack unfolded on the High Street where a group of people were throwing fireworks into a crowd .
The injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment .
West Midlands Police have said his injuries are not thought to be serious .
It is believed that no members of the public were injured during the incident at around 3.30pm on October 20 .
An appeal has been issued via a West Midlands Police neighbour alert .
Police Community Engagement officer , Jessica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the distress this has caused local business owners and members of the community and assure you that we are doing all we can to identify those involved and keep the people of West Bromwich safe .
“ We are continuing to trawl CCTV to find those responsible and have now stepped up extra patrols in the area .
We will seek to implement Section 60 powers which allows us to stop and search people we feel may be involved in violent crime without the need to have reasonable grounds in doing so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Additionally , we are working with Sandwell Council Trading Standards officials to reduce the illegal sale of fireworks to those who are underage and we will make sure any stores found to be doing so will be visited , advised and prosecuted if appropriate .
“ We are speaking with local schools and colleges as they break up for half term to ensure they are being sensible and enjoying upcoming Halloween and bonfire night safely .
“ West Bromwich neighbourhood police team continues to work hard to reduce incidents of this nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference 20SW/256450T/20 .
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A police officer was hit in the face with a firework in West Bromwich town centre.
The attack unfolded on the High Street where a group of people were throwing fireworks into a crowd.
The injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment.
West Midlands Police have said his injuries are not thought to be serious.
It is believed that no members of the public were injured during the incident at around 3.30pm on October 20.
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An appeal has been issued via a West Midlands Police neighbour alert.
Police Community Engagement officer, Jessica Redmond, said: “We understand the distress this has caused local business owners and members of the community and assure you that we are doing all we can to identify those involved and keep the people of West Bromwich safe.
“We are continuing to trawl CCTV to find those responsible and have now stepped up extra patrols in the area. We will seek to implement Section 60 powers which allows us to stop and search people we feel may be involved in violent crime without the need to have reasonable grounds in doing so, if we feel it is needed.
“Additionally, we are working with Sandwell Council Trading Standards officials to reduce the illegal sale of fireworks to those who are underage and we will make sure any stores found to be doing so will be visited, advised and prosecuted if appropriate.
“We are speaking with local schools and colleges as they break up for half term to ensure they are being sensible and enjoying upcoming Halloween and bonfire night safely.
“ West Bromwich neighbourhood police team continues to work hard to reduce incidents of this nature and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference 20SW/256450T/20.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Appeal for missing boy, 15, who vanished over a week ago

Police are appealing for help in finding a teenager who has been missing for more than a week .
Nayo @ @ @ @ @ was last seen in Wolverhampton on October 14 .
West Midlands Police has said officers @ @ @ @ @ wellbeing .
Nayo is described as black with dark curly hair and around 6ft 1ins @ @ @ @ @ he was seen dressed in all black clothing , including a jacket , hoodie , @ @ @ @ @ trainers .
A police spokesman said : `` The 15-year-old from Wolverhampton has gone missing @ @ @ @ @ not been heard from since last Wednesday ( October 14 ) and concern is growing @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s described as Black , about 6ft 1ins tall , with dark curly @ @ @ @ @ wearing a black jacket and hoodie , a black tracksuit and black Nike Air Max @ @ @ @ @ the Locate team on 101 or via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk ``

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Police are appealing for help in finding a teenager who has been missing for more than a week.
Nayo Mulley, aged 15, was last seen in Wolverhampton on October 14.
West Midlands Police has said officers are growingly concerned for his wellbeing.
Nayo is described as black with dark curly hair and around 6ft 1ins tall.
Before he vanished he was seen dressed in all black clothing, including a jacket, hoodie, tracksuit and Nike Air Max trainers.
A police spokesman said: "The 15-year-old from Wolverhampton has gone missing before but he’s not been heard from since last Wednesday (October 14) and concern is growing for his wellbeing.
"He’s described as Black, about 6ft 1ins tall, with dark curly hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket and hoodie, a black tracksuit and black Nike Air Max trainers.
"Please contact the Locate team on 101 or via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk "


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Calls for hate crime hotline as attacks rise across the West Midlands

Demands have been made for a new hate crime hotline in a bid to curb rising levels of attacks .
A total of 6,716 attacks were reported to West Midlands Police in the 2019/20 administrative year - up by 1,001 , or 18 per cent , on the previous year and 78 per cent higher than five years ago .
Activists , victims and Conservative candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner , Jay Singh-Sohal , met to demand more action .
Lichfield Tory councillor Wai-Lee Ho told the meeting : `` There has been an increase in anti-Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There were nearly 300 offences against all British Chinese communities in the first three months of 2020 .
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Figures showed homophobic abuse or attacks more than doubled in five years , and rose by 40 per cent last year .
And crime against transgender people went up a quarter in 2019/20 alone .
Hate crimes directed at people with disabilities rose by more than two-and-a-half times in five years and by 38 per cent last year .
Mr Singh-Sohal said , if he became commissioner , he would create a dedicated hate incident phone line and lobby the government to pilot mandatory training for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time the hate crime he had endured , including two physical confrontations and abuse on social media calling him a `` sell-out '' and `` not a proper Sikh '' .
Mr Singh-Sohal , a practising Sikh , has never cut his hair and keeps a beard and turban as a symbol of his devotion to his faith .
He said : `` We have a brilliant and diverse region , I regularly speak to people from diverse communities and backgrounds who have been affected by it , indeed as have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my priorities because it ’ s simply unacceptable in modern Britain . ''
Mr Singh-Johal 's fellow Conservative , West Bromwich East MP Nicola Richards said she believed more needed to be done to take hate reports seriously .
`` Too many hate crime incidents go unreported , with people either frightened to speak out or lacking the confidence they will receive a suitable and effective police response , '' she said .
`` When such appalling crimes are reported , they need to be taken seriously and offenders brought to justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely unacceptable in our diverse and inclusive region .
The ballot to decide the next police and crime commissioner will tie-in with local elections on May 6 next year .
Labour 's David Jamieson , the current incumbent , is standing down so Simon Foster is the party 's candidate , with Jon Hunt for the Liberal Democrats .
Independent Julie Hambleton is also running .

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Demands have been made for a new hate crime hotline in a bid to curb rising levels of attacks.
A total of 6,716 attacks were reported to West Midlands Police in the 2019/20 administrative year - up by 1,001, or 18 per cent, on the previous year and 78 per cent higher than five years ago.
Activists, victims and Conservative candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Jay Singh-Sohal, met to demand more action.
Lichfield Tory councillor Wai-Lee Ho told the meeting: "There has been an increase in anti-Chinese racism in the past few months.
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"There were nearly 300 offences against all British Chinese communities in the first three months of 2020.
"Sometimes you will see this in the press but, more often than not, these cases will not be reported.
"These are mothers being spat on, colleagues told they don't belong just because of the way they look."
Figures showed homophobic abuse or attacks more than doubled in five years, and rose by 40 per cent last year.
And crime against transgender people went up a quarter in 2019/20 alone.
Hate crimes directed at people with disabilities rose by more than two-and-a-half times in five years and by 38 per cent last year.
Mr Singh-Sohal said, if he became commissioner, he would create a dedicated hate incident phone line and lobby the government to pilot mandatory training for all offenders.
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He also revealed for the first time the hate crime he had endured, including two physical confrontations and abuse on social media calling him a "sell-out" and "not a proper Sikh".
Mr Singh-Sohal, a practising Sikh, has never cut his hair and keeps a beard and turban as a symbol of his devotion to his faith.
He said: "We have a brilliant and diverse region, I regularly speak to people from diverse communities and backgrounds who have been affected by it, indeed as have I.
"It’s one of my priorities because it’s simply unacceptable in modern Britain."
Mr Singh-Sohal's fellow Conservative, West Bromwich East MP Nicola Richards said she believed more needed to be done to take hate reports seriously.
"Too many hate crime incidents go unreported, with people either frightened to speak out or lacking the confidence they will receive a suitable and effective police response," she said.
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"When such appalling crimes are reported, they need to be taken seriously and offenders brought to justice so everyone understands hatred and bigotry is completely unacceptable in our diverse and inclusive region.
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The ballot to decide the next police and crime commissioner will tie-in with local elections on May 6 next year.
Labour's David Jamieson, the current incumbent, is standing down so Simon Foster is the party's candidate, with Jon Hunt for the Liberal Democrats. Independent Julie Hambleton is also running.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Albion suffer injury blow as Field is ruled out for five weeks

Sam Field will miss the next four or five weeks after suffering another injury set-back in training , West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed .
Albion academy product Field , who is still only 22 , suffered what would ’ ve been a season ending injury 12 months ago while on loan at Charlton Athletic , but he was able to take part in the Addicks ’ games after lock-down as they slipped out of the Championship .
It was expected that Field might ’ ve left The Hawthorns again this summer , be it on loan or on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his way into Bilic ’ s thinking in pre-season and has featured in the top flight this term .
Field impressed in EFL Cup games against Harrogate Town and Brentford , and he appears to have jumped ahead of Rekeem Harper in the midfield pecking order ; the local lad has made top flight appearances from the bench against Everton , Chelsea and Southampton .
He missed the stalemate with Burnley on Monday , though , having twisted his knee during a training session over the course of the international break .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ length of time he expects to be without him for .
“ A few people were questioning why Sam Field wasn ’ t in the squad .
He wasn ’ t in the squad because during the international break he got injured , ” Bilic revealed .
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He ’ s getting better but that ’ s the reason why he was out .
“ He was one of the players that basically before pre-season he started from zero , and he proved himself and became a very important player for our squad .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a session and he twisted his knee a little bit .
It ’ s nothing major , but it ’ s not a little bit so it ’ s a few weeks .
It ’ ll be four or five weeks .
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Sam Field will miss the next four or five weeks after suffering another injury set-back in training, West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed.
Albion academy product Field, who is still only 22, suffered what would’ve been a season ending injury 12 months ago while on loan at Charlton Athletic, but he was able to take part in the Addicks’ games after lock-down as they slipped out of the Championship.
It was expected that Field might’ve left The Hawthorns again this summer, be it on loan or on a permanent basis, but he forced his way into Bilic’s thinking in pre-season and has featured in the top flight this term.
Field impressed in EFL Cup games against Harrogate Town and Brentford, and he appears to have jumped ahead of Rekeem Harper in the midfield pecking order; the local lad has made top flight appearances from the bench against Everton, Chelsea and Southampton.
He missed the stalemate with Burnley on Monday, though, having twisted his knee during a training session over the course of the international break. Now, Bilic has shed light on the length of time he expects to be without him for.
“A few people were questioning why Sam Field wasn’t in the squad. He wasn’t in the squad because during the international break he got injured,” Bilic revealed.
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“He’s gonna be out for another four or five weeks, unfortunately. He’s getting better but that’s the reason why he was out.
“He was one of the players that basically before pre-season he started from zero, and he proved himself and became a very important player for our squad.
“But he’s out, he’s injured.
“During the international break, we had a session and he twisted his knee a little bit. It’s nothing major, but it’s not a little bit so it’s a few weeks. It’ll be four or five weeks.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Boss has not 'written off' transfer for Villa target Milot Rashica

Milot Rashica provided Aston Vila fans with one of the transfer sagas of the summer as the Werder Bremen winger was constantly linked with a move to Dean Smith 's side .
Rashicha , 24 , had first been touted with a switch to Villa in January but the speculation went into overdrive at certain points in the last three months .
Villa were reported to have met Werder 's asking price for the Kosovo international earlier in August but nothing materialised .
`` They got in touch , yes , I can confirm that , '' Werder 's head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told German media in September .
Hopes of striking a deal then resurfaced but amid clams Rashica 's wage demands were proving to be a problem , Villa abandoned their pursuit having snapped up Bertrand Traore from Lyon .
It then emerged Bremen 's Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen made a late swoop before the transfer deadline earlier this month .
A potential loan transfer fell through but Leverkusen 's managing director Rudi Voller has revealed he has not given up hope of completing the move in January .
`` We wanted to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell him for a long time .
It was n't until the last day that an option came up , '' Voller told Kicker ( via BuliNews ) .
`` In the end , it was difficult , and we ultimately did n't reach an agreement .
It just did n't work out .
This was a completely normal procedure , and no one was to blame , even though there were three disappointed parties .
`` He could have helped us with his qualities in view of the many games we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But only under certain conditions . ''
He added : `` One should n't forget that in two and a half months , the clubs will be able to make up for it when the transfer window opens again .
He has n't been written off , but he wo n't just automatically come in January . ''
Bremen 's chief executive Klaus Filbry previously admitted aid the player 's departure would aid the club during the coronavirus pandemic as he hinted at a potential transfer in January .
`` Due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our income of around €30m over both seasons , '' Filbry told Bild .
`` In this respect , a transfer for Milot would have been important for us to get back in the right direction financially . ''

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Milot Rashica provided Aston Vila fans with one of the transfer sagas of the summer as the Werder Bremen winger was constantly linked with a move to Dean Smith's side.
Rashicha, 24, had first been touted with a switch to Villa in January but the speculation went into overdrive at certain points in the last three months.
Villa were reported to have met Werder's asking price for the Kosovo international earlier in August but nothing materialised.
"They got in touch, yes, I can confirm that," Werder's head of professional football and scouting Clemens Fritz told German media in September.
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Hopes of striking a deal then resurfaced but amid clams Rashica's wage demands were proving to be a problem, Villa abandoned their pursuit having snapped up Bertrand Traore from Lyon.
It then emerged Bremen's Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen made a late swoop before the transfer deadline earlier this month.
A potential loan transfer fell through but Leverkusen's managing director Rudi Voller has revealed he has not given up hope of completing the move in January.
"We wanted to take him on loan, but Werder wanted to sell him for a long time. It wasn't until the last day that an option came up," Voller told Kicker (via BuliNews).
"In the end, it was difficult, and we ultimately didn't reach an agreement. It just didn't work out. This was a completely normal procedure, and no one was to blame, even though there were three disappointed parties.
"He could have helped us with his qualities in view of the many games we have to play in a short time. But only under certain conditions."
He added: "One shouldn't forget that in two and a half months, the clubs will be able to make up for it when the transfer window opens again. He hasn't been written off, but he won't just automatically come in January."
Bremen's chief executive Klaus Filbry previously admitted aid the player's departure would aid the club during the coronavirus pandemic as he hinted at a potential transfer in January.
"Due to the situation, we have a shortfall in our income of around €30m over both seasons," Filbry told Bild. "In this respect, a transfer for Milot would have been important for us to get back in the right direction financially."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Covid rule breaker hit with £200 fine at Wolverhampton bus station

Police issued a £200 fine to a person refusing to follow new coronavirus rules in Wolverhampton bus station .
And officers spoke to more than 90 people who were also found incorrectly wearing a mask .
It comes after West Midlands Police cracked down on Covid-19 rule-breakers in the city centre today ( October 22 ) .
Superintendent Simon Inglis said : `` We ’ re pleased the vast majority of people are wearing face masks , but unfortunately some are still not following the rules .
`` It ’ s important to not only have a face covering , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve found some who have one but are not properly covering their nose or mouth and we ’ ve instructed them on how to wear it correctly .
`` We need people to keep following the Government regulations but if they do flout the rules we will continue to issue fines to ensure compliance and protect the city .
`` Although this was a day of action we will be routinely monitoring buses and trams across the whole of Wolverhampton in the days and weeks ahead . ''
The city was placed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister announced a new tier system to slow the spread of the virus across the UK .
This means residents are banned from mixing with other households indoors .
The force has said they have “ seen a great improvement in people complying with the rules ” but continues to urge the public to follow the restrictions .
John Denley , Wolverhampton ’ s Director of Public Health , added : `` The vast majority of people are doing their bit and following the guidance to help protect themselves and their loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` However we ’ re aware that some people are still not doing simple things like wearing face coverings on public transport which could potentially endanger others .
`` We welcome this operation by West Midlands Police and hope it sends a message that we ’ re all in this together and won ’ t tolerate people breaking the rules . ''

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Police issued a £200 fine to a person refusing to follow new coronavirus rules in Wolverhampton bus station.
And officers spoke to more than 90 people who were also found incorrectly wearing a mask.
It comes after West Midlands Police cracked down on Covid-19 rule-breakers in the city centre today (October 22).
Superintendent Simon Inglis said: "We’re pleased the vast majority of people are wearing face masks, but unfortunately some are still not following the rules.
"It’s important to not only have a face covering, but wear it correctly. We’ve found some who have one but are not properly covering their nose or mouth and we’ve instructed them on how to wear it correctly.
"We need people to keep following the Government regulations but if they do flout the rules we will continue to issue fines to ensure compliance and protect the city.
"Although this was a day of action we will be routinely monitoring buses and trams across the whole of Wolverhampton in the days and weeks ahead."
The city was placed in the 'high risk' tier after the Prime Minister announced a new tier system to slow the spread of the virus across the UK.
This means residents are banned from mixing with other households indoors.
The force has said they have “seen a great improvement in people complying with the rules” but continues to urge the public to follow the restrictions.
John Denley, Wolverhampton’s Director of Public Health, added: "The vast majority of people are doing their bit and following the guidance to help protect themselves and their loved ones from the spread of the virus.
"However we’re aware that some people are still not doing simple things like wearing face coverings on public transport which could potentially endanger others.
"We welcome this operation by West Midlands Police and hope it sends a message that we’re all in this together and won’t tolerate people breaking the rules."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Grosicki update as Bilic and Hughton discuss proposed transfer

Kamil Grosicki ’ s future at West Brom remains in the balance as a decision on whether the winger will be allowed to join Nottingham Forest draws closer .
The Polish international was permitted a move away from Albion ahead of the transfer deadline last week , but there were doubts over whether the relevant paperwork was submitted before the 5pm deadline on Friday .
It ’ s been claimed that the parties who were overseeing the deal might ’ ve missed the deadline by a mere 21 seconds , but the matter is now in the hands of Forest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities .
Bilic , for one , hopes that the situation is resolved as soon as today ( Thursday ) so that the player and each club know the lay of the land .
“ I don ’ t know , to be fair .
I feel sorry for him , ” Bilic explained .
“ He ’ s a brilliant guy , and also from our point of view we need to know if we can include him in the squad or whether he is going to become a Forest player .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sooner the better , for him and us and also for Forest I suppose .
We still don ’ t know .
It ’ s still speculation , we ’ re still waiting for the FA .
“ We ’ ve kept the space , but the reason we needed Kamil to go was because we needed the funds .
We needed to offload somebody to get the players in - that was the reason .
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Yes , we have left a place , ” Hughton told NottinghamshireLive .
“ There ’ s no update at the moment , but I don ’ t think there will be until it ’ s done .
“ I think what will happen is , at some stage , whenever it is - today , tomorrow , the next day , whenever - I will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s done and this is the answer ’ .
“ In the meantime , all we can do is do the work that we do with the squad we ’ ve got , and hopefully wait for that nice bonus .
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Kamil Grosicki’s future at West Brom remains in the balance as a decision on whether the winger will be allowed to join Nottingham Forest draws closer.
The Polish international was permitted a move away from Albion ahead of the transfer deadline last week, but there were doubts over whether the relevant paperwork was submitted before the 5pm deadline on Friday.
It’s been claimed that the parties who were overseeing the deal might’ve missed the deadline by a mere 21 seconds, but the matter is now in the hands of Forest’s lawyers and the relevant footballing authorities.
Bilic, for one, hopes that the situation is resolved as soon as today (Thursday) so that the player and each club know the lay of the land.
“I don’t know, to be fair. I feel sorry for him,” Bilic explained. “He’s a brilliant guy, and also from our point of view we need to know if we can include him in the squad or whether he is going to become a Forest player.
“Hopefully we’ll know today. The sooner the better, for him and us and also for Forest I suppose. We still don’t know. It’s still speculation, we’re still waiting for the FA.
“We’ve kept the space, but the reason we needed Kamil to go was because we needed the funds. We needed to offload somebody to get the players in - that was the reason.
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“As a manager, he’s a quality player. He’s a proven player.”
Forest boss Chris Hughton, meanwhile, has confirmed that his new club have left a space in their 25-man squad available for Grosicki, should the deal be given the green light.
Hughton has recently taken over from Sabri Lamouchi at the City Ground and is still hopeful of adding another winger after bringing in Fulham star Anthony Knockaert on a loan basis.
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Yes, we have left a place,” Hughton told NottinghamshireLive. “There’s no update at the moment, but I don’t think there will be until it’s done.
“I think what will happen is, at some stage, whenever it is - today, tomorrow, the next day, whenever - I will get a phone call to say, ‘it’s done and this is the answer’.
“In the meantime, all we can do is do the work that we do with the squad we’ve got, and hopefully wait for that nice bonus.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Sir Patrick Vallance issues stark blow over coronavirus vaccine

Sir Patrick Vallance said it still looks like it will be next spring before there is a vaccine .
The Government 's chief scientific adviser said : `` Things are progressing well , there are vaccines that produce an immune response , they 're in phase three clinical trials , we should be seeing some data read-outs over the course of this year , but I remain of the view that the possibility of wider-spread use of vaccines is n't going to be until spring or so next year by the time we get enough doses and enough understanding of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now we may get a few doses this side of Christmas , maybe something could happen , but I think we should more realistically be looking at spring , and of course there are no guarantees until the studies have read out .
`` So we need to be cautious and carry on , but there is a good progress in terms of the vaccines . ''
Meanwhile , Chancellor Rishi Sunak said it was `` not sustainable '' to continue intervening in the economy forever .
He said : `` Whilst it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scale during a crisis like this to try and protect jobs and employment and ultimately that will protect our economy in the long-run .
`` It 's also right that ... we always have one eye on the long-term public finances because we want to make sure that we are careful with that .
`` It is clearly not sustainable to carry on acting in this way forever , so as we continue intervening in the economy , it is right that it is targeted and effective . ''

Sir Patrick Vallance said it still looks like it will be next spring before there is a vaccine.
The Government's chief scientific adviser said: "Things are progressing well, there are vaccines that produce an immune response, they're in phase three clinical trials, we should be seeing some data read-outs over the course of this year, but I remain of the view that the possibility of wider-spread use of vaccines isn't going to be until spring or so next year by the time we get enough doses and enough understanding of the outputs to use them.
"Now we may get a few doses this side of Christmas, maybe something could happen, but I think we should more realistically be looking at spring, and of course there are no guarantees until the studies have read out.
"So we need to be cautious and carry on, but there is a good progress in terms of the vaccines."
Meanwhile, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said it was "not sustainable" to continue intervening in the economy forever.
He said: "Whilst it is right to act I think with scale during a crisis like this to try and protect jobs and employment and ultimately that will protect our economy in the long-run.
"It's also right that... we always have one eye on the long-term public finances because we want to make sure that we are careful with that.
"It is clearly not sustainable to carry on acting in this way forever, so as we continue intervening in the economy, it is right that it is targeted and effective."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--The heartbreaking story of Villa-supporting boy who's saved lives

Aston Villa star Tom Heaton has lead a touching tribute to Villa-supporting Patryk Milner - a heroic seven-year-old schoolboy who 's helped save the lives of three children .
You see Patryk , from Sandbach , Cheshire , died suddenly on October 1 after falling ill while at his school , Offley Primary Academy .
Patryk was then air-lifted to Leighton Hospital in Crewe before being transferred to Alder Hey Children 's Hospital in Liverpool where he tragically passed away .
A school statement read via CheshireLive : `` He was such a happy , healthy , beautiful boy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heartbeat of the Sandbach community .
`` The circumstances are tragic , he came to school on Wednesday a happy healthy boy and did not return home .
We will now ensure that we put our arms around the family and support them with all of our love .
`` We will do all that we can to support Patryk ’ s friends and our community through this awful time . ''
Fast-forward three weeks and three children have been given the gift of life after the decision was taken to donate Patryk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Andy and Aggie , whose catering business is based at Sandbach Rugby Club where Patryk played , took the decision to donate their son 's organs to try and give other children the gift of life .
And Andy confirmed via England Rugby that three children had benefited from the donation of Patryk 's organs .
He said : `` Patryk will always be our super hero , his organs have already given three children the gift of life .
`` The grief will always be with us , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are in a storm in the Atlantic whereas my mum and dad are in the Mediterranean ; always there but the waves not so big . ''
Patryk was described as a `` sport , beautiful and healthy boy '' who not only loved rugby but also roller-blading , golf , karate and swimming and who had been set to start playing football .
Last night , meanwhile , Villa goalkeeper Heaton paid tribute to Villa-mad Patryk , and said : `` Patryk Milner tragically passed away this month .
The 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan .
All the players & staff at the football club send their love & condolences to the family . ''
Captain Jack Grealish also paid his respects , adding : `` RIP Patryk , so sad .
Terrible news , my thoughts go out to the family . ''
Tyrone Mings was also heartbroken by the news .
Patryk ’ s funeral will take place tomorrow ( October 23 ) at St. Mary ’ s Church in Sandbach .
As a mark of respect his school , Offley Primary Academy , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .

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Aston Villa star Tom Heaton has led a touching tribute to Villa-supporting Patryk Milner - a heroic seven-year-old schoolboy who's helped save the lives of three children.
You see Patryk, from Sandbach, Cheshire, died suddenly on October 1 after falling ill while at his school, Offley Primary Academy. Patryk was then air-lifted to Leighton Hospital in Crewe before being transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool where he tragically passed away.
A school statement read via CheshireLive : "He was such a happy, healthy, beautiful boy from a supportive loving family who are the heartbeat of the Sandbach community.
"The circumstances are tragic, he came to school on Wednesday a happy healthy boy and did not return home. We will now ensure that we put our arms around the family and support them with all of our love.
(Image: CheshireLive)
"We will do all that we can to support Patryk’s friends and our community through this awful time."
Fast-forward three weeks and three children have been given the gift of life after the decision was taken to donate Patryk’s organs.
Patryk's parents, Andy and Aggie, whose catering business is based at Sandbach Rugby Club where Patryk played, took the decision to donate their son's organs to try and give other children the gift of life.
And Andy confirmed via England Rugby that three children had benefited from the donation of Patryk's organs. He said: "Patryk will always be our super hero, his organs have already given three children the gift of life.
"The grief will always be with us, it’s like an ocean at the moment. We are in a storm in the Atlantic whereas my mum and dad are in the Mediterranean; always there but the waves not so big."
Patryk was described as a "sport, beautiful and healthy boy" who not only loved rugby but also roller-blading, golf, karate and swimming and who had been set to start playing football.
Last night, meanwhile, Villa goalkeeper Heaton paid tribute to Villa-mad Patryk, and said: "Patryk Milner tragically passed away this month. The 7 year old was a massive Aston Villa fan. All the players & staff at the football club send their love & condolences to the family."
Captain Jack Grealish also paid his respects, adding: "RIP Patryk, so sad. Terrible news, my thoughts go out to the family." Tyrone Mings was also heartbroken by the news.
Patryk’s funeral will take place tomorrow (October 23) at St. Mary’s Church in Sandbach. As a mark of respect his school, Offley Primary Academy, has made the decision to close on this day.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Bilic addresses Hegazi future amid West Brom transfer links

Slaven Bilic has insisted that Ahmed Hegazi is going nowhere as familiar links with a move to the top flight in Saudi Arabia emerged once again this week .
Fresh speculation emerged recently that Hegazi was interesting Bilic ’ s former club , Al-Ittihad , and league leaders Al-Ahli Saudi before their transfer deadline in mid November .
Hegazi was signed from Egyptian side Al Ahly in 2017 initially on loan but then made the move permanent in January 2018 .
He featured regularly in the second half of last season as Albion sealed a return to the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season on Monday , as the Baggies secured their first clean sheet of the campaign against Burnley .
Bilic has no interest in losing his services .
“ I heard that , because I was in Saudi also for a short spell , ” Bilic said of the rumour .
“ There has been an interest from Saudi since I came to the club last season .
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Slaven Bilic has insisted that Ahmed Hegazi is going nowhere as familiar links with a move to the top flight in Saudi Arabia emerged once again this week.
Fresh speculation emerged recently that Hegazi was interesting Bilic’s former club, Al-Ittihad, and league leaders Al-Ahli Saudi before their transfer deadline in mid November.
Hegazi was signed from Egyptian side Al Ahly in 2017 initially on loan but then made the move permanent in January 2018.
He featured regularly in the second half of last season as Albion sealed a return to the Premier League. He made his first appearance of the season on Monday, as the Baggies secured their first clean sheet of the campaign against Burnley.
Bilic has no interest in losing his services.
“I heard that, because I was in Saudi also for a short spell,” Bilic said of the rumour. “There has been an interest from Saudi since I came to the club last season.
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“He’s a good player, and he’s from Egypt which makes him a bit more interesting for the clubs from Saudi.
“But like last year, he wants to stay here. He’s a good player, he’s playing and I’m glad he’s staying. I didn’t want him to go last year. This season I like him, he’s a top professional. He’s one of the few lads in our team who has Premier League experience.
“That’s important. He’s very experienced, a very quality player and it’s good to have him in the squad.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--10 key announcements from Boris Johnson coronavirus press conference

The Prime Minister has appeared at the Downing Street lectern today , giving a press briefing to the nation in a televised address at around 4pm .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his latest package of support to help workers and businesses suffering due to the economic impact of coronavirus today .
The package of new support measures could be worth billions of pounds and includes making the Job Support Scheme , which replaces the current furlough system , more generous and grants of £2,100 for firms in Tier 2 areas of England .
He joined Mr Johnson and Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London at 4pm , which was televised live .
The coronavirus hospital death toll has today soared in its highest rise in four months .
Why restrictions are necessary Mr Johnson explained why the new restrictions have been brought in .
He says we would not be able to shield the elderly and vulnerable if there were no lockdown restrictions at all , while the NHS would be unable to treat cancer patients and other sufferers of conditions other than Covid-19 .
He claims this is a ‘ balanced ’ approach .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inescapable .
`` We ’ d face many thousands more deaths .
And no , to answer one commonly posed question , we would not be able to insulate the elderly and the vulnerable .
`` Not in a society with so many multi-generational households .
`` No country had been able to do that . ''
At a Downing Street press conference , the Prime Minister thanked people for their “ bravery ” and “ patience ” in living under coronavirus restrictions .
“ There are clear signs that our collective actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The R number - the reproduction rate of the virus - was below its natural level , he said , even though it remained above one , meaning it is spreading . ''
Mr Johnson said he rejects calls for a national lockdown at the moment .
There will be no imminent fire break or circuit breaker , he says , particularly because there might have to be repeat lockdowns .
The PM said the government has produced a new package for businesses because it wants to keep them going .
Rishi Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures announced earlier , claiming his is one of the most generous version of an short-time work scheme in the world .
He said he is being more generous to places that have been in a higher alert level for longer .
`` Our plan for jobs will support British people and jobs where ever they live and whatever their situations is , '' said Rishi Sunak .
`` Just as we have throughout this crisis we will listen to people and respond to their concerns . ''
He reiterates the three new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commons earlier , including a `` more generous '' Job Support Scheme ( JSS ) for employers , and the government `` significantly '' increasing its contribution to workers ' wages .
He calls the raft of measures `` a plan to support the British people '' .
Sir Patrick Vallance said : `` The number of new infections overall across the whole country continues to increase . ''
He showed statistics on Covid-19 incidence estimates for England .
The data revealed that new infections could currently be between 53,000 to 90,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he adds .
Sir Patrick said the R number is roughly between 1.2 and 1.5 .
England 's lead scientist says this means it is about half of the natural R number which is around 3 .
`` This definitely reflects the huge effort people have made , '' he said .
Vallance says there are some indications of a decrease in the rate of increase and there are indications that amongst young people rates of infection are flattening off .
Figures show that the North West have higher rates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country .
Slides from today ’ s conference show on a map of the UK how badly the case rates have changed and the weekly case rates .
New figures are due for release tomorrow but based on the current numbers available , there are approx .
312,000 to 362,000 people testing positive for coronavirus in England a week .
He says he expects the new figures to be higher .
Between 53,000 and 90,000 cases may be occurring every day .
Daily hospital admissions from a month ago is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hospital with Covid-19 is now more than 6,000 .
The Prime Minister responded to the question from the member of the public by saying : `` The UK is one of the most competitive environments to set up a business under any circumstances .
We now have advantages of unprecedented low business rates , VAT and we 've put in fantastic investments in a lot of businesses . ''
Boris 'not at war ' with North Boris says he does not accept that 'he is at war with local leaders ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Andy Burnham .
Boris Johnson responded : `` We 've had great conversations with local leaders , Mayors and others in Liverpool ... West Midlands , south Yorkshire and London , and everybody has come to the table , shown leadership and stepped up to the plate and agreed to bring the R down .
`` I 'm grateful to Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester .
He 's agreed to help bring the R down with a package of measures . ''
The Prime Minister said in response that the issue was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's what we 're trying to achieve in the last 10 days , '' he said .
`` What we 're doing now is bringing in measures that are designed to help businesses who ca n't trade as they normally would and are experiencing a fall in income .
And we 're doing it across the whole country . ''
The PM admitted he “ shares people ’ s frustrations ” about test and trace but the achievements have been “ colossal ” and is on course to reach 500,000 tests per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improving .
`` About a million contacts have been reached but there is more that it can do if everybody complies once they have been contacted by test and trace , '' he said .

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The Prime Minister has appeared at the Downing Street lectern today, giving a press briefing to the nation in a televised address at around 4pm.
Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave a live coronavirus update from Number 10 Downing St.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his latest package of support to help workers and businesses suffering due to the economic impact of coronavirus today.
The package of new support measures could be worth billions of pounds and includes making the Job Support Scheme, which replaces the current furlough system, more generous and grants of £2,100 for firms in Tier 2 areas of England.
He joined Mr Johnson and Sir Patrick Vallance at the press conference from London at 4pm, which was televised live.
The coronavirus hospital death toll has today soared in its highest rise in four months.
(Image: PA)
Why restrictions are necessary
Mr Johnson explained why the new restrictions have been brought in.
He says we would not be able to shield the elderly and vulnerable if there were no lockdown restrictions at all, while the NHS would be unable to treat cancer patients and other sufferers of conditions other than Covid-19.
He claims this is a ‘balanced’ approach.
Mr Johnson said: "The maths is inescapable.
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"We’d face many thousands more deaths. And no, to answer one commonly posed question, we would not be able to insulate the elderly and the vulnerable.
"Not in a society with so many multi-generational households.
"No country had been able to do that."
'Clear signs actions are working'
At a Downing Street press conference, the Prime Minister thanked people for their “bravery” and “patience” in living under coronavirus restrictions.
“There are clear signs that our collective actions are working,” he claimed.
The R number - the reproduction rate of the virus - was below its natural level, he said, even though it remained above one, meaning it is spreading."
No national lockdown - yet
Mr Johnson said he rejects calls for a national lockdown at the moment.
There will be no imminent fire break or circuit breaker, he says, particularly because there might have to be repeat lockdowns.
The PM said the government has produced a new package for businesses because it wants to keep them going.
New financial support
Rishi Sunak then took the lectern, summarising the measures announced earlier, claiming his is one of the most generous version of an short-time work scheme in the world.
He said he is being more generous to places that have been in a higher alert level for longer.
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"Our plan for jobs will support British people and jobs where ever they live and whatever their situations is," said Rishi Sunak.
"Just as we have throughout this crisis we will listen to people and respond to their concerns."
He reiterates the three new measures he announced in the House of Commons earlier, including a "more generous" Job Support Scheme (JSS) for employers, and the government "significantly" increasing its contribution to workers' wages.
He calls the raft of measures "a plan to support the British people".
Infections soaring
Sir Patrick Vallance said: "The number of new infections overall across the whole country continues to increase."
He showed statistics on Covid-19 incidence estimates for England. The data revealed that new infections could currently be between 53,000 to 90,000.
"But the epidemic is still growing," he adds.
R value latest
Sir Patrick said the R number is roughly between 1.2 and 1.5.
England's lead scientist says this means it is about half of the natural R number which is around 3.
"This definitely reflects the huge effort people have made," he said.
Vallance says there are some indications of a decrease in the rate of increase and there are indications that amongst young people rates of infection are flattening off.
Figures show that the North West have higher rates of coronavirus patients in hospitals than other parts of the country.
Alarming figures laid bare
Slides from today’s conference show on a map of the UK how badly the case rates have changed and the weekly case rates.
New figures are due for release tomorrow but based on the current numbers available, there are approx. 312,000 to 362,000 people testing positive for coronavirus in England a week.
He says he expects the new figures to be higher.
Between 53,000 and 90,000 cases may be occurring every day.
Daily hospital admissions from a month ago is now up above 1,000.
Number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 is now more than 6,000.
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Incentives for new businesses
The Prime Minister responded to the question from the member of the public by saying: "The UK is one of the most competitive environments to set up a business under any circumstances. We now have advantages of unprecedented low business rates, VAT and we've put in fantastic investments in a lot of businesses."
Boris 'not at war' with North
Boris says he does not accept that 'he is at war with local leaders'.
He claims to have had successful conversations with Andy Burnham.
Boris Johnson responded: "We've had great conversations with local leaders, Mayors and others in Liverpool... West Midlands, south Yorkshire and London, and everybody has come to the table, shown leadership and stepped up to the plate and agreed to bring the R down.
"I'm grateful to Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester. He's agreed to help bring the R down with a package of measures."
The Prime Minister said in response that the issue was "one of fairness".
"That's what we're trying to achieve in the last 10 days," he said. "What we're doing now is bringing in measures that are designed to help businesses who can't trade as they normally would and are experiencing a fall in income. And we're doing it across the whole country."
Test and Trace latest
The PM admitted he “shares people’s frustrations” about test and trace but the achievements have been “colossal” and is on course to reach 500,000 tests per day.
He vowed the technology is improving.
"About a million contacts have been reached but there is more that it can do if everybody complies once they have been contacted by test and trace," he said.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Aston Villa sent exciting Wesley Moraes message ahead of return

Aston Villa fans have n't seen Wesley Moraes in action for the best part of a year but they have reason to be excited when the striker makes a return to the pitch , according to his former Club Brugge teammate Emmanuel Dennis .
Wesle has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury in the 2-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on New Year 's Day .
The 23-year-old is entering the final stages of his recovery along with goalkeeper Tom Heaton , who also injured his knee in the same game , but it could be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed fit to play .
When Wesley does return he will find a new rival for his place in Villa 's attack with the red-hot Ollie Watkins making his mark following a £28million transfer from Brentford .
But Dennis , who has stepped up at Brugge since the Brazilian 's £22million move to Villa Park last year , is predicting big things having compared his former strike partner to Erling Haaland and Olivier Giroud .
20-year-old Haaland has been on fire for Borussia Dortmund since joining the Bundesliga side last year while Giroud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his fourth season at Chelsea .
“ Wesley is like Giroud or Haaland – pure finisher types , ” Dennis told Het Nieuwsblad .
“ ( Luis ) Suarez , ( Robert ) Lewandowski , ( Sergio ) Aguero , ( Pierre-Emerick ) Aubameyang and ( Karim ) Benzema are strikers who dribble .
They can create and score opportunities for themselves .
“ Giroud , Haaland and ( Mauro ) Icardi are more machines in the box .
Wesley is also such a type.
” Wesley scored five goals in 21 top-flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his first goal coming in the win over Everton at Villa Park .
He is expected to play second fiddle to Watkins when he returns , while Dean Smith also has Keinan Davis within this armoury .

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Aston Villa fans haven't seen Wesley Moraes in action for the best part of a year but they have reason to be excited when the striker makes a return to the pitch, according to his former Club Brugge teammate Emmanuel Dennis.
Wesle has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury in the 2-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on New Year's Day.
The 23-year-old is entering the final stages of his recovery along with goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who also injured his knee in the same game, but it could be the end of the year before he is deemed fit to play.
When Wesley does return he will find a new rival for his place in Villa's attack with the red-hot Ollie Watkins making his mark following a £28million transfer from Brentford.
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But Dennis, who has stepped up at Brugge since the Brazilian's £22million move to Villa Park last year, is predicting big things having compared his former strike partner to Erling Haaland and Olivier Giroud.
20-year-old Haaland has been on fire for Borussia Dortmund since joining the Bundesliga side last year while Giroud continues to trouble Premier League defences in his fourth season at Chelsea.
“Wesley is like Giroud or Haaland – pure finisher types,” Dennis told Het Nieuwsblad. “(Luis) Suarez, (Robert) Lewandowski, (Sergio) Aguero, (Pierre-Emerick) Aubameyang and (Karim) Benzema are strikers who dribble. They can create and score opportunities for themselves.
“Giroud, Haaland and (Mauro) Icardi are more machines in the box. Wesley is also such a type.”
Wesley scored five goals in 21 top-flight appearances before the injury last season, with his first goal coming in the win over Everton at Villa Park.
He is expected to play second fiddle to Watkins when he returns, while Dean Smith also has Keinan Davis within this armoury.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--City leaders demand more cash in face of jobs meltdown

Birmingham 's Labour leaders today condemned the 'woefully inadequate ' support offered to the city 's desperate businesses and workers as they battle for survival .
The city is `` on a precipice '' amid a mounting jobs crisis , with restrictions designed to help bring down the Covid infection rate adding to the economic heartbreak , they said .
City council leader Ian Ward , deputy leader Brigid Jones and Birmingham Hodge Hill MP and regional mayoral candidate Liam Byrne led the battle cry .
Two-fifths of businesses had already made redundancies , and another third said they expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Byrne said the city faced a new pandemic - a 'pandemic of poverty ' - without a full package of extra help .
They spoke out as chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new package of support for workers in Tier 2 areas like Birmingham .
Coun Jones tweeted after the announcement : `` Finally , some help for hospitality in Tier Two .
But why wait so long before bringing it in ?
?
In that time takings plummeted , staff have been let go , managers have been heartbroken .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in at the same time as restrictions ?
Why no forward planning ? ''
Coun Ward , speaking just before the measures were unveiled , said he was pressing for an urgent meeting with communities secretary Robert Jenrick to help make the case for more financial support .
`` When we were placed into Tier 2 we were told there was a review in 14 days - I have since met with my fellow council leaders across the region , and our chambers of commerce .
`` What 's clear is that two-fifths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over a third expect to do so in the coming months .
`` We need Government to recognise the unique features of our economy and the level of deprivation and provide a package that protects jobs and businesses .
`` The furlough scheme - due to end in days - needs to be beefed up so people receive more support , and do not fall below the national living wage .
`` We also need additional support behind small and medium businesses , while also supporting larger companies like the NEC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future and to delivering the Commonwealth Games in two years time .
`` Then there is the automotive industry that has had no support .
`` I will be seeking an urgent meeting , along with mayor Andy Street , with Robert Jenrick to make our case . ''
Mr Byrne , who is challenging Mr Street to be the region 's next mayor , said urgent action was needed , including : • More generous support for the self-employed He said : “ This is a city where we tell it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying to Ministers today , is blunt : we need a lifeline to save the city 's livelihoods .
“ What 's been put on the table to date , quite simply , will not keep our city working.
” Coun Jones said : `` Covid is not impacting people in this city equally - if you are black or Asian you are more likely to get Covid , you are more likely to have lost someone you love and you are more likely to be working in an industry that has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same unequal impact applies to young people and women .
`` We need more support . ''
Birmingham and neighbouring Sandwell , Solihull , Walsall , Wolverhampton and , from Friday , Coventry , are in Tier 2 .
This bars people from mixing indoors at home or in social settings , including pubs and restaurants .
There is also a 10pm curfew and other national restrictions in place .
Mr Sunak has announced working people in Birmingham and the West Midlands will be eligible for extra government funding , if their employers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People likely to benefit include staff in bars and restaurants .
Mr Sunak told the House of Commons there would be more support for staff whose hours were cut as a result of `` tier two '' lockdown rules , which include Birmingham , Walsall , Sandwell , Solihull and Wolverhampton .
Other parts of the country in tier two include the North East and London .
And there will also be cash grants given directly to businesses .
Businesses in tier two areas will receive additional grants of up to £2,100 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , accommodation and leisure businesses , who may be adversely impacted by the restrictions in high-alert level areas , and the money will be distributed by local councils .
Funding for self-employed people in tier two areas has also been increased .
Mr Sunak said : `` I ’ ve always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves , and that is what we are doing today .
These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs .
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Birmingham's Labour leaders today condemned the 'woefully inadequate' support offered to the city's desperate businesses and workers as they battle for survival.
The city is "on a precipice" amid a mounting jobs crisis, with restrictions designed to help bring down the Covid infection rate adding to the economic heartbreak, they said.
City council leader Ian Ward, deputy leader Brigid Jones and Birmingham Hodge Hill MP and regional mayoral candidate Liam Byrne led the battle cry.
Two-fifths of businesses had already made redundancies, and another third said they expected to within weeks, warned Coun Ward.
Mr Byrne said the city faced a new pandemic - a 'pandemic of poverty' - without a full package of extra help.
They spoke out as chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new package of support for workers in Tier 2 areas like Birmingham.
Coun Jones tweeted after the announcement: "Finally, some help for hospitality in Tier Two. But why wait so long before bringing it in?? In that time takings plummeted, staff have been let go, managers have been heartbroken. Why could they not have bought help in at the same time as restrictions? Why no forward planning?"
Coun Ward, speaking just before the measures were unveiled, said he was pressing for an urgent meeting with communities secretary Robert Jenrick to help make the case for more financial support.
"When we were placed into Tier 2 we were told there was a review in 14 days - I have since met with my fellow council leaders across the region, and our chambers of commerce.
"What's clear is that two-fifths of businesses have already made redundancies, and over a third expect to do so in the coming months.
"We need Government to recognise the unique features of our economy and the level of deprivation and provide a package that protects jobs and businesses.
"The furlough scheme - due to end in days - needs to be beefed up so people receive more support, and do not fall below the national living wage.
"We also need additional support behind small and medium businesses, while also supporting larger companies like the NEC, a company that is key to our future and to delivering the Commonwealth Games in two years time.
"Then there is the automotive industry that has had no support.
"I will be seeking an urgent meeting, along with mayor Andy Street, with Robert Jenrick to make our case."
Mr Byrne, who is challenging Mr Street to be the region's next mayor, said urgent action was needed, including:
80 per cent wage support
More support for small businesses
More generous support for the self-employed
He said: “This is a city where we tell it as it is. And what we're saying to Ministers today, is blunt: we need a lifeline to save the city's livelihoods.
“What's been put on the table to date, quite simply, will not keep our city working.”
Coun Jones said: "Covid is not impacting people in this city equally - if you are black or Asian you are more likely to get Covid, you are more likely to have lost someone you love and you are more likely to be working in an industry that has been shut down by Covid.
"The same unequal impact applies to young people and women.
"We need more support."
Birmingham and neighbouring Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton and, from Friday, Coventry, are in Tier 2. This bars people from mixing indoors at home or in social settings, including pubs and restaurants. There is also a 10pm curfew and other national restrictions in place.
Mr Sunak has announced working people in Birmingham and the West Midlands will be eligible for extra government funding, if their employers are affected by local lockdown rules.
People likely to benefit include staff in bars and restaurants.
Mr Sunak told the House of Commons there would be more support for staff whose hours were cut as a result of "tier two" lockdown rules, which include Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Other parts of the country in tier two include the North East and London.
And there will also be cash grants given directly to businesses. Businesses in tier two areas will receive additional grants of up to £2,100 per month.
The cash is for hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses, who may be adversely impacted by the restrictions in high-alert level areas, and the money will be distributed by local councils.
Funding for self-employed people in tier two areas has also been increased.
Mr Sunak said: "I’ve always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves, and that is what we are doing today. These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Killer who stabbed lover in the chest jailed for 10 years

A woman who fatally stabbed her lover with a kitchen knife has been jailed for 10 years .
Cordelia Farrell , 38 , knifed her partner Wayne Coventry , 36 , weeks after she told police that one of them would end up dead .
The attack took place in front of horrified friends after they argued at his brother 's house in Bromsgrove on October 14 last year .
Farrell fled the scene and sparked a major police hunt before handing herself into detectives on October 19 .
Today ( Thursday , October 22 ) , Judge James Burbidge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she was previously found guilty of manslaughter by a unanimous verdict .
During the sentencing at Worcester Crown Court , Judge Burbidge described the relationship between Farrell and Mr Coventry as toxic .
He said : `` People close to you and him realised it was a toxic relationship likely to end in a catastrophe and it did . ''
Farrell was also convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was sentenced to 18 months for assault , which she will serve concurrently .
She was cleared of murder .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dainton Grove , Bartley Green , killed Mr Coventry just weeks after she bit and twisted his testicles in another brutal attack .
When she was arrested for the assault , the court heard she told police that one of them “ would end up dead ” .
Jurors previously heard Mr Coventry and Farrell had been in a two-and-a-half year relationship which was described as “ toxic ” and “ characterised by violence and jealousy ” .
Describing the fatal attack , Dayfdd Enoch QC , prosecuting , said : `` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a kitchen knife block a large kitchen knife and she turned to Wayne Coventry who turned to face her .
“ She raised the knife up high and brought it down in a classic stabbing motion and plunged it deep into the middle of his chest .
“ It went in to a depth of 9cm .
It went straight into his aorta .
He did n't stand a chance .
`` He collapsed and died within a minute or two . ''
Mr Enoch said one of the witnesses , Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she pulled the knife out and grinned as if she was pleased in what she had just done ” .
After the trial , Mr Coventry ’ s family said his death had left them with “ broken hearts ” .
In a statement , they added : “ Wayne was a loving son , a father who doted on his three children , a loving brother and a loyal friend and will always be with us in our hearts and daily lives .
“ We pray that these type of heinous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have to go through the pain and heart ache our family and friends have had to endure .
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A woman who fatally stabbed her lover with a kitchen knife has been jailed for 10 years.
Cordelia Farrell, 38, knifed her partner Wayne Coventry, 36, weeks after she told police that one of them would end up dead.
The attack took place in front of horrified friends after they argued at his brother's house in Bromsgrove on October 14 last year.
Farrell fled the scene and sparked a major police hunt before handing herself into detectives on October 19.
Today (Thursday, October 22), Judge James Burbidge handed her a 10 year prison sentence after she was previously found guilty of manslaughter by a unanimous verdict.
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During the sentencing at Worcester Crown Court, Judge Burbidge described the relationship between Farrell and Mr Coventry as toxic.
He said: "People close to you and him realised it was a toxic relationship likely to end in a catastrophe and it did."
Farrell was also convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was sentenced to 18 months for assault, which she will serve concurrently.
She was cleared of murder.
The court previously heard that Farrell, of Dainton Grove, Bartley Green, killed Mr Coventry just weeks after she bit and twisted his testicles in another brutal attack.
When she was arrested for the assault, the court heard she told police that one of them “would end up dead”.
Jurors previously heard Mr Coventry and Farrell had been in a two-and-a-half year relationship which was described as “toxic” and “characterised by violence and jealousy”.
Describing the fatal attack, Dayfdd Enoch QC, prosecuting, said: "In front of three witnesses this defendant removed from a kitchen knife block a large kitchen knife and she turned to Wayne Coventry who turned to face her.
“She raised the knife up high and brought it down in a classic stabbing motion and plunged it deep into the middle of his chest.
“It went in to a depth of 9cm. It went straight into his aorta. He didn't stand a chance.
"He collapsed and died within a minute or two."
Mr Enoch said one of the witnesses, Tony Marks, said: “She smiled as she pulled the knife out and grinned as if she was pleased in what she had just done”.
After the trial, Mr Coventry’s family said his death had left them with “broken hearts”.
In a statement, they added: “Wayne was a loving son, a father who doted on his three children, a loving brother and a loyal friend and will always be with us in our hearts and daily lives.
“We pray that these type of heinous crimes drastically decrease and other families don’t have to go through the pain and heart ache our family and friends have had to endure.”


birminghammail--2020-10-23--'Second wave' Covid safety messages on council fleet

Hundreds of council vehicles are displaying vital Covid-19 safety messages across Walsall in a bid to help stop rising cases in the town .
Liveries with the key advice now adorn Walsall Council 's 250 plus fleet of vehicles , in addition to the existing messages that were placed on the authority 's bin lorries earlier this year .
Earlier this week , figures revealed Walsall now had one of the highest rates of confirmed coronavirus cases in the West Midlands .
Councillor Stephen Craddock , portfolio holder for health and wellbeing , said he was disappointed at the apparent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in the town ignoring the rules .
The authority is ramping up communications to hammer home the message of what people need to be doing such as washing hands , wearing face masks and maintaining space .
Councillor Oliver Butler , portfolio holder for clean and green at Walsall Council said , `` As we battle the second wave of the virus we have updated the liveries on our fleet to reflect the updated message of hands , face and space .
`` This time the message is been added to all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as supplementing the existing messaging on our bin lorry fleet .
`` I would like to thank Phil Dutton and his team in fleet along with Dave Roberts who are making this roll out happen swiftly . ''
`` Residents need to understand very clearly that Covid-19 is present in every Ward in Walsall , it is here now and this thing is real , it could happen to you .
`` To often I see residents around Walsall ignoring this advice and going about their business seemingly without a care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their elders .
`` It is becoming increasingly apparent that we all face a very difficult Winter ahead of us and are now at a critical juncture .
More people are now in hospital with Covid-19 than before the March lockdown .
`` Although the virus may not kill younger residents evidence is now emerging as to the debilitating effects of long Covid on younger people .
`` Latest government advice indicates that the virus is now spreading from the young who are then passing the virus to the older generations , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Hundreds of council vehicles are displaying vital Covid-19 safety messages across Walsall in a bid to help stop rising cases in the town.
Liveries with the key advice now adorn Walsall Council's 250 plus fleet of vehicles, in addition to the existing messages that were placed on the authority's bin lorries earlier this year.
Earlier this week, figures revealed Walsall now had one of the highest rates of confirmed coronavirus cases in the West Midlands.
Councillor Stephen Craddock, portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, said he was disappointed at the apparent "complacency" being shown by some people in the town ignoring the rules.
The authority is ramping up communications to hammer home the message of what people need to be doing such as washing hands, wearing face masks and maintaining space.
Councillor Oliver Butler, portfolio holder for clean and green at Walsall Council said, "As we battle the second wave of the virus we have updated the liveries on our fleet to reflect the updated message of hands, face and space.
"This time the message is been added to all 250 plus vehicles in the council fleet as well as supplementing the existing messaging on our bin lorry fleet.
"I would like to thank Phil Dutton and his team in fleet along with Dave Roberts who are making this roll out happen swiftly."
"Residents need to understand very clearly that Covid-19 is present in every Ward in Walsall, it is here now and this thing is real, it could happen to you.
"To often I see residents around Walsall ignoring this advice and going about their business seemingly without a care in the world for others, particularly their elders.
"It is becoming increasingly apparent that we all face a very difficult Winter ahead of us and are now at a critical juncture. More people are now in hospital with Covid-19 than before the March lockdown.
"Although the virus may not kill younger residents evidence is now emerging as to the debilitating effects of long Covid on younger people.
"Latest government advice indicates that the virus is now spreading from the young who are then passing the virus to the older generations, who are most as risk from Covid-19."


birminghammail--2020-10-23--Mum 'shamed' by Lidl shoppers for way she carries baby

A mum claims she was shamed for a 'dangerous ' act with her baby in Lidl - but says she wo n't stop .
The mother claims she was approached by customers at the bargain supermarket over the way she carries her baby .
But she refuses to bow to pressure and change , she says , having picked up the method abroad .
Isobel Harrod , 20 , from Horsham , was approached by a stranger in her local branch of Lidl while with her 11-month-old daughter Violet .
Speaking to The Sun , she explained : `` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in rural Africa and had seen women carrying their babies in scraps of fabric , similar to the way I was carrying Violet , but on their backs .
`` He continued to tell me that I was actually carrying my daughter wrong , that it was dangerous for her and it would ruin my posture . ''
She continued to say he `` patronised '' her by telling her to do some research and `` try again '' .
While she was `` offended '' at first by the man 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it go .
She felt he was `` uneducated '' , she told the national media publication .
`` Being a mum is hard on the best of days , the very last thing we need is an uneducated remark on what we are doing ‘ wrong ’ , '' she added .
`` At the end of the day , we ’ re all just doing what we think is best for our children . ''
She continued : She added : “ It allows me to do simple things like make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoovering and even leave the house .
“ Best of all I am hands free and she is happy .
It was the only way I could get her sleep in the early days ! ''

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A mum claims she was shamed for a 'dangerous' act with her baby in Lidl - but says she won't stop.
The mother claims she was approached by customers at the bargain supermarket over the way she carries her baby.
But she refuses to bow to pressure and change, she says, having picked up the method abroad.
Isobel Harrod, 20, from Horsham, was approached by a stranger in her local branch of Lidl while with her 11-month-old daughter Violet.
Speaking to The Sun, she explained: "He told me that he’d spent time in rural Africa and had seen women carrying their babies in scraps of fabric, similar to the way I was carrying Violet, but on their backs.
"He continued to tell me that I was actually carrying my daughter wrong, that it was dangerous for her and it would ruin my posture."
She continued to say he "patronised" her by telling her to do some research and "try again".
While she was "offended" at first by the man's comments, she soon decided to let it go.
She felt he was "uneducated", she told the national media publication.
"Being a mum is hard on the best of days, the very last thing we need is an uneducated remark on what we are doing ‘wrong’," she added.
"At the end of the day, we’re all just doing what we think is best for our children."
She continued: She added: “It allows me to do simple things like make myself a hot meal, do the hoovering and even leave the house.
“Best of all I am hands free and she is happy. It was the only way I could get her sleep in the early days!"


birminghammail--2020-10-23--Alison Hammond shares 5 words which turned her to celeb - and left her 'gutted'

Birmingham 's very own Alison Hammond has revealed the one sentence which turned her into a celebrity .
The Brummie TV personality , renowned for her role on This Morning , has presented the ITV1 daytime TV favourite on Friday .
Alison is guest-editing This Morning having been at the helm of her own ITV1 documentary earlier this month .
Alison Hammond : Back to School followed a big year for the star , who moved viewers to tears with an impassioned This Morning speech in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer .
And reflecting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a household name and a much-loved TV presence owing to her hilarious antics , Alison has spoken of her time on Big Brother .
She was evicted on the Channel 4 show quite early on into the process , and said Davina McCall 's message of `` Alison , you have been evicted '' left her `` devastated . ''
She told Mirror Online : “ I was absolutely devastated at the time .
I was enjoying myself and was really upset when I had to leave .
“ I had gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gutted when I didn ’ t .
“ But a producer from This Morning saw my eviction and said I was the ideal person to present a slot for them .
If he hadn ’ t seen me I wouldn ’ t have got the job .
“ If I had stayed in Big Brother until the end , I probably wouldn ’ t have had the career I have .
“ So it was the best thing that ever happened to me . ''

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Birmingham's very own Alison Hammond has revealed the one sentence which turned her into a celebrity.
The Brummie TV personality, renowned for her role on This Morning, has presented the ITV1 daytime TV favourite on Friday.
Alison is guest-editing This Morning having been at the helm of her own ITV1 documentary earlier this month.
Alison Hammond: Back to School followed a big year for the star, who moved viewers to tears with an impassioned This Morning speech in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer.
And reflecting on her fame, which has seen her become a household name and a much-loved TV presence owing to her hilarious antics, Alison has spoken of her time on Big Brother.
She was evicted on the Channel 4 show quite early on into the process, and said Davina McCall's message of "Alison, you have been evicted" left her "devastated."
She told Mirror Online : “I was absolutely devastated at the time. I was enjoying myself and was really upset when I had to leave.
“I had gone in to win the money and was gutted when I didn’t.
“But a producer from This Morning saw my eviction and said I was the ideal person to present a slot for them. If he hadn’t seen me I wouldn’t have got the job.
“If I had stayed in Big Brother until the end, I probably wouldn’t have had the career I have.
“So it was the best thing that ever happened to me."


birminghammail--2020-10-23--Aston Villa fans respond to Mark Lawrenson's Leeds United prediction

Aston Villa fans have responded to Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson after the BBC pundit predicted Leeds United to win tonight 's meeting between the two teams .
Villa are expected to lose 2-1 to Marcelo Bielsa 's side when Leeds travel to Villa Park tonight , according to Lawrenson , despite opening the Premier League campaign with four wins from four .
Indeed , Villa 's flying start has been built on solid foundations with three clean sheets kept and only two goals conceded with both of them scored by Liverpool in the 7-2 defeat of Jurgen Klopp 's Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have adapted to the Premier League well since they earned promotion as Championship winners last season .
But they have n't won in over a month - with an international break happening in that time - and have gone three games without scoring more than once .
That 's why some Villa fans are confused about why Lawrenson , whose Villa predictions have been 50 per cent right after four games , is backing their hosts to win 2-1 .
`` Villa are going great guns , with four wins out of four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Lawrenson told the BBC .
`` It 's not just been their results that have been impressive , because they have been playing well too .
`` But I just fancy Leeds here .
I watched them against Wolves on Monday and , although they ended up being beaten , it is clear already this season that , even if they are not playing well , they are competitive and they will give everyone a good game .
`` Kalvin Phillips is out injured , which is a blow to Leeds because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But you wo n't see anything different from them on Friday - they wo n't change the way they play because one of their better players is out . ''
And Villa fans have been reacting to his prediction ahead of tonight 's game .
`` I hope we win comfortably like 3-0 or something , '' one said .
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A third fan said : `` I 'm not taking any notice in what he says , '' while another added : `` And he predicted losses against Liverpool , Leicester and Sheffield United !
That went well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his beloved Liverpool the other week , '' said a fifth Villa supporter .
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Aston Villa fans have responded to Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson after the BBC pundit predicted Leeds United to win tonight's meeting between the two teams.
Villa are expected to lose 2-1 to Marcelo Bielsa's side when Leeds travel to Villa Park tonight, according to Lawrenson, despite opening the Premier League campaign with four wins from four.
Indeed, Villa's flying start has been built on solid foundations with three clean sheets kept and only two goals conceded with both of them scored by Liverpool in the 7-2 defeat of Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions.
Leeds, meanwhile, have adapted to the Premier League well since they earned promotion as Championship winners last season.
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But they haven't won in over a month - with an international break happening in that time - and have gone three games without scoring more than once.
That's why some Villa fans are confused about why Lawrenson, whose Villa predictions have been 50 per cent right after four games, is backing their hosts to win 2-1.
"Villa are going great guns, with four wins out of four in the Premier League so far," Lawrenson told the BBC.
"It's not just been their results that have been impressive, because they have been playing well too.
"But I just fancy Leeds here. I watched them against Wolves on Monday and, although they ended up being beaten, it is clear already this season that, even if they are not playing well, they are competitive and they will give everyone a good game.
"Kalvin Phillips is out injured, which is a blow to Leeds because he covers acres and acres for them. But you won't see anything different from them on Friday - they won't change the way they play because one of their better players is out."
And Villa fans have been reacting to his prediction ahead of tonight's game.
"I hope we win comfortably like 3-0 or something," one said.
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"I'm guessing he didn't predict us beating Liverpool 7-2," said another.
A third fan said: "I'm not taking any notice in what he says," while another added: "And he predicted losses against Liverpool, Leicester and Sheffield United! That went well."
"Sour grapes after smashing his beloved Liverpool the other week," said a fifth Villa supporter.
Villa are the only team left in the Premier League with a 100 per cent record.